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1.

CONNECTION MODULE FOR AN INVERTER CONTROL UNIT OF AN ELECTRIC MACHINE,CONNECTION SYSTEM FOR AN INVERTER CONTROL UNIT AND ELECTRIC DRIVE SYSTEM

      
Application Number 18966333
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-12-03
First Publication Date 2025-06-05
Owner SEG Automotive Germany GmbH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Villalba, Israel Lorite
  • Kopp, Michael
  • Hetschel, Thomas
  • Walter, Andreas
  • Fischer, Martin

Abstract

A connection module for an inverter control unit of an inverter of an electric machine has an input terminal connected to an external power supply source and an output terminal connected to a voltage supply terminal. A step-down converter between the input terminal and the output terminal includes an overvoltage protection circuit adapted to limit the input voltage to a predetermined maximum input level. The connection module also has a first communication port, a second communication port connected by communication lines so that data communication signals can be passed through the connection module. The converter circuit is arranged on a circuit board enclosed in a housing, the input terminal, the output terminal, and the first and second communications ports are provided in walls of the housing, the communication lines extend within the housing.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02M 7/00 - Conversion of AC power input into DC power outputConversion of DC power input into AC power output
  • H02P 27/06 - Arrangements or methods for the control of AC motors characterised by the kind of supply voltage using variable-frequency supply voltage, e.g. inverter or converter supply voltage using DC to AC converters or inverters

2.

Method for monitoring an electrical machine, inverter arrangement and drive system

      
Application Number 18939233
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-11-06
First Publication Date 2025-05-08
Owner SEG Automotive Germany GmbH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Rauhut, Johannes
  • Srinivasamurthy, Arunkumar Motaganahalli

Abstract

An electrical machine has a stator, which has at least three phase windings, and a rotor. A method for monitoring the electrical machine includes, that a current flowing through each of the at least three phase windings is measured and a rationality factor is determined for each of the at least three phase windings as a function of squares of the measured currents. Subsequently, the determined rationality factors for each of the at least three phase windings are compared with at least one threshold value and, depending on the result of the comparison, it is determined whether there is a fault in the electrical machine. The disclosure also relates to a computing unit which is configured to carry out the method, as well as to an inverter arrangement and a drive system.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02P 29/024 - Detecting a fault condition, e.g. short circuit, locked rotor, open circuit or loss of load
  • G01R 31/34 - Testing dynamo-electric machines

3.

Method of operating an inverter circuit, inverter control unit and inverter arrangement

      
Application Number 18919205
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-10-17
First Publication Date 2025-04-24
Owner SEG Automotive Germany GmbH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Motaganahalli Srinivasamurthy, Arunkumar
  • Akbulut, Kaan
  • Devaraja, Murugaperumal

Abstract

An inverter circuit has a low side which has a plurality of controllable semiconductor switching elements connected in parallel with one another between a first DC voltage terminal and a center terminal of the inverter circuit, and a high side which has a plurality of controllable semiconductor switching elements connected in parallel with one another between a second DC voltage terminal and the center terminal of the inverter circuit. The inverter circuit also has a first current sensor, connected in series with exactly one of the switching elements and adapted to measure a first current which flows through the switching element, and a second current sensor, arranged between the center terminal and an output terminal of the inverter circuit and adapted to measure a second current. The first current and the second current are recorded. The second current is then checked for plausibility with the first current.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02M 7/537 - Conversion of DC power input into AC power output without possibility of reversal by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only, e.g. single switched pulse inverters
  • H02M 1/00 - Details of apparatus for conversion
  • H02M 1/32 - Means for protecting converters other than by automatic disconnection

4.

Inverter for driving an electric machine and method of operating the inverter

      
Application Number 18902464
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-09-30
First Publication Date 2025-04-10
Owner SEG Automotive Germany GmbH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Saadat, Nima
  • Devaraja, Murugaperumal
  • Taha, Othman Abdulhadi
  • Tailor, Vivek Ratilal

Abstract

An inverter for driving an electrical machine has a power converter circuit, a safety control device and a power supply circuit for supplying the power converter circuit and the safety control device. The safety control device is configured to switch the power converter circuit to a safe state when a shutdown situation is present. The power supply circuit has a high-voltage branch, a first low-voltage branch and a second low-voltage branch, the high-voltage branch being electrically connected to the first low-voltage branch via an operating DC-DC converter, wherein neither the high-voltage branch nor the first low-voltage branch are electrically connected to the second low-voltage branch, wherein the power converter circuit and the safety control device are supplied with energy from the first low-voltage branch and the second low-voltage branch.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02P 27/06 - Arrangements or methods for the control of AC motors characterised by the kind of supply voltage using variable-frequency supply voltage, e.g. inverter or converter supply voltage using DC to AC converters or inverters
  • H02H 7/08 - Emergency protective circuit arrangements specially adapted for specific types of electric machines or apparatus or for sectionalised protection of cable or line systems, and effecting automatic switching in the event of an undesired change from normal working conditions for dynamo-electric motors

5.

Assembly comprising a semiconductor component and a temperature sensor unit for measuring a temperature of the semiconductor component, and switch arrangement

      
Application Number 18770216
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-07-11
First Publication Date 2025-02-13
Owner SEG Automotive Germany GmbH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Saadat, Nima
  • Winterl, Andreas
  • Lurtz, Mathis

Abstract

An assembly includes a semiconductor component and a temperature sensor unit for measuring a temperature of the semiconductor component, wherein the semiconductor component comprises a recess, wherein the temperature sensor unit comprises a housing element and a temperature sensor element, wherein the housing element comprises a first housing section and a second housing section, wherein the second housing section protrudes from the first housing section, wherein the temperature sensor element is at least partially located in the second housing section, the second housing section projecting from the first housing section, the temperature sensor element being arranged at least partially in the second housing section, the second housing section being arranged in the recess of the semiconductor component, and a switch arrangement having at least one such assembly and at least one further semiconductor component.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01K 1/14 - SupportsFastening devicesArrangements for mounting thermometers in particular locations
  • H01L 23/34 - Arrangements for cooling, heating, ventilating or temperature compensation
  • H01L 23/46 - Arrangements for cooling, heating, ventilating or temperature compensation involving the transfer of heat by flowing fluids
  • H01L 25/07 - Assemblies consisting of a plurality of individual semiconductor or other solid-state devices all the devices being of a type provided for in a single subclass of subclasses , , , , or , e.g. assemblies of rectifier diodes the devices not having separate containers the devices being of a type provided for in subclass

6.

Half-bridge switch arrangement

      
Application Number 18789860
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-07-31
First Publication Date 2025-02-13
Owner SEG Automotive Germany GmbH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Saadat, Nima
  • Abedini, Hossein
  • Pertermann, Eric
  • Winterl, Andreas
  • Kaiser, Thomas
  • Karl, Benjamin
  • Jetz, Markus

Abstract

A half-bridge switch arrangement has a plurality of parallel-connected half-bridges, each half-bridge having a first semiconductor switching element and a second semiconductor switching element, has a first busbar, to which a first terminal of each of the first semiconductor switching elements is electrically connected, a second busbar, to which a second terminal of each of the first semiconductor switching elements and a first terminal of each of the second semiconductor switching elements are electrically connected, and has a third busbar, to which a second terminal of each of the second semiconductor switching elements is electrically connected. The first and second busbars are toothed and the semiconductor switching elements are arranged on the teeth, the teeth being arranged alternately. The third busbar is arranged above the semiconductor switching elements, and a heat sink is arranged below the first and second busbars.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02M 7/00 - Conversion of AC power input into DC power outputConversion of DC power input into AC power output
  • H01L 25/07 - Assemblies consisting of a plurality of individual semiconductor or other solid-state devices all the devices being of a type provided for in a single subclass of subclasses , , , , or , e.g. assemblies of rectifier diodes the devices not having separate containers the devices being of a type provided for in subclass
  • H05K 7/14 - Mounting supporting structure in casing or on frame or rack
  • H05K 7/20 - Modifications to facilitate cooling, ventilating, or heating

7.

Method for monitoring a semiconductor switch for failure and inverter switching

      
Application Number 18765526
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-07-08
First Publication Date 2025-01-16
Owner SEG Automotive Germany GmbH (Germany)
Inventor Saadat, Nima

Abstract

A semiconductor switch has a control terminal, a current input terminal and a current output terminal. A method for monitoring the semiconductor switch, in particular to monitor the electrical connections, includes monitoring the voltage between the current input terminal and the current output terminal (drain-source voltage or collector-emitter voltage) without having to measure it directly. In particular, a simple circuit (which is also referred to below as a DeSat circuit) is used between the current input terminal and a potential terminal instead, whereby the current input terminal is connected to the potential terminal via a reverse-biased diode, a connection point of a capacitor whose other connection point is connected to ground, a resistor component and a current source. The drain-source voltage can be determined from the voltage dropping across the capacitor.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01R 31/26 - Testing of individual semiconductor devices
  • H02M 7/537 - Conversion of DC power input into AC power output without possibility of reversal by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only, e.g. single switched pulse inverters

8.

Power supply circuit in an inverter for driving an electrical machine, method of operating the power supply circuit and safety control device

      
Application Number 18639667
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-04-18
First Publication Date 2024-10-24
Owner SEG Automotive Germany GmbH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Saadat, Nima
  • Devaraja, Murugaperumal

Abstract

A power supply circuit in an inverter for driving an electrical machine includes a high-voltage branch, a low-voltage branch, a backup supply branch, an operating DC/DC converter, which is connected on the one hand to the high-voltage branch and on the other hand to the low-voltage branch, a backup supply DC/DC converter, which is connected on the one hand to the high-voltage branch and on the other hand to the backup supply branch, an inverter circuit for connecting the electrical machine to the high-voltage branch, and a safety control device which is set up to switch the inverter circuit to a safe state when a shutdown situation is present, wherein the inverter circuit and the safety control device are supplied with energy from the low-voltage branch, wherein the inverter circuit and the safety control device are additionally supplied or can be supplied with energy from the backup supply branch.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02P 27/06 - Arrangements or methods for the control of AC motors characterised by the kind of supply voltage using variable-frequency supply voltage, e.g. inverter or converter supply voltage using DC to AC converters or inverters
  • H02J 9/04 - Circuit arrangements for emergency or stand-by power supply, e.g. for emergency lighting in which the distribution system is disconnected from the normal source and connected to a standby source

9.

Method for operating a power supply circuit in an inverter for driving an electric machine, computing unit, power supply circuit in an inverter and inverter

      
Application Number 18626168
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-04-03
First Publication Date 2024-10-10
Owner SEG Automotive Germany GmbH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Saadat, Nima
  • Devaraja, Murugaperumal

Abstract

A power supply circuit in an inverter for driving an electrical machine has a high-voltage branch with a high-voltage level and a low-voltage branch with a low-voltage level, the high-voltage level being higher than the low-voltage level, the high-voltage branch being connected to the low-voltage branch via an operating DC/DC converter, the low-voltage branch having a supply branch and a mains branch, the high-voltage branch being connected to the mains branch via a discharge DC/DC converter. A method for operating the power supply circuit includes, in a first operating mode conducting current from the high-voltage branch via the operating DC/DC converter into the supply branch, and in a second operating mode, conducting current from the high-voltage branch via the discharge DC/DC converter into the mains branch.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02P 27/06 - Arrangements or methods for the control of AC motors characterised by the kind of supply voltage using variable-frequency supply voltage, e.g. inverter or converter supply voltage using DC to AC converters or inverters
  • B60R 16/03 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided forArrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric for supply of electrical power to vehicle subsystems

10.

Method of operating a power supply circuit in an inverter for driving an electrical machine, computing unit, power supply circuit of an inverter and inverter

      
Application Number 18627330
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-04-04
First Publication Date 2024-10-10
Owner SEG Automotive Germany GmbH (Germany)
Inventor Saadat, Nima

Abstract

A power supply circuit in an inverter for driving an electrical machine includes a high-voltage branch with a high-voltage level, a low-voltage branch with a low-voltage level and a discharge branch with a discharge voltage level, wherein the high-voltage level is higher than the low-voltage level and the discharge voltage level. The high-voltage branch can be connected to the low-voltage branch via an operating DC/DC converter, and to the discharge branch via a discharge DC/DC converter. The discharge branch is different from the low-voltage branch. A low-voltage energy storage device is connected in the discharge branch. A method for using the power supply circuit includes, in a first operating mode, conducting current from the high-voltage branch via the operating DC/DC converter into the low-voltage branch, and in a second operating mode, conducting current from the high-voltage branch via the discharge DC/DC converter into the discharging branch.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02P 27/06 - Arrangements or methods for the control of AC motors characterised by the kind of supply voltage using variable-frequency supply voltage, e.g. inverter or converter supply voltage using DC to AC converters or inverters

11.

HALF-BRIDGE SWITCH ARRANGEMENT

      
Application Number 18588593
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-02-27
First Publication Date 2024-09-05
Owner SEG Automotive Germany GmbH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Saadat, Nima
  • Lohmann, Timm
  • Haghverdi, Kaveh
  • Devaraja, Murugaperumal

Abstract

A half-bridge switch arrangement has a high-side switch having a plurality of parallel-connected first semiconductor switching elements, a low-side switch having a plurality of parallel-connected second semiconductor switching elements, a positive busbar, to which a terminal of each of the first semiconductor switching elements of the high-side switch is electrically connected, a negative busbar, to which a terminal of each of the second semiconductor switching elements of the low-side switch is electrically connected, and a heat sink, the heat sink having a recess and two plateau sections which are located in an elevated position relative to the recess, the recess being bounded by the two plateau section, wherein the first semiconductor switching elements and the second semiconductor switching elements are arranged on an upper side of the two plateau sections, wherein the positive busbar and the negative busbar are arranged one above the other within the recess.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H05K 7/14 - Mounting supporting structure in casing or on frame or rack
  • H05K 1/02 - Printed circuits Details
  • H05K 7/20 - Modifications to facilitate cooling, ventilating, or heating

12.

HALF-BRIDGE SWITCH ARRANGEMENT

      
Application Number 18588614
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-02-27
First Publication Date 2024-09-05
Owner SEG Automotive Germany GmbH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Saadat, Nima
  • Lohmann, Timm
  • Devaraja, Murugaperumal
  • Tailor, Vivek Ratilal

Abstract

A half-bridge switch arrangement includes a high-side switch having a plurality of parallel-connected first semiconductor switching elements, a low-side switch having a plurality of parallel-connected second semiconductor switching elements, a positive busbar to which a terminal of each of the first semiconductor switching elements of the high-side switch is electrically connected, a negative busbar to which a terminal of each of the second semiconductor switching elements of the low-side switch is electrically connected, and a heat sink, the heat sink having a first section and a second section disposed on the first section, the first semiconductor switching elements and the second semiconductor switching elements being disposed on the second section, wherein the positive busbar and the negative busbar are disposed one above the other on an upper surface of the first section.

IPC Classes  ?

13.

HALF-BRIDGE SWITCH ARRANGEMENT

      
Application Number 18588862
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-02-27
First Publication Date 2024-09-05
Owner SEG Automotive Germany GmbH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Saadat, Nima
  • Pertermann, Eric
  • Kunzi, Walter
  • Lurtz, Mathis
  • Laufenberg, Xaver
  • Lohmann, Timm

Abstract

A half-bridge switch arrangement includes a high-side switch having a plurality of parallel-connected first semiconductor switching elements, a low-side switch having a plurality of parallel-connected second semiconductor switching elements, a positive busbar connected to a first terminal of each of the first semiconductor switching elements, a negative busbar connected to a second terminal of each of the second semiconductor switching elements, and a heat sink arranged between a first section of the positive busbar and a first section of the negative busbar, wherein an outer surface of each of the first semiconductor switching elements is in thermal contact with a surface of the first section of the positive busbar facing away from the heat sink, and wherein an outer surface of each of the second semiconductor switching elements is in thermal contact with a surface of the first section of the negative busbar facing away from the heat sink.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02M 7/00 - Conversion of AC power input into DC power outputConversion of DC power input into AC power output
  • H05K 7/20 - Modifications to facilitate cooling, ventilating, or heating

14.

METHOD AND SAFETY SWITCH-OFF ARRANGEMENT FOR OPERATING A GENERATOR UNIT

      
Application Number 18565669
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-05-31
First Publication Date 2024-07-25
Owner SEG Automotive Germany GmbH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Herbig, Ralf
  • Maier, Patrick

Abstract

A method for operating a generator unit which includes an electric machine which can be connected to an on-board power supply includes steps of, when an exciter voltage is applied to a rotor winding in order to generate an exciter current through the rotor winding and thus to provide an output voltage at a rectifier, a level of the output voltage is determined, wherein the rotor winding is de-excited via a first switch-off path when the output voltage reaches or exceeds a predetermined first safety threshold value for more than a predetermined first safety time, and wherein a controller output to which the rotor winding is connected is short-circuited via a second switch-off path when the output voltage reaches or exceeds a predetermined second safety threshold for more than a predetermined second safety time. The invention also relates to a corresponding safety switch-off arrangement.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02P 9/00 - Arrangements for controlling electric generators for the purpose of obtaining a desired output
  • H02P 101/45 - Special adaptation of control arrangements for generators for motor vehicles, e.g. car alternators

15.

Sensor holder, electrical machine unit and use of a sensor holder

      
Application Number 18409092
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-01-10
First Publication Date 2024-07-11
Owner SEG Automotive Germany GmbH (Germany)
Inventor Li, Wei

Abstract

The invention relates to a sensor holder (130) for use with an electrical machine unit, the electrical machine unit comprising an electrical machine having a rotor, a stator and a fan (118), and a power converter for the electrical machine, the power converter being attached to the electrical machine, wherein the sensor mount (130) comprises a first sensor housing part (132) and a second sensor housing part (136), wherein the first sensor housing part (132) is configured to receive a rotor position sensor (140), and wherein the second sensor housing part (136) is configured to receive a temperature sensor (142) for measuring a temperature of the electrical machine (110), in particular in the vicinity of the fan (118).

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01K 1/14 - SupportsFastening devicesArrangements for mounting thermometers in particular locations
  • G01B 7/30 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of electric or magnetic techniques for measuring angles or tapersMeasuring arrangements characterised by the use of electric or magnetic techniques for testing the alignment of axes
  • G01D 5/20 - 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 by varying inductance, e.g. by a movable armature

16.

Electric machine unit, vehicle and method of operating an electric machine unit

      
Application Number 18393125
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-12-21
First Publication Date 2024-06-27
Owner SEG Automotive Germany GmbH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Saadat, Nima
  • Carraro, Enrico
  • Lohmann, Timm

Abstract

An electric machine unit has an electric machine with two phase groups of at least one phase each and having a power converter, the power converter having two half-bridge groups of at least one half-bridge in each case, each phase group being assigned one half-bridge group, so that one half-bridge is provided per phase connection of the electrical machine. The power converter has DC voltage terminals which are configured for connection to an energy storage, the phase terminals of a first phase group each being connected via an AC switch to the respectively associated half-bridge of a first half-bridge group, the phase terminals of a second phase group each being connected to the respectively associated half-bridge of a second half-bridge group, DC-voltage-side terminals of the half-bridges of the second half-bridge group each being connected to the DC terminals via a DC switch.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60L 15/00 - Methods, circuits or devices for controlling the propulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles, e.g. their traction-motor speed, to achieve a desired performanceAdaptation of control equipment on electrically-propelled vehicles for remote actuation from a stationary place, from alternative parts of the vehicle or from alternative vehicles of the same vehicle train
  • B60L 15/04 - 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 characterised by the form of the current used in the control circuit using DC
  • H02P 27/06 - Arrangements or methods for the control of AC motors characterised by the kind of supply voltage using variable-frequency supply voltage, e.g. inverter or converter supply voltage using DC to AC converters or inverters

17.

INVERTER ARRANGEMENT FOR AN ELECTRIC MACHINE, AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING AN INVERTER ARRANGEMENT

      
Application Number 18392186
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-12-21
First Publication Date 2024-06-27
Owner SEG Automotive Germany GmbH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Sauer, Florian
  • Sparka, Michael

Abstract

An inverter arrangement for an electric machine includes a housing having a housing opening, a circuit carrier, with electrical components, that is situated in the housing, and on a side facing the housing opening has two direct voltage terminals in the form of contact slots. A terminal element having a terminal element body, two plate-shaped terminal element contact bars, and two terminal element contact pins, one of each of the terminal element contact bars being electrically connected to one of the terminal element contact pins. The terminal element is fastened via the housing opening so that in each case one of the terminal element contact bars protrudes into one of the contact slots and is electrically connected to the contact slot via a solder connection, the terminal element contact pins being situated outside the housing.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02K 11/33 - Drive circuits, e.g. power electronics
  • H02K 5/22 - Auxiliary parts of casings not covered by groups , e.g. shaped to form connection boxes or terminal boxes

18.

METHOD AND PROCESSING UNIT FOR CHECKING AN OVERVOLTAGE PROTECTION CIRCUIT FOR AN ELECTRIC MACHINE, AND CONVERTER ARRANGEMENT

      
Application Number 18542350
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-12-15
First Publication Date 2024-06-20
Owner SEG Automotive Germany GmbH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Haghverdi, Kaveh
  • Devaraja, Murugaperumal
  • Saadat, Nima
  • Tailor, Vivek
  • Lohmann, Timm

Abstract

An overvoltage protection circuit for an electric machine has a series connection of at least two overvoltage protection units, each having a switching unit connected in parallel. Each overvoltage protection unit includes at least one overvoltage protection component that limits a voltage, dropping across this component, to a component voltage limit. At least one of the overvoltage protection units includes at least two overvoltage protection components. A voltage tap is provided between two of overvoltage protection components. A method of checking the overvoltage protection circuit includes detecting a voltage present at the overvoltage protection circuit, switching the switching units into different switching configurations and determining a measured value of a voltage present at the voltage tap in each of the switching configurations, comparing the measured values in each case to an associated comparative value, and determining the functionality of the overvoltage protection circuit based on comparison result.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02H 9/04 - Emergency protective circuit arrangements for limiting excess current or voltage without disconnection responsive to excess voltage
  • H02H 7/12 - Emergency protective circuit arrangements specially adapted for specific types of electric machines or apparatus or for sectionalised protection of cable or line systems, and effecting automatic switching in the event of an undesired change from normal working conditions for convertersEmergency protective circuit arrangements specially adapted for specific types of electric machines or apparatus or for sectionalised protection of cable or line systems, and effecting automatic switching in the event of an undesired change from normal working conditions for rectifiers for static converters or rectifiers

19.

ACTIVATION SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR OPERATING AN ELECTRIC MACHINE

      
Application Number 18524293
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-11-30
First Publication Date 2024-05-30
Owner SEG Automotive Germany GmbH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Saadat, Nima
  • Devaraja, Murugaperumal
  • Riecken, Christian
  • Lohmann, Timm
  • Haghverdi, Kaveh
  • Stigler, Christian
  • Egbert, Felix

Abstract

An activation system for operating an electric machine includes a control circuit device for activating a rotor winding, and having a highside switch, a semiconductor component, and a de-excitation switch. A first terminal of the rotor winding is connectable to a positive supply terminal via the highside switch and to a negative supply terminal via the semiconductor component. A second terminal of the rotor winding is connectable to the negative supply terminal via the de-excitation switch. The activation system is configured to attain a secure state, when at least one fault is present, by disconnecting the rotor winding from the positive supply terminal and/or by de-exciting the rotor winding. A diagnosis may be carried out using an additional highside switch supplied with power via another activation circuit, and/or a fault detection circuit is provided, whose output signal does not change during a de-excitation.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02P 25/22 - Multiple windingsWindings for more than three phases
  • H02P 9/00 - Arrangements for controlling electric generators for the purpose of obtaining a desired output
  • H02P 9/08 - Control of generator circuit during starting or stopping of driving means, e.g. for initiating excitation
  • H02P 27/06 - Arrangements or methods for the control of AC motors characterised by the kind of supply voltage using variable-frequency supply voltage, e.g. inverter or converter supply voltage using DC to AC converters or inverters

20.

Drive device and method for operating an electrical machine

      
Application Number 18082119
Grant Number 12224690
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-12-15
First Publication Date 2023-06-15
Grant Date 2025-02-11
Owner SEG Automotive Germany GmbH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Saadat, Nima
  • Riecken, Christian
  • Devaraja, Murugaperumal
  • Egbert, Felix
  • Stigler, Christian

Abstract

A drive device for operating an electrical machine has a regulator for driving a rotor winding, which has a highside switch and a de-energization switch. A first terminal of the rotor winding can be connected to a positive supply terminal via the high-side switch, the first terminal of the rotor winding can be connected to a negative supply terminal via a semiconductor component, and a second terminal of the rotor winding can be connected to the negative supply terminal via the de-energization switch. The drive device is arranged to enter a safe state in the presence of at least one fault by disconnecting and/or de-energizing the rotor winding from the positive supply terminal. At least one of the switches is designed to be redundant; and/or the regulator has a plurality of measuring points.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G05B 5/00 - Anti-hunting arrangements
  • H02P 29/00 - Arrangements for regulating or controlling electric motors, appropriate for both AC and DC motors

21.

METHOD AND SAFETY SWITCH-OFF ARRANGEMENT FOR OPERATING A GENERATOR UNIT

      
Application Number EP2022064808
Publication Number 2022/253854
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-05-31
Publication Date 2022-12-08
Owner SEG AUTOMOTIVE GERMANY GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Herbig, Ralf
  • Maier, Patrick

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for operating a generator unit which comprises: an electric machine with a rotor winding (16) and a stator winding (12); and a rectifier (14) which is connected thereto and via which the electric machine can be connected to an on-board power supply (10), wherein, when an exciter voltage is applied to the rotor winding (16) in order to generate an exciter current through the rotor winding (16) and thus to provide an output voltage at the rectifier (14), a level of the output voltage is determined, wherein the rotor winding (16) is de-excited via a first switch-off path when the output voltage reaches or exceeds a predetermined first safety threshold for more than a predetermined safety time, and wherein a controller output to which the rotor winding (16) is connected is short-circuited via a second switch-off path when the output voltage reaches or exceeds a predetermined second safety threshold for more than a predetermined second safety time. The invention also relates to a corresponding safety switch-off arrangement (24).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02P 9/48 - Arrangements for obtaining a constant output value at varying speed of the generator, e.g. on vehicle
  • H02P 29/024 - Detecting a fault condition, e.g. short circuit, locked rotor, open circuit or loss of load

22.

METHOD AND SHORT-CIRCUITING DEVICE FOR OPERATING A GENERATOR UNIT

      
Application Number EP2021081697
Publication Number 2022/101475
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-11-15
Publication Date 2022-05-19
Owner SEG AUTOMOTIVE GERMANY GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Herbig, Ralf
  • Schreiweis, Soeren
  • Maier, Patrick

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for operating a generator unit which has an electric machine having rotor winding (16) and stator winding (12) and a rectifier (14) connected thereto, via which rectifier the electric machine can be connected to a vehicle electrical system (10), wherein: an excitation voltage is applied to the rotor winding (16) in order to generate an excitation current through the rotor winding (16); a level of the excitation voltage actually applied to the rotor winding (16) is determined; the rotor winding (16) is short-circuited if the excitation voltage reaches or exceeds a predefined safety value for more than a predetermined safety time, and a corresponding short-circuiting device (24).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H03K 17/0812 - Modifications for protecting switching circuit against overcurrent or overvoltage without feedback from the output circuit to the control circuit by measures taken in the control circuit
  • H02H 9/04 - Emergency protective circuit arrangements for limiting excess current or voltage without disconnection responsive to excess voltage
  • H02P 9/00 - Arrangements for controlling electric generators for the purpose of obtaining a desired output

23.

Stator for an electric machine

      
Application Number 17474496
Grant Number 11621600
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-09-14
First Publication Date 2022-03-31
Grant Date 2023-04-04
Owner SEG AUTOMOTIVE GERMANY GmbH (Germany)
Inventor Escobedo, David Rodriguez

Abstract

The invention relates to a stator (100) for an electric machine having a stator core (102) and at least one winding (110) which has a winding head (120) protruding axially beyond the stator core (102), wherein the winding head (120) comprises portions of the winding which form reversals of the winding wires, winding connection lines (126) for energizing the winding (110) and at least one radially outwardly arranged first set of winding portions (127) and one radially inwardly arranged second set of winding portions (128) spaced apart from the first set, wherein the portions of the winding connection lines (126) each run in the circumferential direction, do not protrude axially beyond the first (127) and the second (128) sets of winding portions and are arranged radially between and fixed by the first (127) and the second (128) sets of winding portions. The invention also relates to a method for producing such a stator (100) and to an electric machine having such a stator (100).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02K 3/50 - Fastening of winding heads, equalising connectors, or connections thereto
  • H02K 3/52 - Fastening salient pole windings or connections thereto
  • H02K 15/00 - Processes or apparatus specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining or repairing of dynamo-electric machines
  • H02K 3/28 - Layout of windings or of connections between windings

24.

ELECTRIC MACHINE

      
Application Number EP2021071042
Publication Number 2022/023363
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-07-27
Publication Date 2022-02-03
Owner SEG AUTOMOTIVE GERMANY GMBH (Germany)
Inventor Hens, Jonas

Abstract

The invention relates to an electric machine having a rotor which has a shaft extending in the axial direction and a rotor body (23) surrounding the shaft, and a stator (10) surrounding the rotor, wherein a coolant channel system (25) having a first channel structure is provided, by means of which coolant can be transferred from a shaft borehole extending through the shaft in the axial direction into a plurality of rotor recesses (24) extending axially within the rotor body (23), wherein the coolant channel system is designed such that an axial flow direction of the coolant in at least one of the rotor recesses (24) is opposite a flow direction of the coolant in at least one other of the rotor recesses (24), the rotor body being formed having a balancing disk (27a, 27b) on the two axial ends thereof, the coolant channel system (25) comprising radially extending channels (41) in each of the balancing disks (27a, 27b) which are designed such that the coolant can reach the rotor recesses (24) from the shaft borehole (22b).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02K 1/32 - Rotating parts of the magnetic circuit with channels or ducts for flow of cooling medium
  • H02K 7/04 - Balancing means
  • H02K 9/19 - Arrangements for cooling or ventilating for machines with closed casing and closed-circuit cooling using a liquid cooling medium, e.g. oil

25.

Method for changing between block control and PWM control of an electric machine

      
Application Number 16754960
Grant Number 11183958
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-08-09
First Publication Date 2020-08-13
Grant Date 2021-11-23
Owner SEG Automotive Germany GmbH (Germany)
Inventor Szepanski, Daniel

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for operating an electric machine which can be operated using PWM control (A1) and using block control (A3), wherein a transfer control (A2) is used for transfer between the PWM control (A1) and the block control (A3), in which method, within the scope of controlling a torque of the electric machine, a d value of a phase voltage is set as a manipulated variable and a q value of the phase voltage is changed continuously.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02P 21/10 - Direct field-oriented controlRotor flux feed-back control
  • H02P 21/22 - Current control, e.g. using a current control loop
  • H02P 27/12 - Arrangements or methods for the control of AC motors characterised by the kind of supply voltage using variable-frequency supply voltage, e.g. inverter or converter supply voltage using DC to AC converters or inverters with pulse width modulation pulsing by guiding the flux vector, current vector or voltage vector on a circle or a closed curve, e.g. for direct torque control

26.

Connection plate for an electric machine

      
Application Number 16347523
Grant Number 10862364
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-10-27
First Publication Date 2019-11-28
Grant Date 2020-12-08
Owner SEG AUTOMOTIVE GERMANY GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Schroeder, Bernd
  • Henger, Martin

Abstract

The invention relates to a connection plate for an electric machine, which can be connected to a stator or a stator-side component, wherein at least one axially protruding pressing element is integrally formed on the connection plate.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02K 5/14 - Means for supporting or protecting brushes or brush holders
  • H02K 5/24 - CasingsEnclosuresSupports specially adapted for suppression or reduction of noise or vibrations

27.

MEHTOD FOR PRODUCING A WINDING FOR A STATOR OF AN ELECTRICAL MACHINE AND ELECTRICAL MACHINE

      
Application Number EP2019061579
Publication Number 2019/215097
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-05-06
Publication Date 2019-11-14
Owner SEG AUTOMOTIVE GERMANY GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Herbold, Klaus
  • Kreuzer, Helmut
  • Schwarzkopf, Christoph

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for producing a winding for a stator (130) of an electrical machine according to a plug-in winding method with wave windings, in which winding elements (200) are inserted in grooves (131) of the stator, wherein the winding elements (200) are arranged in at least one layer (221, 222, 223) extending in the peripheral direction of the stator (130), and wherein straight sections of each winding element (200), which are to be arranged in the grooves (131) in the at least one layer (223), are arranged in a position at the same radial distance from an axis of rotation of the stator. The invention also relates to an electrical machine.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02K 3/28 - Layout of windings or of connections between windings
  • H02K 3/12 - Windings characterised by the conductor shape, form or construction, e.g. with bar conductors arranged in slots
  • H02K 15/06 - Embedding prefabricated windings in the machines
  • H02K 15/04 - Processes or apparatus specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining or repairing of dynamo-electric machines of windings prior to their mounting into the machines

28.

Engagement relay for and a method for operating an electric machine, preferably embodied as a starter device, with an engagement relay

      
Application Number 16335214
Grant Number 11536237
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-09-19
First Publication Date 2019-09-19
Grant Date 2022-12-27
Owner
  • SEG AUTOMOTIVE GERMANY GMBH (Germany)
  • DAF TRUCKS N.V. (Netherlands)
Inventor
  • Matsinger, Johan
  • Bojarkin, Viktor
  • Neumann, Oliver

Abstract

The invention relates to an engagement relays (20) for an electric machine which preferably serves as a starter device (10) for engaging a pinion, wherein the engagement relay (20) has a contact device (65) for electrically connecting electrical contacts (120, 121) having a switching axis (67) which can be actuated for the purpose of electrical connection, having a thrust motor (60) which serves to shift the switching axis (67) and the thrust motor (60) has a movable part (57) which serves to activate the switching axis (67), wherein the movable part (57) is connected to a driver (85), wherein a stop part (84) can move relative to the movable part (57) of the thrust motor (60) in a state of rest of the engagement relay (20) there is a gap(s) between the stop part (84) and the driver (85), wherein after the switching of the engagement relay (20) a contact device (65) is activated and as a result a switch of the circuit of the starter motor (23) is closed, wherein a movable part (57) of a thrust motor (60) of the engagement relay (20) I connected to a driver (85) and by means of a switch-on-movement of the movable part (57) the driver (85) brings about an engagement force with an engagement lever (22), in order to mesh a pinion (25) in a toothed ring (15), characterized in that a stop part (84) is arranged between the movable part (57) of the thrust motor (60) and the driver (85), wherein firstly there is a gap(s) with an initial size between the driver (85) and the stop part (84) and when the movable part (57) of the thrust motor (60) moves during switching the gap(s) is made smaller.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F02N 15/06 - Gearing between starting-engines and started enginesEngagement or disengagement thereof the gearing including disengaging toothed gears the toothed gears being moved by axial displacement
  • H01H 51/06 - Armature is movable between two limit positions of rest and is moved in one direction due to energisation of an electromagnet and after the electromagnet is de-energised is returned by energy stored during the movement in the first direction, e.g. by using a spring, by using a permanent magnet, by gravity
  • F02N 11/08 - Circuits specially adapted for starting of engines
  • H01H 50/20 - Movable parts of magnetic circuits, e.g. armature movable inside coil and substantially lengthwise with respect to axis thereofMovable parts of magnetic circuits, e.g. armature movable coaxially with respect to coil
  • H01H 50/34 - Means for adjusting limits of movementMechanical means for adjusting returning force
  • H01H 50/66 - Driving arrangements between movable part of magnetic circuit and contact with lost motion
  • F02N 11/00 - Starting of engines by means of electric motors

29.

METHOD FOR DETECTING A MALFUNCTION OF AN ELECTRIC MACHINE

      
Application Number EP2019052040
Publication Number 2019/174804
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-01-29
Publication Date 2019-09-19
Owner
  • ROBERT BOSCH GMBH (Germany)
  • SEG AUTOMOTIVE GERMANY GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Motaganahallli Srinivasa Murthy, Arunkumar
  • Kowalczyk, Marek
  • Roesner, Julian

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for detecting a malfunction of an electric machine (100) having a rotor (120), a stator (110) and an inverter circuit (130) connected to the stator (110), wherein: a first current strength of a first phase current, a second current strength of a second phase current and a third current strength of a third phase current are sensed; a theoretical first current strength is determined for the first phase current from the sensed second current strength and from the sensed third current strength; an evaluation value is determined from the sensed first current strength and the theoretical first current strength; and it is assessed depending on said evaluation value whether or not there is a malfunction of the electric machine (100).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02P 25/22 - Multiple windingsWindings for more than three phases
  • H02P 9/48 - Arrangements for obtaining a constant output value at varying speed of the generator, e.g. on vehicle
  • H02P 29/024 - Detecting a fault condition, e.g. short circuit, locked rotor, open circuit or loss of load

30.

METHOD FOR OPERATING AN ON-BOARD MOTOR VEHICLE POWER SYSTEM

      
Application Number EP2018083944
Publication Number 2019/137707
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-12-07
Publication Date 2019-07-18
Owner
  • ROBERT BOSCH GMBH (Germany)
  • SEG AUTOMOTIVE GERMANY GMBH (Germany)
Inventor Mueller, Wolfgang

Abstract

1222).

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60L 58/19 - Switching between serial connection and parallel connection of battery modules
  • B60L 58/22 - Balancing the charge of battery modules
  • H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries

31.

ON-BOARD MOTOR VEHICLE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM COMPRISING AT LEAST TWO ENERGY STORES

      
Application Number EP2018083965
Publication Number 2019/137708
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-12-07
Publication Date 2019-07-18
Owner
  • ROBERT BOSCH GMBH (Germany)
  • SEG AUTOMOTIVE GERMANY GMBH (Germany)
Inventor Mueller, Wolfgang

Abstract

1212341212121222) in a second switching state.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
  • B60L 58/22 - Balancing the charge of battery modules
  • B60L 58/19 - Switching between serial connection and parallel connection of battery modules

32.

Method for switching off a polyphase electrical machine in a motor vehicle

      
Application Number 16097361
Grant Number 10574170
Status In Force
Filing Date 2016-11-30
First Publication Date 2019-05-16
Grant Date 2020-02-25
Owner SEG AUTOMOTIVE GERMANY GMBH (Germany)
Inventor Roesner, Julian

Abstract

2) is reached. Furthermore, the invention relates to a computing unit (112) configured to carry out the method.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02P 21/00 - Arrangements or methods for the control of electric machines by vector control, e.g. by control of field orientation
  • H02P 27/12 - Arrangements or methods for the control of AC motors characterised by the kind of supply voltage using variable-frequency supply voltage, e.g. inverter or converter supply voltage using DC to AC converters or inverters with pulse width modulation pulsing by guiding the flux vector, current vector or voltage vector on a circle or a closed curve, e.g. for direct torque control
  • H02P 25/22 - Multiple windingsWindings for more than three phases
  • H02P 25/024 - Synchronous motors controlled by supply frequency
  • H02P 27/08 - Arrangements or methods for the control of AC motors characterised by the kind of supply voltage using variable-frequency supply voltage, e.g. inverter or converter supply voltage using DC to AC converters or inverters with pulse width modulation
  • H02P 23/20 - Controlling the acceleration or deceleration
  • H02P 27/06 - Arrangements or methods for the control of AC motors characterised by the kind of supply voltage using variable-frequency supply voltage, e.g. inverter or converter supply voltage using DC to AC converters or inverters
  • H02P 23/00 - Arrangements or methods for the control of AC motors characterised by a control method other than vector control
  • H02P 3/18 - Arrangements for stopping or slowing electric motors, generators, or dynamo-electric converters for stopping or slowing an individual dynamo-electric motor or dynamo-electric converter for stopping or slowing an AC motor
  • H02P 21/22 - Current control, e.g. using a current control loop
  • H02P 21/30 - Direct torque control [DTC] or field acceleration method [FAM]

33.

Miscellaneous Design

      
Application Number 1465039
Status Registered
Filing Date 2018-12-11
Registration Date 2018-12-11
Owner SEG Automotive Germany GmbH (Germany)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 07 - Machines and machine tools
  • 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
  • 35 - Advertising and business services
  • 37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
  • 42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design

Goods & Services

Engines; motors, other than for land vehicles and alternators for vehicles; generators for vehicles; three-phase generators for generating electrical energy in combustion and hybrid engines; three-phase generators for generating electrical energy in vehicles; three-phase generators for the conversion of mechanical energy into electrical energy in combustion and hybrid machines; generators for the conversion of mechanical energy into electrical energy and vice versa for use in vehicles; shut-off components for machines; systems for automatically switching off and starting of engines (start/stop systems); generator sets for motors; drives for electric generators; electric drives for machines; starters for machines and power generators; starters for vehicles. Apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching, transforming, storing, regulating and controlling electricity; apparatus and equipment for conducting, transforming, accumulating, regulating, controlling and conversion of energy (recuperation); apparatus and equipment for conducting, transforming, accumulating, regulating, controlling and conversion of energy for use in vehicle (recuperation); systems for automatically switching off and starting of engines (start/stop systems). Wholesale, retail, mail order retail and online mail order retail services relating to engines, alternators for vehicles, generators, three-phase generators, shut-off components for machines, systems for automatically switching-off and starting of engines (start/stop systems), generator sets for motors, drives for electric generators, electric drives for machines, starters for machines and power generators, apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching, transforming, storing, regulating and controlling electricity, apparatus and equipment for recuperation and conversion of energy, engines for vehicles, drive units for vehicles, starters for vehicles, electric motors for vehicles, gasoline and diesel engines for vehicles, electric drives for vehicles, shut-off components for vehicles, systems for automatically switching off and starting of vehicle engines (start/stop systems), electrical motors for land vehicles and apparatus and equipment for conducting, transforming, accumulating, regulating, controlling and conversion of energy for use in vehicles. Installation, maintenance, servicing and repair of engines, alternators for vehicles, generators, three-phase generators, shut-off components for machines, systems for automatically switching-off and starting of engines (start/stop systems), generator sets for motors, drives for electric generators, electric drives for machines, starters for machines and power generators, apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching, transforming, storing, regulating and controlling electricity, apparatus and equipment for recuperation and conversion of energy, engines for vehicles, drive units for vehicles, starters for vehicles, electric motors for vehicles, gasoline and diesel engines for vehicles, electric drives for vehicles, shut-off components for vehicles, systems for automatically switching off and starting of vehicle engines (start/stop systems), electrical motors for land vehicles and apparatus and equipment for conducting, transforming, accumulating, regulating, controlling and conversion of energy for use in vehicles; consultancy and provision of information on the above-mentioned installation, maintenance, servicing and repair services. Scientific and technological services and research and design relating thereto, relating to engines, alternators for vehicles, generators, three-phase generators, shut-off components for machines, systems for automatically switching-off and starting of engines (start/stop systems), generator sets for motors, drives for electric generators, electric drives for machines, starters for machines and power generators, apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching, transforming, storing, regulating and controlling electricity, apparatus and equipment for recuperation and conversion of energy, engines for vehicles, drive units for vehicles, starters for vehicles, electric motors for vehicles, gasoline and diesel engines for vehicles, electric drives for vehicles, shut-off components for vehicles, systems for automatically switching off and starting of vehicle engines (start/stop systems), electrical motors for land vehicles and apparatus and equipment for conducting, transforming, accumulating, regulating, controlling and conversion of energy for use in vehicles; industrial analysis and research services; technological consultancy; conducting technical tests; conducting industrial tests; conducting technical feasibility studies.

34.

Rotor of a claw pole machine

      
Application Number 16170791
Grant Number 11316417
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-10-25
First Publication Date 2019-04-25
Grant Date 2022-04-26
Owner SEG Automotive Germany GmbH (Germany)
Inventor Carraro, Enrico

Abstract

A Rotor of a claw pole machine (12), having a rotor winding (5), which is surrounded by pole fingers of claw poles, for generating an excitation field, and having permanent magnets (8, 10), wherein two permanent magnets (8), which are arranged offset in the circumferential direction and have a magnetization in the circumferential direction, are allocated to a pole finger (3) in the axial direction next to the pole finger, a magnetic flux guiding element (9) being arranged between the two permanent magnets (8).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02K 21/04 - Windings on magnets for additional excitation
  • H02K 21/12 - Synchronous motors having permanent magnetsSynchronous generators having permanent magnets with stationary armatures and rotating magnets
  • H02K 21/14 - Synchronous motors having permanent magnetsSynchronous generators having permanent magnets with stationary armatures and rotating magnets with magnets rotating within the armatures
  • H02K 1/27 - Rotor cores with permanent magnets
  • H02K 1/24 - Rotor cores with salient poles
  • H02K 21/00 - Synchronous motors having permanent magnetsSynchronous generators having permanent magnets
  • H02K 1/22 - Rotating parts of the magnetic circuit

35.

Method for ascertaining the phase currents of an electric machine including a converter

      
Application Number 16094735
Grant Number 10955446
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-04-03
First Publication Date 2019-04-25
Grant Date 2021-03-23
Owner SEG Automotive Germany GmbH (Germany)
Inventor
  • M S, Arunkumar
  • Roesner, Julian

Abstract

A method for ascertaining phase currents of an electric machine including a converter and stator including stator windings (phase number of at least three), in which the phase currents of measuring phases (at least two), are measured, the phase currents being measured in a measuring interval when the active switching elements of the measuring phases in a lowside path of the converter are activated in a switching interval delimited by a switching-on point-in-time and switching-off point-in-time, the phase currents of the remaining phases being determined arithmetically from the measured phase currents so that the measured phase currents, a spatial angle of the measuring phases, and a spatial angle of the remaining phases are used for arithmetic determination, in which the measuring interval is selected to be with respect to time outside a switching-on point-in-time or switching-off point-in-time of at least one of the active switching elements of the stator phases.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01R 19/25 - Arrangements for measuring currents or voltages or for indicating presence or sign thereof using digital measurement techniques
  • H02P 9/48 - Arrangements for obtaining a constant output value at varying speed of the generator, e.g. on vehicle
  • H02P 6/28 - Arrangements for controlling current
  • G01R 25/00 - Arrangements for measuring phase angle between a voltage and a current or between voltages or currents
  • H02M 7/219 - Conversion of AC power input into DC power output without possibility of reversal by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only in a bridge configuration
  • H02M 1/00 - Details of apparatus for conversion

36.

Miscellaneous Design

      
Application Number 1456183
Status Registered
Filing Date 2018-10-08
Registration Date 2018-10-08
Owner SEG Automotive Germany GmbH (Germany)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 07 - Machines and machine tools
  • 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
  • 12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles
  • 35 - Advertising and business services
  • 37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
  • 42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design

Goods & Services

Engines; alternators for vehicles; generators for vehicles; three-phase generators for generating electrical energy in combustion and hybrid engines; three-phase generators for generating electrical energy in vehicles; three-phase generators for the conversion of mechanical energy into electrical energy in combustion and hybrid machines; three-phase generators for the conversion of mechanical energy into electrical energy in vehicles; shut-off components for machines; generator sets for motors; drives for electric generators; electric drives for machines; starters for machines and power generators; starters for existing systems for automatically switching off and starting of engines by means of electronic control units; starters for vehicles. Apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching, transforming, storing, regulating and controlling electricity; apparatus and equipment consisting thereof for recuperation and conversion of energy; apparatus and equipment consisting thereof for recuperation and conversion of energy for use in vehicles. Engines for vehicles; drive units for vehicles; electric motors for vehicles; gasoline and diesel engines for vehicles; electric drives for vehicles; electrical engines for land vehicles. Wholesale, retail, mail order retail and online mail order retail services relating to engines, alternators for vehicles, generators, three-phase generators, shut-off components for machines, systems for automatically switching-off and starting of engines (start/stop systems), generator sets for motors, drives for electric generators, electric drives for machines, starters for machines and power generators, apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching, transforming, storing, regulating and controlling electricity, apparatus and equipment for recuperation and conversion of energy, engines for vehicles, drive units for vehicles, starters for vehicles, electric motors for vehicles, gasoline and diesel engines for vehicles, electric drives for vehicles, shut-off components for vehicles, systems for automatically switching off and starting of vehicle engines (start/stop systems), electric machines for vehicles and apparatus and equipment for the recuperation and conversion of energy for use in vehicles. Installation, maintenance, servicing and repair of engines, alternators for vehicles, generators, three-phase generators, shut-off components for machines, systems for automatically switching-off and starting of engines (start/stop systems), generator sets for motors, drives for electric generators, electric drives for machines, starters for machines and power generators, apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching, transforming, storing, regulating and controlling electricity, apparatus and equipment for recuperation and conversion of energy, engines for vehicles, drive units for vehicles, starters for vehicles, electric motors for vehicles, gasoline and diesel engines for vehicles, electric drives for vehicles, shut-off components for vehicles, systems for automatically switching off and starting of vehicle engines (start/stop systems), electric machines for vehicles and apparatus and equipment for the recuperation and conversion of energy for use in vehicles; consultancy and provision of information on the above-mentioned installation, maintenance, servicing and repair services. Scientific and technological services and research and design relating thereto, relating to engines, alternators for vehicles, generators, three-phase generators, shut-off components for machines, systems for automatically switching-off and starting of engines (start/stop systems), generator sets for motors, drives for electric generators, electric drives for machines, starters for machines and power generators, apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching, transforming, storing, regulating and controlling electricity, apparatus and equipment for recuperation and conversion of energy, engines for vehicles, drive units for vehicles, starters for vehicles, electric motors for vehicles, gasoline and diesel engines for vehicles, electric drives for vehicles, shut-off components for vehicles, systems for automatically switching off and starting of vehicle engines (start/stop systems), electric machines for vehicles and apparatus and equipment for the recuperation and conversion of energy for use in vehicles; industrial analysis and research services; technological consultancy; conducting technical tests; conducting industrial tests; conducting technical feasibility studies.

37.

SEG Automotive

      
Application Number 1429249
Status Registered
Filing Date 2017-10-11
Registration Date 2017-10-11
Owner SEG Automotive Germany GmbH (Germany)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 07 - Machines and machine tools
  • 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
  • 12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles
  • 35 - Advertising and business services
  • 37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
  • 42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design

Goods & Services

Engines; alternators for vehicles; generators for vehicles; three-phase generators for generating electrical energy in combustion and hybrid engines; three-phase generators for generating electrical energy in vehicles; three-phase generators for the conversion of mechanical energy into electrical energy in combustion and hybrid machines; three-phase generators for the conversion of mechanical energy into electrical energy in vehicles; shut-off components for machines; systems for automatically switching off and starting of engines (start/stop systems); generator sets for motors; drives for electric generators; electric drives for machines; starters for machines and power generators; starter motors for vehicles; systems for automatically switching off and starting of vehicle engines (start/stop systems). Apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching, transforming, storing, regulating and controlling electricity; apparatus and equipment for conducting, transforming, accumulating, regulating, controlling and conversion of energy (recuperation); apparatus and equipment for conducting, transforming, accumulating, regulating, controlling and conversion of energy for use in vehicle (recuperation). Engines for vehicles; drive units for vehicles; electric motors for vehicles; gasoline and diesel engines for vehicles; electric drives for vehicles; shut-off components for vehicles; electrical motors for vehicles. Wholesale, retail, mail order and online mail order services relating to engines, alternators for vehicles, generators, three-phase generators, shut-off components for machines, systems for automatically switching-off and starting of engines (start/stop systems), generator sets for motors, drives for electric generators, electric drives for machines, starters for machines and power generators, apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching, transforming, storing, regulating and controlling electricity, apparatus and equipment for recuperation and conversion of energy, engines for vehicles, drive units for vehicles, starters for vehicles, electric motors for vehicles, gasoline and diesel engines for vehicles, electric drives for vehicles, shut-off components for vehicles, systems for automatically switching off and starting of vehicle engines (start/stop systems), electric machines for vehicles and apparatus and equipment for the recuperation and conversion of energy for use in vehicles. Installation, maintenance, servicing and repair of engines, alternators for vehicles, generators, three-phase generators, shut-off components for machines, systems for automatically switching-off and starting of engines (start/stop systems), generator sets for motors, drives for electric generators, electric drives for machines, starters for machines and power generators, apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching, transforming, storing, regulating and controlling electricity, apparatus and equipment for recuperation and conversion of energy, engines for vehicles, drive units for vehicles, starters for vehicles, electric motors for vehicles, gasoline and diesel engines for vehicles, electric drives for vehicles, shut-off components for vehicles, systems for automatically switching off and starting of vehicle engines (start/stop systems), electric machines for vehicles and apparatus and equipment for the recuperation and conversion of energy for use in vehicles; consultancy and provision of information on the above-mentioned installation, maintenance, servicing and repair services. Scientific and technological services and research and design relating thereto, relating to engines, alternators for vehicles, generators, three-phase generators, shut-off components for machines, systems for automatically switching-off and starting of engines (start/stop systems), generator sets for motors, drives for electric generators, electric drives for machines, starters for machines and power generators, apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching, transforming, storing, regulating and controlling electricity, apparatus and equipment for recuperation and conversion of energy, engines for vehicles, drive units for vehicles, starters for vehicles, electric motors for vehicles, gasoline and diesel engines for vehicles, electric drives for vehicles, shut-off components for vehicles, systems for automatically switching off and starting of vehicle engines (start/stop systems), electric machines for vehicles and apparatus and equipment for the recuperation and conversion of energy for use in vehicles; industrial analysis and research services; technological consultancy; conducting technical tests; conducting industrial tests; conducting technical feasibility studies.

38.

Miscellaneous Design

      
Serial Number 79254561
Status Registered
Filing Date 2018-10-08
Registration Date 2019-11-05
Owner SEG Automotive Germany GmbH (Germany)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 07 - Machines and machine tools
  • 12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles
  • 35 - Advertising and business services
  • 37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
  • 42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design

Goods & Services

Engines namely, engines other than for land vehicles; alternators for land vehicles and vessels in the nature of boats and ships; generators for land vehicles and vessels in the nature of boats and ships; three-phase generators for generating electrical energy in combustion and hybrid engines; three-phase generators for generating electrical energy in vehicles; three-phase generators for the conversion of mechanical energy into electrical energy in combustion and hybrid machines; three-phase generators for the conversion of mechanical energy into electrical energy in vehicles; machine parts, namely, shut-off components for machines; electric generator sets for motors, namely, boost recuperation machines; machine parts, namely, drives for electric generators; machine parts, namely, electric drives for machines; motor starters for machines and power generators; Starters for motors and engines, namely, starters for existing systems for automatically switching off and starting of engines by means of electronic control units; starters for vehicles motors Engines for land vehicles; drive units for vehicles, namely, electric drives for land vehicles and vessels in the nature of boats and ships; electric motors for land vehicles; gasoline and diesel engines for land vehicles; electric drives for vehicles; electrical motors for land vehicles * ; except tyres and tyre related items * Wholesale store, retail store, mail order and online mail order services all featuring engines, alternators for vehicles, generators, three-phase generators, shut-off components for machines, systems for automatically switching-off and starting of engines (start/stop systems), generator sets for motors, drives for electric generators, electric drives for machines, starters for machines and power generators, apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching, transforming, storing, regulating and controlling electricity, apparatus and equipment for recuperation and conversion of energy, engines for vehicles, drive units for vehicles, starters for vehicles, electric motors for vehicles, gasoline and diesel engines for vehicles, electric drives for vehicles, shut-off components for vehicles, systems for automatically switching off and starting of vehicle engines (start/stop systems), electric machines for vehicles and apparatus and equipment for the recuperation and conversion of energy for use in vehicles Installation, maintenance, servicing and repair of engines, alternators for vehicles, generators, three-phase generators, shut-off components for machines, systems for automatically switching-off and starting of engines (start/stop systems), generator sets for motors, drives for electric generators, electric drives for machines, starters for machines and power generators, apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching, transforming, storing, regulating and controlling electricity, apparatus and equipment for recuperation and conversion of energy, engines for vehicles, drive units for vehicles, starters for vehicles, electric motors for vehicles, gasoline and diesel engines for vehicles, electric drives for vehicles, shut-off components for vehicles, systems for automatically switching off and starting of vehicle engines (start/stop systems), electric machines for vehicles and apparatus and equipment for the recuperation and conversion of energy for use in vehicles; consultancy and provision of information on the above-mentioned installation, maintenance, servicing and repair services Scientific and technological services, namely, research and design services in the field of engines, alternators for vehicles, generators, three-phase generators, shut-off components for machines, systems for automatically switching-off and starting of engines (start/stop systems), generator sets for motors, drives for electric generators, electric drives for machines, starters for machines and power generators, apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching, transforming, storing, regulating and controlling electricity, apparatus and equipment for recuperation and conversion of energy, engines for vehicles, drive units for vehicles, starters for vehicles, electric motors for vehicles, gasoline and diesel engines for vehicles, electric drives for vehicles, shut-off components for vehicles, systems for automatically switching off and starting of vehicle engines (start/stop systems), electric machines for vehicles and apparatus and equipment for the recuperation and conversion of energy for use in vehicles; industrial analysis and research services; technological consultancy; conducting technical tests; conducting industrial tests; conducting technical feasibility studies

39.

Circle Design

      
Application Number 192360500
Status Registered
Filing Date 2018-10-04
Registration Date 2020-10-22
Owner SEG Automotive Germany GmbH (Germany)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 07 - Machines and machine tools
  • 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
  • 12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles
  • 35 - Advertising and business services
  • 37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
  • 42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design

Goods & Services

(1) Engines, namely, engines for industrial machines, airplane engines, boat engines, engines for air cushion vehicles, jet engines; alternators for motor vehicles; generators for motor vehicles; three-phase generators for generating electrical energy in combustion and hybrid engines in land vehicles, boats, ships, aircrafts and stationary motors for industrial machinery and for electrical power generation; shut-off components for machines, namely electrical motors for automatically switching off and starting engines; systems for automatically switching off and starting of engines, namely electrical motors for automatically switching off and starting engines; electric generators for motors; drives for electric generators; starters for motors and engines and power generators (2) Apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching, transforming, storing, regulating and controlling electricity, namely electric starter motors, electric generators, electrical machines and boost recuperation machines (3) Engines for land vehicles; motor vehicle engines; drive units for vehicles, namely electric drives for land vehicles and vessels in the form of boats and ships, aircrafts; electric motors for land vehicles and vessels in the form of boats and ships and aircrafts; gasoline and diesel engines for land vehicles and vessels in the forms of boats and ships; electric drives for vehicles; shut-off components for vehicles, namely electrical motors for automatically switching off and starting engines of land vehicles and vessels in the nature of boats and ships (1) Wholesale, retail, mail order and online mail order services in the field of engines, namely, engines for industrial machines, airplane engines, boat engines, engines for air cushion vehicles, jet engines, alternators for motor vehicles, generators for motor vehicles, three-phase generators for generating electrical energy in combustion and hybrid engines in land vehicles, boats, ships, aircrafts and stationary motors for industrial machinery and for electrical power generation, shut-off components for machines, namely electrical motors for automatically switching off and starting engines, systems for automatically switching-off and starting of engines, namely electrical motors for automatically switching off and starting engines, electric generators for motors, drives for electric generators, starters for motors and engines and power generators, apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching, transforming, storing, regulating and controlling electricity, namely electric starter motors, electric generators, electrical machines and boost recuperation machines, engines for land vehicles, motor vehicle engines, drive units for vehicles, namely electric drives for land vehicles and vessels in the form of boats and ships, aircrafts, electric motors for land vehicles and vessels in the form of boats and ships and aircrafts, gasoline and diesel engines for land vehicles and vessels in the forms of boats and ships, shut-off components for vehicles, namely electrical motors for automatically switching off and starting engines of land vehicles and vessels in the nature of boats and ships (2) Installation, maintenance, servicing and repair of engines, namely, engines for industrial machines, airplane engines, boat engines, engines for air cushion vehicles, jet engines, alternators for motor vehicles, generators for motor vehicles, three-phase generators for generating electrical energy in combustion and hybrid engines in land vehicles, boats, ships, aircrafts and stationary motors for industrial machinery and for electrical power generation, shut-off components for machines, namely electrical motors for automatically switching off and starting engines, systems for automatically switching-off and starting of engines, namely electrical motors for automatically switching off and starting engines, electric generators for motors, drives for electric generators, starters for motors and engines and power generators, apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching, transforming, storing, regulating and controlling electricity, namely electric starter motors, electric generators, electrical machines and boost recuperation machines, engines for land vehicles, motor vehicle engines, drive units for vehicles, namely electric drives for land vehicles and vessels in the form of boats and ships, aircrafts, electric motors for land vehicles and vessels in the form of boats and ships and aircrafts, gasoline and diesel engines for land vehicles and vessels in the forms of boats and ships, electric drives for vehicles, shut-off components for vehicles, namely electrical motors for automatically switching off and starting engines of land vehicles and vessels in the nature of boats and ships; consultancy and provision of information on the installation, maintenance, servicing and repair of engines, namely, engines for industrial machines, airplane engines, boat engines, engines for air cushion vehicles, jet engines, alternators for motor vehicles, generators for motor vehicles, three-phase generators for generating electrical energy in combustion and hybrid engines in land vehicles, boats, ships, aircrafts and stationary motors for industrial machinery and for electrical power generation, shut-off components for machines, namely electrical motors for automatically switching off and starting engines, systems for automatically switching-off and starting of engines, namely electrical motors for automatically switching off and starting engines (start/stop systems), electric generators sets for motors, drives for electric generators, electric drives for machines, starters for motors and engines and power generators, starters for machines and power generators, apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching, transforming, storing, regulating and controlling electricity, namely electric starter motors, electric generators, electrical machines and boost recuperation machines apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching, transforming, storing, regulating and controlling electricity, apparatus and equipment for recuperation and conversion of energy, engines for land vehicles, motor vehicle engines, drive units for vehicles, namely electric drives for land vehicles and vessels in the form of boats and ships, aircrafts, starters for vehicles, electric motors for land vehicles and vessels in the form of boats and ships and aircrafts vehicles, gasoline and diesel engines for land vehicles and vessels in the forms of boats and ships vehicles, electric drives for vehicles, shut-off components for vehicles, namely electrical motors for automatically switching off and starting engines of land vehicles and vessels in the nature of boats and ships (3) Scientific and technological services, namely, scientific research and design in the field of engines, namely, engines for industrial machines, airplane engines, boat engines, engines for air cushion vehicles, jet engines, alternators for motor vehicles, generators for motor vehicles, three-phase generators for generating electrical energy in combustion and hybrid engines in land vehicles, boats, ships, aircrafts and stationary motors for industrial machinery and for electrical power generation, shut-off components for machines, namely electrical motors for automatically switching off and starting engines, systems for automatically switching-off and starting of engines, namely electrical motors for automatically switching off and starting engines, electric generators for motors, drives for electric generators, starters for motors and engines and power generators, apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching, transforming, storing, regulating and controlling electricity, namely electric starter motors, electric generators, electrical machines and boost recuperation machines, engines for land vehicles, motor vehicle engines, drive units for vehicles, namely electric drives for land vehicles and vessels in the form of boats and ships, aircrafts, electric motors for land vehicles and vessels in the form of boats and ships and aircrafts, gasoline and diesel engines for land vehicles and vessels in the forms of boats and ships, electric drives for vehicles, shut-off components for vehicles, namely electrical motors for automatically switching off and starting engines of land vehicles and vessels in the nature of boats and ships; industrial analysis and research services, namely, testing, analysis, and evaluation of goods of others, namely, automotive parts to assure compliance with industry standards; technological consultancy in the field of automotive components; conducting technical tests, namely, product validation tests in the field of automotive parts; conducting industrial tests, namely, product quality tests in the field of automotive parts; conducting technical feasibility studies

40.

Method for ascertaining a torque accuracy of a torque transmitted from a belt-driven starter-generator of an internal combustion engine to the internal combustion engine

      
Application Number 15746152
Grant Number 10557449
Status In Force
Filing Date 2016-06-15
First Publication Date 2018-10-04
Grant Date 2020-02-11
Owner SEG Automotive Germany GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Klein, Benjamin
  • Trzebiatowski, Tobias
  • Greis, Andreas
  • Schroeder, Bernd
  • Deak, Istvan
  • Kaepple, Mario
  • Henger, Martin

Abstract

A method for ascertaining a torque accuracy of a torque transmitted from a belt-driven starter-generator of an internal combustion engine to the internal combustion engine, which is similar to a learning process or a calibration of the actual torque of the starter-generator with respect to a setpoint torque, includes controlling the belt-driven starter-generator to transmit a specified test torque to the internal combustion engine during a predefined test time interval during coasting down of the internal combustion engine, determining a speed variable that is dependent on a speed of the internal combustion during the test time interval, comparing the speed variable to a reference variable, and deducing the torque accuracy from this comparison.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F02N 11/10 - Safety devices
  • F02N 11/04 - Starting of engines by means of electric motors the motors being associated with current generators
  • F02N 11/08 - Circuits specially adapted for starting of engines
  • F02N 15/08 - Gearing between starting-engines and started enginesEngagement or disengagement thereof the gearing being of friction type
  • F02B 67/06 - Engines characterised by the arrangement of auxiliary apparatus not being otherwise provided for, e.g. the apparatus having different functionsDriving auxiliary apparatus from engines, not otherwise provided for of mechanically-driven auxiliary apparatus driven by means of chains, belts, or like endless members
  • F02D 41/04 - Introducing corrections for particular operating conditions
  • F02D 41/22 - Safety or indicating devices for abnormal conditions

41.

Method for ascertaining an accuracy of a torque transmitted by a belt-driven starter generator of an internal combustion engine to the internal combustion engine

      
Application Number 15745885
Grant Number 10458350
Status In Force
Filing Date 2016-06-15
First Publication Date 2018-08-02
Grant Date 2019-10-29
Owner SEG AUTOMOTIVE GERMANY GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Klein, Benjamin
  • Trzebiatowski, Tobias
  • Greis, Andreas
  • Schroeder, Bernd
  • Deak, Istvan
  • Kaepple, Mario
  • Henger, Martin

Abstract

A method for ascertaining an accuracy of a torque transmitted by a belt-driven starter generator of an internal combustion engine to the internal combustion engine, the method being similar to a learning operation or a calibration of the actual torque of the starter generator with respect to a setpoint torque, includes: in an idling instance of the internal combustion engine, controlling the belt-driven starter generator to transmit a specified test torque to the internal combustion engine and decreasing the torque of the internal combustion engine by the specified test torque; determining and evaluating a speed variable, which is a function of a speed of the internal combustion engine; and deducing the torque accuracy from the evaluated speed variable.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F02N 11/04 - Starting of engines by means of electric motors the motors being associated with current generators
  • F02D 41/08 - Introducing corrections for particular operating conditions for idling
  • F02D 41/14 - Introducing closed-loop corrections
  • F02N 11/10 - Safety devices
  • F02N 15/08 - Gearing between starting-engines and started enginesEngagement or disengagement thereof the gearing being of friction type
  • F02B 67/06 - Engines characterised by the arrangement of auxiliary apparatus not being otherwise provided for, e.g. the apparatus having different functionsDriving auxiliary apparatus from engines, not otherwise provided for of mechanically-driven auxiliary apparatus driven by means of chains, belts, or like endless members
  • F16H 7/12 - Means for varying tension of belts, ropes, or chains by adjusting the axis of a pulley of an idle pulley
  • F16H 7/08 - Means for varying tension of belts, ropes, or chains

42.

ELECTROMAGNETIC RELAY, MORE PARTICULARLY STARTER RELAY, AND METHOD FOR ACTUATING A STARTER DEVICE HAVING A STARTER RELAY

      
Application Number EP2018051344
Publication Number 2018/134369
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-01-19
Publication Date 2018-07-26
Owner SEG AUTOMOTIVE GERMANY GMBH (Germany)
Inventor Schmidt, Karl-Otto

Abstract

The invention relates to an electromagnetic starter relay having an armature that is axially adjustably arranged, and having a pull-in winding, a hold-in winding and a switching winding. The hold-in winding is connected in series to the pull-in winding, wherein, in a phase stage of the meshing phase only the pull-in winding can be energised and in a different phase stage both the pull-in winding and the hold-in winding can be energised.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F02N 11/08 - Circuits specially adapted for starting of engines
  • F02N 15/06 - Gearing between starting-engines and started enginesEngagement or disengagement thereof the gearing including disengaging toothed gears the toothed gears being moved by axial displacement
  • F02N 15/04 - Gearing between starting-engines and started enginesEngagement or disengagement thereof the gearing including disengaging toothed gears
  • H01H 51/06 - Armature is movable between two limit positions of rest and is moved in one direction due to energisation of an electromagnet and after the electromagnet is de-energised is returned by energy stored during the movement in the first direction, e.g. by using a spring, by using a permanent magnet, by gravity

43.

MACHINE COMPRISING A SUPPORTING ARM

      
Application Number EP2017082842
Publication Number 2018/114598
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-12-14
Publication Date 2018-06-28
Owner SEG AUTOMOTIVE GERMANY GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Henger, Martin
  • Lippert, Walter
  • Von Olnhausen, Marcel

Abstract

The invention relates to a machine (10) comprising a supporting arm (62) that includes a receptacle (72) in which a slip bushing (74) having an opening (76) sits, characterized in that the slip bushing (74) includes at least one attached part (108), an axially outer contour (104) of which is arranged within the receptacle (72) and at least some portions of which have a lower modulus of elasticity than the slip bushing (74).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02K 5/08 - Insulating casings
  • H02K 5/24 - CasingsEnclosuresSupports specially adapted for suppression or reduction of noise or vibrations

44.

SEG AUTOMOTIVE

      
Application Number 1408723
Status Registered
Filing Date 2017-10-11
Registration Date 2017-10-11
Owner SEG Automotive Germany GmbH (Germany)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 07 - Machines and machine tools
  • 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
  • 12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles
  • 35 - Advertising and business services
  • 37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
  • 42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design

Goods & Services

Engines; alternators for vehicles; generators for vehicles; three-phase generators for generating electrical energy in combustion and hybrid engines; three-phase generators for generating electrical energy in vehicles; three-phase generators for the conversion of mechanical energy into electrical energy in combustion and hybrid machines; three-phase generators for the conversion of mechanical energy into electrical energy in vehicles; shut-off components for machines; systems for automatically switching off and starting of engines (start/stop systems); generator sets for motors; drives for electric generators; electric drives for machines; starters for machines and power generators; starters for vehicles. Apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching, transforming, storing, regulating and controlling electricity; apparatus and equipment for conducting, transforming, accumulating, regulating, controlling and conversion of energy for use in vehicles. Engines for vehicles; drive units for vehicles; electric motors for vehicles; gasoline and diesel engines for vehicles; electric drives for vehicles; shut-off components for vehicles; electrical motors for land vehicles. Wholesale, retail, mail order retail and online mail order retail services relating to engines, alternators for vehicles, generators, three-phase generators, shut-off components for machines, systems for automatically switching-off and starting of engines (start/stop systems), generator sets for motors, drives for electric generators, electric drives for machines, starters for machines and power generators, apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching, transforming, storing, regulating and controlling electricity, apparatus and equipment for recuperation and conversion of energy, engines for vehicles, drive units for vehicles, starters for vehicles, electric motors for vehicles, gasoline and diesel engines for vehicles, electric drives for vehicles, shut-off components for vehicles, systems for automatically switching off and starting of vehicle engines (start/stop systems), electrical motors for land vehicles and apparatus and equipment for conducting, transforming, accumulating, regulating, controlling and conversion of energy for use in vehicles. Installation, maintenance, servicing and repair of engines, alternators for vehicles, generators, three-phase generators, shut-off components for machines, systems for automatically switching-off and starting of engines (start/stop systems), generator sets for motors, drives for electric generators, electric drives for machines, starters for machines and power generators, apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching, transforming, storing, regulating and controlling electricity, apparatus and equipment for recuperation and conversion of energy, engines for vehicles, drive units for vehicles, starters for vehicles, electric motors for vehicles, gasoline and diesel engines for vehicles, electric drives for vehicles, shut-off components for vehicles, systems for automatically switching off and starting of vehicle engines (start/stop systems), electrical motors for land vehicles and apparatus and equipment for conducting, transforming, accumulating, regulating, controlling and conversion of energy for use in vehicles; consultancy and provision of information on the above-mentioned installation, maintenance, servicing and repair services. Scientific and technological services and research and design relating thereto, relating to engines, alternators for vehicles, generators, three-phase generators, shut-off components for machines, systems for automatically switching-off and starting of engines (start/stop systems), generator sets for motors, drives for electric generators, electric drives for machines, starters for machines and power generators, apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching, transforming, storing, regulating and controlling electricity, apparatus and equipment for recuperation and conversion of energy, engines for vehicles, drive units for vehicles, starters for vehicles, electric motors for vehicles, gasoline and diesel engines for vehicles, electric drives for vehicles, shut-off components for vehicles, systems for automatically switching off and starting of vehicle engines (start/stop systems), electrical motors for land vehicles and apparatus and equipment for conducting, transforming, accumulating, regulating, controlling and conversion of energy for use in vehicles; industrial analysis and research services; technological consultancy; conducting technical tests; conducting industrial tests; conducting technical feasibility studies.

45.

Method for operating a belt-driven starter generator

      
Application Number 15574281
Grant Number 10539113
Status In Force
Filing Date 2016-06-07
First Publication Date 2018-05-17
Grant Date 2020-01-21
Owner SEG Automotive Germany GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Klein, Benjamin
  • Trzebiatowski, Tobias

Abstract

A method for operating a belt-driven starter generator of an internal combustion engine, in which a time interval between an onset of a rotary motion of the belt-driven starter generator and an onset of a rotary motion of the internal combustion engine is determined, the determined time interval is compared to a reference value, and the structural change of a belt of the belt-driven starter generator is inferred therefrom, and a torque of the belt-driven starter generator and/or a torque of a component connected to the belt is restricted as a function of the structural change of the belt.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F02N 15/08 - Gearing between starting-engines and started enginesEngagement or disengagement thereof the gearing being of friction type
  • F02B 67/06 - Engines characterised by the arrangement of auxiliary apparatus not being otherwise provided for, e.g. the apparatus having different functionsDriving auxiliary apparatus from engines, not otherwise provided for of mechanically-driven auxiliary apparatus driven by means of chains, belts, or like endless members
  • F16H 7/12 - Means for varying tension of belts, ropes, or chains by adjusting the axis of a pulley of an idle pulley
  • B60W 30/186 - Preventing damage resulting from overload or excessive wear of the driveline excessive wear or burn out of friction elements, e.g. clutches
  • B60W 30/192 - Mitigating problems related to power-up or power-down of the driveline, e.g. start-up of a cold engine
  • F16H 7/08 - Means for varying tension of belts, ropes, or chains
  • F02N 11/04 - Starting of engines by means of electric motors the motors being associated with current generators
  • F16H 7/02 - Gearings for conveying rotary motion by endless flexible members with beltsGearings for conveying rotary motion by endless flexible members with V-belts

46.

CONNECTION PLATE FOR AN ELECTRIC MACHINE

      
Application Number EP2017077584
Publication Number 2018/083022
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-10-27
Publication Date 2018-05-11
Owner
  • ROBERT BOSCH GMBH (Germany)
  • SEG AUTOMOTIVE GERMANY GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Schroeder, Bernd
  • Henger, Martin

Abstract

The invention relates to a connection plate for an electric machine, which can be connected to a stator or a stator-side component, wherein at least one axially protruding pressing element is integrally formed on the connection plate.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02K 5/14 - Means for supporting or protecting brushes or brush holders
  • H02K 5/24 - CasingsEnclosuresSupports specially adapted for suppression or reduction of noise or vibrations

47.

WEAR-MONITORING DEVICE OF A BRUSH OF A CURRENT-TRANSFERRING DEVICE IN AN ELECTRIC MACHINE

      
Application Number EP2017077580
Publication Number 2018/078085
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-10-27
Publication Date 2018-05-03
Owner
  • ROBERT BOSCH GMBH (Germany)
  • SEG AUTOMOTIVE GERMANY GMBH (Germany)
Inventor Deak, Istvan

Abstract

The invention relates to a wear-monitoring device of a brush of a current-transferring device in an electric machine comprising a measuring element, which is arranged at a distance from the brush and forms an electrical capacitor together with the brush, the capacitance of which electrical capacitor depends on the position of the brush relative to the measuring element.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 39/58 - Means structurally associated with the current collector for indicating condition thereof, e.g. for indicating brush wear

48.

STARTING DEVICE EQUIPPED WITH TWO PARALLEL NTC RESISTORS FOR AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE

      
Application Number EP2017068382
Publication Number 2018/054578
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-07-20
Publication Date 2018-03-29
Owner SEG AUTOMOTIVE GERMANY GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Weller, Nico
  • Erismis, Harun
  • Schmidt, Benjamin

Abstract

The invention relates to a starting device (100) for an internal combustion engine of a motor vehicle with an electric machine (110), which is designed to start the internal combustion engine, and with an on-board electrical system (105), which comprises a voltage supply (120) and into which the electric machine (110) and at least one load (140, 141) are integrated. An NTC resistor assembly (130) is provided in a current circuit (160) as an on-board electrical system (105) part via which a current for operating the electric machine (110) flows. The NTC resistor assembly (130) has at least two NTC resistors (131, 132) which are connected in parallel and which have different resistance values at a temperature of 298 K.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F02N 11/08 - Circuits specially adapted for starting of engines
  • F02N 15/06 - Gearing between starting-engines and started enginesEngagement or disengagement thereof the gearing including disengaging toothed gears the toothed gears being moved by axial displacement
  • H01C 1/14 - Terminals or tapping points specially adapted for resistorsArrangements of terminals or tapping points on resistors
  • H01C 7/04 - Non-adjustable resistors formed as one or more layers or coatingsNon-adjustable resistors made from powdered conducting material or powdered semi-conducting material with or without insulating material having negative temperature coefficient
  • H01H 47/02 - Circuit arrangements not adapted to a particular application of the relay and designed to obtain desired operating characteristics or to provide energising current for modifying the operation of the relay

49.

ELECTRIC MACHINE, IN PARTICULAR A STARTER MOTOR

      
Application Number EP2017070730
Publication Number 2018/054618
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-08-16
Publication Date 2018-03-29
Owner SEG AUTOMOTIVE GERMANY GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Siems, Hans-Dieter
  • Bores, Javier

Abstract

The invention relates to an electric machine comprising a rotor shaft, wherein a bearing pin is arranged on the end side thereof, which is received in a rotatable manner in a bearing bush. The rotor shaft is supported on a bearing housing by means of a thrust washer which is formed separately from the bearing bush.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F02N 15/02 - Gearing between starting-engines and started enginesEngagement or disengagement thereof
  • F02N 15/06 - Gearing between starting-engines and started enginesEngagement or disengagement thereof the gearing including disengaging toothed gears the toothed gears being moved by axial displacement
  • F02N 15/10 - Safety devices not otherwise provided for
  • H02K 5/167 - Means for supporting bearings, e.g. insulating supports or means for fitting bearings in the bearing-shields using sliding-contact or spherical cap bearings
  • H02K 13/00 - Structural associations of current collectors with motors or generators, e.g. brush mounting plates or connections to windingsDisposition of current collectors in motors or generatorsArrangements for improving commutation
  • H02K 7/08 - Structural association with bearings

50.

Method for switching on a multi-phase electrical machine in a motor vehicle

      
Application Number 15565646
Grant Number 10079562
Status In Force
Filing Date 2016-03-21
First Publication Date 2018-03-22
Grant Date 2018-09-18
Owner SEG AUTOMOTIVE GERMANY GMBH (Germany)
Inventor Roesner, Julian

Abstract

A method for switching on a multi-phase electrical machine in a motor vehicle, the multi-phase electrical machine having a rotor having a rotor winding, and a stator having a multi-phase stator winding; a phase voltage having a phase voltage vector being applied, in a PWM operating mode, to the stator winding, said vector corresponding in terms of absolute magnitude and direction to a pole wheel voltage vector of a pole wheel voltage; the rotor winding being energized by an excitation current; and the PWM operating mode being deactivated, and a block operating mode for application of the phase voltage being activated, when at least one parameter influencing the pole wheel voltage reaches a threshold value.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G05B 11/28 - Automatic controllers electric in which the output signal is a pulse-train using pulse-height modulationAutomatic controllers electric in which the output signal is a pulse-train using pulse-width modulation
  • H02P 1/46 - Arrangements for starting electric motors or dynamo-electric converters for starting dynamo-electric motors or dynamo-electric converters for starting an individual synchronous motor
  • H02P 21/00 - Arrangements or methods for the control of electric machines by vector control, e.g. by control of field orientation
  • H02P 21/34 - Arrangements for starting
  • H02P 21/24 - Vector control not involving the use of rotor position or rotor speed sensors

51.

ELECTRIC ROTOR AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING AN ELECTRIC CONTACT BETWEEN A ROTOR WINDING AND A CONTACT TAB

      
Application Number EP2017070904
Publication Number 2018/050392
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-08-18
Publication Date 2018-03-22
Owner SEG AUTOMOTIVE GERMANY GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • De Renzi, Vincenzo
  • Rodriguez Fernandez, Jose Luis
  • Usle Ateca, Ivan
  • Urbano Coin, Jose Antonio
  • Deponte, Rene

Abstract

The invention relates to an electric rotor (10) having a rotor winding (14) with an electric conductor (24) made of a first electrically conductive material; a contact tab (16) of a slip ring assembly (12), said contact tab (16) consisting of a second electrically conductive material which differs from the first electrically conductive material; and a contact element (26) which is designed to produce an electric contact between the electric conductor (24) of the rotor winding (14) and the contact tab (16); wherein the contact element (26) is designed to produce an electric contact to the electric conductor (24) of the rotor winding (14) via a first contact surface (26b) and to produce an electric contact to the contact tab (16) via a second contact surface (26c). The contact element (26) has a third electrically conductive material which differs from the first electrically conductive material at least on the first contact surface (26b).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 39/34 - Connections of conductor to slip-ring
  • H01R 4/62 - Connections between conductors of different materialsConnections between or with aluminium or steel-core aluminium conductors
  • H02K 3/02 - Windings characterised by the conductor material
  • H01R 4/18 - 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 effected solely by twisting, wrapping, bending, crimping, or other permanent deformation by crimping
  • H02K 13/02 - Connections between slip-rings and windings

52.

STARTING APPARATUS, WHICH IS EQUIPPED WITH A NTC RESISTOR, FOR AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE

      
Application Number EP2017065477
Publication Number 2018/033282
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-06-23
Publication Date 2018-02-22
Owner SEG AUTOMOTIVE GERMANY GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Hartmann, Sven
  • Erismis, Harun

Abstract

The invention relates to a starting device (100) for an internal combustion engine of a motor vehicle having an electrical machine (110) which is designed to start the internal combustion engine, and having an on-board electrical system (105) with a voltage supply (120), in which on-board electrical system the electrical machine (110) and at least one load (140, 141) are incorporated, wherein at least one NTC resistor (130) is provided in an electrical circuit (160) as part of the on-board electrical system (105) via which a current for operating the electrical machine (110) flows, wherein the electrical circuit (160) has a thermal resistance behaviour, based on a specially designed thermal network, of the kind that a dip in voltage in the on-board electrical system (105) during a short-circuit current flow when starting the internal combustion engine is so low that voltage which is sufficient for normal operation can be supplied to the at least one load (140, 141) at the same time, and that a power output by the electrical machine (110) after the short-circuit current is so large that starting of the internal combustion engine can be completed.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F02N 11/08 - Circuits specially adapted for starting of engines
  • F02N 15/06 - Gearing between starting-engines and started enginesEngagement or disengagement thereof the gearing including disengaging toothed gears the toothed gears being moved by axial displacement
  • H01C 1/14 - Terminals or tapping points specially adapted for resistorsArrangements of terminals or tapping points on resistors
  • H01C 7/04 - Non-adjustable resistors formed as one or more layers or coatingsNon-adjustable resistors made from powdered conducting material or powdered semi-conducting material with or without insulating material having negative temperature coefficient
  • H01C 7/06 - Non-adjustable resistors formed as one or more layers or coatingsNon-adjustable resistors made from powdered conducting material or powdered semi-conducting material with or without insulating material including means to minimise changes in resistance with changes in temperature

53.

ELECTRICAL MACHINE UNIT COMPRISING A SLIP RING ARRANGEMENT EXPOSED TO AN AIR CURRENT

      
Application Number EP2017070117
Publication Number 2018/029217
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-08-08
Publication Date 2018-02-15
Owner
  • ROBERT BOSCH GMBH (Germany)
  • SEG AUTOMOTIVE GERMANY GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Schroeder, Bernd
  • Lang, Peter

Abstract

The invention relates to an electrical machine unit (10), comprising an electrical machine (12) with a stator (22), a rotor (20) and a slip ring arrangement (30), as well as a fan (32) driven by the rotor (20), wherein the electrical machine unit (10) is designed in such a way that the slip ring arrangement (30) is at least partially arranged in an intake path of the fan (32).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02K 9/06 - Arrangements for cooling or ventilating by ambient air flowing through the machine having means for generating a flow of cooling medium with fans or impellers driven by the machine shaft
  • H02K 9/28 - Cooling of commutators, slip-rings or brushes, e.g. by ventilating
  • H02K 11/33 - Drive circuits, e.g. power electronics
  • H02K 5/14 - Means for supporting or protecting brushes or brush holders
  • H02K 5/173 - Means for supporting bearings, e.g. insulating supports or means for fitting bearings in the bearing-shields using bearings with rolling contact, e.g. ball bearings
  • H02K 11/00 - Structural association of dynamo-electric machines with electric components or with devices for shielding, monitoring or protection

54.

Method for operating an active converter connected to an electric machine, and means for implementing same

      
Application Number 15550100
Grant Number 10003188
Status In Force
Filing Date 2016-01-14
First Publication Date 2018-02-08
Grant Date 2018-06-19
Owner SEG Automotive Germany GmbH (Germany)
Inventor Mehringer, Paul

Abstract

In an active converter that is connected to an electric machine, in which arresting circuits for activating a voltage arrest beginning at a first point in time are provided, and which is also configured for activating a load shedding reaction only when activation conditions are fulfilled beginning at a second point in time, the activation conditions include determining that the voltage arrest is still activated at the second point in time, that a voltage potential has not yet fallen below the first threshold value, and/or that a value that indicates a current flowing through at least one phase connection is above a third threshold value.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02H 7/125 - Emergency protective circuit arrangements specially adapted for specific types of electric machines or apparatus or for sectionalised protection of cable or line systems, and effecting automatic switching in the event of an undesired change from normal working conditions for convertersEmergency protective circuit arrangements specially adapted for specific types of electric machines or apparatus or for sectionalised protection of cable or line systems, and effecting automatic switching in the event of an undesired change from normal working conditions for rectifiers for static converters or rectifiers for rectifiers
  • H02P 9/10 - Control effected upon generator excitation circuit to reduce harmful effects of overloads or transients, e.g. sudden application of load, sudden removal of load, sudden change of load
  • H02P 29/024 - Detecting a fault condition, e.g. short circuit, locked rotor, open circuit or loss of load
  • H02P 9/48 - Arrangements for obtaining a constant output value at varying speed of the generator, e.g. on vehicle
  • H02P 9/12 - Control effected upon generator excitation circuit to reduce harmful effects of overloads or transients, e.g. sudden application of load, sudden removal of load, sudden change of load for demagnetisingControl effected upon generator excitation circuit to reduce harmful effects of overloads or transients, e.g. sudden application of load, sudden removal of load, sudden change of load for reducing effects of remanenceControl effected upon generator excitation circuit to reduce harmful effects of overloads or transients, e.g. sudden application of load, sudden removal of load, sudden change of load for preventing pole reversal
  • H02J 7/14 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries for charging batteries from dynamo-electric generators driven at varying speed, e.g. on vehicle

55.

COOLING DEVICE OF AN ELECTRIC UNIT IN AN ELECTRIC MACHINE

      
Application Number EP2017065218
Publication Number 2018/001819
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-06-21
Publication Date 2018-01-04
Owner SEG AUTOMOTIVE GERMANY GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Lang, Peter
  • Fischer, Martin
  • Urbano Coin, Jose Antonio

Abstract

The invention relates to a cooling device of an electric unit in an electric machine, comprising cooling fins which are wave-like in design and which are arranged on a carrier plate.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02K 9/06 - Arrangements for cooling or ventilating by ambient air flowing through the machine having means for generating a flow of cooling medium with fans or impellers driven by the machine shaft
  • H02K 11/00 - Structural association of dynamo-electric machines with electric components or with devices for shielding, monitoring or protection

56.

MOTOR VEHICLE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WITH AT LEAST TWO ENERGY STORES, METHOD FOR OPERATING A MOTOR VEHICLE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AND MEANS OF IMPLEMENTATION

      
Application Number EP2017059469
Publication Number 2017/220233
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-04-21
Publication Date 2017-12-28
Owner
  • ROBERT BOSCH GMBH (Germany)
  • SEG AUTOMOTIVE GERMANY GMBH (Germany)
Inventor Mueller, Wolfgang

Abstract

A motor vehicle electrical system (100) is disclosed, which comprises an electric machine (EM) operable in motor-mode and generator mode, an active power converter (110) with DC voltage terminals (B+, B-) a first energy store (B1) and a second energy store (B2). Disclosed are means (S1 -S4, 120) which are configured to set all of the following specified circuit conditions a) to c) alternatively to each other: a) either only the first energy store (B1) or only the second energy store (B2) is connected to the DC voltage terminals (B+, B-) of the active power converter (110); b) the first energy store (B1) and the second energy store (B2) are connected to the DC voltage terminals (B+, B-) of the active power converter (110) in parallel; c) the first energy store (B1) and the second energy store (B2) are connected to the DC voltage terminals (B+, B-) of the active power converter (110) in series. A first capacitive element (Cz1) is permanently connected in parallel to the first energy store (B1) and a second capacitive element (CZ2) is permanently connected in parallel to the second energy store (B2). A method for operating a corresponding motor vehicle electrical system and means of implementation are also objects of the invention.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
  • B60K 6/48 - Parallel type
  • B60K 6/28 - Arrangement or mounting of plural diverse prime-movers for mutual or common propulsion, e.g. hybrid propulsion systems comprising electric motors and internal combustion engines the prime-movers consisting of electric motors and internal combustion engines, e.g. HEVs characterised by apparatus, components or means specially adapted for HEVs characterised by the electric energy storing means, e.g. batteries or capacitors
  • B60R 16/03 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided forArrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric for supply of electrical power to vehicle subsystems
  • B60R 16/04 - Arrangement of batteries
  • B60R 16/033 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided forArrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric for supply of electrical power to vehicle subsystems characterised by the use of electrical cells or batteries
  • B60L 1/00 - Supplying electric power to auxiliary equipment of electrically-propelled vehicles
  • B60L 3/00 - Electric devices on electrically-propelled vehicles for safety purposesMonitoring operating variables, e.g. speed, deceleration or energy consumption
  • B60L 7/14 - Dynamic electric regenerative braking for vehicles propelled by AC motors
  • B60L 9/30 - Electric propulsion with power supply external to the vehicle using AC induction motors fed from different kinds of power supply lines
  • B60L 9/22 - Electric propulsion with power supply external to the vehicle using AC induction motors fed from DC supply lines polyphase motors
  • B60L 11/08 - using ac generators and motors
  • B60L 11/12 - with additional electric power supply, e.g. accumulator
  • B60L 11/18 - using power supplied from primary cells, secondary cells, or fuel cells
  • 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

57.

STARTING METHOD FOR AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE BY A BELT-DRIVEN STARTER GENERATOR

      
Application Number EP2017057539
Publication Number 2017/202530
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-03-30
Publication Date 2017-11-30
Owner
  • ROBERT BOSCH GMBH (Germany)
  • SEG AUTOMOTIVE GERMANY GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Henger, Martin
  • Roesner, Julian

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for improving a starting process of an internal combustion engine (300) by means of a belt-driven starter generator (100), which has a stator winding (11) and a rotor winding (12), wherein the starter generator (100) for generating a starting torque is operated in such a way that, immediately after a start request (S) of the starter generator (100), the stator winding (11) and the rotor winding (12) are substantially simultaneously supplied with current. The invention further relates to a computing unit which is designed to carry out the method.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F02N 11/04 - Starting of engines by means of electric motors the motors being associated with current generators
  • F02N 15/08 - Gearing between starting-engines and started enginesEngagement or disengagement thereof the gearing being of friction type
  • F02B 67/06 - Engines characterised by the arrangement of auxiliary apparatus not being otherwise provided for, e.g. the apparatus having different functionsDriving auxiliary apparatus from engines, not otherwise provided for of mechanically-driven auxiliary apparatus driven by means of chains, belts, or like endless members
  • H02P 27/08 - Arrangements or methods for the control of AC motors characterised by the kind of supply voltage using variable-frequency supply voltage, e.g. inverter or converter supply voltage using DC to AC converters or inverters with pulse width modulation
  • H02P 1/46 - Arrangements for starting electric motors or dynamo-electric converters for starting dynamo-electric motors or dynamo-electric converters for starting an individual synchronous motor
  • H02P 21/34 - Arrangements for starting
  • H02P 25/024 - Synchronous motors controlled by supply frequency
  • F02D 41/06 - Introducing corrections for particular operating conditions for engine starting or warming up
  • F02N 11/08 - Circuits specially adapted for starting of engines
  • F16H 7/08 - Means for varying tension of belts, ropes, or chains

58.

MOTOR VEHICLE ON-BOARD SYSTEM HAVING AT LEAST TWO ENERGY STORES, METHOD FOR OPERATING A MOTOR VEHICLE ON-BOARD SYSTEM; AND MEANS FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION THEREOF

      
Application Number EP2017058539
Publication Number 2017/202537
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-04-10
Publication Date 2017-11-30
Owner
  • ROBERT BOSCH GMBH (Germany)
  • SEG AUTOMOTIVE GERMANY GMBH (Germany)
Inventor Mueller, Wolfgang

Abstract

The invention relates to a motor vehicle on-board system (100, 200, 300, 400), comprising an electric machine (EM) connected to an active converter (10) having a positive and a negative d.c. voltage connection (Β+, B-), a first energy store (B1) having a positive and a negative voltage connection, a second energy store (B2) having a positive and a negative voltage connection, and a d.c. voltage converter (DC/DC) having a first and a second connection, wherein furthermore switching means (S1 - S4, 20) are provided, which are configured for setting a first switching state, in which the first energy store (B1) and the second energy store (B2) are connected in parallel to the d.c. voltage connections (B+, B-) of the converter (10), and a second switching state, in which the first energy store (B1) and the second energy store (B2) are connected in series to the d.c. voltage connections (Β+, B-) of the converter, wherein in the first and the second switching state the d.c. voltage converter (DC/DC) is permanently connected or can be temporarily connected between the positive voltage connection of the first energy store and the positive voltage connection of the second energy store. The invention further relates to means for the implementation of the method.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60L 7/10 - Dynamic electric regenerative braking
  • B60L 11/18 - using power supplied from primary cells, secondary cells, or fuel cells

59.

BELT DRIVE, E.G. BELT-DRIVEN STARTER-GENERATOR

      
Application Number EP2017059149
Publication Number 2017/190945
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-04-18
Publication Date 2017-11-09
Owner SEG AUTOMOTIVE GERMANY GMBH (Germany)
Inventor Klein, Benjamin

Abstract

A belt drive comprises a pulley that is connected to the rotor of an electric machine via a threaded bolt and a tension nut.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B25B 27/02 - Hand tools or bench devices, specially adapted for fitting together or separating parts or objects whether or not involving some deformation, not otherwise provided for for connecting objects by press fit or detaching same
  • F02B 67/06 - Engines characterised by the arrangement of auxiliary apparatus not being otherwise provided for, e.g. the apparatus having different functionsDriving auxiliary apparatus from engines, not otherwise provided for of mechanically-driven auxiliary apparatus driven by means of chains, belts, or like endless members

60.

METHOD FOR DETERMINING THE PHASE CURRENTS OF AN ELECTRIC MACHINE HAVING A CONVERTER

      
Application Number EP2017057807
Publication Number 2017/190898
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-04-03
Publication Date 2017-11-09
Owner
  • ROBERT BOSCH GMBH (Germany)
  • SEG AUTOMOTIVE GERMANY GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • M S, Arunkumar
  • Roesner, Julian

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for determining the phase currents (lk ,i,m) of an electric machine having a converter (20) and a stator (10) comprising windings (11-15) having a phase count of at least three, wherein the phase currents (li,m) of a number of measurement phases equaling at least two are measured, wherein the phase currents of the measurement phases are each measured at a measurement interval (Mi,m) when the active switching elements (3) associated with the measurement phases are actuated in a low side path of the converter (20) in a switch interval (Si,m), which is delimited by an activation point (Ei,m) and a deactivation point (Ai,m), wherein the phase currents (Ik) of the other phases are determined by calculation from the measured phase currents (li,m) such that, for determination by calculation of at least the measured phase currents (li,m), a spatial angle of the measurement phases and a spatial angle of the other phases are used, characterized in that the measurement interval (Mi,m) is chosen such that the measurement interval lies temporally outside of an activation point (Ek,i,m) or a deactivation point (Ak,i,m) of at least one of the active switching elements (2, 3) of the converter (20) associated with the phases of the stator (10).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02P 6/28 - Arrangements for controlling current
  • H02P 9/48 - Arrangements for obtaining a constant output value at varying speed of the generator, e.g. on vehicle

61.

METHOD FOR SWITCHING OFF A POLYPHASE ELECTRICAL MACHINE IN A MOTOR VEHICLE

      
Application Number EP2016079184
Publication Number 2017/186319
Status In Force
Filing Date 2016-11-30
Publication Date 2017-11-02
Owner
  • ROBERT BOSCH GMBH (Germany)
  • SEG AUTOMOTIVE GERMANY GMBH (Germany)
Inventor Roesner, Julian

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for switching off a polyphase electrical machine (110) in a motor vehicle, wherein the polyphase electrical machine (110) has a rotor with a rotor winding (101) and a stator with a polyphase stator winding (110a), wherein, in a block mode (210) of the electrical machine (110), a parameter which influences a synchronous generated voltage vector (Up) of a synchronous generated voltage is changed in such a way that the synchronous generated voltage reaches a first threshold value (Si), wherein the block mode (210) is deactivated when the first threshold value (Si) is reached and a PWM mode (220) for applying a phase voltage with a phase voltage vector (Us) is activated, wherein the phase voltage vector (Us) and the synchronous generated voltage vector (Up) in the PWM mode (220) are changed until the parameter which influences the synchronous generated voltage reaches a further threshold value (S2), wherein the phase voltage (Us) is switched off when the further threshold value (S2) is reached. The invention further relates to a computing unit (112) which is designed to carry out the method.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02P 3/18 - Arrangements for stopping or slowing electric motors, generators, or dynamo-electric converters for stopping or slowing an individual dynamo-electric motor or dynamo-electric converter for stopping or slowing an AC motor
  • H02P 23/00 - Arrangements or methods for the control of AC motors characterised by a control method other than vector control
  • H02P 23/20 - Controlling the acceleration or deceleration
  • H02P 25/22 - Multiple windingsWindings for more than three phases
  • H02P 25/022 - Synchronous motors
  • H02P 27/08 - Arrangements or methods for the control of AC motors characterised by the kind of supply voltage using variable-frequency supply voltage, e.g. inverter or converter supply voltage using DC to AC converters or inverters with pulse width modulation
  • H02P 27/06 - Arrangements or methods for the control of AC motors characterised by the kind of supply voltage using variable-frequency supply voltage, e.g. inverter or converter supply voltage using DC to AC converters or inverters

62.

Method for determining belt wear in a belt drive

      
Application Number 15493265
Grant Number 10295043
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-04-21
First Publication Date 2017-10-26
Grant Date 2019-05-21
Owner SEG Automotive Germany GmbH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Klein, Benjamin
  • Trzebiatowski, Tobias

Abstract

A method for determining belt wear in a belt drive, wherein the belt is loaded with a defined torque and the rotation angle of a pulley is determined.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01M 15/02 - Details or accessories of testing apparatus
  • F16H 57/01 - Monitoring wear or stress of gearing elements, e.g. for triggering maintenance
  • F16H 7/12 - Means for varying tension of belts, ropes, or chains by adjusting the axis of a pulley of an idle pulley
  • F16H 7/08 - Means for varying tension of belts, ropes, or chains
  • F02B 67/06 - Engines characterised by the arrangement of auxiliary apparatus not being otherwise provided for, e.g. the apparatus having different functionsDriving auxiliary apparatus from engines, not otherwise provided for of mechanically-driven auxiliary apparatus driven by means of chains, belts, or like endless members

63.

SEG Automotive

      
Application Number 186310600
Status Registered
Filing Date 2017-10-17
Registration Date 2020-11-16
Owner SEG Automotive Germany GmbH (Germany)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 07 - Machines and machine tools
  • 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
  • 12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles
  • 35 - Advertising and business services
  • 37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
  • 42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design

Goods & Services

(1) Engines, namely, engines for industrial machines, airplane engines, boat engines, engines for air cushion vehicles, jet engines; alternators for motor vehicles; generators for motor vehicles; three-phase electric generators for generating electrical energy in combustion and hybrid engines in land vehicles, boats, ships, aircrafts and stationary motors for industrial machinery and for electrical power generation; shut-off components for machines, namely electrical motors for automatically switching off and starting engines; systems for automatically switching off and starting of engines, namely electrical motors for automatically switching off and starting engines; electric generators for motors; drives for electric generators; starters for motors and engines and power generators (2) Apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching, transforming, storing, regulating and controlling electricity, namely electric starter motors, electric generators, electrical machines and boost recuperation machines (3) Engines for land vehicles and motor vehicle engines; drive units for vehicles, namely electric drives for land vehicles and vessels in the form of boats and ships, aircrafts; electric motors for land vehicles and vessels in the form of boats and ships and aircrafts; gasoline and diesel engines for land vehicles and vessels in the forms of boats and ships; electric drives for vehicles; shut-off components for vehicles, namely electrical motors for automatically switching off and starting engines of land vehicles and vessels in the nature of boats and ships (1) Wholesale, retail, mail order and online mail order services in the field of engines, namely, engines for industrial machines, airplane engines, boat engines, engines for air cushion vehicles, jet engines, alternators for motor vehicles, generators for motor vehicles, three-phase electric generators for generating electrical energy in combustion and hybrid engines in land vehicles, boats, ships, aircrafts and stationary motors for industrial machinery and for electrical power generation, shut-off components for machines, namely electrical motors for automatically switching off and starting engines, systems for automatically switching-off and starting of engines, namely electrical motors for automatically switching off and starting engines, electric generators for motors, drives for electric generators, starters for motors and engines and power generators, apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching, transforming, storing, regulating and controlling electricity, namely electric starter motors, electric generators, electrical machines and boost recuperation machines, engines for land vehicles and motor vehicle engines, drive units for vehicles, namely electric drives for land vehicles and vessels in the form of boats and ships, aircrafts, electric motors for land vehicles and vessels in the form of boats and ships and aircrafts, gasoline and diesel engines for land vehicles and vessels in the forms of boats and ships, electric drives for vehicles, shut-off components for vehicles, namely electrical motors for automatically switching off and starting engines of land vehicles and vessels in the nature of boats and ships (2) Consultancy and provision of information on the installation, maintenance, servicing and repair of engines, namely, engines for industrial machines, airplane engines, boat engines, engines for air cushion vehicles, jet engines, alternators for motor vehicles, generators for motor vehicles, three-phase electric generators for generating electrical energy in combustion and hybrid engines in land vehicles, boats, ships, aircrafts and stationary motors for industrial machinery and for electrical power generation, shut-off components for machines, namely electrical motors for automatically switching off and starting engines, systems for automatically switching-off and starting of engines, namely electrical motors for automatically switching off and starting engines, electric generators for motors, drives for electric generators, starters for motors and engines and power generators, apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching, transforming, storing, regulating and controlling electricity, namely electric starter motors, electric generators, electrical machines and boost recuperation machines, engines for land vehicles and motor vehicle engines, drive units for vehicles, namely electric drives for land vehicles and vessels in the form of boats and ships, aircrafts, electric motors for land vehicles and vessels in the form of boats and ships and aircrafts, gasoline and diesel engines for land vehicles and vessels in the forms of boats and ships, electric drives for vehicles, shut-off components for vehicles, namely electrical motors for automatically switching off and starting engines of land vehicles and vessels in the nature of boats and ships (3) Scientific and technological services, namely, scientific research and design in the field of engines, namely, engines for industrial machines, airplane engines, boat engines, engines for air cushion vehicles, jet engines, alternators for motor vehicles, generators for motor vehicles, three-phase electric generators for generating electrical energy in combustion and hybrid engines in land vehicles, boats, ships, aircrafts and stationary motors for industrial machinery and for electrical power generation, shut-off components for machines, namely electrical motors for automatically switching off and starting engines, systems for automatically switching-off and starting of engines, namely electrical motors for automatically switching off and starting engines, electric generators for motors, drives for electric generators, starters for motors and engines and power generators, apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching, transforming, storing, regulating and controlling electricity, namely electric starter motors, electric generators, electrical machines and boost recuperation machines, engines for land vehicles and motor vehicle engines, drive units for vehicles, namely electric drives for land vehicles and vessels in the form of boats and ships, aircrafts, electric motors for land vehicles and vessels in the form of boats and ships and aircrafts, gasoline and diesel engines for land vehicles and vessels in the forms of boats and ships, electric drives for vehicles, shut-off components for vehicles, namely electrical motors for automatically switching off and starting engines of land vehicles and vessels in the nature of boats and ships, industrial analysis and research services, namely, testing, analysis, and evaluation of goods of others, namely, automotive parts to assure compliance with industry standards; technological consultancy in the field of automotive components; conducting technical tests, namely, product validation tests in the field of automotive parts; conducting industrial tests, namely, product quality tests in the field of automotive parts; conducting technical feasibility studies

64.

SEG AUTOMOTIVE

      
Application Number 186312100
Status Registered
Filing Date 2017-10-17
Registration Date 2020-11-16
Owner SEG Automotive Germany GmbH (Germany)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 07 - Machines and machine tools
  • 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
  • 12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles
  • 35 - Advertising and business services
  • 37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
  • 42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design

Goods & Services

(1) Engines, namely, engines for industrial machines, airplane engines, boat engines, engines for air cushion vehicles, jet engines; alternators for motor vehicles; generators for motor vehicles; three-phase electric generators for generating electrical energy in combustion and hybrid engines in land vehicles, boats, ships, aircrafts and stationary motors for industrial machinery and for electrical power generation; shut-off components for machines, namely electrical motors for automatically switching off and starting engines; systems for automatically switching off and starting of engines, namely electrical motors for automatically switching off and starting engines; electric generators for motors; drives for electric generators; starters for motors and engines and power generators (2) Apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching, transforming, storing, regulating and controlling electricity, namely electric starter motors, electric generators, electrical machines and boost recuperation machines (3) Engines for land vehicles and motor vehicle engines; drive units for vehicles, namely electric drives for land vehicles and vessels in the form of boats and ships, aircrafts; electric motors for land vehicles and vessels in the form of boats and ships and aircrafts; gasoline and diesel engines for land vehicles and vessels in the forms of boats and ships; electric drives for vehicles; shut-off components for vehicles, namely electrical motors for automatically switching off and starting engines of land vehicles and vessels in the nature of boats and ships (1) Wholesale, retail, mail order and online mail order services in the field of engines, namely, engines for industrial machines, airplane engines, boat engines, engines for air cushion vehicles, jet engines, alternators for motor vehicles, generators for motor vehicles, three-phase electric generators for generating electrical energy in combustion and hybrid engines in land vehicles, boats, ships, aircrafts and stationary motors for industrial machinery and for electrical power generation, shut-off components for machines, namely electrical motors for automatically switching off and starting engines, systems for automatically switching-off and starting of engines, namely electrical motors for automatically switching off and starting engines, electric generators for motors, drives for electric generators, starters for motors and engines and power generators, apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching, transforming, storing, regulating and controlling electricity, namely electric starter motors, electric generators, electrical machines and boost recuperation machines, engines for land vehicles and motor vehicle engines, drive units for vehicles, namely electric drives for land vehicles and vessels in the form of boats and ships, aircrafts, electric motors for land vehicles and vessels in the form of boats and ships and aircrafts, gasoline and diesel engines for land vehicles and vessels in the forms of boats and ships, electric drives for vehicles, shut-off components for vehicles, namely electrical motors for automatically switching off and starting engines of land vehicles and vessels in the nature of boats and ships (2) Consultancy and provision of information on the installation, maintenance, servicing and repair of engines, namely, engines for industrial machines, airplane engines, boat engines, engines for air cushion vehicles, jet engines, alternators for motor vehicles, generators for motor vehicles, three-phase electric generators for generating electrical energy in combustion and hybrid engines in land vehicles, boats, ships, aircrafts and stationary motors for industrial machinery and for electrical power generation, shut-off components for machines, namely electrical motors for automatically switching off and starting engines, systems for automatically switching-off and starting of engines, namely electrical motors for automatically switching off and starting engines, electric generators for motors, drives for electric generators, starters for motors and engines and power generators, apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching, transforming, storing, regulating and controlling electricity, namely electric starter motors, electric generators, electrical machines and boost recuperation machines, engines for land vehicles and motor vehicle engines, drive units for vehicles, namely electric drives for land vehicles and vessels in the form of boats and ships, aircrafts, electric motors for land vehicles and vessels in the form of boats and ships and aircrafts, gasoline and diesel engines for land vehicles and vessels in the forms of boats and ships, electric drives for vehicles, shut-off components for vehicles, namely electrical motors for automatically switching off and starting engines of land vehicles and vessels in the nature of boats and ships (3) Scientific and technological services, namely, scientific research and design in the field of engines, namely, engines for industrial machines, airplane engines, boat engines, engines for air cushion vehicles, jet engines, alternators for motor vehicles, generators for motor vehicles, three-phase electric generators for generating electrical energy in combustion and hybrid engines in land vehicles, boats, ships, aircrafts and stationary motors for industrial machinery and for electrical power generation, shut-off components for machines, namely electrical motors for automatically switching off and starting engines, systems for automatically switching-off and starting of engines, namely electrical motors for automatically switching off and starting engines, electric generators for motors, drives for electric generators, starters for motors and engines and power generators, apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching, transforming, storing, regulating and controlling electricity, namely electric starter motors, electric generators, electrical machines and boost recuperation machines, engines for land vehicles and motor vehicle engines, drive units for vehicles, namely electric drives for land vehicles and vessels in the form of boats and ships, aircrafts, electric motors for land vehicles and vessels in the form of boats and ships and aircrafts, gasoline and diesel engines for land vehicles and vessels in the forms of boats and ships, electric drives for vehicles, shut-off components for vehicles, namely electrical motors for automatically switching off and starting engines of land vehicles and vessels in the nature of boats and ships, industrial analysis and research services, namely, testing, analysis, and evaluation of goods of others, namely, automotive parts to assure compliance with industry standards; technological consultancy in the field of automotive components; conducting technical tests, namely, product validation tests in the field of automotive parts; conducting industrial tests, namely, product quality tests in the field of automotive parts; conducting technical feasibility studies

65.

ELECTRICAL MACHINE WITH SCREW BOSSES ARRANGED ON AN END PLATE

      
Application Number EP2017057369
Publication Number 2017/174411
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-03-29
Publication Date 2017-10-12
Owner SEG AUTOMOTIVE GERMANY GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Sekertzis, Vassilios
  • Sparka, Michael
  • Schulz, Martin
  • Wasko, Matthew

Abstract

Electrical machine comprising an end plate (3), from which protrudes at least one screw boss (6, 7) having a threaded hole (21) near its circumferential edge, said edge being provided with ventilation openings (13). The screw boss covers a portion of said circumferential edge, a ventilation opening (16, 17) located laterally in the circumferential region of the end plate (3) is arranged in the screw boss (14, 15), and a fastening screw (9, 10) which is inserted into the threaded hole (21) passes through the screw boss (14, 15) at most as far as the ventilation opening (16, 17).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02K 5/20 - Casings or enclosures characterised by the shape, form or construction thereof with channels or ducts for flow of cooling medium
  • H02K 11/04 - Structural association of dynamo-electric machines with electric components or with devices for shielding, monitoring or protection for rectification

66.

SEG AUTOMOTIVE

      
Serial Number 79234903
Status Registered
Filing Date 2017-10-11
Registration Date 2020-01-07
Owner SEG Automotive Germany GmbH (Germany)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 07 - Machines and machine tools
  • 12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles
  • 35 - Advertising and business services
  • 37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
  • 42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design

Goods & Services

Engines for vessels in the nature of boats and ships; alternators for land vehicles and vessels in the nature of boats and ships; generators for land vehicles and vessels in the nature of boats and ships; three-phase generators for generating electrical energy in combustion and hybrid engines; three-phase generators for generating electrical energy in vehicles; three-phase generators for the conversion of mechanical energy into electrical energy in combustion and hybrid machines; three-phase generators for the conversion of mechanical energy into electrical energy in vehicles; machine parts, namely, shut-off components for machines; electric generator sets for motors, namely, boost recuperation machines; machine parts, namely, drives for electric generators; machine parts, namely, electric drives for machines; electrical motor starters for machines and power generators; electrical starter motors for machines for use in land vehicles and vessels in the nature of boats and ships Engines for land vehicles; drive units for vehicles, namely, electric drives for land vehicles and vessels in the nature of boats and ships; electric motors for land vehicles; gasoline and diesel engines for land vehicles; electric drives for vehicles; electrical motors for land vehicles * ; except tyres and tyre related items * Wholesale, retail, mail order retail and online mail order retail store services featuring engines, alternators for vehicles, generators, three-phase generators, shut-off components for machines, systems for automatically switching-off and starting of engines, generator sets for motors, drives for electric generators, electric drives for machines, starters for machines and power generators, apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching, transforming, storing, regulating and controlling electricity, apparatus and equipment for recuperation and conversion of energy, engines for vehicles, drive units for vehicles, starters for vehicles, electric motors for vehicles, gasoline and diesel engines for vehicles, electric drives for vehicles, shut-off components for vehicles, systems for automatically switching off and starting of vehicle engines, electrical motors for land vehicles and apparatus and equipment for conducting, transforming, accumulating, regulating, controlling and conversion of energy for use in vehicles Installation, maintenance, servicing and repair of engines, alternators for vehicles, generators, three-phase generators, shut- off components for machines, systems for automatically switching-off and starting of engines, generator sets for motors, drives for electric generators, electric drives for machines, starters for machines and power generators, apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching, transforming, storing, regulating and controlling electricity, apparatus and equipment for recuperation and conversion of energy, engines for vehicles, drive units for vehicles, starters for vehicles, electric motors for vehicles, gasoline and diesel engines for vehicles, electric drives for vehicles, shut-off components for vehicles, systems for automatically switching off and starting of vehicle engines, electrical motors for land vehicles and apparatus and equipment for conducting, transforming, accumulating, regulating, controlling and conversion of energy for use in vehicles; consultancy and provision of information on the above-mentioned installation, maintenance, servicing and repair services Industrial analysis and research services, namely, testing, analysis, and evaluation of goods of others to assure compliance with industry standards; conducting technical tests, namely, product validation tests in the nature of product quality and safety testing; conducting industrial tests, namely, product quality tests

67.

SEG AUTOMOTIVE

      
Serial Number 79243360
Status Registered
Filing Date 2017-10-11
Registration Date 2020-02-18
Owner SEG Automotive Germany GmbH (Germany)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 07 - Machines and machine tools
  • 12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles
  • 35 - Advertising and business services
  • 37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services

Goods & Services

Engines for vessels in the nature of boats and ships; alternators for land vehicles and vessels in the nature of boats and ships; generators for land vehicles and vessels in the nature of boats and ships; three-phase generators for generating electrical energy in combustion and hybrid engines; three-phase generators for generating electrical energy in vehicles; three-phase generators for the conversion of mechanical energy into electrical energy in combustion and hybrid machines; three-phase generators for the conversion of mechanical energy into electrical energy in vehicles; machine parts, namely, shut-off components for machines; [ machine parts, namely, electrical starter motors for automatically switching off and starting engines; ] electric generator sets for motors, namely, boost recuperation machines; machine parts, namely, drives for electric generators; machine parts, namely, electric drives for machines; electrical motor starters for machines and power generators; electrical starter motors for machines for use in land vehicles and vessels in the nature of boats and ships Engines for land vehicles; drive units for vehicles, namely, electric drives for land vehicles and vessels in the nature of boats and ships; electric motors for land vehicles; gasoline and diesel engines for land vehicles; electric drives for vehicles; electrical motors for land vehicles Wholesale, retail, mail order retail and online mail order retail store services featuring engines, alternators for vehicles, generators, three-phase generators, shut-off components for machines, systems for automatically switching-off and starting of engines, generator sets for motors, drives for electric generators, electric drives for machines, starters for machines and power generators, apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching, transforming, storing, regulating and controlling electricity, apparatus and equipment for recuperation and conversion of energy, engines for vehicles, drive units for vehicles, starters for vehicles, electric motors for vehicles, gasoline and diesel engines for vehicles, electric drives for vehicles, shut-off components for vehicles, systems for automatically switching off and starting of vehicle engines, electrical motors for land vehicles and apparatus and equipment for conducting, transforming, accumulating, regulating, controlling and conversion of energy for use in vehicles Installation, maintenance, servicing and repair of engines, alternators for vehicles, generators, three-phase generators, shut- off components for machines, systems for automatically switching-off and starting of engines, generator sets for motors, drives for electric generators, electric drives for machines, starters for machines and power generators, apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching, transforming, storing, regulating and controlling electricity, apparatus and equipment for recuperation and conversion of energy, engines for vehicles, drive units for vehicles, starters for vehicles, electric motors for vehicles, gasoline and diesel engines for vehicles, electric drives for vehicles, shut-off components for vehicles, systems for automatically switching off and starting of vehicle engines, electrical motors for land vehicles and apparatus and equipment for conducting, transforming, accumulating, regulating, controlling and conversion of energy for use in vehicles; consultancy and provision of information on the above-mentioned installation, maintenance, servicing and repair services

68.

ELECTRIC MACHINE HAVING AN END SHIELD ATTACHED TO THE STATOR

      
Application Number EP2017057365
Publication Number 2017/167782
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-03-29
Publication Date 2017-10-05
Owner SEG AUTOMOTIVE GERMANY GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Rademacher, Guenter
  • De Renzi, Vincenzo
  • Dikmenli, Erdogan

Abstract

The invention relates to an electric machine, having a stator (2) and an end shield (3, 4) attached at least to one end face (11, 12) of the stator (2), which end shield has an annular contact surface (13) facing the end face (11, 12) of the stator (2), which contact surface is bounded by an axially protruding peripheral edge (22) extending peripherally on the outside, wherein a damping ring (7), consisting of a metal knit and acting as a mechanical damping element between the end shield (3) and the stator (2), is arranged between the contact surface (13) and the end face (11) of the stator (2).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02K 5/15 - Mounting arrangements for bearing-shields or end plates
  • H02K 5/24 - CasingsEnclosuresSupports specially adapted for suppression or reduction of noise or vibrations

69.

METHOD FOR OPERATING AN ACTIVE BRIDGE RECTIFIER IN A MOTOR VEHICLE AND METHOD FOR PERFORMING SAID METHOD

      
Application Number EP2017050511
Publication Number 2017/157539
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-01-12
Publication Date 2017-09-21
Owner SEG AUTOMOTIVE GERMANY GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Otte, Christopher
  • Mehringer, Paul

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for operating an active bridge rectifier, which is connected to an electric machine (20), which can be operated as a generator, in an electric system of a motor vehicle by means of phase connections (U-Y) and which has direct voltage connections (Β+, B-), wherein, in generator operation of the electric machine (20), phase short-circuits are introduced between the phase connections (U-Y) by means of the bridge rectifier (10) at introduction instants at which introduction conditions are present and said phase short-circuits are not removed until removal instants at which removal conditions are present, wherein a voltage between the direct voltage connections (Β+, B-) is compared with a first threshold value (1) and a second threshold value (2) below the first threshold value (1) in order to determine the introduction instants and removal instants. According to the invention, the voltage is also compared with a third threshold value (3) above the first threshold value (1) in order to determine the introduction instants. The invention further relates to means for implementing the method.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02H 7/125 - Emergency protective circuit arrangements specially adapted for specific types of electric machines or apparatus or for sectionalised protection of cable or line systems, and effecting automatic switching in the event of an undesired change from normal working conditions for convertersEmergency protective circuit arrangements specially adapted for specific types of electric machines or apparatus or for sectionalised protection of cable or line systems, and effecting automatic switching in the event of an undesired change from normal working conditions for rectifiers for static converters or rectifiers for rectifiers
  • H02H 9/04 - Emergency protective circuit arrangements for limiting excess current or voltage without disconnection responsive to excess voltage
  • H02M 7/219 - Conversion of AC power input into DC power output without possibility of reversal by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only in a bridge configuration

70.

METHOD FOR DETERMINING AN ANGULAR ERROR BETWEEN A ROTATIONAL ANGLE VALUE ASCERTAINED BY MEANS OF AN ANGLE MEASURING SYSTEM AND A REFERENCE VALUE

      
Application Number EP2017050373
Publication Number 2017/153065
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-01-10
Publication Date 2017-09-14
Owner
  • ROBERT BOSCH GMBH (Germany)
  • SEG AUTOMOTIVE GERMANY GMBH (Germany)
Inventor Jung, Christian

Abstract

The invention relates to an angle measuring system (100) and to a method for determining an angular error between a rotational angle value ascertained by means of an angle measuring system (100) and a reference value. The rotational angle value is ascertained from a rotational angle signal of a rotational angle sensor (110) in an analysis unit (120) of the angle measuring system (100), which has the rotational angle sensor (110) and the analysis unit (120). The reference value is ascertained from a reference angle signal in the analysis unit (120) of the angle measuring system (100), and the angular error between the rotational angle value and the reference value is determined in the analysis unit (120) of the angle measuring system (100).

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01D 5/244 - 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 characteristics of pulses or pulse trainsMechanical 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 generating pulses or pulse trains

71.

COIL FORMER DEVICE

      
Application Number EP2016080212
Publication Number 2017/108424
Status In Force
Filing Date 2016-12-08
Publication Date 2017-06-29
Owner SEG AUTOMOTIVE GERMANY GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Sekertzis, Vassilios
  • Schulz, Martin

Abstract

The invention relates to a coil former device (60) for winding with at least one exciter winding (51), which coil former device has a hollow-profile-type region (63), wherein the hollow-profile-type region (63) has a central axis (29) and a periphery (65), and the hollow-profile-type region (63) has a first axial partial region (80) having a spring stiffness (C1) in the direction of the central axis (29), wherein the hollow-profile-type region (63) has a second axial partial region (83), which also has a spring stiffness (C2) in the direction of the central axis (29), wherein the spring stiffness (C2) of the second axial partial region (83) is less than the spring stiffness (C1) of the first axial partial region (80).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02K 19/22 - Synchronous generators having windings each turn of which co-operates alternately with poles of opposite polarity, e.g. heteropolar generators
  • H02K 1/24 - Rotor cores with salient poles
  • H02K 1/28 - Means for mounting or fastening rotating magnetic parts on to, or to, the rotor structures
  • H02K 3/52 - Fastening salient pole windings or connections thereto
  • H02K 15/02 - Processes or apparatus specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining or repairing of dynamo-electric machines of stator or rotor bodies
  • H02K 19/26 - Synchronous generators characterised by the arrangement of exciting windings

72.

STARTING DEVICE PROVIDED WITH A NTC RESISTOR FOR AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE

      
Application Number EP2016079744
Publication Number 2017/102403
Status In Force
Filing Date 2016-12-05
Publication Date 2017-06-22
Owner SEG AUTOMOTIVE GERMANY GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Weller, Nico
  • Erismis, Harun
  • Urbano Coin, Jose Antonio
  • Deponte, Rene
  • Braun, Gerhard

Abstract

The invention relates to a starting device for an internal combustion engine, comprising a resistor unit with an NTC resistor element in the circuit, said NTC resistor element being located on a contact portion which is adjoined by a thermal choke portion.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F02N 11/08 - Circuits specially adapted for starting of engines
  • F02N 15/06 - Gearing between starting-engines and started enginesEngagement or disengagement thereof the gearing including disengaging toothed gears the toothed gears being moved by axial displacement
  • H01C 7/06 - Non-adjustable resistors formed as one or more layers or coatingsNon-adjustable resistors made from powdered conducting material or powdered semi-conducting material with or without insulating material including means to minimise changes in resistance with changes in temperature
  • H01C 1/14 - Terminals or tapping points specially adapted for resistorsArrangements of terminals or tapping points on resistors
  • H01C 7/04 - Non-adjustable resistors formed as one or more layers or coatingsNon-adjustable resistors made from powdered conducting material or powdered semi-conducting material with or without insulating material having negative temperature coefficient
  • H01H 47/02 - Circuit arrangements not adapted to a particular application of the relay and designed to obtain desired operating characteristics or to provide energising current for modifying the operation of the relay

73.

STARTING DEVICE FOR INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES

      
Application Number EP2016080084
Publication Number 2017/102501
Status In Force
Filing Date 2016-12-07
Publication Date 2017-06-22
Owner SEG AUTOMOTIVE GERMANY GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Kaske, Stephan
  • Bores, Javier
  • Froehlich-Schlapp, Michael
  • Bentzin, Susanne

Abstract

Starting device (10) for internal combustion engines, having a pre-engaging actuator (16) which has an axially displaceable armature (17), and a starting pinion (22) which can be displaced axially, and having a lever assembly (125) which is coupled at one point (137) to the armature (17) and at at least one other point at least indirectly to the starting pinion (22), having a bearing point (140), at which the lever assembly (125) is mounted rotatably, having a prestressing spring element (131) which is part of the lever assembly (125) and on which the armature (17) is coupled, and having a lever part (128) which engages with one end on an output shaft (108), characterized in that a region (148) of the prestressing spring element (131) is arranged between the lever part (128) and a plate (151).

IPC Classes  ?

  • F02N 15/06 - Gearing between starting-engines and started enginesEngagement or disengagement thereof the gearing including disengaging toothed gears the toothed gears being moved by axial displacement

74.

ELECTRICAL SECURING DEVICE

      
Application Number EP2016080990
Publication Number 2017/102836
Status In Force
Filing Date 2016-12-14
Publication Date 2017-06-22
Owner SEG AUTOMOTIVE GERMANY GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Fein, Mathias
  • Hellmann, Mark
  • Knorr, Torsten

Abstract

The invention relates to an electrical securing device (65), comprising a first conductor (29) and a second conductor (23), which by way of a connecting material (38) are integrally connected to one another both electrically and mechanically such that there is a current path (63) between the first conductor (29) and the second conductor (23), wherein in the connecting material (38), a tensile stress operates by way of a force (F) effected by a spring element (41), characterized in that the spring element (41) is arranged in the current path (63).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02K 11/25 - Devices for sensing temperature, or actuated thereby
  • H02K 11/27 - Devices for sensing current, or actuated thereby

75.

COIL FORMER DEVICE FOR WINDING WITH AT LEAST ONE COIL

      
Application Number EP2016081246
Publication Number 2017/102976
Status In Force
Filing Date 2016-12-15
Publication Date 2017-06-22
Owner SEG AUTOMOTIVE GERMANY GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Kreuzer, Helmut
  • Herbold, Klaus
  • Schwarzkopf, Christoph
  • Viswanathan, Mahesh Chandran

Abstract

The invention relates to a coil former device (60) for winding with at least one coil (51), comprising a hollow profile-type region (63), wherein the hollow profile-type region (63) has a central axis (68) and a circumference (98) with a circumferential direction (U), and the hollow profile-type region (63) has a first sub-region (80) and a second sub-region (100), [axially opposite one another] wherein the first sub-region (80) has at least one tongue (86) and the second sub-region (100) has at least one tongue (86), wherein at least sections (112, 114) of the tongues (86, 106) are arranged next to one another on the circumference (98) in the circumferential direction (U).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02K 3/32 - Windings characterised by the shape, form or construction of the insulation
  • H01F 5/02 - Coils wound on non-magnetic supports, e.g. formers
  • H01F 27/32 - Insulating of coils, windings, or parts thereof
  • H02K 3/52 - Fastening salient pole windings or connections thereto

76.

ELECTROMAGNETIC RELAY, IN PARTICULAR STARTER RELAY FOR A STARTING DEVICE

      
Application Number EP2016078939
Publication Number 2017/093158
Status In Force
Filing Date 2016-11-28
Publication Date 2017-06-08
Owner SEG AUTOMOTIVE GERMANY GMBH (Germany)
Inventor Klingel, Juergen

Abstract

An electromagnetic relay comprises an armature which can be moved between an initial position and a retracted position and which presses a contact bridge against two mating contacts in the retracted position. One mating contact is retained on a fuse element in the housing component and is urged into a non-contacting position by a spring element.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F02N 11/10 - Safety devices
  • F02N 15/06 - Gearing between starting-engines and started enginesEngagement or disengagement thereof the gearing including disengaging toothed gears the toothed gears being moved by axial displacement
  • H01H 51/06 - Armature is movable between two limit positions of rest and is moved in one direction due to energisation of an electromagnet and after the electromagnet is de-energised is returned by energy stored during the movement in the first direction, e.g. by using a spring, by using a permanent magnet, by gravity
  • H01H 37/76 - Contact member actuated by melting of fusible material, actuated due to burning of combustible material or due to explosion of explosive material
  • H01R 4/28 - Clamped connectionsSpring connections

77.

Method for operating an at least generator-operable electric motor and means for the implementation thereof

      
Application Number 15325854
Grant Number 09991816
Status In Force
Filing Date 2015-07-17
First Publication Date 2017-06-08
Grant Date 2018-06-05
Owner SEG Automotive Germany GmbH (Germany)
Inventor Mehringer, Paul

Abstract

A method for controlling a multi-phase electric machine, operable at least in generator mode, whose phase terminals in an active bridge rectifier are respectively connected, via addressable first current valves capable of being switched on and shut off, to a first DC voltage terminal and via second current valves to a second DC voltage terminal. The method includes: in a generator mode of the electric machine after occurrence of a load dump, repeatedly initiating and discontinuing phase short circuits of the phase terminals via the first current valves. A magnitude characterizing a natural frequency of the electric machine is ascertained, and the first current valves are addressed with a switching frequency in order to initiate and discontinue the phase short circuits on the basis of the magnitude characterizing the natural frequency of the electric machine.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02M 7/00 - Conversion of AC power input into DC power outputConversion of DC power input into AC power output
  • H02M 3/00 - Conversion of DC power input into DC power output
  • H02K 11/04 - Structural association of dynamo-electric machines with electric components or with devices for shielding, monitoring or protection for rectification
  • H01L 25/11 - Assemblies consisting of a plurality of individual semiconductor or other solid-state devices all the devices being of a type provided for in a single subclass of subclasses , , , , or , e.g. assemblies of rectifier diodes the devices having separate containers the devices being of a type provided for in subclass

78.

Method for determining the phase currents of an electric machine having a converter

      
Application Number 15322971
Grant Number 10309996
Status In Force
Filing Date 2015-06-09
First Publication Date 2017-05-18
Grant Date 2019-06-04
Owner SEG AUTOMOTIVE GERMANY GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Srinivasamurthy, Arunkumar Motaganahalli
  • Roesner, Julian

Abstract

A method for determining the phase currents of an electric machine having a power converter, and a stator, the power converter having, for each phase, an upper branch having an upper switch and a lower branch having a lower switch, all the upper branches being connected to an upper DC voltage terminal and all the lower branches to a lower DC voltage terminal. The power converter is operated in an active rectification mode in which each upper switch is closed only as long as a phase voltage at the relevant upper switch is higher than a voltage at the upper DC voltage terminal, and each lower switch being closed only as long as a phase voltage at the relevant lower switch is lower than a voltage at the lower DC voltage terminal; phase branch currents being measured in all the lower branches.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01R 25/00 - Arrangements for measuring phase angle between a voltage and a current or between voltages or currents
  • G01R 31/34 - Testing dynamo-electric machines
  • H02P 25/22 - Multiple windingsWindings for more than three phases
  • H02P 23/14 - Estimation or adaptation of motor parameters, e.g. rotor time constant, flux, speed, current or voltage
  • B60L 7/18 - Controlling the braking effect
  • G01R 31/00 - Arrangements for testing electric propertiesArrangements for locating electric faultsArrangements for electrical testing characterised by what is being tested not provided for elsewhere
  • H02M 1/00 - Details of apparatus for conversion
  • H02M 7/219 - Conversion of AC power input into DC power output without possibility of reversal by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only in a bridge configuration

79.

Rectifier circuit including a self-clamping transistor

      
Application Number 15116542
Grant Number 10050553
Status In Force
Filing Date 2014-12-01
First Publication Date 2016-12-29
Grant Date 2018-08-14
Owner SEG Automotive Germany GmbH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Baur, Markus
  • Goerlach, Alfred

Abstract

A rectifier circuit is described, which includes a cathode terminal, an anode terminal and, between the cathode terminal and the anode terminal, an electronic circuit which includes at least one MOSFET transistor including an integrated inverse diode, the drain-source breakdown voltage of the MOSFET transistor operated in the avalanche mode corresponding to the clamping voltage between the cathode terminal and the anode terminal of the rectifier circuit. In addition, a method is provided for operating a rectifier circuit which contains a cathode terminal, an anode terminal and, between the cathode terminal and the anode terminal, at least one MOSFET transistor including an integrated inverse diode, the drain-source breakdown voltage of the MOSFET transistor being selected in accordance with the clamping voltage between the cathode terminal and the anode terminal, and the MOSFET transistor being operated in the avalanche mode.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02M 7/217 - Conversion of AC power input into DC power output without possibility of reversal by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only
  • H03K 17/0814 - Modifications for protecting switching circuit against overcurrent or overvoltage without feedback from the output circuit to the control circuit by measures taken in the output circuit
  • H03K 17/30 - Modifications for providing a predetermined threshold before switching

80.

Method for controlling an externally excited electric machine to boost regeneration of a NOx storage catalyst

      
Application Number 15154551
Grant Number 10094258
Status In Force
Filing Date 2016-05-13
First Publication Date 2016-11-24
Grant Date 2018-10-09
Owner SEG AUTOMOTIVE GERMANY GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Deak, Istvan
  • Schroeder, Bernd
  • Henger, Martin
  • Trzebiatowski, Tobias
  • Klein, Benjamin
  • Greis, Andreas
  • Kaepple, Mario
  • Roesner, Julian

Abstract

A method for controlling an externally excited electric machine to boost regeneration of a NOx storage catalyst which is part of an assembly made up of an internal combustion engine, the externally excited electric machine which is connected to the internal combustion engine in a manner allowing the transmission of torque and which has a rotor including a rotor winding and a stator, and the NOx storage catalyst which is disposed in an exhaust-system branch downstream of the internal combustion engine, the rotor winding of the electric machine being energized with a preexcitation current as a function of an operating state of the NOx storage catalyst.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F01N 3/00 - Exhaust or silencing apparatus having means for purifying, rendering innocuous, or otherwise treating exhaust
  • F01N 3/08 - Exhaust or silencing apparatus having means for purifying, rendering innocuous, or otherwise treating exhaust for rendering innocuous
  • F01N 9/00 - Electrical control of exhaust gas treating apparatus
  • B60W 20/00 - Control systems specially adapted for hybrid vehicles
  • F02D 41/02 - Circuit arrangements for generating control signals
  • F02N 11/04 - Starting of engines by means of electric motors the motors being associated with current generators

81.

Energizing and measuring the temperature of stator windings in an at least motor-driven electric polyphase machine

      
Application Number 15110201
Grant Number 10254174
Status In Force
Filing Date 2014-12-11
First Publication Date 2016-11-17
Grant Date 2019-04-09
Owner SEG AUTOMOTIVE GERMANY GMBH (Germany)
Inventor Hoellmann, Manuel

Abstract

A method for energizing the stator windings of a rotating field machine operable in motor mode, the stator windings respectively being impinged upon with phase currents that are predefined using a vector-based method. The phase currents are impinged upon at least in part with bias currents that are determined by the vector-based method in such a way that they exhibit no torque effectiveness in the rotating field machine.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01K 7/16 - Measuring temperature based on the use of electric or magnetic elements directly sensitive to heat using resistive elements
  • H02P 21/14 - Estimation or adaptation of machine parameters, e.g. flux, current or voltage
  • H02P 29/64 - Controlling or determining the temperature of the winding

82.

Method for operating an electrified motor vehicle

      
Application Number 15069626
Grant Number 10040357
Status In Force
Filing Date 2016-03-14
First Publication Date 2016-10-13
Grant Date 2018-08-07
Owner SEG AUTOMOTIVE GERMANY GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Reuter, Axel
  • Koller, Oliver Dieter

Abstract

A method for operating a motor vehicle having a vehicle electrical system, which includes at least one electrical or electronic component, which experiences a load during an operation of the motor vehicle, an accumulated load of the at least one component being ascertained, at least one type of damage contributing to the load being ascertained, a service life of the at least one component to be expected as a result of the ascertained accumulated load being ascertained, and at least one variable damaging the at least one component during operation, which is selected as a function of the at least one type of damage, being changed in a load-reducing direction if the service life to be expected of the at least one component deviates from a setpoint service life.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60L 3/12 - Recording operating variables
  • B60L 3/00 - Electric devices on electrically-propelled vehicles for safety purposesMonitoring operating variables, e.g. speed, deceleration or energy consumption

83.

Half bridge for an active rectifier having an overvoltage protection

      
Application Number 15029563
Grant Number 09973105
Status In Force
Filing Date 2014-10-17
First Publication Date 2016-09-22
Grant Date 2018-05-15
Owner SEG AUTOMOTIVE GERMANY GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Mehringer, Paul
  • Kosznai, Zoltan
  • Rose, Petra
  • Balazs, Zoltan

Abstract

A half bridge for an active rectifier having an alternating-voltage connection, a positive direct-voltage connection, as well as a ground connection, a first switch element connecting the alternating-voltage connection to the ground connection; a second switch element connecting the alternating-voltage connection to the positive direct-voltage connection, a first control element being connected to the first switch element for switching the first switch element; a connection of a first capacitor being connected to a voltage supply connection of the first control element; the positive direct-voltage connection being connected via a first diode in the forward direction to the one connection of the first capacitor; the first capacitor being connected in parallel to a series connection of the first switch element and the second switch element.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02M 7/04 - Conversion of AC power input into DC power output without possibility of reversal by static converters
  • H02M 7/06 - Conversion of AC power input into DC power output without possibility of reversal by static converters using discharge tubes without control electrode or semiconductor devices without control electrode
  • H03K 17/082 - Modifications for protecting switching circuit against overcurrent or overvoltage by feedback from the output to the control circuit
  • H02M 1/32 - Means for protecting converters other than by automatic disconnection
  • H03K 17/081 - Modifications for protecting switching circuit against overcurrent or overvoltage without feedback from the output circuit to the control circuit
  • H03K 17/30 - Modifications for providing a predetermined threshold before switching

84.

Method for operating an electric machine

      
Application Number 15034173
Grant Number 10103662
Status In Force
Filing Date 2014-11-03
First Publication Date 2016-09-22
Grant Date 2018-10-16
Owner SEG AUTOMOTIVE GERMANY GMBH (Germany)
Inventor Eschenhagen, Marc

Abstract

A method for operating an electric machine having a power inverter, which is electrically connected to a relative ground potential, and a ground differential voltage between the relative ground potential and a reference ground potential is monitored, and if the ground differential voltage reaches an upper limit value, the electric machine is operated in a current-delivering operating state, and if the ground differential voltage reaches a lower limit value, the electric machine is operated in a non-current-delivering operating state.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01R 31/14 - Circuits therefor
  • G01R 27/08 - Measuring resistance by measuring both voltage and current
  • G01R 31/25 - Testing of vacuum tubes
  • H02P 9/00 - Arrangements for controlling electric generators for the purpose of obtaining a desired output
  • B60L 3/00 - Electric devices on electrically-propelled vehicles for safety purposesMonitoring operating variables, e.g. speed, deceleration or energy consumption
  • H02H 5/10 - Emergency protective circuit arrangements for automatic disconnection directly responsive to an undesired change from normal non-electric working conditions with or without subsequent reconnection responsive to mechanical injury, e.g. rupture of line, breakage of earth connection
  • B60L 3/04 - Cutting-off the power supply under fault conditions
  • B60L 7/14 - Dynamic electric regenerative braking for vehicles propelled by AC motors
  • B60L 11/14 - with provision for direct mechanical propulsion
  • 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
  • H02P 29/024 - Detecting a fault condition, e.g. short circuit, locked rotor, open circuit or loss of load
  • H02P 6/12 - Monitoring commutationProviding indication of commutation failure

85.

Overvoltage protection for a motor vehicle electrical system in the event of a load dump

      
Application Number 15034162
Grant Number 09981561
Status In Force
Filing Date 2014-11-07
First Publication Date 2016-09-08
Grant Date 2018-05-29
Owner SEG Automotive Germany GmbH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Otte, Christopher
  • Mehringer, Paul
  • Feiler, Wolfgang

Abstract

A motor vehicle electrical system which includes an electric machine, an active bridge rectifier, and at least one control device, the at least one control device being configured for converting an alternating voltage which is output by the electric machine at a number of phase connections into a direct voltage by controlling active switching elements of the bridge rectifier. An arrangement is provided configured for initiating a short circuit of at least two of the phase connections as soon as a signal characterizing the direct voltage exceeds an upper threshold value, and for deactivating the short circuit as soon as the signal characterizing the direct voltage subsequently falls below a lower threshold value. An evaluation device is provided configured for detecting a value of the direct voltage, for filtering the detected value, and for providing the filtered value as the signal characterizing the direct voltage.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60L 11/02 - using engine-driven generators
  • H02H 7/06 - Emergency protective circuit arrangements specially adapted for specific types of electric machines or apparatus or for sectionalised protection of cable or line systems, and effecting automatic switching in the event of an undesired change from normal working conditions for dynamo-electric generatorsEmergency protective circuit arrangements specially adapted for specific types of electric machines or apparatus or for sectionalised protection of cable or line systems, and effecting automatic switching in the event of an undesired change from normal working conditions for synchronous capacitors
  • H02H 7/125 - Emergency protective circuit arrangements specially adapted for specific types of electric machines or apparatus or for sectionalised protection of cable or line systems, and effecting automatic switching in the event of an undesired change from normal working conditions for convertersEmergency protective circuit arrangements specially adapted for specific types of electric machines or apparatus or for sectionalised protection of cable or line systems, and effecting automatic switching in the event of an undesired change from normal working conditions for rectifiers for static converters or rectifiers for rectifiers
  • H02M 7/219 - Conversion of AC power input into DC power output without possibility of reversal by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only in a bridge configuration
  • B60L 11/18 - using power supplied from primary cells, secondary cells, or fuel cells
  • H02M 1/32 - Means for protecting converters other than by automatic disconnection

86.

Voltage surge protection for active rectifiers in the event of load shedding

      
Application Number 14915075
Grant Number 09985517
Status In Force
Filing Date 2014-07-28
First Publication Date 2016-07-21
Grant Date 2018-05-29
Owner SEG Automotive Germany GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Schueler, Harald
  • Sautter, Siegbert
  • Otte, Christopher
  • Mehringer, Paul
  • Ge, Jie
  • Feiler, Wolfgang
  • Schmidt, Matthias

Abstract

A rectifier module for an active bridge rectifier having two switching elements, connected in series between two end terminals, and between which a center tap is formed, and a control circuit including a monitoring unit, a synchronization unit, and a control unit, the monitoring unit detecting a measuring voltage and outputting a request signal when the measuring voltage exceeds an upper threshold value. The synchronization unit outputs a synchronization signal to a synchronization terminal as long as the monitoring unit outputs the request signal, and otherwise to monitor the synchronization terminal for a synchronization signal. The control unit switches one of the two switching elements into a conductive state at least in sections during an activation period of time, when the monitoring unit outputs the request signal and/or when the synchronization signal is detected and is optionally recognized as valid by the monitoring. Also described is an active bridge rectifier including corresponding rectifier modules, a generator array including such a bridge rectifier, a corresponding motor vehicle electrical system, an operating method, and an arrangement for the method.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02M 1/32 - Means for protecting converters other than by automatic disconnection
  • H02M 1/084 - Circuits specially adapted for the generation of control voltages for semiconductor devices incorporated in static converters using a control circuit common to several phases of a multi-phase system
  • H02M 7/217 - Conversion of AC power input into DC power output without possibility of reversal by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only
  • H02M 7/219 - Conversion of AC power input into DC power output without possibility of reversal by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only in a bridge configuration
  • H02P 9/00 - Arrangements for controlling electric generators for the purpose of obtaining a desired output
  • H02P 25/22 - Multiple windingsWindings for more than three phases
  • H02P 29/024 - Detecting a fault condition, e.g. short circuit, locked rotor, open circuit or loss of load
  • B60R 16/03 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided forArrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric for supply of electrical power to vehicle subsystems
  • H02P 9/14 - Arrangements for controlling electric generators for the purpose of obtaining a desired output by variation of field

87.

Method for removing U-shaped winding elements for an electromagnetically excitable core of an electric rotation machine from a setting tool

      
Application Number 14972687
Grant Number 10141820
Status In Force
Filing Date 2015-12-17
First Publication Date 2016-06-23
Grant Date 2018-11-27
Owner SEG Automotive Germany GmbH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Schreiber, Peter
  • Borrmann, Paul
  • Hilke, Klaus
  • Kleemann, Dittmar
  • Schwarz, Hans-Juergen

Abstract

Method for removing U-shaped winding elements for an electromagnetically excitable core of an electric rotation machine from a setting tool, wherein the U-shaped winding elements are set and are initially located in the setting tool, wherein in one step the winding elements are partially lifted out from the setting tool, so that parts of rod sections of the winding elements are freely accessible from the outside, characterized in that the winding elements are removed from the setting tool by means of a removal device, by gripping the rod sections.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02K 15/04 - Processes or apparatus specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining or repairing of dynamo-electric machines of windings prior to their mounting into the machines
  • H02K 15/06 - Embedding prefabricated windings in the machines
  • B23P 19/04 - Machines for simply fitting together or separating metal parts or objects, or metal and non-metal parts, whether or not involving some deformationTools or devices therefor so far as not provided for in other classes for assembling or disassembling parts

88.

Methods for switching on and for switching off an N-phase electric machine in a motor vehicle

      
Application Number 14909679
Grant Number 10014813
Status In Force
Filing Date 2014-07-24
First Publication Date 2016-06-23
Grant Date 2018-07-03
Owner SEG AUTOMOTIVE GERMANY GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Ersek, Zoltan
  • Roesner, Julian

Abstract

A method is provided for switching on and switching off an n-phase electric machine in a motor vehicle. The n-phase electric machine includes a rotor with a rotor winding, and a stator with an n-phase stator winding. An excitation current may be applied to the rotor, and an n-phase phase voltage may be applied to the stator. The excitation current is switched on or off, a parameter which influences a synchronous generated internal voltage is determined, and the phase voltage is switched on or off when the parameter which influences the synchronous generated internal voltage reaches a certain threshold value.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02P 1/00 - Arrangements for starting electric motors or dynamo-electric converters
  • H02P 3/00 - Arrangements for stopping or slowing electric motors, generators, or dynamo-electric converters
  • H02P 7/06 - Arrangements for regulating or controlling the speed or torque of electric DC motors for regulating or controlling an individual DC dynamo-electric motor by varying field or armature current
  • H02P 23/00 - Arrangements or methods for the control of AC motors characterised by a control method other than vector control
  • H02P 25/22 - Multiple windingsWindings for more than three phases
  • H02P 1/46 - Arrangements for starting electric motors or dynamo-electric converters for starting dynamo-electric motors or dynamo-electric converters for starting an individual synchronous motor

89.

Method for forming at least one U-shaped winding element for an electromagnetically excitable core of an electric rotation machine

      
Application Number 14972557
Grant Number 10181777
Status In Force
Filing Date 2015-12-17
First Publication Date 2016-06-23
Grant Date 2019-01-15
Owner SEG Automotive Germany GmbH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Borrmann, Paul
  • Kleemann, Dittmar
  • Schreiber, Peter
  • Schwarz, Hans-Juergen
  • Hilke, Klaus

Abstract

Method for forming at least one U-shaped winding element (10) for an electromagnetically excitable core (11) of an electric rotation machine (12), wherein the U-shaped winding element (10) has a first rod section (13) and a second rod section (15) which are connected by an arcuate connection section (16), wherein an inner tool part (23) having at least one recess (29) in the region of its outer circumference is provided, and an outer tool part (26) having at least one recess (30) in the region of its inner circumference is provided, and at least the U-shaped winding element (10) is inserted into the inner tool part (23) and the outer tool part (26) such that one rod section (13) is inserted into a recess (29) of the inner tool part (23), the other rod section (15) is inserted into a recess (30) of the outer tool part (26), and such that the inner tool part (23) and the outer tool part (26) are rotated with respect to one another about the axis of rotation (36), wherein in that context the at least two rod sections (13, 15) are moved away from one another, wherein, prior to the at least two rod sections (13, 15) being moved away from one another, a gripping element (50) having a tooth (53) is moved toward a rod section (15), which is gripped by means of a tooth (53).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02K 15/04 - Processes or apparatus specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining or repairing of dynamo-electric machines of windings prior to their mounting into the machines
  • B23P 19/12 - Alignment of parts for insertion into bores
  • H02K 15/06 - Embedding prefabricated windings in the machines
  • B23P 19/04 - Machines for simply fitting together or separating metal parts or objects, or metal and non-metal parts, whether or not involving some deformationTools or devices therefor so far as not provided for in other classes for assembling or disassembling parts

90.

Electric machine having a potential equalization device

      
Application Number 14963637
Grant Number 10090739
Status In Force
Filing Date 2015-12-09
First Publication Date 2016-06-09
Grant Date 2018-10-02
Owner
  • ROBERT BOSCH GMBH (Germany)
  • SEG AUTOMOTIVE GERMANY GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Deak, Istvan
  • Schroeder, Bernd

Abstract

An electric machine having a stator (3) and a rotor (4) mounted rotatably by means of a rotor shaft (5) and having a potential equalization device containing a resistor element for breaking down shaft voltages occurring at the rotor shaft (5), the resistor element contacting on the one hand a bus bar (24) of a slip ring module (20) and on the other hand the rotor shaft (5) at contact points, the resistor element being an electrical resistor (30; 46) provided with electrical connection elements (31, 32; 47, 48). At least one connection element (32; 47) of the electrical resistor (30; 46) is electrically conductively connected to the potential of the rotor shaft (5) via a pressure contact by a pressure element.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02K 13/00 - Structural associations of current collectors with motors or generators, e.g. brush mounting plates or connections to windingsDisposition of current collectors in motors or generatorsArrangements for improving commutation
  • H02K 11/40 - Structural association with grounding devices

91.

Overvoltage protection for a multivoltage vehicle electrical system

      
Application Number 14909000
Grant Number 09941692
Status In Force
Filing Date 2014-06-27
First Publication Date 2016-06-02
Grant Date 2018-04-10
Owner SEG AUTOMOTIVE GERMANY GMBH (Germany)
Inventor Walter, Gerhard

Abstract

An overvoltage protection circuit for a first subsystem of a multivoltage vehicle electrical system, in which the first subsystem having a first vehicle electrical system voltage, a second subsystem having a second vehicle electrical system voltage, and an electric machine for supplying the second subsystem. The first system voltage is less than the second system voltage. The overvoltage protection circuit includes a first ground connection for connecting a shared ground potential of the first subsystem, the second subsystem, and the electric machine, an additional second ground connection for connecting a reference ground potential, and a control connection for controlling the electric machine. The overvoltage protection circuit checks whether a ground differential voltage between the first and second ground connections reaches a threshold value, and for reducing the second vehicle electrical system voltage when the ground differential voltage between the first and second ground connections reaches the threshold value.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02H 7/06 - Emergency protective circuit arrangements specially adapted for specific types of electric machines or apparatus or for sectionalised protection of cable or line systems, and effecting automatic switching in the event of an undesired change from normal working conditions for dynamo-electric generatorsEmergency protective circuit arrangements specially adapted for specific types of electric machines or apparatus or for sectionalised protection of cable or line systems, and effecting automatic switching in the event of an undesired change from normal working conditions for synchronous capacitors
  • H02H 7/08 - Emergency protective circuit arrangements specially adapted for specific types of electric machines or apparatus or for sectionalised protection of cable or line systems, and effecting automatic switching in the event of an undesired change from normal working conditions for dynamo-electric motors
  • H02K 11/00 - Structural association of dynamo-electric machines with electric components or with devices for shielding, monitoring or protection
  • B60L 3/00 - Electric devices on electrically-propelled vehicles for safety purposesMonitoring operating variables, e.g. speed, deceleration or energy consumption
  • H02H 9/04 - Emergency protective circuit arrangements for limiting excess current or voltage without disconnection responsive to excess voltage
  • H02H 3/20 - Emergency protective circuit arrangements for automatic disconnection directly responsive to an undesired change from normal electric working condition, with or without subsequent reconnection responsive to excess voltage
  • H02H 5/10 - Emergency protective circuit arrangements for automatic disconnection directly responsive to an undesired change from normal non-electric working conditions with or without subsequent reconnection responsive to mechanical injury, e.g. rupture of line, breakage of earth connection
  • H02H 3/36 - Emergency protective circuit arrangements for automatic disconnection directly responsive to an undesired change from normal electric working condition, with or without subsequent reconnection responsive to difference between voltages or between currentsEmergency protective circuit arrangements for automatic disconnection directly responsive to an undesired change from normal electric working condition, with or without subsequent reconnection responsive to phase angle between voltages or between currents involving comparison of the voltage or current values at corresponding points of different systems, e.g. of parallel feeder systems
  • B60L 3/12 - Recording operating variables
  • B60L 11/02 - using engine-driven generators
  • B60L 11/14 - with provision for direct mechanical propulsion
  • B60L 11/18 - using power supplied from primary cells, secondary cells, or fuel cells
  • G01R 31/02 - Testing of electric apparatus, lines, or components for short-circuits, discontinuities, leakage, or incorrect line connection
  • B60R 16/03 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided forArrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric for supply of electrical power to vehicle subsystems
  • G01R 31/00 - Arrangements for testing electric propertiesArrangements for locating electric faultsArrangements for electrical testing characterised by what is being tested not provided for elsewhere

92.

Measuring the temperature of the rotor of an electrical machine

      
Application Number 14844853
Grant Number 09964452
Status In Force
Filing Date 2015-09-03
First Publication Date 2016-03-17
Grant Date 2018-05-08
Owner SEG AUTOMOTIVE GERMANY GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Jaros, Rolf
  • Jansen, Sebastian

Abstract

A method for measuring the temperature of a permanent magnet disposed on a rotor of an electrical machine, a magnetic property of the permanent magnet dependent on the temperature of the permanent magnet being sensed and the temperature of the permanent magnet being ascertained therefrom, and to an electrical machine, a processing unit, and a computer program for carrying it out.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01N 25/00 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of thermal means
  • G01K 7/36 - Measuring temperature based on the use of electric or magnetic elements directly sensitive to heat using magnetic elements, e.g. magnets, coils
  • H02K 11/00 - Structural association of dynamo-electric machines with electric components or with devices for shielding, monitoring or protection
  • G01K 13/08 - Thermometers specially adapted for specific purposes for measuring temperature of moving solid bodies in rotary movement

93.

Electric machine having a housing in the form of a drive bearing and having an internal gear mounted therein

      
Application Number 14840864
Grant Number 10400734
Status In Force
Filing Date 2015-08-31
First Publication Date 2016-03-03
Grant Date 2019-09-03
Owner SEG Automotive Germany GmbH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Bauer, Bernhard
  • Reschnar, Frank
  • Erlenmaier, Stefan
  • Foell, Mike
  • Caro, Jean-Philipp

Abstract

An electric machine having a housing part which is in the form of a drive bearing (19), having an electric motor (13) as a drive, having a planetary gearing (153) and having a drive element (22), wherein the planetary gearing (153) has at least one planet gear (16) which meshes with an internal gear (73), and a gear carrier (95) which is coupled to the drive element (22) can be driven by means of the planet gear (160), wherein the internal gear (73) has at least one engagement element and the housing part has at least one engagement element, and the at least two engagement elements engage into one another in alternating fashion, characterized in that an intermediate bearing carrier (98) has at least one engagement element and the housing part has at least one engagement element, and the at least two engagement elements engage into one another in alternating fashion.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F02N 15/04 - Gearing between starting-engines and started enginesEngagement or disengagement thereof the gearing including disengaging toothed gears
  • F02N 11/00 - Starting of engines by means of electric motors
  • F02N 15/00 - Other power-operated starting apparatusComponent parts, details, or accessories, not provided for in, or of interest apart from, groups
  • F02N 15/02 - Gearing between starting-engines and started enginesEngagement or disengagement thereof
  • F02N 15/06 - Gearing between starting-engines and started enginesEngagement or disengagement thereof the gearing including disengaging toothed gears the toothed gears being moved by axial displacement

94.

Method for starting an internal combustion engine with the aid of a belt-driven starter generator

      
Application Number 14820275
Grant Number 10202956
Status In Force
Filing Date 2015-08-06
First Publication Date 2016-03-03
Grant Date 2019-02-12
Owner SEG AUTOMOTIVE GERMANY GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Klein, Benjamin
  • Henger, Martin

Abstract

A method for starting an internal combustion engine using a starter generator to which the engine is connected via a belt drive, the belt drive including a belt pulley of the starter generator, a belt pulley of the internal combustion engine, and a belt connecting the belt pulleys in a torque-transmitting manner, includes operating the starter generator such that its drive torque output to the belt pulley of the starter generator is according to a drive torque curve by which an output torque generated temporarily on the belt pulley of the internal combustion engine exceeds the drive torque of the starter generator, taking a gear ratio of the belt drive into consideration.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F02N 11/08 - Circuits specially adapted for starting of engines
  • H02P 9/08 - Control of generator circuit during starting or stopping of driving means, e.g. for initiating excitation
  • F02B 67/06 - Engines characterised by the arrangement of auxiliary apparatus not being otherwise provided for, e.g. the apparatus having different functionsDriving auxiliary apparatus from engines, not otherwise provided for of mechanically-driven auxiliary apparatus driven by means of chains, belts, or like endless members
  • F01B 27/02 - Starting of machines or engines of reciprocating-piston engines
  • F02N 11/04 - Starting of engines by means of electric motors the motors being associated with current generators
  • F02N 15/08 - Gearing between starting-engines and started enginesEngagement or disengagement thereof the gearing being of friction type
  • F16H 7/08 - Means for varying tension of belts, ropes, or chains

95.

Electric machine having a housing in the form of a drive bearing and having an internal gear mounted therein

      
Application Number 14840637
Grant Number 09982648
Status In Force
Filing Date 2015-08-31
First Publication Date 2016-03-03
Grant Date 2018-05-29
Owner SEG AUTOMOTIVE GERMANY GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Bauer, Bernhard
  • Reschnar, Frank
  • Erlenmaier, Stefan
  • Foell, Mike
  • Caro, Jean-Philipp

Abstract

An electric machine having a housing part which is in the form of a drive bearing (19), having an electric motor (13) as a drive, having a planetary gearing (153) and having a drive element (22), wherein the planetary gearing (153) has a planet gear (16) which meshes with an internal gear (73), and a gear carrier (95) which is coupled to the drive element (22) can be driven by means of the planet gear (160), wherein the internal gear (73) is mounted in damped fashion at least indirectly against the housing part, wherein the internal gear (73) has an engagement element and the housing part has an engagement element, and the two engagement elements engage into one another in alternating fashion, wherein a damping element is arranged between the two engagement elements in a circumferential direction.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F02N 15/06 - Gearing between starting-engines and started enginesEngagement or disengagement thereof the gearing including disengaging toothed gears the toothed gears being moved by axial displacement
  • F02N 15/04 - Gearing between starting-engines and started enginesEngagement or disengagement thereof the gearing including disengaging toothed gears
  • F02N 11/00 - Starting of engines by means of electric motors
  • F02N 15/00 - Other power-operated starting apparatusComponent parts, details, or accessories, not provided for in, or of interest apart from, groups
  • F02N 15/02 - Gearing between starting-engines and started enginesEngagement or disengagement thereof

96.

Electric machine with a resistor for dissipating shaft voltages

      
Application Number 14800452
Grant Number 09887606
Status In Force
Filing Date 2015-07-15
First Publication Date 2016-01-21
Grant Date 2018-02-06
Owner SEG AUTOMOTIVE GERMANY GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Henger, Martin
  • Schroeder, Bernd

Abstract

An electric machine with at least one electrical resistor (24) for dissipating shaft voltages occurring at the rotor shaft (2) of a rotor (1), in which the electrical resistor (24) is enclosed in a contact ring (13) mounted on the rotor shaft (2) between contact surfaces (17, 23, 25, 28, 29) applied to the contact ring (13) on the outside, and in which the resistor (24) is electrically connected via the contact surfaces (17, 23, 25, 28, 29) to the rotor shaft (2) on one side and to the excitation winding (14) of the rotor (1) on the other side.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02K 11/00 - Structural association of dynamo-electric machines with electric components or with devices for shielding, monitoring or protection
  • H02K 13/00 - Structural associations of current collectors with motors or generators, e.g. brush mounting plates or connections to windingsDisposition of current collectors in motors or generatorsArrangements for improving commutation
  • H02K 7/08 - Structural association with bearings
  • H02K 11/028 - Suppressors associated with the rotor
  • H02K 13/02 - Connections between slip-rings and windings

97.

Method for operating an electrified motor vehicle and means for its implementation

      
Application Number 14771459
Grant Number 09789766
Status In Force
Filing Date 2014-01-16
First Publication Date 2016-01-07
Grant Date 2017-10-17
Owner
  • ROBERT BOSCH GMBH (Germany)
  • SEG AUTOMOTIVE GERMANY GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Koller, Oliver Dieter
  • Tobias, Christoph
  • Richter, Martin

Abstract

A method and arrangement for operating a motor vehicle having a vehicle electrical system having a semiconductor switch, which during the vehicle operation is loaded with load events based on at least one load-influencing factor, and for which a service life load relationship is predefined, for a nominal service life for a nominal load, and with which for at least one point in time within the nominal service life a nominal load proportion corresponding to the at least one point in time is ascertainable, and the method for the at least one point in time including ascertaining an actual load of the semiconductor switch based on establishing past load events at the at least one point in time, the ascertaining of the nominal load proportion corresponding to the at least one point in time with the predefined service life load relationship, and comparing of the actual and nominal load proportion at the at least one point in time and the reducing of the at least one load-influencing factor when the actual load exceeds the nominal load proportion by more than a predefined tolerance value at the at least one point in time.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60L 3/00 - Electric devices on electrically-propelled vehicles for safety purposesMonitoring operating variables, e.g. speed, deceleration or energy consumption
  • B60L 15/00 - Methods, circuits or devices for controlling the propulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles, e.g. their traction-motor speed, to achieve a desired performanceAdaptation of control equipment on electrically-propelled vehicles for remote actuation from a stationary place, from alternative parts of the vehicle or from alternative vehicles of the same vehicle train
  • B60L 3/12 - Recording operating variables
  • B60L 7/14 - Dynamic electric regenerative braking for vehicles propelled by AC motors
  • H02H 6/00 - Emergency protective circuit arrangements responsive to undesired changes from normal non-electric working conditions using simulators of the apparatus being protected, e.g. using thermal images
  • H02H 3/42 - Emergency protective circuit arrangements for automatic disconnection directly responsive to an undesired change from normal electric working condition, with or without subsequent reconnection responsive to product of voltage and current

98.

Method for operating a hybrid vehicle

      
Application Number 14722717
Grant Number 09481363
Status In Force
Filing Date 2015-05-27
First Publication Date 2015-12-10
Grant Date 2016-11-01
Owner SEG AUTOMOTIVE GERMANY GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Poertner, Nikolas
  • Ge, Jie
  • Mietens, Stephan

Abstract

In a method for operating a hybrid vehicle, a total wheel drive torque is composed of a wheel drive torque of an internal combustion engine of the vehicle and a wheel drive torque of an electric machine of the vehicle, and the total wheel drive torque is selectively increased or decreased by the wheel drive torque of the electric machine in one of a motor mode or a generator mode of the electric machine. The electric machine is operated such that (i) the sum of the wheel drive torques of the electric machine and a wheel-drive-torque-reducing safety measure carried out remains constant in the generator mode, or (ii) the sum of the wheel drive torques of the electric machine and a wheel drive torque-increasing safety measure carried out remains constant in the motor mode.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60W 20/50 - Control strategies for responding to system failures, e.g. for fault diagnosis, failsafe operation or limp mode
  • B60W 30/02 - Control of vehicle driving stability
  • B60K 6/26 - 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 motors or the generators
  • B60K 6/485 - Motor-assist type
  • 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 20/00 - Control systems specially adapted for hybrid vehicles

99.

Method for reducing drag torque fluctuations upon electric drive-off

      
Application Number 14715256
Grant Number 09821788
Status In Force
Filing Date 2015-05-18
First Publication Date 2015-11-19
Grant Date 2017-11-21
Owner SEG AUTOMOTIVE GERMANY GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Trofimov, Alexander
  • Barth, Michael

Abstract

A method is described for operating a motor vehicle, in which control is applied, in the context of a drive-off operation, to an electrical machine operable in motor mode in order to deliver a torque driving the vehicle, control simultaneously being applied to a braking system of the motor vehicle in such a way that it applies a braking torque.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60W 20/00 - Control systems specially adapted for hybrid vehicles
  • B60W 30/18 - Propelling the vehicle
  • B60W 10/08 - Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of propulsion units including control of electric propulsion units, e.g. motors or generators
  • B60W 10/18 - Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of braking systems
  • B60K 6/485 - Motor-assist type
  • B60W 20/10 - Controlling the power contribution of each of the prime movers to meet required power demand

100.

Method for ascertaining the phase currents of an electric machine having a power converter

      
Application Number 14428583
Grant Number 09859823
Status In Force
Filing Date 2013-09-04
First Publication Date 2015-09-24
Grant Date 2018-01-02
Owner
  • ROBERT BOSCH GMBH (Germany)
  • SEG AUTOMOTIVE GERMANY GMBH (Germany)
Inventor Roesner, Julian

Abstract

In a method for ascertaining the phase currents of an electric machine having a power converter and a stator with a phase number of four or more, the phase currents of a measuring number of measuring phases is measured, which is at least two and is lower by at least two than the phase number, and the phase currents of the remaining phases are arithmetically determined from the measured phase currents, at least the measured phase currents, a spatial angle of the measuring phases and a spatial angle of the remaining phases being used for the arithmetical determination.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G05B 11/28 - Automatic controllers electric in which the output signal is a pulse-train using pulse-height modulationAutomatic controllers electric in which the output signal is a pulse-train using pulse-width modulation
  • H02P 6/12 - Monitoring commutationProviding indication of commutation failure
  • H02P 25/22 - Multiple windingsWindings for more than three phases
  • G01R 25/00 - Arrangements for measuring phase angle between a voltage and a current or between voltages or currents
  • G01R 19/00 - Arrangements for measuring currents or voltages or for indicating presence or sign thereof
  • H02M 1/00 - Details of apparatus for conversion
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