37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
38 - Telecommunications services
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Assistance and advice regarding business organization;
appointment scheduling services [office functions];
appointment reminder services [office functions];
transportation fleet (business management of -) [for
others]; vehicle fleet (business management of a -) [for
others]. Provision of information relating to the repair of vehicles;
provision of information relating to the maintenance of
vehicles; garage services for vehicle maintenance; garage
services for motor vehicle repair; inspection of vehicles
prior to maintenance; inspection of vehicles prior to
repair; installation of parts for vehicles; maintenance,
servicing and repair of vehicles; repair of machines;
automobile repair and maintenance; assembly [installation]
of parts for vehicles; fitting of replacement vehicle parts;
installation and maintenance services. Transfer of information and data via online services and the
internet; electronic transmission of data; electronic
order-transmission; electronic transmission of data;
telematic communication services; telematics services;
transmission of information by data communications for
assisting decision making; providing access to databases. Development of new technology for others; it services;
computer software development for others; development of
computer hardware and software; software development; design
of computer hardware and software; computer software design
and updating; creating electronically stored web pages for
online services and the internet; information technology
support services.
2.
Trailer Sway Detection and Mitigation Using a Camera Mirror System
Embodiments are presented herein for trailer sway detection and mitigation using a camera mirror system. In one embodiment, a vehicle controller is provided comprising: one or more processors; a non-transitory computer-readable medium; and program instructions stored on the non-transitory computer-readable medium. When executed by the one or more processors, the program instructions cause the one or more processors to: monitor images captured by at least one image capture device to detect sway of a trailer being towed by a tractor; and in response to detecting sway of the trailer, cause a braking system to apply a brake to attempt to reduce to the sway of the trailer.
B60T 8/1755 - Brake regulation specially adapted to control the stability of the vehicle, e.g. taking into account yaw rate or transverse acceleration in a curve
B60T 8/17 - Using electrical or electronic regulation means to control braking
B60T 8/171 - Detecting parameters used in the regulationMeasuring values used in the regulation
G06T 7/73 - Determining position or orientation of objects or cameras using feature-based methods
H04N 23/695 - Control of camera direction for changing a field of view, e.g. pan, tilt or based on tracking of objects
3.
Trailer Sway Detection and Braking Distribution Using a Camera Mirror System
Embodiments are presented for trailer sway detection and braking distribution using a camera mirror system. In one embodiment, a vehicle controller is provided comprising: one or more processors; a non-transitory computer-readable medium; and program instructions stored on the non-transitory computer-readable medium. The program instructions, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the one or more processors to: monitor images captured by at least one image capture device to detect sway of a plurality of trailers being towed by a tractor; estimate a relative weight of each of the plurality of trailers based on the detected sway; determine braking force to apply to each of the plurality of trailers based on the estimated relative weight of each of the plurality of trailers; and send an electronic signal to a braking system of each of the plurality of trailers to apply the determined braking force to each of the plurality of trailers.
B60T 8/17 - Using electrical or electronic regulation means to control braking
B60T 8/171 - Detecting parameters used in the regulationMeasuring values used in the regulation
B60T 8/172 - Determining control parameters used in the regulation, e.g. by calculations involving measured or detected parameters
B60T 8/18 - Arrangements for adjusting wheel-braking force to meet varying vehicular or ground-surface conditions, e.g. limiting or varying distribution of braking force responsive to vehicle weight or load, e.g. load distribution
4.
ELECTROMAGNETIC ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY, PRESSURE CONTROL MODULE, AND VEHICLE BRAKING SYSTEM HAVING AN ELECTROMAGNETIC ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY
An electromagnetic-actuator (EA) assembly includes a first EA having a first coil-arrangement (CA) with a first coil-core (CC) and a first coil and having a first movable-magnetic-armature-body (MMAB) which is movable by a magnetic-field generated by the first CA from a first into a second position in which the first AB is attracted towards a first-surface, which is different from the first CC and arranged opposite the first AB, and contacts the first CC, and a second EA having a second CA with a second CC and a second coil and having a MMAB having a damping-device mounted on the second AB and which is movable by a magnetic-field generated by the second CA from a first into a second position in which the second AB is attracted towards a second-surface and abuts against the second-surface by the damping-device. The first and second surfaces are identical in construction.
An electromagnetic-actuator (EA) including a coil-element (CE) having a coil-core (CC)/coil arranged about the CC-circumference. The CC has a symmetrical first-region (FR) having an axis-of-symmetry (AOS), the CC being surrounded by the coil, and a movable-magnetic-armature-body (MM AB) as a movable-actuator-element (MAE) interacts with the CE to produce an AB activation-movement, and is supported in the actuator by a bearing-device (BD) and movable from a first/second-position by activating the CE. The BD is radially-offset to the CC AOS, and the AB extends from the BD radially over the CC from a first/second-side of the CC, which has a second-region (SR) extending radially beyond the FR and is on second-side (SS) of the CC between the coil/AB in the direction of AOS such that an air-gap between CC/AB in direction of the AOS is smaller on the SS of the CC than on first-side when the AB is in first-position.
KNORR-BREMSE SYSTEME FÜR NUTZFAHRZEUGE GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
Hericher, Stéphane
Letot, Guillaume
Abstract
The invention proceeds from a pneumatic spring brake cylinder (3) with a spring brake cylinder housing (13) and a piston (19) which is axially actuable by an accumulator spring (20) within the spring brake cylinder housing (13), is delimited on one side by a pressure chamber (24) and on the opposite side by the spring chamber (26) receiving the accumulator spring (20), and is connected to a piston rod (23), and with a venting device (4) which comprises at least one venting valve (41), wherein the venting valve (41) is designed and configured to establish a flow connection between the pressure chamber (24) and the spring chamber (26) or to shut off this flow connection depending on the pressure (p12) which prevails in the pressure chamber (24), wherein at least the piston (19) and the piston rod (23) are arranged coaxially with respect to a centre axis (18) of the spring brake cylinder housing (13). It is provided according to the invention that the venting valve (41) is supported coaxially in relation to the centre axis (18) by the piston rod (23) and/or by the piston (19).
A system and method are provided for using a pneumatic line as a backup communication channel for first and secondary park brake controllers. In one embodiment, a park brake system is provided comprising a first park brake controller and a second park brake controller. The first park brake controller is configured to selectively alter air pressure in an air line of a vehicle to pneumatically communicate a message to the second park brake controller after a loss of electronic communication with the second park brake controller. Other embodiments are provided.
B60T 8/94 - Arrangements for adjusting wheel-braking force to meet varying vehicular or ground-surface conditions, e.g. limiting or varying distribution of braking force responsive to a speed condition, e.g. acceleration or deceleration with failure responsive means, i.e. means for detecting and indicating faulty operation of the speed responsive control means automatically taking corrective action on a fluid pressure regulator
B60T 8/17 - Using electrical or electronic regulation means to control braking
B60T 13/68 - Electrical control in fluid-pressure brake systems by electrically-controlled valves
B60T 17/22 - Devices for monitoring or checking brake systemsSignal devices
A torsional vibration damper has a hub part, also referred to as primary mass, which can be fastened on a drive shaft of an engine, and an inertia ring, also referred to as secondary mass, which surrounds the hub part in the radially outer region. A damping device is provided between the hub part and the inertia ring. The torsional vibration damper includes an additional torsion spring, wherein the additional torsion spring is axially aligned.
F16F 15/14 - Suppression of vibrations in rotating systems by making use of members moving with the system using freely-swinging masses rotating with the system
F16F 15/167 - Suppression of vibrations in rotating systems by making use of members moving with the system using a fluid having an inertia member, e.g. ring
9.
Crankshaft Arrangement With Torsional Vibration Damper
A crankshaft arrangement for a combustion engine includes a crankshaft and a torsional vibration damper having a primary mass and an inertia ring. The primary mass is fixedly connected to the crankshaft, and the inertia ring and the primary mass are coupled via a viscous fluid. The torsional vibration damper is attached to an output end of the crankshaft. The primary mass is coupled to a secondary coupling via an elastic coupling device. The torsional vibration damper is coupled to the secondary coupling via a feedback device. The secondary coupling is formed as a dual-mass flywheel with a primary flywheel, a secondary flywheel and the elastic coupling device. A method for damping torsional vibrations of a crankshaft of a crankshaft arrangement is provided.
F16F 15/14 - Suppression of vibrations in rotating systems by making use of members moving with the system using freely-swinging masses rotating with the system
10.
SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR USING A PNEUMATIC LINE AS A BACKUP COMMUNICATION CHANNEL FOR FIRST AND SECOND PARK BRAKE CONTROLLERS
A system and method are provided for using a pneumatic line as a backup communication channel for first and secondary park brake controllers (110, 120). In one embodiment, a park brake system is provided comprising a first park brake controller (110) and a second park brake controller (120). The first park brake controller (110) is configured to selectively alter air pressure in an air line of a vehicle to pneumatically communicate a message to the second park brake controller (120) after a loss of electronic communication with the second park brake controller (120).
An electromagnetic device including: a magnetic core with a longitudinal axis, which magnetic core has a first region and a second region; a coil body arranged circumferentially around the second region of the magnetic core and has at least one receiving region for receiving at least one coil winding of a coil; and a housing made of a magnetic material, which housing circumferentially surrounds the magnetic core and the coil body and has at least one contact region in which the housing surrounds/contacts the magnetic core. The first region of the magnetic core has at least one bulge on a surface of the magnetic core facing the contact region of the housing, the bulge being configured such that the magnetic core does not contact the housing in a portion along the longitudinal axis between the bulge and the second region.
KNORR-BREMSE SYSTEME FÜR NUTZFAHRZEUGE GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
Dahlenburg, Julian Cato
Stöger, Christian
Petschke, Andreas
Roth, Natalie
Hauser, Maximilian
Hidringer, Michael
Beck, Thomas
Abstract
The invention relates to a brake caliper consisting of cast iron for a disc brake for a commercial vehicle, having a receiving space (2), which can be closed by a closure cover and is arranged in a caliper housing (1), for a bridge (9) of an application device, said bridge receiving at least one brake piston, wherein in the mounted position the bridge (9) can be displaced along at least two guide paths (4) of the caliper housing (1), the brake caliper being designed such that the guide paths (4) lying opposite one another transverse to the displacement direction of the bridge (9) are concave in cross-section.
An air disc brake system includes a carrier and a guide pin mounted to the carrier. A caliper is slidably mounted on the guide pin. The caliper has an annular groove extending radially outwardly from an inner circumferential surface. The caliper is moveable relative to the guide pin from a non-braking position to a braking position. A friction ring is disposed in the annular groove and is deformable from a first configuration when the caliper is in the non-braking position to a second configuration when the caliper is in the braking position. The friction ring biases the caliper from the braking position to the non-braking position. Methods of using and assembling the air disc brake system are also provided.
F16D 65/18 - Actuating mechanisms for brakesMeans for initiating operation at a predetermined position arranged in or on the brake adapted for drawing members together
14.
System and Method for Adjustment of Autonomous Emergency Braking Responsive to Changes in Vehicle Mass
An autonomous emergency braking system includes a sensor generating a collision risk signal indicative of an object in a path of travel of the vehicle and a controller. The controller determines whether an indication of a mass of the vehicle is present and, if so, adjusts a default deceleration value corresponding to a predetermined rate of deceleration for the vehicle in response to the mass to obtain a mass-adjusted deceleration value. The controller establishes, responsive to the mass-adjusted deceleration value, successive times for generating first and second braking commands to an engine or brake controller or increasing braking forces for the first and second braking commands configured to cause deceleration of the vehicle at first and second rates of deceleration, the second rate greater than the first. The first and second braking commands are generated responsive to the collision risk signal.
B60T 8/18 - Arrangements for adjusting wheel-braking force to meet varying vehicular or ground-surface conditions, e.g. limiting or varying distribution of braking force responsive to vehicle weight or load, e.g. load distribution
B60T 7/22 - Brake-action initiating means for automatic initiationBrake-action initiating means for initiation not subject to will of driver or passenger initiated by contact of vehicle, e.g. bumper, with an external object, e.g. another vehicle
B60T 8/17 - Using electrical or electronic regulation means to control braking
An electromagnetic-actuator having a coil-assembly (CA) with a coil-core (CC) and a coil arranged about the CC circumference and a movable-magnetic-armature-body (MMAB) as a movable-actuator-element (MAE) which is movable by a magnetic-field generated by the CA, the AB being mounted by a bearing-assembly (BA) and movable from a first/second position. The BA has depressions in a first-bearing-section formed on the AB, the depressions being integrated into the AB and being formed in the shape of depressions mutually spaced in the direction of a bearing-axis (BA) of the AB and have an at least partly cylindrical bowl-like shape, and elevations in a second bearing-section formed on the actuator on the CA side, the elevations being formed in the shape elevations which are mutually spaced in the direction of the BA of the AB and have an at least partly cylindrical shape and each of which engages into one of the depressions.
A bearing device for fixing and bearing an armature body of an electromagnetic-switching or valve device in a pretensioned manner using a force, including a bearing-force-generating-element (BFGE) for generating a pretensioning-force for bearing the armature-body (AB) and a transmission-element (TE) formed separately from the BFGE and which is pressed in the direction of the AB by the generated pretensioning force when the bearing-device is installed to fix and bear the AB. The TE has a first-side and a second-side lying opposite the first-side, in which the first-side faces the BFGE, and the second-side faces the AB when the bearing-device is installed and contacts the ABy at at least one force-introduction-point (FIP) of the AB such that the force introduction point is mechanically decoupled from the BFGE. A guide device at least partly surrounds the transmission element, and guides and positions the TE on the FIP of the AB.
KNORR-BREMSE Systeme für Nutzfahrzeuge GmbH (Germany)
Inventor
Haemmerl, Bernhard
Elstorpff, Maro-Gregory
Meshenberg, Jury
Mathieu, Michael
Abstract
A wheel-mounted brake disk including at least two friction disks, arranged on both sides of a stem of a wheel body of a rail wheel and fastened by fasteners, wherein the at least two friction disks include cooling fins and fastening bosses, wherein the fasteners extend through the fastening bosses of the at least two friction disks and through the stem, wherein the at least two friction disks include round stems, and at least one annular fin, wherein the round stems and the at least one annular fin form the cooling fins.
A park brake controller and method are provided for control verification handling of an external park brake request. In one embodiment, a park brake controller comprises one or more processors and a non-transitory computer-readable medium storing program instructions. The program instructions, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the one or more processors to: receive a request to park a vehicle, wherein the request is associated with a control level; receive information about a speed of the vehicle; and determine an action to take in response to the request based on the control level of the request and the speed of the vehicle. Other embodiments are provided.
B60T 7/12 - Brake-action initiating means for automatic initiationBrake-action initiating means for initiation not subject to will of driver or passenger
B60T 8/17 - Using electrical or electronic regulation means to control braking
A park brake controller and method are provided for control verification handling of an external park brake request. In one embodiment, a park brake controller comprises one or more processors and a non-transitory computer-readable medium storing program instructions. The program instructions, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the one or more processors to: receive a request to park a vehicle, wherein the request is associated with a control level; receive information about a speed of the vehicle; and determine an action to take in response to the request based on the control level of the request and the speed of the vehicle. Other embodiments are provided.
A radar system for a commercial vehicle has a multi-mode radar sensor configured to be operated with a wide short-range field of view and with a narrow far-range field of view. Both fields of view have a line perpendicular to a driving direction of the commercial vehicle. The radar system further has a processing unit configured to operate the multi-mode radar sensor and to detect a cross-traffic situation.
A module for generating and supplying a control pressure for a pressure-controlled fluidic brake system of a first vehicle, the module comprising a valve unit comprising at least two stable switching states; a pressure source configured to provide a supply pressure to the valve unit; and an outlet port configured to supply the control pressure to the brake system of the first vehicle; wherein the module is configured to generate the control pressure from the supply pressure according to at least two operating modes which are respectively activated according to one of the at least two switching states of the valve unit; wherein the module is configured to set the generated control pressure according to a second of the at least two operating modes to a constant control pressure value to activate the brake system of the first vehicle to hold the first vehicle in at least one of a non-moving state and a parking state.
An autonomous emergency braking apparatus is provided for a host vehicle having one or more sensors providing one or more sensor signals indicative of status of at least one vehicle adjacent to the host vehicle. The autonomous emergency braking apparatus comprises a vehicle controller arranged to (i) monitor the one or more sensor signals indicative of the status of the at least one vehicle adjacent to the host vehicle, and (ii) provide at least one control signal for controlling extent of deceleration of the host vehicle based upon the status of the at least one vehicle adjacent to the host vehicle in the event of the host vehicle colliding with a vehicle in front of the host vehicle.
B60T 7/22 - Brake-action initiating means for automatic initiationBrake-action initiating means for initiation not subject to will of driver or passenger initiated by contact of vehicle, e.g. bumper, with an external object, e.g. another vehicle
B60T 8/58 - Arrangements for adjusting wheel-braking force to meet varying vehicular or ground-surface conditions, e.g. limiting or varying distribution of braking force responsive to a speed condition, e.g. acceleration or deceleration responsive to speed and another condition or to plural speed conditions
B60W 10/06 - Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of propulsion units including control of combustion engines
B60W 10/18 - Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of braking systems
B60W 30/08 - Predicting or avoiding probable or impending collision
23.
Device for Generating a Fluidic Brake Control Signal
A device for generating a fluidic brake control signal for a fluidic brake system of a first vehicle is disclosed. The device includes: a control input, which is configured to receive a brake request signal; a control unit which is configured to process the brake request signal; a pressure source which is configured to provide a supply pressure; an outlet terminal, which is configured to output the fluidic brake control signal into the brake system; and a valve unit which is configured to be controlled by the control unit in accordance with the brake request signal and to generate and transmit the fluidic brake control signal to the outlet terminal on the basis of the supply pressure in accordance with the control by the control unit.
An air supply system for a fuel cell unit and a pneumatic system includes: a fuel cell compressor which is designed to induct air from its intake side and by way of its outlet side convey said air to a fuel cell outlet of the air supply system, the fuel cell outlet being able to be connected to a fuel cell unit; a pneumatic system compressor which is designed to induct air from its intake side and by way of its outlet side convey the air to a pneumatic system outlet of the air supply system, the pneumatic system outlet being able to be connected to a pneumatic system; an intake opening; a fuel cell intake line which connects the intake side of the fuel cell compressor to the intake opening; and a pneumatic system intake line which connects the intake side of the pneumatic system compressor to the intake opening. The fuel cell compressor and the pneumatic system compressor can induct air by way of the intake opening.
KNORR-BREMSE SYSTEME FÜR NUTZFAHRZEUGE GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
Trencséni, Balázs
Köves, Hugó
Schaller, Sebastian
Abstract
A vehicle transmission for commercial vehicles comprises at least one transmission actuator (110) with a shift rod (112) which can be operated by a first actuator (114), and an actuator unit (120) with a second actuator (124). The vehicle transmission further comprises a manual transmission (200) which is designed to engage different gears in a drivetrain of the commercial vehicles by means of the shift rod (112); and a control unit (300) which is designed to control the first actuator (114) and the second actuator (124).
A secondary control unit for a vehicle with a primary control unit and a data transmission path, in which the primary control unit is configured to provide first payloads via the data transmission path under a first sender identifier uniquely referring to the primary control unit. The secondary control unit is configured to provide second payloads under a second sender identifier uniquely referring to the secondary control unit via the data transmission path. Furthermore, the secondary control unit is configured to verify a condition and, if the condition is present, to provide substitute payloads under the first sender identifier via the data transmission path, wherein the substitute payloads are the first payloads or payloads related thereto.
B60R 16/023 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided forArrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric for transmission of signals between vehicle parts or subsystems
B60T 17/00 - Component parts, details, or accessories of brake systems not covered by groups , or , or presenting other characteristic features
G07C 5/08 - Registering or indicating performance data other than driving, working, idle, or waiting time, with or without registering driving, working, idle, or waiting time
H04L 43/0817 - Monitoring or testing based on specific metrics, e.g. QoS, energy consumption or environmental parameters by checking availability by checking functioning
H04L 67/12 - Protocols specially adapted for proprietary or special-purpose networking environments, e.g. medical networks, sensor networks, networks in vehicles or remote metering networks
27.
MUTUALLY SCREWED ASSEMBLY FOR AN AIR TREATMENT DEVICE FOR A VEHICLE
KNORR-BREMSE SYSTEME FÜR NUTZFAHRZEUGE GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
Tóth, Zoltán László
Palicska, Domonkos
Olah, Tibor
Abstract
The present invention relates to a mutually screwed assembly (100) comprising: - at least one first part (102) comprising at least one screw protrusion (128) with at least one first screw thread profile (104) comprising at least one loaded flank (110) and at least one non-loaded flank (112), and - at least one second part (114) comprising at least one screw hole (134) with at least one second screw thread profile (116) comprising at least one loaded flank (122) and at least one non-loaded flank (124); wherein the loaded flank and/or the non-loaded flank of the first and or second screw thread profile are/is tilted, at least axially, towards a central axis and/or an axial end of the screw hole (134) and/or the screw protrusion (128).
KNORR-BREMSE SYSTEME FÜR NUTZFAHRZEUGE GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
Batai, Andras
Szöllosi, Adam
Nemeth, Huba
Gyurkó, Zoltán
Komlós, Tamás
Szokol, Tamas
Merza, Valér
Zöldhegyi, Valter
Dudas, Zsolt
Abstract
A method for calibrating of an environmental sensor (12) of a vehicle (10) is disclosed. The environmental sensor (12) is mounted on a vehicle component (14) subject to a vertical or tilting movement (M) relative to ground (30) and configured to provide sensor data (330). The method includes the steps of receiving (S110) movement information (310) indicative of the vertical or tilting movement (M); and calibrating (S120) the environmental sensor (12) based on the received information (310) to compensate modifications in the sensor data (330) due the vertical or tilting movement (M).
KNORR-BREMSE SYSTEME FÜR SCHIENENFAHRZEUGE GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
Hämmerl, Bernhard
Elstorpff, Marc-Gregory
Meshenberg, Juriy
Mathieu, Michael
Abstract
A friction ring (3) for a wheel brake disc of a rail vehicle is described, having a friction surface (31) and a rear side (32) which faces away from the friction surface and from which a multiplicity of cooling webs and fastening domes (5) extend in a direction perpendicular to the friction surface (31), wherein a first partial number of the cooling webs are in the form of round webs (8), wherein a second partial number of the cooling webs are in the form of T-shaped ribs (6, 7), as viewed parallel to a plane of the friction surface (31), which are arranged along an imaginary circular line, the centre point of which is an axis of rotation (34) of the friction ring (3), radially outside and/or within the fastening domes (5). Furthermore, a wheel brake disc for a rail wheel of a rail vehicle is described.
An apparatus is provided for controlling a vehicle air compressor having compressor oil to track water content in the compressor oil due to condensation during operation of the compressor over a plurality of time intervals. The apparatus comprises a data storage unit arranged to store a condensation control algorithm. The apparatus also comprises a processing unit arranged to apply the condensation control algorithm to calculate a net rate of condensation of water in the compressor oil during operation of the compressor over a first time interval of the plurality of time intervals, and maintain a running total of how much water is in the compressor oil at any given time over the first time interval to enable the compressor to operate in different modes of operation based upon the running total of how much water is in the compressor oil.
The following embodiments relate to air disc brake tappet and brake pad backing plate with interface features. In one embodiment, an air disc brake tappet is provided comprising: a top surface; and a support member coupled with the top surface; wherein the top surface comprises an interface feature that is configured to engage with a corresponding interface feature of a brake pad backing plate. In another embodiment, an air disc brake pad assembly is provided comprising: a friction material; and a backing plate coupled with the friction material; wherein the backing plate comprises an interface feature that is configured to engage with a corresponding interface feature of a top surface of an air disc brake tappet. Other embodiments are provided.
F16D 65/18 - Actuating mechanisms for brakesMeans for initiating operation at a predetermined position arranged in or on the brake adapted for drawing members together
F16D 65/092 - Bands, shoes or padsPivots or supporting members therefor for axially-engaging brakes, e.g. disc brakes
32.
AIR DISC BRAKE TAPPET AND BRAKE PAD BACKING PLATE WITH INTERFACE FEATURES
The following embodiments relate to an air disc brake tappet and brake pad backing plate with interface features. In one embodiment, an air disc brake ta.pps:s is provided comprising: a top surface; and a support member coupled with the top surface; wherein the top surface comprises an interface feature that is configured to engage with a corresponding interface feature of a brake pad backing plate. In another embodiment, an air disc brake pad assembly is provided comprising: a friction material; and a backing plate coupled with the friction material-, wherein the backing plate comprises an interface feature that is configured to engage with a corresponding interface feature of a top surface of an air disc brake tappet.
F16D 55/226 - Brakes with substantially-radial braking surfaces pressed together in axial direction, e.g. disc brakes with axially-movable discs or pads pressed against axially-located rotating members by clamping an axially-located rotating disc between movable braking members, e.g. movable brake discs or brake pads with a common actuating member for the braking members the braking members being brake pads in which the common actuating member is moved axially
F16D 65/095 - Pivots or supporting members therefor
F16D 65/18 - Actuating mechanisms for brakesMeans for initiating operation at a predetermined position arranged in or on the brake adapted for drawing members together
33.
AIR DISC BRAKE TAPERED TAPPET FOR BRAKE PAD WEAR REDUCTION
The following embodiments relate to an air disc brake tapered tappet for brake pad wear reduction. In one embodiment, an air disc brake tappet assembly is provided comprising: a top surface; and a support member coupled with the top surface; wherein the top surface is tapered at an angle with respect to an axis perpendicular to an axis running through the support member. In another embodiment, an air disc brake tappet is provided comprising: a tapered top surface; and a support member coupled with the tapered top surface; wherein the tapered top surface comprises at least one interface feature positioned and shaped to mate with a corresponding at least one interface feature in a brake pad backing plate.
F16D 55/226 - Brakes with substantially-radial braking surfaces pressed together in axial direction, e.g. disc brakes with axially-movable discs or pads pressed against axially-located rotating members by clamping an axially-located rotating disc between movable braking members, e.g. movable brake discs or brake pads with a common actuating member for the braking members the braking members being brake pads in which the common actuating member is moved axially
F16D 65/095 - Pivots or supporting members therefor
F16D 65/18 - Actuating mechanisms for brakesMeans for initiating operation at a predetermined position arranged in or on the brake adapted for drawing members together
34.
Air Disc Brake Tapered Tappet for Brake Pad Wear Reduction
The following embodiments relate to an air disc brake tapered tappet for brake pad wear reduction. In one embodiment, an air disc brake tappet assembly is provided comprising: a top surface; and a support member coupled with the top surface; wherein the top surface is tapered at an angle with respect to an axis perpendicular to an axis running through the support member. In another embodiment, an air disc brake tappet is provided comprising: a tapered top surface; and a support member coupled with the tapered top surface; wherein the tapered top surface comprises at least one interface feature positioned and shaped to mate with a corresponding at least one interface feature in a brake pad backing plate. Other embodiments are provided.
F16D 65/095 - Pivots or supporting members therefor
F16D 65/18 - Actuating mechanisms for brakesMeans for initiating operation at a predetermined position arranged in or on the brake adapted for drawing members together
35.
ELECTROPNEUMATIC EQUIPMENT FOR A VEHICLE WITH AN AUTONOMOUS BRAKE CIRCUIT SUPPLIED WITH BACKUP PRESSURE AS A PRECAUTION
Electric equipment for a vehicle with an electropneumatic service brake device, in which at least one pneumatic brake control pressure is immediately and directly controlled to the electromagnetic backup valve, which is still being closed by a current, of at least one pressure regulating module in response to an assistance brake request signal regardless of a defect of an electric service brake circuit. For a failure of the electric service brake circuit, the electromagnetic backup valve, which is then in the currentless state, of the at least one pressure regulating module is automatically opened, and the brake pressure is immediately formed in the pressure regulating module based on the at least one pneumatic brake control pressure already present in the pressure regulating module. Thus, the reaction time of a pneumatic redundancy of the electropneumatic service brake device in response to electric defects is reduced.
B60T 8/172 - Determining control parameters used in the regulation, e.g. by calculations involving measured or detected parameters
B60T 7/12 - Brake-action initiating means for automatic initiationBrake-action initiating means for initiation not subject to will of driver or passenger
B60T 8/17 - Using electrical or electronic regulation means to control braking
B60T 13/36 - Compressed-air systems direct, i.e. brakes applied directly by compressed air
The following embodiments relate to a single air disc brake tappet with features that mimic multiple tappets. In one embodiment, an air disc brake tappet is provided comprising: a support member; and a plate coupled with support member, wherein the plate comprises a plurality of raised features that mimic a plurality of air disc brake tappets. In another embodiment, an air disc brake pad assembly is provided comprising: a friction material; and a backing plate coupled with the friction material, wherein the backing plate comprises at least one recess shaped and positioned to receive a plurality of raised features of an air disc brake tappet, wherein the plurality of raised features mimics a plurality of air disc brake tappets.
F16D 55/226 - Brakes with substantially-radial braking surfaces pressed together in axial direction, e.g. disc brakes with axially-movable discs or pads pressed against axially-located rotating members by clamping an axially-located rotating disc between movable braking members, e.g. movable brake discs or brake pads with a common actuating member for the braking members the braking members being brake pads in which the common actuating member is moved axially
F16D 65/095 - Pivots or supporting members therefor
F16D 65/18 - Actuating mechanisms for brakesMeans for initiating operation at a predetermined position arranged in or on the brake adapted for drawing members together
37.
METHOD OF TIGHTENING A WHEEL BRAKE DISC ON A TRACK WHEEL OF A RAIL VEHICLE
KNORR-BREMSE SYSTEME FÜR SCHIENENFAHRZEUGE GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
Elstorpff, Marc-Gregory
Hämmerl, Bernhard
Jank, Stefan
Abstract
The invention relates to a method for tightening a wheel brake disc (3) on a track wheel (2) of a rail vehicle by means of screws (4) received in screw-receiving means (33) of a wheel brake disc (3), with which contact surfaces (35) facing away from a friction belt (31) of the wheel brake disc (3) are pressed against a flat contact surface (24) of the track wheel (2), with the following method steps: a) tightening the screws (4) up to their yield point, and b) turning the screws (4) back by a predetermined angle.
A method for operating a steering unit for a commercial vehicle includes a step of transfer or operation of a regulator unit of the steering unit of the commercial vehicle in an inactive operating mode if it is recognized that a driver is not giving a steering requirement and if a vehicle velocity of the commercial vehicle is lower than a predefined threshold value. The method further includes a step of activation of the regulator unit of the steering unit in an active operating mode if it is recognized that the driver is giving a steering requirement or if a vehicle velocity of the commercial vehicle exceeds the predefined threshold value.
B62D 6/00 - Arrangements for automatically controlling steering depending on driving conditions sensed and responded to, e.g. control circuits
B62D 5/065 - Power-assisted or power-driven steering fluid, i.e. using a pressurised fluid for most or all the force required for steering a vehicle characterised by specially adapted means for varying pressurised fluid supply based on need, e.g. on-demand, variable assist
B62D 5/10 - Power-assisted or power-driven steering fluid, i.e. using a pressurised fluid for most or all the force required for steering a vehicle characterised by type of power unit
39.
System and method for demodulation and decoding a data body of a power line communication
A system for demodulating and decoding a data body in a message transmitted along a vehicle power line is provided. First and second logic symbols in the data body include distinctive positive and negative peaks, respectively, assuming maximum positive and negative amplitudes for the data body. A peak detector circuit receives the data body and generates a peak indicator signal indicating each time the data body reaches a positive or negative peak having an amplitude equal to or greater than the previous largest positive or negative amplitude in the data body. A sampling circuit generates a data signal responsive to the peak indicator signal. The sampling circuit ignores portions of the peak indicator signal occurring prior to an indication of one of the distinctive positive and negative peaks and the data signal assumes values indicative of the distinctive positive and negative peaks in the peak indicator signal.
H04L 7/00 - Arrangements for synchronising receiver with transmitter
H04L 7/033 - Speed or phase control by the received code signals, the signals containing no special synchronisation information using the transitions of the received signal to control the phase of the synchronising-signal- generating means, e.g. using a phase-locked loop
A method for controlling a multitude of braking devices of a vehicle to effect a desired brake function quantified as a desired brake parameter, wherein each of the braking devices is controllable by an actuation parameter to effect at least a portion of said desired brake function, comprising the steps: determine, for each braking device, a brake capability representing a maximum brake function achievable by the braking device; determine, for each braking device, an actuation priority, wherein the actuation priority is determined from at least one predetermined operating parameter of the braking device and/or the vehicle; in order from highest priority to lowest priority of the braking means, allocating, to each braking device, the actuation parameter, wherein the actuation parameter is chosen between the brake capability and the quantity of the desired brake parameter not yet allocated to other braking devices, whichever is lower. Further, a braking system for a vehicle is configured to carry out the method.
Knorr-Bremse Systeme für Nutzfahrzeuge GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
Thum, Daniel
Grebe, Jan
Komlos, Tamas
Abstract
A reversing assistance device for a vehicle is disclosed. The vehicle comprises a radar unit mounted on a rear of the vehicle and is configured to provide distance information to an object that is fully or partially behind the vehicle when approaching the object under an approaching angle. The reversing assistance device comprises an evaluation unit configured to provide a reversing support function by: obtaining from the radar unit the distance information to the object; determining, based on the distance information, a shortest longitudinal distance between a corner of the rear of the vehicle and the object along a reversing direction of the vehicle; and, based on the shortest longitudinal distance, modifying the distance information to compensate for the approaching angle.
A disc brake, for a motor vehicle, has a brake caliper with a clamping section, which is equipped with a clamping device with a brake rotary lever, at least two threaded pistons, an adjustment device, and a driver device. A synchronization mechanism for synchronizing the rotational movements of the threaded pistons is arranged outside of the housing of the brake caliper within a sealed cover on the clamping section of the brake caliper. The synchronization mechanism has at least one synchronizing element and two synchronizing wheels, a first synchronizing wheel of which is coupled to one threaded piston and a second synchronizing wheel of which is coupled to the other threaded piston. The synchronization mechanism is arranged on the clamping section of the brake caliper (3) so as to be guided about a lever housing of the brake rotary lever. The lever housing protrudes from the clamping section of the brake caliper.
F16D 55/00 - Brakes with substantially-radial braking surfaces pressed together in axial direction, e.g. disc brakes
F16D 55/2255 - Brakes with substantially-radial braking surfaces pressed together in axial direction, e.g. disc brakes with axially-movable discs or pads pressed against axially-located rotating members by clamping an axially-located rotating disc between movable braking members, e.g. movable brake discs or brake pads with a common actuating member for the braking members the braking members being brake pads in which the common actuating member is pivoted
F16D 65/18 - Actuating mechanisms for brakesMeans for initiating operation at a predetermined position arranged in or on the brake adapted for drawing members together
44.
Brake Application Device of a Disc Brake for a Commercial Vehicle
A brake application device of a disc brake for a commercial vehicle has a brake lever that acts on a brake plunger, wherein the brake plunger has an adjusting spindle provided with an external thread and a pressure piece, which bears against a radially aligned support surface of the adjusting spindle facing a brake pad. The outer diameter of the support surface is at least 60% of the diameter of the pressure surface of the pressure piece.
F16D 65/18 - Actuating mechanisms for brakesMeans for initiating operation at a predetermined position arranged in or on the brake adapted for drawing members together
F16D 65/56 - Slack adjusters mechanical self-acting in one direction for adjusting excessive play with screw-thread and nut
F16D 121/04 - Fluid pressure acting on a piston-type actuator, e.g. for liquid pressure
45.
Trailer Control Module for a Brake Device, and Parking Brake Device
A trailer control module for a brake device, more particularly an electronic parking brake device, for a commercial vehicle, includes at least one control piston and at least one housing, in which the control piston is accommodated. The housing has at least one control connection point and at least one feedback connection point for controlling the control piston. The housing also has at least one supply connection point, which is connected to at least one supply line for supplying pressure fluid to the trailer control module. The control piston can be controlled bistably by the control connection point and by the feedback connection point. A parking brake device, more particularly an electronic parking brake device, for a vehicle, includes at least one such trailer control module.
KNORR-BREMSE SYSTEME FÜR NUTZFAHRZEUGE GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
Iraschko, Johann
Fischer, Rudolf
Markl, Michael
Weber, Ralf
Rguichi, Abdelaziz
Schröpf, Frederic
Abstract
The invention relates to a radially actuatable drum brake (1) for a utility vehicle, having an armature housing (5), a brake drum (2) which at least partly encloses the armature housing (5) and is rotatably mounted relative to the armature housing (5) about a rotational axis (AR), and at least two brake linings (3) which are mounted in an intermediate space (11) between a casing inner surface (21) of the brake drum (2) and the armature housing (5) in respective bearing receiving areas (52) of the armature housing (5), said bearing receiving areas being open towards the casing inner surface (21) of the brake drum (2), wherein each of the brake linings (3) has a friction lining support (32), a friction lining (31) arranged thereon, and a pressure piece (35) which is arranged on the lining support (32) lower face facing away from the friction lining and which extends radially in the direction of the rotational axis (AR) of the brake drum (2) into the interior (10) of the armature housing (5) through an opening (54) of the respective bearing receiving area (52) of the armature housing (5). The drum brake also has a clamping device (4) which is arranged in the interior (10) of the armature housing (5) and which comprises at least one pressing part, by means of which the brake lining (3) can be pressed against a casing inner surface (21) of the brake drum (2) in a clamping direction (r) radially to the rotational axis (AR) of the brake drum (2). A sealing element (7, 8, 9) which at least contacts the pressure piece (35) is arranged on the armature housing (5) in the region of the opening (54) of the respective bearing receiving area (52) of the armature housing (5) such that brake dust and/or a liquid medium is prevented from passing between the intermediate space (11), which is provided between the casing inner surface (21) of the brake drum (2) and the armature housing (5), and the interior (10) of the armature housing (5).
F16D 51/10 - Brakes with outwardly-movable braking members co-operating with the inner surface of a drum or the like shaped as exclusively radially-movable brake-shoes
47.
Device for power supply, method for supplying power to at least one electrical load, and vehicle
A device for power supply for a vehicle, including: a first battery; a second battery; a fault-detecting apparatus for detecting a faulty state of the batteries; and a switching apparatus having four battery interfaces and a load interface for connecting at least one electrical load to the device. The first battery interface is connected to a first terminal of the first battery, the second battery interface is connected to a second terminal of the first battery, the third battery interface is connected to a first terminal of the second battery, and the fourth battery interface is connected to a second terminal of the second battery. In a normal state, the switching apparatus connects the second battery interface to the third interface, and in an emergency state, the switching apparatus disconnects the second battery interface from the third interface and connects the second or fourth battery interface to the load interface.
B60L 1/00 - Supplying electric power to auxiliary equipment of electrically-propelled vehicles
B60R 16/023 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided forArrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric for transmission of signals between vehicle parts or subsystems
B60R 16/033 - 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
H02H 7/18 - 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 batteriesEmergency 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 accumulators
H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
A brake actuator and an operation device are disclosed, wherein the brake actuator can be operated externally respectively manually by the operation device, which is attachable to the brake actuator.
F16D 65/18 - Actuating mechanisms for brakesMeans for initiating operation at a predetermined position arranged in or on the brake adapted for drawing members together
KNORR-BREMSE SYSTEME FÜR NUTZFAHRZEUGE GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
Michalski, Max
Abstract
The invention relates to an electro-pneumatic brake device (1), comprising: an electro-pneumatic parking brake circuit with spring brake cylinders (33) and a parking brake controller (30) with a pneumatic control connection (40); at least one operating brake circuit that comprises operating brake cylinders (91a, 91b), which consume compressed air, and at least one compressed air supply (8, 10) under a supply pressure, said compressed air supply providing the compressed air for the operating brake cylinders (91a, 91b); an electro-pneumatic first valve device (90a, 90b) which is controlled by an electronic controller (100) by means of a signal (S) and which is designed to remove compressed air from the at least one compressed air supply (8, 10) and supply same to the operating brake cylinders (91a, 91b) on the basis of the signal (S) of the electronic controller (100); and a pneumatically controllable second valve device (58) which is designed to connect the pneumatic control connection (40) of the parking brake controller (30) to a pressure sink (68) in at least one first switch position, wherein the pneumatically controllable second valve device (58) is directly or indirectly controlled by the supply pressure in the at least one compressed air supply (8, 10) such that the second valve device assumes the first switch position when the supply pressure falls below a supply pressure threshold. According to the invention, the electronic controller (100) is designed to generate the signal (S) regardless of an action of a driver of the motor vehicle.
B60T 13/38 - Brakes applied by springs or weights and released by compressed air
B60T 13/66 - Electrical control in fluid-pressure brake systems
B60T 13/68 - Electrical control in fluid-pressure brake systems by electrically-controlled valves
B60T 13/74 - Transmitting braking action from initiating means to ultimate brake actuator with power assistance or driveBrake systems incorporating such transmitting means, e.g. air-pressure brake systems with electrical assistance or drive
B60T 17/22 - Devices for monitoring or checking brake systemsSignal devices
A spring assembly (1) for a vehicle, more particularly utility vehicle (1), comprises at least a first spring (2) and at least a second spring (3) that are arranged connected in parallel. The spring assembly (1) is a non-linear spring assembly (1) with a progressive load deflection curve (12). A strut comprising a spring assembly (1) of this type is provided.
B60G 11/14 - Resilient suspensions characterised by arrangement, location, or kind of springs having helical, spiral, or coil springs only
B60G 11/15 - Coil springs resisting deflection by winding up
B60G 11/16 - Resilient suspensions characterised by arrangement, location, or kind of springs having helical, spiral, or coil springs only characterised by means specially adapted for attaching the spring to axle or sprung part of the vehicle
B60G 13/16 - Resilient suspensions characterised by arrangement, location, or type of vibration-dampers having dynamic absorbers as main damping means, i.e. spring-mass system vibrating out of phase
B60G 3/01 - Resilient suspensions for a single wheel the wheel being mounted for sliding movement, e.g. in or on a vertical guide
A torsional vibration damper has a hub part (primary mass) which can be fastened on a drive shaft of an engine and a flywheel ring (secondary mass) surrounding the hub part in the radially outer region. A gap filled with a fluid and one or more sealing devices are provided between the hub part and the flywheel ring, by which the escape of the fluid is to be prevented. The sealing device or the sealing devices have in each case a first ring connected to the hub part and in each case a second ring connected to the flywheel ring as well as in each case a sealing element made of a plastic material, which is arranged in each case on the one hand in a sealing manner between the first ring and the hub part and on the other hand with the second ring and the flywheel ring. The sealing element is arranged in a clamped manner between the interconnected components, i.e. the first or second ring and the respectively associated hub part or flywheel ring.
F16F 15/173 - Suppression of vibrations in rotating systems by making use of members moving with the system using a fluid having an inertia member, e.g. ring provided within a closed housing
52.
Diaphragm Brake Cylinder With Reduction Ring Integrated in the Diaphragm
KNORR-BREMSE SYSTEME FÜR NUTZFAHRZEUGE GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
Derouault, Sylvain
Letot, Guillaume
Hemery, Frank
Abstract
A pneumatic diaphragm brake cylinder for motor vehicles includes a housing part on the pressure side and a housing part facing away from the pressure side, as well as a diaphragm arranged therebetween, which divides the interior of the diaphragm brake cylinder into two chambers sealed off from one another, of which a first chamber has a pressure chamber loaded by a pneumatic pressure and a second chamber has a piston chamber for a piston actuated by the diaphragm. A peripheral fastening edge of the diaphragm is clamped between the pressure-side housing part and the housing part facing away from the pressure. The pneumatic pressure loads a surface of the diaphragm which is effective with respect to a working movement of the diaphragm. A reduction ring is provided which extends axially from the diaphragm into the housing part facing away from the pressure and which radially reduces or radially limits the effective area of the diaphragm. At least the reduction ring and the diaphragm are designed as a one-piece component.
A disc brake for a utility vehicle includes a brake caliper which engages over a brake disc and is held axially displaceable, in relation to the brake disc, on guide rods which are connected to a vehicle-side brake carrier. In the case of a braking operation, an action-side brake pad, which is mounted in the brake carrier and has a pad support plate and a friction lining fastened thereon, can be pressed against the brake disc by an application device which has a pivotable brake lever and a central brake ram. The brake ram has an actuating spindle and a pressure piece contacting the pad support plate. The disc brake is designed in such a manner that the contact region between the brake ram and the pad support plate is inclined towards the entry side of the brake disc, in relation to the forward direction of travel of the utility vehicle.
F16D 65/18 - Actuating mechanisms for brakesMeans for initiating operation at a predetermined position arranged in or on the brake adapted for drawing members together
F16D 55/00 - Brakes with substantially-radial braking surfaces pressed together in axial direction, e.g. disc brakes
F16D 55/2255 - Brakes with substantially-radial braking surfaces pressed together in axial direction, e.g. disc brakes with axially-movable discs or pads pressed against axially-located rotating members by clamping an axially-located rotating disc between movable braking members, e.g. movable brake discs or brake pads with a common actuating member for the braking members the braking members being brake pads in which the common actuating member is pivoted
A foot-brake-device (FBD) for vehicles, utility/commercial vehicles, includes a foot-brake-pedal (FBP) for driver activation, and a first/second foot-brake-sensor (FBS) coupled with the FBP, the first/second FBS determining an FBP position upon driver activation, and the first/second FBS generating a first/second electric-control-signal (ECS) corresponding to the FBP position. The second FBS functions as a back-up-sensor for failure of the first FBS. The FBD includes member(s) to generate counter-force(s) against which the FBP works upon activation, the counter-force being substantially proportional to the activation degree of the FBP and indicates the activation degree of the FBP to the driver. The members include first/second spring-elements with different characteristics. The FBD includes first/second electronic-control-device, the first/second ECS generated by the first/second FBS being received by the first/second electronic-control-device which generates a third/fourth ECS which activates brake actuator(s) to brake the vehicle in an amount corresponding to the activation degree of the FBP.
B60T 7/04 - Brake-action initiating means for personal initiation foot-actuated
G05G 5/03 - Means for enhancing the operator's awareness of the arrival of the controlling member at a command or datum positionProviding feel, e.g. means for creating a counterforce
KNORR-BREMSE SYSTEME FÜR NUTZFAHRZEUGE GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
Letot, Guillaume
Abstract
Spring brake cylinder (1) comprising: a cylinder housing (4) with a cylinder-bottom (5); a spring brake piston (6); a release screw (2) for the mechanical release of the parking brake, which has a screw head (14) on the outside of the cylinder-bottom and which runs freely in a bore (16) of the spring brake piston; a running nut (18) threaded onto said release screw, where said running nut is arranged to bring the spring brake piston in the axial direction of the release screw; an axially displaceable pin indicator (24); and a locking piece (33), wherein the pin indicator is axially fixed to a position sensing means (21, 26) which is provided with a contact surface (31) for contact against the running nut, wherein the position sensing means includes an indicator cap (26), wherein the indicator cap and the locking piece are displaceable to each other.
B60T 17/08 - Brake cylinders other than ultimate actuators
56.
Energy Provision System, Energy Provision System Operation Method and Commercial Vehicle With an Energy Provision System With Redundant Communication System
An energy provision system and operation method for a commercial vehicle equipped with the energy provision system are disclosed. The energy provision system includes: a first energy provision unit that is configured to provide energy and includes a first energy provision control unit configured to surveil operation parameters of the first energy provision unit; a second energy provision unit that is configured to store energy and includes a second energy provision control unit configured to surveil operation parameters of the second energy provision unit; and an internal communication unit that is configured to provide data communication exclusively within the energy provision system.
B60L 58/21 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries of two or more battery modules having the same nominal voltage
B60L 3/00 - Electric devices on electrically-propelled vehicles for safety purposesMonitoring operating variables, e.g. speed, deceleration or energy consumption
A brake control module includes: a first brake-control-valve (BCV), the output of which is connected to at least one controlled port; a second BCV, the output of which is connected to a third controlled port; a third BCV, the output of which is connected to a fourth controlled port; a processor unit, which is adapted to control and/or influence brake pressures; at least one control port, which is adapted to activate at least one of the BCVs; in which the first BCV is connected to a first compressed air supply port, and the second BCV and the third BCV are connected to a second compressed air supply port. The brake control module allows the front and rear axle brake cylinders to be activated. Only one processor unit is required, which is in the central brake control module, and much of the wiring is eliminated.
KNORR-BREMSE SYSTEME FÜR NUTZFAHRZEUGE GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
Marescot, Jean-Baptiste
Weinhold, Thomas
Hebrard, Gilles
Abstract
The present invention relates to a pneumatic system for a vehicle (1), in particular a commercial vehicle and/or a rail vehicle, having a compressor system, an air treatment unit (4) and at least one control unit (30; 40), wherein the compressor drive (3) of the compressor system remains in the switched-on state when an actual temperature that is lower than a predefinable target temperature is able to be determined by the at least one control unit (30; 40) by means of a temperature sensor (200), and/or wherein the compressor drive (3) is able to be switched off when an actual temperature that is higher than or equal to the predefinable target temperature or higher than a predefinable maximum temperature is able to be determined by the at least one control unit (30; 40) by means of the temperature sensor (200), wherein the target temperature is predefinable by the at least one control unit (30; 40) depending on an ambient temperature. The invention also relates to a method for open-loop and/or closed-loop control, to a compressor system, and to a vehicle.
A method for testing functionality of a brake-system's select-high valve (SHV), including: comparing the pressure in a main-supply-circuit (MSC) with the pressure in a service-brake-circuit (SBC) and ascertaining that the SBC is being supplied with pressure from the other supply-circuit (OSC) if the pressure in the SBC is higher than the pressure in the MSC; increasing the pressure in the MSC above the pressure of the OSC; comparing the pressure in the MSC with the pressure in the SBC and ascertaining that the SBC is being supplied with pressure from the MSC when the pressure in the SBC at least approximately corresponds to the pressure in the MSC; and ascertaining that the SHV is functional if it has been ascertained that the SBC is being supplied with pressure from the OSC and that the SBC is being supplied with pressure from the MSC.
KNORR-BREMSE SYSTEME FÜR NUTZFAHRZEUGE GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
Mederer, Martin
Streli, Tamas
Kennedy, Andrew L.
Venegas Diaz, Fernando
Dohany, Tamas
Abstract
A device for controlling a deceleration system of a vehicle includes an input port configured to receive a fluidic main deceleration request, and an output port configured to supply an electric deceleration demand to the deceleration system. The device is configured to generate the electric deceleration demand according to the fluidic main deceleration request. A deceleration system, a vehicle, a method and a computer product are also disclosed.
A disc brake for a utility vehicle includes a brake caliper which straddles a brake disc and which is held displaceably on a stationary brake carrier by two guide bars, each guide bar having a guide bushing which is connected to the brake carrier by way of a screw that is screwed into a threaded hole of the brake carrier and which is held on the brake carrier for conjoint rotation therewith. The disc brake is designed in such a way that the end face of the guide bushing bearing against the brake carrier has a peripheral projection which is pressed against the associated surface of the brake carrier.
F16D 55/00 - Brakes with substantially-radial braking surfaces pressed together in axial direction, e.g. disc brakes
F16D 55/227 - Brakes with substantially-radial braking surfaces pressed together in axial direction, e.g. disc brakes with axially-movable discs or pads pressed against axially-located rotating members by clamping an axially-located rotating disc between movable braking members, e.g. movable brake discs or brake pads with a common actuating member for the braking members the braking members being brake pads in which the common actuating member is moved axially the axial movement being guided by one or more pins by two pins
62.
System and Method for Increasing Sensitivity of a Collision Avoidance System of a Vehicle Based on Driver Awareness State
A system and method are provided for increasing sensitivity of a collision avoidance system of a vehicle based on driver awareness state. In one embodiment, a determination is made regarding whether or not the driver is alert based on an output of a sensor in the vehicle, such as a driver-facing camera or a sensor that detects a state of the vehicle. If the driver is found not to be alert, a lower confidence level threshold is used by a collision avoidance system of the vehicle (e.g., to more aggressively apply automatic braking). Other embodiments are provided.
B60W 30/09 - Taking automatic action to avoid collision, e.g. braking and steering
B60W 40/08 - Estimation or calculation of driving parameters for road vehicle drive control systems not related to the control of a particular sub-unit related to drivers or passengers
B60W 50/16 - Tactile feedback to the driver, e.g. vibration or force feedback to the driver on the steering wheel or the accelerator pedal
G06V 20/59 - Context or environment of the image inside of a vehicle, e.g. relating to seat occupancy, driver state or inner lighting conditions
A trailer vehicle control system has a trailer electronic brake system ECU, which ECU is configured to receive a request, via a CAN bus, from a telematics unit or from a trailer access point. The trailer vehicle control system can verify a status or position of the trailer, in particular using ramp distance control. The trailer vehicle control system can then execute an annoyance feature in response to the request when the control system has determined that the status or position of the trailer meets a defined safe condition.
B60T 7/20 - Brake-action initiating means for automatic initiationBrake-action initiating means for initiation not subject to will of driver or passenger specially adapted for trailers, e.g. in case of uncoupling of trailer
B60T 7/22 - Brake-action initiating means for automatic initiationBrake-action initiating means for initiation not subject to will of driver or passenger initiated by contact of vehicle, e.g. bumper, with an external object, e.g. another vehicle
B60T 17/22 - Devices for monitoring or checking brake systemsSignal devices
A method adjusts a brake pedal characteristic of a vehicle having a brake pedal configured to generate a brake pedal deceleration demand and at least one further deceleration demand generating device to generate at least one further deceleration demand. The vehicle is configured to decelerate according to the brake pedal deceleration demand and to the at least one further deceleration demand. The method determines an achievable deceleration potential as a result of the further deceleration demand; generates a deceleration demand for adjusting the brake pedal deceleration demand at 0% brake pedal input according to the achievable deceleration potential; and adjusts the brake pedal characteristic of the vehicle.
B60T 8/32 - Arrangements for adjusting wheel-braking force to meet varying vehicular or ground-surface conditions, e.g. limiting or varying distribution of braking force responsive to a speed condition, e.g. acceleration or deceleration
B60T 7/04 - Brake-action initiating means for personal initiation foot-actuated
65.
SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR INCREASING SENSITIVITY OF A COLLISION AVOIDANCE SYSTEM OF A VEHICLE BASED ON DRIVER AWARENESS STATE
A system and method are provided for increasing sensitivity of a collision avoidance system of a vehicle based on driver awareness state. In one embodiment, a determination is made regarding whether or not the driver is alert based on an output of a sensor in the vehicle, such as a driver-facing camera or a sensor that detects a state of the vehicle. If the driver is found not to be alert, a lower confidence level threshold is used by a collision avoidance system of the vehicle (e.g., to more aggressively apply automatic braking). Other embodiments are provided.
B60W 30/09 - Taking automatic action to avoid collision, e.g. braking and steering
B60W 40/08 - Estimation or calculation of driving parameters for road vehicle drive control systems not related to the control of a particular sub-unit related to drivers or passengers
B60W 50/14 - Means for informing the driver, warning the driver or prompting a driver intervention
66.
DEVICE FOR THE OPEN-LOOP AND/OR CLOSED-LOOP CONTROL OF A FLUID PRESSURE, BRAKING SYSTEM AND VEHICLE
KNORR-BREMSE SYSTEME FÜR SCHIENENFAHRZEUGE GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
Vollmer, Achim
Schroeder Cardozo, William
Abstract
The invention relates to a device (100) for the open-loop and/or closed-loop control of a fluid pressure in a braking system and/or a vehicle, wherein the relief element (105) is arranged within the housing element (102) so as to be movable in such a way that a fluid connection between the supply connection (A), the pressure-control connection (B) and/or the output connection (C) can be controlled in an open loop and/or a closed loop manner so that a specifiable target value of the pressurized fluid can be set at the pressure-control connection (A), wherein the primary tensioning element (104) is arranged between the transfer element (103) and the relief element (105) so that a tensioning force can be exerted onto the relief element (105) via the primary tensioning element (104), which tensioning force preferably counteracts the fluid pressure at the pressure-control connection (A), wherein the transfer element (103) is movable in order to set a tensioning force of the primary tensioning element (104), and wherein the transfer element (103) is self-locking. The present invention also relates to a braking system and to a vehicle.
A method for manufacturing a solenoid assembly includes providing a valve unit with a solenoid valve; selecting a connector assembly from a plurality of connector assemblies, each of which provides a different plug connection with contacts for receiving respective electrical signals for the solenoid valve; and detachably mounting the selected connector assembly on the provided valve unit to obtain the solenoid assembly. The valve unit or the selected connector assembly includes a printed circuit board with electronic components configured to process the electrical signals received by the plug connection and to generate control signals for controlling the solenoid valve.
KNORR-BREMSE SYSTEME FÜR SCHIENENFAHRZEUGE GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
Elstorpff, Marc-Gregory
Langwadt, Marco
Abstract
A pneumatic actuator of a rail vehicle brake comprises: an actuator housing (21); a brake piston (3) which is disposed in the actuator housing (21) and is coupled to an actuating tappet (4) and to a restoring spring (9), the brake piston (3) being movable from a release position into a brake application position as a result of feeding of compressed air into a service brake chamber (23) and being movable back into the release position by means of the restoring spring (7) as a result of venting; a position detection device (5) coupled to an inner mechanism of the actuator; a pressure sensor (6) for sensing the air pressure in the service brake chamber (23); an evaluation unit (8) connected to the position detection device (5) and to the pressure sensor (6), the position detection device (5) being designed to sense the release position of the brake piston (3), and the evaluation unit (8) being designed to sense, over a multitude of braking processes, a reaction time (t) between the reaching of a predefined air pressure (p) and the reaching of the release position of the brake piston (3) after brake application and to store and compare said reaction times. A method for detecting damage to a pneumatic actuator of a rail vehicle brake is also described.
B60T 13/36 - Compressed-air systems direct, i.e. brakes applied directly by compressed air
B60T 17/22 - Devices for monitoring or checking brake systemsSignal devices
F16D 55/224 - Brakes with substantially-radial braking surfaces pressed together in axial direction, e.g. disc brakes with axially-movable discs or pads pressed against axially-located rotating members by clamping an axially-located rotating disc between movable braking members, e.g. movable brake discs or brake pads with a common actuating member for the braking members
A battery device for providing different electrical voltage levels to be used by different electrical consumer devices, particularly for use in a motor vehicle such as a utility vehicle or a commercial vehicle, includes at least one battery storage unit. Each battery storage unit has a low voltage terminal and a high voltage terminal, wherein one or more battery storage units of the at least one battery storage unit has at least one intermediate voltage terminal which is connected between the low voltage terminal and the high voltage terminal of the respective battery storage unit. Each battery storage unit can include a plurality of battery cells connected in series with each other between the low voltage terminal and the high voltage terminal, wherein each battery cell provides a predetermined voltage, and wherein the at least one intermediate voltage terminal is connected between two adjacent battery cells of the plurality of battery cells.
H01M 50/296 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders characterised by terminals of battery packs
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
H01M 10/42 - Methods or arrangements for servicing or maintenance of secondary cells or secondary half-cells
H01M 50/204 - Racks, modules or packs for multiple batteries or multiple cells
H01M 50/507 - Interconnectors for connecting terminals of adjacent batteriesInterconnectors for connecting cells outside a battery casing comprising an arrangement of two or more busbars within a container structure, e.g. busbar modules
A vehicle steering assembly includes a steering column mounting bracket configured to support a steering column and a vehicle body mounting bracket for attachment to the vehicle body. The assembly further includes an apparatus for mounting the steering column in the vehicle. The apparatus includes a body defining a first interface configured to receive a first plurality of fasteners coupling the steering column mounting bracket to the body in a fixed position and side brackets coupled to each side of the body in a manner permitting translational movement of the body relative to the side brackets along a first axis and rotational movement of the body relative to the side brackets about a second axis. The side brackets define a second interface configured to receive a second plurality of fasteners coupling the vehicle body mounting bracket to the side brackets.
B62D 1/187 - Steering columns yieldable or adjustable, e.g. tiltable with tilt adjustmentSteering columns yieldable or adjustable, e.g. tiltable with tilt and axial adjustment
B62D 1/184 - Mechanisms for locking columns at selected positions
71.
Multi-Sensor Advanced Driver Assistance System and Method for Generating a Conditional Stationary Object Alert
A multi-sensor advanced driver assistance system and method are provided for generating a conditional stationary object alert. In one embodiment, a vehicle has a first sensor configured to detect a stationary object in a path of the vehicle and a second sensor configured to determine whether or not the detected stationary object is another vehicle. If a determination cannot be made about whether or not the detected stationary object is another vehicle, a stationary object alert is generated. Other embodiments are provided.
KNORR-BREMSE SYSTEME FÜR NUTZFAHRZEUGE GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
Kral, Martin
Abstract
A method for producing a transmission actuator comprises the steps of providing a drive element (100) for generating a rotary movement (D); coupling a first forming element (110) to the drive element (100) via a first releasable connection (115), wherein the first forming element (110) has a first link (112) for coupling a first shift element (131) in order to shift at least one gear during a rotary movement (D) of the drive element (100); coupling a second forming element (120) to the first forming element (110) via a second releasable connection (125), wherein the second forming element (120) has a second link (122) for coupling a second shift element (132) in order to shift at least one further gear during the rotary movement (D) of the drive element (100). The second forming element (120) comprises second coupling elements (125) to releasably couple a third forming element or a sensor (150) thereto.
F16H 63/18 - Multiple final output mechanisms being moved by a single common final actuating mechanism the final output mechanisms being successively actuated by progressive movement of the final actuating mechanism the final actuating mechanism comprising cams
F16H 57/033 - Series gearboxes, e.g. gearboxes based on the same design being available in different sizes or gearboxes using a combination of several standardised units
73.
METHOD FOR PRODUCING A TRANSMISSION, AND A TRANSMISSION
KNORR-BREMSE SYSTEME FÜR NUTZFAHRZEUGE GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
Kral, Martin
Abstract
The invention relates to a method for manufacturing a transmission, comprising: providing a rotary actuator (100) for applying a driving rotary movement (D1) to a drive shaft (105) on which a first gear wheel (110) is axially moveably arranged; providing an output arrangement (200) with a second gear wheel (210) which couples an output rotary movement (D2) into the output arrangement (200); optionally coupling the first gear wheel (110) to the second gear wheel (210) via an axial shifting (A) of the first gear wheel (110) into a first axial position (P1) or into a second axial position (P2); and locking the first gear wheel (110) in the first axial position (P1) or in the second axial position (P2). The step of optionally coupling by shifting into the first axial position (P1) comprises the following steps: forming a gear wheel combination (300) with a third gear wheel (330) and a fourth gear wheel (340), which are coupled to one another, coupling the first gear wheel (110) to the third gear wheel (330), and coupling the fourth gear wheel (340) to the second gear wheel (210). The step of optionally coupling by shifting into the second axial position (P2) comprises the following step: directly coupling the first gear wheel (110) to the second gear wheel (210).
F16H 1/06 - Toothed gearings for conveying rotary motion without gears having orbital motion involving only two intermeshing members with parallel axes
F16H 57/023 - Mounting or installation of gears or shafts in gearboxes, e.g. methods or means for assembly
F16H 57/033 - Series gearboxes, e.g. gearboxes based on the same design being available in different sizes or gearboxes using a combination of several standardised units
KNORR-BREMSE SYSTEME FÜR NUTZFAHRZEUGE GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
Schudy, Jürgen
Abstract
A device for converting a rotational motion (D) into a linear motion (A) for an electronic transmission actuator of a utility vehicle is disclosed. The device comprises a gear shift drum assembly (110, 120) for performing the rotational motion (D); at least two gates (111, 112) on a surface of the gear shift drum assembly (110, 120), each gate (111, 112) having at least one neutral position (115, 125); and at least two shift forks (131, 132) for performing the linear motion (A), the at least two shift forks (131, 132) each engaging in one of the gates (111, 112) in order to convert the rotational motion (D) of the gear shift drum assembly (110, 120) into the linear motion (A).
F16H 63/18 - Multiple final output mechanisms being moved by a single common final actuating mechanism the final output mechanisms being successively actuated by progressive movement of the final actuating mechanism the final actuating mechanism comprising cams
KNORR-BREMSE SYSTEME FÜR NUTZFAHRZEUGE GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
Kral, Martin
Abstract
A switch for selectively coupling different shift shafts (100, 200) of a gear actuator comprises a first shift shaft (100) with a first gearwheel (110) which is fastened fixedly on the first shift shaft (100) for conjoint rotation; a second shift shaft (200) with a second gearwheel (210) which is fastened fixedly on the second shift shaft (200) for conjoint rotation; a rotary actuator (300) with a drive gearwheel (310) on a drive shaft (320) for providing a torque. The drive gearwheel (310) is axially displaceably mounted on the drive shaft (320) in order to selectively couple the rotary actuator (300) to the first gearwheel (110) or to the second gearwheel (320).
F16H 3/30 - Toothed gearings for conveying rotary motion with variable gear ratio or for reversing rotary motion without gears having orbital motion exclusively or essentially using gears that can be moved out of gear with gears shiftable only axially with driving and driven shafts not coaxial
F16H 63/08 - Multiple final output mechanisms being moved by a single common final actuating mechanism
F16H 3/06 - Toothed gearings for conveying rotary motion with variable gear ratio or for reversing rotary motion without gears having orbital motion with worm and worm-wheel or gears essentially having helical or herring-bone teeth
F16H 63/30 - Constructional features of the final output mechanisms
KNORR-BREMSE SYSTEME FÜR NUTZFAHRZEUGE GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
Kral, Martin
Abstract
A positional stop (100) for a piston/cylinder assembly (200) is disclosed. The piston/cylinder assembly (200) comprises a housing (210) and a fluidic actuator (220) with at least one piston (221, 222). The housing (210) comprises a passage opening (215). The positional stop (100) comprises a position sensor (110); and a sensor holder (120) which holds the position sensor (110) and has a stop portion (125). The sensor holder (120) can be inserted into the passage opening (215) together with the position sensor (110) and the stop portion (125) of the sensor holder (120) forms, in the inserted state, a stop for the at least one piston (221, 222) of the fluidic actuator (220).
F15B 11/12 - Servomotor systems without provision for follow-up action with only one servomotor providing distinct intermediate positionsServomotor systems without provision for follow-up action with only one servomotor with step-by-step action
KNORR-BREMSE SYSTEME FÜR NUTZFAHRZEUGE GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
Kral, Martin
Abstract
A multi-position cylinder comprises: a fluidic actuator (100) having a shift rod (115); a first bearing (210) for the shift rod (115); a second bearing (220) for the shift rod (115); a shift element (300) which is fastened to the shift rod (100) between the first bearing (210) and the second bearing (220). The fluidic actuator (100) is designed to axially move the shift rod (115), together with the shift element (300), between a plurality of positions (P1, P2, P3).
A valve assembly is provided comprising: an air supply port; an air delivery port; a guide sleeve; and a piston positioned in the guide sleeve and movable between first and second positions to allow air to flow from the air supply port to the air delivery port, wherein a gap is defined between a minor outer diameter of a shaft of the piston and the guide sleeve; wherein the shaft defines an inner bore for passage of air and comprises a plurality of raised surfaces around a circumference of the shaft that narrows the gap and thereby reduces tilting of the piston as it moves in the guide sleeve between the first and second positions. Other embodiments are provided.
F16K 21/04 - Self-closing valves, i.e. closing automatically after operation
F16K 17/10 - Safety valvesEqualising valves opening on surplus pressure on one sideSafety valvesEqualising valves closing on insufficient pressure on one side spring-loaded with auxiliary valve for fluid operation of the main valve
A torsional vibration damper has a hub part (primary mass) which can be fastened on a drive shaft of an engine and a flywheel ring (secondary mass) which surrounds the hub part in the radially outer region, wherein a gap filled with a fluid and one or more sealing devices are provided between the hub part and the flywheel ring, by which escape of fluid is to be prevented. The sealing devices each have a first ring, which is tightly connected to the hub part, as well as a second ring, which is tightly connected to the flywheel ring, as well as a sealing element made of a plastic material. The respective sealing element is connected in a material-locking manner to fastening sections on a respective outer axial side of the first and second ring. The sealing element has at least one elastically deformable axial projection in the region of each of the fastening sections.
F16F 15/16 - Suppression of vibrations in rotating systems by making use of members moving with the system using a fluid
F16F 15/167 - Suppression of vibrations in rotating systems by making use of members moving with the system using a fluid having an inertia member, e.g. ring
80.
A METHOD FOR RELEASING ELECTROMECHANICAL BRAKES, A MOBILE ENERGY STORAGE DEVICE FOR RELEASING THE ELECTROMECHANICAL BRAKES, AND A SYSTEM OF THE MOBILE ENERGY STORAGE DEVICE AND A BRAKE SYSTEM OF A TRAIN
KNORR-BREMSE SYSTEME FÜR SCHIENENFAHRZEUGE GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
Barath, Gabor
Abstract
A method for releasing electromechanical brakes, a mobile energy storage device for releasing electromechanical brakes, and a system of the mobile energy storage device and a brake system of a train. A method and a mobile energy storage device for releasing electromechanical brakes, and a system of the mobile energy storage device and a brake system of a train are disclosed. The brakes are released by respectively assigned electromechanical brake actuators, wherein the method includes successively connecting the brake actuators to the mobile energy storage device supplying electrical energy for releasing the brakes; and releasing the brakes by actuating the brake actuators using the energy from the mobile energy storage device.
B60T 13/74 - Transmitting braking action from initiating means to ultimate brake actuator with power assistance or driveBrake systems incorporating such transmitting means, e.g. air-pressure brake systems with electrical assistance or drive
H01M 10/0525 - Rocking-chair batteries, i.e. batteries with lithium insertion or intercalation in both electrodesLithium-ion batteries
H01M 10/42 - Methods or arrangements for servicing or maintenance of secondary cells or secondary half-cells
H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
81.
FOOT BRAKE MODULE WITH A GUIDING FEATURE ON A RELAY PISTON
A valve assembly is provided comprising: an air supply port; an air delivery port; a guide sleeve; and a piston positioned in the guide sleeve and movable between first and second positions to allow air to flow from the air supply port to the air delivery port, wherein a gap is defined between a minor outer diameter of a shaft of the piston and the guide sleeve; wherein the shaft defines an inner bore for passage of air and comprises a plurality of raised surfaces around a circumference of the shaft that narrows the gap and thereby reduces tilting of the piston as it moves in the guide sleeve between the first and second positions. Other embodiments are provided.
KNORR-BREMSE SYSTEME FÜR NUTZFAHRZEUGE GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
Hoppmann, Heinz Henning
Peterreins, Klaus
Hölters, Kai
Imgold, Tobias
Abstract
The present invention relates to an actuator unit (100), in particular a steering actuator unit, having at least one fluid cylinder (110), at least one backup valve unit (150) and at least one filter unit (160), wherein the fluid cylinder (110) has a first cylinder chamber (120) and a second cylinder chamber (130) and wherein at least one first fluid connection (140) can be formed between the first and second cylinder chambers (120; 130), in particular at least temporarily. The first fluid connection (140) extends via the filter unit (160) and the backup valve unit (150), wherein a flushing function can be provided by means of the first fluid connection (140). The present invention also relates to a system and an operating method.
F15B 21/041 - Removal or measurement of solid or liquid contamination, e.g. filtering
F15B 15/06 - Mechanical layout characterised by the means for converting the movement of the fluid-actuated element into movement of the finally-operated member for mechanically converting rectilinear movement into non-rectilinear movement
F15B 15/14 - Fluid-actuated devices for displacing a member from one position to anotherGearing associated therewith characterised by the construction of the motor unit of the straight-cylinder type
B62D 5/24 - Power-assisted or power-driven steering fluid, i.e. using a pressurised fluid for most or all the force required for steering a vehicle specially adapted for particular type of steering gear or particular application for worm type
83.
STEERING GEAR WITH INTEGRATED HYDRAULIC PRELOADING, AND FILTER ELEMENT
KNORR-BREMSE SYSTEME FÜR NUTZFAHRZEUGE GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
Peterreins, Klaus
Leibbrandt, Martin Bernhard
Hoppmann, Heinz Henning
Abstract
The present invention relates to an electrohydraulic steering system (100, 200, 300, 400) for a vehicle, in particular utility vehicle, having: - at least one steering gear (102), in particular spindle steering gear (102); - at least one first line (104) by which the steering gear (102) can be supplied with hydraulic fluid and/or can be controlled; - at least one second line (106) by which the steering gear (102) can be supplied with hydraulic fluid and/or can be controlled; and - at least one shuttle valve device (108, 208, 308, 408), in particular Select-Low valve device (108, 208, 308, 408), which is connected or can be connected to the first line (104) and/or to the second line (106).
B62D 5/06 - Power-assisted or power-driven steering fluid, i.e. using a pressurised fluid for most or all the force required for steering a vehicle
B62D 5/065 - Power-assisted or power-driven steering fluid, i.e. using a pressurised fluid for most or all the force required for steering a vehicle characterised by specially adapted means for varying pressurised fluid supply based on need, e.g. on-demand, variable assist
84.
STEERING SYSTEM FOR A VEHICLE, IN PARTICULAR A UTILITY VEHICLE
KNORR-BREMSE SYSTEME FÜR NUTZFAHRZEUGE GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
Lichtenstein, Markus
Hoppmann, Heinz Henning
Abstract
The present invention relates to an electrohydraulic steering system (100) for a vehicle, in particular a utility vehicle, comprising: - at least one steering gear (102), in particular spindle steering gear; - at least one electronic open-loop and/or closed-loop control unit (114) designed and/or configured to transmit signals to and/or receive signals from at least one external, in particular superordinate, electronic open-loop and/or closed-loop control unit for the vehicle; - at least one first hydraulic, in particular electrohydraulic, assembly (106) by means of which the steering gear (102) can be supplied with hydraulic fluid and/or can be controlled; and - at least one second hydraulic, in particular electrohydraulic, assembly (108) which can be connected to the steering gear (102), wherein the electronic open-loop and/or closed-loop control unit (114) of the steering system (100) and/or the external electronic open-loop and/or closed-loop control unit for the vehicle is designed and/or configured: - for open-loop and/or closed-loop control of the first hydraulic assembly (106) in response to at least one first operating-state signal of the electrohydraulic steering system (100), or - for open-loop and/or closed-loop control of the first hydraulic assembly (106) and/or of the second hydraulic assembly (108) in response to at least one second operating-state signal of the electrohydraulic steering system (100). The present invention also relates to a vehicle, in particular a utility vehicle, having a steering system of this type.
B62D 5/065 - Power-assisted or power-driven steering fluid, i.e. using a pressurised fluid for most or all the force required for steering a vehicle characterised by specially adapted means for varying pressurised fluid supply based on need, e.g. on-demand, variable assist
B62D 5/06 - Power-assisted or power-driven steering fluid, i.e. using a pressurised fluid for most or all the force required for steering a vehicle
B62D 5/24 - Power-assisted or power-driven steering fluid, i.e. using a pressurised fluid for most or all the force required for steering a vehicle specially adapted for particular type of steering gear or particular application for worm type
KNORR-BREMSE SYSTEME FÜR NUTZFAHRZEUGE GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
Heimbrock, Peter
Hecker, Falk
Peterreins, Klaus
Abstract
The invention discloses a steering actuating device (1) for a vehicle, wherein the steering actuating device (1) comprises the following: - a hydraulic drive unit (2), - a conversion unit (3), - an output element (4) which is designed to impress an output torque or an output force onto a steering mechanism, wherein the hydraulic drive unit (2) is fluidically connected to the conversion unit (3) so that the hydraulic drive unit (2) can apply hydraulic pressure to the conversion unit (3), and wherein the conversion unit (3) has a piston (3.1) and a transmission unit (3.2), wherein the piston (3.1), when the hydraulic pressure is applied to it, introduces a piston force into the transmission unit (3.2), and the transmission unit (3.2) impresses the output torque or the output force onto the output element (4) in response to the piston force introduced. The invention also discloses a steering system and a vehicle.
B62D 5/065 - Power-assisted or power-driven steering fluid, i.e. using a pressurised fluid for most or all the force required for steering a vehicle characterised by specially adapted means for varying pressurised fluid supply based on need, e.g. on-demand, variable assist
B62D 5/24 - Power-assisted or power-driven steering fluid, i.e. using a pressurised fluid for most or all the force required for steering a vehicle specially adapted for particular type of steering gear or particular application for worm type
B62D 5/09 - Power-assisted or power-driven steering fluid, i.e. using a pressurised fluid for most or all the force required for steering a vehicle characterised by means for actuating valves
86.
METHOD FOR CARRYING OUT SERVICE BRAKING WITH A BRAKE CALIPER OF A RAIL VEHICLE HAVING A BRAKE CYLINDER AND BRAKE CALIPER OF A RAIL VEHICLE
KNORR-BREMSE SYSTEME FÜR SCHIENENFAHRZEUGE GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
Elstorpff, Marc-Gregory
Mosbach, Christian
Abstract
The invention relates to a method for carrying out service braking with a brake caliper (1) of a rail vehicle having a brake cylinder (2), wherein the brake cylinder (2) has a cylinder housing (21), a spring-loaded brake section (3) arranged in the cylinder housing (21) having a spring-loaded spring (31) and a spring-loaded actuation tappet (34), a service brake section (4) arranged in the cylinder housing (21) and separated from the spring-loaded brake section (3) by an intermediate wall (22) and having a return spring (41) and a service brake actuation tappet (44), a control unit (5) for controlling the spring-loaded brake section (3) and the service brake section (4), wherein the spring-loaded actuation tappet (34) can be coupled to the service brake actuation tappet (44) through an opening in the intermediate wall (22), the method comprising the following steps: a) controlling the service brake section (4) using the control unit (5) in such a way that the service brake actuation tappet (44) is moved from a non-braking position against the force of the return spring (41) in a braking direction, and b) controlling the spring-loaded brake section (3) using the control unit (5) in such a way that the spring-loaded actuation tappet (34) is pressed against the service brake actuation tappet (44) by releasing the spring-loaded spring (31) from a tensioned non-braking position. The invention further relates to a brake cylinder (2) of a rail vehicle.
B60T 17/08 - Brake cylinders other than ultimate actuators
B61H 5/00 - Applications or arrangements of brakes with substantially-radial braking surfaces pressed together in axial direction, e.g. disc brakes
F16D 55/224 - Brakes with substantially-radial braking surfaces pressed together in axial direction, e.g. disc brakes with axially-movable discs or pads pressed against axially-located rotating members by clamping an axially-located rotating disc between movable braking members, e.g. movable brake discs or brake pads with a common actuating member for the braking members
87.
Park Brake System and Method for Corroborated Pressure Reporting
A park brake system and method for corroborated pressure reporting are provided. In one example implementation, primary and redundant park brake controllers read their respecting pressure sensors along an air channel to a parking brake. The controllers exchange the sensor readings, and each controller determines whether or not the sensor readings are in agreement. The controllers provide their determinations to an automated driving system. If the sensor readings are not in agreement, the automated driving system can partially or completely disengage or take some other action. Other implementations are provided.
A system and method are provided for disabling a retarder during a gearshift at low speeds for improved driver comfort. These embodiments recognize that power flow is interrupted during a shifting process and use that opportunity to disable the retarder at low speeds, thereby eliminating an additional, uncomfortable jolt to the driver. Several embodiments are provided.
B60W 30/19 - Improvement of gear change, e.g. by synchronisation or smoothing gear shift
B60T 8/32 - Arrangements for adjusting wheel-braking force to meet varying vehicular or ground-surface conditions, e.g. limiting or varying distribution of braking force responsive to a speed condition, e.g. acceleration or deceleration
B60W 10/196 - Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of braking systems acting within the driveline, e.g. retarders
B60W 10/198 - Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of braking systems with exhaust brakes
F16H 59/44 - Inputs being a function of speed dependent on machine speed
F16H 59/54 - Inputs being a function of the status of the machine, e.g. position of doors or safety belts dependent on signals from the brakes, e.g. parking brakes
An energy supply module for a vehicle includes at least one energy output terminal, at least one energy storage unit, and at least one output energy supply line to connect the at least one energy storage unit to the at least one energy output terminal. At least one energy storage switching unit is arranged in or connected to the output energy supply line between the at least one energy storage unit and the at least one energy output terminal and is configured to at least disconnect the at least one energy storage unit from the at least one energy output terminal.
B60L 58/12 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries responding to state of charge [SoC]
B60L 53/20 - Methods of charging batteries, specially adapted for electric vehiclesCharging stations or on-board charging equipment thereforExchange of energy storage elements in electric vehicles characterised by converters located in the vehicle
90.
PARK BRAKE SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CORROBORATED PRESSURE REPORTING
A park brake system and method for corroborated pressure reporting are provided. In one example implementation, primary and redundant park brake controllers read their respecting pressure sensors along an air channel to a parking brake. The controllers exchange the sensor readings, and each controller determines whether or not the sensor readings are in agreement. The controllers provide their determinations to an automated driving system. If the sensor readings are not in agreement, the automated driving system can partially or completely disengage or take some other action. Other mplementations are provided.
KNORR-BREMSE SYSTEME FÜR NUTZFAHRZEUGE GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
Lichtenstein, Markus
Abstract
The present invention relates to an electrohydraulic steering system (100) for a vehicle, in particular a utility vehicle, comprising: - at least one steering gear (102), in particular a spindle steering gear, with at least one steering gear housing (104); - at least one first hydraulic, in particular electrohydraulic, assembly (106) which can be fastened to the steering gear housing (104); and - at least one second hydraulic, in particular electrohydraulic, assembly (108) which can be fastened to the steering gear housing (104), wherein one or more components of the first hydraulic assembly (106) is/are integrated at least partially into a first housing block (110), and wherein one or more components of the second hydraulic assembly (108) is/are integrated at least partially into a second housing block (112), or wherein one or more components of the first hydraulic assembly (16) and the second hydraulic assembly (108) is/are integrated at least partially into a common housing block. Furthermore, the present invention relates to a vehicle, in particular a utility vehicle, having an above-described steering system.
B62D 5/065 - Power-assisted or power-driven steering fluid, i.e. using a pressurised fluid for most or all the force required for steering a vehicle characterised by specially adapted means for varying pressurised fluid supply based on need, e.g. on-demand, variable assist
B62D 5/24 - Power-assisted or power-driven steering fluid, i.e. using a pressurised fluid for most or all the force required for steering a vehicle specially adapted for particular type of steering gear or particular application for worm type
B62D 5/06 - Power-assisted or power-driven steering fluid, i.e. using a pressurised fluid for most or all the force required for steering a vehicle
92.
STEERING SYSTEM FOR A VEHICLE, IN PARTICULAR A UTILITY VEHICLE
KNORR-BREMSE SYSTEME FÜR NUTZFAHRZEUGE GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
Hoppmann, Heinz Henning
Lichtenstein, Markus
Leibbrandt, Martin Bernhard
Abstract
The present invention relates to an electrohydraulic steering system (100) for a vehicle, in particular a utility vehicle, comprising: - at least one steering gear (102), in particular a spindle steering gear; - at least one first hydraulic, in particular electrohydraulic assembly (106), by means of which the steering gear (102) can be supplied with hydraulic fluid and/or controlled; - at least one second hydraulic, in particular electrohydraulic assembly (108) which can be connected to the steering gear (102); - at least one operating parameter-detecting device (113) for detecting at least one detectable assembly operating parameter of the first and/or the second hydraulic assembly (106, 108); and – at least one operating parameter-determining device (115), the operating parameter-determining device (115) being designed and/or configured to determine and/or estimate, on the basis of at least one detectable assembly operating parameter, at least one further assembly operating parameter of the first and/or the second hydraulic assembly (106, 108) in the form of a determinable assembly operating parameter. The present invention further relates to a vehicle, in particular a utility vehicle, having an above-described steering system.
B62D 5/065 - Power-assisted or power-driven steering fluid, i.e. using a pressurised fluid for most or all the force required for steering a vehicle characterised by specially adapted means for varying pressurised fluid supply based on need, e.g. on-demand, variable assist
B62D 5/06 - Power-assisted or power-driven steering fluid, i.e. using a pressurised fluid for most or all the force required for steering a vehicle
B62D 5/24 - Power-assisted or power-driven steering fluid, i.e. using a pressurised fluid for most or all the force required for steering a vehicle specially adapted for particular type of steering gear or particular application for worm type
93.
STEERING SYSTEM FOR A VEHICLE, IN PARTICULAR A UTILITY VEHICLE
KNORR-BREMSE SYSTEME FÜR NUTZFAHRZEUGE GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
Hoppmann, Heinz Henning
Willms, Daniel
Kirschbaum, Sven
Heimbrock, Peter
Abstract
The present invention relates to an electrohydraulic steering system (100) for a vehicle, in particular a utility vehicle, comprising: - at least one steering gear (102), in particular a spindle steering gear, comprising at least one steering gear housing (104), and - at least one hydraulic, in particular electrohydraulic, assembly (106) for supplying hydraulic fluid to the steering gear (102) and/or for controlling the steering gear (102), wherein the hydraulic assembly (106) can be attached directly or indirectly to the steering gear housing (104); wherein one or more components of the hydraulic assembly (106) is or are at least partially integrated into a housing block (110), and wherein the hydraulic assembly (106) has at least one first hydraulic connection (148) and at least one second hydraulic connection (150) for supplying and/or controlling at least one hydraulic component (152) that is external relative to at least the hydraulic assembly (106). The present invention also relates to a vehicle, in particular to a utility vehicle comprising a steering system as described above.
B62D 5/065 - Power-assisted or power-driven steering fluid, i.e. using a pressurised fluid for most or all the force required for steering a vehicle characterised by specially adapted means for varying pressurised fluid supply based on need, e.g. on-demand, variable assist
B62D 5/09 - Power-assisted or power-driven steering fluid, i.e. using a pressurised fluid for most or all the force required for steering a vehicle characterised by means for actuating valves
A system and method are provided for optical detection of driver tampering of a camera in a vehicle. In one embodiment, an indication is provided that the camera is in a potentially-blocked state. In response, a determination is made regarding whether the driver tampered with the camera (e.g., using pixel comparison or by determining that the camera is in the potentially-blocked state on a plurality of occasions over a period of time). In response to determining that the driver tampered with the camera, the driver can be reported and/or a change can be made to the operation of the vehicle. Other embodiments are provided.
G06V 10/75 - Organisation of the matching processes, e.g. simultaneous or sequential comparisons of image or video featuresCoarse-fine approaches, e.g. multi-scale approachesImage or video pattern matchingProximity measures in feature spaces using context analysisSelection of dictionaries
B60R 11/04 - Mounting of cameras operative during driveArrangement of controls thereof relative to the vehicle
95.
Intelligent power distribution system for improving vehicle starting
To start a vehicle, power is provided from the vehicle's electrical source to electrical load(s) in the vehicle. Heavy electrical load(s) can sag the vehicle's electrical system and make starting the vehicle difficult. The following embodiments can address this problem by providing an intelligent power distribution system that uses controllable switch(es) to selectively connect load(s) to the vehicle's electrical source in a controlled, progressive manner. Connecting load(s) in a controlled fashion can facilitate the starting of the vehicle by avoiding having electrical load(s) present at start-up.
06 - Common metals and ores; objects made of metal
07 - Machines and machine tools
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
11 - Environmental control apparatus
12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles
19 - Non-metallic building materials
37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
38 - Telecommunications services
39 - Transport, packaging, storage and travel services
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
(1) Common metals and their alloys; Metal building materials, namely ties, turntables, and switches for railroads; Metal containers for storage or transport; Non-electric cables and wires of common metal; Small items of metal hardware, namely nails, nuts, and bolts; Transportable buildings of metal; Metal tracks for rail vehicles
(2) Mechanical switch machines for switching metal railway crossovers; Machine coupling and transmission components (except for land vehicles); Motors and engines (except for land vehicles); Metal working machine tools
(3) Scientific, nautical, surveying, optical, measuring, signaling, controlling apparatus and instruments, namely, distance measuring apparatus, pressure regulators for vehicles; measuring couplings for measuring temperature, pressure, quantity and concentration of fluids in hydraulic or pneumatic systems; surveying machines and instruments; sensors for measuring vibrations, accelerations and distances; electro-optical instruments for use in inspection and measurement of industrial components; optical sensors and detectors; electric sensors; weighing machines, not for medical use; passenger and vehicle information systems, namely, electronic display and information panels; electronic apparatus for monitoring and checking operational parameters and power consumption of mass transit vehicles, rail vehicles; power supplies for mass transit vehicles and rail vehicles; Physical, electric, electronic measuring, signaling, checking, supervision, control, regulating, and monitoring equipment and apparatus, namely, electronic signaling units in the nature of electronic controls for motors, electronic control systems for engines, electronic control systems for machines, electronic controllers for use with power converters, electronic apparatus and instruments for controlling, adjusting and testing of drives and motors; Apparatus and instruments for recording, transmitting, reproducing or processing sound, images or data; Apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching, transforming, accumulating, regulating and controlling of electricity; Electric apparatus for commutation; Electronic circuit boards; Circuit breakers; Measuring transducers; Relays, electric; Electronic control systems for doors, platform screen doors; Safety, security, protection and signaling devices; Signaling panels, luminous or mechanical; Traffic-light apparatus [signaling devices]; Electro-dynamic apparatus for the remote control of railway points; Railway signals; Railway traffic safety apparatus; Railway traffic safety appliances; Detection apparatus; position detection sensors; Light detection and ranging [LIDAR] apparatus for vehicles; Railway switches; Switch points [electric]; Sensors; Sensor switches; Sensor controllers; Radar apparatus; Control devices for vehicle navigation apparatus; Electronic temperature monitors, other than for medical use; Electronic tracking apparatus and instruments; Wireless controllers to remotely monitor and control the function and status of other electrical, electronic, and mechanical devices or systems; Electronic controls for motors; Electronic control apparatus; Digital electronic controllers for use in railway signaling; Electronic signal transmitters; Programmable logic controllers; Electronic personal alarm devices for use in railway signaling; Alarm monitoring systems; Logic circuits; Control circuits; Digital signal processors; Downloadable software programmable microprocessors; Electronic Material testing instruments and machines; Mechanical contact switches; Switches, electric; High-frequency apparatus for monitoring railways; Telecommunications equipment for monitoring railways; Data processing apparatus for monitoring railways; Data communications apparatus for monitoring railways; Telematic apparatus for monitoring railways; Telematic terminal apparatus for monitoring railways; Computer hardware; Peripherals adapted for use with computers; Blank integrated circuit cards [blank smart cards]; Central processing units; downloadable mobile applications for the transmission of data; Mobile apps; Recorded or downloadable computer software for monitoring vehicles, railway stations and railway lines, for detecting and controlling vehicles, ground faults, broken rails, power failures, switches and lights, for controlling signaling equipment for vehicles, railway stations and railway lines, for facilitating and managing the transportation and delivery of people and goods by road and rail, for facilitating the maintenance of vehicles, railway stations and railway lines, for fleet management, for facilitating and managing logistics of railway systems, for facilitating the training of staff with respect to vehicles and railway stations, for the steering and control of vehicles, for the remote control of railway points, for automatic steering of vehicles, for voltage regulation of vehicles, for tracking and mapping of road and rail traffic, for the management and maintenance of rail and road traffic, for the maintenance of vehicles, for modelling and simulation of road and railway equipment and optimization of road and railway equipment, for cyber security of railway systems, for measuring energy, for controlling energy, for protection against surges or electrical interferences, for controlling doors including railway platform screen doors, for monitoring, diagnosing, controlling and operating vehicles, for pressurizing brake systems for land vehicles, for monitoring and controlling brakes for land vehicles, for monitoring and controlling heating, ventilating, air conditioning and air purification equipment, for education featuring instruction in the field of equipment for vehicles, for management and operation of railway stations and railway lines, for use in connecting information systems, for use in monitoring, controlling and operating telecommunications equipment and systems, and for data processing in relation to all of the foregoing; downloadable or recorded computer software which creates, controls, records and analyzes virtual reality scenarios; Downloadable software for electronic driving assistance systems; Computer programs [downloadable software] for railway monitoring; Automatic vehicle speed control apparatus; Downloadable software for adaptive speed control (ACC); Downloadable big data management software; Downloadable software for the integration of artificial intelligence and machine learning in the field of Big Data; Machine learning software; Artificial intelligence and machine learning software; Machine learning software for surveillance; Industrial automation controls; Document automation software; Industrial automation software; Robotic Process Automation [RPA] software; Downloadable image recognition software; Downloadable gesture recognition software; Optical character recognition apparatus; Biometric voice recognition systems; Traffic sign recognition systems; Optical Character Recognition [OCR] software; Optical character recognition apparatus [OCR]; Intelligent Character Recognition [ICR] software; Computerized time clocks with fingerprint recognition; Traffic sign recognition apparatus and instruments; Decision-making software; Risk detection software; traffic management software; Driving simulators and recorded or downloadable computer programs for the steering and control of vehicles; Electronic databases relating to commercial vehicles and rail vehicle monitoring recorded on computer media; Data sets, recorded or downloadable; Structural parts for all of the aforementioned goods, as far as included in this class.
(4) Heating, ventilating, air-conditioning apparatus and lighting installations, air treatment apparatus
(5) Railway couplings
(6) Non-metallic building materials for use in railway construction; Non-luminous and non-mechanical road signs (not of metal); Railway sleepers, not of metal (1) Installation of building automation equipment; Assembly [installation] of parts for vehicles; Maintenance and repair of land vehicles; Maintenance and repair of computer hardware; Installation, maintenance and repair of telecommunications equipment; Maintenance of railway track; Installation of traffic management systems; Vehicle repair consultancy; Advisory services relating to the maintenance and repair of mechanical and electrical equipment
(2) Telecommunication services, namely, electronic transmission of data and messages; Providing telecommunications connections to databases; Computerized telecommunications services, namely, communications by computer terminals and mobile devices; Electronic transmission of data; Data transmission; Transmission of information by computer; Telematics services, namely, telematics sending of information; Data transmission services via computers connected to the same telematics network; Telematics communication services, namely, information transmission by telematics codes Interactive broadcasting, namely, electronic transmission of voice, data and/or images through an electronic network; communications services, namely, providing electronic transmission of information via interactively communicating computer systems; Providing access to platforms and portals on the Internet; Provision of access to data via the internet; Consultancy in the field of telecommunications
(3) Traffic information; Transportation information; Transport on land vehicles
(4) Scientific and technological services, namely, scientific research and development; Scientific and industrial research in the fields of land vehicles, rail vehicles, public transportation equipment, state and private railroads, energy consumption, and the reliability, availability, predictive maintenance, preventive maintenance and punctuality of mass transit vehicles, rail vehicles, Engineering research; Design services, namely technical design services in the field of transportation via land vehicles; Engineering services; Engineering services relating to energy supply systems; Engineering services relating to information technology; Preparation of data processing programmes for use in connection with railway monitoring; Software as a service [SaaS] featuring software for machine learning; Software as a service [SaaS] services featuring software for machine learning, deep learning and deep neural networks; Design of office automation equipment; Design of face recognition software; Technological research relating to iris recognition; Technological research relating to ultrasonic fingerprint recognition; Creation of control programs for automated measurement, assembly, adjustment, and related visualisation; Development and testing of computing methods, algorithms and software; Design of computer hardware; Design of software; Design of computer database; Computer programming; Software development; Installation, updating and maintenance of computer software; Providing non-downloadable software programmable microprocessors; Providing non-downloadable software for electronic driving assistance systems; Providing non-downloadable Big data management software; Providing non-downloadable software for the integration of artificial intelligence and machine learning in the field of Big Data; Providing non-downloadable image recognition software; Providing non-downloadable gesture recognition software; Computer diagnostic services; Industrial testing, namely, analysing and evaluation of land and rail vehicles to assure compliance with commercial and industry standards; Quality control testing; Conducting engineering surveys; Testing, analysis and evaluation of rail and land vehicles for the purpose of certification; Providing information in the field of product design; Providing information in the field of product development; Providing information about industrial analysis and research services related to rail and land vehicle monitoring; Technological consultancy; Engineering consultancy services; Information technology [IT] consultancy; Consultation services relating to computer software; Consultation services relating to computer systems; Consultation services relating to computer hardware
97.
Device and Method for Controlling and Supplying Energy to Components in Vehicles
A device for controlling and supplying energy to components in vehicles, in particular utility vehicles, includes at least one support element which is paired with at least one first actuator component, and a first energy storage device which is mounted on the support element and which is designed to supply energy to the first actuator component. The first actuator component and/or at least one first controller is mounted on the support element, the first controller being designed to at least partly actuate the first actuator component. Additionally, at least one second controller can be mounted on the support element. The second controller is designed to at least partly actuate at least one second actuator component, wherein the support element is not paired with the second actuator component. Alternatively or in addition to the second controller, a second energy storage device can be mounted on the support element. The second energy storage device is designed to supply energy to the second actuator component.
B60L 1/00 - Supplying electric power to auxiliary equipment of electrically-propelled vehicles
B60T 13/74 - Transmitting braking action from initiating means to ultimate brake actuator with power assistance or driveBrake systems incorporating such transmitting means, e.g. air-pressure brake systems with electrical assistance or drive
B62D 5/04 - Power-assisted or power-driven steering electrical, e.g. using an electric servo-motor connected to, or forming part of, the steering gear
98.
Method and System for Data Recording in a Vehicle Combination
A method for data recording of a vehicle combination is disclosed, where the vehicle combination includes a first vehicle and a second vehicle. The first vehicle includes a first data recorder and the second vehicle includes a second data recorder. The method includes collecting, by the first data recorder, first vehicle operational data of the first vehicle; and collecting, by the first data recorder, second vehicle operational data of the second vehicle.
G07C 5/08 - Registering or indicating performance data other than driving, working, idle, or waiting time, with or without registering driving, working, idle, or waiting time
G07C 5/00 - Registering or indicating the working of vehicles
A vehicle radar apparatus comprises a radar cover including a wall having a longitudinal wall portion and at least one lateral wall portion curving away from the longitudinal wall portion and positioned relative to the longitudinal wall portion such that both wall portions have substantially uniform wall thickness.
A disc brake has a brake caliper which engages over a brake disc and in which brake pads each provided with a friction lining and with a back plate are arranged that can each be pressed with their friction lining on both sides onto friction ring surfaces of the brake disc. A suction tube arrangement is provided through which abrasion material resulting from braking is sucked, wherein the suction tube arrangement includes one or more suction tubes arranged directly on the two brake pads. A corresponding brake pad set is also provided.
