A METHOD FOR A COMBUSTION ENGINE OF A VEHICLE, A SYSTEM FOR A COMBUSTION ENGINE OF A VEHICLE, A VEHICLE COMPRISING THE SYSTEM, AND AN OFFBOARD TESTING ARRANGEMENT COMPRISING THE SYSTEM
A method (100) of operating a battery testing assembly (1) for initiating a thermal runaway in a battery arrangement (2) comprising at least one battery cell (3) is disclosed. The method (100) is performed by a control arrangement (8). The battery testing assembly (1) comprises a current generating device (6) configured to generate a varying current. The current generating device (6) is electrically connected to the at least one battery cell (3). The method (100) comprises controlling (104) the current generating device (6) to generate a varying current having a first frequency (f) to heat the at least one battery cell (3) to a temperature which initiates thermal runaway. The present disclosure further relates to computer program, a computer-readable medium, a control arrangement (8), and battery testing assembly (1).
G01R 31/385 - Arrangements for measuring battery or accumulator variables
G01R 31/396 - Acquisition or processing of data for testing or for monitoring individual cells or groups of cells within a battery
H01M 10/42 - Methods or arrangements for servicing or maintenance of secondary cells or secondary half-cells
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A CONNECTING STRIP, A REPLACEMENT COMPONENT, A REPLACEMENT COMPONENT ARRANGEMENT, A VEHICLE COMPRISING A REPLACEMENT COMPONENT ARRANGEMENT, AND A METHOD FOR REPLACING A COMPONENT
A connecting strip (100) being electrically conducting is presented. The connecting strip (100) comprises: - a replacement interface section (110) comprising: -- a battery connection portion (111); and -- a fastening arrangement (112) comprising a hole (113) through the connecting strip arranged at a predetermined position (P_100), such that the hole (113) is alignable with a thread (311) of a replacement component (300) matching the screw (321), wherein the hole (113) is arranged to interact with a screw (321) being inserted into the hole (113) and screwed into the thread (311), to make the connecting strip (100) connect to the replacement component (300); - a component coupling section (120); and - a severing indication (130) arranged between the replacement interface section (110) and the component coupling section (120).
H01B 7/00 - Insulated conductors or cables characterised by their form
B60L 50/64 - Constructional details of batteries specially adapted for electric vehicles
H01B 1/02 - Conductors or conductive bodies characterised by the conductive materialsSelection of materials as conductors mainly consisting of metals or alloys
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METHOD OF MANUFACTURING AN ELECTRICAL STORAGE ARRANGEMENT, ELECTRICAL STORAGE ARRANGEMENT, ELECTRICAL ASSEMBLY, AND VEHICLE
A method (100) of manufacturing an electrical storage arrangement (1, 1') is disclosed. The method (100) comprises the steps of providing (110) a housing structure (h, h'), arranging (120) a stack (s, s', s1, s1', s2, s2') of battery cells (3) inside the housing structure (h, h'), and injecting (130) a polymeric or mineral-based agent (6) into the housing structure (h, h') under pressure such that the injected agent (6) compresses the stack (s, s', s1, s1', s2, s2') in a lengthwise direction (Ld) thereof. The present disclosure further relates to an electrical storage arrangement (1, 1'), a vehicle (2), and an electrical assembly (70).
H01M 50/242 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders characterised by physical properties of casings or racks, e.g. dimensions adapted for protecting batteries against vibrations, collision impact or swelling
H01M 50/264 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders with fastening means, e.g. locks for cells or batteries, e.g. straps, tie rods or peripheral frames
H01M 50/289 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders characterised by spacing elements or positioning means within frames, racks or packs
The disclosure relates to a method to control a transmission unit (100) to a target gear ratio performed by a control arrangement (170), the transmission unit (100) comprising an input shaft (120) and an output shaft (160), wherein the input shaft (120) is coupled to the output shaft (160) via a primary gearbox (130) coupled to a secondary gearbox (150) via a main shaft (140), the method comprising the steps of: obtaining (510) target ratio information, the target ratio information being indicative of a first target gear of the primary gearbox (130) and a second target gear of the secondary gearbox (150), initiating engagement (520) of the secondary gearbox (150) with the second target gear, calculating (530) a target revolution of the input shaft (120) using a measured revolution of the output shaft (160) and the target ratio information, controlling (540) the revolution of the input shaft (120) to a revolution that is offset from the target revolution, detecting (550) that the second target gear is engaged in the secondary gearbox (150), controlling (560) the revolution of the input shaft to the target revolution, engaging (570) the primary gearbox with the first target gear.
F16H 61/70 - Control functions within change-speed- or reversing-gearings for conveying rotary motion specially adapted for change-speed gearing in group arrangement, i.e. with separate change-speed gear trains arranged in series, e.g. range or overdrive-type gearing arrangements
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ELECTRIC DRIVE AXLE ASSEMBLY AND VEHICLE COMPRISING THE SAME
An electric drive axle assembly comprising an electrical machine and a transmission assembly configured to, when the electric drive axle assembly is arranged in a vehicle, transmit driving power from the electrical machine to at least one drive wheel of said vehicle via a drive shaft of the transmission assembly. The transmission assembly comprises a final gear wheel pair comprising a final gear wheel arranged on the drive shaft. The transmission assembly further comprises a lubrication system comprising an oil sump and a supply system configured to supply oil from the oil sump to one or more constituent components of the electric drive axle assembly. The lubrication system further comprises a reservoir arrangement arranged so as to enclose a lower portion of the final gear wheel.
F16H 57/04 - Features relating to lubrication or cooling
H02K 7/00 - Arrangements for handling mechanical energy structurally associated with dynamo-electric machines, e.g. structural association with mechanical driving motors or auxiliary dynamo-electric machines
H02K 7/116 - Structural association with clutches, brakes, gears, pulleys or mechanical starters with gears
H02K 9/19 - Arrangements for cooling or ventilating for machines with closed casing and closed-circuit cooling using a liquid cooling medium, e.g. oil
The disclosure relates to a thermal insulation pad configured to be placed between a first battery cell and a second battery cell in a battery arrangement for an electrified vehicle, the thermal insulation pad comprising; - a base matrix, and - an insulation additive dispersed within said base matrix, wherein the thermal insulation pad is configured to decompose at a decomposition temperature, wherein the decomposition temperature is in the range of 150 – 800 degrees C, and wherein the thermal insulation pad is further configured to release the insulation additive from the base matrix when the thermal insulation pad is subjected to a temperature above the decomposition temperature and an external compression force. The present disclosure further relates to a battery arrangement comprising said insulation pad, a battery module comprising said insulation pad and an electrified vehicle.
A control arrangement (100) and a method for controlling a vehicle (1) during downhill or uphill driving, said vehicle (1) comprising a transmission arrangement (5) that may be shifted between different gears. The method comprises a step of, when (i) the vehicle (1) is accelerated downhill, or decelerated uphill, towards a predetermined target vehicle speed, and (ii) a gear shift is to be performed before, or when, the vehicle (1) reaches said predetermined target speed in case of following a default shift scheme for the transmission arrangement (5), advancing (S103) said gear shift so that it is performed prior to the vehicle (1) reaching a vehicle speed corresponding to a default gear shift speed, defined by the default shift scheme, for said gear shift.
F16H 61/682 - Control functions within change-speed- or reversing-gearings for conveying rotary motion specially adapted for stepped gearings with interruption of drive
F16H 61/02 - Control functions within change-speed- or reversing-gearings for conveying rotary motion characterised by the signals used
An electric rotating machine (400) comprising a stator (404) and a rotor (100) rotatable in relation to the stator (404). The rotor (100) comprises a rotor shaft (102) configured to rotate together with the rotor (100) about an axis of rotation (104). The rotor shaft (102) comprises a shell (126) and an inner section (128). The shell (126) houses the inner section (128). The rotor shaft (102) forms an internal compartment (122) for guiding a cooling fluid. The internal compartment (122) is formed between the inner section (128) and the shell (126). The electric rotating machine (400) comprises a discharge arrangement (600) for discharging an electrical charge and/or a voltage from the rotor shaft (102). The discharge arrangement (600) comprises a first contact device (602) for direct or indirect electrical contact with a second contact device (604). The first contact device (602) is rotatable in relation to the second contact device (604). The inner section (128) is electrically connected to the rotor shaft (102). The first contact device (602) comprises a portion of the inner section (128).
H02K 9/19 - Arrangements for cooling or ventilating for machines with closed casing and closed-circuit cooling using a liquid cooling medium, e.g. oil
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HEATING ARRANGEMENT, AN EXHAUST TREATMENT SYSTEM COMPRISING THE HEATING ARRANGEMENT, A VEHICLE COMPRISING THE EXHAUST TREATMENT SYSTEM, AND A METHOD FOR A HEATING ARRANGEMENT
A heating arrangement for an evaporator device configured downstream of a turbine rotor of a turbo device is presented. The evaporator device is configured radially inside of a turbo section of an exhaust conduit, such that a first portion of the exhaust gases flows through the evaporator device; and a second portion of the exhaust gases flows through a passage formed between an outer wall of the evaporator device and an inner wall of the exhaust conduit. The heating arrangement is configured to increase a temperature Teva of a wall of the evaporator device, a temperature T2nd of the second portion of the exhaust gases and/or a temperature Ttot of the mixed first and second portions downstream of the evaporator device by utilization of one or more in the group of: an electric heating device; and/or an oxidation catalyst configured to oxidize of hydrocarbons in the passage.
F01N 3/20 - Exhaust or silencing apparatus having means for purifying, rendering innocuous, or otherwise treating exhaust for rendering innocuous by thermal or catalytic conversion of noxious components of exhaust characterised by methods of operationControl specially adapted for catalytic conversion
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METHOD OF OPERATING AN ELECTRICAL ASSEMBLY, COMPUTER PROGRAM, COMPUTER-READABLE MEDIUM, CONTROL ARRANGEMENT, ELECTRICAL ASSEMBLY FOR A VEHICLE, AND VEHICLE
A method (100) of operating an electrical assembly (1) of a vehicle (2) is disclosed, wherein the electrical assembly (1) comprises a vehicle system (10) and a battery (11) configured to supply electricity to the vehicle system (10). The method (100) comprises the steps of measuring (110) a voltage (V) of the battery (11), measuring (120) a discharge current (dI) from the battery (11), and determining (130) that the electrical assembly (1) is in an incorrect charging state if the measured voltage (V) of the battery (11) exceeds a threshold voltage (tV) and a discharge current (dI) is measured from the battery (11) during a predetermined time period (tP). The present disclosure further relates to a computer program, a computer- readable medium (200), a control arrangement (21), an electrical assembly (1), and a vehicle (2) comprising an electrical assembly (1).
H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
B60L 58/10 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries
G01R 31/36 - Arrangements for testing, measuring or monitoring the electrical condition of accumulators or electric batteries, e.g. capacity or state of charge [SoC]
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DEVICE FOR INFLUENCING A FLUID FLOW FOR A ROTOR OF A MACHINE
The present invention relates to a fluid flow control element, in particular a valve, for a rotor of an in particular electric machine, in particular an electric motor, of a vehicle, in particular of an electric vehicle, comprising: a control slide which is designed to influence, in particular control and/or regulate, a flow, in particular a flow rate, of a fluid flow, in particular of a coolant flow, preferably of an oil, on the basis of, in particular depending on, a rotational speed of the rotor, wherein the control slide is substantially elongate and/or cylindrical and in particular has a substantially pin-like and/or bolt-like form.
H02K 1/32 - Rotating parts of the magnetic circuit with channels or ducts for flow of cooling medium
F16K 3/24 - Gate valves or sliding valves, i.e. cut-off apparatus with closing members having a sliding movement along the seat for opening and closing with sealing faces shaped as surfaces of solids of revolution with cylindrical valve members
H02K 9/19 - Arrangements for cooling or ventilating for machines with closed casing and closed-circuit cooling using a liquid cooling medium, e.g. oil
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A METHOD FOR FOR EVALUATING AT LEAST ONE PART OF AN ELECTRIC VEHICLE COMPONENT, AND A SYSTEM FOR EVALUATING AT LEAST ONE PART OF AN ELECTRIC VEHICLE COMPONENT
A vehicle system (10, 10') is disclosed comprising a first and a second overcurrent protection device (f1, f2), two or more electronic modules (e1, e2, e3), and a control arrangement (21). Each of the two or more electronic modules (e1, e2, e3) comprises a first power supply connection (c1, c1', c1'') electrically connected to an electric power supply (Ps) via the first overcurrent protection device (f1), and a second power supply connection (c2, c2', c2'') electrically connected to an electric power supply (Ps) via the second overcurrent protection device (f2). The control arrangement (21) is configured to generate an error code within a first category if a voltage drop is detected in a proper subset of the first power supply connections (c1, c1', c1'') or in a proper subset of the second power supply connections (c2, c2', c2''). The present disclosure further relates to a method (100) of generating an error code for a vehicle system (10, 10'), a computer program, a computer-readable medium (200), a control arrangement (21), and a vehicle (2).
B60R 16/03 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided forArrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric for supply of electrical power to vehicle subsystems
B60R 16/033 - 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
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BATTERY MODULE HAVING A COMPENSATION ELEMENT FOR COMPENSATING FOR SWELLING
The invention relates to a battery module for a motor vehicle, having a compensation element for compensating for swelling. The battery module comprises: a battery cell stack (12) consisting of a plurality of battery cells (20) stacked in a stacking direction (S); a module end element (14); and a compensation element (30) which is arranged between the module end element (14) and a first battery cell (21), facing the module end element (30), of the battery cell stack (12). The compensation element (30) has a central region (32) arranged level with the central region (22) of the first battery cell (21), and has an outer region (34) arranged level with a battery cell cover (23) of the first battery cell (21). The compensation element (30) is designed such that, if force is applied to the compensation element (30) as a result of swelling of the first battery cell (21), said compensation element (30) deforms in its central region (32), in the direction of the applied force, in order to reduce a compressive stress in the central region (22) of the first battery cell (21). The compensation element (30) is also designed such that, if force is applied to the compensation element as a result of swelling of the first battery cell (21), said compensation element (30), by means of its outer region (34), generates a force directed oppositely to the applied force and/or generates a compressive stress on the region of the battery cell cover (23) of the first battery cell (21).
H01M 10/04 - Construction or manufacture in general
H01M 50/209 - Racks, modules or packs for multiple batteries or multiple cells characterised by their shape adapted for prismatic or rectangular cells
H01M 50/242 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders characterised by physical properties of casings or racks, e.g. dimensions adapted for protecting batteries against vibrations, collision impact or swelling
H01M 50/249 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders specially adapted for aircraft or vehicles, e.g. cars or trains
H01M 50/291 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders characterised by spacing elements or positioning means within frames, racks or packs characterised by their shape
The disclosure relates to an electric machine (100), the electric machine comprising: a casing (110), a stator (120) fixed to the casing (110), a rotor (130) disposed on an inner circumferential side of the stator and comprising a hollow shaft (140), wherein the stator (120), the rotor (130) and the hollow shaft (140) are arranged concentrically with an electric machine center axis (160), wherein the hollow shaft (140) is arranged to rotate integrally with the rotor (130) around the electric machine center axis (160), wherein the hollow shaft (140) is supported rotatably by the casing (110) via a bearing (171), wherein the bearing (171) is a shielded bearing having a shield (210), an annular element (180) fixedly arranged on the hollow shaft (140), wherein the bearing (171) is disposed axially between the rotor (130) and the annular element (180), wherein the annular element (180) comprises a channel (181) configured to guide a lubrication fluid from an inside of the hollow shaft (140) to an outlet (220) facing the bearing (171).
H02K 5/173 - Means for supporting bearings, e.g. insulating supports or means for fitting bearings in the bearing-shields using bearings with rolling contact, e.g. ball bearings
H02K 9/19 - Arrangements for cooling or ventilating for machines with closed casing and closed-circuit cooling using a liquid cooling medium, e.g. oil
H02K 1/32 - Rotating parts of the magnetic circuit with channels or ducts for flow of cooling medium
H02K 11/21 - Devices for sensing speed or position, or actuated thereby
The invention relates to a brush arrangement (10) comprising an elongate housing (12). A contact brush (11) is arranged inside the elongate housing (12) to be movable along an axial extension (A) thereof. Further, a fixation body (13) is fixedly arranged inside the elongate housing (12), and a spring (14) is arranged between the fixation body (13) and the contact brush (11), the spring (14) being configured to push the contact brush (11) towards an open end (16) of the elongate housing (12) such that an outer end (15) of the contact brush (11) extends outside said open end (16) when the spring is unstrained. The fixation body (13) is plastically form fitted inside the elongate housing (12). The invention also relates to a method of producing such a brush arrangement (10).
The present disclosure provides an arrangement (2) for a bearing assembly comprising an inner ring (3), an outer ring (4), a rolling element (5), and a bearing carrier (6). The arrangement (2) comprises a first grounding brush (7) integrated into the bearing carrier (6) and making contact with the inner ring (3) at a first point of contact (9). A second grounding brush (8) is positioned to make contact with a conductive shield (13) at a second point of contact (10). The conductive shield (13) extends from the outer ring (4). The first grounding brush (7) and second grounding brush (8) provide electrical grounding paths between rotating and stationary components of the bearing assembly. The integration of the grounding brushes into the bearing assembly reduces sliding speed and distance, potentially extending the lifespan of the grounding components and the bearings.
F16C 19/06 - Bearings with rolling contact, for exclusively rotary movement with bearing balls essentially of the same size in one or more circular rows for radial load mainly with a single row of balls
F16C 19/52 - Bearings with rolling contact, for exclusively rotary movement with devices affected by abnormal or undesired conditions
An arrangement (20) for collecting gas from a battery cell (1). The arrangement (20) comprises a first part (21), and a second part (22) configured to be threadably engaged with the first part (21). The first part (21) comprises a cover portion (31) configured to provide an enclosed chamber (25) when the arrangement (20) is mounted to a battery cell (1). The first part (21) further comprises a hollow cylindrical portion (36), extending upwards from an upper wall (34) of the cover portion (31), and comprising an internal thread (37). The second part (22) comprises a cylindrical inner wall member (42) having a threaded outer surface (47) adapted to engage with the internal thread (37) of the cylindrical portion of the first part. The second part (22) further comprises a cylindrical outer wall member (43) coaxially arranged with the inner wall member, a top wall member (44) arranged to connect the inner wall member (42) to the outer wall member (43), and a bottom wall member (45) connected to the inner wall member, the bottom wall member (45) fixedly supporting a hollow needle (40) or drill adapted for puncturing the battery cell (1).
A beam assembly (20) for an underrun protection system (10) of a vehicle (1). The beam assembly (20) comprises a first profile (30), a second profile (40), and third profile (50), each in the form of an open steel profile extending longitudinally in the longitudinal direction (L) of the beam assembly (20). The first profile (30) comprises a first leg portion (31) arranged to form an outward side (23) of the beam assembly (20) and a second leg portion (32) arranged to form an underside (22) of the beam assembly. The second profile (40) comprises a third leg portion (41) arranged at an angle (α) of 75- 105° relative to the first leg portion (31), and a fourth leg portion (42) arranged to form part of an inward side (24) of the beam assembly (20). The third profile (50) comprises a fifth leg portion arranged to form an upper side (21) of the beam assembly (20). The third profile (50) is, at its first free end (50a), attached to the first profile (30) and, at its second free end (50b), attached to the second profile (40).
An electric drivetrain adapted to be installed in a vehicle to control movement of the vehicle. The electric drivetrain includes: a gear box adapted to be operatively coupled to wheels of the vehicle, wherein the gear box includes a differential; a multiplication gear assembly operatively coupled to the differential; and a parking brake assembly coupled to the multiplication gear assembly. The multiplication gear assembly includes a first gear and a second gear operatively coupled to the first gear to reduce a braking torque required by the parking brake assembly to secure the vehicle in park.
F16D 55/225 - Brakes with substantially-radial braking surfaces pressed together in axial direction, e.g. disc brakes with axially-movable discs or pads pressed against axially-located rotating members by clamping an axially-located rotating disc between movable braking members, e.g. movable brake discs or brake pads with a common actuating member for the braking members the braking members being brake pads
F16D 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 125/48 - Rotating members in mutual engagement with parallel stationary axes, e.g. spur gears
F16H 37/08 - Combinations of mechanical gearings, not provided for in groups comprising essentially only toothed or friction gearings with a plurality of driving or driven shaftsCombinations of mechanical gearings, not provided for in groups comprising essentially only toothed or friction gearings with arrangements for dividing torque between two or more intermediate shafts with differential gearing
22.
AN ASSEMBLY FOR A VEHICLE COMPRISING A CABLE SEALING ARRANGEMENT AND A BOX ARRANGEMENT
The disclosure concerns a cable sealing arrangement (20) for enclosing a portion of an electric cable (16), a box arrangement, an assembly, and a vehicle, each of which comprising a cable sealing arrangement. The cable sealing arrangement (20) comprises a resilient compressible sleeve (38), an axially split tube (40) including a first tube portion (44) and a second tube portion (44'), and an elongated fastening member (42). The axially split tube (40) is arranged radially outside at least a portion of the resilient compressible sleeve (38). The elongated fastening member (42) extends circumferentially around the first tube portion (44) and the resilient compressible sleeve (38), and extends at least partially radially inside an inner radial surface (46) of the second tube portion (44').
H02G 3/04 - Protective tubing or conduits, e.g. cable ladders or cable troughs
B60R 16/02 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided forArrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric
H02G 7/10 - Flexible members or lashings wrapped around both the supporting wire and the line or cable
dactact ) of a sensor arrangement (11) arranged to monitor an environment of a vehicle (1). The computer-implemented method comprises simulating (S1) the environment during driving of the vehicle (1) using map data and/or pre-recorded terrain models together with shape models of perceived dynamic objects and estimating (S2), based on the simulating, a count of expected sensor detections, within one or more regions of the environment. The computer-implemented method further comprises obtaining (S3), from the sensor arrangement, observed sensor detections within the one or more regions (31) and determining (S4) the range by comparing the estimated count of expected sensor detections with a count of the observed sensor detections within the one or more regions. The disclosure also relates to a corresponding control arrangement (10) and computer program, and to a vehicle comprising the control arrangement.
The disclosure concerns a heavy vehicle (2). The vehicle (2) comprises a vehicle body (4), wheels (6, 6') arranged to engage with a traveling surface (44), and an electric machine (8) arranged to propel the heavy vehicle (2). A frontend (20) of the vehicle body (4) is configured to face forwardly during forward travel of the vehicle (2), the frontend (20) being provided with an air intake (22). The vehicle (2) has an underside (46) arranged above and to face the traveling surface (44). The vehicle (2) further comprises an air guide channel (24) extending from the air intake (22) to an air outlet (28) and a heat exchanger (26) arranged in the air guide channel (24). A main portion (28') of the air outlet (28) is arranged at the underside (46) and faces towards the traveling surface (44).
A busbar current interruption device (20) adapted for electrically connecting two battery cells (2) within a battery module (1). The busbar current interruption device (20) comprises a busbar member (22) comprising a first terminal end portion (23), a second terminal end portion (24), and an intermediate portion (25) extending between the first and second terminal end portions (23, 24). The intermediate portion (25) comprises a plurality of through-holes (26, 27, 28) arranged so as to form at least three fuse portions (41, 42, 43, 44) configured to melt in a sequential order. The least three fuse portions (41, 42, 43, 44) comprises a first fuse portion (41) configured to melt last to thereby permanently break an electrical circuit through the busbar member (22). Said first fuse portion (41) has a length (L1), as seen along an electrical path therethrough, which is greater than a length (L2, L3) of each of the other fuse portions of the at least three fuse portions (41, 42, 43, 44).
H01M 50/505 - Interconnectors for connecting terminals of adjacent batteriesInterconnectors for connecting cells outside a battery casing comprising a single busbar
H01M 50/209 - Racks, modules or packs for multiple batteries or multiple cells characterised by their shape adapted for prismatic or rectangular cells
H01M 50/54 - Connection of several leads or tabs of plate-like electrode stacks, e.g. electrode pole straps or bridges
H01M 50/581 - Devices or arrangements for the interruption of current in response to temperature
H01M 50/583 - Devices or arrangements for the interruption of current in response to current, e.g. fuses
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
23 ABSTRACT A vehicle (2) is disclosed comprising an occupant compartment (3), an air-conducting housing (9), a ventilation apparatus (1), and a front body panel (4). The vehicle (2) further comprises a set of first air inlets (i1) each arranged to conduct air into an interior volume (9') of the air-conducting housing (9) from a location (L1) in front of the front body panel (4) and 5 one or more second air inlets (i2) each arranged to conduct air into the interior volume (9') from a location (L2) behind the front body panel (4). Each of the one or more the second air inlets (i2) is provided with a valve element (5) configured to block airflow through the second air inlet (i2) when a pressure difference between the interior volume (9') and ambient air is below a threshold, and configured to allow airflow through the second air inlet (i2) when the 10 pressure difference exceeds the threshold. The largest diameter (D1) of each first air inlet (i1) of the set of first air inlets (i1) is less than 11 mm. Elected for publication: Fig. 7. 15
B60H 1/00 - Heating, cooling or ventilating devices
B60H 1/26 - Ventilating openings in vehicle exteriorDucts for conveying ventilating air
B60K 11/08 - Air inlets for coolingShutters or blinds therefor
B60H 1/28 - Ventilating openings in vehicle exteriorDucts for conveying ventilating air the openings being situated directly in front of vehicle front window
The invention relates to an energy storage device (1) for storing electrical energy for a motor vehicle (14), comprising a plurality of stacked storage cells (3), preferably prismatic storage cells (3). A cell intermediate layer (2) is arranged between each two adjacent storage cells (3). The cell intermediate layer has a spacer (4) and a compression element (5), preferably a compression pad, wherein the spacer (4) has a greater thermal conductivity and a lower compressibility than the compression element (5). The compression element (5) is dimensioned and arranged relative to the spacer (4) in such a way that at least one side (6) of the spacer (4) facing one of the two adjacent storage cells (3) is completely covered by the compression element (5). The invention also relates to a motor vehicle (14) comprising such an energy storage device (1).
H01M 10/04 - Construction or manufacture in general
H01M 50/209 - Racks, modules or packs for multiple batteries or multiple cells characterised by their shape adapted for prismatic or rectangular cells
H01M 50/242 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders characterised by physical properties of casings or racks, e.g. dimensions adapted for protecting batteries against vibrations, collision impact or swelling
H01M 50/291 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders characterised by spacing elements or positioning means within frames, racks or packs characterised by their shape
H01M 50/293 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders characterised by spacing elements or positioning means within frames, racks or packs characterised by the material
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A SHIFT FORK, A ROTATING BODY ARRANGEMENT, A GEARBOX, A VEHICLE AND A METHOD FOR ASSEMBLY OF A ROTATING BODY ARRANGEMENT
A shift fork (100) configured to be engageable with a shift sleeve (200) arranged around a rotating body (300) is presented. The shift fork (100) comprises: - two arms (110, 120) forming an opening (130) to receive the shift sleeve (200) and the rotating body (300); wherein each arm (110, 120) comprises: - a mounting rod (111, 121) comprising a groove (112,122); and - a pad (140, 150) being releasably attachable in the groove (112, 122); wherein the pad (140, 150) comprises: - a cut-out (141, 151) comprising two at least partly opposing surfaces (142, 143, 152, 153) configured to fit into the groove (112, 122) and to match the circular cross- section (113, 123) of the groove; - a pad width (WP) matched to a groove width (WG) of the groove (112, 122); - a fastening element (145, 155) configured to secure the pad (140, 150) in the groove (112, 122); and - at least one section (146, 156) being engageable with the shift sleeve (200).
A rotor (100) for an electric machine (170) is described. The rotor (100) comprises a hollow rotor shaft (110) of a first diameter (D1); a rotor core (140) attached to the hollow rotor shaft (110); a rotor insert (130) arranged in the rotor core (140) such that an annular gap (150) configured to guide a coolant is provided between an inside of the rotor core (140) and an outside of the rotor insert (130); and a first plurality of guiding ribs (210a), configured to guide a coolant flow of a coolant, flowing radially from the hollow rotor shaft (110), along a first axial ending (135a) of the rotor insert (130) to the annular gap (150) of a second diameter (D2), which second diameter (D2) is larger than the first diameter (D1). An electric machine (170) and a vehicle (500) are also described.
The disclosure concerns an electric machine (4) comprising a stator (20) and a rotor (22). The stator (20) comprises a stator core (26) arranged around the rotor (22) and is provided with teeth (27) and slots (28), windings (56) arranged in the slots (28), and a slot sealing element (32) arranged at a radially inner portion of each slot (28). The stator (20) is provided with a system (37) of cooling fluid channels, which are arranged in fluid communication with each other. The system (37) comprises radial cooling fluid channels (40) extending substantially radially and being arranged at the teeth (27), and axial cooling fluid channels (42) being arranged at the radially inner portion of at least some of the slots (28).
H02K 1/20 - Stationary parts of the magnetic circuit with channels or ducts for flow of cooling medium
H02K 3/24 - Windings characterised by the conductor shape, form or construction, e.g. with bar conductors with channels or ducts for cooling medium between the conductors
An arrangement (200) for monitoring mechanical stress of a battery module (120) installed in a vehicle (100). The arrangement (200) comprises a sensor (140), configured to measure data indicative of a mechanical force acting on the battery module (120); and a controller (150), communicatively connected to the sensor (140). The controller (150) is configured to trigger output of an action when an obtained sensor measurement exceeds a threshold limit. A battery module (120), a battery pack (110), a method (400), a computer program and a vehicle (100) are also disclosed.
B60L 58/10 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries
B60L 58/18 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries of two or more battery modules
G01L 1/22 - Measuring force or stress, in general by measuring variations in ohmic resistance of solid materials or of electrically-conductive fluidsMeasuring force or stress, in general by making use of electrokinetic cells, i.e. liquid-containing cells wherein an electrical potential is produced or varied upon the application of stress using resistance strain gauges
32.
Differential Assembly and Vehicle and Method for Assembling Differential Assembly
The disclosure concerns a differential assembly comprising a gear wheel having a rotational axis, a differential cross arranged within the gear wheel with arms of the differential cross arranged perpendicularly to the rotational axis, differential pinions rotatably arranged on the arms of the differential cross, a first outgoing axle provided with a first differential gear, and a second outgoing axle provided with a second differential gear, the first and second outgoing axles extending in opposite directions concentrically with the rotational axis and the first and second differential gears engaging with the differential pinions. An inner circumference of the gear wheel is provided with radially extending recesses. Each arm of the differential cross engages with one of the radially extending recesses via an interference fit.
samplmaxminavgmaxminavgavg), with one or more threshold values (vA_th, vB_th), respectively; and - determining (450) one or more of the ammonia sensitivity and the ammonia sensitivity accuracy of the nitrogen oxides sensor (280, 280', 381, 382, 382').
F01N 11/00 - Monitoring or diagnostic devices for exhaust-gas treatment apparatus
F01N 3/20 - Exhaust or silencing apparatus having means for purifying, rendering innocuous, or otherwise treating exhaust for rendering innocuous by thermal or catalytic conversion of noxious components of exhaust characterised by methods of operationControl specially adapted for catalytic conversion
34.
Device and method for establishing an electrical connection between an electrical traction energy store and a high-voltage vehicle electrical system for a motor vehicle
A device and a method establish an electrical connection between an electrical traction energy storage system and a high-voltage on-board electrical system for a motor vehicle. The device includes a housing, and a battery junction box assembly connected or connectable to the housing using a first detachable connection. The battery junction box assembly includes a switching device and a touch protection cover. The switching device is arranged on a carrier plate and selectively establishes or disconnects an electrical connection between a first terminal for connecting the electrical traction energy storage system and a second terminal for connecting the high-voltage on-board electrical system. The touch protection cover is configured as a cover for the switching device and is connected or may be connected to the carrier plate using a second detachable connection. The second detachable connection is arranged such that it is not accessible in an assembled state of the device.
B60R 16/033 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided forArrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric for supply of electrical power to vehicle subsystems characterised by the use of electrical cells or batteries
B60L 50/60 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by batteries or fuel cells using power supplied by batteries
H05K 5/02 - Casings, cabinets or drawers for electric apparatus Details
H05K 5/13 - Casings, cabinets or drawers for electric apparatus comprising several parts forming a closed casing assembled by screws
35.
METHOD FOR SELECTING GEAR BASED ON UPCOMING DRIVING SCENARIO WHEN RESTARTING ENGINE OF A VEHICLE
A method (100) of controlling operation of a vehicle (2) is disclosed, wherein the vehicle (2) comprises a transmission (4) and an engine (5). The method (100) comprises the steps of obtaining (110) driving environment data representative of the driving environment of an upcoming road segment (13, 13'), estimating (120) an upcoming driving scenario for a part (12, 3, 7) of the upcoming road segment (13, 13') based on the obtained driving environment data, selecting (130) a gear in the transmission (4) based on the estimated upcoming driving scenario, engaging (140) the selected gear in the transmission (4) while the engine (5) is running, then shutting off (150) the engine (5) and performing (160) a freewheeling operation of the vehicle (2), and connecting (170) the engine (5) to driven wheels (27) when the vehicle (2) reaches the part (12, 3, 7) of the upcoming road segment (13, 13'). The present disclosure further relates to a computer program, a computer-readable medium (200), a control arrangement (21), and a vehicle (2).
B60W 50/00 - Details of control systems for road vehicle drive control not related to the control of a particular sub-unit
B60W 10/02 - Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of driveline clutches
B60W 10/06 - Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of propulsion units including control of combustion engines
B60W 10/10 - Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of change-speed gearings
A drive module (2) configured for propelling a vehicle is provided. The drive module (2) comprises a housing (3), an electrical machine (4), a transmission (5) and a heat exchanger (6). The heat exchanger (6) is configured to cool a fluid for cooling the electric machine (4) and/or the transmission (5). A first side (S1) of the heat exchanger (6) is mounted to a fluid interface (7) configured to guide a cooling fluid to and from the heat exchanger (6). Specifically, a second side (S2) of the heat exchanger (6) comprises a heat exchanger flange protrusion (12) mounted coaxially and with axial overlap relative a housing flange protrusion (13) arranged on the inside of the housing (3), such that the heat exchanger is supported at two sides (S1, S2). The present disclosure further relates to a vehicle (1) comprising a drive module (2).
The invention concerns a system (10) for leveling an air-suspended structural unit, preferably comprising a cab (110) and/or a chassis and/or a seat, of a motor vehicle (100). The system (10) comprises at least one air spring (12a-d), wherein the at least one air spring (12a-d) comprises a level control means (14), preferably wherein the level control means (14) comprises an air discharge valve (14a) and/or is integrated into the at least one air spring (12a-d). The system (10) further comprises an air storage (18) and a fluid connection (20a) between the at least one air spring (12a-d) and the air storage (18). The system (10) further comprises a valve (22), wherein the valve (22) is arranged externally of the at least one air spring (12a-d) and is integrated into the fluid connection (20a) and wherein the valve (22) is configured to be switched into a first switching state (A) and into a second switching state (B), preferably dependent on an economic-operation-condition (EC) of the motor vehicle (100). In the first switching state (A) an air supply from the air storage (18) to the at least one air spring (12a-d) is enabled and in the second switching state (B) the air supply from the air storage (18) to the at least one air spring (12-d) is blocked. The system (10) preferably comprises a determination device (25), wherein the determination device (25) is configured to determine economic-operaation-condition (EC) of the motor vehicle (100).
B60G 17/016 - Resilient suspensions having means for adjusting the spring or vibration-damper characteristics, for regulating the distance between a supporting surface and a sprung part of vehicle or for locking suspension during use to meet varying vehicular or surface conditions, e.g. due to speed or load the regulating means comprising electric or electronic elements characterised by their responsiveness, when the vehicle is travelling, to specific motion, a specific condition, or driver input
B60G 17/0165 - Resilient suspensions having means for adjusting the spring or vibration-damper characteristics, for regulating the distance between a supporting surface and a sprung part of vehicle or for locking suspension during use to meet varying vehicular or surface conditions, e.g. due to speed or load the regulating means comprising electric or electronic elements characterised by their responsiveness, when the vehicle is travelling, to specific motion, a specific condition, or driver input to an external condition, e.g. rough road surface, side wind
B60G 17/018 - Resilient suspensions having means for adjusting the spring or vibration-damper characteristics, for regulating the distance between a supporting surface and a sprung part of vehicle or for locking suspension during use to meet varying vehicular or surface conditions, e.g. due to speed or load the regulating means comprising electric or electronic elements characterised by the use of a specific signal treatment or control method
B62D 33/067 - Drivers' cabs movable from one position into at least one other position, e.g. tiltable, pivotable about a vertical axis, displaceable from one side of the vehicle to the other tiltable
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METHOD, CONTROLLER AND CIRCUIT FOR OPERATING A CONVERTER WITHIN AN OPERATING RANGE
The present application relates to a method of operating a converter within an operating range, the converter being comprised in an electrical circuit for a vehicle, which electrical circuit comprises at least one load and at least one battery pack, comprising the steps of determining the operating range by determining the relation between output current from the converter with rapid current drop in the electrical circuit, which rapid current drop is based on parameters from the at least one load and the at least one battery pack, and regulating the voltage from the converter for controlling the output current within the determined operating range.
B60L 50/60 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by batteries or fuel cells using power supplied by batteries
H02J 1/08 - Three-wire systemsSystems having more than three wires
39.
SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR STABILIZING A CAB OF A MOTOR VEHICLE
27 Abstract The invention concerns a system (10) for stabilizing a cab (110) of a motor vehicle (100), pref- erably a utility vehicle. The system (10) comprises at least one air spring (12a-d), wherein the at least one air spring (12a-d) comprises a level control means (14), preferably wherein the level control means (14) comprises an air discharge valve (14a) and/or is integrated into the 5 at least one air spring (12a-d). The system (10) further comprises an air storage (18) and a fluid connection (20a) between the at least one air spring (12a-d) and the air storage (18). The system (10) further comprises a valve (22a; 22b; 22c; 22d; 22e; 22f; 22g), wherein the valve (22a; 22b; 22c; 22d; 22e; 22f; 22g) is arranged externally of the at least one air spring (12a-d) and is integrated into the fluid connection (20a) and wherein the valve (22a; 22b; 22c; 22d; 10 22e; 22f; 22g) is configured to be switched into a first switching state (A) and into a second switching state (B), preferably dependent on a tilted condition (TC) of the cab (110) and/or a parked condition (PC) of the motor vehicle (100). In the first switching state (A) an air supply from the air storage (18) to the at least one air spring (12a-d) is enabled and in the second switching state (B) the air supply from the air storage (18) to the at least one air spring (12-d) 15 is blocked. The system (10) preferably comprises a determination device (25), wherein the determination device (25) is configured to determine the tilted condition (TC) of the cab (110) and/or the parked condition (PC) of the motor vehicle (100). (Figure 4A) 20
B60G 17/017 - Resilient suspensions having means for adjusting the spring or vibration-damper characteristics, for regulating the distance between a supporting surface and a sprung part of vehicle or for locking suspension during use to meet varying vehicular or surface conditions, e.g. due to speed or load the regulating means comprising electric or electronic elements characterised by their use when the vehicle is stationary, e.g. during loading, engine start-up or switch-off
A method (100) of controlling operation of an electrical system (1) of a vehicle (2) is disclosed, wherein the electrical system (1) comprises a number of vehicle components (c1 - c8), and a control unit (22) controllable to supply electric current to each of the number of vehicle components (c1 - c8). The method (100) comprises the step of limiting (140) electric current supplied to one or more of the number of vehicle components (c1 - c8) if the total electric current supply (Is) to the number of vehicle components (c1 - c8) exceeds an upper threshold value (TU) and a temperature estimate (tE) of the control unit (22) is above a threshold temperature (Tt). The present disclosure further relates to a computer program, a computer-readable medium (200), a control arrangement (21), and a vehicle (2).
B60L 3/00 - Electric devices on electrically-propelled vehicles for safety purposesMonitoring operating variables, e.g. speed, deceleration or energy consumption
B60W 10/26 - Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of energy storage means for electrical energy, e.g. batteries or capacitors
H02H 3/087 - Emergency protective circuit arrangements for automatic disconnection directly responsive to an undesired change from normal electric working condition, with or without subsequent reconnection responsive to excess current for DC applications
H02H 7/20 - 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 electronic equipment
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PLANETARY GEAR AND A VEHICLE COMPRISING SUCH A PLANETARY GEAR
The invention relates to a planetary gear (1) and a vehicle comprising such a planetary gear. The planet gear carrier (4) of the planetary gear (1) has a body (6) with planet gear shafts (7), each arranged to carry a gear (5) wherein a bearing (8) is arranged radially between the planet gear shaft (7) and the planet gear (5). At least one pair of washers (10, 11) are arranged around the planet gear shaft (7), a first washer (10) of one pair being arranged axially between the bearing (8) and the body (6) of the planet gear carrier (4) and a second washer (11) of the same pair being arranged radially outside the first washer (10), axially between the planet gear (5) and the body (6) of the planet gear carrier (4).
The disclosure concerns a slot sealing element (32) for an electric machine (4), the slot sealing element (32) being configured to be positioned in a slot (28) of a stator core (26) of the electric machine (4). The slot sealing element (32) has a first longitudinal side (42) configured to face into the slot (28) and a first end portion (40). A cooling fluid supply channel (38) extends through the slot sealing element (32), from an inlet (64) at the first end portion (40) to an outlet (66) at the first longitudinal side (42). The first longitudinal side (42) is provided with protrusions (68) and recesses (70), alternating along a length of the first longitudinal side (42) of the slot sealing element (32).
H02K 3/24 - Windings characterised by the conductor shape, form or construction, e.g. with bar conductors with channels or ducts for cooling medium between the conductors
A vehicle (1) comprising a wheel assembly (2, 3,11), a cover arrangement (10) configured to at least partly encapsulate the wheel assembly (2, 3,11), and a suspension system (8) configured to control ride height of the vehicle (1). The cover arrangement (10) comprises a first body portion (12) and a second body portion (14). The first body portion (12) is mounted in the vehicle (1) such that a distance (D) between the first body portion (12) and the second body portion (14) may be varied through control of ride height of the vehicle (1) using the suspension system (8). A control arrangement (100) and a method for controlling tire temperature of the wheel assembly (2, 3,11) are also provided.
B62D 25/16 - Mud-guards or wingsWheel cover panels
B60C 99/00 - Subject matter not provided for in other groups of this subclass
B60G 17/0195 - Resilient suspensions having means for adjusting the spring or vibration-damper characteristics, for regulating the distance between a supporting surface and a sprung part of vehicle or for locking suspension during use to meet varying vehicular or surface conditions, e.g. due to speed or load the regulating means comprising electric or electronic elements characterised by the regulation being combined with other vehicle control systems
44.
ASSUMPTION ON STATES OF POSSIBLE TRAFFIC PARTICIPANTS WITHIN OCCLUSION
The present disclosure relates to a computer-implemented method for operating a vehicle (1) comprising one or more sensors (2) arranged to monitor an environment of the vehicle (1). The method comprising monitoring (S1) an occluded region (3) in the environment, wherein the occluded region (3) is occluded from a field of view of the one or more sensors (2) and determining (S2) a set of states of a possible traffic participant in the occluded region (3), and operating (S3) the vehicle (1) based on the determined states. The disclosure also relates to a corresponding control arrangement and computer program, and to a vehicle comprising the control arrangement.
G06V 20/58 - Recognition of moving objects or obstacles, e.g. vehicles or pedestriansRecognition of traffic objects, e.g. traffic signs, traffic lights or roads
The present disclosure relates to a computer-implemented method for operating a vehicle, in particular the disclosure relates to operating a vehicle when a field of view of sensors arranged at the vehicle comprises an occluded region. According to a first aspect, the disclosure relates to a computer-implemented method for operating a vehicle comprising one or more sensors arranged to monitor an environment of the vehicle. The method comprises monitoring an occluded region in a driving lane, wherein the occluded region is occluded from a field of view of the one or more sensors. There is one single entry point where traffic participants can enter the occluded region and one single exit point where traffic participants can exit the occluded region. The method further comprises, upon detecting a traffic participant entering or exiting the occluded region in the observed driving lane, determining, based on possible trajectories of the detected traffic participant inside the occluded region, that one or more parts of the occluded region is free from other traffic participants. The method then comprises controlling the vehicle based on determining that the occluded region is free from other traffic participants. The disclosure also relates to a corresponding control arrangement and computer program, and to a vehicle comprising the control arrangement.
G06V 20/58 - Recognition of moving objects or obstacles, e.g. vehicles or pedestriansRecognition of traffic objects, e.g. traffic signs, traffic lights or roads
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ASSUMPTION ON MINIMUM VELOCITY WITHIN MOVING OCCLUSION
The present disclosure relates to a computer-implemented method for operating a vehicle (1) comprising one or more sensors (2) arranged to monitor an environment of the vehicle (1). The method comprising monitoring (S1) a moving occluded region (3) in the environment over time, wherein the moving occluded region (3) is occluded from the field of view of the one or more sensors (2) by an object (5); and upon no traffic participant entering the moving occluded region (3) during a certain period of time: determining (S2) for the certain period of time, directly based on detected movement of boundaries of the moving occluded region (3), a minimum velocity a possible traffic participant in the moving occluded region can have at the end of said time period, based on movement of the moving occluded region (3), and operating (S3) the vehicle (1) based on the determining. The disclosure also relates to a corresponding control arrangement and computer program, and to a vehicle comprising the control arrangement.
G06V 20/58 - Recognition of moving objects or obstacles, e.g. vehicles or pedestriansRecognition of traffic objects, e.g. traffic signs, traffic lights or roads
47.
OCCLUSION HANDLING WITH CLEARANCE OF UNREACHABLE STATES BEHIND OBJECTS
The present disclosure relates to a computer-implemented method for operating a vehicle, in particular the disclosure relates to operating a vehicle when a field of view of sensors arranged at the vehicle comprises an occluded region. According to a first aspect, the disclosure relates to a computer-imlemented method for operating a vehicle. The method comprises monitoring (S1) traffic participants in the environment at a first point in time and monitoring (S2) traffic participants in the environment at a second point in time subsequent to the first point in time, wherein at the first and second point in time, an occluded region is occluded from the field of view of the one or more sensors. The method further comprises identifying (S5) possible traffic participants hidden in the occluded region at the first point in time that may reach the occluded region at the second point in time. The identifying (S5) is based on observations at the first and second points in time, the determined movement of the occluded region, and criteria defining assumed behaviour of traffic participants. The method further comprises determining (S6), based on the identifying, possible presence of traffic participants in at least a part of the occluded region at the second point in time. The method further comprises controlling (S7) the vehicle based on the determined possible presence of traffic participants. The disclosure also relates to a corresponding control arrangement and computer program, and to a vehicle comprising the control arrangement.
G06V 20/58 - Recognition of moving objects or obstacles, e.g. vehicles or pedestriansRecognition of traffic objects, e.g. traffic signs, traffic lights or roads
A control device and a method for estimating distance to empty for a vehicle are provided. The method comprises determining an estimated duration of transient temperature behavior of the vehicle for a planned upcoming driving event based on predicted driving conditions of the vehicle for the planned upcoming driving event. The method further comprises determining an average rolling resistance coefficient during the transient tire rubber temperature behavior based on the determined estimated duration of transient tire rubber temperature behavior and a predetermined transient rolling resistance coefficient model according to which a transient rolling resistance coefficient is calculated as a function of ambient temperature. The method further comprises estimating the distance to empty based on available driving energy for the vehicle and in consideration of the estimated duration of transient tire rubber temperature and the determined averaged rolling resistance coefficient during the transient tire rubber temperature behavior.
B60W 20/12 - Controlling the power contribution of each of the prime movers to meet required power demand using control strategies taking into account route information
B60W 50/00 - Details of control systems for road vehicle drive control not related to the control of a particular sub-unit
Provided is a method and control arrangement configured to control an electrically powered vehicle, the method comprising: determining a desired total braking force to act on one or more powertrains of the electrically powered vehicle, estimating a first braking force indicative of an offered braking force to act on the one or more powertrains using characteristics of both a power storage and of a braking unit of the electrically powered vehicle, evaluating when the first braking force is greater than the offered braking force, and if so: controlling a first electric machine to generate a driving force acting on one of the one or more powertrains, the first electric machine being electrically coupled to the power storage, controlling the braking unit to generate a second braking force counteracting the driving force and acting on one of the one or more powertrains of the electrically powered vehicle.
The disclosure concerns a transmission comprising an input shaft, an output shaft, and a planetary gearset. The planetary gearset comprises a sun gear connected to the input shaft, a ring gear that is axially movable, and at least one planet gear rotatably supported on a planet gear carrier that is connected to the output shaft. The transmission comprises a coupling disc connected to the input shaft, an axially moveable coupling sleeve, and a synchronizer ring arranged between the coupling sleeve and the ring gear. The synchronizer ring is configured to transfer an axial motion of the ring gear in a first direction towards the coupling sleeve and the coupling disc. The coupling sleeve is moveable into an engaged position with the coupling disc at least in part by the synchronizer ring.
F16H 3/54 - Gearings having only two central gears, connected by orbital gears with single orbital gears or pairs of rigidly-connected orbital gears comprising orbital spur gears one of the central gears being internally toothed and the other externally toothed
F16H 1/28 - Toothed gearings for conveying rotary motion with gears having orbital motion
51.
METHOD AND CONTROL ARRANGEMENT FOR TRANSFERRING A POWER BETWEEN ELECTRIC MACHINES IN A VEHICLE
A method performed by a control arrangement for powering a vehicle, the vehicle comprising at least one first electric machine configured to provide a power to a first vehicle wheel, and at least one second electric machine configured to provide a power to a second vehicle wheel. The at least one first electric machine and the at least one second electric machine in the vehicle are interconnected by means of a hydraulic connection which enables the utilization of the available power from the electric machines by transferring excess power provided by one or more electric machines to a drive wheel or axle where additional power is required. The invention also relates also to a control arrangement, a vehicle comprising the control arrangement, and a computer program.
B60K 23/08 - Arrangement or mounting of control devices for vehicle transmissions, or parts thereof, not otherwise provided for for changing number of driven wheels
B60K 1/02 - Arrangement or mounting of electrical propulsion units comprising more than one electric motor
B60K 17/10 - Arrangement or mounting of transmissions in vehicles characterised by arrangement, location or kind of gearing of fluid gearing
B60L 15/20 - Methods, circuits or devices for controlling the propulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles, e.g. their traction-motor speed, to achieve a desired performanceAdaptation of control equipment on electrically-propelled vehicles for remote actuation from a stationary place, from alternative parts of the vehicle or from alternative vehicles of the same vehicle train for control of the vehicle or its driving motor to achieve a desired performance, e.g. speed, torque, programmed variation of speed
52.
Four point link suspension for a vehicle, a vehicle comprising the same
A four point link suspension for a vehicle, wherein the suspension comprises: a first side suspension spring, configured to absorb a vertical load; a second side suspension spring, configured to absorb the vertical load, wherein the springs are configured to be connected to a vehicle frame via a respective joint; a stabilization frame, comprising a first side link arm having a first ending and a second ending connected to the first side suspension spring via a second joint; a second side link arm and a second ending connected to the second side suspension spring via a second joint; and a torsion bar, connecting the side link arms, which side link arms are tapered towards the respective first ending.
B60G 9/02 - Resilient suspensions for a rigid axle or axle housing for two or more wheels the axle or housing being pivotally mounted on the vehicle
B60G 11/64 - Resilient suspensions characterised by arrangement, location, or kind of springs having springs of different kinds not including leaf springs having both torsion-bar springs and fluid springs
53.
ELECTRIC ROTATING MACHINE AND METHOD AND VEHICLE COMPRISING ELECTRIC MACHINE
The disclosure concerns an electric rotating machine, comprising a stator, a rotor arranged to rotate about a rotational axis in relation to the stator, and a cooling system for cooling at least a portion of the stator. The stator comprises a stator core and a stator coil, the stator coil having a coil end winding extending axially beyond the stator core. At least part of the coil end winding is arranged in a channel extending at least partially around the rotational axis. The cooling system comprises the channel and at least one inlet to the channel arranged at a radially inner portion of the channel seen along a radial extension.
H02K 3/24 - Windings characterised by the conductor shape, form or construction, e.g. with bar conductors with channels or ducts for cooling medium between the conductors
H02K 5/20 - Casings or enclosures characterised by the shape, form or construction thereof with channels or ducts for flow of cooling medium
A vehicle driving assembly is disclosed comprising an axle beam and a propulsion unit. The axle beam comprises a mounting section comprising a cavity with an opening facing in a direction perpendicular to an axial direction of the axle beam. The cavity accommodates a portion of the propulsion unit protruding into the cavity via the opening. The propulsion unit is attached to the mounting section of the axle beam with a number of fastening elements arranged at a first mounting interface and at a second mounting interface arranged at a respective side of an axial plane extending through a respective rotation axis of at least two opposing ground engaging wheels of the axle beam. The present disclosure further relates to a vehicle comprising a vehicle driving assembly.
B60K 17/02 - Arrangement or mounting of transmissions in vehicles characterised by arrangement, location, or kind of clutch
B60K 1/00 - Arrangement or mounting of electrical propulsion units
B60K 17/08 - Arrangement or mounting of transmissions in vehicles characterised by arrangement, location or kind of gearing of change-speed gearing of mechanical type
55.
Method of controlling inlet valves and exhaust valves of an internal combustion engine, control arrangement, combustion engine, and vehicle
A method of controlling inlet valves and exhaust valves of a cylinder of an internal combustion engine to obtain an engine braking effect is disclosed. The method comprises the steps of preventing at least one exhaust valve of the cylinder from closing completely during a plurality of successive intake, compression, expansion, and exhaust strokes of the cylinder, phase shifting control of at least one exhaust valve and regulating the amount of air being pumped through the cylinder by phase shifting control of at least one inlet valve of the cylinder. The present disclosure further relates to a computer program, a computer-readable medium, a control arrangement, an internal combustion engine, and a vehicle comprising an internal combustion engine.
F02D 13/02 - Controlling the engine output power by varying inlet or exhaust valve operating characteristics, e.g. timing during engine operation
F01L 1/34 - Valve-gear or valve arrangements, e.g. lift-valve gear characterised by the provision of means for changing the timing of the valves without changing the duration of opening
F02D 13/04 - Controlling the engine output power by varying inlet or exhaust valve operating characteristics, e.g. timing during engine operation using engine as brake
56.
Method for determining the association of a sensor device with an electric battery unit
A method for determining the association of a sensor device with a battery unit. A first circuit includes a first battery unit. A second circuit includes a second battery unit. An electric current limiting device connects the circuits to one another. A first sensor device detects a voltage or a current associated with one of the first and second battery units while a second sensor device detects a voltage or a current associated with the other one of the first and second battery units. The method includes activating an electrical energy consumer or an electrical energy producer of the first circuit, and upon detection of a voltage change or a current change by one of the first and second sensor devices, determining that the one of the first and second sensor devices which detects a voltage change or a current change is associated with the first battery unit.
H01M 10/48 - Accumulators combined with arrangements for measuring, testing or indicating the condition of cells, e.g. the level or density of the electrolyte
H01M 50/583 - Devices or arrangements for the interruption of current in response to current, e.g. fuses
57.
Electric rotating machine with means for draining cooling fluid from a rotor compartment
An electric rotating machine comprising a stator, a rotor rotatable about an axis of rotation in relation to the stator, a rotor compartment holding the rotor, a fluid system for cooling one or more of the rotor and stator and a fluid-guiding member having a front and a back. The front of the fluid-guiding member faces the rotor compartment while the back of the fluid-guiding member faces away from the rotor compartment. The fluid-guiding member comprises a guide for guiding a fluid. The guide extends from the front of the fluid-guiding member toward the back of the fluid-guiding member. The guide is configured to guide a fluid from the front of the fluid-guiding member to the back of the fluid-guiding member upon rotation of the rotor to remove a fluid from the rotor compartment.
H02K 9/193 - Arrangements for cooling or ventilating for machines with closed casing and closed-circuit cooling using a liquid cooling medium, e.g. oil with provision for replenishing the cooling mediumArrangements for cooling or ventilating for machines with closed casing and closed-circuit cooling using a liquid cooling medium, e.g. oil with means for preventing leakage of the cooling medium
H02K 5/20 - Casings or enclosures characterised by the shape, form or construction thereof with channels or ducts for flow of cooling medium
H02K 7/00 - Arrangements for handling mechanical energy structurally associated with dynamo-electric machines, e.g. structural association with mechanical driving motors or auxiliary dynamo-electric machines
58.
TRANSMISSION UNIT, TRANSMISSION ARRANGEMENT AND VEHICLE POWERTRAIN
A transmission unit, a vehicle powertrain comprising the transmission unit and a vehicle are disclosed. The transmission unit comprises a first transmission shaft comprising a first gear wheel, and a second transmission shaft comprising a second gear wheel and a third gear wheel. The second gear wheel is arranged to cooperate with the first gear wheel. The transmission unit further comprises a third transmission shaft comprising a fourth gear wheel, the fourth gear wheel being arranged to cooperate with the third gear wheel. The third transmission shaft further comprises a fifth gear wheel arranged to be selectively connectable to the third transmission shaft for rotation therewith. The fifth gear wheel is arranged to cooperate with the second gear wheel. The transmission unit may be incorporated in a transmission arrangement further comprising a planetary gearbox unit.
B60K 17/08 - Arrangement or mounting of transmissions in vehicles characterised by arrangement, location or kind of gearing of change-speed gearing of mechanical type
F16H 37/04 - Combinations of toothed gearings only
F16H 3/091 - Toothed gearings for conveying rotary motion with variable gear ratio or for reversing rotary motion without gears having orbital motion exclusively or essentially with continuously- meshing gears, that can be disengaged from their shafts characterised by the disposition of the gears including a single countershaft
B60K 17/02 - Arrangement or mounting of transmissions in vehicles characterised by arrangement, location, or kind of clutch
The disclosure concerns a method for vibration reduction in a compression ignition four-stroke internal combustion engine. The internal combustion engine comprises exhaust and intake valves controlled by exhaust and intake camshafts. The method comprises, when operating the internal combustion engine below a threshold rotational speed, steps of: changing a timing of the exhaust camshaft to advance closing of the exhaust valve, and —changing a timing of the intake camshaft to delay opening of the intake valve.
A rotor arrangement for an electric motor is disclosed. The rotor arrangement comprises a first rotor comprising a hollow cylinder and a cylindrical rotor stack shrink-fitted onto the hollow cylinder. The first rotor comprises a first end plate attached to a first end portion of the hollow cylinder. The rotor arrangement further comprises a rotor shaft comprising a first shaft member and a second shaft member arranged coaxially to the first shaft member. The first shaft member is connected to a connection portion of the first end plate. The rotor arrangement comprises a second rotor connected to the second shaft member. The present disclosure further relates to an electric propulsion motor arrangement, a vehicle, and a set of rotors for electric motors.
H02K 7/00 - Arrangements for handling mechanical energy structurally associated with dynamo-electric machines, e.g. structural association with mechanical driving motors or auxiliary dynamo-electric machines
H02K 1/276 - Magnets embedded in the magnetic core, e.g. interior permanent magnets [IPM]
H02K 1/30 - Means for mounting or fastening rotating magnetic parts on to, or to, the rotor structures using intermediate parts, e.g. spiders
61.
Exhaust additive dosing system comprising a turbocharger
Disclosed is a turbocharger for an internal combustion engine comprising a turbine having a turbine housing and a diffusor. The turbine housing comprises an exhaust gas outlet volume, and the diffusor is arranged in this volume. A housing orifice and a diffusor orifice are arranged through each of the turbine housing and diffusor respectively and are mutually aligned to provide an opening into the exhaust gas outlet volume. The turbocharger further comprises a bushing arranged within the housing orifice and extending towards the diffusor orifice and ending at a first end in association with the diffusor orifice. The first end of bushing has an internal diameter that is greater than or equal to a diameter of the diffusor orifice.
F01N 3/00 - Exhaust or silencing apparatus having means for purifying, rendering innocuous, or otherwise treating exhaust
F01N 3/20 - Exhaust or silencing apparatus having means for purifying, rendering innocuous, or otherwise treating exhaust for rendering innocuous by thermal or catalytic conversion of noxious components of exhaust characterised by methods of operationControl specially adapted for catalytic conversion
F02B 37/00 - Engines characterised by provision of pumps driven at least for part of the time by exhaust
F02B 39/00 - Component parts, details, or accessories relating to driven charging or scavenging pumps, not provided for in groups
F01N 13/14 - Exhaust or silencing apparatus characterised by constructional features having thermal insulation
F01N 13/18 - Construction facilitating manufacture, assembly or disassembly
The present disclosure relates to an exhaust gas aftertreatment system and method for controlling same. The exhaust gas aftertreatment system comprises: a reductant dosing device; a selective catalytic reduction device arranged downstream of the reductant dosing device; an ammonia slip catalyst arranged downstream of the SCR device; a feedback NOx sensor arranged downstream of the SCR device and upstream of the ammonia slip catalyst; a tailpipe NOx sensor arranged downstream of the ammonia slip catalyst; and a control device configured for: providing an initial dosing of reductant from the reductant dosing device; obtaining a feedback signal from the feedback NOx sensor and a tailpipe NOx signal from the tailpipe NOx sensor; and adjusting the dosing of reductant until the feedback signal exceeds the tailpipe NOx signal by a value within a predetermined positive interval.
F01N 3/10 - Exhaust or silencing apparatus having means for purifying, rendering innocuous, or otherwise treating exhaust for rendering innocuous by thermal or catalytic conversion of noxious components of exhaust
F01N 3/20 - Exhaust or silencing apparatus having means for purifying, rendering innocuous, or otherwise treating exhaust for rendering innocuous by thermal or catalytic conversion of noxious components of exhaust characterised by methods of operationControl specially adapted for catalytic conversion
F01N 13/00 - Exhaust or silencing apparatus characterised by constructional features
B01D 53/94 - Chemical or biological purification of waste gases of engine exhaust gases by catalytic processes
63.
Method and device for supplying a hydrogen internal combustion engine of a motor vehicle with hydrogen
The invention relates to, inter alia, a device for supplying a hydrogen internal combustion engine of a motor vehicle with hydrogen. The device has a storage tank for a fluid containing a carrier agent enriched with hydrogen. The device has a first heat exchanger for heating the fluid by transferring heat from a coolant of the hydrogen internal combustion engine and a second heat exchanger for additionally heating the fluid by transferring heat from an exhaust flow of the hydrogen internal combustion engine. The device provides a highly energy-efficient system that makes appropriate use of the thermal energy in the exhaust and the thermal energy in the coolant.
The disclosure concerns variable valve timing of a four-stroke ICE. The ICE comprises: an exhaust valve and an intake valve an exhaust camshaft an intake camshaft and a cylinder arrangement. The cylinder arrangement comprises a combustion chamber a cylinder bore and a piston. The control arrangement is configured to: perform a first sequence of changes in the timings of the exhaust and intake camshafts in order to arrive from a first camshaft timing setting at a second camshaft timing setting based on a first current maximum cylinder pressure within the combustion chamber around top dead centre fire and/or around to dead centre gas exchange.
F02D 13/02 - Controlling the engine output power by varying inlet or exhaust valve operating characteristics, e.g. timing during engine operation
F02D 35/02 - Non-electrical control of engines, dependent on conditions exterior or interior to engines, not otherwise provided for on interior conditions
F02D 13/04 - Controlling the engine output power by varying inlet or exhaust valve operating characteristics, e.g. timing during engine operation using engine as brake
65.
Arrangement and a method for controlling a disconnector in a motor vehicle
An arrangement for controlling a disconnector arranged between power batteries and a consumer side of an electric system of a motor vehicle comprises a maneuver switch to be manually operated and configured to connect a control unit for the control of the disconnector to a conducting line on the battery side of the disconnector. The maneuver switch is configured to in a first position by movable contact members thereof connect each of two fixed output contacts to a different of two fixed input contacts than in a second position. A parameter is sensed on at least one input line from the maneuver switch to the control unit for determining which of the first and second position is assumed by the maneuver switch.
H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
B60R 16/03 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided forArrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric for supply of electrical power to vehicle subsystems
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