Volvo Cars Patente

A cooling ring for an electric machine, the cooling ring including a first portion with an exterior surface having a first end and a second end, and a hollow interior extending along a longitudinal axis of the cooling ring, wherein the hollow interior is configured to encompass a first end of a stator; and a shoulder at the first end of the first portion extending radially outward, wherein the shoulder comprises an axial opening extending in a first direction, wherein the first direction is substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the cooling ring.

The disclosure relates to a battery cell (14) for a battery pack of a vehicle. The battery cell (14) comprises a chemically active portion (20) comprising an anode, a cathode, and a separator. Moreover, the battery cell (14) comprises an enclosure (18), wherein the chemically active portion (20) is arranged inside the enclosure (18). Furthermore, the battery cell (14) comprises at least one thermally conductive bridge element (36) thermally coupled to the chemically active portion (20) and the enclosure (18) such that the thermally conductive bridge element (36) may transfer heat from the chemically active portion (20) to the enclosure (18). The disclosure is also directed to a vehicle comprising the battery cell (14) and to a method for manufacturing the battery cell (14) for the battery pack of the vehicle.

The disclosure relates to a connector (30) for fluidically connecting an inter-cell coolant channel (24) to a piping system (50) of a battery cooling system (20) for a vehicle. The connector (30) comprises a connection interface (32) for fluidically connecting the connector (30) to the inter-cell coolant channel (24), an inlet port (38) for supplying coolant to the connector (30), and an outlet port (42) for discharging coolant from the connector (30). The inlet port (38) is fluidically connected to the connection interface (32). The outlet port (42) is fluidically connected to the connection interface (32). The inlet port (38) and the outlet port (42) are arranged on a same side of the connector (30). Additionally, a cooling assembly (22) for a battery cooling system (20) for a vehicle is described. Furthermore, a battery assembly (16) for a vehicle is shown. Also, a vehicle is presented.

The disclosure relates to an airbag (24) for a vehicle. The airbag (24) comprises an envelope (26) at least partially delimiting a gas volume in a deployed state (30) of the airbag (24). The envelope (26) comprises a contact surface (32) configured to contact the vehicle occupant (12) to be protected by the airbag (24). At least a portion of the contact surface (32) has directional slipping properties. The slipping properties in a lateral direction (B) are associated with a higher slipping resistance than the slipping properties in a non-lateral direction (C). Additionally, an airbag module (22) and a vehicle are described.

The disclosure relates to a method for detecting an anomaly in one or more battery cells (16) of a plurality of battery cells (16) for a vehicle (10). The method comprises obtaining first data (D1) indicative of a deviation (dSoC) of a state of charge per battery cell (16) of at least a subset (18) of the plurality of battery cells from a first statistical parameter. The method also comprises obtaining second data (D2) indicative of a deviation (dSoH) of a state of health per battery cell (16) of the subset (18) of battery cells from a second statistical parameter. Moreover, the method comprises obtaining third data (D3) indicative of a statistical distance measure per battery cell (16) of the subset (18) of battery cells, based on the first data (D1) and based on the second data (D2). Furthermore, the method comprises providing fourth data (D4) indicative of an anomaly for one or more battery cells (16) associated with the statistical distance measure. The disclosure is also directed to a method for controlling a battery assembly (12) for a vehicle (12). Moreover, the disclosure relates to a data processing apparatus (24), a computer program (32), a computer-readable storage medium (30), a vehicle (10), and to a use of a statistical distance measure for detecting an anomaly in one or more battery cells (16).

The disclosure relates to a holding device (20) for one or more battery cells (16) for a vehicle. The holding device (20) comprises a frame member (22), a first interface (24), and at least one second interface (26). The first interface (24) is provided on the frame member (22). The first interface (24) is configured for mechanically connecting an electric busbar (32) or a collector plate to the frame member (22). The at least one second interface (26) is also provided on the frame member (22). The at least one second interface (26) is configured for mechanically connecting at least one electric converter unit (28) to the frame member (22). The at least one second interface (26) and the first interface (24) are overlap-free. Additionally, a connection assembly (18) for one or more battery cells (16) for a vehicle is described. Furthermore, a battery assembly (12) for a vehicle is shown. Also, a method for manufacturing a battery assembly (12) for a vehicle is presented.

The disclosure relates to a method for providing a description of a functionality of a vehicle (10) to a user (24) of the vehicle (10). The method comprises obtaining first data (D1) indicative of a current user behavior. The method also comprises obtaining second data (D2) indicative of a historic user behavior. The historic user behavior is associated with the user (24) located inside the vehicle (10) while the vehicle (10) is in a non-driving mode. Moreover, the method comprises determining a likelihood (LH) that the user will stay inside the vehicle (10) while the vehicle (10) is in the non-driving mode based on the first data (D1) and based on the second data (D2). Furthermore, the method comprises triggering a provision of the description of the functionality of the vehicle (10), if said determined likelihood (LH) exceeds a predefined likelihood threshold. The disclosure also relates to a data processing apparatus (34), a computer program (44), and to a computer-readable storage medium (42) for executing said method. Finally, a vehicle (10) comprising said data processing apparatus (34) is described.

The invention relates to a method (100) for operating a brake system (10) of a vehicle (1), the brake system (10) comprising at least one friction brake (11), the method (100) comprising:- obtaining condition data indicative of a condition of the at least one friction brake (11); and- providing a control instruction for controlling operation of the at least one friction brake (11) based on the condition data, the control instruction being configured to operate the at least one friction brake (11) and a propulsion system (40) of the vehicle (1) such that the operation of the at least one friction brake (11) is being at least partially compensated by the operation of the propulsion system (40).

The disclosure relates to a method (100) for operating a brake system (10) of a vehicle (1), the brake system (10) comprising at least one friction brake (11), the method (100) comprising: - obtaining brake operation data indicative of a brake pressure and/or a brake torque of the at least one friction brake (11) from at least one brake operation of the at least one friction brake (11), - obtaining deviation data indicative of a deviation of the brake pressure and/or the brake torque based on the brake operation data, - obtaining state of corrosion data indicative of a state of corrosion of the at least one friction brake (11) based on the deviation data, and - providing a control instruction for the brake system (10), the control instruction being configured to control operation of the at least one friction brake (11) based on the state of corrosion data.

An airbag support for an unconventional steering wheel (22) comprises a rigid support element (26) moveable between a first position and a deployed position where the rigid support element is positioned to support a deployed airbag (24); and an actuation mechanism configured to move the rigid support element from the first position to the deployed position upon actuation.

The disclosure relates to a battery cell component (22) for a battery cell (14) of a vehicle. The battery cell component (22) comprises an elongated core element (24) extending along a direction of extension (A) and being electrically conductive. The battery cell component (22) further comprises a first electrode sheet (36). The first electrode sheet (36) is electrically coupled to the elongated core element (24). The first electrode sheet (36) is windable or wound around the elongated core element (24). Additionally, a battery cell (14) for a vehicle is described. Furthermore, a method for manufacturing a battery cell component (22) or a battery cell (14) is shown. Also, a vehicle is described.

The disclosure relates to a rear-view device (10) for a vehicle (100), the rear-view device (10) comprising at least one indication unit (20) configured to provide an indication of a state of one or more systems (50, 60, 70, 80, 90) of the vehicle (100) depending on a standstill state of the vehicle (100).

The disclosure relates to a method for preparing a vehicle (140) for start up. The method comprises obtaining first data (D1) indicative of a sequence of locations (110) of a vehicle user (100). The method further comprising determining, based on the first data (D1), whether the vehicle user (100) intends to use the vehicle (140). The method still further comprising providing second data (D2) indicative of a start up instruction for the vehicle (140) based on a result of the determining. Furthermore, a method for starting up a vehicle, a data processing apparatus, a system, a computer program and a computer-readable storage medium are presented. Additionally, a vehicle is described.

The disclosure relates to a rear-view device (10) for a vehicle (100), the rear-view device (10) comprising an indication unit (20) configured for a first vehicle function (F 1), the first vehicle function (F1) being to indicate a situation in an environment of the vehicle (100) provided by a driver information system (40) of the vehicle (100), wherein the indication unit (20) is further configured for a second vehicle function (F2) different from the first vehicle function (F1).

A measurement assembly (24) for determining a characteristic of a rotating part (18) of a rotating system (10) for a vehicle is described. The measurement assembly (24) comprises a first unit (26) mountable on a rotating part (18) of the rotating system (10). The first unit (26) comprises an analog-digital converter, a first communication interface, and a first power transmission interface, wherein the analog-digital converter and the first communication interface are communicatively coupled, and wherein the analog-digital converter and the first power transmission interface are electrically coupled. Moreover, at least one sensor (40) is electrically coupled to the analog-digital converter. The measurement system (24) further comprises a second unit (42) mountable on a static part (12) of the rotating system (10). The second unit (42) comprises a second communication interface, and a second power transmission interface. The first communication interface and the second communication interface are wirelessly coupled. Moreover, the first power transmission interface and the second power transmission interface are wirelessly coupled. Additionally, a rotating system (10) for a vehicle, a vehicle, and a method for operating a rotating system (10) are presented.

The disclosure relates to a method for providing a steering ratio for a steer-by-wire system (20) of a vehicle (10). The steering ratio is a ratio between a steering means angle (β) and a road wheel angle (α). The steering means angle (β) is associated with a steering means (18) configured to be operated by a driver, and the road wheel angle is associated with a road wheel (12). The road wheel (12) is controllable using the steering means (18). The method comprises obtaining first data (38) indicative of an angular steering means speed, and providing the steering ratio based on the first data (38). Also, a method for operating a steer-by-wire system (20) of a vehicle (10) is presented. The method comprises obtaining third data (42) indicative of a steering means angle, providing a steering ratio using the method for providing a steering ratio, and providing a reference road wheel angle based on the third data (42) and the steering ratio. Moreover, a use of the first data (38) for determining a steering ratio for a steer-by-wire system (20) of a vehicle (10) is presented. Furthermore, a data processing apparatus (24), a computer program (32), and a computer-readable storage medium (30) are presented. Finally, a steer-by-wire system (20) for a vehicle (10) and a vehicle (10) comprising the steer-by-wire system (20) are presented.

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The disclosure relates to a differential gear assembly (20) comprising a ring-shaped gear (26) being rotatable around an axis (A) and a bevel gear unit (44) with four bevel gears (48a, 48b, 48c, 48d) being supported on a bevel gear carrier (46). Two bevel gears (48a, 48b, 48c, 48d) are additionally supported on a cross shaft (60). The ring-shaped gear (26) comprises at least two primary contact surfaces (38a, 38b) having a spherical shape and the bevel gear carrier (46) comprises at least two secondary contact surfaces (56a, 56b) having a spherical shape. Each of the secondary contact surfaces (56a, 56b) contacts an associated primary contact surface (38a, 38b). Moreover, two reception slots (40a, 40b) are arranged on the ring-shaped gear (26) and an end (62a, 62b) of the cross shaft (60) is received in each of the two reception slots (40a, 40b) such that the ends (62a, 62b) and the reception slots (40a, 40b) form a positive locking being effective in a circumferential direction of the ring-shaped gear (26). Additionally, a drivetrain for a vehicle comprising such a differential gear assembly (20), a method for assembling a differential gear assembly (20), and a method for disassembling a differential gear assembly (20) are explained.

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Claim 1 relates to a method for operating a locking system (52) for a vehicle (10) which is configured to allow opening of an associated door (28) from an interior of the vehicle (10) in a de-activated state and to block opening of the associated door (28) in an activated state. The method comprises obtaining an obstacle information indicating whether an obstacle (36) is present in the surroundings of the vehicle (10) and determining whether the obstacle (36) is at least in part located within a door range (R). Then, the locking system (52) is transferred in the de-activated state if the obstacle (36) is determined to be located outside the door range (R) or transferred in the activated state if the obstacle (36) is determined to be located at least in part within the door range (R). Furthermore, a data processing apparatus (58), a computer program (74), a computer-readable storage medium (72), and a locking system (52) for a vehicle (10) are claimed.

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