142results about "Buses" patented technology

This disclosure discloses various technologies for sending electrical power from various energy storage stations to various nano-grid systems, when the energy storage stations and the nano-grid systems are not electrically wired to each other in order to enable such sending and when the nano-grid systems currently need a specific amount of the electrical power or are forecasted to need the specific amount of the electrical power by a specific time / date.

The invention relates to a current collector (3) for an electric or hybrid electric drive road vehicle (1) for feeding traction energy from a bipolar overhead line system. The invention relates to a road vehicle (1), comprising an erectable support rod (6) which is rotatably supported on the vehicle side by means of a base joint (7) on the road vehicle (1) and which supports, on the contact line side, two contact pivots (11) which are each rotatably connected by means of a pivot joint (10). At least one sliding plate (15) extending in the vehicle transverse direction (Y) is elastically supported on each contact swing arm (11). Wherein each slide plate (15) has, in each case, a contact surface (16), which faces upward in the vehicle height direction (Z), for sliding contact with the contact line (4). According to the invention, an electrically conductive, flexurally elastic sheet-like structure (19) having a longitudinal extension (L) and a transverse extension (B) is provided on at least one slide plate (15) of each contact swing arm (11), said sheet-like structure being arranged such that the longitudinal extension (L) thereof extends along the slide plate (15) in the vehicle transverse direction (Y), and the transverse extension (B) of the guide rail extends upwards beyond the contact surface (16) in the height direction (Z) of the vehicle by an overlength (S). This provides a current collector (1) which generates less arcs and thus has higher usability.

A battery pack includes a housing configured to house one or more battery packs comprising battery cells, the housing including a plurality of walls. at least one of the plurality of walls includes a first insulating layer comprising a phyllosilicate mineral and / or a ceramic; a first metallic layer connected to the first insulating layer; a second insulating layer connected to the first metallic layer; and a second metallic layer connected to the second insulating layer.

The utility model relates to an electric vehicle with an accident ventilation device, which is provided with a storage battery for high-voltage traction, a traction motor powered by the storage battery for high-voltage traction, and a passenger compartment, and comprises a fresh air storage tank for storing fresh air under the pressure exceeding the atmospheric pressure, the connecting pipeline is internally provided with a ventilation valve and is connected with the passenger compartment in a fluid communication manner; the utility model relates to a high-voltage traction battery, comprising a high-voltage traction battery, at least one accident sensor for detecting exhaust critical measurement parameters of the high-voltage traction battery, and an electronic accident control system with an accident detector, which reports an accident when receiving an exhaust critical measurement parameter signal from the accident sensor, if the accident detector reports an accident, the accident control system opens the vent valve.

A system and method for controlling a fuel storage system configured to store a liquid fuel in a fuel storage container of a vehicle powered by the liquid fuel are provided. The control system comprises processing circuitry configured to obtain a request for a shutdown of the vehicle, obtain measurements of a pressure in the fuel storage container, estimate an expected start time for the vehicle that is shut down, and, responsive to detecting that the pressure in the fuel storage container is at or above a boil-off threshold pressure, allow the pressure in the fuel storage container to remain at or above the boil-off threshold pressure or enable venting of the fuel storage container to reduce the pressure in the fuel storage container in dependence on whether or not the expected start time is within a time threshold interval.

A vehicle power supply system includes a control contactor and at least first and second power contactors along a top side of a vehicle. The first and second power contactors receive different polarities of electrical power from an off-board power supply system to power the vehicle. The control contactor conducts a control signal indicative of whether the first and second power contactors are conductively coupled with the off-board power supply system. The first power contactor receives a positive polarity of the electrical power and the second power contactor receives a negative polarity of the electrical power while the vehicle has a first orientation relative to the off-board power supply system. The first power contactor receives the negative polarity and the second power contactor receives the positive polarity while the vehicle has an opposite, second orientation relative to the off-board power supply system.

A method, system, and computer-readable storage medium for improving charging efficiency of electric vehicles (EVs) following a predetermined route are disclosed. The charging efficiency of the electric vehicles is improved by receiving telemetry data from the EVs and charger data from multiple chargers along the predetermined route, determining a charging plan for the EVs based on a total cost-per-distance (TCD) of travel over each of the multiple route segments comprising the predetermined route, and controlling specific chargers along the predetermined route to charge the EVs according to the charging plan. To enable power arbitrage, both the EVs and ground-based wireless charging stations are equipped with bidirectional charging capabilities. Individual EVs (e.g., transit buses traveling a set route and schedule) can store, transfer, and discharge power via bidirectional chargers using a predetermined charging strategy.

Electrically powered retractable sunshades for the interior windshield of the automobile and additionally, electrically powered retractable billboards for advertising, announcements and the like.

A header rail 10 for transporting gas cylinders (30, fig 3) on lorries has an elongate non-metal (e.g. composite such as glass / carbon fibre) central core 12, with metal collars 14 spaced apart along t

The invention relates to a rear transmission (3) for a commercial vehicle (1), comprising a planetary gear set (19), the planetary gear set (19) having a first element (21), a second element (25) and a third element (29), the first element (21) being designed as a drive element and being provided for establishing an operative connection to a plug shaft (16), the plug shaft (16) being provided for establishing an operative connection to a drive shaft of the commercial vehicle (1), the second element (25) being provided for establishing an operative connection to a drive shaft of the commercial vehicle (1), and the third element (29) being provided for establishing an operative connection to a drive shaft of the commercial vehicle (1). The second element (25) is designed as an output element and is provided for establishing an operative connection with a drive wheel (5) of the commercial vehicle (1), and wherein the third element (29) can be selectively braked by means of a shifting device (35) in a first shifting position and can be locked with an element (21, 25, 29) selected from the first element (21) and the second element (25) in a second shifting position, characterized in that the third element (29) can be selectively braked by means of the shifting device (35) in a first shifting position and can be locked with the first element (21) and the second element (25) in a second shifting position. The shifting device (35) has an insertion shaft (16) as a movable shifting element.

The invention relates to a land vehicle (110) comprising a vehicle body (12), a technical compartment (18) opening to an outer wall (16) of the vehicle body, and a device (120) for closing the technical compartment. The closing device comprises a first shutter (140) and a second shutter (142) rotatable with respect to the vehicle body, and a central element (144) connected to the vehicle body between the shutters. In a closed configuration of the closing device, each shutter extends in the longitudinal direction, one end of each shutter being in contact with the central element (144), said shutters thereby closing the technical compartment. In an open configuration of the closing device, both shutters can be folded against the outer wall (16) or against the central element (144) in order to provide access to the technical compartment.

The disclosure relates to a method for operating an internal combustion engine of a truck or omnibus, in particular a truck or omnibus with a permissible total mass of at least 3.5 tonnes, wherein (i) an electrolysis unit for the production of hydrogen, water is split into hydrogen and oxygen, (ii) a carbon dioxide sorption unit extracts carbon dioxide from the ambient air, (iii) the hydrogen and the carbon dioxide are fed to a methanol synthesis unit for the production of methanol, and are synthesised therein to methanol, (iv) a photovoltaic unit absorbs solar energy and converts it into electrical energy. The electrolysis unit, the carbon dioxide sorption unit and the methanol synthesis unit are powered by the electrical energy generated in the photovoltaic unit. The methanol produced is transported by means of a distributor system to at least one tank of the truck or omnibus, and is supplied from the tank as required to the internal combustion engine, and therein is combusted to generate mechanical energy.

A system for a vehicle, the system comprising: a low voltage input connectable to a low voltage system onboard the vehicle, wherein said low voltage is 24 V or 12 V; a capacitor of a batteryless 48 V system, the batteryless 48 V system comprising a 48 V electric machine arranged to generate power to an electrical exhaust heater onboard the vehicle; and an electrical circuit arranged between the low voltage input and the capacitor to pre-charge the batteryless 48 V system from the low voltage system.

A power system for a transport climate control system (TCS) includes a distributed battery system that has multiple battery modules separately attached to a chassis. Separately, battery modules are each configured to activate upon activation of a load, exchange self-identifying information with the other battery modules to identify a lead battery module, and exchange internal and performance-related data with the other battery modules. The lead battery module is configured to identify as the lead battery module to the load, transmit internal and performance-related data of the multiple battery modules to the load, and coordinate collective power distribution from one or more battery modules.

A power supply device for a vehicle, in particular for a utility vehicle such as an electric bus or an electric heavy goods vehicle, includes at least one contact head that can be brought in contact with a docking apparatus to establish an electrical connection, and includes at least a first pivot arm that is connected to the at least one contact head and can be rotatably connected to a vehicle, and includes a return apparatus, where the return apparatus is formed, as a driver with respect to the at least one first pivot arm, to be placable on the at least first pivot arm and removable from the at least first pivot arm such that a safe return of the first pivot arm is ensured.

A power system for a transport climate control system (TCS) includes a distributed battery system that has multiple battery modules separately attached to a chassis. Separately, battery modules are each configured to activate upon activation of a load, exchange self-identifying information with the other battery modules to identify a lead battery module, and exchange internal and performance-related data with the other battery modules. The lead battery module is configured to identify as the lead battery module to the load, transmit internal and performance-related data of the multiple battery modules to the load, and coordinate collective power distribution from one or more battery modules.

The invention relates to an assembly (1) for storing and dispensing pressurized fluid for a vehicle, comprising: - a plurality of reservoirs (3) for pressurized fluid, each reservoir (3) comprising a first end piece (13) provided with at least one fluid passage duct configured for dispensing fluid from the reservoir (3) and for filling the reservoir (3), - a use collector duct (5) which comprises an opening (19) for supplying and / or dispensing fluid and a plurality of orifices, each orifice being configured to be fluidically connected to a reservoir (3) via its fluid passage duct, and - a solenoid valve (7) which is arranged at one end of the use collector duct (5) and selectively closes or opens the fluid passage through the opening (9). The invention also relates to a vehicle comprising such a storage and dispensing assembly (1).

A method to increase efficiency in a hydrogen fuel system requiring high pressure hydrogen injection and having a plurality of hydrogen fuel tanks, the method including controlling one or more hydrogen fuel tanks and at least one hydrogen fuel tank to provide fuel in parallel to the hydrogen fuel consumer. The method includes determining when an intermediate tank pressure threshold has been reached in all hydrogen fuel tanks. The method includes responsive to the intermediate tank pressure threshold being reached in all of the hydrogen fuel tanks, removing the at least one hydrogen fuel tank from providing fuel to the hydrogen fuel consumer while using one or more hydrogen fuel tanks to provide hydrogen fuel to the fuel consumer. The method includes when an engine brake event has been detected, pumping hydrogen from the one or more hydrogen fuel tanks into the at least one hydrogen fuel tank.

A vehicle-weather resistance parameter indicates a localized weather condition for a vehicle traveling a road segment of a travel route, based on forecasted generalized weather information for the road segment. The vehicle-weather resistance parameter may be generated by a function that is produced using previously collected vehicle data from vehicles of different vehicle types that traveled the road segment under various weather conditions. The vehicle-weather resistance parameter may be employed to estimate a segment energy consumption, which is an amount of energy consumed by a vehicle to travel the road segment in the weather conditions indicated by the forecasted generalized weather information. By comparing the estimated segment energy consumption to a stored energy level (e.g., charge) in a vehicle, one may determine whether there is an energy deficit and, if so, operation of electrical components of the vehicle may be adjusted to reduce or avoid the energy deficit.

A method for controlling a powertrain (7) of a vehicle (1), the powertrain comprising a device (11) for converting energy for driving wheels (4), an engine (15), configured for providing energy to the device, a kinetic energy recovery system (17) switching between a suppling configuration in which the kinetic energy recovery system provides energy and a charging configuration in which the kinetic energy recovery system is charged. The powertrain switches between a regenerative configuration in which the kinetic energy recovery system is in the charging configuration and the device is powered by the engine, and a powered configuration in which the kinetic energy recovery system is in the supplying configuration. The method comprises at least one regeneration-power cycle, comprising the steps of controlling the powertrain in the regenerative configuration, switching the powertrain from the regenerative configuration to the powered configuration; and controlling the powertrain in the powered configuration.

Sealing system (10, 50) for a vehicle, wherein the sealing system (10, 50) comprises: a mounting element (11, 51) connected to a vehicle door (3), the mounting element (11, 51) comprising a web (21, 61) and a first flange (22a, 62a) and a second flange (22b, 62b) extending opposite each other from the web (21, 61); and a sealing element (12, 52) comprising a sealing body and a first engagement section (33a, 73a) and a second engagement section (33b, 73b) which are integrally connected with the sealing body, wherein the first intervention section (33a, 73a) and the second intervention section (33b, 73b) are opposite each other with respect to the bridge (21, 61), wherein the first engagement section (33a, 73a) is elastically engaged with the first flange (22a, 62a), and wherein the second engagement section (33b, 73b) is elastically engaged with the second flange (22b, 62b), wherein the first intervention section (33a, 73a) has a first cavity defined therein and the second intervention section (33b, 73b) has a second cavity defined therein, wherein the first and second engagement sections (33a, 33b, 73a, 73b) engage with the web (21, 61) by means of a fastening element, and wherein the fastening element penetrates the first and second engagement sections (33a, 33b, 73a, 73b) and the web (21, 61) through the first and second cavities to fasten the first and second engagement sections (33a, 33b, 73a, 73b) and the web (21, 61).

An assembly for automatic connection of a road vehicle trolley pole to a catenary wire (4) while driving includes at least one sensor (1) for continuous detection of the catenary wire (4) position with respect to the vehicle (2) and / or position of a. trolley pole (3) free end with a shoe (6) with respect to the catenary' wire (4). The sensor (1) is in communication via the control unit with at least one actuator (5) to change the position of the trolley pole (3) f ree end within the space around the vehicle (2). The actuator (5) is arranged on the trolley pole (3) only without a direct mechanical connection with the vehicle (2) and configured to induce a reaction force with the use of air. It may be a small propeller with an electric motor or an air nozzle connected to a pressurized, air source. Furthermore, the sensor (1) may be used for trolley line lateral elements position monitoring with respect to the vehicle (2) or for trolley line lateral elements position monitoring with respect to the vehicle (2) above the vehicle (2) front end and / or in front of the vehicle (2).

A high-voltage battery bracket for a vehicle includes a main bracket coupled to a vehicle body frame and fixed to a high-voltage battery, a sub bracket coupled to an upper or lower portion of the main bracket and configured to form a space in which electrical and electronic components are accommodated when coupled to the main bracket, and a detachable bracket vertically detachably installed on the sub bracket. The electrical and electronic components are coupled to the detachable bracket. With this arrangement, since the electrical and electronic components are easily attached and detached, the installation space can be reduced and workability can be improved.

Systems and methods for electrically isolating a high voltage continuously producing power source. In one embodiment, a high voltage continuously producing power supplying system for supplying high voltage electrical power to an automotive system includes a plurality of components configured to supply the high voltage electrical power to the automotive system and a high voltage power controller configured to receive the high voltage electrical power from the plurality of components. The system further includes an electrical isolation device configured to electrically isolate at least one of the plurality of components. The high voltage power controller is configured to detect that a fault state of the automotive system has occurred and when the detected fault state is detected, the high voltage power controller is configured to trigger the electrical isolation device to disconnect the at least one of the plurality of components from the automotive system.

A method to recover heat energy associated with a refueling process in a vehicle having a compressed hydrogen or natural gas (CNG or H2) fuel tank includes activating a heat energy recovery system to recover heat energy associated with the refueling process. The method includes directing recovered heat energy to at least one vehicle component in preparation of vehicle starting. The method includes deactivating the heat energy recovery system responsive to the pressure in the CNG or H2 fuel tank reaching a maximum pressure limit (308).

Vehicle (1) for public transport comprising a plurality of walls (2 ), a floor and a roof (3) delimiting a space into which passengers are housed, and comprising a housing (4) carried by roof (3) and configured to delimit a space (6) into which at least an operative module (7) can be housed, housing (4) comprising a support structure (8) fixable to roof (3) and a cover (5) carried by support structure (8) and configured to delimit space (6), the cover (5) comprising a plurality of portions (5a, 5b, 5c) connectable to hoops (11) side members (9) of the support structure (8) portions (5a, 5b, 5c) being connectable in a separate manner one with respect to the other thereby modifying the transversal and / or longitudinal extension of cover (5) with respect to longitudinal axis (A).

Provided is an autonomous driving system that satisfies setting of a driving path shared in common by an articulated bus and a single bus applicable to a bus rapid transit system that allows both an articulated bus and a single bus to travel on the same track in common. A trajectory of a rearmost axle forms a path in path setting irrespective a single vehicle and an articulated vehicle thus enabling the articulated vehicles having different data and sizes and a vehicle weight changes due to riding on or getting off of passengers from a bus can also trace the path. The system includes sensors that detect a change in its own weight, a change in the position of the center of gravity, and a change in axle weights. The system satisfies requested acceleration by detecting a dynamic performance together with the change in its own weight and a change in a gradient of a road. The system satisfies the conditions necessary for a safe control in longitudinal and lateral motions in conformity with wetness of a road surface.

The invention relates to a method for braking a vehicle (1) with passengers (2) in an inner region (12), wherein the vehicle (1) is braked in accordance with a defined braking profile when a trigger criterion is present, wherein the brake profile has a braking phase in which the vehicle (1) is braked with an actual ego deceleration that varies with respect to time, wherein the brake profile is defined in the following steps: - detecting road users (V) located in an environment (U) outside the vehicle (1), and detecting passengers (2) located in the inner region (12) of the vehicle (1), - determining road user information items associated with the respectively detected road users (V), and determining passenger information items associated with the respectively detected passengers (2); - reading in a passenger injury profile for the detected passengers (2) in accordance with the respectively determined passenger information, and reading in a road user injury profile for the detected road users (V) in accordance with the respectively determined road user information; - defining and / or reading out the brake profile in accordance with the passenger injury profiles which have been read in, and / or the road user injury profiles which have been read in, in such a way that, for the available brake profiles, a minimal degree of injury arises for the detected road users (V) and / or for the detected passengers (2); and - outputting the brake profile and activating the brake system (4) in accordance with the brake profile.

The present document relates to a power distribution unit for distributing electrical power in an electrically powered vehicle. The power distribution unit comprises a first module and a second module, wherein the first module comprises a first number of high voltage electric components electrically connected to one or more high voltage power circuits, and the second module comprises a second number of high voltage electric components electrically connected to one or more high voltage power circuits. The first number of high voltage electric components are common to a variety of vehicle types, and the second number of high voltage electric components are specific to a vehicle type. The second module is contiguous to the first module along a contact surface of the first module and a contact surface of the second module, wherein the first module comprises a cooling panel for dissipating heat from the high voltage electric components, the cooling panel forming the contact surface of the first module. The cooling panel is in thermal contact with at least a number of the high voltage electric components of the first module, and at least a number of the high voltage electric components of the second module are in thermal contact with the cooling panel via a contiguous contact between the high voltage electric components of the second module and the contact surface of the second module.