Methods for extending the functionality of a motor vehicle

The sub-carrier with a flexible frame structure addresses the challenge of retrofitting control units of varying sizes, enabling easy integration of advanced functionalities and computing power in motor vehicles, particularly for AI-based systems.

DE102025118124B3Undetermined Publication Date: 2026-07-02DR ING H C F PORSCHE AG
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Application Number
DE102025118124
Authority / Receiving Office
DE · DE
Patent Type
Patents
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-05-12
Publication Date
2026-07-02
Estimated Expiration
2045-05-12

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing motor vehicles face challenges in easily retrofitting functionalities due to fixed installation space constraints for control units, which limits the integration of advanced computing and cooling requirements for enhanced driver assistance systems and AI-based control systems.

Method used

A sub-carrier with a flexible frame structure and standardized connection architecture allows for the installation of control units of varying sizes, providing additional space for larger units and enabling easy retrofitting by leaving space free in the mounting area, accommodating increased computing and cooling needs.

Benefits of technology

Facilitates the easy expansion of vehicle functionalities over time by allowing the installation of larger control units with enhanced computing and cooling capabilities, supporting the integration of advanced driver assistance systems and AI applications.

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Abstract

A method for extending the functionalities of a motor vehicle (10) is provided, wherein the motor vehicle (10) has several controllable operating devices, at least one control unit (20) for controlling the respective assigned at least one operating device, and a sub-carrier (18), wherein the sub-carrier (18) has a frame (22) for mechanically mounting the at least one control unit (20) and a common insertion area (24) bounded by the frame (22) for inserting several control units (20) for mounting with the frame (22), wherein the at least one control unit (20) is installed in the sub-carrier (18) such that installation space is provided in the insertion area (24) for at least one further new control unit (28) of the same size.in which at least one previously installed control unit (20) is removed and replaced by a new control unit (28) to provide at least one additional function, and the new control unit (28) has a greater height within the insertion area (24) compared to the previously installed control unit (20). The flexible installation space provided in the vertical direction of the subrack (18) for control units (20, 28) of different sizes allows for easy subsequent expansion of the functionalities of a motor vehicle (10).
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