#Volvo Truck Corporation

APPARATUS FOR TRANSMITTING POWER FROM A POWER GENERATING DEVICE HAVING HIGH TORQUE IRREGULARITIES TO AN ELECTRICAL MACHINE, AND MOTOR VEHICLE COMPRISING SUCH APPARATUS

An apparatus for transmitting power from a power generating device to an electrical machine suitable to be installed onboard a motor vehicle is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a power take-off (PTO…

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F16H37/065 Volvo Truck Corporation

COMPUTER SYSTEM COMPRISING PROCESSING CIRCUITRY CONFIGURED TO CONTROL A CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM OF A VEHICLE

The present disclosure relates to a computer system including processing circuitry configured to control a cruise control system of a vehicle, the vehicle including a power system configured to provid…

DRIVE·3d ago·1 min read

B60W30/143 Volvo Truck Corporation

ELECTRIC MACHINE WITH IMPROVED BRAKE CONTROL

A controller for controlling an electric machine used to propel and/or brake an electric vehicle. The controller is configured to obtain an indication of a desire to use the electric machine to brake …

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B60L7/22 Volvo Truck Corporation

Electrical drive axle and vehicle comprising an electric drive axle

An electric drive axle includes an electric motor having an output shaft, a first gear mounted on the output shaft, a second gear in meshing engagement with the first gear, a differential case coaxial…

DRIVE·5d ago·1 min read

B60K1/02 Volvo Truck Corporation

Braking system for a vehicle

A braking system for a vehicle comprising a fuel cell system generating electric power to an electric power system arranged to propel an electric traction motor, the braking system comprising a tank a…

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B60T1/10 Volvo Truck Corporation

SELECTING A ROUTE FOR A VEHICLE BASED ON SKILL AND DIFFICULTY LEVEL

A computer system including processing circuitry configured to select a route out of a set of routes for a vehicle to follow is provided. The processing circuitry is configured to obtain a level of di…

DRIVE·Jun 11·1 min read

G01C21/3617 Volvo Truck Corporation

SIDE IMPACT STRUCTURE FOR A FUEL TANK OF A VEHICLE

A side impact structure for a fuel tank of a vehicle includes a base structure attached to a side-facing portion of the fuel tank, and at least one spheroidal element rotatably coupled to the base str…

DRIVE·Jun 11·1 min read

B60K15/073 Volvo Truck Corporation

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PREVENTING TIPPING OVER OF A VEHICLE COMBINATION COMPRISING A TRACTOR AND A TIPPING TRAILER

A computer-implemented method is disclosed. The computer-implemented method is performed by a system for preventing tipping over of a vehicle combination comprising a tractor and a tipping trailer bef…

DRIVE·Jun 11·1 min read

B60W30/04 Volvo Truck Corporation

COMPUTER SYSTEM AND A METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A FUEL CELL SYSTEM

A computer system and a method for controlling a fuel cell system comprising a power conversion and distribution circuitry configured to convert and deliver electric power generated by the fuel cell s…

DRIVE·Jun 11·2 min read

H01M8/0494 Volvo Truck Corporation

METHOD FOR TIRE CHANGE ADAPTION OF A VEHICLE HAVING TIRES, A SYSTEM FOR TIRE CHANGE ADAPTION OF A VEHICLE HAVING TIRES AND A VEHICLE COMPRISING THE SYSTEM

A method for tire change adaption of a vehicle having tires is provided. The method comprising: detecting a change in tire friction for a plurality of the tires by monitoring one or more tire paramete…

DRIVE·Jun 11·2 min read

B60C23/06 Volvo Truck Corporation

Battery system for a heavy-duty vehicle and a heavy-duty vehicle comprising such a battery system

A battery system for a heavy-duty vehicle, comprising at least one battery section which comprises a plurality of traction battery packs, a hold-and-release mechanism for connecting the battery sectio…

DRIVE·Jun 9·1 min read

B60L3/04 Volvo Truck Corporation

Method for determining aging of a fuel cell system

A method for determining aging of a fuel cell system for a vehicle, comprising identifying a future interval in terms of time or distance during which the fuel cell system is expected to operate at st…

DRIVE·Jun 9·1 min read

H01M8/04679 Volvo Truck Corporation

DEGASSING SYSTEM FOR VEHICLE COOLING SYSTEM

A degassing system for a vehicle cooling system includes a cooling fluid inlet for receiving cooling fluid from a cooling fluid line of a vehicle cooling system. The degassing system further includes …

DRIVE·Jun 4·1 min read

B01D19/0057 Volvo Truck Corporation

HANDLING A BATTERY ARRANGEMENT

A computer system including processing circuitry configured to handle a battery arrangement capable of powering an electrical system is provided. The battery arrangement includes a battery cell and a …

DRIVE·Jun 4·1 min read

B60L50/60 Volvo Truck Corporation

COMPUTER IMPLEMENTED METHOD AND COMPUTER SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING A PARK BRAKE RELAY VALVE, PARK BRAKE SYSTEM FOR IMPLEMENTING SUCH A METHOD AND VEHICLE INCLUDING SUCH A PARK BRAKE SYSTEM

A computer-implemented method controls at least one park brake relay valve of a park brake system of a vehicle, via control signals sent to a park brake control unit, which controls the park brake rel…

DRIVE·Jun 4·2 min read

B60T17/221 Volvo Truck Corporation

BRAKE SYSTEM, VEHICLE COMPRISING SUCH A BRAKE SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING BRAKES OF SUCH A VEHICLE

A brake system includes an air production module, a trailer control module, a park brakes relay valve and a supply coupling head for supplying air under pressure to brakes of a trailer. A trailer brak…

DRIVE·Jun 4·2 min read

B60T13/385 Volvo Truck Corporation

Apparatus and method for controlling a trailer parking brake indicator in a tractor, and method for modifying a tractor

An apparatus for controlling a trailer parking brake status indicator includes an arrangement for determining whether a trailer is coupled to the tractor, a control system configured to receive a sign…

DRIVE·Jun 2·2 min read

B60T8/1708 Volvo Truck Corporation

BATTERY MOUNTING DEVICE FOR A VEHICLE

A battery mounting device for a vehicle is disclosed. The battery mounting device includes a front bracket for mounting to a vehicle chassis, the front bracket including a front facing curved barrier …

DRIVE·Apr 30·1 min read

B60K1/04 Volvo Truck Corporation

METHOD OF COUNTERACTING DEGRADATION OF A FUEL CELL SYSTEM OF A VEHICLE

The present disclosure relates to a method of counteracting degradation of a fuel cell system of a vehicle. A processor device is used for performing the method. The processor device estimates standst…

DRIVE·Apr 16·1 min read

B60L58/30 Volvo Truck Corporation

FUEL CONSUMPTION OPTIMIZATION SYSTEM

A fuel consumption optimization system including a control unit configured to operate a power unit in a first measurement phase including activation of a first combustion chamber and deactivation of a…

DRIVE·Apr 2·1 min read

F02D41/38 Volvo Truck Corporation

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR HANDLING BRAKING OF COMBINATION VEHICLE INCLUDING UPDATING OF BRAKE PEDAL POSITION DECELERATION MAP

A method for handling braking of a combination vehicle (i.e., a towing vehicle and at least one trailer) includes vehicle-specific dynamic updating and implementation of a brake pedal position deceler…

DRIVE·Mar 26·2 min read

B60T8/58 Volvo Truck Corporation

PRE-CHARGING SYSTEM FOR A VEHICLE

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 …

DRIVE·Mar 19·1 min read

B60L1/02 Volvo Truck Corporation

COMPUTER SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A VEHICLE

A computer system comprising processing circuitry configured to control a vehicle, the processing circuitry being configured to: determine that an expected travelling route of the vehicle comprises a …

DRIVE·Nov 27·1 min read

B60W30/18009 Volvo Truck Corporation

ASSEMBLY FOR CARRYING ELONGATED MEDIA ALONG A VEHICLE FRAME AND A VEHICLE

An assembly for carrying elongated media along a vehicle frame, the assembly comprising a structurally rigid elongated beam member having a longitudinal extension along a longitudinal direction of the…

DRIVE·Oct 16·1 min read

B60R16/08 Volvo Truck Corporation

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING ECO MODE OVERRIDE IN A VEHICLE

A computer system comprising processing circuitry configured to: detect, using sensors of a host vehicle, a high acceleration traffic situation involving a secondary vehicle, estimate a required power…

DRIVE·Oct 9·1 min read

B60W30/188 Volvo Truck Corporation

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING INFORMATION RELATIVE TO A CONNECTION BETWEEN A VEHICLE AND AT LEAST ONE TRAILER

A system and method for providing information relative to a connection between a vehicle and at least one trailer. The system comprises a power line communication configured to communicate raw signals…

DRIVE·Sep 4·2 min read

B60Q9/00 Volvo Truck Corporation

METHOD FOR COOLING AN ENDURANCE BRAKING ARRANGEMENT IN AN ELECTRIC VEHICLE

The present disclosure relates to a method for cooling an endurance braking arrangement of an electric vehicle, the vehicle comprising an electrical power storage device and the endurance braking arra…

DRIVE·Aug 7·1 min read

B60T5/00 Volvo Truck Corporation

GASEOUS FUEL SUPPLY SYSTEM TO A CLEAN COMBUSTION ENGINE

A gaseous fuel supply system for a clean combustion engine configured to receive gaseous fuel at a changeable demanded injection pressure being above a predetermined minimum required injection pressur…

DRIVE·Jun 19·2 min read

F02D19/024 Volvo Truck Corporation

INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE SYSTEM

The present disclosure relates to an internal combustion engine (ICE) system comprising: an internal combustion engine; a turbocharger arrangement, the turbocharger arrangement having a turbine arrang…

DRIVE·Jun 19·1 min read

F02D41/1448 Volvo Truck Corporation

GASEOUS FUEL SUPPLY SYSTEM FOR A CLEAN COMBUSTION ENGINE OF A VEHICLE

A gaseous fuel supply system for a clean combustion engine of a vehicle having a vehicle cooling system. The supply system comprises: a gaseous fuel tank storing pressurized gaseous fuel; at least a f…

DRIVE·Jun 19·1 min read

F02M21/0206 Volvo Truck Corporation

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR RECOVERY OF REDUNDANT GASEOUS FUEL FROM A GASEOUS FUEL SUPPLY SYSTEM

A gaseous fuel supply system for a clean combustion engine having a fuel injector, the supply system comprising: a first gaseous fuel tank arrangement comprising at least a first gaseous fuel tank sto…

DRIVE·Jun 19·2 min read

F02M21/0293 Volvo Truck Corporation

CONTROL SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING A RETARDATION OF A VEHICLE

A control system for controlling a retardation of a vehicle. The control system is adapted to use power loss information for each motion support device controlling the retardation of the vehicle. For …

DRIVE·Jun 12·1 min read

B60W10/184 Volvo Truck Corporation

AUTOMATIC TURN SIGNAL CANCELLATION IN A VEHICLE FOR A ROUNDABOUT

Automatic turn signal cancellation in a vehicle for a roundabout is disclosed. The automatic turn signal cancellation system is configured to not prematurely cancel a turn signal until the exit of the…

DRIVE·May 29·2 min read

B60Q1/346 Volvo Truck Corporation

A METHOD OF COUNTERACTING DEGRADATION OF A FUEL CELL SYSTEM OF A VEHICLE

DRIVE·May 29·1 min read

B60L58/30 Volvo Truck Corporation

VEHICLE CURTAIN SYSTEM

A vehicle comprising a windscreen and a side door having a window, the vehicle further comprising a curtain assembly, the curtain assembly comprising: a rail located above the window; a series of firs…

DRIVE·May 8·1 min read

B60J1/2011 Volvo Truck Corporation

EMERGENCY BRAKE SYSTEM FOR A HEAVY-DUTY VEHICLE

An emergency brake system for a heavy-duty vehicle, comprising: a pressure sensor arrangement configured to issue a first signal, S upon determination that the pressure in a regular brake circuit is z…

DRIVE·May 8·1 min read

B60T8/94 Volvo Truck Corporation

METHOD FOR REDUCING THE RISK OF VEHICLE TIRE RUPTURE

A computer system comprising processing circuitry configured to: receive sensor data of a gas temperature in a vehicle tire; in response to the gas temperature being above a predetermined temperature …

DRIVE·May 8·1 min read

B60W50/0098 Volvo Truck Corporation

CABIN, TRUCK COMPRISING THE CABIN, AND ASSOCIATED METHOD

A cabin for a truck, the cabin comprising a cabin door, to provide access for a user to an interior of the cabin; an exterior surface, which is accessible from outside the cabin when the cabin door is…

DRIVE·Apr 17·1 min read

B62D51/001 Volvo Truck Corporation

PNEUMATIC SUSPENSION ARRANGEMENT CONTAINING A NON-NEWTONIAN FLUID

A pneumatic suspension arrangement for a vehicle is provided. The pneumatic suspension arrangement comprises: an air bellow for suspending the vehicle, a flow control valve for controlling a first flo…

DRIVE·Apr 10·1 min read

B60G17/0155 Volvo Truck Corporation

SHOCK ABSORBER DEVICE AND VEHICLE COMPRISING SUCH A SHOCK ABSORBER DEVICE

A shock absorber device for a vehicle, the shock absorber device comprising a shock absorber and a lifting device, the lifting device being configured to adjust a length of the shock absorber along th…

DRIVE·Mar 6·1 min read

F16F9/56 Volvo Truck Corporation