B60T17/02

COMMERCIAL VEHICLE COMPRISING A PNEUMATIC SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A PNEUMATIC SYSTEM

A commercial vehicle with a pneumatic system includes an air management system comprising an air compressor (11), a low-pressure circuit configured to store and supply compressed air within a low-pressure range, a high-pressure circuit configured to store and supply compressed air within a high-pressure range, a braking system presenting a usual braking operation with compressed air at pressures in the low-pressure range, and an emergency braking operation with compressed air at pressures in the high-pressure range, wherein the air management system is configured to supply the braking system: for the usual braking operation, with compressed air from the low pressure circuit, and for the emergency braking operation, with compressed air from the high-pressure circuit.

Controller apparatus and method for a compressed air system

A compressed air supply apparatus for heavy vehicles includes a service reservoir, an air dryer in communication with the service reservoir, a purge reservoir in communication with the air dryer, a compressor for delivering compressed air through the air dryer preferentially to the purge reservoir and then to the service reservoir and a controller. The controller interrupts the charge cycle of the compressor in response to a moisture accumulation value being equal to or exceeding a wetness threshold value and the pressure in the service reservoir being within a predetermined pressure range. The controller then initiates a modified purge cycle of the air dryer, which includes iteratively regenerating the air dryer with air from the purge reservoir until at least one of the moisture accumulation value is less than the wetness threshold value and the pressure in the service reservoir is outside the predetermined pressure range.

Controller apparatus and method for a compressed air system

A compressed air supply apparatus for heavy vehicles includes a service reservoir, an air dryer in communication with the service reservoir, a purge reservoir in communication with the air dryer, a compressor for delivering compressed air through the air dryer preferentially to the purge reservoir and then to the service reservoir and a controller. The controller interrupts the charge cycle of the compressor in response to a moisture accumulation value being equal to or exceeding a wetness threshold value and the pressure in the service reservoir being within a predetermined pressure range. The controller then initiates a modified purge cycle of the air dryer, which includes iteratively regenerating the air dryer with air from the purge reservoir until at least one of the moisture accumulation value is less than the wetness threshold value and the pressure in the service reservoir is outside the predetermined pressure range.

Arrangement for a utility vehicle

An arrangement for a utility vehicle includes at least one air dryer unit and a regulating unit, wherein the air dryer unit and the regulating unit are designed in each case as separate units. The air dryer unit has at least one air dryer module, in particular an air dryer cartridge, at least one discharge valve and at least one control line for the pneumatic control of the discharge valve. At least one connecting line is provided in the air dryer unit with connection to the air dryer module. The connecting line leads directly to a consumer non-return valve for the air dryer unit, which is arranged outside of the air dryer unit, wherein the connecting line can be used at least partially bi-directionally and/or can be or is connected to a bi-directionally usable line section.

Motor
11652385 · 2023-05-16 · ·

One embodiment relates to a motor comprising: a housing; a stator disposed in the housing; a rotor disposed in the stator; a shaft coupled to the rotor; a cover disposed on the housing; and an upper bearing disposed on the cover. The cover comprises: a first body having the upper bearing disposed thereon; a second body disposed on the lower side of the first body; a third body disposed on the lower side of the second body; and a protrusion part protruding in the radial direction from the outer peripheral surface of the second body, wherein the third body comprises an inclined surface inclining inwardly with respect to the outer peripheral surface of the second body. Accordingly, when a system and the motor are combined, the motor prevents an increase in the amount of interference between the housing and the cover by means of a reaction force design between the cover and each of the housing and the bearing, and thus a coupling failure in the assembly, as a result of a reaction force, occurring when the system and the motor are coupled may be prevented.

OPPORTUNISTIC VEHICLE AIR BRAKE SYSTEM PRESSURIZATION SYSTEMS AND METHODS
20230145214 · 2023-05-11 · ·

Systems and methods for providing opportunistic vehicle air brake system pressurization are disclosed. Vehicle air tanks used within an air brake system are pressurized during a time a battery charging status is satisfied. For example, such air tanks may be pressurized via an air compressor at a time during which the vehicle is electrically connected to a power source other than a battery of the vehicle. An example of such a power source may include an electrical charger, such as an electric vehicle charging station, or an electric generator during a regenerative braking event. The air tanks may also be pressurized by using a battery to energize the air compressor, based on the battery being charged above a predetermined threshold.

OPPORTUNISTIC VEHICLE AIR BRAKE SYSTEM PRESSURIZATION SYSTEMS AND METHODS
20230145214 · 2023-05-11 · ·

Systems and methods for providing opportunistic vehicle air brake system pressurization are disclosed. Vehicle air tanks used within an air brake system are pressurized during a time a battery charging status is satisfied. For example, such air tanks may be pressurized via an air compressor at a time during which the vehicle is electrically connected to a power source other than a battery of the vehicle. An example of such a power source may include an electrical charger, such as an electric vehicle charging station, or an electric generator during a regenerative braking event. The air tanks may also be pressurized by using a battery to energize the air compressor, based on the battery being charged above a predetermined threshold.

COMPRESSED AIR-SUPPLY-SYSTEM FOR A PNEUMATIC SYSTEM, HOUSING FOR THE COMPRESSED AIR-SUPPLY-SYSTEM, METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A HOUSING, METHOD FOR OPERATING A COMPRESSED AIR SUPPLY, CONTROL-UNIT AND VEHICLE

A compressed air supply system for supplying compressed air to a pneumatic system is disclosed. The compressed air supply system comprises a compressed air input port, a compressed air output port and a vent port, a pneumatic main pipe arranged between the compressed air input port and the compressed air output port, a pneumatic vent pipe arranged between the compressed air output port and the vent port and connected to the pneumatic main pipe, a purge valve arranged in the pneumatic vent pipe for venting the compressed air supply system, a regeneration valve for controlling a regeneration flow of compressed air through an air dryer arranged in the main pipe, a governor valve for generating a pressure signal, and a first and a second pneumatic control pipe.

COMPRESSED AIR-SUPPLY-SYSTEM FOR A PNEUMATIC SYSTEM, HOUSING FOR THE COMPRESSED AIR-SUPPLY-SYSTEM, METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A HOUSING, METHOD FOR OPERATING A COMPRESSED AIR SUPPLY, CONTROL-UNIT AND VEHICLE

A compressed air supply system for supplying compressed air to a pneumatic system is disclosed. The compressed air supply system comprises a compressed air input port, a compressed air output port and a vent port, a pneumatic main pipe arranged between the compressed air input port and the compressed air output port, a pneumatic vent pipe arranged between the compressed air output port and the vent port and connected to the pneumatic main pipe, a purge valve arranged in the pneumatic vent pipe for venting the compressed air supply system, a regeneration valve for controlling a regeneration flow of compressed air through an air dryer arranged in the main pipe, a governor valve for generating a pressure signal, and a first and a second pneumatic control pipe.

COMPACT, HIGHLY INTEGRATED, OIL LUBRICATED ELECTRIC VACUUM COMPRESSOR
20170363084 · 2017-12-21 ·

An electrically driven positive displacement compressor includes an electric drive motor configured to drive the compressor, the electric drive motor including a ring shaped electric stator and an electric rotor arranged inside the ring shaped electric stator and defining a cavity within the electric rotor. The compressor also includes a working chamber having an inlet and an outlet, the working chamber being arranged at least partially inside the cavity of the electric rotor. The compressor additionally includes a compressor rotor arranged inside the working chamber and coupled to the electric rotor.