Patents Assigned to Scania CV AB
  • Patent number: 11613175
    Abstract: The invention relates to an indoor safety device for a liquefied fuel gas system, the system comprising a storage device storing liquefied fuel gas; a vent member arranged in fluid communication with the gas inside the storage device; and a safety valve arranged to evacuate gas when the pressure inside the storage device exceeds a predetermined first value, the safety device comprising: a vent coupling; a pressure relief valve arranged downstream of the vent coupling; and a conduit for conveying gas, adapted to be connected to the pressure relief valve, the safety device being removably connected to the system by connecting the vent coupling to the vent member, wherein the pressure relief valve is configured to release gas when the pressure inside the storage device exceeds a predetermined second value, lower than the first value.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2023
    Assignee: Scania CV AB
    Inventors: Marcus Gralde, Mathias Jensen, Linda Classon
  • Patent number: 11608606
    Abstract: A method (400) and a control unit (210) for ground bearing capacity analysis. The method (400) steps include determining (401) a shape of the terrain segment (130) ahead of a vehicle (100), based on sensor measurements; predicting (402) a distance between a sensor (120) of the vehicle (100) and the ground (110) at the terrain segment (130), before the vehicle (100) moves into the terrain segment (130); measuring (403) the distance between the sensor (120) of the vehicle (100) and the ground (110) when the vehicle (100) has moved into the terrain segment (130); and determining (404) that the terrain segment (130) is to be avoided due to insufficient bearing capacity when the predicted (402) distance between the sensor (120) and the ground (110) exceeds the measured (403) distance between the sensor (120) and the ground (110). Also, a method (600) and control unit (210) for route planning of the vehicle (100) are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2023
    Assignee: Scania CV AB
    Inventors: Mattias Nilsson, Marco Trincavelli, Samuel Malinen, Magnus Granström, Julien Bidot, Marcello Cirillo
  • Patent number: 11608772
    Abstract: A pre-chamber arrangement (100) for a gas engine (1), including a pre-chamber body (20) accommodating a volume (30); and a supply device (50) for supplying a gaseous medium (52) into the pre-chamber volume (30); wherein the pre-chamber body (20) has a bottom portion (22) with channels (40) for allowing gas to flow between the pre-chamber volume (30) and a main combustion chamber (10) of the gas engine (1). Each channel (40) extends along a channel axis (C) from an inner opening (42) facing the pre-chamber volume (30) to an outer opening (44) configured to face the main combustion chamber (10). The bottom portion (22) has a curved outer surface (24). The channels (40) are obliquely arranged in relation to a radius (r) of the bottom portion (22). The bottom portion has flat surfaces (46) surrounding the outer openings of the channels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2023
    Assignee: Scania CV AB
    Inventors: Svante Lejon, Pål Axelsson
  • Patent number: 11592834
    Abstract: A method for replacing a first module (30, 40) of a vehicle (1) with a new module (30, 30?, 40). The vehicle (1) includes: at least one drive module (30); and at least one functional module (40). The vehicle (1) has a unique vehicle identity. The method includes: setting (s101) the vehicle (1) into a maintenance mode indicating that the vehicle (1) is not available for operation; and preparing (s102) the vehicle (1) for physical disconnection of the first module (30, 40); when the first module (30, 40) has been physically disconnected from the vehicle (1) and the new module (30, 30?, 40) has been physically connected to the vehicle (1): establishing (s103) an electrical connection between the new module (30, 30?, 40) and the vehicle (1); assigning (s104) the new module (30, 30?, 40) the unique vehicle identity of the vehicle (1); setting (s105) the vehicle (1) into an operational mode; and verifying s106) the electrical connection of the new module (30, 30?, 40).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2023
    Assignee: Scania CV AB
    Inventors: André Claesson, Robert Sjödin, Linus Ährlig, Sami Teppola, Mikko Kallio, Tomas Skeppström, Morgan Colling
  • Patent number: 11593089
    Abstract: A method and control unit for configuring an add-on interface of a vehicle are presented. The vehicle includes at least one vehicle internal system, at least one add-on system arranged in the vehicle after manufacture, and at least one internal communication unit. The method includes receiving information related to at least one node of the at least one add-on system. The method also includes creating, based on the received information, a definition of at least one signaling used by the at least one node, and also configuring, by using the definition of the at least one signaling used by the at least one node, an add-on interface. The add-on interface is arranged in the vehicle as an interface between the at least one vehicle internal system and the at least one add-on system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2023
    Assignee: Scania CV AB
    Inventors: Alexander Saers, Johan Aneros, Henrik Felixson, Simon Wretblad, Carl Blumenthal, Andreas Borg
  • Patent number: 11591940
    Abstract: The invention relates to an emissions control device for a combustion engine aftertreatment arrangement, the emissions control device comprising: a housing configured for accommodating an emissions control substrate; and at least one first opening in the housing, which at least one first opening is configured for receiving a threaded assembling element, which threaded assembling element is configured for assembly of the emissions control device in a cavity of the aftertreatment arrangement. The emissions control device further comprises at least one second opening in the housing, wherein the at least one second opening is provided with a thread, configured for receiving a threaded disassembling element, which threaded disassembling element is configured for disassembly of the emissions control device from the cavity of the aftertreatment arrangement. The invention further relates to a combustion engine aftertreatment arrangement for a vehicle and a method for disassembling an emissions control device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2023
    Assignee: Scania CV AB
    Inventors: Gustav Jonsson, Amir Halilovic, Oskar Larsson
  • Patent number: 11585287
    Abstract: An arrangement for cylinder detection in a four-stroke internal combustion engine is disclosed. The arrangement comprises a first disc connected to a crankshaft, the first disc comprising a first mark (M11-M13) within each an interspace angle (?), and a second disc connected to a camshaft and comprising one second mark (M21-M26) per number of cylinders. The first mark (M11-M13) is arranged on a first disc, or the plurality of first marks (M11-M13) are arranged in relation to each other on the first disc, and the second marks (M21-M26) are arranged in relation to each other on the second disc such that for each interspace angle (?) the relevant first mark (M11-M13) is detectable by a first sensor and the relevant second mark (M21-M26) is detectable by a second sensor at different relative rotational positions between the first disc and the second disc.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2023
    Assignee: Scania CV AB
    Inventors: Sebastian Zamani, Andrey Gromov, Hans Svensson, Ulrik Erikstam, Anders Larsson
  • Publication number: 20230051593
    Abstract: A method for propelling of a vehicle comprising a power train with an electric motor connected to a location in the vehicle intended for mounting of an energy supply unit intended for driving of the electric motor during normal operating conditions of the vehicle is described. The method comprises the steps of: connecting an electric power source to a power connection element mounted on the vehicle and being connected to the electric motor and to the location, disconnecting the location in order to accomplish a direct connection between the power connection element and the electric motor and propelling the vehicle by means of the electric motor powered by electricity from the electric power source. A method for manufacturing of a vehicle comprising a power train with an electric motor and a vehicle comprising a power train with an electric motor are also described herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2021
    Publication date: February 16, 2023
    Applicant: Scania CV AB
    Inventor: Johannes STOLTH
  • Publication number: 20230049122
    Abstract: The disclosure concerns an internal combustion engine comprising an exhaust camshaft, an intake camshaft, a turbocharger, and a control system. The turbocharger comprises a compressor. A timing of the exhaust camshaft and a timing of the intake camshaft are controllable by the control system, which is configured to: store a compressor map related to the compressor, store a reference area within the compressor map, and determine at least two parameters. In response to the at least two parameters indicating that a current operational point of the compressor is outside the reference area, the control system changes the timing of the exhaust camshaft to advance closing of the exhaust valve, and the timing of the intake camshaft to delay opening of the intake valve.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2020
    Publication date: February 16, 2023
    Applicant: Scania CV AB
    Inventors: Andreas DAHL, Håkan SARBY
  • Patent number: 11578683
    Abstract: A pre-chamber arrangement (100) for a gas engine (1), including a pre-chamber body (20) accommodating a volume (30); and an inlet passage (40) with an inlet port (42), for supplying a gaseous medium (50) into the pre-chamber volume (30); the pre-chamber volume (30) extends in a longitudinal direction (L) between a top end (32) and a bottom end (34); the pre-chamber volume (30) is configured to accommodate an end of a spark plug (60) at the top end (32) and at the bottom end (34), the pre-chamber body (20) has openings (26) for allowing gas to flow between the pre-chamber volume (30) and a main combustion chamber (10) of the gas engine (1); the inlet port (42) is positioned, at a distance (D) from the top end (32) of the pre-chamber volume (30), in the longitudinal direction (L), such that a volume of residual gases is trapped at the top end of the pre-chamber volume when the gaseous medium is supplied into the pre-chamber volume during an intake stroke.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2023
    Assignee: Scania CV AB
    Inventors: Svante Lejon, Pål Axelsson
  • Patent number: 11578641
    Abstract: A thermostat device (8) for a cooling system in a vehicle. The device (8) includes a thermostat housing (15) enclosing a movably arranged valve body (16, 20, 34, 44). The valve body is configured to distribute coolant from a thermostat chamber (15a) to a radiator bypass line (9) and/or a radiator (11) in dependence on the position of the valve body. The device (8) has a first thermal expansion element (31) providing a first stroke of a valve body (16, 20, 34, 44) in response to the temperature of the coolant in a the pilot chamber (14a), and a second thermal expansion element (32) providing a second stroke of the valve body (16, 20, 34, 44) in response to the temperature of the coolant in the thermostat chamber (15a) such that the valve body (16, 20, 34, 44) is moved to a position defined by the strokes from the thermal expansion elements (31, 32). The pilot chamber (14a) has an outlet passage (14b) for directing coolant from the pilot chamber (14a) to the thermostat chamber (15a).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2023
    Assignee: Scania CV AB
    Inventors: Zoltan Kardos, Ola Hall
  • Patent number: 11579900
    Abstract: A method and control unit for configuring an add-on interface of a vehicle are presented. The vehicle comprises at least one vehicle internal system, at least one add-on system, the add-on system being arranged in the vehicle after the vehicle is produced by a manufacturer, and at least one internal communication unit arranged for communication with at least one vehicle external communication unit. The method comprises: receiving, using the at least one internal communication unit, configuration information related to at least one sensor of the vehicle from the at least one vehicle external communication unit; and configuring, based on the configuration information, how at least one sensor signal Ssensor from the at least one sensor is to be processed by an add-on interface, the add-on interface being arranged in the vehicle as an interface between the at least one vehicle internal system and the at least one add-on system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2023
    Assignee: Scania CV AB
    Inventor: Carl Blumenthal
  • Publication number: 20230037326
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for adaption of an exhaust treatment system arranged for treating an exhaust stream produced by an engine, where the exhaust treatment system includes at least a first additive dosage device, a first selective catalytic reduction catalyst arranged downstream of the first additive dosage device, a second additive dosage device arranged downstream of the first selective catalytic reduction catalyst, and a second selective catalytic reduction catalyst arranged downstream of the second additive dosage device. The method includes initiating an adaption of the second selective catalytic reduction catalyst, and controlling, during the adaption of the second selective catalytic reduction catalyst, the first additive dosage device to inject additive in accordance with at least one injection rule being designed for the adaption.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2021
    Publication date: February 9, 2023
    Applicant: Scania CV AB
    Inventor: Johan LUNDSTRÖM
  • Patent number: 11563245
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an arrangement for cooling of a plurality of electrical energy storage units. The arrangement comprises a tubular element forming a cooling channel for a cooling medium which has an extension between an inlet opening and an outlet opening. The tubular element comprises a first plane wall element and a second plane wall element arranged in parallel at a distance from each other which is smaller than the height of the electrical energy storage units and that the first plane wall element comprises through holes each configured to receive and define a mounting position of an electrical energy storage unit in the cooling channel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2023
    Assignee: Scania CV AB
    Inventors: Christian Ness, Marcus Wallin
  • Patent number: 11560173
    Abstract: A method (300) and control arrangement (210) for controlling a vehicle (100) to freewheel with engine off. The vehicle (100) has an engine (260) for propelling the vehicle (100) and a hydraulic power steering system (400). The hydraulic power steering system (400) comprises a primary power steering pump (270a) arranged to be driven by the engine (260) and a secondary power steering pump (270b). The method (300) includes: determining (301) when to start freewheeling the vehicle (100) with its engine off; and prior to starting the freewheeling of the vehicle (100) with engine off, determining (302) to start the secondary power steering pump (270b).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2023
    Assignee: Scania CV AB
    Inventors: Fredrik Roos, Oscar Flärdh, Peter Karlsson
  • Publication number: 20230019174
    Abstract: Disclosed is a turbocharger for an internal combustion engine comprising a turbine having a turbine housing and a diffusor. The turbine housing comprises an exhaust gas outlet volume, and the diffusor is arranged in this volume. A housing orifice and a diffusor orifice are arranged through each of the turbine housing and diffusor respectively and are mutually aligned to provide an opening into the exhaust gas outlet volume. The turbocharger further comprises a bushing arranged within the housing orifice and extending towards the diffusor orifice and ending at a first end in association with the diffusor orifice. The first end of bushing has an internal diameter that is greater than or equal to a diameter of the diffusor orifice.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2020
    Publication date: January 19, 2023
    Applicant: Scania CV AB
    Inventors: Anders GAWELL, Viktor OLSSON, Magnus LINDGREN
  • Patent number: 11554762
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for providing vehicle steering support by differential wheel braking, the vehicle comprising: at least two axles with at least two wheels per axle; a braking system allowing individual braking of the wheels; and means for determining and/or estimating an operator input torque applied on a steering wheel, wherein the vehicle is configured with a positive scrub radius; the method comprising the steps of: identifying a need for steering support; determining a braking value required for achieving the needed steering support based on an integration of a function of at least one input value (Tinput) related to a determined or estimated operator input torque; and controlling the braking system based on the determined braking value.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2023
    Assignee: Scania CV AB
    Inventors: Malte Rothhämel, Per Back, Linus Flodin
  • Patent number: 11549423
    Abstract: A method that determines a cause for the impaired performance of a catalytic configuration of the exhaust gas of a combustion engine (231), the method including determining (s410) a course of a NOx-conversion ratio; determining (s420) a prevailing temperature of the catalytic configuration; increasing (s430) the temperature of the catalytic configuration from a prevailing temperature below a predetermined temperature value (Te) to a temperature (TSred) above the predetermined temperature value above which sulphur is removed from the catalytic configuration; and/or decreasing (s440) the temperature of the catalytic configuration from a prevailing temperature (TSred) above the predetermined temperature value (Te) to a temperature below the predetermined temperature value so as to impair the performance of the catalytic configuration in case sulphur is present; and determining (s450) one cause out of a set of causes on the basis of the course of the NOx-conversion ratio thus determined.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2023
    Assignee: Scania CV AB
    Inventor: Mikael Lundström
  • Patent number: 11548497
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for propelling a vehicle comprising a first power source being an internal combustion engine and a second power source comprising at least one electrical machine. The vehicle is configured to be selectively driven according to a first mode and a second mode, wherein said second mode is prioritized more in relation to fuel efficiency of said vehicle than said first mode. When a maximum power for propelling said vehicle is requested, power delivered by said first power source and said second power source is controlled such that the total power delivered by said first and said second power source exceeds the maximum deliverable power of said first power source. The total power delivered by said first and said second power source is allowed to exceed the maximum deliverable power of said first power source when said vehicle is driven according to said second mode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2023
    Assignee: Scania CV AB
    Inventors: Mathias Björkman, Afram Kourie
  • Publication number: 20230001823
    Abstract: A battery module comprising a plurality of battery cell units, each one comprising: a battery cell having a first pole and a second pole, and a switch circuit, comprising a plurality of switches, and a switch controller arranged to control the switches of the switch circuit to enter either of a first state, in which the battery cell is connected in parallel with a neighboring battery cell, and a second state, in which the battery cell is connected in series with a neighboring battery cell. The battery module is configured to control the switching between the first and second states on a probabilistic basis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2020
    Publication date: January 5, 2023
    Applicant: Scania CV AB
    Inventor: Henrik SVÄRD