Abstract: A method of controlling a heavy-duty vehicle, comprising an electric machine configured to apply a propulsion torque on at least one wheel of the vehicle upon applying a pressure on an accelerator pedal of the vehicle, and to apply a brake torque on the at least one wheel upon releasing the pressure from the accelerator pedal, the method comprising determining a lateral force on the at least one wheel of the vehicle; determining a maximum allowable lateral force of the at least one wheel for obtaining a desired longitudinal brake force by the electric machine when releasing the pressure from the accelerator pedal; and transmitting a signal indicative of a foundation braking interaction to an operator of the vehicle when the lateral force is higher than the maximum allowable lateral force.

Abstract: A computer system has processing circuitry to detect a tire pressure defect of a vehicle comprising a first wheel. The first wheel has a first rim and a first tire. The processing circuitry is configured to obtain first image data indicative of the first wheel and a ground surface area in contact with the first tire. The processing circuitry is configured to, based on the first image data, establish a first reference value representing a first distance between the first rim and the ground surface area in contact with the first tire. The processing circuitry is configured to, based on the established first reference value, detecting whether or not the first tire has a tire pressure defect.

Abstract: A computer system comprising processing circuitry configured to handle a lighting system of a vehicle. The lighting system comprises at least two redundant component groups each comprising a respective plurality of light sources and each being powered by a respective separate power source. The processing circuitry is further configured to: obtain diagnosis data of the lighting system, which diagnosis data is indicative of a status of the at least two redundant component groups in comparison with a predeterminable safety model; and in response to the diagnosis data indicating a fault or risk of fault associated with at least a first of the at least two redundant component groups, reconfigure the lighting system to utilize at least a first of the at least two redundant component groups not associated with said fault or risk of fault.

Abstract: A computer system having processing circuitry to estimate a mass of a towed unit of a vehicle is provided. When the vehicle is standing still on a road surface, the processing circuitry is configured to estimate the mass of the towed unit based on a first propulsion force needed to be applied to wheels of a towing unit to move the towed unit when the towed unit is braking; and/or when the vehicle is travelling up a slope, the processing circuitry is configured to estimate the mass of the towed unit based on a second propulsion force needed to be applied to the wheels of the towing unit to maintain a velocity of the vehicle.

Abstract: A method for determining a tractor longitudinal force threshold value for a tractor longitudinal retardation force that can be imparted on a tractor of a vehicle combination including the tractor and a trailer for retarding the vehicle combination, the tractor including a set of tractor wheels adapted to engage the ground supporting the tractor, each wheel of the set of set of tractor wheels including a tire, the method including: determining a tractor lateral force value, determining a tractor tire lateral force limit value using a tire model for determining a tire lateral force limit; determining a reference lateral force value using said tractor lateral force value and the tractor tire lateral force limit value; determining a horizontal friction force value, and determining the tractor longitudinal force threshold value.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method for determining a tractor longitudinal force threshold ( F L TR ret , threshold ) for a tractor longitudinal retardation force ( F L TR ret ) that can be imparted on a tractor of a vehicle combination including the tractor and a trailer for retarding the vehicle combination. The trailer has a trailer longitudinal extension in a trailer longitudinal direction (LTL), a trailer lateral extension in a trailer lateral direction (TTL) and a trailer vertical extension in a trailer vertical direction (VTL), and the tractor has a tractor longitudinal extension in a tractor longitudinal direction (LTR), a tractor lateral extension in a tractor lateral direction (TTR) and a tractor vertical extension in a tractor vertical direction (VTR ), wherein the tractor longitudinal retardation force ( F L TR ret ) extends in a direction parallel to a tractor longitudinal direction (TTR).

Abstract: A computer system comprising processing circuitry configured to estimate an articulation angle for a combination vehicle is provided. A second vehicle unit is connected to a first vehicle unit at a first coupling point forming a first articulation angle. The processing circuitry is configured to estimate the first articulation angle based on a first indication, a longitudinal speed along a first longitudinal axis of the first vehicle unit, a wheelbase length of the second vehicle unit, and a coupling length between a rear axle group of the first vehicle unit and the first coupling point. The first indication is indicative of a first yaw rate of a first vehicle unit and/or of a towing articulation angle between the first vehicle unit and a towing vehicle unit.

Abstract: A method of controlling a heavy-duty vehicle, comprising an electric machine configured to apply a propulsion torque on at least one wheel of the vehicle upon applying a pressure on an accelerator pedal of the vehicle, and to apply a brake torque on the at least one wheel upon releasing the pressure from the accelerator pedal, the method comprising determining a lateral force on the at least one wheel of the vehicle; determining a maximum allowable lateral force of the at least one wheel for obtaining a desired longitudinal brake force by the electric machine when releasing the pressure from the accelerator pedal; and transmitting a signal indicative of a foundation braking interaction to an operator of the vehicle when the lateral force is higher than the maximum allowable lateral force.

Abstract: A control unit for a heavy road vehicle combination, configured to obtain sensor readouts of a state of an active suspension element of a drawbar coupling together first and second vehicle units of the vehicle combination, wherein the state is indicative of a longitudinal force exerted by the first vehicle unit, and to control the vehicle combination based on the readouts, wherein, as part of the control, the control unit is further configured to detect an imminent jack-knifing situation based on the readouts, command a compression or elongation of the active suspension element to cause or extend a delay of a force exerted on the second vehicle unit by the drawbar, and prepare the vehicle combination to avoid or at least alleviate the jack-knifing situation during the delay. A corresponding drawbar arrangement, heavy towing vehicle and heavy vehicle combination are also provided.

Abstract: A method of determining actuator brake torque limits for a plurality of actuators, wherein each actuator is operable to apply a brake torque on a wheel of a vehicle, the method comprising determining, for each actuator, an actuator brake torque capability range based on an actuator specific torque capacity and a current operational state of the actuator; determining, for each wheel of the vehicle, a road condition brake torque capability range based on an estimated lateral wheel force acting on the wheel, an estimated friction between a tire surface of the wheel and a road surface, and a vertical wheel force acting on the wheel; and determining, for each actuator, an upper actuator brake torque limit and a lower actuator brake torque limit based on the actuator brake torque capability range and the road condition brake torque capability range.

Abstract: A hydraulic system comprising: a hydraulic fluid pressure source, a hydraulic fluid reservoir, a hydraulically driven actuator having a first chamber and a second chamber, and a valve assembly having a first pilot-operated directional control valve and a second pilot-operated directional control valve, each including: an inlet port fluidly connected for receiving high-pressure hydraulic fluid from the hydraulic fluid pressure source, an outlet port fluidly connected for draining hydraulic fluid to the hydraulic fluid reservoir, a first actuator port fluidly coupled with the first chamber of the hydraulically driven actuator, a second actuator port fluidly coupled with the second chamber of the hydraulically driven actuator; first to fourth fail-safe solenoid-controlled pilot valves; and a pilot pressure fluid supply system.

Abstract: A coupler head for a coupling arrangement is shown, which coupler head includes a coupler head housing (6) extending in a longitudinal direction from a first end (6a), attachable to a drawbar, to a second end (6b), which is arranged to carry a coupling interface between coupled rail vehicles, which coupler head housing houses mechanical coupling components (8,9) effective for automatic coupling to the corresponding components of a connecting coupling arrangement. The coupler head is characterized in that the coupler head housing has at least one notch (11, 11?) for a predetermined and primarily axial compression thereof with absorption of energy from a deforming compressive force that is applied to the coupler head in the longitudinal direction thereof. The coupler head has preferably at least one notch (11, 11?) for a predetermined folding of the coupler head housing.

Abstract: A coupler head for a coupling arrangement is shown, which coupler head includes a coupler head housing (6) extending in a longitudinal direction from a first end (6a), attachable to a drawbar, to a second end (6b), which is arranged to carry a coupling interface between coupled rail vehicles, which coupler head housing houses mechanical coupling components (8,9) effective for automatic coupling to the corresponding components of a connecting coupling arrangement. The coupler head is characterized in that the coupler head housing has at least one notch (11, 11?) for a predetermined and primarily axial compression thereof with absorption of energy from a deforming compressive force that is applied to the coupler head in the longitudinal direction thereof. The coupler head has preferably at least one notch (11, 11?) for a predetermined folding of the coupler head housing.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a combination of (a) a chemokine receptor 1 (CCR1) antagonist and (b) a muscarinic antagonist. The invention further relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising said combination and to methods of treatment of airway diseases, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma in mammals by administrating said combination. The invention further relates to a kit comprising the combination and use of said kit in treatment of airway diseases.

Abstract: The present invention provides a pharmaceutical product comprising, in combination of, (a) a (therapeutically effective) dose of a first active ingredient, which is a compound of formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof; and (b) a (therapeutically effective) dose of a second active ingredient, which is a glucocorticoid receptor agonist; and optionally, (c) a (therapeutically effective) dose of a third active ingredient, which is a ?2-agonist. The invention further relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising said combination and to methods of treating treatment of airway diseases, especially chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma in mammals by administrating said combination. The invention further relates to a kit comprising the combination and use of said kit in treatment of airway diseases such as COPD and asthma.

Abstract: A sensor arrangement is arranged to detect at least one position of a displaceable component in a fluid device, which fluid device comprises a wall enclosing a cavity, in which cavity the component is displaced by pressurized fluid selectively applied to the component. The sensor arrangement includes a magnetic sensor mounted outside the wall and a first sensor element that is connected to the magnetic sensor and extends through the wall and a predetermined distance into the cavity. The magnetic sensor is arranged to detect the position of at least one predetermined second sensor element located on the displaceable component by sensing a change in magnetic flux induced in the first sensor element by the second sensor element.

Abstract: The present invention provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising a ?2-agonist, and a compound of formula: wherein m, R1, R2, R3, and R4 are as defined in the specification, and their use in therapy.

Abstract: A sensor arrangement is arranged to detect at least one position of a displaceable component in a fluid device, which fluid device comprises a wall enclosing a cavity, in which cavity the component is displaced by pressurized fluid selectively applied to the component. The sensor arrangement includes a magnetic sensor mounted outside the wall and a first sensor element that is connected to the magnetic sensor and extends through the wall and a predetermined distance into the cavity. The magnetic sensor is arranged to detect the position of at least one predetermined second sensor element located on the displaceable component by sensing a change in magnetic flux induced in the first sensor element by the second sensor element.

Abstract: The present invention provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising a glucocorticosteroid and a compound of formula: wherein m, R1, R2, R3, and R4 are as defined in the specification, and their use in therapy.

Abstract: A conjugate between a target-seeking moiety and a modified superantigen, characterized in that the superantigen is a wild-type superantigen (SA I) in which an amino acid residue in a superantigen region (region I) determining binding to TCR, preferably TCRV?, and T cell activation have been replaced by another amino acid residue while retaining the ability to activate a subset of T cells. In preferred embodiment the modified superantigen is a chimer between at least two wild-type superantigens (SA I, SA II etc) characterized in that one or more amino acid residues in a region determining binding to TCR and T cell activation have been interchanged between various wild-type superantigens. A therapeutic method making use of modified/chimeric superantigens as defined in the preceding paragraphs. An antibody preparation in which the cysteine residues that provide for interchain disulfide bonds have been mutated so as to forbid interchain disulfide bridges, preferably to serine residues, for use as pharmaceutical.