Abstract: An impact absorption assembly for a seat back is provided having a deformation zone as least partially disposed above a top surface of a seat back structure. The deformation zone deforms plastically upon an impact from a rearward direction.

Abstract: A cooling jacket (14) for cooling an electric motor, in particular a stator (23), wherein a first spiral line (16) for transporting a coolant is formed at least partially on the cooling jacket (14). The aim of the invention is to provide a cooling system that is optimized in terms of mounting space and ensures axially equalized cooling. This aim is achieved in that a second spiral line (17) for transporting coolant is formed at least partially, and in that based on a common spiral axis R, both spiral lines (16, 17) form an axially integrated double spiral, wherein the first spiral line (16) is an inflow line and the second spiral line (17) is a return flow line. The invention further relates to a deflection unit (12) for the return into the second line (17), which substantially prevents the static pressure from dropping.

Abstract: A basic housing for a wheel hub motor, which can be produced cost-effectively even in large quantities is provided. To this end, a basic housing (5) for a wheel hub motor (2) is proposed, wherein the basic housing (5) has a receiving area (14) for a stator (6), having at least one stator housing section (11) for arranging the stator (6), wherein cooling channels (15) for cooling the stator (6) are arranged in the stator housing section (11), and having a cooling device (26), wherein the cooling device (26) forms the cooling channels (15), wherein the stator housing section (11) is made of a plastics material, and wherein the cooling device (26) is at least partially embedded as a first insert in the plastics material in the stator housing section (11).

Abstract: A control arm base (30) for connecting a control arm (10), particularly a divided control arm, for a wheel (20) to a vehicle, which control arm (10) includes at least two partial control arms (11a, 11b) which can be connected on the one hand to a vehicle-side joint (32a, 32b) and on the other to a wheel-side joint (13, 13a, 13b, 13c). In order to realize a targeted influencing of the longitudinal and transverse rigidity of the control arm with simple conventional joints, the control arm base (30) includes at least two vehicle-connecting joints (31a; 31b) for articulated connection of the control arm base (30) to the vehicle, and at least two partial control arm connecting joints (32a, 32b) for the vehicle-side articulated connection of each of the partial control arms (11a, 11b) to the control arm base (30). The invention further relates to a wheel suspension that includes such a control arm base (30).

Abstract: A power-train is provided for a driven, steerable axle of a motor vehicle. To reduce the size of the turning radius of the vehicle, the power train includes a left drive shaft that is fixedly connected in terms of drive to a left steerable wheel; a right drive shaft that is fixedly connected in terms of drive to a right steerable wheel; and a drive unit configured between the drive shafts for driving the drive shaft; the drive shafts being configured as articulated shafts, each having a wheel-proximal articulated joint and a wheel-distal articulated joint; and said articulated joints each having at least one axis of rotation with the same orientation for all articulated joints. The drive unit is designed for transmitting an electromotively generated torque to the drive shafts, and having a body suspension that allows the drive unit to rotate relative to the body about a swivel axis that extends in parallel to the axes of rotation having the same orientation.

Abstract: A driver assistance system (1) for a motor vehicle (2) is provided including a control device (3), with the control device (3) being designed to carry out a position control of the driving movement of the vehicle. The invention also relates to a method for assisting the driver of a motor vehicle (2), in which the following step is carried out: a position control of the driving movement of the vehicle is carried out by a control device (3).

Abstract: A control arm base (30) for connecting a control arm (10), particularly a divided control arm, for a wheel (20) to a vehicle, which control arm (10) includes at least two partial control arms (11a, 11b) which can be connected on the one hand to a vehicle-side joint (32a, 32b) and on the other to a wheel-side joint (13, 13a, 13b, 13c). In order to realize a targeted influencing of the longitudinal and transverse rigidity of the control arm with simple conventional joints, the control arm base (30) includes at least two vehicle-connecting joints (31a; 31b) for articulated connection of the control arm base (30) to the vehicle, and at least two partial control arm connecting joints (32a, 32b) for the vehicle-side articulated connection of each of the partial control arms (11a, 11b) to the control arm base (30). The invention further relates to a wheel suspension that includes such a control arm base (30).

Abstract: A stator holding plate (1) for a wheel hub drive system, in particular for an electric and/or hybrid vehicle, which stator holding plate has a stator fastening portion (S) for the fastening of a stator (103, 105) of an electric motor to the stator holding plate (1) and has an inverter fastening portion (I) for the fastening of an inverter (30) to the stator holding plate (1). A wheel hub drive system equipped with the same.

Abstract: A wheel hub drive system with an electric motor that can be arranged inside a wheel rim, whereby the electric motor is formed by rotor that is at least indirectly joined to a wheel hub and by means of a stationary stator that can be supplied with alternating current. With an eye towards obtaining more space for the vehicle occupants, it is proposed to arrange the converter with its entire power electronics unit on the stator so that the wheel hub drive system can be operated with direct current from the battery of the vehicle, or else no alternating current lines have to be laid in the vehicle. Consequently, the alternating current is generated by the converter that is arranged in a converter housing attached axially next to the stator.

Abstract: A displaceable system is provided including at least one set of at least two wheels arranged in pairs for movement in a plane, the set being disposed on at least one wheel axle parallel to the plane. A single electric drive motor, a differential having variable torque distribution, and an electric servomotor are provided on the wheel axle for both wheels of a set. The electrical servomotor acts on the differential such that the torque generated by the single electric drive motor is distributed within the wheel axle individually to the wheels.

Abstract: An electrical drive unit for a motor vehicle, with the drive unit including a wheel hub drive that drives a vehicle wheel. The wheel hub drive has a sealing element which is affected by friction and by means of which the interior of the wheel hub drive is sealed off from the surroundings in an airtight manner. A ventilation device is provided by which a pressure difference between the prevailing air pressure in the interior of the wheel hub drive and the prevailing air pressure of the surrounding air can be compensated by displacing volumes of air.

Abstract: A power-train is provided for a driven, steerable axle of a motor vehicle. To reduce the size of the turning radius of the vehicle, the power train includes a left drive shaft that is fixedly connected in terms of drive to a left steerable wheel; a right drive shaft that is fixedly connected in terms of drive to a right steerable wheel; and a drive unit configured between the drive shafts for driving the drive shaft; the drive shafts being configured as articulated shafts, each having a wheel-proximal articulated joint and a wheel-distal articulated joint; and said articulated joints each having at least one axis of rotation with the same orientation for all articulated joints. The drive unit is designed for transmitting an electromotively generated torque to the drive shafts, and having a body suspension that allows the drive unit to rotate relative to the body about a swivel axis that extends in parallel to the axes of rotation having the same orientation.

Abstract: A safety clutch for an electric drive which includes an electric motor and a shaft which is driven thereby. A transmission of torque between the electric motor and the shaft can be brought about by at least one connecting element. A controllable locking device via which an interruption in the transmission of torque between the electric motor and the shaft can be brought about, is assigned to the connecting element. The use of the safety clutch in an electric drive for a wheeled vehicle is disclosed, a controller evaluating the transmission of torque between the electric motor and the shaft using a vehicle state, and when a fault state is detected the controller transmitting a control signal to the controllable locking device, as a result of which an interruption is brought about in the transmission of torque between the electric motor and the shaft.

Abstract: An electrical drive unit for a motor vehicle, with the drive unit including a wheel-hub drive that drives a vehicle wheel and that is arranged on the vehicle wheel by a wheel bearing, the wheel-hub drive having a rotor and a stator. According to the invention, a sealing device is provided between the rotor and the stator, and/or between the rotor and a component adjacent to the rotor, and/or between the stator and a component adjacent to the stator. A sealing surface of the sealing device is arranged on a radius with the center point around a virtual tilt axis of the wheel bearing, or substantially along a tangent to the radius.

Abstract: An electromotive drive system, especially an electric wheel hub drive, for example, for an electric and/or hybrid vehicle. In order to protect heat-sensitive components of the electric motor against heat input stemming from a friction brake, the drive system includes a shielding device (1) having a coolant line (2, 2a, 2b) for cooling the shielding device (1) with a coolant. A shielding device (1), to an electric and/or hybrid vehicle as well as to a production method.

Abstract: A wheel hub drive system with an electric motor that can be arranged inside a wheel rim, whereby the electric motor is formed by rotor that is at least indirectly joined to a wheel hub and by means of a stationary stator that can be supplied with alternating current. With an eye towards obtaining more space for the vehicle occupants, it is proposed to arrange the converter with its entire power electronics unit on the stator so that the wheel hub drive system can be operated with direct current from the battery of the vehicle, or else no alternating current lines have to be laid in the vehicle. Consequently, the alternating current is generated by the converter that is arranged in a converter housing attached axially next to the stator.

Abstract: A stator holding plate (1) for a wheel hub drive system, in particular for an electric and/or hybrid vehicle, which stator holding plate has a stator fastening portion (S) for the fastening of a stator (103, 105) of an electric motor to the stator holding plate (1) and has an inverter fastening portion (1) for the fastening of an inverter (30) to the stator holding plate (1). A wheel hub drive system equipped with the same.

Abstract: A drive system, in particular for an electric and/or hybrid vehicle, including a static part (S) and a rotatably mounted part (D) and also an electric motor with a stator (1) and rotor (2), wherein the static part (S) includes the stator (1) and the rotatably mounted part (D) includes the rotor (2). To identify a tilt of the bearing or of the rotor, in particular in order to prevent abrasion of the rotor (2) against the stator (1) and/or to identify damage in the system, the drive system includes a bearing tilt detection system for detecting a bearing tilt of the rotatably mounted part (D), wherein the bearing tilt detection system evaluates data of the electric motor and/or of at least one sensor (10, 20, 30) with regard to whether a bearing tilt is present. The invention also relates to an electric and/or hybrid vehicle.

Abstract: A cooling jacket (14) for cooling an electric motor, in particular a stator (23), wherein a first spiral line (16) for transporting a coolant is formed at least partially on the cooling jacket (14). The aim of the invention is to provide a cooling system that is optimized in terms of mounting space and ensures axially equalized cooling. This aim is achieved in that a second spiral line (17) for transporting coolant is formed at least partially, and in that based on a common spiral axis R, both spiral lines (16, 17) form an axially integrated double spiral, wherein the first spiral line (16) is an inflow line and the second spiral line (17) is a return flow line. The invention further relates to a deflection unit (12) for the return into the second line (17), which substantially prevents the static pressure from dropping.

Abstract: A transverse link for a wheel suspension, which can be connected to a suspension point of a car body or of a chassis and a holding point of a wheel mount. The transverse link has a connecting rod on the wheel mount side and a connecting rod on the vehicle side, which are connected to one another in a rotating manner. The connecting rod on the vehicle side can be fastened on the suspension point of the auto body or of the chassis and the connecting rod on the wheel mount side can be fastened to the holding point of the wheel mount. Such a transverse link can be used both on the front and rear axles. The plurality of variable parameters permits fine coordination with regard to kinematic travel properties. Also, a low number of additional components are required.