公开(公告)号：WO2011028160A1

公开(公告)日：2011-03-10

申请号：PCT/SE2009/050996

申请日：2009-09-04

Applicant: AUTOLIV DEVELOPMENT AB ,  CHAUSSERON, Frédéric ,  KNIGHT-NEWBURY, Heath

Inventor： CHAUSSERON, Frédéric ,  KNIGHT-NEWBURY, Heath

IPC: B60L3/04 ,  B60W10/26

CPC classification number: B60L3/04 ,  B60L3/0007 ,  B60L3/0015 ,  B60L3/0092 ,  H02H5/04 ,  H02H5/08 ,  H02H7/18

Abstract: There is disclosed a safety arrangement (1) for a motor vehicle having an electric battery (2) and an occupant safety device(6) such as an airbag (7) or seat-belt pre-tensioner. The arrangement (1) comprises a crash sensor (10) responsive to acceleration, a battery sensor (13-17) arranged to monitor a battery parameter indicative of the condition of the battery, an actuator (8) for activating the occupant safety device(6), and a single control unit (9) operable to receive and process signals (x,b) from both the crash sensor(10) and the battery sensor(13-17). The control unit (9) is operable to issue an actuating command to the actuator (8) to activate the occupant safety device (6) in response to a signal x from the crash sensor. In a preferred embodiment, there is provided a second actuator (23,24,25) for activating a battery safety device(20,21,22); the control unit (9) being operable to issue an actuating command to said second actuator to activate the battery safety device upon receipt of both i) a signal (x) from the or at least one said crash sensor exceeding a predetermined threshold value X 1 and a ii) a signal b from the or at least one said battery sensor satisfying a predetermined criterion.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种具有电动蓄电池（2）和乘员安全装置（6）如气囊（7）或安全带预张紧器的机动车辆的安全装置（1）。 布置（1）包括响应于加速度的碰撞传感器（10），布置成监测指示电池状况的电池参数的电池传感器（13-17），用于启动乘员安全装置的致动器（8） 以及单个控制单元（9），其可操作以从所述碰撞传感器（10）和所述电池传感器（13-17）接收和处理信号（x，b）。 控制单元（9）可操作以响应于来自碰撞传感器的信号x向致动器（8）发出致动指令以激活乘员安全装置（6）。 在优选实施例中，提供了一种用于启动电池安全装置（20,21,22）的第二致动器（23,24,25）。 所述控制单元（9）可操作以在接收到i）来自所述或至少一个所述碰撞传感器的信号（x）超过预定阈值X 1时向所述第二致动器发出致动指令以启动所述电池安全装置 以及ii）来自所述或至少一个所述电池传感器的信号b满足预定标准。

公开(公告)号：WO2003086826A1

公开(公告)日：2003-10-23

申请号：PCT/SE2003/000538

申请日：2003-04-04

Applicant: AUTOLIV DEVELOPMENT AB ,  KNIGHT-NEWBURY, Heath ,  HAGLUND, Lennart ,  SVANTESSON, Anders ,  LINDBLAD, Karl-Gunnar

Inventor： KNIGHT-NEWBURY, Heath ,  HAGLUND, Lennart ,  SVANTESSON, Anders ,  LINDBLAD, Karl-Gunnar

IPC: B60R21/34

CPC classification number: B60R21/38

Abstract: A safety device is provided to lift the rear part of the hood or bonnet of a motor vehicle in the event that the vehicle should collide with a pedestrian. The rear part of the hood or bonnet is connected to the main part of the vehicle by means of a hinge (20) which connect to permit the front part of the hood or bonnet to be opened, and which enables the rear part of the hood or bonnet to be lifted. A lifting element (1) is located beneath the rear part of the hood or bonnet (42) and is actuable to lift the rear part of the hood or bonnet. The hinge comprises a hinge arm (40) having one end (41) thereof pivotally connected (45) to the main part (43) of the vehicle, and having part (35) pivotally connected (27) to the hood or bonnet (42). There is a release mechanism (26) to release the connection in response to actuation of the lifting element (1).

Abstract translation: 在车辆与行人碰撞的情况下，提供安全装置以提升机动车辆的发动机罩或发动机罩的后部。 机罩或发动机罩的后部通过铰链（20）连接到车辆的主要部分，铰链（20）连接以允许罩或发动机罩的前部打开，并且使得罩的后部 或发动机罩被吊起。 起重元件（1）位于发动机罩或发动机罩（42）的后部的下方，并且可起动以提升发动机罩或发动机罩的后部。 铰链包括铰链臂（40），其铰链臂（40）的一端（41）与车辆的主要部分（43）枢转地连接（45），并且具有部分（35）枢转地连接到罩或发动机罩（42） ）。 存在响应于提升元件（1）的致动而释放连接的释放机构（26）。

公开(公告)号：WO2003086825A1

公开(公告)日：2003-10-23

申请号：PCT/SE2003/000537

申请日：2003-04-04

Applicant: AUTOLIV DEVELOPMENT AB ,  KNIGHT-NEWBURY, Heath ,  MACARI, John

Inventor： KNIGHT-NEWBURY, Heath ,  MACARI, John

IPC: B60R21/34

CPC classification number: B60R21/38 ,  F15B15/103 ,  F15B15/19

Abstract: A safety device for lifting part of the hood or bonnet of a motor vehicle includes a rupturable housing (2), the rupturable house sealingly enclosing an inflatable sleeve (10). The housing is adapted to rupture on inflation of the sleeve to permit the sleeve to emerge from the housing. In one embodiment the housing has two projecting lugs (6, 7) defining apertures. The core (18) of a Bowden cable (17) passes through the apertures and the outer sleeves (19, 20) of the Bowden cable engages the exterior parts of the lugs. On inflation of the sleeve (10) the lugs move apart applying tension to the core of the Bowden cable.

Abstract translation: 用于提升机动车辆的发动机罩或发动机罩的一部分的安全装置包括可破裂的壳体（2），可破裂的房屋密封地包围可膨胀套筒（10）。 壳体适于在套筒的膨胀时破裂，以允许套筒从壳体中露出。 在一个实施例中，壳体具有限定孔的两个突出的凸耳（6,7）。 鲍登电缆（17）的芯部（18）穿过孔，鲍登电缆的外套管（19,20）接合凸耳的外部部分。 在套管（10）的膨胀时，凸耳移动，向Bowden电缆的芯部施加张力。

公开(公告)号：WO2010092330A1

公开(公告)日：2010-08-19

申请号：PCT/GB2010/000222

申请日：2010-02-08

Applicant: AUTOLIV DEVELOPMENT ,  SMITH, Bradley ,  KNIGHT-NEWBURY, Heath ,  PARRY, Simon, James

Inventor： SMITH, Bradley ,  KNIGHT-NEWBURY, Heath

IPC: H01M10/42 ,  B60K28/14 ,  B60K11/00 ,  H01H35/24 ,  H01H39/00

CPC classification number: B60K28/14 ,  H01M2/347 ,  H01M10/44 ,  H01M10/613 ,  H01M10/625 ,  H01M10/6563 ,  H01M10/6569 ,  Y02E60/12

Abstract: The application relates to a safety arrangement (1) for a motor vehicle comprising an electrical energy storage unit (2). The arrangement is particularly intended for use in a motor vehicle configured to be powered electrically, or by a so-called hybrid motor, and which hence comprises a high voltage electrical storage unit (2) such as a battery or capacitor. The safety arrangement (1) is configured to cool the storage unit (2) in response to a signal indicative of an accident situation or battery malfunction, and comprises: a source (8) of compressed inert gas (9) and a flow- release actuator, the flow-release actuator (13) being actuable upon receipt of an actuation signal so as to release a flow (46) of inert gas (9) from said source, the arrangement being configured such that said flow (46) is directed substantially onto said storage unit (2) so as to cool the unit. The invention provides a cutting mechanism (23) operable under the action of said flow of gas (9) to sever a conductor (7) electrically connecting said storage unit (2) to circuitry (6) provided within said vehicle. Thus, the storage unit (2) is cooled and isolated from the rest of the vehicle.

Abstract translation: 本申请涉及一种用于包括电能存储单元（2）的用于机动车辆的安全装置（1）。 该装置特别用于构造成电力供电的机动车辆，或者由所谓的混合动力电动机使用，并且由此包括诸如电池或电容器的高压蓄电单元（2）。 安全装置（1）被配置为响应于指示事故情况或电池故障的信号来冷却存储单元（2），并且包括：压缩惰性气体源（9）和流量释放 致动器，所述流量释放致动器（13）在接收到致动信号时可致动，以便从所述源释放惰性气体（9）的流动（46），所述装置构造成使得所述流动（46）被定向 基本上到所述存储单元（2）上以便冷却该单元。 本发明提供了一种在所述气体流动作用下操作的切割机构（23），以切断将所述存储单元（2）电连接到设置在所述车辆内的电路（6）的导体（7）。 因此，存储单元（2）被冷却并与车辆的其余部分隔离。

公开(公告)号：WO2010011405A1

公开(公告)日：2010-01-28

申请号：PCT/US2009/044806

申请日：2009-05-21

Applicant: AUTOLIV ASP, INC. ,  PARKS, Brent ,  SMITH, Bradley, W. ,  KNIGHT-NEWBURY, Heath

Inventor： PARKS, Brent ,  SMITH, Bradley, W. ,  KNIGHT-NEWBURY, Heath

IPC: F16B37/08

CPC classification number: F16B31/005

Abstract: A separation fastener assembly includes a housing defining a cavity. A frangible nut is disposed in the cavity. The nut includes a plurality of nut segments. The one-piece frangible nut greatly reduces existing assembly problems and difficulties. Adjacent nut segments are interconnected at fracture lines. A bolt has an end coupled to the nut. A movable element is disposed in the housing and movable from a first position to a second position. In the first position, the nut segments are restrained from radial expansion. In the second position the nut segments are permitted to radially expand for releasing the fastener assembly.

Abstract translation: 分离紧固件组件包括限定空腔的壳体。 一个易碎的螺母设在腔内。 螺母包括多个螺母段。 单件易碎螺母大大减少了现有的组装问题和困难。 相邻的螺母段在断裂线处相互连接。 螺栓具有联接到螺母的端部。 可移动元件设置在壳体中并且可以从第一位置移动到第二位置。 在第一位置，螺母段被限制径向膨胀。 在第二位置，允许螺母段径向膨胀以释放紧固件组件。

公开(公告)号：WO2013133740A1

公开(公告)日：2013-09-12

申请号：PCT/SE2012/050256

申请日：2012-03-07

Applicant: AUTOLIV DEVELOPMENT AB ,  HJERPE, Erik ,  STURK, David ,  VAVALIDIS, Kyriakos ,  KNIGHT-NEWBURY, Heath

Inventor： HJERPE, Erik ,  STURK, David ,  VAVALIDIS, Kyriakos ,  KNIGHT-NEWBURY, Heath

IPC: B60K11/06 ,  H01M10/50 ,  H05K7/20

CPC classification number: B60K1/04 ,  B60K11/04 ,  B60K11/06 ,  B60K2001/005 ,  B60K2001/0438 ,  H01M10/625 ,  H01M10/655 ,  H01M10/6554

Abstract: The present invention relates to a heat exchanger arrangement (4) arranged to be mounted to a vehicle (1). The heat exchanger arrangement (4) is arranged to conduct heat from at least one component (2, 3) in the vehicle (1) to ambient air. The heat exchanger arrangement (4) is arranged to be expandable from a first state (S1) to a second state (S2). Furthermore, the heat exchanger arrangements volume and heat conductivity is increased when the heat exchanger arrangement (4) is expended from the first state (S1) to the second state (S2).The present invention also relates to a corresponding method.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种布置成安装到车辆（1）上的热交换器装置（4）。 热交换器装置（4）布置成将热量从车辆（1）中的至少一个部件（2,3）传导到环境空气中。 热交换器装置（4）被布置成从第一状态（S1）可扩展到第二状态（S2）。 此外，当热交换器装置（4）从第一状态（S1）消耗到第二状态（S2）时，热交换器布置体积和热导率增加。本发明还涉及相应的方法。

公开(公告)号：WO2010092330A8

公开(公告)日：2011-08-11

申请号：PCT/GB2010000222

申请日：2010-02-08

Applicant: AUTOLIV DEV ,  SMITH BRADLEY ,  KNIGHT-NEWBURY HEATH ,  PARRY SIMON JAMES

Inventor： SMITH BRADLEY ,  KNIGHT-NEWBURY HEATH

IPC: H01M10/42 ,  B60K11/00 ,  B60K28/14 ,  H01H35/24 ,  H01H39/00

CPC classification number: B60K28/14 ,  H01M2/347 ,  H01M10/44 ,  H01M10/613 ,  H01M10/625 ,  H01M10/6563 ,  H01M10/6569 ,  Y02E60/12

Abstract: The application relates to a safety arrangement (1) for a motor vehicle comprising an electrical energy storage unit (2). The arrangement is particularly intended for use in a motor vehicle configured to be powered electrically, or by a so-called hybrid motor, and which hence comprises a high voltage electrical storage unit (2) such as a battery or capacitor. The safety arrangement (1) is configured to cool the storage unit (2) in response to a signal indicative of an accident situation or battery malfunction, and comprises: a source (8) of compressed inert gas (9) and a flow- release actuator, the flow-release actuator (13) being actuable upon receipt of an actuation signal so as to release a flow (46) of inert gas (9) from said source, the arrangement being configured such that said flow (46) is directed substantially onto said storage unit (2) so as to cool the unit. The invention provides a cutting mechanism (23) operable under the action of said flow of gas (9) to sever a conductor (7) electrically connecting said storage unit (2) to circuitry (6) provided within said vehicle. Thus, the storage unit (2) is cooled and isolated from the rest of the vehicle.

Abstract translation: 本申请涉及一种用于包括电能存储单元（2）的用于机动车辆的安全装置（1）。 该装置特别用于构造成电力供电的机动车辆，或者由所谓的混合动力电动机使用，并且由此包括诸如电池或电容器的高压蓄电单元（2）。 安全装置（1）被配置为响应于指示事故情况或电池故障的信号来冷却存储单元（2），并且包括：压缩惰性气体源（9）和流量释放 致动器，所述流量释放致动器（13）在接收到致动信号时可致动，以便从所述源释放惰性气体（9）的流动（46），所述装置构造成使得所述流动（46）被定向 基本上到所述存储单元（2）上以便冷却该单元。 本发明提供了一种在所述气体流动作用下操作的切割机构（23），以切断将所述存储单元（2）电连接到设置在所述车辆内的电路（6）的导体（7）。 因此，存储单元（2）被冷却并与车辆的其余部分隔离。

公开(公告)号：WO2010092318A1

公开(公告)日：2010-08-19

申请号：PCT/GB2010/000034

申请日：2010-01-11

Applicant: AUTOLIV DEVELOPMENT AB ,  KNIGHT-NEWBURY, Heath ,  PARRY, Simon, James

Inventor： KNIGHT-NEWBURY, Heath

IPC: H01M2/10 ,  H01M2/20 ,  H01M2/34 ,  H01M10/44 ,  H01M10/50 ,  B60L3/00

CPC classification number: H01M2/1072 ,  B60L3/0007 ,  B60L3/0046 ,  B60L3/0069 ,  B60L3/04 ,  B60L11/005 ,  B60L11/1853 ,  B60L11/1861 ,  B60L11/1879 ,  H01M2/1094 ,  H01M2/206 ,  H01M2/34 ,  H01M10/0525 ,  H01M10/44 ,  H01M10/613 ,  H01M10/6561 ,  Y02E60/122 ,  Y02T10/7005 ,  Y02T10/7022 ,  Y02T10/7044 ,  Y02T10/705 ,  Y02T90/16

Abstract: A safety arrangement (1 ) is disclosed which is suitable for use in a motor vehicle comprising an electrical energy storage unit (2) of a type comprising a plurality of sub-units (4) electrically connected in series. The arrangement is particularly suitable for use in electric or so-called hybrid motor vehicles. The arrangement comprises: a structure (3) configured to define a substantially enclosed space (8) around said storage unit (2); a source (9) of compressed gas (10) provided in fluid communication with said enclosed space (8); and a flow-release actuator (13). The flow-release actuator (13) is actuable upon receipt of an actuation signal so as to release a flow (18) of gas from said source (9) and into said space (8). The arrangement is configured such that said flow (18) is effective to raise the internal pressure within said space above atmospheric pressure. At least part of said structure (3) is substantially expandable so as to expand in response to being pressurised by the flow (18) of said gas into said space (8); and the arrangement is configured such that expansion of said expandable part (26) is effective to electrically disconnect said sub-units (4) from one another.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种适用于机动车辆的安全装置（1），该安全装置包括一个包括串联电连接的多个子单元（4）的电能存储单元（2）。 该装置特别适用于电动或所谓的混合动力车辆。 该装置包括：构造成围绕所述存储单元（2）限定基本上封闭的空间（8）的结构（3）; 设置成与所述封闭空间（8）流体连通的压缩气体源（9）; 和流量释放致动器（13）。 流量释放致动器（13）在接收到致动信号时可致动，从而释放来自所述源（9）并进入所述空间（8）的气体流（18）。 该装置构造成使得所述流动（18）有效地将所述空间内的内部压力升高到大气压以上。 所述结构（3）的至少一部分基本上可膨胀，以响应于所述气体的流（18）被加压到所述空间（8）而膨胀; 并且所述布置被配置为使得所述可扩展部件（26）的扩展有效地使所述子单元（4）彼此电断开。

公开(公告)号：WO2005051688A1

公开(公告)日：2005-06-09

申请号：PCT/US2004/036871

申请日：2004-11-04

Applicant: AUTOLIV ASP, INC. ,  KRONUNG, Stefan ,  DE MERSSEMAN, Bernard ,  KNIGHT-NEWBURY, Heath ,  MARCARI, John, A.

Inventor： KRONUNG, Stefan ,  DE MERSSEMAN, Bernard ,  KNIGHT-NEWBURY, Heath ,  MARCARI, John, A.

IPC: B60G17/015

CPC classification number: B60G17/01908 ,  B60G17/0155 ,  B60G17/016 ,  B60G17/0523 ,  B60G2400/0511 ,  B60G2400/252 ,  B60G2800/012 ,  B60T2230/03

Abstract: A system and method for preventing a vehicle rollover is disclosed. The system includes a vehicle suspension unit and a programmable control unit. The vehicle suspension unit is located proximate to each of the vehicle road wheels for maintaining a predefine vehicle body height with respect to a road surface. The control unit is in communication with the vehicle suspension unit for actuating the vehicle suspension device after control unit has received a vehicle rollover notification signal to prevent vehicle rollover.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于防止车辆翻车的系统和方法。 该系统包括车辆悬架单元和可编程控制单元。 车辆悬架单元靠近每个车辆车轮定位，用于维持相对于路面的预定义车体高度。 在控制单元接收到车辆翻车通知信号以防止车辆翻车之后，控制单元与用于致动车辆悬挂装置的车辆悬架单元通信。

公开(公告)号：WO2002072393A1

公开(公告)日：2002-09-19

申请号：PCT/SE2002/000433

申请日：2002-03-11

Applicant: AUTOLIV DEVELOPMENT AB ,  KNIGHT-NEWBURY, Heath ,  MACARI, John

Inventor： KNIGHT-NEWBURY, Heath ,  MACARI, John

IPC: B60R21/34

CPC classification number: B60R21/38 ,  B62D25/12

Abstract: A safety arrangement compriese a unit (20) to be located beneath a bonnet (8) of a motor vehicle. The unit is adapted to become of increased lenght in response to a signal from a sensor (35) and may comprise a bellows-sleeve (21) and a gas generator (19). the unit has a catch arrangement (23) adapted ot engage part (9) of he bonnet structure so that that part of the bonnet structure is engaged and retained when the lenght of the unit is increased.

Abstract translation: 一个安全装置将一个单元（20）编入位于机动车辆的发动机罩（8）下方。 该单元适于响应于来自传感器（35）的信号而增加长度，并且可以包括波纹管套（21）和气体发生器（19）。 该单元具有适于接合发动机罩结构的部分（9）的止动装置（23），使得当该单元的长度增加时，发动机罩结构的该部分接合和保持。