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Volvo Lastvagnar AB Patents
Assignee:
Volvo Lastvagnar AB
Address:
Goteborg, SE
No. of patents:
169
Patents:


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Patent Number Title Of Patent Date Issued
D551151 Wheel cover attachment September 18, 2007
D538732 Wheel cover attachment March 20, 2007
7618195 Wheel bearing arrangement November 17, 2009
A bearing arrangement having a roller bearing having an inner race, bearing rollers, and an outer race in which the roller bearing is arranged to support a wheel hub on a wheel axle. The bearing arrangement further includes a first seal and a second seal which have been arranged on e
7610881 Apparatus for an internal combustion engine November 3, 2009
A valve actuation system for providing added motion in the valve mechanism of an internal combustion engine with at least one inlet valve and at least one exhaust valve is provided. The valve mechanism includes a rotatable camshaft including rising and falling ramps designed to inter
7600824 Method, arrangement and bracket for mounting a rim accessory on a vehicle October 13, 2009
The invention relates to a method for mounting rim accessories on a vehicle, the vehicle having rims with fasteners for fastening the rim to a wheel hub, the method including mounting of a bracket including at least two sections, the bracket having a first contact surface along its o
7594567 Protection shield for disk brake September 29, 2009
A protection device (10) in a disk brake arrangement for protecting a brake disk (12) from dirt particles. The protection device at least partly surrounds the brake disk (12), and the protection device (10) includes at least one protection assembly (13) that is mounted on the wheel s
7592546 Cable duct for a vehicle September 22, 2009
Method and arrangement for providing a cooled cable duct which is intended for fitting in hot environments in vehicles and in which cabling can be laid to protect it against heat. The cable duct (1) includes a plurality of longitudinal sections (2, 3) in which a first section (2) is inte
7574862 Turbo charger unit comprising double entry turbine August 18, 2009
A turbocharger unit for a multicylinder internal combustion engine has at least two exhaust lines for the evacuation of exhaust gases from the combustion chamber of the engine and at least one inlet line for the supply of air to the combustion chamber. The turbocharger unit includes
7561952 Motor vehicle having an automated transmission July 14, 2009
A motor vehicle with a clutch (3) and an automated transmission (9) between the engine and the drive wheels of the vehicle. The vehicle has control elements (45,48) for engine function and transmission function depending on a set position of an electronic gear selector (46). The cont
7559318 Apparatus for an internal combustion engine July 14, 2009
An apparatus for achieving internal EGR in a four-stroke internal combustion engine which, for each cylinder, has at least one inlet valve and at least one exhaust valve for controlling the connection between combustion chambers in the cylinder and an inlet system and exhaust system
7555377 Method for collecting data from a motor-driven vehicle June 30, 2009
Method for collecting data from a motor-driven vehicle that is provided with a microprocessor having memory for storing a particular quantity of data. The data is provided by a number of sensors connected to the vehicle and its motor and is recorded and compiled into a specific data
7549410 Fuel injection system suitable for low-viscosity fuels June 23, 2009
A fuel injection system for an internal combustion system includes an Engine Management System (EMS), a fuel feed pump, a return line, a high-pressure pump, supplying fuel under pressure to a common rail, a hydraulically operated valve forming an outlet chamber connected to the commo
7543833 Independent front wheel suspension, vehicle equipped with such a front wheel suspension, and met June 9, 2009
Method and arrangement for providing a suspension for a wheel on a motor vehicle. The wheel suspension includes a stub axle (36, 37) connected to a stub axle carrier (34, 35), a suspension arm (18, 19) which connects the stub axle carrier to the vehicle, and a stabilizer bar (9) fixed
7530612 Underrun protection device May 12, 2009
Method and arrangement for moving an underrun protection device for vehicles having a frame (3), an impact element (7) arranged on the vehicle at a location corresponding to an expected loading from a force during a possible collision, and at least one displaceable carrier element (6
7511220 Cable protection and method for mounting a cable protection March 31, 2009
Cable protection and a method for applying the protection. In a hoselike outer cover (3), there are support members (6) for holding in position a cable portion (2) extending axially in the outer cover with intermediate space relative to the inside wall (4) of the outer cover. A heat-
7508288 Magnetic switch arrangement March 24, 2009
Magnetic switch arrangement including a first magnetic system (24), a second magnetic system (25) and a magnetic switching element (18). The first magnetic system (24) is arranged for biasing the magnetic switching element (18) and the second magnetic system (25) is arranged to interact
7500695 Shock-absorbing occupant protection March 10, 2009
Shock-absorbing occupant protection (8) for the passenger compartment of a vehicle (1) comprising a container (9) of flexible design which is gas-filled in an original expanded rest position and is designed to be compressed when absorbing energy under impact by a passenger.
7485985 Rotary switch February 3, 2009
A rotary switch for vehicles including a plurality of fixed rotational positions and several spring-loaded axial positions. A first axial position is activated by a pushing movement and a second axial position is activated by a pulling movement.
7484772 End connection for pipes and a method for its manufacture February 3, 2009
Method and arrangement for providing an end connection for pipes made from a rigid, but deformable material. An end connection includes a pipe casing (1) that protrudes into a pipe end (15). The pipe casing has an outer mantle surface extending symmetrically around a longitudinal axis
7479084 Range gearbox January 20, 2009
Range gearbox for motor vehicles adapted to be connected to the output side of a basic gearbox and including planetary gear (7), enclosed in a housing (3), with a sun wheel (9) arranged on an input shaft (5) and engaged with planet wheels (10). The ring gear (14) is selectively locka
7469175 Arrangement and method for calculating the chassis height at a vehicle December 23, 2008
Method and device for calculating chassis height of a vehicle that has at least three air-suspended wheel axles (2, 3, 4). The device includes a control unit and two level sensors (9, 10). The control unit detects the chassis height at the front axle (2) via a first level sensor (9) and
7455337 Underrun protection arrangement for a vehicle and method of assembling such an arrangement November 25, 2008
Underrun protection method and arrangement for a vehicle including a frame, an impact element arranged in a position corresponding to an anticipated stress from a force in the event of a possible collision with another vehicle. At least one connecting element is provided by way of wh
7448207 System and method for reduction of nitrogen oxides from exhaust gases generated by a lean-burn c November 11, 2008
In a system and method for reduction of nitrogen oxides from exhaust gases generated by a lean-burn internal combustion engine, a lean NOx catalyst is arranged to be connected to an exhaust conduit of the lean-burn internal combustion engine, an injector is arranged for injecting a r
7445580 Method of regulating EGR in an internal combustion engine and vehicle with an engine with electr November 4, 2008
Vehicle (A) with an internal combustion engine (1), an automated transmission (2) coupled to the engine, and electronic control elements (3) which control the supply of fuel to the engine combustion chambers and recirculation of exhaust from the engine exhaust side (7) to its intake
7440832 Method and arrangement for controlling actual torque in a land vehicle driveline October 21, 2008
Method and arrangement for controlling actual torque in a driveline of a land-based motor vehicle. Taking a direct, non-predictive measure of actual torque induced in the driveline of the motor vehicle and ascertaining a magnitude thereof. Ascertaining a magnitude of a torque demand
7435201 Engine driven vehicle with exhaust cleaning October 14, 2008
Method and arrangement for achieving lower emissions during operation of a vehicle that includes comprising a combustion engine (10) that emits exhaust gases into an exhaust system (140) having a catalyzes (320). An injection device (310) is arranged to inject a substance into the exhaus
7422544 Engine driven vehicle with exhaust emission cleaning September 9, 2008
A method of producing lower emissions in the operation of a vehicle includes an internal combustion engine which gives off exhaust gases to an exhaust system comprising a catalytic converter, injectors which are designed to inject hydrocarbon into at least one of the exhaust system a
7419554 Engine cylinder block and cylinder head fabricated from a grey cast iron alloy September 2, 2008
A grey cast iron alloy for producing cylinder block and/or cylinder head castings including iron, carbon, silicon, manganese, phosphorus, sulphur, tin, copper, chromium, molybdenum and nitrogen. The nitrogen content of the alloy is in the range of 0.0095-0.016 percent.
7412908 Method and arrangement for counteracting inappropriate manual gearshifts in predetermined vehicl August 19, 2008
The invention relates to a method and an arrangement for counteracting inappropriate manual gearshifts in predetermined vehicle conditions by way of a gearshift control in a stage-geared transmission, arranged in a motor vehicle and having a shift servo for intensifying the shifting
7411485 Apparatus and method for altering a driver when a vehicle departs from a predefined driving area August 12, 2008
Method and apparatus (2) of a vehicle for alerting a driver of a vehicle when the vehicle deviates from a predefined driving area in a lane. The apparatus includes an image display unit (6) and a control unit (5) connected to each other to enable the apparatus to provide a visual war
7410415 System for ventilating a vehicle cab and closet, further including closet drying means August 12, 2008
System for ventilating a vehicle cab (1) and a closet (3) for the drying, airing and storage of work clothing. The system is constituted by a fan in the closet (3) and the fan (9) extracts air from the cab (1) through the closet (3). Excess heat from the coolant circuit of the drive engi
7407204 Arrangement for a vehicle side fairing, and a vehicle comprising such a side fairing August 5, 2008
A vehicle side underrun protection having at least one load-bearing member that extends between the wheels or sets of wheels of the vehicle in the vehicle's longitudinal direction. The member(s) extend basically along the outer contour of the vehicle and serves as side impact protection
7404343 Vehicle steering wheel July 29, 2008
A steering wheel (1) for a vehicle such as a heavy-duty vehicle having a steering wheel spoke (5). The steering wheel spoke (5) is adapted to be deformed while absorbing energy when an external load is applied in the radial direction of the steering wheel (1) in connection with a vehicle
7404316 Method for estimating a measure of the friction coefficient between the stator and the rotor in July 29, 2008
A method for estimating the friction coefficient between the stator and the rotor in a braking device including the following method steps: measurement of the temperature of the braking device, establishment of the friction coefficient by calculating the relationship between a measur
7403100 Detection of trailer presence and type by means of current detection July 22, 2008
Method and device for detecting the presence and type of trailer which may have been connected to a vehicle including arrangements for applying a first voltage to a first amount of power lines for a first sub system in the trailer and arrangements for measuring the individual currents
7401868 Method for optimizing a braking sequence July 22, 2008
A method for optimizing a braking sequence in a vehicle with automatic transmission (3) and gearbox (9) and automatic cruise control, which cruise control controls acceleration and braking to achieve a set speed, taking into account the distance to the vehicle in front. Data simulati
7396317 Vehicle and method for automatic gear selection in a gearbox forming part of a vehicle July 8, 2008
Method and arrangement for providing a vehicle having an internal combustion engine and a drivetrain coupled to the internal combustion engine. A control unit is utilized for automatic gear selection, based on a function of the current rotational speed of an input shaft to the gearbo
7395668 Turbo charged diesel-type piston engine and method for controlling such an engine July 8, 2008
A piston engine and a method for controlling a diesel-type piston engine including at least one combustion chamber formed by a cylinder, a movably arranged piston in each cylinder, which piston is connected to a crankshaft, an injection device designed to inject fuel directly into the
7390281 Gearbox for motor vehicles June 24, 2008
Method and arrangement for providing a range gearbox with a planetary gear (1) for a motor vehicle that is configured to be connected to the output side of a basic gearbox. The ring gear (18) of the planetary gear is axially displaceable. The ring gear (18) can alternatively engage c
7389770 Apparatus for supply of recirculated exhaust gas June 24, 2008
Apparatus and a process for supplying recirculated exhaust gases to incoming air to a piston-type internal combustion engine. The apparatus includes a duct (2) for incoming air and a feed pipe (1) for exhaust gases and is especially well characterized in that the feed pipe (1) opens
7357753 Method for regulating the rotational speed of a clutch-independent power take-off April 15, 2008
Method for regulating the rotational speed of a clutch-independent power take-off. The power take-off is driven by an engine arranged in a vehicle. The engine is connected to an automatic stagegeared transmission by way of an automated vehicle clutch. At least one control unit is pro
7351383 Device for catalytic treatment of a gas flow April 1, 2008
Device for catalytic treatment of a gas flow including at least one body (1) that includes a catalytic material. The device has a number of first openings (5) for either entry of gas into or exit of gas from the catalyzer body (1), and a second opening (6) for either exit of the gas
7347804 Automatic engaging/disengaging method of a coupling-independent power take-off March 25, 2008
Automatic engaging method (and disengaging method) for a coupling-independent power take-off (32), which power take-off (32) is driven by an internal combustion engine (1) arranged in a vehicle. The vehicle is equipped with an automatic stage-geared gearbox (9) and an automated disk
7346438 Method and system for improved automatic control of one or several functions in a vehicle March 18, 2008
Method for improved automatic control of a function in a terrestrial vehicle that includes an automatic control of the function, determination of the position of the vehicle on the ground (x, y) and comparison of the position of the vehicle with one or several previously stored positions
7331172 Method for the regeneration of a particle filter, and a vehicle in which such a method is utiliz February 19, 2008
A system and method for the regeneration of a particle filter (13) arranged downstream from a catalyzer unit (14) in an exhaust canal (10) arranged to an internal combustion engine (2), where the internal combustion engine (2) is arranged to assume a first operational mode (60) in wh
7322594 Draw coupling arrangement January 29, 2008
A draw coupling arrangement (1) for a vehicle including a coupling jaw (2) and a coupler (4) which can be lifted by a lifting device (5). The coupler is intended for coupling together with a towing eye on a towed vehicle, and where the coupling means (4) consists of a coupling bolt w
7322448 Brake component, disc brake, drum brake, and method for manufacturing a brake component January 29, 2008
Brake member where the occurrence of brake squeal when a fluctuating load is applied onto the brake member is reduced by way of a brake member or arrangement that includes a backing plate carrying a brake lining which exhibits at least one contact surface and side surfaces surrounding th
7320506 Method for reconditioning a friction couple in a service brake and a vehicle including a frictio January 22, 2008
Method and apparatus for providing a vehicle having a service brake of the drum or disc brake type, a secondary brake, a control system for the distribution of a requested brake power between the service brake and secondary brake and an arrangement for the reconditioning of a friction
7318788 Gearshift procedure for vehicles with engaged clutch-dependent power take-off January 15, 2008
Method and arrangement for providing an automatic gearshift procedure for a vehicle with engaged clutch-dependent power take-off (32) when the vehicle is in motion. The power take-off (32) is driven by an engine (1) via an automated disk clutch (3) and an automatic stage-geared gearbox
7306202 Apparatus for an internal combustion engine December 11, 2007
Apparatus and method for controlling valve movements in an internal combustion engine that has at least one inlet valve (12) and at least one exhaust valve for controlling the connection between the combustion chamber in the cylinder and an inlet system and an exhaust system respecti
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