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Assignee: AB Volvo


Location: SE
No. of patents: 77

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NumberTitleIssue Date
6467258Method and arrangement for control of air-fuel ratio of combustion engine
A method and arrangement for control of a combustion engine (11) having control elements (4, 5, 17) for generation of an air/fuel mixture to each cylinder (3) of the engine (1), an exhaust system (7, 8) which is connected to the engine (1), an exhaust cat...
10/22/2002
6408626Arrangement and method for power transmission in combustion engines
The invention relates to an arrangement for power transmission in a combustion engine, comprising an outgoing exhaust pipe, at least one device for absorbing energy from exhaust gases in the exhaust pipe and/or at least one device for compressing air to t...
06/25/2002
6371258Means for carrying a friction pad
The invention concerns a means (12) for carrying a friction pad (13), which is a part of a system for retarding rotational movement, e.g. at a rotating shaft. The carrier means (12) is intended for distributing the press force from a brake mechanism via a...
04/16/2002
6364046Method for activation of a safety arrangement in a vehicle
Apparatus and methods are provided for the activation of a safety device associated with a vehicle pedal in a vehicle including an engine compartment, a pedal arm, a push rod connected to the pedal arm, and an acting rod for acting upon the push rod, the ...
04/02/2002
6360859Device and method in braking systems for motor vehicles
Brake systems are disclosed for use in motor vehicles comprising a brake cylinder including a push rod, a brake key for activating a wheel brake on the motor vehicle, a braking lever having a first end for connection to the brake key and a second end for ...
03/26/2002
6325417Arrangement for safety-belt
An arrangement for seat-belts for vehicles having a seat for a passenger, an area where the passenger has his shoulder when seated in a normal position, a forward direction and a rearward direction, comprises a belt which runs from the area in the vehicle...
12/04/2001
6302683Catalytic combustion chamber and method for igniting and controlling the catalytic combustion chamber
Methods for operating catalytic combustion chambers including first and second catalytic reactors disposed in series with an intermediate chamber therebetween are disclosed, the method including heating the first catalytic reactor to a temperature at leas...
10/16/2001
6269914Disc brake device for vehicles
Arrangement for disc brakes used on motor vehicles, comprising a tappet assembly (14), movable inside the caliper (1) and which, through an axial movement along its longitudinal axis relative to the caliper, can be changed from an active position and a pa...
08/07/2001
6247449Method for reducing vibration in a vehicle and a device for accomplishment of the method
A method and an arrangement for reducing vibrations in an internal combustion engine (2) which has a plurality of drive units (3-8) connected to a common output shaft (9). These are equipped with a combustion chamber and inlets (34-39) for fuel from organ...
06/19/2001
6224105Arrangement for safety-belt
An arrangement for seat-belts for vehicles having a seat for a passenger, an area where the passenger has his shoulder when seated in a normal position, a forward direction and a rearward direction, comprises a belt which runs from the area in the vehicle...
05/01/2001
6183177Device for securing cargo
Apparatus for securing cargo in the cargo compartment of vehicles is disclosed including a retracting device mounted in the cargo compartment, a flexible band retractably attached to the retracting device so that it can be withdrawn and retracted thereint...
02/06/2001
6138616Device and method in combustion engines
Apparatus is disclosed for supplying air to an internal combustion engine including an inlet for supplying air to at least one cylinder in the engine, a tank for storing additional air under pressure, a feeder for supplying additional air from the tank, a...
10/31/2000
6138619Device for control of flow of cooling medium
The invention relates to a device for control of flow of a cooling medium which is led through a channel (5) in an internal combustion engine (1), comprising at least one flow directing element (14, 17, 23) arranged in the channel (5) for directing passin...
10/31/2000
6122908Device and method for purification of exhaust gas
Apparatus for the purification of exhaust gases from internal combustion engines is disclosed including a conduit for connecting the exhaust pipe from the engine with a canister containing an adsorbent for at least one of the components of the exhaust gas...
09/26/2000
6120093Child seat arrangement for an automotive vehicle
A child seat securing arrangement is provided for within an automotive vehicle including a floor (3) and a roof (17) characterized in that the child seat (28) is secured to a first lower transverse beam (15) disposed on the floor (3) of the vehicle and to...
09/19/2000
6117520Honeycomb block
A honeycomb block comprises three sections of honeycomb elements characterized in that the cell size of each honeycomb element section decreases from a large size in one section to a smaller size in the neighboring sections and an even smaller size in the...
09/12/2000
6092836Device and method for occupant protection in vehicles
Apparatus and methods are disclosed for protecting a passenger in a vehicle including a dashboard. The apparatus includes an airbag disposed in the dashboard at a location such that upon inflation the airbag is disposed in front of the legs and knees of t...
07/25/2000
6085633Steering gear device
The invention relates to a device for modulation of servo pressure in a steering gear (1) comprising an input shaft (2) which is attached to a rack (4; 4'), a servo mechanism (9-17) for supply of power to the rack (4; 4') and comprising a box (8; 8) with ...
07/11/2000
6077330Air drying device for a pneumatic system
Device and method for the regeneration of a drying agent in compressed air system. The wetting degree of the drying agent is estimated and recorded by a control unit. The control unit ensures that the drying agent is dehumidified as soon as the wetting de...
06/20/2000
6073991Stress-bearing assembly
A stress-bearing assembly is for use in a vehicle body. The assembly includes a composite laminate resin-cured structure comprising at least a pair of oriented fiber mats separated by a layer of foamed plastic and at least one closed loop structure attach...
06/13/2000
6073732Disc brake device for motor vehicles
A disc brake arrangement for motor vehicles is disclosed which comprises at least two brake pads (4,5) supported by a brake yoke (1), one side of said pads exhibiting a friction surface (11), which is arranged to face towards a rotatable brake disc (3). I...
06/13/2000
6058297Radio receiver for vehicle use
A vehicle mounted radio receiver comprising a diversity control circuit for detection of multi-path via two or more antennas (14,15). An antenna selector unit (13) is also arranged for selection of the strongest antenna signal. The antenna selector unit (...
05/02/2000
6053569Integrated car child protection
Vehicle seats are disclosed including a seat, a backrest interconnected with the seat, a guide for displaceably removing the backrest along the seat from the rear to the front of the seat, and a lock for locking the backrest in an arbitrarily selected pos...
04/25/2000
6053434Device for application of fluid
Apparatus is disclosed for applying a fluid to a surface and adapted to be mounted on a holder, the apparatus is adjustable in a plurality of directions and includes at least one nozzle which can be rotated by the apparatus. The apparatus includes a feed ...
04/25/2000
6053990Perlitic grey iron for brake components
An iron alloy material for brake components comprising substantially perlitic grey iron alloyed with further elements comprising: carbon present in an amount of 3.50-3.70% by weight; vanadium present in an amount of 0.05-0.1% by weight; molybdenum present...
04/25/2000
6047977Steering lock end-stop for vehicles
Steering lock end-stops for vehicle wheel units are disclosed including a first abutment surface affixed to a first portion of the vehicle and a second abutment surface affixed to the wheel unit of the vehicle so that the second abutment surface is displa...
04/11/2000
6047445Hinge device
A hinge for a vehicle hood is disclosed comprising a first hinge for mounting on the vehicle, a second hinge pivotally mounted with respect to the first hinge for mounting on the hood, the second hinge including a projecting portion having an edge definin...
04/11/2000
6041644Device for detection of a defined relative position
A device for detection of a defined relative position of a first, movable means, relatively a second, fixed means and including a sensor (1) arranged at least at one of the first and second means which sensor is provided with a pressure sensing means (CC
03/28/2000
6038855Collector device for the primary pipes of an exhaust manifold
A collector is disclosed for the primary pipes of an exhaust manifold in an internal combustion engine. The collector includes a common cavity and a plurality of primary pipes having a first cross-sectional area at their outlet ends and second cross-secti...
03/21/2000
5996339Device for catalytic purification of exhaust gases
Catalyzers for purification of exhaust gases are disclosed including a housing, an inlet for supplying the exhaust gases to the housing, a first catalyzer within the housing adjacent to the inlet and a second catalyzer within the housing downstream of the...
12/07/1999
5992937Adjustable neck rest
Adjustable head rests are disclosed for vehicle seats including a first support mounted on the vehicle seat, a second support pivotally mounted with respect to the first support, the second support mounting a head rest, and an adjustable control for adjus...
11/30/1999
5938220Pivot bushing for McPherson type suspension
A McPherson front wheel suspension arrangement for motor vehicles having a vehicle body and a spring strut arranged for each wheel. The spring strut is attached to a suspension arm which is pivotably attached to the vehicle body by an elastic bushing. The...
08/17/1999
5914090Apparatus for catalytic exhaust gas cleaning
An apparatus is provided to achieve enhanced cleaning capacity for exhaust from a motor vehicle, especially during cold starting of the vehicle. The apparatus includes a first catalytic converter, and a hydrocarbon trap located downstream of the first cat...
06/22/1999
5911623Exhaust extractor device
Exhaust extractor device for evacuating vehicle exhaust gases from a working area and comprising a suction device for generating a vacuum in at least one suction hose (5) connected to a suction side of the suction device. The suction hose is provided at i...
06/15/1999
5904395Hinge arrangement
Hinge arrangements for pivotally supporting a lid covering a storage compartment of a convertible roof in a vehicle are disclosed, including a first hinge fixed to the lid, and a second hinge fixed to the vehicle, the ends of both hinges being pivotally a...
05/18/1999
5868312Climate control device for motor vehicles
The invention relates to a climate control device for temperature regulation of passenger compartments in motor vehicles. The device comprises an air treatment chamber (2) through which incoming air to the passenger compartment is made to flow via channel...
02/09/1999
5855444Device for centering a rotational unit
A device for centering a rotational unit on a rotatable hub for rotation of the unit together with the hub. A centering surface which extends around the circumference of the hub extends essentially from a mounting edge for the rotational unit to a stop su...
01/05/1999
5836712Joint between two components
A joint between an at least hollow ended, generally cylindrical first component and a second component. The first component has a first end portion terminating in a first free end region, a second end portion terminating in a second free end region, and a...
11/17/1998
5816611Arrangement for disconnecting a vehicle airbag
An arrangement for selectively disconnecting an airbag fitted within a passenger compartment of a motor vehicle. The arrangement includes a visible warning means retractable within a component and adapted to be withdrawn to extend over at least a predeter...
10/06/1998
5797618Spring strut for a front wheel suspension of the McPherson type for motor vehicles
Spring strut for a front wheel suspension arrangement of the McPherson type for motor vehicles, which spring strut (1) presents a link bracket (40) for a stabilizer link intended to be pivotably arranged on the spring strut of a stabilizer forming part of...
08/25/1998
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