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Control unit in a vehicle

US7589437B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 20, 2003
Grant dateSep 15, 2009
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Expiry dateFeb 20, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60R2021/01095
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A control unit in a vehicle is provided in which power is supplied via a converter that provides an electrical isolation. For the data exchange with external components and other components in the control unit that are not electrically isolated, the component isolated by this electrical isolation is additionally connected to a coupling element that likewise provides an electrical isolation.

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