EP3049273A1 - Method, device, and system for determining a position of a vehicle - Google Patents

Method, device, and system for determining a position of a vehicle

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EP3049273A1
EP3049273A1 EP14750709.9A EP14750709A EP3049273A1 EP 3049273 A1 EP3049273 A1 EP 3049273A1 EP 14750709 A EP14750709 A EP 14750709A EP 3049273 A1 EP3049273 A1 EP 3049273A1
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vehicle
field strength
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Michael Bildstein
Bernd Eckert
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Robert Bosch GmbH
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    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60LPROPULSION OF ELECTRICALLY-PROPELLED VEHICLES; SUPPLYING ELECTRIC POWER FOR AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT OF ELECTRICALLY-PROPELLED VEHICLES; ELECTRODYNAMIC BRAKE SYSTEMS FOR VEHICLES IN GENERAL; MAGNETIC SUSPENSION OR LEVITATION FOR VEHICLES; MONITORING OPERATING VARIABLES OF ELECTRICALLY-PROPELLED VEHICLES; ELECTRIC SAFETY DEVICES FOR ELECTRICALLY-PROPELLED VEHICLES
    • B60L53/00Methods of charging batteries, specially adapted for electric vehicles; Charging stations or on-board charging equipment therefor; Exchange of energy storage elements in electric vehicles
    • B60L53/10Methods of charging batteries, specially adapted for electric vehicles; Charging stations or on-board charging equipment therefor; Exchange of energy storage elements in electric vehicles characterised by the energy transfer between the charging station and the vehicle
    • B60L53/12Inductive energy transfer
    • B60L53/126Methods for pairing a vehicle and a charging station, e.g. establishing a one-to-one relation between a wireless power transmitter and a wireless power receiver
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    • B60VEHICLES IN GENERAL
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  • the present invention relates to a method, apparatus and system for determining a position of a vehicle.
  • it relates to a method and a device for determining a position of a vehicle in an environment for inductively charging a battery of the vehicle, for example a charging station.
  • it relates to a method, a device and a system for determining a position and for positioning a receiving coil arranged on a vehicle, preferably with respect to a predetermined loading position of
  • Electrically powered vehicles such as electric vehicles, typically store energy for operating an electric motor in an accumulator.
  • Accumulators can be charged, for example, by means of inductive charging.
  • inductive charging systems are designed as underfloor systems, wherein an electrically driven vehicle with a receiving coil on a in a ground
  • the embedded transmitting coil is positioned with appropriate electronics. By means of the transmitting coil, a current is induced in the receiving coil, which charges the accumulator. For the efficiency of such an inductive charging system, the correct
  • Aligning the receiver coil relative to the transmitter coil may be a significant limiting factor.
  • the transmitting coil is usually designed such that at
  • Positioning of the receiving coil in a predetermined loading position with respect to the transmitting coil results in the greatest possible efficiency of the inductive charging.
  • WO 201 1/1 14208 A2 describes a method for positioning a
  • Electric vehicle and a corresponding electric vehicle a camera takes an external image of the electric vehicle, which is displayed on a screen within the vehicle. Based on the displayed camera image, a driver of the vehicle can align the electric vehicle by eye. Disclosure of the invention
  • the present invention discloses a method with the features of
  • Patent claim 1 a device having the features of claim 9 and a system having the features of claim 10.
  • the invention also includes a vehicle with the device according to the invention.
  • the idea underlying the present invention is to continue to use the hardware necessary for the inductive transmission of energy
  • a receiving coil of a vehicle To position a receiving coil of a vehicle relative to a transmitting coil in a predetermined loading position.
  • a magnetic field which extends at least over the predetermined loading position, one or more times measured. The measured
  • Magnetic field strengths can be compared directly with a predetermined magnetic field information of the magnetic field, followed by a current position of the
  • Magnetic field sensors can be closed with respect to the magnetic field. Also, data based on the measured first and second magnetic field strengths may be compared with the predetermined magnetic field information.
  • Magnetic field strengths - and possibly on further measurements - magnetic field strength gradient can be calculated.
  • Magnetic field strength distribution that is information about magnetic field lines of the
  • Magnetic field include, that is magnetic field strengths and magnetic field directions as a function of a surface or a space.
  • the magnetic field strength distribution can be given relative to a fixed origin.
  • At the origin may be, for example, a magnetic field generating device, such as a transmitting coil for inductive charging.
  • the magnetic field information may also include information about a type of magnetic field generating device, such as a circular coil and which magnetic field strength gradient distribution has a field generated by such a coil. From the predetermined magnetic field strength distribution, or from additional information, it may be known where the transmission coil is with respect to the magnetic field strength distribution.
  • it is known how the first and the second magnetic field sensor and optionally further magnetic field sensors are arranged relative to a receiving coil of the vehicle on which the magnetic field sensors are arranged. From the measured
  • Magnetic field strengths can in this way position data of the vehicle, in particular position data of the receiving coil of the vehicle, in particular relative to the
  • the transmitting coil of an inductive charging system is suitable for forming the magnetic field.
  • the method according to the invention or the system according to the invention are thus particularly cost-effective and versatile. Position-tolerant coil systems are not required.
  • the device according to the invention can function with any type of transmitting coil, that is, there is great interoperability.
  • the measurement of the first and second magnetic field strengths is carried out regularly or continuously.
  • continuously measuring the precision of the method according to the invention can be further improved.
  • the measuring rate between a measurement and a subsequent measurement can also be adapted dynamically.
  • the measurement can initially be carried out regularly at first intervals.
  • the measuring may be performed at second time intervals which are shorter than the first time intervals.
  • Such a specification of the measurement by decreasing time intervals can also be repeated several times.
  • the receiving coil is within a predetermined maximum distance from the predetermined loading position, the measuring can finally be carried out continuously to allow a particularly accurate fine alignment.
  • the magnetic field is generated by forming a residual magnetization in a coil.
  • a residual magnetization in the coil may have been generated which continues beyond the inductive charging process.
  • a magnetic field information for example a magnetic field strength distribution according to the residual magnetization may be known, in particular if it remains substantially the same after all inductive charging operations.
  • the magnetic field strength distribution of the residual magnetization can also be measured automatically, for example after each inductive charging process.
  • the magnetic field is generated by applying a voltage to a coil. That is, the magnetic field is generated by a voltage applied to a coil.
  • a transmission coil intended for inductive charging can be provided with a voltage before starting the inductive charging process
  • the predetermined magnetic field strength distribution of the magnetic field may be known due to the known characteristics of the transmitting coil as well as the applied current.
  • Charging is applied to the transmitting coil.
  • the magnetic field is generated continuously or pulsating.
  • a balance between increased accuracy of the measurement by more frequent or continuous generating the magnetic field and the desire for energy savings by less frequent generation of the magnetic field can be adjusted.
  • the frequency of pulsating generating the magnetic field can also be dynamically adjusted.
  • the frequency of pulsating generation of the magnetic field can be increased when a coupled with the magnetic field generating device
  • Vehicle sensor such as a light barrier, detects that the vehicle with the receiving coil roughly approaches a position in which the receiving coil is disposed at the predetermined loading position.
  • the method according to the invention further comprises the method step: wireless transmission of the predetermined
  • Magnetic field information such as the magnetic field strength distribution
  • the magnetic field of different charging points or charging stations for inductive charging of the vehicle always has the same magnetic field strength distribution. Rather, for example, when approaching the vehicle to a certain loading location, the respective individual magnetic field strength distribution of the magnetic field of the loading location as a predetermined
  • Magnetic field information is transmitted to the communication device of the vehicle.
  • the transmission can be made, for example, to a request by the vehicle.
  • the request by the vehicle can by a
  • Communication device of the vehicle are emitted, for example, as soon as a magnetic field sensor of the vehicle measures a magnetic field strength above a predetermined minimum value.
  • the versatility of the method according to the invention is thereby further increased, since it can function for example in this way with any loading point.
  • Charging systems which are used in charging stations and which respectively
  • Communication device of the vehicle for example, only a simple identification code to be transmitted.
  • the communication device can then read based on the transmitted code from a preprogrammed memory of the communication device, the magnetic field information designated by the code and forward for use in the inventive method.
  • a first magnetic field strength gradient is determined at a third position. It is also possible to determine a second magnetic field strength gradient at a fourth position.
  • the first and second magnetic field strength gradients are determined substantially at the first and second positions, respectively, and substantially simultaneously with the measurement of the first and second magnetic field strengths.
  • the first and the second magnetic field strength gradient can thus also be data which are based on the measured first and second magnetic field strengths.
  • the first and the second magnetic field strength gradient can be determined, for example, in that in the environment of the third or fourth Position multiple magnetic field strengths are measured. From these measured magnetic field strengths and, for example, a known movement of the vehicle, the magnetic field intensity gradient can be determined in each case. Determining the
  • Position data of the vehicle may be further based on comparing the first and / or the second magnetic field strength gradient with the predetermined magnetic field information of the magnetic field.
  • the method can be accelerated and / or carried out with increased precision. For example, if the vehicle is moving forward to a desired position at which magnetic field strengths are higher according to the predetermined magnetic field information than at a current position of the vehicle, it may be determined to be about positive
  • Magnetic field strength gradients are concluded that the vehicle should move advantageous without changing direction. If negative magnetic field strength gradients are determined in the same situation, that is, the magnetic field intensities become weaker in the current movement of the vehicle, it can be concluded that a change in direction of the vehicle is advantageous. In the area of the predetermined loading position, the magnetic field is often local
  • the predetermined charging position has been reached or almost reached. If more than two magnetic field sensors, for example three, four or more magnetic field sensors, are formed on the vehicle, it is possible for each of the
  • Magnetic field sensors not only the magnetic field strength at a current position of the respective magnetic field sensor are determined, but continue to be a
  • Magnetic field strength gradient can be determined at the appropriate position. In this case, it may be sufficient if the magnetic field information includes information about which type of coil - for example a circular coil - the magnetic field is generated and which magnetic field strength gradient distribution has such a coil.
  • the magnetic field strength gradient distribution can also purely relative values -
  • the determination of the position data of the vehicle can thus also exclusively on one Determining magnetic field strength gradient, that is, changes in the magnetic flux density, the magnetic field done.
  • information about magnetic field strengths of the magnetic field as part of the magnetic field information is not necessary, but can be used for plausibility.
  • Magnetic field sensor used to measure at least a third magnetic field strength of the magnetic field simultaneously with the measurement of the first magnetic field strength and simultaneously with the measurement of the second magnetic field strength.
  • the at least one further magnetic field sensor is arranged at a distance from any other magnetic field sensor on the vehicle. The determination of the position data of the vehicle can thus continue to be based on a comparison of the at least one third magnetic field strength with the predetermined magnetic field information of the magnetic field.
  • Fig. 1 is a schematic flow diagram for illustrating a
  • Fig. 2 is a schematic representation of a vehicle with a device for
  • Fig. 3 is a schematic representation of first and second positions, on
  • Fig. 4 is a schematic representation of a vehicle with a device for
  • FIG. 1 shows a schematic flow diagram for illustrating a
  • a first method step S01 at least one first magnetic field strength of a magnetic field is measured at a respective first position A-i by means of a first magnetic field sensor 1 1.
  • the first magnetic field sensor 1 1 is arranged on a vehicle 1.
  • step S02 at least one second magnetic field strength of the magnetic field is applied to a respective second position B-i by means of a second
  • Magnetic field sensor 12 measured.
  • the second magnetic field sensor 12 is arranged at a distance from the first magnetic field sensor 1 1 on the vehicle 1.
  • the measuring S02, S03 at the first and the second magnetic field sensor 1 1, 12 takes place simultaneously. If the measurement is not simultaneous, conclusions can be drawn from one another based on a known arrangement of the magnetic field sensors 11, 12 and due to a known movement of the vehicle 1 and a known time difference between the measurement S01 and the measurement S02, where the second position Bi is related to the first position Ai is located.
  • Magnetic field sensor 12 known, in which positional relationship is the first position A-i to the second position B-i. This procedure is accordingly possible for all first positions A-i and all second positions B-i. Because of the well-known
  • Movement of the vehicle 1 and known time intervals between the measurement S01 of the respective first positions A-i can also be related to a positional relationship of the first
  • Measuring positions Ai are closed to each other. The same procedure is possible for the second positions Bi.
  • the movement of the vehicle 1 may be known, for example, in that information about the movement of the vehicle is determined and transmitted by a navigation device of the vehicle.
  • a method step S03 at least by comparing the measured first and second magnetic field strengths with a predetermined one
  • the determining S03 may further be based on navigation data of the vehicle, which may be provided by the navigation device of the vehicle.
  • navigation data may contain information about a rotation of
  • Wheel axles and a position of wheels 5 of the vehicle 1 include. Based on, for example, integrated rotation rate of the wheels 5 in combination with the respective yaw position of the wheels 5, a trajectory of the vehicle 1 can thus be reconstructed. Thus, a current position of the vehicle can be spatially related to the first positions A-i and the second positions A-i.
  • predetermined magnetic field strength distribution can be determined. Furthermore, it is known where a receiving coil 3 formed on the vehicle 1 is arranged. Thus, the position data of the vehicle 1 determined in method step S03 can also
  • the predetermined charging position is with respect to the predetermined magnetic field strength distribution of the magnetic field.
  • the predetermined charging position is approximately a position at which the receiving coil 3 of the vehicle 1 should be in order to enable an inductive energy transfer from a transmitting coil to the receiving coil with the greatest possible efficiency.
  • the position data of the vehicle 1 may also contain information about where the receiving coil 3 of the vehicle 1 is currently in relation to the predetermined loading position.
  • a signal is output based on the position data.
  • the output signal may be, for example, a control signal.
  • the output signal may be a control signal to this control device.
  • Such a control device may be formed, for example, in the context of an automatic parking aid in the vehicle 1.
  • the control signal can the Instruct the control device to move the vehicle 1 such that the receiving coil 3 comes to rest at the predetermined loading position.
  • the output signal can also be a control hint to a user.
  • the control advice may instruct the user how to control the vehicle 1 to position the vehicle 1 so that the receiving coil 3 comes to rest in the predetermined loading position.
  • the control instruction can be carried out acoustically, for example.
  • a first beep may be for instructing the vehicle to steer more to the left
  • a second beep may be for instructing the vehicle to steer to the right.
  • the acoustic control message could also be realized as a voice output.
  • a computer voice could give instructions such as "forward,” “backward,” “left,” or "right.”
  • control instructions can also be optically realized by, for example, 1 direction arrows are displayed or on a screen of the vehicle
  • the schematic diagram compares the current position of the vehicle 1 with a desired position of the vehicle 1.
  • the desired position of the vehicle 1 is a position of the vehicle 1, in which the receiving coil 3 comes to rest in the predetermined loading position.
  • Figure 2 shows a schematic representation of a vehicle with a
  • Device for determining a position of the vehicle.
  • a first magnetic field sensor 11 and a second magnetic field sensor 12 are formed on the vehicle 1.
  • the first and the second magnetic field sensor 1 1, 12 are arranged along a transverse axis Q of the vehicle 1 at a distance d1 from each other.
  • the transverse axis Q is perpendicular to a longitudinal axis L of the vehicle 1.
  • the receiving coil 3 is arranged.
  • the receiving coil 3 is in particular a receiving coil for inductively charging a battery of the vehicle 1.
  • the receiving coil 3 may be arranged centered with respect to the longitudinal axis L and / or the transverse axis Q. An eccentric arrangement is also possible.
  • the magnetic field sensors 1 1, 12 are advantageously arranged on an outer side of the vehicle 1, which, when the receiving coil 3 is at the predetermined charging position, in the direction of a transmitting coil, which for inductively transmitting electrical energy to the receiving coil 3 in the predetermined loading position is designed and arranged.
  • the transmitting coil is located in a floor. In the predetermined charging position, the vehicle 1 and thus the receiving coil 3 is above the transmitting coil. Accordingly, the magnetic field sensors 1 1, 12th
  • the magnetic field sensors 11, 12 are furthermore coupled to a computing device 20 of the vehicle 1.
  • the computing device 20 is designed to perform at least the determination S03 of the position data of the vehicle 1.
  • Computing means 20 may also perform or effect outputting S04 of the signal or perform preparatory steps therefor. For example, it can be determined by means of the computing device 20 based on the current position of the receiving coil 3 relative to the predetermined loading position, which driving instructions or
  • FIG. 3 shows a schematic representation of first and second positions at which magnetic field strengths are measured in order to explain a method according to the invention.
  • FIG. 3 schematically shows web tracks R1, R2 worn away by the tires 5 in order to illustrate a movement of the vehicle 1 during the method according to the invention. At a first time is from the first
  • Magnetic field sensor 1 1 measured a first magnetic field strength at the first position A-1. At the same time, a second magnetic field strength is measured in the second magnetic field sensor 12 at the second position B-1. Between the first position A-1 and the second position B-1 is according to the device according to the second embodiment of the
  • the first magnetic field sensor 1 1 continues to measure at a second time a further first magnetic field strength at the further first position A-2 and at a third time still another first magnetic field strength at the further first position A-3.
  • the second magnetic field sensor 12 further measures at the second time point a further second magnetic field strength at the further second position B-2 and at the third time point still another first magnetic field strength at the further second position B-3.
  • predetermined magnetic field strength distribution of the magnetic field can be compared. If essentially these six magnetic field strengths with essentially the same positional relationships to each other can be unambiguously determined in the magnetic field strength distribution of the magnetic field, the current position of the vehicle 1 with respect to FIG.
  • Magnetic field strength distribution of the magnetic field have been successfully performed. However, it is also possible to determine S03 of position data of the vehicle 1 separately in each individual measurement S01, S02, wherein in each case a signal S04 can be output based on the position data.
  • FIG. 4 shows a schematic view of a device for determining a position of a vehicle according to a third embodiment of the present invention.
  • the third embodiment of the device is essentially a development of the second embodiment.
  • the third embodiment further includes a third magnetic field sensor 13 and a fourth one
  • the third and fourth magnetic field sensors 13, 14 are arranged along the longitudinal axis L of the vehicle 1. If the receiving coil 3 is not centered on the longitudinal axis L, also the third and fourth Magnetic field sensor 13, 14, for example, be arranged along a line which is parallel to the longitudinal axis L and which intersects the receiving coil 3.
  • the third embodiment may allow a faster and more accurate determination of the position of the vehicle 1, in particular in the direction of the longitudinal axis L.
  • the method according to the invention can also be used for automated positioning of mobile transmitting coils.
  • the method according to the invention can also be used for automated positioning of mobile transmitting coils.
  • the method according to the invention can also be used for automated positioning of mobile transmitting coils.
  • Magnetic field sensors are also used for automatic tracking of the vehicle 1.

Abstract

The invention relates to a method, to a device, and to a system for determining a position of a vehicle. The method comprises the method steps: Measuring (S01) at least one first magnetic field strength of a magnetic field at one each first position (A-i) by means of a first magnetic field sensor (11) arranged on a vehicle (1); measuring (S02) at least one second magnetic field strength of the magnetic field at one each second position (B-i) by means of a second magnetic field sensor (12) arranged on the vehicle (1) at a distance from the first magnetic field sensor (11); determining (S03) position data of the vehicle (1) at least by comparing data, which are based on the measured first and second magnetic field strengths, to a predetermined magnetic field data of the magnetic field; and outputting (S04) a signal based on said position data.

Description

Beschreibung Titel  Description title
Verfahren, Vorrichtung und System zum Ermitteln einer Position eines Fahrzeugs  Method, device and system for determining a position of a vehicle
Die vorliegende Erfindung bezieht sich auf ein Verfahren, eine Vorrichtung und ein System zum Ermitteln einer Position eines Fahrzeugs. Insbesondere betrifft sie ein Verfahren und eine Vorrichtung zum Ermitteln einer Position eines Fahrzeugs in einer Umgebung zum induktiven Laden eines Akkumulators des Fahrzeugs, beispielsweise einer Ladestelle. Weiterhin betrifft sie ein Verfahren, eine Vorrichtung und ein System zum Ermitteln einer Position und zum Positionieren einer an einem Fahrzeug angeordneten Empfangsspule, vorzugsweise in Bezug auf eine vorbestimmte Ladeposition der The present invention relates to a method, apparatus and system for determining a position of a vehicle. In particular, it relates to a method and a device for determining a position of a vehicle in an environment for inductively charging a battery of the vehicle, for example a charging station. Furthermore, it relates to a method, a device and a system for determining a position and for positioning a receiving coil arranged on a vehicle, preferably with respect to a predetermined loading position of
Empfangsspule. Receiver coil.
Stand der Technik State of the art
Elektrisch angetriebene Fahrzeuge, beispielsweise Elektrofahrzeuge, speichern Energie zum Betreiben eines Elektromotors üblicherweise in einem Akkumulator. Solche Electrically powered vehicles, such as electric vehicles, typically store energy for operating an electric motor in an accumulator. Such
Akkumulatoren können beispielsweise mittels induktiven Ladens geladen werden. Oft sind solche induktiven Ladesysteme als Unterflursysteme ausgebildet, wobei ein elektrisch angetriebenes Fahrzeug mit einer Empfangsspule über einer in einem Boden  Accumulators can be charged, for example, by means of inductive charging. Often, such inductive charging systems are designed as underfloor systems, wherein an electrically driven vehicle with a receiving coil on a in a ground
eingelassenen Sendespule mit entsprechender Elektronik positioniert wird. Mittels der Sendespule wird ein Strom in der Empfangsspule induziert, welcher den Akkumulator lädt. Für den Wirkungsgrad eines solchen induktiven Ladesystems kann die korrekte embedded transmitting coil is positioned with appropriate electronics. By means of the transmitting coil, a current is induced in the receiving coil, which charges the accumulator. For the efficiency of such an inductive charging system, the correct
Ausrichtung der Empfangsspule relativ zu der Sendespule ein wesentlicher begrenzender Faktor sein. Die Sendespule ist üblicherweise derart ausgebildet, dass sich bei Aligning the receiver coil relative to the transmitter coil may be a significant limiting factor. The transmitting coil is usually designed such that at
Positionierung der Empfangsspule in einer vorbestimmten Ladeposition bezüglich der Sendespule ein größtmöglicher Wirkungsgrad des induktiven Ladens ergibt. Positioning of the receiving coil in a predetermined loading position with respect to the transmitting coil results in the greatest possible efficiency of the inductive charging.
Die WO 201 1/1 14208 A2 beschreibt ein Verfahren zum Positionieren eines WO 201 1/1 14208 A2 describes a method for positioning a
Elektrofahrzeugs sowie ein entsprechendes Elektrofahrzeug. Dabei nimmt eine Kamera ein Außenbild des Elektrofahrzeugs auf, welches auf einem Bildschirm innerhalb des Fahrzeugs angezeigt wird. Anhand des angezeigten Kamerabildes kann ein Fahrer des Fahrzeugs das Elektrofahrzeug nach Augenmaß ausrichten. Offenbarung der Erfindung Electric vehicle and a corresponding electric vehicle. In this case, a camera takes an external image of the electric vehicle, which is displayed on a screen within the vehicle. Based on the displayed camera image, a driver of the vehicle can align the electric vehicle by eye. Disclosure of the invention
Die vorliegende Erfindung offenbart ein Verfahren mit den Merkmalen des The present invention discloses a method with the features of
Patentanspruchs 1 , eine Vorrichtung mit den Merkmalen des Patentanspruchs 9 und ein System mit den Merkmalen des Patentanspruchs 10. Zur Erfindung gehört ebenfalls ein Fahrzeug mit der erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung. Patent claim 1, a device having the features of claim 9 and a system having the features of claim 10. The invention also includes a vehicle with the device according to the invention.
Vorteile der Erfindung Advantages of the invention
Die der vorliegenden Erfindung zugrunde liegende Idee besteht darin, die zum induktiven Übertragen von Energie nötige Hardware weiterhin dazu zu verwenden, eine The idea underlying the present invention is to continue to use the hardware necessary for the inductive transmission of energy
Empfangsspule eines Fahrzeugs relativ zu einer Sendespule in einer vorbestimmten Ladeposition zu positionieren. Mittels an dem Fahrzeug angeordneten ersten und zweiten Magnetfeldsensoren wird ein Magnetfeld, welches sich zumindest über die vorbestimmte Ladeposition erstreckt, ein- oder mehrmals vermessen. Die gemessenen To position a receiving coil of a vehicle relative to a transmitting coil in a predetermined loading position. By means arranged on the vehicle first and second magnetic field sensors, a magnetic field which extends at least over the predetermined loading position, one or more times measured. The measured
Magnetfeldstärken können direkt mit einer vorbestimmten Magnetfeldinformation des Magnetfelds verglichen werden, woraufhin auf eine aktuelle Position der Magnetic field strengths can be compared directly with a predetermined magnetic field information of the magnetic field, followed by a current position of the
Magnetfeldsensoren bezüglich des Magnetfelds geschlossen werden kann. Es können auch Daten, welche auf den gemessenen ersten und zweiten Magnetfeldstärken basieren, mit der vorbestimmten Magnetfeldinformation verglichen werden. Magnetic field sensors can be closed with respect to the magnetic field. Also, data based on the measured first and second magnetic field strengths may be compared with the predetermined magnetic field information.
Beispielsweise können basierend auf den gemessenen ersten und zweiten For example, based on the measured first and second
Magnetfeldstärken - und gegebenenfalls auf weiteren Messungen - Magnetfeldstärken- Gradienten berechnet werden. Magnetic field strengths - and possibly on further measurements - magnetic field strength gradient can be calculated.
Die vorbestimmte Magnetfeldinformation kann eine vorbestimmte The predetermined magnetic field information may be a predetermined one
Magnetfeldstärkenverteilung, also Informationen über magnetische Feldlinien des Magnetic field strength distribution, that is information about magnetic field lines of the
Magnetfelds umfassen, das heißt Magnetfeldstärken und Magnetfeldrichtungen als Funktion einer Fläche oder eines Raumes. Die Magnetfeldstärkenverteilung kann relativ zu einem ortsfesten Ursprung angegeben werden. An dem Ursprung kann sich beispielsweise eine Magnetfeld-Erzeugungsvorrichtung, etwa eine Sendespule zum induktiven Laden befinden. Die Magnetfeldinformation kann aber auch Informationen über eine Art der Magnetfeld-Erzeugungsvorrichtung umfassen, etwa dass es sich dabei um eine kreisrunde Spule handelt und welche Magnetfeldstärken-Gradientenverteilung ein von einer solchen Spule erzeugtes Feld aufweist. Aus der vorbestimmten Magnetfeldstärkenverteilung, oder aus Zusatzinformationen, kann bekannt sein, wo sich die Sendespule bezüglich der Magnetfeldstärkenverteilung befindet. Weiterhin ist bekannt, wie der erste und der zweite Magnetfeldsensor und gegebenenfalls weitere Magnetfeldsensoren bezüglich einer Empfangsspule des Fahrzeugs, an welchem die Magnetfeldsensoren angeordnet sind, angeordnet sind. Aus den gemessenen Magnetic field include, that is magnetic field strengths and magnetic field directions as a function of a surface or a space. The magnetic field strength distribution can be given relative to a fixed origin. At the origin may be, for example, a magnetic field generating device, such as a transmitting coil for inductive charging. However, the magnetic field information may also include information about a type of magnetic field generating device, such as a circular coil and which magnetic field strength gradient distribution has a field generated by such a coil. From the predetermined magnetic field strength distribution, or from additional information, it may be known where the transmission coil is with respect to the magnetic field strength distribution. Furthermore, it is known how the first and the second magnetic field sensor and optionally further magnetic field sensors are arranged relative to a receiving coil of the vehicle on which the magnetic field sensors are arranged. From the measured
Magnetfeldstärken können auf diese Weise Positionsdaten des Fahrzeugs, insbesondere Positionsdaten der Empfangsspule des Fahrzeugs, insbesondere relativ zu der  Magnetic field strengths can in this way position data of the vehicle, in particular position data of the receiving coil of the vehicle, in particular relative to the
Sendespule, ermittelt werden. Bestimmungsgemäß ist die Sendespule eines induktiven Ladesystems zum Ausbilden des Magnetfelds geeignet. Senderseitig sind also vorteilhafterweise keine, oder nur sehr wenige, zusätzliche elektronische Elemente nötig. Das erfindungsgemäße Verfahren bzw. das erfindungsgemäße System sind somit besonders kostengünstig sowie vielseitig einsetzbar. Positionstolerante Spulensysteme werden nicht benötigt. Die Transmitting coil to be determined. According to the invention, the transmitting coil of an inductive charging system is suitable for forming the magnetic field. At the transmitter side, advantageously, no, or only very few, additional electronic elements are necessary. The method according to the invention or the system according to the invention are thus particularly cost-effective and versatile. Position-tolerant coil systems are not required. The
erfindungsgemäße Vorrichtung kann prinzipiell mit jedem Sendespulentyp funktionieren, das heißt es ist eine große Interoperabilität gegeben. In principle, the device according to the invention can function with any type of transmitting coil, that is, there is great interoperability.
Vorteilhafte Ausführungsformen und Weiterbildungen ergeben sich aus den Advantageous embodiments and developments emerge from the
Unteransprüchen sowie aus der Beschreibung unter Bezugnahme auf die Figuren. Subclaims and from the description with reference to the figures.
Gemäß einer bevorzugten Weiterbildung des erfindungsgemäßen Verfahrens wird das Messen der ersten und zweiten Magnetfeldstärken regelmäßig oder kontinuierlich durchgeführt. Durch kontinuierliches Messen kann die Präzision des erfindungsgemäßen Verfahrens weiter verbessert werden. Durch regelmäßiges Messen - statt According to a preferred development of the method according to the invention, the measurement of the first and second magnetic field strengths is carried out regularly or continuously. By continuously measuring the precision of the method according to the invention can be further improved. By regular measuring - instead
kontinuierlichem - kann der benötigte Rechenaufwand verringert werden. Die Messrate zwischen einem Messen und einem nachfolgenden Messen kann auch dynamisch angepasst werden. Beispielsweise kann das Messen zunächst regelmäßig in ersten Zeitabständen erfolgen. Befinden sich die Magnetfeldsensoren nahe einer Position, in welcher die Empfangsspule an der vorbestimmten Ladeposition angeordnet ist, kann das Messen beispielsweise in zweiten Zeitabständen erfolgen, welche kürzer als die ersten Zeitabstände sind. Ein solches Präzisieren des Messens durch jeweils geringer werdende Zeitabstände kann auch mehrfach wiederholt werden. Befindet sich die Empfangsspule innerhalb eines vorbestimmten Maximalabstands von der vorbestimmten Ladeposition, kann das Messen schließlich kontinuierlich durchgeführt werden, um eine besonders genaue Feinausrichtung zu ermöglichen. Gemäß einer weiteren bevorzugten Weiterbildung wird das Magnetfeld durch Ausbilden einer Restmagnetisierung in einer Spule erzeugt. Beispielsweise kann bei einem vorangegangenen induktiven Laden durch die Sendespule eine Restmagnetisierung in der Spule erzeugt worden sein, welche über den induktiven Ladevorgang hinaus Bestand hat. Eine Magnetfeldinformation, beispielsweise eine Magnetfeldstärkenverteilung gemäß der Restmagnetisierung kann bekannt sein, insbesondere wenn sie nach allen induktiven Ladevorgängen im Wesentlichen die gleiche bleibt. Die Magnetfeldstärkenverteilung der Restmagnetisierung kann aber auch, beispielsweise nach jedem induktiven Ladevorgang, automatisch vermessen werden. continuous - the required amount of computation can be reduced. The measuring rate between a measurement and a subsequent measurement can also be adapted dynamically. For example, the measurement can initially be carried out regularly at first intervals. For example, if the magnetic field sensors are near a position in which the receiving coil is located at the predetermined loading position, the measuring may be performed at second time intervals which are shorter than the first time intervals. Such a specification of the measurement by decreasing time intervals can also be repeated several times. If the receiving coil is within a predetermined maximum distance from the predetermined loading position, the measuring can finally be carried out continuously to allow a particularly accurate fine alignment. According to a further preferred development, the magnetic field is generated by forming a residual magnetization in a coil. For example, in the case of a previous inductive charging by the transmitting coil, a residual magnetization in the coil may have been generated which continues beyond the inductive charging process. A magnetic field information, for example a magnetic field strength distribution according to the residual magnetization may be known, in particular if it remains substantially the same after all inductive charging operations. However, the magnetic field strength distribution of the residual magnetization can also be measured automatically, for example after each inductive charging process.
Gemäß einer weiteren bevorzugten Weiterbildung wird das Magnetfeld durch Anlegen einer Spannung an eine Spule erzeugt. Das heißt, das Magnetfeld wird durch eine an eine Spule angelegte Spannung generiert. Beispielsweise kann eine zum induktiven Laden bestimmte Sendespule vor Beginn des induktiven Ladevorgangs mit einem According to a further preferred development, the magnetic field is generated by applying a voltage to a coil. That is, the magnetic field is generated by a voltage applied to a coil. For example, a transmission coil intended for inductive charging can be provided with a voltage before starting the inductive charging process
vorbestimmten elektrischen Strom beaufschlagt werden. In diesem Fall kann die vorbestimmte Magnetfeldstärkenverteilung des Magnetfelds aufgrund der bekannten Eigenschaften der Sendespule sowie des angelegten Stroms bekannt sein. predetermined electrical current to be applied. In this case, the predetermined magnetic field strength distribution of the magnetic field may be known due to the known characteristics of the transmitting coil as well as the applied current.
Vorteilhafterweise kann ein solcher Strom angelegt werden, welcher einerseits eine deutlich messbare und hinreichend inhomogene Magnetfeldstärkenverteilung des Advantageously, such a current can be applied, which on the one hand a clearly measurable and sufficiently inhomogeneous magnetic field strength distribution of
Magnetfelds erzeugt und welcher dabei gleichzeitig weniger elektrische Leistung verbraucht als ein weiterer elektrischer Strom, welcher während des induktiven Magnetic field generated and which at the same time consumes less electrical power than another electric current, which during the inductive
Ladevorgangs an die Sendespule angelegt wird. Charging is applied to the transmitting coil.
Gemäß einer weiteren bevorzugten Weiterbildung wird das Magnetfeld kontinuierlich oder pulsierend erzeugt. Auch hier kann, entsprechend der benötigten Genauigkeit und den gewünschten Zielvorgaben, eine Balance zwischen erhöhter Genauigkeit des Messens durch häufigeres oder kontinuierliches Erzeugen des Magnetfelds und dem Wunsch nach Energiesparen durch selteneres Erzeugen des Magnetfelds eingestellt werden. Ist eine Magnetfeld-Erzeugungsvorrichtung, welche das Magnetfeld erzeugen kann, According to a further preferred development, the magnetic field is generated continuously or pulsating. Again, according to the required accuracy and the desired goals, a balance between increased accuracy of the measurement by more frequent or continuous generating the magnetic field and the desire for energy savings by less frequent generation of the magnetic field can be adjusted. Is a magnetic field generating device that can generate the magnetic field
beispielsweise mit einem rudimentären Positionierungssystem gekoppelt, kann die Häufigkeit des pulsierenden Erzeugens des Magnetfelds auch dynamisch angepasst werden. So kann etwa die Häufigkeit des pulsierenden Erzeugens des Magnetfelds erhöht werden, wenn ein mit der Magnetfelderzeugungs-Vorrichtung gekoppelter For example, coupled with a rudimentary positioning system, the frequency of pulsating generating the magnetic field can also be dynamically adjusted. For example, the frequency of pulsating generation of the magnetic field can be increased when a coupled with the magnetic field generating device
Fahrzeugsensor, etwa eine Lichtschranke, feststellt, dass sich das Fahrzeug mit der Empfangsspule grob einer Position nähert, in welcher die Empfangsspule an der vorbestimmten Ladeposition angeordnet ist. Gemäß einer weiteren bevorzugten Weiterbildung weist das erfindungsgemäße Verfahren weiterhin den Verfahrensschritt auf: Drahtloses Übermitteln der vorbestimmten Vehicle sensor, such as a light barrier, detects that the vehicle with the receiving coil roughly approaches a position in which the receiving coil is disposed at the predetermined loading position. According to a further preferred development, the method according to the invention further comprises the method step: wireless transmission of the predetermined
Magnetfeldinformation, beispielsweise der Magnetfeldstärkenverteilung, an eine Magnetic field information, such as the magnetic field strength distribution, to a
Kommunikationseinrichtung des Fahrzeugs. Somit ist es nicht nötig, dass das Magnetfeld verschiedener Ladestellen oder Ladestationen zum induktiven Laden des Fahrzeugs stets dieselbe Magnetfeldstärkenverteilung aufweist. Vielmehr kann, beispielsweise bei Annäherung des Fahrzeugs an eine bestimmte Ladestelle, die jeweilige individuelle Magnetfeldstärkenverteilung des Magnetfelds der Ladestelle als vorbestimmte Communication device of the vehicle. Thus, it is not necessary that the magnetic field of different charging points or charging stations for inductive charging of the vehicle always has the same magnetic field strength distribution. Rather, for example, when approaching the vehicle to a certain loading location, the respective individual magnetic field strength distribution of the magnetic field of the loading location as a predetermined
Magnetfeldinformation an die Kommunikationseinrichtung des Fahrzeugs übertragen werden. Das Übermitteln kann beispielsweise auf eine Anforderung durch das Fahrzeug erfolgen. Die Anforderung durch das Fahrzeug kann durch eine Magnetic field information is transmitted to the communication device of the vehicle. The transmission can be made, for example, to a request by the vehicle. The request by the vehicle can by a
Kommunikationseinrichtung des Fahrzeugs ausgesendet werden, beispielsweise sobald ein Magnetfeldsensor des Fahrzeugs eine Magnetfeldstärke über einem vorbestimmten Mindestwert misst. Die Vielseitigkeit des erfindungsgemäßen Verfahrens wird dadurch weiter erhöht, da es beispielsweise auf diese Weise mit jeder beliebigen Ladestelle funktionieren kann. Communication device of the vehicle are emitted, for example, as soon as a magnetic field sensor of the vehicle measures a magnetic field strength above a predetermined minimum value. The versatility of the method according to the invention is thereby further increased, since it can function for example in this way with any loading point.
Existiert eine vorbestimmte Anzahl verschiedener Ausbildungen von induktiven There exists a predetermined number of different designs of inductive
Ladesystemen, welche in Ladestellen verwendet werden und welche jeweils Charging systems, which are used in charging stations and which respectively
unterschiedliche Magnetfeldinformationen aufweisen, kann an die have different magnetic field information, can to the
Kommunikationseinrichtung des Fahrzeugs auch beispielsweise nur ein einfacher Identifizierungscode übermittelt werden. Die Kommunikationseinrichtung kann dann basierend auf dem übermittelten Code aus einem vorprogrammierten Speicher der Kommunikationseinrichtung die mit dem Code bezeichnete Magnetfeldinformation auslesen und zur Verwendung in dem erfindungsgemäßen Verfahren weiterleiten. Communication device of the vehicle, for example, only a simple identification code to be transmitted. The communication device can then read based on the transmitted code from a preprogrammed memory of the communication device, the magnetic field information designated by the code and forward for use in the inventive method.
Gemäß einer weiteren bevorzugten Weiterbildung wird ein erster Magnetfeldstärken- Gradient an einer dritten Position bestimmt. Es kann auch ein zweiter Magnetfeldstärken- Gradient an einer vierten Position bestimmt werden. Vorteilhafterweise werden der erste und der zweite Magnetfeldstärken-Gradient im Wesentlichen an der ersten bzw. der zweiten Position und im Wesentlichen gleichzeitig mit dem Messen der ersten und zweiten Magnetfeldstärken bestimmt. Der erste und der zweite Magnetfeldstärken- Gradient können somit auch Daten sein, welche auf den gemessenen ersten und zweiten Magnetfeldstärken basieren. Der erste bzw. der zweite Magnetfeldstärken-Gradient kann beispielsweise dadurch bestimmt werden, dass in der Umgebung der dritten bzw. vierten Position mehrfach Magnetfeldstärken gemessen werden. Aus diesen gemessenen Magnetfeldstärken und beispielsweise einer bekannten Bewegung des Fahrzeugs kann jeweils der Magnetfeldstärken-Gradient bestimmt werden. Das Ermitteln der According to a further preferred development, a first magnetic field strength gradient is determined at a third position. It is also possible to determine a second magnetic field strength gradient at a fourth position. Advantageously, the first and second magnetic field strength gradients are determined substantially at the first and second positions, respectively, and substantially simultaneously with the measurement of the first and second magnetic field strengths. The first and the second magnetic field strength gradient can thus also be data which are based on the measured first and second magnetic field strengths. The first and the second magnetic field strength gradient can be determined, for example, in that in the environment of the third or fourth Position multiple magnetic field strengths are measured. From these measured magnetic field strengths and, for example, a known movement of the vehicle, the magnetic field intensity gradient can be determined in each case. Determining the
Positionsdaten des Fahrzeugs kann weiterhin auf einem Vergleichen des ersten und/oder des zweiten Magnetfeldstärken-Gradienten mit der vorbestimmten Magnetfeldinformation des Magnetfelds basieren. Position data of the vehicle may be further based on comparing the first and / or the second magnetic field strength gradient with the predetermined magnetic field information of the magnetic field.
Dadurch, dass auch Magnetfeldstärken-Gradienten mit Magnetfeldstärken-Gradienten der vorbestimmten Magnetfeldinformation des Magnetfelds verglichen werden, kann das Verfahren beschleunigt werden und/oder mit erhöhter Präzision erfolgen. Bewegt sich das Fahrzeug beispielsweise in Vorwärtsrichtung auf eine gewünschte Position zu, an welcher laut der vorbestimmten Magnetfeldinformation Magnetfeldstärken höher sind als an einer aktuellen Position des Fahrzeugs, kann aus den etwa als positiv bestimmten Because magnetic field strength gradients are also compared with magnetic field strength gradients of the predetermined magnetic field information of the magnetic field, the method can be accelerated and / or carried out with increased precision. For example, if the vehicle is moving forward to a desired position at which magnetic field strengths are higher according to the predetermined magnetic field information than at a current position of the vehicle, it may be determined to be about positive
Magnetfeldstärken-Gradienten geschlossen werden, dass sich das Fahrzeug vorteilhaft ohne Richtungsänderung weiter bewegen sollte. Werden in derselben Situation negative Magnetfeldstärken-Gradienten bestimmt, das heißt, werden die Magnetfeldstärken bei der derzeitigen Bewegung des Fahrzeugs schwächer, kann geschlossen werden, dass eine Richtungsänderung des Fahrzeugs vorteilhaft ist. Im Bereich der vorbestimmten Ladeposition ist das Magnetfeld häufig lokal Magnetic field strength gradients are concluded that the vehicle should move advantageous without changing direction. If negative magnetic field strength gradients are determined in the same situation, that is, the magnetic field intensities become weaker in the current movement of the vehicle, it can be concluded that a change in direction of the vehicle is advantageous. In the area of the predetermined loading position, the magnetic field is often local
verhältnismäßig homogen. Werden die gemessenen Magnetfeldstärken-Gradienten bei einer Bewegung des Fahrzeugs flacher oder verschwinden, kann daraus geschlossen werden, dass die vorbestimmte Ladeposition erreicht oder beinahe erreicht ist. Sind an dem Fahrzeug mehr als zwei Magnetfeldsensoren, beispielsweise drei, vier oder mehr Magnetfeldsensoren ausgebildet, kann entsprechend an jedem der relatively homogeneous. If the measured magnetic field strength gradients become flatter or disappear during a movement of the vehicle, it can be concluded that the predetermined charging position has been reached or almost reached. If more than two magnetic field sensors, for example three, four or more magnetic field sensors, are formed on the vehicle, it is possible for each of the
Magnetfeldsensoren nicht nur die Magnetfeldstärke an einer aktuellen Position des jeweiligen Magnetfeldsensors bestimmt werden, sondern weiterhin auch ein Magnetic field sensors not only the magnetic field strength at a current position of the respective magnetic field sensor are determined, but continue to be a
Magnetfeldstärken-Gradient an der entsprechenden Position bestimmt werden. In diesem Fall kann es ausreichen, wenn die Magnetfeldinformation eine Information umfasst, von welcher Art von Spule - beispielsweise einer kreisrunden Spule - das Magnetfeld erzeugt wird und welche Magnetfeldstärken-Gradientenverteilung eine solche Spule aufweist. Die Magnetfeldstärken-Gradientenverteilung kann dabei auch rein relative Werte - im Magnetic field strength gradient can be determined at the appropriate position. In this case, it may be sufficient if the magnetic field information includes information about which type of coil - for example a circular coil - the magnetic field is generated and which magnetic field strength gradient distribution has such a coil. The magnetic field strength gradient distribution can also purely relative values -
Gegensatz zu absoluten Werten - umfassen. Diese Information kann auch Contrary to absolute values - include. This information can also
vorprogrammiert und konstant sein, sodass keine Übermittlung von Signalen nötig ist. Das Ermitteln der Positionsdaten des Fahrzeugs kann somit auch ausschließlich auf einem Bestimmen von Magnetfeldstärken-Gradienten, das heißt Änderungen der magnetischen Flussdichte, des Magnetfelds erfolgen. Dabei sind Informationen über Magnetfeldstärken des Magnetfelds als Teil der Magnetfeldinformation nicht notwendig, können aber etwa zur Plausibilisierung verwendet werden. preprogrammed and constant, so that no transmission of signals is necessary. The determination of the position data of the vehicle can thus also exclusively on one Determining magnetic field strength gradient, that is, changes in the magnetic flux density, the magnetic field done. In this case, information about magnetic field strengths of the magnetic field as part of the magnetic field information is not necessary, but can be used for plausibility.
Gemäß einer weiteren bevorzugten Weiterbildung wird mindestens ein weiterer  According to a further preferred development, at least one further
Magnetfeldsensor dazu verwendet, gleichzeitig mit dem Messen der ersten Magnetfeldstärke und gleichzeitig mit dem Messen der zweiten Magnetfeldstärke mindestens eine dritte Magnetfeldstärke des Magnetfelds zu messen. Der mindestens eine weitere Magnetfeldsensor ist dabei von jedem anderen Magnetfeldsensor beabstandet an dem Fahrzeug angeordnet. Das Ermitteln der Positionsdaten des Fahrzeugs kann somit weiterhin auch auf einem Vergleich der mindestens einen dritten Magnetfeldstärke mit der vorbestimmten Magnetfeldinformation des Magnetfelds basieren. Magnetic field sensor used to measure at least a third magnetic field strength of the magnetic field simultaneously with the measurement of the first magnetic field strength and simultaneously with the measurement of the second magnetic field strength. The at least one further magnetic field sensor is arranged at a distance from any other magnetic field sensor on the vehicle. The determination of the position data of the vehicle can thus continue to be based on a comparison of the at least one third magnetic field strength with the predetermined magnetic field information of the magnetic field.
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Die vorliegende Erfindung wird nachfolgend anhand der in den schematischen Figuren der Zeichnungen dargestellten Ausführungsbeispiele näher erläutert. Es zeigen: The present invention will be explained in more detail with reference to the embodiments illustrated in the schematic figures of the drawings. Show it:
Fig. 1 ein schematisches Flussdiagramm zur Veranschaulichung eines Fig. 1 is a schematic flow diagram for illustrating a
erfindungsgemäßen Verfahrens gemäß einer ersten Ausführungsform der vorliegenden Erfindung;  A method according to a first embodiment of the present invention;
Fig. 2 eine schematische Darstellung eines Fahrzeugs mit einer Vorrichtung zum Fig. 2 is a schematic representation of a vehicle with a device for
Ermitteln einer Position eines Fahrzeugs gemäß einer zweiten Ausführungsform der vorliegenden Erfindung;  Determining a position of a vehicle according to a second embodiment of the present invention;
Fig. 3 eine schematische Darstellung von ersten und zweiten Positionen, an Fig. 3 is a schematic representation of first and second positions, on
welchen Magnetfeldstärken gemessen werden, zur Erläuterung eines erfindungsgemäßen Verfahrens; und  which magnetic field strengths are measured to explain a method according to the invention; and
Fig. 4 eine schematische Darstellung eines Fahrzeugs mit einer Vorrichtung zum Fig. 4 is a schematic representation of a vehicle with a device for
Ermitteln einer Position eines Fahrzeugs gemäß einer dritten Ausführungsform der vorliegenden Erfindung.  Determining a position of a vehicle according to a third embodiment of the present invention.
In allen Figuren sind gleiche bzw. funktionsgleiche Elemente und Vorrichtungen - sofern nichts anderes angegeben ist - mit denselben Bezugszeichen versehen. Beschreibung der Ausführungsbeispiele In all figures, the same or functionally identical elements and devices - unless otherwise stated - provided with the same reference numerals. Description of the embodiments
Figur 1 zeigt ein schematisches Flussdiagramm zur Veranschaulichung eines FIG. 1 shows a schematic flow diagram for illustrating a
erfindungsgemäßen Verfahrens gemäß einer ersten Ausführungsform. Für die inventive method according to a first embodiment. For the
Beschreibung der Figur 1 werden im Folgenden auch Bezugszeichen verwendet, welche sich auf die nachfolgenden Figuren 2 und 3 beziehen.  DESCRIPTION OF FIGURE 1 Hereinafter, reference numerals are also used, which refer to the following Figures 2 and 3.
In einem ersten Verfahrensschritt S01 wird mindestens eine erste Magnetfeldstärke eines Magnetfelds an jeweils einer ersten Position A-i mittels eines ersten Magnetfeldsensors 1 1 gemessen. Der erste Magnetfeldsensor 1 1 ist dabei an einem Fahrzeug 1 angeordnet. In a first method step S01, at least one first magnetic field strength of a magnetic field is measured at a respective first position A-i by means of a first magnetic field sensor 1 1. The first magnetic field sensor 1 1 is arranged on a vehicle 1.
In einem weiteren Verfahrensschritt S02 wird mindestens eine zweite Magnetfeldstärke des Magnetfelds an jeweils einer zweiten Position B-i mittels eines zweiten In a further method step S02, at least one second magnetic field strength of the magnetic field is applied to a respective second position B-i by means of a second
Magnetfeldsensors 12 gemessen. Der zweite Magnetfeldsensor 12 ist beabstandet von dem ersten Magnetfeldsensor 1 1 an dem Fahrzeug 1 angeordnet. Vorteilhafterweise erfolgt das Messen S02, S03 an dem ersten bzw. dem zweiten Magnetfeldsensor 1 1 , 12 jeweils gleichzeitig. Erfolgt das Messen nicht gleichzeitig, kann aufgrund einer bekannten Anordnung der Magnetfeldsensoren 1 1 , 12 zueinander sowie aufgrund einer bekannten Bewegung des Fahrzeugs 1 und einer bekannten Zeitdifferenz zwischen dem Messen S01 und dem Messen S02 rückgeschlossen werden, wo sich die zweite Position B-i in Bezug auf die erste Position A-i befindet. Magnetic field sensor 12 measured. The second magnetic field sensor 12 is arranged at a distance from the first magnetic field sensor 1 1 on the vehicle 1. Advantageously, the measuring S02, S03 at the first and the second magnetic field sensor 1 1, 12 takes place simultaneously. If the measurement is not simultaneous, conclusions can be drawn from one another based on a known arrangement of the magnetic field sensors 11, 12 and due to a known movement of the vehicle 1 and a known time difference between the measurement S01 and the measurement S02, where the second position Bi is related to the first position Ai is located.
Erfolgt das Messen S02 gleichzeitig mit dem Messen S01 , ist durch eine bekannte Lagebeziehung des ersten Magnetfeldsensors 1 1 bezüglich des zweiten If the measurement S02 is performed simultaneously with the measurement S01, by a known positional relationship of the first magnetic field sensor 1 1 with respect to the second
Magnetfeldsensors 12 bekannt, in welcher Lagebeziehung sich die erste Position A-i zu der zweiten Position B-i befindet. Diese Vorgehensweise ist entsprechend für alle ersten Positionen A-i und alle zweiten Positionen B-i möglich. Aufgrund der bekannten  Magnetic field sensor 12 known, in which positional relationship is the first position A-i to the second position B-i. This procedure is accordingly possible for all first positions A-i and all second positions B-i. Because of the well-known
Bewegung des Fahrzeugs 1 und bekannten Zeitintervallen zwischen dem Messen S01 der jeweiligen ersten Positionen A-i kann auch auf eine Lagebeziehung der erstenMovement of the vehicle 1 and known time intervals between the measurement S01 of the respective first positions A-i can also be related to a positional relationship of the first
Messpositionen A-i zueinander geschlossen werden. Die gleiche Vorgehensweise ist für die zweiten Positionen B-i möglich. Die Bewegung des Fahrzeugs 1 kann beispielsweise dadurch bekannt sein, dass Informationen über die Bewegung des Fahrzeugs von einer Navigationsvorrichtung des Fahrzeugs bestimmt und übermittelt werden. In einem Verfahrensschritt S03 werden zumindest durch Vergleichen der gemessenen ersten und zweiten Magnetfeldstärken mit einer vorbestimmten Measuring positions Ai are closed to each other. The same procedure is possible for the second positions Bi. The movement of the vehicle 1 may be known, for example, in that information about the movement of the vehicle is determined and transmitted by a navigation device of the vehicle. In a method step S03, at least by comparing the measured first and second magnetic field strengths with a predetermined one
Magnetfeldstärkenverteilung des Magnetfelds Positionsdaten des Fahrzeugs 1 ermittelt. Das Ermitteln S03 kann weiterhin auf Navigationsdaten des Fahrzeugs basieren, welche von der Navigationsvorrichtung des Fahrzeugs bereitgestellt werden können. Die  Magnetic field strength distribution of the magnetic field position data of the vehicle 1 determined. The determining S03 may further be based on navigation data of the vehicle, which may be provided by the navigation device of the vehicle. The
Navigationsdaten können beispielsweise Informationen über eine Drehung von For example, navigation data may contain information about a rotation of
Radachsen und eine Stellung von Rädern 5 des Fahrzeugs 1 umfassen. Basierend auf beispielsweise aufintegrierten Drehraten der Räder 5 in Kombination mit der jeweiligen Gierstellung der Räder 5 kann so eine Bahnkurve des Fahrzeugs 1 rekonstruiert werden. Somit kann eine derzeitige Position des Fahrzeugs mit den ersten Positionen A-i und den zweiten Positionen A-i räumlich in Beziehung gesetzt werden. Wheel axles and a position of wheels 5 of the vehicle 1 include. Based on, for example, integrated rotation rate of the wheels 5 in combination with the respective yaw position of the wheels 5, a trajectory of the vehicle 1 can thus be reconstructed. Thus, a current position of the vehicle can be spatially related to the first positions A-i and the second positions A-i.
Durch Vergleichen der gemessenen ersten und zweiten Magnetfeldstärken an den miteinander räumlich in Beziehung gesetzten ersten und zweiten Positionen A-i, B-i mit den bekannten Magnetfeldstärken der vorbestimmten Magnetfeldstärkenverteilung des Magnetfelds kann so eine aktuelle Position des Fahrzeugs 1 in Bezug auf die By comparing the measured first and second magnetic field strengths at the spatially related first and second positions A-i, B-i with the known magnetic field strengths of the predetermined magnetic field strength distribution of the magnetic field, a current position of the vehicle 1 with respect to the
vorbestimmte Magnetfeldstärkenverteilung ermittelt werden. Des Weiteren ist bekannt, wo eine an dem Fahrzeug 1 ausgebildete Empfangsspule 3 angeordnet ist. Somit können die in dem Verfahrensschritt S03 ermittelten Positionsdaten des Fahrzeugs 1 auch predetermined magnetic field strength distribution can be determined. Furthermore, it is known where a receiving coil 3 formed on the vehicle 1 is arranged. Thus, the position data of the vehicle 1 determined in method step S03 can also
Informationen darüber enthalten, wo sich die Empfangsspule 3 des Fahrzeugs 1 bezüglich der vorbestimmten Magnetfeldstärkenverteilung des Magnetfelds befindet. Contain information about where the receiving coil 3 of the vehicle 1 with respect to the predetermined magnetic field strength distribution of the magnetic field.
Weiterhin ist bekannt, wo sich bezüglich der vorbestimmten Magnetfeldstärkenverteilung des Magnetfelds die vorbestimmte Ladeposition befindet. Die vorbestimmte Ladeposition ist etwa eine Position, an welcher sich die Empfangsspule 3 des Fahrzeugs 1 befinden sollte, um eine induktive Energieübertragung von einer Sendespule an die Empfangsspule mit größtmöglichem Wirkungsgrad zu ermöglichen. Somit können die Positionsdaten des Fahrzeugs 1 auch Informationen darüber enthalten, wo sich die Empfangsspule 3 des Fahrzeugs 1 aktuell bezüglich der vorbestimmten Ladeposition befindet. Furthermore, it is known where the predetermined charging position is with respect to the predetermined magnetic field strength distribution of the magnetic field. The predetermined charging position is approximately a position at which the receiving coil 3 of the vehicle 1 should be in order to enable an inductive energy transfer from a transmitting coil to the receiving coil with the greatest possible efficiency. Thus, the position data of the vehicle 1 may also contain information about where the receiving coil 3 of the vehicle 1 is currently in relation to the predetermined loading position.
In einem Verfahrensschritt S04 wird, basierend auf den Positionsdaten, ein Signal ausgegeben. Das ausgegebene Signal kann beispielsweise ein Steuersignal sein. Verfügt das Fahrzeug 1 beispielsweise über eine Vorrichtung zum automatischen Steuern des Fahrzeugs 1 , kann das ausgegebene Signal ein Steuersignal an diese Steuervorrichtung sein. Eine solche Steuervorrichtung kann beispielsweise im Rahmen einer automatischen Einparkhilfe in dem Fahrzeug 1 ausgebildet sein. Das Steuersignal kann die Steuervorrichtung anweisen, das Fahrzeug 1 derart zu bewegen, dass die Empfangsspule 3 an der vorbestimmten Ladeposition zu liegen kommt. In a method step S04, a signal is output based on the position data. The output signal may be, for example, a control signal. For example, if the vehicle 1 has a device for automatically controlling the vehicle 1, the output signal may be a control signal to this control device. Such a control device may be formed, for example, in the context of an automatic parking aid in the vehicle 1. The control signal can the Instruct the control device to move the vehicle 1 such that the receiving coil 3 comes to rest at the predetermined loading position.
Das ausgegebene Signal kann aber auch ein Steuerhinweis an einen Benutzer sein. Der Steuerhinweis kann den Benutzer anweisen, wie er das Fahrzeug 1 zu steuern hat, um das Fahrzeug 1 so zu positionieren, dass die Empfangsspule 3 in der vorbestimmten Ladeposition zu liegen kommt. Die Steueranweisung kann beispielsweise akustisch erfolgen. Ein erster Piepton kann etwa für die Anweisung stehen, das Fahrzeug mehr nach links zu lenken, während ein zweiter Piepton für die Anweisung stehen kann, das Fahrzeug weiter nach rechts zu lenken. Alternativ könnte der akustische Steuerhinweis auch als Sprachausgabe realisiert sein. Beispielsweise könnte eine Computerstimme Anweisungen wie„vorwärts",„rückwärts",„links" oder„rechts" geben. Diese The output signal can also be a control hint to a user. The control advice may instruct the user how to control the vehicle 1 to position the vehicle 1 so that the receiving coil 3 comes to rest in the predetermined loading position. The control instruction can be carried out acoustically, for example. For example, a first beep may be for instructing the vehicle to steer more to the left, while a second beep may be for instructing the vehicle to steer to the right. Alternatively, the acoustic control message could also be realized as a voice output. For example, a computer voice could give instructions such as "forward," "backward," "left," or "right." These
Richtungsanweisungen könnten weiterhin durch Quantifikatoren wie„etwa",„ein bisschen" oder durch präzise Angaben wie„einen Meter" oder ähnliches ergänzt werden. Directional statements could continue to be supplemented by quantifiers such as "about", "a bit" or by precise statements such as "a meter" or similar.
Die Steueranweisungen können auch optisch realisiert werden, indem beispielsweise auf einem Bildschirm des Fahrzeugs 1 Richtungspfeile angezeigt werden oder ein The control instructions can also be optically realized by, for example, 1 direction arrows are displayed or on a screen of the vehicle
schematisches Diagramm die derzeitige Position des Fahrzeugs 1 mit einer gewünschten Position des Fahrzeugs 1 vergleicht. Die gewünschte Position des Fahrzeugs 1 ist dabei eine Position des Fahrzeugs 1 , in welcher die Empfangsspule 3 in der vorbestimmten Ladeposition zu liegen kommt. schematic diagram compares the current position of the vehicle 1 with a desired position of the vehicle 1. The desired position of the vehicle 1 is a position of the vehicle 1, in which the receiving coil 3 comes to rest in the predetermined loading position.
Figur 2 zeigt eine schematische Darstellung eines Fahrzeugs mit einer Figure 2 shows a schematic representation of a vehicle with a
erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung zum Ermitteln einer Position des Fahrzeugs. Device according to the invention for determining a position of the vehicle.
Gemäß Figur 2 sind an dem Fahrzeug 1 ein erster Magnetfeldsensor 1 1 und ein zweiter Magnetfeldsensor 12 ausgebildet. Der erste und der zweite Magnetfeldsensor 1 1 , 12 sind entlang einer Querachse Q des Fahrzeugs 1 im Abstand d1 voneinander angeordnet. Die Querachse Q steht senkrecht auf einer Längsachse L des Fahrzeugs 1. Bei According to FIG. 2, a first magnetic field sensor 11 and a second magnetic field sensor 12 are formed on the vehicle 1. The first and the second magnetic field sensor 1 1, 12 are arranged along a transverse axis Q of the vehicle 1 at a distance d1 from each other. The transverse axis Q is perpendicular to a longitudinal axis L of the vehicle 1. Bei
Geradeausfahrt in Vorwärtsrichtung V bewegt sich das Fahrzeugs 1 entlang der Straight ahead in the forward direction V, the vehicle 1 moves along the
Längsachse L. Zwischen dem ersten Magnetfeldsensor 1 1 und dem zweiten Longitudinal axis L. Between the first magnetic field sensor 1 1 and the second
Magnetfeldsensor 12 ist die Empfangsspule 3 angeordnet. Die Empfangsspule 3 ist insbesondere eine Empfangsspule zum induktiven Laden eines Akkumulators des Fahrzeugs 1. Die Empfangsspule 3 kann bezüglich der Längsachse L und/oder der Querachse Q zentriert angeordnet sein. Eine exzentrische Anordnung ist ebenfalls möglich. Vorteilhafterweise ist der erste und der zweite Magnetfeldsensor 1 1 , 12, von oben oder unten betrachtet, näher bei der Empfangsspule 3 angeordnet als an jedem seitlichen Außenrand des Fahrzeugs 1 . Die Magnetfeldsensoren 1 1 , 12 sind vorteilhafterweise an einer Außenseite des Fahrzeugs 1 angeordnet, welche, wenn sich die Empfangsspule 3 an der vorbestimmten Ladeposition befindet, in Richtung einer Sendespule weist, welche zum induktiven Übertragen von elektrischer Energie an die Empfangsspule 3 in der vorbestimmten Ladeposition ausgebildet und angeordnet ist. Bei als Unterflursystemen realisierten induktiven Ladesystemen befindet sich die Sendespule in einem Boden. In der vorbestimmten Ladeposition befindet sich das Fahrzeug 1 und damit die Empfangsspule 3 über der Sendespule. Entsprechend sind die Magnetfeldsensoren 1 1 , 12 Magnetic field sensor 12, the receiving coil 3 is arranged. The receiving coil 3 is in particular a receiving coil for inductively charging a battery of the vehicle 1. The receiving coil 3 may be arranged centered with respect to the longitudinal axis L and / or the transverse axis Q. An eccentric arrangement is also possible. Advantageously, the first and the second magnetic field sensor 1 1, 12, viewed from above or below, arranged closer to the receiving coil 3 than at each lateral outer edge of the vehicle first The magnetic field sensors 1 1, 12 are advantageously arranged on an outer side of the vehicle 1, which, when the receiving coil 3 is at the predetermined charging position, in the direction of a transmitting coil, which for inductively transmitting electrical energy to the receiving coil 3 in the predetermined loading position is designed and arranged. When implemented as underfloor systems inductive charging systems, the transmitting coil is located in a floor. In the predetermined charging position, the vehicle 1 and thus the receiving coil 3 is above the transmitting coil. Accordingly, the magnetic field sensors 1 1, 12th
vorteilhafterweise an der Unterseite des Fahrzeugs 1 angeordnet. advantageously arranged on the underside of the vehicle 1.
Gemäß Figur 2 sind die Magnetfeldsensoren 1 1 , 12 weiterhin an eine Recheneinrichtung 20 des Fahrzeugs 1 gekoppelt. Die Recheneinrichtung 20 ist dazu ausgebildet, zumindest das Ermitteln S03 der Positionsdaten des Fahrzeugs 1 durchzuführen. Die According to FIG. 2, the magnetic field sensors 11, 12 are furthermore coupled to a computing device 20 of the vehicle 1. The computing device 20 is designed to perform at least the determination S03 of the position data of the vehicle 1. The
Recheneinrichtung 20 kann auch das Ausgeben S04 des Signals durchführen oder bewirken oder vorbereitende Schritte dafür durchführen. Beispielsweise kann mittels der Recheneinrichtung 20 basierend auf der aktuellen Position der Empfangsspule 3 relativ zu der vorbestimmten Ladeposition bestimmt werden, welche Fahranweisungen bzw. Computing means 20 may also perform or effect outputting S04 of the signal or perform preparatory steps therefor. For example, it can be determined by means of the computing device 20 based on the current position of the receiving coil 3 relative to the predetermined loading position, which driving instructions or
Steuerhinweise an einen Fahrer des Fahrzeugs 1 - bei Befolgung und korrekter Control instructions to a driver of the vehicle 1 - if followed and correct
Ausführung - am schnellsten und/oder einfachsten dazu führen, dass die Empfangsspule 3 an der vorbestimmten Ladeposition zu liegen kommt. Figur 3 zeigt eine schematische Darstellung von ersten und zweiten Positionen, an welchen Magnetfeldstärken gemessen werden zur Erläuterung eines erfindungsgemäßen Verfahrens. Execution - fastest and / or simplest cause the receiving coil 3 comes to rest at the predetermined loading position. FIG. 3 shows a schematic representation of first and second positions at which magnetic field strengths are measured in order to explain a method according to the invention.
In Figur 3 sind schematisch von den Reifen 5 abgefahrene Bahnspuren R1 , R2 dargestellt, um eine Bewegung des Fahrzeugs 1 während des erfindungsgemäßen Verfahrens zu veranschaulichen. Zu einem ersten Zeitpunkt wird von dem ersten FIG. 3 schematically shows web tracks R1, R2 worn away by the tires 5 in order to illustrate a movement of the vehicle 1 during the method according to the invention. At a first time is from the first
Magnetfeldsensor 1 1 eine erste Magnetfeldstärke an der ersten Position A-1 gemessen. Gleichzeitig wird in dem zweiten Magnetfeldsensor 12 an der zweiten Position B-1 eine zweite Magnetfeldstärke gemessen. Zwischen der ersten Position A-1 und der zweiten Position B-1 liegt gemäß der Vorrichtung gemäß der zweiten Ausführungsform derMagnetic field sensor 1 1 measured a first magnetic field strength at the first position A-1. At the same time, a second magnetic field strength is measured in the second magnetic field sensor 12 at the second position B-1. Between the first position A-1 and the second position B-1 is according to the device according to the second embodiment of the
Abstand d1. Der erste Magnetfeldsensor 1 1 misst weiterhin zu einem zweiten Zeitpunkt eine weitere erste Magnetfeldstärke an der weiteren ersten Position A-2 und zu einem dritten Zeitpunkt noch eine weitere erste Magnetfeldstärke an der weiteren ersten Position A-3. Der zweite Magnetfeldsensor 12 misst weiterhin zu dem zweiten Zeitpunkt eine weitere zweite Magnetfeldstärke an der weiteren zweiten Position B-2 und zu dem dritten Zeitpunkt noch eine weitere erste Magnetfeldstärke an der weiteren zweiten Position B-3. Distance d1. The first magnetic field sensor 1 1 continues to measure at a second time a further first magnetic field strength at the further first position A-2 and at a third time still another first magnetic field strength at the further first position A-3. The second magnetic field sensor 12 further measures at the second time point a further second magnetic field strength at the further second position B-2 and at the third time point still another first magnetic field strength at the further second position B-3.
Es liegen somit drei gemessene erste Magnetfeldstärken und drei gemessene zweite Magnetfeldstärken an insgesamt sechs verschiedenen Positionen vor. Die räumlichen Lagebeziehungen dieser sechs Positionen A-i, B-i zueinander können beispielsweise aufgrund von Navigationsdaten des Fahrzeugs 1 bekannt sein. Somit ergibt sich eine räumliche Struktur von sechs bekannten Magnetfeldstärken, welche mit der There are thus three measured first magnetic field strengths and three measured second magnetic field strengths at a total of six different positions. The spatial positional relationships of these six positions A-i, B-i to one another can be known, for example, on the basis of navigation data of the vehicle 1. Thus, a spatial structure of six known magnetic field strengths, which with the
vorbestimmten Magnetfeldstärkenverteilung des Magnetfelds verglichen werden kann. Sind im Wesentlichen diese sechs Magnetfeldstärken mit im Wesentlichen den gleichen Lagebeziehungen zueinander in der Magnetfeldstärkenverteilung des Magnetfelds eindeutig bestimmbar, ist die aktuelle Position des Fahrzeugs 1 bezüglich der predetermined magnetic field strength distribution of the magnetic field can be compared. If essentially these six magnetic field strengths with essentially the same positional relationships to each other can be unambiguously determined in the magnetic field strength distribution of the magnetic field, the current position of the vehicle 1 with respect to FIG
Magnetfeldstärkenverteilung bestimmt. Magnetic field strength distribution determined.
Es können auch mehr oder weniger Messungen an mehr oder weniger unterschiedlichen Zeitpunkten durchgeführt werden. Es kann nach einer bestimmten Anzahl von It is also possible to carry out more or fewer measurements at more or less different points in time. It can after a certain number of
Messungen, beispielsweise sechs, wie in Figur 3 angedeutet, eine hinreichend genaue Positionsbestimmung des Fahrzeugs 1 bezüglich der vorbestimmten Measurements, for example, six, as indicated in Figure 3, a sufficiently accurate position determination of the vehicle 1 with respect to the predetermined
Magnetfeldstärkenverteilung des Magnetfelds erfolgreich durchgeführt worden sein. Es kann aber auch bei jedem einzelnen Messen S01 , S02 separat ein Ermitteln S03 von Positionsdaten des Fahrzeugs 1 erfolgen, wobei jeweils ein Signal S04 basierend auf den Positionsdaten ausgegeben werden kann. Magnetic field strength distribution of the magnetic field have been successfully performed. However, it is also possible to determine S03 of position data of the vehicle 1 separately in each individual measurement S01, S02, wherein in each case a signal S04 can be output based on the position data.
Figur 4 zeigt eine schematische Ansicht einer Vorrichtung zum Ermitteln einer Position eines Fahrzeugs gemäß einer dritten Ausführungsform der vorliegenden Erfindung. Die dritte Ausführungsform der Vorrichtung ist im Wesentlichen eine Weiterbildung der zweiten Ausführungsform. Im Vergleich zur zweiten Ausführungsform weist die dritte Ausführungsform weiterhin einen dritten Magnetfeldsensor 13 und einen vierten FIG. 4 shows a schematic view of a device for determining a position of a vehicle according to a third embodiment of the present invention. The third embodiment of the device is essentially a development of the second embodiment. Compared to the second embodiment, the third embodiment further includes a third magnetic field sensor 13 and a fourth one
Magnetfeldsensor 14 auf, welcher ebenfalls mit der Recheneinrichtung 20 gekoppelt sind. Gemäß der zweiten Ausführungsform sind der dritte und der vierte Magnetfeldsensor 13, 14 entlang der Längsachse L des Fahrzeugs 1 angeordnet. Ist die Empfangsspule 3 nicht auf der Längsachse L zentriert angeordnet, können auch der dritte und vierte Magnetfeldsensor 13, 14 beispielsweise entlang einer Linie angeordnet sein, welche parallel zu der Längsachse L verläuft und welche die Empfangsspule 3 schneidet. Die dritte Ausführungsform kann eine schnellere und genauere Ermittlung der Position des Fahrzeugs 1 , insbesondere in Richtung der Längsachse L, ermöglichen. Magnetic field sensor 14, which are also coupled to the computing device 20. According to the second embodiment, the third and fourth magnetic field sensors 13, 14 are arranged along the longitudinal axis L of the vehicle 1. If the receiving coil 3 is not centered on the longitudinal axis L, also the third and fourth Magnetic field sensor 13, 14, for example, be arranged along a line which is parallel to the longitudinal axis L and which intersects the receiving coil 3. The third embodiment may allow a faster and more accurate determination of the position of the vehicle 1, in particular in the direction of the longitudinal axis L.
Gemäß einer vierten Ausführungsform ist an dem Fahrzeug 1 nur der dritte, oder nur der vierte Magnetfeldsensor 13, 14 angeordnet. Dadurch können Kosten vermieden werden. According to a fourth embodiment, only the third or only the fourth magnetic field sensor 13, 14 is arranged on the vehicle 1. As a result, costs can be avoided.
Obwohl die vorliegende Erfindung anhand bevorzugter Ausführungsbeispiele vorstehend beschrieben wurde, ist sie darauf nicht beschränkt, sondern auf vielfältige Art und Weise modifizierbar. Insbesondere lässt sich die Erfindung in mannigfaltiger Weise verändern oder modifizieren, ohne vom Kern der Erfindung abzuweichen. Although the present invention has been described above with reference to preferred embodiments, it is not limited thereto, but modifiable in a variety of ways. In particular, the invention can be varied or modified in many ways without deviating from the gist of the invention.
Beispielsweise kann das erfindungsgemäße Verfahren auch für eine automatisierte Positionierung von beweglichen Sendespulen verwendet werden. Bei einer Verlegung von Sendespulen in einer Fahrbahn zur induktiven Energie-Übertragung können die For example, the method according to the invention can also be used for automated positioning of mobile transmitting coils. In a laying of transmitting coils in a roadway for inductive energy transmission, the
Magnetfeldsensoren auch zur automatischen Spurführung des Fahrzeugs 1 eingesetzt werden. Magnetic field sensors are also used for automatic tracking of the vehicle 1.

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1. Verfahren zum Ermitteln einer Position eines Fahrzeugs, mit den Verfahrensschritten: Messen (S01 ) mindestens einer ersten Magnetfeldstärke eines Magnetfelds an jeweils einer ersten Position (A-i) mittels eines ersten Magnetfeldsensors (1 1 ), welcher an einem Fahrzeug (1 ) angeordnet ist; A method for determining a position of a vehicle, comprising the steps of: measuring (S01) at least one first magnetic field strength of a magnetic field at a respective first position (Ai) by means of a first magnetic field sensor (1 1) arranged on a vehicle (1) ;
Messen (S02) mindestens einer zweiten Magnetfeldstärke des Magnetfelds an jeweils einer zweiten Position (B-i) mittels eines zweiten Magnetfeldsensors (12), welcher von dem ersten Magnetfeldsensor (1 1 ) beabstandet an dem Fahrzeug (1 ) angeordnet ist; Measuring (S02) at least one second magnetic field strength of the magnetic field at in each case a second position (B-i) by means of a second magnetic field sensor (12) which is arranged at a distance from the first magnetic field sensor (1 1) on the vehicle (1);
Ermitteln (S03) von Positionsdaten des Fahrzeugs (1 ) zumindest durch Vergleichen von Daten, welche auf den gemessenen ersten und zweiten Magnetfeldstärken basieren, mit einer vorbestimmten Magnetfeldinformation des Magnetfelds; und Determining (S03) position data of the vehicle (1) at least by comparing data based on the measured first and second magnetic field strengths with predetermined magnetic field information of the magnetic field; and
Ausgeben (S04) eines Signals basierend auf den Positionsdaten. Outputting (S04) a signal based on the position data.
2. Verfahren nach Anspruch 1 , wobei das Messen (S02, S03) der ersten und zweiten Magnetfeldstärken regelmäßig oder kontinuierlich durchgeführt wird. 2. The method of claim 1, wherein the measuring (S02, S03) of the first and second magnetic field strengths is performed regularly or continuously.
3. Verfahren nach einem der vorangehenden Ansprüche 1 oder 2, wobei das Magnetfeld durch Ausbilden einer Restmagnetisierung in einer Spule erzeugt wird. 3. The method according to any one of the preceding claims 1 or 2, wherein the magnetic field is generated by forming a residual magnetization in a coil.
4. Verfahren nach einem der vorangehenden Ansprüche 1 oder 2, wobei das Magnetfeld durch Anlegen einer Spannung an eine Spule erzeugt wird. 4. The method according to any one of the preceding claims 1 or 2, wherein the magnetic field is generated by applying a voltage to a coil.
5. Verfahren nach einem der vorangehenden Ansprüche 1 bis 4, wobei das Magnetfeld kontinuierlich oder pulsierend erzeugt wird. 5. The method according to any one of the preceding claims 1 to 4, wherein the magnetic field is generated continuously or pulsating.
6. Verfahren nach einem der vorangehenden Ansprüche 1 bis 5, wobei ein erster Magnetfeldstärken-Gradient an einer dritten Position (A-i, B-i) bestimmt wird und/oder ein zweiter Magnetfeldstärken-Gradient an einer vierten Position (A-i, B-i) bestimmt wird; und das Ermitteln (S03) der Positionsdaten des Fahrzeugs weiterhin auf einem Vergleichen des ersten und/oder des zweiten Magnetfeldstärken-Gradienten mit der vorbestimmten Magnetfeldinformation des Magnetfelds basiert. 6. Method according to one of the preceding claims 1 to 5, wherein a first magnetic field strength gradient at a third position (Ai, Bi) is determined and / or a second magnetic field strength gradient at a fourth position (Ai, Bi) is determined; and determining (S03) the position data of the vehicle is further based on comparing the first and / or the second magnetic field strength gradient with the predetermined magnetic field information of the magnetic field.
7. Verfahren nach einem der vorangehenden Ansprüche 1 bis 6, wobei mindestens ein weiterer Magnetfeldsensor (13, 14), welcher an dem Fahrzeug angeordnet ist, wobei jeder Magnetfeldsensor (1 1 , 12, 13, 14) von jedem anderen Magnetfeldsensor (1 1 , 12, 13, 14) beabstandet ist, dazu verwendet wird, gleichzeitig mit dem Messen (S02) der ersten Magnetfeldstärke und gleichzeitig mit dem Messen (S03) der zweiten Magnetfeldstärke mindestens eine dritte Magnetfeldstärke des Magnetfelds zu messen; wobei das Ermitteln (S04) der Positionsdaten des Fahrzeugs weiterhin auch auf einem Vergleichen von Daten, welche auf der mindestens einen dritten Magnetfeldstärke basieren, mit der vorbestimmten Magnetfeldinformation des Magnetfelds basiert. 7. The method according to any one of the preceding claims 1 to 6, wherein at least one further magnetic field sensor (13, 14) which is arranged on the vehicle, each magnetic field sensor (1 1, 12, 13, 14) of each other magnetic field sensor (1 1 , 12, 13, 14) is used to measure at least a third magnetic field strength of the magnetic field simultaneously with the measurement (S02) of the first magnetic field strength and simultaneously with the measurement (S03) of the second magnetic field strength; wherein determining (S04) the position data of the vehicle is further based on comparing data based on the at least one third magnetic field strength with the predetermined magnetic field information of the magnetic field.
8. Verfahren nach einem der vorangehenden Ansprüche 1 bis 7, mit dem 8. The method according to any one of the preceding claims 1 to 7, with the
Verfahrensschritt: Step:
Drahtloses Übermitteln der vorbestimmten Magnetfeldinformation an eine  Wireless transmission of the predetermined magnetic field information to a
Kommunikationseinrichtung des Fahrzeugs (1 ). Communication device of the vehicle (1).
9. Vorrichtung zum Ermitteln einer Position eines Fahrzeugs, mit: 9. A device for determining a position of a vehicle, comprising:
einem ersten Magnetfeldsensor (1 1 ), welcher an einem Fahrzeug (1 ) angeordnet ist; einem zweiten Magnetfeldsensor (12), welcher an dem Fahrzeug (1 ) beabstandet von dem ersten Magnetfeldsensor (1 1 ) angeordnet ist; a first magnetic field sensor (11), which is arranged on a vehicle (1); a second magnetic field sensor (12) which is arranged on the vehicle (1) spaced from the first magnetic field sensor (1 1);
einer Recheneinrichtung (20), welche an dem Fahrzeug (1 ) angeordnet ist und mittels welcher zumindest Daten, welche auf von dem ersten und zweiten Magnetfeldsensor (1 1 , 12) gemessenen Magnetfeldstärken eines Magnetfelds basieren, mit einer vorbestimmten Magnetfeldinformation des Magnetfelds vergleichbar sind. a computing device (20), which is arranged on the vehicle (1) and by means of which at least data which are based on the first and second magnetic field sensor (1 1, 12) measured magnetic field strengths of a magnetic field, are comparable to a predetermined magnetic field information of the magnetic field.
10. System zum Ermitteln einer Position eines Fahrzeugs, mit: 10. System for determining a position of a vehicle, comprising:
einer Vorrichtung gemäß Anspruch 9, welche weiterhin eine erste An apparatus according to claim 9, further comprising a first
Kommunikationseinrichtung aufweist; Communication device comprises;
einer zweiten Kommunikationseinrichtung, welche zum drahtlosen Übermitteln der vorbestimmten Magnetfeldinformation des Magnetfelds an die erste a second communication device, which for wireless transmission of the predetermined magnetic field information of the magnetic field to the first
Kommunikationseinrichtung ausgebildet ist. Communication device is formed.
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