Patents Assigned to Kautex Textron GmbH & Co. KG
  • Patent number: 11491865
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a method and operating liquid container system for controlling the internal pressure of an operating liquid container of a motor vehicle, wherein the method includes determining an internal pressure of the operating liquid container by means of a pressure sensor arranged in an operating liquid container interior; comparing the determined internal pressure with a predetermined maximum internal pressure by means of an electronic control device; outputting an opening signal from the control device to a vent valve that is arranged in a vent line or between the operating liquid container interior and the vent line, wherein the vent line fluidically connects the operating liquid container interior to the atmosphere when the determined internal pressure is equal to the maximum internal pressure or above the maximum internal pressure; and transferring the vent valve into an open position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2022
    Assignee: Kautex Textron GmbH & Co., KG
    Inventor: Poul Hedevang
  • Patent number: 11478968
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing a tube by injection molding a thermoplastic molding compound by using an injection-molding device with an article cavity, which defines the outer contour of the tube, and with an injection device, which is designed to drive a profile through the article cavity filled with the thermoplastic molding compound and thereby displace a liquid core of the molding compound, wherein the method envisages closing an opening of the article cavity with a mould core, which with the article cavity forms a hollow mould space and which has a secondary cavity that can be filled with the molding compound. After the filling of the article cavity and the hollow mould space with the thermoplastic molding compound, a projectile is driven through the article cavity, wherein the projectile displaces the molding compound into the secondary cavity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2022
    Assignee: KAUTEX TEXTRON GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventor: Hartmut Wolf
  • Patent number: 11467112
    Abstract: Methods for determining an electrical conductivity of an operating liquid in an operating liquid container for a motor vehicle. The operating liquid container includes at least one capacitor which is fastened to a container wall of the operating liquid container and has a first electrode and a second electrode opposite said first electrode. A first method determines the electrical conductivity of the operating liquid by means of a frequency-dependent phase progression of the impedance of the at least one capacitor. Another method determines the electrical conductivity of the operating liquid by means of a frequency-dependent capacitance profile of the at least one capacitor. An operating liquid container which is designed for carrying out the methods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2022
    Assignee: KAUTEX TEXTRON GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Karl-Ludwig Krieger, Jakob Happel, Hartmut Wolf
  • Patent number: 11370296
    Abstract: A reinforcing element for a liquid container for a motor vehicle, having at least one connecting section for connecting the reinforcing element to the liquid container, the connecting section having at least a first and a second web which are made from a first material and are enclosed at least in sections by a second material, the second material penetrating through openings of the webs, and the first web being at a smaller spacing from a longitudinal axis of the reinforcing element than the second web.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2022
    Assignee: KAUTEX TEXTRON GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Klaus Gebert, Frank Quant, Daniel Marx, Harald Lorenz, Andre Van Megern
  • Patent number: 11325464
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing a liquid container for a motor vehicle, having the method steps: providing a wall, which is provided in order to delimit an interior chamber of the liquid container for receiving a liquid; providing a structure, which is provided in order to be arranged in order to reduce sloshing noises in the interior chamber of the liquid container, wherein the structure comprises a random arrangement of threads cross-linked with each other and wherein a plurality of the threads of the structure are integrally joined, at least in sections, to at least one or more additional threads of the structure, such that a substantially monolithic structure is formed; connecting the structure to the wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2022
    Assignee: Kautex Textron GmbH & Co., KG
    Inventors: Volker Treudt, Christoph Schwenk
  • Publication number: 20220126685
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing a liquid container (28) for a motor vehicle, having the method steps: providing a wall (14), which is provided in order to delimit an interior chamber (26) of the liquid container (28) for receiving a liquid (34); providing a structure (2), which is provided in order to be arranged in order to reduce sloshing noises in the interior chamber (26) of the liquid container (28), wherein the structure (2) comprises a random arrangement of threads (4) cross-linked with each other and wherein a plurality of the threads (4) of the structure (2) are integrally joined, at least in sections, to at least one or more additional threads (4) of the structure (2), such that a substantially monolithic structure (2) is formed; connecting the structure (2) to the wall (14).
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2021
    Publication date: April 28, 2022
    Applicant: KAUTEX TEXTRON GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventors: Volker TREUDT, Christoph SCHWENK
  • Patent number: 11279223
    Abstract: A valve module for an operating fluid container system. The valve module has a housing which has a first connection for fluidically connecting to an operating fluid container interior, a second connection for fluidically connecting to a filler tube, and a third connection for at least indirectly fluidically connecting to the atmosphere. The valve module comprises the following features: the first connection is connected to the second connection and the third connection within the housing in a fluidic manner in each case; the second connection is connected to the third connection within the housing in a fluidic manner; and the first connection, the second connection, and the third connection can each be adjusted independently of one another between an open position, in which fluid communication through the respective connection is allowed, and a closed position, in which fluid communication through the respective connection is prevented.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2022
    Assignee: KAUTEX TEXTRON GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventors: Ibrahim Koukan, Stefan Wind, Gernot Weiss, Axel Barkow, Dirk Eulitz
  • Patent number: 11254803
    Abstract: A service fluids container made of plastic for installation in a motor vehicle. The service fluids container is suitable for antimicrobial storage of service fluids even in the event that the motor vehicle is shut off for prolonged periods. The interior of the container accommodates an antimicrobial composition comprising a hydrophilic polymer and a complex compound of a metal salt with an organic ligand.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2022
    Assignee: KAUTEX TEXTRON GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Agnes Eberhardt, Timm Heidemeyer, Sammy Metsahel
  • Patent number: 11254203
    Abstract: A liquid container for a motor vehicle, comprising a storage volume for storing a liquid and comprising at least one shell, which at least partially delimits the storage volume, wherein the shell has been produced at least partially in an injection molding process, the shell has a barrier film, the shell has a reinforcing element, which is formed at least partially or completely of a thermoplastic fiber-reinforced composite material, the shell has a single-part or multi-part support structure, which is formed at least partially or completely of an injection-molded material, the barrier film is integrally bonded to the reinforcing element, and the barrier film and the reinforcing element are each integrally bonded to the support structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2022
    Assignee: KAUTEX TEXTRON GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventor: Roman Bouffier
  • Patent number: 11204004
    Abstract: A system for storing and supplying water to an internal combustion engine of a motor vehicle with a reservoir (1) for the water, with at least a delivery pump (5) for the water, and with at least a pipeline system comprising at least a feed line (4) to a consumer which is preferably designed in the form of at least a metering unit, and at least a return line (9) into the reservoir (1) as well as with means for demineralizing the water which are disposed inside the reservoir (1) or in the pipeline system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 21, 2021
    Assignee: KAUTEX TEXTRON GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventors: Timm Heidemeyer, Hartmut Wolf
  • Patent number: 11148523
    Abstract: A method for controlling a filling process of an operating fluid container, which can be filled by a filling device via a filling tube opening into the operating liquid container, wherein the operating fluid container is provided with a venting valve, which can be electrically operated between an open position, in which the operating liquid container is fluidically connected to the atmosphere, at least indirectly, by the venting valve, and a closed position, in which the operating fluid container is fluidically separated from the atmosphere by the venting valve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2021
    Assignee: KAUTEX TEXTRON GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventors: Poul Hedevang, Stefan Wind, Hartmut Wolf, Axel Barkow, Roman Bouffier, Ibrahim Koukan
  • Patent number: 11143319
    Abstract: A pressure operated shut off valve for a vehicle fluid distribution system, comprising at least one valve housing, a valve chamber enclosed by the valve housing, at least a first fluid entry port, at least a first fluid exit port, at least a first fluid inlet duct opening into the valve chamber, at least a first fluid outlet duct opening into the valve chamber, at least a first valve body slidably arranged in the valve chamber, the valve body being held closed against the valve seat and being operable by the fluid pressure provided in the inlet duct and acting on the valve body thus lifting the valve body from the valve seat, wherein a mechanical stop selectively blocking or unblocking the valve body upon actuating is provided. A fluid delivery device utilizing such pressure operated shut off valve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2021
    Assignee: KAUTEX TEXTRON GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventor: Martyn Jenkins
  • Patent number: 11130400
    Abstract: Fuel tank made of thermoplastic material comprising baffle components provided therein in the form of at least one baffle element (2) comprising at least one wall portion (4) which is clamped approximately centrally and/or at the end, so that said wall portion may perform relative movements in relation to the tank, caused by splashing movements of the fuel, at least one fastening foot being provided for the clamping, the base thereof being provided with at least one through-hole, through which the fastening foot is riveted and/or welded to the tank wall (2).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2021
    Assignee: KAUTEX TEXTRON GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventor: Klaus Esser
  • Patent number: 11104221
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a fuel tank for a motor vehicle, with a tank wall bounding a fuel tank interior, characterized by the following features: the fuel tank has a first fiber-reinforced stiffening structure and a second fiber-reinforced stiffening structure; the first stiffening structure is connected to an inner surface of the tank wall, said inner surface facing the fuel tank interior, and the second stiffening structure is connected to an outer surface of the tank wall, said outer surface facing away from the fuel tank interior; and the tank wall is arranged at least in sections in a sandwich-like manner between the first stiffening structure and the second stiffening structure such that the first stiffening structure and the second stiffening structure are arranged overlapping at least in sections.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2021
    Assignee: KAUTEX TEXTRON GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventors: Carsten Elsasser, Sebastian Rosenstrater
  • Patent number: 11040613
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing a liquid con-tainer (2) for a motor vehicle, which is assembled from at least two shells (4, 6). Furthermore, the invention relates to a liquid container (2) for a motor vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2021
    Assignee: KAUTEX TEXTRON GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventor: Ulrich Karsch
  • Patent number: 11034337
    Abstract: The invention provides an air and fluid cleaning system for propelling a cleaning fluid and air onto a vehicle vision device such as a vehicle camera system. The cleaning system comprises at least one fluid nozzle aimed at the camera; at least one cleaning fluid pump fluidly connected to both a fluid supply conduit and a cleaning fluid source; at least one air nozzle aimed at the vehicle camera; and at least one telescopic air jet fluidly connected to the air nozzle, hydraulically connected to the fluid supply conduit, and operated by the fluid pressure provided by the cleaning fluid pump; such that during a first operation time interval only cleaning fluid is propelled onto the vehicle camera and during a second operation time interval only an air jet burst is propelled onto the vehicle camera. The invention further includes a method for cleaning a vehicle camera exposed to ambient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2021
    Assignee: KAUTEX TEXTRON GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Chris Davies, Aaron Williams
  • Patent number: 10994604
    Abstract: The present invention discloses an operating fluid container for a motor vehicle, wherein the operating fluid container comprises a fill level sensor, a tank control device and an electrically and/or electromagnetically actuable actuator; the tank control device is connected to the actuator by means of a first data exchange connection and to the fill level sensor by means of a second data exchange connection; the fill level sensor is designed to transmit data representing a fill level of the operating fluid container to the tank control device via the second data exchange connection; the tank control device is designed to transmit a filling stop signal to the actuator via the first data exchange connection upon receiving data which represent a predetermined fill level of the operating fluid container; and the actuator initiates the termination of a filling procedure of the operating fluid container upon receiving the filling stop signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2021
    Assignee: KAUTEX TEXTRON GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Hartmut Wolf, Theodor Ossege
  • Patent number: 10981308
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing a tubular component as an article from a thermoplastic synthetic material while using an injection-molding device having a tool that forms an article cavity, having means for filling the article cavity with a thermoplastic molding compound, and having an injection device for injecting a fluid into the article cavity, wherein the injection device comprises a nozzle body, wherein the method provides that the nozzle body is used as a mold core for molding the shape of an end of the article, that the nozzle body is used as a carrier for an additional component to be incorporated into the article, wherein: a) the nozzle body first equipped with the additional component, b) the nozzle body is introduced into the closed article cavity, or the tool is closed around the nozzle body, c) the article cavity in a further method step is at least partially filled with the thermoplastic molding compound, d) a pressurized fluid is then induced into the article cavity by means of
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2021
    Assignee: KAUTEX TEXTRON GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventor: Hartmut Wolf
  • Publication number: 20200376953
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing a liquid con-tainer (2) for a motor vehicle, which is assembled from at least two shells (4, 6). Furthermore, the invention relates to a liquid container (2) for a motor vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2016
    Publication date: December 3, 2020
    Applicant: KAUTEX TEXTRON GmbH & CO. KG
    Inventor: Ulrich KARSCH
  • Patent number: 10828980
    Abstract: The present invention discloses an operating liquid container system, comprising a fuel container with a fuel fill level sensor, a urea container with a urea fill level sensor, and a tank control device which is connected to the fuel fill level sensor in order to receive data representing a fill level of the fuel container and to the urea fill level sensor in order to receive data representing a fill level of the urea container, wherein the tank control device is designed to determine, taking into consideration the data representing the fill level of the fuel container, a first distance that can be covered with the fuel quantity situated in the fuel container, wherein the tank control device is furthermore designed to determine, taking into consideration the data representing the fill level of the urea container, a second distance that can be covered with the urea quantity situated in the urea container, and wherein the tank control device is furthermore designed to output a warning signal if the first distan
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2020
    Assignee: KAUTEX TEXTRON GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventor: Hartmut Wolf