Patents by Inventor Achim Knittel
Achim Knittel has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Patent number: 10480371Abstract: The invention relates to a metering device (10) for introducing a process liquid or auxiliary agent into a flow pipe of an internal combustion engine, in particular for introducing a reducing agent into an exhaust gas pipe (12). Said device comprises an injection valve (22) and a receiving device (50) comprising a heat sink element (46) and a cover element (48). The injection valve (22) and the receiving device (50) are combined to form a structural unit by means of bonded connections (62, 64).Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 2014Date of Patent: November 19, 2019Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbHInventors: Martin Murst, Achim Knittel, Thilo Kreher, Thorsten Rankel, Jochen Winkler, Claudius Henkel, Gellert Elsoe
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Patent number: 10260390Abstract: The invention relates to a device for cooling a metering module, in particular a module for metering an operating agent/auxiliary agent such as a reducing agent into the exhaust gas system of an internal combustion engine. A cooling device through which a cooling fluid flows is associated with the metering module (10). An outer surface (34) of the metering module (10) is enclosed by a cooling member (18, 20, 22) through which the cooling fluid flows. The multi-part cooling member (18, 20, 22) comprises drainage openings (30) for discharging (78) the cooling fluid/for discharging liquids in order to prevent said fluid/liquids from accumulating on the bottom of the cooling member (18, 20, 22).Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2012Date of Patent: April 16, 2019Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbHInventors: Achim Knittel, Stephan Pohl, Martin Kiontke
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Patent number: 9598994Abstract: The invention relates to a metering module (10) for metering a reduction means in an exhaust system of an internal combustion engine. The metering module (10) comprises at least one cooling element (22, 24) through which cooling fluid flows. The metering module (10) has a cooled connection piece (44) that is actively cooled by the cooling fluid.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2013Date of Patent: March 21, 2017Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbHInventors: Jochen Winkler, Achim Knittel, Stephan Pohl, Martin Kiontke
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Patent number: 9587542Abstract: The invention relates to a device for cooling a metering module (10) for dispensing a process liquid/auxiliary agent into the exhaust gas system of an internal combustion engine. The metering module (10) comprises a housing (12) with a plurality of housing sections (19), (20), (28), (29). A first housing section (19), (20), on which a supply line (18) for the process liquid/auxiliary agent is located, is situated in a region (62) of the metering module (10) that is exposed to varying temperatures, said section being made of metal.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2013Date of Patent: March 7, 2017Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbHInventors: Jochen Winkler, Achim Knittel, Stephan Pohl, Martin Kiontke
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Publication number: 20160305298Abstract: The invention relates to a metering device (10) for introducing a process liquid or auxiliary agent into a flow pipe of an internal combustion engine, in particular for introducing a reducing agent into an exhaust gas pipe (12). Said device comprises an injection valve (22) and a receiving device (50) comprising a heat sink element (46) and a cover element (48). The injection valve (22) and the receiving device (50) are combined to form a structural unit by means of bonded connections (62, 64).Type: ApplicationFiled: October 2, 2014Publication date: October 20, 2016Inventors: Martin Murst, Achim Knittel, Thilo Kreher, Thorsten Rankel, Jochen Winkler, Claudius Henkel, Gellert Elsoe
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Patent number: 9435243Abstract: The invention relates to a device for cooling a metering module (10), in particular a module for metering an operating agent/auxiliary agent such as a reducing agent into the exhaust gas system of an internal combustion engine. A cooling device comprising a cooling member (17, 20, 24, 28, 29) through which a cooling liquid flows is associated with the metering module (10). The cooling member (17, 20, 24, 28, 29) acts as a housing (12) for the metering module (10). A first group of parts (17, 20, 28) forms an air gap insulation (38; 54, 56, 58) on an electric contact (16, 36), while cooling fluid flows through a second group of parts (28, 29, 40).Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 2012Date of Patent: September 6, 2016Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbHInventors: Achim Knittel, Stephan Pohl, Martin Kiontke
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Patent number: 9284871Abstract: The invention relates to a dosing module (10) for injecting a reduction agent, in particular a urea-water solution, into an exhaust pipe of an internal combustion engine, in particular of a self-igniting internal combustion engine, to reduce nitrogen oxides in the exhaust stream, wherein the dosing module has a main cooling element (12) through which a cooling liquid flows, in particular for cooling an injection valve (64) for the reduction agent. According to the invention, an additional cooling element (14), through which the cooling liquid likewise flows, in particular for cooling in the region of an electrical plug connection (22) and of an electromagnet (80) for actuating the injection valve (64), is placed on the basis cooling element (12), wherein a guide insert (30) for the cooling liquid is arranged in the main cooling element (12).Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2012Date of Patent: March 15, 2016Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbHInventors: Achim Knittel, Stephan Pohl, Martin Kiontke
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Patent number: 9194270Abstract: The invention relates to a dosing module (10) for metering a reducing agent into an exhaust system of an internal combustion engine. Said dosing module (10) comprises at least one cooling member (22, 24) through which a cooling fluid flows that is used to cool the internal combustion engine. An electric contact (20) is located in the top region of the dosing module (10). The dosing module (10) is enclosed in a full housing (38) that comprises an upper and a lower cooling member (22, 24, 24) through which a directed cooling fluid stream (34) flows that runs from the valve tip region (18) in the direction of the electric contact (20).Type: GrantFiled: January 4, 2013Date of Patent: November 24, 2015Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbHInventors: Jochen Winkler, Achim Knittel, Stephan Pohl, Martin Kiontke
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Publication number: 20150252710Abstract: The invention relates to a device for cooling a metering module (10) for dispensing a process liquid/auxiliary agent into the exhaust gas system of an internal combustion engine. The metering module (10) comprises a housing (12) with a plurality of housing sections (19), (20), (28), (29). A first housing section (19), (20), on which a supply line (18) for the process liquid/auxiliary agent is located, is situated in a region (62) of the metering module (10) that is exposed to varying temperatures, said section being made of metal.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 29, 2013Publication date: September 10, 2015Inventors: Jochen Winkler, Achim Knittel, Stephan Pohl, Martin Kiontke
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Publication number: 20150059320Abstract: The invention relates to a metering module (10) for metering a reduction means in an exhaust system of an internal combustion engine. The metering module (10) comprises at least one cooling element (22, 24) through which cooling fluid flows. The metering module (10) has a cooled connection piece (44) that is actively cooled by the cooling fluid.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 19, 2013Publication date: March 5, 2015Inventors: Jochen Winkler, Achim Knittel, Stephan Pohl, Martin Kiontke
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Publication number: 20150027108Abstract: The invention relates to a dosing module (10) for metering a reducing agent into an exhaust system of an internal combustion engine. Said dosing module (10) comprises at least one cooling member (22, 24) through which a cooling fluid flows that is used to cool the internal combustion engine. An electric contact (20) is located in the top region of the dosing module (10). The dosing module (10) is enclosed in a full housing (38) that comprises an upper and a lower cooling member (22, 24, 24) through which a directed cooling fluid stream (34) flows that runs from the valve tip region (18) in the direction of the electric contact (20).Type: ApplicationFiled: January 4, 2013Publication date: January 29, 2015Applicant: Robert Bosch GmbHInventors: Jochen Winkler, Achim Knittel, Stephan Pohl, Martin Kiontke
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Publication number: 20140332180Abstract: The invention relates to a device for cooling a metering module, in particular a module for metering an operating agent/auxiliary agent such as a reducing agent into the exhaust gas system of an internal combustion engine. A cooling device through which a cooling fluid flows is associated with the metering module (10). An outer surface (34) of the metering module (10) is enclosed by a cooling member (18, 20, 22) through which the cooling fluid flows. The multi-part cooling member (18, 20, 22) comprises drainage openings (30) for discharging (78) the cooling fluid/for discharging liquids in order to prevent said fluid/liquids from accumulating on the bottom of the cooling member (18, 20, 22).Type: ApplicationFiled: November 21, 2012Publication date: November 13, 2014Inventors: Achim Knittel, Stephan Pohl, Martin Kiontke
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Publication number: 20140311130Abstract: The invention relates to a dosing module (10) for injecting a reduction agent, in particular a urea-water solution, into an exhaust pipe of an internal combustion engine, in particular of a self-igniting internal combustion engine, to reduce nitrogen oxides in the exhaust stream, wherein the dosing module has a main cooling element (12) through which a cooling liquid flows, in particular for cooling an injection valve (64) for the reduction agent. According to the invention, an additional cooling element (14), through which the cooling liquid likewise flows, in particular for cooling in the region of an electrical plug connection (22) and of an electromagnet (80) for actuating the injection valve (64), is placed on the basis cooling element (12), wherein a guide insert (30) for the cooling liquid is arranged in the main cooling element (12).Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2012Publication date: October 23, 2014Inventors: Achim Knittel, Stephan Pohl, Martin Kiontke
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Publication number: 20140305104Abstract: The invention relates to a device for cooling a metering module (10), in particular a module for metering an operating agent/auxiliary agent such as a reducing agent into the exhaust gas system of an internal combustion engine. A cooling device comprising a cooling member (17, 20, 24, 28, 29) through which a cooling liquid flows is associated with the metering module (10). The cooling member (17, 20, 24, 28, 29) acts as a housing (12) for the metering module (10). A first group of parts (17, 20, 28) forms an air gap insulation (38; 54, 56, 58) on an electric contact (16, 36), while cooling fluid flows through a second group of parts (28, 29, 40).Type: ApplicationFiled: November 19, 2012Publication date: October 16, 2014Inventors: Achim Knittel, Stephan Pohl, Martin Kiontke