Patents by Inventor Andreas Mair
Andreas Mair 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: 11975479Abstract: The invention relates to a computer-assisted method for examining an input data set of a generative layer building device, including comparing at least one parameter value in a computer-based model of an object that is to be produced using the generative layer building device, to a limiting parameter value which is an extreme value for the parameter able to be obtained in a method for producing the object, and particularly an extreme value for the parameter that can be obtained in a process-stable manner.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2021Date of Patent: May 7, 2024Assignee: EOS GmbH Electro Optical SystemsInventors: Vincent Antoine, Andreas Kahler, Christoph Mair
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Patent number: 11554721Abstract: Disclosed embodiment provide a sliding step assembly for a vehicle or a rail vehicle, comprising at least one footboard, which is guided on a guiding device for movement along a travel path between a retracted position and an extended position by driving by a drive. The drive contains at least one electrical linear motor operating without contact, wherein the driving force of the electrical linear motor is transferred to the footboard without mechanical connection.Type: GrantFiled: November 3, 2017Date of Patent: January 17, 2023Assignee: Knorr-Bremse Gesellscaft mit beschränkter HaftungInventors: Andreas Mair, Johann Wilflinger
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Patent number: 11180948Abstract: A first moulding element is arranged on a vertical edge of a door leaf, and at least one second moulding element is arranged on a vertical strut of a door frame, wherein the first moulding element and the second moulding element intermesh automatically only in the closed position of the door leaf in such a manner that a direct or indirect form fit is automatically produced between the first moulding element and the second moulding element, as seen in a direction perpendicular to the plane of the door leaf, but such a form fit is automatically removed in a position of the door leaf differing from the closed position.Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 2017Date of Patent: November 23, 2021Inventors: Christian Hörlendsberger, Andreas Mair, Christian Allmer
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Publication number: 20200114937Abstract: Disclosed embodiment provide a sliding step assembly for a vehicle or a rail vehicle, comprising at least one footboard, which is guided on a guiding device for movement along a travel path between a retracted position and an extended position by driving by a drive. The drive contains at least one electrical linear motor operating without contact, wherein the driving force of the electrical linear motor is transferred to the footboard without mechanical connection.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 3, 2017Publication date: April 16, 2020Applicant: Knorr-Bremse Gesellscaft mit beschränkter HaftungInventors: Andreas MAIR, Johann WILFLINGER
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Publication number: 20190309570Abstract: A first moulding element is arranged on a vertical edge of a door leaf, and at least one second moulding element is arranged on a vertical strut of a door frame, wherein the first moulding element and the second moulding element intermesh automatically only in the closed position of the door leaf in such a manner that a direct or indirect form fit is automatically produced between the first moulding element and the second moulding element, as seen in a direction perpendicular to the plane of the door leaf, but such a form fit is automatically removed in a position of the door leaf differing from the closed position.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 18, 2017Publication date: October 10, 2019Inventors: Christian HÖRLENDSBERGER, Andreas MAIR, Christian ALLMER
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Patent number: 10246919Abstract: A swinging-sliding door module for a rail vehicle is provided, the swinging-sliding door module including a door leaf and a rotatably mounted rotary pillar coupled to the door leaf. Furthermore, the swinging-sliding door module includes a support which is oriented longitudinally in the sliding direction of the door leaf and is mounted so as to be displaceable transversely with respect to the longitudinal extent thereof in the horizontal direction in relation to the rotary pillar and in which the door leaf is mounted displaceably. A first over-center locking brings about the deployment movement of the support. Furthermore, the coupling between rotary pillar and door leaf includes a second over-center locking which acts in the deployment direction of the door leaf.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 2014Date of Patent: April 2, 2019Assignee: KNORR-BREMSE GESELLSCHAFT MIT BESCHRANKTER HAFTUNGInventors: Andreas Mair, Heinz Zarl
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Patent number: 10126365Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for monitoring at least one electronic switching contact for a door system for a vehicle, wherein the switching contact has a first connection for a first electrical line and a second connection for a second electrical line. The method comprises a step of reading a first signal from a first monitoring point connected to the first connection in order to obtain a first monitoring signal, a step of reading a second signal from a second monitoring point connected to the second connection in order to obtain a second monitoring signal, and a step of combining the first monitoring signal and the second monitoring signal in order to determine at least one state of the at least one switching contact.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 2014Date of Patent: November 13, 2018Assignee: KNORR-BREMSE GESELLSCHAFT MIT BESCHRÄNKTER HAFTUNGInventors: Andreas Mair, Günther Bernecker
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Publication number: 20180156635Abstract: A device for detecting the current position of an object or component, which can be moved back and forth between two positions by an electromagnetic field, in particular the movable counter-disc of a toothed disc, of a magnetically or electromagnetically operable brake or clutch, in particular in the door drive of a vehicle. To protect the contact projections of the switch used, a separate detector part is provided for detecting the position of the movable component, which can move in the direction of the movement thereof with respect to the movable component, that the detector part, such as the movable component, is under the action of the electromagnetic field which is moving the component, and that the detector part contacts at least one contact projection of the switch in one of the two positions by a switch finger arm and has a distance therefrom in the other position.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2016Publication date: June 7, 2018Inventor: Andreas MAIR
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Patent number: 9874050Abstract: A sliding door module or pivoting sliding door module for a rail vehicle includes a door leaf and a support, which is aligned longitudinally in the sliding direction of the door leaf and is mounted such that the support can be displaced in the horizontal direction in particular transversely to the longitudinal extent thereof. The sliding door module or pivoting sliding door module also has a linear guide for mounting the door leaf, which is fastened to or integrated in the support. The door leaves are moved with the aid of a rack-and-pinion drive. The rack-and-pinion drive has a rack which is coupled only in the first end region thereof to the door leaf, and the floating end of which is engaged with a gearwheel that is mounted rotatably in the support.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 2014Date of Patent: January 23, 2018Assignee: KNORR-BREMSE GESELLSCHAFT MIT BESCHRANKTER HAFTUNGInventors: Andreas Mair, Heinz Zarl, Andreas Schunke
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Publication number: 20170191298Abstract: The disclosed embodiments relate to an electronic circuit for a motor-driven door of a rail vehicle, said electronic circuit having a series circuit of a first non-linear element and a first controllable switch between the motor terminals. The first non-linear element is poled such that the resistance thereof to a current generated by the drive motor during a closing movement of the door is greater than during an opening movement. If a supply voltage for the door is present, the resistance of the first switch is effected relative to the resistance when said supply voltage is absent. The invention further relates to a door module for a rail vehicle having such an electronic circuit, to a rail vehicle for such a door module, and to a use of the electronic circuit.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2015Publication date: July 6, 2017Inventor: Andreas MAIR
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Publication number: 20160259007Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for monitoring at least one electronic switching contact for a door system for a vehicle, wherein the switching contact has a first connection for a first electrical line and a second connection for a second electrical line. The method comprises a step of reading a first signal from a first monitoring point connected to the first connection in order to obtain a first monitoring signal, a step of reading a second signal from a second monitoring point connected to the second connection in order to obtain a second monitoring signal, and a step of combining the first monitoring signal and the second monitoring signal in order to determine at least one state of the at least one switching contact.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 1, 2014Publication date: September 8, 2016Applicant: KNORR-BREMSE GESELLSCHAFT MIT BESCHRÄNKTER HAFTUNGInventors: Andreas MAIR, Günther BERNECKER
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Publication number: 20160237731Abstract: A sliding door module/pivoting sliding door module for a rail vehicle includes a door leaf and a support, which is aligned longitudinally in the sliding direction of the door leaf and is mounted such that the support can be displaced in the horizontal direction in particular transversely to the longitudinal extent thereof. The sliding door module/pivoting sliding door module also bas a linear guide for mounting the door leaf, which is fastened to or integrated in the support. The door leaves are moved with the aid of a rack-and-pillion drive. The rack-and-pillion drive bas a rack which is coupled only in the first end region thereof to the door leaf, and the floating end of which is engaged with a gearwheel that is mounted rotatably in the support.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 19, 2014Publication date: August 18, 2016Inventors: Andreas MAIR, Heinz ZARL, Andreas SCHUNKE
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Publication number: 20160215543Abstract: A swinging-sliding door module for a rail vehicle is provided, the swinging-sliding door module including a door leaf and a rotatably mounted rotary pillar coupled to the door leaf. Furthermore, the swinging-sliding door module includes a support which is oriented longitudinally in the sliding direction of the door leaf and is mounted so as to be displaceable transversely with respect to the longitudinal extent thereof in the horizontal direction in relation to the rotary pillar and in which the door leaf is mounted displaceably. A first over-center locking brings about the deployment movement of the support. Furthermore, the coupling between rotary pillar and door leaf includes a second over-center locking which acts in the deployment direction of the door leaf.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 19, 2014Publication date: July 28, 2016Inventors: Andreas MAIR, Heinz ZARL
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Patent number: 9340216Abstract: A door leaf for a vehicle, in particular for a rail vehicle. The door leaf includes a door leaf frame for supporting a first shell, which is or can be arranged on a first main surface of the door leaf frame, and a second shell, which is or can be arranged on a second main surface of the door leaf frame opposite the first main surface. The door leaf has at least one connecting piece for thermally decoupling the first shell from the second shell, the connecting piece is or can be arranged or arrangeable on the door leaf frame. The at least one connecting piece is or can be arranged on the door leaf frame so the first shell and the second shell are movable relative to each other in at least one section of movement as a result of temperature variations.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2014Date of Patent: May 17, 2016Assignee: KNORR-BREMSE GESELLSCHAFT MIT BESCHRANKTER HAFTUNGInventors: Peter Jetzinger, Thomas Witzelnig, Andreas Mair
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Patent number: 9266540Abstract: A swinging-sliding door module for a rail vehicle having at least one swinging-sliding door and a linear guide with a profile rail oriented in the sliding direction of the swinging-sliding door, and a carriage mounted displaceably on the profile rail. The swinging-sliding door module includes a bracket or a plurality of brackets for fastening the swinging-sliding door, which bracket or brackets is/are connected to the at least one carriage or is/are surrounded by the latter. The swinging-sliding door module also has at least one rotary joint which permits rotation of the swinging-sliding door in relation to the profile rail about an axis of rotation oriented substantially horizontally and transversely with respect to the sliding direction and/or about an axis of rotation oriented substantially vertically. Also disclosed is a rail vehicle with a swinging-sliding door module.Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 2013Date of Patent: February 23, 2016Assignee: KNORR-BREMSE SYSTEME FUR SCHIENENFAHRZEUGE GMBHInventors: Andreas Mair, Heinz Zarl
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Publication number: 20150367864Abstract: A door leaf for a vehicle, in particular for a rail vehicle. The door leaf includes a door leaf frame for supporting a first shell, which is or can be arranged on a first main surface of the door leaf frame, and a second shell, which is or can be arranged on a second main surface of the door leaf frame opposite the first main surface. The door leaf has at least one connecting piece for thermally decoupling the first shell from the second shell, the connecting piece is or can be arranged or arrangeable on the door leaf frame. The at least one connecting piece is or can be arranged on the door leaf frame so the first shell and the second shell are movable relative to each other in at least one section of movement as a result of temperature variations.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 30, 2014Publication date: December 24, 2015Inventors: Peter JETZINGER, Thomas WITZELNIG, Andreas MAIR
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Publication number: 20150217785Abstract: A swinging-sliding door module for a rail vehicle having at least one swinging-sliding door and a linear guide with a profile rail oriented in the sliding direction of the swinging-sliding door, and a carriage mounted displaceably on the profile rail. The swinging-sliding door module includes a bracket or a plurality of brackets for fastening the swinging-sliding door, which bracket or brackets is/are connected to the at least one carriage or is/are surrounded by the latter. The swinging-sliding door module also has at least one rotary joint which permits rotation of the swinging-sliding door in relation to the profile rail about an axis of rotation oriented substantially horizontally and transversely with respect to the sliding direction and/or about an axis of rotation oriented substantially vertically. Also disclosed is a rail vehicle with a swinging-sliding door module.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 9, 2013Publication date: August 6, 2015Inventors: Andreas Mair, Heinz Zarl
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Patent number: 8739613Abstract: A method of detecting misfire in an internal combustion engine comprises: sensing a temporal signature of a lateral displacement of the engine, performing a spectral analysis of the temporal signature of the lateral displacement to extract a magnitude of a predetermined frequency, and determining that misfiring in at least one of the plurality of cylinders has occurred based on the magnitude of the predetermined frequency. The predetermined frequency is associated with one of a plurality of orders of the engine. The one of the plurality of orders is representative of engine displacement due to in-cylinder pressures. Other methods of detecting misfire and a vehicle are also presented.Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 2011Date of Patent: June 3, 2014Assignee: BRP-Powertrain GmbH & Co. KGInventors: Andreas Mair, Thomas Thurner
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Publication number: 20130125633Abstract: A method of detecting misfire in an internal combustion engine comprises: sensing a temporal signature of a lateral displacement of the engine, performing a spectral analysis of the temporal signature of the lateral displacement to extract a magnitude of a predetermined frequency, and determining that misfiring in at least one of the plurality of cylinders has occurred based on the magnitude of the predetermined frequency. The predetermined frequency is associated with one of a plurality of orders of the engine. The one of the plurality of orders is representative of engine displacement due to in-cylinder pressures. Other methods of detecting misfire and a vehicle are also presented.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 6, 2011Publication date: May 23, 2013Applicant: BRP-POWERTRAIN GMBH & CO. KGInventors: Andreas Mair, Thomas Thurner
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Publication number: 20120301288Abstract: An exhaust gas turbocharging device is disclosed. The turbocharging device comprises a turbine comprising at least one flow guide vane for a medium. The flow guide vane is pivotably mounted on a housing component of the charging device by a bearing shaft seated in a recess of the housing component, wherein the bearing shaft and the recess form at least two bearing locations with different diameters spaced from each other in an axial direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 5, 2010Publication date: November 29, 2012Inventors: Dieter Maier, Klaus Rohrmoser, Dieter Kawa, Andreas Mair