Patents by Inventor Claus Beck

Claus Beck 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).

  • Patent number: 9916020
    Abstract: A computing system includes a computing device and an image composing unit for generating a common video signal for a display device. The computing device is adapted to partition a display area of the display device into a plurality of sections. One of the sections is related to another computing device. The computing device is further adapted to receive an input signal from an input device. The input signal is relatable to a position within the display area. The computing device is further adapted to provide the other computing device with the input signal depending on the position being in one of the sections related to the other computing device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2018
    Assignee: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS N.V.
    Inventors: Alf Ludwig, Roland Claus Beck
  • Patent number: 9803544
    Abstract: A heat exchanger for an internal combustion engine includes a first flow channel; a second flow channel arranged adjacent to the first flow channel; a line separate from the second flow channel; and a valve channel in which an adjustable valve element is disposed. The valve channel is arranged upstream of the first and second flow channels and an inlet channel is arranged upstream of the valve channel in a flow direction of exhaust gas. The valve element includes a baffle plate, the baffle plate having an end portion that extends diagonally in the valve channel with respect to the flow axis of the first flow channel. The valve element includes a flap that is pivotably mounted at the end portion of the baffle plate such that the flap is pivotable about an axis that extends in a direction of a width of a common housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2017
    Assignee: MAHLE International GmbH
    Inventors: Claus Beck, Hervé Palanchon, Jürgen Rosin
  • Publication number: 20130276744
    Abstract: A heat exchanger for an internal combustion engine includes a first flow channel; a second flow channel arranged adjacent to the first flow channel; a line separate from the second flow channel; and a valve channel in which an adjustable valve element is disposed. The valve channel is arranged upstream of the first and second flow channels and an inlet channel is arranged upstream of the valve channel in a flow direction of exhaust gas. The valve element includes a baffle plate, the baffle plate having an end portion that extends diagonally in the valve channel with respect to the flow axis of the first flow channel. The valve element includes a flap that is pivotably mounted at the end portion of the baffle plate such that the flap is pivotable about an axis that extends in a direction of a width of a common housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2013
    Publication date: October 24, 2013
    Inventors: Claus BECK, Hervé PALANCHON, Jürgen ROSIN
  • Patent number: 8464778
    Abstract: A heat exchanger for an internal combustion engine includes a first flow channel; a second flow channel arranged adjacent to the first flow channel; a line separate from the second flow channel; and a valve channel in which an adjustable valve element is disposed. The valve channel is arranged upstream of the first and second flow channels and an inlet channel is arranged upstream of the valve channel in a flow direction of exhaust gas. The valve element includes a baffle plate, the baffle plate having an end portion that extends diagonally in the valve channel with respect to the flow axis of the first flow channel. The valve element includes a flap that is pivotably mounted at the end portion of the baffle plate such that the flap is pivotable about an axis that extends in a direction of a width of a common housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2013
    Assignee: Behr GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Claus Beck, Hervé Palanchon, Jürgen Rosin
  • Publication number: 20120199319
    Abstract: A device may include a housing; a heat transfer region located in the housing and comprising a plurality of heat transfer tubes, the heat transfer tubes being distributed through an entirety of a cross-sectional area of at least a portion of the housing; a bypass duct that branches off from the housing at a location upstream of the heat transfer region, wherein an opening into the bypass duct is located in an outer wall of the housing; and an actuating element comprising a flap and a pivot shaft, the flap being pivotable about the pivot shaft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2012
    Publication date: August 9, 2012
    Inventors: Claus BECK, Peter Geskes, Damien Hénon
  • Publication number: 20120105479
    Abstract: The invention relates to a computing system (10) for operating a plurality of computing devices (12, 14, 16), the computing system (10) comprising one of the computing devices (12, 14, 16) and an image composing unit (18) for generating a common video signal for a display device (20). According to the invention the one computing device is a one computing device (12) adapted for: partitioning a display area (22) of the display device (20) into a plurality of display area sections (24, 26, 28), wherein at least one of the display area sections (24, 26) is related to at least one other computing device (14); —receiving an input signal from at least one input device (32, 34, 36), wherein the input signal is relatable to a position (38) within the display area (22); and providing the at least one other computing device (14, 16) with the input signal depending on the position (38) being in one of the display area sections (24, 26, 28) related to said other computing device (14, 16).
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2010
    Publication date: May 3, 2012
    Applicant: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS ELECTRONICS N.V.
    Inventors: Alf Ludwig, Roland Claus Beck
  • Patent number: 8118082
    Abstract: The invention relates to a heat exchanger (10), in particular, for exhaust coolers on internal combustion engines. The aim of the invention is to provide a separation of the carrier medium flow into two partial flows as leak free as possible, by suitable embodiment of the baffle plate (40). A heat exchanger (10), as used, in particular, as exhaust gas cooler for internal combustion engines, comprises a heat exchanger channel (14) and a bypass channel (11), whereby a switching flap (20) is arranged upstream of the heat exchanger (10) in the flow channel (25), which divides the incoming carrier medium into the heat exchanger channel (14) and the bypass channel (11). A baffle plate (40) is provided to maintain the separation between the partial flow through the bypass channel (11) and the partial flow through the heat exchanger channel (14), which, according to the invention, extends from the switching flap (20) to the beginning of the bypass channel (11).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2012
    Assignee: Behr GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Claus Beck, Hervé Palanchon, Martin Schindler
  • Publication number: 20090241527
    Abstract: The invention relates to an arrangement (1) for cooling exhaust gas, said arrangement comprising a housing (2) containing a heat transfer region (5), an actuator for regulating the flow of exhaust gas through the heat transfer (5) region, and/or a bypass channel(6). Said housing (2)is embodied as a single component in the longitudinal direction of the inventive arrangement (1), and the actuator is arranged in the housing (2).
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2009
    Publication date: October 1, 2009
    Inventors: Claus BECK, Peter Geskes, Damien Henon
  • Publication number: 20080216469
    Abstract: The invention relates to a device for controlling an exhaust gas stream, in particular of an internal combustion engine in a passenger vehicle. Said device comprises a housing that can be traversed by exhaust gas (1) and a first displaceable actuating element (5) that is supported on the housing (1). The exhaust gas stream can be selectively guided into a first exhaust gas conduit (3) and/or a second exhaust gas conduit (4) by the displacement of the first actuating element (5). A second actuating element (15) is provided on the housing (1), said actuating element controlling a variable of thee exhaust gas stream.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2006
    Publication date: September 11, 2008
    Inventors: Claus Beck, Karsten Emrich, Michael Halblaub, Dieter Werner
  • Publication number: 20080093060
    Abstract: The invention relates to a heat exchanger for internal combustion engines, comprising a first elongated flow channel, for the passage of exhaust gases from the internal combustion engine, a second flow channel, arranged adjacent to the first flow channel, for passage of the exhaust gases, a line, separate from the second flow channel, for the passage of a medium, in particular, a coolant, whereby heat energy may be exchanged between the exhaust in the second flow channel and the medium in the line and heat energy may not be exchanged to a significant degree between the exhaust in the first flow channel and the medium in the line and a valve channel with an adjustable valve element, whereby a distribution of the exhaust gasses between the first flow channel and the second flow channel may be adjusted by means of adjustment of the valve.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2005
    Publication date: April 24, 2008
    Inventors: Claus Beck, Herve Palanchon, Jurgen Rosin
  • Publication number: 20080035309
    Abstract: The invention relates to a heat exchanger (10), in particular, for exhaust coolers on internal combustion engines. The aim of the invention is to provide a separation of the carrier medium flow into two partial flows as leak free as possible, by suitable embodiment of the baffle plate (40). A heat exchanger (10) as used, in particular, as exhaust gas cooler for internal combustion engines, comprises a heat exchanger channel (14) and a bypass channel (11), whereby a switching flap (20) is arranged upstream of the heat exchanger (10) in the flow channel (25), which divides the incoming carrier medium into the heat exchanger channel (14) and the bypass channel (11). A baffle plate (40) is provided to maintain the separation between the partial flow through the bypass channel (11) and the partial flow through the heat exchanger channel (14), which, according to the invention, extends from the switching flap (20) to the beginning of the bypass channel (11).
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2005
    Publication date: February 14, 2008
    Applicant: BEHR GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventors: Claus Beck, Herve Palanchon, Martin Schindler
  • Publication number: 20070295483
    Abstract: The invention relates to a heat exchanger for internal combustion engines, which comprises a first, elongate flow channel for the exhaust gases of the internal combustion engine to pass through a secured flow channel, adjacent to the first flow channel, for the exhaust gases to pass through, and a pipe separate from the second flow chamber, for a medium, especially a cooling agent, to pass through, whereby heat can be exchanged between the exhaust gas of the second flow channel and the medium in the pipe and beat can be exhausted at least to a substained degree between the exhaust gas in the first flow channel and the medium in the pipe. The heat exchanger also comprises a valve channel with an adjustable valve element the distribution of the exhaust gases to the best flow channel and the second flow channel being adjustable by a position of the valve element. The aim of the invention is to provide a heat exchange which repairs little space and which can be produced at low cost.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2005
    Publication date: December 27, 2007
    Applicant: BEHR GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Claus Beck, Jurgen Rosin, Herve Palanchon
  • Publication number: 20070157983
    Abstract: The invention relates to an arrangement (1) for cooling exhaust gas, said arrangement comprising a housing (2) containing a heat transfer region (5), an actuator for regulating the flow of exhaust gas through the heat transfer region (5). and/or a bypass channel (6). Said housing (2) is embodied as a single component in the longitudinal direction of the inventive arrangemnent (1), and the actuator is arranged in the housing (2).
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2005
    Publication date: July 12, 2007
    Applicant: BEHR GmbH & CO. KG
    Inventors: Claus Beck, Peter Geskes, Damien Henon
  • Patent number: 6269870
    Abstract: In a heat exchanger used especially as an exhaust heat exchanger, provision is made for tube sheets, the tubes of a tube bundle, and a housing to be shaped from stainless steel sheets. The tube sheets are formed as deep-drawn and stamped parts, each of which has a circumferential wall that projects outward beyond the ends of the tubes in the tube bundle. The walls are welded to the housing, and each of the walls is abutted by a diffuser.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 1999
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2001
    Assignee: Behr GmbH & Co.
    Inventors: Matthias Banzhaf, Martin Bauer, Claus Beck, Martin Bott, Steffen Brunner, Frank Büche, Guido Domke, Markus Esslinger, Stefan Felber, Bernd Grünenwald, Bert Hiller, Wolfgang Knödler, Rainer Lutz, Joachim Schemel, Albert Schmitz, Peter Schwartz, Rainer Tränkle
  • Patent number: 6070616
    Abstract: A process for mounting lugs or projections on a thin metal sheet, by forming the lugs and/or projections out of the thin metal sheet by way of massive forming. Such a thin metal sheet in the form of a thin sheet metal strip is used preferably for forming rectangular tubes for an exhaust gas heat transfer device which, for guiding the exhaust gas, is provided with a bundle of these rectangular tubes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 1997
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2000
    Assignee: Behr GmbH & Co.
    Inventors: Claus Beck, Jurgen Hagele