Patents by Inventor Daniel GEIS-ESSER

Daniel GEIS-ESSER 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).

  • Publication number: 20240066999
    Abstract: A method for braking a vehicle driven by an electric driving engine is disclosed, wherein the braking is at least partially performed by the driving engine. The method includes generating a generator output by the driving engine by driving the driving engine in overrun mode by the vehicle, increasing a first voltage level, at which the driving engine is operated, to adjust the generator output to an amount required for the braking, and providing the generator output adjusted to the required amount.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2022
    Publication date: February 29, 2024
    Inventors: Daniel GEIS-ESSER, Martin MEDERER, Jochen RETTER, Sven KRUEGER, Tobias SCHOEFBERGER, Dietmar TISSEN
  • Patent number: 11781607
    Abstract: A housing of a solenoid valve unit for controlling a central clutch actuator of a utility vehicle is configured for installation in a transmission housing, preferably in a clutch case, and for accommodating at least one solenoid valve. The housing has an elongate housing shape that is curved along its longitudinal direction to enable installation in tight spaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2023
    Assignee: KNORR-BREMSE Systeme fuer Nutzfahrzeuge GmbH
    Inventors: Daniel Geis-Esser, Martin Kral
  • Patent number: 11686353
    Abstract: An actuation mechanism for a clutch, includes: an actuation element designed to be applied with an actuating force and to be shifted in an actuation direction by same; a transfer element designed to carry out a shift in the actuation direction; and a compensation mechanism designed to apply a reinforcing clamping force for the frictionally engaged transfer of the actuating force between the transfer element and the actuation element, when an actuating force is applied to the actuation element. The compensation mechanism has a friction element and a counter surface which are designed to bring about the reinforcing clamping force via a frictional connection when applying the actuating force. The friction element and the counter surface are designed to generate the reinforcing clamping force via a supporting force resulting from a deflection of the actuating force. The reinforcing clamping force has at least the value of the supporting force.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2023
    Assignee: KNORR-BREMSE Systeme fuer Nutzfahrzeuge GmbH
    Inventors: Daniel Geis-Esser, Juergen Schudy, Alexander Koch
  • Publication number: 20230045605
    Abstract: A method and device for determining a possible deceleration variable of a brake system of a vehicle, wherein the brake system has at least one brake, includes providing a possible control variable value that corresponds to an actual control variable value that can be set by the brake system, wherein the at least one brake is designed to generate a deceleration variable in response to a control variable of said actual control variable value; providing a brake system model that is designed to determine a deceleration variable of the at least one brake from an input control variable value; inputting the possible control variable value into the brake system model; and determining a possible deceleration variable of the at least one brake that corresponds to the possible control variable value by way of the brake system model.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2022
    Publication date: February 9, 2023
    Inventors: Daniel GEIS-ESSER, Tobias SCHOEFBERGER
  • Publication number: 20230003298
    Abstract: A transmission actuator, a transfer mechanism, a system, a transmission, a drivetrain and a vehicle includes a transmission gear change arrangement in which the actuating direction of the transmission actuator is inclined in relative to a transmission shaft axis by an angle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2020
    Publication date: January 5, 2023
    Inventor: Daniel GEIS-ESSER
  • Publication number: 20220355796
    Abstract: A method for operating a vehicle in particular a commercial vehicle having electric energy storage and an electric driving machine, includes determining an absorbable amount of energy of the electric energy storage, determining a driving route drivable by the vehicle at least partially in an overrun mode, and determining a recuperation power by which the vehicle may by operated along the driving route and/or determining a target speed at which the vehicle is to be driven on the driving route, such that at the end of the driving route the energy content of the energy storage has been increased by the determined absorbable amount of energy. Also provided is a device, a computer program product and a storage medium for the energy management of an electrically driven vehicle as well as such vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2022
    Publication date: November 10, 2022
    Inventor: Daniel GEIS-ESSER
  • Publication number: 20220324318
    Abstract: A drive train for a vehicle includes at least one transmission having a primary input shaft designed to be connected to a primary drive, a secondary input shaft designed to be connected to a secondary drive, an output shaft designed to output power that has been introduced into the at least one transmission by the primary input shaft, and a planetary gearbox designed to continuously variably set a transmission ratio between the primary input shaft and the output shaft on the basis of the rotational speed of the secondary input shaft. The invention further relates to a vehicle having a drive train of this type, to a method for controlling a drive train of this type, and to a computer program product.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2020
    Publication date: October 13, 2022
    Inventor: Daniel GEIS-ESSER
  • Patent number: 11441616
    Abstract: An actuating mechanism for a clutch actuator includes: an actuating element which is designed to be acted on by an actuating force and thereby displaced in an actuation direction, a transmitting element which is designed to carry out a displacement in the actuation direction, wherein a tensioning element is provided between the actuating element and the transmitting element. The tensioning element is designed to generate, for the transmission of the actuating force to the transmitting element, a clamping pressure force which generates a friction force for the transmission of the actuating force. The friction force is configured so as to be capable of transmitting a maximum actuating force.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2022
    Assignee: KNORR-BREMSE Systeme fuer Nutzfahrzeuge GmbH
    Inventors: Daniel Geis-Esser, Juergen Schudy, Alexander Koch
  • Publication number: 20220196085
    Abstract: A housing of a solenoid valve unit for controlling a central clutch actuator of a utility vehicle is configured for installation in a transmission housing, preferably in a clutch case, and for accommodating at least one solenoid valve. The housing has an elongate housing shape that is curved along its longitudinal direction to enable installation in tight spaces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2020
    Publication date: June 23, 2022
    Inventors: Daniel GEIS-ESSER, Martin KRAL
  • Publication number: 20220163070
    Abstract: An actuating mechanism for a clutch servo unit, includes: an actuating element, which is designed to have an actuating force applied thereto and to be displaced by same in an actuation direction; a transmission element, which is designed to execute a displacement parallel to the actuation direction; and at least one clamping element. The clamping element is configured, when the actuating force is exerted on the actuating element, to enable the actuating force to be transferred to the transfer element by way of a formation of a clamping contact. The actuating element and the at least one clamping element are designed to be movable relative to one another in a circumferential direction, oriented around the actuation direction, if the clamp is not yet fully formed. A clutch servo unit with an actuating mechanism of this kind is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2020
    Publication date: May 26, 2022
    Inventors: Daniel GEIS-ESSER, Martin KRAL, Alexander KOCH
  • Publication number: 20220128145
    Abstract: An actuator unit for a shiftable transmission, in particular a transmission of an electrically driven utility vehicle, has an actuating element which is designed to adjust at least two shift positions in the transmission. The actuator unit is designed to be provided as a separate unit at least partially within the transmission. A transmission having such an actuator unit is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2020
    Publication date: April 28, 2022
    Inventor: Daniel GEIS-ESSER
  • Patent number: 11207970
    Abstract: A drive and deceleration unit has a mechanical brake and an electric drive. The mechanical brake and the electric drive are provided as a unit for acting on a single wheel connection. A method provides for the open-loop and/or closed-loop control of such a drive and deceleration unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2021
    Assignee: KNORR-BREMSE Systeme fuer Nutzfahrzeuge GmbH
    Inventors: Daniel Geis-Esser, Alexander Koch
  • Patent number: 11196363
    Abstract: An apparatus controls a system of a plurality of motor units, which are operated by way of output-stage units. Fewer output-stage units than motor units are provided. The apparatus has a switching unit, which is configured to switch the one or more output-stage units between the motor units.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2021
    Assignee: KNORR-BREMSE Systeme fuer Nutzfahrzeuge GmbH
    Inventors: Daniel Geis-Esser, Jochen Retter
  • Publication number: 20210324919
    Abstract: An actuating mechanism for a clutch actuator includes: an actuating element which is designed to be acted on by an actuating force and thereby displaced in an actuation direction, a transmitting element which is designed to carry out a displacement in the actuation direction, wherein a tensioning element is provided between the actuating element and the transmitting element. The tensioning element is designed to generate, for the transmission of the actuating force to the transmitting element, a clamping pressure force which generates a friction force for the transmission of the actuating force. The friction force is configured so as to be capable of transmitting a maximum actuating force.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2019
    Publication date: October 21, 2021
    Inventors: Daniel GEIS-ESSER, Juergen SCHUDY, Alexander KOCH
  • Publication number: 20210324918
    Abstract: An actuation mechanism for a clutch, includes: an actuation element designed to be applied with an actuating force and to be shifted in an actuation direction by same; a transfer element designed to carry out a shift in the actuation direction; and a compensation mechanism designed to apply a reinforcing clamping force for the frictionally engaged transfer of the actuating force between the transfer element and the actuation element, when an actuating force is applied to the actuation element. The compensation mechanism has a friction element and a counter surface which are designed to bring about the reinforcing clamping force via a frictional connection when applying the actuating force. The friction element and the counter surface are designed to generate the reinforcing clamping force via a supporting force resulting from a deflection of the actuating force. The reinforcing clamping force has at least the value of the supporting force.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2019
    Publication date: October 21, 2021
    Inventors: Daniel GEIS-ESSER, Juergen SCHUDY, Alexander KOCH
  • Publication number: 20210317852
    Abstract: A pneumatic actuating element, an exhaust air system, a housing, and a pneumatic actuator, are provided, which are designed to provide a possibility to collect exhaust air that is discharged when the pneumatic actuating element is ventilated, which exhaust air typically includes contaminations, and to release the exhaust air in an area that is not visible during operation, in order to prevent irritation due to a contaminated housing on the one hand and, on the other hand, to protect components that might come into contact with the contaminated exhaust air.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2019
    Publication date: October 14, 2021
    Inventors: Martin KRAL, Daniel GEIS-ESSER
  • Publication number: 20200376950
    Abstract: A drive and deceleration unit has a mechanical brake and an electric drive. The mechanical brake and the electric drive are provided as a unit for acting on a single wheel connection. A method provides for the open-loop and/or closed-loop control of such a drive and deceleration unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2018
    Publication date: December 3, 2020
    Inventors: Daniel GEIS-ESSER, Alexander KOCH
  • Publication number: 20200366221
    Abstract: An apparatus controls a system of a plurality of motor units, which are operated by way of output-stage units. Fewer output-stage units than motor units are provided. The apparatus has a switching unit, which is configured to switch the one or more output-stage units between the motor units.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2018
    Publication date: November 19, 2020
    Inventors: Daniel GEIS-ESSER, Jochen RETTER
  • Patent number: 10161515
    Abstract: An actuating device is provided for a manual transmission having at least one clutch unit of a commercial vehicle. The actuating device includes transmission-actuating elements for the mechanical actuation of the manual transmission and clutch actuating elements for the fluidic actuation of the clutch unit. At least two actuating cylinders as transmission-actuating elements for actuating the manual transmission coupled thereto and at least one compressed-air connection as a clutch-actuating element for actuating the clutch unit connected thereto are arranged in a common carrier housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2018
    Assignee: KNORR-BREMSE Systeme fuer Nutzfahrzeuge GmbH
    Inventors: Juergen Schudy, Daniel Geis-Esser
  • Patent number: 9863527
    Abstract: A control device is provided for a transmission having at least three shift actuators for the gear selection, a plurality of valves for actuating the shift actuators and a further plurality of valves for actuating the clutch. The shift actuators, the valves for actuating the shift actuators and the valves for actuating the clutch are combined in a common housing and that, within this housing, the shift actuators are grouped into a spatially connected shift group, the shift actuator valves are grouped into a spatially connected valve group and the clutch actuator valves are grouped into a further spatially connected valve group, wherein the shift group and the two valve groups and do not spatially overlap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2018
    Assignee: KNORR-BREMSE Systeme fuer Nutzfahrzeuge GmbH
    Inventors: Juergen Schudy, Daniel Geis-Esser