Patents by Inventor Enrico Ulivieri

Enrico Ulivieri 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: 7886993
    Abstract: An injection valve for injecting fuel comprises a valve housing (1) inside of which a drive unit (15) controls the movement of a valve needle (5) that is pretensioned by a spring (11). The injection valve also comprises a main chamber (27), which is provided inside the valve housing, is filled with fuel and accommodates the valve needle (5), and comprises a hydraulic bearing for the drive unit (15). The hydraulic bearing has a hydraulic chamber (29) that is connected to the main chamber (27), whereby fuel serves as the operating substance of the hydraulic bearing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2011
    Assignee: Siemens Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Georg Bachmaier, Bernhard Fischer, Bernhard Gottlieb, Andreas Kappel, Hans Meixner, Enrico Ulivieri
  • Patent number: 7309032
    Abstract: An actuator (4) is connected, on one side, to a valve needle (3), and on the opposite side, to a hydraulic piston (6) pertaining to a hydraulic length compensator. A working chamber (5) is divided by a tight separating membrane (9), into an actuator chamber (10) containing the actuator (4) and a fluid chamber (11) which can be filled with the fluid to be dosed in a pressurized manner while the actuator chamber (10) and the hydraulic chamber (7) are filled with a hydraulic fluid. A base pressure can be produced in the hydraulic fluid by means of the pressure of the fluid to be dosed, which is transmitted through the separating membrane (9).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2007
    Assignee: Siemens Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Bernhard Fischer, Bernhard Gottlieb, Andreas Kappel, Enrico Ulivieri
  • Patent number: 7195182
    Abstract: A dosing device comprises a housing (1) provided with an actuator, a dosing opening (8), a guiding shaft (6) which surrounds part of the valve needle (7) and forms a valve chamber (10) with the same, and a fluid chamber module (4) which is welded to the housing (1) in the form of a duct for guiding the valve needle (7) into the housing (9). The fluid chamber module (4) and the housing (1) are assembled along a separation surface (13) which is subjected to pressure by the dosing liquid and is formed almost only by axial cylinder wall surface parts (13) in order to reduce the pressure load on the weld seam (13).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2007
    Assignee: Siemens Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Bernhard Fischer, Bernhard Gottlieb, Andreas Kappel, Enrico Ulivieri
  • Patent number: 7044407
    Abstract: A fluid dosing device for a pressurized liquid is disclosed, which comprises a chamber (35) which is supplied with pressurized liquid by means of a liquid supply line (17, 19); a valve needle (9) which is guided through the chamber (35), the first end section of said valve needle being able to be lifted and the second end section thereof forming a valve in conjunction with a valve seat disposed on the housing (3). Metal bellows (33) are provided as a leadthrough element for the first end section of the valve needle (9). The metal bellows seal the chamber in said region in a tight manner. A throttle point (37, 39) is provided between the valve needle (9) and the inner wall of the chamber between the metal bellows (33) and the mouth (18) of the liquid supply line (17) leading into the chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2006
    Assignee: Siemens Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Bernhard Fischer, Bernhard Gottlieb, Andreas Kappel, Randolf Mock, Enrico Ulivieri
  • Publication number: 20050103587
    Abstract: An actuator (4) is connected, on one side, to a valve needle (3), and on the opposite side, to a hydraulic piston (6) pertaining to a hydraulic length compensator. A working chamber (5) is divided by a tight separating membrane (9), into an actuator chamber (10) containing the actuator (4) and a fluid chamber (11) which can be filled with the fluid to be dosed in a pressurized manner while the actuator chamber (10) and the hydraulic chamber (7) are filled with a hydraulic fluid. A base pressure can be produced in the hydraulic fluid by means of the pressure of the fluid to be dosed, which is transmitted through the separating membrane (9).
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2004
    Publication date: May 19, 2005
    Inventors: Bernhard Fischer, Bernhard Gottlieb, Andreas Kappel, Enrico Ulivieri
  • Publication number: 20050082380
    Abstract: A dosing device comprises a housing (1) provided with an actuator, a dosing opening (8), a guiding shaft (6) which surrounds part of the valve needle (7) and forms a valve chamber (10) with the same, and a fluid chamber module (4) which is welded to the housing (1) in the form of a duct for guiding the valve needle (7) into the housing (9). The fluid chamber module (4) and the housing (1) are assembled along a separation surface (13) which is subjected to pressure by the dosing liquid and is formed almost only by axial cylinder wall surface parts (13) in order to reduce the pressure load on the weld seam (13).
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2004
    Publication date: April 21, 2005
    Inventors: Bernhard Fischer, Bernhard Gottlieb, Andreas Kappel, Enrico Ulivieri
  • Patent number: 6853114
    Abstract: A converter mounting comprises a memory coil inductance (8), a memory primary capacitor (3) mounted upstream of said coil inductance, and a memory secondary capacitor (4), in particular, a piezoelectric actuator, mounted downstream of said coil inductance. Through control of a primary circuit element (12) and of a secondary circuit element (14), the energy of the memory primary capacitor (3) can be transferred to the memory secondary capacitor (4) and recovered.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2005
    Assignee: Siemens Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Georg Bachmaier, Bernhard Fischer, Andreas Kappel, Enrico Ulivieri
  • Publication number: 20050017096
    Abstract: An injection valve for injecting fuel comprises a valve housing (1) inside of which a drive unit (15) controls the movement of a valve needle (5) that is pretensioned by a spring (11). The injection valve also comprises a main chamber (27), which is provided inside the valve housing, is filled with fuel and accommodates the valve needle (5), and comprises a hydraulic bearing for the drive unit (15). The hydraulic bearing has a hydraulic chamber (29) that is connected to the main chamber (27), whereby fuel serves as the operating substance of the hydraulic bearing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2004
    Publication date: January 27, 2005
    Inventors: Georg Bachmaier, Bernhard Fischer, Bernhard Gottlieb, Andreas Kappel, Hans Meixner, Enrico Ulivieri
  • Publication number: 20040184291
    Abstract: A converter mounting comprises a memory coil inductance (8), a memory primary capacitor (3) mounted upstream of said coil inductance, and a memory secondary capacitor (4), in particular, a piezoelectric actuator, mounted downstream of said coil inductance. Through control of a primary circuit element (12) and of a secondary circuit element (14), the energy of the memory primary capacitor (3) can be transferred to the memory secondary capacitor (4) and recovered.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2004
    Publication date: September 23, 2004
    Inventors: Georg Bachmaier, Bernhard Fischer, Andreas Kappel, Enrico Ulivieri
  • Patent number: 6755353
    Abstract: A fuel injector comprises a body having a longitudinal axis, a length-changing solid state actuator that has first and second ends, a closure member coupled to the first end of the solid state actuator, and a compensator assembly coupled the second end of the solid state actuator. The solid state actuator includes a plurality of solid state elements along the axis between the first and second ends. The closure member is movable between a first configuration permitting fuel injection and a second configuration preventing fuel injection. And the compensator assembly axially positions the solid state actuator with respect to the body in response to temperature variation. The compensator assembly utilizes a configuration of at least one spring disposed between two pistons so as to reduce the use of elastomer seals to thereby reduce a slip stick effect.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2004
    Assignee: Siemens Automotive Corporation
    Inventors: Jack Lorraine, Andreas Kappel, Enrico Ulivieri, Bernhard Gottlieb, Bernhard Fischer
  • Patent number: 6739528
    Abstract: A fuel injector comprises a body having a longitudinal axis, a length-changing actuator that has first and second ends, a closure member coupled to the first end of the length-changing actuator, and a compensator assembly coupled the second end of the actuator. The length-changing actuator includes first and second ends. The closure member is movable between a first configuration permitting fuel injection and a second configuration preventing fuel injection. And the compensator assembly axially positions the actuator with respect to the body in response to temperature variation. The compensator assembly utilizes a configuration of at least one spring disposed between two pistons so as to reduce the-use of elastomer seals to thereby reduce a slip stick effect. Also, a method of compensating for thermal expansion or contraction of the fuel injector comprises providing fuel from a fuel supply to the fuel injector; and adjusting the actuator with respect to the body in response to temperature variation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2004
    Assignee: Siemens Automotive Corporation
    Inventors: Jack Lorraine, Andreas Kappel, Enrico Ulivieri, Bernhard Gottlieb, Bernhard Fischer
  • Patent number: 6676035
    Abstract: A fuel injector comprises a body having a longitudinal axis, an length-changing actuator that has first and second ends, a closure member coupled to the first end of the length-changing actuator, and a compensator assembly coupled the second end of the actuator. The length-changing actuator includes first and second ends. The closure member is movable between a first configuration permitting fuel injection and a second configuration preventing fuel injection. And the compensator assembly axially positions the actuator with respect to the body in response to temperature variation. The compensator assembly utilizes a configuration of at least one spring disposed between two pistons so as to reduce the use of elastomer seals to thereby reduce a slip stick effect.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2004
    Assignee: Siemens Automotive Corporation
    Inventors: Jack Lorraine, Andreas Kappel, Enrico Ulivieri, Bernhard Gottlieb, Bernhard Fischer
  • Patent number: 6676030
    Abstract: A fuel injector comprises a body having a longitudinal axis, a length-changing actuator that has first and second ends, a closure member coupled to the first end of the length-changing actuator, and a compensator assembly coupled the second end of the actuator. The length-changing actuator includes first and second ends. The closure member is movable between a first configuration permitting fuel injection and a second configuration preventing fuel injection. And the compensator assembly axially positions the actuator with respect to the body in response to temperature variation. The compensator assembly utilizes a configuration of at least one spring disposed between two pistons so as to reduce the use of elastomer seals to thereby reduce a slip stick effect. Also, a method of compensating for thermal expansion or contraction of the fuel injector comprises providing fuel from a fuel supply to the fuel injector; and adjusting the actuator with respect to the body in response to temperature variation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2004
    Assignee: Siemens Automotive Corporation
    Inventors: Jack Lorraine, Andreas Kappel, Enrico Ulivieri, Bernhard Gottlieb, Bernhard Fischer
  • Publication number: 20040004139
    Abstract: A fluid dosing device for a pressurized liquid is disclosed, which comprises a chamber (35) which is supplied with pressurized liquid by means of a liquid supply line (17, 19); a valve needle (9) which is guided through the chamber (35), the first end section of said valve needle being able to be lifted and the second end section thereof forming a valve in conjunction with a valve seat disposed on the housing (3). Metal bellows (33) are provided as a leadthrough element for the first end section of the valve needle (9). The metal bellows seal the chamber in said region in a tight manner. A throttle point (37, 39) is provided between the valve needle (9) and the inner wall of the chamber between the metal bellows (33) and the mouth (18) of the liquid supply line (17) leading into the chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2003
    Publication date: January 8, 2004
    Inventors: Bernhard Fischer, Bernhard Gottlieb, Andreas Kappel, Randolf Mock, Enrico Ulivieri
  • Publication number: 20020139864
    Abstract: A fuel injector comprises a body having a longitudinal axis, an length-changing actuator that has first and second ends, a closure member coupled to the first end of the length-changing actuator, and a compensator assembly coupled the second end of the actuator. The length-changing actuator includes first and second ends. The closure member is movable between a first configuration permitting fuel injection and a second configuration preventing fuel injection. And the compensator assembly axially positions the actuator with respect to the body in response to temperature variation. The compensator assembly utilizes a configuration of at least one spring disposed between two pistons so as to reduce the use of elastomer seals to thereby reduce a slip stick effect.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2001
    Publication date: October 3, 2002
    Inventors: Jack Lorraine, Andreas Kappel, Enrico Ulivieri, Bernhard Gottlieb, Bernhard Fischer
  • Publication number: 20020139863
    Abstract: A fuel injector comprises a body having a longitudinal axis, a length-changing actuator that has first and second ends, a closure member coupled to the first end of the length-changing actuator, and a compensator assembly coupled the second end of the actuator. The length-changing actuator includes first and second ends. The closure member is movable between a first configuration permitting fuel injection and a second configuration preventing fuel injection. And the compensator assembly axially positions the actuator with respect to the body in response to temperature variation. The compensator assembly utilizes a configuration of at least one spring disposed between two pistons so as to reduce the use of elastomer seals to thereby reduce a slip stick effect. Also, a method of compensating for thermal expansion or contraction of the fuel injector comprises providing fuel from a fuel supply to the fuel injector; and adjusting the actuator with respect to the body in response to temperature variation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2001
    Publication date: October 3, 2002
    Inventors: Jack Lorraine, Andreas Kappel, Enrico Ulivieri, Bernhard Gottlieb, Bernhard Fischer
  • Publication number: 20020134851
    Abstract: A fuel injector comprises a body having a longitudinal axis, a length-changing solid state actuator that has first and second ends, a closure member coupled to the first end of the solid state actuator, and a compensator assembly coupled the second end of the solid state actuator. The solid state actuator includes a plurality of solid state elements along the axis between the first and second ends. The closure member is movable between a first configuration permitting fuel injection and a second configuration preventing fuel injection. And the compensator assembly axially positions the solid state actuator with respect to the body in response to temperature variation. The compensator assembly utilizes a configuration of at least one spring disposed between two pistons so as to reduce the use of elastomer seals to thereby reduce a slip stick effect.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2001
    Publication date: September 26, 2002
    Inventors: Jack Lorraine, Andreas Kappel, Enrico Ulivieri, Bernhard Gottlieb, Bernhard Fischer
  • Publication number: 20020134855
    Abstract: A fuel injector comprises a body having a longitudinal axis, a length-changing actuator that has first and second ends, a closure member coupled to the first end of the length-changing actuator, and a compensator assembly coupled the second end of the actuator. The length-changing actuator includes first and second ends. The closure member is movable between a first configuration permitting fuel injection and a second configuration preventing fuel injection. And the compensator assembly axially positions the actuator with respect to the body in response to temperature variation. The compensator assembly utilizes a configuration of at least one spring disposed between two pistons so as to reduce the use of elastomer seals to thereby reduce a slip stick effect. Also, a method of compensating for thermal expansion or contraction of the fuel injector comprises providing fuel from a fuel supply to the fuel injector; and adjusting the actuator with respect to the body in response to temperature variation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2001
    Publication date: September 26, 2002
    Inventors: Jack Lorraine, Andreas Kappel, Enrico Ulivieri, Bernhard Gottlieb, Bernhard Fischer
  • Patent number: 6441536
    Abstract: A wobble motor has at least one shaft guided in a rotatably and axially displaceable fashion, and at least one drive ring which surrounds the shaft and can be tilted with respect to a longitudinal axis of the shaft. The at least one guide ring can be displaced in a frictionally locked fashion and free from rotation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2002
    Assignee: Siemens Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Bernhard Fischer, Andreas Kappel, Enrico Ulivieri, Bernhard Gottlieb, Randolf Mock
  • Publication number: 20010038258
    Abstract: A wobble motor has at least one shaft guided in a rotatably and axially displaceable fashion, and at least one drive ring which surrounds the shaft and can be tilted with respect to a longitudinal axis of the shaft. The at least one guide ring can be displaced in a frictionally locked fashion and free from rotation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2001
    Publication date: November 8, 2001
    Inventors: Bernhard Fischer, Andreas Kappel, Enrico Ulivieri, Bernhard Gottlieb, Randolf Mock