Patents by Inventor Lars Schulz
Lars Schulz 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: 9567769Abstract: A door structure for vehicles has a door outer lining, a door inner lining and a locking/closing mechanism with actuating elements on the outer side and optionally on the inner side of the door. The locking/closing mechanism is connected to the door release via at least one transmission element (8) between the door outer lining and the door inner lining. A locking element (1) between the door outer lining and the door inner lining acts on the transmission element (8) and inhibits the door release in the event of a side impact, The locking element (1) inhibits the operation of the transmission element (8) by blocking it as a result of pivoting of the locking element (1) in the event of a relative movement of the door outer lining in the direction of the door inner lining.Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 2014Date of Patent: February 14, 2017Assignee: DR. ING. H.C.F. PORSCHE AKTIENGESELLSCHAFTInventors: Jens Zimmer, Rolf Goetz, Lars Schulz, Marcos Garcia Garcia, Lutz Trender
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Patent number: 9120436Abstract: A roof shell structure for a motor vehicle has a roof shell with an outer shell and an inner roof lining. A sound absorption element is integrated into the roof shell or into the roof shell structure. The sound absorption element is arranged between the outer shell and the inner roof lining in an opening in an inner shell.Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 2014Date of Patent: September 1, 2015Assignee: Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AktiengesellschaftInventors: Kai Geissenhoener, Lars Schulz
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Patent number: 9096112Abstract: A wind deflector (10) for a vehicle has a fastening section (11) for mounting the wind deflector (10) releasably on a retainer (13) of an upper cowl (14) of the vehicle and an air-guiding section (12) for guiding the flow of air. A locking device (17) assigned to the fastening section (11) releasably locks the wind deflector (10) to the retainer (13) of the upper cowl. The locking device (17) has at least one shiftable anchor (18), an actuator (19) and a spring (20). The actuator (17) interacts with the anchor (18) so that, when the actuator (19) is not actuated, the spring (20) presses the anchor (18) into a locking position, and, when the actuator (19) is actuated, that actuator presses the anchor (18) into an unlocking position counter to a spring force of the spring (20).Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 2014Date of Patent: August 4, 2015Assignee: Dr. Ing. h.c.F. Porsche AktiengesellschaftInventors: Kai Geissenhoener, Lars Schulz
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Patent number: 8979183Abstract: A removable roof can be positioned between a windshield frame and a rollover hoop of a motor vehicle. The roof is divided in the longitudinal direction of the motor vehicle to form first and second roof elements. Seal profiles (22, 28, 29) are integrated into edges (13, 15, 16) of the roof elements (12) running in the longitudinal direction of the motor vehicle to provide sealing of the roof elements (11, 12) with respect to side windows and with respect to one another. The same seal profiles (23, 30) are integrated into the first and second roof elements at edges (27, 29) running transverse to the longitudinal direction of the motor vehicle to provide sealing with respect to the rollover hoop (40) and a rear window (39) assigned to the rollover hoop (40).Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2013Date of Patent: March 17, 2015Assignee: Dr. Ing. h.c.F. Porsche AktiengesellschaftInventor: Lars Schulz
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Publication number: 20150028623Abstract: A wind deflector (10) for a vehicle has a fastening section (11) for mounting the wind deflector (10) releasably on a retainer (13) of an upper cowl (14) of the vehicle and an air-guiding section (12) for guiding the flow of air. A locking device (17) assigned to the fastening section (11) releasably locks the wind deflector (10) to the retainer (13) of the upper cowl. The locking device (17) has at least one shiftable anchor (18), an actuator (19) and a spring (20). The actuator (17) interacts with the anchor (18) so that, when the actuator (19) is not actuated, the spring (20) presses the anchor (18) into a locking position, and, when the actuator (19) is actuated, that actuator presses the anchor (18) into an unlocking position counter to a spring force of the spring (20).Type: ApplicationFiled: July 2, 2014Publication date: January 29, 2015Inventors: Kai Geissenhoener, Lars Schulz
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Publication number: 20150015031Abstract: A roof shell structure for a motor vehicle has a roof shell with an outer shell and an inner roof lining. A sound absorption element is integrated into the roof shell or into the roof shell structure. The sound absorption element is arranged between the outer shell and the inner roof lining in an opening in an inner shell.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 9, 2014Publication date: January 15, 2015Inventors: Kai Geissenhoener, Lars Schulz
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Publication number: 20140319857Abstract: A door structure for vehicles has a door outer lining, a door inner lining and a locking/closing mechanism with actuating elements on the outer side and optionally on the inner side of the door. The locking/closing mechanism is connected to the door release via at least one transmission element (8) between the door outer lining and the door inner lining. A locking element (1) between the door outer lining and the door inner lining acts on the transmission element (8) and inhibits the door release in the event of a side impact, The locking element (1) inhibits the operation of the transmission element (8) by blocking it as a result of pivoting of the locking element (1) in the event of a relative movement of the door outer lining in the direction of the door inner lining.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 24, 2014Publication date: October 30, 2014Applicant: Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Prsche AktiengessellschaftInventors: Jens Zimmer, Rolf Goetz, Lars Schulz, Marcos Garcia Garcia, Lutz Trender
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Patent number: 8657362Abstract: A convertible has a roof (8) that can be adjusted between an opened and covered positions and a wind deflector (12) that can be adjusted between a retracted position (RS) and a deployed position (WS). The wind deflector (12) is mounted movably on longitudinal sides (2) of the convertible (1) adjacent to interior paneling (10) and has a section underneath the interior paneling (10). Openings (17) for a soft top linkage of the convertible can be closed or opened by flaps (16) on the longitudinal sides (2) of the convertible (1) adjacent to the wind deflector (12). The convertible (1) also has a control device (19) for the roof arrangement (8) and a position-detection device (27) for the flap (16). The control device (19) permits adjustment of the roof (8) only if the position-detection device (27) detects an open position (P2) of the flap (16).Type: GrantFiled: January 19, 2011Date of Patent: February 25, 2014Assignee: Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AktiengesellschaftInventors: Lars Schulz, Reiner Armbruster
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Publication number: 20140035328Abstract: A removable roof can be positioned between a windshield frame and a rollover hoop of a motor vehicle. The roof is divided in the longitudinal direction of the motor vehicle to form first and second roof elements. Seal profiles (22, 28, 29) are integrated into edges (13, 15, 16) of the roof elements (12) running in the longitudinal direction of the motor vehicle to provide sealing of the roof elements (11, 12) with respect to side windows and with respect to one another. The same seal profiles (23, 30) are integrated into the first and second roof elements at edges (27, 29) running transverse to the longitudinal direction of the motor vehicle to provide sealing with respect to the rollover hoop (40) and a rear window (39) assigned to the rollover hoop (40).Type: ApplicationFiled: July 17, 2013Publication date: February 6, 2014Inventor: Lars Schulz
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Patent number: 8276970Abstract: A linkage lid configuration for a motor vehicle having a displaceable roof configuration, has a movable lid which opens or closes a linkage passage opening and is guided during its movement at least in sections by a displaceable guide track. In order to optimize the linkage lid configuration, there is provision for the displaceable guide track to be configured such that it can be displaced independently of the lid and, in a displacement position, to be moved out of a movement path of a movable component of the motor vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: May 25, 2011Date of Patent: October 2, 2012Assignee: Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AktiengesellschaftInventor: Lars Schulz
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Patent number: 8082820Abstract: A fastening system for axial fastening of an elongated element with a snap-on fastener to a support, in which the snap-on fastener encloses the elongated element, has a retaining ring with an internal spring and can be inserted by means of a groove into the U-shaped recess in a support and in the fixed state, the retaining ring acts by means of a spring against the support, in order to counteract axial loosening of the snap-on fastener. A support with at least one deep groove relative to the surface of support around the U-shaped recess, a snap-on fastener with an internal spring, which can be adjusted in the direction toward groove, and whose retaining ring has a face, whose shape corresponds to the shape of the groove of the support.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2008Date of Patent: December 27, 2011Assignee: Kongsberg AutomotiveInventor: Lars Schulz
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Publication number: 20110291438Abstract: A linkage lid configuration for a motor vehicle having a displaceable roof configuration, has a movable lid which opens or closes a linkage passage opening and is guided during its movement at least in sections by a displaceable guide track. In order to optimize the linkage lid configuration, there is provision for the displaceable guide track to be configured such that it can be displaced independently of the lid and, in a displacement position, to be moved out of a movement path of a movable component of the motor vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 25, 2011Publication date: December 1, 2011Applicant: DR. ING H.C. F. PORSCHE AKTIENGESELLSCHAFTInventor: Lars Schulz
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Publication number: 20110175402Abstract: A convertible has a roof (8) that can be adjusted between an opened and covered positions and a wind deflector (12) that can be adjusted between a retracted position (RS) and a deployed position (WS). The wind deflector (12) is mounted movably on longitudinal sides (2) of the convertible (1) adjacent to interior paneling (10) and has a section underneath the interior paneling (10). Openings (17) for a soft top linkage of the convertible can be closed or opened by flaps (16) on the longitudinal sides (2) of the convertible (1) adjacent to the wind deflector (12). The convertible (1) also has a control device (19) for the roof arrangement (8) and a position-detection device (27) for the flap (16). The control device (19) permits adjustment of the roof (8) only if the position- detection device (27) detects an open position (P2) of the flap (16).Type: ApplicationFiled: January 19, 2011Publication date: July 21, 2011Applicant: DR. ING. H.C.F. PORSCHE AKTIENGESELLSCHAFTInventors: Lars Schulz, Reiner Armbruster
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Patent number: 7934765Abstract: A top for a convertible, which has a rear window frame with a rear window and, in the closed state, at least one roof section situated in front of the rear window frame in the direction of travel. When there are two roof sections which are adjacent to each other when the top is closed, a respective extension, which is extended to the rear or front, is formed on the lateral border regions of one of the roof sections. The extension being configured as a seal carrier.Type: GrantFiled: August 6, 2009Date of Patent: May 3, 2011Assignee: Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AktiengesellschaftInventors: Felix Hermann, Dominik Beierl, Lars Schulz
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Patent number: 7832787Abstract: A convertible has a top which can be opened and can be put away and which has a rear window frame and, when the top is closed, at least one surface bow situated in front of said rear window frame in the direction of travel. A coupling linkage for carrying out a relative movement of the surface bow with respect to the rear window frame is arranged between the rear window frame and the surface bow. It is essential for the invention that at least two surface bows which are situated in front of the rear window frame in the direction of travel are provided, which surface bows, when the top is closed, form a continuous roof contour together with the rear window frame. Furthermore, the coupling linkage is designed in such a manner that, at the beginning of the opening of the top, the second surface bow can be moved downward relative to the adjacent first surface bow and relative to the rear window frame out of the roof contour.Type: GrantFiled: July 20, 2009Date of Patent: November 16, 2010Assignee: Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AktiengesellschaftInventors: Dominik Beierl, Lars Schulz, Felix Hermann, Kristian Franz
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Patent number: 7802837Abstract: A vehicle roof has at least two roof segments which, in the closed position of the roof, support a flexible roof skin at least in some regions and can be shifted via at least two pairs of links in a positively controlled manner from a closed position G of the top into a fixed storage position A of the top and vice-versa. One pair of links is thereby drivable by motor in order to move all of the roof parts. In the storage position A of the top, the driven pair of links can be supported by a first vehicle-body-side stop on each side of the vehicle in order to fix all of the roof parts with defined distances being maintained at least between the at least two pairs of links.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2007Date of Patent: September 28, 2010Assignee: Dr. Ing h.c. F. Porsche AGInventors: Lars Schulz, Felix Hermann, Dominik Beierl
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Patent number: 7775579Abstract: A top drive for a flexible vehicle roof which can be transferred from a closed position into a storage position and vice versa. At least one roof link is movable via a linear drive, the roof link and a fixed end of the linear drive being fastened to a main bearing of the top, wherein an actuating end of the linear drive is fastened pivotably to a throw-over lever which is fastened to the main bearing of the top and at the free end of which there is arranged a drive connecting rod which is fastened at a first end in an articulated manner to the free end of the throw-over lever and at a second end in an articulated manner to a section of the roof link, which section is spaced apart from the pivot point on the main bearing of the top, as a result of which a driving movement of the linear drive can be transmitted to the roof link.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2007Date of Patent: August 17, 2010Assignee: Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AGInventors: Lars Schulz, Felix Hermann, Dominik Beierl
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Patent number: 7651152Abstract: A top for a convertible has a rear window frame, at least one roof section placed in front of it in the direction of travel when the top is closed, and a lateral top linkage. When the top is closed, a further roof section which is connected to the top linkage in an articulated manner and can be driven by the latter is provided between a front roof section and the rear window frame.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2007Date of Patent: January 26, 2010Assignee: Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AGInventors: Dominik Beierl, Felix Hermann, Lars Schulz, Reiner Armbruster
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Publication number: 20100001549Abstract: A top for a convertible, which has a rear window frame with a rear window and, in the closed state, at least one roof section situated in front of the rear window frame in the direction of travel. When there are two roof sections which are adjacent to each other when the top is closed, a respective extension, which is extended to the rear or front, is formed on the lateral border regions of one of the roof sections. The extension being configured as a seal carrier.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 6, 2009Publication date: January 7, 2010Applicant: DR. ING. H.C. F. PORSCHE AKTIENGESELLSCHAFTInventors: Felix Hermann, Dominik Beierl, Lars Schulz
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Patent number: 7641258Abstract: A top for a convertible has a linkage with which a plurality of roof sections can be displaced between a closed position and an open position. The rearmost roof section is configured as a rear window frame, and the linkage has a control link which is mounted pivotally on a bracket which can be fastened or is fastened to the vehicle. The linkage has a clamping hoop and a coupling linkage for controlling the kinematics of the rear window frame, said coupling linkage having a front coupling link and a rear coupling link which are mounted pivotally on the clamping hoop and on the rear window frame. In order to stabilize the top in its end positions, for the rear coupling link, there is formed on the clamping hoop a front stop against which the rear coupling link bears when the top is closed, and a rear stop against which the rear coupling link bears when the top is open.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2007Date of Patent: January 5, 2010Assignee: Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AktiengesellschaftInventors: Dominik Beierl, Felix Hermann, Lars Schulz, Wolfgang Braun