Patents by Inventor Martin HILLEBRECHT

Martin HILLEBRECHT 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).

  • Material-optimized connection node
    Patent number: 11479306
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a system consisting of a connection node and at least one first connection body, wherein: the connection node comprises a connection node central body, a first connection element for joining with the connection body, and at least one second connection element for joining with a second connection body; the first connection element and the second connection element are connected or may be connected to the connection node central body; and at least one portion of the connection node central body and/or of the first connection element and/or of the second connection element is manufactured by means of an additive process, for example 3D printing, or by means of a casting process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2022
    Assignees: EDAG ENGINEERING GMBH, FRAUNHOFER-GESELLSCHAFT ZUR FÖRDERUNG DER ANGEWANDTEN FORSCHUNG E.V., CONSTELLIUM SINGEN GMBH, CONCEPT LASER GMBH, BLM S.P.A.
    Inventors: Thomas Hasenauer, Sven Orloff, Martin Hillebrecht, Claus Emmelmann, Frank Beckmann
  • Material-optimized connection node
    Publication number: 20200406984
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a system consisting of a connection node and at least one first connection body, wherein: the connection node comprises a connection node central body, a first connection element for joining with the connection body, and at least one second connection element for joining with a second connection body; the first connection element and the second connection element are connected or may be connected to the connection node central body; and at least one portion of the connection node central body and/or of the first connection element and/or of the second connection element is manufactured by means of an additive process, for example 3D printing, or by means of a casting process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2018
    Publication date: December 31, 2020
    Inventors: Thomas Hasenauer, Sven Orloff, Martin Hillebrecht, Claus Emmelmann, Frank Beckmann
  • Lightweight vehicle structure flexibly manufactured
    Patent number: 10286961
    Abstract: A body node for connecting shell-shaped body structures, of a vehicle, the body node having: a first connecting flange for connection to a first shell-shaped body structure, a second connecting flange for connection to a second shell-shaped body structure, a third connecting flange for connection to a third shell-shaped body structure, and a connecting structure rigidly connecting the connecting flanges with each other and, for example, forming a monolithic body with the connecting flanges.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2019
    Assignees: EDAG ENGINEERING GMBH, LZN LASER ZENTRUM NORD GMBH, CONCEPT LASER GMBH, BLM S.P.A.
    Inventors: Martin Hillebrecht, Michael Schmidt, Eric Fritzsche, Frank Breitenbach, Claus Emmelmann, Frank Herzog, Sergio Raso
  • LIGHTWEIGHT VEHICLE STRUCTURE FLEXIBLY MANUFACTURED
    Publication number: 20170057558
    Abstract: A body node for connecting shell-shaped body structures, of a vehicle, the body node having: a first connecting flange for connection to a first shell-shaped body structure, a second connecting flange for connection to a second shell-shaped body structure, a third connecting flange for connection to a third shell-shaped body structure, and a connecting structure rigidly connecting the connecting flanges with each other and, for example, forming a monolithic body with the connecting flanges.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2016
    Publication date: March 2, 2017
    Applicants: EDAG Engineering GmbH, LZN Laser Zentrum Nord GmbH, Concept Laser GmbH, BLM S.P.A.
    Inventors: Martin HILLEBRECHT, Michael SCHMIDT, Eric FRITZSCHE, Frank BREITENBACH, Claus EMMELMANN, Frank HERZOG, Sergio RASO