Patents by Inventor Matthias Beck
Matthias 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).
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Publication number: 20180366002Abstract: A device for lateral guidance assistance for a vehicle includes a programmable electronic control unit and a plurality of distance sensors configured to capture obstacles to a side of and/or behind the vehicle within one or more defined warning regions. The device also includes an optical sensor device configured to capture lane markings and/or a lane width of a current lane of the vehicle and/or of a neighboring lane of the vehicle. The programmable electronic control unit is configured such that at least one of the defined warning regions is shifted based on a detected lane change to a new lane.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 23, 2018Publication date: December 20, 2018Inventors: Tobias ROTHMUND, Tom Kasseckert, Matthias Beck
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Publication number: 20180088426Abstract: The invention relates to an electrochromic element comprising two substrates having electrically conductive insides, a layered operating electrode which comprises a metal complex compound and which is capable of entering into a redox reaction where the transition from the oxidized to the reduced state is attended by an increase of color depth and the transition from the reduced to the oxidized state is attended by a corresponding weakening of color, an electrolyte layer in the form of a transparent, flexible film, and a counterelectrode[ATI(D1] which is capable of intercalating mobile cations of the electrolyte material and/or of entering into a redox reaction in which when the material of the second electrode changes from the oxidized to the reduced state it exhibits no increase of color depth in the wavelength region of the increase of color depth of the metal complex compound and preferably is not subject to any increase of color depth at all, where the electrolyte layer comprises at least the following coType: ApplicationFiled: March 21, 2016Publication date: March 29, 2018Inventors: Uwe Posset, Christine Joost, Marco Schott, Jurgen Clade, Christine Muller, Matthias Beck, Martin Pinsker, Tamas Gellert Bokor, Robert Meszaros
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Patent number: 9604283Abstract: The invention relates to an alignment device for precisely positioning a first functional element (103), particularly a retainer, on a second functional element (105), particularly a disc, these being detachably secured to each other.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 2013Date of Patent: March 28, 2017Assignee: SAUTER FEINMECHANIK GMBHInventor: Matthias Beck
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Patent number: 9452476Abstract: A fixing apparatus releasably fixes functional elements, particularly a tool holder (1) on a tool disk (3), about one fixing axis (5). These two functional components each have a bearing surface (7, 9) for bearing mutually against one another, and at least one fixing element (11, 13). The fixing element (13) has two fixing bodies (19) connected in a positionally unchangeable manner to the associated functional component on both sides of the fixing axis (5) and at a spacing from one another. Each fixing body (19) forms a fixing surface (25) extending transversely with respect to the fixing axis (5). The fixing surfaces (25) can both be placed from the same side against an associated positioning surface (17) and are situated as fixing elements (11) on the other functional component at a spacing from one another.Type: GrantFiled: September 8, 2011Date of Patent: September 27, 2016Assignee: SAUTER FEINMECHANIK GMBHInventors: Matthias Beck, Günther Schips
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Patent number: 9425859Abstract: Systems and methods to exchange data between a vehicle and a remote computer system, are disclosed. In one embodiment, a system to exchange data between a vehicle and a remote computer system comprises at least one power line adapted to couple to the vehicle, a local area network, a modem coupled to the local area network and the at least one power line, and a power line interference server comprising logic to allocate communication channels within a specified frequency range on the power line. Other embodiments may be described.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2010Date of Patent: August 23, 2016Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Timothy M. Mitchell, Anil Kumar, Roger C. Vondoenhoff, Matthias Beck
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Publication number: 20150328692Abstract: The invention relates to an alignment device for precisely positioning a first functional element (103), particularly a retainer, on a second functional element (105), particularly a disc, these being detachably secured to each other.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2013Publication date: November 19, 2015Inventor: Matthias Beck
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Patent number: 8561273Abstract: A tool turret, with a base body (1) attachable to a machine tool defines a turret axis (13) around which the tool disk (7) is pivoted on the base body (1). The disk has a plurality of tool stations (45) distributed on its periphery. Turning the tool disk (7) can set it into at least one working position at a time. A tool drive (31, 35) located within the tool disk (7) with its output-side gear part (35) can be turned around an axis of rotation radial to the turret axis (13). By coupling, the tool device engages the tool-side coupling part for driving at least one tool located on the tool station (45) aligned to the working position. The output-side gear part (35) is located in the tool disk (7) to be pivotable around the turret axis (13).Type: GrantFiled: August 13, 2009Date of Patent: October 22, 2013Assignee: Sauter Feinmechanik GmbHInventors: Detlef Sahm, Matthias Beck
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Publication number: 20130157825Abstract: A fixing apparatus for the releasable fixing of at least one functional component, in particular in the form of a tool holder (1), on a further functional component, in particular in the form of a tool disc (3), about at least one fixing axis (5), wherein the two functional components in each case have a bearing surface (7, 9) for bearing mutually against one another, and both one functional component and the other functional component have at least one fixing element (11, 13), is characterized in that, in order to form the fixing elements (13), one functional component has two fixing bodies (19) which are connected in a positionally unchangeable manner to the associated functional component on both sides of the fixing axis (5) and at a spacing from one another, and in that each fixing body (19) forms a fixing surface (25) which extends transversely with respect to the fixing axis (5), which fixing surfaces (25) which can both be placed from the same side against an associated positioning surface (17), whichType: ApplicationFiled: September 8, 2011Publication date: June 20, 2013Inventors: Matthias Beck, Günther Schips
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Publication number: 20120099627Abstract: Systems and methods to exchange data between a vehicle and a remote computer system, are disclosed. In one embodiment, a system to exchange data between a vehicle and a remote computer system comprises at least one power line adapted to couple to the vehicle, a local area network, a modem coupled to the local area network and the at least one power line, and a power line interference server comprising logic to allocate communication channels within a specified frequency range on the power line. Other embodiments may be described.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 25, 2010Publication date: April 26, 2012Inventors: Timothy M. Mitchell, Anil Kumar, Roger C. Vondoenhoff, Matthias Beck
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Patent number: 7884518Abstract: An electrical synchronous machine, in particular for use as a drive machine in motor vehicle applications. A stator has an electrical winding arrangement for generating a rotating field. A rotor has magnetic flux generating means for generating a rotor flux with which the rotating field interacts. The rotor has a first rotor section with first magnetic flux generating means and a second rotor section with magnetic flux influencing means. It is possible to move the two rotor sections relative to one another between at least a first and a second relative position in such a way that the rotor flux provided by the rotor has a different magnitude in the two relative positions.Type: GrantFiled: December 1, 2008Date of Patent: February 8, 2011Assignee: GETRAG Getriebe- und Zahnradfabrik Hermann Hagenmeyer GmbH & Cie KGInventors: Uli Christian Blessing, Alexander Kreim, Ulrich Knoedel, Matthias Beck
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Patent number: 7716547Abstract: A compactor includes test data inputs that are connectable to circuit outputs of an electrical circuit, test comparison inputs, and test data outputs. The compactor further includes a number of H matrix XOR gates arranged as a switching mechanism between the test data inputs and the test data outputs such that data applied to the test data inputs is produced at the test data outputs compressed in accordance with coefficients of an H matrix of an error-correcting code, and compensation XOR gates arranged between the test data inputs and the test data outputs, each compensation XOR gate including an input for receiving a compensation value.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2008Date of Patent: May 11, 2010Assignee: Infineon Technologies AGInventors: Frank Poehl, Jan Rzeha, Matthias Beck, Michael Goessel, Peter Muhmenthaler
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Publication number: 20100056351Abstract: A tool turret, with a base body (1) which is attached or is to be attached to a machine tool and which defines a turret axis (13) around which the tool disk (7) is pivoted on the base body (1) and which disk has a plurality of tool stations (45) which are distributed on its periphery and which, by turning the tool disk (7), can be set into at least one working position at a time, in which a tool drive (31, 35), located within the tool disk (7) with its output-side gear part (35) which can be turned around an axis of rotation which is radial to the turret axis (13), by coupling engages the tool-side coupling part for driving at least one tool which is located on the tool station (45) which is aligned to the working position, is characterized in that the output-side gear part (35) is located in the tool disk (7) to be pivotable around the turret axis (13), and that in the tool disk (7) there is a clutch (47) which can be switched between a first operating position in which the output-side gear part (35) for pivType: ApplicationFiled: August 13, 2009Publication date: March 4, 2010Inventors: Detlef Sahm, Matthias Beck
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Patent number: 7624658Abstract: A transmission configuration includes an automated dual-clutch transmission having two transmission sections with respective input shafts, respective output shafts and respective motor clutches. The motor clutches are connected, on a motor side thereof, to a drive shaft and to a respective one of the input shafts on a transmission side thereof. A drive-side speed sensor unit is disposed at the drive shaft. An input-side speed sensor configuration includes sensor wheels connected, fixed against relative rotation, to respective ones of the input shafts, and pulse sensors disposed stationary with respect to a housing and within an effective range of the respective sensor wheels. The input-side speed sensor configuration is configured to detect a speed of the input shafts and a direction of rotation of at least one of the input shafts. A method for controlling an automated dual-clutch transmission is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2008Date of Patent: December 1, 2009Assignees: Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft, GETRAG Getriebe- und Zahnradfabrik Hermann Hagenmeyer GmbH & Cie KGInventors: Jörg Fähland, Bernd Cappelmann, Rainer Hofmann, Ansgar Damm, Günter Rühle, Martin Seufert, Matthias Beck, Josef Glatthaar, Lothar Herdle
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Publication number: 20090140591Abstract: An electrical synchronous machine, in particular for use as a drive machine in motor vehicle applications. A stator has an electrical winding arrangement for generating a rotating field. A rotor has magnetic flux generating means for generating a rotor flux with which the rotating field interacts. The rotor has a first rotor section with first magnetic flux generating means and a second rotor section with magnetic flux influencing means. It is possible to move the two rotor sections relative to one another between at least a first and a second relative position in such a way that the rotor flux provided by the rotor has a different magnitude in the two relative positions.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 1, 2008Publication date: June 4, 2009Inventors: Uli Christian Blessing, Alexander Kreim, Ulrich Knoedel, Matthias Beck
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Patent number: 7513441Abstract: Disclosed is a valve comprising a valve member (72) that is guided so as to be movable in the direction of the longitudinal axis (73) thereof, extends into a valve pressure chamber (77), and is provided with a sealing surface (81) on a face which runs perpendicular to the longitudinal axis (73) thereof inside the valve pressure chamber (77). Said sealing surface (81) of the valve member (72) cooperates with a valve seat (79) that runs perpendicular to the longitudinal axis (73) thereof so as to at least largely close an opening (78) which is surrounded by the valve seat (79) relative to the valve pressure chamber (77). A connection (64) to a low-pressure area lies immediately next to said opening (78).Type: GrantFiled: August 4, 2004Date of Patent: April 7, 2009Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbHInventors: Nestor Rodriguez-Amaya, Christoph Hollmann, Michael Mennicken, Matthias Beck, Hubert Greif, Falk-Alexander Petry, Thilo Rzymann
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Patent number: 7451373Abstract: A compactor includes test data inputs that are connectable to circuit outputs of an electrical circuit, test comparison inputs, and test data outputs. The compactor further includes a number of H matrix XOR gates arranged as a switching mechanism between the test data inputs and the test data outputs such that data applied to the test data inputs is produced at the test data outputs compressed in accordance with coefficients of an H matrix of an error-correcting code, and compensation XOR gates arranged between the test data inputs and the test data outputs, each compensation XOR gate including an input for receiving a compensation value.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2006Date of Patent: November 11, 2008Assignee: Infineon Technologies AGInventors: Frank Poehl, Jan Rzeha, Matthias Beck, Michael Goessel, Peter Muhmenthaler
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Publication number: 20080244346Abstract: A compactor includes test data inputs that are connectable to circuit outputs of an electrical circuit, test comparison inputs, and test data outputs. The compactor further includes a number of H matrix XOR gates arranged as a switching mechanism between the test data inputs and the test data outputs such that data applied to the test data inputs is produced at the test data outputs compressed in accordance with coefficients of an H matrix of an error-correcting code, and compensation XOR gates arranged between the test data inputs and the test data outputs, each compensation XOR gate including an input for receiving a compensation value.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2008Publication date: October 2, 2008Applicant: INFINEON TECHNOLOGIES AGInventors: Frank Poehl, Jan Rzeha, Matthias Beck, Michael Goessel, Peter Muhmenthaler
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Publication number: 20080153666Abstract: A transmission configuration includes an automated dual-clutch transmission having two transmission sections with respective input shafts, respective output shafts and respective motor clutches. The motor clutches are connected, on a motor side thereof, to a drive shaft and to a respective one of the input shafts on a transmission side thereof. A drive-side speed sensor unit is disposed at the drive shaft. An input-side speed sensor configuration includes sensor wheels connected, fixed against relative rotation, to respective ones of the input shafts, and pulse sensors disposed stationary with respect to a housing and within an effective range of the respective sensor wheels. The input-side speed sensor configuration is configured to detect a speed of the input shafts and a direction of rotation of at least one of the input shafts. A method for controlling an automated dual-clutch transmission is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 6, 2008Publication date: June 26, 2008Applicants: VOLKSWAGEN AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT, GETRAG Getriebe- und Zahnradfabrik Hermann Hagenmeyer GmbH & Cie KGInventors: Jorg Fahland, Bernd Cappelmann, Rainer Hofmann, Ansgar Damm, Gunter Ruhle, Martin Seufert, Matthias Beck, Josef Glatthaar, Lothar Herdle
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Patent number: 7367919Abstract: A transmission configuration includes an automated dual-clutch transmission having two transmission sections with respective input shafts, respective output shafts and respective motor clutches. The motor clutches are connected, on a motor side thereof, to a drive shaft and to a respective one of the input shafts on a transmission side thereof. A drive-side speed sensor unit is disposed at the drive shaft. An input-side speed sensor configuration includes sensor wheels connected, fixed against relative rotation, to respective ones of the input shafts, and pulse sensors disposed stationary with respect to a housing and within an effective range of the respective sensor wheels. The input-side speed sensor configuration is configured to detect a speed of the input shafts and a direction of rotation of at least one of the input shafts. A method for controlling an automated dual-clutch transmission is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 2007Date of Patent: May 6, 2008Assignees: Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft, GETRAG Getriebe- und Zahnradfabrik Hermann Hagenmeyer GmbH & Cie KGInventors: Jörg Fähland, Bernd Cappelmann, Rainer Hofmann, Ansgar Damm, Günter Rühle, Martin Seufert, Matthias Beck, Josef Glatthaar, Lothar Herdle
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Publication number: 20070214906Abstract: A transmission configuration includes an automated dual-clutch transmission having two transmission sections with respective input shafts, respective output shafts and respective motor clutches. The motor clutches are connected, on a motor side thereof, to a drive shaft and to a respective one of the input shafts on a transmission side thereof. A drive-side speed sensor unit is disposed at the drive shaft. An input-side speed sensor configuration includes sensor wheels connected, fixed against relative rotation, to respective ones of the input shafts, and pulse sensors disposed stationary with respect to a housing and within an effective range of the respective sensor wheels. The input-side speed sensor configuration is configured to detect a speed of the input shafts and a direction of rotation of at least one of the input shafts. A method for controlling an automated dual-clutch transmission is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 26, 2007Publication date: September 20, 2007Applicants: Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft, GETRAG Getriebe- und Zahnradfabrik Hermann Hagenmeyer GmbH & Cie KGInventors: Jorg Fahland, Bernd Cappelmann, Rainer Hofmann, Ansgar Damm, Gunter Ruhle, Martin Seufert, Matthias Beck, Josef Glatthaar, Lothar Herdle