Patents by Inventor Paul Heinzen

Paul Heinzen 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).

  • RACK-AND-PINION STEERING SYSTEM HAVING A SIMPLE SEALING
    Publication number: 20130247697
    Abstract: The invention relates to a rack and pinion steering system for a motor vehicle, comprising a steering box (2) in which a rack is displaceably mounted, and a thrust piece bore (1) accommodating a thrust piece which is forced against the rack by means of a set screw (11) screwed into a thread zone (6, 7). The invention is characterised in that a groove (8) is cut in the thread zone (6, 7) of the thrust piece bore radially outwards and a sealing ring (16) is inserted in said groove (8).
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2011
    Publication date: September 26, 2013
    Applicant: ThyssenKrupp Presta AG
    Inventors: Joachim Bahr, Edwin Breuning, Paul Heinzen, Kai Vohwinkel