Patents by Inventor Rainer Haevescher
Rainer Haevescher 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: 20220332359Abstract: The invention relates to a rotary control device (1) for steering a vehicle comprising a user interface surface (3), in particular a knob, that is embodied to rotate with respect to a housing (5) of the device (1) around a rotational axis (7) of the device (1), further comprising a sensor unit (9) for monitoring the orientation and/or rotational movement of the user interface surface (3) with respect to the housing (5), a processing unit (11), and a communications interface (13) for transmitting control signals (Ts) according to an output (Op) from the processing unit (11), said output (Op) being generated by the processing unit (11) on the basis of sensor data (Ds) from the sensor unit (9).Type: ApplicationFiled: September 10, 2020Publication date: October 20, 2022Inventors: Rainer HAEVESCHER, Artur NEUMANN
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Publication number: 20220314801Abstract: An operating device may have a moving operating element, a housing a magnetorheological elastomer, and a coil. An end of the operating element may be supported in the housing. The magnetorheological elastomer may result in a first operating characteristic for operating the operating element in a resting state and a second operating characteristic for the operation in an activated state. The coil may generate a magnetic field that transfers the magnetorheological elastomer between the resting state and the activated state.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 26, 2020Publication date: October 6, 2022Applicant: ZF Friedrichshafen AGInventors: Fabian Schrader, Michael Pantke, Martin Ruider, Magnus Sprehe, Rainer Haevescher, Artur Neumann, Thorsten Sander, Georg Tenckhoff, Erwin Biegger
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Publication number: 20210146779Abstract: The invention relates to a rotary control device (1) for a vehicle comprising a user interface surface (3), in particular a knob, that is embodied to rotate with respect to a housing (5) of the device (1) around a rotational axis (7) of the device (1), further comprising a sensor unit (9) for monitoring the orientation and/or rotational movement of the user interface surface (3) with respect to the housing (5), a processing unit (11), and a communications interface (13) for transmitting control signals (Ts) according to an output (Op) from the processing unit (11), said output (Op) being generated by the processing unit (11) on the basis of sensor data (Ds) from the sensor unit (9).Type: ApplicationFiled: May 23, 2018Publication date: May 20, 2021Applicant: ZF Friedrichshafen AGInventors: Rainer Haevescher, Artur Neumann
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Publication number: 20200148061Abstract: The invention relates to a rotary control device (1) for a vehicle comprising a user interface surface (3), in particular a knob, that is embodied to rotate with respect to a housing (5) of the device (1) around a rotational axis (7) of the device (1), further comprising a sensor unit (9) for monitoring the orientation and/or rotational movement of the user interface surface (3) with respect to the housing (5), a processing unit (11), and a communications interface (13) for transmitting control signals (Ts) according to an output (Op) from the processing unit (11), said output (Op) being generated by the processing unit (11) on the basis of sensor data (Ds) from the sensor unit (9).Type: ApplicationFiled: May 23, 2018Publication date: May 14, 2020Applicant: ZF Friedrichshafen AGInventors: Rainer HAEVESCHER, Artur Neumann
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Publication number: 20200142439Abstract: The invention relates to a rotary control device (1) for a vehicle comprising a user interface surface (3), in particular a knob, that is embodied to rotate with respect to a housing (5) of the device (1) around a rotational axis (7) of the device (1), further comprising a sensor unit (9) for monitoring the orientation and/or rotational movement of the user interface surface (3) with respect to the housing (5), a processing unit (11), and a communications interface (13) for transmitting control signals (Ts) according to an output (Op) from the processing unit (11), said output (Op) being generated by the processing unit (11) on the basis of sensor data (Ds) from the sensor unit (9).Type: ApplicationFiled: May 23, 2018Publication date: May 7, 2020Applicant: ZF Friedrichshafen AGInventors: Rainer Haevescher, Artur Neumann
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Publication number: 20200087973Abstract: The present approach relates to a door moving device (110). The door moving device (115) comprises at least a force providing device (200), a drive device (205), and a brake device (210). The force providing device (200) is configured to provide the force for controlling a movement of the door (110). The drive device (205) is configured to generate a drive torque for driving the force providing device (200). The brake device (210) can be actuated electrically, and is configured to generate a braking torque when not provided with electricity for braking the force providing device (200) for the door (110).Type: ApplicationFiled: May 8, 2018Publication date: March 19, 2020Applicant: ZF Friedrichshafen. AGInventors: Rainer Haevescher, Artur Neumann, Jörg Grotendorst
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Patent number: 9816880Abstract: A component of a machine. The component has a measuring fixture for measuring forces and at least one metallic, magnetic portion. The measuring fixture includes at least one field-generating member for producing an electromagnetic alternating field and at least one detection member for detecting changes of the magnetic field produced. The field-generating member and the detection members are arranged on the metallic, magnetic portion and are designed to interact with the metallic, magnetic portion in such manner that by way of the measuring fixture, as a function of measurement signals from the detection member, forces acting on and/or deformations of the component can be detected.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 2012Date of Patent: November 14, 2017Assignee: ZF Friedrichshafen AGInventors: Peter Hofmann, Frank Nachbar, Rainer Haevescher
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Patent number: 9681830Abstract: A device for detecting a vital parameter is described, comprising: an optoelectronic sensor arrangement for detecting the vital parameter by means of light remission at a finger, wherein the optoelectronic sensor arrangement has a first light source for generating light in a visible wavelength range, a second light source for generating light in a non-visible wavelength range and a light-sensitive element; and a controller which is implemented to switch on the second light source in temporal intervals, execute an evaluation of the light received from the light-sensitive element in the invisible wavelength range of the second light source with respect to whether a finger is applied to the optoelectronic sensor arrangement and to switch on the first light source as soon as the evaluation indicates that a finger is applied to the optoelectronic sensor arrangement.Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 2011Date of Patent: June 20, 2017Assignees: Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft zur Foerderung der angewandten Forschung e.V., ZF Friedrichshafen AGInventors: Robert Couronne, Fabio Ciancitto, Sergey Ershov, Christian Weigand, Hans-Josef Gassmann, Rainer Haevescher
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Publication number: 20150006054Abstract: A component of a machine. The component has a measuring fixture for measuring forces and at least one metallic, magnetic portion. The measuring fixture includes at least one field-generating member for producing an electromagnetic alternating field and at least one detection member for detecting changes of the magnetic field produced. The field-generating member and the detection members are arranged on the metallic, magnetic portion and are designed to interact with the metallic, magnetic portion in such manner that by way of the measuring fixture, as a function of measurement signals from the detection member, forces acting on and/or deformations of the component can be detected.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 20, 2012Publication date: January 1, 2015Inventors: Peter Hofmann, Frank Nachbar, Rainer Haevescher
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Patent number: 8607657Abstract: The invention is directed to an actuation device for a shift-by-wire-actuated speed change gearbox. The actuation device includes an operating lever (2), a position sensor (5) and a device for haptic emulation. The haptic emulation device includes a damping element (3) which is joined (8) on the base (10) of the actuation device, as well as a motor-driven actuator (6). According to the invention, the actuation device is characterized by a spring element (4) which has a known spring rate and is disposed within the operative connection (W) between the operating lever (2), the damping element (3) and the articulated joint (8). The invention enables determination of the position of the operating lever and of the operating force applied to the operating lever by way of the spring element, using only a single position sensor. The haptic of a mechanical operating lever can be completely emulated.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 2010Date of Patent: December 17, 2013Assignee: Lemforder Electronic GmbHInventor: Rainer Haevescher
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Patent number: 8552723Abstract: A measuring arrangement is provided with a magnetic field-sensitive sensor (2), which includes a body (10) formed of a magnetic material. The body has a continuous recess (12) and a wall (26) defining same. The sensor (2) has at least one electric conductor (5), which extends between the ends and is passed through the recess (12). A magnet (22), which can be moved relative to the body (10), provides a magnetic field by which the permeability of the body (10) can be varied as a function of the distance between the body (10) and the magnet (22). An analysis means (4), which can be or is connected to the conductor (5) and by which the change in the permeability of the body (10) can be detected. The conductor (5) does not loop around the wall (26).Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2007Date of Patent: October 8, 2013Assignee: Lemförder Electronic GmbHInventors: Rainer Haevescher, Achim Fürhoff, Maik Hubert
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Patent number: 8508215Abstract: An arrangement for measuring values of a voltage applied to an electronic component. The arrangement comprises a first signal transmitter which can emit a first switching signal, a first switch coupled to the first signal transmitter and can be controlled by the first switching signal. The electronic component is connected in series to the first switch and can be coupled, via the same, to an electric energy source. A second signal transmitter, which can emit a second switching signal. A second switch is coupled to the second signal transmitter and can be controlled by the second switching signal. A capacitive accumulator is connected in series to the second switch and can be connected in parallel, via the same, to the electronic component or to the series connection formed by the electronic component and the first switch. An analog/digital converter which is connected in parallel to the capacitive accumulator.Type: GrantFiled: August 12, 2009Date of Patent: August 13, 2013Assignee: Lemforder Electronic GmbHInventor: Rainer Haevescher
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Publication number: 20120010485Abstract: A device for detecting at least one vital parameter of a person in a vehicle is described, having: an optoelectronic sensor arrangement for detecting the at least one vital parameter by means of light remission, wherein the optoelectronic sensor arrangement has at least one light source and a light-sensitive element, and wherein the first light source and the light-sensitive element are arranged in a finger bed of an operating element of the vehicle, and wherein the finger bed is implemented to integrate a fingertip of the person flush in a sensor area of the finger bed in which the first light source and the light sensitive element are arranged.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 6, 2011Publication date: January 12, 2012Inventors: Robert Couronne, Hans-Joachim Moersdorf, Andreas Tobola, Sergey Ershov, Hans-Josef Gassmann, Rainer Haevescher, Ludger Rake, Joerg Meyer
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Publication number: 20110163734Abstract: An arrangement for measuring values of a voltage applied to an electronic component. The arrangement comprises a first signal transmitter which can emit a first switching signal, a first switch coupled to the first signal transmitter and can be controlled by the first switching signal. The electronic component is connected in series to the first switch and can be coupled, via the same, to an electric energy source. A second signal transmitter, which can emit a second switching signal. A second switch is coupled to the second signal transmitter and can be controlled by the second switching signal. A capacitive accumulator is connected in series to the second switch and can be connected in parallel, via the same, to the electronic component or to the series connection formed by the electronic component and the first switch. An analog/digital converter which is connected in parallel to the capacitive accumulator.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 12, 2009Publication date: July 7, 2011Applicant: ZF FRIEDRICHSHAFEN AGInventor: Rainer Haevescher
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Publication number: 20110005344Abstract: The invention is directed to an actuation device for a shift-by-wire-actuated speed change gearbox. The actuation device includes an operating lever (2), a position sensor (5) and a device for haptic emulation. The haptic emulation device includes a damping element (3) which is joined (8) on the base (10) of the actuation device, as well as a motor-driven actuator (6). According to the invention, the actuation device is characterized by a spring element (4) which has a known spring rate and is disposed within the operative connection (W) between the operating lever (2), the damping element (3) and the articulated joint (8). The invention enables determination of the position of the operating lever and of the operating force applied to the operating lever by way of the spring element, using only a single position sensor. The haptic of a mechanical operating lever can be completely emulated.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 16, 2010Publication date: January 13, 2011Applicant: Lemforder Electronic GmbHInventor: Rainer Haevescher
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Publication number: 20100039108Abstract: A measuring arrangement is provided with a magnetic field-sensitive sensor (2), which includes a body (10) formed of a magnetic material. The body has a continuous recess (12) and a wall (26) defining same. The sensor (2) has at least one electric conductor (5), which extends between the ends and is passed through the recess (12). A magnet (22), which can be moved relative to the body (10), provides a magnetic field by which the permeability of the body (10) can be varied as a function of the distance between the body (10) and the magnet (22). An analysis means (4), which can be or is connected to the conductor (5) and by which the change in the permeability of the body (10) can be detected. The conductor (5) does not loop around the wall (26).Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2007Publication date: February 18, 2010Inventors: Rainer Haevescher, Achim Fürhoff, Maik Hubert