Patents by Inventor Richard Stahlhut

Richard Stahlhut 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).

  • Patent number: 8672397
    Abstract: The invention relates to a roof structure of a motor vehicle, in which a roof channel, which extends in the vehicle longitudinal direction, having a fastening flange is formed on both vehicle sides by at least one vehicle body component. A roof module is fastened on the two fastening flanges, which has a planar section, implemented at least sectionally in the form of a glass roof, for bridging a roof opening formed between the roof channels, at least one pair of installation bases for installing a roof rail being arranged between the fastening flanges and the planar section of the roof module. The planar section has a plurality of module openings, which are assigned to the installation bases and are each enclosed by a plastic extrusion coating, for an installation of the roof rail.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2014
    Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLC
    Inventors: Richard Stahlhut, Axel Boywitt
  • Publication number: 20120292950
    Abstract: The invention relates to a roof structure of a motor vehicle, in which a roof channel, which extends in the vehicle longitudinal direction, having a fastening flange is formed on both vehicle sides by at least one vehicle body component. A roof module is fastened on the two fastening flanges, which has a planar section, implemented at least sectionally in the form of a glass roof, for bridging a roof opening formed between the roof channels, at least one pair of installation bases for installing a roof rail being arranged between the fastening flanges and the planar section of the roof module. The planar section has a plurality of module openings, which are assigned to the installation bases and are each enclosed by a plastic extrusion coating, for an installation of the roof rail.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2012
    Publication date: November 22, 2012
    Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC
    Inventors: Richard STAHLHUT, Axel BOYWITT
  • Patent number: 8141942
    Abstract: A motor vehicle body is proposed with a roof-carrying frame, upon which an adapter carrier is placed and secured for holding roof windows, sliding roofs, roof opening systems and/or roof module variants, and an adapter carrier suitable for installation in a motor vehicle body according to the invention. A corresponding method of manufacturing is also proposed for a motor vehicle body with a roof-carrying frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2012
    Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLC
    Inventors: Bernhard Mathes, Bernd Mildeberger, Richard Stahlhut, Tobias Stever
  • Patent number: 7922239
    Abstract: A motor vehicle body is proposed with a roof-carrying frame, upon which an adaptor carrier is placed and secured for holding roof windows, sliding roofs, roof opening systems and/or roof module variants, and an adapter carrier suitable for installation in a motor vehicle body according to the invention. A corresponding method of manufacturing is also proposed for a motor vehicle body with a roof-carrying frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2011
    Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLC
    Inventors: Bernhard Mathes, Bernd Mildeberger, Richard Stahlhut, Robias Stever
  • Publication number: 20110057482
    Abstract: A motor vehicle body is proposed with a roof-carrying frame, upon which an adapter carrier is placed and secured for holding roof windows, sliding roofs, roof opening systems and/or roof module variants, and an adapter carrier suitable for installation in a motor vehicle body according to the invention. A corresponding method of manufacturing is also proposed for a motor vehicle body with a roof-carrying frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2010
    Publication date: March 10, 2011
    Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS, INC.
    Inventors: Bernhard MATHES, Bernd MILDEBERGER, Richard STAHLHUT, Tobias STEVER
  • Publication number: 20080231086
    Abstract: The present invention proposes a motor vehicle body with a roof-carrying frame (13), upon which an adapter carrier (7) is placed and secured for holding roof windows, sliding roofs, roof opening systems and/or roof module variants, and an adapter carrier (7) suitable for installation in a motor vehicle body according to the invention. The invention further indicates a corresponding manufacturing method.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2006
    Publication date: September 25, 2008
    Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS, INC.
    Inventors: Bernhard Mathes, Bernd Mildeberger, Richard Stahlhut, Tobias Stever
  • Patent number: 4828318
    Abstract: A drip molding for a vehicle sunroof of the type which lifts up to ventilate the vehicle body catches water at the rear end of the roof closure panel. The drip molding is mounted on a pivot lever which is pivotally connected to a slotted guide link of the roof closure and to a shoe sliding along a body mounted track. The pivot lever is raised and lowered angularly during the lifting and lowering of the roof closure so that the drip molding is lifted and lowered to remain consistently in water catching proximity with the rear edge of the closure panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 1988
    Date of Patent: May 9, 1989
    Assignee: General Motors Corporation
    Inventors: Rolf Reintges, Richard Stahlhut
  • Patent number: 4725092
    Abstract: In a slidable-upwardly pivoting roof panel, to increase operational reliability of the actuating mechanism and to reduce wear on the individual parts, it is proposed that a slotted guide link on the panel underside towards the end of its downward movement act upon a detent lever pivotally mounted to a front sliding shoe so as to cause unlatching of the same, and that there be provided on the guide link a hold-down member which engages into a guide track during downward movement of the guide link. This arrangement will also accomplish that horizontal displacement of the closure panel via a pin engaging the slotted guide link is effected directly at a driven rear sliding shoe not only for the opening movement but also for the closing movement of the closure panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 1986
    Date of Patent: February 16, 1988
    Assignee: General Motors Corporation
    Inventors: Rolf Reintges, Richard Stahlhut