Patents by Inventor Rolf-Jurgen Recknagel

Rolf-Jurgen Recknagel 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).

  • Device for side impact detection for a motor vehicle
    Patent number: 6799653
    Abstract: A device for side impact detection for a motor vehicle, a side impact being detected using a distance sensor. The distance sensor is preferably designed as an optical sensor, the transmitting power of the optical sensor being adjusted by an initial measuring procedure at the start of operation and by a control circuit during operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2004
    Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventor: Rolf-Jürgen Recknagel
  • Method of impact detection for a motor vehicle
    Publication number: 20020134607
    Abstract: A method for detecting impact for a motor vehicle, a crash crumple zone extension and restraining device being employed as a function of an effective mass of an impact object, determined on the basis of precrash sensor signals. In this context, a head-on collision and/or a side collision can be detected. The effective mass is compared to predefined threshold values to classify the impact object. The classification then determines the use of the restraining device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2002
    Publication date: September 26, 2002
    Inventor: Rolf-Jurgen Recknagel
  • Device for side impact detection for a motor vehicle
    Publication number: 20020112911
    Abstract: A device for side impact detection for a motor vehicle, a side impact being detected using a distance sensor. The distance sensor is preferably designed as an optical sensor, the transmitting power of the optical sensor being adjusted by an initial measuring procedure at the start of operation and by a control circuit during operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2002
    Publication date: August 22, 2002
    Inventor: Rolf-Jurgen Recknagel