Patents by Inventor Steffen Pfister

Steffen Pfister 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: 11560939
    Abstract: An actuator includes a housing, an extension arm, and a threaded spindle. The threaded spindle is mounted on the housing in such a way as to be rotatable with respect to an axis of rotation by a first rotary bearing. The extension arm projects out of the housing in such a way that it can be moved in a direction of the axis of rotation. The housing and the extension arm together delimit an internal space, the volume of which changes when the extension arm moves. A first end of the threaded spindle that is remote from the first rotary bearing, projects into a tubular section of the extension arm, irrespective of a position in which the extension arm is situated. The tubular section extends with a constant internal cross-sectional shape along the axis of rotation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2023
    Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventors: Bernhard Keller, Markus Rumpel, Steffen Pfister
  • Publication number: 20220112940
    Abstract: An actuator includes a housing, an extension arm, and a threaded spindle. The threaded spindle is mounted on the housing in such a way as to be rotatable with respect to an axis of rotation by a first rotary bearing. The extension arm projects out of the housing in such a way that it can be moved in a direction of the axis of rotation. The housing and the extension arm together delimit an internal space, the volume of which changes when the extension arm moves. A first end of the threaded spindle that is remote from the first rotary bearing, projects into a tubular section of the extension arm, irrespective of a position in which the extension arm is situated. The tubular section extends with a constant internal cross-sectional shape along the axis of rotation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2021
    Publication date: April 14, 2022
    Inventors: Bernhard Keller, Markus Rumpel, Steffen Pfister
  • Patent number: 8430568
    Abstract: A linear motion device has a first assembly and a second assembly, at least one first rolling surface that extends in a longitudinal direction and provided on the first assembly, the first rolling surface being located opposite a second rolling surface which is provided on the second assembly, a row of rolling elements that circulate endlessly in the first assembly is located between the first and second rolling surfaces, and at least one central longitudinal section of the first rolling surface is designed such that the rolling elements are at least partially relieved of the load. The first rolling surface is provided on a separate first rolling surface part in the form of a profiled element having a substantially constant cross-sectional shape, the first rolling surface part is situated in a central longitudinal section at a distance from a first body of the first assembly, and is supported on the first body on both sides in the longitudinal direction next to the central longitudinal section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2013
    Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventors: Steffen Pfister, Bernhard Keller
  • Patent number: 8402853
    Abstract: A linear motion device has a first assembly and a second assembly which is linearly movable relative to the first assembly; a row of rolling elements that may circulate endlessly is located between the first and second assemblies, the first assembly including a rotatable threaded spindle that extends parallel to the longitudinal direction, and that is engaged in a screw-type manner with a threaded nut, the threaded nut being a component of the second assembly; the first assembly also includes an electric motor that is connected to the threaded spindle in a rotationally driving manner, and the rotational axis of which extends parallel to the threaded spindle; the first assembly includes a single-pieced, first body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2013
    Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventors: Steffen Pfister, Bernhard Keller
  • Patent number: 8403564
    Abstract: A linear motion device has a first assembly and a second assembly which is linearly movable relative to the first assembly. A first rolling surface which extends in a longitudinal direction is provided on the first assembly and is situated opposite a second rolling surface provided on the second assembly. A row of rolling elements is located between the first and second rolling surfaces. The first assembly includes a single-pieced, first body and a return assembly and a return passage being provided in the first body A curved deflection passage is located entirely within the deflection assembly and connects the first rolling surface to the return passage such that the rolling elements circulate endlessly A projection that engages in the return passage is provided on the deflection assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2013
    Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventors: Steffen Pfister, Bernhard Keller
  • Patent number: 8317398
    Abstract: A linear motion device has a first assembly and a second assembly which is linearly movable relative to the first assembly, in which at least one first rolling surface which extends in a longitudinal direction is provided on the first assembly, the first rolling surface being located opposite a second rolling surface provided on the second assembly, and in which a row of rolling elements is located between the first and second rolling surfaces, and in which a return passage that is substantially parallel to the first rolling surface is provided in the first assembly, the return passage being connected at either end via a curved deflection passage to the first rolling surface such that rolling elements are transferred, thereby enabling the rolling elements to circulate endlessly, and in which the first assembly includes at least one deflection assembly that may be installed as a whole, and that includes a single deflection passage, and the return passage is provided directly and completely in a separate first
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2012
    Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventors: Steffen Pfister, Bernhard Keller
  • Patent number: 8282283
    Abstract: A linear motion device has a first assembly and a second assembly which is linearly movable relative to the first assembly, in which at least one, and preferably at least two, first rolling surface(s) which extend(s) in a longitudinal direction is/are provided on the first assembly, each first rolling surface being located opposite a second rolling surface provided on the second assembly, and in which a row of rolling elements is located between the first and second rolling surfaces, and in which the first assembly includes a single-pieced, first body and at least one return assembly, at least one return passage being provided in the first body, and furthermore in which at least one curved deflection passage is located entirely within the deflection assembly and connects the first rolling surface to the return passage in a manner such that the rolling elements may circulate endlessly, and in which at least one projection that engages in the return passage is provided on the deflection assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2012
    Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventors: Steffen Pfister, Bernhard Keller
  • Patent number: 8042416
    Abstract: A linear module includes a baseplate unit, a table part, a spindle drive device, and a telescoping tube arrangement that encompasses the spindle and that has two tube elements that engage with each other in telescoping fashion in a movement direction, namely a tube element connected to the baseplate unit and a tube element connected to the table part. The tube element connected to the table part is connected to the table part over a portion of its length by at least one bridge piece and the tube element connected to the baseplate unit has at least one slot embodied to accommodate the at least one bridge piece.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2011
    Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventor: Steffen Pfister
  • Patent number: 7794150
    Abstract: A linear module has a rail with a longitudinal axis, a table part, and at least one linear guide device; the at least one linear guide device has a main part embodied so that it is integrally joined to the table part, two end caps, and at least one endless roller element circuit. The length of the table part measured in the direction of the longitudinal axis is greater than that of the linear guide device and at least one end cap is accommodated in a recess of the table part; the recess is open toward the underside of the table part and is delimited by the top surface of the table part, by at least one side wall of the table part, and by the main part of the linear guide device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2010
    Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventors: Bernhard Keller, Steffen Pfister
  • Publication number: 20100209029
    Abstract: A linear motion device has a first assembly and a second assembly which is linearly movable relative to the first assembly, in which at least one first rolling surface which extends in a longitudinal direction is provided on the first assembly and is situated opposite a second rolling surface provided on the second assembly, and in which a row of rolling elements is located between the first and second rolling surfaces, and in which the first assembly includes a single-pieced, first body and at least one return assembly which may be installed as a whole, a return passage being provided in the first body, and furthermore in which at least one curved deflection passage is located entirely within the deflection assembly and connects the first rolling surface to the return passage in a manner such that the rolling elements may circulate endlessly, and in which at least one projection that engages in the return passage is provided on the deflection assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2010
    Publication date: August 19, 2010
    Inventors: Steffen Pfister, Benhard Keller
  • Publication number: 20100209028
    Abstract: A linear motion device has a first assembly and a second assembly which is linearly movable relative to the first assembly, in which at least one, and preferably at least two, first rolling surface(s) which extend(s) in a longitudinal direction is/are provided on the first assembly, each first rolling surface being located opposite a second rolling surface provided on the second assembly, and in which a row of rolling elements is located between the first and second rolling surfaces, and in which the first assembly includes a single-pieced, first body and at least one return assembly, at least one return passage being provided in the first body, and furthermore in which at least one curved deflection passage is located entirely within the deflection assembly and connects the first rolling surface to the return passage in a manner such that the rolling elements may circulate endlessly, and in which at least one projection that engages in the return passage is provided on the deflection assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2010
    Publication date: August 19, 2010
    Inventors: Steffen PFISTER, Bernhard KELLER
  • Publication number: 20100209027
    Abstract: A linear motion device has a first assembly and a second assembly which is linearly movable relative to the first assembly, in which at least one first rolling surface which extends in a longitudinal direction is provided on the first assembly, the first rolling surface being located opposite a second rolling surface provided on the second assembly, and in which a row of rolling elements is located between the first and second rolling surfaces, and in which a return passage that is substantially parallel to the first rolling surface is provided in the first assembly, the return passage being connected at either end via a curved deflection passage to the first rolling surface such that rolling elements are transferred, thereby enabling the rolling elements to circulate endlessly, and in which the first assembly includes at least one deflection assembly that may be installed as a whole, and that includes a single deflection passage, and the return passage is provided directly and completely in a separate first
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2010
    Publication date: August 19, 2010
    Inventors: Steffen Pfister, Bernhard Keller
  • Publication number: 20100206104
    Abstract: A linear motion device has a first assembly and a second assembly which is linearly movable relative to the first assembly; a row of rolling elements that may circulate endlessly is located between the first and second assemblies, the first assembly including a rotatable threaded spindle that extends parallel to the longitudinal direction, and that is engaged in a screw-type manner with a threaded nut, the threaded nut being a component of the second assembly; the first assembly also includes an electric motor that is connected to the threaded spindle in a rotationally driving manner, and the rotational axis of which extends parallel to the threaded spindle; the first assembly includes a single-pieced, first body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2010
    Publication date: August 19, 2010
    Inventors: Steffen Pfister, Bernhard Keller
  • Publication number: 20100206113
    Abstract: A linear motion device has a first assembly and a second assembly, at least one first rolling surface that extends in a longitudinal direction and provided on the first assembly, the first rolling surface being located opposite a second rolling surface which is provided on the second assembly, a row of rolling elements that circulate endlessly in the first assembly is located between the first and second rolling surfaces, and at least one central longitudinal section of the first rolling surface is designed such that the rolling elements are at least partially relieved of the load. The first rolling surface is provided on a separate first rolling surface part in the form of a profiled element having a substantially constant cross-sectional shape, the first rolling surface part is situated in a central longitudinal section at a distance from a first body of the first assembly, and is supported on the first body on both sides in the longitudinal direction next to the central longitudinal section.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2010
    Publication date: August 19, 2010
    Inventors: Steffen Pfister, Bernhard Keller
  • Publication number: 20080190225
    Abstract: A linear module includes a baseplate unit, a table part, a spindle drive device, and a telescoping tube arrangement that encompasses the spindle and that has two tube elements that engage with each other in telescoping fashion in a movement direction, namely a tube element connected to the baseplate unit and a tube element connected to the table part. The tube element connected to the table part is connected to the table part over a portion of its length by at least one bridge piece and the tube element connected to the baseplate unit has at least one slot embodied to accommodate the at least one bridge piece.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2007
    Publication date: August 14, 2008
    Inventor: Steffen Pfister
  • Publication number: 20080193065
    Abstract: A linear module has a rail with a longitudinal axis, a table part, and at least one linear guide device; the at least one linear guide device has a main part embodied so that it is integrally joined to the table part, two end caps, and at least one endless roller element circuit. The length of the table part measured in the direction of the longitudinal axis is greater than that of the linear guide device and at least one end cap is accommodated in a recess of the table part; the recess is open toward the underside of the table part and is delimited by the top surface of the table part, by at least one side wall of the table part, and by the main part of the linear guide device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2008
    Publication date: August 14, 2008
    Inventors: Bernhard Keller, Steffen Pfister
  • Patent number: 7398959
    Abstract: An apparatus for supporting a trailer of a tractor semitrailer has a supporting element that is telescopically adjustable by way of a gear shifting mechanism having a gear input shaft running vertically onto a spindle. In this way, the supporting element has an especially compact construction and can be installed very easily. The gear shift also has a free floating gear between two shift positions and can be shifted very conveniently.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2008
    Assignee: Jost-Werke GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Ervin VanDenberg, Jose Manuel Alguera Gallego, Gerald Muller, Steffen Pfister
  • Patent number: 7207544
    Abstract: The invention relates to a supporting device, which comprises a larger clearance for the spindle, whereby the foot receiving device should comprise a high level of stability. The foot-receiving device comprises a component, which occludes the inner sleeve. Said component comprises an opening for admitting the spindle, at least one bracing element located on the upper and/or bottom sides thereof, and two opposing bearing points for the support foot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2007
    Assignee: Jost-Werke GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: José Manuel Alguera Gallego, Gerald Muller, Steffen Pfister
  • Patent number: 7128340
    Abstract: A support device for semi-trailers including a leg which has a receiving device, on its lower end. The support leg has a base element with a base plate, whereby the base element is fastened to the base receiving device by a fixing device. The base element is connected by a pivot bearing device with the support leg, whereby the pivot bearing device is located below the damping element. The compression of the damping element is therefore fully decoupled from the pivoting movement of the base element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2006
    Assignee: Jost-Werke GmbH & Co. KG.
    Inventors: José Manuel Algüera Gallego, Gerald Müller, Steffen Pfister
  • Patent number: 6846016
    Abstract: A landing gear assembly for a semitrailer includes a pair of legs that may be simultaneously raised or lowered by turning a single crank. Each of the legs is configured to be able to be mounted in either an inboard or outboard configuration. This is achieved by providing both sides of each leg with no protrusions that extend beyond the space provided in the mounting bracket and the mounting hole used to connect the landing gear to the semitrailer. The gear assembly of the landing gear includes a unique floor base that receives and supports the input shaft. A cover is used to support the input ends of the input shaft and the output shaft. The cover is connected to the input side of the upper tube of the leg and allows the gear assembly to be easily assembled within the perimeter of the upper leg.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2005
    Assignee: Jost-Werke GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Ervin VanDenberg, Josè Manuel Algüerá Gallego, Gerald Müller, Steffen Pfister