Patents by Inventor Timo Czechtizky
Timo Czechtizky 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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Patent number: 11970897Abstract: An engine hood drive for an engine hood system of a motor vehicle includes a drive unit for delivering a torque at a predetermined adjusting angle between a passive position and an active position. A drive lever is connected in a torque-transmitting manner to the drive unit for pivoting between the passive position and the active position and which has an actuating end. A driving slot has a guide receiver for the actuating end of the drive lever. The driving slot is pivotable about a flap hinge for an engine hood at a predetermined flap angle between a closed position and an open position. The driving slot is transferrable in the direction of the open position as a result of a pivoting movement of the drive lever from the direction of the passive position in the direction of the active position.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2021Date of Patent: April 30, 2024Assignee: Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AktiengesellschaftInventor: Timo Czechtizky
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Publication number: 20220136312Abstract: An engine hood drive for an engine hood system of a motor vehicle includes a drive unit for delivering a torque at a predetermined adjusting angle between a passive position and an active position. A drive lever is connected in a torque-transmitting manner to the drive unit for pivoting between the passive position and the active position and which has an actuating end. A driving slot has a guide receiver for the actuating end of the drive lever. The driving slot is pivotable about a flap hinge for an engine hood at a predetermined flap angle between a closed position and an open position. The driving slot is transferrable in the direction of the open position as a result of a pivoting movement of the drive lever from the direction of the passive position in the direction of the active position.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2021Publication date: May 5, 2022Applicant: Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AktiengesellschaftInventor: Timo Czechtizky
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Patent number: 11077738Abstract: A vehicle component (1) has a lid (2) for closing a trunk (102). The lid (2) has an air duct opening (3) for letting in and/or letting out an air flow to or from an air duct (4). The air duct opening (3) has a visual screen installation (5) with two visual screen elements (15, 25) formed with passage openings (6). The passage openings (6) are disposed to be mutually offset so that a view into the air duct opening (3) is restricted.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2018Date of Patent: August 3, 2021Inventor: Timo Czechtizky
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Publication number: 20190143791Abstract: A vehicle component (1) has a lid (2) for closing a trunk (102). The lid (2) has an air duct opening (3) for letting in and/or letting out an air flow to or from an air duct (4). The air duct opening (3) has a visual screen installation (5) with two visual screen elements (15, 25) formed with passage openings (6). The passage openings (6) are disposed to be mutually offset so that a view into the air duct opening (3) is restricted.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2018Publication date: May 16, 2019Inventor: Timo Czechtizky
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Patent number: 10239392Abstract: A cover (9) of a folding-top compartment in a cabriolet vehicle can be pivoted by way of links (10, 10) between a position in which the cover (9) covers the folding-top compartment and a position in which the cover (9) does not cover the folding-top compartment. The cover (9) has, at a distance from its pivoting connection, at least one first guide element (15), and on the body, there is provided at least one second guide element (18). During the transfer of the cover (9) into its closed position, the two guide elements (15, 18) interact, and guide the cover (9), as far as the closed position.Type: GrantFiled: February 20, 2018Date of Patent: March 26, 2019Assignee: Dr. Ing. h.c.F. Porsche AktiengesellschaftInventors: Samuel Diehl, Timo Czechtizky, Mathias Froeschle
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Patent number: 10118587Abstract: A hinge apparatus (1) for a front hood (2) of a motor vehicle has an integrated pedestrian protection that includes a hood-side fastening arrangement (4) articulated to a body-side fastening arrangement (6) via a link arrangement (5) that has a stop link (50). The hood-side fastening arrangement (4) has a hinge upper part (40) and a coupling (41), and the body-side fastening arrangement (6) has a lock (60) that acts on the coupling (41) to lock the hood (2) in a normal state and to unlock it by a pyrotechnical actuator (9) that acts on the lock (60) and the stop link (50). The pyrotechnical actuator (9) has a piston rod (90) and an ignition in a housing (92). A free end (91) of the piston rod (90) is articulated on the lock (60), and an opposite end (93) of the housing (92) is articulated on the stop link (50).Type: GrantFiled: July 18, 2017Date of Patent: November 6, 2018Assignee: DE. ING H.C.F. PORSCHE AKTIENGESELLSCHAFTInventor: Timo Czechtizky
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Publication number: 20180201103Abstract: A cover (9) of a folding-top compartment in a cabriolet vehicle can be pivoted by way of links (10, 10) between a position in which the cover (9) covers the folding-top compartment and a position in which the cover (9) does not cover the folding-top compartment. The cover (9) has, at a distance from its pivoting connection, at least one first guide element (15), and on the body, there is provided at least one second guide element (18). During the transfer of the cover (9) into its closed position, the two guide elements (15, 18) interact, and guide the cover (9), as far as the closed position.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 20, 2018Publication date: July 19, 2018Inventors: Samuel Diehl, Timo Czechtizky, Mathias Froeschle
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Publication number: 20180022311Abstract: A hinge apparatus (1) for a front hood (2) of a motor vehicle has an integrated pedestrian protection that includes a hood-side fastening arrangement (4) articulated to a body-side fastening arrangement (6) via a link arrangement (5) that has a stop link (50). The hood-side fastening arrangement (4) has a hinge upper part (40) and a coupling (41), and the body-side fastening arrangement (6) has a lock (60) that acts on the coupling (41) to lock the hood (2) in a normal state and to unlock it by a pyrotechnical actuator (9) that acts on the lock (60) and the stop link (50). The pyrotechnical actuator (9) has a piston rod (90) and an ignition in a housing (92). A free end (91) of the piston rod (90) is articulated on the lock (60), and an opposite end (93) of the housing (92) is articulated on the stop link (50).Type: ApplicationFiled: July 18, 2017Publication date: January 25, 2018Inventor: Timo Czechtizky
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Publication number: 20160031306Abstract: A cover (9) of a folding-top compartment in a cabriolet vehicle can be pivoted by way of links (10, 10) between a position in which the cover (9) covers the folding-top compartment and a position in which the cover (9) does not cover the folding-top compartment. The cover (9) has, at a distance from its pivoting connection, at least one first guide element (15), and on the body, there is provided at least one second guide element (18). During the transfer of the cover (9) into its closed position, the two guide elements (15, 18) interact, and guide the cover (9), as far as the closed position.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 28, 2015Publication date: February 4, 2016Inventors: Samuel Diehl, Timo Czechtizky, Mathias Froeschle
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Patent number: 9102219Abstract: A wind deflector (1) for a roof opening of a motor vehicle has a receptacle (4) and a first deployable segment (2). A four-bar linkage connection is configured by two links (5, 6) between the first deployable segment (2) and the receptacle (4). Each link (5, 6) is connected pivotally at one of its end regions (7) to the first segment (2) and at the receptacle (4). A second segment (3) is arranged substantially parallel to the first segment (2) and is connected pivotally to the two links (5, 6) in each case in a central region (8) of the links (5, 6).Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 2014Date of Patent: August 11, 2015Assignee: Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AktiengesellschaftInventor: Timo Czechtizky
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Publication number: 20150108795Abstract: A wind deflector (1) for a roof opening of a motor vehicle has a receptacle (4) and a first deployable segment (2). A four-bar linkage connection is configured by two links (5, 6) between the first deployable segment (2) and the receptacle (4). Each link (5, 6) is connected pivotally at one of its end regions (7) to the first segment (2) and at the receptacle (4). A second segment (3) is arranged substantially parallel to the first segment (2) and is connected pivotally to the two links (5, 6) in each case in a central region (8) of the links (5, 6).Type: ApplicationFiled: October 6, 2014Publication date: April 23, 2015Inventor: Timo Czechtizky
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Patent number: 8794691Abstract: A double buttress folding top has rear-side tensioning bows with two rearwardly directed U-shaped sections that are connected to each other via a central bow section. The tensioning bows tension the folding top cloth in the region of the buttresses. The folding top cloth is fastened to the tensioning bow. The tensioning bow bears from below against a folding top compartment cover and against edges of lateral body cutouts. The folding top compartment cover therefore has two lateral cutouts which, in the open position of the folding top, are closed by lateral flaps. The tensioning bow is of U-shaped design and, above a rear window, has a bow web to which the rear window is coupled in a hinged or pivotable manner.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2013Date of Patent: August 5, 2014Assignee: Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AktiengesellschaftInventors: Mathias Froeschle, Timo Czechtizky
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Publication number: 20140008935Abstract: A folding top has a folding-top cloth with has fins that are directed toward a rear cover. The fins are arranged on the rear cover in a closed position of the folding top. The fins of the folding-top cloth are pivotable about an axis of rotation via laterally arranged fin links on the folding-top frame. The folding-top cloth can be moved from a braced position into an open position, and vice versa by an adjusting device between the rear cover and the fin link.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 2, 2013Publication date: January 9, 2014Inventors: Mathias Froeschle, Timo Czechtizky
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Publication number: 20140008934Abstract: A double buttress folding top has rear-side tensioning bows with two rearwardly directed U-shaped sections that are connected to each other via a central bow section. The tensioning bows tension the folding top cloth in the region of the buttresses. The folding top cloth is fastened to the tensioning bow. The tensioning bow bears from below against a folding top compartment cover and against edges of lateral body cutouts. The folding top compartment cover therefore has two lateral cutouts which, in the open position of the folding top, are closed by lateral flaps. The tensioning bow is of U-shaped design and, above a rear window, has a bow web to which the rear window is coupled in a hinged or pivotable manner.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 21, 2013Publication date: January 9, 2014Inventors: Mathias Froeschle, Timo Czechtizky
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Patent number: 8490508Abstract: A folding-top drive has a motor (13) that transmits forces to a first gear (14) and then to a folding-top linkage via a second gear (15). The first gear (14) and a guide (23) are pivoted to a housing (19) and a spring (22) acts on the guide (23). The first gear is guided on the guide (23) so that the guide (23) can be moved automatically with the first gear (14) counter to the force of the spring (22) from a first position where the gears (14, 15) engage to a second position where the gears (14, 15) are disengaged if a force on the first gear exceeds a defined limit. Additionally, the spring (22) can move the guide (12) automatically with the first gear (14) from the second position to the first position if the force on the first gear falls below the defined limit.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2010Date of Patent: July 23, 2013Assignees: Dr. Ing. H.C.F. Porsche Aktiengesellschaft, Magna Car Top Systems GmbHInventors: Timo Czechtizky, Horst Schmidt, Holger Engbers
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Publication number: 20110113904Abstract: A folding-top drive has a motor (13) that transmits forces to a first gear (14) and then to a folding-top linkage via a second gear (15). The first gear (14) and a guide (23) are pivoted to a housing (19) and a spring (22) acts on the guide (23). The first gear is guided on the guide (23) so that the guide (23) can be moved automatically with the first gear (14) counter to the force of the spring (22) from a first position where the gears (14, 15) engage to a second position where the gears (14, 15) are disengaged if a force on the first gear exceeds a defined limit. Additionally, the spring (22) can move the guide (12) automatically with the first gear (14) from the second position to the first position if the force on the first gear falls below the defined limit.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 18, 2010Publication date: May 19, 2011Applicants: DR. ING. H.C.F. PORSCHE AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT, MAGNA CAR TOP SYSTEMS GMBHInventors: Timo Czechtizky, Horst Schmidt, Holger Engbers
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Patent number: 7600805Abstract: An anchoring configuration for a rear end section of a top cloth. The anchoring configuration has a fastening strip, which can be connected by a first strip section to the top cloth and by a second strip section releasably to a body element of a convertible. The fastening strip is of a flexible construction at least in some regions, and has a water collecting profile which runs in a transverse direction of the convertible and is disposed below the rear end section of the top cloth. In order to simplify the anchoring configuration, the first strip section of the fastening strip is configured as the water collecting profile.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2007Date of Patent: October 13, 2009Assignee: Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AGInventors: Mathias Fröschle, Timo Czechtizky
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Publication number: 20080061589Abstract: An anchoring configuration for a rear end section of a top cloth. The anchoring configuration has a fastening strip, which can be connected by a first strip section to the top cloth and by a second strip section releasably to a body element of a convertible. The fastening strip is of a flexible construction at least in some regions, and has a water collecting profile which runs in a transverse direction of the convertible and is disposed below the rear end section of the top cloth. In order to simplify the anchoring configuration, the first strip section of the fastening strip is configured as the water collecting profile.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 10, 2007Publication date: March 13, 2008Applicant: DR. ING. H.C. F. PORSCHE AKTIENGESELLSCHAFTInventors: Mathias Froschle, Timo Czechtizky
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Patent number: 7025413Abstract: A flap plate is provided on a draft deflector which can be swung out in a forward area of a vehicle roof opening. For operating the flap plate from an inoperative position into an operative position, an adjusting device is provided in the case of which a traction cable controlling the flap plate can be brought into a dead center position in which the drive of the traction cable is relieved.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2004Date of Patent: April 11, 2006Assignee: Dr. Ing. h.c.F. Porsche AktiengesellschaftInventor: Timo Czechtizky
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Patent number: 6945595Abstract: An air guiding device for a vehicle sliding roof is arranged on a draft deflector and comprises essentially a holding section as well as an adjoining wing which protrudes to the outside in an operative position and is bent in an inoperative position. The holding section of the air guiding element is clampingly held in a transverse slot of the draft deflector.Type: GrantFiled: December 5, 2003Date of Patent: September 20, 2005Assignee: Dr. Ing. h.c.F. Porsche AktiengesellschaftInventors: Kurt Pfertner, Gunnar Wilke, Timo Czechtizky