Patents by Inventor Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft

Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft 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).

  • Publication number: 20130087678
    Abstract: A fastening device on an underbody of a motor vehicle is provided, via which a shifting device may be fastened to the underbody. The shifting device comprises a floor shift protruding into the vehicle interior and is covered by a central console, which may be fixedly connected to the underbody via at least one retaining element. A damping cap is provided, covering the shifting device and having a through-passage for the floor shift, and the retaining element may be fastened to the underbody by the interposition of the damping cap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2012
    Publication date: April 11, 2013
    Applicant: Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventor: Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft
  • Publication number: 20130074987
    Abstract: A misfuelling prevention device, a fuel tank and a vehicle are described. The misfuelling prevention device includes an elongated support element arranged inside a tubular element. A first end of the elongated support element is coupled to the tubular element and a second end of the elongated support element and a central section of the elongated support element are arranged such that they are spaced apart from an inner surface of the tubular element. A blocking element is arranged at the second end of the elongated support element, thereby preventing misfuelling.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2012
    Publication date: March 28, 2013
    Applicant: Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventor: Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft