Patents Assigned to ATG Autotechnik GmbH
  • Patent number: 10576800
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to a middle hoop system for a vehicle joint arranged between a first vehicle section and a second vehicle section of a multi-unit vehicle. The middle hoop system comprises a middle hoop, which is oriented in a transverse direction, and a cable strand which extends between sections of the vehicle. The middle hoop surrounds a passage intended for passengers. The cable strand is arranged above the passage. The middle hoop system comprises a guide lever which is connected to the middle hoop by means of a first pivot joint and which is connected to the cable strand by means of a second pivot joint, the axis of the first pivot joint and the axis of the second pivot joint intersecting a vertical longitudinal plane. The middle hoop system according to the invention can be produced inexpensively and offers reliable guidance for the cable strand.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2020
    Assignee: ATG Autotechnik GmbH
    Inventor: Denis Browne
  • Patent number: 10195915
    Abstract: A middle hoop system for a vehicle joint arranged between a vehicle front part and a vehicle rear part of a vehicle and forms a passage between the vehicle front part and the vehicle rear part. The middle hoop surrounds the passage. The middle hoop system comprises a cable strand which extends between the vehicle front part and the vehicle rear part, wherein the cable strand is arranged above the passage. The middle hoop system comprises a pivot lever between the middle hoop and the cable strand. A first pivot joint is formed between the pivot lever and the middle hoop. In a preferred embodiment, the pivot lever guides the cable strand at a distance from the first pivot joint. The middle hoop system is cost-effective and provides reliable guidance for the cable strand.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2019
    Assignee: ATG Autotechnik GmbH
    Inventor: Denis Browne
  • Patent number: 8523215
    Abstract: A middle hoop system for a vehicle joint is arranged between a vehicle front part and a vehicle rear part of a vehicle. The middle hoop forms a passage between the vehicle front part and the vehicle rear part, the middle hoop surrounding the passage. A cable which is arranged above the passage extends along a curved path between the vehicle front part and the vehicle rear part. A bearing is provided between the cable and the middle hoop. The bearing has a guide surface permitting a relative movement in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle between the cable and the middle hoop. The cable is subject to a smaller load by the middle hoop system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2013
    Assignee: ATG Autotechnik GmbH
    Inventor: Denis B. Browne
  • Patent number: 8366132
    Abstract: The invention relates to a middle hoop system for a vehicle joint. The vehicle joint is arranged between a vehicle front part and a vehicle rear part of an articulated vehicle, such as for example of an articulated bus, and forms a passage (24) between the vehicle front part and the vehicle rear part. The middle hoop system comprises a middle hoop (12) and a cable guide between the vehicle front part and the vehicle rear part. The middle hoop (12) surrounds the passage (24). The cable guide is arranged above the passage (24). According to the invention, for the cable guide, a leaf spring (14) is provided which extends from the vehicle front part to the vehicle rear part. By means of the leaf spring, cables (16) can be guided between the vehicle front part and the vehicle rear part over the entire length of the leaf spring (14). Undefined movements of the cables when the vehicle front part and the vehicle rear part move relative to one another are eliminated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2013
    Assignee: ATG Autotechnik GmbH
    Inventor: Denis Browne
  • Patent number: 7866683
    Abstract: A gangway bellows for lining an intercommunicating gangway between a front car and a rear car which is connected in an articulated fashion to the front car, has a gangway bellows floor that is releasably attached to a gangway bellows body. Two drill holes extend through a first strip which is connected to the gangway bellows floor and through a second strip which is connected to the gangway bellows body. A first bolt and a second bolt are introduced into the drill holes. A securing element which is rigidly connected to the first bolt is provided for the second bolt and has two securing faces which are configured to bear against the end faces of the second bolt in order to hold the first bolt and the second bolt in the drill holes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2011
    Assignee: ATG Autotechnik GmbH
    Inventor: Denis Browne
  • Publication number: 20100283223
    Abstract: The invention relates to a middle hoop system for a vehicle joint. The vehicle joint is arranged between a vehicle front part and a vehicle rear part of an articulated vehicle, such as for example of an articulated bus, and forms a passage (24) between the vehicle front part and the vehicle rear part. The middle hoop system comprises a middle hoop (12) and a cable guide between the vehicle front part and the vehicle rear part. The middle hoop (12) surrounds the passage (24). The cable guide is arranged above the passage (24). According to the invention, for the cable guide, a leaf spring (14) is provided which extends from the vehicle front part to the vehicle rear part. By means of the leaf spring, cables (16) can be guided between the vehicle front part and the vehicle rear part over the entire length of the leaf spring (14). Undefined movements of the cables when the vehicle front part and the vehicle rear part move relative to one another are eliminated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2010
    Publication date: November 11, 2010
    Applicant: ATG Autotechnik GmbH
    Inventor: Denis Browne
  • Publication number: 20090243257
    Abstract: A gangway bellows for lining an intercommunicating gangway between a front car and a rear car which is connected in an articulated fashion to the front car, has a gangway bellows floor that is releasably attached to a gangway bellows body. Two drill holes extend through a first strip which is connected to the gangway bellows floor and through a second strip which is connected to the gangway bellows body. A first bolt and a second bolt are introduced into the drill holes. A securing element which is rigidly connected to the first bolt is provided for the second bolt and has two securing faces which are configured to bear against the end faces of the second bolt in order to hold the first bolt and the second bolt in the drill holes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2009
    Publication date: October 1, 2009
    Applicant: ATG Autotechnik GMBH
    Inventor: Denis BROWNE