Patents Assigned to Bayerische Motoren Werke AG
  • Patent number: 12151595
    Abstract: Disclosed is a seat rail pair (2) for adjustment of a vehicle seat (8), in particular of a motor vehicle seat, in an adjustment direction (x), comprising a guide rail (10) extending parallel to the adjustment direction (x) for fastening to a vehicle floor, and a fastening rail (21), which is adjustably guided on the guide rail (10) in the adjustment direction (x) for fastening the vehicle seat (8), wherein an energy absorber element (5) is provided in a path, which introduces the force acting on the vehicle seat (8) into the vehicle structure, which energy absorber element permits a movement of the vehicle seat in the adjustment direction (x) under plastic deformation when a predetermined value of the force is exceeded.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2024
    Assignees: BROSE FAHRZEUGTEILE SE & CO. KOMMANDITGESELLSCHAFT, COBURG, BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE AG
    Inventors: Marcel Amstein, Ramzi Ouafi, Jochen Hofmann, Sven Sinne, Frank Richter, Fabian Pohlmann, Michael Leng, Dieter Strasser, Andreas Huf
  • Patent number: 12043128
    Abstract: An apparatus for conductive charging has a vehicle part fixed on a vehicle and a fixed robot part movable relative to the vehicle part the parts being fittable together for charging. Respective sets of vehicle and robot contacts are provided in housing the robot and vehicle parts. The robot contacts in the robot part are recessed in the housing of the robot part and the vehicle contacts are nonmovably mounted in the housing of the vehicle part. A robot base carries the robot contacts of the robot part. A contact tab extends from the robot base. A vehicle base carries the contacts of the vehicle part and is formed by a plurality of base sections surrounding a cylindrical sleeve. A contact spring extends from between two of the base sections of the vehicle base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2024
    Assignees: HIRSCHMANN AUTOMOTIVE GMBH, BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE AG
    Inventors: Marco Weiss, Werner Jaeger, Bernhard Hoess, Manfred Holzmann, Alexander Ewald
  • Patent number: 12017610
    Abstract: A method for operating a transmitter unit of a radio key system of a motor vehicle, wherein a control device of the transmitter unit provides that, for a respective closing operation in at least one measurement cycle, in each case in response to a polling message, in a plurality of successive time slots, in each case one of a plurality of anchor transmitters of the transmitter unit transmits an anchor message, and the measurement cycle is ended by reception of a final message, which signals reception times of the anchor messages measured by a radio key system. A transmission sequence of the anchor transmitters may be determined by means of an assignment rule in which an assignment of the anchor transmitters to the time slots is carried out, wherein the assignment rule provides that the assignment takes place variably over time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2024
    Assignees: CONTINENTAL AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGIES GMBH, BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE AG
    Inventors: Thomas Reisinger, Alexander Krebs
  • Patent number: 11290219
    Abstract: The invention discloses a method for receiving a data packet from a first communication device by a second communication device in a wireless network comprising the following steps: —awaiting the data packet at the second communication device; determining a context information related to the data packet by the second communication device; if the data packet is not received successfully, controlling transmission of a negative acknowledgement indicator, NACK, and/or transmission of a channel quality indicator, CQI, by the second communication device to the first communication device based on the context information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2022
    Assignees: Bayerische Motoren Werke AG, Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd.
    Inventors: David Gonzalves Serrano, Mladen Botsov, Liang Hu, Markus Dillinger
  • Patent number: 9844744
    Abstract: A filter element having a longitudinal center axis for a fresh air system of an internal combustion engine may include a first plate filter body composed of a pleated filter material and a separate second plate filter body composed of a pleated filter material. The filter element may include first wall body and a second wall body, and a first end body and a second end body. The first wall body, the second wall body, the first end body and the second end body may be connected to the first plate body and the second plate filter body to define an inner space. At least one of the first plate filter body and the second plate filter body may include a curvature projecting to the interior space in a profile extending transversely to a longitudinal direction with respect to the longitudinal center axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2017
    Assignees: MAHLE INTERNATIONAL GMBH, BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE AG
    Inventors: Harry Gensler, Stefan Kaiser, Samuel Kohler, Hans Waibel, Dirk Depiereux
  • Patent number: 9780345
    Abstract: A device for electrical interconnection of cells of a battery pack through cell connectors, and a battery pack having the device and the cell connectors are provided. A plurality of cell connectors for connection of at least two cell poles are fitted on a mounting plate, electrically isolated from one another. Each cell connector has at least one flexible bracket which extends away from a connection area. The flexible brackets are coupled to the connection area through a resilient structure having a meandering shape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2017
    Assignees: DIEHL STIFTUNG & CO. KG, BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE AG
    Inventors: Harald Heck, Andreas Volek, Ralf Hojda, Uwe Marx, Harald Wich, Rolf Pechloff, Frank Warmuth, Dirk Hopsch, Jörg Seybold, Hubertus Goesmann, Philipp Petz, Axelle Hauck
  • Publication number: 20160297280
    Abstract: An energy-efficient thermal management system for an electric or hybrid vehicle is provided. The system has a first coolant circuit for controlling the temperature of electric components of an electric powertrain, an air-conditioning unit being provided for air-conditioning an interior. A second coolant circuit air-conditions the interior and is operable independently of the first coolant circuit. Each coolant circuit comprises a pump and a respective ambient heat exchanger. In order to control the temperature of the interior, a temperature control device which can be designed as a Peltier module is integrated into the second coolant circuit, said temperature control device operating in the manner of a heat pump for heating purposes. The two coolant circuits can be coupled to each other in order to exchange heat. An additional temperature control device can be integrated in order to air-condition an interior component in a decentralized manner, in particular a seat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2016
    Publication date: October 13, 2016
    Applicants: Gentherm GmbH, Bayerische Motoren Werke AG, Technische Universitaet Muenchen
    Inventors: Stefan RIEDERER, Leonhard HOERTH, Heinrich BIRNDORFER, Marco RANALLI, Martin ADLDINGER, Manuel LORENZ
  • Patent number: 8826873
    Abstract: The invention relates to a rotor (1, 71) for a camshaft adjuster, comprising a substantially annular rotor basic body (3, 73) which has an end surface (11, 91) with a contour (15, 89) which extends in an axial direction, wherein the contour (15, 89) has an asymmetry such that precisely one position is predefined for the axial attachment of the rotor basic body (3, 73) to a camshaft (31, 112). A rotor (1, 71) with a contour (15, 89) of this type makes centering on a camshaft (31, 112) possible in a manner which is cost-neutral and can be easily implemented in terms of manufacturing technology. Furthermore, the invention relates to a camshaft adjusting system (111) with an above-mentioned rotor (1, 71).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2014
    Assignees: Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG, Bayerische Motoren Werke AG
    Inventors: Ulrich Landersdorfer, Armin Braun
  • Patent number: 8800263
    Abstract: A device for exhaust gas heat utilization in internal combustion engines of motor vehicles includes an exhaust gas line which in sections includes a first exhaust gas flow duct and a second exhaust gas flow duct connected in parallel. A valve flap is movable between a closed position and an open position, which can selectively close or at least partly clear a flow cross-section of the first or second exhaust gas flow duct. At least one thermoelectric generator module is thermally coupled with the second exhaust gas flow duct and with a cooling circuit. The device also includes an expansion material actuator for temperature-dependent actuation of the valve flap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2014
    Assignees: Faurecia Emissions Control Technologies, Germany GmbH, Bayerische Motoren Werke AG
    Inventors: Andreas Eder, Marco Ranalli, Martin Adldinger
  • Publication number: 20130213331
    Abstract: The invention relates to a rotor (1, 71) for a camshaft adjuster, comprising a substantially annular rotor basic body (3, 73) which has an end surface (11, 91) with a contour (15, 89) which extends in an axial direction, wherein the contour (15, 89) has an asymmetry such that precisely one position is predefined for the axial attachment of the rotor basic body (3, 73) to a camshaft (31, 112). A rotor (1, 71) with a contour (15, 89) of this type makes centring on a camshaft (31, 112) possible in a manner which is cost-neutral and can be easily implemented in terms of manufacturing technology. Furthermore, the invention relates to a camshaft adjusting system (111) with an above-mentioned rotor (1, 71).
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2011
    Publication date: August 22, 2013
    Applicants: BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE AG, SCHAEFFLER TECHNOLOGIES AG & CO. KG
    Inventors: Ulrich Landersdorfer, Armin Braun
  • Patent number: 8459433
    Abstract: A parking lock for an automatic transmission of a motor vehicle is provided, wherein the automatic transmission has an actuator which can disengage a locking element in the automatic transmission, the locking element is held in a locked position by spring force, and a locking assembly (1) is provided which is connected via an actuating element (2) to the locking element and which has a knee lever (3) which can fix the actuating element (2) so as to prevent engagement of the locking element in the automatic transmission. The invention is characterized in that the knee lever (3) fixes the actuating element (2) in an overextended position, wherein a fixed counter support (4) is attached at the overextended side of the knee lever (3).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2013
    Assignees: ZF Friedrichshafen AG, Bayerische Motoren Werke AG
    Inventors: Michael Völz, Ludger Rake, Andreas Giefer, Sascha Rosentreter, Roland König
  • Publication number: 20120267349
    Abstract: A joining device for a bonded connection by means of a filler material has a feeding device for a wire as the filler material, which is configured to feed the wire during operation of the joining device at a predetermined speed of advance, and a guiding device for an energy beam with at least two partial beams for the melting of the wire. The joining device has a first measuring sensor for detecting a lateral deflection of the wire and a second measuring sensor for detecting a quantity related to the advancement of the wire, wherein the guiding device for the energy beam is connected to the first and the second measuring sensor and configured such that the energy beam is deflected and/or focused in dependence on the output signals of the first and second measuring sensor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2010
    Publication date: October 25, 2012
    Applicants: BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE AG, SCANSONIC MI GMBH
    Inventors: Jurgen Berndl, Steffen Walter, Thomas Kischke, Igor Haschke
  • Publication number: 20120241058
    Abstract: The invention relates to a cast iron cast part, in particular a cast crankshaft (1), having a first layer (3) made of ausferrite, and a second layer (4) adjoining the interior (5) made of ausferrite and troostite.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2010
    Publication date: September 27, 2012
    Applicants: BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE AG, NEUE HALBERG-GUSS GMBH
    Inventors: Markus Huber, Jurgen Mittrach, Petra Suess, Dirk Radebach
  • Patent number: 8275520
    Abstract: A brake system of a motor vehicle can activate a brake when an activation condition exists. The braking effect is reduced when a deactivation condition exists. It is suggested that at least one property of the reduction of the braking effect, e.g., the duration or the gradient of the reduction, be at least temporarily a function of a longitudinal inclination of the motor vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2012
    Assignees: Robert Bosch GmbH, Bayerische Motoren Werke AG
    Inventors: Guenther Sokoll, Toni Braeuer, Simon Schilling, Christian Scheinost
  • Publication number: 20120231320
    Abstract: A device for electrical interconnection of cells (12) of a battery pack (11) by means of cell connectors (15) and a battery pack (11) having such cell connectors (15) are distinguished as being convenient for assembly and functionally reliable in that at least one mounting plate (16), which can be latched on the battery pack (11) in a mounting frame (17), is fitted with cell connectors (15) which are electrically isolated from one another, on the basis of the geometric requirement of cell poles (13) to be interconnected to one another, which cell connectors (15) each have flexible brackets (19) for their apex areas (23) to make elastic contact with the end surfaces (26) of cell poles (13). The brackets (19), which are supported by one flank in the form of a flexible spring on the mounting plate (16), are part of a stamped grid, which also comprises conductor tracks (32) which are integrally connected thereto, for example for connection of a battery management means.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2010
    Publication date: September 13, 2012
    Applicants: BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE AG, DIEHL STIFTUNG & CO. KG
    Inventors: Harald Heck, Andreas Volek, Ralf Hojda, Uwe Marx, Harald Wich, Rolf Pechloff, Frank Warmuth, Dirk Hopsch, Jörg Seybold, Hubertus Goesmann, Philipp Petz, Axelle Hauck
  • Publication number: 20120191302
    Abstract: The invention relates to a control method for a steering system with electric power assistance, comprising a steering wheel, an electric power assist motor, an electric control unit, which includes a memory for storing digital data, a motor driver unit which based on a target engine torque that is delivered to the motor driver unit, determines and sends out electrical signals for controlling the electric power assist motor, at least one sensor device for determining a control variable introduced into the steering wheel, for example a manual torque, wherein in the control unit with the help of the control variable a preset value is determined for a engine torque of the power assist motor, characterised in that in the memory an upper threshold value for the target engine torque is stored and for a case A, in which the preset value exceeds the upper threshold value, the control unit sends out the upper threshold value as the target engine torque to the motor driver unit and in a case B, in which the preset value
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2010
    Publication date: July 26, 2012
    Applicants: Bayerische Motoren Werke AG, ThyssenKrupp Presta AG
    Inventors: Bernd Sternecker, Caroline Dannoehl, Roland Lohninger, Imre Szepessy, Adam Varga
  • Publication number: 20120060484
    Abstract: A device for exhaust gas heat utilization in internal combustion engines of motor vehicles includes an exhaust gas line which in sections includes a first exhaust gas flow duct and a second exhaust gas flow duct connected in parallel. A valve flap is movable between a closed position and an open position, which can selectively close or at least partly clear a flow cross-section of the first or second exhaust gas flow duct. At least one thermoelectric generator module is thermally coupled with the second exhaust gas flow duct and with a cooling circuit. The device also includes an expansion material actuator for temperature-dependent actuation of the valve flap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2011
    Publication date: March 15, 2012
    Applicants: Bayerische Motoren Werke AG, Faurecia Emissions Control Technologies, Germany GmbH
    Inventors: Andreas Eder, Marco Ranalli, Martin Adldinger
  • Patent number: 8115648
    Abstract: The invention relates to a seat occupancy sensor (10) comprising at least two switch elements (12, 14) which can be activated by pressure. Said elements can be associated with the surface of a seat and are arranged at a certain distance from each other in such a manner that a first switch element (12) is associated with a first area of the seat and a second switch element (14) is associated with a second area of the seat. According to the invention, the first and second switch elements (12, 14) are connected to each other in such a manner that a logical AND-linkage is produced. The first and second switch elements are, for example, serially connected in a particularly simple embodiment of the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2012
    Assignees: IEE International Electronics & Engineering S.A., Bayerische Motoren Werke AG
    Inventors: Holger Lorenz, Karsten Henze
  • Patent number: 8091175
    Abstract: A bearing device comprising: an at least partially hollow structural element having a first wall region provided with an opening and a second wall region, the first and second wall regions being located opposite one another; and a punching bushing provided for bearing at least one separate component, the punching bushing comprising a punching blade being in jam contact with a punched out opening of the second wall region such that the punching bushing connects the first and second wall regions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2012
    Assignees: Edscha Cabrio-Dachsysteme GmbH, Bayerische Motoren Werke AG
    Inventors: Manfred Weiss, Walter Schiffler
  • Patent number: 8002339
    Abstract: A side sill of a body of a motor vehicle of sheet metal shell construction is composed of a sheet metal outer shell and a sheet metal inner shell which are welded to one another. A rolled profile for stiffening can be inserted into the side sill from an open end side and can be fastened to the side sill. In this way, a side sill can be stiffened by assembling the rolled profile after the basic construction of the body of the motor vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2011
    Assignee: Bayerische Motoren Werke AG
    Inventors: Roland Rill, Oliver Meyer, Horst Schuster, Paul Blowing