Patents Assigned to Daimler AG
  • Exhaust gas system, especially for an internal combustion engine of a motor vehicle
    Patent number: 7712307
    Abstract: In an exhaust gas system for an internal combustion engine, particularly of a motor vehicle, wherein the exhaust gas system comprises a nitrogen oxide reducing converter arranged in an exhaust gas line of the internal combustion engine, an exhaust gas cleaning device arranged upstream of the nitrogen oxide reducing converter and a reducing agent feed device for feeding a reducing agent into the exhaust gas of the internal combustion engine upstream of the nitrogen oxide reducing converter, a bypass line is provided which branches off from the exhaust gas line upstream of the exhaust gas cleaning device and rejoins the exhaust gas line at an entry point downstream of the exhaust gas cleaning device and upstream of the nitrogen oxide reducing converter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2010
    Assignee: Daimler AG
    Inventors: Tillman Braun, Detlef Scharr
  • Systems and methods for intelligent charging and intelligent conditioning of a high voltage battery
    Patent number: 7714541
    Abstract: The technology described herein provides a stand-alone intelligent battery charger and intelligent conditioner for use with a high-voltage battery, such as those used in hybrid automotive vehicles. Additionally, in various exemplary embodiments, this technology provides a system and method for validating the capacity of a high voltage battery. Other comparable uses are also contemplated herein, as will be obvious to those of ordinary skill in the art.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2010
    Assignees: Chrysler Group LLC, Daimler AG
    Inventors: Euthemios Nicholas Stamos, Tobias Glossmann, Christopher Richard Koziara
  • FLUID FLOW MACHINE
    Publication number: 20100111725
    Abstract: A fluid flow machine includes a housing with a connecting piece for a working fluid on an intake side, and a pressure side. At least one impeller is mounted on a shaft, which is held in the housing by radial and axial bearings, and a cooling arrangement is provided for at least one bearing. A revolving part of the axial bearing is designed as a cooling fluid transportation device, wherein a suction connection leads to the intake side of the impeller.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2007
    Publication date: May 6, 2010
    Applicants: Daimler AG, Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventor: Andreas Knoop
  • Air supply device for an automotive seat
    Patent number: 7708626
    Abstract: An air supply device for an automotive seat includes an air duct which is arranged at the delivery side of a fan and has at least one air outlet opening provided in the upper region of the seat for supplying the head, shoulder and neck region of a seat occupant with a flow of air. A heating element is arranged in the air duct between the fan and the air outlet opening, and the air supply device has at least one sensor for detecting a parameter value as a function of which the flow of air emerging from the air outlet opening is controlled. In order to provide the air supply device with a flow of air which can be controlled in a more universal manner, the sensor is arranged inside the air duct between the air outlet opening and the heating element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2010
    Assignee: Daimler AG
    Inventors: Claudio Bargheer, Dietmar Hartmann, Karl Pfahler, Lothar Renner
  • Method and Belt Tensioning System for Restraining Passengers of a Vehicle Upon Impact with an Obstacle
    Publication number: 20100102617
    Abstract: In a method and apparatus for restraining passengers in a retaining passengers in a vehicle upon impact with an obstacle, a possible accident is initially sensed. Thereafter, at the latest, whenever the vehicle first contacts the obstacle, or whenever vehicle deceleration exceeds a threshold, a force acting in the direction of impact is exerted upon the passenger via a seat belt system. The force is introduced by bilateral tensioning of a lap belt of a seat belt system, from both sides at a force of at least 2000-4500 N. The latter is maintained for a retaining phase of at least 20 ms along a displacement path of the passenger.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2007
    Publication date: April 29, 2010
    Applicant: Daimler AG
    Inventors: Walter Eberle, Till Heinrich, Christian Mayer
  • FOLDING BUNK WITH LADDER
    Publication number: 20100101020
    Abstract: A folding bunk with ladder is to save space and be easy to use in a motor vehicle. The design layout therefore constitutes a folding bunk with a support frame for placement of a mattress, a folding axis that is arranged on a first side of the support frame for pivoting the folding bunk, and a ladder mounted on the second side of the support frame opposite the first side. The ladder is mounted on the support frame in such a way that it can only pivot on a pivot axis parallel to the folding axis and has no other degrees of freedom. In this way, the ladder can be moved into the useable position in one single operation. If required, the ladder can be combined with a safety element to protect the person lying on the folding bunk.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2008
    Publication date: April 29, 2010
    Applicant: Daimler AG
    Inventors: Jochen BISINGER, Dieter Reckels, Holger Schleife, Kai Sieber
  • Interior Fitting for a Motor Vehicle
    Publication number: 20100102593
    Abstract: An interior fitting for a motor vehicle is equipped with a bunk and a seat. An element that can be moved into two different operating positions is provided. In a first operating position, the element extends the bunk, while, in the second operating position, the element forms a table for the seat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2008
    Publication date: April 29, 2010
    Applicant: Daimler AG
    Inventors: Jochen BISINGER, Dieter RECKELS, Holger SCHLEIFE, Kai SIEBER
  • Battery with a Heat Conducting Plate
    Publication number: 20100104936
    Abstract: A battery has a heat conducting plate for temperature control, and a plurality of parallel and/or serially connected single cells which are thermally coupled to the heat conducting plate. A channel structure is arranged in the heat conducting plate for guiding a flow of a heat conducting medium therein, and connection cross sections for the channel structure extend from the heat conducting plate. In the region of the poles of the single cells the heat conducting plate has bores through which the poles of the single cells extend. An insert piece which is made from an electrically insulating material and is arranged around the pole of a single cell, at least partially abuts the outer surface of the pole, and has at least one spacer extending radially from the pole. The spacer is arranged in the region of the pole between the cover of the single cell and the heat conducting plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2008
    Publication date: April 29, 2010
    Applicant: DAIMLER AG
    Inventors: Jens Meintschel, Dirk Schroeter, Petra Schulz
  • Interior Fitting for a Motor Vehicle
    Publication number: 20100102942
    Abstract: A carrier supports a screen in an interior fitting for a motor vehicle, such as a driver's cab of a motor truck. The screen can be moved into two different positions relative to the carrier. In this way the screen can be used for various applications. The screen, for example, can be used for a television function or as a PC monitor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2008
    Publication date: April 29, 2010
    Applicant: Daimler AG
    Inventors: Jochen Bisinger, Dieter Reckels, Holger Schleife, Kai Sieber
  • Heating Device For Condensate Trap
    Publication number: 20100096378
    Abstract: A device which ensure functionality of a vehicle fuel cell system, even at temperatures of below freezing point, includes at least one heating element arranged in the area of the condensate trap of the fuel cell in such a way that any ice present is heated locally. As a result, one or more melted channels form, through which water may flow after only a very short thawing process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2009
    Publication date: April 22, 2010
    Applicants: Daimler AG, Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Thomas Baur, Wolfgang Maurer, Dietmar Mirsch, Hans-Joerg Schabel, Klaus Scherrbacher
  • Subframe for a chassis frame of a utility vehicle
    Patent number: 7699384
    Abstract: A subframe for a utility vehicle, which is fitted on a chassis frame of the vehicle includes angle profiles which, in the assembled state, form a stable subframe. A plurality of diagonal crosses which are composed of an upper partial cross and a lower partial cross can be arranged between the longitudinal members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2010
    Assignee: Daimler AG
    Inventors: Rainer Duerr, Gerd Martin
  • Fuel Cell System for a Vehicle
    Publication number: 20100092822
    Abstract: A fuel cell system for a vehicle includes a burner for producing a heat flow by combustion of a fuel gas which reacts with an oxidant. A heating heat exchanger provided to heat a vehicle passenger compartment is arranged in a coolant circuit of the fuel cell system, and is externally heated, at least at times, by the burner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2008
    Publication date: April 15, 2010
    Applicants: Daimler AG, Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventor: Gerald Hornburg
  • Supply System and Warning Device for a Fuel Cell Stack and Method for Controlling the Supply System
    Publication number: 20100086812
    Abstract: In a fuel cell stack, fuel, such as often hydrogen, electrochemically reacts with an oxidant, such as ambient air, and electric energy is generated from chemical energy. During the reaction, a proton exchange membrane (PEM) separates the fuel from the oxidant during the electrochemical process. A supply system for the fuel cell stack comprises an adjustable humidifying device for humidifying a supply gas which is supplied to the fuel cell stack, as a function of a control signal; and a dehumidifying device, which is configured to dehumidify an exhaust gas that is formed from the supply gas conducted through the fuel cell stack, and to discharge the same as a dehumidified exhaust gas. A controller, which generates the control signal, is configured from a programming and/or switching point of view to generate the control signal based on the gas temperature of the dehumidified exhaust gas.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2007
    Publication date: April 8, 2010
    Applicants: DAIMLER AG, FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC.
    Inventors: Uwe Pasera, Simon Steinhuebl
  • RECOOLING AND HUMIDIFICATION DEVICE FOR USE IN FUEL CELLS
    Publication number: 20100086818
    Abstract: The invention relates to devices for operating fuel cells. According to the invention, the two functions “cooling” and “humidification” are combined in a functional unit (11, 12) to adjust the temperature of the air (1) supplied as the reaction medium and to humidify it, wherein the known hollow fiber design for membrane humidifiers having a high specific surface can preferably be used for the charge air cooler (3). These hollow fibers may also consist of a temperature-resistant membrane material (5) and give off water vapor to the inlet gas.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2008
    Publication date: April 8, 2010
    Applicant: Daimler AG
    Inventors: Gerhard Konrad, Heiner Kunckel
  • Wheel or wheel cover
    Patent number: D613230
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2010
    Assignee: Daimler AG
    Inventors: Apostolos Antoniadis, Gert Stolz
  • Wheel or wheel cover
    Patent number: D613656
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2010
    Assignee: Daimler AG
    Inventors: Apostolos Antoniadis, Thomas Binder, Stefan Handt
  • Vehicle, toy replica and/or other replicas
    Patent number: D615454
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2010
    Assignee: Daimler AG
    Inventors: Karlheinz Bauer, Juergen Bollmann, Hans-Dieter Futschik, Steffen Koehl, Frank Pfisterer, Gorden Wagener
  • Vehicle, toy replica and/or other replicas
    Patent number: D615455
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2010
    Assignee: Daimler AG
    Inventors: Karlheinz Bauer, Juergen Bollmann, Hans-Dieter Futschik, Steffen Koehl, Frank Pfisterer, Gorden Wagener
  • Radiator grill for a vehicle
    Patent number: D615463
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2010
    Assignee: Daimler AG
    Inventors: Michael Frei, Hans-Dieter Futschik, Steffen Koehl, Frank Pfisterer, Gorden Wagener
  • Front portion of a vehicle, toy replica and/or other replicas
    Patent number: D615464
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2010
    Assignee: Daimler AG
    Inventors: Michael Frei, Hans-Dieter Futschik, Steffen Koehl, Frank Pfisterer, Gorden Wagener