Patents Assigned to DaimlerChrysler
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Publication number: 20070184294Abstract: A radiation-curable composite layered sheet or film comprising at least one substrate layer and one outer layer, said outer layer being composed of a radiation-curable composition having a glass transition temperature of more than 40° C.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 26, 2007Publication date: August 9, 2007Applicants: BASF Aktiengesellschaft, DaimlerChrysler AGInventors: Rainer Koniger, Erich Beck, Achim Grefenstein, Reinhold Schwalm, Margit Veeh, Claudia Vogel, Walter Aichholzer, Thomas Gruber, Karl Holdik
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Patent number: 7252028Abstract: A method and a device for braiding a rigid core with a braided structure with at least largely heavy-duty fibers and having regions with a differing number of layers. The device has a braiding machine, a linear displacing apparatus between the core and the braiding machine and a guiding apparatus for temporarily placing at least one element onto the uppermost layer of the braided structure in an automated manner, the at least one element having on the end face a defined stiff edge about which a braiding reversal may be created.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2003Date of Patent: August 7, 2007Assignees: DaimlerChrysler AG, Eurocarbon B.V.Inventors: Michael Bechtold, Frank Strachauer, Marc Giebels, Hendrikus Van Der Laak, Haro Van-Panhuys, Arnold Voskamp
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Patent number: 7252338Abstract: A seat assembly includes an armrest attached to a seat, and an amrest coupling assembly for coupling the armrest to the seat comprising a linear adjustment mechanism coupled to the armrest, and a rotational adjustment mechanism coupled to the armrest. The linear adjustment mechanism is arranged to enable the armrest to translate along an initial linear axis between a plurality of generally vertical positions. The rotational adjustment mechanism is arranged to enable the armrest to pivot about the rotational axis between a plurality of angular positions.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2005Date of Patent: August 7, 2007Assignee: DaimlerChrysler CorporationInventor: Mark W Crossman
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Publication number: 20070175040Abstract: A method for the production of press-hardened components, in particular a vehicle body component, from a semifinished product (2) made of unhardened, hot-workable steel sheet. A component blank (10) is formed from the semifinished product (2), pre-coated with a first coating (33), by a cold-forming method, in particular a drawing method. The component blank (10) is trimmed at the margins to a marginal contour (12?) approximately corresponding to the component (1) to be produced. The trimmed component blank (17) is heated and press-hardened in a hot-forming tool (23); then the press-hardened component blank (18) is covered with a second, anticorrosion coating (34) in a coating step.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 20, 2004Publication date: August 2, 2007Applicant: DaimlerChrysler AGInventors: Michael Bayer, Martin Brodt
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Patent number: 7250709Abstract: A piezoelectric actuator for media flowing around it having a piezo stack which is arranged within a deformable isolating material so as to be in direct contact therewith at least over certain regions. The isolating material is for its part enclosed by a fluidically closed actuator housing, which is formed by a housing shell which is delimited at its one end by a dimensionally stable actuator top and at its other end by a dimensionally stable actuator bottom. The actuator top and bottom are arranged on the active main surfaces of the piezo stack. To increase the service life, the housing shell is produced from a limp and/or elastic material and is disposed at a distance from the piezo stack. The length of the housing shell, measured along the surface line, corresponds at least to the maximum extent of the piezo stack and/or the housing shell can be stretched accordingly.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 2003Date of Patent: July 31, 2007Assignee: DaimlerChrysler AGInventors: Tobias Flaemig-Vetter, Heinz Oeing, Gregor Renner
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Patent number: 7249532Abstract: In a double clutch transmission, particularly for front wheel drive cars with transversely mounted engines, the power path for the reverse speed extends through the same path as that for the second forward speed, both using the same input clutch, while the power path for the first forward speed extends through the other input clutch of the double clutch so that shifting between the reverse and first speeds can be accomplished under engine power.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2005Date of Patent: July 31, 2007Assignee: DaimlerChrysler A.G.Inventor: Harald Ruedle
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Publication number: 20070174683Abstract: A method for operating a software module on a processor unit in a vehicle optimizes the processor utilization level in networked controllers. The controller on which the software module is operated is selected based on the available computation capacity of the controllers which are currently in operation.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 10, 2004Publication date: July 26, 2007Applicant: DaimlerChrysler AGInventors: Ottmar Gehring, Harro Heilmann, Ansgar Maisch, Andreas Schwarzhaupt, Gernot Spiegelberg, Armin Sulzmann
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Publication number: 20070173375Abstract: 1. A method for operating the drive train of a motor vehicle. 2.1. In a known method, with the friction clutch completely closed, a control device monitors rotational speeds upstream and downstream of the clutch. As soon as slip occurs, the control devices reduces an output torque of an engine for a limited time. The object of the invention is to propose a method, by means of which, while adhering as much as possible to a torque instruction of a vehicle driver, damage to the friction clutch and to further components of the transmission is avoided. 2.2 According to the invention, with the friction clutch slipping, the control device determines an energy quantity dissipated in the friction clutch and/or a temperature of the friction clutch. If the dissipated energy quantity and/or the temperature overshoot limit values, the control device reduces the output torque of the engine. According to a second embodiment, the output torque of the engine is reduced in steps. 2.3 Use in a motor vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 28, 2004Publication date: July 26, 2007Applicant: DaimlerChrysler AGInventors: Klaus Heber, Juergen Lang, Anton Rink
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Patent number: 7247112Abstract: A method and apparatus for efficiently cooling and lubricating rotating components in a hybrid transmission is provided. By efficiently managing cooling flow to and between the rotating elements, flow requirements and associated pumping requirements within the drive unit are minimized. In addition, by providing a method for placing the fluid directly on the required components, spin losses associated with component contact with stray oil are reduced. Combined, the reduction in pumping and spin losses create a more efficient drive unit and an overall more efficient hybrid drive system which directly leads to higher fuel economy.Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 2005Date of Patent: July 24, 2007Assignees: GM Global Technology Operations, Inc., DaimlerChrysler AG, DaimlerChrysler CorporationInventors: Michael D. Foster, James A. Raszkowski, Gregory W. Kempf
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Patent number: 7246490Abstract: In an internal combustion engine and a method of operating the engine which comprises a compressor having an impeller disposed in a housing including a main inlet duct in which the impeller is supported and an additional inlet duct joining the main inlet duct in the area of the compressor impeller, and valving means for controlling the gas supply to the inlet ducts and an electric motor connected to the compressor impeller for rotation therewith so that the compressor is operable by the electric motor and by the pressure drop in the air intake line of the engine, a flywheel is coupled to the impeller for storing rotational energy when the impeller is driven by the intake gas and returning the energy to the impeller when the pressure drop collapses upon a sudden increase in the demand for engine power.Type: GrantFiled: September 8, 2006Date of Patent: July 24, 2007Assignee: DaimlerChrysler AGInventors: Siegfried Sumser, Peter Fledersbacher, Helmut Finger, Paul Löffler, Manfred Stute, Klaus Rössler
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Patent number: 7248839Abstract: In a first embodiment, the invention relates to an arrangement for operating a plurality of terminal devices (6) on a common antenna (4) with a coupling network (2) comprising a first separator (8) associated with the antenna (4) and a second separator (10) associated with the respective terminal (6). In a second embodiment, the invention relates to an arrangement for operating a plurality of terminal devices (6) on a common transmitting antenna (4?) and on a common receiving antenna (4) which is separate from the common transmitting antenna (4?) with a coupling network (2) comprising a separator (10) which is associated with the respective terminal.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 2001Date of Patent: July 24, 2007Assignee: DaimlerChrysler AGInventors: Johann-Friedrich Luy, Thomas Müller, Stephan Mayer, Günter Reichert
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Publication number: 20070164549Abstract: A steering column arrangement has a console arranged fixedly with respect to the vehicle and a steering column which has a steering column tube and a steering spindle mounted rotatably in the latter. The steering column is designed to be variable in its inclination and length, and a clamp for securing the steering column is provided. In order to increase the safety of the vehicle occupants, while at the same time maintaining known comfort functions, and to ensure a reliable use of the steering column arrangement, it is proposed to connect the steering column to the console by the clamp via a console slide which is mounted displaceably on the console. Furthermore, an actuation element operatively connected to the clamp is provided for releasing and locking the clamp, and the operative connection is releasable.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 3, 2004Publication date: July 19, 2007Applicant: DaimlerChrysler AGInventors: Christian Bastein, Fred Eggers, Holger Kittler, Wolfgang Schuliers, Joerk Tatulinski
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Publication number: 20070166428Abstract: An internal high pressure forming installation is provided, in which a forming tool with upper and lower dies form a forming chamber for pressure forming a closed hollow profile. The installation has at least one axial punch which can seal the hollow profile be sealed at one end and apply an internal high pressure to expand the hollow profile. The installation includes a rapid filling device which can pre-fill the hollow profile with pressurized fluid when the axial punch is drawn back from the hollow profile end. In order for the production of hollow profiles to be suitable for mass production in a simple manner, the filling attachment is transported on the axial punch which brings the filling attachment into a contact position on the forming tool in order to fill it and, after the filling, guides it into a position remote from the forming tool.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2004Publication date: July 19, 2007Applicant: DaimlerChrysler AGInventors: Helmut Augustin, Kai-Uwe Dudziak, Stefan Schwarz
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Patent number: 7243978Abstract: A door assembly for a vehicle is provided. The door assembly includes a guide track attached to a door, a slider positioned within the guide track, and a connecting member connecting the slider to the vehicle door frame. The connecting member has a vehicle end and a slider end and is arranged to be attached to the vehicle at the vehicle end and to the slider at the slider end. The connecting member and the slider are arranged to enable the door to translate relative to the vehicle along the guide track.Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 2005Date of Patent: July 17, 2007Assignee: DaimlerChrysler CorporationInventors: Carl Mather, Todd R Teasdale, Samer Shamon, William E Hughes, Daniel T Griffin, David E Dawkins, Richmond P Thomas
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Patent number: 7244905Abstract: A method for estimating weld nugget diameter includes receiving current and voltage inputs, a time input, and a force input. In certain embodiments, the method also uses other weld parameters including type of material, type of stack, stack thickness, applied force, preheat current, RMS value of weld current, weld level, and weld time. The method further determines a resistance curve based on the current and voltage inputs, and time input. It also derives parameters from the resistance curve, and determines a weld nugget diameter estimate based on both resistance parameters.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 2005Date of Patent: July 17, 2007Assignee: DaimlerChrysler CorporationInventors: Manohar Das, James W. Strausbaugh, Vernon Fernandez, Gerald Grzadzinski
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Patent number: 7243981Abstract: A vehicle body assembly including a portion that is subject to deformation during vehicle impact events includes a body component, and at least one deformation control plate carried by the vehicle body assembly to engage the body component and inhibit deformation of the body component beyond a threshold amount. The deformation control plate is arranged to engage with the frame component only when the frame component is deformed beyond a first amount. Further deformation of the frame component bends or otherwise deforms the deformation control plate which provides a force resisting further deformation of the frame component and also dissipates the kinetic impact energy away from the deforming area of the frame component.Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 2005Date of Patent: July 17, 2007Assignee: DaimlerChrysler CorporationInventors: Sae U Park, Madhu R Koka
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Patent number: 7240954Abstract: A close out seal has a base, a weather strip and a trim strip all permanently joined together to provide a single part capable of being readily installed in a rear quarter panel of an automotive vehicle. The weather strip has a sealing lip adapted to contact a rear window of the vehicle. The trim strip has a contoured inner surface portion adapted to seal around an upright end portion of a transverse overhead sport bar. The trim strip provides a cap for the rear quarter panel.Type: GrantFiled: November 8, 2005Date of Patent: July 10, 2007Assignee: DaimlerChrysler CorporationInventors: Larry M Storinsky, Martin Potok, Douglas P Smith, Daniel Bullion, John Griffin, David Baryla, Michael Boes, Jeffrey Tangen, John Grauer, Richard Maciejewski
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Patent number: 7240906Abstract: A hydro-pneumatic suspension system for a vehicle includes hydraulic struts selectively interconnected, in on-road and off-road configurations, to obviate the need for conventional shocks and springs. In the on-road configuration, the hydraulic struts are linked cross-vehicle with multiple accumulators in the circuit for increased on-road roll stiffness. In the off-road configuration, the hydraulic struts are self-linked, with fewer accumulators, to maximize flexibility and articulation of the system. The system also includes a hydraulic supply to selectively raise and lower the vehicle for the off-road and on-road configurations, respectively. In a further configuration, the roll stiffness and articulation of the suspension system is configured solely by the selective connection of accumulators to the hydraulic suspension circuit.Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 2003Date of Patent: July 10, 2007Assignee: DaimlerChrysler CorporationInventor: Gerard Klees
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Patent number: 7241092Abstract: A retainer for a vehicle cargo area that is bounded in part by a floor and a door moveable between open and closed positions includes a retaining member spanning at least a portion of the cargo area, a pivot feature operably associated with the retaining member, and a retaining feature that yieldably retains the retaining member in its second position to facilitate retaining cargo within the cargo area. The retaining member pivots about the pivot feature relative to the cargo area between a first position and a second position wherein the retaining member is inclined relative to the floor of the cargo area. When the door is open the retainer is normally in its second position to facilitate retaining cargo within the cargo area.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2005Date of Patent: July 10, 2007Assignee: DaimlerChrysler CorporationInventor: Stephen T Lim
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Patent number: D546747Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2006Date of Patent: July 17, 2007Assignee: DaimlerChrysler AGInventor: Peter Pfeiffer