Patents Assigned to Gebr. Bode GmbH & Co. KG
  • Patent number: 11548355
    Abstract: A vehicle door, in particular a passenger door for a public transport vehicle, includes a window frame for receiving a window, which has at least one frame element for receiving a respective window edge of the window. The vehicle further includes a door frame for receiving the window frame. The door frame includes a door profile and the at least one frame element includes a window profile respectively, wherein the at least one window profile with reference to a movement in a release direction perpendicular to the window edge received by the respective frame element is engaged with a respective door profile in a form-fitting manner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2023
    Assignee: GEBR. BODE GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventors: Ulrich Arend, Lars Linnenkohl
  • Patent number: 11541914
    Abstract: A tread strip for a vehicle is formed of at least two parts, an inner part and an outer part. The inner part is configured for attachment to the vehicle and/or to an outer part. The outer part is configured for attachment to the inner part and/or the vehicle. The outer part further includes an intermediate portion extending along a longitudinal axis between two attachment portions, the two attachment portions being configured for attachment to the inner part. The inner part has an intermediate portion extending along the longitudinal axis between two end portions. The end portions are configured for attachment of the inner part to the vehicle and/or for attachment to the outer part. The tread strip may be mounted to a vehicle by attaching the inner part and then attaching the outer part to the inner part and/or sealing the inner part with respect to the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2023
    Assignee: GEBR. BODE GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventors: Ulrich Arend, Christoph Theis
  • Patent number: 11536741
    Abstract: A method for determining the tension of a drive belt, wherein the drive belt is provided for transmission of a torque generated by a drive unit to a load, for example, a door leaf of a door system includes a first process step a., the load is moved from a moving state into a rest state. In a following process step b., the motor voltage is recorded during execution of process step a. and the time-resolved motor voltage curve is prepared. In step c., the motor current is determined from the recorded motor voltage or the motor voltage curve and a time-resolved motor current curve is prepared. In a last step d., the time-resolved motor current curve is evaluated and the tension of the drive belt is determined by means of selected curve features of the motor current curve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2022
    Assignee: GEBR. BODE GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventor: Daniel Andler
  • Patent number: 11447994
    Abstract: The invention relates to a drive device for driving an element, having the following: a toothed belt drive with a toothed belt, a frame element which forms two opposite connection plates and a connection wall that connects the two connection plates together, at least three elongated force driving elements which are secured to the toothed belt and are aligned parallel to the width (B) of the toothed belt and parallel to one another and which are arranged within the frame element, wherein a central force driving element is rotationally fixed to the two connection plates, and the end sections of each adjacent outer force driving element extend through curved elongated holes of the connection plate, whereby the outer force driving element can be pivoted and the end faces of the outer force driving elements have cylindrical projections, which are designed as axle stubs and each of which has a roller, outside of one of the connection plates, a toothed disc with tooth recesses for catching teeth of the toothed belt
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2022
    Assignee: Gebr. Bode GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventor: Lars Linnenkohl
  • Patent number: 11162559
    Abstract: A toothed-belt drive includes a toothed belt, at least one driving element attached to the toothed belt, and a toothed disk with tooth recesses for driving teeth of the toothed belt and driving element recesses for driving the at least one driving element. The driving element forms a connecting element that can be connected to an element to be driven.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2021
    Assignee: GEBR. BODE GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventor: Lars Linnenkohl
  • Patent number: 10954710
    Abstract: A spindle drive for a member to be driven includes a driven spindle with a longitudinal axis extending through a spindle nut. The spindle drive includes the spindle nut having a pusher dog with first and second contact surfaces for driving the member. The contact surfaces are oriented in opposite directions to each other along the longitudinal axis of the spindle. First and second drive surfaces are provided, facing each other and spaced apart from each other along the longitudinal axis of the spindle. A distance between the two drive surfaces exceeds a distance between the contact surfaces. The spindle drive further includes an actuator provided connected to the spindle nut for actuating another device, when the pusher dog between the drive surfaces is being displaced.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2021
    Assignee: GEBR. BODE GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventor: Andreas Pellegrini
  • Publication number: 20200165853
    Abstract: The invention relates to a drive device for driving an element, having the following: a toothed belt drive with a toothed belt, a frame element which forms two opposite connection plates and a connection wall that connects the two connection plates together, at least three elongated force driving elements which are secured to the toothed belt and are aligned parallel to the width (B) of the toothed belt and parallel to one another and which are arranged within the frame element, wherein a central force driving element is rotationally fixed to the two connection plates, and the end sections of each adjacent outer force driving element extend through curved elongated holes of the connection plate, whereby the outer force driving element can be pivoted and the end faces of the outer force driving elements have cylindrical projections, which are designed as axle stubs and each of which has a roller, outside of one of the connection plates, a toothed disc with tooth recesses for catching teeth of the toothed belt
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2016
    Publication date: May 28, 2020
    Applicant: Gebr. Bode GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventor: Lars LINNENKOHL
  • Patent number: 10494853
    Abstract: A door system for a public transit vehicle includes at least one door opening and a door that closes this door opening, wherein a sensor unit performs three-dimensional and touch-free scanning of a passenger compartment in the area of the door opening. A process of monitoring and controlling such a door system includes the steps of touch-free and three-dimensional scanning of a passenger compartment in the area of a door opening with a sensor unit, and measuring distances, shapes, and movements of objects by evaluating the readings from touch-free and three-dimensional scanning.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2019
    Assignee: GEBR. BODE GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventors: Benjamin Scheffer, Alfons Harding
  • Patent number: 10443293
    Abstract: A door system for a public transit vehicle includes at least one door opening and a door that closes this door opening, wherein a sensor unit performs three-dimensional and touch-free scanning of a passenger compartment in the area of the door opening. A process of monitoring and controlling such a door system includes the steps of touch-free and three-dimensional scanning of a passenger compartment in the area of a door opening with a sensor unit, and measuring distances, shapes, and movements of objects by evaluating the readings from touch-free and three-dimensional scanning.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2019
    Assignee: GEBR. BODE GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventors: Benjamin Scheffer, Alfons Harding
  • Patent number: 10370888
    Abstract: A door system for a public transit vehicle with at least one door opening and a door that closes this door opening includes a sensor unit, which does three-dimensional and touch-free scanning of a passenger compartment in the area of the door opening and at least one communication element for the context-based communication with passengers based on readings by the sensor unit. A process for monitoring and controlling door systems of a public transit vehicle are also provided including the steps of touch-free and three-dimensional scanning of a passenger compartment in the area of a door opening with a sensor unit and measuring distances, shapes, and movements of objects by evaluating the readings of the touch-free and three-dimensional scanning. The process also includes issuing context-based information to affected passengers via a communications system, whereby the information is based on readings from the sensor unit. A process for monitoring and controlling such a door system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2019
    Assignee: GEBR. BODE GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventors: Alfons Harding, Benjamin Scheffer
  • Patent number: 10328908
    Abstract: A vehicle step system includes a footplate, having a footplate top side which can be stepped on and a cleaning device for cleaning the footplate top side, wherein the cleaning device has at least one air duct having at least one opening. The air duct can be supplied with compressed air, such that a compressed air stream can flow out of the opening. The opening is directed in the direction of the footplate top side in such a way that the compressed air stream strikes the footplate top side.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2019
    Assignee: GEBR. BODE GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventors: Hans Joachim Walter, Oliver Paul
  • Patent number: 10106069
    Abstract: A boarding system for a vehicle for transporting people includes a retractable step that has a lifting function and a ramp function. An extendable front edge of the retractable step and a rear edge of the retractable step are arranged behind in the direction of travel and are adjustable in terms of height.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2018
    Assignee: GEBR. BODE GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventor: Abbas Rasekhi
  • Patent number: 9821718
    Abstract: The invention relates to a sliding step for a public transit vehicle, which sliding step comprises a tread plate that can be horizontally extended or retracted by means of a drive, with two lateral arms and a tread surface arranged between the lateral arms, whereby the tread plate is provided with at least two rollers associated with the lateral arms, which rollers run on a track attached to the vehicle. At least one of the lateral arms in the area of the rollers is provided with an offset section arranged between the two rollers and comprising a strain gauge element for detecting deformations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Assignee: Gebr. Bode GmbH & Co. KG.
    Inventor: Uwe Knothe
  • Publication number: 20170327022
    Abstract: A boarding system for a vehicle for transporting people includes a retractable step that has a lifting function and a ramp function. An extendable front edge of the retractable step and a rear edge of the retractable step are arranged behind in the direction of travel and are adjustable in terms of height.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2015
    Publication date: November 16, 2017
    Applicant: GEBR. BODE GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventor: Abbas RASEKHI
  • Patent number: 9752366
    Abstract: A sliding door device for laterally opening a door of a passenger vehicle includes a door and a drive device for moving the door transversely to and along the longitudinal axis of the vehicle. The door is flush with the lateral wall of the vehicle in the closed state, and in the open state, the door lies outside against the lateral wall. The drive device is arranged below or above the door opening and includes a support to which a first rotor is movably attached along the longitudinal axis of the support. A second rotor can be moved relative to the support along the longitudinal axis of the support by moving the first rotor, the door is attached to the second rotor, and the support is movably mounted relative to the vehicle transversely to the longitudinal axis of the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2017
    Assignee: GEBR. BODE GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventor: Andreas Pellegrini
  • Patent number: 9212513
    Abstract: A drive device for embarkation and disembarkation devices of public transportation vehicles includes a drive unit arranged within and for driving a rotary column. The drive unit rotates the rotary column about the rotary column longitudinal axis Z-Z during opening and closing processes of the embarkation and disembarkation devices. The drive device is supported on the vehicle. The drive unit includes a drive motor, a non-self-locking reduction gear, and a controllable blocking component with which a rotation of the rotary column can be blocked. The drive device further includes a sensor for detecting the magnitude of an external force, wherein the force acts on the drive device. The drive device further includes an element for analyzing signals of the sensor and for triggering the blocking effect of the blocking component when an external force measured by the sensor exceeds a threshold.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2015
    Assignee: GEBR. BODE GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventors: Lars Linnenkohl, Alfons Harding
  • Patent number: 9168190
    Abstract: The invention relates to a boarding aid (20) for a motor vehicle, in particular a sliding step of a door entry of a passenger transportation vehicle, said boarding aid being capable of being moved from an idle position into a usage position and back in a direction, which runs parallel to the side edges (28), and encompassing a planar element (22), a front side, two side edges (28), and a rear side. The planar element (22), on its side edges (28), encompasses barriers (30), which can be moved from a first upright position, in which they extend upwards in relation to a stepping surface of the planar element (22), into a second lowered position and vice versa, wherein the movement of the barriers (30 is effected by moving the planar element (22).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2015
    Assignee: GEBR. BODE GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventor: Abbas Rasekhi
  • Patent number: 9085921
    Abstract: The invention relates to an unlatching device (20) for public transportation vehicles, comprising a deflection rocker (4) connected to a first rotatable shaft (6), said deflection rock being connected by means of a connecting element (5), to an unlocking element of a lock and being provided with a projecting driving pin (11), and further comprising an actuating lever (8), which is mounted on the first shaft (6) and rotatable about the first shaft (6), and a cam wheel (1) connected to a second rotatable shaft (7), said cam wheel meshing with the deflection rocker (4). A rotation of the cam wheel (1) causes a pivoting of the deflection rocker (4), and thus a movement of the connecting element (5) and unlocking of the lock. Rotating the actuating lever (8) causes the actuating lever (8) to come in contact with the driving pin (11), and to catch said driving pin and during further rotation also the deflection rocker (4), whereby the connecting element (5) is moved and the lock unlocked.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2015
    Assignee: GEBR. BODE GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventors: Andreas Pellegrini, Lars Linnenkohl, Andreas Schunke
  • Publication number: 20150027058
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to a drive device for embarkation and disembarkation devices of public transportation vehicles, comprising a drive unit arranged within and drives a rotary column. The drive unit rotates the rotary column about the rotary column longitudinal axis Z-Z during opening and closing processes of the embarkation and disembarkation devices. The drive device is supported on the vehicle. The drive unit has a drive motor, a non-self-locking reduction gear, and a controllable blocking means with which a rotation of the rotary column can be blocked. The drive device further includes a sensor for detecting the magnitude of an external force, the force acting on the drive device. The drive device further has means for analyzing signals of the sensor and for triggering the blocking effect of the blocking means when an external force measured by the sensor exceeds a threshold.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2011
    Publication date: January 29, 2015
    Applicant: GEBR. BODE GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventors: Lars Linnenkohl, Alfons Harding
  • Patent number: 8915017
    Abstract: The invention relates to a drive device (20) for entrance and exit devices for public transportation vehicles, comprising a drive unit (22) that is arranged in and drives a rotary column (24) rotating about a rotational axis Z-Z during opening and closing operations, said column opening and closing the entrance and exit device. The drive unit (22) is held on the vehicle via a retaining component (40). The retaining component (40) acts as counter bearing for a torque of the drive unit (22). Between the drive unit (22) and the retaining component (40), a coupling device (72) is arranged, which enables a rotation of the drive unit (22) about the rotational axis Z-Z when a threshold value of the torque acting upon the drive unit is exceeded. Between the coupling device (72) and the retaining component (40), a bearing is provided, which enables a tumbling motion of the rotary column (24) with the coupling device (72) and prevents a rotation about the rotational axis Z-Z.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 23, 2014
    Assignee: GEBR, BODE GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventor: Lars Linnenkohl