Patents Assigned to Huf Hülsbeck & Fürst GmbH & Co. KG
  • Publication number: 20210173113
    Abstract: A sensor device for a motor vehicle includes a printed circuit board on which a sensor electrode of a capacitive sensor is formed. An inductive near-field transmission device is formed with a near-field transmission coil which has a turn on the printed circuit board. The near-field transmission coil and the sensor electrode are arranged relative to each other in such a way that the sensor electrode lies in the inner region of the near-field transmission coil surrounded by the turn. The sensor electrode includes an elongated central conductor and extending therefrom are a plurality of branch conductors. The branch conductors are spaced in such a way that they are galvanically coupled exclusively via the central conductor and are arranged on the central conductor on opposite sides in pairs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2017
    Publication date: June 10, 2021
    Applicant: Huf Huelsbeck & Fuerst GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventor: Berthold Sieg
  • Publication number: 20210172219
    Abstract: A door handle assembly of a vehicle door includes a handle support, a handle which is designed to be movable into a non-use position and an actuation position, a first lifting mechanism and a second lifting mechanism, each of which is coupled to the handle. The handle protrudes relative to the outer contour of the vehicle door in the actuation position. The first lifting mechanism has a first pivot axis which is arranged on the handle support. The second lifting mechanism has a second joint axis which is coupled to the first lifting mechanism so as to transmit a movement. The first lifting mechanism and the second lifting mechanism are coupled together in the form of a multi-joint kinematic system so as to transmit a movement. The first longitudinal end and the second longitudinal end of the handle are designed to move out of the outer contour simultaneously.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2018
    Publication date: June 10, 2021
    Applicant: Huf Huelsbeck & Fuerst GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Christian Bresser, Michael Rhein, Bernd Reifenberg
  • Publication number: 20210172218
    Abstract: A door handle assembly for a motor vehicle includes a handle support, a handle and a drive element. The handle can assume an idle position and a handling position. The handle extends flush with the outside of a vehicle door in the idle position and projects outward of the vehicle door for actuation in the handling position. A base plate is movably mounted on the handle support and can be moved relative to the handle support. The handle is mounted on the base plate. The drive element is kinematically coupled to the base plate. In normal operation, the drive element moves the base plate from a basic position, in which the handle is arranged in the idle position, into a standby position, in which the handle is arranged in the handling position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2018
    Publication date: June 10, 2021
    Applicant: Huf Huelsbeck & Fuerst GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventor: Mensur Velicanin
  • Patent number: 11027700
    Abstract: Access control equipment for vehicles with an electronic remote key which is accommodated in a housing, includes a controller that is designed for temporary activation of the remote key. The controller has an interface for wireless communication and is designed to cause an activation of the remote key in dependence on a wireless communication. A voltage supply is coupled to the controller and the remote key. The voltage supply, under actuation from the controller, applies an electrical breakdown voltage via at least one contact of the remote key for at least a first predetermined duration, which is greater than a designated operating voltage for the remote key, in order to destroy the remote key by the resulting current flow.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2021
    Assignee: Huf Hülsbeck & Fürst GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Daniel Bambeck, Okan Salam, Markus Mehlich
  • Publication number: 20210166508
    Abstract: A communications system of a vehicle that enables the vehicle to communicate with a portable ID transmitter of an operator, which is configured for UWB communication, e.g., via a UWB transceiver, includes at least one first UWB receiver with a first UWB antenna and a second UWB receiver with a second UWB antenna. The first UWB antenna and the second UWB antenna are arranged in a spaced apart manner from one another on the vehicle. The communications system is designed to evaluate UWB signals of the ID transmitter via a central UWB control unit or a central control device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2018
    Publication date: June 3, 2021
    Applicant: Huf Huelsbeck & Fuerst GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventor: Boris Ziller
  • Patent number: 11002879
    Abstract: The invention relates to a sensor device (100) for the n capacitive detection of a user action in a vehicle (1), with a sensor element (110), which is configured as an electric line element, wherein the sensor element (110) comprises: an electrically conducting outer conductor element (112), at least one insulator element (120) for the electric insulation of the outer conductor element (112), an evaluation connection adaptation (20) on the outer conductor element (112) for the electrically-conducting connection of the outer conductor element (112) to an evaluation device (210) of the vehicle (1), whereby the detection can be performed. A test connection adaptation (10) in provided on the outer conductor element (112), in order to test a functional test of the sensor device (100) based upon an electric circuit with the outer conductor element (112).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2021
    Assignee: Huf Hülsbeck & Fürst GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Mirko Schindler, Iko Lindic
  • Publication number: 20210120407
    Abstract: A vehicle authentication system for authenticating a portable ID transmitter with respect to an authentication arrangement of a vehicle in order to release vehicle functions for an operator, includes a portable ID transmitter that has at least one ID transmitter-UWB-antenna. The authentication device has at least one first vehicle-UWB-interface having one first UWB antenna and a second vehicle-UWB interface with a second UWB-antenna. Control for the authentication device are also provided so that an authentication method can be carried out. Optionally, the authentication system can also include LF interfaces with LF antennas and proximity sensors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2018
    Publication date: April 22, 2021
    Applicant: Huf Huelsbeck & Fuerst GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Stefan Neuhoff, Mirko Schindler
  • Patent number: 10975601
    Abstract: A vehicle door handle with a handle component is provided. The handle component includes a hollow body, and an inductive sensor device is arranged in a cavity in order to detect an actuation of the handle component. A support having a support fastening section and a self-supporting section connected to the latter are arranged in the cavity, wherein the support fastening section is secured to the vehicle door handle, and wherein the self-supporting section of the support extends in the interior of the cavity at a distance from the wall surfaces of the handle component such that the self-supporting section of the support is mechanically decoupled from the wall surfaces of the handle component. The inductive sensor device is held in the self-supporting section, wherein a metallic material is arranged in at least one section of those wall surfaces of the handle component which surround the self-supporting section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 4, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2021
    Assignee: Huf Hülsbeck & Fürst GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Andreas Beck, Serdal Bitirim, Dirk Mueller, Martin Witte
  • Publication number: 20210072046
    Abstract: A sensor device for a motor vehicle for detecting an operation by a user, including at least one capacitive sensor which has a sensor electrode, which is coupled to a control and evaluation circuit. The sensor electrode has a primary detection section which extends adjacent to a detection region into which a body part of a user is moved for operation purposes. The sensor electrode is accommodated in a housing which runs, in sections, between the sensor electrode and the detection region. The sensor electrode is provided, in the region of the primary detection section, for increasing the electrical field in sections, with recesses and/or openings which are delimited by edges, so that a length at the limiting edges, which length is increased in relation to a continuous electrode area, is present in the primary detection section.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2018
    Publication date: March 11, 2021
    Applicant: Huf Huelsbeck & Fuerst GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Peter Van Gastel, Michael Elssner, Andreas Gornik, Michael Kalesse
  • Publication number: 20210062558
    Abstract: A motor vehicle handle assembly includes a bearing bracket, a recess housing with a receiving area, a handle element which is attached to pivot arms, and a closing cylinder which extends in the receiving area. The pivot arms are rotationally fixed to a bearing axis which is rotatably mounted on the bearing bracket such that the handle element can be moved between a base position, in which the handle element is flush with the outer contour of a door, and an extended position, in which the handle element protrudes. The handle element covers the closing cylinder in the base position and releases the closing cylinder in the extended position in order to insert a key. The handle element can be moved into the extended position, in which it releases the closing cylinder in order to insert the key, when the handle element is actuated using an extension actuation force.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2018
    Publication date: March 4, 2021
    Applicant: HUF HÜLSBECK & FÜRST GMBH CO.KG
    Inventor: Andreas Beck
  • Patent number: 10926692
    Abstract: The invention relates to a handle device (1) for a movable part (100), in particular a motor vehicle door (100), of a motor vehicle, which is designed with a carrier element (10), a holder (11) being formed on the carrier element (10), which receptacle can be arranged at an opening (101) in the movable part (100), wherein a door handle (20), in particular a level door handle, for actuating the movable part (100) is movably mounted on the carrier element (10), and wherein the door handle (20) is designed such that a front gap (S) can be set between the opening (101) in the movable part (100) and the door handle (20). For this purpose, it is provided in accordance with the invention that a light conductor (30) is arranged on the carrier element (10) in order to indirectly illuminate the door handle (20) through the gap (S).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2021
    Assignee: Huf Hülsbeck & Fürst GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Michael Rhein, Bernd Reifenberg
  • Patent number: 10906508
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method (100) for an activation of at least one security function of a security system (200) of a vehicle (1), wherein an authentication at the security system (200) of the vehicle (1) is effected by means of a mobile identification transmitter (300).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2021
    Assignee: Huf Hülsbeck & Fürst GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Stefan Neuhoff, Boris Ziller, Mirko Schindler, Thomas Skaletz, Matthias Ihln, Jan Breer, Marc Feldsieper
  • Patent number: 10906394
    Abstract: The invention relates to a tank module for a motor vehicle, with a housing in which a recess is provided, wherein a connecting element is arranged in the recess, a protective element for the connecting element, which can be moved between at least two positions, namely: a rest position in which the recess can be closed by the protective element, and an operating position in which the recess can be released by the protective element so that the connecting element is exposed, the protective element having an outer surface, and at least one sensor for detecting an activation action of a user to transfer the protective element between the rest position and the operating position, wherein the protective element is mounted in such a way that the outer surface of the protective element in the rest position and the outer surface of the protective element in the operating position are aligned parallel to one another.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2021
    Assignee: Huf Hülsbeck & Fürst GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Martin Witte, Igor Gorenzweig, Christian Löpke
  • Patent number: 10902690
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method (100) for activating at least one security function of a security system (200) of a vehicle (1). According to the invention, provision is made for the detection of at least one distance information about a distance (A) of a mobile identification transmitter (300) to the vehicle (1) by means of a detection device (10) of the vehicle (1) and a transmission of the distance information by a data transmission from the detection device (10) via a transmission system (50) of the vehicle (1) to a processing device (60) of the vehicle (1), wherein the data transmission of the distance information is performed in a forgery-proof manner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2021
    Assignee: Huf Hülsbeck & Fürst GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Jan Breer, Marc Feldsieper, Matthias Ihln, Stefan Neuhoff, Mirko Schindler, Thomas Skaletz, Boris Ziller
  • Patent number: 10876328
    Abstract: A door handle assembly for a motor vehicle includes a handle carrier mounted on the vehicle and a grip part rotatably mounted on the handle carrier. The grip part opens a door or flap of the motor vehicle. A coupling device is rotatably mounted on the handle carrier for transmitting an actuation of the grip part to a locking arrangement on the vehicle. A joint element pivotably interconnects the coupling device and the grip part. The joint element movably supports an actuating member which is moved by rotation translationally between mounting and operating positions. In the operating position, the actuating member is pivotably mounted on the coupling device and is in engagement with the grip part. In the mounting position, the actuating member bears against a blocking surface of the coupling device that blocks rotation of the actuating member and is out of engagement with the grip part.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2020
    Assignee: Huf Huelsbeck & Fuerst GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Andreas Beck, Dirk Mueller, Raimund Huebner, Matthias Loew
  • Patent number: 10837850
    Abstract: The invention relates to an arrangement (10) for an evaluation in a capacitive sensor device (20) of a vehicle (1), in particular for the detection of an activation action at the vehicle (1), comprising: at least one sensor element (20.1) for the detection of a change in a surroundings of the sensor element (20.1), an electric holding arrangement (50.4) which is connected to the sensor element (20.1) for the transfer of charge, a control device (50) for the repeated determination (100) of at least one parameter of the sensor element (20.1) specific to the detection, in order to perform the evaluation, at least one controlling means (50.6) of the control device (50) in order to perform for the respective determination (100) of the parameter the transfer of charge repeatedly as pulses (P) with a predetermined number (N), so that a state of charge of the holding arrangement (50.4) is changed successively.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2020
    Assignee: Huf Hülsbeck & Fürst GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventor: Berthold Sieg
  • Publication number: 20200354996
    Abstract: A door handle assembly of a vehicle door includes a handle support, a handle which runs flush with the outer contour of the vehicle door in a non-use position and which is movable into an actuation position, a first lifting mechanism and a second lifting mechanism, each of which is coupled to the handle so as to transmit a movement. The handle protrudes relative to the outer contour of the vehicle door in the actuation position. The first lifting mechanism has a first pivot axis arranged on the handle support and a first joint axis. The second lifting mechanism has a second joint axis and a second pivot axis which is arranged on the support and is coupled to the first lifting mechanism via a coupling rod so as to transmit a movement. The first pivot axis or second pivot axis is driven by a motor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2018
    Publication date: November 12, 2020
    Applicant: Huf Huelsbeck & Fuerst GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Christian Bresser, Michael Rhein, Bernd Reifenberg
  • Publication number: 20200346618
    Abstract: The invention relates to a security system (1) for a vehicle (2), in particular for integration into the vehicle (2), for locating a mobile device (10) in a surrounding area of the vehicle (2), comprising a transceiver arrangement (100) for providing vehicle communication (FK) of the vehicle (2) with at least one other vehicle (2?) in the surrounding area, a processing arrangement (200) for performing the localization of the mobile device (10) at least partially on the basis of the vehicle communication (FK).
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2020
    Publication date: November 5, 2020
    Applicant: Huf Hülsbeck & Fürst GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventor: Dennis Steegmann
  • Publication number: 20200347651
    Abstract: A motor vehicle handle arrangement includes an actuating element, which is movable between a neutral position and an active position, a handle part, which is movable between a non-use position and an actuating position, and a mechanical restoring element. In a normal operation, the actuating element is designed to move the handle part from the non-use position into the actuating position. In the active position, it holds the handle part in the actuating position. An auxiliary restoring element is movably mounted and coupled in movement with the actuating element in such a way that, during a faulty operation in which the actuating element moves into the neutral position and the handle part is arranged remaining in its actuating position, it is designed, at least for a fraction of its movement, to move the handle part concomitantly in the direction of its non-use position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2018
    Publication date: November 5, 2020
    Applicant: Huf Huelsbeck & Fuerst GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Mensur Velicanin, Aytac Aslan, Michael Theidel
  • Publication number: 20200342701
    Abstract: An electronic handheld device includes a housing which has at least one housing element, including an electronics arrangement and a battery compartment, which is arranged in the housing element, for accommodating a flat battery. The battery compartment terminates with an insert opening of the battery compartment being located at an access surface of the housing element, wherein a circumferential sealing groove is formed on the housing element. The insert opening is closed by a sealing hood which is arranged on a restraint element. The sealing hood has an elastically deformable raised sealing portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2018
    Publication date: October 29, 2020
    Applicant: Huf Huelsbeck & Fuerst GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Roland Wieczorek, Rob Schroeter