Patents Assigned to Huf Hülsbeck & Fürst GmbH & Co. KG
  • Publication number: 20190232861
    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: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2019
    Publication date: August 1, 2019
    Applicant: Huf Hülsbeck & Fürst GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Michael RHEIN, Bernd REIFENBERG
  • Patent number: 10351101
    Abstract: A vehicle door handle for use on a motor vehicle includes a handle and a handle support, the handle being mounted in the handle support, the handle is configured in the form of an elongated body, with a first end section, a second end section and a gripping section. Bearing sections project into the handle support and are supported there. In a cavity of the handle, an antenna for UWB signal transmission is arranged and coupled with a control circuit. In a further development of the invention, it is coupled with a proximity sensor. An authentication system and the use of an inventive vehicle door handle in an authentication system is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2019
    Assignee: Huf Huelsbeck & Fuerst GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Stefan Neuhoff, Mirko Schindler
  • Patent number: 10351098
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for authenticating a driver (2) in a motor vehicle (1), having a detection device (10) which is arranged in the motor vehicle (1) and has the purpose of detecting actual data (50) of the driver (2) which is transmitted during the authentication to a checking device (20) which is arranged in an external station (3) outside the motor vehicle (1), wherein the checking device (20) compares the actual data (50) with setpoint data (60), and when the actual data (50) corresponds to the setpoint data (60) an enable signal (70) is transmitted from the external station (3) to the motor vehicle (1), as a result of which a starting process of the motor vehicle (1) for the driver (2) is made possible.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2019
    Assignee: Huf Hülsbeck & Fürst GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventor: Sven Gennermann
  • Patent number: 10343619
    Abstract: The invention relates to a camera device (10), particularly as a parking assistance apparatus for a motor vehicle with a drive (50) which is in an operative connection via gear means with a camera (4) which is moveable between a retracted position (1) and a deployed position (2), a carriage (11) which embraces the camera (4) and is moveable together with the camera (4), wherein the gear means are configured in such a way that via a manual actuation from the outside (5) the camera (4) is moveable in a further additional position (3) going beyond the retracted position (1).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2019
    Assignee: Huf Hülsbeck & Fürst GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventor: Wolfgang Buss
  • Patent number: 10348944
    Abstract: A modular unit comprises at least one camera unit for sensing an outside area, and an actuating unit for opening and/or closing a door or gate of a motor vehicle. The modular unit is located on a movable door or gate of the motor vehicle. The camera unit can be brought into an active operating position or a standby position upon activation of the actuating unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2019
    Assignee: HUF HÜLSBECK & FÜRST GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventor: Erik Kiehl
  • Patent number: 10336295
    Abstract: The invention relates to an emblem (80) for a motor vehicle (1), comprising an optical sensor system (30) which is suitable for a) monitoring a detection region (21) lying outside of the motor vehicle (1), b) triggering a signal for starting an authentication check between an ID transmitter (13) and the motor vehicle (1) in the event that a user (10) is detected in the detection region (21), c) monitoring an actuation region (22) which lies outside of the motor vehicle (1) and which differs from the detection region (21), and d) providing an operating signal for the motor vehicle (1) in the event that a user (10) is detected in the actuation region (22).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2019
    Assignee: Huf Hülsbeck & Fürst GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Norbert Heller, Helmut Schumacher, Mirko Schindler, Oliver Müller, Bernd Ette, Nadine Sticherling, Alexander Ziegler, Jean Malabo Yomkil, Stefan Mönig, Iko Lindic, Christof Hache
  • Publication number: 20190169888
    Abstract: The invention relates to a door handle module (10) for a door handle unit (100) on a vehicle (200), in particular a commercial vehicle (200), said door handle module (10) being used to integrate an electronic unit (20) for the door handle unit (100). The door handle module (10) includes at least one covering element (11) on which at least one electronic element (21) of the electronic unit (20) is arranged, and at least one fastener (12), the door handle module (10) being securable to a module holder (110) on the door handle unit (100) by means of at least one fastener (12).
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2017
    Publication date: June 6, 2019
    Applicant: Huf Hülsbeck & Fürst GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventor: Lars GABRIEL
  • Patent number: 10310254
    Abstract: A camera module for a motor vehicle having a camera unit with a camera and a lens, wherein the camera unit is arranged in a housing, and wherein the camera unit is designed to be movable between a passive position, in which the camera unit is arranged at least partially in the housing, and an active position, in which the camera unit serves to visually detect an outer area of a motor vehicle, and with a drive unit which is coupled to the camera unit and is designed to move the camera unit between the passive position and the active position, and with a cleaning device for cleaning the lens of the camera unit with a jet of fluid, wherein the camera module has a deflection element for deflecting the jet of fluid onto the lens.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2019
    Assignee: Huf Hülsbeck & Fürst GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventor: Joachim Barthel
  • Patent number: 10301854
    Abstract: A door handle assembly for a motor vehicle includes a handle carrier, a handle part that is arranged such that it is strake-flush with a door in a resting position and projecting out of the door in an actuation position, a lever element that moves the handle part, and a transmission element. For an electrically operated normal operation, the transmission element is designed such that it can move in an entirely electrically driven manner into a first normal operation position, in which the transmission element moves the handle part into the actuation position via the lever element. The handle part can be moved and actuated in order to open the door, even in the event of a failure of the motor drive. For this purpose, for a currentless emergency operation, the transmission element is designed such that it can move from an initial position into an emergency operation position, in which the transmission element swivels the lever element at least in order to move the handle part into the actuation position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2019
    Assignee: Huf Huelsbeck & Fuerst GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventor: Mario Christensen
  • Publication number: 20190156603
    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: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2017
    Publication date: May 23, 2019
    Applicant: Huf Hülsbeck & Fürst GmbH & Co.KG
    Inventors: Jan BREER, Marc FELDSIEPER, Matthias IHLN, Stefan NEUHOFF, Mirko SCHINDLER, Thomas SKALETZ, Boris ZILLER
  • Publication number: 20190143942
    Abstract: A method for operating a passive access system for motor vehicles includes arranging multiple transmission antennas at different locations on a motor vehicle for sending out low frequency signals. A mobile ID transponder, formed by a 3D-receiving antenna assembly, receives the low frequency signals. The antennas send out time-delayed first signals and then simultaneously send out signals. A signal strength is detected by the 3D antenna assembly in the ID transponder for each spatial direction. Information related to the space-direction-dependent signal strengths is transmitted from the ID transponder to the motor vehicle. Depending on the received information, the transmission signal strengths are adjusted. Then, further low frequency signals are sent, and received in the ID transponder. Based on further signal strength information, a plausibility check is performed in order to detect an extension of the signal path between the motor vehicle and the ID transponder via intermediate stations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2017
    Publication date: May 16, 2019
    Applicant: Huf Huelsbeck & Fuerst GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventor: Stefan Neuhoff
  • Patent number: 10275964
    Abstract: A portable ID transmitter for an authentication system of a vehicle includes a supply battery, a micro controller, UWB transmitting and receiving circuits controlled by the microcontroller for communication with a vehicle-side control device, and an LF receiving circuit controlled with the microcontroller for receiving LF wake-up signals transmitted in the LF frequency range, all arranged in a housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2019
    Assignee: Huf Huelsbeck & Fuerst GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Stefan Neuhoff, Mirko Schindler
  • Publication number: 20190112845
    Abstract: A door handle arrangement for a motor vehicle includes a support, a handle which can take a basic position and an operating position, and a drive element which, during normal operation, moves the handle out of the basic position and into the operating position. The handle in its operating position can be grasped by an operator in order to open the door. In an emergency operation, the handle is designed to be movable manually into an emergency operating position in which it is pivoted about a first axis that is oriented transversely with respect to a longitudinal direction of the support. A first longitudinal portion of the handle is pivoted in the direction of the support and a second longitudinal portion protrudes out of the door so as to be able to be grasped by an operator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2017
    Publication date: April 18, 2019
    Applicant: Huf Huelsbeck & Fuerst GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventor: Martin PORADA
  • Publication number: 20190113554
    Abstract: A method for evaluating a capacity value of a capacitive sensor electrode includes an evaluation process, which includes performing a charging process of a sensor electrode, and evaluating a parameter, which depends on the capacity value of the sensor electrode. A first charging pulse duration tL,1 for the charging process includes a first coupling duration tK,1 and a first decoupling duration tE,1 with tL,1=tK,1+tE,1, of a first coupling and decoupling cycle. A second charging pulse duration tL,2, includes a second coupling duration tK,2 and a second decoupling duration tE,2 with tL,2=tK,2+tE,2, of a second coupling and decoupling cycle immediately following the first coupling and decoupling cycle. These differ from each other by a first pulse duration difference ?tL,1.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2018
    Publication date: April 18, 2019
    Applicant: Huf Huelsbeck & Fuerst GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventor: Berthold Sieg
  • Publication number: 20190106912
    Abstract: A method for mounting a door handle support in a final position on a vehicle door provided with a door handle cutout includes providing a vehicle door having an outer surface and an inner surface, connecting a fastening adapter to the inner surface of the door, positioning an adapter cap on the fastening adapter, and positioning the door handle support on the adapter cap in an abutting position. The door handle support is fastened by fastening screws. Optionally, a paint bezel is applied on the door handle support. A door handle support fastening set is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2018
    Publication date: April 11, 2019
    Applicant: Huf Huelsbeck & Fuerst GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Ralf Lennhoff, Pedro Dias
  • Patent number: 10253532
    Abstract: A door handle mounting device for a motor vehicle includes a door handle mount with a receiving space and a closing device attached to the door handle mount which is accommodated at least in part in the receiving space. The closing device includes a housing and a cylinder core rotatably supported in the housing and an actuator that is non-rotatably connected to the cylinder core for actuating a lock of the motor vehicle. A return element which exerts a return force on the actuator retains the actuator in its initial position or returns it thereto. The actuator is adapted to be rotated against the return force of the return element from the initial position and to an unlocking position or into a locking position. The return element is disposed lying radially surrounding the cylinder core and outside of the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2019
    Assignee: Huf Huelsbeck & Fuerst GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Jeffrey Kenneth Hansen, Eugene Kozak, Suat Kaya
  • Publication number: 20190100948
    Abstract: A method for producing a handle apparatus includes providing an elongate handle base body which has a central receiving space in which electronic components are arranged, applying a sealing joint around the central receiving space and attaching a handle cover to the elongate handle base body. When the handle cover is attached, the sealing joint is compressed so that the central receiving space is sealed via the sealing joint. An inlet opening and an outlet opening are formed on opposite ends of the central receiving space. The handle apparatus is oriented vertically and filled with a liquid sealing compound via the inlet opening, wherein gases which are present in the central receiving space are discharged via the outlet opening. A corresponding handle apparatus is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2018
    Publication date: April 4, 2019
    Applicant: Huf Huelsbeck & Fuerst GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Matthias Low, Artur Boczek, Frank Herrmann
  • Patent number: 10239493
    Abstract: The invention relates to a security method (100) for a security system (200) of a vehicle (1) for activating at least one security-related function in the vehicle (1) by means of at least one data transfer (D) between a portable access device (10) and the vehicle (1).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2019
    Assignee: Huf Hülsbeck & Fürst GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventor: Kai Magnus Oberbeckmann
  • Publication number: 20190088051
    Abstract: A remote key fob for a vehicle, includes a communications and control device, at least one transmit/receive device and a microcontroller. At least one control surface is arranged on an outer shell of a housing of the remote key fob and is coupled to the communications and control device. A printed circuit board held in the housing is placed beneath the control surface. The control surface is mechanically coupled to a metal detection section. Pressure actuation of the control surface from the outside results in a deformation or change of position of the detection section. A detection coil is located on the printed circuit board, wherein the detection coil is coupled to the communications and control device for forming an inductive proximity switch. The communications and control device determines an actuation of the control surface as a function of the inductivity or quality of the detection coil.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2018
    Publication date: March 21, 2019
    Applicant: Huf Huelsbeck & Fuerst GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventor: Boris Ziller
  • Publication number: 20190087752
    Abstract: A method for monitoring access to an electronically controllable device includes establishing communication between a mobile device and a control platform via a communication network. A booking, including first and second data, is created for a controllable device in the platform. The first data is access information and the second data is encrypted with an individual key which is assigned to an access control unit in the controllable device. The mobile device is wirelessly connected to the access unit and the second data, as well as a subset of the first data, is transmitted to the access unit which decrypts the second data and checks its signature. If the check is successful, a configuration of the access unit is adapted as a function of the decrypted data. Authorization for access to the controllable device by the mobile device is checked as a function of the decrypted data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2017
    Publication date: March 21, 2019
    Applicant: Huf Huelsbeck & Fuerst GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Uwe Kaufer, Sven Gennermann