Patents Assigned to Kautex Textron GmbH & Co. KG
  • Patent number: 11148523
    Abstract: A method for controlling a filling process of an operating fluid container, which can be filled by a filling device via a filling tube opening into the operating liquid container, wherein the operating fluid container is provided with a venting valve, which can be electrically operated between an open position, in which the operating liquid container is fluidically connected to the atmosphere, at least indirectly, by the venting valve, and a closed position, in which the operating fluid container is fluidically separated from the atmosphere by the venting valve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2021
    Assignee: KAUTEX TEXTRON GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventors: Poul Hedevang, Stefan Wind, Hartmut Wolf, Axel Barkow, Roman Bouffier, Ibrahim Koukan
  • Patent number: 11143319
    Abstract: A pressure operated shut off valve for a vehicle fluid distribution system, comprising at least one valve housing, a valve chamber enclosed by the valve housing, at least a first fluid entry port, at least a first fluid exit port, at least a first fluid inlet duct opening into the valve chamber, at least a first fluid outlet duct opening into the valve chamber, at least a first valve body slidably arranged in the valve chamber, the valve body being held closed against the valve seat and being operable by the fluid pressure provided in the inlet duct and acting on the valve body thus lifting the valve body from the valve seat, wherein a mechanical stop selectively blocking or unblocking the valve body upon actuating is provided. A fluid delivery device utilizing such pressure operated shut off valve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2021
    Assignee: KAUTEX TEXTRON GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventor: Martyn Jenkins
  • Patent number: 11130400
    Abstract: Fuel tank made of thermoplastic material comprising baffle components provided therein in the form of at least one baffle element (2) comprising at least one wall portion (4) which is clamped approximately centrally and/or at the end, so that said wall portion may perform relative movements in relation to the tank, caused by splashing movements of the fuel, at least one fastening foot being provided for the clamping, the base thereof being provided with at least one through-hole, through which the fastening foot is riveted and/or welded to the tank wall (2).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2021
    Assignee: KAUTEX TEXTRON GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventor: Klaus Esser
  • Patent number: 11104221
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a fuel tank for a motor vehicle, with a tank wall bounding a fuel tank interior, characterized by the following features: the fuel tank has a first fiber-reinforced stiffening structure and a second fiber-reinforced stiffening structure; the first stiffening structure is connected to an inner surface of the tank wall, said inner surface facing the fuel tank interior, and the second stiffening structure is connected to an outer surface of the tank wall, said outer surface facing away from the fuel tank interior; and the tank wall is arranged at least in sections in a sandwich-like manner between the first stiffening structure and the second stiffening structure such that the first stiffening structure and the second stiffening structure are arranged overlapping at least in sections.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2021
    Assignee: KAUTEX TEXTRON GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventors: Carsten Elsasser, Sebastian Rosenstrater
  • Patent number: 11040613
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing a liquid con-tainer (2) for a motor vehicle, which is assembled from at least two shells (4, 6). Furthermore, the invention relates to a liquid container (2) for a motor vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2021
    Assignee: KAUTEX TEXTRON GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventor: Ulrich Karsch
  • Patent number: 11034337
    Abstract: The invention provides an air and fluid cleaning system for propelling a cleaning fluid and air onto a vehicle vision device such as a vehicle camera system. The cleaning system comprises at least one fluid nozzle aimed at the camera; at least one cleaning fluid pump fluidly connected to both a fluid supply conduit and a cleaning fluid source; at least one air nozzle aimed at the vehicle camera; and at least one telescopic air jet fluidly connected to the air nozzle, hydraulically connected to the fluid supply conduit, and operated by the fluid pressure provided by the cleaning fluid pump; such that during a first operation time interval only cleaning fluid is propelled onto the vehicle camera and during a second operation time interval only an air jet burst is propelled onto the vehicle camera. The invention further includes a method for cleaning a vehicle camera exposed to ambient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2021
    Assignee: KAUTEX TEXTRON GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Chris Davies, Aaron Williams
  • Patent number: 10994604
    Abstract: The present invention discloses an operating fluid container for a motor vehicle, wherein the operating fluid container comprises a fill level sensor, a tank control device and an electrically and/or electromagnetically actuable actuator; the tank control device is connected to the actuator by means of a first data exchange connection and to the fill level sensor by means of a second data exchange connection; the fill level sensor is designed to transmit data representing a fill level of the operating fluid container to the tank control device via the second data exchange connection; the tank control device is designed to transmit a filling stop signal to the actuator via the first data exchange connection upon receiving data which represent a predetermined fill level of the operating fluid container; and the actuator initiates the termination of a filling procedure of the operating fluid container upon receiving the filling stop signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2021
    Assignee: KAUTEX TEXTRON GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Hartmut Wolf, Theodor Ossege
  • Patent number: 10981308
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing a tubular component as an article from a thermoplastic synthetic material while using an injection-molding device having a tool that forms an article cavity, having means for filling the article cavity with a thermoplastic molding compound, and having an injection device for injecting a fluid into the article cavity, wherein the injection device comprises a nozzle body, wherein the method provides that the nozzle body is used as a mold core for molding the shape of an end of the article, that the nozzle body is used as a carrier for an additional component to be incorporated into the article, wherein: a) the nozzle body first equipped with the additional component, b) the nozzle body is introduced into the closed article cavity, or the tool is closed around the nozzle body, c) the article cavity in a further method step is at least partially filled with the thermoplastic molding compound, d) a pressurized fluid is then induced into the article cavity by means of
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2021
    Assignee: KAUTEX TEXTRON GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventor: Hartmut Wolf
  • Publication number: 20200376953
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing a liquid con-tainer (2) for a motor vehicle, which is assembled from at least two shells (4, 6). Furthermore, the invention relates to a liquid container (2) for a motor vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2016
    Publication date: December 3, 2020
    Applicant: KAUTEX TEXTRON GmbH & CO. KG
    Inventor: Ulrich KARSCH
  • Patent number: 10828980
    Abstract: The present invention discloses an operating liquid container system, comprising a fuel container with a fuel fill level sensor, a urea container with a urea fill level sensor, and a tank control device which is connected to the fuel fill level sensor in order to receive data representing a fill level of the fuel container and to the urea fill level sensor in order to receive data representing a fill level of the urea container, wherein the tank control device is designed to determine, taking into consideration the data representing the fill level of the fuel container, a first distance that can be covered with the fuel quantity situated in the fuel container, wherein the tank control device is furthermore designed to determine, taking into consideration the data representing the fill level of the urea container, a second distance that can be covered with the urea quantity situated in the urea container, and wherein the tank control device is furthermore designed to output a warning signal if the first distan
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2020
    Assignee: KAUTEX TEXTRON GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventor: Hartmut Wolf
  • Patent number: 10807463
    Abstract: The invention relates to a line termination element (4) for a ventilation outlet of a fluid container (5), having a main body (2) which is formed as a closure element for a free end (3) of the ventilation outlet and which is cross-sectionally matched to the cross section of the ventilation outlet, comprising at least one flow passage as an insect barrier, which flow passage is smaller than a mouth cross section (17) of the ventilation outlet, and also at least one valve body (10), which, in a first position, closes off the mouth cross section (17) of the ventilation outlet and, in a second position, opens up the mouth cross section (17) of the ventilation outlet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2020
    Assignee: KAUTEX TEXTRON GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventors: Ibrahim Koukan, Nicolai Schumacher
  • Publication number: 20200290250
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing a tube by injection molding a thermoplastic molding compound by using an injection-molding device with an article cavity, which defines the outer contour of the tube, and with an injection device, which is designed to drive a profile through the article cavity filled with the thermoplastic molding compound and thereby displace a liquid core of the molding compound, wherein the method envisages closing an opening of the article cavity with a mould core, which with the article cavity forms a hollow mould space and which has a secondary cavity that can be filled with the molding compound. After the filling of the article cavity and the hollow mould space with the thermoplastic molding compound, a projectile is driven through the article cavity, wherein the projectile displaces the molding compound into the secondary cavity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2016
    Publication date: September 17, 2020
    Applicant: Kautex Textron GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventor: Hartmut WOLF
  • Patent number: 10767598
    Abstract: The invention relates to a system for storing and feeding an auxiliary liquid to an internal combustion engine of a motor vehicle or to parts of the internal combustion engine of the motor vehicle, having a storage vessel for the fluid, having at least one delivery pump for the fluid, and having at least one line system comprising an inflow to a consumer and a return flow into the storage vessel, the system comprising a connector module which is inserted into an opening of the storage vessel, the connector module having fluid ducts which communicate with the storage vessel and are connected to an inflow line and to a return flow line of the line system, and the connector module comprising a module block which is configured as a thermally conductive and/or heatable body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2020
    Assignee: KAUTEX TEXTRON GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventors: Timm Heidemeyer, Hartmut Wolf
  • Patent number: 10753250
    Abstract: An improved venting and/or air admission valve for an operating fluid reservoir, wherein different shutoff levels (SOH) can be achieved. The venting and/or air admission valve is distinguished by the fact that it comprises an adapter, which can be fastened on an operating fluid reservoir wall, and that a valve housing of the venting and/or air admission valve can be fastened on the adapter in such a way that the adapter is arranged between the operating fluid reservoir wall and the valve housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2020
    Assignee: KAUTEX TEXTRON GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventor: Poul Hedevang
  • Patent number: 10744870
    Abstract: Operating fluid container made of thermoplastic for a motor vehicle, with the following features: the operating fluid container has two openings in opposite container walls of the operating fluid container, and a stiffening element extending through both openings; and two stiffening element ends engage behind the container walls from the outside, such that the stiffening element counteracts a deformation caused by internal pressure of the operating fluid container, wherein the operating fluid container is characterized by the following features: a stabilizing element is arranged between at least one stiffening element end and a container wall; the stabilizing element has a through-opening through which the stiffening element extends; the stabilizing element has a first and a second thermoplastic; and the stabilizing element is welded to a container wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2020
    Assignee: KAUTEX TEXTRON GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventor: Dieter Schmitz
  • Patent number: 10690257
    Abstract: The present invention discloses an improved operating fluid reservoir having a venting and/or air admission valve. The operating fluid reservoir is characterized in that a valve housing is formed integrally with an operating fluid reservoir wall. A vent opening, via which a valve housing interior is in fluid communication with a vent line, is embodied as a through opening through the operating fluid reservoir wall. A valve body, which is arranged in the valve housing interior, can be introduced into the valve housing interior via an introduction opening in the valve housing. The valve body comprises a holding device, by which the valve body is held movably in the valve housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2020
    Assignee: KAUTEX TEXTRON GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventors: Ibrahim Koukan, Roland Linsenboll, Jaroslav Maglovski
  • Patent number: 10676054
    Abstract: The invention relates to a secondary liquid container (1) for a motor vehicle, in particular a washing liquid container, with a filler pipe (3) and a filling bleed line (4). The filler pipe (3) and the filling bleed line (4) are connected via one common connection cross section to the secondary liquid container (1) at a single filling and bleeding connection (8) of the latter and are preferably produced in one piece.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2020
    Assignee: KAUTEX TEXTRON GMBH & CO, KG
    Inventor: Friedbert Koll
  • Patent number: 10653994
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a fuel vapor filter for a tank ventilation device of a motor vehicle, wherein the fuel vapor filter has a filter housing with a receiving space for receiving a filter material for at least temporarily binding fuel vapors. The filter housing has a charging opening for the introduction of fuel vapors into the receiving space and a ventilation opening for the ventilation of the receiving space. The fuel vapor filter has a diverting device which is arranged in the receiving space and which serves for diverting a fluid flow between the charging opening and the ventilation opening. The diverting device is arranged in a region between the charging opening and the ventilation opening or in a region between the charging opening and a passage opening of a fluid channel fluidically connected to the ventilation opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2020
    Assignee: KAUTEX TEXTRON GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventors: Bjorn Stell, Manfred Pruser, Lars Hansonis, Volker Treudt
  • Patent number: 10655782
    Abstract: The present embodiments provide an apparatus for producing a pressure vessel blank, comprising at least one connection element, a multi-part blow-moulding tool, and at least one blowing pin. The present embodiments further provide a pressure vessel comprising at least one connection element, a pressure vessel blank, and a supporting shell connected to and supporting the pressure vessel blank. An aspect of the present embodiments provides a process for producing a pressure vessel blank using an apparatus comprising at least one connection element that enables a shortened time for producing a pressure vessel blank with increased stability under pressure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2020
    Assignee: KAUTEX TEXTRON GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventors: Rolf Deindorfer, Dieter Langen
  • Patent number: 10562390
    Abstract: The present invention discloses an operating liquid container system comprising at least one operating fluid container, a quality and/or filling level sensor arranged in the operating liquid container, for determining at least one quality characteristic of the operating liquid contained in the operating liquid container and/or a filling level of the operating liquid container, and a display device arranged in a tank recess and/or tank flap of the operating fluid container system, wherein the display device is connected to the quality and/or filling level sensor by means of a data line for transmitting data from the quality and/or filling level sensor to the display device, wherein the data represents at least one quality characteristic of the operating liquid contained in the operating liquid container and/or the filling level of the operating liquid container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2020
    Assignee: Kautex Textron GmbH & Co., KG
    Inventors: Dirk Eulitz, Hartmut Wolf, Theodor Ossege, Klaus Gebert, Ulrich Karsch, Christian Erben