Patents Assigned to Pierburg GmbH
  • Publication number: 20170074158
    Abstract: A turbocharger includes a waste gate valve, a compressor, a turbine, a turbine housing which houses the turbine, a bypass channel which bypasses the turbine, a bypass channel section arranged in the turbine housing, an actuator housing which has a separate coolant channel, an electric motor arranged in the actuator housing, a transmission which has an output shaft, a control body coupled to the output shaft, and an actuator cover. The transmission is arranged in the actuator housing. The actuator housing is detachably secured to the turbine housing. The control body controls an opening cross-section of the bypass channel. The separate coolant channel of the actuator housing surrounds a circumference of the transmission and is closed axially by the actuator cover.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2015
    Publication date: March 16, 2017
    Applicant: PIERBURG GMBH
    Inventors: MARTIN NOWAK, MICHAEL-THOMAS BENRA, MICHAEL SANDERS, STEFAN ROTHGANG
  • Publication number: 20170030269
    Abstract: A flap device for an internal combustion engine includes a flow housing which delimits a flow duct, a shaft which rotates and which is supported on one side thereof, a flap body attached to the shaft in the flow duct, an actuator which rotates the shaft and thereby the flap body, an actuator housing having the actuator arranged therein, a first bearing seat formed on the flow housing, a first bearing arranged in the first bearing seat to radially surround the shaft, a second bearing, a chamber which surround the shaft, and a bore arranged to open into the flow duct from the chamber. The shaft protrudes into the actuator housing. The shaft is supported on the one side via the first bearing and via the second bearing. The chamber from which the bore opens into the flow duct is arranged between the first bearing and the second bearing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2015
    Publication date: February 2, 2017
    Applicant: PIERBURG GMBH
    Inventors: HANS GERARDS, ANDREAS GRAUTEN, JUERGEN MICHELS, TIM HOLLER, KIRILL KLASS
  • Publication number: 20170022944
    Abstract: An exhaust flap device for an internal combustion engine includes a flow housing with a bearing seat, the flow housing delimiting an exhaust duct, a rotating shaft with a thermal conductivity of ?<17 W/mK, a flap body attached to the shaft in the exhaust duct, an electrical actuator with an electric motor and a gearing which has an output gear fixed on the shaft on which the flap body is arranged, an actuator housing having the actuator be arranged therein, and a first bearing with a thermal conductivity of ?>17 W/mK arranged in the bearing seat of the flow housing. The electrical actuator rotates the shaft and thereby the flap body in the exhaust duct. The shaft protrudes into the actuator housing. An inner circumference of the bearing seat corresponds to an outer circumference of the first bearing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2015
    Publication date: January 26, 2017
    Applicant: PIERBURG GMBH
    Inventors: HANS GERARDS, ANDREAS GRAUTEN, JUERGEN MICHELS, TIM HOLLER, KIRILL KLASS
  • Publication number: 20170022943
    Abstract: A flap device for an internal combustion engine includes a flow housing which delimits a flow duct, a shaft which rotates, a flap body attached to the shaft in the flow duct, an actuator which rotates the shaft and thereby the flap body in the flow duct, an actuator housing having the actuator arranged therein, a first bearing seat formed on the flow housing, a second bearing seat formed on the actuator housing, a first bearing arranged in the first bearing seat, and a second bearing arranged in the second bearing seat. The shaft projects into the actuator housing. The shaft is mounted at one side via the first bearing and the second bearing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2015
    Publication date: January 26, 2017
    Applicant: PIERBURG GMBH
    Inventors: HANS GERARDS, ANDREAS GRAUTEN, JUERGEN MICHELS, TIM HOLLER, KIRILL KLASS
  • Publication number: 20170016404
    Abstract: A flap device for an internal combustion engine includes a flap body comprising at least one end position, a shaft which has the flap body arranged thereon, a housing which has a flow duct formed therein, an actuator which rotates the shaft in the flow duct, a lever which includes a lever surface, the lever being attached to the shaft outside of the flow duct, and an abutment which has the lever bear thereon in the at least one end position of the flap body. The flow duct includes a throughflow cross section which is regulated by a rotation of the shaft. The lever surface which faces toward the abutment includes an abutment region which is formed so as to be inclined in a direction of the abutment with respect to a radially outwardly extending straight line.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2015
    Publication date: January 19, 2017
    Applicant: PIERBURG GMBH
    Inventors: LARS BAUMEISTER, DIRK KAMARYS
  • Publication number: 20170009609
    Abstract: A transmission assembly for a mechanically controllable valve train. The transmission assembly includes a gas exchange valve, a coupling element, a slotted guide module comprising slotted guide tracks, mounting members, a camshaft, cam following roller elements, at least two transmission elements, and a valve stroke adjustment device. Each transmission element is directly or indirectly in an operative connection with one gas exchange valve via the coupling element. The transmission elements are mounted via the mounting members in the slotted guide tracks. Each transmission element is in an operative connection with the camshaft via the cam following roller elements. The valve stroke adjustment device sets different maximum strokes of a gas exchange valve. The mounting members and the cam following roller elements are mounted on a rotary axis. Each of the cam following roller elements has two mounting members assigned thereto to increase a rigidity of the rotary axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2014
    Publication date: January 12, 2017
    Applicant: PIERBURG GMBH
    Inventors: STEPHAN SCHMITT, PETER HAUSHAELTER, MARKUS ILBERTZ, MANUEL SEIBEL
  • Publication number: 20170009711
    Abstract: An arrangement for attaching a control valve to a flow channel housing of an internal combustion engine which includes an insertion housing part which projects into the flow channel housing. The arrangement includes an actuator housing, an actuator arranged in the actuator housing, a housing plate which rests on the flow channel housing, screws, and a collar flange which radially surrounds the housing plate. The insertion housing part extends on a first side of the housing plate and the actuator housing extends on a second opposite side of the housing plate. The collar flange comprises a screw hole pattern arranged thereon and through-holes arranged therein. The screw hole pattern corresponds to a connecting bore pattern of the flow channel housing. The control valve is attached to the flow channel housing via the screws being inserted through the through-holes of the collar flange.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2015
    Publication date: January 12, 2017
    Applicant: PIERBURG GMBH
    Inventor: NORBERT SIMONS
  • Patent number: 9518514
    Abstract: A flap device for an internal combustion engine includes a flow housing comprising a flow channel, a bore arranged in the flow housing, an actuating shaft which protrudes outwards through the bore, a flap body arranged on the actuating shaft, a first bearing bush, and a sealing element radially surrounding the actuating shaft. The first bearing bush is arranged in the bore and has the actuating shaft mounted therein. An axial end of the first bearing bush protrudes beyond an end of the bore. The sealing element comprises at least one plate spring arranged between a first disc and a second disc. The first disc is secured on the actuating shaft and supports the at least one plate spring. The at least one plate spring rests against the second disc so that the second disc rests against the axial end of the first bearing bush which protrudes beyond the bore.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2016
    Assignee: PIERBURG GMBH
    Inventor: Markus Evers
  • Patent number: 9482570
    Abstract: A device for recalibrating an exhaust gas mass flow sensor includes a first sensor, a second sensor, and a control unit. The first sensor comprises a heating element and a first temperature measuring element. The second sensor comprises a second temperature measuring element. The control unit controls a temperature signal produced at the heating element and comprises a first and second characteristic map. The first characteristic map plots an exhaust gas mass flow as a function of a heat dissipation of the heating element. A correction factor can be determined from the second characteristic map based on the temperature signal produced at the heating element and measured by the first temperature measuring element and based on a temperature signal measured via the heating element at the second temperature measuring element. The correction facture corrects a measured heat dissipation of the unit heating element to a corrected exhaust gas mass flow.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2016
    Assignee: PIERBURG GMBH
    Inventors: Lars Baumeister, Karl Wuebbeke, Dirk Kamarys
  • Publication number: 20160305308
    Abstract: A variable pump for an internal combustion engine incudes a drive wheel, a drive shaft configured to be driven via the drive wheel, a coupling pump impeller comprising pump blades, a coupling turbine wheel comprising turbine blades arranged axially opposite to the pump blades, and an impeller which is fixedly connected with the coupling turbine wheel. The coupling pump impeller is arranged to be rotationally fixed on the drive shaft. The coupling turbine wheel is configured to rotate on the drive shaft. The coupling pump impeller is arranged so as to be axially displaceable with respect to the coupling turbine wheel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2014
    Publication date: October 20, 2016
    Applicant: PIERBURG GMBH
    Inventors: MARTIN NOWAK, ALBERT GENSTER, STEFAN ROTHGANG, MICHAEL-THOMAS BENRA
  • Publication number: 20160301277
    Abstract: A stator includes a stator stack comprising stator poles, a groove arranged between each of the stator poles, and a coil winding comprising a winding end arranged on each of the stator poles. The winding ends comprise cophasal coil windings and non-cophasal coil windings. A guiding body comprises an axial surface arranged opposite to the stator stack, a wall extending perpendicular to a central axis of the stator stack, and guiding body contours. Connecting bodies connect the cophasal coil windings with each other. Each of the connecting bodies comprises a connecting body contour. The connecting body contours engage with the corresponding guiding body contours. Isolating bodies electrically isolate the non-cophasal coil windings from each other. The winding ends extend at a common axial end of the stator beyond the stator stack into the guiding body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2014
    Publication date: October 13, 2016
    Applicant: PIERBURG GMBH
    Inventors: MARTIN NOWAK, ANDREAS BURGER, STEFAN ROTHGANG, HENDRIK FERNER
  • Patent number: 9464540
    Abstract: A transfer assembly for a mechanically controllable valve train includes a transfer member in which a valve lift adjusting device is integrated. The transfer member is configured to be operatively connected to at least one gas exchange valve directly or indirectly via a coupling element, to be movably supported in a cylinder head via a bearing, and to be operatively connected to a camshaft and to the valve lift adjusting device so that different maximum lifts of the gas exchange valve can be set.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2016
    Assignee: PIERBURG GMBH
    Inventor: Dieter Jelinek
  • Patent number: 9464602
    Abstract: An exhaust flap device for an internal combustion engine includes a flap housing and an actuator. The flap housing comprises an exhaust gas duct arranged in the flap housing. The exhaust gas duct is configured to have an exhaust gas flow there-through. An exhaust flap is arranged in the exhaust gas duct and is mounted in the flap housing. The exhaust flap is configured to rotate. A coolant duct is arranged in the flap housing so as to at least partially surround the exhaust flap. The actuator comprises an electric motor and an actuator housing which comprises an actuator coolant duct. The actuator is configured to drive the exhaust flap. The coolant duct arranged in the flap housing is configured to be in a direct fluid communication with the actuator coolant duct.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2016
    Assignee: PIERBURG GMBH
    Inventors: Hans-Ulrich Kuehnel, Peter Corbach, Elina Sovva
  • Publication number: 20160281695
    Abstract: A magnet pump for an auxiliary unit of a vehicle includes an inlet, an outlet, an electromagnet comprising an armature, a core, a coil and a yoke, a cylinder comprising an outlet opening, and an axial piston which moves in the cylinder. The axial piston includes first and second axial piston parts, a gap arranged between the first and second axial piston parts, and an axial through bore. A first non-return valve is biased between the first and second axial piston parts and against the axial piston. A second non-return valve is biased against the outlet opening of the cylinder. The first axial piston part is connected with/is integrally formed with the armature and is lifted off the second axial piston part. A fluidic connection exists between the inlet and the outlet via the gap when the first axial piston part is lifted off the second axial piston part.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2014
    Publication date: September 29, 2016
    Applicant: PIERBURG GMBH
    Inventors: ANDRES TOENNESMANN, MATTHIAS BADEN, COSTANTINO BRUNETTI, MICHAEL SANDERS, ANDREAS KOESTER
  • Publication number: 20160258329
    Abstract: An actuator for a valve in an internal combustion engine includes a housing, an electric drive unit arranged in an interior of the housing, an aeration opening arranged in the housing, a plug configured to electrically connect the electric drive unit to a voltage source, and a membrane comprising pores. The membrane is configured to close the aeration opening in the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2014
    Publication date: September 8, 2016
    Applicant: PIERBURG GMBH
    Inventors: BERTHOLD HERRMANN, BJOERN JONAS OZDYK, HOLGER PAFFRATH, HALIM CELIK, MATTHIAS BOUTROS-MIKHAIL, KAI SASSENRATH
  • Publication number: 20160252188
    Abstract: An actuator for a valve in an internal combustion engine includes an actuator housing, an electromagnet arranged in the actuator housing, the electromagnet comprising a yoke plate arranged at an axial end of the actuator housing, at least one clamping plate, and a sealing ring arranged at an axial side of the yoke plate facing the electromagnet. The sealing ring is pressed axially towards the yoke plate via the at least one clamping plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2014
    Publication date: September 1, 2016
    Applicant: PIERBURG GMBH
    Inventors: BERTHOLD HERRMANN, BJOERN JONAS OZDYK, HOLGER PAFFRATH, HALIM CELIK
  • Patent number: 9410469
    Abstract: A valve device for an internal combustion engine includes a housing with an inlet and an outlet, a passage opening which fluidically connects the inlet with the outlet, a first valve-closing member which controls the passage opening, an actuator, a valve rod on which the first valve-closing member is arranged, a stop element, a spring surrounding the valve rod, and an element. A first end of the spring is supported against the first valve-closing member, and a second end of the spring is supported against the stop element. The element substantially surrounds the spring. The element comprises a first lateral surface and a second lateral surface in mutual engagement with each other. The first lateral surface abuts against the first valve-closing member and is movable therewith. The second lateral surface abuts against the stop element. The first valve closing member moves relative to the stop element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2016
    Assignee: PIERBURG GMBH
    Inventors: Stefan Vitt, Osman Sari, Michael Wagner, Bernd Homeyer
  • Patent number: 9388907
    Abstract: A flap bearing system for a flap shaft in a motor vehicle includes a first radial bearing within which is arranged a flap shaft comprising a flap shaft end. A ratable flap body is arranged on the flap shaft. A flow cross-section of a channel housing is controllable by rotating the flap shaft with the flap body. A first bearing housing surrounds the first radial bearing. A bearing housing cover comprises an opening through which the flap shaft end protrudes. The bearing housing cover closes the first bearing housing. A sleeve radially surrounds a section of the first bearing housing. A circumferential groove is formed at an outer circumference at the section of the first bearing housing surrounded by the sleeve. The flap shaft end protruding from the first bearing housing is arranged geodetically so as to be at a same height or above an opposite flap shaft end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Assignee: PIERBURG GMBH
    Inventors: Hans Gerards, Andreas Grauten
  • Publication number: 20160146066
    Abstract: A spring arrangement for a variable valve drive of an internal combustion engine includes an intermediate lever, a control shaft, a control shaft roller, a working cam contour, and a spring element. The intermediate lever comprises a contact surface, a camshaft roller which bears against a camshaft, and a slot roller which bears against a slotted guide. The control shaft roller is arranged on the intermediate lever to face away from the slotted guide. The control shaft roller bears against the control shaft. The working cam contour is formed at an end of the intermediate lever opposite the camshaft roller. The spring element comprises a force component on the contact surface in the direction of the camshaft and the slotted guide, and an end leg. The spring element loads the camshaft roller against the camshaft and the slot roller against the slotted guide. The end leg bears against the contact surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2014
    Publication date: May 26, 2016
    Applicant: PIERBURG GMBH
    Inventors: KARSTEN GRIMM, MARTIN NOWAK, CHRISTOPH SADOWSKI, SABINE SIEBRANDT
  • Patent number: 9341146
    Abstract: An exhaust-gas recirculation module for an internal combustion engine includes an outer housing, an exhaust-gas cooler comprising an inner housing arranged within the outer housing, an exhaust-gas recirculation valve arranged upstream of the exhaust-gas cooler, an exhaust-gas duct formed in the outer housing arranged upstream of the exhaust-gas recirculation valve, and a coolant channel arranged between the inner housing and the exhaust-gas duct.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2016
    Assignee: PIERBURG GMBH
    Inventors: Hans-Juergen Huesges, Hans-Ulrich Kuehnel, Peter Corbach