Patents Assigned to Robert
  • HITCH ALIGNMENT ASSISTANCE
    Publication number: 20130226390
    Abstract: A system for assisting a driver in aligning a trailer hitch of a vehicle with a trailer coupling of a trailer. The system includes a camera system with a field of view behind the vehicle. A controller analyzes image data from the camera system and detects a first target affixed to the trailer coupling. The first target is of a known size and dimensions. The controller determines the location of the trailer coupling relative to the trailer hitch based on the image data and the known size and dimensions of the trailer coupling marker. The controller then determines a path of travel from the current position of the vehicle to a second position where the trailer hitch will be positioned within a predetermined threshold distance from the trailer coupling.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 29, 2012
    Publication date: August 29, 2013
    Applicant: ROBERT BOSCH GMBH
    Inventors: Yun Luo, Dieter Hoetzer
  • Method for Performing Proactive Wireless Communication Handoffs Using a Mobile Client's Route Information
    Publication number: 20130223329
    Abstract: A method of handing off radio resources from a first base station to a second base station includes transmitting route information and speed information associated with a client device from the client device to the first base station or to an application server. A time is selected at which the radio resources are to be handed off from the first base station to the second base station. The selection is performed by the first base station or the application server. The selection is performed dependent upon the route information and speed information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2013
    Publication date: August 29, 2013
    Applicant: Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventor: Robert Bosch GmbH
  • POWER SPLIT GEARBOX FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE
    Publication number: 20130225351
    Abstract: A power split gearbox, in particular for a motor vehicle, includes a mechanical power branch and a hydrostatic power branch. The mechanical power branch and hydrostatic power branch, in a parallel arrangement with respect to one another, are in contact with a common drive shaft. The branched power from the mechanical power branch and hydrostatic power branch are combined in a gear drive arranged on an end side. The mechanical power branch has two planetary gear sets with sun gears, planet gears and internal gears. A clutch is arranged on a side of one of the two planetary gear sets. An internal gear is connected to a sun gear shaft by the clutch.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2011
    Publication date: August 29, 2013
    Applicant: Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventors: Mario Reimann, Alexander Baar, Andreas Meise, Stefan Frank, Manuel Matalla
  • SEALING JAW FOR SEALING A PACKAGING MATERIAL USING ULTRASOUND
    Publication number: 20130220552
    Abstract: A sealing jaw for sealing a packaging material using ultrasound is provided. Said sealing jaw comprises energy directing means (28) which, for sealing purposes, can be brought in contact with an opposite surface (26) via the packaging material and which have a substantially grid-shaped or rhomboidal sealing profile (36).
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2011
    Publication date: August 29, 2013
    Applicant: ROBERT BOSCH GMBH
    Inventors: Juergen Ippers, Ulrich Wieduwilt
  • Fuel injector
    Publication number: 20130221138
    Abstract: A fuel injector, in particular for injecting fuel into an internal combustion engine, including a housing having at least one injection opening, an internal pole, which is stationary in relation to the housing, a magnet coil acting magnetically on the internal pole, an armature, which is linearly movable in relation to the housing, a valve needle, which is linearly movable in relation to the housing and in relation to the armature, forming a valve seat together with the housing, a first stop face, which is stationary in relation to the housing, and a second stop face, which is formed on the valve needle, the second stop face striking the first stop face in an end position of the valve needle at the maximum valve needle lift.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2013
    Publication date: August 29, 2013
    Applicant: Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventor: Philipp ROGLER
  • CONTROL UNIT FOR A VEHICLE AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING A CONTROL UNIT FOR A VEHICLE
    Publication number: 20130225002
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a control unit for a vehicle, in particular for an ABS device and/or an ESP device, comprising a housing part (2) which is produced from plastic and has an opening (21), and a motor contact (5) which produces an electrical contact between the control unit and a motor and which is arranged in the opening (21), wherein the motor contact (5) is a separate component and comprises at least one electric contact (6) and a base body (7) produced from plastic, wherein the motor contact (5) is arranged in the opening (21) in such a manner that the motor contact (5) partially protrudes from the housing part (2) and wherein the motor contact (5) is fastened to the (2) by means of a connecting structure (8) between the base body (7) of the motor contact and the housing (2).
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2011
    Publication date: August 29, 2013
    Applicant: ROBERT BOSCH GMBH
    Inventors: Andreas Golob, Uwe Kaechele
  • System and Method for Estimation of Missing Data in a Multivariate Longitudinal Setup
    Publication number: 20130226613
    Abstract: A method for estimating values of missing data in partial sets of medical data includes generating a Gaussian mixture with a time-varying mean and time and lag varying covariances. The method generates the estimate for a missing datum with the Gaussian distribution having a selected mean and covariance corresponding to the time of the missing datum. An estimate of the missing datum is generated with reference to the mean of the Gaussian distribution conditioned on other medical data that are observed at the time of the missing datum.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2012
    Publication date: August 29, 2013
    Applicant: ROBERT BOSCH GMBH
    Inventors: Soundararajan Srinivasan, Priya Kohli
  • MICROMECHANICAL SENSOR APPARATUS WITH A MOVABLE GATE, AND CORRESPONDING PRODUCTION PROCESS
    Publication number: 20130221411
    Abstract: A micromechanical sensor apparatus has a movable gate and a field effect transistor. The field effect transistor has a drain region, a source region, an intermediate channel region with a first doping type, and a movable gate which is separated from the channel region by an intermediate space. The drain region, the source region, and the channel region are arranged in a substrate. A guard region is provided in the substrate at least on the longitudinal sides of the channel region and has a second doping type which is the same as the first doping type and has a higher doping concentration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2013
    Publication date: August 29, 2013
    Applicant: Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventor: Robert Bosch GmbH
  • PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD
    Publication number: 20130222796
    Abstract: A printed circuit board including a substrate of electrically insulating material and a pattern of electrically conducting paths formed on at least one side of the substrate. One or more electronic components mounted to the substrate in connection with the electrically conductive paths. At least one of the components including a base solder connection between a base surface and a facing conducting surface of the component. The base solder connection is substantially obscured from view from the side of the substrate to which the component is attached and an opening is provided extending through the substrate beneath the base surface of the component so that the base solder connection is visible through the opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2013
    Publication date: August 29, 2013
    Applicant: Robert Bosch (Australia) Pty. Ltd
    Inventor: Tony Rocco
  • method for providing the clamping force applied by a parking brake
    Publication number: 20130226423
    Abstract: In a method for providing the clamping force generated by a parking brake, the roadway incline is measured and in the case that the roadway incline exceeds a threshold value, a reengagement process is carried out after a defined time period has elapsed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2013
    Publication date: August 29, 2013
    Applicant: Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventors: Frank BAEHRLE-MILLER, Dieter Blattert, Hubertus Wienken
  • HAND-OPERATED MACHINE TOOL DEVICE
    Publication number: 20130220657
    Abstract: A hand-operated machine tool device, in particular for an angle grinder, includes a housing region and at least one operating element. The housing region is at least substantially rod-shaped and is configured to be used as a main gripping element. The at least one operating element extends in the housing region in a main extension direction of the housing region. The hand-operated machine tool device also has a least one mounting which supports at least one operating face of the at least one operating element such that the at least one operating element is configured to pivot about at least one axis aligned at least substantially parallel to the main extension direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2011
    Publication date: August 29, 2013
    Applicant: Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventors: Florian Esenwein, Manfred Lutz, Achim Trick, Thomas Schomisch
  • Modular Structure for Processing Data
    Publication number: 20130227331
    Abstract: A circuit arrangement for a data processing system is configured to process data in a plurality of modules. The circuit arrangement is configured such that each module is provided with at least one clock pulse, a time base and a base of at least one additional physical variable. The circuit arrangement also comprises a central routing unit to which the plurality of modules are coupled and via which the plurality of modules can periodically exchange data amongst themselves, based on the time base and/or the base of other physical variables. Each module is configured independently and parallel to other modules of the plurality of modules in order to process data. The circuit arrangement is employed in a corresponding method.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2011
    Publication date: August 29, 2013
    Applicant: Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventors: Eberhard Boehl, Ruben Bartholomae, Stephen Schmitt, Thomas Wagner, Andreas Hempel, Axel Aue, Dieter Thoss, Thomas Lindenkreuz, Achim Schaefer, Juergen Hanisch, Uwe Scheurer, Andreas Merker, Bernd Becker
  • SENSOR ARRANGEMENT FOR CAPTURUING A TORQUE
    Publication number: 20130221957
    Abstract: The invention relates to a sensor arrangement (2) for capturing a torque acting on a shaft (14), wherein the sensor arrangement (2) comprises a sensor unit (4) with a sleeve (34), on which at least one sliding element and at least one first sensor which is sensitive to magnetic fields are arranged, and a magnetic-flux unit (6) with two magnetic flux-conducting rings (28, 30), wherein the at least one sliding element is arranged between the magnetic flux-conducting rings (28, 30), wherein the sensor unit and the magnetic-flux unit (6) are rotated relative to one another during a rotation of the shaft (14), and wherein the at least one sensor which is sensitive to magnetic fields captures a magnetic flux conducted by the rings (28, 30).
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2011
    Publication date: August 29, 2013
    Applicant: ROBERT BOSCH GMBH
    Inventor: Ronny Ludwig
  • DEVICE FOR THROTTLING A FLUID FLOW, AND CORRESPONDING PISTON PUMP FOR DELIVERING FLUIDS
    Publication number: 20130224046
    Abstract: A device for throttling a fluid flow includes a basic body which has at least one throttle point with a predefinable opening cross section. The basic body has a resilient configuration at least in a region of the at least one throttle point. Accordingly, the opening cross section of the at least one throttle point is configured to be set in a variable manner as a function of a pressure difference.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2011
    Publication date: August 29, 2013
    Applicant: Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventors: Reiner Fellmeth, Juergen Haecker, Oliver Gaertner, Heiko Jahn, Wolfgang Schuller, Rolf Stotz
  • DEVICE FOR INJECTING FUEL INTO THE COMBUSTION CHAMBER OF AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE
    Publication number: 20130220271
    Abstract: A device for injecting fuel into the combustion chamber of an internal combustion engine with at least one injector includes an injector body equipped with a high-pressure accumulator, a nozzle needle axially displaceably guided in the injector and surrounded by a nozzle chamber, a high-pressure line connecting the high-pressure accumulator to the nozzle chamber, and a resonator line arranged in parallel with the high-pressure line and communicating with the nozzle chamber and opening into the high-pressure accumulator via a resonator throttle. The resonator line and the high-pressure line, at least in their sections adjacent the high-pressure accumulator, are formed in a retaining body which, on its end face, is screwed into the accumulator pipe forming the high-pressure accumulator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2011
    Publication date: August 29, 2013
    Applicant: Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventors: Christian Graspeuntner, Gerhard Unterberger, Franz Guggenbichler
  • PRESSURE REGULATING VALVE
    Publication number: 20130221137
    Abstract: The invention relates to a pressure regulating valve for opening and closing a drain of a high-pressure accumulator (12) for an injection device for an internal combustion machine. The pressure regulating valve comprises a valve element (18) having a closing element (29) and a magnetic actuator (17) having an armature (32), wherein the armature (32) acts on the closing element (29), which closes or opens a hydraulic connection from the high-pressure accumulator (12) to a valve chamber (26). The armature (32) comprises an armature plate (33) and an armature pin (34), wherein the armature pin (34) is axially guided in a valve housing (20). The armature pin (34) is implemented in two parts and has a transfer rod (51) and a pressure piece (52). The pressure piece (52) is disposed on the transfer rod (51) in a radially displaceable manner at an axial offset V.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2011
    Publication date: August 29, 2013
    Applicant: ROBERT BOSCH GMBH
    Inventor: Helmar Gruhl
  • SPRING ELEMENT FOR MECHANICALLY FIXING MAGNETS IN A ROTOR
    Publication number: 20130221787
    Abstract: The invention relates to a rotor or stator for an electric machine, in particular a spoke rotor which is arranged concentrically about a rotational axis and comprises a permanent magnet which is arranged in a recess of the rotor or stator. A spring strand for fixing the permanent magnet in the recess is provided in the rotor or stator, said spring strand comprising a holding ring and fixing means which are arranged on the holding ring. Said holding ring is arranged concentric about the rotational axis, and the fixing means extend in the axial direction of the rotor or stator into the recess. The holding ring is annular and the fixing means lie at least partially directly on the permanent magnets. The invention also relates to an electric machine comprising the claimed rotor. The invention further relates to a hand-held machine comprising a motor having a rotor or stator of the above-mentioned type.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2011
    Publication date: August 29, 2013
    Applicant: ROBERT BOSCH GMBH
    Inventors: Stavroula Kritharidou, Stefan Stoermer, Norbert Kupke, Peter Von Riegen
  • SENSOR MODULE FOR ACCOMMODATING A PRESSURE SENSOR CHIP AND FOR INSTALLATION INTO A SENSOR HOUSING
    Publication number: 20130221458
    Abstract: In a sensor module for accommodating a pressure sensor chip and for installation into a sensor housing, a module wall is connected monolithically to the module bottom and surrounds the pressure sensor chip. Multiple connecting elements which are conducted through the module wall to the outside run straight at least in the entire outside area. Furthermore, the connecting elements are exposed on their top and bottom sides for affixing and electrically connecting at least one electrical component and for electrically integrating the sensor module into the sensor housing. In this way, a two-sided use of a sensor module having an identical external geometry and identical connectors is possible.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2011
    Publication date: August 29, 2013
    Applicant: ROBERT BOSCH GMBH
    Inventors: Aline Welter, Alexander Lux, Christoph Gmelin, Jens Vollert, Reinhold Herrmann, Eckart Schellkes
  • PUMP OR MOTOR FOR LIQUID OR GASEOUS MEDIA
    Publication number: 20130224056
    Abstract: A pump or motor for fluid or gaseous media comprising a shaft (4), which faces a working part (13) and has a common inclined sliding surface (14) with the same, whereby the working part (13) limiting the pump working spaces (12) wobbles in a positionally fixed housing (10).
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2013
    Publication date: August 29, 2013
    Applicant: ROBERT BOSCH GMBH
    Inventor: Robert Bosch GmbH
  • ELECTRO-HYDRAULIC DYNAMIC BRAKING SYSTEM AND CONTROL METHOD
    Publication number: 20130221737
    Abstract: The system includes a high-pressure accumulator connected to the primary chamber of the master cylinder and to the inlet of the ESP module by a solenoid valve. The connection between the primary chamber and the brake fluid reservoir is equipped with a solenoid valve. A control circuit controls the solenoid valve of the reservoir and the solenoid valve of the accumulator, depending on the braking method selected or imposed. The dynamic braking phase is broken down into two tasks, one with energy recovery that involves isolating the master cylinder from the wheel brakes until deceleration to a threshold speed, followed by another step until full stop that involves connecting the primary chamber alone to the high-pressure accumulator and to the ESP module to provide the latter with pressurized brake fluid from the accumulator and supply the wheel brakes for mechanical braking.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2013
    Publication date: August 29, 2013
    Applicant: ROBERT BOSCH GMBH
    Inventors: Philippe RICHARD, Bastien CAGNAC, Remy GARNIER