Patents Assigned to TI Automotive (Heidelberg) GmbH
  • Patent number: 7390033
    Abstract: A screw connection device for connecting the flared ends of two pipes includes a nut, a screw and distance element which comprises a first recess or shape for accommodation of the flare at the end of a first pipe, and a second recess or shape for accommodation of the flare at the end of the other pipe. The nut and screw each accommodate one pipe end with the distance element between them with the recess at each end in sealing contact with the pipe flares. The nut and/or the pipe flare of the pipe end which in the connected state is accommodated in the nut comprise positive-fit elements, which positive-fit elements are designed such that the accommodated pipe end is secured against rotation relative to the nut.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2008
    Assignee: Ti Automotive (Heidelberg) GmbH
    Inventors: Georg Weick, Andreas Sausner, Delbert L. Adkins
  • Patent number: 7308758
    Abstract: In a method for grounding a metal tube (2) sheathed with an electrically non-conducting plastic layer (1), has the plastic layer (1) of the metal tube (2) completely removed at an area of connection (3) the area of connection (3) is connected to the motor vehicle part in an electrically conducting fashion by a conductive covering section (4) is closed in the circumferential direction of the metal tube (2) which covers the area of connection (3) on all sides or more than covers the area of connection (3) on all sides, i.e. in the form of a crimp sleeve or a heat-shrinkable sleeve. It is first pushed onto the metal tube (2) and is then pressed onto the metal tube (2) at least at its ends under radial pressure applied along at least part of the circumference without any gaps. In one form, the tube has a bead in the area where the plastic layer is removed and the bead is in contact with the conductive covering section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2007
    Assignee: TI Automotive (Heidelberg) GmbH
    Inventors: Andreas Sausner, Georg Weick, Delbert L. Adkins, David Poirier