Patents Assigned to Torqeedo GmbH
  • Patent number: 11958581
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a device (1) for setting the drive position of an electric drive of a boat, having a housing (14) with two receiving elements (15a, 15b) arranged on two opposing side walls (140) of the housing (14) for defining a pivot axis (17) and a drive lever (10) that can be pivoted around this pivot axis (17), wherein the drive lever (10) is received by two receiving elements (15a. 15b).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Assignee: Torqeedo GmbH
    Inventors: Frank Despineux, Moritz Mueller
  • Patent number: 11831195
    Abstract: A generator set for generating an alternating current, includes a primary power unit, an alternating current generator, and a secondary power unit. The alternating current generator is rotationally coupled to the primary power unit, and converts power provided by the primary power unit into an electric power. The secondary power unit is connectable to the alternating current generator so as to increase the power generated by the alternating current generator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2023
    Assignee: Torqeedo GmbH
    Inventor: Jens Biebach
  • Patent number: 11697483
    Abstract: System and methods are provided that relate to a drive arrangement for propelling a boat, in particular a kayak. In some embodiments, the drive arrangement can include an electric drive motor with a shaft and a receiving device for receiving the shaft. An arresting element can be provided for determining a first desired distance along the shaft between the receiving device and the drive motor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2023
    Assignee: Torqeedo GmbH
    Inventors: Frank Despineux, Dominik Busse
  • Patent number: 11667364
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a folding propeller, comprising a hub, which may be driven via a drive shaft around a rotation axis, at least two propeller blades, which are pivotably arranged on the hub between a folded position and an unfolded position, and a propeller blade arresting means, which is configured for arresting the propeller blades in the unfolded position, wherein the propeller blade arresting means is movable relative to the hub in rotation direction between a starting position and an arresting position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2023
    Assignee: Torqeedo GmbH
    Inventors: Frank Despineux, Janus Milojevic
  • Patent number: 11667365
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a drive arrangement for propelling a boat, for example a kayak, having an electric drive motor with a shaft, a receiving device for receiving the shaft and a holder for holding the receiving device on the boat. In some embodiments, the receiving device is pivotable for pivoting the electric drive motor between an operating position and a tilt position relative to the holder. A switchable fixing device is provided for fixing the receiving device in the operating position. The fixing device has an overload protection for disconnecting the fixing in the operating position when a predetermined pivot force in the direction of the tilt position is exceeded.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2023
    Assignee: Torqeedo GmbH
    Inventors: Frank Despineux, Dominik Busse
  • Publication number: 20230128816
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an energy storage device for a water vessel, the energy storage device comprising: a first connection and a second connection, an energy storage unit with a first pole and a second pole, a first connection line between the first pole and the first connection and a second connection line between the second pole and the second connection, wherein the first connection line has a first node, which is connected with the first pole, and a second node, which is connected with the first connection, and wherein the second connection line has a fourth node, which is connected with the second pole and the second connection, a third connection line between the first node and the second node, with a third node and an inductance between the third node and the second node, and a fourth connection line between the third node and the fourth node with a free-wheeling diode, which is arranged for a current from the fourth node to the third node in forward direction, a first switching unit in th
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2022
    Publication date: April 27, 2023
    Applicant: Torqeedo GmbH
    Inventor: Jens Biebach
  • Patent number: 11628741
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method for determining the working life of a traction battery of a boat, including the steps of determining a system configuration and/or operating conditions of the boat, providing a traction battery model, which states an ageing condition of the traction battery as time progresses depending on the system configuration and/or operating conditions determining at least one condition that confirms the end-of-life condition of the traction battery has been reached and calculating the time-period until the end-of-life condition is reached on the basis of the traction battery model.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2023
    Assignee: Torqeedo GmbH
    Inventors: Hendrik Basler, Michael Daude, Marc Hartmeyer
  • Patent number: 11459075
    Abstract: A drive for a boat includes a housing that is arranged underwater during operation, and that houses an electric motor that drives a propeller. The housing includes a cooling section that includes a coolant duct.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2022
    Assignee: Torqeedo GmbH
    Inventors: Jens Biebach, Frank Despineux, Philip Flores
  • Patent number: 11091241
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a boat drive for driving a boat, comprising a drive unit comprising an electric motor and a mounting connected to the drive unit for connecting the boat drive to the boat, wherein the mounting is provided for distancing the drive unit from a hull of the boat, wherein a decoupling arrangement for decoupling of oscillations (S) generated in the drive unit is arranged between the drive unit and the mounting.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2021
    Assignee: Torqeedo GmbH
    Inventors: Frank Despineux, Anton Spengler
  • Patent number: 11066141
    Abstract: System and methods are provided that relate to a drive arrangement for propelling a boat, in particular a kayak. In some embodiments, the drive arrangement can include an electric drive motor with a shaft and a receiving device for receiving the shaft. An arresting element can be provided for determining a first desired distance along the shaft between the receiving device and the drive motor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2021
    Assignee: Torqeedo GmbH
    Inventors: Frank Despineux, Dominik Busse
  • Patent number: 11040761
    Abstract: A system for operating a boat equipped with an electric drive includes a component controller. The component controller includes a component interface for connecting a system component of the electric drive, and a communication interface for connecting the component controller to a system bus of the drive control.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2021
    Assignee: Torqeedo GmbH
    Inventors: Jens Biebach, Philipp Krieger
  • Patent number: 11021224
    Abstract: A system for operating a boat equipped with an electric drive includes a component controller. The component controller includes a component interface for connecting a system component of the electric drive, and a communication interface for connecting the component controller to a system bus of the drive control.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2021
    Assignee: Torqeedo GmbH
    Inventor: Jens Biebach
  • Patent number: 11001360
    Abstract: A device for monitoring a boat drive, preferably for monitoring a drive battery of a boat drive, includes a first water sensor configured to switch off the boat drive when a first water level is reached, and a second water sensor configured so as to output a water level warning when a second water level is reached.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2021
    Assignee: Torqeedo GmbH
    Inventor: Hendrik Basler
  • Patent number: 10926853
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a drive arrangement for propelling a boat, for example a kayak, having an electric drive motor with a shaft, a receiving device for receiving the shaft and a holder for holding the receiving device on the boat. In some embodiments, the receiving device is pivotable for pivoting the electric drive motor between an operating position and a tilt position relative to the holder. A switchable fixing device is provided for fixing the receiving device in the operating position. The fixing device has an overload protection for disconnecting the fixing in the operating position when a predetermined pivot force in the direction of the tilt position is exceeded.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2021
    Assignee: Torqeedo GmbH
    Inventors: Frank Despineux, Dominik Busse
  • Patent number: D915466
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2021
    Assignee: Torqeedo GmbH
    Inventors: Dominik Busse, Frank Despineux, Claus Steinberg
  • Patent number: D940202
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2022
    Assignee: Torqeedo GmbH
    Inventors: Dominik Busse, Frank Despineux, Claus Steinberg
  • Patent number: D995541
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2023
    Assignee: Torqeedo GmbH
    Inventors: Frank Despineux, Adrian Wendt
  • Patent number: D1001821
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2023
    Assignee: Torqeedo GmbH
    Inventors: Frank Despineux, Adrian Wendt
  • Patent number: D1005919
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2023
    Assignee: Torqeedo GmbH
    Inventor: Claus Steinberg
  • Patent number: D1016823
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2024
    Assignee: Torqeedo GmbH
    Inventors: Frank Despineux, Adrian Wendt