Patents by Inventor Achim Schulz

Achim Schulz has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20240051337
    Abstract: Wheel carrier apparatus for a motor vehicle including a wheel hub to which a vehicle wheel can be fastened, and an articulation apparatus for torque transmission having an articulation housing and an articulation drive element operatively connected to the articulation housing. The articulation housing is arranged coaxially to the wheel hub and is connected to the wheel hub in a rotationally fixed manner. The wheel carrier apparatus further includes a wheel carrier on which the wheel hub and the articulation housing are borne via a wheel bearing in a rotationally fixed manner. The wheel bearing includes an outer bearing ring fastened to the wheel carrier, an inner bearing ring divided in the axial direction, and multiple rolling bodies arranged radially between the inner bearing ring and the outer bearing ring. The divided inner bearing ring includes a first inner bearing ring element and a second inner bearing ring element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2023
    Publication date: February 15, 2024
    Applicant: Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Achim Schulz, Phillip Aaron Grabowski, Maximilian Mahlberg, Andreas Higle, Daniel Winkler
  • Patent number: 10779083
    Abstract: A sound bar is provided which includes a generally elongate rectangular structure, with one angled output face having a plurality of speakers disposed therein, to thereby provide enhanced audio output. The sound bar is beneficially provided with a single mounting surface configured and arranged such that the sound bar can be mounted on both a table/shelf (horizontal orientation) and a wall (vertical orientation) via the single mounting surface by rotating the sound bar 180°, wherein the audio output in both mounting orientations is a multi-directional 3D audio output that travels to and bounces off both the walls and the ceiling of a room in which the sound bar is located.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2020
    Assignee: D&M Holdings, Inc.
    Inventors: Brendon Stead, Achim Schulz
  • Publication number: 20190191248
    Abstract: A sound bar is provided which includes a generally elongate rectangular structure, with one angled output face having a plurality of speakers disposed therein, to thereby provide enhanced audio output. The sound bar is beneficially provided with a single mounting surface configured and arranged such that the sound bar can be mounted on both a table/shelf (horizontal orientation) and a wall (vertical orientation) via the single mounting surface by rotating the sound bar 180°, wherein the audio output in both mounting orientations is a multi-directional 3D audio output that travels to and bounces off both the walls and the ceiling of a room in which the sound bar is located.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2017
    Publication date: June 20, 2019
    Inventors: Brendon Stead, Achim Schulz
  • Patent number: 9545819
    Abstract: A vehicle wheel rim for use on a motor vehicle, having a wheel rim well (1, 29), having an inner wheel rim flange (7, 30) and having an outer wheel rim flange, wherein the wheel rim well (1, 29) is delimited at its axial end regions by in each case one of the wheel rim flanges (7, 30), wherein the wheel rim flanges (7, 30) are formed by a radially encircling wall, said walls extending in each case at a predefinable angle (5, 27) with respect to the wheel rim well (1, 29).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2017
    Assignee: Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Georg von Tardy-Tuch, Achim Schulz
  • Publication number: 20150210109
    Abstract: A motor vehicle wheel with a radially inner hub and a radially outer rim. The rim has an axially inner internal rim flange, which faces the motor vehicle in the installation position, on a first side, an axially outer external rim flange, which faces away from the motor vehicle in the installation position, on a second side, and a rim base, which is positioned between the two flanges. At least one circular hollow chamber which runs in the circumferential direction is formed between the rim and the hub in the radial direction in the region of the second side.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2013
    Publication date: July 30, 2015
    Inventors: Georg Von Tardy-Tuch, Achim Schulz
  • Publication number: 20150174955
    Abstract: A vehicle wheel rim for use on a motor vehicle, having a wheel rim well (1, 29), having an inner wheel rim flange (7, 30) and having an outer wheel rim flange, wherein the wheel rim well (1, 29) is delimited at its axial end regions by in each case one of the wheel rim flanges (7, 30), wherein the wheel rim flanges (7, 30) are formed by a radially encircling wall, said walls extending in each case at a predefinable angle (5, 27) with respect to the wheel rim well (1, 29).
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2013
    Publication date: June 25, 2015
    Inventors: Georg Von Tardy-Tuch, Achim Schulz
  • Patent number: 8827290
    Abstract: Multi-link rear wheel axle for a vehicle connects a wheel support (4) to a vehicle body (5) with link arms in upper and lower link planes (8, 6). The upper link plane (8) has a link arm (18) configured as a track rod and front and rear transverse link arms (14, 18) with articulation points (13, 15) for the wheel support (4) and the vehicle body (5). A longitudinal link arm (16) connects the rear transverse link (14) via an articulation point (22) near the wheel support (4) to the front transverse link (18) via an articulation point (24) near the vehicle body. Front and rear transverse link arms (10, 12) in the lower link plane (6) have articulation points (13, 15) for the wheel support (4) and the vehicle body (5) and form a virtual pole (20) outside the lower link plane (6) and behind the axle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2014
    Assignee: Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Achim Schulz, Michael Johne
  • Patent number: 8191693
    Abstract: A vibration damper has a working cylinder and a working piston axially displaceable therein. A compensation cylinder has a compensation piston axially displaceable therein. The compensation cylinder is situated at the longitudinal end of the working cylinder and diagonally thereto.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2012
    Assignee: Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Guenter Poetsch, Michael Klandt, Achim Schulz
  • Patent number: 8140221
    Abstract: A motor vehicle has a vehicle body and a chassis that has at least one wheel suspension device for two opposing wheel. An adjusting device is assigned to each of the wheels. The adjusting devices are coupled to one another by a stabilizer. At least two stabilizer bearings are provided for rotatable support of the stabilizer, and at least one coupling device is provided on the vehicle body for variable torque support of the stabilizer. Accordingly, a reliable level lifting function is provided, based on a sturdy configuration that is both space-saving and weight-saving. The coupling device for torque support of the stabilizer on the vehicle body may have a switchable blocking device and/or at least one spring mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2012
    Assignee: Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Michael Becker, Matthias Dietz, Achim Schulz, Thorsten Koch, Thomas Hunn
  • Publication number: 20110060502
    Abstract: A motor vehicle is proposed having a ride level control device with a pneumatic lift system , with a ride level control unit, to which the operating parameters of the motor vehicle which are detected by sensors are fed. The ride level control unit is active if the ignition of the motor vehicle is switched on. Furthermore, when various conditions are met, the ride level control unit outputs a signal to the lift system so that the motor vehicle is raised. A bidirectional connection is present between the ride level control unit and the lift system in order to transmit feedback from the lift system to the ride level control unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2010
    Publication date: March 10, 2011
    Applicant: DR. ING. H.C. F. PORSCHE AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT
    Inventors: Markus Atz, Thomas Hieber, Achim Schulz, Frank Poppe
  • Patent number: 7530586
    Abstract: A holding device for a wheel suspension stabilizer bar has a coupling element connected to a suspension fork of a suspension strut and a bracket of the suspension strut. The attachment is effected over a relatively large base to achieve a stable connection or link of the stabilizer bar to the suspension strut or suspension fork.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2009
    Assignee: Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Georg Tardy-Tuch, Achim Schulz
  • Patent number: 7419147
    Abstract: A blocking device for blocking a suspension strut of a motor vehicle for transportation of the motor vehicle. The suspension strut has a damper device and a helical spring. The helical spring is arranged between two spring plates and embraces at least one axial section of the damper device. The blocking device has a spacer body which is of substantially C-shaped design and can be fitted between the two spring plates to the damper device in a manner embracing an axial section on the latter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2008
    Assignee: Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG
    Inventor: Achim Schulz
  • Publication number: 20080195278
    Abstract: A motor vehicle has a vehicle body and a chassis that has at least one wheel suspension device for two opposing wheel. An adjusting device is assigned to each of the wheels. The adjusting devices are coupled to one another by a stabilizer. At least two stabilizer bearings are provided for rotatable support of the stabilizer, and at least one coupling device is provided on the vehicle body for variable torque support of the stabilizer. Accordingly, a reliable level lifting function is provided, based on a sturdy configuration that is both space-saving and weight-saving. The coupling device for torque support of the stabilizer on the vehicle body may have a switchable blocking device and/or at least one spring mechanism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2008
    Publication date: August 14, 2008
    Applicant: DR. ING. H.C. F. PORSCHE AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT
    Inventors: Michael Becker, Matthias Dietz, Achim Schulz, Thorsten Kock, Thomas Hunn
  • Patent number: 7311181
    Abstract: A bearing for a shock absorber element of a motor vehicle via an elastomer element on a vehicle body is provided, whereby the bearing consists of a cover and a bearing plate to be mounted on the vehicle. The elastomer element is accommodated in a recess in the bearing plate. To create a bearing for a shock absorber element of a motor vehicle that is simple to manufacture and install, the elastomer element is arranged in a housing configured as a bearing plate and sealed by a cover. The cover is configured so that, in the installed state of the bearing plate, it is supported on the vehicle body. In the uninstalled state, however, the cover sits loosely on the bearing plate and the elastomer element, so that the elastomer element is essentially not under any prestress.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2007
    Assignee: Dr. Ing. h.c.F. Porsche Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Francesco Germano, Maximilian Seibel, Achim Schulz, Georg Tardy-Tuch, Sven Bergholz
  • Publication number: 20070278728
    Abstract: A blocking device for blocking a suspension strut of a motor vehicle for transportation of the motor vehicle. The suspension strut has a damper device and a helical spring. The helical spring is arranged between two spring plates and embraces at least one axial section of the damper device. The blocking device has a spacer body which is of substantially C-shaped design and can be fitted between the two spring plates to the damper device in a manner embracing an axial section on the latter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2007
    Publication date: December 6, 2007
    Inventor: Achim Schulz
  • Publication number: 20070251778
    Abstract: A vibration damper has a working cylinder and a working piston axially displaceable therein. A compensation cylinder has a compensation piston axially displaceable therein. The compensation cylinder is situated at the longitudinal end of the working cylinder and diagonally thereto.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2007
    Publication date: November 1, 2007
    Applicant: Dr. Ing. h.c.F. Porsche Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Guenter Poetsch, Michael Klandt, Achim Schulz
  • Publication number: 20070194549
    Abstract: A bearing element for a motor-vehicle stabilizer, in particular of a vehicle suspension and shock-absorbing system. The bearing element includes two half shells, each of which comprises an inner shell and an outer shell that are connected to one another via an elastic intermediate layer disposed between the respective inner shell and the corresponding outer shell permits a twisting of the inner shell with respect to the outer shells and simultaneously reduces vibration transmission.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2006
    Publication date: August 23, 2007
    Applicant: Dr. Ing. h.c.F. Porsche Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Francesco Germano, Achim Schulz
  • Publication number: 20060163832
    Abstract: A holding device for a wheel suspension stabilizer bar has a coupling element connected to a suspension fork of a suspension strut and a bracket of the suspension strut. The attachment is effected over a relatively large base to achieve a stable connection or link of the stabilizer bar to the suspension strut or suspension fork.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2006
    Publication date: July 27, 2006
    Applicant: Dr. Ing. h.c.F. Porsche Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Georg Tardy-Tuch, Achim Schulz
  • Publication number: 20050263361
    Abstract: A spring-damper system for a motor vehicle carriage has a hydraulic master unit which supports the carriage opposite the chassis of the motor vehicle, and a hydraulic slave unit which is situated outside the carriage and is connected to the master unit via a hydraulic line. To save space, it is proposed to mount the slave unit on a bearing spring and to equip the master unit with a damping device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2005
    Publication date: December 1, 2005
    Inventors: Achim Schulz, Andre Stamm
  • Publication number: 20050155829
    Abstract: A bearing for a shock absorber element of a motor vehicle via an elastomer element on a vehicle body is provided, whereby the bearing consists of a cover and a bearing plate to be mounted on the vehicle. The elastomer element is accommodated in a recess in the bearing plate. To create a bearing for a shock absorber element of a motor vehicle that is simple to manufacture and install, the elastomer element is arranged in a housing configured as a bearing plate and sealed by a cover. The cover is configured so that, in the installed state of the bearing plate, it is supported on the vehicle body. In the uninstalled state, however, the cover sits loosely on the bearing plate and the elastomer element, so that the elastomer element is essentially not under any prestress.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2005
    Publication date: July 21, 2005
    Inventors: Francesco Germano, Maximilian Seibel, Achim Schulz, Georg Tardy-Tuch, Sven Bergholz