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).
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Publication number: 20240051337Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2023Publication date: February 15, 2024Applicant: Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AktiengesellschaftInventors: Achim Schulz, Phillip Aaron Grabowski, Maximilian Mahlberg, Andreas Higle, Daniel Winkler
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Patent number: 10779083Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 1, 2017Date of Patent: September 15, 2020Assignee: D&M Holdings, Inc.Inventors: Brendon Stead, Achim Schulz
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Publication number: 20190191248Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 1, 2017Publication date: June 20, 2019Inventors: Brendon Stead, Achim Schulz
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Patent number: 9545819Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 6, 2013Date of Patent: January 17, 2017Assignee: Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AktiengesellschaftInventors: Georg von Tardy-Tuch, Achim Schulz
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Publication number: 20150210109Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 8, 2013Publication date: July 30, 2015Inventors: Georg Von Tardy-Tuch, Achim Schulz
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Publication number: 20150174955Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 6, 2013Publication date: June 25, 2015Inventors: Georg Von Tardy-Tuch, Achim Schulz
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Patent number: 8827290Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 8, 2012Date of Patent: September 9, 2014Assignee: Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AktiengesellschaftInventors: Achim Schulz, Michael Johne
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Patent number: 8191693Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 27, 2007Date of Patent: June 5, 2012Assignee: Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AktiengesellschaftInventors: Guenter Poetsch, Michael Klandt, Achim Schulz
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Patent number: 8140221Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 11, 2008Date of Patent: March 20, 2012Assignee: Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AktiengesellschaftInventors: Michael Becker, Matthias Dietz, Achim Schulz, Thorsten Koch, Thomas Hunn
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Publication number: 20110060502Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 10, 2010Publication date: March 10, 2011Applicant: DR. ING. H.C. F. PORSCHE AKTIENGESELLSCHAFTInventors: Markus Atz, Thomas Hieber, Achim Schulz, Frank Poppe
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Patent number: 7530586Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 20, 2006Date of Patent: May 12, 2009Assignee: Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AktiengesellschaftInventors: Georg Tardy-Tuch, Achim Schulz
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Patent number: 7419147Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 24, 2007Date of Patent: September 2, 2008Assignee: Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AGInventor: Achim Schulz
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Publication number: 20080195278Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 11, 2008Publication date: August 14, 2008Applicant: DR. ING. H.C. F. PORSCHE AKTIENGESELLSCHAFTInventors: Michael Becker, Matthias Dietz, Achim Schulz, Thorsten Kock, Thomas Hunn
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Patent number: 7311181Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 14, 2005Date of Patent: December 25, 2007Assignee: Dr. Ing. h.c.F. Porsche AktiengesellschaftInventors: Francesco Germano, Maximilian Seibel, Achim Schulz, Georg Tardy-Tuch, Sven Bergholz
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Publication number: 20070278728Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2007Publication date: December 6, 2007Inventor: Achim Schulz
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Publication number: 20070251778Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 27, 2007Publication date: November 1, 2007Applicant: Dr. Ing. h.c.F. Porsche AktiengesellschaftInventors: Guenter Poetsch, Michael Klandt, Achim Schulz
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Publication number: 20070194549Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2006Publication date: August 23, 2007Applicant: Dr. Ing. h.c.F. Porsche AktiengesellschaftInventors: Francesco Germano, Achim Schulz
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Publication number: 20060163832Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 20, 2006Publication date: July 27, 2006Applicant: Dr. Ing. h.c.F. Porsche AktiengesellschaftInventors: Georg Tardy-Tuch, Achim Schulz
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Publication number: 20050263361Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 27, 2005Publication date: December 1, 2005Inventors: Achim Schulz, Andre Stamm
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Publication number: 20050155829Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 14, 2005Publication date: July 21, 2005Inventors: Francesco Germano, Maximilian Seibel, Achim Schulz, Georg Tardy-Tuch, Sven Bergholz