Patents by Inventor Alexander Lux
Alexander Lux 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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Patent number: 11307110Abstract: For a pressure-sensor assembly, including a carrier substrate having conductor tracks disposed on a first side of the carrier substrate, a pressure-sensor element that is mounted on the first side of the carrier substrate and is electrically contacted via a bonding-wire connection to a conductor track located on the first side of the carrier substrate, as well as a frame part having a full-perimeter frame wall, the frame part being positioned on the first side of the carrier substrate around the pressure-sensor element, and the frame part being filled with a gel covering the pressure-sensor element, it is provided that in addition to the full-perimeter frame wall, the frame part has a base which is positioned on at least one conductor track disposed on the first side of the carrier substrate.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2019Date of Patent: April 19, 2022Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbHInventors: Alexander Lux, Christian Hauer
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Patent number: 11293826Abstract: A device for detecting at least one property of a fluid medium, and a method for its production. The method includes a) providing at least one housing, the housing having at least one electrical contact; introducing at least one sensor element for detecting the property into the housing; c) providing at least one pressure-pipe tube, the pressure-pipe tube including at least one contacting element; d) bringing the contacting element into contact with the sensor element in such a way that an electrical connection is established between the contacting element and the sensor element; and e) introducing at least one circuit substrate into the housing in such a way that the circuit substrate is electrically connected to the electrical contact of the housing and to the sensor element, the housing and the pressure-pipe tube being produced as separate components.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2016Date of Patent: April 5, 2022Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbHInventors: Alexander Lux, Andreas Otto, Andreas Roehler, Jens Vollert, Markus Reinhard, Patrik Patzner, Ronny Wolf, Vincent Barnstorff
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Publication number: 20220026301Abstract: The invention relates to a tank device (24) for storing compressed fluids, in particular hydrogen, comprising at least one tank container (26) and a sensor module arrangement (100), wherein the sensor module arrangement (100) has a high-pressure sensor module (28). The sensor module arrangement (100) further comprises a low pressure sensor module (1), which low pressure sensor module (1) cooperates with a pressure regulating valve (44).Type: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2019Publication date: January 27, 2022Inventors: Alexander Lux, Sandra Kruse
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Publication number: 20200200633Abstract: For a pressure-sensor assembly, including a carrier substrate having conductor tracks disposed on a first side of the carrier substrate, a pressure-sensor element that is mounted on the first side of the carrier substrate and is electrically contacted via a bonding-wire connection to a conductor track located on the first side of the carrier substrate, as well as a frame part having a full-perimeter frame wall, the frame part being positioned on the first side of the carrier substrate around the pressure-sensor element, and the frame part being filled with a gel covering the pressure-sensor element, it is provided that in addition to the full-perimeter frame wall, the frame part has a base which is positioned on at least one conductor track disposed on the first side of the carrier substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2019Publication date: June 25, 2020Inventors: Alexander Lux, Christian Hauer
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Patent number: 10240993Abstract: A pressure sensor for recording a pressure of a fluid medium in a measuring cell. The pressure sensor includes a sensor housing, at least one first pressure sensor element for measuring a pressure of the medium, and a drive and/or evaluation circuit for outputting a signal indicative of a pressure acting on the first pressure sensor element. The drive and/or evaluation circuit is configured on or in a circuit substrate disposed within the sensor housing. The first pressure sensor element is configured on or in the circuit substrate and is separated from the fluid medium by at least one first separating membrane.Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 2014Date of Patent: March 26, 2019Assignee: ROBERT BOSCH GMBHInventors: Alexander Lux, Patrik Patzner
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Publication number: 20180372574Abstract: A device for detecting at least one property of a fluid medium, and a method for its production. The method includes a) providing at least one housing, the housing having at least one electrical contact; introducing at least one sensor element for detecting the property into the housing; c) providing at least one pressure-pipe tube, the pressure-pipe tube including at least one contacting element; d) bringing the contacting element into contact with the sensor element in such a way that an electrical connection is established between the contacting element and the sensor element; and e) introducing at least one circuit substrate into the housing in such a way that the circuit substrate is electrically connected to the electrical contact of the housing and to the sensor element, the housing and the pressure-pipe tube being produced as separate components.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 17, 2016Publication date: December 27, 2018Inventors: Alexander Lux, Andreas Otto, Andreas Roehler, Jens Vollert, Markus Reinhard, Patrik Patzner, Ronny Wolf, Vincent Barnstorff
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Patent number: 9841335Abstract: A sensor for detecting a temperature and a pressure of a fluid medium includes at least one housing, at least one temperature sensor for detecting the temperature of the fluid medium and at least one pressure sensor element for detecting the pressure of the fluid medium. An activation and/or evaluation circuit is situated in the housing. The activation and/or evaluation circuit is situated on a circuit carrier. The activation and/or evaluation circuit is connected to the temperature sensor and the pressure sensor element. The temperature sensor has at least one connecting line including a connecting section for connecting to the activation and/or evaluation circuit. The circuit carrier has one recess. The connecting section is angled toward the connecting lines. The connecting section protrudes through the recess for connecting to the activation and/or evaluation circuit.Type: GrantFiled: January 8, 2015Date of Patent: December 12, 2017Inventors: Falk Rueth, Alexander Lux
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Patent number: 9728929Abstract: A method is described for electrically connecting a coaxial conductor to a circuit carrier, in particular a printed circuit board. The circuit carrier has a top side and a bottom side, and printed conductors are situated at least on the top side of the circuit carrier. The coaxial conductor also includes an inner conductor and an outer conductor, the coaxial conductor being led, at least partially, from the bottom side of the circuit carrier through a feedthrough provided in the circuit carrier. In addition, at least one first contact conductor is used for electrically connecting the outer conductor to at least one first printed conductor of the circuit carrier, and at least one second contact conductor is used for electrically connecting the inner conductor to at least one second printed conductor of the circuit carrier. The first and the second contact conductors each have a press-in connection at at least one of their contact points with the circuit carrier or with the coaxial conductor.Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 2014Date of Patent: August 8, 2017Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbHInventors: Patrik Patzner, Markus Reinhard, Alexander Lux
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Patent number: 9606010Abstract: A device for measuring a pressure and a temperature of a fluid medium flowing in a duct, the device including a pressure sensor element; a temperature sensor having a temperature sensor element; a housing that has a connecting piece, the connecting piece being insertable into the duct in an insertion direction, the connecting piece having an interior chamber, the interior chamber having an opening through which the interior chamber may be exposed to the fluid medium; and a carrier substrate, the pressure sensor element being connected electrically and mechanically to the carrier substrate.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2014Date of Patent: March 28, 2017Assignee: ROBERT BOSCH GMBHInventors: Ralf Kaiser, Alexander Lux, Markus Reinhard, Christoph Gmelin, Reinhold Herrmann, Patrick Patzner
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Publication number: 20160334291Abstract: A pressure sensor for recording a pressure of a fluid medium in a measuring cell. The pressure sensor includes a sensor housing, at least one first pressure sensor element for measuring a pressure of the medium, and a drive and/or evaluation circuit for outputting a signal indicative of a pressure acting on the first pressure sensor element. The drive and/or evaluation circuit is configured on or in a circuit substrate disposed within the sensor housing. The first pressure sensor element is configured on or in the circuit substrate and is separated from the fluid medium by at least one first separating membrane.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 6, 2014Publication date: November 17, 2016Inventors: Alexander Lux, Patrik Patzner
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Publication number: 20150364892Abstract: The invention describes a method for electrically connecting a coaxial conductor (16) to a circuit carrier (12), in particular a printed circuit board. The circuit carrier (12) has a top side (26) and a bottom side (24), and printed conductors (28, 30) are situated at least on the top side (26) of the circuit carrier (12). The coaxial conductor (16) also includes an inner conductor (18) and an outer conductor (22), the coaxial conductor (16) being led, at least partially, from the bottom side (24) of the circuit carrier (12) through a feedthrough (14) provided in the circuit carrier (12). In addition, at least one first contact conductor (34) is used for electrically connecting the outer conductor (22) to at least one first printed conductor (28) of the circuit carrier (12), and at least one second contact conductor (42) is used for electrically connecting the inner conductor (18) to at least one second printed conductor (30) of the circuit carrier (12).Type: ApplicationFiled: January 7, 2014Publication date: December 17, 2015Inventors: Patrik PATZNER, Markus Reinhard, Alexander Lux
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Publication number: 20150192478Abstract: A sensor for detecting a temperature and a pressure of a fluid medium includes at least one housing, at least one temperature sensor for detecting the temperature of the fluid medium and at least one pressure sensor element for detecting the pressure of the fluid medium. An activation and/or evaluation circuit is situated in the housing. The activation and/or evaluation circuit is situated on a circuit carrier. The activation and/or evaluation circuit is connected to the temperature sensor and the pressure sensor element. The temperature sensor has at least one connecting line including a connecting section for connecting to the activation and/or evaluation circuit. The circuit carrier has one recess. The connecting section is angled toward the connecting lines. The connecting section protrudes through the recess for connecting to the activation and/or evaluation circuit.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 8, 2015Publication date: July 9, 2015Inventors: Falk RUETH, Alexander Lux
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Patent number: 9006847Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 20, 2011Date of Patent: April 14, 2015Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbHInventors: Aline Welter, Alexander Lux, Christoph Gmelin, Jens Vollert, Reinhold Herrmann, Eckart Schellkes
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Publication number: 20140341255Abstract: A device for measuring a pressure and a temperature of a fluid medium flowing in a duct, the device including a pressure sensor element; a temperature sensor having a temperature sensor element; a housing that has a connecting piece, the connecting piece being insertable into the duct in an insertion direction, the connecting piece having an interior chamber, the interior chamber having an opening through which the interior chamber may be exposed to the fluid medium; and a carrier substrate, the pressure sensor element being connected electrically and mechanically to the carrier substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2014Publication date: November 20, 2014Applicant: Robert Bosch GmbHInventors: Ralf KAISER, Alexander LUX, Markus REINHARD, Christoph GMELIN, Reinhold HERRMANN, Patrick PATZNER
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Patent number: 8820168Abstract: A device for damping pressure pulses, in particular in a pressure sensor. The pressure sensor includes a housing. A damping insert, on whose peripheral surface runs a damping channel, is located in the pressure channel of the housing.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2011Date of Patent: September 2, 2014Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbHInventors: Alexander Lux, Martin Mast
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Publication number: 20140224028Abstract: A pressure sensor system for acquiring a pressure of a fluid medium in a measurement chamber, and a method for the production thereof, are provided, having a sensor housing, at least one sensor element that is situated on a bearer such that it can be exposed to the medium in order to measure a pressure of the medium, and an evaluation circuit for outputting a signal that indicates the pressure acting on the sensor element. The evaluation circuit is situated outside the medium and is energetically connected to the sensor element in contactless fashion. The bearer is connected to the sensor housing such that the evaluation circuit is situated inside the sensor housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 27, 2012Publication date: August 14, 2014Inventors: Alexander Lux, Martin Mast
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Publication number: 20130221458Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 20, 2011Publication date: August 29, 2013Applicant: ROBERT BOSCH GMBHInventors: Aline Welter, Alexander Lux, Christoph Gmelin, Jens Vollert, Reinhold Herrmann, Eckart Schellkes
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Publication number: 20110198171Abstract: A device for damping pressure pulses, in particular in a pressure sensor. The pressure sensor includes a housing. A damping insert, on whose peripheral surface runs a damping channel, is located in the pressure channel of the housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 25, 2011Publication date: August 18, 2011Inventors: Alexander LUX, Martin Mast
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Patent number: 7743750Abstract: A combined liquid and vapor sensor assembly includes a body and a mounting portion for coupling the body to a fuel pump module flange that defines an interface between an interior and an exterior of a fuel tank. A liquid pressure sensor is housed in a recess in the body for sensing a liquid pressure of a fuel in the fuel tank, and a vapor pressure sensor is housed in the recess in the body for sensing a vapor pressure of a fuel vapor in the fuel tank. An electrical connector is coupled with the body for providing power to the liquid pressure sensor and the vapor pressure sensor.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2008Date of Patent: June 29, 2010Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbHInventors: Ronald R. Ritz, Alexander Lux, Martin Mast
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Publication number: 20090126694Abstract: A combined liquid and vapor sensor assembly includes a body and a mounting portion for coupling the body to a fuel pump module flange that defines an interface between an interior and an exterior of a fuel tank. A liquid pressure sensor is housed in a recess in the body for sensing a liquid pressure of a fuel in the fuel tank, and a vapor pressure sensor is housed in the recess in the body for sensing a vapor pressure of a fuel vapor in the fuel tank. An electrical connector is coupled with the body for providing power to the liquid pressure sensor and the vapor pressure sensor.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 18, 2008Publication date: May 21, 2009Applicant: ROBERT BOSCH GMBHInventors: Ronald R. Ritz, Alexander Lux, Martin Mast