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).

  • Patent number: 11307110
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2022
    Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventors: Alexander Lux, Christian Hauer
  • Patent number: 11293826
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2022
    Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventors: Alexander Lux, Andreas Otto, Andreas Roehler, Jens Vollert, Markus Reinhard, Patrik Patzner, Ronny Wolf, Vincent Barnstorff
  • Publication number: 20220026301
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2019
    Publication date: January 27, 2022
    Inventors: Alexander Lux, Sandra Kruse
  • Publication number: 20200200633
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2019
    Publication date: June 25, 2020
    Inventors: Alexander Lux, Christian Hauer
  • Patent number: 10240993
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2019
    Assignee: ROBERT BOSCH GMBH
    Inventors: Alexander Lux, Patrik Patzner
  • Publication number: 20180372574
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2016
    Publication date: December 27, 2018
    Inventors: Alexander Lux, Andreas Otto, Andreas Roehler, Jens Vollert, Markus Reinhard, Patrik Patzner, Ronny Wolf, Vincent Barnstorff
  • Patent number: 9841335
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2017
    Inventors: Falk Rueth, Alexander Lux
  • Patent number: 9728929
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2017
    Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventors: Patrik Patzner, Markus Reinhard, Alexander Lux
  • Patent number: 9606010
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2017
    Assignee: ROBERT BOSCH GMBH
    Inventors: Ralf Kaiser, Alexander Lux, Markus Reinhard, Christoph Gmelin, Reinhold Herrmann, Patrick Patzner
  • Publication number: 20160334291
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2014
    Publication date: November 17, 2016
    Inventors: Alexander Lux, Patrik Patzner
  • Publication number: 20150364892
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2014
    Publication date: December 17, 2015
    Inventors: Patrik PATZNER, Markus Reinhard, Alexander Lux
  • Publication number: 20150192478
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2015
    Publication date: July 9, 2015
    Inventors: Falk RUETH, Alexander Lux
  • Patent number: 9006847
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2015
    Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventors: Aline Welter, Alexander Lux, Christoph Gmelin, Jens Vollert, Reinhold Herrmann, Eckart Schellkes
  • Publication number: 20140341255
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2014
    Publication date: November 20, 2014
    Applicant: Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventors: Ralf KAISER, Alexander LUX, Markus REINHARD, Christoph GMELIN, Reinhold HERRMANN, Patrick PATZNER
  • Patent number: 8820168
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2014
    Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventors: Alexander Lux, Martin Mast
  • Publication number: 20140224028
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2012
    Publication date: August 14, 2014
    Inventors: Alexander Lux, Martin Mast
  • Publication number: 20130221458
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2011
    Publication date: August 29, 2013
    Applicant: ROBERT BOSCH GMBH
    Inventors: Aline Welter, Alexander Lux, Christoph Gmelin, Jens Vollert, Reinhold Herrmann, Eckart Schellkes
  • Publication number: 20110198171
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2011
    Publication date: August 18, 2011
    Inventors: Alexander LUX, Martin Mast
  • Patent number: 7743750
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2010
    Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventors: Ronald R. Ritz, Alexander Lux, Martin Mast
  • Publication number: 20090126694
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2008
    Publication date: May 21, 2009
    Applicant: ROBERT BOSCH GMBH
    Inventors: Ronald R. Ritz, Alexander Lux, Martin Mast