Patents by Inventor Andreas C. Koenig

Andreas C. Koenig 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: 11971931
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to cloud-based techniques that may be used to manage how digital content is arranged and distributed. For example, a non-transitory, computer-readable medium may include instructions that, when executed, are configured to cause processing circuitry to provide a cloud-based application that maintains an editable draft issue comprising a plurality of draft articles, generate a published issue that has a plurality of published articles corresponding to the plurality of draft articles based on the draft issue, and provide the published issue to one or more electronic devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2024
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: George R. König, Rachana K. Gupta, Suchita C. Doshi, Taskin Ahmed Rahman, Deepak Batra, Andreas Jozef Maria Abelmann, Vincent T. Frisina, Pepijn T. Zoon, Caroline J. Crandall, Gregory Vincent Gaudio
  • Patent number: 11959589
    Abstract: An aircraft oil management system includes a generator, pump, and pump control system. The generator is mechanically coupled to a prime mover via a the rotor shaft and is configured to output three-phase power. The pump is mechanically decoupled from the rotor shaft and delivers oil to the generator. The pump control system drives the pump independent of a rotational speed of the rotor shaft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Assignee: HAMILTON SUNDSTRAND CORPORATION
    Inventors: Dhaval S. Patel, Aaron M. Finke, Glenn C. Lemmers, Jr., Andreas C. Koenig
  • Publication number: 20240117818
    Abstract: An aircraft includes a compression system for pressurizing a cabin of the aircraft. The air compression system includes a first motor, a second motor and an inverter. The first motor compresses air at a compressor to pressurize the cabin, thereby generating heat. The second motor circulates a cooling air to cool the compressor. The inverter provides power to both the first motor and the second motor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2022
    Publication date: April 11, 2024
    Inventors: Joseph K. Coldwate, Andreas C. Koenig
  • Patent number: 11955849
    Abstract: A wedge for use in an electric machine includes a central portion comprising at least a first material, a first wing integrally attached to the central portion, and a second wing integrally attached to the central portion opposite the first wing, wherein the first wing, and the second wing include a second material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2024
    Assignee: Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation
    Inventors: Kris H. Campbell, Shin Katsumata, Brian C. Konopa, Erika M. Danckers, Andreas C. Koenig, Ashutosh Joshi
  • Patent number: 11936252
    Abstract: An exciter comprises a stator armature defining a plurality of circumferentially spaced apart winding slots separated by respective stator teeth. first exciter winding with multiple phases, a second exciter winding with multiple phases. The individual windings of the first and second exciter windings are seated in the winding slots. For each phase of each of the first and second exciter windings there are two leads configured to connect to a generator control unit (GCU).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2024
    Assignee: Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation (HSC)
    Inventors: Andreas C. Koenig, Dhaval Patel
  • Patent number: 11927102
    Abstract: An aircraft electric power generation and start system (EPGSS) includes a main machine, a starter permanent magnet generator (PMG), a generator PMG, and a carrier injection sensorless (CIS) system. The main machine selectively operates in a start mode or a generator mode. The starter PMG includes a first PMG stator and a first PMG rotor and is configured to rotate along with the shaft. The generator PMG includes a second PMG stator and a second PMG rotor configured to rotate along with the shaft. The CIS system determines one or both of a PMG voltage and a PMG current corresponding to the first PMG during the start mode, and determines a rotational position of the main rotor based on one or both of the PMG voltage and the PMG current.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2024
    Assignee: HAMILTON SUNDSTRAND CORPORATION
    Inventors: Dhaval S. Patel, Andreas C. Koenig
  • Patent number: 11855559
    Abstract: A power supply system includes a first saturable reactor electrically connected to a first AC phase input, to a second AC phase input, and to a third AC phase input. The first saturable reactor is electrically connected to a first DC output. A second saturable reactor is electrically connected in parallel with the first saturable reactor to the first AC phase input, to the second AC phase input, and to the third AC phase input. The second saturable reactor is electrically connected to a second DC output. A reactor controller can be operatively connected to the first saturable reactor and to the second saturable reactor to regulate DC output voltage to the first and second DC outputs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2023
    Assignee: Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation
    Inventors: Dhaval Patel, Andreas C. Koenig
  • Publication number: 20230399958
    Abstract: An aircraft electric power generation and start system (EPGSS) includes a main machine, a starter permanent magnet generator (PMG), a generator PMG, and a carrier injection sensorless (CIS) system. The main machine selectively operates in a start mode or a generator mode. The starter PMG includes a first PMG stator and a first PMG rotor and is configured to rotate along with the shaft. The generator PMG includes a second PMG stator and a second PMG rotor configured to rotate along with the shaft. The CIS system determines one or both of a PMG voltage and a PMG current corresponding to the first PMG during the start mode, and determines a rotational position of the main rotor based on one or both of the PMG voltage and the PMG current.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2022
    Publication date: December 14, 2023
    Inventors: Dhaval S. Patel, Andreas C. Koenig
  • Publication number: 20230324002
    Abstract: An aircraft oil management system includes a generator, pump, and pump control system. The generator is mechanically coupled to a prime mover via a the rotor shaft and is configured to output three-phase power. The pump is mechanically decoupled from the rotor shaft and delivers oil to the generator. The pump control system drives the pump independent of a rotational speed of the rotor shaft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2022
    Publication date: October 12, 2023
    Inventors: Dhaval S. Patel, Aaron M. Finke, Glenn C. Lemmers, JR., Andreas C. Koenig
  • Publication number: 20230184306
    Abstract: A disconnect mechanism comprises an input shaft defining a drive axis, a disconnect shaft selectively engaged with the input shaft to be driven about the drive axis by the input shaft, and a disconnect ramp operatively connected to the disconnect shaft to axially move the disconnect shaft between at least a first axial position and a second axial position. A disconnect pawl is selectively engaged with the disconnect ramp shaft, and a brake is selectively engaged with the disconnect shaft in the second axial position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2023
    Publication date: June 15, 2023
    Applicant: Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation
    Inventors: Aaron M. Finke, Andreas C. Koenig, Tyler W. Hayes, Mustansir H. Kheraluwala
  • Publication number: 20230170770
    Abstract: A wedge for use in an electric machine includes a central portion comprising at least a first material, a first wing integrally attached to the central portion, and a second wing integrally attached to the central portion opposite the first wing, wherein the first wing, and the second wing include a second material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2022
    Publication date: June 1, 2023
    Applicant: Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation
    Inventors: Kris H. Campbell, Shin Katsumata, Brian C. Konopa, Erika M. Danckers, Andreas C. Koenig, Ashutosh Joshi
  • Publication number: 20230145101
    Abstract: A power supply system includes a first saturable reactor electrically connected to a first AC phase input, to a second AC phase input, and to a third AC phase input. The first saturable reactor is electrically connected to a first DC output. A second saturable reactor is electrically connected in parallel with the first saturable reactor to the first AC phase input, to the second AC phase input, and to the third AC phase input. The second saturable reactor is electrically connected to a second DC output. A reactor controller can be operatively connected to the first saturable reactor and to the second saturable reactor to regulate DC output voltage to the first and second DC outputs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2021
    Publication date: May 11, 2023
    Applicant: Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation
    Inventors: Dhaval Patel, Andreas C. Koenig
  • Patent number: 11603795
    Abstract: A generator cooling assembly is provided and includes a rotor, a generator assembly and an air-cycle machine (ACM). The generator assembly includes a generator housing, a generator housed in the generator housing and a shaft coupled to the rotor to transmit shaft power from the rotor to the generator to drive the generator. The ACM is housed in the generator housing and is receptive of air. The air is cooled by the ACM and output from the ACM to the generator as fully cooled air to cool the generator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2023
    Assignee: HAMILTON SUNDSTRAND CORPORATION
    Inventors: Shin Katsumata, Debabrata Pal, Kris H. Campbell, Erika M. Danckers, Andreas C. Koenig, Brian C. Konopa, Jonathan C. Dell
  • Patent number: 11598384
    Abstract: A disconnect mechanism comprises an input shaft defining a drive axis, a disconnect shaft selectively engaged with the input shaft to be driven about the drive axis by the input shaft, and a disconnect ramp operatively connected to the disconnect shaft to axially move the disconnect shaft between at least a first axial position and a second axial position. A disconnect pawl is selectively engaged with the disconnect ramp shaft, and a brake is selectively engaged with the disconnect shaft in the second axial position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2023
    Assignee: Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation
    Inventors: Aaron M. Finke, Andreas C. Koenig, Tyler W. Hayes, Mustansir Kheraluwala
  • Publication number: 20230039164
    Abstract: A disconnect mechanism comprises an input shaft defining a drive axis, a disconnect shaft selectively engaged with the input shaft to be driven about the drive axis by the input shaft, and a disconnect ramp operatively connected to the disconnect shaft to axially move the disconnect shaft between at least a first axial position and a second axial position. A disconnect pawl is selectively engaged with the disconnect ramp shaft, and a brake is selectively engaged with the disconnect shaft in the second axial position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2021
    Publication date: February 9, 2023
    Applicant: Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation
    Inventors: Aaron M. Finke, Andreas C. Koenig, Tyler W. Hayes, Mustansir Kheraluwala
  • Publication number: 20230012092
    Abstract: An exciter comprises a stator armature defining a plurality of circumferentially spaced apart winding slots separated by respective stator teeth. first exciter winding with multiple phases, a second exciter winding with multiple phases. The individual windings of the first and second exciter windings are seated in the winding slots. For each phase of each of the first and second exciter windings there are two leads configured to connect to a generator control unit (GCU).
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2021
    Publication date: January 12, 2023
    Applicant: Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation
    Inventors: Andreas C. Koenig, Dhaval Patel
  • Publication number: 20230011032
    Abstract: Provided are embodiments for a power generation system. The system includes a generator comprising a first set of stator windings and a second set of stator windings; a first rectifier coupled to an output of the first set of stator windings; a second rectifier coupled to an output of the second set of stator windings; and an electrical connection coupling an output of the first rectifier and an output of the second rectifier, wherein the electrical connection is used to provide a DC supply to a load. Also provided are embodiments for a method for operating the power generation system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2021
    Publication date: January 12, 2023
    Inventors: Frank Z. Feng, Andreas C. Koenig, William S. Heglund
  • Patent number: 11539322
    Abstract: An electric motor system implements a redundant wye-wounded motor that includes first phase leads, second phase leads, first neutral leads, and second neutral leads. The first and second phase leads receive alternating current (AC) power from a power supply. A first phase-lead switch selectively connects the first phase leads to the power supply, and a second phase-lead switch selectively connects the second phase leads to the power supply. A first neutral-lead switch selectively connects the first neutral leads to the redundant wye-wounded motor, and a second neutral-lead switch selectively connects the second neutral leads to the redundant wye-wounded motor. A controller detects a circuit fault among a plurality of different types of circuit faults, and controls the operation of one or both of the primary neutral-lead switch and the second neutral-lead switch based on the circuit fault.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2022
    Assignee: HAMILTON SUNDSTRAND CORPORATION
    Inventors: Joseph Kenneth Coldwate, Andreas C. Koenig
  • Patent number: 11539273
    Abstract: A wedge for use in an electric machine includes a central portion comprising at least a first material, a first wing integrally attached to the central portion, and a second wing integrally attached to the central portion opposite the first wing, wherein the first wing, and the second wing include a second material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2022
    Assignee: Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation
    Inventors: Kris H. Campbell, Shin Katsumata, Brian C. Konopa, Erika M. Danckers, Andreas C. Koenig, Ashutosh Joshi
  • Publication number: 20220399848
    Abstract: An electric motor system implements a redundant wye-wounded motor that includes first phase leads, second phase leads, first neutral leads, and second neutral leads. The first and second phase leads receive alternating current (AC) power from a power supply. A first phase-lead switch selectively connects the first phase leads to the power supply, and a second phase-lead switch selectively connects the second phase leads to the power supply. A first neutral-lead switch selectively connects the first neutral leads to the redundant wye-wounded motor, and a second neutral-lead switch selectively connects the second neutral leads to the redundant wye-wounded motor. A controller detects a circuit fault among a plurality of different types of circuit faults, and controls the operation of one or both of the primary neutral-lead switch and the second neutral-lead switch based on the circuit fault.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2021
    Publication date: December 15, 2022
    Inventors: Joseph Kenneth Coldwate, Andreas C. Koenig