Patents by Inventor Andreas Knecht

Andreas Knecht 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: 20110247576
    Abstract: The invention relates to an oscillating-motor camshaft adjuster having a hydraulic valve, which has two working ports. These two working ports each have a standard opening axially adjacent to one another and an opening for the utilization of pressure peaks as a consequence of camshaft alternating torques. A hydraulic pressure can be guided from a supply port to the working port to be loaded, while the working port to be relieved of pressure is guided to a tank port. In order to also keep the control performance high in the case of internal combustion engines with very greatly fluctuating camshaft alternating torques, it is proposed according to the invention that a position of hydraulic valve can be controlled proportionally, in which the pressure peaks of the working port to be relieved of pressure are blocked relative to the supply port and the working port that is to be loaded.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2011
    Publication date: October 13, 2011
    Applicant: Hydraulik-Ring GmbH
    Inventors: Andreas Knecht, Dirk Pohl
  • Patent number: 7946266
    Abstract: The invention relates to a valve and suitable hydraulic circuit, especially for camshaft adjusters of an internal combustion engine. The hydraulic circuit comprises a number of check valves or two-way valves operating as check valves, in order to provide a rapid camshaft adjuster with a high regulating quality.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2011
    Assignee: Hydraulik-Ring GmbH
    Inventors: Andreas Knecht, Dirk Pohl, Jens Bartzsch, Gordon Neudoerfer
  • Publication number: 20110114047
    Abstract: The invention relates to a camshaft insert for a camshaft, which can be, in particular, a composite camshaft. In this case, the camshaft insert bears an oscillating motor adjuster. An accumulator that can be loaded by means of a spring force is disposed inside camshaft insert. Alternatively, the accumulator can also be disposed in the camshaft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2010
    Publication date: May 19, 2011
    Applicant: HYDRAULIK-RING GMBH
    Inventors: Marc Hohmann, Dietmar Schulze, Andreas Knecht, André Selke
  • Patent number: 7895981
    Abstract: In order to produce a variable valve lift device for the lift adjustment of the gas-exchange valves of an internal combustion engine, by means of which with adjustment forces and holding forces, independently from whether said holding forces and adjustment forces are applied mechanically, hydraulically or electrically, with an adjustment of the valve lift being as cost-effective as possible, and with maximum accuracy of the adjustment or control of the valve lift to be taken between the individual cylinders of a multi-cylinder internal combustion engine, and, moreover, the adjustment possibility of the valve lift of the valves of an internal combustion engine with several cylinders is obtained within smallest tolerances, it is suggested that a valve lift device (1) has a rotatable eccentric shaft (3), which consists of several eccentrics (4, 5) and whereby all possible contours of the eccentrics (4, 5) are positioned within a circle, which is formed by means of the external diameters of a bearing (6, 7) of th
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2011
    Assignees: enTec Consulting GmbH, Hydraulik-Ring GmbH
    Inventors: Gerlinde Bösl-Flierl, Rudolf Flierl, Wilhelm Hannibal, Michael Jubelt, Andreas Knecht, Andreas Wild
  • Patent number: 7841311
    Abstract: The present invention provides a variable valve timing device for an internal combustion engine having a double camshaft. A gas exchange valve control shaft is provided which has first and second concentrically arranged cam shafts that are adjustable in a rotatable manner with respect to each other, by which a cam of the first cam shaft is adjusted in terms of its angle towards a cam of the second cam shaft. A cam phasing device is provided which operates by rotatable vanes provoking a swivelling relative movement between a driven member and an output member. The cam phasing device comprises at least two pivotable vane adjusters. Each pivotable vane adjuster is assigned to one of the two cam shafts. The pivotable vane adjusters are arranged axially one after the other in a direction of a valve control shaft. Each pivotable vane adjuster may be designed as a rotor-type vane adjuster.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2010
    Assignee: Hilite International Inc.
    Inventors: Jack D. Hutcheson, Andreas Knecht, Dirk Pohl, Glenn A. Barton, Stephen L. Nance, Joe S. Cole
  • Patent number: 7836857
    Abstract: The invention relates to a valve and suitable hydraulic circuit, especially for camshaft adjusters of an internal combustion engine. The hydraulic circuit comprises a number of check valves or two-way valves operating as check valves, in order to provide a rapid camshaft adjuster with a high regulating quality.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2010
    Assignee: Hydraulik-Ring GmbH
    Inventors: Andreas Knecht, Dirk Pohl, Jens Bartzsch, Gordon Neudoerfer
  • Patent number: 7640902
    Abstract: A camshaft adjuster which operates according to the vane-type motor principle, which means being able to move to and fro within a certain angle, generally comprises a stator and a rotor. The rotor itself is provided as a composite system of at least two components. One of the components is a cover. A further component of the composite system may be denoted as the rotor core. The cover is placed on the rotor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2010
    Assignee: Hydraulik-Ring GmbH
    Inventors: Andreas Knecht, Dirk Pohl, Jan Eimert
  • Publication number: 20090183702
    Abstract: The present invention provides a cam shaft adjuster, which is designed for controlling a double cam shaft, which has a layered construction. The cam shaft adjuster is equipped with a first rotor-type output body and a second rotor-type output body which are arranged parallel to each other with their rotary vane body parts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 2, 2009
    Publication date: July 23, 2009
    Applicant: Hydraulik-Ring GmbH
    Inventors: Andreas Knecht, Dirk Pohl
  • Publication number: 20090173297
    Abstract: The present invention provides a variable valve timing device for an internal combustion engine having a double camshaft. A gas exchange valve control shaft is provided which has first and second concentrically arranged cam shafts that are adjustable in a rotatable manner with respect to each other, by which a cam of the first cam shaft is adjusted in terms of its angle towards a cam of the second cam shaft. A cam phasing device is provided which operates by rotatable vanes provoking a swivelling relative movement between a driven member and an output member. The cam phasing device comprises at least two pivotable vane adjusters. Each pivotable vane adjuster is assigned to one of the two cam shafts. The pivotable vane adjusters are arranged axially one after the other in a direction of a valve control shaft. Each pivotable vane adjuster may be designed as a rotor-type vane adjuster.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2008
    Publication date: July 9, 2009
    Applicant: Hilite International Inc.
    Inventors: Jack D. Hutcheson, Andreas Knecht, Dirk Pohl, Glenn A. Barton, Stephen L. Nance, Joe S. Cole
  • Patent number: 7513230
    Abstract: A camshaft adjusting system for an internal combustion engine has a camshaft adjusting device with a first hydraulic chamber and a second hydraulic chamber, wherein the first and second hydraulic chambers act in opposition to one another. A control valve group working as a 4/4-way valve system has a first connection to the first hydraulic chamber, a second connection to the second hydraulic chamber, a tank connection, and a connection for pressurization. The camshaft adjusting system in a first state of the control valve group, when starting the internal combustion engine, is pressure-relieved relative to the tank connection by simultaneously hydraulically connecting the first and second connections of the camshaft adjusting device so that the camshaft adjusting device moves into a dwell position with a single locking mechanism. The dwell position also provides a safety function in case of system failure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2009
    Assignee: Hydraulik-Ring GmbH
    Inventors: Andreas Knecht, Helmut Patze, Udo Diederichs, Udo Schwandt
  • Publication number: 20090071140
    Abstract: The invention relates to a valve and suitable hydraulic circuit, especially for camshaft adjusters of an internal combustion engine. The hydraulic circuit comprises a number of check valves or two-way valves operating as check valves, in order to provide a rapid camshaft adjuster with a high regulating quality.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2008
    Publication date: March 19, 2009
    Applicant: Hydraulik-Ring GmbH
    Inventors: Andreas Knecht, Dirk Pohl, Jens Bartzsch, Gordon Neudoerfer
  • Publication number: 20090071426
    Abstract: The invention relates to a valve and suitable hydraulic circuit, especially for camshaft adjusters of an internal combustion engine. The hydraulic circuit comprises a number of check valves or two-way valves operating as check valves, in order to provide a rapid camshaft adjuster with a high regulating quality.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2008
    Publication date: March 19, 2009
    Applicant: Hydraulik-Ring GmbH
    Inventors: Andreas Knecht, Dirk Pohl, Jens Bartzsch, Gordon Neudoerfer
  • Patent number: 7497193
    Abstract: The present invention describes a new rotor and a corresponding method of manufacture for a rotor according to the invention in which a sleeve as a structural component takes over oil guidance functions in addition to locking pin bearing functions, wherein the sleeve can be inserted in a vane of the rotor flush with the surface by means of a press fit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2009
    Assignee: Hydraulik-Ring GmbH
    Inventors: Andreas Knecht, Dirk Pohl, Jan Eimert
  • Patent number: 7484486
    Abstract: A drive for valve drive operating control systems in motor vehicles, preferably for camshaft adjusters, includes at least one drive wheel and functional parts, such as a cover, a stator, a closing ring, and a sealing ring, as well as at least one rotor. The drive wheel and at least one of the functional parts are produced in a single part from a high-resistant, non-metallic material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2009
    Assignee: Dr. Ing H.C.F. Porsche Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Andreas Knecht, Guido Schneider, Gerold Sluka, Wolfgang Stephan
  • Publication number: 20080115751
    Abstract: A camshaft adjusting system for an internal combustion engine has a camshaft adjusting device with a first hydraulic chamber and a second hydraulic chamber, wherein the first and second hydraulic chambers act in opposition to one another. A control valve group working as a 4/4-way valve system has a first connection to the first hydraulic chamber, a second connection to the second hydraulic chamber, a tank connection, and a connection for pressurization. The camshaft adjusting system in a first state of the control valve group, when starting the internal combustion engine, is pressure-relieved relative to the tank connection by simultaneously hydraulically connecting the first and second connections of the camshaft adjusting device so that the camshaft adjusting device moves into a dwell position with a single locking mechanism. The dwell position also provides a safety function in case of system failure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2005
    Publication date: May 22, 2008
    Applicant: Hydraulik-Ring GmbH
    Inventors: Andreas Knecht, Helmut Patze, Udo Diederichs, Udo Schwandt
  • Publication number: 20070266971
    Abstract: In order to produce a variable valve lift device for the lift adjustment of the gas-exchange valves of an internal combustion engine, by means of which with adjustment forces and holding forces, independently from whether said holding forces and adjustment forces are applied mechanically, hydraulically or electrically, with an adjustment of the valve lift being as cost-effective as possible, and with maximum accuracy of the adjustment or control of the valve lift to be taken between the individual cylinders of a multi-cylinder internal combustion engine, and, moreover, the adjustment possibility of the valve lift of the valves of an internal combustion engine with several cylinders is obtained within smallest tolerances, it is suggested that a valve lift device (1) has a rotatable eccentric shaft (3), which consists of several eccentrics (4, 5) and whereby all possible contours of the eccentrics (4, 5) are positioned within a circle, which is formed by means of the external diameters of a bearing (6, 7) of th
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2004
    Publication date: November 22, 2007
    Applicants: HYDRAULIK-RING GMBH, ENTEC CONSULTING GMBH
    Inventors: Gerlinde Bosl-Flierl, Rudolf Flierl, Wilhelm Hannibal, Michael Jubelt, Andreas Knecht, Andreas Wild
  • Patent number: 7278385
    Abstract: Camshaft adjusters are provided for changing the position of a camshaft of an internal combustion engine. One such camshaft adjuster has a locking position that, with regard to design, is freely selectable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2007
    Assignee: Hydraulik-Ring GmbH
    Inventors: Andreas Knecht, Gordon Neudoerfer, Ralf Naumann
  • Patent number: 7275476
    Abstract: An oscillating motor for a camshaft adjusting device has a stator and a rotor mounted so as to be rotatable relative to one another. The stator has an inner wall and radially extending stator vanes connected to the inner wall. The rotor has a base member and radially extending rotor vanes connected to the base member. The rotor vanes have an end face, respectively, resting against the inner wall of the stator. The stator vanes have an end face, respectively, resting against a peripheral wall of the base member. The rotor vanes taper discontinuously from the end face of the rotor vanes, respectively, in a direction toward the base member so that the rotor vanes each have a widened section at the end face, respectively.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2007
    Assignee: Hydraulik-Ring GmbH
    Inventors: Ralf Naumann, Gerold Sluka, Frank Heidl, Andreas Knecht
  • Publication number: 20070175426
    Abstract: The present invention describes a new rotor and a corresponding method of manufacture for a rotor according to the invention in which a sleeve as a structural component takes over oil guidance functions in addition to locking pin bearing functions, wherein the sleeve can be inserted in a vane of the rotor flush with the surface by means of a press fit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2007
    Publication date: August 2, 2007
    Applicant: Hydraulik-Ring GmbH
    Inventors: Andreas Knecht, Dirk Pohl, Jan Eimert
  • Patent number: 7246580
    Abstract: A camshaft adjuster for motor vehicles has an oscillating motor having a rotor that is fixedly connected to a camshaft and further having a stator surrounding the rotor. The rotor is rotatable relative to the stator. At least one connecting part acting by at least one of positive engagement and force transmission is provided on a camshaft having cams. The rotor has a base member that is fixedly mounted on the connecting part. The base member has a diameter that is different from a diameter of a circle circumscribing the cams of the camshaft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2007
    Assignee: Hydraulik-Ring GmbH
    Inventors: Edwin Palesch, Axel-Willi Jochim, Andres Nicklass, Andreas Knecht