Patents by Inventor Andreas Lienig

Andreas Lienig 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: 20170187266
    Abstract: The invention relates to an electric machine (10) with commutating brushes (12) and an electric interference-suppression component (14). The brushes (12) are arranged in an annular brush support (18), and the brush support (18) sits on an axial end (22) of a housing part (24) of the electric machine (10), which is preferably a pole housing (240). The interference-suppression component (14) is arranged radially outside of the housing (24), and the brush support (18) has a protrusion (30) which extends in the radial direction (2). The protrusion (30) extends radially towards the outside so as to extend outside of the housing (24), the interference-suppression component (14) being arranged on the protrusion (30).
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2015
    Publication date: June 29, 2017
    Inventors: Andras Paroczi, Andreas Lienig, Bettina Straub, Dietrich Eckstein
  • Patent number: 9670988
    Abstract: A gear drive unit (1), for a seat adjuster or a power-assisted steering system, comprised of a spindle (40), on which a drive gear (42) that drives the spindle (40) is provided, a drive assembly (20), which drives the drive gear (42) by means of a driven element (500) and at least one device (30) on which the drive assembly (20) is at least flanged-mounted, and which operationally couples at least the driven element (500) and the drive gear (42). The invention provides that at least one additional support (100, 100?) is provided in which the drive gear (42) is mounted, and this support is fastened to the base part (50) and supports the device (30).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2017
    Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventors: Hans-Juergen Oberle, Willi Schmidt, Andreas Lienig
  • Patent number: 9242578
    Abstract: A threaded spindle adjusting drive, e.g., a vehicle seat adjusting drive, includes a threaded spindle, a drive gear operably connected to the threaded spindle, and a bearing system for supporting axial and radial forces from the threaded spindle and/or the drive gear on a jacketed pipe. The bearing system has an axial bearing element abutting on at least one radially inwardly directed crimp of the jacketed pipe for supporting axial forces and a radial bearing ring abutting on the inner circumference of the jacketed pipe for supporting radial forces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2016
    Assignee: ROBERT BOSCH GMBH
    Inventors: Hans-Juergen Oberle, Andreas Lienig
  • Patent number: 8365630
    Abstract: A transmission drive unit (10) for adjusting a movable part (58) in a motor vehicle includes a drive element (18), which is capable of being driven by a drive assembly (42), and which is rotatably supported in a support tube (14) via at least one end shield (28). The drive element (18) has a first axial stop (23), which bears against a first axial support surface (21) of the support tube (14), and a second axial stop (35), which rests against a second axial support surface (27) of the end shield (28). The end shield (28) is pressed against the second axial stop (35) of the drive element (18) via a material deformation of the support tube (14).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2013
    Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventors: Hans-Juergen Oberle, Peter Mueller, Andreas Lienig
  • Patent number: 8033192
    Abstract: A transmission drive unit for adjusting a movable part in a motor vehicle has a support tube, a drive wheel, which is drivable using a drive assembly rotatably supported on the support tube and located on a spindle installed first in the support tube as a separate component and received in the bearing receptacle; a customer-specific receiving module, which subsequently and separately is attached to the support tube and includes a receptacle for a fastening device on the motor vehicle or the part to be adjusted, and the material of the receiving module has a higher strength than the material of the support tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2011
    Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventors: Hans-Juergen Oberle, Andreas Lienig
  • Patent number: 7866225
    Abstract: A spindle drive (10), in particular for adjusting a movable part (58) in a motor vehicle, includes a drive assembly (42), which drives a drive wheel (18) supported on a spindle (16). The drive wheel (18) is rotatably supported in a support tube (14) that includes a receptacle (52) for a fastening device (54) for diverting crash forces. A guide tube (64) that accommodates the spindle (16) and overlaps axially with the support tube (14) is located coaxially with spindle (16).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2011
    Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventors: Hans-Juergen Oberle, Andreas Lienig
  • Publication number: 20110000328
    Abstract: A threaded spindle adjusting drive, e.g., a vehicle seat adjusting drive, includes a threaded spindle, a drive gear operably connected to the threaded spindle, and a bearing system for supporting axial and radial forces from the threaded spindle and/or the drive gear on a jacketed pipe. The bearing system has an axial bearing element abutting on at least one radially inwardly directed crimp of the jacketed pipe for supporting axial forces and a radial bearing ring abutting on the inner circumference of the jacketed pipe for supporting radial forces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2008
    Publication date: January 6, 2011
    Inventors: Hans-Juergen Oberle, Andreas Lienig
  • Patent number: 7467565
    Abstract: The invention relates to a gear drive unit (10), in particular to adjust moveable parts in a motor vehicle, with a gear housing (15) and a shaft (18) positioned therein along a longitudinal axis (30), which shaft is supported on the housing (15) via an axial stopping face (35) on a counter stopping face (36), wherein at least one of the stopping faces (35, 36) is inclined perpendicular to the longitudinal axis (30) against a plane (42) by an angle of inclination (40) in order to generate an axial force, and a component (44), which cooperates with at least one of the stopping faces (35, 36), is arranged in a displaceable manner perpendicular to the longitudinal axis (30). In doing so, the coefficient of friction between the at least one stopping face (35, 36) and the component (44) is greater than the tangent of the angle of inclination (40).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 23, 2008
    Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventors: Hans-Juergen Oberle, Andreas Lienig, Mario Huesges, Fabian Louvel
  • Publication number: 20080295624
    Abstract: The invention relates to a spindle drive (10) and to a production method for a spindle drive (10) of said type, in particular for adjusting a moveable part (58) in a motor vehicle, having a drive unit (42) which drives a drive wheel (18) which is mounted on a spindle (16), wherein the drive wheel (18) is mounted so as to be rotatable in a support tube (14), which support tube (14) has a receptacle (52) for a fastening device (54) for dissipating crash forces, wherein a guide tube (64) which holds the spindle (16) is arranged coaxially with respect to said spindle (16), which guide tube (64) axially overlaps the support tube (14).
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2007
    Publication date: December 4, 2008
    Inventors: Hans-Juergen Oberle, Andreas Lienig
  • Publication number: 20080196524
    Abstract: The invention relates to a transmission drive unit (10) and to a method for producing the same, especially for adjusting a mobile part (58) in the motor vehicle. Said drive unit comprises a drive wheel (18) which can be driven by a drive assembly (42) and which is received on a spindle (16), the drive wheel (18) being rotatably received in a support tube (14). A receiving module (90) can be secured to the support tube (14) and comprises a seat (88) for a fastening device (44) to be provided on the motor vehicle (99) or the element (58) to be adjusted. Said receiving module (90) can be retrofitted and separately installed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2006
    Publication date: August 21, 2008
    Inventors: Hans-Juergen Oberle, Andreas Lienig
  • Publication number: 20080196965
    Abstract: The invention relates to a transmission drive unit (10), especially for adjusting a mobile part in the motor vehicle. Said drive unit comprises a drive assembly (42) driving, by means of a drive element (40), a drive wheel (18) received on a spindle. The drive wheel (18) is rotatably received in a support tube (14) having a seat (52) for a securing device (54) for diverting crash forces. At least one circular or annular support element (62) can be secured between an axial end (60) of the support tube (14) and the seat (52) in order to mechanically reinforce the support tube (14). Said support element can be retrofitted and separately installed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2006
    Publication date: August 21, 2008
    Inventors: Hans-Juergen Oberle, Andreas Lienig
  • Publication number: 20080163712
    Abstract: The invention relates to a transmission drive unit (10), especially for adjusting a mobile part (58) in the motor vehicle. Said drive unit comprises a drive element (18) which can be driven by a drive assembly (42) and which is rotatably received in a support tube (14) by means of a bearing plate (28). The drive element (18) has a first axial stop (23) which is supported on a first axial bearing surface (21) of the support tube (14). The drive element (18) has a second axial stop (35) which rests against a second axial bearing surface (27) of the bearing plate (28), the bearing plate (28) being forced against the second axial stop (35) of the drive element (18) by a material deformation (35) of the drive element (18).
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2006
    Publication date: July 10, 2008
    Inventors: Hans-Juergen Oberle, Peter Mueller, Andreas Lienig
  • Publication number: 20080141823
    Abstract: The invention relates to a gearbox drive unit (10), especially for displacing a movable part in a motor vehicle, and to a method for producing one such gearbox drive unit. The inventive gearbox drive unit includes a rotary body (14) which is rotatably mounted in a housing (12) and bears axially—via at least one end face (42) thereof—against an adjusting element (50) which is fixed to the housing (12). The adjusting element (50) can be slid axially into the housing (12) for installation, and can be locked axially by rotating it relative to the housing (12). The adjusting element (50) includes a radial bearing surface (56, 54) in which the rotary body (14) is radially supported.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2005
    Publication date: June 19, 2008
    Inventors: Hans-Juergen Oberle, Franz Schwendemann, Andreas Lienig
  • Publication number: 20080011114
    Abstract: In a spindle drive and a production process for such a spindle drive, in particular for adjusting a moving part in a motor vehicle, having a drive assembly, which drives a drive wheel supported on a spindle, and the drive wheel is supported rotatably in a support tube which on one end of the support tube has a receptacle for a fastener for diverting crash forces, the spindle is capable of being installed in the identical support tube in either a first installation position or a second installation position rotated by 180°.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2007
    Publication date: January 17, 2008
    Inventors: Hans-Juergen Oberle, Andreas Lienig
  • Publication number: 20070289135
    Abstract: The invention relates to a gear drive unit (10)5, particularly for a seat adjuster or a power-assisted steering system, comprised of a spindle (40), on which a drive gear (42) that drives the spindle (40) is provided, a drive assembly (20), which drives the drive gear (42) by means of a driven element (500) and at least one device (30) on which the drive assembly (10)6 is at least flanged-mounted, and which operationally couples at least the driven element (500) and the drive gear (42). The invention provides that at least one additional support (100, 100?) is provided in which the drive gear (42) is mounted, and this support is fastened to the base part (50) and supports the device (30). 5 Translator's note: [sic] This appears to be a typographical error. The gear drive unit is designated “(1)” elsewhere in the document. 6 Translator's note: [sic] This appears to be a typographical error. The drive assembly is designated “(20)” elsewhere in the document.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2005
    Publication date: December 20, 2007
    Applicant: ROBERT BOSCH GMBH
    Inventors: Hans-Juergen Oberle, Willi Schmidt, Andreas Lienig
  • Publication number: 20050241420
    Abstract: The invention relates to a gear drive unit (10), in particular to adjust moveable parts in a motor vehicle, with a gear housing (15) and a shaft (18) positioned therein along a longitudinal axis (30), which shaft is supported on the housing (15) via an axial stopping face (35) on a counter stopping face (36), wherein at least one of the stopping faces (35, 36) is inclined perpendicular to the longitudinal axis (30) against a plane (42) by an angle of inclination (40) in order to generate an axial force, and a component (44), which cooperates with at least one of the stopping faces (35, 36), is arranged in a displaceable manner perpendicular to the longitudinal axis (30). In doing so, the coefficient of friction between the at least one stopping face (35, 36) and the component (44) is greater than the tangent of the angle of inclination (40).
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2003
    Publication date: November 3, 2005
    Inventors: Hans-Juergen Oberle, Andreas Lienig, Mario Huesges, Fabian Louvel
  • Publication number: 20030077014
    Abstract: According to the related art, a bearing is secured in an apparatus by means of an additional attachment means.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2002
    Publication date: April 24, 2003
    Inventors: Jans-Juergen Oberle, Andreas Lienig, Mario Huesges
  • Publication number: 20020073790
    Abstract: A transmission-drive unit for a seat adjustment or a servo steering has a transmission housing; a driven shaft extending outwardly beyond the transmission housing; a driven wheel non rotatably arranged on the driven shaft; a supporting element which directly at least partially surrounds the driven shaft so that the driven wheel is supported against the supporting element by axial force action from outside.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2001
    Publication date: June 20, 2002
    Inventors: Martin Wiesler, Manfred Winter, Willi Schmidt, Gilles Peter, Andreas Lienig