Patents by Inventor Andreas Neu

Andreas Neu 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: 20250100523
    Abstract: A a hydraulic brake system comprises a hydraulic pump for conveying brake fluid from a suction side to a pressure side, at least one electrically controlled hydraulic valve, and a brake fluid reservoir, which is connected to the suction side of the pump, and at least one control unit for controlling the hydraulic pump and the at least one hydraulic valve. In order to improve the availability at low temperatures, the control unit is configured, when a limit temperature is undershot and/or a limit viscosity is exceeded, to heat the brake fluid reservoir by means of the at least one electrically controlled hydraulic valve by actuating it with an electric current.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2023
    Publication date: March 27, 2025
    Applicant: Continental Automotive Technologies GmbH
    Inventors: Andreas Neu Neu, Michael Hitzel, Christian Courth, Harald Biller, Sebastian Mihm
  • Publication number: 20240377102
    Abstract: A process air unit (20) for heating a process air (21) for a workpiece processing system comprises a process air duct (22) through which a process air (21) can flow, a combustion chamber (30) for burning a combustion air, which is overflowed by the process air (21) in the process air duct (22) and thereby transfers heat to the process air (21), and a tube bundle arrangement (35) connected to the combustion chamber, which comprises at least one tube bundle (36) having a plurality of tubes (38) through which the flue gas (34) from the combustion chamber (30) can flow.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2022
    Publication date: November 14, 2024
    Inventors: Oliver IGLAUER-ANGRIK, Andreas NEU
  • Publication number: 20240310122
    Abstract: In order to provide a separating device for a workpiece treatment installation, which can be operated cost-effectively and enables an efficient separating effect, it is proposed that the separating device comprises one or more guide devices by means of which at least one separating fluid can be introduced into a connecting region arranged or formed between two spatial regions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2021
    Publication date: September 19, 2024
    Inventors: Oliver IGLAUER-ANGRIK, Kevin WOLL, Andreas NEU
  • Patent number: 12030471
    Abstract: A method for monitoring a hydraulic brake system for a motor vehicle, wherein a diagnostic valve is omitted and, instead, air volume and leakage are identified by a volume balance during generation of a dynamic pressure. An associated brake system is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2024
    Assignee: CONTINENTAL TEVES AG & CO. OHG
    Inventors: Christian Courth, Anne Seidel, Ulrich Lohse, Andreas Neu, Roland Caspari
  • Patent number: 11465602
    Abstract: A method for checking functionality of a motor vehicle braking system. The braking system has a main module, including: hydraulically actuatable wheel brakes, pairs being assigned to respective brake circuits; at least one electrically actuatable wheel valve per wheel brake sets wheel-specific brake pressures; a pressure provision device actively builds up pressure in the wheel brakes; a pressure-medium reservoir at atmospheric pressure, and an auxiliary module, which has for each of two wheel brakes: a pressure sensor for measuring pressure in a wheel brake line; an open when deenergized isolating valve in the wheel brake line; a pump. At least one variable is measured to assess functionality of the braking system. Using least one acceptance criterion, and checked whether the variable satisfies the acceptance criterion. Determining at least one variable representing the viscosity of the brake fluid, and the at least one acceptance criterion depends on a variable representing viscosity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2022
    Assignee: CONTINENTAL TEVES AG & CO. OHG
    Inventors: Andreas Neu, Boris Holzherr, Thomas Buch, Martin Brenn, Andreas Baltes
  • Patent number: 11400400
    Abstract: A separating stage for inertial separation of components contained in a fluid flowing through, in particular paint particles and/or paint agglomerates includes at least one separating segment, which has at least one acceleration section for the fluid on the inlet side, in which the fluid is accelerated in a through-flow direction, and a first impaction surface for components contained in the fluid is downstream of the acceleration section. A separating unit having at least one separating stage, a kit, a transport cart, a coating facility, and a method for producing a separating unit are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2022
    Assignee: DÜRR SYSTEMS AG
    Inventors: Oliver Seyboth, Andreas Neu
  • Publication number: 20210245725
    Abstract: A method for monitoring a hydraulic brake system for a motor vehicle, wherein a diagnostic valve is omitted and, instead, air volume and leakage are identified by a volume balance during generation of a dynamic pressure. An associated brake system is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2019
    Publication date: August 12, 2021
    Inventors: Christian Courth, Anne Seidel, Ulrich Lohse, Andreas Neu, Roland Caspari
  • Patent number: 10913437
    Abstract: A method for operating a dual-circuit hydraulic brake system of a vehicle having an ABS function to feed back pressure medium from low-pressure reservoirs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2021
    Inventors: Andreas Neu, Michael Hitzel, Michael Jung, Tobias Scheller
  • Publication number: 20200406179
    Abstract: A separating stage for inertial separation of components contained in a fluid flowing through, in particular paint particles and/or paint agglomerates includes at least one separating segment, which has at least one acceleration section for the fluid on the inlet side, in which the fluid is accelerated in a through-flow direction, and a first impaction surface for components contained in the fluid is downstream of the acceleration section. A separating unit having at least one separating stage, a kit, a transport cart, a coating facility, and a method for producing a separating unit are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2019
    Publication date: December 31, 2020
    Applicant: DÜRR SYSTEMS AG
    Inventors: Oliver SEYBOTH, Andreas NEU
  • Patent number: 10875514
    Abstract: A method for operating a dual-circuit hydraulic brake system of a vehicle having an ABS function to feed back pressure medium from low-pressure reservoirs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2020
    Inventors: Andreas Neu, Michael Hitzel, Michael Jung, Tobias Scheller
  • Publication number: 20200361439
    Abstract: A method for checking functionality of a motor vehicle braking system. The braking system has a main module, including: hydraulically actuatable wheel brakes, pairs being assigned to respective brake circuits; at least one electrically actuatable wheel valve per wheel brake sets wheel-specific brake pressures; a pressure provision device actively builds up pressure in the wheel brakes; a pressure-medium reservoir at atmospheric pressure, and an auxiliary module, which has for each of two wheel brakes: a pressure sensor for measuring pressure in a wheel brake line; an open when deenergized isolating valve in the wheel brake line; a pump. At least one variable is measured to assess functionality of the braking system. Using least one acceptance criterion, and checked whether the variable satisfies the acceptance criterion. Determining at least one variable representing the viscosity of the brake fluid, and the at least one acceptance criterion depends on a variable representing viscosity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2018
    Publication date: November 19, 2020
    Inventors: Andreas Neu, Boris Holzherr, Thomas Buch, Martin Brenn, Andreas Baltes
  • Patent number: 10800388
    Abstract: A method for operating a motor vehicle brake installation. An electrically controllable pressure modulation device having a pump-valve arrangement is hydraulically arranged between the primary brake system and the front axle brakes. The pump-valve arrangement includes, for each front brake, a first valve, arranged between the inlet valve of the primary brake system and the brake, and an electrically activatable pump, with a suction and pressures ports. The pressure port is connected to the brake. In the presence of a predetermined condition of the primary brake system and of an actuation of the master brake cylinder by the driver, a build-up of brake pressure at the front axle brakes is performed by the pump-valve arrangement. The pressure set by the pump-valve arrangement is higher than the brake pressure in the master brake cylinder, whereas the brake pressure of the master brake cylinder prevails at the brakes of the rear axle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2020
    Assignee: Continental Teves AG & Co. oHG
    Inventors: Marco Besier, Georg Roll, Sascha Gröger, Andreas Neu, Cristiano Hoffmann
  • Patent number: 10703347
    Abstract: A method for operating a brake installation of a vehicle. A first electrically controllable pressure provision device provides brake pressure for actuating hydraulically actuatable brakes. A first electronic open-loop and closed-loop control unit, and a first pressure detection device, measures brake pressure provided by a primary brake system. A secondary brake system between the primary system and a part of the wheel brakes has a second electrically controllable pressure provision device provides brake pressure for actuating at least the part of the brakes. A second electronic open-loop and closed-loop control unit, and at least one second pressure detection device, the signals of which are processed in the second electronic open-loop and closed-loop control unit. The secondary system monitors the primary system based on signals from the second pressure detection device and on a predefined brake pressure demand to build up a brake pressure corresponding to the predefined brake pressure demand.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2020
    Assignee: Continental Teves AG & Co. oHG
    Inventors: Marco Besier, Georg Roll, Sascha Gröger, Andreas Neu, Cristiano Hoffmann, Paul Linhoff
  • Publication number: 20190248352
    Abstract: A method for operating a dual-circuit hydraulic brake system of a vehicle having an ABS function to feed back pressure medium from low-pressure reservoirs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2017
    Publication date: August 15, 2019
    Inventors: Andreas Neu, Michael Hitzel, Michael Jung, Tobias Scheller
  • Publication number: 20190071059
    Abstract: A method for operating a motor vehicle brake installation. An electrically controllable pressure modulation device having a pump-valve arrangement is hydraulically arranged between the primary brake system and the front axle brakes. The pump-valve arrangement includes, for each front brake, a first valve, arranged between the inlet valve of the primary brake system and the brake, and an electrically activatable pump, with a suction and pressures ports. The pressure port is connected to the brake. In the presence of a predetermined condition of the primary brake system and of an actuation of the master brake cylinder by the driver, a build-up of brake pressure at the front axle brakes is performed by the pump-valve arrangement. The pressure set by the pump-valve arrangement is higher than the brake pressure in the master brake cylinder, whereas the brake pressure of the master brake cylinder prevails at the brakes of the rear axle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2017
    Publication date: March 7, 2019
    Inventors: Marco Besier, Georg Roll, Sascha Gröger, Andreas Neu, Cristiano Hoffmann
  • Publication number: 20190039583
    Abstract: A method for operating a brake installation of a vehicle. A first electrically controllable pressure provision device provides brake pressure for actuating hydraulically actuatable brakes. A first electronic open-loop and closed-loop control unit, and a first pressure detection device, measures brake pressure provided by a primary brake system. A secondary brake system between the primary system and a part of the wheel brakes has a second electrically controllable pressure provision device provides brake pressure for actuating at least the part of the brakes. A second electronic open-loop and closed-loop control unit, and at least one second pressure detection device, the signals of which are processed in the second electronic open-loop and closed-loop control unit. The secondary system monitors the primary system based on signals from the second pressure detection device and on a predefined brake pressure demand to build up a brake pressure corresponding to the predefined brake pressure demand.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2017
    Publication date: February 7, 2019
    Inventors: Marco Besier, Georg Roll, Sascha Gröger, Andreas Neu, Cristiano Hoffmann, Paul Linhoff
  • Patent number: 9545901
    Abstract: In a method for optimizing the pressure setting accuracy, a hydraulic pressure is built up according to a pressure requirement of a hydraulic pump, and overflow control is performed using an analog-controlling hydraulic valve and a known control characteristic curve of the analog-controlling hydraulic valve, which overflow control counteracts a pressure build-up produced by the hydraulic pump that exceeds the pressure requirement. In addition to the known control characteristic curve of the analog-controlling hydraulic valve, at least one additional valve characteristic is taken into account for the overflow control.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2017
    Assignee: Continental Teves AG & Co. oHG
    Inventors: Holger Kollmann, Peter Leska, Ralph Gronau, Michel Wagner, Jörg Berntheusel, Erik Händler, Silvio Färber, Patrik Henke, Alexander Treib, Andreas Neu
  • Publication number: 20160236662
    Abstract: A method for operating a brake system of a vehicle which includes a master brake cylinder which can be activated by the driver by a brake pedal, at least one driver-independent pressure source, at least one wheel brake to which a wheel speed sensor is assigned, and a brake activation sensor, wherein it is checked whether a hazardous situation is present, and in the case of a hazardous situation being detected the at least one driver-independent pressure source is activated. A hazardous situation is detected when the change in a measured deceleration over time or the absolute value of a measured deceleration exceeds a predefined hazard threshold value and a brake activation operation is detected. In addition, the invention relates to a brake system for a motor vehicle having brake assistance in hazardous situations which does not require a master brake cylinder pressure sensor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2014
    Publication date: August 18, 2016
    Inventors: Andreas Neu, Thorsten Ullrich, Tobias Scheller, Robert Schmidt, Joachim Borneis, Benjamin Jüstel, Patrick Henke
  • Publication number: 20150321653
    Abstract: A switchover method for a solenoid valve, operated in analogized form, in an electrohydraulic brake system, in which method the solenoid valve can assume a closed position, an open position and a multiplicity of intermediate positions in accordance with electrical actuation or regulation, and wherein the actuation or regulation is performed as a function of a known current-pressure characteristic curve of the solenoid valve. Upon a switchover of the solenoid valve, a pressure-dependent and/or current-dependent magnetic hysteresis characteristic of the solenoid valve is compensated directly without prior modification of the present hysteresis characteristic. An electrohydraulic brake system and the use of the brake system is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2013
    Publication date: November 12, 2015
    Inventors: Andreas Neu, Ralph Gronau, Holger Kollmann, Jörg Berntheusel, Tobias Franke
  • Publication number: 20140345988
    Abstract: In a method for optimizing the pressure setting accuracy, a hydraulic pressure is built up according to a pressure requirement of a hydraulic pump, and overflow control is performed using an analog-controlling hydraulic valve and a known control characteristic curve of the analog-controlling hydraulic valve, which overflow control counteracts a pressure build-up produced by the hydraulic pump that exceeds the pressure requirement. In addition to the known control characteristic curve of the analog-controlling hydraulic valve, at least one additional valve characteristic is taken into account for the overflow control.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2012
    Publication date: November 27, 2014
    Applicant: CONTINENTAL TEVES AG & CT. OHG
    Inventors: Peter Leska, Holger Kollmann, Ralph Gronau, Michel Wagner, Jörg Berntheusel, Erik Händler, Silvio Färber, Patrik Henke, Alexander Treib, Andreas Neu