Patents by Inventor Andreas Sausner
Andreas Sausner 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).
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Patent number: 11261817Abstract: A method determines an inflection point OP of a parameter profile i, n which is representative of a component tolerance and a state of wear of a fuel pump. The fuel pump is provided for a fuel supply system for use in a device equipped with an internal combustion engine. The device being a passenger car, utility vehicle and/or a stationary or mobile power generator.Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 2018Date of Patent: March 1, 2022Assignee: Vitesco Technologies GmbHInventors: Stefan Kleineberg, Mariz Abdelmalek, Marc Völker, Andreas Sausner
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Patent number: 11236715Abstract: A fuel-conveying system includes: a primary fuel pump, configured to supply fuel to an internal combustion engine of a vehicle, at a fuel pressure; a suction jet pump configured to convey fuel from a first region of a fuel tank of the vehicle to a second region of the fuel tank, the at least one suction jet pump having a nozzle; and a secondary fuel pump, decoupled from the primary fuel pump and configured to: supply, as required, the suction jet pump with a fuel jet, and set, independently of the primary fuel pump, a pressure of the fuel jet before the nozzle of the suction jet pump.Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 2018Date of Patent: February 1, 2022Assignee: Vitesco Technologies GmbHInventors: Marc Völker, Andreas Sausner
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Patent number: 11203997Abstract: A method for calibrating a fuel pump for use in a fuel supply system of a device having internal combustion engine includes determining a tolerance-conditioned and wear-conditioned deviation of the fuel pump with respect to its delivery behavior so that the calibration permits energy-consumption-optimized actuation of the fuel pump.Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 2018Date of Patent: December 21, 2021Assignee: Vitesco Technologies GmbHInventors: Stefan Kleineberg, Mariz Abdelmalek, Marc Völker, Andreas Sausner
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Publication number: 20210102518Abstract: A fuel-conveying system includes: a primary fuel pump, configured to supply fuel to an internal combustion engine of a vehicle, at a fuel pressure; a suction jet pump configured to convey fuel from a first region of a fuel tank of the vehicle to a second region of the fuel tank, the at least one suction jet pump having a nozzle; and a secondary fuel pump, decoupled from the primary fuel pump and configured to: supply, as required, the suction jet pump with a fuel jet, and set, independently of the primary fuel pump, a pressure of the fuel jet before the nozzle of the suction jet pump.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 13, 2018Publication date: April 8, 2021Inventors: Marc VÖLKER, Andreas SAUSNER
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Publication number: 20200386183Abstract: A method determines an inflection point OP of a parameter profile i, n which is representative of a component tolerance and a state of wear of a fuel pump. The fuel pump is provided for a fuel supply system for use in a device equipped with an internal combustion engine. The device being a passenger car, utility vehicle and/or a stationary or mobile power generator.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 1, 2018Publication date: December 10, 2020Inventors: Stefan KLEINEBERG, Mariz ABDELMALEK, Marc VÖLKER, Andreas SAUSNER
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Publication number: 20200370498Abstract: A method for calibrating a fuel pump for use in a fuel supply system of a device having internal combustion engine includes determining a tolerance-conditioned and wear-conditioned deviation of the fuel pump with respect to its delivery behavior so that the calibration permits energy-consumption-optimized actuation of the fuel pump.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 1, 2018Publication date: November 26, 2020Inventors: Stefan KLEINEBERG, Mariz ABDELMALEK, Marc VÖLKER, Andreas SAUSNER
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Patent number: 10221801Abstract: A closed loop control system for a fuel pump based on characteristics of speed, pressure, and current. The pressure generated by the pump system is increased at the point in time when the pump system is working against a dead head system (i.e., coasting) to a level that a calibration valve is opened to a determined working point. By measuring the characteristic phase current as a function of the speed, the characteristic is able to be compared, with the pre-calibrated value of the hardware to perform an error compensation algorithm. The error compensation is overlaid with the standard pressure characteristic as a function of speed and phase current, and uses the pre-calibrated opening pressure value (i.e., the inflection point) of the calibration valve and/or in addition the change of the speed to the initial (first calibration), or to a sliding average therefrom.Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 2016Date of Patent: March 5, 2019Assignee: Continental Automotive Systems, Inc.Inventors: Andreas Sausner, Marc Völker
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Patent number: 10072674Abstract: A suction jet pump has a fuel line, a propulsion jet nozzle, an intake region, a mixing tube, and a diffuser. The propulsion jet nozzle and the mixing tube are oriented rectilinearly with respect to one another. As viewed in the direction of flow, the diffuser has a course which differs from the course of the mixing tube.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2014Date of Patent: September 11, 2018Assignee: Continental Automotive GmbHInventors: Marc Völker, Andreas Sausner
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Publication number: 20170037808Abstract: A closed loop control system for a fuel pump based on characteristics of speed, pressure, and current. The pressure generated by the pump system is increased at the point in time when the pump system is working against a dead head system (i.e., coasting) to a level that a calibration valve is opened to a determined working point. By measuring the characteristic phase current as a function of the speed, the characteristic is able to be compared, with the pre-calibrated value of the hardware to perform an error compensation algorithm. The error compensation is overlaid with the standard pressure characteristic as a function of speed and phase current, and uses the pre-calibrated opening pressure value (i.e., the inflection point) of the calibration valve and/or in addition the change of the speed to the initial (first calibration), or to a sliding average therefrom.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 18, 2016Publication date: February 9, 2017Applicant: Continental Automotive Systems, Inc.Inventors: Andreas Sausner, Marc Völker
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Patent number: 9528519Abstract: A closed loop control system for a fuel pump based on characteristics of speed, pressure, and current. The pressure generated by the pump system is increased at the point in time when the pump system is working against a dead head system (i.e., coasting) to a level that a calibration valve is opened to a determined working point. By measuring the characteristic phase current as a function of the speed, the characteristic is able to be compared, with the pre-calibrated value of the hardware to perform an error compensation algorithm. The error compensation is overlaid with the standard pressure characteristic as a function of speed and phase current, and uses the pre-calibrated opening pressure value (i.e., the inflection point) of the calibration valve and/or in addition the change of the speed to the initial (first calibration), or to a sliding average therefrom.Type: GrantFiled: October 3, 2013Date of Patent: December 27, 2016Assignee: Continental Automotive Systems, Inc.Inventors: Andreas Sausner, Marc Völker
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Publication number: 20160017896Abstract: A suction jet pump has a fuel line, a propulsion jet nozzle, an intake region, a mixing tube and a diffuser. The propulsion jet nozzle and the mixing tube are oriented rectilinearly with respect to one another. As viewed in the direction of flow, the diffuser has a course which differs from the course of the mixing tube.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 5, 2014Publication date: January 21, 2016Inventors: Marc VÖLKER, Andreas SAUSNER
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Publication number: 20140105758Abstract: A closed loop control system for a fuel pump based on characteristics of speed, pressure, and current. The pressure generated by the pump system is increased at the point in time when the pump system is working against a dead head system (i.e., coasting) to a level that a calibration valve is opened to a determined working point. By measuring the characteristic phase current as a function of the speed, the characteristic is able to be compared, with the pre-calibrated value of the hardware to perform an error compensation algorithm. The error compensation is overlaid with the standard pressure characteristic as a function of speed and phase current, and uses the pre-calibrated opening pressure value (i.e., the inflection point) of the calibration valve and/or in addition the change of the speed to the initial (first calibration), or to a sliding average therefrom.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 3, 2013Publication date: April 17, 2014Applicant: Continental Automotive Systems, Inc.Inventors: Andreas Sausner, Marc Völker
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Patent number: 8172278Abstract: A threaded component for connecting piping employed on motor vehicles includes a thread formed thereon and at least one unthreaded, contacting surface. A first coating having a first coefficient of friction is disposed on at least a portion of the thread, and a second coating having a second coefficient of friction is disposed on at least a portion of the unthreaded, contacting surface(s) of the threaded component. The first coefficient of friction is greater than the second coefficient of friction. In an embodiment an anti-corrosion coating is provided between the coatings and the component.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 2009Date of Patent: May 8, 2012Assignee: TI Automotive (Heidelberg) GmbHInventors: Sebastian Abbott, Uwe Fiedler, Andreas Sausner
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Publication number: 20090324363Abstract: A threaded component for connecting piping employed on motor vehicles includes a thread formed thereon and at least one unthreaded, contacting surface. A first coating having a first coefficient of friction is disposed on at least a portion of the thread, and a second coating having a second coefficient of friction is disposed on at least a portion of the unthreaded, contacting surface(s) of the threaded component. The first coefficient of friction is greater than the second coefficient of friction. In an embodiment an anti-corrosion coating is provided between the coatings and the component.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 17, 2009Publication date: December 31, 2009Applicant: TI Automotive (Heidelberg) GmbHInventors: Sebastian Abbott, Uwe Fiedler, Andreas Sausner
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Patent number: 7533909Abstract: A tube connection device for connecting motor vehicle tubes, a tube having a front element on at least one end, this front element being equipped with a frontal sealing surface. A fitting enclosing the tube is provided, which presses the frontal sealing surface against a connection surface of a connection element. At least one separate pressure element, which at least partially surrounds the tube, is provided between fitting and front element. The fitting acts on the front element through the pressure element and the sealing surface is pressed against the connection surface in this way.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2005Date of Patent: May 19, 2009Assignee: TI Automotive (Heidelberg) GmbHInventors: Andreas Sausner, Uwe Fiedler, Rainer Schumacher, Ralf Zahn
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Publication number: 20090038704Abstract: Motor vehicle pipeline comprising a metal tube with an aluminum layer is applied to the outer surface of the metal tube. An aluminum oxide layer is present on the outer surface of the aluminum layer. The aluminum oxide layer forms the outer layer of the motor vehicle pipeline. A method of making the motor vehicle pipeline is disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 13, 2008Publication date: February 12, 2009Inventors: Andreas Sausner, Gerhard Stanzl, Jacek Giemza
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Patent number: 7390033Abstract: A screw connection device for connecting the flared ends of two pipes includes a nut, a screw and distance element which comprises a first recess or shape for accommodation of the flare at the end of a first pipe, and a second recess or shape for accommodation of the flare at the end of the other pipe. The nut and screw each accommodate one pipe end with the distance element between them with the recess at each end in sealing contact with the pipe flares. The nut and/or the pipe flare of the pipe end which in the connected state is accommodated in the nut comprise positive-fit elements, which positive-fit elements are designed such that the accommodated pipe end is secured against rotation relative to the nut.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2004Date of Patent: June 24, 2008Assignee: Ti Automotive (Heidelberg) GmbHInventors: Georg Weick, Andreas Sausner, Delbert L. Adkins
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Patent number: 7357968Abstract: A reinforced, high pressure hose is disclosed for use in the transport of high pressure fluids. The hose includes a multilayered inner tube capable of prolonged exposure to fluids such as those containing hydrocarbons, and a reinforcement layer overlaying the inner tube. The reinforcement layer includes at least one reinforcement strip wrapped about the inner tube and with the edges of the strip in an overlying relationship.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2002Date of Patent: April 15, 2008Assignee: ITT Manufacturing Enterprises, Inc.Inventors: Andreas Sausner, Tao Nie, Michael W. Boles
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Patent number: 7308758Abstract: In a method for grounding a metal tube (2) sheathed with an electrically non-conducting plastic layer (1), has the plastic layer (1) of the metal tube (2) completely removed at an area of connection (3) the area of connection (3) is connected to the motor vehicle part in an electrically conducting fashion by a conductive covering section (4) is closed in the circumferential direction of the metal tube (2) which covers the area of connection (3) on all sides or more than covers the area of connection (3) on all sides, i.e. in the form of a crimp sleeve or a heat-shrinkable sleeve. It is first pushed onto the metal tube (2) and is then pressed onto the metal tube (2) at least at its ends under radial pressure applied along at least part of the circumference without any gaps. In one form, the tube has a bead in the area where the plastic layer is removed and the bead is in contact with the conductive covering section.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2004Date of Patent: December 18, 2007Assignee: TI Automotive (Heidelberg) GmbHInventors: Andreas Sausner, Georg Weick, Delbert L. Adkins, David Poirier
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Publication number: 20060028017Abstract: A tube connection device for connecting motor vehicle tubes, a tube having a front element on at least one end, this front element being equipped with a frontal sealing surface. A fitting enclosing the tube is provided, which presses the frontal sealing surface against a connection surface of a connection element. At least one separate pressure element, which at least partially surrounds the tube, is provided between fitting and front element. The fitting acts on the front element through the pressure element and the sealing surface is pressed against the connection surface in this way.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 26, 2005Publication date: February 9, 2006Inventors: Andreas Sausner, Uwe Fiedler, Rainer Schumacher, Ralf Zahn