Patents by Inventor Arne Viohl

Arne Viohl 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: 11850939
    Abstract: A steering column assembly module having an operating device for setting an operating parameter of a motor vehicle comprises a static central element that annularly surrounds a steering axis, and a recess, and has an elongated rotary element with a longitudinal axis, and comprises a grip section, and a bearing section that is fixedly connected to the grip section. In this context, the bearing section of the rotary element is disposed in the recess of the central element at least sectionally, and is mounted in the central element rotatably about the longitudinal axis, wherein a rotation sensor is configured to detect a rotational position of the rotary element, and in dependence upon the detected rotational position, to generate a control signal for setting the operating parameter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2023
    Assignee: VOLKSWAGEN AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT
    Inventor: Arne Viohl
  • Publication number: 20220371437
    Abstract: A steering column assembly module having an operating device for setting an operating parameter of a motor vehicle comprises a static central element that annularly surrounds a steering axis, and a recess, and has an elongated rotary element with a longitudinal axis, and comprises a grip section, and a bearing section that is fixedly connected to the grip section. In this context, the bearing section of the rotary element is disposed in the recess of the central element at least sectionally, and is mounted in the central element rotatably about the longitudinal axis, wherein a rotation sensor is configured to detect a rotational position of the rotary element, and in dependence upon the detected rotational position, to generate a control signal for setting the operating parameter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2020
    Publication date: November 24, 2022
    Applicant: Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventor: Arne Viohl
  • Publication number: 20220324504
    Abstract: A steering column with a switch module at least partially surrounding the steering column. The switch module includes at least one actuating lever for activating at least one function. A mechanical interface for attaching at least one bracket for an object is provided in the area of the switch module. The interface is configured as a separate component mounted on the switch module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2020
    Publication date: October 13, 2022
    Inventors: Arne Viohl, Thomas Kiesewetter, Thomas Fricke