Patents by Inventor Bernhard Keller

Bernhard Keller 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: 11560939
    Abstract: An actuator includes a housing, an extension arm, and a threaded spindle. The threaded spindle is mounted on the housing in such a way as to be rotatable with respect to an axis of rotation by a first rotary bearing. The extension arm projects out of the housing in such a way that it can be moved in a direction of the axis of rotation. The housing and the extension arm together delimit an internal space, the volume of which changes when the extension arm moves. A first end of the threaded spindle that is remote from the first rotary bearing, projects into a tubular section of the extension arm, irrespective of a position in which the extension arm is situated. The tubular section extends with a constant internal cross-sectional shape along the axis of rotation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2023
    Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventors: Bernhard Keller, Markus Rumpel, Steffen Pfister
  • Publication number: 20220112940
    Abstract: An actuator includes a housing, an extension arm, and a threaded spindle. The threaded spindle is mounted on the housing in such a way as to be rotatable with respect to an axis of rotation by a first rotary bearing. The extension arm projects out of the housing in such a way that it can be moved in a direction of the axis of rotation. The housing and the extension arm together delimit an internal space, the volume of which changes when the extension arm moves. A first end of the threaded spindle that is remote from the first rotary bearing, projects into a tubular section of the extension arm, irrespective of a position in which the extension arm is situated. The tubular section extends with a constant internal cross-sectional shape along the axis of rotation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2021
    Publication date: April 14, 2022
    Inventors: Bernhard Keller, Markus Rumpel, Steffen Pfister
  • Patent number: 10498152
    Abstract: A precharging circuit for precharging an intermediate circuit capacitor of a converter formed from at least one electrolytic capacitor using a grid current from a supply grid before the converter is connected to the supply grid and is used for the reformation of at least one electrolytic capacitor of the intermediate circuit capacitor. A method is provided for the reformation of an intermediate circuit capacitor of a converter formed from at least one electrolytic capacitor, which is connected to the supply grid using a precharging circuit. A converter is created for converting an AC grid voltage into a direct voltage or vice versa, with a device for the reformation of electrolytic capacitors of an intermediate circuit capacitor of the converter using an integrated precharging circuit of the converter. Existing hardware can be used for the reformation of electrolytic capacitors in a converter, and the expense associated with the reformation can be minimized.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2019
    Assignee: GE ENERGY POWER CONVERSION TECHNOLOGY LTD
    Inventors: Thomas Kolbe, Christian Bernhard Keller
  • Publication number: 20180076642
    Abstract: A precharging circuit for precharging an intermediate circuit capacitor of a converter formed from at least one electrolytic capacitor using a grid current from a supply grid before the converter is connected to the supply grid and is used for the reformation of at least one electrolytic capacitor of the intermediate circuit capacitor. A method is provided for the reformation of an intermediate circuit capacitor of a converter formed from at least one electrolytic capacitor, which is connected to the supply grid using a precharging circuit. A converter is created for converting an AC grid voltage into a direct voltage or vice versa, with a device for the reformation of electrolytic capacitors of an intermediate circuit capacitor of the converter using an integrated precharging circuit of the converter. Existing hardware can be used for the reformation of electrolytic capacitors in a converter, and the expense associated with the reformation can be minimized.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2017
    Publication date: March 15, 2018
    Inventors: Thomas KOLBE, Christian Bernhard KELLER
  • Patent number: 9151372
    Abstract: A linear motion device includes a housing, an extension arm, and an anti-twist safeguard. The extension arm projects from the housing and includes a securing section. The anti-twist safeguard includes at least one separate elongate anti-friction lining, which is formed with a constant cross-sectional shape. The anti-friction lining is arranged substantially without play between the housing and the securing section of the extension arm and extends transversely to a longitudinal axis. The extension arm is supported on the housing in such a way that it can move along the longitudinal axis. In the securing section, the extension arm extends parallel to the longitudinal axis with a constant external cross-sectional shape deviating from a circular shape. The anti-twist safeguard engages positively in said external cross-sectional shape, thus securing the extension arm with respect to the housing against twisting relative to the longitudinal axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2015
    Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventor: Bernhard Keller
  • Patent number: 8951574
    Abstract: The invention relates to products, containing a solid biocide and a composite material (11) for the absorption of contaminants and the release of active ingredients as a composite preparation for the simultaneous, separate or programmed sequential application on sterilization and long-term conservation of a liquid (6) for purification. According to the invention, the activity of the solid biocide can be maintained by additionally treating the liquid (6) with the composite material (11), which absorbs (5.1, 5.2) from which the liquid and/or contaminants simultaneously releases active ingredients (13.1, 13.2) for sterilizing and/or reducing the contaminants (5.1, 5.2) in the liquid (6). The products and the method are particularly suitable for sterilizing and long-term conservation of water/oil emulsions which are contaminated by sulphur-containing compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2015
    Assignees: Bucher AG Langenthal, Preentec AG
    Inventors: Martin Christian Adrian Gehri, Bernhard Keller, Peter Regenass
  • Patent number: 8430568
    Abstract: A linear motion device has a first assembly and a second assembly, at least one first rolling surface that extends in a longitudinal direction and provided on the first assembly, the first rolling surface being located opposite a second rolling surface which is provided on the second assembly, a row of rolling elements that circulate endlessly in the first assembly is located between the first and second rolling surfaces, and at least one central longitudinal section of the first rolling surface is designed such that the rolling elements are at least partially relieved of the load. The first rolling surface is provided on a separate first rolling surface part in the form of a profiled element having a substantially constant cross-sectional shape, the first rolling surface part is situated in a central longitudinal section at a distance from a first body of the first assembly, and is supported on the first body on both sides in the longitudinal direction next to the central longitudinal section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2013
    Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventors: Steffen Pfister, Bernhard Keller
  • Patent number: 8402853
    Abstract: A linear motion device has a first assembly and a second assembly which is linearly movable relative to the first assembly; a row of rolling elements that may circulate endlessly is located between the first and second assemblies, the first assembly including a rotatable threaded spindle that extends parallel to the longitudinal direction, and that is engaged in a screw-type manner with a threaded nut, the threaded nut being a component of the second assembly; the first assembly also includes an electric motor that is connected to the threaded spindle in a rotationally driving manner, and the rotational axis of which extends parallel to the threaded spindle; the first assembly includes a single-pieced, first body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2013
    Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventors: Steffen Pfister, Bernhard Keller
  • Patent number: 8403564
    Abstract: A linear motion device has a first assembly and a second assembly which is linearly movable relative to the first assembly. A first rolling surface which extends in a longitudinal direction is provided on the first assembly and is situated opposite a second rolling surface provided on the second assembly. A row of rolling elements is located between the first and second rolling surfaces. The first assembly includes a single-pieced, first body and a return assembly and a return passage being provided in the first body A curved deflection passage is located entirely within the deflection assembly and connects the first rolling surface to the return passage such that the rolling elements circulate endlessly A projection that engages in the return passage is provided on the deflection assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2013
    Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventors: Steffen Pfister, Bernhard Keller
  • Patent number: 8317398
    Abstract: A linear motion device has a first assembly and a second assembly which is linearly movable relative to the first assembly, in which at least one first rolling surface which extends in a longitudinal direction is provided on the first assembly, the first rolling surface being located opposite a second rolling surface provided on the second assembly, and in which a row of rolling elements is located between the first and second rolling surfaces, and in which a return passage that is substantially parallel to the first rolling surface is provided in the first assembly, the return passage being connected at either end via a curved deflection passage to the first rolling surface such that rolling elements are transferred, thereby enabling the rolling elements to circulate endlessly, and in which the first assembly includes at least one deflection assembly that may be installed as a whole, and that includes a single deflection passage, and the return passage is provided directly and completely in a separate first
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2012
    Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventors: Steffen Pfister, Bernhard Keller
  • Patent number: 8282283
    Abstract: A linear motion device has a first assembly and a second assembly which is linearly movable relative to the first assembly, in which at least one, and preferably at least two, first rolling surface(s) which extend(s) in a longitudinal direction is/are provided on the first assembly, each first rolling surface being located opposite a second rolling surface provided on the second assembly, and in which a row of rolling elements is located between the first and second rolling surfaces, and in which the first assembly includes a single-pieced, first body and at least one return assembly, at least one return passage being provided in the first body, and furthermore in which at least one curved deflection passage is located entirely within the deflection assembly and connects the first rolling surface to the return passage in a manner such that the rolling elements may circulate endlessly, and in which at least one projection that engages in the return passage is provided on the deflection assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2012
    Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventors: Steffen Pfister, Bernhard Keller
  • Patent number: 7867120
    Abstract: A linear unit having a main module unit and a drive unit in which the main module unit has a housing with a table part that a drive belt is able to move in the longitudinal direction; the drive belt is wound around a drive roller, which is connected to a drive unit, and around a freewheeling roller; and the drive belt is connected to the table part and is divided into an upper span and a lower span, and a guide element is situated on the base leg of the housing and is able to separate the upper span from the lower span.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2011
    Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventors: Bernhard Keller, Roland Hoherz, Sven Anhut
  • Patent number: 7794150
    Abstract: A linear module has a rail with a longitudinal axis, a table part, and at least one linear guide device; the at least one linear guide device has a main part embodied so that it is integrally joined to the table part, two end caps, and at least one endless roller element circuit. The length of the table part measured in the direction of the longitudinal axis is greater than that of the linear guide device and at least one end cap is accommodated in a recess of the table part; the recess is open toward the underside of the table part and is delimited by the top surface of the table part, by at least one side wall of the table part, and by the main part of the linear guide device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2010
    Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventors: Bernhard Keller, Steffen Pfister
  • Publication number: 20100206113
    Abstract: A linear motion device has a first assembly and a second assembly, at least one first rolling surface that extends in a longitudinal direction and provided on the first assembly, the first rolling surface being located opposite a second rolling surface which is provided on the second assembly, a row of rolling elements that circulate endlessly in the first assembly is located between the first and second rolling surfaces, and at least one central longitudinal section of the first rolling surface is designed such that the rolling elements are at least partially relieved of the load. The first rolling surface is provided on a separate first rolling surface part in the form of a profiled element having a substantially constant cross-sectional shape, the first rolling surface part is situated in a central longitudinal section at a distance from a first body of the first assembly, and is supported on the first body on both sides in the longitudinal direction next to the central longitudinal section.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2010
    Publication date: August 19, 2010
    Inventors: Steffen Pfister, Bernhard Keller
  • Publication number: 20100209028
    Abstract: A linear motion device has a first assembly and a second assembly which is linearly movable relative to the first assembly, in which at least one, and preferably at least two, first rolling surface(s) which extend(s) in a longitudinal direction is/are provided on the first assembly, each first rolling surface being located opposite a second rolling surface provided on the second assembly, and in which a row of rolling elements is located between the first and second rolling surfaces, and in which the first assembly includes a single-pieced, first body and at least one return assembly, at least one return passage being provided in the first body, and furthermore in which at least one curved deflection passage is located entirely within the deflection assembly and connects the first rolling surface to the return passage in a manner such that the rolling elements may circulate endlessly, and in which at least one projection that engages in the return passage is provided on the deflection assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2010
    Publication date: August 19, 2010
    Inventors: Steffen PFISTER, Bernhard KELLER
  • Publication number: 20100209027
    Abstract: A linear motion device has a first assembly and a second assembly which is linearly movable relative to the first assembly, in which at least one first rolling surface which extends in a longitudinal direction is provided on the first assembly, the first rolling surface being located opposite a second rolling surface provided on the second assembly, and in which a row of rolling elements is located between the first and second rolling surfaces, and in which a return passage that is substantially parallel to the first rolling surface is provided in the first assembly, the return passage being connected at either end via a curved deflection passage to the first rolling surface such that rolling elements are transferred, thereby enabling the rolling elements to circulate endlessly, and in which the first assembly includes at least one deflection assembly that may be installed as a whole, and that includes a single deflection passage, and the return passage is provided directly and completely in a separate first
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2010
    Publication date: August 19, 2010
    Inventors: Steffen Pfister, Bernhard Keller
  • Publication number: 20100206104
    Abstract: A linear motion device has a first assembly and a second assembly which is linearly movable relative to the first assembly; a row of rolling elements that may circulate endlessly is located between the first and second assemblies, the first assembly including a rotatable threaded spindle that extends parallel to the longitudinal direction, and that is engaged in a screw-type manner with a threaded nut, the threaded nut being a component of the second assembly; the first assembly also includes an electric motor that is connected to the threaded spindle in a rotationally driving manner, and the rotational axis of which extends parallel to the threaded spindle; the first assembly includes a single-pieced, first body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2010
    Publication date: August 19, 2010
    Inventors: Steffen Pfister, Bernhard Keller
  • Publication number: 20100203161
    Abstract: The invention relates to products, containing a solid biocide and a composite material (11) for the absorption of contaminants and the release of active ingredients as a composite preparation for the simultaneous, separate or programmed sequential application on sterilisation and long-term conservation of a liquid (6) for purification. According to the invention, the activity of the solid biocide can be maintained by additionally treating the liquid (6) with the composite material (11), which absorbs (5.1, 5.2) from which the liquid and/or contaminants simultaneously releases active ingredients (13.1, 13.2) for sterilising and/or reducing the contaminants (5.1, 5.2) in the liquid (6). The products and the method are particularly suitable for sterilising and long-term conservation of water/oil emulsions which are contaminated by sulphur-containing compounds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2007
    Publication date: August 12, 2010
    Inventors: Martin Christian Adrian Christian Adrian Gehri, Bernhard Keller, Peter Regenass
  • Patent number: 7635223
    Abstract: A linear guide device, comprising a guide rail; a guide carriage displaceable on the guide rail and having at least one rolling body circuit with a circulatory channel for rolling elements and including a running channel, a return channel and two turnaround channels. The guide carriage has a base unit and at least two circulatory assemblies with at least one rolling body circuit and configured to be separate and interconnected only via the base unit. The guide carriage also has at least four recesses with orthogonal end faces, with two end faces on each side of the guide rail pointing in opposite directions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 22, 2009
    Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventors: Berthold Koeniger, Bernhard Keller
  • Patent number: 7607835
    Abstract: A linear guide device has a guide rail system with at least one guide rail, a guide carriage guided on the guide rail system in a guidance direction and including a base unit and legs which partially enclose the guide rail system, the guide carriage being provided with at least one preload-adjustment device via which a preload of the legs of guide carriage against the guide rail system is adjustable, the preload-adjustment device including at least one rod having one end hingedly mounted on one of the legs of the guide carriage and the other end displaceable in a displacement direction, and a displacement device for displacing the other end of the preload adjustment, device in the displacement direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2009
    Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventors: Bernhard Keller, Roland Hoherz