Patents by Inventor Bernhard Lutz

Bernhard Lutz 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: 20230402717
    Abstract: A cell connector for an energy storage device for electrically contacting a first pole contact of a first energy storage cell and a second pole contact of a second energy storage cell of the energy storage device, in particular an energy storage device for a vehicle, includes an electrically conductive main body, preferably composed of a flat material with a constant layer thickness, in particular composed of sheet metal, with a first contact face which serves to electrically contact the first pole contact and a second contact face which serves to electrically contact the second pole contact. The main body is provided, preferably overmolded, in a partial region with a temperature control structure which increases the surface area of the cell connector. An energy storage device, in particular energy storage device for a vehicle, is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2022
    Publication date: December 14, 2023
    Inventors: Ingo Weber, Tejas Harish Navsariwala, Markus Kohler, Mateusz Kurpiel, Artur Dick, Kian Mahdjour, Silke Abreder, Artur Schütz, David Jäger, Bernhard Lutz
  • Publication number: 20230402706
    Abstract: A temperature control and degassing arrangement for energy storage cells of an energy storage device, in particular an energy storage device for a vehicle, contains: a support structure with at least one temperature control channel for conducting a fluid for controlling the temperature of the energy storage device. The support structure has a first side facing the energy storage device and a second side facing away from the energy storage device. The support structure has at least one degassing channel integrated into the support structure for discharging gases escaping from the energy storage cells.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2022
    Publication date: December 14, 2023
    Inventors: Markus Kohler, Mateusz Kurpiel, Artur Dick, Kian Mahdjour, Silke Abreder, Artur Schütz, David Jäger, Bernhard Lutz, Ingo Weber, Tejas Harish Navsariwala
  • Publication number: 20230402705
    Abstract: A cell contacting system is provided for energy storage cells of an energy storage device, in particular an energy storage device for a vehicle. The system contains a plurality of cell connectors for electrically contacting pole contacts of the energy storage cells, at least one degassing channel for discharging gases escaping from the energy storage cells, at least one temperature control channel for conducting a fluid for controlling the temperature of the energy storage cells and/or the cell connectors, and open-loop and/or closed-loop control electronics for open-loop and/or closed-loop control of the energy storage cells of the energy storage device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2022
    Publication date: December 14, 2023
    Inventors: Artur Dick, Kian Mahdjour, Silke Abreder, Artur Schütz, David Jäger, Bernhard Lutz, Ingo Weber, Tejas Harish Navsariwala, Markus Kohler, Mateusz Kurpiel
  • Publication number: 20230402669
    Abstract: A temperature sensor arrangement for a cell contacting system for contacting energy storage cells of an energy storage device, in particular an energy storage device for a vehicle, has a temperature sensor arrangement containing at least one sensor element. The at least one sensor element is connectable to a circuit board via connections. A shaped housing element is provided which is intended to support the sensor element. A mechanical connector is provided on the shaped housing element and serves to fix the shaped housing element to the circuit board.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2022
    Publication date: December 14, 2023
    Inventors: Mateusz Kurpiel, Ingo Weber, Markus Kohler, Tejas Harish Navsariwala, Artur Dick, Kian Mahdjour, Silke Abreder, Artur Schütz, David Jäger, Bernhard Lutz
  • Publication number: 20230402701
    Abstract: A circuit board arrangement for a cell contacting system for contacting energy storage cells of an energy storage device, in particular an energy storage device for a vehicle, includes a circuit board on which open-loop and/or closed-loop control electronics for open-loop and/or closed-loop control of the energy storage device and/or the respective energy storage cell are located. An additional circuit board includes at least one sensor element. The circuit board and the additional circuit board are electrically connected to each other by a contacting device. The additional circuit board is spaced apart from the circuit board and the spacing between the additional circuit board and the circuit board is bridged by the contacting device. An energy storage device, in particular an energy storage device for a vehicle, is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2022
    Publication date: December 14, 2023
    Inventors: Mateusz Kurpiel, Ingo Weber, Markus Kohler, Tejas Harish Navsariwala, Artur Dick, Kian Mahdjour, Silke Abreder, Artur Schütz, David Jäger, Bernhard Lutz
  • Publication number: 20230402718
    Abstract: A cell connector for a cell contacting system for electrically contacting a first pole contact of a first energy storage cell and a second pole contact of a second energy storage cell of an energy storage device, in particular an energy storage device for a vehicle, includes an electrically conductive main body, preferably composed of a flat material with a constant layer thickness, in particular composed of sheet metal, with a first contact face which serves to electrically contact the first pole contact and a second contact face which serves to electrically contact the second pole contact. The main body is provided, preferably overmolded, in a partial region with a temperature control structure which increases the surface area of the cell connector. An energy storage device is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2022
    Publication date: December 14, 2023
    Inventors: Ingo Weber, Tejas Harish Navsariwala, Markus Kohler, Mateusz Kurpiel, Artur Dick, Kian Mahdjour, Silke Abreder, Artur Schütz, David Jäger, Bernhard Lutz
  • Publication number: 20230110903
    Abstract: An insulation medium for an electric energy transfer device. The insulation medium is a fluid at room temperature and at atmospheric pressure and the insulation medium includes at least the following components: >50 vol. % to <99 vol. % synthetic air, and >1 vol. % to <50 vol. % of an organic fluorine compound. Oxygen may be present at no more than 0.5 vol. %, or no more than 0.1 vol. %, or less.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2021
    Publication date: April 13, 2023
    Inventors: Alexander Nijhuis, Bernhard Lutz, Karsten Pohlink
  • Patent number: 11509121
    Abstract: An electrical energy transmission device for the transmission of electrical energy has a fluid-holding chamber. An electrically insulating fluid is contained in the fluid-holding chamber. The electrically insulating fluid is, at least in part, air-drawn from the surroundings of the electrical energy transmission device. The insulating fluid is used for insulating phase conductors in order to avoid short circuit conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2022
    Assignee: Siemens Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Sascha Bauer, Bernhard Lutz, Frank Ehrlich
  • Patent number: 11456132
    Abstract: An electrical switching device is provided for interrupting an electrical connection. The device has a switching chamber and two contact pieces being arranged directly in the switching chamber or in an encapsulated housing arranged in the switching chamber and configured to be gas-tight in relation to the switching chamber. The contact pieces are movable relative to each other to bring about a switching action. A fluid insulation medium is also provided, which is arranged in the switching chamber or in a storage volume which can be connected to the switching chamber. The switching chamber or the storage volume has an outlet for letting out the fluid insulation medium. A filter is provided at or adjacent to the outlet, the filter configured to filter gaseous components of the insulation medium, or the reaction products thereof, conducted through the outlet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2022
    Assignee: Siemens Energy Global GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Andreas Glaue, Karsten Juhre, Andreas Kleinschmidt, Mark Kuschel, Bernhard Lutz, Ingo Seubert
  • Publication number: 20210336479
    Abstract: An electrical energy transmission device for the transmission of electrical energy has a fluid-holding chamber. An electrically insulating fluid is contained in the fluid-holding chamber. The electrically insulating fluid is, at least in part, air-drawn from the surroundings of the electrical energy transmission device. The insulating fluid is used for insulating phase conductors in order to avoid short circuit conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2017
    Publication date: October 28, 2021
    Inventors: SASCHA BAUER, BERNHARD LUTZ, FRANK EHRLICH
  • Publication number: 20210311462
    Abstract: An electronic household appliance has a control system which has a plurality of internal control units and a communication network between the plurality of internal control units. A selected internal control unit of the plurality of internal control units contains a controller and is additionally provided with a communication device which is configured for data communication with at least one external administrative unit without intermediate storage of the data to be communicated. The controller of the selected internal control unit is also configured to control data communication between the at least one external administrative unit and the plurality of internal control units of the control system via the communication device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2021
    Publication date: October 7, 2021
    Inventors: BERNHARD LUTZ, ANDREAS RUESS
  • Patent number: 11094484
    Abstract: An insulating medium for an electric energy transmission device is a fluid at room temperature and atmospheric pressure and has at least the following components ?50% by volume to ?98% by volume of synthetic air, and ?2% by volume to ?50% by volume of an organic fluorine compound. An electric arc extinguishing medium and a fluid-insulated electric energy transmission device are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2021
    Assignee: Siemens Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Mark Kuschel, Bernhard Lutz
  • Publication number: 20210193415
    Abstract: An electrical switching device is provided for interrupting an electrical connection. The device has a switching chamber and two contact pieces being arranged directly in the switching chamber or in an encapsulated housing arranged in the switching chamber and configured to be gas-tight in relation to the switching chamber. The contact pieces are movable relative to each other to bring about a switching action. A fluid insulation medium is also provided, which is arranged in the switching chamber or in a storage volume which can be connected to the switching chamber. The switching chamber or the storage volume has an outlet for letting out the fluid insulation medium. A filter is provided at or adjacent to the outlet, the filter configured to filter gaseous components of the insulation medium, or the reaction products thereof, conducted through the outlet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2019
    Publication date: June 24, 2021
    Inventors: ANDREAS GLAUE, KARSTEN JUHRE, ANDREAS KLEINSCHMIDT, MARK KUSCHEL, BERNHARD LUTZ, INGO SEUBERT
  • Publication number: 20200294742
    Abstract: An insulating medium for an electric energy transmission device is a fluid at room temperature and atmospheric pressure and has at least the following components ?50% by volume to ?98% by volume of synthetic air, and ?2% by volume to ?50% by volume of an organic fluorine compound. An electric arc extinguishing medium and a fluid-insulated electric energy transmission device are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2018
    Publication date: September 17, 2020
    Inventors: MARK KUSCHEL, BERNHARD LUTZ
  • Patent number: 9719276
    Abstract: A profile rail (1) is provided for forming a locker system (2) having a plurality of lockers (21, . . . , 26). The profile rail (1) is formed to integrate a locking mechanism (31) of one of the lockers (21) within the profile rail (1). The profile rail (1) comprises a lamella device (11) to cover the integrated locking mechanism (31; 32). The lamella device (11) is arranged to be displaceable in the direction of the longitudinal extension (L) of the profile rail (1). The lamella device (11) can be retained at a retaining site (12) of the profile rail (1) against longitudinal displacement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2017
    Assignee: WINCOR NIXDORF INTERNATIONAL GMBH
    Inventors: Peter Guelzow, Bernhard Lutz, Ines Olbrisch
  • Publication number: 20160110966
    Abstract: The invention relates to a device (10) for handling banknotes that comprises a display unit (20) with a display surface (22) for displaying at least one graphic user interface (28) to a user of the device (10). The user interface (28) is only displayed in a portion (32 to 36) of the display surface (22), whereas this portion (32 to 36) is adjustable depending on the position of the user relative to the display surface (22).
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2015
    Publication date: April 21, 2016
    Inventor: Bernhard Lutz
  • Publication number: 20150345180
    Abstract: A profile rail (1) is provided for forming a locker system (2) having a plurality of lockers (21, . . . , 26). The profile rail (1) is formed to integrate a locking mechanism (31) of one of the lockers (21) within the profile rail (1). The profile rail (1) comprises a lamella device (11) to cover the integrated locking mechanism (31; 32). The lamella device (11) is arranged to be displaceable in the direction of the longitudinal extension (L) of the profile rail (1). The lamella device (11) can be retained at a retaining site (12) of the profile rail (1) against longitudinal displacement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2015
    Publication date: December 3, 2015
    Inventors: Peter Guelzow, Bernhard Lutz, Ines Olbrisch
  • Publication number: 20140231508
    Abstract: The invention relates to a device (10) for handling banknotes that comprises a display unit (20) with a display surface (22) for displaying at least one graphic user interface (28) to a user of the device (10). The user interface (28) is only displayed in a portion (32 to 36) of the display surface (22), whereas this portion (32 to 36) is adjustable depending on the position of the user relative to the display surface (22).
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2014
    Publication date: August 21, 2014
    Applicant: Wincor Nixdorf International GmbH
    Inventor: Bernhard LUTZ
  • Patent number: 8714448
    Abstract: The invention relates to a device (10) for handling banknotes that comprises a display unit (20) with a display surface (22) for displaying at least one graphic user interface (28) to a user of the device (10). The user interface (28) is only displayed in a portion (32 to 36) of the display surface (22), whereas this portion (32 to 36) is adjustable depending on the position of the user relative to the display surface (22).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2014
    Assignee: Wincor Nixdorf International GmbH
    Inventor: Bernhard Lutz
  • Publication number: 20130013105
    Abstract: The invention relates to a device (10) for handling banknotes that comprises a display unit (20) with a display surface (22) for displaying at least one graphic user interface (28) to a user of the device (10). The user interface (28) is only displayed in a portion (32 to 36) of the display surface (22), whereas this portion (32 to 36) is adjustable depending on the position of the user relative to the display surface (22).
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 3, 2012
    Publication date: January 10, 2013
    Applicant: Wincor Nixdorf International GmbH
    Inventor: Bernhard LUTZ