Patents by Inventor Carsten Bodmann

Carsten Bodmann 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: 11390259
    Abstract: A solenoid valve, for controlling a brake pressure of a wheel brake of a slip-regulatable hydraulic brake system for a motor vehicle, includes a valve element, valve insert, valve seat, spring device, electromagnetic actuator, and armature. The valve element is longitudinally movably positioned at least partially in the valve insert, positioned between the armature and the valve seat, and configured to interact with the valve seat. The spring device, in an assembled position, has a force component acting on the valve element in an opening direction with respect to the valve seat. The electromagnetic actuator is configured to act on the valve element in a closing direction with respect to the valve seat. The valve element has a contact surface operatively connecting the valve element and armature, and configured such that a central axis of the valve element and the contact surface form a non-rectangular intersection angle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2022
    Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventors: Marcus Ertle, Stephan Steingass, Carsten Bodmann, Hans-Peter Bartosch, Stephan Knackert, Philipp Mueller
  • Patent number: 10969032
    Abstract: A solenoid valve for controlling the braking pressure of a wheel brake of a slip-controllable hydraulic brake system of a motor vehicle includes an armature, a valve insert, a valve seat, a valve element, and a spring device. The valve element is arranged in the valve insert in a longitudinally displaceable manner and acts together with the valve seat. The spring applies a force acting in the direction of opening with respect to the valve seat to the valve element in the installed position. The valve element can be actuated by an electromagnetic actuator in the closing direction with respect to the valve seat. The valve element is arranged between an anchor and the valve seat and is operatively connected to the anchor. A front face of the valve element facing the anchor has at least one projection and the projection defines a point of contact with the anchor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2021
    Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventors: Marcus Ertle, Klaus Landesfeind, Jens Norberg, Stephan Steingass, Thomas Weitze, Carsten Bodmann, Edwin Staib
  • Publication number: 20190322263
    Abstract: A solenoid valve for controlling the braking pressure of a wheel brake of a slip-controllable hydraulic brake system of a motor vehicle includes an armature, a valve insert, a valve seat, a valve element, and a spring device. The valve element is arranged in the valve insert in a longitudinally displaceable manner and acts together with the valve seat. The spring applies a force acting in the direction of opening with respect to the valve seat to the valve element in the installed position. The valve element can be actuated by an electromagnetic actuator in the closing direction with respect to the valve seat. The valve element is arranged between an anchor and the valve seat and is operatively connected to the anchor. A front face of the valve element facing the anchor has at least one projection and the projection defines a point of contact with the anchor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2017
    Publication date: October 24, 2019
    Inventors: Marcus Ertle, Klaus Landesfeind, Jens Norberg, Stephan Steingass, Thomas Weitze, Carsten Bodmann, Edwin Staib
  • Publication number: 20190232936
    Abstract: A solenoid valve, for controlling a brake pressure of a wheel brake of a slip-regulatable hydraulic brake system for a motor vehicle, includes a valve element, valve insert, valve seat, spring device, electromagnetic actuator, and armature. The valve element is longitudinally movably positioned at least partially in the valve insert, positioned between the armature and the valve seat, and configured to interact with the valve seat. The spring device, in an assembled position, has a force component acting on the valve element in an opening direction with respect to the valve seat. The electromagnetic actuator is configured to act on the valve element in a closing direction with respect to the valve seat. The valve element has a contact surface operatively connecting the valve element and armature, and configured such that a central axis of the valve element and the contact surface form a non-rectangular intersection angle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2017
    Publication date: August 1, 2019
    Inventors: Marcus Ertle, Stephan Steingass, Carsten Bodmann, Hans-Peter Bartosch, Stephan Knackert, Philipp Mueller
  • Patent number: 9233675
    Abstract: A method for controlling a valve for maintaining brake pressure in a specified region of a brake circuit in a motor vehicle, in which the valve is controlled using a first control method, the specified region of the brake circuit is monitored with respect to the occurrence of a loss of brake pressure, and in response to a detected loss of brake pressure, the valve is controlled using a second control method.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2016
    Assignee: ROBERT BOSCH GMBH
    Inventors: Philipp Grell, Ulrich Mahlenbrey, Mark Unbescheiden, Heiner Messner, Raphael Oliveira, Julien Bregeault, Carsten Bodmann, Jens Kolarsky
  • Patent number: 8585157
    Abstract: To achieve a specifiable, and thus reproducible final pressure in at least one part of the brake circuit, the pump is first actuated for pressure buildup or pressure reduction when the valve is closed. When a first specified setpoint pressure is reached, or when a pressure threshold value is exceeded, the valve is put into an open position using a first actuation. After the pump is switched off, the actuation of the valve is modified in such a way that, during a specifiable time, a continuous change of the first actuation is undertaken all the way up to a second actuation, in which the valve assumes a holding position, particularly while taking into consideration the pressure difference which prevails at the valve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2013
    Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventors: Philipp Grell, Ulrich Mahlenbrey, Mark Unbescheiden, Heiner Messner, Raphael Oliveira, Julien Bregeault, Carsten Bodmann, Jens Kolarsky
  • Patent number: 8424978
    Abstract: A method is for closing a solenoid valve in which the solenoid valve is charged with a first current value that results in a first closing of the solenoid valve, and the solenoid valve is subsequently charged with a second current value that results in a renewed partial opening of the solenoid valve, and the solenoid valve is subsequently charged with a third current value that results in a second closing of the solenoid valve, the third current value being selected such that the second closing takes place with a higher closing speed of the solenoid valve than does the first closing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2013
    Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventors: Klaus Landesfeind, Christian Laier, Carsten Bodmann, Ronny Goepfert, Manfred Maerz
  • Publication number: 20120273707
    Abstract: A solenoid valve for controlling a fluid comprising an armature, a valve member which has a dome-shaped end region and which is connected to the a mature and is movable jointly with the armature, a first guidance region being provided on the armature, and a valve body with a valve seat, with a through orifice, the valve member opening and closing the through orifice on the valve seat, and with a guide element which defines a second guidance region for guiding the valve member and which guides the valve member when the solenoid valve is open, the guide element being formed in one piece with the valve body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2012
    Publication date: November 1, 2012
    Applicant: Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventors: Elmar Vier, Carsten Bodmann, Stephan Steingass
  • Publication number: 20110001351
    Abstract: To achieve a specifiable, and thus reproducible final pressure in at least one part of the brake circuit, the pump is first actuated for pressure buildup or pressure reduction when the valve is closed. When a first specified setpoint pressure is reached, or when a pressure threshold value is exceeded, the valve is put into an open position using a first actuation. After the pump is switched off, the actuation of the valve is modified in such a way that, during a specifiable time, a continuous change of the first actuation is undertaken all the way up to a second actuation, in which the valve assumes a holding position, particularly while taking into consideration the pressure difference which prevails at the valve.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2006
    Publication date: January 6, 2011
    Inventors: Philipp Grell, Ulrich Mahlenbrey, Mark Unbescheiden, Heiner Messner, Raphael Oliveira, Julien Bregeault, Carsten Bodmann, Jens Kolarsky
  • Publication number: 20090289494
    Abstract: A method is for closing a solenoid valve in which the solenoid valve is charged with a first current value that results in a first closing of the solenoid valve, and the solenoid valve is subsequently charged with a second current value that results in a renewed partial opening of the solenoid valve, and the solenoid valve is subsequently charged with a third current value that results in a second closing of the solenoid valve, the third current value being selected such that the second closing takes place with a higher closing speed of the solenoid valve than does the first closing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2006
    Publication date: November 26, 2009
    Inventors: Klaus Landesfeind, Christian Laier, Carsten Bodmann, Ronny Goepfert, Manfred Maerz
  • Publication number: 20090055067
    Abstract: A method for controlling a valve for maintaining brake pressure in a specified region of a brake circuit in a motor vehicle, in which the valve is controlled using a first control method, the specified region of the brake circuit is monitored with respect to the occurrence of a loss of brake pressure, and in response to a detected loss of brake pressure, the valve is controlled using a second control method.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2006
    Publication date: February 26, 2009
    Inventors: Philipp Grell, Ulrich Mahlenbrey, Mark Unbescheiden, Heiner Messner, Raphael Oliveira, Julien Bregeault, Carsten Bodmann, Jens Kolarsky
  • Publication number: 20080201049
    Abstract: Disclosed is a vehicle brake system having a pump and a prechamber, from which the pump can extract a fluid by suction, and having a switching valve, by means of which fluid can optionally be fed to the prechamber. A bypass valve connected in parallel with the switching valve is switched as a function of the pressure difference between the ambient pressure and the prechamber pressure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2006
    Publication date: August 21, 2008
    Inventor: Carsten Bodmann