Patents by Inventor Christian Junge

Christian Junge 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: 12280732
    Abstract: A safety system (18) for an automotive vehicle (10) comprises a gas tank (20) in which pressurized gas is stored, a valve (22) associated with the gas tank (20), at least one airbag (24) connected to the valve (22) via a fluid line (30), and a control device (26). In the control device (26) vehicle information (32) is stored and the control device (26) is configured to control the valve (22) in an accident situation of the automotive vehicle (10) on the basis of the vehicle information (32) and to fill the airbag (24) with the gas stored in the gas tank (20). The invention further shows a method of controlling a safety system of an automotive vehicle and a control device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2025
    Assignee: ZF AUTOMOTIVE GERMANY GMBH
    Inventors: Achim Hofmann, Christian Jung
  • Publication number: 20240384798
    Abstract: A piston for a valve configured to control a gaseous medium, the piston including a piston head configured as a closure element and including a seal configured to seal the piston at a valve seat, wherein the seal is arranged at the piston head by a retainer. An electromagnetic valve configured to control a gaseous medium, the electromagnetic valve including an armature; and the piston operatively connected with the armature, wherein the piston head is applicable to the valve seat for closing one or plural pass-through openings of the electromagnetic valve. A fuel cell system including at least one fuel cell stack; a cathode supply; an anode supply; and the electromagnetic pressure regulation valve arranged in the anode supply.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2023
    Publication date: November 21, 2024
    Inventors: Dietmar Schulze, Christian Jung
  • Publication number: 20240369832
    Abstract: An optical illumination module for a motor vehicle display system including a light generator for generating light beams, and a polarizer film to at least partially polarize the light beams generated by the light generator and a reflective sheet positioned therebetween. The reflective sheet comprises a plurality of punch-holes, each of the punch-hole is configured to align to each of the light cell of the light generator. The reflective sheet is operable to receive the at least partially polarized light beams reflected from the polarizer film and re-direct the polarized light beams towards the polarizer film.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2022
    Publication date: November 7, 2024
    Applicant: Continental Automotive Technologies GmbH
    Inventors: Ting Xiao, Christian Junge
  • Patent number: 11951930
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to a diffusor for a gas generator of an airbag module, comprising a substantially tubular base body with a longitudinal axis, a baffle cap axially connected to the base body at a first end of the diffusor and a connecting device configured at a second end of the diffusor opposite to the first end. At least one outflow opening is formed in an outer wall of the tubular base body such that gas can flow out of an interior of the diffusor substantially in parallel to a longitudinal axis in the direction of the first end and the second end from the diffusor. The baffle cap is free from an outflow opening. The disclosure further relates to a gas generator comprising such a diffusor, as well as an airbag module including such a gas generator. Moreover, a method for manufacturing the diffusor is also proved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2024
    Assignee: ZF Airbag Germany GmnH
    Inventors: Christian Jung, Thomas Kapfelsperger, Bernd Weber, Michael Schmökel
  • Patent number: 11945397
    Abstract: In an assembly group comprising a cap of a tubular gas generator and a deflector element that deflects gas flowing out of at least one outflow opening of the cap to at least one discharge opening of the deflector element, a deflection surface of the deflector element is arranged radially outwardly of the outflow opening. At least two securing arms of the deflector element extend through the outflow opening and engage behind an edge defining the outflow opening on an inside in a positive connection with the cap. The cap is fixed firmly to an axial end of the tubular gas generator. Subsequently, the deflector element is slid from an outside of the cap with its securing arms through the outflow opening, the securing arms forming a positive connection with the edge of the outflow opening which fixes the deflector element firmly to the cap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2024
    Assignee: ZF Airbag Germany GmbH
    Inventors: Christian Jung, Thomas Kapfelsperger, Michael Schmökel
  • Publication number: 20230340521
    Abstract: The invention provides a gene, herein termed Hs4, which encodes a protein, also referred to as Hs4, which upon presence in plants confers resistance against plant parasitic nematodes, especially against the beet cyst nematode Heterodera schachtii Schmidt.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2021
    Publication date: October 26, 2023
    Inventors: Christian Jung, Avneesh Kumar
  • Patent number: 11766988
    Abstract: The invention relates to a hybrid gas generator (10) which comprises a compressed gas chamber (20) and an igniting unit (30), wherein the compressed gas chamber (20) is closed by a first igniter-side bursting membrane (21) and a second bursting membrane (22). According to the invention, a first, rapidly burning-off pyrotechnic agent (51) and a second pyrotechnic agent (52) burning off slowly in comparison to the first pyrotechnic agent (51) are located in the hybrid gas generator (10), wherein the second bursting membrane (22) is openable by positive pressure which can be generated in the compressed gas chamber (20) and the first pyrotechnic agent (51) is separated from the second pyrotechnic agent (52) in such a manner that the positive pressure in the compressed gas chamber (20) for opening the second bursting membrane (22) can be generated by the first pyrotechnic agent (51).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2023
    Assignee: TRW AIRBAG SYSTEMS GMBH
    Inventors: Christian Jung, Sebastian Bierwirth, Johannes Ebner, Hans-Peter Neumayer, Martin Oberstarr, Daniel Hillmann, Uta Isenmann, Detlef Last
  • Publication number: 20230271587
    Abstract: A safety system (18) for an automotive vehicle (10) comprises a gas tank (20) in which pressurized gas is stored, a valve (22) associated with the gas tank (20), at least one airbag (24) connected to the valve (22) via a fluid line (30), and a control device (26). In the control device (26) vehicle information (32) is stored and the control device (26) is configured to control the valve (22) in an accident situation of the automotive vehicle (10) on the basis of the vehicle information (32) and to fill the airbag (24) with the gas stored in the gas tank (20). The invention further shows a method of controlling a safety system of an automotive vehicle and a control device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2021
    Publication date: August 31, 2023
    Inventors: Achim HOFMANN, Christian JUNG
  • Publication number: 20230194862
    Abstract: A head-up display for a transport comprising an image generating unit for generating an image, and an optical unit for projecting the image through a mirror unit is disclosed. The imaging unit comprises a folding mirror arranged between a light source and a display element. The light source radiates light, at a work angle to the propagation direction of the light incident on the folding mirror. The folding mirror has microstructures that have first mirror surfaces arranged at a first angle that deviates from the work angle of the folding mirror, and are spaced apart from one another to form gaps, wherein second surfaces are arranged in the gaps at a second angle. A polarizer guides light having a first polarization to the display element and light having a second polarization into the gaps. A retarder converts the polarization of the light guided into the gaps to the first polarization.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2022
    Publication date: June 22, 2023
    Applicant: Continental Automotive Technologies GmbH
    Inventors: Wolff von Spiegel, Daniel Krüger, Christian Junge
  • Publication number: 20230115930
    Abstract: A head-up display comprising an image generator with a light source, a tilted display, a display glass wherein the display glass has a wedged shape, a light trap, an optical system, and a transmissive screen is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2022
    Publication date: April 13, 2023
    Applicant: Continental Automotive Technologies GmbH
    Inventors: Willi Scheffler-Juschtschenko, Andreas Buechel, Christian Junge, Jörg Reimann, Eugen Vetsch
  • Publication number: 20220340100
    Abstract: In an assembly group comprising a cap of a tubular gas generator and a deflector element that deflects gas flowing out of at least one outflow opening of the cap to at least one discharge opening of the deflector element, a deflection surface of the deflector element is arranged radially outwardly of the outflow opening. At least two securing arms of the deflector element extend through the outflow opening and engage behind an edge defining the outflow opening on an inside in a positive connection with the cap. The cap is fixed firmly to an axial end of the tubular gas generator. Subsequently, the deflector element is slid from an outside of the cap with its securing arms through the outflow opening, the securing arms forming a positive connection with the edge of the outflow opening which fixes the deflector element firmly to the cap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2020
    Publication date: October 27, 2022
    Inventors: Christian Jung, Thomas Kapfelsperger, Michael Schmökel
  • Patent number: 11474350
    Abstract: A head-up display comprises an image-generating unit which is protected from damage caused by incident light from the outside, a corresponding mirror element, and a method for the manufacture of the head-up display. The head-up display comprises an image-generating unit, a deflection unit and a mirror unit. The deflection unit comprises a mirror element that comprises a spectrally partially reflecting layer, disposed on a substrate, on which an absorptive polarization layer is disposed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2022
    Inventor: Christian Junge
  • Publication number: 20220324410
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to a diffusor for a gas generator of an airbag module, comprising a substantially tubular base body with a longitudinal axis, a baffle cap axially connected to the base body at a first end of the diffusor and a connecting device configured at a second end of the diffusor opposite to the first end. At least one outflow opening is formed in an outer wall of the tubular base body such that gas can flow out of an interior of the diffusor substantially in parallel to a longitudinal axis in the direction of the first end and the second end from the diffusor. The baffle cap is free from an outflow opening. The disclosure further relates to a gas generator comprising such a diffusor, as well as an airbag module including such a gas generator. Moreover, a method for manufacturing the diffusor is also proved.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2020
    Publication date: October 13, 2022
    Inventors: Christian Jung, Thomas Kapfelsperger, Bernd Weber, Michael Schmökel
  • Patent number: 11273788
    Abstract: The invention relates to a gas generator (10), particularly a pyrotechnical tube gas generator, with an axial longitudinal direction (L), comprising an ignition unit (20), a combustion chamber (30) axially mounted downstream from the ignition unit (20) and comprising a combustion chamber bottom (35) forming a combustion chamber outlet (36), and a filter chamber (70) that is axially mounted downstream of the combustion chamber (30). According to the invention, at least one guiding sleeve (50) and a front-side baffle plate (80) are formed in the filter chamber, a first end (51) of the guiding sleeve (50), on the side of the combustion chamber, being axially mounted downstream from the combustion chamber bottom (35), and a second end (53) of the guiding sleeve (50) being associated with the baffle plate (80), a first deflection section being formed on the baffle plate (80) and the guiding sleeve (50) which allows a gas flow to an outer side of the guiding sleeve (50) into an annular first discharge chamber (75).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2022
    Assignee: TRW AIRBAG SYSTEMS GMBH
    Inventors: Elmar Bendel, Anja Esau, Detlef Last, Christian Jung, Ning Wei
  • Publication number: 20210254249
    Abstract: A method for treating a textile material web for reducing a gas-permeability of the textile material web. The method includes providing the textile material web with a first side having a planar configuration and a second side having a planar configuration, the first side being opposite to the second side, transporting the textile material web in an advancing direction, and reducing the gas permeability of the textile material web. The gas permeability of the textile material web is reduced by applying water to the first side and/or the second side of the textile material web, guiding the textile web material through a first treatment gap which is formed by a first treatment roller and a first counter tool, and in the first treatment gap, pressure treating the textile material web and thermally treating the first side and/or the second side of the textile material web.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2019
    Publication date: August 19, 2021
    Applicant: ANDRITZ KUESTERS GMBH
    Inventors: CHRISTIAN JUNG, PASCAL LOEST
  • Patent number: 11077820
    Abstract: The invention relates to a propellant cage (10) for an inflator, especially for a tubular inflator of an airbag module, comprising a substantially tubular base (11) which forms, on the one hand, a gas inlet opening (12a) and, on the other hand, a gas outlet opening (12b) along its longitudinal axis (L), wherein at least one lateral gas flow opening (13) is configured in a circumferential wall (12) of the base (11), wherein the base (11) includes a radially outwardly extending collar (11c) having at least one frontal gas flow opening (14) in the area of the gas flow opening (12c).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2021
    Assignee: TRW AIRBAG SYSTEMS GMBH
    Inventors: Daniel Hillmann, Christian Jung, Lorenz Seidl, Georg Tautschnig, Wolfgang Tengler
  • Publication number: 20200199029
    Abstract: One aspect is a logic power module, with at least one logic component, at least one power component and a substrate. The logic element and the power component are provided in separate areas on the substrate. The logic component on the substrate is provided by thick printed copper; and the power component is provided by a metal-containing thick-film layer, and, provided thereon, a metal foil.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2018
    Publication date: June 25, 2020
    Applicant: Heraeus Deutschland GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Anton Miric, Kai Herbst, Miriam Rauer, Christian Jung, Peter Dietrich
  • Patent number: 10677155
    Abstract: A switch valve for controlling a hydraulic fluid flow, the switch valve comprising a tapping element that is arranged in a valve housing, wherein the tapping element is displaceable into a first switching position or a second switching position and interlockable by a spring loaded interlocking element in the first switching position or the second switching position, wherein a first hydraulic connection is connected with a relief connection in the first switching position and a second hydraulic connection is connected with the relief connection in the second switching position, wherein a switching travel of the tapping element is limited, wherein the interlocking element is at least partially arranged in a recess of the tapping element, wherein the valve housing includes a first groove that is oriented in an axial direction of the valve housing and limited in the axial direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2020
    Assignee: ECO Holding 1 GmbH
    Inventors: David Huber, Dietmar Schulze, Alexander Mudra, Christian Jung
  • Publication number: 20200139926
    Abstract: The invention relates to a gas generator (10), particularly a pyrotechnical tube gas generator, with an axial longitudinal direction (L), comprising an ignition unit (20), a combustion chamber (30) axially mounted downstream from the ignition unit (20) and comprising a combustion chamber bottom (35) forming a combustion chamber outlet (36), and a filter chamber (70) that is axially mounted downstream of the combustion chamber (30). According to the invention, at least one guiding sleeve (50) and a front-side baffle plate (80) are formed in the filter chamber, a first end (51) of the guiding sleeve (50), on the side of the combustion chamber, being axially mounted downstream from the combustion chamber bottom (35), and a second end (53) of the guiding sleeve (50) being associated with the baffle plate (80), a first deflection section being formed on the baffle plate (80) and the guiding sleeve (50) which allows a gas flow to an outer side of the guiding sleeve (50) into an annular first discharge chamber (75).
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2018
    Publication date: May 7, 2020
    Inventors: Elmar Bendel, Anja Esau, Detlef Last, Christian Jung, Ning Wei
  • Publication number: 20200049986
    Abstract: A head-up display comprises an image-generating unit which is protected from damage caused by incident light from the outside, a corresponding mirror element, and a method for the manufacture of the head-up display. The head-up display comprises an image-generating unit, a deflection unit and a mirror unit. The deflection unit comprises a mirror element that comprises a spectrally partially reflecting layer, disposed on a substrate, on which an absorptive polarization layer is disposed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2019
    Publication date: February 13, 2020
    Applicant: Continental Automotive GmbH
    Inventor: Christian Junge