Patents by Inventor Dirk Neubauer
Dirk Neubauer 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).
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Patent number: 11307605Abstract: A pedal value generator 14 for a motor vehicle 30, a pedal value generator arrangement 10 and a method for controlling a motor vehicle 30 are described. A first pedal actuating surface 16 and, at a distance thereto, a second pedal actuating surface 18 are arranged on a cross member 20. A sensor arrangement 24 detects a torque M of the cross member 20 with respect to a torque axis X arranged between the first and second pedal actuating surfaces 16, 18 and for supplying an electrical actuation signal B1, B2 as a function of torque M. When an actuating force acts upon first pedal actuating surface 16 motor vehicle 30 can be accelerated and when an actuating force acts upon second pedal actuating surface 18 it can be decelerated.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2020Date of Patent: April 19, 2022Assignee: AB ELEKTRONIK GMBHInventor: Dirk Neubauer
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Patent number: 11068013Abstract: An electronic pedal assembly may include a pedal platform and at least one force sensor configured to sense a force applied to the pedal platform. One or more control devices may be communicatively coupled to the force sensor(s) and configured to determine a throttle output for controlling the throttle condition of the vehicle based at least in part on the force applied to the pedal platform and based at least in part on an operating condition associated with operating the vehicle. In some embodiments, the force sensor(s) may be configured to measure a force distribution on the pedal platform. The control device(s) may monitor the force distribution and adjust an operation of the vehicle based on the force distribution. The operation of the vehicle can include controlling the throttle condition of the vehicle or an operation that is different from controlling the throttle condition of the vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 2019Date of Patent: July 20, 2021Assignee: AB Elektronik GmbHInventors: Stefan Rühl, Dirk Neubauer, Roger Möllers
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Publication number: 20210149432Abstract: A pedal value generator 14 for a motor vehicle 30, a pedal value generator arrangement 10 and a method for controlling a motor vehicle 30 are described. A first pedal actuating surface 16 and, at a distance thereto, a second pedal actuating surface 18 are arranged on a cross member 20. A sensor arrangement 24 detects a torque M of the cross member 20 with respect to a torque axis X arranged between the first and second pedal actuating surfaces 16, 18 and for supplying an electrical actuation signal B1, B2 as a function of torque M. When an actuating force acts upon first pedal actuating surface 16 motor vehicle 30 can be accelerated and when an actuating force acts upon second pedal actuating surface 18 it can be decelerated.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 15, 2020Publication date: May 20, 2021Inventor: Dirk Neubauer
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Publication number: 20210047157Abstract: A method and system for controlling an actuator, in particular an actuator of a winch, a hoist or a crane, wherein the actuator is controlled using a fail-safe control unit. In order to improve a corresponding method, according to the invention, set point values are calculated in the fail-safe control unit, on the basis of which values the actuator is controlled.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 6, 2019Publication date: February 18, 2021Inventor: Dirk Neubauer
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Publication number: 20200026321Abstract: An electronic pedal assembly may include a pedal platform and at least one force sensor configured to sense a force applied to the pedal platform. One or more control devices may be communicatively coupled to the force sensor(s) and configured to determine a throttle output for controlling the throttle condition of the vehicle based at least in part on the force applied to the pedal platform and based at least in part on an operating condition associated with operating the vehicle. In some embodiments, the force sensor(s) may be configured to measure a force distribution on the pedal platform. The control device(s) may monitor the force distribution and adjust an operation of the vehicle based on the force distribution. The operation of the vehicle can include controlling the throttle condition of the vehicle or an operation that is different from controlling the throttle condition of the vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 16, 2019Publication date: January 23, 2020Inventors: Stefan Rühl, Dirk Neubauer, Roger Möllers
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Patent number: 10303199Abstract: A pedal device is provided. For the actuation, a pedal element is deflectable in relation to a basic element. A bearing element is accommodated and rotatably mounted in at least one bearing shell on the basic element. The bearing element includes at least one first bearing sub-element and a second bearing sub-element which is movable in relation to the first bearing sub-element. The first bearing sub-element is connected to the pedal element. At least one resetting element acts on the second bearing sub-element. The first and second bearing sub-elements are arranged with respect to each other in such a manner that they are supported against each other at least one support point. When the pedal element is detected counter to the action of the resetting element, an outwardly directed press-on force arises on the bearing sub-elements such that the latter are pressed onto the bearing shell.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 2016Date of Patent: May 28, 2019Assignee: AB ELEKTRONIK GMBHInventor: Dirk Neubauer
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Publication number: 20180239389Abstract: The invention relates to a pedal device. For the actuation, a pedal element is deflectable in relation to a basic element. A bearing element is accommodated and rotatably mounted in at least one bearing shell on the basic element. The bearing element includes-at least one first bearing sub-element and a second bearing sub-element which is movable in relation to the first bearing sub-element. The first bearing sub-element is connected to the pedal element. At least one resetting element acts on the second bearing sub-element. In order, with as compact a design as possible, to permit secure mounting of the pedal element with damping of the deflection movement, the first and second bearing sub-elements are arranged with respect to each other in such a manner that they are supported against each other at least one support point.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 6, 2016Publication date: August 23, 2018Inventor: Dirk Neubauer
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Patent number: 9676314Abstract: A trailer for a tugger train having a frame, which has a lifting apparatus with a lift platform. An inner wagon to be transported rests in a raised state on the lift platform. The lifting apparatus has a pull/push rod and at least one triangular lever. Each triangular lever is mounted pivotably with a first end on the frame, a second end on the lift platform and a third end on the pull/push rod, wherein the lift platform can be adjusted in height using the triangular lever(s), with which the lift platform performs an arc-shaped pivot movement, and with a lowering movement is lowered to such an extent that the inner wagon is released from the lift platform and is pushed out of the frame, transverse to the lowering direction, by a predetermined path.Type: GrantFiled: February 20, 2015Date of Patent: June 13, 2017Assignee: JUNGHEINRICH AKTIENGESELLSCHAFTInventor: Dirk Neubauer
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Publication number: 20150336781Abstract: Industrial truck with a drive part and a load part with two wheel arms that is height-adjustable relative to the drive part, wherein each of the wheel arms has a wheel arm lever, which has at least one load roller and is pivotably articulated on the wheel arm, and a rod, via which a height adjusting movement of the load part is coupled with a pivoting movement of the wheel arm lever, wherein the rod has a hydraulic cylinder, with which a length of the rod is adjustable and which has an operating volume, characterized in that the two rods are push rods, and the industrial truck has a pressure accumulator, which is connectable with the operating volumes of the two hydraulic cylinders.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2015Publication date: November 26, 2015Inventors: Dirk Neubauer, Klaus-Peter Badura
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Publication number: 20150308357Abstract: The invention relates to a method for operating an internal combustion engine with autoignition capability using a first, autoignitable fuel and a second, non-autoignitable fuel.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 3, 2013Publication date: October 29, 2015Inventors: Lars Pfützenreuter, Dirk Neubauer
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Publication number: 20150239383Abstract: A trailer for a tugger train having a frame, which has a lifting apparatus with a lift platform. An inner wagon to be transported rests in a raised state on the lift platform. The lifting apparatus has a pull/push rod and at least one triangular lever. Each triangular lever is mounted pivotably with a first end on the frame, a second end on the lift platform and a third end on the pull/push rod, wherein the lift platform can be adjusted in height using the triangular lever(s), with which the lift platform performs an arc-shaped pivot movement, and with a lowering movement is lowered to such an extent that the inner wagon is released from the lift platform and is pushed out of the frame, transverse to the lowering direction, by a predetermined path.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 20, 2015Publication date: August 27, 2015Inventor: Dirk Neubauer
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Patent number: 8360221Abstract: The present invention relates to a segmented support plate (2) for a lamella, which support plate (2) is assembled from at least two segments (14, 16) in the manner of a jigsaw puzzle so as to form a boundary line (22) between the segments (14, 16), wherein the one segment (14) has a projection (28) which is inserted into a recess (32) in the other segment (16) so as to form a boundary line section (36) between the projection (28) and the recess (32), and the projection (28) and the recess (32) are shaped such that the adjacent segments (14, 16) engage behind one another, in relation to the circumferential direction (10, 12) of the support plate (2), in at least one first and one second partial section (64, 66) of the boundary line section (36).Type: GrantFiled: August 18, 2008Date of Patent: January 29, 2013Assignee: BorgWarner Inc.Inventors: Dirk Neubauer, Michael Wagner, Harald Otto Merkel
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Patent number: 7987824Abstract: A device for hydraulic control of gas exchange valves of a reciprocating internal combustion engine which has slave cylinders in operative connection with one or more gas exchange valves and master actuators in operative connection with at least one cam provided with a basic and cam profile of a camshaft that is rotatably driven by the engine and can be hydraulically connected to the slave cylinders. The device also has a control device controlled by an actuating member, the device controlling the volume of hydraulic liquid fed to the slave cylinders, and at least one feed line, via which low pressure liquid from a pressure source can be fed to the device by means of at least one non-return valve. The actuators have displaceable vanes, a component carrying the vanes, and cells limited by walls. The vanes are in operative connection with the basic and cam profile of the cam.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 2007Date of Patent: August 2, 2011Assignees: Schaeffler KG, Aft Atlas Fahrzeugtechnik GmbH, Luk Lamellen und Kupplungsbau Beteiligungs KGInventors: Michael Haas, Eduard Golovatai-Schmidt, Martin Rauch, Wolfgang Reik, Dirk Neubauer, Detlef Axmacher, Lars Pfuetzenreuter, Dirk Kenter
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Patent number: 7798301Abstract: Segmented steel core plates for either double sided or single sided wet clutch friction plates or separator plates and a process for making the same are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: February 20, 2007Date of Patent: September 21, 2010Assignee: BorgWarner Inc.Inventors: Martin P. Keating, Michael Roche, Michael Wagner, Dirk Neubauer
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Publication number: 20100193317Abstract: The present invention relates to a segmented support plate (2) for a lamella, which support plate (2) is assembled from at least two segments (14, 16) in the manner of a jigsaw puzzle so as to form a boundary line (22) between the segments (14, 16), wherein the one segment (14) has a projection (28) which is inserted into a recess (32) in the other segment (16) so as to form a boundary line section (36) between the projection (28) and the recess (32), and the projection (28) and the recess (32) are shaped such that the adjacent segments (14, 16) engage behind one another, in relation to the circumferential direction (10, 12) of the support plate (2), in at least one first and one second partial section (64, 66) of the boundary line section (36).Type: ApplicationFiled: August 18, 2008Publication date: August 5, 2010Applicant: BORGWARNER INC.Inventors: Dirk Neubauer, Michael Wagner, Harald Otto Merkel
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Publication number: 20070193847Abstract: Segmented steel core plates for either double sided or single sided wet clutch friction plates or separator plates and a process for making the same are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 20, 2007Publication date: August 23, 2007Inventors: Martin P. Keating, Michael Roche, Michael Wagner, Dirk Neubauer
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Patent number: 7201124Abstract: A phase displacement device (1) having a drive (2) with a drive shaft (4) and a transmission (5) for displacing the phase between a camshaft (9) and a crankshaft (12) is provided. The phase displacement device (1) has a sensor device (14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19) with which the rotational speed or the position of a component (2, 3, 4, 5, 6) of the phase displacement device (1) is measured. In this way, a higher resolution is achieved with respect to the position of the camshaft.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2005Date of Patent: April 10, 2007Assignee: AFT Atlas Fahrzeugtechnik GmbHInventors: Dirk Neubauer, Markus Wilke
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Patent number: 7146947Abstract: An arrangement for adjusting the angle of rotation of a camshaft (5) relative to a crankshaft is provided. The arrangement requires many components, which partially also require different operational conditions. The new arrangement is structured in a modular fashion, so that the components of the arrangement are no longer arranged inside a common housing, but rather are separately constructed according to their function and/or operational conditions, for example, they are used jointly by other control or adjustment devices. It is particularly advantageous that such arrangements can be produced in a reduced size and in a more cost effective manner and can be used for adjusting the valve play of internal combustion engines.Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 2005Date of Patent: December 12, 2006Assignee: AFT Atlas Fahrzeugtechnik GmbHInventors: Dirk Neubauer, Detlef Axmacher, Markus Wilke, Massimiliano Gasparro, Frank Pachan, Lars Pfutzenreuter
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Patent number: 7137370Abstract: A gear arrangement has two turntables nested or arranged concentrically in one another, and interconnected with one another via a swashplate. The gear arrangement preferably is used for adjusting the angle of rotation of the camshaft relative to the angle of rotation of the crankshaft of an internal combustion engine to affect the control times of the charge-cycle valves of the engine. The swashplate is connected with the first turntable formed as a camshaft gear via at least one pin, and the swashplate is connected with the camshaft via the second turntable by means of a gear ring.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 2003Date of Patent: November 21, 2006Assignee: AFT Atlas Fahrzeugtechnik GmbHInventors: Detlef Axmacher, Massimiliano Gasparro, Dirk Neubauer, Frank Pachan, Lars Pfuetzenreuter, Markus Wilke
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Patent number: 7137311Abstract: A gearbox with an actuating device for automated shifting and selection of transmission ratios includes a gearbox operating element that is driven by an actuator. The actuator has a drive source with an output element. A swivel movement of the output element causes the gearbox operating element to shift into or out of a transmission ratio or to select one of the shift slots of a shift-gate pattern and to simultaneously apply a force to an energy-storing device. The energy-storing device acts on an intermediate element which acts on the gearbox operating element. At least one retaining element limits the actuation of the intermediate element to a predetermined position.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 1998Date of Patent: November 21, 2006Assignee: AFT Atlas Fahrzeugtecknik GmbHInventors: Dirk Neubauer, Dirk Heintzen, Detlef Axmacher