Patents by Inventor Engbert Spijker
Engbert Spijker 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: 10449917Abstract: An on-board electrical system for motor vehicles has a battery, a generator and at least one normal consumer that is connected to the battery in a switchable manner. A DC voltage/DC voltage converter is connected on its primary side to the battery and on its secondary side to a high-load resistor. A switch connects the high-load consumer to a storage device in a first switching position, and to the primary side in a second switching position. A controller controls and operates the switch between the first and the second switching position. A device that detects the actual electrical power of the high-load consumer is associated with the high-load consumer, and is connected at the output end to the controller.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2017Date of Patent: October 22, 2019Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Bjoern Mohrmann, Peter Schmitz, Armin Warm, Manuel Bojahr, Engbert Spijker, Mark Eifert
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Patent number: 10384628Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for an on-board electrical system for a motor vehicle that includes one or more power sources and an electrical subsystem with a switch that can be actuated to selectively bypass a DC/DC converter and a storage device, responsive to electrical parameters such as the power demand of high-power consumers. In one example, when high-power consumers have low and constant power requirements, the switch may be positioned to bridge the DC/DC converter and storage device. Further, the method includes selectively controlling the power source in order to meet peak power demands with the power source operating at the greatest efficiency for the given operating conditions.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 2017Date of Patent: August 20, 2019Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Bjoern Mohrmann, Armin Warm, Peter Schmitz, Manuel Bojahr, Engbert Spijker, Mark Eifert
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Publication number: 20180029546Abstract: An on-board electrical system for motor vehicles has a battery, a generator and at least one normal consumer that is connected to the battery in a switchable manner. A DC voltage/DC voltage converter is connected on its primary side to the battery and on its secondary side to a high-load resistor. A switch connects the high-load consumer to a storage device in a first switching position, and to the primary side in a second switching position. A controller controls and operates the switch between the first and the second switching position. A device that detects the actual electrical power of the high-load consumer is associated with the high-load consumer, and is connected at the output end to the controller.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2017Publication date: February 1, 2018Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Bjoern MOHRMANN, Peter SCHMITZ, Armin WARM, Manuel BOJAHR, Engbert SPIJKER, Mark EIFERT
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Publication number: 20180029545Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for an on-board electrical system for a motor vehicle that includes one or more power sources and an electrical subsystem with a switch that can be actuated to selectively bypass a DC/DC converter and a storage device, responsive to electrical parameters such as the power demand of high-power consumers. In one example, when high-power consumers have low and constant power requirements, the switch may be positioned to bridge the DC/DC converter and storage device. Further, the method includes selectively controlling the power source in order to meet peak power demands with the power source operating at the greatest efficiency for the given operating conditions.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 28, 2017Publication date: February 1, 2018Inventors: Bjoern Mohrmann, Armin Warm, Peter Schmitz, Manuel Bojahr, Engbert Spijker, Mark Eifert
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Patent number: 9878702Abstract: In a method for operating a motor vehicle driven by an internal combustion engine and having a rechargeable battery and a generator for charging the battery, a charging acceptance of the battery is determined and a first charging mode, in which the generator is driven by the internal combustion engine in order to charge the battery, or a second charging mode, in which the generator is driven by a propulsionless travel movement of the motor vehicle, in order to charge the battery, is selected as a function of the charging acceptance.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2012Date of Patent: January 30, 2018Assignee: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: Urs Christen, Engbert Spijker, Thomas Rambow
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Patent number: 9666879Abstract: Desulfation of a primary battery of an on-board power system of a motor vehicle takes place during operation of an internal combustion engine using electrical energy transmitted to the primary battery front the internal combustion engine. When the internal combustion engine is switched off, or otherwise not operational, desulfation of the primary battery continues using a secondary battery wherein electrical energy is transmitted to the primary battery from the secondary battery.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2014Date of Patent: May 30, 2017Assignee: Ford Global TechnologiesInventors: Engbert Spijker, Eckhard Karden, Armin Warm
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Publication number: 20150102763Abstract: Desulfation of a primary battery of an onboard power system of a motor vehicle takes place during operation of an internal combustion engine using electrical energy transmitted to the primary battery front the internal combustion engine. When the internal combustion engine is switched off, or otherwise not operational, desulfation of the primary battery continues using a secondary battery wherein electrical energy is transmitted to the primary battery from the secondary battery.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2014Publication date: April 16, 2015Inventors: Engbert Spijker, Eckhard Karden, Armin Warm
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Publication number: 20130054072Abstract: In a method for operating a motor vehicle driven by an internal combustion engine and having a rechargeable battery and a generator for charging the battery, a charging acceptance of the battery is determined and a first charging mode, in which the generator is driven by the internal combustion engine in order to charge the battery, or a second charging mode, in which the generator is driven by a propulsionless travel movement of the motor vehicle, in order to charge the battery, is selected as a function of the charging acceptance.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2012Publication date: February 28, 2013Inventors: Urs Christen, Engbert Spijker, Thomas Rambow
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Publication number: 20100019727Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and a device for detecting the operating state of a vehicle battery. A method according to the invention has the following steps: charging of the battery from a first state of charge (SOC1) to a second state of charge (SOC2), wherein the second state of charge (SOC2) is higher than the first state of charge (SOC1); active discharging of the battery to a third state of charge (SOC3), wherein the third state of charge (SOC3) is lower than the second state of charge (SOC2); and determination of at least one variable, which is characteristic of the operating state of the battery, after the third state of charge (SOC3) has been reached.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 24, 2009Publication date: January 28, 2010Inventors: Eckhard Karden, Stephen Robert Pickering, Erik Surewaard, Engbert Spijker, Ralf Hecke
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Patent number: 7410445Abstract: A locking mechanism (6) is provided to block the internal combustion engine (1) at prepositioned cranking angle after shutting down. Preferably, the crankshaft of the engine is positioned at a crankshaft angle that is favorable for cranking. Prepositioning of the crankshaft angle results in a lower first compression torque and therefore increases kinetic energy stored in the crankshaft lumped inertia. The required maximum torque of the cranking aid (2a, 2b, 2c) can therefore be reduced.Type: GrantFiled: November 24, 2003Date of Patent: August 12, 2008Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Erik Surewaard, Don A. Kees, Daniel Kok, Engbert Spijker, Mark Eifert
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Patent number: 7077783Abstract: A method and device for operating a clutch between an internal combustion engine and at least one driven wheel of a vehicle, a torque being transmitted between the internal combustion engine and the driven wheel by pressing the clutch together via an application force or an application pressure, and the application force or the application pressure being controlled or regulated as a function of the temperature of the clutch.Type: GrantFiled: September 5, 2001Date of Patent: July 18, 2006Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbHInventors: Karl-Heinz Senger, Peter Baeuerle, Bram Veenhuizen, Engbert Spijker, Gert-Jan Van Spijk
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Patent number: 7038427Abstract: The invention relates to a regulation system for voltage regulation in the electrical power supply system for a motor vehicle, which contains a supercapacitor. In a short-term standby mode (ST), the voltage (U) of the supercapacitor is regulated such that a voltage window (?U) is maintained, thus ensuring a minimum energy content in the supercapacitor (4). During a long-term standby mode (LT), the supercapacitor (4) is charged to a voltage (Uh) only when an activation signal (tA) occurs. The energy for charging is drawn from a second energy store, in particular a battery.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2003Date of Patent: May 2, 2006Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Daniel Kok, Engbert Spijker, Lutz Gaedt
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Patent number: 6988605Abstract: A method and device for operating a clutch between an internal combustion engine and at least one driven wheel of a vehicle, a torque being transmitted between the internal combustion engine and the driven wheel by pressing the clutch together via an application force or an application pressure, and the application force or the application pressure being controlled as a function of a clutch slip in the clutch when the torque is transmitted between the internal combustion engine and the driven wheel and a setpoint clutch slip.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2001Date of Patent: January 24, 2006Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbHInventors: Karl-Heinz Senger, Peter Baeuerle, Bram Veenhuizen, Engbert Spijker, Gert-Jan Van Spijk
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Publication number: 20050113211Abstract: A locking mechanism (6) is provided to block the internal combustion engine (1) at prepositioned cranking angle after shutting down. Preferably, the crankshaft of the engine is positioned at a crankshaft angle that is favorable for cranking. Prepositioning of the crankshaft angle results in a lower first compression torque and therefore increases kinetic energy stored in the crankshaft lumped inertia. The required maximum torque of the cranking aid (2a, 2b, 2c) can therefore be reduced.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 24, 2003Publication date: May 26, 2005Inventors: Erik Surewaard, Don Kees, Daniel Kok, Engbert Spijker, Mark Eifert
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Patent number: 6852066Abstract: A drive unit for a vehicle including at least one drive wheel is provided, the drive unit having an internal combustion engine, and, between the internal combustion engine and the at least one drive wheel, a clutch for transmitting a torque between the internal combustion engine and the drive wheel, as well as a vehicle control for controlling or regulating the internal combustion engine as a function of the speed of the clutch on the side of the internal combustion engine and/or as a function of the speed of the clutch on the side of the drive wheel.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2001Date of Patent: February 8, 2005Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbHInventors: Karl-Heinz Senger, Peter Baeuerle, Bram Veenhuizen, Engbert Spijker, Gert-Jan Van Spijk
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Patent number: 6830534Abstract: The invention relates to a method for controlling an internal combustion engine, in which a normal state (A) is exited by switching off the engine (state B) if a standstill of the vehicle is detected (STOP_COND), and in which the engine is restarted when specific conditions (START_COND) apply. When a stop-and-go situation (SS_DISABLE) applies (state A′), this stop/start function is suppressed. Here, for example, repeated activation of the brakes, the engagement of specific gears and/or the spatial location of the motor vehicle may indicate that the vehicle is in a stop-and-go situation in which only brief, uneconomic switching off of the engine is probable.Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 2002Date of Patent: December 14, 2004Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Achim Seibertz, Engbert Spijker, Rainer Busch
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Publication number: 20040133333Abstract: After shutting down an internal combustion engine, the crankshaft of the engine is positioned at a crankshaft angle that is favorable for cranking. Prepositioning of the crankshaft angle results in a lower first compression torque and therefore increases kinetic energy stored in the crankshaft lumped inertia. The required maximum torque of the cranking aid can therefore be reduced. A locking mechanism may be provided to lock the internal combustion engine at an optimal crank angle.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 24, 2003Publication date: July 8, 2004Inventors: Erik Surewaard, Don A. Kees, Daniel Kok, Engbert Spijker, Mark Eifert
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Publication number: 20040124811Abstract: The invention relates to a regulation system for voltage regulation in the electrical power supply system for a motor vehicle, which contains a supercapacitor. In a short-term standby mode (ST), the voltage (U) of the supercapacitor is regulated such that a voltage window (&Dgr;U) is maintained, thus ensuring a minimum energy content in the supercapacitor (4). During a long-term standby mode (LT), the supercapacitor (4) is charged to a voltage (Uh) only when an activation signal (tA) occurs. The energy for charging is drawn from a second energy store, in particular a battery.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2003Publication date: July 1, 2004Inventors: Daniel Kok, Engbert Spijker, Lutz Gaedt
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Publication number: 20040074734Abstract: A method and device for operating a clutch between an internal combustion engine and at least one driven wheel of a vehicle, a torque being transmitted between the internal combustion engine and the driven wheel by pressing the clutch together via an application force or an application pressure, and the application force or the application pressure being controlled as a function of a clutch slip in the clutch when the torque is transmitted between the internal combustion engine and the driven wheel and a setpoint clutch slip.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 26, 2002Publication date: April 22, 2004Inventors: Karl-Heinz Senger, Peter Baeuerle, Bram Veenhuizen, Engbert Spijker, Gert-Jan Van Spijk
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Patent number: 6701241Abstract: A method and device for operating a clutch between an internal combustion engine and at least one driven wheel of a vehicle, a torque being transmitted between the engine and the driven wheel by pressing the clutch together with a clamping force or a clamping load (p), and the clamping force or the clamping load (p) being adjusted as a function of an engine torque generated by the engine, and as a function of the inaccuracy of the information about the engine torque generated by the engine.Type: GrantFiled: August 15, 2001Date of Patent: March 2, 2004Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbHInventors: Karl-Heinz Senger, Peter Baeuerle, Bram Veenhuizen, Engbert Spijker, Gert-Jan van Spijk