Patents by Inventor Erwin Götz

Erwin Götz 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: 11820219
    Abstract: A body floor (1) for an electric vehicle (2) has a battery frame (3) that receives battery modules (4). An interior cover (5) separates an interior (6) from the battery modules (4). At least one crossmember (7, 8) extends transverse to a vehicle longitudinal direction (9) and is on the battery side of the interior cover (5). A seat attachment (10) for connecting a vehicle seat (11) is arranged on the interior side of the interior cover (5). The battery modules (4) are attached to the crossmember (7, 8) by the battery frame (3), and the body floor (1) is a supporting component of the body structure of a vehicle (2). The seat attachment (10) is attached to the body floor (1) on the battery side of the interior cover (5). With this construction, the vehicle seat is low while simultaneously arranging battery modules below the vehicle seat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2023
    Assignee: Dr. Ing. h. c. F. Porsche AG
    Inventors: Jasmin Ostertag, Erwin Götz
  • Publication number: 20230356582
    Abstract: A midfloor module (10, 11) for a motor vehicle has a frame structure (10) with a battery frame (10). The battery frame (10) has multiple battery modules (11), and multiple tank volumes (1, 2, 2+) that can be used optionally for fuel. A motor vehicle that is equipped with such a midfloor module (10, 11) also is provided as well as a method for manufacturing the midfloor module (10,11).
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2023
    Publication date: November 9, 2023
    Inventors: Jasmin Ostertag, Erwin Goetz
  • Patent number: 11772566
    Abstract: A vehicle has a door frame and a vehicle door assigned to the door frame, which door frame has a security compartment for holding valuables. The security compartment has a security compartment opening in the door frame. The vehicle door is movable between a closed first state and an open second state, wherein the security compartment is covered by the vehicle door in the first state, and wherein the security compartment is accessible via the door frame in the second state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2023
    Inventors: Jasmin Ostertag, Erwin Götz
  • Patent number: 11535088
    Abstract: A motor vehicle front section of a motor vehicle includes a first spatial region, a second spatial region formed separately from the first spatial region, a first cover that covers the first spatial region, and a second cover that covers the second spatial region. The first cover extends substantially over a width of the motor vehicle front section, and the second cover extends substantially over the width of the motor vehicle front section. The first cover is arranged in front of or behind the second cover in a vehicle longitudinal direction. An access is provided in at least one of the covers for at least one connection arranged underneath the cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2022
    Assignee: DR. ING. H.C. F. PORSCHE AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT
    Inventors: Jasmin Ostertag, Erwin Goetz
  • Publication number: 20220185194
    Abstract: A vehicle has a door frame and a vehicle door assigned to the door frame, which door frame has a security compartment for holding valuables. The security compartment has a security compartment opening in the door frame. The vehicle door is movable between a closed first state and an open second state, wherein the security compartment is covered by the vehicle door in the first state, and wherein the security compartment is accessible via the door frame in the second state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2021
    Publication date: June 16, 2022
    Applicant: Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Jasmin Ostertag, Erwin Götz
  • Publication number: 20220176787
    Abstract: A body floor (1) for an electric vehicle (2) has a battery frame (3) that receives battery modules (4). An interior cover (5) separates an interior (6) from the battery modules (4). At least one crossmember (7, 8) extends transverse to a vehicle longitudinal direction (9) and is on the battery side of the interior cover (5). A seat attachment (10) for connecting a vehicle seat (11) is arranged on the interior side of the interior cover (5). The battery modules (4) are attached to the crossmember (7, 8) by the battery frame (3), and the body floor (1) is a supporting component of the body structure of a vehicle (2). The seat attachment (10) is attached to the body floor (1) on the battery side of the interior cover (5). With this construction, the vehicle seat is low while simultaneously arranging battery modules below the vehicle seat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2021
    Publication date: June 9, 2022
    Inventors: Jasmin Ostertag, Erwin Götz
  • Patent number: 10940804
    Abstract: A stowage system (14) is provided for stowing a two-wheeled vehicle (30) in a motor vehicle (12), having a loading floor (16) for depositing the two-wheeled vehicle (30), and a lifting device (20) which can be supported on a load-bearing structure (22) of the motor vehicle (12) for moving the loading floor (16) between a loading position and a stowing position. The loading floor (16) has at least one three-dimensionally shaped first centring means (26) for positioning the two-wheeled vehicle (30) at least in a first coordinate direction relative to the loading floor (16). A two-wheeled vehicle (30) can be stowed in a space-saving manner and protected against damage by of the loading floor (16) which can be lowered and the at least one centring means (26).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 9, 2021
    Inventors: Erwin Goetz, Jasmin Ostertag
  • Publication number: 20200406715
    Abstract: A motor vehicle front section of a motor vehicle includes a first spatial region, a second spatial region formed separately from the first spatial region, a first cover that covers the first spatial region, and a second cover that covers the second spatial region. The first cover extends substantially over a width of the motor vehicle front section, and the second cover extends substantially over the width of the motor vehicle front section. The first cover is arranged in front of or behind the second cover in a vehicle longitudinal direction. An access is provided in at least one of the covers for at least one connection arranged underneath the cover.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2020
    Publication date: December 31, 2020
    Inventors: Jasmin Ostertag, Erwin Goetz
  • Publication number: 20190225162
    Abstract: A stowage system (14) is provided for stowing a two-wheeled vehicle (30) in a motor vehicle (12), having a loading floor (16) for depositing the two-wheeled vehicle (30), and a lifting device (20) which can be supported on a load-bearing structure (22) of the motor vehicle (12) for moving the loading floor (16) between a loading position and a stowing position. The loading floor (16) has at least one three-dimensionally shaped first centring means (26) for positioning the two-wheeled vehicle (30) at least in a first coordinate direction relative to the loading floor (16). A two-wheeled vehicle (30) can be stowed in a space-saving manner and protected against damage by of the loading floor (16) which can be lowered and the at least one centring means (26).
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2019
    Publication date: July 25, 2019
    Inventors: Erwin Goetz, Jasmin Ostertag
  • Patent number: 7152295
    Abstract: A fastening arrangement for a center console module of a motor vehicle includes a transversely extending assembly carrier, a pedal bracket rigidly fastened to the assembly carrier, and a front wall cover connected with the pedal bracket. The assembly carrier is fastened by way of first screwed connections to the two adjoining opposite A-columns, and the front wall cover is fastened by way of second screwed connections to the front wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2006
    Assignee: Dr. Ing. h.c.f. Porsche Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Erwin Goetz, Heinz Murau, Guido Horsch, Joerg Rambow, Friedrich Hoge, Jochen Leise
  • Publication number: 20050015960
    Abstract: A fastening arrangement for a center console module of a motor vehicle includes a transversely extending assembly carrier, a pedal bracket rigidly fastened to the assembly carrier, and a front wall cover connected with the pedal bracket. The assembly carrier is fastened by way of first screwed connections to the two adjoining opposite A-columns, and the front wall cover is fastened by way of second screwed connections to the front wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2004
    Publication date: January 27, 2005
    Applicant: DR. ING. H.C.F. PORSCHE AG
    Inventors: Erwin Goetz, Heinz Murau, Guido Horsch, Joerg Rambow, Friedrich Hoge, Jochen Leise
  • Patent number: 6315347
    Abstract: A center console cross member in a vehicle is aligned in a forward structure at a level of an instrument panel in a transverse direction of the vehicle. The cross member is fastened by one end respectively on opposite vehicle body parts of the motor vehicle. The center console cross member includes a tube-shaped basic member, on which at least one holding element for mounting vehicle function elements, and lateral fastening consoles are mounted. For providing a center console cross member, which, while its construction is simple, can be used for several different vehicles of a vehicle family and by means of which large tolerances can be compensated, it is provided that, onto a basic member of a defined length, one or several holding elements and the two lateral fastening consoles can be slid and can be fixed in the intended position by clamping fastenings, the holding elements and the fastening consoles almost completely enclosing the basic member in areas.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2001
    Assignee: Dr. Ing. h.c.F. Porsche AG
    Inventor: Erwin Götz
  • Patent number: 5810393
    Abstract: A steering column support for a motor vehicle includes a steering column unit, a cross member supporting the steering column unit, at least one reinforcing strut connected with the cross member, and a receiving element for a knee restraint connected with the reinforcing strut(s) and the steering column unit. The steering column support controls and prevent undesirable vibration of the steering wheel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 1996
    Date of Patent: September 22, 1998
    Assignee: Dr. Ing. h.c.F. Porsche AG
    Inventors: Rainer Joest, Clemens Mutter, Erwin Goetz
  • Patent number: 5031302
    Abstract: A filler pipe for a fuel tank of a motor vehicle includes at its cap end a cylindrical insert whereby an elastic sealing ring is arranged between an outer surface of the insert and an inner surface of the filler pipe made of plastic material. In order that a simple cost-favorable connection between the insert and the filler pipe is achieved combined with a good seal, the profiled sealing ring having an elongated cross-sectional shape is mounted on the insert under prestress. Furthermore, the insert and sealing ring are subjected to a common blow-molding operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 1990
    Date of Patent: July 16, 1991
    Assignee: Dr. Ing. h.c.F. Porsche AG
    Inventors: Sigmund Anhegger, Josef Oesterle, Erwin Goetz
  • Patent number: 4915249
    Abstract: A filler pipe for a fuel tank of a motor vehicle includes at its cap end a cylindrical insert whereby an elastic sealing ring is arranged between an outer surface of the insert and an inner surface of the filler pipe made of plastic material. In order that a simple cost-favorable connection between the insert and the filler pipe is achieved combined with a good seal, the profiled sealing ring having an elongated cross-sectional shape is mounted on the insert under prestress. Furthermore, the insert and sealing ring are subjected to a common blow-molding operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 1988
    Date of Patent: April 10, 1990
    Assignee: Dr. Ing. h.c.F. Porsche AG
    Inventors: Sigmund Anhegger, Josef Oesterle, Erwin Goetz