Patents by Inventor Frank Rinderspacher

Frank Rinderspacher 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).

  • Temperature sensor mounting arrangement for a battery frame assembly
    Patent number: 8363425
    Abstract: A temperature sensor mounting arrangement for a battery frame assembly in which a plurality of rechargeable battery packs are supported and interconnected. The arrangement includes an elongated support member secured to a battery frame member and extending into an interior region of the frame member. At least one electrical interface connector is secured to a first end of the support member and an electronic temperature sensor is secured to a face of the support member in a target position proximate to a battery pack outer surface. A plurality of electrical conductors interconnects between the electrical connectors and the temperature sensor. The temperature sensor mounting arrangement is modularized and designed to enable high speed assembly during manufacturing and ensure repeatable frame to frame sensor positioning and accuracy of temperature readings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2013
    Assignee: Mann + Hummel GmbH
    Inventors: Charles Rupert, John Endres, Frank Rinderspacher, Richard Wilson
  • TEMPERATURE SENSOR MOUNTING ARRANGEMENT FOR A BATTERY FRAME ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20110090666
    Abstract: A temperature sensor mounting arrangement for a battery frame assembly in which a plurality of rechargeable battery packs are supported and interconnected. The arrangement includes an elongated support member secured to a battery frame member and extending into an interior region of the frame member. At least one electrical interface connector is secured to a first end of the support member and an electronic temperature sensor is secured to a face of the support member in a target position proximate to a battery pack outer surface. A plurality of electrical conductors interconnects between the electrical connectors and the temperature sensor. The temperature sensor mounting arrangement is modularized and designed to enable high speed assembly during manufacturing and ensure repeatable frame to frame sensor positioning and accuracy of temperature readings.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2010
    Publication date: April 21, 2011
    Applicant: MANN+HUMMEL GMBH
    Inventors: Charles Rupert, John Endres, Frank Rinderspacher, Richard Wilson