Patents by Inventor Georg Franz Scholz

Georg Franz Scholz 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).

  • Variable geometry turbocharger with stand-off members
    Patent number: 8651804
    Abstract: A turbocharger (1) is provided with one or more movement control members (300) that are connected to the housing (2, 3, 3a) and limit axial movement of the adjustment ring (5). The members (300) can be inserted into one or more holes (400) formed in the housing (2, 3, 3a) and can extend from the holes (400) in a direction towards the adjustment ring (5). The holes (400) can be through-holes, blind-holes or combinations thereof. Various connection structures and methods can be used to affix the members (300) to the housing (2, 3, 3a) including self-locking members, casting, heat welding, friction welding, vibration hammering and staking.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2014
    Assignee: BorgWarner Inc
    Inventors: Richard Dwayne Hall, Georg Franz Scholz, Patrick Sweetland
  • VARIABLE GEOMETRY TURBOCHARGER WITH STAND-OFF MEMBERS
    Publication number: 20100322757
    Abstract: A turbocharger (1) is provided with one or more movement control members (300) that are connected to the housing (2, 3, 3a) and limit axial movement of the adjustment ring (5). The members (300) can be inserted into one or more holes (400) formed in the housing (2, 3, 3a) and can extend from the holes (400) in a direction towards the adjustment ring (5). The holes (400) can be through-holes, blind-holes or combinations thereof. Various connection structures and methods can be used to affix the members (300) to the housing (2, 3, 3a) including self-locking members, casting, heat welding, friction welding, vibration hammering and staking.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2008
    Publication date: December 23, 2010
    Applicant: BORGWARNER INC.
    Inventors: Richard Dwayne Hall, Georg Franz Scholz, Patrick Sweetland