Patents by Inventor Gerhard Birkenmaier
Gerhard Birkenmaier 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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Publication number: 20210331650Abstract: A de-icing system for a sensor is provided. The de-icing system has a heating element for tempering a fluid, a flow generator for driving a fluid, and a cover element, which separates an external area from an internal area. The cover element is configured in such a way that a fluid driven by the flow generator flows along the cover element, in order to heat the cover element up.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 10, 2021Publication date: October 28, 2021Inventors: Domokos HALMOS, Simon FRICK, Daniel SLANGEN, Rainer KIESEL, Nicolas SCHREIBMÜLLER, Stefan HAKSPIEL, Daniel PFEIFFER, Tobias NUSSER, Heinz REICHERT, Daniel SEGLER, Gerhard BIRKENMAIER
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Patent number: 8656808Abstract: A transmission system for either a manual shift transmission, an automatic transmission or an automated transmission in which the electrical connections and the pneumatic connections including any ventilation port, for the internal components of the transmission are combined with one another so as to exit the transmission housing via a single unified connection formed in the housing wall of the transmission.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 2007Date of Patent: February 25, 2014Assignee: ZF Friedrichshafen AGInventors: Josef Bader, Gerhard Birkenmaier, Andreas Graf, Kim Führer, Kai Heinrich, Frank Gessler, Klaus Wöhr, Hubert König, Manfred Vetter, Gerhard Höring, Ludger Ronge, Henrik Schuh, Markus Ulbricht, Mario Steinborn, Karl-Fritz Heinzelmann, Bernhard Walter
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Publication number: 20090235770Abstract: A shift device (13) for a manual transmission having actuation mechanisms for shifting and selecting in which the selection motion is carried out by way of a selector actuator (10), which is connected to a driving lug (5) of a selector plate (4). An anchor (1) of the selector actuator (10) consists of a permanent magnet (2). End stops (3) of the selector actuator (10) are configured of ferromagnetic material, where the anchor (1) of the selector actuator (10) is fixed in a defined position for the installation of the selector actuator (10).Type: ApplicationFiled: June 6, 2007Publication date: September 24, 2009Applicant: ZF FRIEDRICHSHAFEN AGInventors: Josef Bader, Gerhard Birkenmaier, Kim Führer, Frank Gessler, Andreas Graf, Kai Heinrich, Karl-Fritz Heinzelmann, Gerhard Höring, Hubert König, Ludger Ronge, Henrik Schuh, Mario Steinborn, Markus Ulbricht, Manfred Vetter, Bernhard Walter, Klaus Wöhr
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Patent number: 7377160Abstract: A sensor arrangement (1) for a tachometric sensor of an automatic transmission (4) of a motor vehicle, which encompasses a module carrier (2) in which a part of a sensor housing (3) is integrated. The sensor housing (3) is secured in the module carrier (2) or in the transmission housing (4) by way of a guide in the plane and is so affixed as to prevent turning and an apparatus (5) for the generation of a prestress force by way of which the sensor housing (3) is pressed in the direction of the signal disk by way of a projection (8, 8?) acting against the sensor housing (3).Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2006Date of Patent: May 27, 2008Assignee: ZF Friedrichshafen AGInventors: Ralph Böhm, Gerhard Birkenmaier, Jörg Kurth
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Publication number: 20080006635Abstract: A transmission system for either a manual shift transmission, an automatic transmission or an automated transmission in which the electrical connections and the pneumatic connections including any ventilation port, for the internal components of the transmission are combined with one another so as to exit the transmission housing via a single unified connection formed in the housing wall of the transmission.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 6, 2007Publication date: January 10, 2008Applicant: ZF Friedrichshafen AGInventors: Josef Bader, Gerhard Birkenmaier, Andreas Graf, Kim Fuhrer, Kai Heinrich, Frank Gessler, Klaus Wohr, Hubert Konig, Manfred Vetter, Gerhard Horing, Ludger Ronge, Henrik Schuh, Markus Ulbricht, Mario Steinborn, Karl-Fritz Heinzelmann, Bernhard Walter
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Patent number: 7287422Abstract: A way sensor arrangement (2) for detecting the displacement of a mechanical component in relation to another component. The way sensor arrangement having a sensor housing (4) that is firmly mounted to a first (gear case 6) of these two components and a sensor carriage (12) that interacts with the housing and can be coupled to the second component (shift rail 18). The invention provides that the sensor carriage (12) is mounted in the sensor housing (4) displaceably in the direction of displacement of the displaceable component (shift rail 18) and that mutually interacting coupling device (catch projection 14, catch recess 16) are provided on the sensor carriage (12) and on the second component (shift rail 18), which can mutually engage with each other.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2006Date of Patent: October 30, 2007Assignee: ZF Friedrichshafen AGInventors: Josef Bader, Gerhard Birkenmaier, Frank Gessler
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Publication number: 20060254351Abstract: A sensor arrangement (1) for a tachometric sensor of an automatic transmission (4) of a motor vehicle, which encompasses a module carrier (2) in which a part of a sensor housing (3) is integrated. The sensor housing (3) is secured in the module carrier (2) or in the transmission housing (4) by way of a guide in the plane and is so affixed as to prevent turning and an apparatus (5) for the generation of a prestress force by way of which the sensor housing (3) is pressed in the direction of the signal disk by way of a projection (8, 8?) acting against the sensor housing (3).Type: ApplicationFiled: May 9, 2006Publication date: November 16, 2006Inventors: Ralph Bohm, Gerhard Birkenmaier, Jorg Kurth
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Publication number: 20060196071Abstract: A way sensor arrangement (2) for detecting the displacement of a mechanical component in relation to another component. The way sensor arrangement having a sensor housing (4) that is firmly mounted to a first (gear case 6) of these two components and a sensor carriage (12) that interacts with the housing and can be coupled to the second component (shift rail 18). The invention provides that the sensor carriage (12) is mounted in the sensor housing (4) displaceably in the direction of displacement of the displaceable component (shift rail 18) and that mutually interacting coupling device (catch projection 14, catch recess 16) are provided on the sensor carriage (12) and on. the second component (shift rail 18), which can mutually engage with each other.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2006Publication date: September 7, 2006Inventors: Josef Bader, Gerhard Birkenmaier, Frank Gessler
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Publication number: 20050191867Abstract: An apparatus for the connection of an electrical or an electronic component 1 with at least one electrical conductor 10, 11, 18; 12, 13. In order to accomplish the realization of an electrical connection of the electrical conductor 10, 11, 18; 12, 13 with a component 1, which connection is vibration resistant, economical and of secure mounting characteristics, provision is made that a contacting apparatus is placed on the component 1 which contacting apparatus has at least one axial and radial electrical contact surface 21, 22, 23, which need not be precisely aligned or only roughly aligned, and which is in electrical communication with electric or electronic equipment within the housing 2 of the component, and on which the housing, at each contact surface 21, 22, 23, respectively, at least one electric conductor 10, 11, 18 in regard to interference with the contact point is mechanically permanently and electrically conductively affixed.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 8, 2003Publication date: September 1, 2005Inventors: Gerhard Birkenmaier, Tilo Marschall, Thies Hameister, Ralph Bohm
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Patent number: 6685493Abstract: Electrical plug-in connector (1) for establishing an electric connection through a housing wall, especially the wall of a motor vehicle gearbox, with a pin housing (2) containing an electric plug contact (4) and a guide sleeve (3) that is detachably connected with it through a bayonet catch (7, 8), wherein the pin housing (2) is basically arranged on the interior, and the guide sleeve (3) basically on the exterior of the housing wall, and the pin housing (2) contains an inner and an outer substantially circular collar (5, 6) on its end facing the guide sleeve (3). A bayonet fitting (8) is arranged on the exterior of the guide sleeve (3), and the locking pins (7) corresponding to the fitting (8) are arranged on the interior of the outer collar (6) of the pin housing (2).Type: GrantFiled: July 18, 2002Date of Patent: February 3, 2004Assignee: ZF Friedrichshafen AGInventors: Gerhard Birkenmaier, Henrik Schuh
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Patent number: 6609930Abstract: A plug-and-socket connection part for being fastened to a wall includes a contact housing, a guide sleeve extendable through a wall opening, a carrier, and a locking member. The locking member locks the guide sleeve, the contact housing, and the carrier together such that the guide sleeve and the carrier are connected to the contact housing in an axial direction free of play. The guide sleeve and the carrier each include a respective locking stop and the contact housing includes a flange. The locking member includes inner locking sections which are operable with the locking stop of the guide sleeve and the flange to prestress a support arrangement between the guide sleeve and the contact housing. The locking member includes outer locking sections which are operable with the locking stop of the carrier and the flange to prestress a support arrangement between the carrier and the contact housing.Type: GrantFiled: September 4, 2002Date of Patent: August 26, 2003Assignees: Leopold Kostal GmbH & Co. KG, ZF Friedrichshafen AGInventors: Peter Epe, Gerhard Birkenmaier, Wolfgang Schmid, Hans-Joachim Martin
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Publication number: 20030049960Abstract: A plug-and-socket connection part for being fastened to a wall includes a contact housing, a guide sleeve extendable through a wall opening, a carrier, and a locking member. The locking member locks the guide sleeve, the contact housing, and the carrier together such that the guide sleeve and the carrier are connected to the contact housing in an axial direction free of play. The guide sleeve and the carrier each include a respective locking stop and the contact housing includes a flange. The locking member includes inner locking sections which are operable with the locking stop of the guide sleeve and the flange to prestress a support arrangement between the guide sleeve and the contact housing. The locking member includes outer locking sections which are operable with the locking stop of the carrier and the flange to prestress a support arrangement between the carrier and the contact housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 4, 2002Publication date: March 13, 2003Inventors: Pete Epe, Gerhard Birkenmaier, Wolfgang Schmid, Hans-Joachim Martin
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Publication number: 20030013338Abstract: Electrical plug-in connector (1) for establishing an electric connection through a housing wall, especially the wall of a motor vehicle gearbox, with a pin housing (2) containing an electric plug contact (4) and a guide sleeve (3) that is detachably connected with it through a bayonet catch (7, 8), wherein the pin housing (2) is basically arranged on the interior, and the guide sleeve (3) basically on the exterior of the housing wall, and the pin housing (2) contains an inner and an outer substantially circular collar (5, 6) on its end facing the guide sleeve (3). A bayonet fitting (8) is arranged on the exterior of the guide sleeve (3), and the locking pins (7) corresponding to the fitting (8) are arranged on the interior of the outer collar (6) of the pin housing (2).Type: ApplicationFiled: July 18, 2002Publication date: January 16, 2003Inventors: Gerhard Birkenmaier, Henrik Schuh
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Patent number: 6394814Abstract: An electrical plug-in connector for electrically connecting two regions separated by a wall. The wall has an assembly hole with a reinforcement bead on a first wall side around the hole. The connector includes a connector part positioned on a second wall side. A guide bushing is positioned on the first wall side. An extended portion of the bushing penetrates the hole in the wall. The extended portion has a support flange and a lock stop. The support flange is supported on the bead on the first wall side. The lock stop extends through the hole to the second wall side and is connected to the connector part. A locking element is connected to the connector part and is operable to engage the lock stop and exert a fastening pressure directed away from the wall towards the connector part such that the extended portion braces the bushing against the hole.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2001Date of Patent: May 28, 2002Assignees: ZF Friedrichshafen AG, Bayerische Motoren Werke AG, Leopold Kostal GmbH & Co. KGInventors: Wolfgang Schmid, Gerhard Birkenmaier, Rudolf Fekonja, Peter Epe, Klaus Buhle, Hans-Joachim Martin
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Publication number: 20010021607Abstract: An electrical plug-in connector for electrically connecting two regions separated by a wall. The wall has an assembly hole with a reinforcement bead on a first wall side around the hole. The connector includes a connector part positioned on a second wall side. A guide bushing is positioned on the first wall side. An extended portion of the bushing penetrates the hole in the wall. The extended portion has a support flange and a lock stop. The support flange is supported on the bead on the first wall side. The lock stop extends through the hole to the second wall side and is connected to the connector part. A locking element is connected to the connector part and is operable to engage the lock stop and exert a fastening pressure directed away from the wall towards the connector part such that the extended portion braces the bushing against the hole.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 3, 2001Publication date: September 13, 2001Applicant: ZF Friedrichshafen AGInventors: Wolfgang Schmid, Gerhard Birkenmaier, Rudolf Fekonja, Peter Epe, Klaus Buhle, Hans-Joachim Martin
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Patent number: 5878630Abstract: A method and apparatus for cooling of a controller (16) of a transmission of a motor vehicle (6). A motor vehicle (6) has a transmission (2) in which or on which is provided a control mechanism (16, 18) actuated by a control fluid (40). The control electronic system (30, 32, 38) of the controller (16) is compulsorily cooled by a ducted supply of a control fluid (40) to the electronic system (30, 32, 38) or through the control electronic system (30, 32, 38). The control fluid (40) may be driven by a conveyor mechanism through a cooling channel (36) upon which the control electronic system is mounted with optimum heat conductivity.Type: GrantFiled: October 20, 1997Date of Patent: March 9, 1999Assignee: ZF Friedrichshafen AGInventors: Bernhard Fessler, Josef Schwarz, Gerhard Birkenmaier