Patents by Inventor Guenter Dietrich

Guenter Dietrich 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: 6854761
    Abstract: The airbag system for a motor vehicle extends below a dashboard and exhibits a generator housing, which is aligned in the transverse direction of the motor vehicle and which forms a blast channel for an airbag between integrated walls and adjoining separate face-sided walls. In load position at least one integrated wall of the blast channel can be displaced in the downward direction. In a first integrated channel wall of the generator housing a head impact element can be swiveled unilaterally in bearings; and in a starting position the head impact element can be suspended by means of a compression connection in the second integrated channel wall of the housing and can be disconnected in a load position. The connections can comprise semi-form-fit connections or springy connections.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2005
    Assignee: Dr. Ing. h.c.F. Porsche AG
    Inventor: Guenter Dietrich
  • Publication number: 20030042713
    Abstract: The airbag system for a motor vehicle extends below a dashboard and exhibits a generator housing, which is aligned in the transverse direction of the motor vehicle and which forms a blast channel for an airbag between integrated walls and adjoining separate face-sided walls. In load position at least one integrated wall of the blast channel can be displaced in the downward direction. In a first integrated channel wall of the generator housing a head impact element can be swiveled unilaterally in bearings; and in a starting position the head impact element can be suspended by means of a compression connection in the second integrated channel wall of the housing and can be disconnected in a load position. The connections can comprise semi-form-fit connections or springy connections.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2002
    Publication date: March 6, 2003
    Applicant: Dr. Ing. h.c.F. Porsche AG.
    Inventor: Guenter Dietrich
  • Patent number: 6485056
    Abstract: A connecting screw for a locking rail of a vertical belt adjuster is anchored in a threaded head of a sleeve element anchored in a vehicle pillar wall. The sleeve element can be positioned during installation by a guide element which envelops the threaded head and is disposed so as to clamp in notches of the threaded head.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2002
    Assignee: Dr. Ing. h.c.F. Porsche AG
    Inventor: Guenter Dietrich
  • Patent number: 6460890
    Abstract: In order to cause a deformation or a yielding, in the event of a head impact onto a safety belt system of a passenger vehicle, a deformation element is interposed which deforms plastically and absorbs energy. So that an exchange of numerous parts is avoided, an arrangement for a belt level adjuster is configured so that after a head impact, only the deformation element needs to be exchanged.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2002
    Assignee: Dr. Ing. h.c.F. Porsche AG
    Inventor: Guenter Dietrich
  • Patent number: 6431603
    Abstract: To absorb the energy in the event of a head impact, a device is provided between a safety belt locking rail and a side wall of a vehicle pillar of the device included deformation elements in the form of conical deformation elements or spring systems in the form of cup or compression springs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2002
    Assignee: Dr. Ing. h.c.F. Porsche AG
    Inventor: Guenter Dietrich
  • Publication number: 20020060452
    Abstract: In order to cause a deformation or a yielding, in the event of a head impact onto a safety belt system of a passenger vehicle, a deformation element is interposed which deforms plastically and absorbs energy. So that an exchange of numerous parts is avoided, an arrangement for a belt level adjuster is configured so that after a head impact, only the deformation element needs to be exchanged.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2001
    Publication date: May 23, 2002
    Inventor: Guenter Dietrich
  • Patent number: 6364359
    Abstract: An arrangement for a passenger vehicle safety belt level adjuster includes a receptacle with a deformation element, and a carrier plate for a detent rail of a belt level adjuster. The receptacle is configured to be mounted as a constructional unit into a vehicle column together with the deformation element and carrier plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2002
    Assignee: Dr. Ing. h.c.F. Porsche AG
    Inventor: Guenter Dietrich
  • Publication number: 20010026067
    Abstract: To absorb the energy in the event of a head impact, a device is provided between a safety belt locking rail and a side wall of a vehicle pillar of the device included deformation elements in the form of conical deformation elements or spring systems in the form of cup or compression springs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2001
    Publication date: October 4, 2001
    Applicant: Dr. Ing. h.c.F. Porsche AG
    Inventor: Guenter Dietrich
  • Publication number: 20010020784
    Abstract: A connecting screw for a locking rail of a vertical belt adjuster is anchored in a threaded head of a sleeve element anchored in a vehicle pillar wall. The sleeve element can be positioned during installation by a guide element which envelops the threaded head and is disposed so as to clamp in notches of the threaded head.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2001
    Publication date: September 13, 2001
    Applicant: Dr. Ing. h.c.F. Porsche AG
    Inventor: Guenter Dietrich
  • Patent number: 6106012
    Abstract: A deflection fitting for seat belts of vehicles, particularly motor vehicles, is held in position via a fastening screw. A head section of the fastening screw and at least a partial area of the deflection fitting is covered by a cap in the direction of the occupant compartment. In the event of a head impact of a vehicle occupant onto the deflection fitting or onto the head section of the fastening screw, the risk of injury is reduced by a hollow-body-shaped deformation element disposed between the fastening screw and the cap, which is made of thin-wall sheet metal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 1998
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2000
    Assignee: Dr. Ing. h.c.F. Porsche AG
    Inventors: Herbert Boegge, Guenter Dietrich, Juergen Straehle, Michael Menking