Patents by Inventor Gunter Maierhofer
Gunter Maierhofer 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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Patent number: 10851566Abstract: A latch actuator comprises a motor, a speed reduction gearing coupled to an output shaft of the motor, a spindle, and a motion conversion mechanism. The spindle has a threaded portion in engagement with the speed reduction gearing. The spindle is supported to be rotatable about an axis. The threaded portion is rotationally fixed relative to the spindle. The motion conversion mechanism is configured to cause a displacement of the spindle along the axis when the spindle rotates.Type: GrantFiled: April 21, 2015Date of Patent: December 1, 2020Assignee: SCHUKRA GERÄTEBAU GMBHInventors: Rüdiger Deppe, Joachim Carl, Maxime Samain, Gunter Maierhofer
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Patent number: 10780810Abstract: An actuator comprises a housing, a motor, a drive mechanism and a clutch coupled to the drive mechanism. The motor is mounted displaceably relative to the housing. A displacement of the motor relative to the housing is operative to actuate the clutch.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 2015Date of Patent: September 22, 2020Assignee: Schukra Gerätebau GmbHInventors: Joachim Carl, Gunter Maierhofer, Maxime Samain
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Patent number: 10780798Abstract: A seat component adjustment actuator (1) comprises a housing, an electric motor (5), and a gearing (10) coupled to the electric motor (5) and comprising at least three worm transmission stages (11-16). A first worm transmission stage (11, 12) comprises a first worm (11) and a first worm gear (12) engaged with the first worm (11). A third worm transmission stage (15, 16) comprises a third worm (15) and a third worm gear (16) engaged with the third worm (15). The first worm (11) is supported in the housing such that the first worm (11) is rotatable about an input rotation axis. The third worm gear (16) is supported in the housing such that the third worm gear (16) is rotatable about an output rotation axis which is transverse to the input rotation axis.Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 2015Date of Patent: September 22, 2020Assignee: Schukra Gerätebau GmbHInventors: Frank Falster, Klaus Junker, Gunter Maierhofer
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Publication number: 20180251043Abstract: A seat component adjustment actuator (1) comprises a housing, an electric motor (5), and a gearing (10) coupled to the electric motor (5) and comprising at least three worm transmission stages (11-16). A first worm transmission stage (11, 12) comprises a first worm (11) and a first worm gear (12) engaged with the first worm (11). A third worm transmission stage (15, 16) comprises a third worm (15) and a third worm gear (16) engaged with the third worm (15). The first worm (11) is supported in the housing such that the first worm (11) is rotatable about an input rotation axis. The third worm gear (16) is supported in the housing such that the third worm gear (16) is rotatable about an output rotation axis which is transverse to the input rotation axis.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 21, 2015Publication date: September 6, 2018Inventors: Frank Falster, Klaus Junker, Gunter Maierhofer
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Patent number: 10052975Abstract: A seat cushion length adjusting device comprises a support, an adjusting member displaceably mounted to the support and configured for attachment to at least a portion of a seat cushion, and an actuator. The actuator is coupled to the support and the adjusting member. The actuator is configured to displace the adjusting member relative to the support. The actuator comprises a power drive, a speed reduction gearing, and a motion conversion mechanism for converting a rotational motion of an output of the speed reduction gearing into a linear displacement between the adjusting member and the support.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2014Date of Patent: August 21, 2018Assignee: SCHUKRA GERAETEBAU GMBHInventors: Rüdiger Deppe, Martin Fritzsche, Klaus Junker, Gunter Maierhofer
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Publication number: 20180029508Abstract: An actuator comprises a housing, a motor, a drive mechanism and a clutch coupled to the drive mechanism. The motor is mounted displaceably relative to the housing. A displacement of the motor relative to the housing is operative to actuate the clutch.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2015Publication date: February 1, 2018Inventors: Joachim CARL, Gunter MAIERHOFER, Maxime SAMAIN
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Publication number: 20170136919Abstract: A seat cushion length adjusting device comprises a support, an adjusting member displaceably mounted to the support and configured for attachment to at least a portion of a seat cushion, and an actuator. The actuator is coupled to the support and the adjusting member. The actuator is configured to displace the adjusting member relative to the support. The actuator comprises a power drive, a speed reduction gearing, and a motion conversion mechanism for converting a rotational motion of an output of the speed reduction gearing into a linear displacement between the adjusting member and the support.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2014Publication date: May 18, 2017Inventors: Rüdiger DEPPE, Martin FRITZSCHE, Klaus JUNKER, Gunter MAIERHOFER
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Publication number: 20170044805Abstract: A latch actuator comprises a motor, a speed reduction gearing coupled to an output shaft of the motor, a spindle, and a motion conversion mechanism. The spindle has a threaded portion in engagement with the speed reduction gearing. The spindle is supported to be rotatable about an axis. The threaded portion is rotationally fixed relative to the spindle. The motion conversion mechanism is configured to cause a displacement of the spindle along the axis when the spindle rotates.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 21, 2015Publication date: February 16, 2017Inventors: Rüdiger Deppe, Joachim Carl, Maxime Samain, Gunter Maierhofer
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Patent number: 9365140Abstract: A headrest system comprises a headrest, a bracket to which the headrest is mounted and an actuator. The actuator is configured to displace at least a portion of the headrest relative to the bracket in a displacement direction which is transverse to a longitudinal member of the bracket. The actuator comprises a spindle transmission and a power drive coupled to the spindle transmission. The spindle transmission comprises a spindle and a spindle nut engaged with the spindle. The power drive is arranged in a cavity defined within an outer shell of the headrest.Type: GrantFiled: August 13, 2013Date of Patent: June 14, 2016Assignee: Schukra Geraetebau GmbHInventors: Frank Falster, Klaus Junker, Gunter Maierhofer, Jürgen Wanke
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Publication number: 20160016493Abstract: A latch release actuator for a seat latch is configured to apply a tension onto a flexible latch release member to release the seat latch. The latch release actuator comprises a pulley mounted to be rotatable about a rotation axis between a rest position and a latch release position. The pulley comprises an attachment portion for attaching the flexible latch release member. The latch release actuator comprises a power drive mechanism to drive the pulley. The latch release actuator comprises a lock mechanism configured to selectively lock the pulley at the latch release position when the pulley reaches the latch release position.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 7, 2014Publication date: January 21, 2016Inventors: Ruediger Deppe, Maxime Samain, Christoph Kiesewetter, Gunter Maierhofer
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Publication number: 20150203007Abstract: A headrest system comprises a headrest, a bracket to which the headrest is mounted and an actuator. The actuator is configured to displace at least a portion of the headrest relative to the bracket in a displacement direction which is transverse to a longitudinal member of the bracket. The actuator comprises a spindle transmission and a power drive coupled to the spindle transmission. The spindle transmission comprises a spindle and a spindle nut engaged with the spindle. The power drive is arranged in a cavity defined within an outer shell of the headrest.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 13, 2013Publication date: July 23, 2015Inventors: Frank Falster, Klaus Junker, Gunter Maierhofer, Jürgen Wanke
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Patent number: 8991923Abstract: An adjusting device for a lumbar support includes a pair of spaced guide members. A first adjusting member is coupled to the pair of guide members and displaceable along the pair of guide members and configured such that the lumbar support is adjusted when the first adjusting member is displaced. A second adjusting member is displaceable along the pair of guide members. A drive mechanism for effecting an adjustment of the lumbar support includes a motor provided on the first adjusting member so as to be displaceable along the guide members jointly with the first adjusting member.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2013Date of Patent: March 31, 2015Assignee: Schukra Geraetebau GmbHInventors: Gunter Maierhofer, Klaus Junker, Frank Falster, Matthias Meyer
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Publication number: 20130341982Abstract: An adjusting device for a lumbar support includes a pair of spaced guide members. A first adjusting member is coupled to the pair of guide members and displaceable along the pair of guide members and configured such that the lumbar support is adjusted when the first adjusting member is displaced. A second adjusting member is displaceable along the pair of guide members. A drive mechanism for effecting an adjustment of the lumbar support includes a motor provided on the first adjusting member so as to be displaceable along the guide members jointly with the first adjusting member.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 26, 2013Publication date: December 26, 2013Applicant: SCHUKRA GERAETEBAU GMBHInventors: Gunter Maierhofer, Klaus Junker, Frank Falster, Matthias Meyer
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Patent number: 8544954Abstract: An adjusting device for a lumbar support comprises a pair of spaced guide members, an adjusting member coupled to the pair of guide members, and a drive mechanism for effecting an adjustment of the lumbar support. The adjusting member is displaceable along the pair of guide members and configured such that the lumbar support is adjusted when the adjusting member is displaced. The drive mechanism comprises a motor, which is provided on the adjusting member so as to be displaceable along the guide members jointly with the adjusting member. The motor may be coupled to a shaft having a structured exterior surface, the drive mechanism being configured to effect a relative displacement between the adjusting member and the shaft.Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 2013Date of Patent: October 1, 2013Assignee: Schukra Geraetebau GmbHInventors: Gunter Maierhofer, Klaus Junker, Frank Falster, Matthias Meyer
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Patent number: 8360523Abstract: An adjusting device for a lumbar support comprises a pair of spaced guide members, an adjusting member coupled to the pair of guide members, and a drive mechanism for effecting an adjustment of the lumbar support. The adjusting member is displaceable along the pair of guide members and configured such that the lumbar support is adjusted when the adjusting member is displaced. The drive mechanism comprises a motor, which is provided on the adjusting member so as to be displaceable along the guide members jointly with the adjusting member. The motor may be coupled to a shaft having a structured exterior surface, the drive mechanism being configured to effect a relative displacement between the adjusting member and the shaft.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2010Date of Patent: January 29, 2013Assignee: Schukra Geraetebau GmbHInventors: Gunter Maierhofer, Klaus Junker, Frank Falster, Matthias Meyer
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Patent number: 8201886Abstract: Lumbar support for a seat backrest, comprising a support basket (10) extending in the longitudinal direction of the seat backrest, a frame (12) to which the support basket (10) is mounted and an adjustment device (11) which changes the position of the support basket relative to the frame, the adjustment device including a plurality of adjustment members (60) some of which are movable with respect to one another.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2006Date of Patent: June 19, 2012Assignee: Schukra Geraetebau GmbHInventors: Gunter Maierhofer, Veit Stossel, Klaus Junker, Jan Petzel
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Publication number: 20110115268Abstract: An adjusting device for a lumbar support comprises a pair of spaced guide members, an adjusting member coupled to the pair of guide members, and a drive mechanism for effecting an adjustment of the lumbar support. The adjusting member is displaceable along the pair of guide members and configured such that the lumbar support is adjusted when the adjusting member is displaced. The drive mechanism comprises a motor, which is provided on the adjusting member so as to be displaceable along the guide members jointly with the adjusting member. The motor may be coupled to a shaft having a structured exterior surface, the drive mechanism being configured to effect a relative displacement between the adjusting member and the shaft.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 15, 2010Publication date: May 19, 2011Inventors: Gunter Maierhofer, Klaus Junker, Frank Falster, Matthias Meyer
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Publication number: 20090212615Abstract: Lumbar support for a seat backrest, comprising a support basket (10) extending in the longitudinal direction of the seat backrest, a frame (12) to which the support basket (10) is mounted and an adjustment device (11) which changes the position of the support basket relative to the frame, the adjustment device including a plurality of adjustment members (60) some of which are movable with respect to one another.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 31, 2006Publication date: August 27, 2009Applicant: L&P Swiss HOLDING COMPANYInventors: Gunter Maierhofer, Veit Stössel, Klaus Junker, Jan Petzel
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Publication number: 20090045661Abstract: A seat-component adjusting device of a compact overall size and with a high transmission ratio comprises an electric motor (10), a worm gear (11, 12) coupled at the input side to the electric motor, an eccentric gear (13, 14) coupled at the input side to the worm gear, and a rotary element (17) coupled by coupling means (21, 22) to the eccentric gear (13, 14). The coupling means (21, 22) are designed to convert a wobbling movement of a rotor (13) of the eccentric gear into a rotational movement of the rotary element (17).Type: ApplicationFiled: November 27, 2006Publication date: February 19, 2009Inventors: Veit Stoessel, Klaus Junker, Gunter Maierhofer
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Patent number: 7207515Abstract: The invention relates to a drive unit for a safety belt tensioner which has a drive which can be triggered on the response of an acceleration sensor and which can be rotationally fixedly coupled to the belt winding reel. The drive is located in a drive chamber which is formed by two plates, which extend parallel to one another and which are provided with a coating material, and which has a drive band of which at least one end is fastened to a drive shaft.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2002Date of Patent: April 24, 2007Assignee: Takata-Petri (Ulm) GmbHInventors: Robert Kopetzky, Roland Schnabl, Andreas Wengert, Gunter Maierhofer, Dieter Beck