Patents by Inventor Heinz Waldschutz

Heinz Waldschutz 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).

  • Steering wheel for a motor vehicle
    Patent number: 4644817
    Abstract: An automobile steering wheel that is disposed below a plane of a steering wheel rim. As a protection against impact, there is a plastically deformable cup-like deformation member within the steering wheel that absorbs energy due to an impact of a driver of the motor vehicle on the steering wheel. Spokes are constructed in such a manner that the contribute to the energy absorption by a performance of deformation work. The deformation member has a height which is less than a distance between the hub and the plane of the steering wheel rim. The deformation member is fixedly connected in its upper region with the respective spokes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 1983
    Date of Patent: February 24, 1987
    Assignee: Daimler-Benz Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Wilhelm Albrecht, Dieter Wurz, Karl Peitsmeier, Heinz Waldschutz, Walter Ruckert, Klaus Kuhn, Helmut Patzelt
  • Labyrinth seal for slip ring switch for steering wheels of motor vehicles
    Patent number: 4380341
    Abstract: A slip ring arrangement for steering wheels of motor vehicles, with the slip ring arrangement being adapted to not only supply power to a signal horn of the motor vehicle but also to a gas generating unit for an inflatable air bag installation. The slip ring arrangement is sealed with respect to a passenger compartment of the motor vehicle by a contact sealing system in the form of a labyrinth seal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 1982
    Date of Patent: April 19, 1983
    Assignee: Daimler-Benz A.G.
    Inventors: Heinz Waldschutz, Franz Rauner, Helmut Patzelt