Patents by Inventor Jens Gröger
Jens Gröger 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: 11590818Abstract: A control device for a vehicle is provided. The vehicle comprises vehicle axles, a chassis, and at least two sensor modules. The control device comprises an energy supply unit. The control device is configured to supply energy to the at least two sensor modules via the energy supply unit. The at least two sensor modules are permanently connected to one of the vehicle axles of the vehicle. A vehicle is also provided. The vehicle comprises vehicle axles, a chassis, a sensor arrangement, and a control device comprising an energy supply unit. The sensor arrangement comprises at least two sensor modules which are permanently connected to the vehicle axle and each comprise a supply connection for providing energy into the respective sensor module.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2018Date of Patent: February 28, 2023Assignee: ZF CV Systems Hannover GmbHInventor: Jens Gröger
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Patent number: 10967696Abstract: Disclosed is an electronic level control device for a vehicle having an air suspension system, for example a trailer vehicle having an air suspension system, the vehicle comprising a chassis having an axle and at least two wheels arranged on the axle, wherein an air spring is arranged between the axle and the chassis for at least one of the wheels, wherein an electronic control unit can initiate a level controlling procedure by actuating a solenoid valve, and wherein at least one capacitive level sensor is provided for the axle. The distance between the chassis and the at least one axle can be determined by the level sensor.Type: GrantFiled: March 10, 2017Date of Patent: April 6, 2021Assignee: Wabco Europe BVBAInventors: Dirk Bormann, Jens Gröger, Marek Swoboda
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Patent number: 10697362Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for a boosted internal combustion engine. In one example, a system may include an intake system for supplying charge air, a compressor arranged in the intake system, a first shut-off element arranged in the intake system upstream of an impeller of the compressor, a bypass line that branches off from the intake system upstream of the first shut-off element and that rejoins the intake system upstream of the impeller, a second shut-off element arranged in the bypass line, a compressed air line that opens into the bypass line downstream of the second shut-off element, and a third shut-off element arranged in the compressed air line. A map width of the compressor may be increased by providing airflow to the impeller via the bypass line during low mass flow conditions, and impeller acceleration may be expedited by providing compressed air via the compressed air line.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2018Date of Patent: June 30, 2020Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Vanco Smiljanovski, Frank Kraemer, Joerg Kemmerling, Helmut Kindl, Franz Arnd Sommerhoff, Andreas Kuske, Jens Groeger, Hanno Friederichs, Franz Brinkmann
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Publication number: 20190381851Abstract: A control device for a vehicle is provided. The vehicle comprises vehicle axles, a chassis, and at least two sensor modules. The control device comprises an energy supply unit. The control device is configured to supply energy to the at least two sensor modules via the energy supply unit. The at least two sensor modules are permanently connected to one of the vehicle axles of the vehicle. A vehicle is also provided. The vehicle comprises vehicle axles, a chassis, a sensor arrangement, and a control device comprising an energy supply unit. The sensor arrangement comprises at least two sensor modules which are permanently connected to the vehicle axle and each comprise a supply connection for providing energy into the respective sensor module.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 19, 2018Publication date: December 19, 2019Inventor: Jens GRÖGER
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Patent number: 10393545Abstract: A sensor unit (2) for a motor vehicle or trailer is disclosed. The sensor unit comprises a sensor measuring arrangement (16) for sensing at least one physical variable, a sensor housing (12) partly or fully enclosing the sensor measuring arrangement (16) and at least two connecting lines (18). The sensor unit (2) with the sensor housing (12) is electrically connectable to a conductive part of the motor vehicle or trailer and the sensor measuring arrangement (16) is connectable to an analyzer (6) via the connecting lines (18). Related methods, a sensing and analysis device, and motor vehicles or trailers including the same are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: January 11, 2016Date of Patent: August 27, 2019Assignee: WABCO GmbHInventors: Dirk Bormann, Jens Gröger, Hartmut Schappler, Marek Swoboda
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Publication number: 20190118606Abstract: Disclosed is an electronic level control device for a vehicle having an air suspension system, for example a trailer vehicle having an air suspension system, the vehicle comprising a chassis having an axle and at least two wheels arranged on the axle, wherein an air spring is arranged between the axle and the chassis for at least one of the wheels, wherein an electronic control unit can initiate a level controlling procedure by actuating a solenoid valve, and wherein at least one capacitive level sensor is provided for the axle. The distance between the chassis and the at least one axle can be determined by the level sensor.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 10, 2017Publication date: April 25, 2019Inventors: Dirk BORMANN, Jens GRÖGER, Marek SWOBODA
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Publication number: 20180355790Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for a boosted internal combustion engine. In one example, a system may include an intake system for supplying charge air, a compressor arranged in the intake system, a first shut-off element arranged in the intake system upstream of an impeller of the compressor, a bypass line that branches off from the intake system upstream of the first shut-off element and that rejoins the intake system upstream of the impeller, a second shut-off element arranged in the bypass line, a compressed air line that opens into the bypass line downstream of the second shut-off element, and a third shut-off element arranged in the compressed air line. A map width of the compressor may be increased by providing airflow to the impeller via the bypass line during low mass flow conditions, and impeller acceleration may be expedited by providing compressed air via the compressed air line.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 18, 2018Publication date: December 13, 2018Inventors: Vanco Smiljanovski, Frank Kraemer, Joerg Kemmerling, Helmut Kindl, Franz Arnd Sommerhoff, Andreas Kuske, Jens Groeger, Hanno Friederichs, Franz Brinkmann
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Publication number: 20180003521Abstract: A sensor unit (2) for a motor vehicle or trailer is disclosed. The sensor unit comprises a sensor measuring arrangement (16) for sensing at least one physical variable, a sensor housing (12) partly or fully enclosing the sensor measuring arrangement (16) and at least two connecting lines (18). The sensor unit (2) with the sensor housing (12) is electrically connectable to a conductive part of the motor vehicle or trailer and the sensor measuring arrangement (16) is connectable to an analyzer (6) via the connecting lines (18). Related methods, a sensing and analysis device, and motor vehicles or trailers including the same are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 11, 2016Publication date: January 4, 2018Inventors: Dirk BORMANN, Jens GRÖGER, Hartmut SCHAPPLER, Marek SWOBODA
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Publication number: 20170234903Abstract: A sensor device (12) to measure the speed of a wheel of a vehicle is disclosed. The sensor device (12) is assigned an identifier (28, 30, 32) which can be contactlessly read. The identifier (28, 30, 32) can be read by radio. A method for identifying the sensor device (12) and a vehicle including the sensor device (12) are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 9, 2015Publication date: August 17, 2017Inventors: Dirk BORMANN, Jens GRÖGER, Marco GROSSE WORTMANN, Sebastian KOSS, Stefan NIEBER
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Patent number: 8621865Abstract: Embodiments for cooling a turbine of an engine are provided. In one example embodiment, an internal combustion engine comprises a turbocharger including a turbine having a coolant jacket integrated in a housing of the turbine, and an oil circuit coupled to the coolant jacket of the turbine. By cooling the turbine with the oil circuit, the turbine may be constructed from less-heat resistant materials.Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 2011Date of Patent: January 7, 2014Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Jan Mehring, Ludwig Stump, Kai Sebastian Kuhlbach, Bernd Steiner, Carsten Weber, Franz J. Brinkmann, Frank Kraemer, Jens Groeger
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Publication number: 20120067306Abstract: Embodiments for cooling a turbine of an engine are provided. In one example embodiment, an internal combustion engine comprises a turbocharger including a turbine having a coolant jacket integrated in a housing of the turbine, and an oil circuit coupled to the coolant jacket of the turbine. By cooling the turbine with the oil circuit, the turbine may be constructed from less-heat resistant materials.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 5, 2011Publication date: March 22, 2012Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: Jan Mehring, Ludwig Stump, Kai Sebastian Kuhlbach, Bernd Steiner, Carsten Weber, Franz J. Brinkmann, Frank Kraemer, Jens Groeger
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Patent number: 6640645Abstract: An electronic control apparatus contained within a housing comprises a printed circuit board with both electronic components and at least one pressure sensor. A pressure conduit is used to channel a pressure medium to be measured to the pressure sensor. The perimeter edge of the pressure conduit facing the pressure sensor is hermetically sealed around the pressure sensor, so that the other components on the printed circuit board, as well as the housing itself, are not subjected to the pressure medium to be measured.Type: GrantFiled: April 23, 2001Date of Patent: November 4, 2003Assignee: WABCO GmbH & Co. OHGInventor: Jens Gröger
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Patent number: 6537111Abstract: An electric contact plug receives a tip jack input at a plug-in zone, and completes the electrical connection via a connection zone to an electronic component, such as a printed circuit board. The electric contact plug also includes an intermediate zone, connected between the plug-in zone and the connection zone. The intermediate zone is designed to deform mechanically when the plug-in zone is subjected to vibrational stresses, as typically occur in a motor vehicle. As a result, the tip jack is held securely within the plug-in zone, while the intermediate zone absorbs the effects of the vibrational stresses. Thus, the inventive electric contact plug avoids the problems of friction and corrosion within the plug-in zone. Moreover, this electric contact plug is compatible with thick-wire bonding, and can be manufactured economically.Type: GrantFiled: May 22, 2001Date of Patent: March 25, 2003Assignee: Wabco GmbH and Co. OHGInventors: Christian Brammer, Peter Homann, Werner Dreyer, Bernd Kiel, Jens Gröger, Stefan Klik, Oliver Gründker, Stefan Knoke
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Patent number: 6203115Abstract: A control system for a vehicle braking systems includes an electronic control system and a brake signal transmitter having at least one circuit actuatable by a driver of the vehicle. Each circuit of the brake signal transmitter transmits an electrical brake signal having a value which is dependent upon an actuating force and/or an actuating stroke supplied to the brake signal transmitter. The electronic control system emits at least one electrical brake actuating signal which is dependent upon the electrical brake signal transmitted by the brake signal transmitter. An electronics block which includes at least a portion of the electronic control system is provided. The brake signal transmitter and the electronics block are integrated into a combined component.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 1999Date of Patent: March 20, 2001Assignee: WABCO GmbHInventors: Hartmut Rosendahl, Bodo Klein, Wolfgang Stehr, Christian Wiehen, Stefan Klik, Ingo Stumberg, Detlef Neuhaus, Wolfgang Lichtenberg, Jens Gröger, Manfred Schult
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Patent number: 6169654Abstract: A housing for electric componentry comprises a closed frame in which the electric componentry is received, a first electric connection element which is connected to the electric componentry and passes through a wall of the frame, a second electric connection element which is connected to the first electric connection element, and an electric connection cable which is connected to the second electric connection element. A fastening element fastens the electric connection cable to the frame of the housing in such manner that the cable lies parallel to a flat outer surface of the frame. At least a part of the fastening element is constructed integrally with the housing. In a preferred embodiment, the housing further comprises a cover attached by a hinge to the frame. Further, the fastening element comprises first and second parts which bear upon each other with the electric connection cable therebetween.Type: GrantFiled: November 11, 1998Date of Patent: January 2, 2001Assignee: WABCO GmbHInventors: William Krusel, Jens Gröger, Rainer Risse, Richard A. Romer, Thomas Corcoran, Harald Kaess