Patents by Inventor Jens Groger
Jens Groger 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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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: 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: 9050952Abstract: In a device and method for controlling the driving dynamics of a vehicle having a driver's cab spring mounted with respect to the vehicle frame, the yaw rate and deflection of the driver's cab are detected. A yaw rate sensor is arranged in the driver's cab, and the yaw rate of the vehicle frame is estimated or calculated from the yaw rate and deflection of the driver's cab. If the difference between the estimated or calculated yaw rate of the vehicle frame and a desired yaw rate exceeds a limit value, the brake system and/or the drive are actuated.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2012Date of Patent: June 9, 2015Assignee: WABCO GmbHInventors: Jens Groger, Wolfgang Strache
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Device and Method for Controlling the Driving Dynamics of a Vehicle And Vehicle Having Such a Device
Publication number: 20140114545Abstract: In a device and method for controlling the driving dynamics of a vehicle having a driver's cab spring mounted with respect to the vehicle frame, the yaw rate and deflection of the driver's cab are detected. A yaw rate sensor is arranged in the driver's cab, and the yaw rate of the vehicle frame is estimated or calculated from the yaw rate and deflection of the driver's cab. If the difference between the estimated or calculated yaw rate of the vehicle frame and a desired yaw rate exceeds a limit value, the brake system and/or the drive are actuated.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2012Publication date: April 24, 2014Inventors: Jens Groger, Wolfgang Strache -
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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Publication number: 20010049965Abstract: An electronic control apparatus contained within a housing comprises a printed circuit board with both electronic components and at least one pressure sensor. A snorkel is used to channel a pressure medium to be measured to the pressure sensor. The perimeter edge of the snorkel 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: ApplicationFiled: April 23, 2001Publication date: December 13, 2001Inventor: Jens Groger
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Publication number: 20010049238Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 22, 2001Publication date: December 6, 2001Inventors: Christian Brammer, Peter Homann, Werner Dreyer, Berud Kiel, Jens Groger, Stefan Klik, Oliver Grundker, 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
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Patent number: 6067216Abstract: A safeguard feature prevents supply of voltage to an electrical device in the event a protective element is no longer reliably connected in a circuit arrangement for protecting a susceptible component from inadmissible voltage values. The protective element in the circuit arrangement is often conveniently provided in the form of a suppressor diode, which is connected in parallel with the susceptible component to be protected, and which experiences breakdown in case of excessive voltage, thereby causing a short-circuit in the power supply. In the event of such protective response, the suppressor diode may heat up considerably, and that the solder used for electrical and mechanical attachment may liquefy or evaporate. As a result the suppressor diode may become completely or partially unsoldered, so that a reliable protection of the susceptible component is no longer ensured by the shorting of the circuit thereacross.Type: GrantFiled: November 23, 1998Date of Patent: May 23, 2000Assignee: WABCO GmbHInventor: Jens Groger
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Patent number: 5838535Abstract: 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: January 9, 1997Date of Patent: November 17, 1998Assignee: WABCO GmbHInventors: William Krusel, Jens Groger, Rainer Risse, Richard A. Romer, Thomas Corcoran, Harald Kaess
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Patent number: 5761046Abstract: A housing for an electrical component which protects the electrical component sealed therein and reduces mechanical stress on the electrical component includes two housing sections which are connected to each other, a support for the electrical component located within the housing, and attachment connections for mounting the housing on a mounting point, e.g., of a motor vehicle chassis. To reduce the mechanical stress imposed upon the electrical component, and to obtain a good seal of the housing interior against dirt, etc., the two housing sections are connected to each other directly or via an intermediate piece. The housing interior is sealed by one or two seals, made from elastically or plastically deformable material, which are located between the faces of the support and the housing sections associated with them. The attachment connections are located on one of the two housing sections.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 1995Date of Patent: June 2, 1998Assignee: WABCO Vermogensverwaltungs-GmbHInventors: Dierk Hein, Andreas Teichmann, Jens Groger
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Patent number: 5119312Abstract: A circuit for the surveillance of the switching state of a power transistor is constructed such that both, the voltage applied to the power transistor (1) is surveyed by way of a voltage comparator (7), as well as the voltage applied to the load (3) is surveyed by way of a further voltage comparator (8). The comparator (7) in the switched-on state and the comparator (8) in the switched-off state are activated by the input signal (U.sub.IN) of the power transistor (1). The output signals of the two comparators (7, 8) are combined to a status signal (U.sub.Stat). It is possible by way of the proposed circuit to recognize both a short circuit or, respectively, a shunt circuit of the load as well as a leakage current of the power transistor (1) and thus an interruption of the load occurs.Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 1990Date of Patent: June 2, 1992Assignee: WABCO Westinghouse Fahrzeugbremsen GmbHInventors: Jens Groger, Karl-Heinz Hesse, Wolfgang Gudat, Gerhard Ruhnau