Patents by Inventor Joachim Korherr
Joachim Korherr 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: 11467696Abstract: A capacitive motor vehicle operating system is described, comprising a capacitive screen with an operator interface as well as a pressure- and rotational-actuation device which is formed separately from the capacitive screen, and which is electrically conductive in areas and is at least partially affixed to the operator interface of the capacitive screen. The pressure- and rotational-actuation device comprises at least one electrically conductive interaction element which interacts with the capacitive screen.Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 2019Date of Patent: October 11, 2022Assignee: BCS AUTOMOTIVE INTERFACE SOLUTIONS GMBHInventors: Joachim Korherr, Annkathrin Oksche, Timo Schubert, Soeren Lemcke
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Patent number: 11435775Abstract: A magnetic rotary actuator (12) for a motor vehicle control unit (10) is described, including a stationary part (22) and a rotary member (18) which is rotatable relative to the stationary part (22). The magnetic rotary actuator (12) has a magnetic latching haptics (28) comprising a plurality of magnetic latching positions. Both the stationary part (22) and the rotatable rotary member (18) each comprise at least two separately formed magnetic elements (30) which cooperate to generate the plurality of magnetic latching positions. A motor vehicle control unit (10) is furthermore described.Type: GrantFiled: October 9, 2019Date of Patent: September 6, 2022Assignee: BCS AUTOMOTIVE INTERFACE SOLUTIONS GMBHInventors: Joachim Korherr, Simon Johler
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Publication number: 20220066496Abstract: A magnetic rotary actuator (12) for a motor vehicle control unit (10) is described, including a stationary part (22) and a rotary member (18) which is rotatable relative to the stationary part (22). The magnetic rotary actuator (12) has a magnetic latching haptics (28) comprising a plurality of magnetic latching positions, Both the stationary part (22) and the rotatable rotary member (18) each comprise at least two separately formed magnetic elements (30) which cooperate to generate the plurality of magnetic latching positions, A motor vehicle control unit (10) is furthermore described.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 9, 2019Publication date: March 3, 2022Inventors: JOACHIM KORHERR, SIMON JOHLER
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Publication number: 20200019263Abstract: A capacitive motor vehicle operating system is described, comprising a capacitive screen with an operator interface as well as a pressure- and rotational-actuation device which is formed separately from the capacitive screen, and which is electrically conductive in areas and is at least partially affixed to the operator interface of the capacitive screen. The pressure- and rotational-actuation device comprises at least one electrically conductive interaction element which interacts with the capacitive screen.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 10, 2019Publication date: January 16, 2020Inventors: JOACHIM KORHERR, ANNKATHRIN OKSCHE, TIMO SCHUBERT, SOEREN LEMCKE
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Publication number: 20190323598Abstract: An operating assembly unit for a motor vehicle may include a switch for shifting speed levels of an automatic motor vehicle transmission. The switch may include a first lever that is manually operable, a second lever mechanically coupled to the first lever, and a switching element. The first lever may be movable to actuate the electrical switching element by causing contact between the electrical switching element and the second lever. The second lever may include a leaf spring with a clamped end and a free end. The actuation of the first lever may deform the leaf spring such that at least a portion of the leaf spring is displaced towards the switching element.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 5, 2017Publication date: October 24, 2019Applicant: ZF Friedrichshafen AGInventor: Joachim KORHERR
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Publication number: 20190180921Abstract: A transformer apparatus (200) comprising a transformer core (210), at least one primary winding and at least one secondary winding. The transformer apparatus (200) also comprises an insert element (220), in which the at least one primary winding is arranged, and one printed circuit board (230), in which the at least one secondary winding is arranged. The insert element (220), the circuit board (230) and the transformer core (210) can hereby be coupled together or are coupled together.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2017Publication date: June 13, 2019Applicant: ZF Friedrichshafen AGInventor: Joachim Korherr
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Patent number: 10277225Abstract: A switching device, in particular in a motor vehicle, includes a control element (12) having an operating interface (14) which may include a plurality of control panels (16). A haptics actuator which is seated in the interior of the switching device provides a haptic response by displacing the control element (12) in a lateral direction as soon as a switching signal is generated. The haptics actuator has a force-travel characteristic with a second force maximum which is remote from the end stop and in the range of which the working travel is placed.Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 2016Date of Patent: April 30, 2019Assignee: TRW Automotive Electronics and Components GmbHInventor: Joachim Korherr
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Publication number: 20180167068Abstract: A switching device, in particular in a motor vehicle, includes a control element (12) having an operating interface (14) which may include a plurality of control panels (16). A haptics actuator which is seated in the interior of the switching device provides a haptic response by displacing the control element (12) in a lateral direction as soon as a switching signal is generated. The haptics actuator has a force-travel characteristic with a second force maximum which is remote from the end stop and in the range of which the working travel is placed.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 10, 2016Publication date: June 14, 2018Applicant: TRW Automotive Electronics and Components GMBHInventor: Joachim Korherr
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Patent number: 9931935Abstract: A control device for a vehicle steering wheel (10) has a closed, touch-sensitive, preferably three-dimensionally shaped sensor surface (20), at least two mechanical switching elements (22) which are arranged below the sensor surface (20) and can be actuated by deforming the sensor surface (20), the touch-sensitive sensor surface (20) being designed to be so flexible that the mechanical switching elements (22) can be actuated separately, and a change-over switch (24) which can activate and/or deactivate the mechanical switching elements (22) and/or the touch-sensitive sensor surface (20).Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 2014Date of Patent: April 3, 2018Assignee: TRW Automotive Electronics & Components GmbHInventors: Frank Koch, Joachim Korherr
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Patent number: 9530585Abstract: The invention relates to a switching device (10), in particular in a motor vehicle, having an adjustable touch-sensitive switching element (12) which is switchable by a touch pressure exerted in a direction (s) of actuation. The switching element (12) is adapted to assume a first initial position, in which the switching element (12) bears on an abutment (14) in the direction (s) of actuation. The switching element (12) is adapted to assume a second initial position, in which, compared with the first initial position, the switching element (12) is adjusted by a predeterminable travel (x1) contrary to the direction (s) of actuation.Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 2011Date of Patent: December 27, 2016Assignee: TRW Automotive Electronics & Components GmbHInventor: Joachim Korherr
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Publication number: 20150306959Abstract: A control device for a vehicle steering wheel (10) has a closed, touch-sensitive, preferably three-dimensionally shaped sensor surface (20), at least two mechanical switching elements (22) which are arranged below the sensor surface (20) and can be actuated by deforming the sensor surface (20), the touch-sensitive sensor surface (20) being designed to be so flexible that the mechanical switching elements (22) can be actuated separately, and a change-over switch (24) which can activate and/or deactivate the mechanical switching elements (22) and/or the touch-sensitive sensor surface (20).Type: ApplicationFiled: January 13, 2014Publication date: October 29, 2015Inventors: Frank Koch, Joachim Korherr
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Patent number: 8803014Abstract: A pushbutton switch array is proposed which provides a uniform operating surface in which switching units are distinguished from dummy elements only by symbols provided on the switching units and the switching units are realized with few functional parts. The pushbutton switch array has a frame which is covered by a transparent film and includes recesses which selectively have an actuating element accommodated therein for displacement or a dummy element accommodated therein so as to be non-displaceable. The actuating elements are provided with symbols on the surface thereof facing the film and hold a printed circuit board at the opposite end. The printed circuit board carries a switch element that cooperates with a contact element on an opposite base plate. The transparent film, which completely covers the frame along with the actuating elements and the dummy elements, provides a continuous smooth surface.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2010Date of Patent: August 12, 2014Assignee: TRW Automotive Electronics & Components GmbHInventors: Joachim Korherr, Harald Koehnlein
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Patent number: 8690415Abstract: An optical display element (10) made up of selectively illuminatable concentric rings (14) is provided, in which the rings (14) are obtained by the light exit surface (20) of a respective optical waveguide body (18). Each optical waveguide body (18) has a light entry surface (22) which couples light in from an associated light source (24) which is adapted to be selectively activated. The light entry surface (22), as related to the common axis (12), has a larger radial extent than the light exit surface (20). Further, the optical waveguide bodies (18) have directly radially adjacent light-blocking side surfaces (30). Owing to this configuration, it is solely the optical waveguide bodies (18) which determine the geometry of the concentric rings (14). Since the optical waveguide bodies (18) can be manufactured with high precision, the intended close tolerances are obtained. In this way, radial distances between the rings (14) of only approximately 0.2 mm or less can be achieved.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2010Date of Patent: April 8, 2014Assignee: TRW Automotive Electronics & Components GmbHInventors: Joachim Korherr, Harald Koehnlein
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Publication number: 20130284577Abstract: The invention relates to a switching device (10), in particular in a motor vehicle, having an adjustable touch-sensitive switching element (12) which is switchable by a touch pressure exerted in a direction (s) of actuation. The switching element (12) is adapted to assume a first initial position, in which the switching element (12) bears on an abutment (14) in the direction (s) of actuation. The switching element (12) is adapted to assume a second initial position, in which, compared with the first initial position, the switching element (12) is adjusted by a predeterminable travel (x1) contrary to the direction (s) of actuation.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 8, 2011Publication date: October 31, 2013Applicant: TRW Automotive Electronics & Components GmbHInventor: Joachim Korherr
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Publication number: 20130039089Abstract: An optical display element (10) made up of selectively illuminatable concentric rings (14) is provided, in which the rings (14) are obtained by the light exit surface (20) of a respective optical waveguide body (18). Each optical waveguide body (18) has a light entry surface (22) which couples light in from an associated light source (24) which is adapted to be selectively activated. The light entry surface (22), as related to the common axis (12), has a larger radial extent than the light exit surface (20). Further, the optical waveguide bodies (18) have directly radially adjacent light-blocking side surfaces (30). Owing to this configuration, it is solely the optical waveguide bodies (18) which determine the geometry of the concentric rings (14). Since the optical waveguide bodies (18) can be manufactured with high precision, the intended close tolerances are obtained. In this way, radial distances between the rings (14) of only approximately 0.2 mm or less can be achieved.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 15, 2010Publication date: February 14, 2013Inventors: Joachim Korherr, Harald Koehnlein
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Publication number: 20120205227Abstract: A pushbutton switch array is proposed which provides a uniform operating surface in which switching units are distinguished from dummy elements only by symbols provided on the switching units and the switching units are realized with few functional parts. The pushbutton switch array has a frame which is covered by a transparent film and includes recesses which selectively have an actuating element accommodated therein for displacement or a dummy element accommodated therein so as to be non-displaceable. The actuating elements are provided with symbols on the surface thereof facing the film and hold a printed circuit board at the opposite end. The printed circuit board carries a switch element that cooperates with a contact element on an opposite base plate. The transparent film, which completely covers the frame along with the actuating elements and the dummy elements, provides a continuous smooth surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 12, 2010Publication date: August 16, 2012Inventors: Joachim Korherr, Harald Koehnlein
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Publication number: 20120186962Abstract: A pushbutton switch array is proposed which provides an illuminatable operating surface and manages with only few light sources without requiring any separate optical waveguide structures. The pushbutton switch array has a frame which is covered by a transparent film and includes recesses which have actuating elements accommodated therein for displacement. The actuating elements are configured to have light-guiding and light-coupling structures. A shared light source is, or only few shared light sources are, optically coupled to the light-coupling structures of the actuating elements which, for their part, are optically coupled to each other by adjoining light-coupling structures. The light-guiding structures guide the light coupled into the actuating elements to the actuating surface adjacent to the film. The actuating elements may be provided with symbols on their actuating surface adjoining the film, the symbols being visible through the film.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 12, 2010Publication date: July 26, 2012Inventors: Joachim Korherr, Harald Koehnlen
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Patent number: 7157654Abstract: A pressure switch for pressures up to a maximum permissible pressure (pmax), with a housing (1) and a membrane (2), whereby the membrane is fastened in the housing. The membrane has an exposed face on which a pressure can act, and it is deformed when a pressure acts upon it. The pressure switch comprises a means (4) that converts the membrane deformation into a stroke, as well as an electric contact system that interacts with this means. The means causes a membrane deformation to actuate the electric contact system. The pressure switch also comprises a cast solid abutment member (5) that completely fills a cavity between an inner wall of the housing and the face of the membrane opposite the exposed face when the membrane is exposed to the maximum permissible pressure pmax.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2005Date of Patent: January 2, 2007Assignee: TRW Automotive Electronics and Components GmbH & Co., KGInventors: Markus Trisner, Joachim Korherr
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Patent number: 7033232Abstract: An electric plug connector has two separate contact members. Each of the contact members has a first pair of parallel elongate webs spaced from each other and a second pair of elongate webs that extend in the same plane perpendicular to the first pair of webs. The first and second contact members are assembled so that the first pairs of webs of both contact members are aligned to define a first flat plug-in channel and the second pairs of webs of both contact members are spaced from each other and face each other to define a second flat plug-in channel perpendicular to and crossing the first plug-in channel. The two separate contact members are held in an assembled condition by a holding member tightly surrounding the contact members.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 2004Date of Patent: April 25, 2006Assignee: TRW Automotive Electronics & Components GmbH & Co. KGInventors: Joachim Korherr, Karl Friedrich Brodbeck
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Publication number: 20060065513Abstract: A pressure switch for pressures up to a maximum permissible pressure (pmax), with a housing (1) and a membrane (2), whereby the membrane is fastened in the housing. The membrane has an exposed face on which a pressure can act, and it is deformed when a pressure acts upon it. The pressure switch comprises a means (4) that converts the membrane deformation into a stroke, as well as an electric contact system that interacts with this means. The means causes a membrane deformation to actuate the electric contact system. The pressure switch also comprises a cast solid abutment member (5) that completely fills a cavity between an inner wall of the housing and the face of the membrane opposite the exposed face when the membrane is exposed to the maximum permissible pressure pmax.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2005Publication date: March 30, 2006Inventors: Markus Trisner, Joachim Korherr