Patents by Inventor Jochen Koepernik

Jochen Koepernik 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).

  • Torque control element for a steering system in a motor vehicle
    Patent number: 7726436
    Abstract: A torque control element for a steering system in a motor vehicle, and such a steering system are provided. The torque control element includes at least two electrical units, each of the electrical units being assigned a separate power supply unit, connected via at least one fuse.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2010
    Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventors: Wolfgang Pfeiffer, Werner Mayer, Werner Harter, Jochen Koepernik
  • Method for triggering a coupling unit
    Patent number: 7581617
    Abstract: A method for triggering an electromechanical coupling unit having at least two coupling windings, and a steering system for implementing the method, are provided. The coupling unit selectively closes, and in this manner provides a mechanical coupling, only if both coupling windings are no longer supplied with electrical energy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2009
    Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventors: Wolfgang Pfeiffer, Werner Mayer, Werner Harter, Jochen Koepernik
  • Method for triggering a coupling unit
    Publication number: 20070131472
    Abstract: A method for triggering an electromechanical coupling unit having at least two coupling windings, and a steering system for implementing the method, are provided. The coupling unit selectively closes, and in this manner provides a mechanical coupling, only if both coupling windings are no longer supplied with electrical energy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2004
    Publication date: June 14, 2007
    Inventors: Wolfgang Pfeiffer, Werner Mayer, Werner Harter, Jochen Koepernik