Patents by Inventor Lars Schoch

Lars Schoch 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).

  • Patent number: 11092807
    Abstract: The invention relates to a display device (2) for a motor vehicle (1) having a housing, which comprises a projection device (3) arranged in the housing for generating a virtual image (10) on a projection surface which is located outside the housing and observable by an observer, which projection device comprises at least one mirror (6) mounted such that it is pivotable about an axis of rotation (11), which mirror is designed to deflect light (4) output by a light source of the projection device (3) in a deflection position, and having an adjustment device for adjusting the deflection position of the mirror (6) by pivoting about the axis of rotation (11), wherein the adjustment device comprises at least one first shape-memory wire (17), which is coupled to the mirror (6), and therefore the mirror (6) is pivotable about the axis of rotation (11) by a length change of the first shape-memory wire (17). Furthermore, the invention relates to a driver assistance system, a motor vehicle (1) and a method.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2021
    Assignee: Valeo Schalter und Sensoren GmbH
    Inventors: Lars Schoch, Karl Simonis
  • Publication number: 20200326541
    Abstract: The invention relates to a display device (2) for a motor vehicle (1) having a housing, which comprises a projection device (3) arranged in the housing for generating a virtual image (10) on a projection surface which is located outside the housing and observable by an observer, which projection device comprises at least one mirror (6) mounted such that it is pivotable about an axis of rotation (11), which mirror is designed to deflect light (4) output by a light source of the projection device (3) in a deflection position, and having an adjustment device for adjusting the deflection position of the mirror (6) by pivoting about the axis of rotation (11), wherein the adjustment device comprises at least one first shape-memory wire (17), which is coupled to the mirror (6), and therefore the mirror (6) is pivotable about the axis of rotation (11) by a length change of the first shape-memory wire (17). Furthermore, the invention relates to a driver assistance system, a motor vehicle (1) and a method.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2017
    Publication date: October 15, 2020
    Applicant: VALEO Schalter und Sensoren GmbH
    Inventors: Lars Schoch, Karl Simonis
  • Patent number: 10065572
    Abstract: The invention relates to a display device (2) for a motor vehicle (1) having a mirror apparatus (13) which has a display element (7) with a semi-transparent mirror surface, and having a drive apparatus (15) by means of which the mirror apparatus (13) can be moved between a storage position and a position of use, wherein the mirror apparatus (13) has a sensor apparatus (22) which is configured to detect, in the position of use of the mirror apparatus (13), a force applied to the display element (7).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2018
    Assignee: VALEO COMFORT AND DRIVING ASSISTANCE
    Inventors: Daniel Kuntze, Lars Schoch, Karl Simonis
  • Publication number: 20170341593
    Abstract: The invention relates to a display device (2) for a motor vehicle (1) having a mirror apparatus (13) which has a display element (7) with a semi-transparent mirror surface, and having a drive apparatus (15) by means of which the mirror apparatus (13) can be moved between a storage position and a position of use, wherein the mirror apparatus (13) has a sensor apparatus (22) which is configured to detect, in the position of use of the mirror apparatus (13), a force applied to the display element (7).
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2015
    Publication date: November 30, 2017
    Applicant: VALEO Schalter und Sensoren GmbH
    Inventors: Daniel KUNTZE, Lars SCHOCH, Karl SIMONIS
  • Publication number: 20170082857
    Abstract: The invention relates to a display device (1) for a motor vehicle, having a mirror (2) which is arranged so as to be movable between a stowage position and a usage position, a first movably arranged covering element (3) which, for the movement between a stowage position and a usage position, is coupled to an electromechanical drive, and a second movably arranged covering element (4), wherein the display device (1) has a stowage position, in which the mirror (2) and the two covering elements (3, 4) are arranged in a respective associated stowage position, and a usage position, in which the mirror (2) and the two covering elements (3, 4) are arranged in a respective associated usage position, and in the stowage position, the two covering elements (3, 4) at least partially cover the mirror (2), wherein the second covering element (4) is, at least in the stowage position, preloaded by a spring element, in order to save structural space.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2015
    Publication date: March 23, 2017
    Applicant: VALEO Schalter und Sensoren GmbH
    Inventors: Lars Schoch, Daniel Kuntze, Karl Simonis
  • Patent number: 9599747
    Abstract: A detection device for detecting an object is disclosed. The detection device is located on and/or above an inner panel part of a motor vehicle in the region of an exit opening implemented in the inner panel part, wherein the detection device has a detection region, in which the object is detectable in an acquisition direction of the detection device, wherein the acquisition direction extends at least essentially in parallel to an opening plane of the exit opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2017
    Assignee: VALEO Schalter und Sensoren GmbH
    Inventors: Daniel Kuntze, Lars Schoch, Karl Simonis, Marcus Wildt
  • Publication number: 20150309206
    Abstract: A detection device for detecting an object is disclosed. The detection device is located on and/or above an inner panel part of a motor vehicle in the region of an exit opening implemented in the inner panel part, wherein the detection device has a detection region, in which the object is detectable in an acquisition direction of the detection device, wherein the acquisition direction extends at least essentially in parallel to an opening plane of the exit opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2013
    Publication date: October 29, 2015
    Applicant: VALEO SCHALTER UND SENSOREN GMBH
    Inventors: Daniel Kuntze, Lars Schoch, Karl Simonis, Marcus Wildt