Patents by Inventor Manfred Hoyer

Manfred Hoyer 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: 4429588
    Abstract: A steering wheel for a motor vehicle, particularly for a tractor. The steering wheel has spokes which engage the steering wheel rim and are connected directly or indirectly with the steering shaft. A stationary plate is arranged in, and is axially and/or radially spaced from, the steering wheel rim. The plate preferably serves for receiving or mounting indicator instruments. A dish-shaped part with an acute flank angle is arranged between the steering wheel spokes and the steering shaft as a transfer member for the rotary movements serving for steering. The dish-shaped part tapers toward the steering shaft and is rotatably journalled on a stationary vehicle part and is rigidly connected with a gear which meshes directly or indirectly with a gear seated or located secure against rotation on the steering shaft. Furthermore, the dish-shaped part serves to receive a holder for the stationary plate as well as for the instruments arranged on its backside.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 1981
    Date of Patent: February 7, 1984
    Assignee: Klockner-Humboldt-Deutz Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Horst Emundts, Manfred Hoyer, Walter Vogel