Patents by Inventor Marcus Weinbrenner

Marcus Weinbrenner 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: 9707823
    Abstract: The disclosed air-conditioning system for a vehicle driven by a motor, has a refrigerant circuit with a plurality of heat exchangers through which a refrigerant can be conducted for an exchange of heat with the air which flows through them, and has a heat pump heat exchanger in which an exchange of heat with a coolant circuit, in which at least one coolant cooler is arranged, takes place. It is possible for the coolant cooler, in the heating mode, to be used as a heat exchanger for absorbing heat from the environment. It is possible for the coolant cooler to be connected in series downstream of the heat pump heat exchanger in the coolant circuit A method for regulating such an air-conditioning system is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2017
    Assignee: MAHLE International GmbH
    Inventors: Günther Feuerecker, Karl Lochmahr, Frank Müller, Dirk Neumeister, Thomas Strauβ, Marcus Weinbrenner, Richard Obradovich, Gunnar Schlinke, Christophe Schmittheisler
  • Patent number: 8607855
    Abstract: The invention relates to an air-conditioning system for a motor-driven vehicle, having a refrigerant circuit (20) with a plurality of heat exchangers (4, 24) through which a refrigerant can be conducted for an exchange of heat with the air which flows through them, with it being possible for the heat exchangers (4, 24) to be operated as heaters or as evaporators as a function of the operating state of the air-conditioning system, and at least one third heat exchanger (16) is provided in the refrigerant circuit (20), which third heat exchanger (16) serves for an exchange of heat with a coolant circuit (13) which is formed separately from the refrigerant circuit (20). The vehicle can be both a motor vehicle and also a fuel-cell-driven vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2013
    Assignees: Behr GmbH & Co. KG, Behr America, Inc., Behr France Rouffach SAS
    Inventors: Günther Feuerecker, Karl Lochmahr, Frank Müller, Dirk Neumeister, Thomas Strauβ, Marcus Weinbrenner, Richard Obradovich, Gunnar Schlinke, Christophe Schmittheisler
  • Publication number: 20110146266
    Abstract: A device for cooling a coolant, for cooling a charging fluid for charging an internal combustion engine is provided that includes a refrigerant guide, particularly a refrigerant circuit, and a coolant guide, particularly a coolant circuit; wherein the refrigerant guide comprises a first evaporator for a refrigerant for cooling an ambient air and a second evaporator for a refrigerant for cooling the coolant, the coolant guide comprises a heat exchanger for the charging fluid, a coolant cooler, and the second evaporator for the refrigerant of the refrigerant guide for cooling the coolant. In a first variant, the first and the second evaporator are disposed in series in the refrigerant guide. In a second variant, the first evaporator and the second evaporator are disposed in parallel in the refrigerant guide, particularly wherein a suction throttle is disposed downstream in the refrigerant flow after the second evaporator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2010
    Publication date: June 23, 2011
    Inventors: Marcus Weinbrenner, Andreas Kemle, Ottokar Kunberger, Thomas Strauss, Bernd Schäfer
  • Publication number: 20080223064
    Abstract: The invention relates to an air-conditioning system (1) for a vehicle driven by a motor (16), having a refrigerant circuit (5) with a plurality of heat exchangers (2, 11) through which a refrigerant can be conducted for an exchange of heat with the air which flows through them, and having a heat pump heat exchanger (9) in which an exchange of heat with a coolant circuit (6), in which at least one coolant cooler (19) is arranged, takes place, with it being possible for the coolant cooler (19), in the heating mode, to be used as a heat exchanger for absorbing heat from the environment, and with the coolant cooler (19) being connected in series downstream of the heat pump heat exchanger (9) in the coolant circuit (6), and to a method for regulating an air-conditioning system (1) of said type.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2008
    Publication date: September 18, 2008
    Inventors: Gunther Feuerecker, Karl Lochmahr, Frank Muller, Dirk Neumeister, Thomas Strauss, Marcus Weinbrenner, Richard Obradovich, Gunnar Schlinke, Christophe Schmittheisler
  • Publication number: 20080202722
    Abstract: The invention relates to an air-conditioning system for a motor-driven vehicle, having a refrigerant circuit (20) with a plurality of heat exchangers (4, 24) through which a refrigerant can be conducted for an exchange of heat with the air which flows through them, with it being possible for the heat exchangers (4, 24) to be operated as heaters or as evaporators as a function of the operating state of the air-conditioning system, and at least one third heat exchanger (16) is provided in the refrigerant circuit (20), which third heat exchanger (16) serves for an exchange of heat with a coolant circuit (13) which is formed separately from the refrigerant circuit (20). The vehicle can be both a motor vehicle and also a fuel-cell-driven vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2008
    Publication date: August 28, 2008
    Inventors: Gunther Feuerecker, Karl Lochmahr, Frank Muller, Dirk Neumeister, Thomas Strauss, Marcus Weinbrenner, Richard Obradovich, Gunnar Schlinke, Christophe Schmittheisler
  • Patent number: 7350368
    Abstract: The invention pertains to a stationary vehicle air conditioning system with a refrigerant circuit, in which at least one compressor circulates the refrigerant to at least two condensers. The at least one compressor may be powered by the vehicle's mechanical power, by an electrical source, or by a combination of these driving forces. Depending on desired operating characteristics, the condensers may be arranged in a series or parallel configuration. A second compressor also may be added, which second compressor may be powered by a source other than the mechanical energy of the vehicle's engine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2008
    Assignee: Behr GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Arthur Heberle, Marcus Weinbrenner
  • Patent number: 7290400
    Abstract: The invention pertains to a stationary vehicle air conditioning system with a refrigerant circuit, in which a compressor circulates refrigerant through a refrigerant circuit including at least one condenser. The one compressor may be powered by the vehicle's mechanical power, by an electrical source, or by a combination of these driving forces. Depending on desired operating characteristics, a plurality of condensers may be arranged in a series or parallel configuration within the circuit, and a second compressor also may be added, which second compressor may be powered by a source other than the mechanical energy of the vehicle's engine. A plurality of fans may be positioned and selectively operable to provide cooling air streams to one or more of the condensers, with the vehicle engine mechanically driving one fan and an electrical power source driving another fan.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2007
    Assignee: Behr GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Arthur Heberle, Marcus Weinbrenner
  • Publication number: 20060042284
    Abstract: The invention pertains to a stationary vehicle air conditioning system with a refrigerant circuit, in which a compressor circulates refrigerant through a refrigerant circuit including at least one condenser. The one compressor may be powered by the vehicle's mechanical power, by an electrical source, or by a combination of these driving forces. Depending on desired operating characteristics, a plurality of condensers may be arranged in a series or parallel configuration within the circuit, and a second compressor also may be added, which second compressor may be powered by a source other than the mechanical energy of the vehicle's engine. A plurality of fans may be positioned and selectively operable to provide cooling air streams to one or more of the condensers, with the vehicle engine mechanically driving one fan and an electrical power source driving another fan.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2005
    Publication date: March 2, 2006
    Applicant: Behr GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Arthur Heberle, Marcus Weinbrenner
  • Publication number: 20060042286
    Abstract: The invention pertains to a stationary vehicle air conditioning system with a refrigerant circuit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2005
    Publication date: March 2, 2006
    Applicant: Behr GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Arthur Heberle, Marcus Weinbrenner
  • Publication number: 20060042285
    Abstract: The invention pertains to a stationary vehicle air conditioning system with a refrigerant circuit, in which at least one compressor circulates the refrigerant to at least two condensers. The at least one compressor may be powered by the vehicle's mechanical power, by an electrical source, or by a combination of these driving forces. Depending on desired operating characteristics, the condensers may be arranged in a series or parallel configuration. A second compressor also may be added, which second compressor may be powered by a source other than the mechanical energy of the vehicle's engine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2005
    Publication date: March 2, 2006
    Applicant: Behr GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Arthur Heberle, Marcus Weinbrenner
  • Patent number: 6854286
    Abstract: The invention relates to an air-conditioner having a heat exchanger, such as an evaporator, for example, with a reservoir for a cold storage medium.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2005
    Assignee: Behr GmbH & Co.
    Inventors: Cathy Bureau, Roland Burk, Gottfried Duerr, Guenther Feuerecker, Kurt Molt, Gerald von Rappard, Wolfgang Seewald, Brigitte Taxis-Reischl, Marcus Weinbrenner
  • Patent number: 6792898
    Abstract: The invention relates to a coolant circuit for a motor vehicle having an engine and a radiator. The coolant circuit includes an exhaust gas heat exchanger and enables engine coolant coming from the radiator to be supplied directly to the exhaust gas heat exchanger. In a preferred embodiment, coolant coming from the radiator and/or from the engine can be selectively supplied to the exhaust gas heat exchanger via a changeover device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2004
    Assignee: Behr GmbH & Co.
    Inventors: Matthias Banzhaf, Markus Glaser, Michael Schmidt, Andreas Seeger, Marcus Weinbrenner
  • Publication number: 20040093889
    Abstract: The invention relates to an air-conditioner having a heat exchanger, such as an evaporator, for example, with a reservoir for a cold storage medium.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2003
    Publication date: May 20, 2004
    Applicant: BEHR GmbH & CO.
    Inventors: Cathy Bureau, Roland Burk, Gottfried Duerr, Guenther Feuerecker, Kurt Molt, Gerald von Rappard, Wolfgang Seewald, Brigitte Taxis-Reischl, Marcus Weinbrenner
  • Patent number: 6691527
    Abstract: The invention relates to an air-conditioner having a heat exchanger, such as an evaporator, for example, with a reservoir for a cold storage medium.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2004
    Assignee: Behr GmbH & Co.
    Inventors: Cathy Bureau, Roland Burk, Gottfried Duerr, Guenther Feuerecker, Kurt Molt, Gerald von Rappard, Wolfgang Seewald, Brigitte Taxis-Reischl, Marcus Weinbrenner
  • Patent number: 6662864
    Abstract: An air-conditioning system is designed at least for an air-conditioning mode for cooling a thermal control medium (13) and a heat-pump mode for heating the thermal control medium. The system comprises a refrigerant circuit with a compressor (1) and an evaporator (8), a coolant circuit with a heat-generating unit (10) to be cooled and a heater (12) for heating the thermal control medium, and also a first refrigerant/coolant heat exchanger (3) functioning on the refrigerant side as a condenser/gas cooler. The evaporator is formed by a second refrigerant/coolant heat exchanger (8). A cooling body (14) for cooling the thermal control medium is connected downstream of heat exchanger (8) on the coolant side.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2003
    Assignee: Behr GmbH & Co.
    Inventors: Roland Burk, Hans-Joachim Krauss, Christoph Walter, Marcus Weinbrenner
  • Patent number: 6568205
    Abstract: The invention relates to an air-conditioner for a motor vehicle having a refrigerant circuit through which a refrigerant flows. The circuit includes a heat exchanger (1) through which the refrigerant circulates. A second internal refrigerant circuit exists in the heat exchanger (1) and operates when the first refrigerant circuit is at a standstill.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2003
    Assignee: Behr GmbH & Co.
    Inventors: Cathy Bureau, Roland Burk, Gottfried Duerr, Guenther Feuerecker, Kurt Molt, Wolfgang Seewald, Brigitte Taxis-Reischl, Marcus Weinbrenner
  • Publication number: 20030070427
    Abstract: The invention relates to a coolant circuit for a motor vehicle having an engine and a radiator. The coolant circuit includes an exhaust gas heat exchanger and enables engine coolant coming from the radiator to be supplied directly to the exhaust gas heat exchanger. In a preferred embodiment, coolant coming from the radiator and/or from the engine can be selectively supplied to the exhaust gas heat exchanger via a changeover device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2002
    Publication date: April 17, 2003
    Applicant: BEHR GmbH & CO
    Inventors: Matthias Banzhaf, Markus Glaser, Michael Schmidt, Andreas Seeger, Marcus Weinbrenner
  • Publication number: 20020088248
    Abstract: The invention relates to an air-conditioner for a motor vehicle having a refrigerant circuit through which a refrigerant flows. The circuit includes a heat exchanger (1) through which the refrigerant circulates. A second internal refrigerant circuit exists in the heat exchanger (1) and operates when the first refrigerant circuit is at a standstill.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2001
    Publication date: July 11, 2002
    Inventors: Cathy Bureau, Roland Burk, Gottfried Duerr, Guenther Feuerecker, Kurt Molt, Wolfgang Seewald, Brigitte Taxis-Reischl, Marcus Weinbrenner
  • Publication number: 20020088246
    Abstract: The invention relates to an air-conditioner having a heat exchanger, such as an evaporator, for example, with a reservoir for a cold storage medium.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2001
    Publication date: July 11, 2002
    Inventors: Cathy Bureau, Roland Burk, Gottfried Duerr, Guenther Feuerecker, Kurt Molt, Gerald Von Rappard, Wolfgang Seewald, Brigitte Taxis-Reischl, Marcus Weinbrenner
  • Publication number: 20010052238
    Abstract: An air-conditioning system is designed at least for an air-conditioning mode for cooling a thermal control medium (13) and a heat-pump mode for heating the thermal control medium. The system comprises a refrigerant circuit with a compressor (1) and an evaporator (8), a coolant circuit with a heat-generating unit (10) to be cooled and a heater (12) for heating the thermal control medium, and also a first refrigerant/coolant heat exchanger (3) functioning on the refrigerant side as a condenser/gas cooler. The evaporator is formed by a second refrigerant/coolant heat exchanger (8). A cooling body (14) for cooling the thermal control medium is connected downstream of heat exchanger (8) on the coolant side.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2001
    Publication date: December 20, 2001
    Applicant: BEHR GmbH & Co.
    Inventors: Roland Burk, Hans-Joachim Krauss, Christoph Walter, Marcus Weinbrenner