Patents by Inventor Martin Zynda
Martin Zynda 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: 9327434Abstract: A method for producing a rear wall of a seat back from at least one organic sheet, includes back-moulding at least one organic sheet in an injection moulding tool with a rib structure, such that a bond is formed between the organic sheet and the rib structure, so that an integral component is formed.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2011Date of Patent: May 3, 2016Assignee: JOHNSON CONTROLS GMBHInventors: Martin Zynda, Vedat Nuyan, Bernd Meier, David Ribaric
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Patent number: 9254769Abstract: The invention relates to a structural element (100) of a motor vehicle, in particular of a motor vehicle seat, wherein the structural element (100) comprises a first component (101) and a second component (102). In an overlap region (103), the first component (101) and the second component (102) have a formed-closed connection, or a form-closed and form-closed connection, wherein the connection in the overlap region (103) can be produced by an electromagnetic pulse shaping method, wherein the first component comprises at least one form-closed molding (600), wherein the second component can be molded into the at least one form-closed molding (600).Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2010Date of Patent: February 9, 2016Assignee: Johnson Controls GmbHInventors: Bernd Gross, Christian Hubsch, Joshua Hesterberg, Dirk Angermann, Dirk Eckenroth, Stefan Funk, Andreas Dannheisig, Hans-Georg Werner, Wolfgang Pellenz, Robin Ndagijimana, Vikas Wayal, Praveen Koparde, Yaniv Oren, Martin Zynda, Vedat Nuyan
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Patent number: 9096152Abstract: A vehicle seat, in particular motor vehicle seat comprises an inclination adjustment fitting, a backrest part, and a seat part. The inclination adjustment fitting has a toothed first element and a toothed second element, and the vehicle seat has a first main structural element and a second main structural element. The inclination adjustment fitting has an adjustment mechanism and/or a latching detent for adjusting the inclination of the first main structural element relative to the second main structural element about an axis of rotation. The toothed first element is connected directly to the first main structural element, and/or the toothed second element is connected directly to the second main structural element.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 2010Date of Patent: August 4, 2015Assignee: Johnson Controls Technology CompanyInventors: Martin Zynda, Cornel Labuwy, Michael Moog, Holger Finner, Ingo Kienke, Albert Reginold Kirubaharan
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Patent number: 8961056Abstract: An adjusting device for a vehicle component includes a first fitting part arranged on an axis of rotation and a second fitting part arranged on the axis of rotation. The relative position of the first fitting part and the second fitting part with respect to each other is adjustable. The adjusting device also includes an eccentric arranged on and rotatable about the axis of rotation and a plurality of first rotating members arranged concentrically about the eccentric. The first rotating members are configured to roll along the first fitting part. The adjusting device further includes a plurality of subcomponents that each include a first fitting-part element of the first fitting part and a second fitting-part element of the second fitting part. The plurality of subcomponents are arranged substantially symmetrically with respect to a plane of symmetry that extends at right angles to the axis of rotation.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 2005Date of Patent: February 24, 2015Assignee: Johnson Controls GmbHInventors: Jürgen Otto, Ingo Kienke, Martin Zynda, Joachim Blenz, Kirubaharan Albert, Mario Budweg
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Patent number: 8807654Abstract: A vehicle seat includes a backrest and a seat part, at least one of which has a structural element with a cavity. At least one part of the cavity receives an insert in the region of a filling. The insert is connected to the structural element in a positively locking fashion at least with regard to one type of movement. The insert is bonded to the filling.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2008Date of Patent: August 19, 2014Assignee: Johnson Controls Technology CompanyInventors: Stefan Funk, Martin Zynda, Stefan Josten, Bernd Engels, Andreas Hansen
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Publication number: 20130241108Abstract: A method for producing a rear wall of a seat back from at least one organic sheet, includes back-moulding at least one organic sheet in an injection moulding tool with a rib structure, such that a bond is formed between the organic sheet and the rib structure, so that an integral component is formed.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 12, 2011Publication date: September 19, 2013Inventors: Martin Zynda, Vedat Nuyan, Bernd Meier, David Ribaric
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Patent number: 8528981Abstract: A vehicle seat includes a backrest and a seat part, at least one of which has a structural element forming a cavity. A filling is disposed in the cavity and configured to influence the stability and/or the deformation behavior of the backrest and/or the seat part. The filling comprises a foam support and a foam material that at least partially surrounds the foam support.Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 2008Date of Patent: September 10, 2013Assignee: Johnson Controls Technology CompanyInventors: Stefan Funk, Martin Zynda, Stefan Josten, Bernd Engels, Andreas Hansen
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Patent number: 8439324Abstract: The invention relates to an adjusting device, in particular for the seat of a motor vehicle, comprising at least one first rail (lower rail (1)) and one second rail (upper rail 2)) which is embodied in a displaceable manner in relation to the first rail, in addition to a spindle (4) which is connected to the first rail and a drive housing (14) which can be penetrated by the spindle and which is arranged on the second rail, said drive housing being provided in order to receive at least one gear element which co-operates with the spindle. According to the invention, the drive housing is secured in a directly positive manner to the associated rail but also in a manner whereby the height can be adjusted.Type: GrantFiled: August 6, 2005Date of Patent: May 14, 2013Assignee: Johnson Controls GmbHInventors: Ernst-Jürgen Hake, Bernd Engels, Martin Zynda
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Patent number: 8434826Abstract: A vehicle seat includes a backrest and a seat part, at least one of which has a structural element with a cavity. The cavity is formed by a base plate and at least two profiles secured to the base plate. A corner region of the two profiles has provided in it a filling configured to influence the stability and/or the deformation behavior of the backrest and/or the seat part. The filling has a foam support and a foam material at least partially surrounding the foam support.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2008Date of Patent: May 7, 2013Assignee: Johnson Controls Technology CompanyInventors: Martin Zynda, Stefan Josten, Stefan Funk, Bernd Engels, Andreas Hansen
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Publication number: 20120326485Abstract: A vehicle seat, in particular motor vehicle seat comprises an inclination adjustment fitting, a backrest part, and a seat part. The inclination adjustment fitting has a toothed first element and a toothed second element, and the vehicle seat has a first main structural element and a second main structural element. The inclination adjustment fitting has an adjustment mechanism and/or a latching detent for adjusting the inclination of the first main structural element relative to the second main structural element about an axis of rotation. The toothed first element is connected directly to the first main structural element, and/or the toothed second element is connected directly to the second main structural element.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 4, 2010Publication date: December 27, 2012Inventors: Martin Zynda, Cornel Labuwy, Michael Moog, Holger Finner, Ingo Kienke, Albert Reginold Kirubaharan
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Patent number: 8267478Abstract: A vehicle seat includes a backrest connected to a sitting part by a backrest adjustment element. The adjustment element has a part that is connected to the backrest or to the sitting part. At least one means is formed, incorporated, shaped and/or arranged in the backrest, in the part and/or the seat part for securing the position of the part relative to the backrest and/or to the sitting part in at least one direction.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 2008Date of Patent: September 18, 2012Assignee: Johnson Controls Technology CompanyInventors: Cornel Labuwy, Michael Moog, Ludger Muhlenbrock, Martin Zynda, Ernst-Jurgen Hake, Erik Sprenger
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Patent number: 7950713Abstract: A vehicle seat includes a seat part having a seat substructure. The seat part is displaceable along a transverse axis with respect to the seat substructure and the seat part is at least partially swivelably about the transverse axis. The seat includes a displacement element having a displacement length, a fixed lower part and an upper part. A first longitudinal movement of the seat part and a first transverse movement of the seat part occurs along a first section of the adjustment length. A second longitudinal movement of the seat part and a second transverse movement of the seat part occurs along a second section of the adjustment length. The ratio of the first longitudinal movement to the first transverse movement differs from the ratio of the second longitudinal movement to the second transverse movement.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 2007Date of Patent: May 31, 2011Assignee: Johnson Controls GmbHInventors: Peter Grudl, Guido Herkenrath, Martin Zynda, Andreas Gustavel, Ralf Janisch, Bernd Engels, Andreas Irgang
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Publication number: 20110006581Abstract: A vehicle seat includes a backrest and a seat part, at least one of which has a structural element with a cavity. At least one part of the cavity receives an insert in the region of a filling. The insert is connected to the structural element in a positively locking fashion at least with regard to one type of movement. The insert is bonded to the filling.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 24, 2008Publication date: January 13, 2011Applicant: Johnson Control Technology CompanyInventors: Stefan Funk, Martin Zynda, Stefan Josten, Bernd Engels, Andreas Hansen
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Publication number: 20100283309Abstract: A vehicle seat includes a backrest and a seat part, at least one of which has a structural element forming a cavity. A filling is disposed in the cavity and configured to influence the stability and/or the deformation behavior of the backrest and/or the seat part. The filling comprises a foam support and a foam material that at least partially surrounds the foam support.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 20, 2008Publication date: November 11, 2010Applicant: Johnson Control Technology CompanyInventors: Stefan Funk, Martin Zynda, Stefan Josten, Bernd Engels, Andreas Hansen
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Publication number: 20100276979Abstract: A vehicle seat includes a backrest and a seat part, at least one of which has a structural element with a cavity. The cavity is formed by a base plate and at least two profiles secured to the base plate. A corner region of the two profiles has provided in it a filling configured to influence the stability and/or the deformation behavior of the backrest and/or the seat part. The filling has a foam support and a foam material at least partially surrounding the foam support.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 14, 2008Publication date: November 4, 2010Applicant: Johnson Control Technology CompanyInventors: Martin Zynda, Stefan Josten, Stafan Funk, Bernd Engels, Andreas Hansen
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Publication number: 20100102613Abstract: A vehicle seat includes a backrest connected to a sitting part by a backrest adjustment element. The adjustment element has a part that is connected to the backrest or to the sitting part. At least one means is formed, incorporated, shaped and/or arranged in the backrest, in the part and/or the seat part for securing the position of the part relative to the backrest and/or to the sitting part in at least one direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 12, 2008Publication date: April 29, 2010Applicant: JOHNSON CONTROL TECHNOLOGY COMPANYInventors: Cornel Labuwy, Michael Moog, Ludger Muhlenbrock, Martin Zynda, Ernst-Jurgen Hake, Erik Sprenger
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Publication number: 20090302631Abstract: A vehicle seat includes a seat part having a seat substructure. The seat part is displaceable along a transverse axis with respect to the seat substructure and the seat part is at least partially swivelably about the transverse axis. The seat includes a displacement element having a displacement length, a fixed lower part and an upper part. A first longitudinal movement of the seat part and a first transverse movement of the seat part occurs along a first section of the adjustment length. A second longitudinal movement of the seat part and a second transverse movement of the seat part occurs along a second section of the adjustment length. The ratio of the first longitudinal movement to the first transverse movement differs from the ratio of the second longitudinal movement to the second transverse movement.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 14, 2007Publication date: December 10, 2009Applicant: Johnson Controls GmbHInventors: Peter Grudl, Guido Herkenrath, Martin Zynda, Andreas Gustavel, Ralf Janisch, Bernd Engels, Andreas Irgang
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Publication number: 20090195042Abstract: The invention relates to an adjusting device, in particular for the seat of a motor vehicle, comprising at least one first rail (lower rail (1)) and one second rail (upper rail 2)) which is embodied in a displaceable manner in relation to the first rail, in addition to a spindle (4) which is connected to the first rail and a drive housing (14) which can be penetrated by the spindle and which is arranged on the second rail, said drive housing being provided in order to receive at least one gear element which co-operates with the spindle. According to the invention, the drive housing is secured in a directly positive manner to the associated rail but also in a manner whereby the height can be adjusted.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 6, 2005Publication date: August 6, 2009Inventors: Ernst-Jurgen Hake, Bernd Engels, Martin Zynda
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Publication number: 20090072605Abstract: An adjusting device for a vehicle component includes a first fitting part arranged on an axis of rotation and a second fitting part arranged on the axis of rotation. The relative position of the first fitting part and the second fitting part with respect to each other is adjustable. The adjusting device also includes an eccentric arranged on and rotatable about the axis of rotation and a plurality of first rotating members arranged concentrically about the eccentric. The first rotating members are configured to roll along the first fitting part. The adjusting device further includes a plurality of subcomponents that each include a first fitting-part element of the first fitting part and a second fitting-part element of the second fitting part. The plurality of subcomponents are arranged substantially symmetrically with respect to a plane of symmetry that extends at right angles to the axis of rotation.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 7, 2005Publication date: March 19, 2009Inventors: Jurgen Otto, Ingo Kienke, Martin Zynda, Joachim Blenz, Kirubaharan Albert, Mario Budweg
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Patent number: 5897168Abstract: A frame of a backrest or a seat made of metal for a motor vehicle seat can be produced from magnesium in a single operation. The frame employs a design which uses a Z-shaped profile as its basic geometry and is produced as a magnesium die casting.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 1998Date of Patent: April 27, 1999Assignee: Johnson Controls Technology CompanyInventors: Regina Bartelt, Martin Strenger, Hubert Wissdorf, Martin Zynda, Thomas Domehl