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).

  • Patent number: 9327434
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2016
    Assignee: JOHNSON CONTROLS GMBH
    Inventors: Martin Zynda, Vedat Nuyan, Bernd Meier, David Ribaric
  • Patent number: 9254769
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2016
    Assignee: Johnson Controls GmbH
    Inventors: 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
  • Patent number: 9096152
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2015
    Assignee: Johnson Controls Technology Company
    Inventors: Martin Zynda, Cornel Labuwy, Michael Moog, Holger Finner, Ingo Kienke, Albert Reginold Kirubaharan
  • Patent number: 8961056
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2015
    Assignee: Johnson Controls GmbH
    Inventors: Jürgen Otto, Ingo Kienke, Martin Zynda, Joachim Blenz, Kirubaharan Albert, Mario Budweg
  • Patent number: 8807654
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2014
    Assignee: Johnson Controls Technology Company
    Inventors: Stefan Funk, Martin Zynda, Stefan Josten, Bernd Engels, Andreas Hansen
  • Publication number: 20130241108
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2011
    Publication date: September 19, 2013
    Inventors: Martin Zynda, Vedat Nuyan, Bernd Meier, David Ribaric
  • Patent number: 8528981
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2013
    Assignee: Johnson Controls Technology Company
    Inventors: Stefan Funk, Martin Zynda, Stefan Josten, Bernd Engels, Andreas Hansen
  • Patent number: 8439324
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2013
    Assignee: Johnson Controls GmbH
    Inventors: Ernst-Jürgen Hake, Bernd Engels, Martin Zynda
  • Patent number: 8434826
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2013
    Assignee: Johnson Controls Technology Company
    Inventors: Martin Zynda, Stefan Josten, Stefan Funk, Bernd Engels, Andreas Hansen
  • Publication number: 20120326485
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2010
    Publication date: December 27, 2012
    Inventors: Martin Zynda, Cornel Labuwy, Michael Moog, Holger Finner, Ingo Kienke, Albert Reginold Kirubaharan
  • Patent number: 8267478
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2012
    Assignee: Johnson Controls Technology Company
    Inventors: Cornel Labuwy, Michael Moog, Ludger Muhlenbrock, Martin Zynda, Ernst-Jurgen Hake, Erik Sprenger
  • Patent number: 7950713
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2011
    Assignee: Johnson Controls GmbH
    Inventors: Peter Grudl, Guido Herkenrath, Martin Zynda, Andreas Gustavel, Ralf Janisch, Bernd Engels, Andreas Irgang
  • Publication number: 20110006581
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2008
    Publication date: January 13, 2011
    Applicant: Johnson Control Technology Company
    Inventors: Stefan Funk, Martin Zynda, Stefan Josten, Bernd Engels, Andreas Hansen
  • Publication number: 20100283309
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2008
    Publication date: November 11, 2010
    Applicant: Johnson Control Technology Company
    Inventors: Stefan Funk, Martin Zynda, Stefan Josten, Bernd Engels, Andreas Hansen
  • Publication number: 20100276979
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2008
    Publication date: November 4, 2010
    Applicant: Johnson Control Technology Company
    Inventors: Martin Zynda, Stefan Josten, Stafan Funk, Bernd Engels, Andreas Hansen
  • Publication number: 20100102613
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2008
    Publication date: April 29, 2010
    Applicant: JOHNSON CONTROL TECHNOLOGY COMPANY
    Inventors: Cornel Labuwy, Michael Moog, Ludger Muhlenbrock, Martin Zynda, Ernst-Jurgen Hake, Erik Sprenger
  • Publication number: 20090302631
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2007
    Publication date: December 10, 2009
    Applicant: Johnson Controls GmbH
    Inventors: Peter Grudl, Guido Herkenrath, Martin Zynda, Andreas Gustavel, Ralf Janisch, Bernd Engels, Andreas Irgang
  • Publication number: 20090195042
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2005
    Publication date: August 6, 2009
    Inventors: Ernst-Jurgen Hake, Bernd Engels, Martin Zynda
  • Publication number: 20090072605
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2005
    Publication date: March 19, 2009
    Inventors: Jurgen Otto, Ingo Kienke, Martin Zynda, Joachim Blenz, Kirubaharan Albert, Mario Budweg
  • Patent number: 5897168
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 1998
    Date of Patent: April 27, 1999
    Assignee: Johnson Controls Technology Company
    Inventors: Regina Bartelt, Martin Strenger, Hubert Wissdorf, Martin Zynda, Thomas Domehl