Patents by Inventor Mathias Fröschle
Mathias Fröschle 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: 11872953Abstract: A motor vehicle (1) has a seat (7), a seatbelt (8), a deflector (5), longitudinal and vertical guide rails (2, 4), and first and second guide elements (3, 9). The seatbelt (8) is configured to secure a person seated in the seat (7) and is deflected by the deflector (5). The first guide element (3) is guided displaceably in a longitudinal direction (L) of the motor vehicle (1) in the longitudinal guide rail (2). The vertical guide rail (4) is fastened to the first guide element (3) and is displaced upon displacement of the first guide element (3). The second guide element (9) is guided displaceably in a vertical direction of the motor vehicle (1) in the vertical guide rail (4). The deflector (5) is fastened to the second guide element (9) so that the deflector (5) also is displaced upon displacement of the second guide element (9).Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 2022Date of Patent: January 16, 2024Assignee: Dr. Ing. h. c. F. Porsche AGInventors: Robert Fleischhacker, Martin Kamm, Mathias Froeschle
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Publication number: 20230166685Abstract: A motor vehicle (1) has a seat (7), a seatbelt (8), a deflector (5), longitudinal and vertical guide rails (2, 4), and first and second guide elements (3, 9). The seatbelt (8) is configured to secure a person seated in the seat (7) and is deflected by the deflector (5). The first guide element (3) is guided displaceably in a longitudinal direction (L) of the motor vehicle (1) in the longitudinal guide rail (2). The vertical guide rail (4) is fastened to the first guide element (3) and is displaced upon displacement of the first guide element (3). The second guide element (9) is guided displaceably in a vertical direction of the motor vehicle (1) in the vertical guide rail (4). The deflector (5) is fastened to the second guide element (9) so that the deflector (5) also is displaced upon displacement of the second guide element (9).Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2022Publication date: June 1, 2023Inventors: Robert Fleischhacker, Martin Kamm, Mathias Froeschle
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Patent number: 10239392Abstract: A cover (9) of a folding-top compartment in a cabriolet vehicle can be pivoted by way of links (10, 10) between a position in which the cover (9) covers the folding-top compartment and a position in which the cover (9) does not cover the folding-top compartment. The cover (9) has, at a distance from its pivoting connection, at least one first guide element (15), and on the body, there is provided at least one second guide element (18). During the transfer of the cover (9) into its closed position, the two guide elements (15, 18) interact, and guide the cover (9), as far as the closed position.Type: GrantFiled: February 20, 2018Date of Patent: March 26, 2019Assignee: Dr. Ing. h.c.F. Porsche AktiengesellschaftInventors: Samuel Diehl, Timo Czechtizky, Mathias Froeschle
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Publication number: 20180201103Abstract: A cover (9) of a folding-top compartment in a cabriolet vehicle can be pivoted by way of links (10, 10) between a position in which the cover (9) covers the folding-top compartment and a position in which the cover (9) does not cover the folding-top compartment. The cover (9) has, at a distance from its pivoting connection, at least one first guide element (15), and on the body, there is provided at least one second guide element (18). During the transfer of the cover (9) into its closed position, the two guide elements (15, 18) interact, and guide the cover (9), as far as the closed position.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 20, 2018Publication date: July 19, 2018Inventors: Samuel Diehl, Timo Czechtizky, Mathias Froeschle
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Patent number: 9783031Abstract: A roof system (12) for a cabriolet vehicle (10) has a folding top (14) that is movable between a deployed position and a retracted position covered by a folding-top compartment lid (18). A side fin (16) is movable from a use position, in which the side fin (16) forms a rearward elongation of a support pillar (22), into a pivoted-away position, in which the side fin (16) is swiveled away from the folding-top compartment lid (18) about a swivel axis and into a pivoted-in position in which the side fin (16) is below the folding-top compartment lid (18). Movement of the side fin (16) away from the folding-top compartment lid (18) enables the side fin (16) to be positioned closer to or in the range of movement of the folding top (14) and the folding-top compartment lid (18) during movement between the deployed and retracted positions.Type: GrantFiled: December 1, 2015Date of Patent: October 10, 2017Assignee: Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AktiengesellschaftInventors: Mathias Froeschle, Dietmar Stukowski
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Publication number: 20160167497Abstract: A roof system (12) for a cabriolet vehicle (10) has a folding top (14) that is movable between a deployed position and a retracted position covered by a folding-top compartment lid (18). A side fin (16) is movable from a use position, in which the side fin (16) forms a rearward elongation of a support pillar (22), into a pivoted-away position, in which the side fin (16) is swiveled away from the folding-top compartment lid (18) about a swivel axis and into a pivoted-in position in which the side fin (16) is below the folding-top compartment lid (18). Movement of the side fin (16) away from the folding-top compartment lid (18) enables the side fin (16) to be positioned closer to or in the range of movement of the folding top (14) and the folding-top compartment lid (18) during movement between the deployed and retracted positions.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 1, 2015Publication date: June 16, 2016Inventors: Mathias Froeschle, Dietmar Stukowski
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Publication number: 20160031306Abstract: A cover (9) of a folding-top compartment in a cabriolet vehicle can be pivoted by way of links (10, 10) between a position in which the cover (9) covers the folding-top compartment and a position in which the cover (9) does not cover the folding-top compartment. The cover (9) has, at a distance from its pivoting connection, at least one first guide element (15), and on the body, there is provided at least one second guide element (18). During the transfer of the cover (9) into its closed position, the two guide elements (15, 18) interact, and guide the cover (9), as far as the closed position.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 28, 2015Publication date: February 4, 2016Inventors: Samuel Diehl, Timo Czechtizky, Mathias Froeschle
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Patent number: 8960766Abstract: A cabriolet vehicle has a top system (2) that can be stowed in a rear-end stowage compartment (7). The top system (2) is held in the stowage compartment (7) by a support with a hinge element (9) having a horizontally pivotable hinge arm (11) and a top bearing (8) integrated in the hinge arm (11). The hinge arm (11) has a drive device (12) actuable by a roof link (30) of the top system (2) and configured to pivot the hinge arm (11) about a vertical axis (10) from a folded-in rest position (R), in which the hinge arm (11) is oriented transversely in the vehicle (1), into a folded-out bearing position (A), in which the hinge arm (11) extends in the vehicle longitudinal direction and in which the top bearing (8) receives a support (14) of a roof element (5) of the top system (2).Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2014Date of Patent: February 24, 2015Assignee: Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AktiengesellschaftInventors: Mathias Froeschle, Florian Dahm
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Patent number: 8944464Abstract: A motor vehicle has a cover module (4) formed from a brittle material and a rollover hoop (10) in a passive position below the cover module (4). The rollover hoop (10) moves to an active position in a rollover and breaks through at least the cover module (4).Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2013Date of Patent: February 3, 2015Assignee: Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AktiengesellschaftInventor: Mathias Froeschle
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Publication number: 20140339852Abstract: A cabriolet vehicle has a top system (2) that can be stowed in a rear-end stowage compartment (7). The top system (2) is held in the stowage compartment (7) by a support with a hinge element (9) having a horizontally pivotable hinge arm (11) and a top bearing (8) integrated in the hinge arm (11). The hinge arm (11) has a drive device (12) actuable by a roof link (30) of the top system (2) and configured to pivot the hinge arm (11) about a vertical axis (10) from a folded-in rest position (R), in which the hinge arm (11) is oriented transversely in the vehicle (1), into a folded-out bearing position (A), in which the hinge arm (11) extends in the vehicle longitudinal direction and in which the top bearing (8) receives a support (14) of a roof element (5) of the top system (2).Type: ApplicationFiled: May 9, 2014Publication date: November 20, 2014Applicant: Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AktiengesellschaftInventors: Mathias Froeschle, Florian Dahm
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Patent number: 8794691Abstract: A double buttress folding top has rear-side tensioning bows with two rearwardly directed U-shaped sections that are connected to each other via a central bow section. The tensioning bows tension the folding top cloth in the region of the buttresses. The folding top cloth is fastened to the tensioning bow. The tensioning bow bears from below against a folding top compartment cover and against edges of lateral body cutouts. The folding top compartment cover therefore has two lateral cutouts which, in the open position of the folding top, are closed by lateral flaps. The tensioning bow is of U-shaped design and, above a rear window, has a bow web to which the rear window is coupled in a hinged or pivotable manner.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2013Date of Patent: August 5, 2014Assignee: Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AktiengesellschaftInventors: Mathias Froeschle, Timo Czechtizky
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Publication number: 20140167397Abstract: A motor vehicle has a cover module (4) formed from a brittle material and a rollover hoop (10) in a passive position below the cover module (4). The rollover hoop (10) moves to an active position in a rollover and breaks through at least the cover module (4).Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2013Publication date: June 19, 2014Applicant: Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AktiengesellschaftInventor: Mathias Froeschle
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Publication number: 20140008934Abstract: A double buttress folding top has rear-side tensioning bows with two rearwardly directed U-shaped sections that are connected to each other via a central bow section. The tensioning bows tension the folding top cloth in the region of the buttresses. The folding top cloth is fastened to the tensioning bow. The tensioning bow bears from below against a folding top compartment cover and against edges of lateral body cutouts. The folding top compartment cover therefore has two lateral cutouts which, in the open position of the folding top, are closed by lateral flaps. The tensioning bow is of U-shaped design and, above a rear window, has a bow web to which the rear window is coupled in a hinged or pivotable manner.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 21, 2013Publication date: January 9, 2014Inventors: Mathias Froeschle, Timo Czechtizky
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Publication number: 20140008935Abstract: A folding top has a folding-top cloth with has fins that are directed toward a rear cover. The fins are arranged on the rear cover in a closed position of the folding top. The fins of the folding-top cloth are pivotable about an axis of rotation via laterally arranged fin links on the folding-top frame. The folding-top cloth can be moved from a braced position into an open position, and vice versa by an adjusting device between the rear cover and the fin link.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 2, 2013Publication date: January 9, 2014Inventors: Mathias Froeschle, Timo Czechtizky
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Patent number: 8356837Abstract: A roll bar configuration for a motor vehicle has a cross-member and two roll bars which are mounted on the cross-member in respective pivot axes. The roll bars are each formed as a single part and so as to be stiff per se and can be shifted from a retracted inoperative position into an erected protective position about the pivot axes. The pivot axes are disposed—as seen in the direction of the width of the motor vehicle—at a distance from each other on the cross-member. The roll bar configuration, which takes up a small installation space in the direction of the vehicle height is distinguished in that the roll bars are arranged in the inoperative position—as seen in the vertical direction of the vehicle—level with the pivot axes or on the cross-member there above.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2011Date of Patent: January 22, 2013Assignee: Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AktiengesellschaftInventor: Mathias Froeschle
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Patent number: 8297393Abstract: A motor vehicle (2) has a roof (3) with two longitudinal roof members (4, 5). Side windows (9) are under longitudinal roof members (4, 5) and fins (12, 13) extend rearward of the longitudinal roof members (4, 5). An outer skin (16) of a rear deck lid (17) is arranged between the fins (12, 13). Air inlet openings (20, 21) are formed in outer sides of the fins (12, 13) adjacent to the side window (9) are connected by a two-channel air duct (23, 24) to an air outlet opening (25, 26) adjacent the outer skin (16) of the lid on the inner side (15) of the fin (12, 13) and to an assembly compartment (RA) for an assembly (AG) of the motor vehicle (2). A rear air deflection device (32) is arranged behind the air outlet opening (25, 26).Type: GrantFiled: May 28, 2010Date of Patent: October 30, 2012Assignee: Dr. Ing. h.c.F. Porsche AktiengesellschaftInventors: Mathias Froeschle, Grant Larson
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Patent number: 8172307Abstract: A motor vehicle (2) has a roof (3) with two laterally spaced longitudinal roof members (4, 5) and side windows (9) under the longitudinal roof members (4, 5). Fins (4, 5) extend rearward from the longitudinal roof members (4, 5) and an outer skin (16) of a rear deck lid (17) is arranged between the fins (12, 13). Air inlet openings (20, 21) are formed on outer sides (14) of the fins (12, 13) adjacent the side windows (9). An air duct (23, 24) extends from the air inlet opening (20, 21) to an air outlet opening (25, 26) on the inner side (15) of the fin (12, 13). The outer skin (16) has at least one supply air inlet (28, 29) for an assembly of the motor vehicle (2) and a rear air deflection device (32) is arranged behind the supply air inlet (28, 29).Type: GrantFiled: May 28, 2010Date of Patent: May 8, 2012Assignee: Dr. Ing. h.c.F. Porsche AktiengesellschaftInventors: Mathias Froeschle, Grant Larson
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Publication number: 20110241326Abstract: A roll bar configuration for a motor vehicle has a cross-member and two roll bars which are mounted on the cross-member in respective pivot axes. The roll bars are each formed as a single part and so as to be stiff per se and can be shifted from a retracted inoperative position into an erected protective position about the pivot axes. The pivot axes are disposed—as seen in the direction of the width of the motor vehicle—at a distance from each other on the cross-member. The roll bar configuration, which takes up a small installation space in the direction of the vehicle height is distinguished in that the roll bars are arranged in the inoperative position—as seen in the vertical direction of the vehicle—level with the pivot axes or on the cross-member there above.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2011Publication date: October 6, 2011Applicant: DR. ING. H.C. F. PORSCHE AKTIENGESELLSCHAFTInventor: Mathias Froeschle
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Patent number: 7922234Abstract: A rear lid closes a rear compartment of a passenger vehicle. The rear lid, when fitted, is attached to the vehicle and is composed of an inner part and an outer part. The rear lid contains a spoiler device which can be displaced between an inoperative position and an operative position and interacts with an adjustment device. In order to simplify producibility of the rear lid, the inner part is formed by an assembly carrier which forms the supporting structure of the rear lid and to which at least the adjustment device of the spoiler device is fastened. The outer part is formed by the spoiler device and a panel device.Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 2008Date of Patent: April 12, 2011Assignee: Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AGInventors: Mathias Fröschle, Markus Schulzki
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Publication number: 20110000727Abstract: A motor vehicle (2) has a roof (3) with two longitudinal roof members (4, 5). Side windows (9) are under longitudinal roof members (4, 5) and fins (12, 13) extend rearward of the longitudinal roof members (4, 5). An outer skin (16) of a rear deck lid (17) is arranged between the fins (12, 13). Air inlet openings (20, 21) are formed in outer sides of the fins (12, 13) adjacent to the side window (9) are connected by a two-channel air duct (23, 24) to an air outlet opening (25, 26) adjacent the outer skin (16) of the lid on the inner side (15) of the fin (12, 13) and to an assembly compartment (RA) for an assembly (AG) of the motor vehicle (2). A rear air deflection device (32) is arranged behind the air outlet opening (25, 26).Type: ApplicationFiled: May 28, 2010Publication date: January 6, 2011Applicant: DR. ING. H.C.F. PORSCHE AKTIENGESELLSCHAFTInventors: Mathias Froeschle, Grant Larson