Patents by Inventor Norbert Schwan

Norbert Schwan 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: 10562214
    Abstract: A method for producing a vehicle substructure with at least one first component, and also a vehicle substructure, are described herein. The first component is connectable to a second component by an installation connection. The first component is manufactured from a material which is not suitable for reversible deformations. A latching device having a deformable latching element is attached here to the first component. For this purpose, the first component is inserted into an injection molding device and is insert-molded with a reversibly deformable plastic. The latching device is produced here by injection molding and attached to the first component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2020
    Assignees: Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche Aktiengesellschaft, Plan B Engineering Solutions GmbH
    Inventors: Thiemo Erb, Markus Brunner, Norbert Schwan, Kai Kretzschmar
  • Publication number: 20180093399
    Abstract: A method for producing a vehicle substructure with at least one first component, and also a vehicle substructure, are described herein. The first component is connectable to a second component by an installation connection. The first component is manufactured from a material which is not suitable for reversible deformations. A latching device having a deformable latching element is attached here to the first component. For this purpose, the first component is inserted into an injection molding device and is insert-molded with a reversibly deformable plastic. The latching device is produced here by injection molding and attached to the first component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2017
    Publication date: April 5, 2018
    Applicants: Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche Aktiengesellschaft, Plan B Engineering Solutions GmbH
    Inventors: Thiemo ERB, Markus BRUNNER, Norbert SCHWAN, Kai KRETZSCHMAR
  • Patent number: 8926000
    Abstract: Front diffusers are provided on a front underbody covering of a vehicle, in a manner lying laterally on the inside next to the two front wheel houses. Each front diffuser has a longitudinally directed air duct integrated into the front underbody covering and has a pivotable flap. The flap is connected to an actuating device that can be actuated by a switch in the passenger compartment for shifting the device between a first position flush with the outer skin and a second upwardly pivoted position. The second, upwardly pivoted position of the front diffuser or of the flap produces an increase in downforce at the front axle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2015
    Assignee: Dr. Ing. h.c.F. Porsche Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Christian del Gaizo, Klaus Lutz, Norbert Schwan, Henning Witte
  • Patent number: 8876198
    Abstract: A device and a method for fastening, clamping, or adjusting a molding part to a body-mounted part are provided. To allow the absorption of large tensile forces, a tensioning element designed as a tension strut is provided, which includes at least one oblong element made of fiber-reinforced plastic. The length of the tensioning element is adjustable between two end positions via a bracing device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2014
    Assignee: Dr. Ing. h.c.F. Porsche Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Thiemo Adolf Erb, Norbert Schwan, Ralf Habrik
  • Publication number: 20130257093
    Abstract: Front diffusers are provided on a front underbody covering of a vehicle, in a manner lying laterally on the inside next to the two front wheel houses. Each front diffuser has a longitudinally directed air duct integrated into the front underbody covering and has a pivotable flap. The flap is connected to an actuating device that can be actuated by a switch in the passenger compartment for shifting the device between a first position flush with the outer skin and a second upwardly pivoted position. The second, upwardly pivoted position of the front diffuser or of the flap produces an increase in downforce at the front axle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2013
    Publication date: October 3, 2013
    Applicant: Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Christian del Gaizo, Klaus Lutz, Norbert Schwan, Henning Witte
  • Publication number: 20110133514
    Abstract: A device and a method for fastening, clamping, or adjusting a molding part to a body-mounted part are provided. To allow the absorption of large tensile forces, a tensioning element designed as a tension strut is provided, which includes at least one oblong element made of fiber-reinforced plastic. The length of the tensioning element is adjustable between two end positions via a bracing device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2011
    Publication date: June 9, 2011
    Applicant: DR. ING. H.C.F. PORSCHE AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT
    Inventors: Thiemo Adolf Erb, Norbert Schwan, Ralf Habrik
  • Patent number: 7607718
    Abstract: A rear wing device for a motor vehicle has a wing body which extends transversely with respect to a longitudinal direction of the vehicle and horizontally and is disposed laterally between two side parts extending parallel to the longitudinal direction and vertically. The wing body is fastened to each side part by a retaining device, wherein the retaining devices permit adjustment of an angle of attack of a profile of the wing body in relation to a horizontal orientation. The adjustability of the wing body can be improved in that each retaining device has a guide body which can be adjusted by an adjusting screw along the adjusting screw and is coupled via a first guide pin to a wing support to which the wing body is attached. The wing support can be adjusted in a manner guided by a second guide pin and a third guide pin in slideways.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2009
    Assignee: Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG
    Inventors: Norbert Schwan, Ralf Habrik, Axel Hoh
  • Publication number: 20090195016
    Abstract: A rear wing device for a motor vehicle has a wing body which extends transversely with respect to a longitudinal direction of the vehicle and horizontally and is disposed laterally between two side parts extending parallel to the longitudinal direction and vertically. The wing body is fastened to each side part by a retaining device, wherein the retaining devices permit adjustment of an angle of attack of a profile of the wing body in relation to a horizontal orientation. The adjustability of the wing body can be improved in that each retaining device has a guide body which can be adjusted by an adjusting screw along the adjusting screw and is coupled via a first guide pin to a wing support to which the wing body is attached. The wing support can be adjusted in a manner guided by a second guide pin and a third guide pin in slideways.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2009
    Publication date: August 6, 2009
    Applicant: Dr. Ing. h.c.F. Porsche Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Norbert Schwan, Ralf Habrik, Axel Hoh
  • Publication number: 20080289293
    Abstract: A device and a method for fastening, clamping, or adjusting a molding part to a body-mounted part are provided. To allow the absorption of large tensile forces, a tensioning element designed as a tension strut is provided, which includes at least one oblong element made of fiber-reinforced plastic. The length of the tensioning element is adjustable between two end positions via a bracing device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2008
    Publication date: November 27, 2008
    Applicant: Dr. Ing. h.c.F. Porsche Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Thiemo Adolf ERB, Norbert SCHWAN, Ralf HABRIK
  • Publication number: 20050173010
    Abstract: A wall suitable for a motor vehicle body, in particular a passenger vehicle, is formed by a laminate body of multiple plastic layers. To optimize visible surface area, the wall has the layer structure in which a first outer layer is formed by a resin film, a second layer is formed by a nonwoven adjacent to the first layer, and a third layer is adjacent to the second layer and has at least one unidirectional layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2004
    Publication date: August 11, 2005
    Applicant: PORSCHE AG
    Inventors: Norbert Schwan, Thiemo Erb
  • Patent number: 5582429
    Abstract: A collision protection device for the occupants of a motor vehicle having a fabric air bag having a top part, a bottom part and a plurality of catch belts arranged within the air bag. The catch belts are formed by the fabric segments of the reinforcing parts mounted on the inside of the top and bottom parts of the bag. The fabric segments being set in the direction of the interior space of the air bag and are sewn together in an overlapping configuration in the center zone to form a joint between the top and bottom parts of the air bag. Each of the catch belts is at least double-layered and extends into the interior space between the top and bottom parts of the air bag, each of the layers being connected with each other in the joint formed at the center zone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 1994
    Date of Patent: December 10, 1996
    Assignees: Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche Aktiengesellschaft, Phoenix Airbag GmbH
    Inventors: Martin Heinz, Norbert Schwan, Michael Gumprecht
  • Patent number: 5261692
    Abstract: A restraining device for motor vehicle occupants has an inflation device, a housing, and an inflatable airbag connected with the housing. In order to provide a simple and inexpensive airbag attachment to the housing with a functionally correct grip, provision is made for the airbag to abut the outside of the housing by at least one suspender-like section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 1992
    Date of Patent: November 16, 1993
    Assignee: Dr. Ing. h.c.e. Porsche AG
    Inventors: Rainer Kneip, Norbert Schwan, Herbert Boegge