Patents by Inventor Oliver Glöckler
Oliver Glöckler 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: 9616846Abstract: The invention relates to a belt retractor for a seat belt having a belt reel for winding up and unwinding the seat belt and a torsion bar which is arranged outside the belt reel and is connected at one bar end to a switchable fixing device. The switchable fixing device keeps the bar end rotationally fixed in one state and permits rotation of the bar end in another state. The switchable fixing device has a displaceable piston which, with a piston portion, in a locking position, can secure the bar end against rotation and, in a release position displaced in relation to the locking position, releases the bar end.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2015Date of Patent: April 11, 2017Assignee: TAKATA AGInventors: Oliver Gloeckler, Wolfgang Schrade, Peter Linde, Uwe Eisemann, Armin Toth
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Patent number: 9216715Abstract: The invention relates to a belt retractor (10) for a seatbelt, comprising a belt reel (20) for winding up and unwinding the seatbelt, and a lockable locking base (30) which is connected to the belt reel (20) and, before locking, is rotated together with the belt reel (20) and, after locking, the rotational movement of said locking base is blocked, wherein, in the event of locking of the locking base (30) for limiting the belt force, the locking base (30) and the belt reel (20) can rotate relative to each other. According to the invention, the belt retractor has a band (70) which, in the event of a relative rotation between belt reel and locking base, is pulled into a gap (110), said gap (110) being defined by at least one deformable element (150, 200) which is deformed by the band (70) pulled into the gap (110).Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 2013Date of Patent: December 22, 2015Assignee: TAKATA AGInventors: Oliver Gloeckler, Tobias Miller, Christoph Pechhold
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Publication number: 20150298650Abstract: The invention relates to a belt retractor (10) for a seat belt, with a belt reel (20) for winding up and unwinding the seat belt, and a torsion bar (30) which is arranged outside the belt reel (20) and is connected at one bar end (32) to a switchable fixing device (50), the switchable fixing device (50), in one state, keeping the bar end (32) rotationally fixed and, in another state, permitting rotation of the bar end (32). According to the invention, it is provided that the switchable fixing device (50) has a displaceable piston (80) which, with a piston portion, in a locking position, can secure the bar end (32) against rotation and, in a release position displaced in relation to the locking position, releases the bar end (32).Type: ApplicationFiled: March 24, 2015Publication date: October 22, 2015Applicant: Takata AGInventors: Oliver GLOECKLER, Wolfgang Schrade, Peter Linde, Uwe Eisemann, Armin Toth
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Patent number: 8959724Abstract: A fixing element fixes a part to a support wall. When the fixing element is inserted into an opening in the support wall and reaches a predetermined end position, the fixing element locks to the support wall. The fixing element includes a stop element, a snap-on element, and an unlocking element. The stop element bears against a side of the support wall when the fixing element is locked to the support wall. The snap-on element is positioned on an inner side of the support wall when the fixing element is locked to the support wall. The unlocking element is connected to the snap-on element. The unlocking element is configured to permit the snap-on element to be unlocked and the fixing element to be removed from the opening. An installation tool and a testing tool may be used in conjunction with the fixing element.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 2008Date of Patent: February 24, 2015Assignee: Takata AGInventors: Peter Baumgartner, Ralf Gutmann, Oliver Glöckler
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Patent number: 8246073Abstract: An airbag arrangement for a vehicle occupant restraint system is provided. The airbag arrangement comprising an airbag folded into an airbag package, a cover that may be evacuated and encloses the airbag package, a gas generator for inflating the airbag, a receptacle formed by a section of the cover enclosing the airbag package and in which at least one section of the gas generator is housed. The airbag comprising an opening, which forms an inlet to an inflatable area of the airbag and in which the receptacle is arranged at least sectionally or into which the receptacle projects. The gas generator is formed as a tubular gas generator. The opening has a hollow cylindrical area in which the receptacle is arranged, or the opening is formed as a hole in an airbag layer which forms a chamber of the airbag.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2009Date of Patent: August 21, 2012Assignee: Takata AGInventors: Oliver Glöckler, Peter Baumgartner
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Patent number: 8201848Abstract: A fixing element fixes a part to a support wall. When the fixing element is inserted into an opening in the support wall and reaches a predetermined end position, the fixing element locks to the support wall. The fixing element includes a stop element, a snap-on element, and an unlocking element. The stop element bears against a side of the support wall when the fixing element is locked to the support wall. The snap-on element is positioned on an inner side of the support wall when the fixing element is locked to the support wall. The unlocking element is connected to the snap-on element. The unlocking element is configured to permit the snap-on element to be unlocked and the fixing element to be removed from the opening. An installation tool and a testing tool may be used in conjunction with the fixing element.Type: GrantFiled: November 22, 2010Date of Patent: June 19, 2012Assignee: Takata AGInventors: Peter Baumgartner, Ralf Gutmann, Oliver Glöckler
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Publication number: 20120056054Abstract: A fastening element for fastening an airbag of a vehicle occupant restraint system to a vehicle structure is provided. The fastening element comprising fixing means, by way of which the fastening element can be fixed in a fastening opening of the vehicle structure; and at least one feed-through opening for feeding through a connecting element by way of which the airbag is to be connected to the vehicle structure. The fastening element has at least one projection against which a connecting element of the airbag fed through the feed-through opening rests and which counteracts the connecting element from being pulled out of the feed-through opening. The invention also relates to a method for fastening an airbag of a vehicle occupant restraint system to a vehicle structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 17, 2011Publication date: March 8, 2012Inventor: Oliver GLÖCKLER
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Patent number: 8047562Abstract: A generator assembly for an airbag module of a motor vehicle is provided. The generator assembly comprising a gas generator for inflating an airbag of an airbag module with gas, wherein the gas generator defines with its generator housing a lateral surface that extends between a first and a second frontal cover surface of the gas generator, and means for electrically insulating the gas generator with respect to adjacent parts. For electrical insulation of the gas generator a flexible material layer is provided that completely covers the lateral surface of the gas generator. A systematic, defined grounding of the gas generator via a grounding conductor is carried out which is connected to an electrical connection of the gas generator that is integrated into a connector area of the gas generator.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2007Date of Patent: November 1, 2011Assignee: Takata-Petri AGInventor: Oliver Glöckler
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Publication number: 20110062684Abstract: A fixing element fixes a part to a support wall. When the fixing element is inserted into an opening in the support wall and reaches a predetermined end position, the fixing element locks to the support wall. The fixing element includes a stop element, a snap-on element, and an unlocking element. The stop element bears against a side of the support wall when the fixing element is locked to the support wall. The snap-on element is positioned on an inner side of the support wall when the fixing element is locked to the support wall. The unlocking element is connected to the snap-on element. The unlocking element is configured to permit the snap-on element to be unlocked and the fixing element to be removed from the opening. An installation tool and a testing tool may be used in conjunction with the fixing element.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 22, 2010Publication date: March 17, 2011Inventors: Peter BAUMGARTNER, Heinrich Einsiedel, Ralf Gutmann, Oliver Glöckler
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Patent number: 7854448Abstract: An airbag arrangement for restraining an occupant of a motor vehicle. The vehicle roof is bounded by lateral roof edge regions extending parallel to the longitudinal axis of the vehicle and also bounded by a front window cross member extending transversely with respect to the longitudinal axis of the vehicle. A first section of the folded-up airbag can be arranged along a lateral roof edge region. A second section can be angled away from the first section transversely with respect to the longitudinal axis of the vehicle, wherein the second section of the airbag is arranged along a longitudinal side of the front window cross member. The airbag can be disconnected from the vehicle body in the region of the second section or be connected releasably thereto when the airbag is deployed. Therefore, when the airbag is deployed, the entire second section can be deployed freely.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2008Date of Patent: December 21, 2010Assignees: Takata-Petri AG, Bayerische Motoren Werke AGInventors: Oliver Gloeckler, Georg Rasch, Heinrich Einsiedel, Ralf Passmann
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Patent number: 7681914Abstract: The disclosed apparatus can control the cross section of at least one vent opening of an airbag module, through which gases can escape into the environment. The apparatus can include: at least one covering part for at least partially covering the at least one vent opening and an operating mechanism comprising a gas source and an inflatable element in fluid communication with the gas source. The inflatable element can be configured to produce a variation in the outlet cross section of the vent opening in cooperation with the covering part.Type: GrantFiled: August 15, 2006Date of Patent: March 23, 2010Assignee: Takata Petri AGInventors: Jochen Maidel, Michael Kraft, Mathew Beaumont, Oliver Glöckler, Rainer Heuschmid, Joachim Nüsseler
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Publication number: 20100045004Abstract: An airbag arrangement for a vehicle occupant restraint system is provided. The airbag arrangement comprising an airbag folded into an airbag package, a cover that may be evacuated and encloses the airbag package, a gas generator for inflating the airbag, a receptacle formed by a section of the cover enclosing the airbag package and in which at least one section of the gas generator is housed. The airbag comprising an opening, which forms an inlet to an inflatable area of the airbag and in which the receptacle is arranged at least sectionally or into which the receptacle projects. The gas generator is formed as a tubular gas generator. The opening has a hollow cylindrical area in which the receptacle is arranged, or the opening is formed as a hole in an airbag layer which forms a chamber of the airbag.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 10, 2009Publication date: February 25, 2010Inventors: Oliver Glöckler, Peter Baumgartner
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Publication number: 20090302586Abstract: A generator assembly for an airbag module of a motor vehicle is provided. The generator assembly comprising a gas generator for inflating an airbag of an airbag module with gas, wherein the gas generator defines with its generator housing a lateral surface that extends between a first and a second frontal cover surface of the gas generator, and means for electrically insulating the gas generator with respect to adjacent parts. For electrical insulation of the gas generator a flexible material layer is provided that completely covers the lateral surface of the gas generator. A systematic, defined grounding of the gas generator via a grounding conductor is carried out which is connected to an electrical connection of the gas generator that is integrated into a connector area of the gas generator.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 21, 2007Publication date: December 10, 2009Inventor: Oliver Glöckler
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Publication number: 20090102169Abstract: An airbag arrangement for restraining an occupant of a motor vehicle. The vehicle roof is bounded by lateral roof edge regions extending parallel to the longitudinal axis of the vehicle and also bounded by a front window cross member extending transversely with respect to the longitudinal axis of the vehicle. A first section of the folded-up airbag can be arranged along a lateral roof edge region. A second section can be angled away from the first section transversely with respect to the longitudinal axis of the vehicle, wherein the second section of the airbag is arranged along a longitudinal side of the front window cross member. The airbag can be disconnected from the vehicle body in the region of the second section or be connected releasably thereto when the airbag is deployed. Therefore, when the airbag is deployed, the entire second section can be deployed freely.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 26, 2008Publication date: April 23, 2009Inventors: Oliver Gloeckler, Georg Rasch, Heinrich Einsiedel, Ralf Passmann
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Patent number: 6976705Abstract: A passenger safety device in which an airbag is disposed in the roof area of the vehicle, especially in the area of the roof rail of the vehicle, and in which the airbag of the airbag is stowed at least partially rolled up in the passenger safety device.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2003Date of Patent: December 20, 2005Assignee: Takata-Petri (Ulm) GmbHInventors: Uwe Klaiber, Jürgen Völk, Oliver Glöckler, Heinrich Einsiedel
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Patent number: 6557902Abstract: The present invention includes an airbag arrangement which includes an airbag, a gas tube connected to the airbag, a gas generator having at least one gas outlet, and a jointed connection designed as a ball and socket joint for connecting the gas outlet with the gas tube.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 1999Date of Patent: May 6, 2003Assignee: Takata (Europe) Vehicle Safety Technology GmbHInventors: Heinrich Einsiedel, Oliver Glöckler, Maximilian Waimer
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Patent number: 6318754Abstract: The invention relates to an airbag apparatus comprising a gas generator (11) which has at a periphery a plurality of, preferably two diametrically oppositely lying gas outlet openings (12), a housing (13) which receives the gas flowing out of the gas generator (11) and is mounted at the gas generator in a gas and pressure tight manner, and a gas conduction line (14) leading to an inflatable gas bag. The invention consists in that the housing (13) lies in contact with the outer periphery of the gas generator (11) only at one side and has at least one gas inlet opening (15) lying opposite to a gas outlet opening (12); and in that at least one gas inlet opening (15), which lies diametrically opposite to a gas outlet opening (12), is closed by a closure means (16), in particular a plug, in a gas and pressure tight manner.Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 1999Date of Patent: November 20, 2001Assignee: Takata-Petri AGInventors: Heinrich Einsiedel, Oliver Glöckler