Patents by Inventor Peter Bruder
Peter Bruder 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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Publication number: 20240119624Abstract: Described herein is a detector for determining a position of at least one object. The detector includes at least one sensor element having a matrix of optical sensors, the optical sensors each having a light-sensitive area, wherein the sensor element is configured to determine a reflection image of the object. The detector also includes an evaluation device configured to select a reflection feature of the reflection image, and determine a distance estimate of the selected reflection feature of the reflection image by optimizing at least one blurring function fa, wherein the distance estimate is given by a longitudinal coordinate z and an error interval±?. The evaluation device is adapted to determine at least one displacement region in at least one reference image corresponding to the distance estimate, and to match the selected reflection feature with at least one reference feature within the displacement region.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2023Publication date: April 11, 2024Inventors: Michael EBERSPACH, Christian LENNARTZ, Robert SEND, Patrick SCHINDLER, Peter SCHILLEN, Ingmar BRUDER
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Patent number: 11947013Abstract: Described herein is a detector for identifying at least one material property m. The detector includes at least one sensor element including a matrix of optical sensors, the optical sensors each having a light-sensitive area. The sensor element is configured for recording at least one reflection image of a light beam originating from at least one object. The detector includes at least one evaluation device configured for determining the material property by evaluation of at least one beam profile of the reflection image.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2020Date of Patent: April 2, 2024Assignee: TRINAMIX GMBHInventors: Friedrich Schick, Peter Schillen, Patrick Schindler, Andre Schmidt, Michael Eberspach, Christian Lennartz, Robert Send, Lars Diesselberg, Heiko Hengen, Ingmar Bruder, Jakob Unger, Christian Bonsignore
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Publication number: 20240094329Abstract: Described herein is an illumination source adapted to generate a regular pattern integrated into a portable device, the illumination source including an array of light emitting diodes or laser light sources and a diffractive optical element. Also described herein is a detector including the illumination source, an array of optical sensors, where each optical sensor is configured to generate a sensor signal in response to an illumination of its respective light-sensitive area, and an evaluation device adapted to evaluate the sensor signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2023Publication date: March 21, 2024Inventors: Christian SCHILDKNECHT, Christoph LUNGENSCHMIED, Ingmar BRUDER, Michael EBERSPACH, Peter FEJES, Robert SEND, Sebastian VALOUCH, Thomas OHMER, Wilfried HERMES, Stefan HENGEN, Christian LENNARTZ
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Publication number: 20240085518Abstract: Described herein is a mobile device with an optical detector including: at least one illumination source adapted to generate at least one illumination pattern for illuminating an object, where the illumination pattern includes a regular and/or constant and/or periodic pattern; at least one sensor element having a matrix of optical sensors, the optical sensors each having a light-sensitive area, where each optical sensor is configured to generate at least one sensor signal in response to an illumination of the light-sensitive area by at least one light beam propagating from the object to the detector; and at least one evaluation device adapted to determine at least one region of interest.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2023Publication date: March 14, 2024Inventors: Michael EBERSPACH, Thomas OHMER, Robert SEND, Christian LENNARTZ, Christopher HAHNE, Stefan HENGEN, Sebastian VALOUCH, Christoph LUNGENSCHMIED, Ingmar BRUDER, Wilfried HERMES, Celal Mohan OEGUEN, Christian Daniel SCHILDKNECHT, Peter SCHILLEN, Patrick SCHINDLER, Peter FEJES
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Patent number: 11922657Abstract: Described herein is a detector for determining a position of an object. The detector includes a sensor element having a matrix of optical sensors, wherein the sensor element is configured to determine a reflection image. The detector also includes an evaluation device configured to select a reflection feature of the reflection image at a first image position in the reflection image, determine a longitudinal coordinate z of the selected reflection feature by optimizing a blurring function fa, and determine a reference feature in a reference image at a second image position in the reference image corresponding to the reflection feature. The reference image and the reflection image are determined at two different spatial configurations, wherein the spatial configurations differ by a relative spatial constellation, wherein the evaluation device is configured to determine the relative spatial constellation from the longitudinal coordinate z and the first and the second image positions.Type: GrantFiled: January 8, 2020Date of Patent: March 5, 2024Assignee: TRINAMIX GMBHInventors: Michael Eberspach, Peter Schillen, Patrick Schindler, Robert Send, Christian Lennartz, Ingmar Bruder
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Patent number: 11329510Abstract: A system and method for providing power to independent movers traveling along a track in a motion control system without requiring a fixed connection between the mover and a power source external to the mover. In one embodiment, a sliding transformer transfers power between the track and each mover. In another embodiment, an optical transmitter transfers power between the track and an optical receiver mounted on each mover. In yet another embodiment, a generator includes a drive wheel engaging the track as each mover travels along the track. A power converter on the mover receives the power generated on and/or transmitted to the mover to control an actuator or a sensor mounted on the mover or to activate drive coils mounted on the mover to interact with magnets mounted along the track and, thereby, control motion of each mover.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2020Date of Patent: May 10, 2022Assignee: Rockwell Automation Technologies, Inc.Inventors: John Floresta, Peter Bruder, Xikai Sun, Peter M. Smit, Oliver C. Haya, Mark R. Cooper, Nanwei Yao
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Patent number: 11309737Abstract: A system and method for providing power to independent movers traveling along a track in a motion control system without requiring a fixed connection between the mover and a power source external to the mover. In one embodiment, a sliding transformer transfers power between the track and each mover. In another embodiment, an optical transmitter transfers power between the track and an optical receiver mounted on each mover. In yet another embodiment, a generator includes a drive wheel engaging the track as each mover travels along the track. A power converter on the mover receives the power generated on and/or transmitted to the mover to control an actuator or a sensor mounted on the mover or to activate drive coils mounted on the mover to interact with magnets mounted along the track and, thereby, control motion of each mover.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2020Date of Patent: April 19, 2022Assignee: Rockwell Automation Technologies, Inc.Inventors: John Floresta, Peter Bruder, Xikai Sun, Peter M. Smit, Oliver C. Haya, Mark R. Cooper, Nanwei Yao
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Publication number: 20200244105Abstract: A system and method for providing power to independent movers traveling along a track in a motion control system without requiring a fixed connection between the mover and a power source external to the mover. In one embodiment, a sliding transformer transfers power between the track and each mover. In another embodiment, an optical transmitter transfers power between the track and an optical receiver mounted on each mover. In yet another embodiment, a generator includes a drive wheel engaging the track as each mover travels along the track. A power converter on the mover receives the power generated on and/or transmitted to the mover to control an actuator or a sensor mounted on the mover or to activate drive coils mounted on the mover to interact with magnets mounted along the track and, thereby, control motion of each mover.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 19, 2020Publication date: July 30, 2020Inventors: John Floresta, Peter Bruder, Xikai Sun, Peter M. Smit, Oliver C. Haya, Mark R. Cooper, Nanwei Yao
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Publication number: 20200195049Abstract: A system and method for providing power to independent movers traveling along a track in a motion control system without requiring a fixed connection between the mover and a power source external to the mover. In one embodiment, a sliding transformer transfers power between the track and each mover. In another embodiment, an optical transmitter transfers power between the track and an optical receiver mounted on each mover. In yet another embodiment, a generator includes a drive wheel engaging the track as each mover travels along the track. A power converter on the mover receives the power generated on and/or transmitted to the mover to control an actuator or a sensor mounted on the mover or to activate drive coils mounted on the mover to interact with magnets mounted along the track and, thereby, control motion of each mover.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 25, 2020Publication date: June 18, 2020Inventors: John Floresta, Peter Bruder, Xikai Sun, Peter M. Smit, Oliver C. Haya, Mark R. Cooper, Nanwel Yao
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Patent number: 10608469Abstract: A system and method for providing power to independent movers traveling along a track in a motion control system without requiring a fixed connection between the mover and a power source external to the mover. In one embodiment, a sliding transformer transfers power between the track and each mover. In another embodiment, an optical transmitter transfers power between the track and an optical receiver mounted on each mover. In yet another embodiment, a generator includes a drive wheel engaging the track as each mover travels along the track. A power converter on the mover receives the power generated on and/or transmitted to the mover to control an actuator or a sensor mounted on the mover or to activate drive coils mounted on the mover to interact with magnets mounted along the track and, thereby, control motion of each mover.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2017Date of Patent: March 31, 2020Assignee: Rockwell Automation Technologies, Inc.Inventors: John Floresta, Peter Bruder, Xikai Sun, Peter M. Smit, Oliver C. Haya, Mark R. Cooper, Nanwei Yao
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Patent number: 10307980Abstract: An applicator assembly for applying a cord to a tire-building surface that rotates during tire construction. The applicator assembly includes an applicator member to apply the cord. A first rotary device rotates the applicator member about a first axis that is transverse to the surface. A first translation device moves the applicator member in a first linear path relative to the surface. The applicator member may include a roller and/or a resilient member. A second rotary device may rotate the applicator member and the first rotary device around a second axis substantially perpendicular to the first axis. A second translation device may move the applicator member, the first rotary device, the second rotary device, and the first translation device. A system for applying the cord to a core member may further include a spindle to rotate the core member about the axis of rotation.Type: GrantFiled: February 20, 2013Date of Patent: June 4, 2019Assignee: The Goodyear Tire & Rubber CompanyInventors: Boaz E. Eidelberg, Mark A. Sieverding, Robert T. Irwin, Max Joel Miller, Jr., Robert D. Irwin, Peter Bruder, James Wiley, James M. Dunn, Brad Kraus
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Publication number: 20190097466Abstract: A system and method for providing power to independent movers traveling along a track in a motion control system without requiring a fixed connection between the mover and a power source external to the mover. In one embodiment, a sliding transformer transfers power between the track and each mover. In another embodiment, an optical transmitter transfers power between the track and an optical receiver mounted on each mover. In yet another embodiment, a generator includes a drive wheel engaging the track as each mover travels along the track. A power converter on the mover receives the power generated on and/or transmitted to the mover to control an actuator or a sensor mounted on the mover or to activate drive coils mounted on the mover to interact with magnets mounted along the track and, thereby, control motion of each mover.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2017Publication date: March 28, 2019Inventors: John Floresta, Peter Bruder, Xikai Sun, Peter M. Smit, Oliver C. Haya, Mark R. Cooper, Nanwei Yao
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Publication number: 20120183417Abstract: The invention relates to a combined blower/rotor (1) for a cooling fan of a motor vehicle, especially one having a reduced fan output. Said combined blower/rotor comprises a rotor (10) of an electric motor (30) and a blower (20) fastened to the rotor (10), said blower (20) being fixed to the rotor (10) without screws.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 28, 2010Publication date: July 19, 2012Applicant: Robert Bosch GmbHInventors: Klaus Linnenbrock, Britt Weingand, Klaus Weickenmeier, Peter Bruder, Markus Liedel, Thomas Helming, Jens Ulrich
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Patent number: 7318394Abstract: The motor of an automotive cooling fan system is attached to a housing by either bayonet mount, screw mount, or axial-snap features on both motor and housing, as well as a cradle structure on the housing.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 2004Date of Patent: January 15, 2008Assignee: Robert Bosch LLCInventors: William M. Stevens, William Murray Black, Stephens Nicholls, Markus Liedel, Thomas Helming, Peter Bruder, Hugo Hermann, Britt Weigand, Klaus Weickenmeier, Jens Ulrich
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Publication number: 20070093119Abstract: A housing for an electrical product having a cable for an electrical terminal includes a first housing shell and a second housing shell. A tension relief for the cable is embodied integrally with one of the two housing shells. This housing shell with the integrated tension relief is made from an electrical insulating material.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 17, 2003Publication date: April 26, 2007Inventors: Peter Bruder, Frank Kopf, Parag Athalye, Kevin Cherry, Billy Hawes
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Patent number: 7105966Abstract: An electric motor for blowers in motor vehicles, having a motor housing which includes as its housing components a pole housing and a bearing lid mounted on the pole housing, and having an electronics housing for receiving electronic components of an electronic unit. To lower the production costs for the electric motor, the electronics housing is embodied in two parts at least one of which is attached to a housing component of the motor housing.Type: GrantFiled: December 24, 2002Date of Patent: September 12, 2006Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbHInventors: Frank Kopf, Peter Bruder
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Publication number: 20040255878Abstract: The motor of an automotive cooling fan system is attached to a housing by either bayonet mount, screw mount, or axial-snap features on both motor and housing, as well as a cradle structure on the housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 25, 2004Publication date: December 23, 2004Applicant: Robert Bosch Corporation, a Massachusetts corporationInventors: William M. Stevens, William Murray Black, Stephen Nicholls, Markus Liedel, Thomas Helming, Peter Bruder, Hugo Herrmann, Britt Weingand, Klaus Weickenmeier, Jens Ulrich
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Publication number: 20040232787Abstract: An electric motor for blowers in motor vehicles, having a motor housing which includes as its housing components a pole housing and a bearing lid mounted on the pole housing, and having an electronics housing for receiving electronic components of an electronic unit. To lower the production costs for the electric motor, the electronics housing is embodied in two parts at least one of which is attached to a housing component of the motor housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 10, 2004Publication date: November 25, 2004Inventors: Frank Kopf, Peter Bruder
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Patent number: 6755157Abstract: The motor of an automotive cooling fan system is attached to a housing by either bayonet mount, screw mount, or axial-snap features on both motor and housing, as well as a cradle structure on the housing.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2000Date of Patent: June 29, 2004Assignee: Robert Bosch CorporationInventors: William M. Stevens, William Murray Black, Stephens Nicholls, Markus Liedel, Thomas Helming, Peter Bruder, Hugo Hermann, Britt Weigand, Klaus Weickenmeier, Jens Ulrich
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Publication number: 20040027016Abstract: An electrical machine according to the related art comprises a rotor shaft. The rotor shaft must be installed as a separate component.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 12, 2003Publication date: February 12, 2004Inventors: Peter Bruder, Trudpert Meier, Markus Liedel, Thomas Helming, Hermann Scherer