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).

  • Patent number: 11329510
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2022
    Assignee: Rockwell Automation Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: John Floresta, Peter Bruder, Xikai Sun, Peter M. Smit, Oliver C. Haya, Mark R. Cooper, Nanwei Yao
  • Patent number: 11309737
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2022
    Assignee: Rockwell Automation Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: John Floresta, Peter Bruder, Xikai Sun, Peter M. Smit, Oliver C. Haya, Mark R. Cooper, Nanwei Yao
  • Publication number: 20200244105
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2020
    Publication date: July 30, 2020
    Inventors: John Floresta, Peter Bruder, Xikai Sun, Peter M. Smit, Oliver C. Haya, Mark R. Cooper, Nanwei Yao
  • Publication number: 20200195049
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2020
    Publication date: June 18, 2020
    Inventors: John Floresta, Peter Bruder, Xikai Sun, Peter M. Smit, Oliver C. Haya, Mark R. Cooper, Nanwel Yao
  • Patent number: 10608469
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2020
    Assignee: Rockwell Automation Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: John Floresta, Peter Bruder, Xikai Sun, Peter M. Smit, Oliver C. Haya, Mark R. Cooper, Nanwei Yao
  • Patent number: 10307980
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2019
    Assignee: The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
    Inventors: 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
  • Publication number: 20190097466
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2017
    Publication date: March 28, 2019
    Inventors: John Floresta, Peter Bruder, Xikai Sun, Peter M. Smit, Oliver C. Haya, Mark R. Cooper, Nanwei Yao
  • Publication number: 20120183417
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2010
    Publication date: July 19, 2012
    Applicant: Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventors: Klaus Linnenbrock, Britt Weingand, Klaus Weickenmeier, Peter Bruder, Markus Liedel, Thomas Helming, Jens Ulrich
  • Patent number: 7318394
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2008
    Assignee: Robert Bosch LLC
    Inventors: William M. Stevens, William Murray Black, Stephens Nicholls, Markus Liedel, Thomas Helming, Peter Bruder, Hugo Hermann, Britt Weigand, Klaus Weickenmeier, Jens Ulrich
  • Publication number: 20070093119
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2003
    Publication date: April 26, 2007
    Inventors: Peter Bruder, Frank Kopf, Parag Athalye, Kevin Cherry, Billy Hawes
  • Patent number: 7105966
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 24, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2006
    Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventors: Frank Kopf, Peter Bruder
  • Publication number: 20040255878
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2004
    Publication date: December 23, 2004
    Applicant: Robert Bosch Corporation, a Massachusetts corporation
    Inventors: William M. Stevens, William Murray Black, Stephen Nicholls, Markus Liedel, Thomas Helming, Peter Bruder, Hugo Herrmann, Britt Weingand, Klaus Weickenmeier, Jens Ulrich
  • Publication number: 20040232787
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2004
    Publication date: November 25, 2004
    Inventors: Frank Kopf, Peter Bruder
  • Patent number: 6755157
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2004
    Assignee: Robert Bosch Corporation
    Inventors: William M. Stevens, William Murray Black, Stephens Nicholls, Markus Liedel, Thomas Helming, Peter Bruder, Hugo Hermann, Britt Weigand, Klaus Weickenmeier, Jens Ulrich
  • Publication number: 20040027016
    Abstract: An electrical machine according to the related art comprises a rotor shaft. The rotor shaft must be installed as a separate component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2003
    Publication date: February 12, 2004
    Inventors: Peter Bruder, Trudpert Meier, Markus Liedel, Thomas Helming, Hermann Scherer
  • Patent number: 4664466
    Abstract: In an electric device, a cable-supporting element for receiving an electric supply cable is formed of two disengagably-connectable portions, of which the first portion is formed with an extension inserted into a hole of a respective shape, formed in the cover of the housing of the electric device. The first portion is then displaced relative to that hole so that a projection formed on the extension, overlaps an inner edge of the recess and engages the latter. The second portion provided with a filling piece is then set onto the first portion so that the filling piece fills, together with the remaining part of the extension, the hole. The first and second portions are then locked to each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 1985
    Date of Patent: May 12, 1987
    Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventors: Claude Bleger, Peter Bruder, Ernst Munster