Patents by Inventor Peter Kohns

Peter Kohns 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).

  • Publication number: 20240241170
    Abstract: The invention relates to a semiconductor switch assembly, an energy system, and a vehicle. The semiconductor switch assembly includes a first semiconductor switch (S11), a second semiconductor switch (S12), a resistor (10), an input terminal (20), an output terminal (22), a reference potential terminal (24), and an analysis unit (30), the first semiconductor switch (S11) and the second semiconductor switch (S12) being connected in series between the input terminal (20) and the output terminal (22) and being designed to allow and prevent a current to flow between the input terminal (20) and the output terminal (22) on the basis of a triggering operation by the analysis unit (30). The resistor (10) is connected between the reference potential terminal (24) and a connection point (50) between the first semiconductor switch (S11) and the second semiconductor switch (S12).
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2022
    Publication date: July 18, 2024
    Inventors: Siegbert Sautter, Patrick Kaupp, Johannes Swoboda, Peter Kohn, Sebastian Rueck, Thomas Schaedlich
  • Publication number: 20240103087
    Abstract: A battery system having a battery pack with a positive pole, a negative pole, at least one battery cell, and a pack voltage divider, and at least one high-voltage coupling network electrically connectable to the battery pack, having a positive terminal, a negative terminal, and a link voltage divider. The pack voltage divider comprises a first measuring resistance (RM1) and a first measuring switch (SM1) connected to one another between the negative pole and a first reference point, and a second measuring resistance (RM2) and a second measuring switch (SM2) connected to one another between the positive pole and the first reference point. The link voltage divider comprises a third measuring resistance (RM3) connected between the negative terminal and a second reference point, and a fourth measuring resistance (RM4) connected between the positive terminal and the second reference point.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2023
    Publication date: March 28, 2024
    Inventors: Boris Lander, Chrysanthos Tzivanopoulos, Peter Kohn, Thomas Barabas
  • Patent number: 11865925
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for operating an electric energy store (1), to an electric energy store (1), and to a device, having an electric energy storage module (18), a switch unit (4), and a first and second connection (5, 7). The method has the following steps which follow one another chronologically: in a first step, a signal of a sensor of the electric energy store (1) is evaluated; in a second step, a critical state of the electric energy store (1) is ascertained; in a third step, an electrically conductive connection between the electric energy storage module (18) and the first and second connection (5, 7) is interrupted in the charge direction by means of the switch unit (4), while simultaneously the electrically conductive connection between the electric energy storage module (18) and the first and second connection (5, 7) remains connected in the discharge direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2024
    Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventors: Jochen Weber, Joerg Schneider, Peter Kohn, Sabine Arnold, Thomas Barabas
  • Publication number: 20230202446
    Abstract: An actuator assembly for a vehicle brake is disclosed. The actuator assembly comprises, a carrier assembly, which comprises a first transmission plate and a second transmission plate, wherein the two transmission plates are connected to one another via a carrier component, are mounted in an actuator housing and carry a transmission unit. The first transmission plate has a fastening interface for an electric motor and is mounted in an elastically damped manner on the carrier component, and the second transmission plate is rigidly coupled to the carrier component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2022
    Publication date: June 29, 2023
    Inventors: Florian Kupp, Peter Kohns, Bogdan Draghici, Gokula Kannan Krishnaswamy, Nikolas Thönnißen, Hans Friedrich
  • Patent number: 11631904
    Abstract: A battery system (100) which comprises a metallic battery housing (200) and a metallic component housing (300), wherein at least one battery module (10) having at least one battery cell (12) and a control unit (20) for controlling and monitoring the at least one battery module (10) are arranged in the battery housing (200) and wherein at least one electrical component (80) is arranged in the component housing (300), which electrical component is electrically connected to the at least one battery module (10).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2023
    Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventors: Andre Gross, Felix Koehl, Henrik Wolfgang Behm, Holger Stegmueller, Markus Schmitt, Matthias Oechsle, Peter Kohn, Philipp Einsiedel, Robert Kohler, Stefan Baumann, Steve Kroeger, Thomas Dittert
  • Patent number: 11600991
    Abstract: Electrical circuit arrangement for an energy storage system comprising a first electrochemical energy storage device and a second electrochemical energy storage device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2023
    Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventors: Jochen Weber, Joerg Schneider, Peter Kohn, Sabine Arnold, Thomas Kaiser
  • Publication number: 20220250478
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for operating an electric energy store (1), to an electric energy store (1), and to a device, having an electric energy storage module (18), a switch unit (4), and a first and second connection (5, 7). The method has the following steps which follow one another chronologically: in a first step, a signal of a sensor of the electric energy store (1) is evaluated; in a second step, a critical state of the electric energy store (1) is ascertained; in a third step, an electrically conductive connection between the electric energy storage module (18) and the first and second connection (5, 7) is interrupted in the charge direction by means of the switch unit (4), while simultaneously the electrically conductive connection between the electric energy storage module (18) and the first and second connection (5, 7) remains connected in the discharge direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2020
    Publication date: August 11, 2022
    Inventors: Jochen Weber, Joerg Schneider, Peter Kohn, Sabine Arnold, Thomas Barabas
  • Patent number: 11233414
    Abstract: A battery module (5) for a motor vehicle. The battery module (5) includes a battery unit (2), a negative pole (21), a positive pole (22), a switching unit (60), which is connected electrically in series with the battery unit (2) and has at least one controllable switching element, and a management system (30) for controlling the at least one switching element. A hold circuit (40) is provided, which is connected to the management system (30) and to the switching unit (60) in such a way that a control signal from the management system (30) can be transferred through the hold circuit (40) to the switching unit (60), and is designed such that, in an active state of the hold circuit (40), a control signal from the management system (30) to open the at least one switching element can be transferred to the switching unit (60) with a time delay.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2022
    Assignee: ROBERT BOSCH GMBH
    Inventors: Jochen Weber, Joerg Schneider, Peter Kohn, Sabine Arnold, Thomas Kaiser
  • Publication number: 20210143487
    Abstract: A battery system (100) which comprises a metallic battery housing (200) and a metallic component housing (300), wherein at least one battery module (10) having at least one battery cell (12) and a control unit (20) for controlling and monitoring the at least one battery module (10) are arranged in the battery housing (200) and wherein at least one electrical component (80) is arranged in the component housing (300), which electrical component is electrically connected to the at least one battery module (10).
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2020
    Publication date: May 13, 2021
    Inventors: Andre Gross, Felix Koehl, Henrik Wolfgang Behm, Holger Stegmueller, Markus Schmitt, Matthias Oechsle, Peter Kohn, Philipp Einsiedel, Robert Kohler, Stefan Baumann, Steve Kroeger, Thomas Dittert
  • Publication number: 20210098984
    Abstract: Electrical circuit arrangement for an energy storage system comprising a first electrochemical energy storage device and a second electrochemical energy storage device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2020
    Publication date: April 1, 2021
    Inventors: Jochen Weber, Joerg Schneider, Peter Kohn, Sabine Arnold, Thomas Kaiser
  • Patent number: 10930905
    Abstract: The invention relates to a battery module having a plurality of battery cells, in particular lithium-ion battery cells, having a plurality of partitions (4), wherein a battery cell (2) is arranged between two partitions (4), and a spring element (6) is furthermore arranged between two partitions (4) adjacent to a battery cell (2), in particular a tension and/or compression spring element, which is arranged in a manner contacting and/or connected to the two partitions (4) such that a value of a deformation constant (12) of the spring element (6) determines a force transmitted by the two partitions (4) to the battery cell (2).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2021
    Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventors: Christian Wagner, Daniel Bernd Greiner, Matthias Riedmann, Peter Kohn, Robert Hafenbrak
  • Publication number: 20210006083
    Abstract: A battery module (5) for a motor vehicle. The battery modue (5) includes a battery unit (2), a negative pole (21), a positive pole (22), a switching unit (60), which is connected electrically in series with the battery unit (2) and has at least one controllable switching element, and a management system (30) for controlling the at least one switching element. A hold circuit (40) is provided, which is connected to the management system (30) and to the switching unit (60) in such a way that a control signal from the management system (30) can be transferred through the hold circuit (40) to the switching unit (60), and is designed such that, in an active state of the hold circuit (40), a control signal from the management system (30) to open the at least one switching element can be transferred to the switching unit (60) with a time delay.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2020
    Publication date: January 7, 2021
    Inventors: Jochen Weber, Joerg Schneider, Peter Kohn, Sabine Arnold, Thomas Kaiser
  • Patent number: 10862084
    Abstract: The invention relates to a battery module having a plurality of battery cells, in particular lithium ion battery cells, comprising a plurality of separating walls (3), wherein a battery cell (2) is arranged between two separating walls (3) and a first compensating element (7) is arranged between a first battery cell (2) and a separating wall (3) adjacent to the first battery cell (2) and a second compensating element (7) is arranged between a second battery cell (2) and a separating wall (3) adjacent to the second battery cell (2), characterized in that the first compensating element (7) and the second compensating element (7) have a different value (9) of a deformation constant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2020
    Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventors: Christian Wagner, Daniel Bernd Greiner, Matthias Riedmann, Peter Kohn, Robert Hafenbrak
  • Patent number: 10522876
    Abstract: Detection of corrosion within an at least partially electrically conductive housing of an electric energy storage unit. The electric energy storage unit has a positive terminal and a resistance element between the positive terminal and the housing. State of charge values of the electric energy storage unit for at least one first instant of time and at least one second instant of time are determined. An electrical isolation resistance value between the housing of the electric energy storage unit and at least one reference point for at least one third instant of time may also be determined. A first comparison of a difference of the determined state of charge values with a predefined state of charge difference value for the electric energy storage unit and/or a second comparison of the determined electrical isolation resistance value with a predefined electrical isolation resistance value for the electric energy storage unit are performed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2019
    Assignees: Robert Bosch GmbH, Lithium Energy and Power GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Bernhard Huber, Frank Stimm, Peter Kohn, Ulrich Lange
  • Patent number: 10483520
    Abstract: The invention relates to a battery cell (10) comprising a first terminal (1), which is electrically conductively connected to a first electrode, and a second terminal (2), which is electrically conductively connected to a second electrode, the first terminal (1) being arranged inside the second terminal (2). The invention further relates to a battery module (200) comprising corresponding battery cells (10), to a battery, to a method for producing the battery module (200), and to a use for the battery.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2019
    Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventors: Christian Wagner, Daniel Bernd Greiner, Matthias Riedmann, Peter Kohn, Robert Hafenbrak
  • Patent number: 10358023
    Abstract: A transport vehicle for containers, in particular a floor-bound and driverless heavy-load transport vehicle for ISO containers, has a platform for receiving at least one container to be transported, with the platform being delimited by guide elements for guiding a container when being deposited on the platform, and includes a drive unit and a battery module for supplying electric energy to the drive unit. The battery module has a support frame and a battery, with there being at least one air conditioner device arranged in the support frame together with the battery.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2019
    Assignee: Konecranes Global Corporation
    Inventors: Mike Hegewald, Jannis Moutsokapas, Peter Köhn
  • Publication number: 20190044113
    Abstract: The invention relates to a battery module having a plurality of battery cells, in particular lithium-ion battery cells, having a plurality of partitions (4), wherein a battery cell (2) is arranged between two partitions (4), and a spring element (6) is furthermore arranged between two partitions (4) adjacent to a battery cell (2), in particular a tension and/or compression spring element, which is arranged in a manner contacting and/or connected to the two partitions (4) such that a value of a deformation constant (12) of the spring element (6) determines a force transmitted by the two partitions (4) to the battery cell (2).
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2017
    Publication date: February 7, 2019
    Inventors: Christian Wagner, Daniel Bernd Greiner, Matthias Riedmann, Peter Kohn, Robert Hafenbrak
  • Publication number: 20190044115
    Abstract: The invention relates to a battery module having a plurality of battery cells, in particular lithium ion battery cells, comprising a plurality of separating walls (3), wherein a battery cell (2) is arranged between two separating walls (3) and a first compensating element (7) is arranged between a first battery cell (2) and a separating wall (3) adjacent to the first battery cell (2) and a second compensating element (7) is arranged between a second battery cell (2) and a separating wall (3) adjacent to the second battery cell (2), characterized in that the first compensating element (7) and the second compensating element (7) have a different value (9) of a deformation constant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2017
    Publication date: February 7, 2019
    Inventors: Matthias Riedmann, Peter Kohn, Robert Hafenbrak, Daniel Bernd Greiner, Christian Wagner
  • Publication number: 20180319263
    Abstract: A transport vehicle for containers, in particular a floor-bound and driverless heavy-load transport vehicle for ISO containers, has a platform for receiving at least one container to be transported, with the platform being delimited by guide elements for guiding a container when being deposited on the platform, and includes a drive unit and a battery module for supplying electric energy to the drive unit. The battery module has a support frame and a battery, with there being at least one air conditioner device arranged in the support frame together with the battery.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2016
    Publication date: November 8, 2018
    Inventors: Mike Hegewald, Jannis Moutsokapas, Peter Köhn
  • Publication number: 20180175361
    Abstract: The invention relates to a battery cell (10) comprising a first terminal (1), which is electrically conductively connected to a first electrode, and a second terminal (2), which is electrically conductively connected to a second electrode, the first terminal (1) being arranged inside the second terminal (2). The invention further relates to a battery module (200) comprising corresponding battery cells (10), to a battery, to a method for producing the battery module (200), and to a use for the battery.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2016
    Publication date: June 21, 2018
    Inventors: Christian Wagner, Daniel Bernc Greiner, Matthias Riedmann, Peter Kohn, Robert Hafenbrak