Patents by Inventor Peter Volz

Peter Volz 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: 5015044
    Abstract: A braking pressure regulating device, in particular an anti-lock control device for hydraulic brake systems of automotive vehicles, comprising a master cylinder and a pressure modulator for the variation of the hydraulic pressure in the wheel cylinders during the braking pressure control mode. The device is equipped with a motor-driven pump (8) for generating a hydraulic pressure and with an electronic control unit (5) for controlling the valves of the pressure modulator (2). During the braking pressure control mode, the working chambers (10, 15) of the master cylinder (16) are exposed to pump pressure. Caused by the pump pressure in the working chamber (10), the push rod piston (11) and thus the brake pedal (1) disadvantageously are returned into their basic position in prior-art devices. The present arrangement provides that the switching positions of the regulating valve incorporated in the push rod piston are shifted into the cylinder during the braking pressure control mode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 1989
    Date of Patent: May 14, 1991
    Assignee: Alfred Teves GmbH
    Inventors: Dieter Kircher, Peter Volz, Hans Wupper
  • Patent number: 5000525
    Abstract: A brake system for automotive vehicles with a device for anti-lock control. A pump is provided which, in the control mode, delivers a reduced fluid volume for positioning a piston of the master cylinder. The reduction of the delivery volume is accomplished in that the non-return valve (64, 65) is kept open. Accordingly the movements of the piston (56) become ineffective with respect to the delivery of pressure fluid. The non-return valve (64, 65) is kept open by an electromagnetic actuating unit (62). This actuating unit is controlled by the electronic control unit of the anti-lock device. In this manner at least one piston of the master cylinder and thus the brake pedal are positioned during the control mode in a predefined manner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 1989
    Date of Patent: March 19, 1991
    Assignee: Alfred Teves GmbH
    Inventors: Hans-Deiter Reinartz, Peter Volz
  • Patent number: 4964681
    Abstract: An anti-lock hydraulic brake system comprising a separating valve (14) and a regulating valve (19). A combined arrangement is provided wherein the valves are connected into each other. The movability (play s) of the piston (30) affords the event that a compensating volume for the control action in the event that the output of the pump is insufficient in specific situations requiring a large amount of fluid for control.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 1989
    Date of Patent: October 23, 1990
    Assignee: Alfred Teves GmbH
    Inventors: Jochen Burgdorf, Hans-Dieter Reinartz, Helmut Steffes, Holger Von Hayn, Peter Volz, Hans Wupper, Gunther Buschmann, Erhard Beck, Gottfried Dehio, Dieter Dinkel, Juergen Rausch
  • Patent number: 4900105
    Abstract: The brake system includes a brake pressure generator with a master cylinder connected to wheel brake cylinders through master brake conduits; auxiliary pressure pumps having pump outlets in communication with the master brake conduits and pump inputs in communication with a pressure fluid reservoir through inlet conduits; wheel sensors and electronic circuits for determining the wheel rotating pattern and for generating electrical brake pressure control signals capable of controlling pressure fluid inlet and outlet valves disposed in the conduit system for slip control. The traction slip control system insures, with little effort involved, assembling and disassembling capabilities, and, in disassembled condition, complying with the control principle for a driven front axle and, in assembled condition, complying with the traction slip control mode for a driven rear axle in all speed ranges.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 1989
    Date of Patent: February 13, 1990
    Assignee: Alfred Teves GmbH
    Inventors: Jochen Burgdorf, Hans D. Reinartz, Helmut Steffes, Peter Volz, Andre Goossens
  • Patent number: 4858999
    Abstract: A pressure control unit, in particular for pressure-fluid-actuatable dual-circuit brake systems of automotive vehicles, comprises a housing, a regulating device connected between an inlet and an outlet of a first brake circuit and actuated by an element applicable by a control force. A by-pass for bypassing the regulating device which is controlled by a locking piston acted upon by a second brake circuit. In order to accomplish a small overall length, low-priced manufacture and great functional reliability, the locking piston does not act directly on the regulating device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 1987
    Date of Patent: August 22, 1989
    Assignee: Alfred Teves GmbH
    Inventors: Juergen Schonlau, Peter Volz, Ralf Harth
  • Patent number: 4826255
    Abstract: In a brake system for automotive vehicles comprising a master cylinder, wheel cylinders and a device for anti-lock control, the piston of the master cylinder is positioned in its nominal position by the variable volume of delivery of a pressure fluid source, in particular, a pump. The actual position of the piston is determined by a sensing device which is mounted on axially movable parts of the tandem master cylinder, booster, pedal assembly or other elements. The volume of delivery of the pump is adjusted so as to cause the piston of the master cylinder and, thus, the brake pedal to assume the desired position. For this purpose, the pump is connected with the pressure chamber of the master cylinder. Advantageously, it will be accomplished thereby that the brake pedal will not depress through its full travel when, during the control mode, more pressure fluid is removed from the hydraulic system, in particular from the pressure chamber of the master cylinder than the pressure fluid pump is able to deliver.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 1987
    Date of Patent: May 2, 1989
    Assignee: Alfred Teves GmbH
    Inventor: Peter Volz
  • Patent number: 4750791
    Abstract: A pressure control unit comprises a housing and a regulating device connected between an inlet and an outlet thereof and actuated by a control force. To accomplish low-priced manufacture, great reliability of function and valve-tightness, it is arranged so that the control piston is of bipartite design and includes an integrated valve seat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 1987
    Date of Patent: June 14, 1988
    Assignee: Alfred Teves GmbH
    Inventors: Juergen Schonlau, Peter Volz, Matthias Kaempfer
  • Patent number: 4702209
    Abstract: The valve member (4) of a bypass valve (2) of a device for regulating the idling of an internal combustion engine is provided, for pressure equalization, with a back-pressure chamber (8) which is in communication via a pressure-equalization connection (9) with the pressure-inlet side of the bypass valve (2). This pressure-equalization connection (9) debouches as close as possible to the narrowest point of the gap between the valve member (4) and the valve seat (7) in the housing (1) of the bypass valve (2).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 1985
    Date of Patent: October 27, 1987
    Assignee: VDO Adolf Schindling AG
    Inventors: Andreas Sausner, Peter Volz
  • Patent number: 4641568
    Abstract: A vacuum-operated brake power booster is provided having a movable wall which is sealed off relative to the vacuum housing and a control valve body which is slidable jointly with the movable wall. A hollow cylinder-shaped expanded plastic ring is arranged in the annular clearance between the neck portion of the pedal side housing shell and the collar of the diaphragm, which collar sealingly surrounds the control valve body. The expanded plastic ring effects the air flow during brake operation such that the air flow, enters the annular clearance through the duct extending in a radial direction within the control valve body and is suitably deflected and cushioned so that no noises arise at this point. In the same manner and simultaneously, vibrations, especially those of the neck portion of the housing shell of the vacuum housing, are suppressed, since the expanded plastic ring adheres to the inside wall of the housing shell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 1985
    Date of Patent: February 10, 1987
    Assignee: Alfred Teves GmbH
    Inventors: Peter Boehm, Peter Volz, Gilbert Bischoff, Sigmund Booten, Klaus Engert, Albin Loew