Patents by Inventor Ralf-Dieter Bechtold

Ralf-Dieter Bechtold 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).

  • Forward structure for a motor vehicle
    Patent number: 8936131
    Abstract: In the case of a front structure of a motor vehicle two cross members are connected to one another by means of a longitudinal beam. One of the attachments of the longitudinal beam is displaceable by an amount X in the direction of travel and has an adapter made from plastic. During driving operation a transfer of vibrations between the cross members is prevented by means of the attachment. In the event of a crash, the cross member oriented in the direction of travel is supported by the longitudinal beam.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2015
    Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLC
    Inventors: Ralf-Dieter Bechtold, Stephan Blässer, Sascha Hoffeller
  • Service panel for a motor vehicle
    Patent number: 8002334
    Abstract: A service panel is provided for a motor vehicle that is designed for closing an opening between an apron and a hood and for being mounted on the suspension strut top mountings of the motor vehicle. The service panel is equipped with an integrated strut top mounting brace. A motor vehicle is also provided with an apron for separating a passenger compartment from an engine compartment and a service panel designed for closing an opening between an apron and a hood and for being mounted on the suspension strut top mountings of the motor vehicle. The service panel is equipped with an integrated strut top mounting brace.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2011
    Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLC
    Inventors: Ralf-Dieter Bechtold, Uwe Wawers
  • SERVICE PANEL FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE
    Publication number: 20080252103
    Abstract: A service panel is provided for a motor vehicle that is designed for closing an opening between an apron and a hood and for being mounted on the suspension strut top mountings of the motor vehicle. The service panel is equipped with an integrated strut top mounting brace. A motor vehicle is also provided with an apron for separating a passenger compartment from an engine compartment and a service panel designed for closing an opening between an apron and a hood and for being mounted on the suspension strut top mountings of the motor vehicle. The service panel is equipped with an integrated strut top mounting brace.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2008
    Publication date: October 16, 2008
    Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS, INC.
    Inventors: Ralf-Dieter BECHTOLD, Uwe WAWERS
  • Forward Structure For a Motor Vehicle
    Publication number: 20080231081
    Abstract: In the case of a front structure of a motor vehicle two cross members are connected to one another by means of a longitudinal beam. One of the attachments of the longitudinal beam is displaceable by an amount X in the direction of travel and has an adapter made from plastic. During driving operation a transfer of vibrations between the cross members is prevented by means of the attachment. In the event of a crash, the cross member oriented in the direction of travel is supported by the longitudinal beam.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2006
    Publication date: September 25, 2008
    Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS, INC.
    Inventors: Ralf-Dieter Bechtold, Stephan Blasser, Sascha Hoffeller