Patents by Inventor Ralf Henne
Ralf Henne 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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Patent number: 10911043Abstract: A device and a method for switching over a semiconductor switch with a switching signal acting on a control connection of the semiconductor switch, the switching signal being switched over as a response to registering a switchover of an activation signal; a down time being ascertained between the start of the switchover of the switching signal and the switchover of the semiconductor switch; the switchover of the semiconductor switch being delayed by a waiting period, for example by delaying the output of the switching signal and/or changing the signal level, so that an actual switching time, corresponding to a setpoint switching time, between the registration of the switchover of the activation signal and the switchover of the semiconductor switch is obtained.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2018Date of Patent: February 2, 2021Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbHInventors: Frank Ueltzhoeffer, Daniel Marquardt, Bernd Wichert, Ralf Henne
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Publication number: 20200052691Abstract: A device and a method for switching over a semiconductor switch with a switching signal acting on a control connection of the semiconductor switch, the switching signal being switched over as a response to registering a switchover of an activation signal; a down time being ascertained between the start of the switchover of the switching signal and the switchover of the semiconductor switch; the switchover of the semiconductor switch being delayed by a waiting period, for example by delaying the output of the switching signal and/or changing the signal level, so that an actual switching time, corresponding to a setpoint switching time, between the registration of the switchover of the activation signal and the switchover of the semiconductor switch is obtained.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2018Publication date: February 13, 2020Inventors: Frank Ueltzhoeffer, Daniel Marquardt, Bernd Wichert, Ralf Henne
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Patent number: 10530091Abstract: The invention relates to a plug connector part that can be inserted into a bushing of a partition wall. A plug connector part according to the invention can be connected to a mating part and can be inserted into a recess in a partition wall, whereby the plug connector part has a base with a collar, that projects beyond the surface of the recess in the partition wall, and said plug connector part is characterized in that, on the side of the collar facing the partition wall, there is a first sealing element in the form of an encircling sealing lip, that is arranged in such a way that it rests on the partition wall when the plug connector part is inserted into the recess of the partition wall, whereby the plug connector part also has a second sealing element in the form of a cable entry seal.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2017Date of Patent: January 7, 2020Assignee: STOCKO CONTACT GmbH & CO. KGInventors: Stephan Jansen, Ehrenfried Günther, Ralf Hennes
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Publication number: 20190081434Abstract: The invention relates to a plug connector part that can be inserted into a bushing of a partition wall. A plug connector part according to the invention can be connected to a mating part and can be inserted into a recess in a partition wall, whereby the plug connector part has a base with a collar, that projects beyond the surface of the recess in the partition wall, and said plug connector part is characterized in that, on the side of the collar facing the partition wall, there is a first sealing element in the form of an encircling sealing lip, that is arranged in such a way that it rests on the partition wall when the plug connector part is inserted into the recess of the partition wall, whereby the plug connector part also has a second sealing element in the form of a cable entry seal.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2017Publication date: March 14, 2019Inventors: Stephan Jansen, Ehrenfried Günther, Ralf Hennes
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Patent number: 9789834Abstract: A method for triggering at least one passenger protection means. The method includes a step of reading in a control signal which contains a command for carrying out an activation of the passenger protection means. Furthermore, method includes a step of releasing an activation of the passenger protection means as a response to the read-in control signal. Furthermore, the method includes a step of evaluating the control signal for the identification of the command for carrying out the activation of the passenger protection means and activating the passenger protection means as a response to an identified command for carrying out the activation of the passenger protection means to trigger the passenger protection means.Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 2013Date of Patent: October 17, 2017Assignee: ROBERT BOSCH GMBHInventors: Markus Rapp, Ralf Henne
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Publication number: 20140081526Abstract: A method for triggering at least one passenger protection means. The method includes a step of reading in a control signal which contains a command for carrying out an activation of the passenger protection means. Furthermore, method includes a step of releasing an activation of the passenger protection means as a response to the read-in control signal. Furthermore, the method includes a step of evaluating the control signal for the identification of the command for carrying out the activation of the passenger protection means and activating the passenger protection means as a response to an identified command for carrying out the activation of the passenger protection means to trigger the passenger protection means.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 17, 2013Publication date: March 20, 2014Applicant: ROBERT BOSCH GMBHInventors: Markus RAPP, Ralf HENNE
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Patent number: 7589437Abstract: A control unit in a vehicle is provided in which power is supplied via a converter that provides an electrical isolation. For the data exchange with external components and other components in the control unit that are not electrically isolated, the component isolated by this electrical isolation is additionally connected to a coupling element that likewise provides an electrical isolation.Type: GrantFiled: February 20, 2003Date of Patent: September 15, 2009Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbHInventors: Ralf Henne, Achim Henne
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Patent number: 7302865Abstract: A sensor mat, particularly for vehicle seats in connection with restraint systems, which includes at least one positioning strip that may be snapped onto a fastener.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 2005Date of Patent: December 4, 2007Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbHInventors: Martin Schmied, Ralf Henne, Dietmar Jungen, Andreas Steier, Björn Wittmann
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Patent number: 7257748Abstract: Proposed is a method for programming and/or testing for the correct functioning of an electronic circuit, and a corresponding device, which is used to efficiently program and test electronic circuits combined on a wafer, prior to their separation. For this purpose, a bus allowing the individual electronic circuits to be sequentially tested is positioned on the wafer. Each electronic circuit is assigned an address for the bus, using a hardware code. The address is deactivated after completion of the functionality and testing method.Type: GrantFiled: February 3, 2003Date of Patent: August 14, 2007Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbHInventors: Ruediger Giesel, Dieter Seifert, Rene Wolf, Ralf Henne
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Publication number: 20060163946Abstract: A control unit in a vehicle is provided in which power is supplied via a converter that provides an electrical isolation. For the data exchange with external components and other components in the control unit that are not electrically isolated, the component isolated by this electrical isolation is additionally connected to a coupling element that likewise provides an electrical isolation.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 20, 2003Publication date: July 27, 2006Inventors: Ralf Henne, Achim Henne
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Publication number: 20060137481Abstract: A sensor mat, particularly for vehicle seats in connection with means of restraint, which includes at least one positioning strip that may be snapped onto a fastening means.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 23, 2005Publication date: June 29, 2006Inventors: Martin Schmied, Ralf Henne, Dietmar Jungen, Andreas Steier, Bjorn Wittmann
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Patent number: 6851296Abstract: A measurement apparatus and a method for measuring a seat mat for a vehicle seat which serve to perform a function test or a recording of readings by way of a negative pressure that is generated in the seat mat. The negative pressure is established by way of a pressure difference between the negative pressure and the external atmospheric pressure. The method is thus independent of the external atmospheric pressure. The controller that establishes the pressure difference is embodied either electronically or mechanically.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 2001Date of Patent: February 8, 2005Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbHInventors: Dieter Seifert, Rene Wolf, Hermann Maier, Ralf Henne
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Patent number: 6808200Abstract: A method for occupant classification in a vehicle is used to extract a plurality of features from a seat profile and to assign a weight estimate to each of these features. The occupant weight and a measure of quality are determined from the different weight estimates. The measure of quality determines whether the occupant weight continues to be used as the occupant classification. The weight estimation for the feature in question is carried out via a stored function. The occupant classification can be used for a restraint system. The ischial tuberosity distance and/or the seat profile size can be used as the features.Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 2001Date of Patent: October 26, 2004Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbHInventors: Wolfgang Drobny, Rüdiger Giesel, Rene Wolf, Hermann Maier, Reiner Marchthaler, Ralf Henne, Thomas Lich
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Publication number: 20030217316Abstract: Proposed is a method for programming and/or testing for the correct functioning of an electronic circuit, and a corresponding device, which is used to efficiently program and test electronic circuits combined on a wafer, prior to their separation. For this purpose, a bus allowing the individual electronic circuits to be sequentially tested is positioned on the wafer. Each electronic circuit is assigned an address for the bus, using a hardware code. The address is deactivated after completion of the functionality and testing method.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 3, 2003Publication date: November 20, 2003Inventors: Ruediger Giesel, Dieter Seifert, Rene Wolf, Ralf Henne
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Patent number: 6567732Abstract: A method and a device are for evaluating sensor signals from a seat mat in a vehicle seat, the signals functioning to characterize the sensors in the seat mat as active and inactive. In this manner, a linear evaluation method is performed to make possible a weight classification of passengers situated on the vehicle seat. For this purpose, a seat profile is generated using the active and inactive sensors.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2001Date of Patent: May 20, 2003Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbHInventors: Wolfgang Drobny, Ruediger Giesel, Rene Wolf, Hermann Maier, Reiner Marchthaler, Ralf Henne, Thomas Lich, Frank Mack
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Publication number: 20030037617Abstract: The present invention proposes a measurement apparatus and a method for measuring a seat mat for a vehicle seat which serve to perform a function test or a recording of readings by way of a negative pressure that is generated in the seat mat. The negative pressure is established by way of a pressure difference between said negative pressure and the external atmospheric pressure. The method according to the present invention is thus independent of the external atmospheric pressure. The controller that establishes the pressure difference is embodied either electronically or mechanically.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2002Publication date: February 27, 2003Inventors: Dieter Seifert, Rene Wolf, Hermann Maier, Ralf Henne
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Publication number: 20020096868Abstract: A method for occupant classification in a vehicle is used to extract a plurality of features from a seat profile and to assign a weight estimate to each of these features. The occupant weight and a measure of quality are determined from the different weight estimates. The measure of quality determines whether the occupant weight continues to be used as the occupant classification. The weight estimation for the feature in question is carried out via a stored function. The occupant classification can be used for a restraint system. The ischial tuberosity distance and/or the seat profile size can be used as the features.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 18, 2001Publication date: July 25, 2002Inventors: Wolfgang Drobny, Rudiger Giesel, Rene Wolf, Hermann Maier, Reiner Marchthaler, Ralf Henne, Thomas Lich
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Publication number: 20020072839Abstract: A method and a device are for evaluating sensor signals from a seat mat in a vehicle seat, the signals functioning to characterize the sensors in the seat mat as active and inactive. In this manner, a linear evaluation method is performed to make possible a weight classification of passengers situated on the vehicle seat. For this purpose, a seat profile is generated using the active and inactive sensors.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 24, 2001Publication date: June 13, 2002Inventors: Wolfgang Drobny, Ruediger Giesel, Rene Wolf, Hermann Maier, Reiner Marchthaler, Ralf Henne, Thomas Lich, Frank Mack
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Patent number: 6308554Abstract: An electronic device includes a resonant circuit and an evaluation circuit. The resonant circuit includes an acceleration-sensitive sensor which is excited to vibrate during a testing phase of the acceleration-sensitive sensor. The evaluation circuit is coupled to the resonant circuit to determine a performance reliability of the acceleration-sensitive sensor.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 1997Date of Patent: October 30, 2001Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbHInventors: Bernhard Mattes, Lothar Gademann, Werner Nitschke, Dietrich Bergfried, Gerald Hopf, Botho Ziegenbein, Klaus Meder, Ralf Henne, Thomas Walker, Bernd Maihoefer, Frank Kursawe, Peter Schaedler
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Patent number: 6133741Abstract: A method for measuring the resistance of a load, preferably the firing pellet of an airbag, that is connected on the secondary side of a rotary transformer, in which the resistance measurement is largely unaffected by the magnetic coupling between the windings of the transformer. According to this method, the capacitor is partially discharged twice in succession. During the first partial discharge, the capacitor is discharged continuously, and during the second partial discharge, the capacitor is discharged in steps. After the two partial discharges, the residual charge voltages at the capacitor are measured and the difference between the two charge voltages is obtained. This difference is an indication of the resistance of the load connected on the secondary side of the transformer.Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 1998Date of Patent: October 17, 2000Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbHInventors: Bernhard Mattes, Hartmut Schumacher, Ralf Henne