Patents by Inventor Reiner Armbruster
Reiner Armbruster 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: 11124246Abstract: A roof-attachment system and method for attaching a glass roof to the bodyshell of a motor vehicle, having a foam surround and having an adhesive, which, for the purpose of fastening the glass roof on the bodyshell in a materially bonded manner, is connected firstly to the glass roof, secondly to the foam surround and thirdly to the bodyshell. At an interface between the glass roof, the foam surround, and the adhesive, a step between the adhesive and the foam surround is provided with a chamfer.Type: GrantFiled: April 10, 2020Date of Patent: September 21, 2021Inventors: Mirko Floreck, Reiner Armbruster
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Publication number: 20200324829Abstract: A roof-attachment system and method for attaching a glass roof to the bodyshell of a motor vehicle, having a foam surround and having an adhesive, which, for the purpose of fastening the glass roof on the bodyshell in a materially bonded manner, is connected firstly to the glass roof, secondly to the foam surround and thirdly to the bodyshell. At an interface between the glass roof, the foam surround, and the adhesive, a step between the adhesive and the foam surround is provided with a chamfer.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 10, 2020Publication date: October 15, 2020Applicant: Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AktiengesellschaftInventors: Mirko Floreck, Reiner Armbruster
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Patent number: 9752897Abstract: A system (1) for detecting a readiness of a closure element (10) of a motor vehicle to lock has a first sensor (12) for detecting a position signal of the closure element (10) and a second magnetic sensor (14) for detecting a magnetic field signal (18). The first sensors (12, 14) are connected by a data link to an electronic unit (20), and the magnetic field signal (18) and the position signal are passed by a data link to the electronic unit (20). The electronic unit (20) has a memory (22) with at least one stored magnetic field signal value (24). The electronic unit (20) generates a change in the output signal when there is a positive comparison of the magnetic field signal value (24) with the detected magnetic field signal (18), and when an end position of the closure element (10) is detected.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2015Date of Patent: September 5, 2017Assignees: Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche Aktiengesellschaft, Magna Car Top Systems GmbHInventors: Reiner Armbruster, Gunnar Wilke
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Publication number: 20150203027Abstract: A system (1) for detecting a readiness of a closure element (10) of a motor vehicle to lock has a first sensor (12) for detecting a position signal of the closure element (10) and a second magnetic sensor (14) for detecting a magnetic field signal (18). The first sensors (12, 14) are connected by a data link to an electronic unit (20), and the magnetic field signal (18) and the position signal are passed by a data link to the electronic unit (20). The electronic unit (20) has a memory (22) with at least one stored magnetic field signal value (24). The electronic unit (20) generates a change in the output signal when there is a positive comparison of the magnetic field signal value (24) with the detected magnetic field signal (18), and when an end position of the closure element (10) is detected.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 14, 2015Publication date: July 23, 2015Inventor: Reiner Armbruster
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Patent number: 9016757Abstract: A folding top frame has a corner bow with a lower end connected pivotably to a main bow. A load-bearing support is articulated pivotably on a folding top bearing, and has a guide slot, at an end opposite the folding top bearing. The corner bow is guided in the guide track by way of a journal. In the closed position of the folding top frame, the journal is at a lower end stop of the guide slot so that the corner bow is supported.Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 2013Date of Patent: April 28, 2015Assignee: Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AktiengesellschaftInventors: Wolfgang Braun, Reiner Armbruster, Dirk Kroeger
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Patent number: 8899657Abstract: A simplified folding-top linkage is distinguished in that the two roof-frame links are articulated directly on the two roof-frame portions, in that one of the roof-frame links has an extension, which is angled in relation to said roof-frame link and extends beyond a point of articulation located on the second roof-frame portion, and in that the drive link is articulated on the extension and the coupling link.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2012Date of Patent: December 2, 2014Assignee: Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AktiengesellschaftInventors: Wolfgang Braun, Reiner Armbruster, Dirk Kroeger
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Patent number: 8789871Abstract: A convertible with a roof arrangement can be displaced between a closed position and an open position. The roof arrangement is accommodated in a storage compartment, and which has a roof outer skin (convertible-top cloth) with a graphical element on the external visible side. A visually attractive roof arrangement is distinguished in that the graphical element is arranged on the external visible side in such a manner that it is completely visible from the outside of the vehicle both in the closed position and in the open position, and the storage compartment is configured to be completely open or partially open upward.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2011Date of Patent: July 29, 2014Assignee: Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AktiengesellschaftInventor: Reiner Armbruster
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Patent number: 8657362Abstract: A convertible has a roof (8) that can be adjusted between an opened and covered positions and a wind deflector (12) that can be adjusted between a retracted position (RS) and a deployed position (WS). The wind deflector (12) is mounted movably on longitudinal sides (2) of the convertible (1) adjacent to interior paneling (10) and has a section underneath the interior paneling (10). Openings (17) for a soft top linkage of the convertible can be closed or opened by flaps (16) on the longitudinal sides (2) of the convertible (1) adjacent to the wind deflector (12). The convertible (1) also has a control device (19) for the roof arrangement (8) and a position-detection device (27) for the flap (16). The control device (19) permits adjustment of the roof (8) only if the position-detection device (27) detects an open position (P2) of the flap (16).Type: GrantFiled: January 19, 2011Date of Patent: February 25, 2014Assignee: Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AktiengesellschaftInventors: Lars Schulz, Reiner Armbruster
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Publication number: 20130334836Abstract: A folding top frame has a corner bow with a lower end connected pivotably to a main bow. A load-bearing support is articulated pivotably on a folding top bearing, and has a guide slot, at an end opposite the folding top bearing. The corner bow is guided in the guide track by way of a journal. In the closed position of the folding top frame, the journal is at a lower end stop of the guide slot so that the corner bow is supported.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 13, 2013Publication date: December 19, 2013Inventors: Wolfgang Braun, Reiner Armbruster, Dirk Kroeger
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Publication number: 20120193830Abstract: A method produces a flexible convertible-top cloth for a convertible top, an outside of which convertible-top cloth is provided with a decoration. The cost-effective production method is distinguished in that use is made of a convertible-top cloth which has plastic fibers, and in that the decoration is produced on the convertible-top cloth in the form of a permanent depression deforming the plastic fibers by a stamp having a negative of the decoration. The convertible-top cloth is heated to a predetermined temperature and the stamp is pressed onto the convertible-top cloth with a predetermined force.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 21, 2011Publication date: August 2, 2012Applicant: DR. ING. H.C. F. PORSCHE AKTIENGESELLSCHAFTInventors: REINER ARMBRUSTER, HEIDI ZINK
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Publication number: 20120193937Abstract: A convertible with a roof arrangement can be displaced between a closed position and an open position. The roof arrangement is accommodated in a storage compartment, and which has a roof outer skin (convertible-top cloth) with a graphical element on the external visible side. A visually attractive roof arrangement is distinguished in that the graphical element is arranged on the external visible side in such a manner that it is completely visible from the outside of the vehicle both in the closed position and in the open position, and the storage compartment is configured to be completely open or partially open upward.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 21, 2011Publication date: August 2, 2012Applicant: DR. ING. H.C. F. PORSCHE AKTIENGESELLSCHAFTInventor: REINER ARMBRUSTER
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Patent number: 8096602Abstract: A roof arrangement (17) for a convertible (1) has a flexible convertible-top cloth (19) that can be removed by hand and stretched over a passenger compartment (16) between a cowl (9) and a rear end fastening device (18). A supporting bow (26) is beneath the convertible-top cloth (19) and is arranged in the transverse direction (FQ) of the convertible (1) at a distance behind the cowl (9). A tensioning device (32) keeps the convertible-top cloth (19) tensioned in relation to the cowl (9). The tensioning device (32) braces the convertible-top cloth (19) down adjacent to the supporting bow (26) and approximately in the vertical direction of the vehicle (FH) when the roof arrangement (17) is mounted on the convertible (1).Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2009Date of Patent: January 17, 2012Assignee: Dr. Ing H.c.F. Porsche AktiengesellschaftInventors: Kai Geissenhoener, Reiner Armbruster
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Patent number: 8075044Abstract: A convertible has a convertible top which can be put away in the rear region of the convertible and, in a fully open position, is received in a convertible top compartment which can be at least partially closed by a convertible top compartment cover. In this case, the put-away convertible top is held down with the aid of the convertible top compartment cover and is fixed in the held-down position by at least one holding-down device which can be placed onto the convertible top and is disposed on the convertible top compartment cover. The holding-down device has a friction-reducing coating facing the convertible top.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2007Date of Patent: December 13, 2011Assignee: Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AktiengesellschaftInventors: Reiner Armbruster, Joachim Knirsch
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Publication number: 20110175402Abstract: A convertible has a roof (8) that can be adjusted between an opened and covered positions and a wind deflector (12) that can be adjusted between a retracted position (RS) and a deployed position (WS). The wind deflector (12) is mounted movably on longitudinal sides (2) of the convertible (1) adjacent to interior paneling (10) and has a section underneath the interior paneling (10). Openings (17) for a soft top linkage of the convertible can be closed or opened by flaps (16) on the longitudinal sides (2) of the convertible (1) adjacent to the wind deflector (12). The convertible (1) also has a control device (19) for the roof arrangement (8) and a position-detection device (27) for the flap (16). The control device (19) permits adjustment of the roof (8) only if the position- detection device (27) detects an open position (P2) of the flap (16).Type: ApplicationFiled: January 19, 2011Publication date: July 21, 2011Applicant: DR. ING. H.C.F. PORSCHE AKTIENGESELLSCHAFTInventors: Lars Schulz, Reiner Armbruster
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Publication number: 20100194139Abstract: A roof arrangement (17) for a convertible (1) has a flexible convertible-top cloth (19) that can be removed by hand and stretched over a passenger compartment (16) between a cowl (9) and a rear end fastening device (18). A supporting bow (26) is beneath the convertible-top cloth (19) and is arranged in the transverse direction (FQ) of the convertible (1) at a distance behind the cowl (9). A tensioning device (32) keeps the convertible-top cloth (19) tensioned in relation to the cowl (9). The tensioning device (32) braces the convertible-top cloth (19) down adjacent to the supporting bow (26) and approximately in the vertical direction of the vehicle (FH) when the roof arrangement (17) is mounted on the convertible (1).Type: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2009Publication date: August 5, 2010Applicant: DR. ING. H.C.F. PORSCHE AKTIENGESELLSCHAFTInventors: Kai Geissenhoener, Reiner Armbruster
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Patent number: 7762610Abstract: A convertible top can be displaced between a closed position and a put-away position. The convertible top contains a flexible convertible top cloth, rear side regions of which each have at least one folding device acting on them, impressing at least one defined fold in each case on the convertible top cloth during the transfer from the closed position into the put-away position. Each folding device has at least one linear, rod-shaped folding mechanism which, during the transfer of the convertible top into the put-away position, prevents a folding of the convertible top cloth transversely with respect to its longitudinal direction.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2007Date of Patent: July 27, 2010Assignee: Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AGInventors: Reiner Armbruster, Joachim Knirsch
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Patent number: 7651152Abstract: A top for a convertible has a rear window frame, at least one roof section placed in front of it in the direction of travel when the top is closed, and a lateral top linkage. When the top is closed, a further roof section which is connected to the top linkage in an articulated manner and can be driven by the latter is provided between a front roof section and the rear window frame.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2007Date of Patent: January 26, 2010Assignee: Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AGInventors: Dominik Beierl, Felix Hermann, Lars Schulz, Reiner Armbruster
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Publication number: 20090115219Abstract: A convertible has a convertible top which can be put away in the rear region of the convertible and, in a fully open position, is received in a convertible top compartment which can be at least partially closed by a convertible top compartment cover. In this case, the put-away convertible top is held down with the aid of the convertible top compartment cover and is fixed in the held-down position by at least one holding-down device which can be placed onto the convertible top and is disposed on the convertible top compartment cover. The holding-down device has a friction-reducing coating facing the convertible top.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 21, 2007Publication date: May 7, 2009Applicant: DR. ING. H.C. F. PORSCHE AKTIENGESELLSCHAFTInventors: Reiner Armbruster, Joachim Knirsch
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Publication number: 20080122247Abstract: A convertible top can be displaced between a closed position and a put-away position. The convertible top contains a flexible convertible top cloth, rear side regions of which each have at least one folding device acting on them, impressing at least one defined fold in each case on the convertible top cloth during the transfer from the closed position into the put-away position. Each folding device has at least one linear, rod-shaped folding mechanism which, during the transfer of the convertible top into the put-away position, prevents a folding of the convertible top cloth transversely with respect to its longitudinal direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 21, 2007Publication date: May 29, 2008Applicant: DR. ING. H.C. F. PORSCHE AKTIENGESELLSCHAFTInventors: Reiner Armbruster, Joachim Knirsch
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Publication number: 20080061593Abstract: A top for a convertible has a rear window frame, at least one roof section placed in front of it in the direction of travel when the top is closed, and a lateral top linkage. When the top is closed, a further roof section which is connected to the top linkage in an articulated manner and can be driven by the latter is provided between a front roof section and the rear window frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 10, 2007Publication date: March 13, 2008Applicant: DR. ING. H.C. F. PORSCHE AKTIENGESELLSCHAFTInventors: Dominik Beierl, Felix Hermann, Lars Schulz, Reiner Armbruster