Patents by Inventor Robert Apfelbeck
Robert Apfelbeck 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: 10259289Abstract: A combustion air inflow path, for a vehicle heater, includes a bottom area (24) and an outer circumferential wall (26) adjoining the bottom area (24) and extending essentially in the direction of a central longitudinal axis (L) of the inflow element (22). An inner circumferential wall (32) is arranged at a radially spaced location from the outer circumferential wall (26) and defines a space area (52) with same. An inflow opening arrangement (38) is provided for the inflow of air into the inflow element (22). The inflow opening arrangement (38) is provided in the bottom area (24) and is designed to generate a turbulent flow.Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 2014Date of Patent: April 16, 2019Assignee: Eberspächer Climate Control Systems GmbH & Co. KGInventors: Thomas Panterott, Robert Apfelbeck, Thorsten Findeis, Andreas Collmer, Frank Barthel
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Patent number: 9802462Abstract: A fuel-operated vehicle heating system includes a burner arrangement (18) with a combustion chamber (20) for burning a fuel/combustion air mixture, a fuel feed system (22) for feeding fuel (B) to the combustion chamber (20), a combustion air feed system (28) for feeding combustion air (L) to the combustion chamber (20), and a waste gas removal system (34) for removing combustion waste gases from the burner arrangement (18). A waste gas emission suppression arrangement (38, 40) is associated with the combustion air feed system (28) and/or the waste gas removal system (34).Type: GrantFiled: July 3, 2013Date of Patent: October 31, 2017Assignee: Eberspächer Climate Control Systems GmbH & Co. KGInventors: Johannes Eger, Robert Apfelbeck
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Publication number: 20150028118Abstract: A combustion air inflow path, for a vehicle heater, includes a bottom area (24) and an outer circumferential wall (26) adjoining the bottom area (24) and extending essentially in the direction of a central longitudinal axis (L) of the inflow element (22). An inner circumferential wall (32) is arranged at a radially spaced location from the outer circumferential wall (26) and defines a space area (52) with same. An inflow opening arrangement (38) is provided for the inflow of air into the inflow element (22). The inflow opening arrangement (38) is provided in the bottom area (24) and is designed to generate a turbulent flow.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 22, 2014Publication date: January 29, 2015Inventors: Thomas PANTEROTT, Robert APFELBECK, Thorsten FINDEIS, Andreas COLLMER, Frank BARTHEL
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Publication number: 20140008449Abstract: A fuel-operated vehicle heating system includes a burner arrangement (18) with a combustion chamber (20) for burning a fuel/combustion air mixture, a fuel feed system (22) for feeding fuel (B) to the combustion chamber (20), a combustion air feed system (28) for feeding combustion air (L) to the combustion chamber (20), and a waste gas removal system (34) for removing combustion waste gases from the burner arrangement (18). A waste gas emission suppression arrangement (38, 40) is associated with the combustion air feed system (28) and/or the waste gas removal system (34).Type: ApplicationFiled: July 3, 2013Publication date: January 9, 2014Inventors: Johannes EGER, Robert APFELBECK
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Patent number: 7611268Abstract: A headlight adjustment device with at least two drive units for adjustment of a light module in at least two directions, each drive unit having at least one drive motor and a gear mechanism with two input elements movable relative to each other, which are connected by means of a coupling element. At least one input element of each drive element is coupled to the drive motor of the drive unit. Each coupling element is connected to an output element of the corresponding gear mechanism. In addition, each output element has an adapter for connection to the light modules.Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 2007Date of Patent: November 3, 2009Assignee: odelo GmbHInventors: Daniel J. Flynn, Robert Apfelbeck, Andreas Leittretter
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Patent number: 7594742Abstract: The invention relates to an exterior mirror of a vehicle with an opening facing rearward in assembled state, in a housing, with a cavity, into which a mirror can be received, and a forward facing rear wall, confining the cavity, with an exterior surface. At least two different light functions can be performed on the outer surface and/or the mirror, wherein the light functions comprise illuminants, which are grouped in one or several modules within the housing.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 2007Date of Patent: September 29, 2009Assignee: Visiocorp Patents S.a.r.l.Inventors: Robert Apfelbeck, Alf Liesener, Klaus-Dieter Hezinger, Arne Schmierer
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Patent number: 7520648Abstract: The invention concerns a headlight adjustment device with at least one light module mounted to pivot in an intermediate part by means of a pivot device, in which the intermediate part is mounted to pivot directly or indirectly in the headlight housing by means of an additional pivot device. For this purpose, at least one pivot device includes a clamping and/or release device. The headlight adjustment device also includes precisely one drive unit that adjusts the light module or light modules relative to the headlight housing. A low-wear, compact headlight adjustment device is developed with the present invention.Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2007Date of Patent: April 21, 2009Assignee: odelo GmbHInventor: Robert Apfelbeck
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Publication number: 20080084703Abstract: The invention relates to an exterior mirror of a vehicle with an opening facing rearward in assembled state, in a housing, with a cavity, into which a mirror can be received, and a forward facing rear wall, confining the cavity, with an exterior surface. At least two different light functions can be performed on the outer surface and/or the mirror, wherein the light functions comprise illuminants, which are grouped in one or several modules within the housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 23, 2007Publication date: April 10, 2008Applicant: Schefenacker Patents S.a.r.l.Inventors: Robert Apfelbeck, Alf Liesener, Klaus-Dieter Hezinger, Arne Schmierer
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Publication number: 20080080202Abstract: The invention concerns a headlight adjustment device with at least one light module mounted to pivot in an intermediate part by means of a pivot device, in which the intermediate part is mounted to pivot directly or indirectly in the headlight housing by means of an additional pivot device. For this purpose, at least one pivot device includes a clamping and/or release device. The headlight adjustment device also includes precisely one drive unit that adjusts the light module or light modules relative to the headlight housing. A low-wear, compact headlight adjustment device is developed with the present invention.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 15, 2007Publication date: April 3, 2008Applicant: SCHEFENACKER VISION SYSTEMS GERMANY GMBHInventor: Robert Apfelbeck
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Publication number: 20080019140Abstract: The invention concerns a headlight adjustment device with at least two drive units for adjustment of a light module, each drive unit having at least one drive motor. For this purpose each drive unit includes a gear mechanism with two input elements movable relative to each other, which are connected by means of a coupling element. At least one input element of each drive element is coupled to the drive motor of the drive unit. Each coupling element is connected to an output element of the corresponding gear mechanism. In addition, each output element has an adapter for connection to the light modules. A headlight adjustment device is developed with the present invention, which has high dynamics and permits simple adjustment of the headlight in at least two directions.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 19, 2007Publication date: January 24, 2008Applicant: SCHEFENACKER VISION SYSTEMS GERMANY GMBHInventors: Daniel J. Flynn, Robert Apfelbeck, Andreas Leittretter
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Publication number: 20050207041Abstract: In order to configure an exterior rear view mirror (1) in such a way that area next to the vehicle is perfectly illuminated by the surround light (6) in a simple, constructive manner even when the mirror head (2) is folded, said light is fixedly arranged in relation to the mirror head (2). Said mirror head (2) also has a passage hole (18) for the beams coming out of the surround light (6) due to the fact that the position of the surround light (6) remains unchanged when it is in working position or in folded position. The exterior rear view mirror (1) ensures optimum illumination in the area below the mirror and next to the vehicle in every position of the mirror head (2).Type: ApplicationFiled: February 14, 2003Publication date: September 22, 2005Applicant: Schefenacker Vision Systems Germany GmbH & Co. KGInventor: Robert Apfelbeck
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Patent number: 6695465Abstract: An exterior rearview mirror for vehicles has a mirror head housing having a light-transmitting plate arranged therein. At least one lighting unit is received in the mirror head housing and has at least one light source emitting light rays so as to pass through the light-transmitting plate to the exterior of mirror head housing. At least one reflector is positioned between the at least one light source and the light-transmitting plate. The at least one reflector has at least one opening, and the at least one light source is positioned in the at least one opening. The at least one lighting unit has a lighting unit housing and the at least one light source is arranged in the lighting unit housing which is received in a receptacle of the mirror head housing.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2001Date of Patent: February 24, 2004Assignee: Reitter & Schefenacker GmbH & Co. KGInventor: Robert Apfelbeck
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Patent number: 6685324Abstract: An exterior rearview mirror for vehicles has a mirror pane support and an adjusting device with a housing for adjusting the position of the mirror pane support. One or more spring elements for connecting the housing and the mirror pane support with one another are provided. The spring elements are part of the mirror pane support and/or the housing. One or more locking counter members interact with the spring elements to connect the housing and the mirror pane support with one another.Type: GrantFiled: January 22, 2001Date of Patent: February 3, 2004Assignee: Reitter & Schefenacker GmbH & Co. KGInventor: Robert Apfelbeck
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Patent number: 6578973Abstract: An exterior rearview mirror for motor vehicles has a mirror base and a mirror head connected to the mirror base. The mirror head is pivotable about a first pivot axis relative to the mirror base from a position of use into a parking position. A securing device exerting a securing force onto the mirror head at least in the parking position is provided. A tension spring exerting a spring force onto the mirror head is also provided, wherein the securing force counteracts the spring force. A cam disc is pivotably supported on the mirror base about a second pivot axis, wherein the mirror head has a support and wherein the tension spring has a first end connected to the cam disc and a second end connected to the support.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2001Date of Patent: June 17, 2003Assignee: Reitter & Schafenacker GmbH & Co. KGInventor: Robert Apfelbeck
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Patent number: 6561685Abstract: A light assembly for exterior rearview mirrors of vehicles has a support and one or more first LEDs provided as luminous bodies arranged on the support. Two or more second LEDs are provided as luminous bodies and arranged on the support. The first LEDs have a current intensity that is higher than the current intensity of the second LEDs. At least one of the first LEDs is series connected to at least two of the second LEDs, and the at least two second LEDs are parallel connected to one another.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2001Date of Patent: May 13, 2003Assignee: Reitter & Schefenacker GmbH & Co. KGInventors: Christine Weber, Helmut Eberspächer, Thomas Klett, Robert Apfelbeck
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Publication number: 20020024748Abstract: An exterior rearview mirror for motor vehicles has a mirror base and a mirror head connected to the mirror base. The mirror head is pivotable about a first pivot axis relative to the mirror base from a position of use into a parking position. A securing device exerting a securing force onto the mirror head at least in the parking position is provided. A tension spring exerting a spring force onto the mirror head is also provided, wherein the securing force counteracts the spring force. A cam disc is pivotably supported on the mirror base about a second pivot axis, wherein the mirror head has a support and wherein the tension spring has a first end connected to the cam disc and a second end connected to the support.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 28, 2001Publication date: February 28, 2002Applicant: Reitter & Schefenacker GmbH & Co. KGInventor: Robert Apfelbeck
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Publication number: 20010046136Abstract: A light assembly for exterior rearview mirrors of vehicles has a support and one or more first LEDs provided as luminous bodies arranged on the support. Two or more second LEDs are provided as luminous bodies and arranged on the support. The first LEDs have a current intensity that is higher than the current intensity of the second LEDs. At least one of the first LEDs is series connected to at least two of the second LEDs, and the at least two second LEDs are parallel connected to one another.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 9, 2001Publication date: November 29, 2001Inventors: Christine Weber, Helmut Eberspacher, Thomas Klett, Robert Apfelbeck
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Patent number: 6315421Abstract: An interior rearview mirror for motor vehicles has a mirror support, a mirror housing, and a ball joint having a ball head, wherein mirror housing and the mirror support are connected to one another by the ball joint. At least one electrically operated component is mounted in the mirror housing and has an electrical line connected to a power source for supplying electric current to the at least one electrically operated component. The ball head has at least one slot located laterally in a side of the ball head. The slot allows lateral passage of the electric line into the ball head.Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 2000Date of Patent: November 13, 2001Assignee: Reitter & Schefenacker GmbH & Co. KGInventors: Robert Apfelbeck, Jens Mertens
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Publication number: 20010010633Abstract: An exterior rearview mirror for vehicles has a mirror head housing having a light-transmitting plate arranged therein. At least one lighting unit is received in the mirror head housing and has at least one light source emitting light rays so as to pass through the light-transmitting plate to the exterior of mirror head housing. At least one reflector is positioned between the at least one light source and the light-transmitting plate. The at least one reflector has at least one opening, and the at least one light source is positioned in the at least one opening. The at least one lighting unit has a lighting unit housing and the at least one light source is arranged in the lighting unit housing which is received in a receptacle of the mirror head housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 26, 2001Publication date: August 2, 2001Applicant: Reitter & Schefenacker GmbH & Co. KGInventor: Robert Apfelbeck
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Publication number: 20010009481Abstract: An exterior rearview mirror for vehicles has a mirror pane support and an adjusting device with a housing for adjusting the position of the mirror pane support. One or more spring elements for connecting the housing and the mirror pane support with one another are provided. The spring elements are part of the mirror pane support and/or the housing. One or more locking counter members interact with the spring elements to connect the housing and the mirror pane support with one another.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 22, 2001Publication date: July 26, 2001Applicant: Reitter & Schefenacker GmbH & Co. KGInventor: Robert Apfelbeck