Patents by Inventor Sebastian Huber
Sebastian Huber 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: 12113192Abstract: A battery module is provided having a cooling apparatus including at least one first line and at least one second line, wherein the first line and the second line conduct a fluid and absorb heat from cells of the battery module and transfer the heat to the fluid. The first line and the second line extend perpendicular to the cells of the battery module. The first line and the second line are arranged parallel to one another. A flow direction of the fluid in the first line is opposite a flow direction of the fluid in the second line.Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 2016Date of Patent: October 8, 2024Assignee: Bayerische Motoren Werke AktiengesellschaftInventors: Stephan Weileder, Nicolas Flahaut, Michael Huber, Florian Einoegg, Sebastian Siering, Andreas Ring
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Patent number: 12103583Abstract: The disclosure includes a Steering column for a motor vehicle including at least two structural elements configured to be adjusted relative to each other and a linear adjustment drive configured to be adjusted in an adjustment direction in a motorised manner along an adjustment axis (S) configured to engage one of the at least two structural elements, and wherein an energy absorption device comprising an energy absorption element is arranged between the linear adjustment drive and at least one of the at least two structural elements. The energy absorption element includes an inner portion coaxial relative to the adjustment axis (S) and connected by an at least partially coaxially extending shaping portion in a sleeve-like manner to an outer portion of the energy absorption element which is arranged coaxially at the outer side thereof.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2023Date of Patent: October 1, 2024Assignees: thyssenkrupp Presta AG, thyssenkrupp AGInventors: Sebastian Huber, Tim Bayer
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Patent number: 12091076Abstract: An adjusting drive for a steering column for a motor vehicle may include a threaded spindle with an external thread that engages in a spindle nut and a drive unit that is coupled to the threaded spindle or the spindle nut such that the threaded spindle and the spindle nut are able to be rotatably driven relative to one another by overcoming a screw resistance. To permit an optimized adjustment over the entire adjusting region, the threaded spindle includes at least one actuator portion and at least one transition portion. The transition portion is configured such that the screw resistance of the spindle nut is lower in the transition portion than in the actuator portion.Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 2021Date of Patent: September 17, 2024Assignees: thyssenkrupp Presta AG, thyssenkrupp AGInventor: Sebastian Huber
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Patent number: 12071171Abstract: A coupling element for fitting to a threaded spindle. The coupling element has a receiving portion which is formed integrally with a coupling portion. The receiving portion extends in a hollow-cylindrical manner along an axis having an axial receiving opening for receiving the threaded spindle, and the coupling portion is flattened transversely with respect to the axis relative to the receiving portion and has a connection means. In order to be able to produce a coupling element in a more efficient and flexible manner, the receiving portion and the coupling portion be formed from a continuous integral pipe portion, wherein the coupling portion has a pressing portion in which the pipe portion is plastically compressed flat transversely relative to the axis.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 2019Date of Patent: August 27, 2024Assignees: thyssenkrupp Presta AG, thyssenkrupp AGInventors: Sebastian Huber, Jean-Pierre Specht
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Patent number: 12040317Abstract: An optoelectronic device comprises a plurality of optoelectronic light sources being arranged on a first layer, in particular an intermediate layer being arranged between a cover layer and a carrier layer. The first layer comprises or consists of an at least partially transparent material and each optoelectronic light source of the plurality of optoelectronic light sources comprises an individual light converter for converting light emitted by the associated light source into converted light. The light converter of each optoelectronic light source is arranged on the first layer and/or the associated optoelectronic light source.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 2021Date of Patent: July 16, 2024Assignee: OSRAM Opto Semiconductors GmbHInventors: Michael Brandl, Andreas Dobner, Matthias Goldbach, Sebastian Wittmann, Uli Hiller, Markus Klein, Thomas Schwarz, Andreas Waldschik, Michael Wittmann, Matthias Bruckschloegl, Stefan Groetsch, Rainer Huber, Peter Brick, Ludwig Hofbauer
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Patent number: 12030548Abstract: A steering column for a motor vehicle may include a casing unit in which a steering spindle is mounted such that the steering spindle is rotatable about a longitudinal axis that extends in a longitudinal direction. The casing unit has at least two telescopically guided casing tubes that are adjustable relative to one another in the longitudinal direction, an intermediate element that is movable in the longitudinal direction and is arranged between the casing tubes, and a positioning device for positioning the intermediate element in the longitudinal direction relative to the casing tubes. The positioning device may have elongate guide tracks that are arranged on the casing tubes and the intermediate element and interact with one another such that they position the casing tubes and the intermediate element relative to one another in a defined manner.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2021Date of Patent: July 9, 2024Assignees: thyssenkrupp Presta AG, thyssenkrupp AGInventors: Tim Bayer, Simon Blaettler, Daniel Kreutz, Sebastian Huber
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Patent number: 12024221Abstract: An adjustment drive for a steering column of a motor vehicle may include a threaded spindle having an external thread, engaging with a corresponding internal thread of a spindle nut. A thread tooth of the external thread and a thread groove of the internal thread have corresponding axially sliding thread flanks that are braced against each other. At least one thread flank comprises at least one recessed lubricant uptake.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 2023Date of Patent: July 2, 2024Assignees: thyssenkrupp Presta AG, thyssenkrupp AGInventors: Sebastian Huber, Jean-Pierre Specht
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Publication number: 20240082969Abstract: A handling cell for a machine tool comprises a loading interface, a handling unit with a handling robot, a feeding interface for a feeding cart, and a provisioning unit. The loading interface is arranged to be coupled to a workspace of a first machine tool. The feeding cart is used to transport workpieces that are arranged on loading aids. The provisioning unit moves loading aids between the feeding cart and a provisioning position for a transfer between the handling unit and the provisioning unit. A manufacturing system for machining comprises at least one machine tool, and a handling cell. The machine tool is configured for multi-axis machining and comprises a tool holder and a workpiece holder. The tool holder and the workpiece holder are movable relative to each other in at least three axes. The tool holder and the workpiece holder are mounted on a rear side of a workspace of the machine tool. The loading interface couples laterally to the workspace of the machine tool.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 11, 2023Publication date: March 14, 2024Inventors: Sebastian HUBER, Dylan MARET, Markus KOHLER
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Publication number: 20240083697Abstract: A stacking device for handling loading aids for the automated feeding of a machine tool has a base, a stud frame that is held by the base and that supports a first vertical guide and a second vertical guide, and a first side and a second side. The first side has a vertically movable support segment for receiving a conveyor that carries two or more loading aids that are arranged one above the other. The support segment is moveable along the first vertical guide. The second side has a vertically movable lifting console for receiving at least one loading aid. The lifting console is configured to receive two or more loading aids arranged one above the other. The lifting console is moveable along the second vertical guide. The support segment and the lifting console are arranged facing away from each other at the stud frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2023Publication date: March 14, 2024Inventors: Sebastian HUBER, Markus KOHLER
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Patent number: 11926361Abstract: An adjusting drive for a motor-adjustable steering column may include an outer threaded spindle that has an external thread that engages with a spindle nut and that has an internal thread that is engaged by an inner threaded spindle. The spindle nut, the outer threaded spindle, and the inner threaded spindle can be driven in rotation relative to one another about an axis by a motor-type drive unit. The adjusting drive may also include a blocking device that is switchable between a first position and a second position. In the first position the outer threaded spindle is locked together with the spindle nut for conjoint rotation. In the second position the outer threaded spindle is locked together with the inner threaded spindle for conjoint rotation.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2021Date of Patent: March 12, 2024Assignees: thyssenkrupp Presta AG, thyssenkrupp AGInventors: Simon Blaettler, Sebastian Huber, Jean-Pierre Specht, Tim Bayer
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Patent number: 11919727Abstract: A stacking device for handling loading aids for the automated feeding of a machine tool has a base, a stud frame that is held by the base and that supports a first vertical guide and a second vertical guide, and a first side and a second side. The first side has a vertically movable support segment for receiving a conveyor that carries two or more loading aids that are arranged one above the other. The support segment is moveable along the first vertical guide. The second side has a vertically movable lifting console for receiving at least one loading aid. The lifting console is configured to receive two or more loading aids arranged one above the other. The lifting console is moveable along the second vertical guide. The support segment and the lifting console are arranged facing away from each other at the stud frame.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2022Date of Patent: March 5, 2024Assignee: CHIRON Group SEInventors: Sebastian Huber, Markus Kohler
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Publication number: 20230373554Abstract: The disclosure includes a Steering column for a motor vehicle including at least two structural elements configured to be adjusted relative to each other and a linear adjustment drive configured to be adjusted in an adjustment direction in a motorised manner along an adjustment axis (S) configured to engage one of the at least two structural elements, and wherein an energy absorption device comprising an energy absorption element is arranged between the linear adjustment drive and at least one of the at least two structural elements. The energy absorption element includes an inner portion coaxial relative to the adjustment axis (S) and connected by an at least partially coaxially extending shaping portion in a sleeve-like manner to an outer portion of the energy absorption element which is arranged coaxially at the outer side thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 18, 2023Publication date: November 23, 2023Applicants: thyssenkrupp Presta AG, thyssenkrupp AGInventors: Sebastian HUBER, Tim BAYER
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Patent number: 11807293Abstract: An adjustment drive for a steering column for a motor vehicle may include a housing that is able to be connected to the steering column, in which a gear wheel that is able to be rotatingly driven by a motor is mounted in a bearing assembly so as to be rotatable about a spindle axis, and on which a threaded spindle that engages in a spindle nut is axially supported in a direction of the spindle axis. To enable less complexity in manufacturing and assembling, an energy absorbing installation is disposed between the threaded spindle and the housing. When repositioning the threaded spindle relative to the housing in the direction of the spindle axis, the energy absorbing installation is configured to absorb kinetic energy.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2020Date of Patent: November 7, 2023Assignees: thyssenkrupp Presta AG, thyssenkrupp AGInventors: Sebastian Huber, Jean-Pierre Specht, Tim Bayer
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Publication number: 20230294751Abstract: A steering column for a motor vehicle comprises a covering unit. A steering spindle is rotatably supported about a longitudinal axis which extends in a longitudinal direction. At least three covering elements can be displaced in a telescope-like manner in a longitudinal direction and which comprise at least one internal covering, an external covering and an intermediate element. A motorised displacement drive includes a first spindle drive arranged between the internal covering and the intermediate element and a second spindle drive arranged between the intermediate element and the external covering engages with the covering elements. The first spindle drive has a first threaded spindle which engages a first spindle nut and is selectively driven in rotation relative thereto by a drive unit. The second spindle drive has a second threaded spindle which engages a second spindle nut that can be driven in rotation relative thereto by the drive unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2023Publication date: September 21, 2023Applicants: thyssenkrupp Presta AG, thyssenkrupp AGInventors: Sebastian HUBER, Tim BAYER
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Publication number: 20230271643Abstract: A feedback actuator for a steering device of a motor vehicle may include a steering shaft that is mounted so as to be rotatable about a longitudinal axis extending in a longitudinal direction and that, by way of a belt drive, is coupled to a motor shaft of an electric motor so as to be able to be rotatably driven. The belt drive may have at least one pair of belt pulleys having two belt pulleys that are wrapped by a belt. One of the belt pulleys may be operatively connected to the motor shaft and one may be operatively connected to the steering shaft. The two belt pulleys of the pair of belt pulleys may be disposed so as to be mutually coaxial or at a mutual angle.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 19, 2021Publication date: August 31, 2023Applicants: thyssenkrupp Presta AG, thyssenkrupp AGInventors: Sebastian HUBER, Jean-Pierre SPECHT, Tim BAYER
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Publication number: 20230264732Abstract: An adjustment drive for a steering column of a motor vehicle may include a threaded spindle having an external thread, engaging with a corresponding internal thread of a spindle nut. A thread tooth of the external thread and a thread groove of the internal thread have corresponding axially sliding thread flanks that are braced against each other. At least one thread flank comprises at least one recessed lubricant uptake.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2023Publication date: August 24, 2023Applicants: thyssenkrupp Presta AG, thyssenkrupp AGInventors: Sebastian HUBER, Jean-Pierre SPECHT
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Publication number: 20230257016Abstract: An adjusting drive for a motor-adjustable steering column may include an outer threaded spindle that has an external thread that engages with a spindle nut and that has an internal thread that is engaged by an inner threaded spindle. The spindle nut, the outer threaded spindle, and the inner threaded spindle can be driven in rotation relative to one another about an axis by a motor-type drive unit. The adjusting drive may also include a blocking device that is switchable between a first position and a second position. In the first position the outer threaded spindle is locked together with the spindle nut for conjoint rotation. In the second position the outer threaded spindle is locked together with the inner threaded spindle for conjoint rotation.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2021Publication date: August 17, 2023Applicants: thyssenkrupp Presta AG, thyssenkrupp AGInventors: Simon BLAETTLER, Sebastian HUBER, Jean-Pierre SPECHT, Tim BAYER
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Patent number: 11702124Abstract: A motor adjustment drive for a vehicle steering column includes a threaded spindle with an axis. The threaded spindle engages a spindle nut. A drive unit and a gear wheel which is connected to the spindle nut or the threaded spindle for rotation therewith is driveable to rotate by the drive unit and is rotatably mounted in a bearing housing between two outer bearing rings that are axially supported at the bearing housing. The outer bearing rings each have, on their sides facing one another, a circumferential outer bearing face that is coaxial to the axis. Each outer bearing face lays opposite a bearing face embodied on the end side at the gear wheel. An outer bearing ring is axially resiliently supported at the bearing housing via an elastic element, which exerts an axial force that biases the two outer bearing rings toward each other.Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 2019Date of Patent: July 18, 2023Assignees: THYSSENKRUPP PRESTA AG, THYSSENKRUPP AGInventors: Sebastian Huber, Arne Schacht, Jean-Pierre Specht
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Patent number: 11697446Abstract: An adjustment drive for a motor-adjustable steering column for a motor vehicle includes a drive unit having a transmission in which there is mounted a drive wheel. The drive wheel can be driven to rotate about a drive axis and is in operative engagement with a transmission wheel which is mounted in the transmission so as to be rotatable about a transmission axis. The transmission has a drive module, which includes the drive wheel, and a transmission module, which includes the transmission wheel. The drive module and the transmission are connected to one another by a joining connection.Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 2018Date of Patent: July 11, 2023Assignees: THYSSENKRUPP PRESTA AG, THYSSENKRUPP AGInventors: Arne Schacht, Sebastian Huber, Jean-Pierre Specht
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Publication number: 20230182802Abstract: A steering column for a motor vehicle may include a casing unit in which a steering spindle is mounted such that the steering spindle is rotatable about a longitudinal axis that extends in a longitudinal direction. The casing unit has at least two telescopically guided casing tubes that are adjustable relative to one another in the longitudinal direction, an intermediate element that is movable in the longitudinal direction and is arranged between the casing tubes, and a positioning device for positioning the intermediate element in the longitudinal direction relative to the casing tubes. The positioning device may have elongate guide tracks that are arranged on the casing tubes and the intermediate element and interact with one another such that they position the casing tubes and the intermediate element relative to one another in a defined manner.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2021Publication date: June 15, 2023Applicants: thyssenkrupp Presta AG, thyssenkrupp AGInventors: Tim BAYER, Simon BLAETTLER, Daniel KREUTZ, Sebastian HUBER