Patents by Inventor Simon Erbele
Simon Erbele 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: 12533787Abstract: A hand-held power tool includes a drive motor with a drive shaft, and a transmission which can be actuated by the drive shaft. The transmission has an intermediate shaft into which the drive shaft at least partially projects. The power tool also includes at least one drive shaft bearing arranged radially between the drive shaft and the intermediate shaft, and a tool holder which can be actuated by the drive shaft. The drive shaft further includes at least one support element, which is designed to support the drive shaft bearing in the direction of the tool holder.Type: GrantFiled: November 28, 2023Date of Patent: January 27, 2026Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbHInventor: Simon Erbele
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Publication number: 20250360609Abstract: A hand-held power tool includes a tool receptacle and a housing in which a drive motor and a gear mechanism are arranged. The gear mechanism is arranged in a gear housing. The tool receptacle has a receiving sleeve which is mounted in the gear housing such that it can rotate via at least one bearing element and is designed to receive an insert tool. The gear housing has a receptacle with an annular collar for receiving the at least one bearing element. A fastening element is provided for fastening the at least one bearing element in the receptacle. The fastening element is fastened to the annular collar and closes the receptacle at least in certain regions on an end face of the gear housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 4, 2023Publication date: November 27, 2025Inventors: Tobias Herr, Jens Blum, Marcus Schuller, Simon Erbele
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Patent number: 12330285Abstract: A method for indicating whether a hand-held power tool has reached a target is disclosed. The hand-held power tool includes a drive motor and the method includes (i) activating a target reached indication mode by way of a control unit, (ii) ascertaining a shutdown reason for the drive motor, and (iii) displaying the reaching of the target by way of a display unit as a function of the shutdown reason.Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 2023Date of Patent: June 17, 2025Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbHInventors: Florian Hoelscher, Heiko Roehm, Simon Erbele, Tobias Herr
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Patent number: 12318907Abstract: A hand-held power tool includes a drive unit actuatable via at least one manual switch, a control unit at least for controlling the drive unit, the control unit having a control-unit housing. The power tool further includes at least one user interface having at least one operating element, and a housing that at least partially accommodates the control unit and the user interface. The hand-held power tool also includes a positioning device, the user interface being supported on the control-unit housing by use of the positioning device.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2024Date of Patent: June 3, 2025Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbHInventors: Tobias Herr, Jens Blum, Simon Erbele
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Patent number: 12296446Abstract: A method for operating a hand-held power tool is disclosed, wherein the hand-held power tool includes an electric motor. The method includes carrying out a screw connection of a connecting device in a support, providing at least one signal of an operating variable of the electric motor during the screwing, evaluating the received signal of the operating variable of the electric motor, and deciding whether the screw connection has been properly carried out, the decision being at least partially based on the evaluation of the received signal of the operating variable of the electric motor. A hand-held power tool is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: November 25, 2021Date of Patent: May 13, 2025Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbHInventors: Simon Erbele, Wolfgang Herberger, Tobias Herr
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Patent number: 12296445Abstract: The disclosure relates to a method for operating a handheld power tool comprising an electric motor and the method comprising: S1 providing comparative information, comprising: S1a providing at least one model signal shape, the model signal shape being assignable to progress of work of the handheld power tool; S1b providing a threshold value of correspondence; S2 ascertaining a signal of an operating variable of the electric motor; S3 comparing the signal of the operating variable with the model signal shape and ascertaining assessment of correspondence from the comparison, the assessment of correspondence at least partially taking place on the basis of the threshold value of correspondence; S4 detecting the progress of work at least partially on the basis of the assessment of correspondence ascertained in method step S3; the providing of the comparative information at least partially taking place on the basis of a learning process.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2020Date of Patent: May 13, 2025Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbHInventors: Simon Erbele, Wolfgang Herberger
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Publication number: 20250050489Abstract: A hand-held power tool having a housing, a drive motor, and an intermediate shaft is disclosed. The intermediate shaft can be driven by the drive motor. The hand-held power tool further has a percussion mechanism that includes a striker and at least one percussion mechanism spring which is connected to the striker in a rotationally fixed manner. The percussion mechanism can be driven at least in part by the intermediate shaft. The hand-held power tool also has a tool holder for holding an insert tool. The tool holder can be driven by way of the percussion mechanism, in particular the striker and/or the intermediate shaft. The intermediate shaft includes at least one bearing. The percussion mechanism spring rests against the bearing in a rotatable manner.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 9, 2022Publication date: February 13, 2025Inventors: Heiko Roehm, Marcus Schuller, Rainer Britz, Simon Erbele
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Patent number: 12157207Abstract: The disclosure relates to a method for operating a handheld power tool having an electric motor, the method comprising: S1 providing at least one model signal waveform that is associated with a work progress of the handheld power tool; S2 determining a signal of an operating variable of the electric motor; S3 comparing the signal of the operating variable with the model signal waveform and determining a conformity evaluation on the basis thereof; S4 identifying the work progress at least partially using the conformity evaluation; S5 executing a first routine of the handheld power tool at least partially on the basis of the work progress identified in method step S4. The disclosure also relates to a handheld power tool, in particular an impact driver, comprising an electric motor and a control unit, wherein the control unit is designed to carry out a method according to the disclosure.Type: GrantFiled: July 8, 2020Date of Patent: December 3, 2024Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbHInventors: Jens Blum, Stefan Mock, Florian Hoelscher, Dietmar Saur, Simon Erbele, Wolfgang Herberger, Tobias Herr
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Patent number: 12145242Abstract: Method for detecting a first operating state of a handheld power tool, wherein the handheld power tool has an electric motor. In this case, the method comprises the steps of: (S1) determining a signal of an operating variable of the electric motor; (S2) comparing the signal of the operating variable with at least one model signal waveform typical of the state, wherein the model signal waveform typical of the state is assigned to the first operating state; (S3) deciding whether the first operating state is present, wherein the decision at least partially depends on whether the model signal waveform typical of the state is identified in the signal of the operating variable in step S2. Additionally disclosed is a handheld power tool, particularly an impact driver, with an electric motor and a control unit, wherein the control unit is designed to execute a method according to the disclosure.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2020Date of Patent: November 19, 2024Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbHInventors: Juergen Winterhalter, Simon Erbele, Tobias Zibold, Stefan Mock, Wolfgang Herberger, Dietmar Saur
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Publication number: 20240351172Abstract: A hand-held power tool includes a housing, a drive motor, an intermediate shaft that can be driven by the drive motor, and a percussion mechanism. The percussion mechanism has a striker and at least one percussion mechanism spring which is connected to the striker in a rotationally fixed manner, and the percussion mechanism can be driven at least in part by the intermediate shaft. The hand-held power tool further includes a tool holder, which is configured for holding an insert tool, and can be driven by means of the percussion mechanism, in particular the striker and/or the intermediate shaft. The intermediate shaft includes at least one bearing, and the percussion mechanism spring is connected to the bearing in a rotationally fixed manner.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 9, 2022Publication date: October 24, 2024Inventors: Marcus Schuller, Rainer Britz, Simon Erbele
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Patent number: 12122023Abstract: The disclosure relates to a method for detecting work progress of a handheld power tool, the handheld power tool having an electric motor, and the method comprising the steps of: S1 providing at least one model signal form, the model signal form being assignable to the work progress of the handheld power tool; S2 determining a signal of an operating parameter of the electric motor; S3 comparing the signal of the operating parameter with the model signal form and determining a conformity evaluation from the comparison; S4 recognizing the work progress to at least some extent using the conformity evaluation determined in method step S3. Further disclosed is a handheld power tool, more specifically an impact driver, comprising an electric motor and a control unit, the control unit being designed to carry out a method according to the disclosure.Type: GrantFiled: July 8, 2020Date of Patent: October 22, 2024Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbHInventors: Simon Erbele, Wolfgang Herberger
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Patent number: 12059794Abstract: A hand-held power tool includes a drive unit actuatable via at least one manual switch, a control unit at least for controlling the drive unit, the control unit having a control-unit housing. The power tool further includes at least one user interface having at least one operating element, and a housing that at least partially accommodates the control unit and the user interface. The hand-held power tool also includes a positioning device, the user interface being supported on the control-unit housing by use of the positioning device.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 2021Date of Patent: August 13, 2024Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbHInventors: Tobias Herr, Jens Blum, Simon Erbele
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Publication number: 20240246202Abstract: A method for operating a hand-held power tool, in particular a rotary impact wrench, the hand-held power tool comprising a tool holder for receiving a tool such as a tool bit or a nut, wherein the tool is configured to rotatably drive the fastening element via a corresponding drive of a fastening element, includes screwing the fastening element into a substrate while rotating the tool holder, and thus the fastening element, in a first direction of rotation, and rotating the tool holder in a second direction of rotation opposite the first direction of rotation at a predefined speed and for a predefined time period.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 14, 2024Publication date: July 25, 2024Inventors: Jasmin Giessler, Christoph Steurer, Marcus Schuller, Stefan Mock, Simon Erbele, Wolfgang Herberger
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Publication number: 20240246205Abstract: A method for operating a hand-held power tool, preferably a rotary impact wrench, the hand-held power tool comprising a tool holder for receiving a tool such as a tool bit or a nut, wherein the tool is configured to rotatably drive the fastener via a corresponding drive of a fastener includes partially releasing the fastener from a screwed state, by rotating the tool holder and thus the fastener in a first direction of rotation, rotating the tool holder in a second direction or rotation opposite the first direction of rotation, and renewed rotating of the tool holder and thus the fastener in the first direction of rotation.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 14, 2024Publication date: July 25, 2024Inventors: Christoph Steurer, Jasmin Giessler, Marcus Schuller, Stefan Mock, Simon Erbele, Wolfgang Herberger
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Patent number: 12036654Abstract: A method is for operating a hand-held power tool that includes an electric motor. The method includes determining a signal of an operating parameter of the electric motor; determining an application class at least partly on the basis of the signal of the operating parameter; and providing comparative information at least partly on the basis of the application class including (i) providing at least one model-signal form, and (ii) providing a threshold value for correspondence. The model-signal form can be assigned to an established state in the progress of the work performed by the hand-held power tool. The method further includes comparing the signal of the operating parameter with the model-signal form and determining a correspondence evaluation from the comparison. The correspondence evaluation is at least partly based on the threshold value for correspondence.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2020Date of Patent: July 16, 2024Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbHInventors: Simon Erbele, Wolfgang Herberger
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Publication number: 20240208031Abstract: A hand-held power tool includes a drive unit actuatable via at least one manual switch, a control unit at least for controlling the drive unit, the control unit having a control-unit housing. The power tool further includes at least one user interface having at least one operating element, and a housing that at least partially accommodates the control unit and the user interface. The hand-held power tool also includes a positioning device, the user interface being supported on the control-unit housing by use of the positioning device.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 5, 2024Publication date: June 27, 2024Inventors: Tobias Herr, Jens Blum, Simon Erbele
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Publication number: 20240173841Abstract: A hand-held power tool includes a drive motor with a drive shaft, and a transmission which can be actuated by the drive shaft. The transmission has an intermediate shaft into which the drive shaft at least partially projects. The power tool also includes at least one drive shaft bearing arranged radially between the drive shaft and the intermediate shaft, and a tool holder which can be actuated by the drive shaft. The drive shaft further includes at least one support element, which is designed to support the drive shaft bearing in the direction of the tool holder.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 28, 2023Publication date: May 30, 2024Inventor: Simon Erbele
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Publication number: 20240173840Abstract: A hand-held power tool includes a drive motor and a transmission. The drive motor includes a drive shaft. The transmission is operably connected to the drive shaft and is configured to be driven by the drive shaft. The transmission includes at least one transmission cover configured to close the transmission at least in portions. The at least one transmission cover is arranged at least partially between the drive motor and the transmission. At least one motor component assigned to the drive motor projects at least in portions into the at least one transmission cover.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 27, 2023Publication date: May 30, 2024Inventors: Simon Erbele, Andre Kurz, Thilo Zimmermann
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Publication number: 20240149411Abstract: A method for operating a hand-held power tool, in particular a rotary impact wrench, the hand-held power tool comprising an electric motor, the method including selecting an application class depending on at least one hardness and/or strength property of a substrate in which a screwdriving operation is to be carried out, and selecting an operation mode from an operation mode group comprising a first operation mode and a second operation mode, based at least in part on the application class. The first operation mode has a first maximum torque level of the electric motor per application class and the second operation mode has a second maximum torque level per application class. Furthermore, a hand-held power tool, in particular an impact wrench, having an electric motor and a control unit is disclosed, the control unit being designed for carrying out a method according to the disclosure.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2023Publication date: May 9, 2024Inventors: Marcus Schuller, Tobias Herr, Simon Erbele, Wolfgang Herberger
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Publication number: 20240139931Abstract: A method for indicating whether a hand-held power tool has reached a target is disclosed. The hand-held power tool includes a drive motor and the method includes (i) activating a target reached indication mode by way of a control unit, (ii) ascertaining a shutdown reason for the drive motor, and (iii) displaying the reaching of the target by way of a display unit as a function of the shutdown reason.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 24, 2023Publication date: May 2, 2024Inventors: Florian Hoelscher, Heiko Roehm, Simon Erbele, Tobias Herr