Patents by Inventor Simon MERZ
Simon MERZ 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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Publication number: 20260167257Abstract: The invention relates to a planetary roller gearing (1), in particular for a steering actuator (10), comprising a drive assembly (5) in which a plurality of planets (21, 22, 23) are guided, each planet having a groove-shaped profiled section (24), and a threaded spindle (2) which is provided as an output element and into which central pieces (25) of the planets (21, 22, 23) engage, whereas planet (21, 22, 23) lateral pieces (26) which are likewise profiled in a groove-shaped manner and which are thinner than the central pieces (25) mesh with profiled sections (15) of a nut (11) that is rotatably mounted in the drive assembly (5). The drive assembly (5) has two planet carriers (6) which support the planets (21, 22, 23) and which are rotated relative to each other such that each planet (21, 22, 23) is inclined by a defined angle (a) relative to a straight line which is parallel to the central axis (MA) of the threaded spindle (2) and on which the center of the respective planet (21, 22, 23) lies.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 18, 2023Publication date: June 18, 2026Applicant: Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KGInventors: Christoph Radsak, Simon Merz
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Patent number: 12384443Abstract: An adjustment device for vehicle steering columns has a steering shaft to which a steering element can be attached, and a drive unit for adjusting a length of the steering shaft. The steering shaft has at least two tubes, which engage into each other in a telescoping manner, can be moved relative to each other, and can in each case be driven by a drive unit. The two drive units are arranged next to each other in the region below the adjustment device. If the two tubes are inserted into each other, the adjustment device only has a short length, which is measured in the displacement direction of the tubes. Conversely, if the tubes are extended in a telescoping manner, a very large length adjustment range can be achieved despite the short length in the starting position.Type: GrantFiled: July 7, 2022Date of Patent: August 12, 2025Assignees: Willi Elbe Gelenkwellen GmbH & Co. KG, Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KGInventors: Jörg Hauhoff, Thomas Herrlich, Fabian Ruh, Philip Wurzberger, Simon Merz, Ralf Sedlmeier
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Publication number: 20240239399Abstract: An adjustment device for vehicle steering columns has a steering shaft to which a steering element can be attached, and a drive unit for adjusting a length of the steering shaft. The steering shaft has at least two tubes, which engage into each other in a telescoping manner, can be moved relative to each other, and can in each case be driven by a drive unit. The two drive units are arranged next to each other in the region below the adjustment device. If the two tubes are inserted into each other, the adjustment device only has a short length, which is measured in the displacement direction of the tubes. Conversely, if the tubes are extended in a telescoping manner, a very large length adjustment range can be achieved despite the short length in the starting position.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 7, 2022Publication date: July 18, 2024Applicants: Willi Elbe Gelenkwellen GmbH & Co. KG, Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KGInventors: Jörg HAUHOFF, Thomas HERRLICH, Fabian RUH, Philip WURZBERGER, Simon MERZ, Ralf SEDLMEIER
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Patent number: 11375089Abstract: A camera system (1, 1?) which includes a housing (2); and an optoelectronic sensor unit (3), arranged in the housing (2), which has at least one detector device (4) and at least one optical unit (5), connected upstream of the at least one detector device (4). The optoelectronic sensor unit (3) is elastically mounted in relation to the housing (2). At least one elastic mounting device (6.1-6.7) is formed from multiple ring segments (6.10-6.70) arranged spaced apart from one another.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2019Date of Patent: June 28, 2022Assignee: HENSOLDT OPTRONICS GMBHInventors: Simon Merz, Oliver Ziegler
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Publication number: 20210029278Abstract: A camera system (1, 1?) which includes a housing (2); and an optoelectronic sensor unit (3), arranged in the housing (2), which has at least one detector device (4) and at least one optical unit (5), connected upstream of the at least one detector device (4). The optoelectronic sensor unit (3) is elastically mounted in relation to the housing (2). At least one elastic mounting device (6.1-6.7) is formed from multiple ring segments (6.10-6.70) arranged spaced apart from one another.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2019Publication date: January 28, 2021Inventors: Simon MERZ, Oliver ZIEGLER
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Patent number: 9033279Abstract: Baggage compartment 1 for an aircraft, wherein the baggage compartment 1 comprises a housing 2 and a baggage holder 3, wherein the baggage holder 3 is swivel-mounted about a swivel axis A in the housing 2, wherein, the swivel axis A intersects, in its longitudinal extent, a holder side wall 32 of the baggage holder 3 and/or a housing side wall 21 of the housing 2, wherein the baggage holder 3 can be moved from a closed position G into an open position Ö with a first swivel movement S1 and the baggage compartment 1 is opened and wherein the baggage holder 3 can be moved from the open position Ö into the closed position G with a second swivel movement S2 and the baggage compartment 1 is closed, wherein the baggage compartment 1 comprises a drive device 6 having at least one drive motor 9, wherein the drive device 6 is designed to drive the baggage holder 3 during the first and/or second swivel movement S1; S2 and to open or close the baggage compartment 1, wherein the drive device 6 is connected to the holder sType: GrantFiled: November 16, 2012Date of Patent: May 19, 2015Assignee: DIEHL AIRCABIN GMBHInventors: Oleg Graf, Max Failenschmid, Ulrich Evers, Annica Dieterich, Simon Merz, Michael Zinke
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Luggage storage compartment for an aircraft, and aircraft comprising the luggage storage compartment
Patent number: 8944375Abstract: Luggage storage compartment for an aircraft, comprising a housing and a luggage container being mounted pivotably in the housing about a pivot axis A, and being transferrable with a first pivoting motion S1 from a closed position G into an open position Ö and the luggage storage compartment being opened, and being transferrable with a second pivoting motion S2 from the open position Ö into the closed position G and the luggage storage compartment being closed, the luggage storage compartment having a pivoting apparatus, comprising a cable winding device with a winding roll and with a winding medium, the pivoting apparatus comprising a drive device with a drive motor for driving the winding roll, an axis of rotation D of the winding roll running in the same direction as and/or parallel to the pivot axis A of the luggage container.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2012Date of Patent: February 3, 2015Assignee: Diehl Aircabin GmbHInventors: Simon Merz, Michael Zinke, Oleg Graf, Max Failenschmid, Ulrich Evers, Annica Dieterich -
Publication number: 20130119200Abstract: Baggage compartment 1 for an aircraft, wherein the baggage compartment 1 comprises a housing 2 and a baggage holder 3, wherein the baggage holder 3 is swivel-mounted about a swivel axis A in the housing 2, wherein, the swivel axis A intersects, in its longitudinal extent, a holder side wall 32 of the baggage holder 3 and/or a housing side wall 21 of the housing 2, wherein the baggage holder 3 can be moved from a closed position G into an open position Ö with a first swivel movement S1 and the baggage compartment 1 is opened and wherein the baggage holder 3 can be moved from the open position Ö into the closed position G with a second swivel movement S2 and the baggage compartment 1 is closed, wherein the baggage compartment 1 comprises a drive device 6 having at least one drive motor 9, wherein the drive device 6 is designed to drive the baggage holder 3 during the first and/or second swivel movement S1; S2 and to open or close the baggage compartment 1, wherein the drive device 6 is connected to the holder sType: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2012Publication date: May 16, 2013Inventors: Oleg GRAF, Max FAILENSCHMID, Ulrich EVERS, Annica DIETERICH, Simon MERZ, Michael ZINKE
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LUGGAGE STORAGE COMPARTMENT FOR AN AIRCRAFT, AND AIRCRAFT COMPRISING THE LUGGAGE STORAGE COMPARTMENT
Publication number: 20130119199Abstract: Luggage storage compartment for an aircraft, comprising a housing and a luggage container being mounted pivotably in the housing about a pivot axis A, and being transferrable with a first pivoting motion S1 from a closed position G into an open position Ö and the luggage storage compartment being opened, and being transferrable with a second pivoting motion S2 from the open position Ö into the closed position G and the luggage storage compartment being closed, the luggage storage compartment having a pivoting apparatus, comprising a cable winding device with a winding roll and with a winding medium, the pivoting apparatus comprising a drive device with a drive motor for driving the winding roll, an axis of rotation D of the winding roll running in the same direction as and/or parallel to the pivot axis A of the luggage container.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2012Publication date: May 16, 2013Inventors: Simon MERZ, Michael ZINKE, Oleg GRAF, Max FAILENSCHMID, Ulrich EVERS, Annica DIETERICH