Patents by Inventor Steffen Meier
Steffen Meier 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: 20240074321Abstract: A dielectric transducer for use in a sensor, actuator or generator comprising a plurality of layers of transducer foils, wherein an electrically contactable and conductive layer forming an electrode layer is applied to at least one side of each transducer foil. Expediently, at least two contact elements are provided, each of which is arranged at least partially in a recess or in a through-channel and extends over at least one layer of transducer foils, adjacent electrode layers being electrically conductively connected to different contact elements. Since adjacent electrode layers are connected to different contact elements, intended use is possible, and bringing together several contact lines is advantageously not necessary. Furthermore, the invention relates to a method for producing a multilayer dielectric transducer for use in a sensor, an actuator or a generator, as well as an actuator, a sensor or a generator.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 13, 2020Publication date: February 29, 2024Inventors: Steffen Hau, Stephan Lenz, Philipp Linnebach, Dennis Meier, Stefan Seelecke
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Publication number: 20230059235Abstract: A trellis comprising a receiving section (2), a trellis structure (3) and a base section (4). The base section has an elongate main form, parts of which can be positioned between the bearing section of a saddle-type planter and the retaining structure. The trellis structure (3) is fixed in position on the base section (4) so that it extends upwards relative to the base section (4).Type: ApplicationFiled: June 19, 2020Publication date: February 23, 2023Inventor: Steffen Meier
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Patent number: 10696168Abstract: A motor vehicle (2) has a vehicle body (4) and at least one electrical energy storage means. A charging connection apparatus is mounted to the vehicle body (4) and can be connected to a charging plug (8) supplied from the outside for charging the electrical energy storage means. The charging connection apparatus has an adapter (10) mounted to the vehicle body (4), a charging housing (12) mounted to the adapter (10) and a plug (14) mounted in the charging housing (12). The plug (14) is connected to the electrical energy storage means and can be connected to the charging plug (8). The adapter (10), the charging housing (12) and the plug (14) are configured to conform to the charging plug (8) in the country where the motor vehicle (2) is used.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2018Date of Patent: June 30, 2020Assignee: Dr. Ing. h.c.F. Porsche AktiengesellschaftInventor: Steffen Meier
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Publication number: 20180208068Abstract: A motor vehicle (2) has a vehicle body (4) and at least one electrical energy storage means. A charging connection apparatus is mounted to the vehicle body (4) and can be connected to a charging plug (8) supplied from the outside for charging the electrical energy storage means. The charging connection apparatus has an adapter (10) mounted to the vehicle body (4), a charging housing (12) mounted to the adapter (10) and a plug (14) mounted in the charging housing (12). The plug (14) is connected to the electrical energy storage means and can be connected to the charging plug (8). The adapter (10), the charging housing (12) and the plug (14) are configured to conform to the charging plug (8) in the country where the motor vehicle (2) is used.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 20, 2018Publication date: July 26, 2018Inventor: Steffen Meier
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Patent number: 9358864Abstract: A device is provided for fastening a battery module (2) to a bodyshell (1) of a motor vehicle. The battery module has a battery (15) and a support (16) connected fixedly to the battery. The support (16) has an undercut (22) that interacts with an undercut (11) on the bodyshell. Such a connection can be produced in a simple manner and, moreover, is reliably secure in the event of a crash, in particular a rear crash of the motor vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 2013Date of Patent: June 7, 2016Assignee: Dr. Ing. h.c.F. Porsche AktiengesellschaftInventor: Steffen Meier
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Patent number: 8973883Abstract: A fastening apparatus (1) for a battery (2) in a motor vehicle (29) has a carrier device (31) for carrying the battery (2). A clamping strap (10) encloses the battery (2) at least in sections and has opposite first and second end sections (11; 12). The first end section (11) is fastened to the carrier device (31). A clamping arrangement (17) is coupled to the second end section (12) of the clamping strap (10) and connects to the carrier device (31). An actuator (26) of the clamping arrangement (17) sets a prestress in the clamping strap (10).Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 2011Date of Patent: March 10, 2015Assignee: Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AktiengesellschaftInventors: Steffen Meier, Volker Brunner
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Publication number: 20130333967Abstract: A device is provided for fastening a battery module (2) to a bodyshell (1) of a motor vehicle. The battery module has a battery (15) and a support (16) connected fixedly to the battery. The support (16) has an undercut (22) that interacts with an undercut (11) on the bodyshell. Such a connection can be produced in a simple manner and, moreover, is reliably secure in the event of a crash, in particular a rear crash of the motor vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 13, 2013Publication date: December 19, 2013Inventor: Steffen Meier
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Publication number: 20130335021Abstract: A motor vehicle (2) has a vehicle body (4) and at least one electrical energy storage means. A charging connection apparatus is mounted to the vehicle body (4) and can be connected to a charging plug (8) supplied from the outside for charging the electrical energy storage means. The charging connection apparatus has an adapter (10) mounted to the vehicle body (4), a charging housing (12) mounted to the adapter (10) and a plug (14) mounted in the charging housing (12). The plug (14) is connected to the electrical energy storage means and can be connected to the charging plug (8). The adapter (10), the charging housing (12) and the plug (14) are configured to conform to the charging plug (8) in the country where the motor vehicle (2) is used.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 13, 2013Publication date: December 19, 2013Inventor: Steffen Meier
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Patent number: 8496081Abstract: A protective housing (1) for a galvanic cell in a motor vehicle four side walls (2a, 2b, 3a) that form a lateral enclosure for a receptacle space for the galvanic cell. A base and a cover (4) extend across the lateral enclosure of the receptacle space. A cover cross member (8) is attached to the cover (4) and projects out beyond two opposed side walls (2a, 2b) for connection to a shell of the motor vehicle so that the protective housing (1) is suspended in a rotationally fixed fashion in the motor vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2009Date of Patent: July 30, 2013Assignee: Dr. Ing. H.C. F. Porsche AktiengesellschaftInventors: Steffen Meier, Robert Kohr
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Publication number: 20130026798Abstract: A cockpit support structure of a motor vehicle has a cross member (11) with brackets (13, 14, 15, 16, 17) for connecting the cross member (11) to a body structure of the motor vehicle, and having brackets (18, 19, 20) for connecting functional components to the cross member (11). The cross member (11) and the brackets (13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20) all are produced from a magnesium alloy material.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 13, 2012Publication date: January 31, 2013Applicant: DR. ING. H.C.F. PORSCHE AKTIENGESELLSCHAFTInventor: Steffen Meier
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Publication number: 20120025045Abstract: A fastening apparatus (1) for a battery (2) in a motor vehicle (29) has a carrier device (31) for carrying the battery (2). A clamping strap (10) encloses the battery (2) at least in sections and has opposite first and second end sections (11; 12). The first end section (11) is fastened to the carrier device (31). A clamping arrangement (17) is coupled to the second end section (12) of the clamping strap (10) and connects to the carrier device (31). An actuator (26) of the clamping arrangement (17) sets a prestress in the clamping strap (10).Type: ApplicationFiled: July 25, 2011Publication date: February 2, 2012Applicant: Dr. Ing. h.c.F. Porsche AktiengesellschaftInventors: Steffen Meier, Volker Brunner
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Patent number: 7905309Abstract: A support for an airbag housing of a motor vehicle, in particular for a knee airbag housing, has a support strut which is connected to the airbag housing. The support strut is mounted in a carrying frame of the vehicle by at least one elastic element. As a result of the mounting of the support strut by way of the elastic element, connecting elements, for example screws, can be dispensed with and noise generation is prevented.Type: GrantFiled: July 7, 2008Date of Patent: March 15, 2011Assignee: Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AGInventors: Steffen Meier, Walter Schaupensteiner
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Patent number: 7658439Abstract: A cross member, in particular a cockpit cross member, for a motor vehicle, is connectable at both ends to a vehicle body and supportable in a central area via a supporting element on a longitudinal transmission tunnel of the vehicle. The cross member has at least two cross member elements which are joined together at the end in a central area of the cross member via a connecting member. The connecting member allows compensation of tolerance in the transverse direction of the vehicle. The cross member is connected to the supporting element via the connecting member, the connection between the connecting member and the supporting element allowing compensation of tolerance in the z direction.Type: GrantFiled: November 26, 2007Date of Patent: February 9, 2010Assignee: Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AktiengesellschaftInventor: Steffen Meier
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Publication number: 20090236161Abstract: A protective housing (1) for a galvanic cell in a motor vehicle four side walls (2a, 2b, 3a) that form a lateral enclosure for a receptacle space for the galvanic cell. A base and a cover (4) extend across the lateral enclosure of the receptacle space. A cover cross member (8) is attached to the cover (4) and projects out beyond two opposed side walls (2a, 2b) for connection to a shell of the motor vehicle so that the protective housing (1) is suspended in a rotationally fixed fashion in the motor vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 2, 2009Publication date: September 24, 2009Applicant: Dr. Ing. h.c.F. Porsche AktiengesellschaftInventors: Steffen Meier, Robert Kohr
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Patent number: 7568756Abstract: A crossmember, such as a cockpit crossmember of a motor vehicle, is connected on the longitudinal end sides to A pillars of a motor vehicle front end structure. The crossmember is supported in the central region via a supporting frame against a longitudinal central tunnel. The supporting frame has two downwardly directed supporting elements and a connecting member connecting the two supporting elements at their lower end. The connecting member can be fixed to the longitudinal central tunnel via at least one fixing device, which permits the connecting member to be aligned with respect to the longitudinal central tunnel. This enables a stress-free and simple installation of the crossmember.Type: GrantFiled: November 26, 2007Date of Patent: August 4, 2009Assignee: Dr. Ing, h.c. F. Porsche AktiengesellschaftInventor: Steffen Meier
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Publication number: 20090008911Abstract: A support for an airbag housing of a motor vehicle, in particular for a knee airbag housing, has a support strut which is connected to the airbag housing. The support strut is mounted in a carrying frame of the vehicle by at least one elastic element. As a result of the mounting of the support strut by way of the elastic element, connecting elements, for example screws, can be dispensed with and noise generation is prevented.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 7, 2008Publication date: January 8, 2009Applicant: DR. ING. H.C. F. PORSCHE AKTIENGESELLSCHAFTInventors: Steffen Meier, Walter Schaupensteiner
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Publication number: 20080122265Abstract: A cross member, in particular a cockpit cross member, for a motor vehicle, is connectable at both ends to a vehicle body and supportable in a central area via a supporting element on a longitudinal transmission tunnel of the vehicle. The cross member has at least two cross member elements which are joined together at the end in a central area of the cross member via a connecting member. The connecting member allows compensation of tolerance in the transverse direction of the vehicle. The cross member is connected to the supporting element via the connecting member, the connection between the connecting member and the supporting element allowing compensation of tolerance in the z direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 26, 2007Publication date: May 29, 2008Applicant: DR. ING. H.C. F. PORSCHE AKTIENGESELLSCHAFTInventor: Steffen Meier
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Publication number: 20080122260Abstract: A crossmember, such as a cockpit crossmember of a motor vehicle, is connected on the longitudinal end sides to A pillars of a motor vehicle front end structure. The crossmember is supported in the central region via a supporting frame against a longitudinal central tunnel. The supporting frame has two downwardly directed supporting elements and a connecting member connecting the two supporting elements at their lower end. The connecting member can be fixed to the longitudinal central tunnel via at least one fixing device, which permits the connecting member to be aligned with respect to the longitudinal central tunnel. This enables a stress-free and simple installation of the crossmember.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 26, 2007Publication date: May 29, 2008Applicant: DR. ING. H.C. F. PORSCHE AKTIENGESELLSCHAFTInventor: Steffen Meier
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Publication number: 20070262613Abstract: A cross-member configuration for a motor vehicle has a basic member for receiving functional elements, and a body cross-member. The basic member is fastened to the body cross-member via holding elements. The holding elements have, on the body cross-member side, a stepped connecting region which is connected to a connecting region which is configured in a complementary manner thereto on the body cross-member. In addition, it is provided that the connecting regions each have at least two stepped surfaces which bear against one another when holding elements are connected to the body cross-member.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 7, 2007Publication date: November 15, 2007Inventor: Steffen Meier
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Patent number: 7128181Abstract: In a seat console, weight sensors for measuring the weight of occupants are arranged, which are provided between a top frame and a bottom frame of the console. So that a floating bearing of the top frame in the bottom frame is ensured, the top frame and the bottom frame are held to be supported by the weight sensors. In order to avoid damage or a faulty measurement, the top frame dips into the bottom frame in an open manner.Type: GrantFiled: December 5, 2003Date of Patent: October 31, 2006Assignee: Dr. Ing. h.c.F. Porsche AktiengesellschaftInventors: Michael Mehrkens, Siegfried Walter, Steffen Meier