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).

  • Publication number: 20240074321
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2020
    Publication date: February 29, 2024
    Inventors: Steffen Hau, Stephan Lenz, Philipp Linnebach, Dennis Meier, Stefan Seelecke
  • Publication number: 20230059235
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2020
    Publication date: February 23, 2023
    Inventor: Steffen Meier
  • Patent number: 10696168
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2020
    Assignee: Dr. Ing. h.c.F. Porsche Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventor: Steffen Meier
  • Publication number: 20180208068
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2018
    Publication date: July 26, 2018
    Inventor: Steffen Meier
  • Patent number: 9358864
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2016
    Assignee: Dr. Ing. h.c.F. Porsche Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventor: Steffen Meier
  • Patent number: 8973883
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2015
    Assignee: Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Steffen Meier, Volker Brunner
  • Publication number: 20130333967
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2013
    Publication date: December 19, 2013
    Inventor: Steffen Meier
  • Publication number: 20130335021
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2013
    Publication date: December 19, 2013
    Inventor: Steffen Meier
  • Patent number: 8496081
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2013
    Assignee: Dr. Ing. H.C. F. Porsche Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Steffen Meier, Robert Kohr
  • Publication number: 20130026798
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2012
    Publication date: January 31, 2013
    Applicant: DR. ING. H.C.F. PORSCHE AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT
    Inventor: Steffen Meier
  • Publication number: 20120025045
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2011
    Publication date: February 2, 2012
    Applicant: Dr. Ing. h.c.F. Porsche Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Steffen Meier, Volker Brunner
  • Patent number: 7905309
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2011
    Assignee: Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG
    Inventors: Steffen Meier, Walter Schaupensteiner
  • Patent number: 7658439
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2010
    Assignee: Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventor: Steffen Meier
  • Publication number: 20090236161
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2009
    Publication date: September 24, 2009
    Applicant: Dr. Ing. h.c.F. Porsche Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Steffen Meier, Robert Kohr
  • Patent number: 7568756
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2009
    Assignee: Dr. Ing, h.c. F. Porsche Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventor: Steffen Meier
  • Publication number: 20090008911
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2008
    Publication date: January 8, 2009
    Applicant: DR. ING. H.C. F. PORSCHE AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT
    Inventors: Steffen Meier, Walter Schaupensteiner
  • Publication number: 20080122265
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2007
    Publication date: May 29, 2008
    Applicant: DR. ING. H.C. F. PORSCHE AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT
    Inventor: Steffen Meier
  • Publication number: 20080122260
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2007
    Publication date: May 29, 2008
    Applicant: DR. ING. H.C. F. PORSCHE AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT
    Inventor: Steffen Meier
  • Publication number: 20070262613
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2007
    Publication date: November 15, 2007
    Inventor: Steffen Meier
  • Patent number: 7128181
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2006
    Assignee: Dr. Ing. h.c.F. Porsche Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Michael Mehrkens, Siegfried Walter, Steffen Meier