Patents by Inventor Stephan Steingass

Stephan Steingass 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).

  • Patent number: 11390259
    Abstract: A solenoid valve, for controlling a brake pressure of a wheel brake of a slip-regulatable hydraulic brake system for a motor vehicle, includes a valve element, valve insert, valve seat, spring device, electromagnetic actuator, and armature. The valve element is longitudinally movably positioned at least partially in the valve insert, positioned between the armature and the valve seat, and configured to interact with the valve seat. The spring device, in an assembled position, has a force component acting on the valve element in an opening direction with respect to the valve seat. The electromagnetic actuator is configured to act on the valve element in a closing direction with respect to the valve seat. The valve element has a contact surface operatively connecting the valve element and armature, and configured such that a central axis of the valve element and the contact surface form a non-rectangular intersection angle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2022
    Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventors: Marcus Ertle, Stephan Steingass, Carsten Bodmann, Hans-Peter Bartosch, Stephan Knackert, Philipp Mueller
  • Patent number: 10969032
    Abstract: A solenoid valve for controlling the braking pressure of a wheel brake of a slip-controllable hydraulic brake system of a motor vehicle includes an armature, a valve insert, a valve seat, a valve element, and a spring device. The valve element is arranged in the valve insert in a longitudinally displaceable manner and acts together with the valve seat. The spring applies a force acting in the direction of opening with respect to the valve seat to the valve element in the installed position. The valve element can be actuated by an electromagnetic actuator in the closing direction with respect to the valve seat. The valve element is arranged between an anchor and the valve seat and is operatively connected to the anchor. A front face of the valve element facing the anchor has at least one projection and the projection defines a point of contact with the anchor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2021
    Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventors: Marcus Ertle, Klaus Landesfeind, Jens Norberg, Stephan Steingass, Thomas Weitze, Carsten Bodmann, Edwin Staib
  • Publication number: 20190322263
    Abstract: A solenoid valve for controlling the braking pressure of a wheel brake of a slip-controllable hydraulic brake system of a motor vehicle includes an armature, a valve insert, a valve seat, a valve element, and a spring device. The valve element is arranged in the valve insert in a longitudinally displaceable manner and acts together with the valve seat. The spring applies a force acting in the direction of opening with respect to the valve seat to the valve element in the installed position. The valve element can be actuated by an electromagnetic actuator in the closing direction with respect to the valve seat. The valve element is arranged between an anchor and the valve seat and is operatively connected to the anchor. A front face of the valve element facing the anchor has at least one projection and the projection defines a point of contact with the anchor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2017
    Publication date: October 24, 2019
    Inventors: Marcus Ertle, Klaus Landesfeind, Jens Norberg, Stephan Steingass, Thomas Weitze, Carsten Bodmann, Edwin Staib
  • Patent number: 10415553
    Abstract: A device for choking a fluid flow includes a pot-like base body, in the base of which a first passage opening is arranged, and a closing body guided axially moveably in the pot-like base body against a spring force of a spring element and having a second passage opening that forms a static choke point with a predefined fixed opening cross section. The closing body in combination with the spring element and the first passage opening forms a dynamic choke point with a dynamic opening cross section that is variably adjustable depending on a pressure difference.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2019
    Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventors: Stephan Steingass, Oliver Gaertner, Oliver Hennig, Vaclav Kocourek
  • Publication number: 20190232936
    Abstract: A solenoid valve, for controlling a brake pressure of a wheel brake of a slip-regulatable hydraulic brake system for a motor vehicle, includes a valve element, valve insert, valve seat, spring device, electromagnetic actuator, and armature. The valve element is longitudinally movably positioned at least partially in the valve insert, positioned between the armature and the valve seat, and configured to interact with the valve seat. The spring device, in an assembled position, has a force component acting on the valve element in an opening direction with respect to the valve seat. The electromagnetic actuator is configured to act on the valve element in a closing direction with respect to the valve seat. The valve element has a contact surface operatively connecting the valve element and armature, and configured such that a central axis of the valve element and the contact surface form a non-rectangular intersection angle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2017
    Publication date: August 1, 2019
    Inventors: Marcus Ertle, Stephan Steingass, Carsten Bodmann, Hans-Peter Bartosch, Stephan Knackert, Philipp Mueller
  • Patent number: 10247176
    Abstract: A device for choking a fluid flow, with a pot-like base body, in the base of which a first passage opening is arranged, and a closing body guided axially moveably in the pot-like base body against a spring force of a spring element and having a second passage opening that forms a static choke point with a predefined fixed opening cross section. The closing body in combination with the spring element and the first passage opening forms a dynamic choke point with a dynamic opening cross section that is variably adjustable depending on a pressure difference.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2019
    Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventors: Stephan Steingass, Oliver Gaertner, Oliver Hennig, Vaclav Kocourek
  • Publication number: 20180372077
    Abstract: A device for choking a fluid flow includes a pot-like base body, in the base of which a first passage opening is arranged, and a closing body guided axially moveably in the pot-like base body against a spring force of a spring element and having a second passage opening that forms a static choke point with a predefined fixed opening cross section. The closing body in combination with the spring element and the first passage opening forms a dynamic choke point with a dynamic opening cross section that is variably adjustable depending on a pressure difference.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2018
    Publication date: December 27, 2018
    Inventors: Stephan Steingass, Oliver Gaertner, Oliver Hennig, Vaclav Kocourek
  • Publication number: 20160131121
    Abstract: A device for choking a fluid flow, with a pot-like base body, in the base of which a first passage opening is arranged, and a closing body guided axially moveably in the pot-like base body against a spring force of a spring element and having a second passage opening that forms a static choke point with a predefined fixed opening cross section. The closing body in combination with the spring element and the first passage opening forms a dynamic choke point with a dynamic opening cross section that is variably adjustable depending on a pressure difference.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2015
    Publication date: May 12, 2016
    Inventors: Stephan Steingass, Oliver Gaertner, Oliver Hennig, Vaclav Kocourek
  • Patent number: 9133957
    Abstract: A magnet valve configured to control a fluid includes an armature with a base region, a casing region, and a head region. The magnet valve also includes a valve element that is connected to the armature and an armature housing component. A flow path is formed between the armature and the armature housing component. The flow path runs from a lower armature chamber to an upper armature chamber and back to the lower armature chamber. The head region of the armature has a flattened section, and the upper armature chamber is defined between the armature housing component and the flattened section. At least one groove is formed on the casing region of the armature starting from the base region. The at least one groove ends in the casing region before the flattened section of the head region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2015
    Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventors: Massimiliano Ambrosi, Elmar Vier, Andreas Karl, Andreas Lechler, Stephan Steingass, Nicolas Houis, Jens Norberg, Gerhard Stokmaier
  • Patent number: 8740178
    Abstract: A solenoid valve for controlling a fluid includes an armature having a base region, a lateral region and a head region. The solenoid valve includes a valve member connected to the armature. The solenoid valve further includes an armature casing component in which the armature is positioned. A flow path is formed between the armature and the armature casing component, the flow path extending from a lower armature space to an upper armature space and back to the lower armature space. A junction region is arranged between the head region and the lateral region. The junction region has at least one groove formed therein to facilitate an overflow between the lateral region and the head region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2014
    Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventors: Andreas Karl, Massimiliano Ambrosi, Nicolas Houis, Jens Norberg, Stephan Steingass, Elmar Vier, Andreas Lechler, Gerhard Stokmaier
  • Patent number: 8596609
    Abstract: The invention relates to a solenoid valve with a magnet assembly and a valve cartridge having a pole core, a valve insert connected to the pole core, an armature which is guided within the valve insert in an axially movable manner between a closed position and an open position and is coupled to a closing element, and a valve body which is connected to the valve insert and has a main valve seat which is arranged between at least one first flow opening and a second flow opening. The axially movable armature, when the magnet assembly is energized, is moved by a generated magnetic force within the valve insert in the direction of the pole core counter to a spring force of a resetting spring and counter to a fluid force in order to lift the closing element out of the main valve seat; and to permit a flow of fluid between the at least one first flow opening and the second flow opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2013
    Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventors: Klaus Heyer, Massimiliano Ambrosi, Michael Eisenlauer, Michael Rietsche, Michael Tischer, Stephan Steingass, Michael Hilden
  • Publication number: 20130009081
    Abstract: A solenoid valve includes an armature which is arranged in the region of at least one magnetic coil. At least one radial recess extending essentially in the radial direction, traversing at least in parts the front surface of the armature is provided. A driver assistance device including said type of solenoid valve is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2010
    Publication date: January 10, 2013
    Applicant: Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventors: Andreas Karl, Stephan Steingass, Elmar Vier
  • Publication number: 20120273707
    Abstract: A solenoid valve for controlling a fluid comprising an armature, a valve member which has a dome-shaped end region and which is connected to the a mature and is movable jointly with the armature, a first guidance region being provided on the armature, and a valve body with a valve seat, with a through orifice, the valve member opening and closing the through orifice on the valve seat, and with a guide element which defines a second guidance region for guiding the valve member and which guides the valve member when the solenoid valve is open, the guide element being formed in one piece with the valve body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2012
    Publication date: November 1, 2012
    Applicant: Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventors: Elmar Vier, Carsten Bodmann, Stephan Steingass
  • Publication number: 20120161047
    Abstract: A solenoid valve includes a housing which extends in the axial direction and has at least one axial section which is embodied as a circular hollow cylinder, and a solenoid armature which is removably guided in the housing along a cylinder inner wall in an axial direction along the longitudinal axis of said housing and the solenoid armature having a solenoid armature casing wall. At least one axial flow duct for a medium is located in the housing and is provided to permit a flow around the solenoid armature. The flow duct has a first and a second duct wall region, and the first duct wall region is formed by a section of the cylinder inner wall and the second duct wall region is formed by a section of the solenoid armature casing wall. The second duct wall region is embodied as a planar second duct wall region.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2011
    Publication date: June 28, 2012
    Applicant: Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventors: Massimiliano Ambrosi, Elmar Vier, Andreas Karl, Andreas Lechler, Nicolas Houis, Gerhard Stokmaier, Stephan Steingass, Jens Norberg
  • Publication number: 20110215270
    Abstract: A solenoid valve for controlling a fluid includes an armature having a base region, a lateral region and a head region. The solenoid valve includes a valve member connected to the armature. The solenoid valve further includes an armature casing component in which the armature is positioned. A flow path is formed between the armature and the armature casing component, the flow path extending from a lower armature space to an upper armature space and back to the lower armature space. A junction region is arranged between the head region and the lateral region. The junction region has at least one groove formed therein to facilitate an overflow between the lateral region and the head region.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2011
    Publication date: September 8, 2011
    Applicant: Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventors: Andreas Karl, Massimiliano Ambrosi, Nicolas Houis, Jens Norberg, Stephan Steingass, Elmar Vier, Andreas Lechler, Gerhard Stokmaier
  • Publication number: 20100301246
    Abstract: The invention relates to a solenoid valve with a magnet assembly and a valve cartridge having a pole core, a valve insert connected to the pole core, an armature which is guided within the valve insert in an axially movable manner between a closed position and an open position and is coupled to a closing element, and a valve body which is connected to the valve insert and has a main valve seat which is arranged between at least one first flow opening and a second flow opening. The axially movable armature, when the magnet assembly is energized, is moved by a generated magnetic force within the valve insert in the direction of the pole core counter to a spring force of a resetting spring and counter to a fluid force in order to lift the closing element out of the main valve seat; and to permit a flow of fluid between the at least one first flow opening and the second flow opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2008
    Publication date: December 2, 2010
    Inventors: Klaus Heyer, Massimiliano Ambrosi, Michael Eisenlauer, Michael Rietsche, Michael Tischer, Stephan Steingass, Michael Hilden