Patents by Inventor Thomas Kleiber
Thomas Kleiber 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: 8245677Abstract: The present invention relates to an insert element (3) for transmitting a force for a camshaft adjustment system. The insert element (3) has a first region (1) with an end surface (4) for receiving the force, and a second region (2) for conducting away the force. The end surface (4) is arranged in such a manner that it has, by means of a locking element (7), at least one force transmission point for receiving the force. The second region (2) is arranged in such a manner that it has, by means of a stator element (6), a force transmission surface for conducting away the force.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 2007Date of Patent: August 21, 2012Assignee: Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KGInventor: Thomas Kleiber
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Patent number: 7823554Abstract: A device for adjusting the angle of rotation between two rotating shafts, in particular a drive shaft of a reciprocating-piston internal combustion engine and a camshaft for actuating gas-exchange valves is provided, having a rotation element that is connected in a rotationally fixed manner to the drive shaft, a rotor that is connected in a rotationally fixed manner to the camshaft, and an angle of rotation adjustment system with a locking device which has at least one locking bolt, which is mounted movably in one of the components, and at least one corresponding opening in the other component. The locking bolt can be displaced into and out of the opening by a spring and/or hydraulic force.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2006Date of Patent: November 2, 2010Assignee: Schaeffler Technologies GmbH & Co. KGInventor: Thomas Kleiber
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Patent number: 7798111Abstract: A camshaft adjuster (1) for an internal combustion engine is provided, in which the relative angular position between a driving gear (2) and an output element that is allocated to the camshaft can be adjusted by hydraulically impinging pressure chambers located between an inner and outer rotor. The outer rotor and the gear ring of the driving gear (2) are joined to each other via fastening elements (15). In order to create a particularly compact camshaft adjuster (1), the fastening elements are located at least in part at a distance from the longitudinal axis of the camshaft adjuster (1) which is smaller than the external radius (35) of the pressure chambers.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2005Date of Patent: September 21, 2010Assignee: Schaeffler KGInventors: Thomas Kleiber, Rainer Ottersbach
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Patent number: 7779801Abstract: A camshaft adjuster (1) for an internal combustion engine is provided, which includes a housing (21) and in which a relative angular position between a driving gear (22?) and an output element allocated to the camshaft is adjustable. In a first connection region (28), the housing is connected in a fixed manner to a support element (20) which is connected in a fixed fashion to a plastic toothed ring (19) in a radially outward direction in a second connection region (29). The outer surface of the carrier element (20) fits an inner surface of the toothed ring (19) in the second connection region (29). The carrier element (20) makes it possible to bridge the radial gap between the toothed ring (19) and the outer surface of the housing (21), and the second connection region accurately predefines a position of the toothed ring (19).Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2005Date of Patent: August 24, 2010Assignee: Schaeffler KGInventors: Thomas Kleiber, Rainer Ottersbach
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Patent number: 7717074Abstract: A camshaft adjuster (1) for an internal combustion engine is provided, wherein the relative angle between a drive wheel (2) and an inner rotor associated with a camshaft can be adjusted via hydraulic loading of pressure spaces (9, 10) between an outer rotor (3) and the inner rotor (6), wherein the drive wheel (2) is made of plastic and the outer rotor (3) associated with the drive wheel (2) is made of metal. Particularly good linkage can be obtained and mounting complexity can be reduced by having at least one bearing surface between the outer rotor (3) and the inner rotor (6) that is connected with a firmly bonded material or positive fit in the drive wheel that is made from plastic.Type: GrantFiled: November 11, 2005Date of Patent: May 18, 2010Assignee: Schaeffler KGInventors: Thomas Kleiber, Rainer Ottersbach
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Publication number: 20090272350Abstract: A camshaft adjuster (1) for an internal combustion engine is provided, which includes a housing (21) and in which a relative angular position between a driving gear (22?) and an output element allocated to the camshaft is adjustable. In a first connection region (28), the housing is connected in a fixed manner to a support element (20) which is connected in a fixed fashion to a plastic toothed ring (19) in a radially outward direction in a second connection region (29). The outer surface of the carrier element (20) fits an inner surface of the toothed ring (19) in the second connection region (29). The carrier element (20) makes it possible to bridge the radial gap between the toothed ring (19) and the outer surface of the housing (21), and the second connection region accurately predefines a position of the toothed ring (19).Type: ApplicationFiled: November 12, 2005Publication date: November 5, 2009Applicant: SCHAEFFLER KGInventors: Thomas Kleiber, Rainer Ottersbach
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Patent number: 7578274Abstract: A locking unit of a camshaft adjuster (1) for an internal combustion engine is provided, in which a locking pin (19) establishes a positive connection between a driving element and a driven element of the camshaft adjuster (1). The driving element and/or the driven element are formed by a plastic part. An insert (26) against which the locking pin (19) rests and which is supported relative to the plastic part in the area of an inner and outer contour is inserted into the plastic part. Providing large area support of the contours makes it possible to use plastic as a material in spite of the great stress that occurs, particular attention being paid to a good introduction of force into the plastic part.Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 2006Date of Patent: August 25, 2009Assignee: Schaeffler KGInventors: Thomas Kleiber, Wolfram Kruhoffer
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Publication number: 20090114502Abstract: The present invention relates to an insert element (3) for transmitting a force for a camshaft adjustment system. The insert element (3) has a first region (1) with an end surface (4) for receiving the force, and a second region (2) for conducting away the force. The end surface (4) is arranged in such a manner that it has, by means of a locking element (7), at least one force transmission point for receiving the force. The second region (2) is arranged in such a manner that it has, by means of a stator element (6), a force transmission surface for conducting away the force.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 11, 2007Publication date: May 7, 2009Applicant: SCHAEFFLER KGInventor: Thomas Kleiber
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Publication number: 20090090321Abstract: A camshaft adjuster (1) for an internal combustion engine is provided, wherein the relative angle between a drive wheel (2) and an inner rotor associated with a camshaft can be adjusted via hydraulic loading of pressure spaces (9, 10) between an outer rotor (3) and the inner rotor (6), wherein the drive wheel (2) is made of plastic and the outer rotor (3) associated with the drive wheel (2) is made of metal. Particularly good linkage can be obtained and mounting complexity can be reduced by having at least one bearing surface between the outer rotor (3) and the inner rotor (6) that is connected with a firmly bonded material or positive fit in the drive wheel that is made from plastic.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 11, 2005Publication date: April 9, 2009Applicant: Schaeffler KGInventors: Thomas Kleiber, Rainer Ottersbach
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Publication number: 20080289594Abstract: A device for adjusting the angle of rotation between two rotating shafts, in particular a drive shaft of a reciprocating-piston internal combustion engine and a camshaft for actuating gas-exchange valves is provided, having a rotation element that is connected in a rotationally fixed manner to the drive shaft, a rotor that is connected in a rotationally fixed manner to the camshaft, and an angle of rotation adjustment system with a locking device which has at least one locking bolt, which is mounted movably in one of the components, and at least one corresponding opening in the other component. The locking bolt can be displaced into and out of the opening by a spring and/or hydraulic force.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 11, 2006Publication date: November 27, 2008Applicant: SCHAEFFLER KGInventor: Thomas Kleiber
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Publication number: 20080190388Abstract: A locking unit of a camshaft adjuster (1) for an internal combustion engine is provided, in which a locking pin (19) establishes a positive connection between a driving element and a driven element of the camshaft adjuster (1). The driving element and/or the driven element are formed by a plastic part. An insert (26) against which the locking pin (19) rests and which is supported relative to the plastic part in the area of an inner and outer contour is inserted into the plastic part. Providing large area support of the contours makes it possible to use plastic as a material in spite of the great stress that occurs, particular attention being paid to a good introduction of force into the plastic part.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 5, 2006Publication date: August 14, 2008Applicant: SCHAEFFLER KGInventors: Thomas Kleiber, Wolfram Kruhoffer
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Publication number: 20080127921Abstract: A camshaft adjuster (1) for an internal combustion engine is provided, in which the relative angular position between a driving gear (2) and an output element that is allocated to the camshaft can be adjusted by hydraulically impinging pressure chambers located between an inner and outer rotor. The outer rotor and the gear ring of the driving gear (2) are joined to each other via fastening elements (15). In order to create a particularly compact camshaft adjuster (1), the fastening elements are located at least in part at a distance from the longitudinal axis of the camshaft adjuster (1) which is smaller than the external radius (35) of the pressure chambers.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 12, 2005Publication date: June 5, 2008Applicant: SCHAEFFLER KInventors: Thomas Kleiber, Rainer Ottersbach
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Patent number: 6619248Abstract: A device (1) for hydraulic rotational angle adjustment of a camshaft relative to a crankshaft of an internal combustion engine including a drive unit (4) connected with the crankshaft and an output unit (5) non-rotatably connected with the camshaft. The drive unit (4) stands in power transmitting connection with the output unit (5) through at least two pressure chambers (6, 7) formed inside the device (1) which bring about, under action by pressure under continuous compensation for external pressure leakages, a relative rotation or a hydraulic clamping of the output unit (5) in relation to the drive unit (4). In addition, the device (1) has a coil spring (8) arranged outside the device which is provided for adaptation of its adjustment speeds in both adjustment directions.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2002Date of Patent: September 16, 2003Assignee: INA-Schaeffler KGInventors: Thomas Bertelshofer, Gerd Wiessner, Jurgen Schwab, Thomas Kleiber
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Patent number: 6123851Abstract: The hydrophilic organic contaminants and hydrogen peroxide present in semiconductor fabrication reclaims are removed by means of adsorption of a pyrolysate of a macroreticular sulphonated vinyl-aromatic polymer having a carbon content of at least 85% by weight and a carbon/hydrogen atomic ratio of from 1.5:1 to 20:1. In spite of their hydrophobic surface, the pyrolysates have a comparatively high adsorptivity for these contaminants and provide for distinctively higher removal rates than customary activated carbons.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 1998Date of Patent: September 26, 2000Assignee: Christ AGInventors: Philippe Rychen, Thomas Kleiber, Dominique Gensbittel