Patents by Inventor Thomas Slavik

Thomas Slavik 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: 10715057
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for operating a current converter, in particular of an electric machine, in which, for the or for each semiconductor switch of the current converter, a control signal (P?) for setting a switch-off speed (Anew) is generated, wherein an electric intermediate circuit voltage (Udc) of an intermediate circuit is measured and compared to a voltage threshold value (Uthresh), wherein an operating temperature (TB) of the respective semiconductor switch is measured and compared to a temperature threshold value (Tthresh), wherein a load current (Ic) switched by means of the respective semiconductor switch is measured and compared to a current threshold value (Ithresh), and wherein the control signal (P?) for setting the switch-off speed (Anew) is generated on the basis of the comparisons.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2020
    Assignee: VALEO SIEMENS EAUTOMOTIVE GERMANY GMBH
    Inventors: Qiong Gu, Holger Hoffmann, Thomas Slavik
  • Publication number: 20190273448
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for operating a current converter, in particular of an electric machine, in which, for the or for each semiconductor switch of the current converter, a control signal (P?) for setting a switch-off speed (Anew) is generated, wherein an electric intermediate circuit voltage (Udc) of an intermediate circuit is measured and compared to a voltage threshold value (Uthresh), wherein an operating temperature (TB) of the respective semiconductor switch is measured and compared to a temperature threshold value (Tthresh), wherein a load current (Ic) switched by means of the respective semiconductor switch is measured and compared to a current threshold value (Ithresh), and wherein the control signal (P?) for setting the switch-off speed (Anew) is generated on the basis of the comparisons.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2017
    Publication date: September 5, 2019
    Inventors: Qiong GU, Holger HOFFMANN, Thomas SLAVIK
  • Publication number: 20050160776
    Abstract: A lock module for fitting in a motor vehicle door. The lock module compensates for structural tolerances and makes it possible to span large assembly gaps. This is achieved through a lock module for a motor vehicle door having a lock and a bearing bracket connected to the lock for supporting a door outside handle of the vehicle door. The lock and the bearing bracket are connected together through an adapter, the adapter and the bearing bracket are connected by a first sliding connection relatively displaceable along a first sliding direction and the lock and the adapter are connected by a second sliding connection displaceable along a second sliding direction, and the two sliding directions are arranged at an angle to each other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2004
    Publication date: July 28, 2005
    Inventors: Marco Batzner, Ralph Gerstlauer, Matthias Schnapp, Thomas Slavik, Dirk Runte, Horst Weber