Patents by Inventor Thomas Zander

Thomas Zander 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: 11923933
    Abstract: A method includes receiving (402) a plurality of reference signals (301-303) at an antenna port of a communication device (101). Each reference signal (301-303) is sent using a corresponding precoder. The precoder is selected from a first set of precoders. The method further includes determining (403) a channel estimate based on the received plurality of reference signals (301-303), and selecting (404) a precoder from a second set of precoders based on the determined channel estimate. The second set of precoders comprises at least one precoder in addition to the precoders of the first set of precoders. The method includes sending (405) an indication (304) relating to the selected precoder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2024
    Assignee: Sony Group Corporation
    Inventors: Erik Bengtsson, Thomas Bolin, Olof Zander, Fredrik Rusek, Kun Zhao, Zuleita Ho
  • Publication number: 20230264671
    Abstract: Receptacles for a pressure-change damper and for a throttle are provided, at an offset to each other and at an offset to a receptacle for a hydraulic pump, in opposite sides of a hydraulic block for a hydraulic assembly of a traction control system of a hydraulic vehicle braking system, whereby a greater volume of the pressure-change damper and thus better damping are possible.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2021
    Publication date: August 24, 2023
    Inventors: Thomas Zander, Michael Loeffler
  • Publication number: 20230242086
    Abstract: A hydraulic unit with open-loop and closed-loop control of brake pressure in a brake circuit of an electronically slip-controllable braking system of a motor vehicle includes a pump housing, a motor for driving a brake pressure generator, and an electronic control device for controlling the motor in line with demand. The motor and the control device are disposed on opposite sides of the pump housing, and a shaft bore extending all the way through is formed therebetween, in which shaft bore a motor shaft which can be rotationally driven is disposed. A sealing apparatus seals the shaft bore with respect to an interior of the electronic control device. A sealing apparatus which comprises an insertion seal is disposed on the pump housing in a seal socket and a mechanical preloading force is applied by a preloading apparatus. A method of assembling the hydraulic unit is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2021
    Publication date: August 3, 2023
    Inventors: Dariusz Suarez-Seminario, Thomas Zander, Jennifer Keck, Thomas Kimpel, Peter Pochert, Ingmar Joas, Michael Loeffler, Bert Niggebruegge, Benjamin Heyne, Thilo Stephan, Michael Schlitzkus
  • Patent number: 11646619
    Abstract: An electronically commutated machine, in particular an electronically commutated electric motor is disclosed. To detect an angle of rotation completed by a rotor shaft of the machine or a rotational speed, this rotor shaft is equipped with a signal generator of a sensor device. This latter component has a magnet element, which is fastened on the rotor shaft by way of a holding element. A clamping body is included, which is arranged on the rotor shaft with force fit and onto which the holding element is pressed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2023
    Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventors: Michael Loeffler, Michael Schlitzkus, Thomas Zander
  • Patent number: 11565678
    Abstract: A cuboid hydraulic block of a slip control system of a hydraulic vehicle brake system has a lateral face, an opposite lateral face, at least two long sides, a short side, and an opposite short side. All receptacles for solenoid valves of the slip control system are disposed in the lateral face of the hydraulic block. Receptacles for hydraulic accumulators of the slip control system and connecting bores for a master brake cylinder are disposed in the opposite lateral face of the hydraulic block. Receptacles for hydraulic pumps of the slip control system are disposed in the long sides of the hydraulic block. An electric motor for driving the hydraulic pumps is disposed on the short side of the hydraulic block. Connecting bores for wheel brakes are disposed in the opposite short side of the hydraulic block.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2023
    Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventors: Thomas Zander, Michael Loeffler
  • Patent number: 11400904
    Abstract: A pressure medium assembly, in particular for providing and regulating a pressure in a brake circuit of a slip-controllable brake system of a motor vehicle, includes a housing block and an electronic controller. The housing block includes a pump configured to be actuated by a drive motor and a valve, which are actuated by the controller. The controller is secured to an outer face of the housing block and has a device flange that is paired with a housing flange formed on the housing block. The flanges fix the housing block and the controller together. The housing flange protrudes radially outwards relative to a housing block peripheral side facing the housing flange such that the entire upper face of the housing block is available for a controller housing. This configuration additionally allows the use of a printed circuit board which is free of open recesses on the peripheral side.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2022
    Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventors: Thomas Zander, Michael Loeffler
  • Publication number: 20210328468
    Abstract: An electronically commutated machine, in particular an electronically commutated electric motor is disclosed. To detect an angle of rotation completed by a rotor shaft of the machine or a rotational speed, this rotor shaft is equipped with a signal generator of a sensor device. This latter component has a magnet element, which is fastened on the rotor shaft by way of a holding element. A clamping body is included, which is arranged on the rotor shaft with force fit and onto which the holding element is pressed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2021
    Publication date: October 21, 2021
    Inventors: Michael Loeffler, Michael Schlitzkus, Thomas Zander
  • Patent number: 11014544
    Abstract: A hydraulic block of a slip control system of a hydraulic vehicle brake system includes receptacles for the hydraulic accumulator and receptacles for outlet valves arranged on opposite sides of each other in the hydraulic block. The sides of the hydraulic block, which comprise the receptacles for the outlet valves and the hydraulic accumulators, are connected to one another by bores perpendicular thereto.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2021
    Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventors: Thomas Zander, Michael Loeffler
  • Patent number: 10998798
    Abstract: A drive assembly has a housing block, on which there is arranged an electrical machine. The latter has a working shaft mounted in a shaft bore of the housing block and the rotational position of which is detected by a sensor device formed by a signal transmitter and a signal receiver comprising evaluation electronics. The shaft bore is closed by a cover, which is arranged between signal transmitter and signal receiver. The cover is formed in one piece with an electronics housing of the signal receiver. A centering device for the signal receiver is formed on the housing block on the electronics housing. The disclosed drive assembly simplifies the construction, functional testing and mounting of the signal receiver and at the same time improves the protection thereof against damaging environmental influences.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2021
    Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventors: Michael Schlitzkus, Anna Wondrak, Helmut Seiband, Stefan Lehenberger, Thomas Zander, Valentin Notemann
  • Patent number: 10988122
    Abstract: A hydraulic block for a hydraulic assembly of a slip control system of a hydraulic vehicle brake system includes a metal-plastic composite part with a metal part and a further part. The metal part includes sleeve-like brake line ports, sleeve-like valve receptacles, sleeve-like pump receptacles, and pipes as connecting lines. The further part is a plastic part that is injection-molded around the metal part to form the hydraulic block in a cuboid shape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2021
    Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventors: Thomas Zander, Bernd Lutz, Michael Loeffler
  • Patent number: 10864896
    Abstract: A hydraulic block of a slip control system of a hydraulic vehicle brake system has receptacles for inlet valves and outlet valves of the slip control system arranged on a cover side, and receptacles for block valves, intake valves, and hydraulic accumulator on an opposite main side. All connecting bores for wheel brakes and a main brake cylinder are arranged on a transverse side and an eccentric chamber is arranged on an opposite transverse side of the hydraulic block.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2020
    Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventors: Thomas Zander, Michael Loeffler
  • Patent number: 10814848
    Abstract: A hydraulic block of a slip control system of a hydraulic vehicle brake system includes a hydraulic accumulator, a hollow storage cover, and an accumulator cylinder defined partly by a blind hole in the hydraulic block and partly by the hollow storage cover. The blind hole is closed by the hollow storage cover. An accumulator piston of the hydraulic accumulator is sealed and guided to or close to the ends in the blind hole in the hydraulic block and in the storage cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2020
    Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventors: Michael Schlitzkus, Rainer Fuerst, Thomas Zander, Alexander Bareiss, Michael Loeffler
  • Publication number: 20200122699
    Abstract: A pressure medium assembly, in particular for providing and regulating a pressure in a brake circuit of a slip-controllable brake system of a motor vehicle, includes a housing block and an electronic controller. The housing block includes a pump configured to be actuated by a drive motor and a valve, which are actuated by the controller. The controller is secured to an outer face of the housing block and has a device flange that is paired with a housing flange formed on the housing block. The flanges fix the housing block and the controller together. The housing flange protrudes radially outwards relative to a housing block peripheral side facing the housing flange such that the entire upper face of the housing block is available for a controller housing. This configuration additionally allows the use of a printed circuit board which is free of open recesses on the peripheral side.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2018
    Publication date: April 23, 2020
    Inventors: Thomas Zander, Michael Loeffler
  • Publication number: 20200094800
    Abstract: A hydraulic block of a slip control system of a hydraulic vehicle brake system includes receptacles for the hydraulic accumulator and receptacles for outlet valves arranged on opposite sides of each other in the hydraulic block. The sides of the hydraulic block, which comprise the receptacles for the outlet valves and the hydraulic accumulators, are connected to one another by bores perpendicular thereto.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2017
    Publication date: March 26, 2020
    Inventors: Thomas Zander, Michael Loeffler
  • Publication number: 20200070798
    Abstract: A cuboid hydraulic block of a slip control system of a hydraulic vehicle brake system has a lateral face, an opposite lateral face, at least two long sides, a short side, and an opposite short side. All receptacles for solenoid valves of the slip control system are disposed in the lateral face of the hydraulic block. Receptacles for hydraulic accumulators of the slip control system and connecting bores for a master brake cylinder are disposed in the opposite lateral face of the hydraulic block. Receptacles for hydraulic pumps of the slip control system are disposed in the long sides of the hydraulic block. An electric motor for driving the hydraulic pumps is disposed on the short side of the hydraulic block. Connecting bores for wheel brakes are disposed in the opposite short side of the hydraulic block.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2018
    Publication date: March 5, 2020
    Inventors: Thomas Zander, Michael Loeffler
  • Publication number: 20200017089
    Abstract: A hydraulic block for a hydraulic assembly of a slip control system of a hydraulic vehicle brake system includes a metal-plastic composite part with a metal part and a further part. The metal part includes sleeve-like brake line ports, sleeve-like valve receptacles, sleeve-like pump receptacles, and pipes as connecting lines. The further part is a plastic part that is injection-molded around the metal part to form the hydraulic block in a cuboid shape.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2019
    Publication date: January 16, 2020
    Inventors: Thomas Zander, Bernd Lutz, Michael Loeffler
  • Patent number: 10479338
    Abstract: A hydraulic unit for a slip controller of a hydraulic vehicle brake system includes an electric motor, a plurality of hydraulic pumps, a hydraulic block, a plurality of solenoid valves, a rotation angle sensor, an electronic control unit, and a valve cover. The electric motor is positioned on a narrow side of the hydraulic block, and is configured to drive the hydraulic pumps. The electronic control unit includes a contacting mechanism, and is positioned in the valve cover. The electric motor and the solenoid valves are arranged so that the electric motor and electromagnets of the solenoid valves protrude to approximately a same extent from the hydraulic block to enable simple commutation with the rotation angle sensor and the contacting mechanism of the electronic control unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2019
    Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventors: Michael Loeffler, Thomas Zander, Michael Schlitzkus
  • Publication number: 20190344767
    Abstract: An electro-hydraulic power vehicle-brake system for a motor vehicle autonomously driving on public roads. A secondary brake unit is connected to a service brake unit so that in the event of a failure of the service brake unit, the vehicle brake system is able to be actuated using the secondary brake unit. In order to be able to rapidly build up a brake pressure with the aid of the secondary brake unit even with a cold and viscous brake fluid, brake fluid reservoirs are provided that are integrated into the secondary brake unit and are connected by short line lengths to hydraulic pumps of the secondary brake unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2019
    Publication date: November 14, 2019
    Inventors: Alexander Bareiss, Juergen Reiner, Thomas Zander
  • Publication number: 20190337500
    Abstract: A hydraulic block of a slip control system of a hydraulic vehicle brake system includes a hydraulic accumulator, a hollow storage cover, and an accumulator cylinder defined partly by a blind hole in the hydraulic block and partly by the hollow storage cover. The blind hole is closed by the hollow storage cover. An accumulator piston of the hydraulic accumulator is sealed and guided to or close to the ends in the blind hole in the hydraulic block and in the storage cover.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2017
    Publication date: November 7, 2019
    Inventors: Michael Schlitzkus, Rainer Fuerst, Thomas Zander, Alexander Bareiss, Michael Loeffler
  • Patent number: D1020146
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2024
    Assignee: Festool GmbH
    Inventors: Timo Kuhls, Thomas Zander