Patents by Inventor Thorsten HAMBUSCH

Thorsten HAMBUSCH 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: 12583418
    Abstract: A filling device for a vehicle, in particular a motor vehicle, includes: a vehicle body flap which forms at least part of a skin of the vehicle and is designed to pivot between a first position and a second position that differs from the first position, the vehicle body flap having an opening; a container for storing a fluid; and a filler neck which is mounted on the vehicle body flap such that the filler neck can pivot along with the vehicle body flap relative to the container between the first position and the second position and is connected to the opening. When the vehicle body flap is in the first position, an end portion of the filler neck is partially inserted into an opening portion of the container such that the container can be filled with fluid via the opening and the filler neck.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2026
    Assignee: Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Thorsten Hambusch, Nico Rehtanz
  • Publication number: 20240181993
    Abstract: A filling device for a vehicle, in particular a motor vehicle, includes: a vehicle body flap which forms at least part of a skin of the vehicle and is designed to pivot between a first position and a second position that differs from the first position, the vehicle body flap having an opening; a container for storing a fluid; and a filler neck which is mounted on the vehicle body flap such that the filler neck can pivot along with the vehicle body flap relative to the container between the first position and the second position and is connected to the opening. When the vehicle body flap is in the first position, an end portion of the filler neck is partially inserted into an opening portion of the container such that the container can be filled with fluid via the opening and the filler neck.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2022
    Publication date: June 6, 2024
    Inventors: Thorsten HAMBUSCH, Nico REHTANZ
  • Publication number: 20240181994
    Abstract: A filling device for a vehicle, in particular a motor vehicle, includes a vehicle body flap which forms at least part of a skin of the vehicle and is designed to pivot between a first position and a second position that differs from the first position. The vehicle body flap has an opening. A container stores a fluid. A filler neck is provided on the vehicle body flap in such a way that the container can be filled with fluid in a direction of flow via the opening and the filler neck, the filler neck forming a channel that connects the opening in the vehicle body flap to the container. In the area of the opening, the channel has a filling portion in which a swell wall is formed that reduces the flow cross-section in relation to the opening located upstream of the swell wall and in relation to a portion of the channel located downstream of the swell wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2022
    Publication date: June 6, 2024
    Inventors: Michael FORSTNER, Thorsten HAMBUSCH
  • Patent number: 11535198
    Abstract: A filling apparatus for a vehicle, in particular for a motor vehicle, includes a body flap, which forms an outer skin of the vehicle, at least in some sections, and is designed to be pivoted between a first position and a second position which is different from the first position. The body flap has an opening. A device opens and closes the opening by way of a pivotable cover element which is provided at the opening. A filler neck or a container, which is arranged in relation to the opening such that the filler neck or the container, or the container via the filler neck, can be filled with a fluid via the opening when the body flap is in the first position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2022
    Assignee: Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventor: Thorsten Hambusch
  • Publication number: 20220250564
    Abstract: A bumper for a motor vehicle has at least one longitudinal beam and a transverse beam that is secured to the longitudinal beam. The transverse beam is designed as a hollow profile body and is produced by connecting, in a material fit, a plurality of straps and webs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2020
    Publication date: August 11, 2022
    Inventors: Oeztzan AKIF, Michael BARTHELS, Thorsten HAMBUSCH, Jyrki MAJAMAEKI
  • Publication number: 20210031728
    Abstract: A filling apparatus for a vehicle, in particular for a motor vehicle, includes a body flap, which forms an outer skin of the vehicle, at least in some sections, and is designed to be pivoted between a first position and a second position which is different from the first position. The body flap has an opening. A device opens and closes the opening by way of a pivotable cover element which is provided at the opening. A filler neck or a container, which is arranged in relation to the opening such that the filler neck or the container, or the container via the filler neck, can be filled with a fluid via the opening when the body flap is in the first position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2019
    Publication date: February 4, 2021
    Inventor: Thorsten HAMBUSCH
  • Patent number: 10837204
    Abstract: In order to improve the release movement of a closure bracket assembly for retaining or raising a pivotable front flap of a motor vehicle from a normal position into a protection position, a closure bracket having a closure bolt and a closure bracket upper part is provided. The closure bolt is secured in a lock in the normal position and in the protection position. A front flap securing device can be secured on the front flap. A pivot shaft is arranged on the front flap securing device and about which the front flap securing device is pivotally mounted for raising purposes. A closure bracket holder is provided on which the closure bracket is held. The pivot shaft is arranged on the closure bracket holder and the closure bolt can be pivoted in the lock during raising.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2020
    Assignee: Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Thorsten Hambusch, Norman Dix
  • Publication number: 20180044954
    Abstract: In order to improve the release movement of a closure bracket assembly for retaining or raising a pivotable front flap of a motor vehicle from a normal position into a protection position, a closure bracket having a closure bolt and a closure bracket upper part is provided. The closure bolt is secured in a lock in the normal position and in the protection position. A front flap securing device can be secured on the front flap. A pivot shaft is arranged on the front flap securing device and about which the front flap securing device is pivotally mounted for raising purposes. A closure bracket holder is provided on which the closure bracket is held. The pivot shaft is arranged on the closure bracket holder and the closure bolt can be pivoted in the lock during raising.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2017
    Publication date: February 15, 2018
    Inventors: Thorsten HAMBUSCH, Norman DIX