Patents by Inventor Volker Albert

Volker Albert 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: 10411370
    Abstract: A high-voltage cable set, in particular for a vehicle electrical system, contains a plurality of cables, which are surrounded by a common shield, and a connector, which consists of a conducting material and is electrically connected to the shield. For this purpose, a contact sleeve is integrated into the connector, the shield being fastened to the contact sleeve. The risk of contact corrosion is thereby significantly reduced.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2019
    Assignee: LEONI Bordnetz-Systeme GmbH
    Inventors: Volker Albert, Wolfgang Hauschild, Alexander Kett, Felix Ursprung, Sascha Wolf
  • Patent number: 9866006
    Abstract: In order to ensure a reliable connection between a shield of a high-voltage cable and a housing, in particular for an electric or hybrid vehicle, the shield of the cable is crimped between an under-sleeve and a contact sleeve, forming an electrically conductive connection with the housing via the contact sleeve. The contact sleeve, formed as a crimp sleeve, also has a rim made of spring tongues. In addition, the under-sleeve is also simultaneously crimped with a cable sheathing of the cable in order to create a strain relief. Furthermore, the cable can be preferably fixed to the housing by a simple plug-locking connection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2018
    Assignee: LEONI Bordnetz-Systeme GmbH
    Inventors: Volker Albert, Michael Pieczka, Alexander Kett, Christian Dehn
  • Publication number: 20170358874
    Abstract: A high-voltage cable set, in particular for a vehicle electrical system, contains a plurality of cables, which are surrounded by a common shield, and a connector, which consists of a conducting material and is electrically connected to the shield. For this purpose, a contact sleeve is integrated into the connector, the shield being fastened to the contact sleeve. The risk of contact corrosion is thereby significantly reduced.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2017
    Publication date: December 14, 2017
    Inventors: VOLKER ALBERT, WOLFGANG HAUSCHILD, ALEXANDER KETT, FELIX URSPRUNG, SASCHA WOLF
  • Patent number: 9660434
    Abstract: A high-voltage power distributor is configured to keep the need for high-voltage supply lines as low as possible for an electric or hybrid vehicle having an electric-motor driving motor. The high-voltage power distributor has a distributor housing formed with a connection space. At least one incoming supply line and two outgoing supply lines, which are connected to each other, are introduced into the connection space. The distributor housing has a two-part construction, with an electrically conductive inner housing and an insulating outer housing. Each respective shield of a respective supply line is connected to the inner housing in an electrically conductive manner. Thus, a mechanically robust design is enabled together with good EMC shielding in the connection region of the supply lines, and furthermore reliable sealing with respect to the environment is enabled.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2017
    Assignee: Leoni Bordnetz-Systeme GmbH
    Inventors: Alexander Kett, Volker Albert, Wolfgang Hauschild, Christian Dehn
  • Publication number: 20160134096
    Abstract: A high-voltage power distributor is configured to keep the need for high-voltage supply lines as low as possible for an electric or hybrid vehicle having an electric-motor driving motor. The high-voltage power distributor has a distributor housing formed with a connection space. At least one incoming supply line and two outgoing supply lines, which are connected to each other, are introduced into the connection space. The distributor housing has a two-part construction, with an electrically conductive inner housing and an insulating outer housing. Each respective shield of a respective supply line is connected to the inner housing in an electrically conductive manner. Thus, a mechanically robust design is enabled together with good EMC shielding in the connection region of the supply lines, and furthermore reliable sealing with respect to the environment is enabled.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2016
    Publication date: May 12, 2016
    Inventors: ALEXANDER KETT, VOLKER ALBERT, WOLFGANG HAUSCHILD, CHRISTIAN DEHN
  • Publication number: 20160134093
    Abstract: In order to ensure a reliable connection between a shield of a high-voltage cable and a housing, in particular for an electric or hybrid vehicle, the shield of the cable is crimped between an under-sleeve and a contact sleeve, forming an electrically conductive connection with the housing via the contact sleeve. The contact sleeve, formed as a crimp sleeve, also has a rim made of spring tongues. In addition, the under-sleeve is also simultaneously crimped with a cable sheathing of the cable in order to create a strain relief. Furthermore, the cable can be preferably fixed to the housing by a simple plug-locking connection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2016
    Publication date: May 12, 2016
    Inventors: VOLKER ALBERT, MICHAEL PIECZKA, ALEXANDER KETT, CHRISTIAN DEHN
  • Patent number: 8199449
    Abstract: A monitoring device for protecting against contact or access to a hybrid vehicle having a plurality of high-voltage components and an electronic control unit connected to a low-voltage vehicle electrical system battery. Power actuators for actuating at least one electric machine are connected to a high-voltage battery by way of a power switch. The high-voltage components are monitored by way of a looped circuit and deactivated if the looped circuit is broken. A sensor that is sensitive to magnetic field changes is disposed in or at a removable contact connection of the electric machine or the electronic control unit. The sensor is connected to the looped circuit. A control component of the electronic control unit activates a discharge unit for discharging an energy storage device upon receiving a sensor signal generated by the sensor when the contact connection is broken.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2012
    Assignees: Leoni Bordnetz-Systeme GmbH, Continental Automotive GmbH
    Inventors: Christian Kuschnarew, Volker Hartmann, Volker Albert, Matthias Ebert
  • Patent number: 8043108
    Abstract: A high voltage plug-connector for the detachable electric connection of high voltage components, particularly an electric drive system of a motor vehicle, has a plug with electric power contacts, a socket with a mating contacts for mating with the power contacts, and a signal plug that interacts with signal contacts for activating the high voltage. The signal plug locks the plug and the socket mechanically in their plug-in position. The mechanical plug-connector has a pre-latching position in which the signal plug is guided to a releasing position and the electric contact between the power contacts and mating contacts can be released. The mechanical lock is released only when the electric contact between the power contacts and the mating contacts is opened and the signal plug is guided to a cover position in which the signal plug covers the power contacts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2011
    Assignees: LEONI Bordnetz-Systeme GmbH, Continental Automotive GmbH
    Inventors: Jürgen Engbring, Volker Albert, Christian Kuschnarew, Volker Hartmann, Peter Bucher
  • Publication number: 20110151715
    Abstract: A high voltage plug-connector for the detachable electric connection of high voltage components, particularly an electric drive system of a motor vehicle, has a plug with electric power contacts, a socket with a mating contacts for mating with the power contacts, and a signal plug that interacts with signal contacts for activating the high voltage. The signal plug locks the plug and the socket mechanically in their plug-in position. The mechanical plug-connector has a pre-latching position in which the signal plug is guided to a releasing position and the electric contact between the power contacts and mating contacts can be released. The mechanical lock is released only when the electric contact between the power contacts and the mating contacts is opened and the signal plug is guided to a cover position in which the signal plug covers the power contacts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2010
    Publication date: June 23, 2011
    Applicants: LEONI BORDNETZ-SYSTEME GMBH, CONTINENTAL AUTOMOTIVE GMBH
    Inventors: Jürgen ENGBRING, Volker ALBERT, Christian KUSCHNAREW, Volker HARTMANN, Peter BUCHER
  • Publication number: 20110145710
    Abstract: A system or method to provide efficient visualization and manipulation of investigative case management (ICM) networks. An entry point into the network is defined. The system accepts a network view definition from a user. The network is filtered based on the view definition and on a filtered view is displayed to a user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2009
    Publication date: June 16, 2011
    Applicant: SAP AG
    Inventors: Volker Albert, Juergen Poehler, Martin Hoffman
  • Patent number: 7893354
    Abstract: A cable harness, more specifically a high-voltage cable harness for a motor vehicle, is provided. The cable harness has at least one electric cable, which includes an electric line and a shield that surrounds the line, as well as a device for leading-through and for connecting the shield of the cable. The device includes a lead-through element, through which a cable end is guided, as well as an under-sleeve. The under-sleeve includes a shaft and a head that is widened compared to the shaft. The under-sleeve with the shaft is inserted between the electric line and the shield as well as being retained by use of the head at the lead-through element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2011
    Assignee: Leoni Bordnetz-Systeme GmbH
    Inventors: Volker Albert, Taoufik Ajmi
  • Publication number: 20110037317
    Abstract: A monitoring device for protecting against contact or access to a hybrid vehicle having a plurality of high-voltage components and an electronic control unit connected to a low-voltage vehicle electrical system battery. Power actuators for actuating at least one electric machine are connected to a high-voltage battery by way of a power switch. The high-voltage components are monitored by way of a looped circuit and deactivated if the looped circuit is broken. A sensor that is sensitive to magnetic field changes is disposed in or at a removable contact connection of the electric machine or the electronic control unit. The sensor is connected to the looped circuit. A control component of the electronic control unit activates a discharge unit for discharging an energy storage device upon receiving a sensor signal generated by the sensor when the contact connection is broken.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2010
    Publication date: February 17, 2011
    Applicants: LEONI BORDNETZ-SYSTEME GMBH, CONTINENTAL AUTOMOTIVE GMBH
    Inventors: Christian Kuschnarew, Volker Hartmann, Volker Albert, Matthias Ebert
  • Patent number: 7549378
    Abstract: A large-capacity vehicle is disclosed for transporting people, especially a rail vehicle. The vehicle includes carriages that are coupled by articulated connections, at least two of the carriages being respectively supported on a bogie or the undercarriage. All of the articulated connections enable the carriages to perform a turning movement about the vertical axis during cornering. For a vehicle that has more than three parts, at least one articulated connection is embodied in such a way that the vehicle can carry out pitching motions about the transversal axis in the event of dumping or tipping. One of the articulated connections includes a connection element that is embodied and connected to two carriages in such a way that pivoting and rolling motions can be carried out about the longitudinal axis of the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2009
    Assignee: Siemens Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Volker Albert, Paul Bernard, Dirk Schillings
  • Publication number: 20090133925
    Abstract: A cable harness, more specifically a high-voltage cable harness for a motor vehicle, is provided. The cable harness has at least one electric cable, which includes an electric line and a shield that surrounds the line, as well as a device for leading-through and for connecting the shield of the cable. The device includes a lead-through element, through which a cable end is guided, as well as an under-sleeve. The under-sleeve includes a shaft and a head that is widened compared to the shaft. The under-sleeve with the shaft is inserted between the electric line and the shield as well as being retained by use of the head at the lead-through element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2008
    Publication date: May 28, 2009
    Applicant: LEONI BORDNETZ-SYSTEME GMBH
    Inventors: Volker Albert, Taoufik Ajmi
  • Patent number: 7203695
    Abstract: A method and system using a framework to implement an audit process. An embodiment of a method for using a framework for implementing an audit process includes storing a set of requirements associated with a first audit type, receiving an input of a second audit type, and associating at least one of the requirements with the second audit type. The method enables a processor to define different types of audits and assign at least one requirement to the different types. As such, the processor may create a requirement only once. Exemplary applications include educational institution audits for admissions and degree completion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2007
    Assignee: SAP AG
    Inventors: Henning Hoffschulz, Volker Albert, Karin Busch, Bodo von Glahn
  • Publication number: 20070034109
    Abstract: A large-capacity vehicle is disclosed for transporting people, especially a rail vehicle. The vehicle includes carriages that are coupled by articulated connections, at least two of the carriages being respectively supported on a bogie or the undercarriage. All of the articulated connections enable the carriages to perform a turning movement about the vertical axis during cornering. For a vehicle that has more than three parts, at least one articulated connection is embodied in such a way that the vehicle can carry out pitching motions about the transversal axis in the event of dumping or tipping. One of the articulated connections includes a connection element that is embodied and connected to two carriages in such a way that pivoting and rolling motions can be carried out about the longitudinal axis of the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2004
    Publication date: February 15, 2007
    Inventors: Volker Albert, Paul Bernard, Dirk Schillings
  • Publication number: 20040194052
    Abstract: A method and system using a framework to implement an audit process. An embodiment of a method for using a framework for implementing an audit process includes storing a set of requirements associated with a first audit type, receiving an input of a second audit type, and associating at least one of the requirements with the second audit type. The method enables a processor to define different types of audits and assign at least one requirement to the different types. As such, the processor may create a requirement only once. Exemplary applications include educational institution audits for admissions and degree completion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2003
    Publication date: September 30, 2004
    Inventors: Henning Hoffschulz, Volker Albert, Karin Busch, Bodo von Glahn
  • Patent number: RE44517
    Abstract: A large-capacity vehicle is disclosed for transporting people, especially a rail vehicle. The vehicle includes carriages that are coupled by articulated connections, at least two of the carriages being respectively supported on a bogie or the undercarriage. All of the articulated connections enable the carriages to perform a turning movement about the vertical axis during cornering. For a vehicle that has more than three parts, at least one articulated connection is embodied in such a way that the vehicle can carry out pitching motions about the transversal axis in the event of dumping or tipping. One of the articulated connections includes a connection element that is embodied and connected to two carriages in such a way that pivoting and rolling motions can be carried out about the longitudinal axis of the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2013
    Assignee: Siemens Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Volker Albert, Paul Bernard, Dirk Schillings