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).
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Patent number: 10411370Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 28, 2017Date of Patent: September 10, 2019Assignee: LEONI Bordnetz-Systeme GmbHInventors: Volker Albert, Wolfgang Hauschild, Alexander Kett, Felix Ursprung, Sascha Wolf
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Patent number: 9866006Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 19, 2016Date of Patent: January 9, 2018Assignee: LEONI Bordnetz-Systeme GmbHInventors: Volker Albert, Michael Pieczka, Alexander Kett, Christian Dehn
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Publication number: 20170358874Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 28, 2017Publication date: December 14, 2017Inventors: VOLKER ALBERT, WOLFGANG HAUSCHILD, ALEXANDER KETT, FELIX URSPRUNG, SASCHA WOLF
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Patent number: 9660434Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 19, 2016Date of Patent: May 23, 2017Assignee: Leoni Bordnetz-Systeme GmbHInventors: Alexander Kett, Volker Albert, Wolfgang Hauschild, Christian Dehn
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Publication number: 20160134096Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 19, 2016Publication date: May 12, 2016Inventors: ALEXANDER KETT, VOLKER ALBERT, WOLFGANG HAUSCHILD, CHRISTIAN DEHN
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Publication number: 20160134093Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 19, 2016Publication date: May 12, 2016Inventors: VOLKER ALBERT, MICHAEL PIECZKA, ALEXANDER KETT, CHRISTIAN DEHN
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Patent number: 8199449Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 1, 2010Date of Patent: June 12, 2012Assignees: Leoni Bordnetz-Systeme GmbH, Continental Automotive GmbHInventors: Christian Kuschnarew, Volker Hartmann, Volker Albert, Matthias Ebert
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Patent number: 8043108Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 30, 2010Date of Patent: October 25, 2011Assignees: LEONI Bordnetz-Systeme GmbH, Continental Automotive GmbHInventors: Jürgen Engbring, Volker Albert, Christian Kuschnarew, Volker Hartmann, Peter Bucher
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Publication number: 20110151715Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 30, 2010Publication date: June 23, 2011Applicants: LEONI BORDNETZ-SYSTEME GMBH, CONTINENTAL AUTOMOTIVE GMBHInventors: Jürgen ENGBRING, Volker ALBERT, Christian KUSCHNAREW, Volker HARTMANN, Peter BUCHER
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Publication number: 20110145710Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2009Publication date: June 16, 2011Applicant: SAP AGInventors: Volker Albert, Juergen Poehler, Martin Hoffman
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Patent number: 7893354Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 30, 2008Date of Patent: February 22, 2011Assignee: Leoni Bordnetz-Systeme GmbHInventors: Volker Albert, Taoufik Ajmi
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Publication number: 20110037317Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 1, 2010Publication date: February 17, 2011Applicants: LEONI BORDNETZ-SYSTEME GMBH, CONTINENTAL AUTOMOTIVE GMBHInventors: Christian Kuschnarew, Volker Hartmann, Volker Albert, Matthias Ebert
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Patent number: 7549378Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 6, 2004Date of Patent: June 23, 2009Assignee: Siemens AktiengesellschaftInventors: Volker Albert, Paul Bernard, Dirk Schillings
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Publication number: 20090133925Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2008Publication date: May 28, 2009Applicant: LEONI BORDNETZ-SYSTEME GMBHInventors: Volker Albert, Taoufik Ajmi
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Patent number: 7203695Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 20, 2003Date of Patent: April 10, 2007Assignee: SAP AGInventors: Henning Hoffschulz, Volker Albert, Karin Busch, Bodo von Glahn
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Publication number: 20070034109Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 6, 2004Publication date: February 15, 2007Inventors: Volker Albert, Paul Bernard, Dirk Schillings
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Publication number: 20040194052Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 20, 2003Publication date: September 30, 2004Inventors: Henning Hoffschulz, Volker Albert, Karin Busch, Bodo von Glahn
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Patent number: RE44517Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 22, 2011Date of Patent: October 8, 2013Assignee: Siemens AktiengesellschaftInventors: Volker Albert, Paul Bernard, Dirk Schillings