Patents by Inventor Walter Wolf

Walter Wolf 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).

  • Publication number: 20070132280
    Abstract: The invention relates to a structural element (1), particularly a hybrid structural element, for a cross member of a vehicle, in which a base body (2) is provided, which is at least partially lined with plastic (4) and which is provided with at least one flow tap (8a to 8e). Said base body (2) is, in the area of the flow tap (8a to 8e), provided with a flow-guiding means (9).
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2004
    Publication date: June 14, 2007
    Applicant: BEHR GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventor: Walter Wolf
  • Publication number: 20070057535
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for the production of a component (1) comprising a base body (2) which is at least partially covered in plastic (2), particularly a hybrid component, for a crossrail of a vehicle or a front-end-component. The base body (2) is made of at least two elements (2a, 2b) which are connected together on at least one connection point (8a, 8b, 8c, 8d). The inner wall of the base body (2) is covered with plastic (4) in such a manner that a cavity (H) is formed in the region of one of the connection points (8a, 8b) between the connection points (8a, 8b) and the plastic (4). The invention also relates to a component (1), especially a hybrid component, for a crossrail of a vehicle, comprising a base body (2) which is at least partially covered by plastic, said base body being formed from at least two elements (2a, 2b) whereon at least one of the connection points (8a, 8b, 8c, 8d) can be joined together.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2004
    Publication date: March 15, 2007
    Inventor: Walter Wolf
  • Publication number: 20070056748
    Abstract: Disclosed is a component (1), particularly a crossbeam that is to be disposed between the A-shaped columns of a motor vehicle. Said component (1) comprises an essentially tubular or other elongate metallic basic member (1) to which a plastic (7) channel (2), especially a ventilation channel, is connected at least in part within the profile of said basic member (1), and a joining part (4) that is mechanically connected to the basic member (1) or a part rigidly connected thereto and is used for fixing another component. Said joining part (4) forms a material bond with the basic member (1) or a part rigidly connected thereto at a joining point (5), thus creating an intermediate area (12) so as to reduce heat transfer between the joining part (4) and the plastic (7) of the channel (2) and/or drain away a gas produced during the joining process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2004
    Publication date: March 15, 2007
    Applicant: BEHR GmbH & CO. KG
    Inventors: Thomas Feith, Jochen Schmitz, Volker Unholz, Walter Wolf
  • Publication number: 20070052262
    Abstract: The invention relates to a structural element (1), particularly a cross member, for placing between A pillars of a motor vehicle, comprising a base body (2), which is provided, in essence, as a hollow profile, and which, inside, has a plastic core (4) that forms at least one channel (6), whereby the base body (2) has an at least partially perforated design.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2004
    Publication date: March 8, 2007
    Inventor: Walter Wolf
  • Publication number: 20070006986
    Abstract: The invention relates to a component (1), especially a hybrid carrier for a carrier in a vehicle. Said component comprises a base body (2) provided with a cavity (H), and said base body is provided with at least an inner plastic covering. The plastic covering is formed by a film channel (3, 3a) which is made of plastic and which is arranged in the cavity (H) of the base body (2).
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2004
    Publication date: January 11, 2007
    Inventors: Martin Derleth, Jochen Schmitz, Walter Wolf
  • Publication number: 20060172676
    Abstract: The aim of the invention is to develop a particularly simple, small-sized and low cost device for air distribution in a car cabin. The inventive ventilating element (4) for generating an air flow (L) is connected to at least one flow channel (6) leading to several exhaust air elements (10) which are connected to the cabin (2). The inventive flow channel (6) is embodied in the form of a multichamber common channel (16) which is provided with several exhaust air elements (10) and comprises several output openings (8) leading directly to the exhaust air elements (10).
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2003
    Publication date: August 3, 2006
    Applicant: BEHR GmbH & CO. KG
    Inventors: Gunter Ebner, Walter Wolf
  • Patent number: 7029389
    Abstract: An air supply orifice arrangement (1) particularly suitable for a motor vehicle includes at least one air supply orifice (4) which is arranged on a support (3), wherein the air supply orifice (4) is capable of being displaced with respect to the support (3) in the event of a crash.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2006
    Assignee: Behr GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Martin Derleth, Thomas Feith, Andreas Grieb, Walter Wolf
  • Publication number: 20060017309
    Abstract: The invention relates to a cross member for a vehicle, said cross member comprising a reinforced base body (2, 2b, 2c) containing at least one air duct (14) and being embodied in an at least partially widened manner and as part of a housing (11) of a heating and/or air conditioning installation (12). Said air duct (14) of the base body (2) is connected to an air outlet (15) of the heating and/or air conditioning installation (12).
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2003
    Publication date: January 26, 2006
    Applicant: BEHR GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventor: Walter Wolf
  • Publication number: 20050253423
    Abstract: The invention relates to a crossmember for a motor vehicle. Said crossmember (1) is composed of a base body (2) and a reinforcement (3) and has at least one wall (22) running transversally to the crossmember (1).
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2003
    Publication date: November 17, 2005
    Inventor: Walter Wolf
  • Patent number: 6955394
    Abstract: The invention relates to a structural component for a motor vehicle, especially a stretcher to be used in the driver's compartment. The structural component (10) is configured as a lightweight component that comprises a shell-shaped base (12) and plastic reinforcement ribs (20, 26) molded onto said base. The aim of the invention is to provide an improved structural component that has the advantages of a lightweight component while being capable of fulfilling other functions in addition to its structural function. To this end, at least one channel (16) is completely or partially injection-molded into the interior (14) of the base (12) along with the reinforcement ribs (20).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2005
    Assignee: Behr GmbH & Co.
    Inventors: Thomas Reddig, Walter Wolf
  • Patent number: 6935673
    Abstract: A dashboard of a motor vehicle passenger car, includes an upper part which covers installations. The installations and the upper part are provided with meshing fastening structure, which are positioned toward the top corner relative to the interior of the motor vehicle and can be fitted together in this direction. This arrangement accommodates assembly of the upper part after a vehicle windshield is installed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2005
    Assignee: Behr GmbH & Co.
    Inventors: Martin Derleth, Guenter Ebner, Sabine Neuss, Walter Wolf
  • Patent number: 6921127
    Abstract: The invention relates to a component, in particular a crossmember for arranging between A-pillars of a motor vehicle, having an essentially tubular base body in which at least one duct is provided. In order to provide an improved lightweight component which can be produced in a more simple manner using fewer working steps and therefore more cost-effectively and in which, in an advantageous manner, a duct can be integrated, it is proposed that the base body is lined on the inside with plastic in order to form duct walls consisting of plastic. The component according to the invention is used as a dashboard support in a motor vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2005
    Assignee: BEHR GmbH & Co.
    Inventors: Thomas Feith, Sabine Neuss, Thomas Reddig, Walter Wolf
  • Publication number: 20050090194
    Abstract: An air supply orifice arrangement (1) particularly suitable for a motor vehicle includes at least one air supply orifice (4) which is arranged on a support (3), wherein the air supply orifice (4) is capable of being displaced with respect to the support (3) in the event of a crash.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2004
    Publication date: April 28, 2005
    Inventors: Martin Derleth, Thomas Feith, Andreas Grieb, Walter Wolf
  • Publication number: 20040019220
    Abstract: A process for the preparation of compounds of formula (I): wherein the general symbols are as defined in claim 1, which comprises reacting a compound of formula (V): wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8, R9 and R18 are as defined in claim 1, and R18 is especially nitro, chlorine or bromine, with an azide compound of formula (IX): wherein M and n are as defined in claim 1, especially with sodium azide.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2003
    Publication date: January 29, 2004
    Inventors: Walter Fischer, Katharina Fritzsche, Walter Wolf, Lothar Bore
  • Patent number: 6502897
    Abstract: Disclosed is a component in a hybrid construction, in particular a cross member for arranging between A-pillars of a motor vehicle, having a shell-shaped base body which is stiffened by plastic reinforcing ribs and in which at least one duct is provided. In order to be able to integrate a duct in an advantageous manner, it is proposed that the duct is formed at least in some areas from a plastic shell which is injected together with the reinforcing ribs, extends in the longitudinal direction of the component and can be closed by means of a cover so as to form the duct. The component according to the invention is used as a dashboard support in a motor vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2003
    Assignee: Behr GmbH & Co.
    Inventors: Sabine Neuss, Thomas Reddig, Walter Wolf
  • Patent number: 6482082
    Abstract: In a heating and/or air-conditioning system especially for an automobile with a blower housing and a distributor housing located in front of and below an instrument panel, provision is made such that the distributor housing can be separated toward the vehicle interior from the blower housing. The distributor housing has a front end facing the vehicle interior which fills a recess in the instrument panel provided for removing the distributor housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 1998
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2002
    Assignee: Behr GmbH & Co.
    Inventors: Martin Derleth, Klaus Luz, Adem Hizli, Markus Schmid, Martin Stemmler, Walter Wolf
  • Publication number: 20020153750
    Abstract: The invention relates to a component, in particular a crossmember for arranging between A-pillars of a motor vehicle, having an essentially tubular base body in which at least one duct is provided. In order to provide an improved lightweight component which can be produced in a more simple manner using fewer working steps and therefore more cost-effectively and in which, in an advantageous manner, a duct can be integrated, it is proposed that the base body is lined on the inside with plastic in order to form duct walls consisting of plastic.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2002
    Publication date: October 24, 2002
    Inventors: Thomas Feith, Sabine Neuss, Thomas Reddig, Walter Wolf
  • Patent number: 6422633
    Abstract: A cross member in a hybrid motor vehicle construction is arranged between A-columns of a motor vehicle. The cross member has a basic body which is widened in a center area at least on one side and is designed as part of a housing of a heating and/or air conditioning system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2002
    Assignee: Behr GmbH & Co.
    Inventors: Sabine Neuss, Thomas Reddig, Walter Wolf
  • Publication number: 20020030386
    Abstract: Disclosed is a component in a hybrid construction, in particular a cross member for arranging between A-pillars of a motor vehicle, having a shell-shaped base body which is stiffened by plastic reinforcing ribs and in which at least one duct is provided. In order to be able to integrate a duct in an advantageous manner, it is proposed that the duct is formed at least in some areas from a plastic shell which is injected together with the reinforcing ribs, extends in the longitudinal direction of the component and can be closed by means of a cover so as to form the duct. The component according to the invention is used as a dashboard support in a motor vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2001
    Publication date: March 14, 2002
    Applicant: BEHR GmbH & Co.
    Inventors: Sabine Neuss, Thomas Reddig, Walter Wolf
  • Publication number: 20010024047
    Abstract: A cross member in a hybrid motor vehicle construction is arranged between A-columns of a motor vehicle. The cross member has a basic body which is widened in a center area at least on one side and is designed as part of a housing of a heating and/or air conditioning system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2001
    Publication date: September 27, 2001
    Applicant: Behr GmbH & Co.
    Inventors: Sabine Neuss, Thomas Reddig, Walter Wolf