Patents by Inventor Wolfgang Kerner
Wolfgang Kerner 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: 10950985Abstract: The invention relates to a shield connection element for a printed circuit board, comprising a contact part with a central flat soldering section for soldering onto a printed circuit board, and two crimping sections adjacent thereto, of which at least one is designed for connection to a cable shield of a cable.Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 2017Date of Patent: March 16, 2021Assignee: Amphenol-Tuchel Electronics GmbHInventors: Christian Ungerer, Wolfgang Kerner, Manuel Obel, Peter Oberhammer
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Publication number: 20200358218Abstract: The invention relates to an electric socket which is easy to mount and provides a secure connection; the contact pin is slidably mounted in the socket, thereby allowing tolerance compensation.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 20, 2018Publication date: November 12, 2020Applicant: Amphenol-Tuchel Electronics GmbhInventors: Christian Ungerer, Wolfgang Kerner
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Patent number: 10594105Abstract: The invention relates to a method for manufacturing an electric connector jack comprising a cylindrical jack sleeve which includes a receiving space into which a cylindrical contact lamination grating is inserted that has a plurality of parallel contact laminations.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2017Date of Patent: March 17, 2020Assignees: Amphenol-Tuchel Electronics GmbH, Fritz Stepper GmbH & Co. KGInventors: Wolfgang Kerner, Joachim Stolz, Christian Ungerer, Alexander Schreck, Wolfgang Katz, Martin Wacker, Raimund Ochs
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Patent number: 10587065Abstract: The invention relates to an electric plug-connector socket comprising a cylindrical socket sleeve, wherein the socket sleeve is designed with an accommodating space, into which is pushed a cylindrical lamella cage with a multiplicity of parallel contact lamellae, wherein the lamella cage has a first and second end-side, encircling collar crosspiece, and the contact lamellae run therebetween, wherein the lamella cage, on both collar crosspieces, has preferably window-like apertures, and wherein a stamping method is used to introduce, into the lateral surface of the socket sleeve, a plurality of convexities which extend into the window-like apertures such that a preferably force-fitting connection is formed between the lamella cage and the socket sleeve.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2016Date of Patent: March 10, 2020Assignee: Amphenol-Tuchel Electronics GmbHInventors: Christian Ungerer, Wolfgang Kerner, Timo Zentgraf, Michael Knödler
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Patent number: 10446963Abstract: The invention relates to an electric plug-connector socket comprising a cylindrical socket sleeve, wherein the socket sleeve is designed with an accommodating space, into which is pushed a cylindrical lamella cage with a multiplicity of parallel contact lamellae, wherein the lamella cage has a first and second end-side, encircling collar crosspiece, and the contact lamellae run therebetween, wherein the lamella cage, on both collar crosspieces, has preferably window-like apertures, and wherein a stamping method is used to introduce, into the lateral surface of the socket sleeve, a plurality of convexities which extend into the window-like apertures such that a preferably force-fitting connection is formed between the lamella cage and the socket sleeve.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 2019Date of Patent: October 15, 2019Assignee: Amphenol-Tuchel Electronics GmbHInventors: Christian Ungerer, Wolfgang Kerner, Timo Zentgraf, Michael Knödler
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Publication number: 20190305490Abstract: The invention relates to a shield connection element for a printed circuit board, comprising a contact part with a central flat soldering section for soldering onto a printed circuit board, and two crimping sections adjacent thereto, of which at least one is designed for connection to a cable shield of a cable.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 23, 2017Publication date: October 3, 2019Inventors: CHRISTIAN UNGERER, Wolfgang Kerner, Manuel Obel, Peter Oberhammer
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Publication number: 20190267739Abstract: The invention relates to an electric plug-connector socket comprising a cylindrical socket sleeve, wherein the socket sleeve is designed with an accommodating space, into which is pushed a cylindrical lamella cage with a multiplicity of parallel contact lamellae, wherein the lamella cage has a first and second end-side, encircling collar crosspiece, and the contact lamellae run therebetween, wherein the lamella cage, on both collar crosspieces, has preferably window-like apertures, and wherein a stamping method is used to introduce, into the lateral surface of the socket sleeve, a plurality of convexities which extend into the window-like apertures such that a preferably force-fitting connection is formed between the lamella cage and the socket sleeve.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 14, 2019Publication date: August 29, 2019Inventors: Christian Ungerer, Wolfgang Kerner, Timo Zentgraf, Michael Knodler
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Publication number: 20190131755Abstract: The invention relates to a method for manufacturing an electric connector jack comprising a cylindrical jack sleeve which includes a receiving space into which a cylindrical contact lamination grating is inserted that has a plurality of parallel contact laminations.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 28, 2017Publication date: May 2, 2019Inventors: Wolfgang KERNER, Joachim STOLZ, Christian UNGERER, Alexander SCHRECK, Wolfgang KATZ, Martin WACKER, Raimund OCHS
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Publication number: 20190027853Abstract: The invention relates to an electric plug-connector socket comprising a cylindrical socket sleeve, wherein the socket sleeve is designed with an accommodating space, into which is pushed a cylindrical lamella cage with a multiplicity of parallel contact lamellae, wherein the lamella cage has a first and second end-side, encircling collar crosspiece, and the contact lamellae run therebetween, wherein the lamella cage, on both collar crosspieces, has preferably window-like apertures, and wherein a stamping method is used to introduce, into the lateral surface of the socket sleeve, a plurality of convexities which extend into the window-like apertures such that a preferably force-fitting connection is formed between the lamella cage and the socket sleeve.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2016Publication date: January 24, 2019Inventors: Christian Ungere, Wolfgang Kerner, Timo Zentgraf, Michael Knödler
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Publication number: 20060066436Abstract: The present invention relates to a fuse for high-current applications, especially in the automobile area, comprising a conducting element which has two connecting regions and an interposed fuse region, and a housing to protect the fuse region and the connecting regions wherein at least one interface is constructed in one piece with the conducting element to save assembly steps.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2005Publication date: March 30, 2006Applicant: Amphenol-Tuchel Electronics GmbHInventors: Wolfgang Langhoff, Wolfgang Kerner, Hans-Ulrich Muller
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Patent number: 6976404Abstract: A steering wheel unit for a motor vehicle, in particular a passenger car, comprises a connection hub which may be non-rotatably connected with a steering shaft of a steering device, a steering wheel rim which is non-rotatably connected with the connection hub by spokes, and a central piece which is mounted by a spacer element to the connection hub so as to be rotatable relative to the steering shaft and the steering wheel rim. The steering wheel unit further comprises a coupling device which arrests the central piece with respect to a rotational movement of the steering wheel rim. The spacer element has a first end which is non-rotatably connected with the central piece, and has a second other end which is rotatably mounted to the connection hub and constructed as a crash element. The crash element fails after a predetermined failure value of a force driving the central piece towards the connection hub.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 2002Date of Patent: December 20, 2005Assignee: TRW Automotive Safety Systems GmbHInventors: Wolfgang Kerner, Martin Kreuzer, Anke Nigrin
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Publication number: 20030075004Abstract: A steering wheel unit for a motor vehicle, in particular a passenger car, comprises a connection hub which may be non-rotatably connected with a steering shaft of a steering device, a steering wheel rim which is non-rotatably connected with the connection hub by means of spokes, and a central piece which is mounted by means of a spacer element to the connection hub so as to be rotatable relative to the steering shaft and the steering wheel rim. The steering wheel unit further comprises a coupling device which arrests the central piece with respect to a rotational movement of the steering wheel rim. The spacer element has a first end which is non-rotatably connected with the central piece, and has a second other end which is rotatably mounted to the connection hub and constructed as a crash element. The crash element fails after a predetermined failure value of a force driving the central piece towards the connection hub.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 19, 2002Publication date: April 24, 2003Applicant: TRW Automotive Safety Systems GmbH & Co. KGInventors: Wolfgang Kerner, Martin Kreuzer, Anke Nigrin
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Patent number: 6298750Abstract: Steering wheel having a steering wheel rim which is hollow at least in some places and has ventilation openings for stabilizing the temperature of the steering rim. In the region of the at least one cavity, the steering wheel rim has a holder for fixing a fan module which sucks in environmental air and passes it into the cavity.Type: GrantFiled: August 25, 1999Date of Patent: October 9, 2001Assignees: DaimlerChysler AG, TRW Automotive Safety Systems GmbHInventors: Wolfgang Kerner, Manfred Link, Claudia Nowak, Helmut Patzelt
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Patent number: 6247724Abstract: An air bag system, for example for a steering wheel, in which a surface of the cushioning arrangement facing the vehicle interior is at least partially covered by a thin-walled sheet metal unit. The sheet metal bar unit is fixedly connected with the surface of the cushioning arrangement. The sheet metal unit is provided with at least one turned-in edge toward the inside of the cushioning arrangement in the area of lateral edges of the cushioning arrangement as well as in the area of the at least one tear edge.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 1999Date of Patent: June 19, 2001Assignee: DaimlerChrysler AGInventors: Arno Jambor, Wolfgang Kerner
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Patent number: 5927754Abstract: The invention relates to an air bag for occupant restraint systems of motor vehicles, which air bag is automatically inflated by means of a gas generator in the event of an accident. In order subsequently to allow slackening of the air bag, a kidney-shaped or crescent shaped zone of the air bag cover, which is arranged at a greater distance from and approximately centrally to a central region of the air bag facing the occupant, is produced from gas-permeable fabric. Due to the specified shape and arrangement of this zone, the necessary load-bearing capacity of the air bag remains guaranteed.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 1993Date of Patent: July 27, 1999Assignee: Mercedes-Benz AGInventors: Helmut Patzelt, Wolfgang Russ, Karl Peitsmeier, Wolfgang Kerner
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Patent number: 5897155Abstract: A center console is raised to form a built-in box-shaped part between the backs of passenger vehicle front seats, this box shaped part serving to receive built-in devices that can be operated from the rear seats. This raised area is configured as a supporting element between backs of the front seats in such fashion that the side walls are reinforced with lightweight metal shells connected with one another by cross braces.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 1996Date of Patent: April 27, 1999Assignee: Mercedes-Benz AGInventors: Wolfgang Kerner, Johann Seefried, Bernd Artner
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Patent number: 5803421Abstract: Cup holder with a housing is integrated into a center console of a passenger car. The cup holder includes a supporting carriage which has a stable one-piece frame in which two recesses are arranged as cup receiving devices. The supporting carriage is arranged in such a manner on a supporting arm guided linearly along the moving range that, in the moving range between a first and a second operating position, the frame can additionally be swivelled about a swivel pin horizontally relative to the supporting arm.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 1996Date of Patent: September 8, 1998Assignee: Mercedes-Benz AGInventors: Wolfgang Kerner, Peter Seifert
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Patent number: 5752742Abstract: A headrest for a vehicle seat having a backrest is provided which has a head cushion fastened to two supporting rods and two side pieces which are integrated in the head cushion. In the in-use position, the side pieces project laterally on the head cushion beyond its cushion front and, in the not-in-use position are accommodated inside the contour of the head cushion. For implementing a headrest of a compact minimum size and an aesthetically attractive shape which optimally meets the demands made on a headrest with respect to the driving operation and the resting phase, each side piece is swivellably disposed on a vertical tube section which, in turn, is fastened on a supporting rod so that it can be swivelled about a swivel shaft extending transversely thereto. Using an upper and lower cross traverse, the two tube sections are fixedly connected with one another and each carry a cushion enlargement of the head cushion.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 1996Date of Patent: May 19, 1998Assignee: Mercedes-Benz AGInventors: Wolfgang Kerner, Dietmar Zwolfer
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Patent number: 5730482Abstract: A center console is raised to form a built-in box-shaped part between the backs of passenger vehicle front seats, this box shaped part serving to receive built-in devices that can be operated from the rear seats. This raised area is configured as a supporting element between backs of the front seats in such fashion that the side walls are reinforced with lightweight metal shells connected with one another by cross braces.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 1996Date of Patent: March 24, 1998Assignee: Mercedes-Benz AGInventors: Wolfgang Kerner, Johann Seefried, Bernd Artner
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Patent number: 5653277Abstract: In a roller blind for a front window of a motor vehicle, reinforcements are provided in order to reinforce the lateral border regions of a roller blind for a window of a motor vehicle. The end is provided with a thin reinforcement strip which runs transversely with respect to the movement direction of the roller-blind web is attached to the roller-blind web over the entire width thereof, and has a strip end which projects in a freely pivotable manner from the roller-blind web along a hinge axis which extends transversely over the width of the roller-blind web.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 1995Date of Patent: August 5, 1997Assignee: Mercedes-Benz AGInventors: Wolfgang Kerner, Martin Wunsche