Robert Bosch GmbH patent applications on July 18th, 2024

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Patent Applications by Robert Bosch GmbH on July 18th, 2024

Robert Bosch GmbH: 22 patent applications

Robert Bosch GmbH has applied for patents in the areas of H01M8/0432 (2), H01M8/0438 (2), A43D111/00 (1), H01L29/417 (1), G06F40/284 (1) A43D111/003 (1), G01N21/645 (1), H01M8/04679 (1), H01M8/04228 (1), H01M8/04097 (1)

With keywords such as: device, sensor, region, setpoint, soll, determining, between, semiconductor, point, and drive in patent application abstracts.



Patent Applications by Robert Bosch GmbH

20240237786. TRANSFER MODULE FOR A COMPONENT IN A PRODUCTION LINE AND MANUFACTURING FACILITY EQUIPPED WITH SUCH MODULES_simplified_abstract_(robert bosch gmbh)

Inventor(s): Christian Boularan of Luc -La primaube (FR) for robert bosch gmbh, Mikael Salvat of La primaube (FR) for robert bosch gmbh, Philippe Carvalho of Rodelle (FR) for robert bosch gmbh, Patrick Gayrard of Druelle Balsac (FR) for robert bosch gmbh, Patrick Juillaguet of Onet-Le-Chateau (FR) for robert bosch gmbh

IPC Code(s): A43D111/00, B25J15/06

CPC Code(s): A43D111/003



Abstract: a transfer module for components held in position on the module, which circulates in a production line that is equipped with workstations. the module has a plate provided with reference positions, of which at least certain positions are equipped with lowerable pins, which can be moved between a position in which they are lowered beneath the surface of the plate and a position in which they are extended out of the plate, so as to receive the component which to be held on the plate.


20240238892. METHOD FOR FORMING A MATERIAL-LOCKING CONNECTION_simplified_abstract_(robert bosch gmbh)

Inventor(s): Jens Trittel of Eisenach (DE) for robert bosch gmbh, Ronny Wolf of Eisenach (DE) for robert bosch gmbh

IPC Code(s): B23K11/36, B23K11/11

CPC Code(s): B23K11/362



Abstract: a method for forming a material-locking connection between a first element formed of copper with a thickness of less than or equal to 70 micrometers with a second element formed of copper or aluminum and a thickness of greater than or equal to 800 micrometers by means of resistance welding, wherein, to form the material-locking connection between a first electrode, in particular a positive electrode, and a second electrode, in particular a negative electrode, an electrical current flows, such that the first element and the second element are connected in a material-locking fashion in a connection area, while a force is applied on the connection area at least with a contact area of the first electrode wherein the contact area of the first electrode is rounded.


20240238951. TOOL FOR REMOVING A SEAL RING FROM A SPARK PLUG_simplified_abstract_(robert bosch gmbh)

Inventor(s): Mihail Vinnik of Saratov, Engels (RU) for robert bosch gmbh

IPC Code(s): B25B27/00, H01T21/02

CPC Code(s): B25B27/0028



Abstract: a tool for removing a metal seal ring from a spark plug. the tool includes a housing with a receiving area for the spark plug, the housing having an open longitudinal side on which the receiving area is exposed and configured for inserting the spark plug via the open longitudinal side into the receiving area; a support device which projects into the receiving area and against which the metal seal ring of the spark plug inserted into the receiving area rests in the axial direction; a cutting device which can be moved in the receiving area in the axial direction of the tool, wherein a gap for receiving the metal seal ring of the spark plug is formed between the cutting device and the support device; and an actuation device, which can be actuated by hand and is operatively connected to the cutting device.


20240239318. HYDRAULIC BLOCK FOR A HYDRAULIC UNIT FOR AN ELECTROHYDRAULIC DUAL-CIRCUIT POWER BRAKE SYSTEM_simplified_abstract_(robert bosch gmbh)

Inventor(s): Andreas Weh of Sulzberg (DE) for robert bosch gmbh, Martin Hagspiel of Rettenberg (DE) for robert bosch gmbh, Matthias Mayr of Rettenberg (DE) for robert bosch gmbh, Stefan Kaserer of Ofterschwang (DE) for robert bosch gmbh

IPC Code(s): B60T8/36, B60T13/74

CPC Code(s): B60T8/368



Abstract: a hydraulic block for a hydraulic unit for an electrohydraulic dual-circuit power brake system for a motor vehicle which drives autonomously on public roads. two chambers of a power cylinder bore in the hydraulic block are connected by nonreturn valves and in parallel by bypass lines to chambers of a brake fluid reservoir arranged on the hydraulic block. further brake fluid may be drawn in when the power cylinder is actuated.


20240239325. Accumulator Piston Device_simplified_abstract_(robert bosch gmbh)

Inventor(s): Marcus Ertle of Immenstadt (DE) for robert bosch gmbh, Alexander Bareiss of Immenstadt (DE) for robert bosch gmbh, Juergen Reiner of Gestratz (DE) for robert bosch gmbh, Michael Loeffler of Oberstaufen (DE) for robert bosch gmbh

IPC Code(s): B60T17/06, F15B1/04

CPC Code(s): B60T17/06



Abstract: an accumulator piston device having an accumulator piston which, on a circumference of a first shaft portion, has a first guide ring which surrounds the piston shaft and which protrudes radially over an externally dimensionally larger second shaft portion of the piston shaft.


20240239348. METHOD FOR THE MULTISTAGE FUSION OF MEASUREMENT DATA_simplified_abstract_(robert bosch gmbh)

Inventor(s): Matthias Mauro of Neckarsulm (DE) for robert bosch gmbh, Martin Rabel of Yokohama-shi (JP) for robert bosch gmbh, Dirk Huelsebusch of Stuttgart (DE) for robert bosch gmbh, Ingmar Berger of Muehlacker (DE) for robert bosch gmbh, Junyi Tao of Stuttgart (DE) for robert bosch gmbh

IPC Code(s): B60W40/02, B60W50/08

CPC Code(s): B60W40/02



Abstract: a method for the fusion of measurement data from a plurality of on-board sensors. measurement data ascertained by a first group of sensors are received by a first controller or by a first module, and are fused to form a first environmental model. the measurement data are used with a first functional safety rating by the first environmental model, or the first environmental model is created based on the measurement data. measurement data ascertained by at least one second group of sensors are received by at least one second controller or by at least one second module, and are fused to form at least one second environmental model. the measurement data of the second group are used with a second functional safety rating by the second environmental model, or the at least one second environmental model is created based on the measurement data of the second group.


20240239439. Drive Assembly_simplified_abstract_(robert bosch gmbh)

Inventor(s): Julien Hassler of Kusterdingen (DE) for robert bosch gmbh, Rainer Mast of Bondorf (DE) for robert bosch gmbh, Quoc-Dat Nguyen of Neckartenzlingen (DE) for robert bosch gmbh, Benjamin Bertsch of Lichtenstein (DE) for robert bosch gmbh, Julian Binder of Wannweil (DE) for robert bosch gmbh

IPC Code(s): B62M6/55, B62K19/34

CPC Code(s): B62M6/55



Abstract: a drive assembly is for a vehicle that is operated using muscle power and/or a motor. the drive assembly includes a drive unit and an l-shaped frame interface having a base, a lateral wall, and an open face lying opposite the base. the drive unit is installed by way of the open face, in particular horizontally, and is releasably secured to the base.


20240240172. Process for Purifying Nucleic Acids, in particular in a Microfluidic Apparatus_simplified_abstract_(robert bosch gmbh)

Inventor(s): Tanja Maucher of Stuttgart (DE) for robert bosch gmbh, Christian Grumaz of Waiblingen (DE) for robert bosch gmbh, Martina Budde of Karlsruhe (DE) for robert bosch gmbh

IPC Code(s): C12N15/10, B01L3/00, C12Q1/6806, C12Q1/6844

CPC Code(s): C12N15/1017



Abstract: a method for purifying nucleic acids, in particular in a microfluidic apparatus, is disclosed. the method includes releasing nucleic acids from a sample by way of chaotrope substances in a transport medium and binding the nucleic acids to a filter, the transport medium being mixed with a first portion of a wash buffer in order to adjust the binding conditions. a microfluidic kit for carrying out the method is further disclosed.


20240240595. DRIVE SYSTEM AND DETERMINING METHOD FOR DETERMINING A TEMPERATURE IN A METERING SYSTEM OF A DRIVE SYSTEM_simplified_abstract_(robert bosch gmbh)

Inventor(s): Timo Bosch of Renningen (DE) for robert bosch gmbh, Tobias Falkenau of Esslingen (DE) for robert bosch gmbh

IPC Code(s): F02D19/02, H01M8/0432, H01M8/0438, H01M8/0444, H01M8/04858

CPC Code(s): F02D19/028



Abstract: the invention presented relates to a drive system () for providing energy for driving a load. the drive system () comprises a compressed gas tank () with a pressure sensor () and a temperature sensor (), an energy converter () for converting energy from a gas stored in the compressed gas tank () into drive energy, a metering system () for metering gas from the compressed gas tank () into the energy converter (), and a control device () configured to calculate a temperature of gas flowing in the metering system () by means of a mathematical model () that models an isenthalpic state change of gas flowing into the metering system () from the compressed gas tank (). the control device () is furthermore configured to provide measured values that were determined by means of the pressure sensor () and/or the temperature sensor () as input values to the mathematical model (). the control device () is furthermore configured to provide the calculated temperature of the gas flowing into the metering system () to a supplementary system.


20240240653. Fan Drive Device with Proportional Valve_simplified_abstract_(robert bosch gmbh)

Inventor(s): Paulo Teixeira of Pomerode -SC (BR) for robert bosch gmbh

IPC Code(s): F15B11/04

CPC Code(s): F15B11/04



Abstract: a fan drive device for use with a hydraulic pump featuring a constant displacement volume is disclosed. the fan drive device includes a hydraulic motor configured to be directly coupled to a fan. the hydraulic motor includes a first working connection, a second working connection, and a constant displacement volume. the fan drive device further includes a hydraulic valve having a pump connection and a tank connection. the hydraulic valve includes two fluid connections, each of which can be fluidically connected to the hydraulic motor. the hydraulic valve is designed as a proportional valve including a continuously adjustable control piston proportional to a control current of the hydraulic valve as the sole control mechanism for controlling the fan speed.


20240240938. SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CALIBRATING A SENSOR_simplified_abstract_(robert bosch gmbh)

Inventor(s): Jacob Lee Rener of Livonia MI (US) for robert bosch gmbh

IPC Code(s): G01B21/22, B62D15/02

CPC Code(s): G01B21/22



Abstract: a sensor calibration system for a vehicle including a first sensor positioned at a reference angle, the first sensor senses an object, a second sensor disposed within the first sensor, the second sensor senses a first angle of the first sensor, and an electronic processor. the electronic processor receives vehicle movement information, determines, based on the vehicle movement information, whether the vehicle is stopped, and in response to determining that the vehicle is stopped, obtains a first signal indicative of the first angle from the second sensor. the electronic processor also converts the first angle to a second angle, determines whether the second angle is within a tolerance range, in response to determining that the second angle is within the tolerance range, modifies a calibration of the first sensor using the second angle, and senses the object using the modified calibration of the first sensor.


20240240971. METHOD AND DEVICE FOR DETERMINING AN ANGLE DIFFERENCE_simplified_abstract_(robert bosch gmbh)

Inventor(s): Benjamin Lechner of Pforzheim (DE) for robert bosch gmbh, Christoph Schuster of Stuttgart (DE) for robert bosch gmbh, Lei Chen of Stuttgart (DE) for robert bosch gmbh, Michael Mueller of Holzgerlingen (DE) for robert bosch gmbh, Miriam Riederer of Fellbach (DE) for robert bosch gmbh

IPC Code(s): G01D5/244

CPC Code(s): G01D5/24476



Abstract: method () and device for determining an angle difference (phioffs_opt) between a zero position of a rotor position sensor () of an electric machine () and an orientation of the permanent magnets of the electric machine (), wherein the electric machine () is controlled by way of field-oriented control and the rotor of the electric machine rotates. the method comprises the steps of: specifying () a first d setpoint current value (id_soll_1) not equal to zero amps and specifying a first q setpoint current value (iq_soll_1); determining () a first d setpoint voltage (ud_soll_1) and a first q setpoint voltage (uq_soll_1); specifying () a second d setpoint current value (id_soll_2), wherein the second d setpoint current value (id_soll_2) corresponds to the value of the first d setpoint current value (id_soll_1) with the complementary mathematical sign, and specifying a second q setpoint current value (iq_soll_2), wherein the second q setpoint current value (iq_soll_2) corresponds to the value of the first q setpoint current value (iq_soll_1) with the complementary mathematical sign; determining () a second d setpoint voltage (ud_soll_2) and a second q setpoint voltage (uq_soll_2); determining () an angle error (phierr_opt) on the basis of the determined first d setpoint voltage (ud_soll_1), the first q setpoint voltage (uq_soll_1); the second d setpoint voltage (ud_soll_2) and the second q setpoint voltage (uq_soll_2); determining () the angle difference (phioffs_opt) on the basis of the angle error (phierr_opt).


20240241054. Filter Device for an Optical Module for a Lab-on-a-Chip Analysis Device, Optical Module for a Lab-on-a-Chip Analysis Device and Method for Operating an Optical Module for a Lab-on-a-Chip Analysis Device_simplified_abstract_(robert bosch gmbh)

Inventor(s): Jochen Rupp of Stuttgart (DE) for robert bosch gmbh, Robert Schreiner of Stephanskirchen (DE) for robert bosch gmbh, Karsten Seidl of Mülheim an der Ruhr (DE) for robert bosch gmbh, Tino Frank of Luzern (CH) for robert bosch gmbh, Genrich Siris of Taufkirchen (DE) for robert bosch gmbh

IPC Code(s): G01N21/64, G02B7/00, G02B26/00

CPC Code(s): G01N21/645



Abstract: a filter device for an optical module for a lab-on-a-chip analysis device, in which the optical module has a light path, includes a support element, a filter support, and a drive device. the support element can be mounted in the optical module. the filter support is arranged so that it can move on the support element. the filter support also has a first filter region and a second filter region. the drive device is configured such that the filter support can move between a first position in which the first filter region is arranged in the light path, and a second position in which the second filter region is arranged in the light path


20240241170. SEMICONDUCTOR SWITCH ASSEMBLY HAVING A MONITORING FUNCTION, ENERGY SYSTEM AND VEHICLE_simplified_abstract_(robert bosch gmbh)

Inventor(s): Siegbert Sautter of Stuttgart (DE) for robert bosch gmbh, Patrick Kaupp of Stuttgart (DE) for robert bosch gmbh, Johannes Swoboda of Stuttgart (DE) for robert bosch gmbh, Peter Kohn of Stuttgart (DE) for robert bosch gmbh, Sebastian Rueck of Tamm (DE) for robert bosch gmbh, Thomas Schaedlich of Kornwestheim (DE) for robert bosch gmbh

IPC Code(s): G01R31/26, G01R31/27, H03K17/081

CPC Code(s): G01R31/2621



Abstract: the invention relates to a semiconductor switch assembly, an energy system, and a vehicle. the semiconductor switch assembly includes a first semiconductor switch (s), a second semiconductor switch (s), a resistor (), an input terminal (), an output terminal (), a reference potential terminal (), and an analysis unit (), the first semiconductor switch (s) and the second semiconductor switch (s) being connected in series between the input terminal () and the output terminal () and being designed to allow and prevent a current to flow between the input terminal () and the output terminal () on the basis of a triggering operation by the analysis unit (). the resistor () is connected between the reference potential terminal () and a connection point () between the first semiconductor switch (s) and the second semiconductor switch (s). the analysis unit () is configured to determine, in the switched-off state of both semiconductor switches, a short circuit in the first semiconductor switch (s) when an input voltage (ue) between the input terminal () and the reference potential terminal () corresponds to a voltage drop (u) over the resistor (), and a short circuit in the second semiconductor switch (s) when an output voltage (ua) between the output terminal () and the reference potential terminal () corresponds to a voltage drop (u) over the resistor ().


20240241218. RADAR SENSOR HAVING HOLLOW WAVEGUIDE STRUCTURE_simplified_abstract_(robert bosch gmbh)

Inventor(s): Armin Himmelstoss of Weissach Im Tal (DE) for robert bosch gmbh

IPC Code(s): G01S7/03

CPC Code(s): G01S7/03



Abstract: a radar sensor. the radar sensor has a hollow waveguide structure and a high-frequency module, which are arranged on opposite sides of a printed circuit board, and has a coupling device for transmitting microwave signals between the high-frequency module and the hollow waveguide structure, the coupling device having a dielectric waveguide manufactured separately from the printed circuit board.


20240242028. DEVICE AND COMPUTER-IMPLEMENTED METHOD FOR OPERATING A KNOWLEDGE BASE COMPRISING A LANGUAGE MODEL_simplified_abstract_(robert bosch gmbh)

Inventor(s): Heike Adel-Vu of Renningen (DE) for robert bosch gmbh, Jun Araki of San Jose CA (US) for robert bosch gmbh, Koustava Goswami of Galway (IE) for robert bosch gmbh, Lukas Lange of Pforzheim (DE) for robert bosch gmbh

IPC Code(s): G06F40/284, G06F16/31, G06F40/40

CPC Code(s): G06F40/284



Abstract: a device and computer implemented method for operating a knowledge base including a language model. the language model is pre-trained for a first domain and comprises a tokenizer and a transformer. the method includes providing an input sentence of a second domain, tokenizing the input sentence with the tokenizer into tokens, transforming the tokens with the transformer to a sentence embedding, providing a first set of embeddings that represent a prompt of the first domain, providing a second set of embeddings, wherein the second set of embeddings comprises the first set of embeddings and a set of embeddings that represent keywords of the second domain, determining a prompt depending on the first set of embeddings and the second set of embeddings, transforming at least one of the tokens and the prompt with the transformer to an output of the knowledge base.


20240242432. METHOD AND DEVICE FOR DETERMINING CONCEALED OBJECTS IN A 3D POINT CLOUD REPRESENTING AN ENVIRONMENT_simplified_abstract_(robert bosch gmbh)

Inventor(s): Norman Haag of Stuttgart (DE) for robert bosch gmbh, Jan Sparbert of Rutesheim (DE) for robert bosch gmbh, Stefan Spiessberger of Weinstadt (DE) for robert bosch gmbh

IPC Code(s): G06T17/00, G01S17/89, G06T7/62, G06T7/70, G06V10/26

CPC Code(s): G06T17/00



Abstract: a method and a device for determining concealed objects in a 3d point cloud representing an environment. the method includes: producing a 3d point cloud using an active sensor, wherein each point of the 3d point cloud represents a distance measurement by the active sensor; determining a background region within the 3d point cloud; determining shadows within the background region of the 3d point cloud, shadows being the regions within the background region at which there are no points of the 3d point cloud; and determining, in the environment of the sensor, an object which is concealed by crosstalk in the sensor, by identifying, in the background region of the 3d point cloud, at least one shadow which cannot be attributed to an object in the foreground of the 3d point cloud.


20240243170. MEMBRANE SEMICONDUCTOR COMPONENT AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE SAME_simplified_abstract_(robert bosch gmbh)

Inventor(s): Christian Huber of Ludwigsburg (DE) for robert bosch gmbh, Stefan Regensburger of Renningen (DE) for robert bosch gmbh

IPC Code(s): H01L29/06, H01L21/78, H01L29/20, H01L29/417, H01L29/66, H01L29/78

CPC Code(s): H01L29/0657



Abstract: a membrane semiconductor component which has an outer region and a membrane region. at least part of a substrate is disposed in the outer region. the substrate is structured such that a backside cavity is configured in the membrane region. the backside cavity is free of substrate. at least one active region is disposed in the membrane region, and the active region comprises at least one pn transition. at least one target contact point for membrane semiconductor component-external contacting is disposed on or above the substrate in the outer region. the target contact point has an electrically conductive structure, which is coupled to the active region.


20240243306. CONVEYING DEVICE FOR A FUEL CELL SYSTEM FOR CONVEYING AND/OR RECIRCULATING A GASEOUS MEDIUM, IN PARTICULAR HYDROGEN_simplified_abstract_(robert bosch gmbh)

Inventor(s): Martin Katz of Stuttgart (DE) for robert bosch gmbh, Benedikt Leibssle of Stuttgart (DE) for robert bosch gmbh, Jochen Wessner of Esslingen (DE) for robert bosch gmbh

IPC Code(s): H01M8/04089, H01M8/04082, H01M8/04111

CPC Code(s): H01M8/04097



Abstract: the invention relates to a conveying device () for a fuel cell system () for conveying and/or recirculating a gaseous medium, in particular hydrogen, comprising: a side channel compressor (), the conveying device () being driven at least partially by means of a metering valve () having a propulsion jet () of a pressurized gaseous medium, and the pressurized gaseous medium being fed to the side channel compressor () at least indirectly by means of the metering valve (); a compressor chamber () which extends around an axis of rotation () in the housing () and has at least one circumferential side channel (); an impeller () which is located in the housing (), is rotatable about the axis of rotation () and is driven by the drive (), the side channel compressor () having a housing () with a gas inlet opening () formed on the housing () and a gas outlet opening (), which are fluidically connected to one another via the compressor chamber (), in particular the at least one first side channel ().


20240243306. CONVEYING DEVICE FOR A FUEL CELL SYSTEM FOR CONVEYING AND/OR RECIRCULATING A GASEOUS MEDIUM, IN PARTICULAR HYDROGEN_simplified_abstract_(robert bosch gmbh)

Inventor(s): Martin Katz of Stuttgart (DE) for robert bosch gmbh, Benedikt Leibssle of Stuttgart (DE) for robert bosch gmbh, Jochen Wessner of Esslingen (DE) for robert bosch gmbh

IPC Code(s): H01M8/04089, H01M8/04082, H01M8/04111

CPC Code(s): H01M8/04097



Abstract: according to the invention, the gaseous medium is fed by means of the metering valve () to the side channel compressor () via the impeller (), the feed taking place at least almost in the direction of the axis of rotation () on the side of the impeller () facing away from the drive ().


20240243311. METHOD FOR OPERATING A FUEL-CELL SYSTEM_simplified_abstract_(robert bosch gmbh)

Inventor(s): Helerson Kemmer of Vaihingen (DE) for robert bosch gmbh

IPC Code(s): H01M8/04228, H01M8/04303, H01M8/0432, H01M8/0438, H01M8/04746, H01M8/04992

CPC Code(s): H01M8/04228



Abstract: the invention relates to a method for operating a fuel-cell system (), comprising:


20240243312. Fuel Cell System and Control Method and Device Thereof_simplified_abstract_(robert bosch gmbh)

Inventor(s): Huixiang ZHANG of Wuxi (CN) for robert bosch gmbh, Chengjun TAO of Wuxi (CN) for robert bosch gmbh, Ren DONG of Wuxi (CN) for robert bosch gmbh

IPC Code(s): H01M8/04664, H01M8/04223, H01M8/04302, H01M8/04537

CPC Code(s): H01M8/04679



Abstract: a method for controlling a fuel cell system includes (i) performing a low-temperature start-up process of the fuel cell system, (ii) monitoring internal resistance of a fuel cell stack in the fuel cell system, and (iii) determining that the low-temperature start-up process of the fuel cell system is abnormal based on the appearance of an inflection point in the internal resistance of the monitored fuel cell stack.


20240244689. METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR OPERATING A COMMUNICATIONS INFRASTRUCTURE_simplified_abstract_(robert bosch gmbh)

Inventor(s): Christoph Thein of Hildesheim (DE) for robert bosch gmbh, Marie-Theres Suer of Braunschweig (DE) for robert bosch gmbh, Oscar Dario Ramos Cantor of Hildesheim (DE) for robert bosch gmbh

IPC Code(s): H04W76/15, H04W40/22

CPC Code(s): H04W76/15



Abstract: the disclosure relates to a method () and a system () for operating a multi-connectivity communications infrastructure () comprising at least two networks (a, b) and at least two devices (--) each having at least two communications modules (----), wherein a connection to a higher-order unit (), in particular a central server, can be established via the communications modules (----) and the networks (a, b).


Robert Bosch GmbH patent applications on July 18th, 2024