Andreas Sterner

Title: Andreas Sterner and His Turbocharger Control Patents.

Introduction

Andreas Sterner is an inventor based in Möglingen, Germany. His patent work includes methods and control systems for managing variable turbine flow cross-sections in turbochargers. He is associated with Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche Aktiengesellschaft and is credited with 5 patents.

Latest Patents

Sterner’s listed recent patents address how a turbocharger’s variable turbine flow cross-section responds to changes in engine load.

“Method and Control Unit for Variable Turbocharger Turbine Flow Cross-Section Control” describes delaying actuator activation when a gasoline engine’s load rises from a lower value to a higher one. The patent also covers a control unit configured to carry out the method.

“Method and Control Device for a Turbocharger Having a Variable Turbine Flow Cross Section” concerns a decrease in engine load. It describes delaying the adjustment toward the lower-load target value, which is specified for stationary operating conditions, and includes a device for controlling the process.

Career Highlights

Sterner’s listed inventions focus on coordinating turbocharger adjustments with changes in engine load. The methods use delayed responses to manage the transition between operating conditions. His work is associated with Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche Aktiengesellschaft.

Collaborations

Matthias Hofstetter and Ralph Ronneburger are identified as Sterner’s coworkers.

Conclusion

Andreas Sterner’s patent portfolio includes control methods for variable-geometry turbochargers, with particular attention to how turbine flow settings respond to changing engine loads.