This inventor holds 8 USPTO granted patents and 1 published patent application and 1 EPO patent. Top assignees: Mercedes-Benz Aktiengesellschaft, Daimler Chrysler Ag, Daimler-Benz Ag. Active years: 1997-2001.
Location History:
- Stuttgart, DE (1997 - 1999)
- Stuttgart-Uhlbach, DE (1999)
- Lichtenwald, DE (2001)
Company Filing History:
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1 out of 1,777 Years Active: 1997-2001
Title: Bernd Langkamp: Innovator in Hydraulic Systems
Introduction
Bernd Langkamp is a notable inventor based in Stuttgart, Germany. He has made significant contributions to the field of hydraulic systems, particularly in the automotive industry. With a total of 8 patents to his name, Langkamp's work has had a lasting impact on the design and functionality of servo valve systems.
Latest Patents
One of Langkamp's latest patents is a feedback system for a servo valve system. This invention features a reaction arrangement on a hydraulic servo-valve designed as a rotary-slide arrangement. It includes a rotary slide and a control bush that coaxially surrounds the rotary slide and is rotatable relative to it. This system is particularly useful for power steering systems in motor vehicles. The design incorporates axial V-grooves on a shaft part located on the rotary-slide side, allowing reaction bodies to be pressed in with controllable hydraulic pressure.
Another significant invention is a servo valve constructed in the manner of a slide valve, specifically a rotary slide valve. This invention allows for changes in control characteristics by adjusting the width of control gaps that exist in a normal or starting position. The control edges of these gaps are aligned diagonally to the direction of control strokes, enabling the sliding part and the counter sliding part to be adjusted transversely relative to one another.
Career Highlights
Throughout his career, Bernd Langkamp has worked with prestigious companies such as Mercedes-Benz and Mercedes Benz Lenkungen GmbH. His experience in these organizations has allowed him to refine his expertise in hydraulic systems and contribute to innovative solutions in the automotive sector.
Collaborations
Langkamp has collaborated with notable colleagues, including Bernd Schick and Edwin Breuning. These partnerships have fostered a creative environment that has led to the development of advanced technologies in hydraulic systems.
Conclusion
Bernd Langkamp's contributions to hydraulic systems and servo valve technology have established him as a prominent inventor in his field. His innovative patents and collaborations with leading companies highlight his commitment to advancing automotive technology.