This inventor holds 5 USPTO granted patents. Top assignee: Behr Gmbh & Co.. Active years: 1992-1999.
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Years Active: 1992-1999
Title: Horst Armbruster: Innovator in Disk Cooler Technology
Introduction
Horst Armbruster is a notable inventor based in Illingen, Germany. He has made significant contributions to the field of automotive engineering, particularly in the design and functionality of disk coolers for motor vehicles. With a total of 5 patents to his name, Armbruster's work has been instrumental in enhancing the efficiency of oil cooling systems.
Latest Patents
One of his latest patents is focused on improving disk coolers. Known designs of disk coolers for motor vehicles have flow guides intended to achieve optimum through flow in the hollow chambers formed in the disk coolers. However, it has been found that the through flow is not optimal. To address this issue, Armbruster proposes blocking off the inlet and outlet openings located near a central return opening with partitions that create flow pockets. This design forces the medium flowing at the periphery of the respective hollow chambers to pass through the entire cross sections of the chambers. This improved construction is suitable for use in disk oil coolers of motor vehicle engines.
Another significant patent is related to a disk-type oil cooler and the method of making it. This invention discloses an installation of a pressure control valve provided for cold starts in disk-type oil coolers. The valve features a housing that can be fitted directly into a connection opening between an inlet chamber and a hollow space through which the oil flows. The valve housing accommodates a pressure spring that acts upon the valve shutter. Additionally, the valve housing is designed with at least one desired buckling point, ensuring that when the end of the valve housing impacts a resistance, the wall will permanently deform to secure the valve in the connection opening.
Career Highlights
Armbruster's career has been marked by his association with Behr GmbH & Co., where he has applied his innovative ideas to develop advanced cooling technologies. His work has not only contributed to the efficiency of automotive systems but has also set new standards in the industry.
Collaborations
Throughout his career, Armbruster has collaborated with notable colleagues, including Gebhard Schwarz and Hans Martin. These partnerships have fostered a creative environment that has led to the development of groundbreaking technologies in automotive cooling systems.
Conclusion
Horst Armbruster's contributions to disk cooler technology have made a significant impact on the automotive
