This inventor holds 3 USPTO granted patents and 1 published patent application and 5 EPO patents. Top assignee: Volkswagen Ag. Active years: 2026.
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Years Active: 2026
Title: Jürgen Olfe - Innovator in Temperature Control Systems
Introduction: Jürgen Olfe is an inventor based in Munich, Germany. He has made significant contributions to the field of temperature control systems. Although he currently holds no granted patents, his work in the industry is noteworthy.
Latest Patent Applications: Jürgen Olfe's latest patent applications include innovative designs aimed at improving temperature control. One of his applications is for an elastocaloric element for a temperature control system. This elastocaloric element comprises an elastic carrier and a coating applied to the carrier, where the carrier consists at least partly of a plastic and the coating consists at least partly of an elastocaloric material. Another application is for an elastocaloric heat pump and motor vehicle comprising an elastocaloric heat pump. This design includes at least one first cooling medium channel, at least one second cooling medium channel, at least one elastocaloric element, and a drive device. The elastocaloric element is positioned between the first and second cooling medium channels and is connected at each end to a carriage. The carriages are displaceably arranged on two guide means that are not parallel to each other. The drive device is configured to cyclically displace the carriages along the guide means, thereby alternately bringing the elastocaloric element into thermal contact with an outer wall of the first cooling medium channel and an outer wall of the second cooling medium channel. This configuration satisfies high leak tightness requirements and achieves high efficiency.
Conclusion: Jürgen Olfe's innovative work in elastocaloric technology showcases his commitment to advancing temperature control systems. His contributions, although not yet patented, reflect a promising future in the field.