This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent and 1 published patent application and 2 EPO patents. Top assignee: Technische Universitat Graz. Active years: 2026.
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Company Filing History:
Years Active: 2026
Title: Mario Hirz and Automated Electric-Vehicle Charging Connections.
Introduction
Mario Hirz is an inventor associated with Graz, Austria. His work includes a patented method for automatically connecting electric vehicles to charging equipment.
Latest Patents
Hirz is credited with 1 patent, titled “Method for Automatically Establishing a Plug-in Connection in Order to Charge Electric Vehicles.” The invention uses a position sensor to determine the relative positions of a movable charging connector and a permanently installed connector. The movable connector approaches the fixed connector until their guide surfaces make mechanical contact, then advances into the plugged-in position. During insertion, sensors detect transverse forces at the guide surfaces, and the positioning head adjusts its lateral position or angle to reduce those forces.
Career Highlights
Hirz is associated with Technische Universität Graz and Forschungsgesellschaft für Verbrennungskraftmaschinen und Thermodynamik mbH. His patent addresses the practical challenge of aligning and connecting charging equipment automatically.
Collaborations
His named coworkers include Bernhard Walzel and Helmut Brunner. Their association reflects collaborative work connected with his professional and inventive activities.
Conclusion
Mario Hirz’s patent presents an automated approach to establishing electric-vehicle charging connections, using sensing and controlled movement to guide the plug-in process.
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