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1.

ADHESIVE ANTENNA

      
Application Number EP2024082311
Publication Number 2025/153207
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-11-14
Publication Date 2025-07-24
Owner VEGA GRIESHABER KG (Germany)
Inventor Schätzle, Ralf

Abstract

The invention relates to an adhesive antenna for attachment to a removable display module, operating module or radio module of a measuring device for process automation in industrial and private environments, the antenna having a contact surface arrangement for connection to electronics of the display module, operating module or radio module, wherein the adhesive antenna is designed to transmit data of the display module, operating module or radio module and to be adhered to an upper side of the display module, operating module or radio module.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01Q 1/38 - Structural form of radiating elements, e.g. cone, spiral, umbrella formed by a conductive layer on an insulating support
  • H01Q 1/22 - SupportsMounting means by structural association with other equipment or articles
  • H01Q 1/08 - Means for collapsing antennas or parts thereof

2.

FIELD DEVICE

      
Application Number EP2025050856
Publication Number 2025/153519
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-01-15
Publication Date 2025-07-24
Owner VEGA GRIESHABER KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Wöhrle, Matthias
  • Schätzle, Benjamin

Abstract

The disclosure relates to a field device (10) for recording a process measurement variable, which device is, in particular, in the form of a fill level measuring device for recording a fill level of a medium, wherein the field device (10) has: - a sensor arrangement (11) configured to record a measurement signal correlating to the process measurement variable, and - a communication arrangement (12) configured for data communication (1) with an access device (20), wherein the field device (10) is configured to receive authentication data (2) based on at least two security factors, and wherein, in order to authenticate the data communication (1) between the field device (10) and the access device (20), the field device (10) is configured to evaluate at least one portion of the authentication data (2) that is based on at least one of the at least two security factors.

IPC Classes  ?

3.

TRANSCEIVER UNIT FOR FILL LEVEL MEASUREMENT

      
Application Number EP2025051019
Publication Number 2025/153605
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-01-16
Publication Date 2025-07-24
Owner VEGA GRIESHABER KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Khoshamouz, Ali
  • Welle, Roland

Abstract

The invention relates to a transceiver unit (100) for fill level measurement, comprising a generator and a receiver, wherein the generator (120) is designed and configured to emit microwave radiation (102) for fill level measurement; and wherein the microwave radiation (102) is generated by the generator (120) on the basis of a physical quantum effect; and the receiver (130) is designed and configured to detect microwave radiation; wherein the receiver (130) is designed and configured to detect microwave radiation (102) emitted by the generator (120) and microwave radiation (102) reflected by a filling product (101) in order to provide a signal for determining a fill level.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01F 23/284 - Electromagnetic waves
  • G01S 13/88 - Radar or analogous systems, specially adapted for specific applications
  • H05K 7/20 - Modifications to facilitate cooling, ventilating, or heating

4.

Combined control unit and display instrument for level sensors

      
Application Number 29881628
Grant Number D1084887
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-01-04
First Publication Date 2025-07-22
Grant Date 2025-07-22
Owner Vega Grieshaber KG (Germany)
Inventor Schwab, Jonas

5.

VIBRATION SENSOR WITH SELF-TESTING FUNCTION

      
Application Number EP2025050357
Publication Number 2025/149532
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-01-08
Publication Date 2025-07-17
Owner VEGA GRIESHABER KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Schätzle, Benjamin
  • Herrmann, René

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for operating a vibration sensor (10), wherein the vibration sensor (10) has a mechanical oscillator (18) and a drive unit (16), and the drive unit (16) causes the mechanical oscillator (18) to oscillate, wherein the vibration sensor (10) has a control and evaluation unit (14), and the control and evaluation unit (14) controls the drive unit (16) such that the mechanical oscillator (18) is driven to resonate, wherein a main signal path (I) is formed which extends from the control and drive unit (14) via a transmission chain (24) to the drive unit (16) and from the drive unit (16) via a receiving chain (26) to the control and evaluation unit (14), wherein the transmission chain (24) and/or the receiving chain (26) is tested. The invention also relates to a vibration sensor (10).

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01F 23/296 - Acoustic waves
  • G01F 25/20 - Testing or calibration of apparatus for measuring volume, volume flow or liquid level or for metering by volume of apparatus for measuring liquid level

6.

RADAR SENSOR AND WAVEGUIDE SEPARATION

      
Application Number 19008440
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-01-02
First Publication Date 2025-07-17
Owner VEGA Grieshaber KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Kienzle, Klaus
  • Lenk, Fritz

Abstract

A radar sensor is provided, including: a waveguide including a waveguide inner wall, a first portion, and a second portion separate from the first portion; and a waveguide separator configured to separate the first section from the second section, the waveguide separator being an element including a first component and a second component of different material than the first component.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01S 7/03 - Details of HF subsystems specially adapted therefor, e.g. common to transmitter and receiver
  • H01P 1/213 - Frequency-selective devices, e.g. filters combining or separating two or more different frequencies

7.

SENSOR, MOUNT AND SENSOR SYSTEM

      
Application Number EP2024080656
Publication Number 2025/124792
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-10-30
Publication Date 2025-06-19
Owner VEGA GRIESHABER KG (Germany)
Inventor Witt, Fabian

Abstract

The invention relates to a sensor having a sensor housing (110), a first fastening element (104) which defines a centre of rotation of the sensor (100), and a first annular fastening device (107) which has a ferromagnetic material, the first fastening element (104) being located on the rotational axis of the first annular fastening device. The sensor is configured to be pivotably fastened to a closed wall of a plastic container.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01D 11/30 - Supports specially adapted for an instrumentSupports specially adapted for a set of instruments
  • G01F 23/22 - Indicating or measuring liquid level or level of fluent solid material, e.g. indicating in terms of volume or indicating by means of an alarm by measuring physical variables, other than linear dimensions, pressure or weight, dependent on the level to be measured, e.g. by difference of heat transfer of steam or water

8.

FIELD DEVICE FOR WIRELESS DATA TRANSFER

      
Application Number EP2024084799
Publication Number 2025/120026
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-12-05
Publication Date 2025-06-12
Owner VEGA GRIESHABER KG (Germany)
Inventor Hengstler, Clemens

Abstract

The invention relates to a field device (100) for wireless data transfer, comprising: an antenna system (300) which is signal-coupled to a transceiver module (400) of the field device (100), wherein the antenna system (300) is designed: to emit and/or receive electromagnetic signals for wireless data transfer; and to selectively modify, in relation to the field device (100), an antenna radiation pattern (120, 140) for transmitting and/or receiving the electromagnetic signals.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04B 7/06 - Diversity systemsMulti-antenna systems, i.e. transmission or reception using multiple antennas using two or more spaced independent antennas at the transmitting station
  • H01Q 3/00 - Arrangements for changing or varying the orientation or the shape of the directional pattern of the waves radiated from an antenna or antenna system

9.

Device for level measurement

      
Application Number 29863433
Grant Number D1078506
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-12-19
First Publication Date 2025-06-10
Grant Date 2025-06-10
Owner VEGA Grieshaber KG (Germany)
Inventor Schmidt, Jürgen

10.

Device for level measurement

      
Application Number 29863515
Grant Number D1078507
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-12-20
First Publication Date 2025-06-10
Grant Date 2025-06-10
Owner VEGA Grieshaber KG (Germany)
Inventor Schmidt, Jürgen

11.

Device for level measurement

      
Application Number 29862869
Grant Number D1078514
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-12-13
First Publication Date 2025-06-10
Grant Date 2025-06-10
Owner VEGA Grieshaber KG (Germany)
Inventor Schmidt, Jürgen

12.

Device for level measurement

      
Application Number 29863422
Grant Number D1077660
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-12-19
First Publication Date 2025-06-03
Grant Date 2025-06-03
Owner VEGA Grieshaber KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Schätzle, Ralf
  • Aberle, Sebastian

13.

DIELECTRIC WAVEGUIDE FOR PROPAGATING HIGH-FREQUENCY WAVES

      
Application Number 18337972
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-06-20
First Publication Date 2025-05-29
Owner VEGA Grieshaber KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Weinzierle, Christian
  • Waelde, Steffen

Abstract

A dielectric waveguide for propagating high-frequency waves is provided, the dielectric waveguide including a first section having a substantially uniform cross-section; and a second section having a larger cross-section than the first section. A method of manufacturing a dielectric waveguide is also provided. A dielectric waveguide assembly is also provided. A radar device is also provided, including the dielectric waveguide or a dielectric waveguide arrangement including the dielectric waveguide and a holder that at least partially surrounds the dielectric waveguide.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01P 3/16 - Dielectric waveguides, i.e. without a longitudinal conductor
  • H01P 5/08 - Coupling devices of the waveguide type for linking lines or devices of different kinds
  • H01P 11/00 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing waveguides or resonators, lines, or other devices of the waveguide type

14.

Device for level measurement

      
Application Number 29863498
Grant Number D1076692
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-12-20
First Publication Date 2025-05-27
Grant Date 2025-05-27
Owner VEGA Grieshaber KG (Germany)
Inventor Schmid, Jürgen

15.

PROTECTIVE TUBE FOR REDUCING REFLECTION OF RADAR WAVES AT AN INTERFERENCE POINT

      
Application Number EP2024081151
Publication Number 2025/098974
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-11-05
Publication Date 2025-05-15
Owner VEGA GRIESHABER KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Kienzle, Klaus
  • Lenk, Fritz
  • Olschewski, Florian

Abstract

The invention relates to a device for reducing reflection of radar waves at an interference point (29) in a waveguide tube (20), in particular to a protective tube (10). The protective tube (10) has a protective tube outer wall (14) which substantially corresponds to the dimensions of an inner wall (24) of the waveguide tube (20). The protective tube (10) furthermore has a first end (11) and a second end (12) which each have an acute angle (w2). The protective tube (10) also has a protective tube inner wall (16) which is convexly curved inwards.

IPC Classes  ?

16.

Radiometric fill level, density, mass flow and/or limit level measuring device

      
Application Number 18933408
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-10-31
First Publication Date 2025-05-01
Owner VEGA Grieshaber KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Körnle, Ralf
  • Osswald, Florian

Abstract

The invention relates to a radiometric level, density, mass flow and/or limit level measuring device, having a housing which accommodates a scintillator for generating radiation-induced light pulses, a photosensitive element for generating electrical signals based on the light pulses, and an evaluation unit for evaluating the electrical signals and for determining a measured value, wherein the scintillator is pressed within the housing against an abutment with a contact force (FP) by means of at least one return element, wherein the measuring device comprises a compensation device having a counterweight and a force transmission device, wherein by means of the force transmission device, the weight force (g2) of the counterweight can be transferred to the scintillator in such a way that said force acts on the scintillator against the weight force (g1) of the scintillator.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01F 23/288 - X-raysGamma rays
  • G01T 1/20 - Measuring radiation intensity with scintillation detectors

17.

RADAR METER WITH MULTIPLE RADAR CHIPS

      
Application Number EP2024074164
Publication Number 2025/087590
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-08-29
Publication Date 2025-05-01
Owner VEGA GRIESHABER KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Dieterle, Levin
  • Weinzierle, Christian
  • Nock, Aron
  • Börsig, Jörg

Abstract

A radar meter which is designed for process automation in an industrial or private environment comprises a first radar chip and a second radar chip, which are mutually interspaced, and a lens located in the beam path of the two radar chips.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01F 23/284 - Electromagnetic waves
  • G01S 7/03 - Details of HF subsystems specially adapted therefor, e.g. common to transmitter and receiver
  • G01S 7/41 - Details of systems according to groups , , of systems according to group using analysis of echo signal for target characterisationTarget signatureTarget cross-section
  • G01S 13/42 - Simultaneous measurement of distance and other coordinates
  • G01S 13/87 - Combinations of radar systems, e.g. primary radar and secondary radar
  • G01S 13/88 - Radar or analogous systems, specially adapted for specific applications

18.

FIELD DEVICE HAVING A MAGNETIC LOCKING APPARATUS FOR A COVER OF A HOUSING

      
Application Number EP2024072974
Publication Number 2025/082649
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-08-15
Publication Date 2025-04-24
Owner VEGA GRIESHABER KG (Germany)
Inventor Schätzle, Benjamin

Abstract

The invention relates to a field device (1) having a housing that can be folded open, wherein: the housing has a main body (2) and a cover (3), and the cover (3) is foldably connected to the main body (2) by means of at least one hinge (4); the field device (1) has a locking apparatus for holding the cover (3) in a folded-open position; in the folded-open position, the cover (3) leaves an interior (6) of the housing uncovered. The invention is characterized in that the locking apparatus comprises at least one magnet (8) and the locking apparatus is designed such that the at least one magnet (8) provides a magnetic force for holding the cover (3) in the folded-open position.

IPC Classes  ?

19.

VIBRONIC MEASURING DEVICE AND METHOD FOR SIGNAL PROCESSING IN SUCH A MEASURING DEVICE

      
Application Number 18888235
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-09-18
First Publication Date 2025-03-27
Owner VEGA Grieshaber KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Wöhrle, Matthias
  • Schätzle, Benjamin

Abstract

A vibronic measuring device, e.g. limit level sensor, for determining and/or monitoring at least one process variable, includes a mechanically oscillatory unit, which is excited to vibrate by at least one drive unit based on an electrical signal SA. A receiving unit receives and converts mechanical vibrations into an electrical signal SE. A control and evaluation unit applies closed- and/or open-loop control of the vibrational excitation, and evaluates the signal SE with respect to the process variable. A vibration sensor pick up a sensor signal SS at the vibration sensor, and an analysis unit is supplied with signals SE and SS, and applies self-learning analysis of the input signals and transmits reliability information for the signal SE to the control and evaluation unit.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01F 25/20 - Testing or calibration of apparatus for measuring volume, volume flow or liquid level or for metering by volume of apparatus for measuring liquid level
  • G01F 23/296 - Acoustic waves

20.

XCOM

      
Application Number 1845354
Status Registered
Filing Date 2025-02-18
Registration Date 2025-02-18
Owner VEGA Grieshaber KG (Germany)
NICE Classes  ? 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments

Goods & Services

Electronic indicator panels; electronic displays; digital indicators; electric control and operating panels; including all the aforesaid goods having radio interfaces for wireless operation; none of the aforesaid goods relating to entertainment, entertainment software, gaming, computer games or video games.

21.

MEASURING DEVICE AND METHOD FOR MEASURING A FILL LEVEL, A LIMIT LEVEL AND/OR A PRESSURE WITH OPERATING-AUTHORIZATION CONTROL

      
Application Number EP2024071824
Publication Number 2025/051461
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-08-01
Publication Date 2025-03-13
Owner VEGA GRIESHABER KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Krämer, Florian
  • Heizmann, Patrick
  • Allgaier, Stefan

Abstract

The invention relates to a measuring device (10) for measuring a fill level, a limit level and/or a pressure, the measuring device comprising: a measuring sensor (100) which has an operating mode; and a control assembly (200) which has an evaluation unit (210) and is designed to control the measuring sensor (100). The evaluation unit (210) of the control assembly (200) is designed to monitor operating-authorization data for an operating mode of the measuring sensor (100) and to enable or at least partly restrict the operating mode of the measuring sensor (100) on the basis of the operating-authorization data. The invention also relates to a control assembly (200) for a measuring device (10), to the use of a control assembly and of a measuring device, to a method by means of a measuring device for measuring a fill level, a limit level and/or a pressure, and to a computer-readable medium.

IPC Classes  ?

22.

VEGASOURCE

      
Application Number 1843458
Status Registered
Filing Date 2025-02-10
Registration Date 2025-02-10
Owner VEGA Grieshaber KG (Germany)
NICE Classes  ? 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments

Goods & Services

Holders and storage containers for radiation sources.

23.

METHOD FOR SETTING UP DATA EXCHANGE

      
Application Number EP2024072385
Publication Number 2025/045542
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-08-07
Publication Date 2025-03-06
Owner VEGA GRIESHABER KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Haas, Jürgen
  • Schultheiss, Daniel

Abstract

The invention relates to field devices, in particular a sensor unit and a display and operating module, furthermore to a method for setting up data exchange between the display and operating module and the sensor unit. The method comprises the following steps: providing the sensor unit (200); connecting the sensor unit (200) to the display and operating module (100) via a communication interface (300); transmitting basic information about properties of the display and operating module (100) to the sensor unit (200), wherein transmission is triggered by connecting; determining, on the basis of the basic information, a specialised driver which supports the data exchange between the display and operating module (100) and the sensor unit (200); and loading and installing the specialised driver on the display and operating module (100) such that the data exchange is set up by means of the driver.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G05B 19/042 - Programme control other than numerical control, i.e. in sequence controllers or logic controllers using digital processors

24.

METHOD FOR DETERMINING A FILLING LEVEL OF A FILLING MATERIAL IN A CONTAINER

      
Application Number EP2024073373
Publication Number 2025/040687
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-08-20
Publication Date 2025-02-27
Owner VEGA GRIESHABER KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Börsig, Jörg
  • Dieterle, Levin

Abstract

A method for determining a filling level of a filling material (104) in a container (102) by means of a filling level sensor (100) is described, wherein the filling level sensor (100) is coupled using signalling to a state sensor (120) for the filling material, having the steps of: determining an environmental condition of the filling material (104) by means of the state sensor (120); comparing the environmental condition of the filling material (104) with a first reference state (310) and a second reference state (320) in order to determine the environmental condition; determining the filling level by means of the filling level sensor (100) on the basis of a particular operating mode of the filling level sensor (100) that is assigned to the particular reference state (310, 320).

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01F 23/22 - Indicating or measuring liquid level or level of fluent solid material, e.g. indicating in terms of volume or indicating by means of an alarm by measuring physical variables, other than linear dimensions, pressure or weight, dependent on the level to be measured, e.g. by difference of heat transfer of steam or water
  • G01F 23/24 - Indicating or measuring liquid level or level of fluent solid material, e.g. indicating in terms of volume or indicating by means of an alarm by measuring physical variables, other than linear dimensions, pressure or weight, dependent on the level to be measured, e.g. by difference of heat transfer of steam or water by measuring variations of resistance of resistors due to contact with conductor fluid
  • G01F 23/28 - Indicating or measuring liquid level or level of fluent solid material, e.g. indicating in terms of volume or indicating by means of an alarm by measuring physical variables, other than linear dimensions, pressure or weight, dependent on the level to be measured, e.g. by difference of heat transfer of steam or water by measuring the variations of parameters of electromagnetic or acoustic waves applied directly to the liquid or fluent solid material
  • G01F 23/284 - Electromagnetic waves
  • G01F 23/296 - Acoustic waves
  • G01F 23/80 - Arrangements for signal processing
  • G01F 25/20 - Testing or calibration of apparatus for measuring volume, volume flow or liquid level or for metering by volume of apparatus for measuring liquid level

25.

VEGAPASS

      
Application Number 1841182
Status Registered
Filing Date 2025-01-29
Registration Date 2025-01-29
Owner VEGA Grieshaber KG (Germany)
NICE Classes  ? 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments

Goods & Services

Level measurement apparatus, related parts; magnetic flap indicators; electronic displays; digital indicators; mechanical displays; mechanical displays; commutators; switches (electronic reed switches).

26.

OPERATING AND DISPLAY MODULE

      
Application Number EP2024067749
Publication Number 2025/040287
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-06-25
Publication Date 2025-02-27
Owner VEGA GRIESHABER KG (Germany)
Inventor Aberle, Sebastian

Abstract

The invention relates to an operating and display module for mounting on a measurement device for the purpose of process automation in industrial or private domains, said module comprising a contact finger having a current-switching function.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06F 3/041 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means

27.

XCOM

      
Serial Number 79419630
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-02-18
Owner VEGA Grieshaber KG (Germany)
NICE Classes  ? 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments

Goods & Services

Electronic indicator panels; electronic displays; digital indicators; electric control and operating panels; including all the aforesaid goods having radio interfaces for wireless operation; none of the aforesaid goods relating to entertainment, entertainment software, gaming, computer games or video games.

28.

XCOM

      
Application Number 238723000
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-02-18
Owner VEGA Grieshaber KG (Germany)
NICE Classes  ? 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments

Goods & Services

(1) Electronic indicator panels; electronic displays; digital indicators; electric control and operating panels; including all the aforesaid goods having radio interfaces for wireless operation; none of the aforesaid goods relating to entertainment, entertainment software, gaming, computer games or video games.

29.

VEGASOURCE

      
Application Number 238578600
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-02-10
Owner VEGA Grieshaber KG (Germany)
NICE Classes  ? 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments

Goods & Services

(1) Holders and storage containers for radiation sources.

30.

VEGASOURCE

      
Serial Number 79418832
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-02-10
Owner VEGA Grieshaber KG (Germany)
NICE Classes  ? 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments

Goods & Services

Holders and storage containers for radiation sources.

31.

PRESSURE MEASUREMENT CELL WITH ACTIVATION DEVICE AND METHOD FOR OPERATING A PRESSURE MEASUREMENT CELL

      
Application Number EP2024066008
Publication Number 2025/021361
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-06-11
Publication Date 2025-01-30
Owner VEGA GRIESHABER KG (Germany)
Inventor Khoshamouz, Ali

Abstract

The invention relates to a pressure measurement cell having a main body (18) and a membrane (14), wherein the membrane (14) is designed to curve depending on an applied pressure, and having measurement electronics (38), wherein the pressure measurement cell (10) has an activation device (36) which converts the pressure-induced movement of the membrane (14) into an electric pulse for activating the measurement electronics (36). The invention also relates to a method for operating a pressure measurement cell (10).

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01L 9/00 - Measuring steady or quasi-steady pressure of a fluid or a fluent solid material by electric or magnetic pressure-sensitive elementsTransmitting or indicating the displacement of mechanical pressure-sensitive elements, used to measure the steady or quasi-steady pressure of a fluid or fluent solid material, by electric or magnetic means
  • G01L 19/08 - Means for indicating or recording, e.g. for remote indication

32.

METHOD FOR DETERMINING THE FILL LEVEL VALUE OF CONTENTS IN A CONTAINER

      
Application Number EP2024066223
Publication Number 2025/021368
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-06-12
Publication Date 2025-01-30
Owner VEGA GRIESHABER KG (Germany)
Inventor Seckinger, Timo

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for determining the fill level value of contents (120) in a container (100), having the steps of: providing at least one characteristic feature of the contents (120); and providing a content quantity distance curve (202, 204, 206, 208) for the container (100) and the at least one characteristic feature of the contents (120); determining the fill distance between a contents detector (130) and the surface of the contents (122, 124); and determining the fill level value of the contents (120) in the container (100) on the basis of the content quantity distance curve (202, 204, 206, 208) and the fill distance.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01F 22/00 - Methods or apparatus for measuring volume of fluids or fluent solid material, not otherwise provided for
  • G01F 23/28 - Indicating or measuring liquid level or level of fluent solid material, e.g. indicating in terms of volume or indicating by means of an alarm by measuring physical variables, other than linear dimensions, pressure or weight, dependent on the level to be measured, e.g. by difference of heat transfer of steam or water by measuring the variations of parameters of electromagnetic or acoustic waves applied directly to the liquid or fluent solid material
  • G01F 23/80 - Arrangements for signal processing

33.

VEGAPASS

      
Serial Number 79417890
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-01-29
Owner VEGA Grieshaber KG (Germany)
NICE Classes  ? 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments

Goods & Services

Level measurement apparatus, related parts; magnetic flap indicators; electronic displays; digital indicators; mechanical displays; mechanical displays; commutators; switches (electronic reed switches).

34.

VEGAPASS

      
Application Number 238288800
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-01-29
Owner VEGA Grieshaber KG (Germany)
NICE Classes  ? 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments

Goods & Services

(1) Level measurement apparatus, related parts; magnetic flap indicators; electronic displays; digital indicators; mechanical displays; mechanical displays; commutators; switches (electronic reed switches).

35.

FRONT SHEET FOR AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE

      
Application Number EP2024068109
Publication Number 2025/016695
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-06-27
Publication Date 2025-01-23
Owner VEGA GRIESHABER KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Witt, Fabian
  • Schätzle, Ralf

Abstract

A front sheet is designed to characterize an electronic device. The front sheet has a ferromagnetic or magnetic insert embedded in the front sheet so as to removably attach the front sheet to a housing.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G09F 7/04 - Signs, plates, panels, or boards using readily-detachable elements bearing or forming symbols the elements being secured or adapted to be secured by magnetic means

36.

VIBRATION SENSOR WITH PROTECTIVE LAYER AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A VIBRATION SENSOR

      
Application Number EP2024065604
Publication Number 2025/016610
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-06-06
Publication Date 2025-01-23
Owner VEGA GRIESHABER KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Haas, Maximilian
  • Schätzle, Benjamin

Abstract

The invention relates to a vibration sensor (10) having a piezo drive (14), wherein: the vibration sensor (10) has a vibration sensor housing (12); a membrane (16) having at least one mechanical oscillator (18) is arranged at a process-side end of the vibration sensor housing (12); the membrane (16) is connected to the piezo drive (14) such that by means of the piezo drive (14) the membrane (16) is caused to oscillate; the piezo drive (14) has at least one piezo element (20); the at least one piezo element (20) is provided with a protective layer (38). The invention also relates to a method for manufacturing a vibration sensor (10).

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01H 11/08 - Measuring mechanical vibrations or ultrasonic, sonic or infrasonic waves by detecting changes in electric or magnetic properties by electric means using piezoelectric devices
  • H10N 30/88 - MountsSupportsEnclosuresCasings

37.

RADAR FILLING LEVEL MEASURING DEVICE WITH ATTACHMENT, AND METHOD FOR AUTOMATICALLY IDENTIFYING AN ATTACHMENT

      
Application Number EP2024065606
Publication Number 2025/016611
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-06-06
Publication Date 2025-01-23
Owner VEGA GRIESHABER KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Hengstler, Clemens
  • Hermann, René

Abstract

The invention relates to a radar filling level measuring device having a housing (12) and at least one attachment (18) that is in the form of an antenna (20) and/or a process connector (34) and arranged on the housing (12), the attachment (18) and the housing (12) having corresponding means (30) for the automatic identification of the attachment (18). Furthermore, the invention relates to a method for automatically identifying an attachment (18) in the form of an antenna (20) and/or a process connector (34) on a housing (12) of a radar filling level measuring device (10).

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01F 23/284 - Electromagnetic waves
  • H01Q 1/22 - SupportsMounting means by structural association with other equipment or articles
  • G01S 7/00 - Details of systems according to groups , ,
  • G01S 13/00 - Systems using the reflection or reradiation of radio waves, e.g. radar systemsAnalogous systems using reflection or reradiation of waves whose nature or wavelength is irrelevant or unspecified

38.

MEASURING DEVICE WITH CYLINDRICAL MONOPOLE ANTENNA

      
Application Number EP2024068091
Publication Number 2025/011967
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-06-27
Publication Date 2025-01-16
Owner VEGA GRIESHABER KG (Germany)
Inventor Corbe, Bernhard

Abstract

The invention relates to a measuring device, designed as a level measuring device, pressure measuring device, temperature measuring device or flow measuring device for process automation in an industrial or private setting, comprising a sensor unit for detecting level measurement data, pressure measurement data, temperature measurement data or flow measurement data, and a cylindrical monopole antenna for transmitting the measurement data to an external receiver. Batteries and one or more circuit boards are arranged inside the monopole antenna.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01F 23/284 - Electromagnetic waves
  • G01S 13/88 - Radar or analogous systems, specially adapted for specific applications
  • G01F 15/063 - Indicating or recording devices for remote indication using electrical means
  • G01L 1/00 - Measuring force or stress, in general
  • G01K 1/00 - Details of thermometers not specially adapted for particular types of thermometer
  • G08C 17/02 - Arrangements for transmitting signals characterised by the use of a wireless electrical link using a radio link
  • H01Q 1/00 - Details of, or arrangements associated with, antennas
  • H01Q 1/22 - SupportsMounting means by structural association with other equipment or articles

39.

FIELD DEVICE, FIELD DEVICE NETWORK AND METHOD FOR USER ACCESS

      
Application Number 18714651
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-11-29
First Publication Date 2025-01-16
Owner VEGA Grieshaber KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Allgaier, Volker
  • Hengstler, Clemens
  • Dieterle, Marcel

Abstract

A field device for industrial automation having a user interface which communicates with a user, computer network interface circuitry which connects the field device to a computer network service, and control circuitry. The control circuitry receives user data for local user access via the user interface, to send the user data to the computer network service, to receive first authorization data from the computer network service via the computer network interface, and to grant access to the field device as a function of the first authorization data.

IPC Classes  ?

40.

Generation of a high voltage to supply a photomultiplier

      
Application Number 18764756
Grant Number 12332392
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-07-05
First Publication Date 2025-01-09
Grant Date 2025-06-17
Owner VEGA Grieshaber KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Koernle, Ralf
  • Rank, Fabian

Abstract

A power supply for a photomultiplier is provided, the power supply including: a charge pump configured to generate a first high voltage for the photomultiplier; a DC/DC converter configured to generate a second high voltage for the charge pump; a first control loop configured to control the charge pump and/or the DC/DC converter, the first control loop being controlled by the first high voltage; and a second control circuit configured to control the DC/DC converter, the second control circuit being controlled by the second high voltage. A radiometric measuring device for measuring a filling level and/or a limit level of a product in a container is also provided. A method of supplying power to the photomultiplier is also provided.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01T 1/208 - Circuits specially adapted for scintillation detectors, e.g. for the photo-multiplier section
  • G01T 1/175 - Power supply circuits
  • H02M 1/00 - Details of apparatus for conversion
  • H02M 3/07 - Conversion of DC power input into DC power output without intermediate conversion into AC by static converters using resistors or capacitors, e.g. potential divider using capacitors charged and discharged alternately by semiconductor devices with control electrode

41.

METHOD FOR ESTABLISHING A PRIVATE MOBILE RADIO LINK FOR A MEASUREMENT SYSTEM

      
Application Number EP2024068107
Publication Number 2025/008263
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-06-27
Publication Date 2025-01-09
Owner VEGA GRIESHABER KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Staiger, Holger
  • Moser, Patrick

Abstract

The invention relates to a method (100) for establishing a private mobile radio link for wireless data transmission from a measurement system to a data receiver. The method comprises the following steps: detecting (S1) multiple mobile radio links provided in the surroundings of the measurement system; characterizing (S2) at least some of the multiple mobile radio links provided by ascertaining technical operating criteria (110) of the mobile radio link in question and/or querying economical operating criteria (120) of the mobile radio link in question; determining (S3) the private mobile radio link on the basis of the characterization of at least some of the multiple mobile radio links provided; and establishing (S4) the private mobile radio link between the measurement system and the data receiver by means of a carrier profile (130, 140) of the private mobile radio link.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04W 48/18 - Selecting a network or a communication service
  • H04W 48/16 - DiscoveringProcessing access restriction or access information
  • H04W 8/18 - Processing of user or subscriber data, e.g. subscribed services, user preferences or user profilesTransfer of user or subscriber data

42.

DIELECTRIC WAVEGUIDE ARRANGEMENT

      
Application Number EP2024064212
Publication Number 2025/002678
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-05-23
Publication Date 2025-01-02
Owner VEGA GRIESHABER KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Weinzierle, Christian
  • Wälde, Steffen
  • Bader, Tobias

Abstract

A dielectric waveguide arrangement for radar equipment, comprising a dielectric waveguide and a mount that at least partially encloses the dielectric waveguide, the front end of the mount having at least one recess or protuberance.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01Q 1/14 - SupportsMounting means for wire or other non-rigid radiating elements
  • H01Q 1/22 - SupportsMounting means by structural association with other equipment or articles
  • H01P 3/16 - Dielectric waveguides, i.e. without a longitudinal conductor

43.

VIBRATION SENSOR

      
Application Number EP2024065355
Publication Number 2025/002736
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-06-04
Publication Date 2025-01-02
Owner VEGA GRIESHABER KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Haas, Maximilian
  • Schätzle, Benjamin

Abstract

The present invention relates to a vibration sensor (1) having a membrane (3) which can be induced to oscillate, and having a piezo element (5) which is operatively connected to the membrane (3) and is designed and arranged such that oscillations of the piezo element (5) are transferred to the membrane (3) and oscillations of the membrane (3) are transferred to the piezo element (5), wherein the piezo element (5) is glued to the membrane (3), or to an adaptation ceramic (7) glued to the membrane (3), characterised in that the piezo element (5) consists of a lead-free piezoceramic.

IPC Classes  ?

44.

FILL-LEVEL GAUGE HAVIG A FIRST AND A SECOND OPERATING MODE

      
Application Number EP2024066454
Publication Number 2025/002837
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-06-13
Publication Date 2025-01-02
Owner VEGA GRIESHABER KG (Germany)
Inventor Moser, Marvin

Abstract

A fill-level gauge for process automation in an industrial or private setting, comprising a control circuit configured to carry out measurement operation of the fill-level gauge alternatively in a first operating mode or a second operating mode, a spurious echo suppression of the second operating mode being different from that of the first operating mode.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01F 23/284 - Electromagnetic waves
  • G01S 13/88 - Radar or analogous systems, specially adapted for specific applications

45.

RADAR FILL-LEVEL MEASURING DEVICE FOR DETECTING FILL LEVELS IN CONTAINERS

      
Application Number EP2024066225
Publication Number 2025/002812
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-06-12
Publication Date 2025-01-02
Owner VEGA GRIESHABER KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Weinzierle, Christian
  • Wälde, Steffen

Abstract

The invention relates to a radar fill-level measuring device for detecting fill levels in containers, comprising: a primary emitter for transmitting and receiving radar beams; a dielectric lens for transmitting and receiving the radar beams; a waveguide unit for guiding the radar beams between the primary emitter and the dielectric lens, wherein the dielectric lens and the waveguide unit are spaced apart from one another.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01F 23/284 - Electromagnetic waves
  • G01S 13/88 - Radar or analogous systems, specially adapted for specific applications
  • H01Q 1/22 - SupportsMounting means by structural association with other equipment or articles

46.

CONNECTION DEVICE FOR USE IN EXPLOSION-PRONE AREAS AND SENSOR HAVING SUCH A CONNECTION DEVICE

      
Application Number EP2024065286
Publication Number 2024/260717
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-06-04
Publication Date 2024-12-26
Owner VEGA GRIESHABER KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Haas, Maximilian
  • Becherer, Frank

Abstract

The invention relates to a connection device (1), for use in explosion-prone areas, with the aid of which a first electric conductor (L1) having an electric insulation (2) can be electrically connected to a second electric conductor (L2), in particular designed as a conductor track (11) of a circuit board (9), wherein the connection device (1) comprises a plurality of, in particular three, contact elements (3, 3´, 3´´), wherein the contact elements (3, 3´, 3´´) each comprise a first contact point (K1) and a second contact point (K2), wherein the first contact point (K1) has a insulation piercing connector (5, 5´, 5´´) by means of which the first contact point (K1) can be or is electrically connected to the first electric conductor (L1) and wherein the second contact point (K2) is or can be electrically connected to the second electric conductor (L2) such that, with the aid of the connection device (1), a plurality of, in particular three, parallel electrical connections (V1, V2, V3) of the first electric conductor (L1) to the second electric conductor (L2) can be produced.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 4/2429 - Flat plates, e.g. multi-layered flat plates mounted in an insulating base
  • H01R 4/2456 - Connections using contact members penetrating or cutting insulation or cable strands the contact members having insulation-cutting edges, e.g. of tuning fork type the contact members having additional means acting on the insulation or the wire, e.g. additional insulation-penetrating means, strain relief means or wire cutting knives the additional means having two or more slotted flat portions in parallel configuration
  • H01R 11/05 - Individual connecting elements providing two or more spaced connecting locations for conductive members which are, or may be, thereby interconnected, e.g. end pieces for wires or cables supported by the wire or cable and having means for facilitating electrical connection to some other wire, terminal, or conductive member, blocks of binding posts characterised by the type of the connecting locations on the individual element or by the type of the connections between the connecting locations and the conductive members the connecting locations having different types of direct connections
  • H01R 12/53 - Fixed connections for rigid printed circuits or like structures connecting to cables except for flat or ribbon cables
  • H01R 12/75 - Coupling devices for rigid printing circuits or like structures connecting to cables except for flat or ribbon cables

47.

FILL-LEVEL, WATER-LEVEL OR PRESSURE SENSOR

      
Application Number EP2024065705
Publication Number 2024/260747
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-06-07
Publication Date 2024-12-26
Owner VEGA GRIESHABER KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Hengstler, Clemens
  • Seckinger, Timo

Abstract

A fill-level, water-level or pressure sensor is designed to detect the water level of an open body of water or a pressure in the vicinity of an open body of water and comprises a sensor housing to which a wind gauge is attached.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01F 23/00 - Indicating or measuring liquid level or level of fluent solid material, e.g. indicating in terms of volume or indicating by means of an alarm
  • G01F 23/80 - Arrangements for signal processing
  • G01L 7/00 - Measuring the steady or quasi-steady pressure of a fluid or a fluent solid material by mechanical or fluid pressure-sensitive elements
  • G01P 5/00 - Measuring speed of fluids, e.g. of air streamMeasuring speed of bodies relative to fluids, e.g. of ship, of aircraft
  • F03D 9/11 - Combinations of wind motors with apparatus storing energy storing electrical energy
  • F03D 9/25 - Wind motors characterised by the driven apparatus the apparatus being an electrical generator
  • G01F 23/14 - Indicating or measuring liquid level or level of fluent solid material, e.g. indicating in terms of volume or indicating by means of an alarm by measurement of pressure
  • G01C 13/00 - Surveying specially adapted to open water, e.g. sea, lake, river or canal
  • G01F 23/18 - Indicating, recording, or alarm devices actuated electrically
  • G01F 23/284 - Electromagnetic waves
  • G01P 13/04 - Indicating positive or negative direction of a linear movement or clockwise or anti-clockwise direction of a rotational movement
  • G01S 7/00 - Details of systems according to groups , ,
  • G01S 13/00 - Systems using the reflection or reradiation of radio waves, e.g. radar systemsAnalogous systems using reflection or reradiation of waves whose nature or wavelength is irrelevant or unspecified
  • G01S 17/95 - Lidar systems, specially adapted for specific applications for meteorological use
  • G01W 1/02 - Instruments for indicating weather conditions by measuring two or more variables, e.g. humidity, pressure, temperature, cloud cover or wind speed
  • G08B 19/00 - Alarms responsive to two or more different undesired or abnormal conditions, e.g. burglary and fire, abnormal temperature and abnormal rate of flow
  • G08B 21/10 - Alarms for ensuring the safety of persons responsive to calamitous events, e.g. tornados or earthquakes
  • H01Q 1/22 - SupportsMounting means by structural association with other equipment or articles
  • H02J 50/00 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power

48.

RADIATION PROTECTION CONTAINER HAVING A SAFETY DEVICE, AND METHOD FOR MONITORING A RADIATION PROTECTION CONTAINER

      
Application Number EP2024067410
Publication Number 2024/261227
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-06-21
Publication Date 2024-12-26
Owner VEGA GRIESHABER KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Allgaier, Volker
  • Hengstler, Clemens
  • Waldecker, Natalie
  • Ibrahim, Amr
  • Groom, John

Abstract

The invention relates to a radiation protection container having a housing (14) and having a loading apparatus (16) for arrangement of a radioactive radiation source (18), with the radiation protection container (10) comprising a safety device (12) and the safety device (12) comprising the following: - a monitoring module (22) for monitoring at least one state of the radiation protection container (10), - a communications device (32). The invention also relates to a method for monitoring a radiation protection container (10).

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01F 23/288 - X-raysGamma rays
  • G01N 23/00 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of wave or particle radiation, e.g. X-rays or neutrons, not covered by groups , or
  • G01T 1/00 - Measuring X-radiation, gamma radiation, corpuscular radiation, or cosmic radiation
  • G08B 23/00 - Alarms responsive to unspecified undesired or abnormal conditions
  • G21F 5/015 - Transportable or portable shielded containers for storing radioactive sources, e.g. source carriers for irradiation unitsRadioisotope containers

49.

NETWORK NODE FOR FIELD DEVICE DATA

      
Application Number 18691758
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-09-13
First Publication Date 2024-12-26
Owner VEGA GRIESHABER KG (Germany)
Inventor Dieterle, Marcel

Abstract

A network node for a field device data network, which receives first field device data, store, the first field device data in data blocks, receives a data block request including a public key and digital monetary data, checks the digital monetary data, and if the check is successful, answers the data block request by encrypting the requested data block using the public key and transmitting the data block encrypted using the public key.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04L 9/30 - Public key, i.e. encryption algorithm being computationally infeasible to invert and users' encryption keys not requiring secrecy

50.

CABLE FEEDTHROUGH

      
Application Number EP2024066222
Publication Number 2024/260817
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-06-12
Publication Date 2024-12-26
Owner VEGA GRIESHABER KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Kopp, Thomas
  • Reiner, Daniel

Abstract

A cable feedthrough, designed for pressure-tight feedthrough of a cable through a housing wall, in particular of a sensor housing of a measuring probe, comprising a serrated ring that is pressed against a spring element in order to preload the spring element.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01L 19/14 - Housings
  • H02G 15/013 - Sealing means for cable inlets
  • H02G 3/22 - Installations of cables or lines through walls, floors or ceilings, e.g. into buildings

51.

FILL-LEVEL RADAR DEVICE AND LIQUID-GAS TANK

      
Application Number EP2024061204
Publication Number 2024/256073
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-04-24
Publication Date 2024-12-19
Owner VEGA GRIESHABER KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Baur, Roland
  • Bregger, Andreas
  • Müller, Robin

Abstract

A fill-level radar device designed for process automation in an industrial environment, comprising a flexible wave guide that can be wound up and a first end of which is connected to an electronic circuit of the fill-level radar device via a first interface.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01F 23/284 - Electromagnetic waves
  • G01S 7/03 - Details of HF subsystems specially adapted therefor, e.g. common to transmitter and receiver
  • G01S 13/88 - Radar or analogous systems, specially adapted for specific applications
  • H01Q 1/22 - SupportsMounting means by structural association with other equipment or articles
  • H01Q 13/02 - Waveguide horns

52.

MEASURING DEVICE FOR PROCESS AUTOMATION IN AN INDUSTRIAL OR PRIVATE SETTING

      
Application Number EP2024064249
Publication Number 2024/251531
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-05-23
Publication Date 2024-12-12
Owner VEGA GRIESHABER KG (Germany)
Inventor Dieterle, Marcel

Abstract

A measuring device designed for process automation in an industrial or private setting and for carrying out measurements at preset measuring times, and for repeated modification of the preset measuring times in order to acquire measurement values at otherwise measurement-free times.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01D 21/00 - Measuring or testing not otherwise provided for
  • G01F 23/00 - Indicating or measuring liquid level or level of fluent solid material, e.g. indicating in terms of volume or indicating by means of an alarm

53.

METHOD FOR OPERATING A FIELD DEVICE HAVING AN ENERGY-HARVESTING UNIT AND FIELD DEVICE

      
Application Number EP2024061827
Publication Number 2024/245670
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-04-30
Publication Date 2024-12-05
Owner VEGA GRIESHABER KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Krämer, Florian
  • Heizmann, Patrick
  • Allgaier, Stefan

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for operating a field device (10) having at least one module (13) and at least one first energy-harvesting unit (16), wherein a body part (20) is brought into the vicinity of the first energy-harvesting unit (16), and by means of the first energy-harvesting unit (16) thermal energy of the body part (20) is converted into electrical energy and thus the at least one module (13) can be brought from a deactivated state into an activated state. The invention also relates to a field device (10).

IPC Classes  ?

  • G05B 19/042 - Programme control other than numerical control, i.e. in sequence controllers or logic controllers using digital processors
  • H02J 50/00 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power

54.

FIELD DEVICE FOR DETECTING A PROCESS PARAMETER

      
Application Number 18733397
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-06-04
First Publication Date 2024-12-05
Owner VEGA Grieshaber KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Schaetzle, Benjamin
  • Herrmann, René

Abstract

A field device for detecting a process parameter and being configured as a level measuring device for detecting a level of a medium is provided, the field device including: a sensor arrangement configured to detect a measurement signal correlating with a process parameter; and a computing arrangement configured to determine a measured value of the process parameter based on the measurement signal, the computing arrangement having a deterministic computer and an artificial intelligence (AI) computer based on AI, the field device being further configured to train the AI computer during operation of the AI computer. A method for training an AI computing module based on AI on a field device for detecting a process parameter is also provided. A method for operating a field device for detecting a process parameter is also provided.

IPC Classes  ?

55.

VIBRONIC SENSOR AND METHOD FOR OPERATING SUCH A SENSOR

      
Application Number EP2024061738
Publication Number 2024/231152
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-04-29
Publication Date 2024-11-14
Owner VEGA GRIESHABER KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Schätzle, Benjamin
  • Haas, Maximilian

Abstract

The present invention relates to a vibronic sensor (1) having a membrane (5) which can be made to vibrate, a piezoelectric drive (3) for making the membrane (5) vibrate and for detecting vibrations of the membrane (5), a mechanical vibration unit (11), which is arranged on the membrane (5), for transmitting vibrations of the membrane (5) to a medium surrounding a mechanical vibration unit (11), wherein a resonant frequency of the mechanical vibration unit (11) is dependent on the medium surrounding it, wherein the piezoelectric drive has at least one piezo element (37) and electrodes for electrically contacting the at least one piezo element (37), wherein the drive (3) is encapsulated with a casing (9), which surrounds the drive (3) at a distance, and an insulating gaseous or liquid filling (7), wherein the filling (7) has an electrical breakdown field strength of greater than 3 kV/mm.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01F 23/296 - Acoustic waves
  • H10N 30/06 - Forming electrodes or interconnections, e.g. leads or terminals
  • G01N 29/036 - Analysing fluids by measuring frequency or resonance of acoustic waves

56.

VIBRONIC SENSOR

      
Application Number EP2024061909
Publication Number 2024/231182
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-04-30
Publication Date 2024-11-14
Owner VEGA GRIESHABER KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Schätzle, Benjamin
  • Haas, Maximilian

Abstract

The present invention relates to a vibronic sensor (1) having a membrane (5) that is able to be set into vibration, a piezoelectric drive (3) for setting the membrane (5) into vibration and for sensing vibrations of the membrane (5), a mechanical vibration unit (11), arranged on the membrane (5), for transmitting vibrations of the membrane (5) to a medium surrounding the mechanical vibration unit (11), wherein a resonant frequency of the mechanical vibration unit (11) is dependent on the medium surrounding it, wherein the piezoelectric drive (3) has at least one piezo element (4) and electrodes (7) for making electrical contact with the at least one piezo element (4), wherein the drive (3) is embodied in an encapsulated manner with a casing (2) that surrounds the drive (3) at a distance therefrom and is filled with a liquid filling (9), wherein the filling (9) has an electrical disruptive strength of more than 3 kV/mm, wherein the casing (2) is designed to be flexible at least in some portions.

IPC Classes  ?

57.

MEASURING ASSEMBLY OF A FIELD DEVICE ON A CONTAINER

      
Application Number EP2024061737
Publication Number 2024/231151
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-04-29
Publication Date 2024-11-14
Owner VEGA GRIESHABER KG (Germany)
Inventor Hengstler, Clemens

Abstract

The invention relates to a measuring assembly comprising a field device (18) which is disposed on a container (10) having at least one strut (12), wherein: the field device (18) is fastened to the at least one strut (12) of the container (10) by means of a fastening structure (28); the fastening structure (28) is wedge-shaped and comprises a rest surface (30) and a wedge surface (32) running obliquely to the rest surface; the fastening structure (28) rests on the container (10) by means of the rest surface (30) and is seated against the strut (12) by means of the wedge surface (32); and the fastening structure (28) is fastened to the strut (12) by means of at least one fastening element (38) such that the wedge surface (32) is pulled toward the strut (12) and is seated against the strut. The invention also relates to a field device (18), to an adapter, and to a method for producing a measuring assembly.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01D 11/30 - Supports specially adapted for an instrumentSupports specially adapted for a set of instruments

58.

FIELD DEVICE HAVING A DIAL

      
Application Number EP2024061780
Publication Number 2024/227739
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-04-29
Publication Date 2024-11-07
Owner VEGA GRIESHABER KG (Germany)
Inventor Witt, Fabian

Abstract

A field device for process automation in the industrial and private environment comprises a dial on the housing cover of the field device housing, the dial being rotatably mounted thereon and having an incremental angle detector.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01D 11/24 - Housings
  • G01D 21/00 - Measuring or testing not otherwise provided for
  • G01F 1/00 - Measuring the volume flow or mass flow of fluid or fluent solid material wherein the fluid passes through a meter in a continuous flow
  • G01F 3/00 - Measuring the volume flow of fluids or fluent solid material wherein the fluid passes through the meter in successive and more or less isolated quantities, the meter being driven by the flow

59.

RADIOMETRIC MEASURING DEVICE HAVING A CONNECTION ADAPTER

      
Application Number EP2024061830
Publication Number 2024/227751
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-04-30
Publication Date 2024-11-07
Owner VEGA GRIESHABER KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Körnle, Ralf
  • Sum, Christian
  • Rank, Fabian
  • Osswald, Florian
  • Mellert, Benjamin

Abstract

The invention relates to a radiometric measuring device (10), comprising a housing (12), wherein a light detector (16) is arranged in the housing (12) and wherein a connection adapter (30) is arranged in the housing (12), wherein the connection adapter (30) serves to establish an electrical connection between the light detector (16) and a sensor electronics system (20), wherein the connection adapter (30) is of at least two-part design and has a first detector housing part (36) and a second connection housing part (38), wherein the first detector housing part (36) and the second connection housing part (38) are displaceable relative to each other in the axial direction and/or are rotatable relative to each other. The invention also relates to a connection adapter (30) and to a method for assembling a radiometric measuring device (10).

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01F 23/288 - X-raysGamma rays
  • G01N 23/00 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of wave or particle radiation, e.g. X-rays or neutrons, not covered by groups , or

60.

FILL LEVEL MEASURING DEVICE FOR PROCESS AUTOMATION IN AN INDUSTRIAL OR PRIVATE SETTING

      
Application Number EP2024059904
Publication Number 2024/223324
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-04-11
Publication Date 2024-10-31
Owner VEGA GRIESHABER KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Hengstler, Clemens
  • Schmidt, Matthias

Abstract

The invention relates to a fill level measuring device, configured for process automation in an industrial or private setting, having a measurement signal generation and control circuit, configured to generate a first measurement signal for carrying out a signal propagation measurement and a second measurement signal for carrying out a measurement signal damping measurement, wherein the measurement signal generation and control circuit is configured to switch between the generation of the first measurement signal and the generation of the second measurement signal.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01F 23/284 - Electromagnetic waves
  • G01S 11/12 - Systems for determining distance or velocity not using reflection or reradiation using electromagnetic waves other than radio waves

61.

VIBRATING LIMIT LEVEL SWITCH AND CABLE FOR A VIBRATING LIMIT LEVEL SWITCH

      
Application Number EP2024060296
Publication Number 2024/218089
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-04-16
Publication Date 2024-10-24
Owner VEGA GRIESHABER KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Becherer, Frank
  • Haas, Maximilian
  • Schätzle, Benjamin

Abstract

The invention relates to vibrating limit level switches for measuring the level to which a container is filled with a medium to be measured, wherein the vibrating limit level switch has a first sensor housing with an electronic unit, a second sensor housing with a piezoelectric element for generating and receiving a vibration and at least one cable, which has an electrical conductor for current-conducting connection of the electronic unit to the piezoelectric element, wherein the second sensor housing is configured to receive the cable along an end portion and the piezoelectric element has a plug connector for receiving the cable. The invention further relates to a cable for a vibrating limit level switch of this type, wherein the cable has an electrical conductor which is configured for current-conducting connection of the electronic unit with the piezoelectric element of the vibrating limit level switch. For the purpose of providing a vibrating limit level switch and a cable for such a vibrating limit level switch, which is configured to be explosion protection-compliant and thus satisfies relevant explosion protection guidelines, according to the invention the cable has a current-insulating sheath, which has an explosion protection-compliant sheath thickness along a portion between the first and second sensor housings and along a first sub-region of the end portion, and has a reduced sheath thickness along a second sub-region of the end portion, which enables a current-conducting plug-in connection between the cable and the plug connector of the piezoelectric element.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01F 23/296 - Acoustic waves
  • G01H 11/08 - Measuring mechanical vibrations or ultrasonic, sonic or infrasonic waves by detecting changes in electric or magnetic properties by electric means using piezoelectric devices
  • H10N 30/30 - Piezoelectric or electrostrictive devices with mechanical input and electrical output, e.g. functioning as generators or sensors

62.

DISPLAY DEVICE AND FILL LEVEL MEASURING DEVICE

      
Application Number EP2024059197
Publication Number 2024/217886
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-04-04
Publication Date 2024-10-24
Owner VEGA GRIESHABER KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Becherer, Frank
  • Witt, Fabian

Abstract

The invention relates to a display device for a measuring device, in particular for a magnetic flap indicator, said display device comprising: at least one housing (11) in which a display element (12) is arranged; at least one viewing element (13), at least sections of which form a wall of the housing (11); and at least one spring element (14) which is operatively connected to the viewing element (13) and to the housing (11) and is designed to compensate for a difference in longitudinal extent between the viewing element (13) and the housing (11).

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01F 23/02 - Indicating or measuring liquid level or level of fluent solid material, e.g. indicating in terms of volume or indicating by means of an alarm by gauge glasses or other apparatus involving a window or transparent tube for directly observing the level to be measured or the level of a liquid column in free communication with the main body of the liquid
  • G01F 23/72 - Indicating or measuring liquid level or level of fluent solid material, e.g. indicating in terms of volume or indicating by means of an alarm by floats of the free float type using magnetically actuated indicating means
  • G01F 15/14 - Casings, e.g. of special material
  • G01D 11/24 - Housings
  • G01F 15/00 - Details of, or accessories for, apparatus of groups insofar as such details or appliances are not adapted to particular types of such apparatus
  • G01F 15/02 - Compensating or correcting for variations in pressure, density, or temperature
  • G01F 15/06 - Indicating or recording devices
  • G01F 23/00 - Indicating or measuring liquid level or level of fluent solid material, e.g. indicating in terms of volume or indicating by means of an alarm
  • G01F 15/10 - Preventing damage by freezing or excess pressure or insufficient pressure

63.

Measuring Method and Measuring Assembly

      
Application Number 18744382
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-06-14
First Publication Date 2024-10-10
Owner VEGA GRIESHABER KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Isenmann, Andreas
  • Hengstler, Clemens
  • Burgert, Florian

Abstract

A method for determining a measurement result, comprising the steps of: measuring a measuring quantity by means of a first measuring device at a measuring point, wherein the first device detects a first measurement value, measuring a reference measuring quantity by means of a second measuring device and an assembly for determining a result is proposed, which comprises: a first measuring device for measuring a measuring quantity at a measuring point, wherein the first device is configured for detecting a first value during the measurement of the measuring quantity and for determining the result using the first value and a second value, and a second measuring device for measuring a reference measuring quantity, wherein the second device is configured for detecting the second value during the measurement of the reference measuring quantity and causing a data transmission of the second value from the second device to the first device.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01N 9/00 - Investigating density or specific gravity of materialsAnalysing materials by determining density or specific gravity
  • G01F 23/14 - Indicating or measuring liquid level or level of fluent solid material, e.g. indicating in terms of volume or indicating by means of an alarm by measurement of pressure

64.

SENSOR OF A SENSOR NETWORK

      
Application Number EP2024055810
Publication Number 2024/208519
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-03-06
Publication Date 2024-10-10
Owner VEGA GRIESHABER KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Moser, Patrick
  • Allgaier, Florian

Abstract

A sensor of a sensor network, designed for process automation in an industrial or private environment, comprises a communication module and a processor, the processor being able to switch the communication mode of the communication module from a first communication mode to a second communication mode.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04Q 9/00 - Arrangements in telecontrol or telemetry systems for selectively calling a substation from a main station, in which substation desired apparatus is selected for applying a control signal thereto or for obtaining measured values therefrom
  • H04W 84/18 - Self-organising networks, e.g. ad hoc networks or sensor networks
  • H04L 12/66 - Arrangements for connecting between networks having differing types of switching systems, e.g. gateways

65.

VEGATRAC

      
Application Number 1812736
Status Registered
Filing Date 2024-08-05
Registration Date 2024-08-05
Owner VEGA Grieshaber KG (Germany)
NICE Classes  ? 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments

Goods & Services

Measuring devices; measuring devices for point level determination; radiometric measuring devices for density measurement; measuring devices for density measurement and level measuring devices for measurement in industrial applications; radiometric devices for determining the level of liquids and solids.

66.

VIBRATION SENSOR

      
Application Number EP2024058225
Publication Number 2024/200496
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-03-27
Publication Date 2024-10-03
Owner VEGA GRIESHABER KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Gruhler, Holger
  • Epting, Julian
  • Schätzle, Benjamin

Abstract

The invention relates to a vibration sensor for detecting fill levels, limit levels or for monitoring process parameters, comprising: - a membrane (12) that can be caused to effect vibration, - a drive unit (14), wherein the drive unit (14) comprises a piezo actuator (16), which comprises a piezo element (18) and an electrode (20) that is connected to the piezo element (18) and has an electrode surface (21), - an adhesive connection (26) used to operatively connect the piezo actuator (16) to the membrane (12) so that vibrations of the piezo actuator (16) can be transferred to the membrane (12), - an electronics system (22), - an electrical connection (24) between the electronics system (22) and the electrode surface (21), wherein the piezo element (18) has a cutout (32) and the electrical connection (24) runs through the cutout (32), wherein an electrical conductor (110) that is electrically connected to the electrode surface (21) is arranged in the cutout (32) and the vibration sensor has a closure element (125) that closes the cutout (32).

IPC Classes  ?

67.

PROTECTIVE COVER AND MEASURING UNIT COMPRISING A PROTECTIVE COVER

      
Application Number 18615705
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-03-25
First Publication Date 2024-10-03
Owner VEGA Grieshaber KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Jacob, Joern
  • Kopp, Thomas
  • Mellert, Martin
  • Huber, Jochen
  • Haas, Maximilian

Abstract

A protective cover for an electronic device for instance a measuring cell including a ceramic pressure measuring cell, that includes at least one connecting element that provides a data connection, the protective cover having an electrical circuit for instance an application-specific integrated circuit.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01L 19/06 - Means for preventing overload or deleterious influence of the measured medium on the measuring device or vice versa
  • G01L 19/00 - Details of, or accessories for, apparatus for measuring steady or quasi-steady pressure of a fluent medium insofar as such details or accessories are not special to particular types of pressure gauges

68.

VIBRATION SENSOR

      
Application Number 18616262
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-03-26
First Publication Date 2024-10-03
Owner VEGA Grieshaber KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Gruhler, Holger
  • Epting, Julian
  • Schätzle, Benjamin

Abstract

A vibration sensor for detecting fill levels, limit levels, or for monitoring process parameters, having a membrane that can be set in vibration, a piezo actuator which has a piezo element and an electrode with a surface connected to said piezo element, an adhesive connection operatively connected to the membrane in such a way that vibrations of the piezo actuator can be transmitted to the membrane, and an electronic system electrically connected to the electrode surface, in which the piezo element has a recess and the electrical connection extends through this recess.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01H 11/08 - Measuring mechanical vibrations or ultrasonic, sonic or infrasonic waves by detecting changes in electric or magnetic properties by electric means using piezoelectric devices

69.

VEGASOURCE

      
Application Number 019086083
Status Registered
Filing Date 2024-10-01
Registration Date 2025-01-29
Owner VEGA Grieshaber KG (Germany)
NICE Classes  ? 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments

Goods & Services

Holders and storage containers for radiation sources.

70.

CASCADABLE RADAR ELEMENT WITH TRANSMIT ANTENNA AND RECEIVE ANTENNA

      
Application Number 18264808
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-03-02
First Publication Date 2024-09-19
Owner VEGA Grieshaber KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Welle, Roland
  • Dieterle, Levin
  • Boersig, Joerg

Abstract

A cascadable radar element for use in a radar measuring device for carrying out a digital beam transformation process, having at least one transmitting antenna and at least one receiving antenna which are integrated in the radar element, as well as an input connection and an output connection for local oscillator signals.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01S 7/02 - Details of systems according to groups , , of systems according to group
  • G01S 7/03 - Details of HF subsystems specially adapted therefor, e.g. common to transmitter and receiver
  • G01S 13/42 - Simultaneous measurement of distance and other coordinates

71.

CONTACTING UNIT FOR AN IMPEDANCE LIMIT SWITCH

      
Application Number 18262148
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-02-21
First Publication Date 2024-09-12
Owner VEGA Grieshaber KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Becherer, Frank
  • Bader, Tobias

Abstract

A contacting device is provided for an impedance limit switch, the contacting device including: a printed circuit board having an electrically conductive contact surface; a radially disposed annular spring configured to establish electrical contact between the electrically conductive contact surface of the printed circuit board and at least one electrode of the impedance limit switch; and a non-conductive housing element. An impedance limit switch is also provided, including the contacting device; an electronic cup; and a measuring head configured to carry out a conductive and/or capacitive measurement and to record measurement data, the contacting device being configured to transmit the measurement data from the measuring head to the electronic cup via the contacting unit.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01R 1/04 - HousingsSupporting membersArrangements of terminals
  • G01F 23/263 - Indicating or measuring liquid level or level of fluent solid material, e.g. indicating in terms of volume or indicating by means of an alarm by measuring physical variables, other than linear dimensions, pressure or weight, dependent on the level to be measured, e.g. by difference of heat transfer of steam or water by measuring variations of capacity or inductance of capacitors or inductors arising from the presence of liquid or fluent solid material in the electric or electromagnetic fields by measuring variations in capacitance of capacitors

72.

WAVEGUIDE CONSISTING OF TWO-HALF SHELLS

      
Application Number 18591113
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-02-29
First Publication Date 2024-09-12
Owner VEGA Grieshaber KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Weinzierle, Christian
  • Wälde, Steffen
  • Bader, Tobias

Abstract

A radar measuring device having a radio frequency unit for generating and/or receiving electromagnetic waves using an antenna for directional radiation of the electromagnetic waves, in which a waveguide for transmitting the electromagnetic waves is arranged between the radio frequency unit and the antenna is formed from two half-shells extending in the longitudinal direction of said waveguide.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01Q 13/02 - Waveguide horns
  • G01S 7/03 - Details of HF subsystems specially adapted therefor, e.g. common to transmitter and receiver

73.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR STORING POSITION INFORMATION IN A FIELD DEVICE

      
Application Number 18598060
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-03-07
First Publication Date 2024-09-12
Owner VEGA Grieshaber KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Zimmerman, Florian
  • Schnaitter, Michael

Abstract

A system for storing position information in a field device comprises at least a field device and a mobile terminal. The field device has at least one sensor for detecting a physical variable and field device electronics to actuate the at least one sensor and including at least a control unit, a communication interface and a memory. A position determination unit in the mobile terminal is designed to determine position information for describing the position of the mobile terminal in a space. Communication interfaces of the mobile terminal and field device mutually exchange data, preferably short range, and transmit position information from the mobile terminal to the field device. The control unit of the field device stores position information determined by the mobile terminal and received via the communication interface in the memory. A corresponding field device and a corresponding method are also disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01S 5/00 - Position-fixing by co-ordinating two or more direction or position-line determinationsPosition-fixing by co-ordinating two or more distance determinations
  • G01S 5/02 - Position-fixing by co-ordinating two or more direction or position-line determinationsPosition-fixing by co-ordinating two or more distance determinations using radio waves

74.

XCOM

      
Application Number 019078055
Status Registered
Filing Date 2024-09-11
Registration Date 2025-02-11
Owner VEGA Grieshaber KG (Germany)
NICE Classes  ? 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments

Goods & Services

Electronic indicator panels; Electronic displays; Digital indicators; Electric control and operating panels; Including all the aforesaid goods having radio interfaces for wireless operation; none of the aforesaid goods relating to entertainment, entertainment software, gaming, computer games or video games.

75.

VEGAPASS

      
Application Number 019076873
Status Registered
Filing Date 2024-09-10
Registration Date 2025-01-23
Owner VEGA Grieshaber KG (Germany)
NICE Classes  ? 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments

Goods & Services

level measurement apparatus, related parts; Magnetic flap indicators; Electronic displays; Digital indicators; mechanical displays; Mechanical displays; Commutators; Switches (electronic reed switches).

76.

LEVEL MEASURING DEVICE FOR USE IN HIGH-PRESSURE APPLICATIONS

      
Application Number 18441333
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-02-14
First Publication Date 2024-08-29
Owner VEGA Grieshaber KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Olschewski, Florian
  • Dietmeier, Juergen

Abstract

A level measuring device configured for use in high-pressure applications with an electronic measuring device and an antenna between which a first waveguide and a second waveguide are arranged, which are connected to one another in a pressure-tight manner with a plastically deformed sealing area being located between the two waveguides.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01F 23/284 - Electromagnetic waves
  • G01S 7/03 - Details of HF subsystems specially adapted therefor, e.g. common to transmitter and receiver

77.

OPERATING AND DISPLAY UNIT FOR A FIELD DEVICE

      
Application Number 18566886
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-06-22
First Publication Date 2024-08-15
Owner VEGA Grieshaber KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Kaspar, Stefan
  • Burgert, Florian
  • Langensiepen, Christian

Abstract

A controller and display for identifying a field device is provided, including: an internal register configured to store an identification of the field device; and a representation device configured to provide a coded representation of the identification, the coded representation of the identification including an identifier. A method of representing an identification of a field device is also provided.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G05B 19/418 - Total factory control, i.e. centrally controlling a plurality of machines, e.g. direct or distributed numerical control [DNC], flexible manufacturing systems [FMS], integrated manufacturing systems [IMS] or computer integrated manufacturing [CIM]
  • G06K 7/14 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by electromagnetic radiation, e.g. optical sensingMethods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by corpuscular radiation using light without selection of wavelength, e.g. sensing reflected white light

78.

RADIOMETRIC MEASURING DEVICE AND SCINTILLATOR HOLDING ELEMENT

      
Application Number 18429966
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-02-01
First Publication Date 2024-08-15
Owner VEGA Grieshaber KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Sum, Christian
  • Osswald, Florian
  • Schmid, Matthias

Abstract

The invention relates to a radiometric measuring device having a housing and a scintillator which is arranged in the housing, wherein one end of the scintillator is arranged in a holding element, wherein the holding element has a holding region for the end of the scintillator, wherein the holding element is formed in such a manner that the holding element centers the scintillator in the transverse direction (r) inside the housing. The invention further relates to a scintillator holding element.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01T 1/20 - Measuring radiation intensity with scintillation detectors

79.

RADIO FREQUENCY UNIT, FILL LEVEL MEASURING DEVICE, AND METHOD

      
Application Number 18431147
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-02-02
First Publication Date 2024-08-08
Owner VEGA Grieshaber KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Weinzierle, Christian
  • Mueller, Christoph
  • Waelde, Steffen

Abstract

A radio frequency unit for use in a potentially explosive atmosphere is provided, including: a carrier element, on which a radio frequency element is arranged, the radio frequency element being configured to transmit and/or receive a radio frequency signal; a housing, which delimits the radio frequency element at least in sections; and an excitation element arranged on the radio frequency element and configured to transmit the radio frequency signal, an inside of the housing being potted with a potting compound. A fill level measuring device including the radio frequency unit , and a method of manufacturing the radio frequency unit, are also provided.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01Q 1/40 - Radiating elements coated with, or embedded in, protective material
  • H01Q 1/22 - SupportsMounting means by structural association with other equipment or articles
  • H01Q 1/36 - Structural form of radiating elements, e.g. cone, spiral, umbrella
  • H01Q 1/42 - Housings not intimately mechanically associated with radiating elements, e.g. radome
  • H01Q 9/04 - Resonant antennas

80.

RADIOMETRIC MEASURING DEVICE WITH OPTICAL PAD, AND OPTICAL PAD

      
Application Number EP2024050639
Publication Number 2024/160511
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-01-12
Publication Date 2024-08-08
Owner VEGA GRIESHABER KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Sum, Christian
  • Osswald, Florian

Abstract

The invention relates to a radiometric measuring device comprising a scintillator (12) and a light detector (14). An optical pad (22) is arranged between the scintillator (12) and the light detector (14), and the optical pad (22) has a pot-type design and a main part (24) with a base section (26) and a circumferential wall section (28), wherein the main part (24) has a receiving region (30) in which the light detector (14) is at least partly received. The invention additionally relates to an optical pad (22).

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01F 23/288 - X-raysGamma rays
  • G01T 1/20 - Measuring radiation intensity with scintillation detectors

81.

FIELD DEVICE COMPRISING A COLOUR DISPLAY UNIT

      
Application Number EP2024052141
Publication Number 2024/160763
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-01-30
Publication Date 2024-08-08
Owner VEGA GRIESHABER KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Garcia, Juan
  • Höll, Ralf

Abstract

The invention relates to a field device (10) for process or factory automation, for example for detecting a fill level (35), a topology, and/or another process variable of a filling material (32) in a container (30). The field device (10) has: a sensor (12) which is designed to detect the process variable; a display unit (20) comprising a first display surface (22) which is designed to display colours; and an interface (18) which is designed for connection to a two-wire loop (19), wherein the field device (10) is designed to be supplied with power exclusively via the two-wire loop (19).

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01F 23/00 - Indicating or measuring liquid level or level of fluent solid material, e.g. indicating in terms of volume or indicating by means of an alarm
  • G05B 19/04 - Programme control other than numerical control, i.e. in sequence controllers or logic controllers
  • G08C 19/02 - Electric signal transmission systems in which the signal transmitted is magnitude of current or voltage
  • H02J 7/34 - Parallel operation in networks using both storage and other DC sources, e.g. providing buffering
  • G01D 7/00 - Indicating measured values
  • G01D 7/04 - Indicating value of two or more variables simultaneously using a separate indicating element for each variable
  • G05B 23/02 - Electric testing or monitoring

82.

VEGATRAC

      
Application Number 235363100
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-08-05
Owner VEGA Grieshaber KG (Germany)
NICE Classes  ? 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments

Goods & Services

(1) Measuring devices; measuring devices for point level determination; radiometric measuring devices for density measurement; measuring devices for density measurement and level measuring devices for measurement in industrial applications; radiometric devices for determining the level of liquids and solids.

83.

VEGATRAC

      
Serial Number 79405548
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-08-05
Owner VEGA Grieshaber KG (Germany)
NICE Classes  ? 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments

Goods & Services

Measuring devices, namely radiometric sensors for measuring the filling level, point level, density and flow rate of liquids and solids; liquid and solid level sensors in the nature of measuring devices for point level determination; radiometric measuring devices in the nature of density measuring apparatus for density measurement; density measuring apparatus in the nature of measuring devices for density measurement; level measuring devices in the nature of level measuring machines for measurement in industrial applications; level indicators in the nature of radiometric devices for determining the level of liquids and solids

84.

APPLICATION-SPECIFIC INTEGRATED CIRCUIT FOR A MEASURING DEVICE

      
Application Number EP2024051044
Publication Number 2024/156566
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-01-17
Publication Date 2024-08-02
Owner VEGA GRIESHABER KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Welle, Roland
  • Müller, Christoph
  • Schultheiss, Daniel

Abstract

The invention relates to an application-specific integrated circuit for a measuring device, said circuit comprising: a first finite-state machine which is designed to control an external radar chip designed to generate and/or detect a radar measurement signal; and a second finite-state machine which is designed to monitor a memory or processor, that is designed to determine a measurement value from the radar measurement signal detected by the external radar chip, and/or the external radar chip.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01S 7/40 - Means for monitoring or calibrating
  • G01S 7/03 - Details of HF subsystems specially adapted therefor, e.g. common to transmitter and receiver
  • G01F 23/284 - Electromagnetic waves

85.

RADAR CIRCUIT FOR A LEVEL MEASURING DEVICE

      
Application Number 18420393
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-01-23
First Publication Date 2024-07-25
Owner VEGA Grieshaber KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Mueller, Christoph
  • Welle, Roland
  • Schultheiss, Daniel

Abstract

A radar circuit for a level measuring device is provided, including: a first application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC); and a second ASIC, the first ASIC having a first structure size and/or being manufactured by a first semiconductor technology, the second ASIC having a second structure size and/or being manufactured by a second semiconductor technology, the first structure size being different from the second structure size, and/or the first semiconductor technology being different from the second semiconductor technology.

IPC Classes  ?

86.

RADAR CIRCUIT

      
Application Number 18420504
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-01-23
First Publication Date 2024-07-25
Owner VEGA Grieshaber KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Schultheiss, Daniel
  • Welle, Roland
  • Mueller, Christoph

Abstract

A radar circuit for a measuring device is provided, including: a radar chip, configured to generate a radar measurement signal; an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC); and a processor, configured to determine a measured value, the ASIC and the radar chip being separate components.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01S 13/42 - Simultaneous measurement of distance and other coordinates
  • G06F 9/448 - Execution paradigms, e.g. implementations of programming paradigms
  • H02M 7/155 - Conversion of AC power input into DC power output without possibility of reversal by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a thyratron or thyristor type requiring extinguishing means using semiconductor devices only
  • H03L 7/081 - Details of the phase-locked loop provided with an additional controlled phase shifter

87.

METHOD FOR NOISE DIAGNOSIS, METHOD FOR SIGNAL CONTROL, DIAGNOSIS DEVICE AND RADIOMATIC LEVEL MEASURING DEVICE

      
Application Number 18415232
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-01-17
First Publication Date 2024-07-18
Owner VEGA Grieshaber KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Rauer, Winfried
  • Harter, Matthias

Abstract

A method for signal diagnosis, in particular for noise detection, of a radiometric sensor, that includes detecting of a first pulse rate by way of a first discriminator and a first counting circuit, detecting of at least a second pulse rate by way of a second discriminator and a second counting circuit, wherein the amplitude sensitivity of the first discriminator is different from the amplitude sensitivity of the second discriminator, determining a ratio between the detected pulse rate of the second discriminator and the detected pulse rate of the first discriminator , and comparing the determined ratio with an expected value.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01F 25/20 - Testing or calibration of apparatus for measuring volume, volume flow or liquid level or for metering by volume of apparatus for measuring liquid level
  • G01F 23/288 - X-raysGamma rays

88.

FIELD DEVICE AND METHOD FOR COMPACT ARRANGEMENT OF ELECTRONIC ASSEMBLIES OF AN ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT

      
Application Number 18491356
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-10-20
First Publication Date 2024-07-11
Owner VEGA Grieshaber KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Ilg, Thomas
  • Isenmann, Marius

Abstract

A field device for process automation in industrial or private environments, comprising an electronic circuit for controlling the field device, wherein the electronic circuit includes a first, a second and a third circuit board. The first circuit board is connected to and attached to the second circuit board and/or to the third circuit board by way of an electrical connector, wherein the second circuit board is located above the third circuit board.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H05K 1/14 - Structural association of two or more printed circuits

89.

TWO PART WAVEGUIDE COUPLING DEVICE

      
Application Number 18546123
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-02-15
First Publication Date 2024-07-11
Owner VEGA Grieshaber KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Sum, Christian
  • Mueller, Christoph

Abstract

A waveguide coupling device for a radar sensor is provided, including: a waveguide configured to emit a radar signal via a radiating end of the waveguide; and a fin part with at least one excitation fin, via which a radio frequency (RF) signal can be coupled into the waveguide for generating the radar signal, the waveguide and the fin part being formed in two parts, and the fin part being mechanically coupled to an excitation end of the waveguide opposite the radiating end of the waveguide.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01Q 13/06 - Waveguide mouths
  • H01Q 1/22 - SupportsMounting means by structural association with other equipment or articles

90.

FIELD DEVICE WITH RADIO MODULE AND METHOD FOR REMOTE DATA TRANSMISSION

      
Application Number 18403475
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-01-03
First Publication Date 2024-07-11
Owner VEGA Grieshaber KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Mellert, Martin
  • Waldecker, Natalie
  • Müller, Robin

Abstract

A field device, in particular, a fill-level, point-level, flow, pressure or temperature-measurement device, with a housing, an electrical connection line led into the housing via a cable feedthrough, and a radio module held in the housing for remote data transmission, wherein the radio module is arranged and designed in such a way as to transmit a remote data-transmission signal by means of a field coupling. A section of the connection line located in the housing transmits or receives signal into or out of a section of the connection line located outside the housing. The invention also relates to a method for remote data transmission by means of a radio module housed in a housing of a field device.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H05K 5/02 - Casings, cabinets or drawers for electric apparatus Details
  • H02G 3/22 - Installations of cables or lines through walls, floors or ceilings, e.g. into buildings
  • H05K 9/00 - Screening of apparatus or components against electric or magnetic fields

91.

MEASURING DEVICE WITH SELF-TEST FUNCTION

      
Application Number 18534133
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-12-08
First Publication Date 2024-06-13
Owner VEGA Grieshaber KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Herrmann, René
  • Kaufmann, Manuel
  • Mueller, Christoph

Abstract

A measuring device for process automation in an industrial or private environment is provided, including: a sensor circuit configured to detect one or more measured variables; and a control circuit configured to determine a measurement result from the detected one or more measured variables and to determine a difference between a temperature of the sensor circuit and a reference temperature detected during a calibration of a self-test function of the measuring device, the control circuit being further configured to perform a correction of the measurement result depending on the difference between the temperature of the sensor circuit and the reference temperature during execution of the self-test function. A method for performing a correction of a measurement result of a measuring device for process automation in an industrial or private environment is also provided.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01F 25/20 - Testing or calibration of apparatus for measuring volume, volume flow or liquid level or for metering by volume of apparatus for measuring liquid level
  • G01F 23/284 - Electromagnetic waves

92.

SENSOR ARRANGEMENT WITH HEAT INSULATION

      
Application Number 18531013
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-12-06
First Publication Date 2024-06-06
Owner VEGA Grieshaber KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Ilg, Thomas
  • Bader, Tobias

Abstract

A sensor arrangement which is configured for measuring a filling level, a limit level and/or a pressure and has an antenna for transmitting and/or receiving a measurement signal, a waveguide with a first waveguide section for connection to the antenna and a second waveguide section, configured for transmitting the measurement signal, and a heat insulating element. The heat insulating element is arranged between the first and second waveguide sections and is arranged to at least partially prevent heat conduction between the first and second waveguide sections. The invention further relates to a heat insulating element for a sensor arrangement, the use of a heat insulating element for heat insulation of electronics of a level, limit level and/or pressure measuring device and the use of a sensor arrangement in a process plant.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01Q 1/22 - SupportsMounting means by structural association with other equipment or articles
  • G01F 23/80 - Arrangements for signal processing
  • H01B 17/26 - Lead-in insulatorsLead-through insulators
  • H01B 17/58 - Tubes, sleeves, beads or bobbins through which the conductor passes
  • H01B 17/62 - Insulating-layers or insulating-films on metal bodies
  • H01Q 13/02 - Waveguide horns

93.

FIELD DEVICE

      
Application Number 18522767
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-11-29
First Publication Date 2024-05-30
Owner VEGA GRIESHABER KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Haas, Jürgen
  • Iig, Thomas
  • Bader, Tobias

Abstract

A field device includes a housing with a first end distant from a process and a second end close to the process, an electronic system arranged at the first end, and a process connection and a sensor arranged at the second end. The field device defines a first heat conduction path (A), which extends from the second end close to the process to an emitting region, and at least one second heat conduction path (B, B′), which extends from the second end close to the process to the electronic system, wherein the length of the first heat conduction path (A) is shorter than the length of the second heat conduction path (B, B′), and the heat conduction paths (A, B, B′) are arranged so that the thermal resistance of the first heat conduction path (A) is lower than the thermal resistance of the second heat conduction path (B, B′).

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01F 23/284 - Electromagnetic waves
  • G01S 7/02 - Details of systems according to groups , , of systems according to group
  • G01S 13/88 - Radar or analogous systems, specially adapted for specific applications

94.

Arrangement and method for selecting a sensor-RF module property

      
Application Number 18261964
Grant Number 12130163
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-01-19
First Publication Date 2024-05-16
Grant Date 2024-10-29
Owner VEGA Grieshaber KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Weinzierle, Christian
  • Dieterle, Levin

Abstract

An arrangement for a sensor of automation technology, the arrangement selecting a radio module feature, and the radio module feature depending on a sensor structure. The arrangement including a controller that selects the radio module feature according to the sensor structure.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01F 15/06 - Indicating or recording devices
  • G01F 15/00 - Details of, or accessories for, apparatus of groups insofar as such details or appliances are not adapted to particular types of such apparatus

95.

METHOD FOR PRODUCING A HIGH-FREQUENCY WAVEGUIDE

      
Application Number EP2023075502
Publication Number 2024/083421
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-09-15
Publication Date 2024-04-25
Owner VEGA GRIESHABER KG (Germany)
Inventor Ilg, Thomas

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for producing a waveguide (10), in particular a high-frequency waveguide, by sintering. The method comprises the following steps: providing a filler core (20); encapsulating the entire periphery of the filler core (20) with a fusible composite (30), wherein the fusible composite (30) comprises a metal powder and a binder; heating the filler core (20) and the fusible composite (30) to a first temperature at which the filler core (20) and the binder of the fusible composite (30) are eliminated; and heating the fusible composite (30) to a second temperature at which the fusible composite (30) sinters, such that the sintered fusible composite (30) forms the waveguide (10).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01P 11/00 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing waveguides or resonators, lines, or other devices of the waveguide type
  • B22F 5/10 - Manufacture of workpieces or articles from metallic powder characterised by the special shape of the product of articles with cavities or holes, not otherwise provided for in the preceding subgroups
  • B22F 3/22 - Manufacture of workpieces or articles from metallic powder characterised by the manner of compacting or sinteringApparatus specially adapted therefor for producing castings from a slip

96.

MEASURING DEVICE, ATTACHMENT SYSTEM, MEASURING ASSEMBLY AND METHOD

      
Application Number 18476948
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-09-28
First Publication Date 2024-04-18
Owner VEGA Grieshaber KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Hengstler, Clemens
  • Schmidt, Matthias

Abstract

A measuring device with a filling and/or limit level sensor for measuring a filling level and/or limit level of a filling material in a container having a container wall and an attachment system for attaching the filling and/or limit level sensor to the container wall, wherein the attachment system comprises: a first adhesive surface, a second adhesive surface, a first adhesive arranged or for arrangement on the first adhesive surface, and a second adhesive arranged or for arrangement on the second adhesive surface.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01F 23/28 - Indicating or measuring liquid level or level of fluent solid material, e.g. indicating in terms of volume or indicating by means of an alarm by measuring physical variables, other than linear dimensions, pressure or weight, dependent on the level to be measured, e.g. by difference of heat transfer of steam or water by measuring the variations of parameters of electromagnetic or acoustic waves applied directly to the liquid or fluent solid material

97.

METHOD FOR OPERATING A FIELD DEVICE, AND SYSTEM FOR OPERATING FIELD DEVICES

      
Application Number 18263901
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-02-03
First Publication Date 2024-04-04
Owner VEGA Grieshaber KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Hengstler, Clemens
  • Kaspar, Stefen

Abstract

The present invention relates to a method for operating an automation field device, having an input interface, a memory which stores at least one set of parameters for operating the field device, and having a first communication interface, wherein, if at least one parameter in the set of parameters is changed by a first entity, the following steps are carried out in the following order: —transmitting at least the changed parameter(s) and/or data calculated therefrom to a superordinate unit, —informing a second entity of the change.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G05B 19/042 - Programme control other than numerical control, i.e. in sequence controllers or logic controllers using digital processors
  • H04L 9/00 - Arrangements for secret or secure communicationsNetwork security protocols
  • H04L 9/32 - Arrangements for secret or secure communicationsNetwork security protocols including means for verifying the identity or authority of a user of the system

98.

METHOD FOR CONTROLLING AND/OR OPERATING AN AUTOMATION COMPONENT

      
Application Number 18252901
Status Pending
Filing Date 2020-11-19
First Publication Date 2024-03-28
Owner VEGA Grieshaber KG (Germany)
Inventor Welle, Roland

Abstract

A method for controlling and/or operating an automation component of automation technology using a service of the automation technology. The service is analyzed by a control circuit of an automation component while determining at least one property of the service. Based on the at least one determined property of the service, one of the at least two mobile interfaces of the automation component with the control circuit is determined and/or controlled to process the service.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G05B 19/418 - Total factory control, i.e. centrally controlling a plurality of machines, e.g. direct or distributed numerical control [DNC], flexible manufacturing systems [FMS], integrated manufacturing systems [IMS] or computer integrated manufacturing [CIM]
  • H04W 28/02 - Traffic management, e.g. flow control or congestion control
  • H04W 84/12 - WLAN [Wireless Local Area Networks]

99.

Sensor system with a leakage detector

      
Application Number 18511626
Grant Number 12241812
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-11-16
First Publication Date 2024-03-14
Grant Date 2025-03-04
Owner VEGA GRIESHABER KG (Germany)
Inventor Lenk, Fritz

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a sensor system for monitoring the sealing of the connection between a sensor holder and a sensor that is mounted on the sensor holder. The sensor system includes a sensor holder, a sensor that is mounted on the sensor holder, and a leakage detector with a channel, which is arranged in the sensor holder and consists of one or more straight sections that are mounted perpendicular or parallel to the longitudinal axis of the sensor.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01M 3/22 - Investigating fluid tightness of structures by using fluid or vacuum by detecting the presence of fluid at the leakage point using special tracer materials, e.g. dye, fluorescent material, radioactive material for pipes, cables, or tubesInvestigating fluid tightness of structures by using fluid or vacuum by detecting the presence of fluid at the leakage point using special tracer materials, e.g. dye, fluorescent material, radioactive material for pipe joints or sealsInvestigating fluid tightness of structures by using fluid or vacuum by detecting the presence of fluid at the leakage point using special tracer materials, e.g. dye, fluorescent material, radioactive material for valves
  • G01M 3/28 - Investigating fluid tightness of structures by using fluid or vacuum by measuring rate of loss or gain of fluid, e.g. by pressure-responsive devices, by flow detectors for pipes, cables, or tubesInvestigating fluid tightness of structures by using fluid or vacuum by measuring rate of loss or gain of fluid, e.g. by pressure-responsive devices, by flow detectors for pipe joints or sealsInvestigating fluid tightness of structures by using fluid or vacuum by measuring rate of loss or gain of fluid, e.g. by pressure-responsive devices, by flow detectors for valves

100.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TESTING A PROCESS CHAIN IN AN INDUSTRIAL ENVIRONMENT

      
Application Number 18450526
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-08-16
First Publication Date 2024-02-22
Owner VEGA Grieshaber KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Hengstler, Clemens
  • Kaspar, Stefen

Abstract

A system for testing a process chain in an industrial environment, wherein the process chain has at least one field device, comprises a control unit and a mobile terminal device. The control unit communicates with and controls the at least one field device during a testing process and/or read out of data. The mobile terminal device has at least one recording device configured for recording a behavior of at least a part of the process chain, and the mobile terminal device is configured for generating, from information recorded by the at least one recording device, a log record of the at least one part of the process chain and storing the log record.

IPC Classes  ?

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