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1.

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR MONITORING A PRODUCTION PLANT

      
Application Number AT2024060271
Publication Number 2025/015356
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-07-11
Publication Date 2025-01-23
Owner ENGEL AUSTRIA GMBH (Austria)
Inventor
  • Sponner, Christian
  • Denk, Richard
  • Giessauf, Josef

Abstract

Method and device for monitoring a production plant (1) containing at least one cyclically operating moulding machine (2) and possibly at least one peripheral device (3), wherein the monitoring is carried out by comparing at least one process variable with at least one reference variable, and a comparison is also possible for values of the at least one process variable in the past.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G05B 23/02 - Electric testing or monitoring
  • 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]

2.

COMPACT CELL

      
Application Number 1833263
Status Registered
Filing Date 2024-11-28
Registration Date 2024-11-28
Owner ENGEL AUSTRIA GmbH (Austria)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 07 - Machines and machine tools
  • 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
  • 11 - Environmental control apparatus

Goods & Services

Machines for processing plastics, especially injection molding machines and injection imprinting machines; machines for the foaming of plastic; plastics moulding machines; parts of machines for processing and treating plastics, especially moulds for die-casting, injection imprinting moulds, dosing devices, dosing conveyors, injectors for engines, moulds for casting plastic products and tools [parts of machines]; robots [machines], namely handling apparatus for machines for processing plastics; machines for the treatment of plastic, especially machines for surface treatment; machines and machine tools for treatment of materials and for manufacturing, especially separating machines, mounting and assembly machines, machines for the inscription and printing of production parts; machines for the decompression of faulty components; machine parts, namely protective screens and protective grilles of metal. Weighing, signalling, checking (supervision) instruments; testing and quality control devices; controllers (regulators), especially controllers [regulators] for robots and machines, for processing and treating plastics; measuring, detecting and monitoring instruments, indicators and controllers. Cooling installations and cooling apparatus for machines, for use in the following fields: processing and treatment of plastics; heating apparatus for machines, for use in the following fields: processing and treatment of plastics.

3.

CASTING PROCESS AND CASTING MACHINE FOR METALS

      
Application Number 18744871
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-06-17
First Publication Date 2024-12-26
Owner ENGEL AUSTRIA GmbH (Austria)
Inventor
  • Hoelzl, Rainer
  • Pernkopf, Friedrich
  • Parisi, Michele

Abstract

A casting method for metals, in particular lead and/or zinc, including: feeding the metal into a heated barrel, conveying the metal in the direction of a discharge opening of the barrel by rotational movement of a screw conveyor arranged in the barrel, and melting the metal and/or keeping it molten, with the result that the metal is present substantially entirely in the liquid phase at least in a subregion at the discharge opening of the barrel. The method further includes ejecting the metal which is present substantially entirely in the liquid phase through the discharge opening of the barrel by an axial piston movement of the screw conveyor, as a result of which the ejected metal at least partially fills at least one mold cavity, and cooling the metal, with the result that it is molded in the at least one mold cavity.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B22D 17/20 - AccessoriesPressure die casting or injection die casting, i.e. casting in which the metal is forced into a mould under high pressure Details
  • B22D 17/02 - Hot chamber machines, i.e. with heated press chamber in which metal is melted

4.

COMPACT CELL

      
Serial Number 79414448
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-11-28
Owner ENGEL AUSTRIA GmbH (Austria)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 07 - Machines and machine tools
  • 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
  • 11 - Environmental control apparatus

Goods & Services

Machines for processing plastics, especially injection molding machines and injection imprinting machines; machines for the foaming of plastic; plastics moulding machines; parts of machines for processing and treating plastics, especially moulds for die-casting, injection imprinting moulds, dosing devices, dosing conveyors, injectors for engines, moulds for casting plastic products and tools [parts of machines]; robots [machines], namely handling apparatus for machines for processing plastics; machines for the treatment of plastic, especially machines for surface treatment; machines and machine tools for treatment of materials and for manufacturing, especially separating machines, mounting and assembly machines, machines for the inscription and printing of production parts; machines for the decompression of faulty components; machine parts, namely protective screens and protective grilles of metal. Weighing, signalling, checking (supervision) instruments; testing and quality control devices; controllers (regulators), especially controllers [regulators] for robots and machines, for processing and treating plastics; measuring, detecting and monitoring instruments, indicators and controllers. Cooling installations and cooling apparatus for machines, for use in the following fields: processing and treatment of plastics; heating apparatus for machines, for use in the following fields: processing and treatment of plastics.

5.

WINTEC

      
Application Number 1824879
Status Registered
Filing Date 2024-10-15
Registration Date 2024-10-15
Owner ENGEL AUSTRIA GmbH (Austria)
NICE Classes  ? 07 - Machines and machine tools

Goods & Services

Machines for processing plastics, in particular injection moulding machines, injection-compression moulding machines, plastic foaming machines, plastics moulding machines; parts for plastic processing machines, in particular injection moulds, injection-compression moulds, dosing devices, dosing screws, injectors, moulds for casting plastic products and tools [parts of machines]; robots [machines], in particular handling devices for plastic processing machines.

6.

PROCEDURE FOR DETERMINING REAL MOLDING FRONTS AND ALIGNING SIMULATIONS

      
Application Number 18765787
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-07-08
First Publication Date 2024-10-31
Owner ENGEL AUSTRIA GmbH (Austria)
Inventor
  • Wagner, Paul Joachim
  • Pillwein, Georg

Abstract

A method for determining positions of a real moulding material front during a process to be carried out with a moulding machine, wherein a simulation progression (SV) of a variable characteristic of the processa is calculated, positions of a simulated moulding material front are determined from the simulation, the real process is carried out, and at least one measurement progression (MV) of the at least one characteristic variable is measured directly or indirectly, a transformation is chosen, which has at least one parameter (ΔV, kp, Vunknown), the transformation is applied to the at least one simulation progression (SV), with the result that a transformed simulation progression (tSV) is formed, and a parameter value is determined for the parameter (ΔV, kp, Vunknown) such that a deviation between the measurement progression (MV) and the transformed simulation progression (tSV) is minimized according to a predetermined error measure or according to an operator input.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B29C 45/76 - Measuring, controlling or regulating
  • B29C 45/77 - Measuring, controlling or regulating of velocity or pressure of moulding material
  • B29C 45/78 - Measuring, controlling or regulating of temperature
  • B29C 45/80 - Measuring, controlling or regulating of relative position of mould parts
  • G05B 19/406 - Numerical control [NC], i.e. automatically operating machines, in particular machine tools, e.g. in a manufacturing environment, so as to execute positioning, movement or co-ordinated operations by means of programme data in numerical form characterised by monitoring or safety

7.

METHOD FOR OPERATING A SHAPING MACHINE

      
Application Number 18591809
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-02-29
First Publication Date 2024-10-17
Owner ENGEL AUSTRIA GmbH (Austria)
Inventor
  • Willnauer, Philipp
  • Pillwein, Georg

Abstract

A method for operating a molding machine includes providing dependencies between, in particular unsorted and/or partially circularly interdependent, actions for performing at least one task. The at least one task is or comprises an operation, a startup or shutdown, a maintenance and/or an optimization of a molding process and/or a molding machine and/or a mold. The method further includes sorting the actions based on the dependencies between the actions.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G05B 19/042 - Programme control other than numerical control, i.e. in sequence controllers or logic controllers using digital processors
  • B29C 37/00 - Component parts, details, accessories or auxiliary operations, not covered by group or

8.

WINTEC

      
Serial Number 79410785
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-10-15
Owner ENGEL AUSTRIA GmbH (Austria)
NICE Classes  ? 07 - Machines and machine tools

Goods & Services

Machines for processing plastics, in particular injection moulding machines, injection-compression moulding machines, plastic foaming machines, plastics moulding machines; parts for plastic processing machines, in particular injection moulds, injection-compression moulds, dosing devices, dosing screws, injectors, moulds for casting plastic products and tools [parts of machines]; robots [machines], in particular handling devices for plastic processing machines.

9.

INJECT 4.0

      
Serial Number 79408586
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-10-02
Owner ENGEL AUSTRIA GmbH (Austria)
NICE Classes  ? 07 - Machines and machine tools

Goods & Services

Machines for processing plastics, in particular injection moulding machines, injection-compression moulding machines, plastic foaming machines, plastics moulding machines; parts for plastic processing machines, in particular injection moulds, injection-compression moulds, dosing devices, dosing screws, injectors, moulds for casting plastic products and tools (parts of machines); robots (machines), in particular handling devices for plastic processing machines; control mechanisms (regulators) for plastic processing machines and robots, in particular programmable controllers.

10.

TIE-BAR-LESS CLAMPING UNIT

      
Application Number 18435373
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-02-07
First Publication Date 2024-08-15
Owner ENGEL AUSTRIA GmbH (Austria)
Inventor
  • Muttenthaler, Lukas
  • Hackl-Lehner, Gerhard
  • Balka-Hintersteiner, Christoph
  • Pernkopf, Friedrich
  • Eppich, Stephan
  • Mayr, Johannes
  • Lohnecker, Anton
  • Otto, Markus
  • Messner, Florian
  • Gugler, Lukas
  • Gattringer, Klaus Hubert
  • Bauernfeind, Stephan
  • Gratzl, Reinhard
  • Koppauer, Herwig

Abstract

A tie-bar-less clamping unit for a moulding machine includes a machine frame formed for absorbing clamping forces, and a fixed platen arranged stationary in relation to the machine frame. A movable platen can move relative to the machine frame, and at least one push rod is preferably arranged substantially centrally with respect to the movable platen. At least one pressure pad is arranged between the push rod and the movable platen.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B29C 33/20 - Opening, closing or clamping
  • B29C 33/24 - Opening, closing or clamping by rectilinear movement using hydraulic or pneumatic means
  • B29C 33/44 - Moulds or coresDetails thereof or accessories therefor with means for, or specially constructed to facilitate, the removal of articles, e.g. of undercut articles

11.

METHOD FOR MONITORING A DEVICE FOR SUPPLYING TEMPERATURE CONTROL MEDIA TO A MOLD OF A MOLDING MACHINE

      
Application Number 18437763
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-02-09
First Publication Date 2024-08-15
Owner ENGEL AUSTRIA GmbH (Austria)
Inventor
  • Schlaeger, Mathias
  • Greisinger, Alexander

Abstract

A method for monitoring a device for supplying temperature control media to a mold of a molding machine, wherein the device has a feed line and a return line between which a temperature control line is arranged, a measuring element arranged in each of the temperature control lines actually to be monitored, and a control element arranged in each temperature control line to be regulated or to be controlled. A pressure drop in the temperature control line is measured, a hydraulic resistance and/or a change in resistance of the temperature control line is calculated based on an a volumetric flow rate measured using the measuring element and based on the measured pressure drop. The degree of opening of the control element is taken into consideration in the calculation of the hydraulic resistance and/or the change in resistance.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B29C 45/78 - Measuring, controlling or regulating of temperature
  • B29C 37/00 - Component parts, details, accessories or auxiliary operations, not covered by group or
  • B29C 45/17 - Component parts, details or accessoriesAuxiliary operations
  • B29C 45/77 - Measuring, controlling or regulating of velocity or pressure of moulding material

12.

COMPACT CELL

      
Application Number 019041709
Status Registered
Filing Date 2024-06-17
Registration Date 2024-11-15
Owner ENGEL AUSTRIA GmbH (Austria)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 07 - Machines and machine tools
  • 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
  • 11 - Environmental control apparatus

Goods & Services

Machines for processing plastics, especially Injection molding machines and Injection imprinting machines; Machines for the foaming of plastic; Plastics moulding machines; Parts of machines for processing and treating plastics, especially Moulds for die-casting, Injection imprinting moulds, Dosing devices, Dosing conveyors, Injectors for engines, Moulds for casting plastic products and Tools [parts of machines]; Robots [machines], namely Handling apparatus for machines for processing plastics; Machines for the treatment of plastic, especially Machines for surface treatment; Machines and machine tools for treatment of materials and for manufacturing, especially Separating machines, Mounting and assembly machines, machines for the inscription and printing of production parts; Machines for the decompression of faulty components; Machine parts, namely Protective screens and Protective grilles of metal. Weighing, signalling, checking (supervision) instruments; Testing and quality control devices; Controllers (regulators), Especially Controllers [regulators] for robots and machines, for processing and treating plastics; Measuring, detecting and monitoring instruments, indicators and controllers. Cooling installations and cooling apparatus for machines, for use in the following fields: Processing and treatment of plastics; Heating apparatus for machines, for use in the following fields: Processing and treatment of plastics.

13.

MOLDING METHOD FOR PRODUCING A MOLDED PART

      
Application Number 18500435
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-11-02
First Publication Date 2024-05-09
Owner ENGEL AUSTRIA GmbH (Austria)
Inventor
  • Klammer, Guenther
  • Koepplmayr, Thomas

Abstract

A molding method produces a molded part from a polymer starting material in a molding machine, in particular an injection-molding machine. In the method, the polymer starting material is plasticized and/or fused, and at least one monomer in the gaseous state is supplied to the polymer starting material.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B29C 45/18 - Feeding the material into the injection moulding apparatus
  • B29C 45/50 - Axially movable screw
  • B29C 45/76 - Measuring, controlling or regulating

14.

DRIVE UNIT FOR A MOLDING MACHINE

      
Application Number 18378775
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-10-11
First Publication Date 2024-04-18
Owner ENGEL AUSTRIA GmbH (Austria)
Inventor
  • Weilig, Roland
  • Balka-Hintersteiner, Christoph

Abstract

A drive unit for a molding machine for longitudinally displacing a movable first machine component relative to a second machine component, includes a rotationally drivable spindle mounted in a linear movement-locking manner on the second machine component, a spindle nut arranged in a rotational movement-locking manner on the first machine component for positive-locking engagement with the spindle, and a fluid chamber which at least adjoins the spindle and/or the spindle nut, and contains a lubricant. A temperature control element for controlling the temperature of the lubricant is arranged in and/or on the fluid chamber at least in areas.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B29C 45/83 - Lubricating means
  • B29C 35/00 - Heating, cooling or curing, e.g. crosslinking or vulcanisingApparatus therefor
  • B29C 45/50 - Axially movable screw
  • B29C 45/74 - Heating or cooling of the injection unit
  • B29C 45/78 - Measuring, controlling or regulating of temperature

15.

OPERATING UNIT FOR A MOLDING MACHINE

      
Application Number 18372421
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-09-25
First Publication Date 2024-04-11
Owner ENGEL AUSTRIA GmbH (Austria)
Inventor
  • Springer, Klemens
  • Muehlehner, David
  • Kern, Albin
  • Pernkopf, Friedrich

Abstract

An operating unit for a molding machine includes a support, a screen part mounted pivotable on the support, and an operating part mounted pivotable on the screen part and/or the support, and the pivotability of the screen part and the operating part results in different use positions for an operator. The operating part is motion-coupled to the screen part and/or to the support by a mechanism and/or a drive unit at least in areas such that a first relative angle between the support and the screen part determines a second relative angle between the screen part and the operating part.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H05K 5/02 - Casings, cabinets or drawers for electric apparatus Details
  • B29C 45/17 - Component parts, details or accessoriesAuxiliary operations
  • H05K 5/00 - Casings, cabinets or drawers for electric apparatus

16.

PLASTICIZING UNIT FOR A MOLDING MACHINE

      
Application Number 18214882
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-06-27
First Publication Date 2024-03-14
Owner ENGEL AUSTRIA GmbH (Austria)
Inventor
  • Klammer, Guenther
  • Koepplmayr, Thomas
  • Rathner, Raffael Johannes
  • Fellner, Klaus

Abstract

Plasticizing unit for a molding machine with an injection cylinder and an axially movable plasticizing screw arranged in the injection cylinder, wherein a filter device for filtering plasticized material, in particular plasticized plastic, is provided, which is or can be arranged axially movable in the injection cylinder.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B29C 48/694 - Cylindrical or conical filters
  • B29C 45/00 - Injection moulding, i.e. forcing the required volume of moulding material through a nozzle into a closed mouldApparatus therefor
  • B29C 45/50 - Axially movable screw
  • B29C 45/58 - Means for plasticising or homogenising the moulding material or forcing it into the mould Details
  • B29C 45/60 - Screws

17.

FILTER DEVICE

      
Application Number 18214889
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-06-27
First Publication Date 2024-03-14
Owner ENGEL AUSTRIA GmbH (Austria)
Inventor
  • Klammer, Guenther
  • Koepplmayr, Thomas
  • Baeck, Gerhard
  • Rathner, Raffael Johannes
  • Fellner, Klaus

Abstract

Filter device for a molding machine with at least one filter element for filtering plasticized material, in particular plasticized plastic, wherein, in a fluidically parallel arrangement relative to the at least one filter element, at least one valve element is provided, which is formed to prevent the plasticized material from flowing through the at least one valve element during an injection process in a closed position and to allow the plasticized material to flow through the at least one valve element in an open position, in order to make it possible to relieve the pressure on the at least one filter element after the injection process.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B29C 48/69 - Filters or screens for the moulding material
  • B29C 45/17 - Component parts, details or accessoriesAuxiliary operations
  • B29C 45/23 - Feed stopping equipment
  • B29C 45/58 - Means for plasticising or homogenising the moulding material or forcing it into the mould Details

18.

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR VISUALIZING OR EVALUATING A PROCESS STATUS

      
Application Number 18215548
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-06-28
First Publication Date 2024-03-07
Owner ENGEL AUSTRIA GmbH (Austria)
Inventor
  • Giessauf, Josef
  • Denk, Richard

Abstract

A method includes determining the value of a plurality of selected process variables. Preferably, the respective current value of each selected process variable or a variable derived therefrom is compared with one or more reference values, and in each case at least one deviation or at least one rate of change is determined. On the basis of the determined plurality of deviations and/or rates of change, a stability of a current process state is determined. A computing unit visualizes a process states determined for different points in time and/or cycles by a chart such that a trajectory of the stability of process states for a predetermined period of time and/or over multiple cycles is visible in the chart. The computing unit visualizes a reference that, at a certain point in time, at least one factor was existing which is relevant for an evaluation of the result of the stability's trajectory.

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]

19.

ARRANGEMENT WITH A FIRST CLAMPING UNIT FOR A MOLDING MACHINE

      
Application Number 18232094
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-08-09
First Publication Date 2024-02-22
Owner ENGEL AUSTRIA GmbH (Austria)
Inventor
  • Zeidlhofer, Herbert
  • Schott, Guenter
  • Lohnecker, Anton
  • Gugler, Lukas

Abstract

An arrangement with a first clamping unit including a first fixed platen and a first movable platen movable relative thereto, a first clamping force mechanism to apply a clamping force to the first movable platen, and a control or regulating unit for controlling or regulating the first clamping force mechanism. Arranged next to and/or above the first clamping unit is a second clamping unit including a second fixed platen or the first fixed platen and a second movable platen movable relative thereto and which are suitable for carrying at least one mold, and a second clamping force mechanism to apply a clamping force to the second movable platen. The control or regulating unit can actuate the first clamping force mechanism and the second clamping force mechanism to apply a clamping force synchronously when all platens present jointly carry a mold.

IPC Classes  ?

20.

Plasticizing unit including a plasticizing screw rotationally and linearly movable within an injection cylinder and having a dam element

      
Application Number 18215557
Grant Number 12151405
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-06-28
First Publication Date 2024-01-11
Grant Date 2024-11-26
Owner ENGEL AUSTRIA GMBH (Austria)
Inventor
  • Klammer, Guenther
  • Koepplmayr, Thomas
  • Baeck, Gerhard
  • Rathner, Raffael Johannes
  • Fellner, Klaus

Abstract

A plasticizing unit includes an injection cylinder having a dispensing opening, via which a plasticized material can be dispensed, and a plasticizing screw arranged to be rotationally and linearly movable in the injection cylinder and having an axis of rotation. A plasticizing zone is formed between the plasticizing screw and the injection cylinder in the radial direction relative to the axis of rotation of the plasticizing screw. The plasticizing screw has a dam element, and in the injection cylinder there is a first opening in the area of the plasticizing zone and/or the dam element and a second opening between the dam element and the dispensing opening.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B29B 7/42 - MixingKneading continuous, with mechanical mixing or kneading devices with movable mixing or kneading devices rotary with single shaft with screw or helix
  • B29B 7/72 - Measuring, controlling or regulating
  • B29B 7/80 - Component parts, details or accessoriesAuxiliary operations

21.

Filter device

      
Application Number 18219814
Grant Number 11992985
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-07-10
First Publication Date 2024-01-11
Grant Date 2024-05-28
Owner ENGEL AUSTRIA GMBH (Austria)
Inventor
  • Klammer, Guenther
  • Koepplmayr, Thomas
  • Baeck, Gerhard
  • Rathner, Raffael Johannes
  • Fellner, Klaus

Abstract

A filter device for plasticized molding material includes a filter housing and a filter element arranged in the filter housing. The filter housing has at least two housing elements movable relative to each other. A drive is provided, via which the housing elements are movable between an open position and a closed position. The filter element is at least partially released in the open position of the housing elements and can preferably be taken out of the filter housing.

IPC Classes  ?

22.

FILTER DEVICE

      
Application Number 18219823
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-07-10
First Publication Date 2024-01-11
Owner ENGEL AUSTRIA GmbH (Austria)
Inventor
  • Klammer, Guenther
  • Koepplmayr, Thomas
  • Baeck, Gerhard
  • Rathner, Raffael Johannes
  • Fellner, Klaus

Abstract

A filter device for plasticized molding material includes a filter body and an adjusting body movable relative to the filter body between a first position and a second position. In the first position, a first flow path for the plasticized molding material is defined by channels in the filter body and in the adjusting body, and the first flow path is formed such that the plasticized molding material is filtered. In the second position, a second flow path for the plasticized molding material is defined by channels in the filter body and in the adjusting body, and the second flow path is formed such that the channels and/or a filter element are at least partially flushed and/or backflushed.

IPC Classes  ?

23.

PLASTICIZING UNIT AND/OR AN INJECTION UNIT FOR A MOLDING MACHINE

      
Application Number 18143814
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-05-05
First Publication Date 2023-12-28
Owner ENGEL AUSTRIA GmbH (Austria)
Inventor
  • Klammer, Guenther
  • Fellner, Klaus
  • Gugler, Lukas

Abstract

A plasticizing unit and/or injection unit for a molding machine with an injection cylinder for plasticized material, at least one degassing opening, and a degassing device in flow connection with the at least one degassing opening for releasing and discharging undesired gases from the plasticized material. The degassing device has a flow element, in flow connection with the at least one degassing opening, which is formed to generate a negative pressure by the Venturi effect at the degassing opening, and/or the degassing device has a filter device, in flow connection with the at least one degassing opening, for filtering gases being released.

IPC Classes  ?

24.

HYDRAULIC SYSTEM FOR A MOLDING MACHINE

      
Application Number 18139554
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-04-26
First Publication Date 2023-11-02
Owner ENGEL AUSTRIA GmbH (Austria)
Inventor
  • Otto, Markus
  • Wagner, Peter

Abstract

A hydraulic system for a molding machine with a hydraulic valve, includes an actuator for positioning the hydraulic valve, a machine control system realized separate from the hydraulic valve, a first signal connection between the machine control system and the hydraulic valve, and a sensor. The sensor is signal-connected to the machine control system via a second signal connection, and the machine control system is formed to carry out a valve regulation of the hydraulic valve on the basis of measured values of the sensor.

IPC Classes  ?

25.

FINDING POSSIBLE TECHNICAL CAUSES OF OR SOLUTIONS FOR MALFUNCTIONS OF A PRODUCTION CELL

      
Application Number EP2022078620
Publication Number 2023/208397
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-10-14
Publication Date 2023-11-02
Owner ENGEL AUSTRIA GMBH (Austria)
Inventor
  • Mayr, Karlheinz
  • Hutterer, Thomas
  • Koppauer, Herwig

Abstract

A device and method for finding possible technical causes of or solutions for malfunctions of a specific production cell which is one of a plurality of production cells, wherein the specific production cell is built of a plurality of different objects and contains at least one cyclically operating shaping machine is described, also a computer program to configure such a device or to carry out such a method.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G05B 19/042 - Programme control other than numerical control, i.e. in sequence controllers or logic controllers using digital processors
  • G05B 19/406 - Numerical control [NC], i.e. automatically operating machines, in particular machine tools, e.g. in a manufacturing environment, so as to execute positioning, movement or co-ordinated operations by means of programme data in numerical form characterised by monitoring or safety
  • B29C 45/76 - Measuring, controlling or regulating
  • 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]

26.

DRIVE UNIT

      
Application Number 18080376
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-12-13
First Publication Date 2023-06-15
Owner ENGEL AUSTRIA GmbH (Austria)
Inventor Pernkopf, Friedrich

Abstract

A drive unit for driving at least one component of a molding machine, includes a first support, a spindle, a drive for rotating the spindle, a second support, a nut, at least one rod arranged on the second support, and an oil-tight seal. The spindle, the second support, and the nut are arranged along the spindle inside the oil-tight space in each movement position of the second support and the nut.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B29C 45/66 - Mould opening, closing or clamping devices mechanical

27.

Method and device for classify at least one temperature control branch

      
Application Number 17960469
Grant Number 11999090
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-10-05
First Publication Date 2023-04-06
Grant Date 2024-06-04
Owner ENGEL AUSTRIA GmbH (Austria)
Inventor Schlaeger, Mathias

Abstract

A method of classifying a temperature control branch of a molding tool includes producing molded parts in cycles by a portion of the molding tool by introducing heat into the molding tool, and/or cyclically activating a heating device, with introduction of heat into the molding tool, conveying temperature control medium through the temperature control branch of the molding tool to dissipate the introduced heat, measuring a temporal branch temperature profile of the temperature control medium in the temperature control branch over several production cycles, analyzing a curve behavior of the branch temperature profile and/or of a variable derived from the branch temperature profile, in particular of a branch heat flow, over several production cycles, and sorting the temperature control branch into one of at least two categories, according to greater and/or smaller influence on the heat budget of the portion of the molding tool, on the basis of the curve behavior.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B29C 45/78 - Measuring, controlling or regulating of temperature

28.

METHOD FOR CALCULATING A TARGET PROFILE FOR THE MOVEMENT OF AN INJECTION ACTUATOR SHAPING MACHINE AND/OR SIMULATING THE INJECTING THE MOLDING COMPOUND INTO A CAVITY

      
Application Number 17871447
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-07-22
First Publication Date 2023-01-26
Owner ENGEL AUSTRIA GmbH (Austria)
Inventor
  • Kleindel, Stefan
  • Wagner, Paul Joachim
  • Angerer, Alfred

Abstract

A computer-implemented method for calculating a nominal profile for the movement of an injection actuator of a molding machine includes defining a simulation domain comprising at least one cavity of a mold installed on the molding machine. At least one simulation is performed in the simulation domain, and injection of a molding material into the at least one cavity of the mold is simulated by predefining at least one volume flow profile through an inlet face at the edge of the simulation domain and/or by predefining at least one pressure profile at the inlet face as boundary condition. A volume flow profile calculated using the simulation and/or the at least one volume flow profile is converted into a nominal profile for the movement of an injection actuator, in particular a plasticizing screw, and a compressibility of the molding material is taken into account in the conversion.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B29C 45/80 - Measuring, controlling or regulating of relative position of mould parts
  • G06F 30/28 - Design optimisation, verification or simulation using fluid dynamics, e.g. using Navier-Stokes equations or computational fluid dynamics [CFD]

29.

LOCKING UNIT FOR ONE SHAPING MACHINE

      
Application Number 17855986
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-07-01
First Publication Date 2023-01-05
Owner ENGEL AUSTRIA GmbH (Austria)
Inventor
  • Eppich, Stephan
  • Sulzbachner, David

Abstract

Clamping unit for a molding machine, in particular for an injection-molding machine, with a machine frame, an end plate arranged on the machine frame, a platen movably mounted on the machine frame, a stationary platen arranged on the machine frame, at least two, in particular four, tie bars, via which a clamping force can be transmitted, and a mold height adjustment apparatus for adjusting the mold height for a molding tool which can be or is fitted on the platen, wherein the mold height adjustment apparatus has Clamping unit for a molding machine, in particular for an injection-molding machine, with a machine frame, an end plate arranged on the machine frame, a platen movably mounted on the machine frame, a stationary platen arranged on the machine frame, at least two, in particular four, tie bars, via which a clamping force can be transmitted, and a mold height adjustment apparatus for adjusting the mold height for a molding tool which can be or is fitted on the platen, wherein the mold height adjustment apparatus has i. a rotatable adjustment element gripping on at least one tie bar, ii. a drive device for rotating the rotatable adjustment element and iii. a locking device for securing the rotatable adjustment element against a rotational movement relative to the at least one tie bar.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B29C 45/67 - Mould opening, closing or clamping devices hydraulic

30.

COMPUTER-IMPLEMENTED METHOD FOR PROCESSING A PLURALITY OF PROCESS VARIABLES OF A PRODUCTION CELL

      
Application Number 17856068
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-07-01
First Publication Date 2023-01-05
Owner ENGEL AUSTRIA GmbH (Austria)
Inventor
  • Giessauf, Josef
  • Koppauer, Herwig
  • Pillwein, Georg

Abstract

A computer-implemented method using a processing unit and including providing to or determining by the processing unit a totality of process variables which is available for processing for the plurality of actuators and/or sensors of a subunit, using the processing unit to determine a subset of process variables out of the totality of process variables processing, during production of a production lot, those process variables which belong to the determined subset of process variables for those process variables which do not belong to any of the determined subset of process variables, and processing a selected number of process variables. In addition, a production cell has a processing unit configured to carry out the computer-implemented method, and computer program is provided to implement such a method.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G05B 19/4155 - Numerical control [NC], i.e. automatically operating machines, in particular machine tools, e.g. in a manufacturing environment, so as to execute positioning, movement or co-ordinated operations by means of programme data in numerical form characterised by programme execution, i.e. part programme or machine function execution, e.g. selection of a programme

31.

Method, system and computer program product for monitoring a shaping process

      
Application Number 17843082
Grant Number 12135536
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-06-17
First Publication Date 2022-12-22
Grant Date 2024-11-05
Owner ENGEL AUSTRIA GMBH (Austria)
Inventor
  • Braun, Patrick
  • Koppauer, Herwig

Abstract

A method for monitoring a molding process carried out in cycles includes determining at least two nearest neighbors in the form of cycle data from at least two past cycles, such that the cycle data of the at least two nearest neighbors lie nearer to the current cycle data than the cycle data which do not pertain to the at least two nearest neighbors. Only those past cycles for which quality data are contained in the data collection are used for the determination of the at least two nearest neighbors. A predictability criterion is checked to determine whether a quality variation of the quality data of the cycles of the at least two nearest neighbors is smaller than a maximum variation and/or larger than a minimum variation. If the predictability criterion is not met, a first notification that a quality and/or a quality datum of the molded part is not reliably predictable is issued.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G05B 19/18 - Numerical control [NC], i.e. automatically operating machines, in particular machine tools, e.g. in a manufacturing environment, so as to execute positioning, movement or co-ordinated operations by means of programme data in numerical form
  • G06N 5/02 - Knowledge representationSymbolic representation

32.

METHOD AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR IMPROVING A CYCLE TIME

      
Application Number 17839880
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-06-14
First Publication Date 2022-12-22
Owner ENGEL AUSTRIA GmbH (Austria)
Inventor
  • Lohnecker, Anton
  • Zeidlhofer, Herbert

Abstract

Method for improving a cycle time of a molding system operating in cycles, wherein the molding system is set up to produce molded parts in cycles, wherein the cycles include partial phases, for at least one partial phase or at least one group of partial phases a partial phase duration is measured or ascertained with reference to settings of the molding system, an optimum partial phase duration is calculated for the at least one partial phase or the at least one group of partial phases on the basis of a machine configuration, if the measured or ascertained partial phase duration deviates from the optimum partial phase duration by more than a predefined amount, an indication that the setting of the molding system is improvable with respect to the at least one partial phase or the at least one group of partial phases is issued.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B29C 45/76 - Measuring, controlling or regulating
  • 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]

33.

Clamping unit for a moulding machine and moulding machine comprising such a clamping unit

      
Application Number 17837585
Grant Number 11780138
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-06-10
First Publication Date 2022-12-15
Grant Date 2023-10-10
Owner Engel Austria GmbH (Austria)
Inventor Pernkopf, Friedrich

Abstract

A clamping unit for a moulding machine, including a toggle mechanism. A movable moulding platen is movable with respect to a stationary moulding platen and/or can be acted on by a force of the toggle mechanism. The toggle mechanism is drivable by at least two drive units, and the at least two drive units are each connected in an articulated manner to at least one movably mounted toggle lever element of the toggle mechanism via at least one bearing point formed as an articulation.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B29C 45/66 - Mould opening, closing or clamping devices mechanical
  • B29C 45/68 - Mould opening, closing or clamping devices hydro-mechanical

34.

INJECTION UNIT FOR A MOLDING MACHINE

      
Application Number 17748755
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-05-19
First Publication Date 2022-11-24
Owner ENGEL AUSTRIA GmbH (Austria)
Inventor
  • Klammer, Guenther
  • Hochreiter, Erich
  • Hoelzl, Andreas
  • Fellner, Klaus

Abstract

An injection unit includes an injection cylinder and a plasticizing screw in the injection cylinder. The plasticizing screw is rotatable about a longitudinal axis for plasticizing plastic raw material and is movable linearly along the longitudinal axis for injecting molten plastic raw material. The injection cylinder has an infeed and plasticizing zone for the plastic raw material with a circular-cylindrical inner wall with a constant diameter along the longitudinal axis, a metering zone in front of the infeed and plasticizing zone along the longitudinal axis in the injection direction with a circular-cylindrical inner wall with a constant diameter along the longitudinal axis, and a nozzle head in front of the metering zone in the injection direction with a nozzle-shaped inner wall. The diameter of the circular-cylindrical inner wall of the metering zone is smaller than the diameter of the circular-cylindrical inner wall of the infeed and plasticizing zone.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B29C 45/50 - Axially movable screw
  • B29C 45/80 - Measuring, controlling or regulating of relative position of mould parts
  • B29C 45/60 - Screws
  • B29C 45/62 - Barrels or cylinders
  • B29C 45/70 - Means for plasticising or homogenising the moulding material or forcing it into the mould, combined with mould opening, closing or clamping devices

35.

PLASTICIZING UNIT FOR A SHAPING MACHINE AND METHOD FOR OPERATING ONE

      
Application Number 17702335
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-03-23
First Publication Date 2022-10-13
Owner ENGEL AUSTRIA GmbH (Austria)
Inventor
  • Klammer, Guenther
  • Fellner, Klaus

Abstract

Plasticizing unit for a moulding machine having at least one plasticizing screw for plasticizing a plasticizable material and injecting it into at least one mould cavity, which at least one plasticizing screw is rotationally and axially movable in relation to a screw axis, wherein at least one filter is provided, which is arranged downstream of the at least one plasticizing screw in a direction of flow of a mass flow of the plasticizable material.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B29C 45/17 - Component parts, details or accessoriesAuxiliary operations
  • B29C 45/50 - Axially movable screw
  • B29C 45/77 - Measuring, controlling or regulating of velocity or pressure of moulding material

36.

Apparatus and method for degassing a plasticized material

      
Application Number 17714358
Grant Number 12115708
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-04-06
First Publication Date 2022-10-13
Grant Date 2024-10-15
Owner ENGEL AUSTRIA GmbH (Austria)
Inventor
  • Klammer, Guenther
  • Koepplmayr, Thomas

Abstract

Apparatus for degassing a plasticizable material, wherein the apparatus has at least one passage having a inlet opening for the feed of the material in the plasticized state. Provided downstream of the at least one passage in the flow direction of the plasticized material is a plurality of substantially parallelly arranged partial passages so that a material flow flowing through the passage is split up into partial flows by the partial passages, and the partial passages open into a free space so that the material expands in the free space, wherein at least one of the partial passages has a taper.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B29C 45/63 - Venting or degassing means
  • B29B 7/42 - MixingKneading continuous, with mechanical mixing or kneading devices with movable mixing or kneading devices rotary with single shaft with screw or helix
  • B29B 7/48 - MixingKneading continuous, with mechanical mixing or kneading devices with movable mixing or kneading devices rotary with more than one shaft with intermeshing devices, e.g. screws
  • B29B 7/84 - Venting or degassing

37.

Rotating apparatus for a tool part of a shaping machine

      
Application Number 17708683
Grant Number 11975467
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-03-30
First Publication Date 2022-10-06
Grant Date 2024-05-07
Owner ENGEL AUSTRIA GMBH (Austria)
Inventor Porod, Florian

Abstract

A rotating apparatus includes a rotary plate for mounting a tool part, a rotary shaft connected to the rotary plate, a rotary feedthrough including a stator, and a rotor connected to the rotary shaft for feeding through at least two media to the rotary plate. The rotor has a first rotor part for feeding through a first medium and a second rotor part for feeding through a second medium, and the first and the second rotor parts are thermally separated from each other. A first media routing for the first medium is in the form of a hose and/or pipe for the first medium from the first rotor part past the connecting part to the rotary plate. A connecting part is non-rotatably connected to the second rotor part and the rotary shaft. The hose and/or pipe extends from the first rotor part.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B29C 45/04 - Injection moulding apparatus using movable moulds

38.

Hydraulic drive apparatus for a shaping machine

      
Application Number 17705955
Grant Number 12151418
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-03-28
First Publication Date 2022-09-29
Grant Date 2024-11-26
Owner ENGEL AUSTRIA GMBH (Austria)
Inventor
  • Otto, Markus
  • Lohnecker, Anton

Abstract

A hydraulic drive apparatus includes a first hydraulic pump, a drive motor connected to the first hydraulic pump, a hydraulic line system connecting the first hydraulic pump to the consumer, and a closed-loop control unit. The closed-loop control unit has a first switching element to change a displacement volume of the first hydraulic pump between a predetermined minimum value and a maximum value. A second hydraulic pump is connected to the drive motor, and the hydraulic line system connects the second hydraulic pump to a consumer and has a first branch line connected to the first hydraulic pump, a second branch line connected to a second hydraulic pump, and a main line. The two branch lines open into the main line, and the closed-loop control unit has a second switching element for changing a displacement volume of the second hydraulic pump between a predetermined minimum value and a maximum value.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B29C 45/82 - Hydraulic circuits
  • B29C 45/53 - Means for plasticising or homogenising the moulding material or forcing it into the mould using injection ram or piston
  • B29C 45/77 - Measuring, controlling or regulating of velocity or pressure of moulding material

39.

Hydraulic system for a cyclically working molding machine and method for operation of such a hydraulic system

      
Application Number 17546638
Grant Number 11746803
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-12-09
First Publication Date 2022-06-16
Grant Date 2023-09-05
Owner ENGEL AUSTRIA GMBH (Austria)
Inventor
  • Bauernfeind, Stephan
  • Bader, Pascal
  • Berger, Martin
  • Gattringer, Klaus Hubert

Abstract

A hydraulic system for a cyclically operating shaping machine includes at least one hydraulic drive unit for cyclically driving a component of the shaping machine at a start time; at least one pump; and at least one hydraulic accumulator which can be discharged for driving the at least one hydraulic drive unit and which can be charged up by operation of the at least one pump. An open-loop or closed-loop control unit is also provided for control of the at least one pump. The open-loop or closed-loop control unit is adapted to operate the at least one pump continuously until the start time of the at least one hydraulic drive unit to charge up the at least one hydraulic accumulator until the start time of the hydraulic drive unit.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F15B 21/08 - Servomotor systems incorporating electrically- operated control means
  • B29C 45/67 - Mould opening, closing or clamping devices hydraulic
  • B29C 45/82 - Hydraulic circuits
  • F15B 1/04 - Accumulators

40.

Injection unit for a shaping machine

      
Application Number 17501246
Grant Number 11390003
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-10-14
First Publication Date 2022-04-21
Grant Date 2022-07-19
Owner ENGEL AUSTRIA GmbH (Austria)
Inventor
  • Dimmler, Gerhard
  • Balka, Christoph
  • Pernkopf, Friedrich

Abstract

An injection unit for a shaping machine includes an injection piston arranged displaceably in an injection cylinder and at least two drive units for displacement of the injection piston. Each of the at least two drive units is lubricated by an oil chamber which is oil-tightly sealed off in relation to the surroundings, and each oil chamber holds an oil volume, above which is arranged an air volume. The air volumes of the oil chambers are connected together in air-conducting relationship by a connecting conduit.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B29C 45/83 - Lubricating means
  • B29C 45/72 - Heating or cooling
  • B29C 45/53 - Means for plasticising or homogenising the moulding material or forcing it into the mould using injection ram or piston

41.

METHOD FOR OPTIMIZING AND/OR OPERATING A PRODUCTION PROCESS, A FEEDBACK METHOD FOR A PRODUCTION PROCESS, AND A PRODUCTION PLANT AND COMPUTER PROGRAM FOR PERFORMING THE METHOD

      
Application Number 17369471
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-07-07
First Publication Date 2022-01-27
Owner ENGEL AUSTRIA GmbH (Austria)
Inventor
  • Pillwein, Georg
  • Voggeneder, Johann
  • Kilian, Friedrich Johannes

Abstract

A method includes recording: a setting value of a setting quantity, a value of a process quantity, and/or a value of an indirect process quantity of the production process obtained from a value of a process quantity by a data recording unit. The method also includes establishing a calculated setting value and/or an electronic message by a computing unit by a set of rules. The input data of the set of rules includes the values recorded and/or a system configuration value of a system configuration quantity and/or classified values from the values. The method also includes deciding whether the calculated setting value should be adopted and/or the recommended action should be followed by a decision-making unit and/or the operator via the operator interface. The set of rules is created by a learning unit by a machine learning process employing training data from production plants and/or production machines.

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]
  • G06N 20/00 - Machine learning
  • G06K 9/62 - Methods or arrangements for recognition using electronic means

42.

METHOD FOR THE AUTOMATIC MONITORING OF A PRODUCTION PROCESS, AND A PRODUCTION PLANT AND COMPUTER PROGRAM THEREFOR

      
Application Number 17369488
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-07-07
First Publication Date 2022-01-13
Owner ENGEL AUSTRIA GmbH (Austria)
Inventor
  • Giessauf, Josef
  • Denk, Richard
  • Lettner, Johannes

Abstract

A method for automatic monitoring of a production process includes automatically determining a value of an indirect process quantity from at least one value of a process quantity. From the determined value, a preliminary reference value is determined, and a preliminary reference value is respectively allocated to a reference quantity. It is checked whether the preliminary reference value lies within a range of reference values permitted for the associated reference quantity. If not, the preliminary reference value is transformed into the permitted range of reference values and the transformed value corresponds to a limited reference value. Otherwise, the limited reference value corresponds to the preliminary reference value. It is checked whether at least one value of a monitored process quantity of the current production process represents an anomaly with regard to the limited reference value of the reference quantity, and/or a composite reference value of one composite reference quantity.

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]

43.

Injection arrangement for a moulding machine and method for operating the same

      
Application Number 17369454
Grant Number 11969927
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-07-07
First Publication Date 2022-01-13
Grant Date 2024-04-30
Owner ENGEL AUSTRIA GMBH (Austria)
Inventor
  • Balka, Christoph
  • Pernkopf, Friedrich

Abstract

An injection arrangement for a moulding machine includes a moulding compound reservoir and an injection unit. The moulding compound reservoir is configured to provide a plasticized mass and to push out the plasticized mass through a discharge opening, and a connecting device is coupled to the discharge opening of the moulding compound reservoir and a feed opening of the injection unit, and is configured to direct the plasticized mass from the moulding compound reservoir to the injection unit. The connecting device includes an articulated element, and a relative movement between the moulding compound reservoir and the injection unit can be performed with the articulated element.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B29C 45/58 - Means for plasticising or homogenising the moulding material or forcing it into the mould Details
  • B29C 45/03 - Injection moulding apparatus
  • B29C 45/47 - Means for plasticising or homogenising the moulding material or forcing it into the mould using screws

44.

Injection unit for a moulding machine and method for injecting a plasticized mass

      
Application Number 17356893
Grant Number 12179398
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-06-24
First Publication Date 2021-12-30
Grant Date 2024-12-31
Owner ENGEL AUSTRIA GmbH (Austria)
Inventor
  • Jetzinger, Walter
  • Hof, Klaus-Dieter
  • Zeidlhofer, Herbert

Abstract

An injection unit for a moulding machine includes an injection cylinder, and an injection piston is provided in the injection cylinder. During an injection process, the injection piston is configured to push out a plasticized mass—in particular plasticized plastic—from the injection cylinder and to feed it to a moulding tool via an injection nozzle. At least two plasticizing units and two supply channels are provided, and the at least two plasticizing units can be fluidically connected with the injection nozzle by the supply channels. The at least two plasticizing units are configured to supply the injection cylinder with the plasticized mass via the supply channels and the injection nozzle prior to the injection process.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B29C 45/13 - Injection moulding apparatus using two or more injection units co-operating with a single mould
  • B29C 45/54 - Means for plasticising or homogenising the moulding material or forcing it into the mould using injection ram or piston and plasticising screw
  • B29C 45/58 - Means for plasticising or homogenising the moulding material or forcing it into the mould Details

45.

METHOD OF CLASSIFYING A PLASTIC

      
Application Number 16880062
Status Pending
Filing Date 2020-05-21
First Publication Date 2021-11-25
Owner ENGEL AUSTRIA GmbH (Austria)
Inventor
  • Markut-Kohl, Ruth
  • Fellner, Klaus
  • Koepplmayr, Thomas
  • Klammer, Guenther

Abstract

A method of classifying a plastic, wherein the plastic is plasticized by supplying plasticizing energy in the form of mechanical and/or thermal energy with an increase in a temperature of the plastic from an initial temperature value to a final temperature value, a volume and/or a mass of the plastic and the supplied plasticizing energy is detected as measurement parameters by measurement means, in dependence on the detected measurement parameters, the initial temperature value, and the final temperature value at least one of the following is ascertained: a thermal capacity of the plastic and/or a change in enthalpy of the plastic and/or a parameter which can be derived by calculation from the thermal capacity and/or the change in enthalpy, and a plastic group including the plastic is identified on the basis of the ascertained thermal capacity and/or the ascertained change in enthalpy and/or the parameter which can be derived therefrom by calculation.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01N 33/44 - ResinsPlasticsRubberLeather
  • C08J 5/00 - Manufacture of articles or shaped materials containing macromolecular substances
  • G01K 1/02 - Means for indicating or recording specially adapted for thermometers
  • G01J 5/00 - Radiation pyrometry, e.g. infrared or optical thermometry
  • G01F 22/00 - Methods or apparatus for measuring volume of fluids or fluent solid material, not otherwise provided for
  • G01L 5/00 - Apparatus for, or methods of, measuring force, work, mechanical power, or torque, specially adapted for specific purposes
  • G01P 3/44 - Devices characterised by the use of electric or magnetic means for measuring angular speed
  • B29C 45/70 - Means for plasticising or homogenising the moulding material or forcing it into the mould, combined with mould opening, closing or clamping devices
  • B29C 45/78 - Measuring, controlling or regulating of temperature

46.

Plasticizing device for a molding machine

      
Application Number 16875165
Grant Number 11806907
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-05-15
First Publication Date 2021-11-18
Grant Date 2023-11-07
Owner ENGEL AUSTRIA GMBH (Austria)
Inventor
  • Zeidlhofer, Herbert
  • Klammer, Guenther

Abstract

A plasticizing device includes a plasticizing cylinder and a plasticizing screw arranged in the plasticizing cylinder. The plasticizing screw is rotatable about, and linearly movable along, a longitudinal axis. The plasticizing screw comprises a functioning section. A sensor is arranged in or on the plasticizing cylinder, and a distance to the surface of the functioning section of the plasticizing screw can be measured by the sensor. A detecting device can detect a type of the functioning section and/or an operating state of the functioning section, can detect a distance signal progression by a movement of the functioning section relative to the sensor, can compare the detected distance signal progression with a stored distance signal progression, and can issue a signal representing the type of functioning section and/or the operating state of the functioning section depending on a matching of the detected distance signal progression with a stored distance signal progression.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B29C 45/76 - Measuring, controlling or regulating
  • B29C 45/50 - Axially movable screw
  • B29C 45/80 - Measuring, controlling or regulating of relative position of mould parts

47.

PLASTICIZING SCREW FOR A MOLDING MACHINE

      
Application Number 16881701
Status Pending
Filing Date 2020-05-22
First Publication Date 2021-10-28
Owner ENGEL AUSTRIA GmbH (Austria)
Inventor Klammer, Guenther

Abstract

A plasticizing screw for a molding machine, includes a base element which is stretched along a longitudinal axis and a screw tip which is connected to the base element, and the screw tip is located after the base element. A return flow shut-off device includes a first anterior limit stop, a second posterior limit stop, and a shut-off ring movable in a limited manner between the two limit stops along the longitudinal axis. The first, anterior limit stop comprises a first limit stop surface facing towards the base element and the shut-off ring. The shut-off ring comprises a ring-shaped screw tip abutting surface facing towards the first, anterior limit stop. The screw tip abutting surface is formed rotationally symmetric around the longitudinal axis, and the first limit stop surface comprises a convex curvature facing towards the shut-off ring.

IPC Classes  ?

48.

METHOD AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR COMPARING A SIMULATION WITH THE REAL CARRIED OUT PROCESS

      
Application Number 17232814
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-04-16
First Publication Date 2021-10-21
Owner ENGEL AUSTRIA GmbH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Wagner, Paul Joachim
  • Pillwein, Georg

Abstract

A method for aligning a simulation of a process to be carried out with a shaping machine with the process really carried out, includes calculating a simulation progression of a variable characteristic of the process, measuring in the process really carried out a measurement progression of the characteristic variable, determining first distinguishing points of the curve of the simulation progression and second distinguishing points of the curve of the measurement progression, mapping the first distinguishing points and the second distinguishing points, calculating a modification parameter for the simulation and/or the process from coordinates of the first distinguishing points and second distinguishing points mapped to each other, and modifying the simulation and/or the process based on the modification parameter and carrying it out again.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06F 30/20 - Design optimisation, verification or simulation
  • B29C 45/76 - Measuring, controlling or regulating

49.

Injection unit for shaping machine and shaping machine including an injection unit

      
Application Number 17146943
Grant Number 11141894
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-01-12
First Publication Date 2021-07-22
Grant Date 2021-10-12
Owner ENGEL AUSTRIA GMBH (Austria)
Inventor
  • Dirneder, Franz
  • Eppich, Stephan
  • Strasser, Robert
  • Hackl-Lehner, Gerhard
  • Balka, Christoph
  • Pernkopf, Friedrich
  • Boehm, Gernot

Abstract

An injection unit for a shaping machine includes an injection element suitable for introducing a plasticized material into a mold tool by a linear movement of the injection element. The injection element is coupled in linear motion-transmitting relationship to a bearing element, and at least two linear drives are adapted to exert a force on the injection element by the bearing element. The force can be transmitted by a transmission element from the at least two linear drives to the bearing element and thus to the injection element, and at least one clearance is arranged between the bearing element and the transmission element such that deformations of the bearing element are not transmitted to the transmission element or are transmitted to a reduced degree.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B29C 45/07 - Injection moulding apparatus using movable injection units
  • B29C 45/53 - Means for plasticising or homogenising the moulding material or forcing it into the mould using injection ram or piston
  • B29C 45/17 - Component parts, details or accessoriesAuxiliary operations
  • B29C 45/54 - Means for plasticising or homogenising the moulding material or forcing it into the mould using injection ram or piston and plasticising screw
  • B29C 45/60 - Screws

50.

METHOD FOR MOVING A MOVABLE PLATEN

      
Application Number 17217525
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-03-30
First Publication Date 2021-07-22
Owner ENGEL AUSTRIA GmbH (Austria)
Inventor
  • Kilian, Friedrich Johannes
  • Pernkopf, Friedrich
  • Eppich, Stephan

Abstract

A method for moving a movable mold mounting plate of a molding machine, wherein the movable mold mounting plate is movable relative to a stationary mold mounting plate and the mold mounting plates are kinematically connected to each other and wherein a drive mechanism for moving the movable mold mounting plate is provided, wherein molding tool parts arranged on the mold mounting plates are brought into abutment to each other in a closed state and wherein a temporally changeable tilting movement of the mold mounting plates relative to each other occurs by the movement of the movable mold mounting plate, wherein the movable mold mounting plate is moved by the drive mechanism and/or the stationary mold mounting plate is moved by an injection device in such a way that when reaching a predeterminable distance of the mold mounting plates relative to each other a parameter representing the tilting movement of the mold mounting plates relative to each other is less than or equal to a presettable value, preferably equal to zero.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B29C 45/80 - Measuring, controlling or regulating of relative position of mould parts
  • B29C 45/76 - Measuring, controlling or regulating
  • B29C 45/17 - Component parts, details or accessoriesAuxiliary operations

51.

Method of influencing a backpressure length and/or a screw return speed

      
Application Number 17104193
Grant Number 11738491
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-11-25
First Publication Date 2021-06-03
Grant Date 2023-08-29
Owner ENGEL AUSTRIA GMBH (Austria)
Inventor
  • Klammer, Guenther
  • Hochreiter, Erich
  • Fellner, Klaus
  • Koepplmayr, Thomas

Abstract

A method of influencing a backpressure length and/or a screw return speed in an axially extending plasticizing cylinder of a plasticizing unit for an injection moulding machine including a plasticizing screw arranged displaceably and rotatably in a cylinder bore of the plasticizing cylinder. Metering of plastic granulate fed to the plasticizing unit is carried out in dependence on the desired backpressure length in the plasticizing unit, and the plasticizing unit is operated in underfed mode.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B29C 45/77 - Measuring, controlling or regulating of velocity or pressure of moulding material
  • B29C 45/18 - Feeding the material into the injection moulding apparatus
  • B29C 45/47 - Means for plasticising or homogenising the moulding material or forcing it into the mould using screws
  • B29C 45/50 - Axially movable screw

52.

Procedure for determining real molding fronts and aligning simulations

      
Application Number 17070406
Grant Number 12064909
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-10-14
First Publication Date 2021-04-15
Grant Date 2024-08-20
Owner ENGEL AUSTRIA GMBH (Austria)
Inventor
  • Wagner, Paul Joachim
  • Pillwein, Georg

Abstract

unknown) such that a deviation between the measurement progression (MV) and the transformed simulation progression (tSV) is minimized according to a predetermined error measure or according to an operator input.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B29C 45/76 - Measuring, controlling or regulating
  • B29C 45/77 - Measuring, controlling or regulating of velocity or pressure of moulding material
  • B29C 45/78 - Measuring, controlling or regulating of temperature
  • B29C 45/80 - Measuring, controlling or regulating of relative position of mould parts
  • G05B 19/406 - Numerical control [NC], i.e. automatically operating machines, in particular machine tools, e.g. in a manufacturing environment, so as to execute positioning, movement or co-ordinated operations by means of programme data in numerical form characterised by monitoring or safety

53.

Method for establishing a target value

      
Application Number 17070424
Grant Number 11148334
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-10-14
First Publication Date 2021-04-15
Grant Date 2021-10-19
Owner ENGEL AUSTRIA GMBH (Austria)
Inventor
  • Koppauer, Herwig
  • Pillwein, Georg
  • Springer, Klemens
  • Kilian, Friedrich Johannes

Abstract

A target value progression for a process parameter functioning as a setting variable is established so that an actual value progression for a selected variable has a desired property, or the desired actual value progression itself ensues. The actual value progression occurring in relation to the first configuration is predetermined as a reference value progression for the selected variable, and a target value progression for the process parameter functioning as the setting variable is established by a computer so that the reference value progression as the actual value progression with the desired property or the desired actual value progression itself ensues when the shaping machine in the second configuration operates in a production cycle in accordance with the selected target value progression for the at least one process parameter functioning as the setting variable.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G05B 13/00 - Adaptive control systems, i.e. systems automatically adjusting themselves to have a performance which is optimum according to some preassigned criterion
  • B29C 45/76 - Measuring, controlling or regulating
  • G05B 19/401 - Numerical control [NC], i.e. automatically operating machines, in particular machine tools, e.g. in a manufacturing environment, so as to execute positioning, movement or co-ordinated operations by means of programme data in numerical form characterised by control arrangements for measuring, e.g. calibration and initialisation, measuring workpiece for machining purposes

54.

Procedure for checking the suitability of a shaping tool

      
Application Number 16889061
Grant Number 12109747
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-06-01
First Publication Date 2020-12-17
Grant Date 2024-10-08
Owner ENGEL AUSTRIA GMBH (Austria)
Inventor
  • Markut-Kohl, Ruth
  • Springer, Klemens

Abstract

Method for checking the suitability of a moulding tool for a defined moulding process includes providing an electronic dataset in which each of different features of a moulding tool has a range of possible values; selecting a feature of the electronic dataset as a characterizing feature; establishing an identity of the moulding tool by at least one value of the value range of the characterizing feature, wherein a moulding tool to be checked is regarded as identical to the moulding tool precisely when the established value is present in relation to the characterizing feature; providing an electronic tool dataset including a plurality of different features; allocating the electronic tool dataset to the moulding tool with the established identity by a computing unit; and checking the electronic tool dataset with the computing unit in relation to the suitability of a moulding tool with the established identity in the defined moulding process.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B29C 45/76 - Measuring, controlling or regulating
  • G05B 19/4155 - Numerical control [NC], i.e. automatically operating machines, in particular machine tools, e.g. in a manufacturing environment, so as to execute positioning, movement or co-ordinated operations by means of programme data in numerical form characterised by programme execution, i.e. part programme or machine function execution, e.g. selection of a programme

55.

Method and device for visualizing or evaluating a process state

      
Application Number 17009170
Grant Number 11241811
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-09-01
First Publication Date 2020-12-17
Grant Date 2022-02-08
Owner ENGEL AUSTRIA GMBH (Austria)
Inventor Giessauf, Josef

Abstract

A method for evaluating and/or visualizing a process state of a production system, which contains at least one cyclically operating shaping machine, includes: continuously or at discrete times, determining the value of a plurality of selected process variables, and comparing the current value of each selected process variable and or a variable derived therefrom with one or more reference values by means a computing unit, and determining a deviation or a rate of change. Each selected process variable is assigned to at least one logical group by the computing unit; at least two different logical groups are provided; and for each logical group, a state of the logical group is evaluated by the computing unit based on the process variables assigned to the logical group and/or is visualized by a display device.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B29C 45/76 - Measuring, controlling or regulating
  • B29C 45/78 - Measuring, controlling or regulating of temperature
  • G05B 13/00 - Adaptive control systems, i.e. systems automatically adjusting themselves to have a performance which is optimum according to some preassigned criterion

56.

Method for determining a target value of a state variable

      
Application Number 16839419
Grant Number 11571845
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-04-03
First Publication Date 2020-10-08
Grant Date 2023-02-07
Owner ENGEL AUSTRIA GMBH (Austria)
Inventor Kastner, Clemens

Abstract

A method of determining a target value of a state variable includes preparing a mixture of the molding material and the gas with different test values of the state variable, and the mixture is respectively compressed or decompressed. In the compression or decompression step, the state variable of the mixture and/or a further state variable of the mixture is measured directly or indirectly, and determination values of a compression behavior variable characteristic of the compression behavior of the mixture are determined from the measurement values. A criterion directed to a solution state of the gas is checked, and a lowest or highest value of the state variable is deduced at which the gas is in solution in the molding material. The lowest or highest value of the state variable at which the gas is in solution in the molding material is used as the target value.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B29C 45/78 - Measuring, controlling or regulating of temperature
  • B29C 45/77 - Measuring, controlling or regulating of velocity or pressure of moulding material

57.

Method for arranging semi-finished products

      
Application Number 16850646
Grant Number 11426899
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-04-16
First Publication Date 2020-07-30
Grant Date 2022-08-30
Owner ENGEL AUSTRIA GMBH (Austria)
Inventor
  • Zwicklhuber, Paul
  • Neiberger, Alexander

Abstract

A method of arranging, in particular thermoplastic, semi-finished products by using an electronically controlled or regulated placing device for the semi-finished products. The method includes detecting at least one part of an outline of a semi-finished product to be placed, wherein the detecting is carried out by a detection device, determining a target position for the semi-finished product and/or for the placing device for placing the semi-finished product by matching the at least one part of the outline with a placing edge occurring on an underlying surface, and placing the semi-finished product by the placing device using the target position.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B29C 31/00 - Handling, e.g. feeding of the material to be shaped
  • B25J 9/16 - Programme controls
  • B29C 45/14 - Injection moulding, i.e. forcing the required volume of moulding material through a nozzle into a closed mouldApparatus therefor incorporating preformed parts or layers, e.g. injection moulding around inserts or for coating articles
  • B29C 45/76 - Measuring, controlling or regulating
  • B29C 65/78 - Means for handling the parts to be joined, e.g. for making containers or hollow articles
  • B29C 70/38 - Automated lay-up, e.g. using robots, laying filaments according to predetermined patterns
  • B29C 31/08 - Feeding, e.g. into a mould cavity of preforms

58.

SIM LINK

      
Application Number 1534415
Status Registered
Filing Date 2020-03-11
Registration Date 2020-03-11
Owner ENGEL AUSTRIA GmbH (Austria)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 07 - Machines and machine tools
  • 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments

Goods & Services

Machines for processing plastics, in particular injection moulding machines, injection-compression moulding machines, plastic foaming machines, plastics moulding machines; parts for plastic processing machines, in particular injection moulds, injection-compression moulds, dosing devices, dosing screws, injectors, moulds for casting plastic products and tools (parts of machines); robots (machines), in particular handling devices for plastic processing machines; control mechanisms (regulators) for plastic processing machines and robots. Weighing, signalling, checking (supervision) instruments; computer software and computer programs, in particular for use on mobile devices; electric installations for the remote control of industrial operations; precision measuring apparatus; temperature controlling apparatus; programmable controllers; electronic controllers; automatic control apparatus; software for controlling industrial processes, in particular the operation of plastic processing machines; software for simulating industrial processes, in particular the operation of plastic processing machines; robotic electrical control apparatus; measuring, detecting and monitoring instruments, indicators and controllers; the aforementioned goods being exclusively in relation to plastics processing.

59.

Closing unit for a shaping machine

      
Application Number 16676904
Grant Number 10981313
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-11-07
First Publication Date 2020-05-14
Grant Date 2021-04-20
Owner ENGEL AUSTRIA GmbH (Austria)
Inventor Lohnecker, Anton

Abstract

A closing unit for a shaping machine includes mutually moveable mold mounting plates suitable for carrying mold tool portions, a first hydraulic cylinder adapted to apply a closing force to the mold mounting plates, a second hydraulic cylinder, and a pressure storage device connected to the first hydraulic cylinder and adapted to store a pressure prevailing in the first hydraulic cylinder upon pressure relief at a storage device pressure. A hydraulic interconnection of the pressure storage device with the second hydraulic cylinder allows the storage pressure stored in the pressure storage device to be used for locking and/or unlocking the locking device.

IPC Classes  ?

60.

METHOD FOR DETERMINING A PHYSICAL RELATIONSHIP

      
Application Number 16589635
Status Pending
Filing Date 2019-10-01
First Publication Date 2020-04-23
Owner ENGEL AUSTRIA GmbH (Austria)
Inventor Pillwein, Georg

Abstract

A method of determining a physical relationship between at least one setting parameter of a production cycle of a cyclically operating shaping machine and at least one selected process or quality parameter of the production cycle of the shaping machine, wherein a predetermined variation of a numerical value of the at least one setting parameter is effected in a sequence of production cycles, preferably from one production cycle to another, i and that for each production cycle of the sequence of production cycles the at least one selected process or quality parameter is determined, and that a check is made of the extent to which the at least one selected process or quality parameter has been influenced by the predetermined variation of the numerical value of the at least one setting parameter.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B29C 45/76 - Measuring, controlling or regulating

61.

SIM LINK

      
Serial Number 79286961
Status Registered
Filing Date 2020-03-11
Registration Date 2021-11-02
Owner ENGEL AUSTRIA GmbH (Austria)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 07 - Machines and machine tools
  • 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments

Goods & Services

Machines for processing plastics, namely, injection moulding machines, injection-compression moulding machines, plastic foaming machines, and plastics moulding machines; structural parts for plastic processing machines, namely, injection moulds, injection-compression moulds, dosing devices, dosing screws, injectors, moulds for casting plastic products and tools, all being parts of machines; industrial robots used in handling devices for plastic processing machines; control mechanisms for plastic processing machines and industrial robots, namely, hydraulic controls for machines, pneumatic controls for machines, electric controls for machines Weighing, signalling, checking, and supervision instruments, namely, technical measuring, testing and checking apparatus and instruments for measuring, testing and checking operational parameters of plastic processing machines and parameters of the processed plastic, in particular temperature, pressure, viscosity, quantity and concentration of liquid or paste-like plastics; computer software and computer programs for operating plastic processing machines in the nature of downloadable or recorded computer application software; electric installations for the remote control of industrial operations; precision measuring apparatus, namely, laser distance meters, derived-unit measuring apparatus, apparatus for measuring parameters of plastic processed in plastic processing machines, in particular temperature, pressure, viscosity, quantity and concentration of liquid or paste-like plastics; temperature controlling apparatus being temperature controllers for operating plastic processing machines; programmable electronic controllers for plastic processing machines; electronic controllers for plastic processing machines; automatic control apparatus, namely, automatic control machines and instruments for controlling operational parameters of plastic processing machines and parameters of the processed plastic, in particular temperature, pressure, viscosity, quantity and concentration of liquid or paste-like plastics; downloadable or recorded computer software for controlling the operation of plastic processing machines; downloadable or recorded computer software for simulating the operation of plastic processing machines; robotic electrical control apparatus; measuring, detecting and monitoring instruments, indicators and controllers, namely, electric and electronic sensors for detecting operational parameters of plastic processing machines and parameters of the processed plastic, in particular temperature, pressure, viscosity, quantity and concentration of liquid or paste-like plastics; the aforementioned goods being exclusively in relation to plastics processing

62.

Melting and injection device for plastic materials

      
Application Number 16599977
Grant Number 11117290
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-10-11
First Publication Date 2020-02-06
Grant Date 2021-09-14
Owner ENGEL AUSTRIA GMBH (Austria)
Inventor
  • Baeck, Gerhard
  • Fischlschweiger, Michael
  • Kappelmueller, Werner
  • Reith, Lorenz
  • Schimboeck, Harald
  • Steinbichler, Georg
  • Hartung, Gregor

Abstract

An arrangement for melting at least one solid precursor product for polymer production includes a housing for receiving the solid precursor product by way of an opening, and a melting device arranged in the housing. The melting device is disposed so that the solid precursor product can be fed thereto to be melted. A preferably switchable discharge device is connected to an opening of the housing and can be connected to an injection unit.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B29B 13/02 - Conditioning or physical treatment of the material to be shaped by heating
  • B29C 35/02 - Heating or curing, e.g. crosslinking or vulcanising
  • B29K 105/00 - Condition, form or state of moulded material
  • B29K 77/00 - Use of polyamides, e.g. polyesteramides, as moulding material

63.

Method of determining a solution state of a gas

      
Application Number 16393340
Grant Number 11465322
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-04-24
First Publication Date 2019-10-31
Grant Date 2022-10-11
Owner ENGEL AUSTRIA GMBH (Austria)
Inventor
  • Kastner, Clemens
  • Markut-Kohl, Ruth

Abstract

(x) determining from the at least one compression parameter whether the gas is substantially completely dissolved in the plastic melt and/or a solubility limit of the gas in the plastic melt is determined from the at least one compression parameter.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B29C 45/76 - Measuring, controlling or regulating
  • B29C 43/58 - Measuring, controlling or regulating
  • B29C 45/50 - Axially movable screw
  • B29C 45/54 - Means for plasticising or homogenising the moulding material or forcing it into the mould using injection ram or piston and plasticising screw

64.

Mixing device for producing a plastic melt loaded with a propellant

      
Application Number 16393385
Grant Number 11433578
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-04-24
First Publication Date 2019-10-31
Grant Date 2022-09-06
Owner ENGEL AUSTRIA GMBH (Austria)
Inventor Kastner, Clemens

Abstract

A mixing device for producing a plastic melt loaded with propellant, from which a foamed plastic part is producible in a molding machine, includes a mixing chamber, at least one propellant inlet device for feeding propellant into the mixing chamber, an inlet channel for plastic melt, and an output channel for dispensing plastic melt loaded with propellant. A first gas-tight shutoff device is provided for closing the inlet channel, and a second gas-tight shutoff device is provided for closing the output channel.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B29C 44/34 - Component parts, details or accessoriesAuxiliary operations
  • B29C 44/60 - Measuring, controlling or regulating

65.

SIM LINK

      
Application Number 018145164
Status Registered
Filing Date 2019-10-30
Registration Date 2020-05-22
Owner ENGEL AUSTRIA GmbH (Austria)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 07 - Machines and machine tools
  • 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments

Goods & Services

Machines for processing plastics, In particular injection moulding machines, Injection-compression moulding machines, plastic foaming machines, Plastics moulding machines; Parts for plastic processing machines, in particular injection moulds, injection-compression moulds, dosing devices, dosing screws, injectors, moulds for casting plastic products and tools (parts of machines); Robots (machines), in particular handling devices for plastic processing machines. Weighing, signalling, checking (supervision) instruments; Computer software and computer programs for use with plastic processing machines, in particular for use on mobile devices; Electric installations for the remote control of industrial operations; Precision measuring apparatus; Temperature controlling apparatus; Control mechanisms (regulators), in particular for plastic processing machines and robots; Programmable controllers; Electronic controllers; Automatic control apparatus; Software for controlling the operation of plastic processing machines; Software for simulating the operation of plastic processing machines; Robotic electrical control apparatus; Measuring, detecting and monitoring instruments, indicators and controllers; The aforementioned goods being exclusively in relation to plastics processing.

66.

Shaping machine and method of operating a shaping machine

      
Application Number 16292899
Grant Number 11141895
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-03-05
First Publication Date 2019-09-12
Grant Date 2021-10-12
Owner ENGEL AUSTRIA GMBH (Austria)
Inventor Eppich, Stephan

Abstract

A shaping machine includes a stationary first mold mounting plate, a second mold mounting plate movable with respect to the first mold mounting plate, a tubular snorkel fixedly secured to the second mold mounting plate, and an injection unit for plasticizing and injecting a molding material. An abutment is designed so that, in the opened condition of the closing unit, the injection unit can be braced against the abutment, and so that, in a closed condition of the closing unit, the injection unit is freed from the abutment by the force action of the snorkel on the injection unit.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B29C 45/32 - Moulds having several axially spaced mould cavities
  • B29C 45/68 - Mould opening, closing or clamping devices hydro-mechanical
  • B29C 45/56 - Means for plasticising or homogenising the moulding material or forcing it into the mould using mould parts movable during or after injection, e.g. injection-compression moulding
  • B29C 45/17 - Component parts, details or accessoriesAuxiliary operations
  • B29C 45/18 - Feeding the material into the injection moulding apparatus
  • B29C 45/26 - Moulds
  • B29C 45/27 - Sprue channels
  • B29C 45/47 - Means for plasticising or homogenising the moulding material or forcing it into the mould using screws
  • B29C 45/57 - Exerting after-pressure on the moulding material
  • B29C 45/66 - Mould opening, closing or clamping devices mechanical
  • B29C 45/67 - Mould opening, closing or clamping devices hydraulic

67.

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR VISUALIZING OR EVALUATING A PROCESS STATE

      
Application Number AT2019060066
Publication Number 2019/165487
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-02-28
Publication Date 2019-09-06
Owner ENGEL AUSTRIA GMBH (Austria)
Inventor Giessauf, Josef

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for evaluating and/or visualizing a process state of a production system (1), which contains at least one cyclically operating shaping machine (2), wherein: continuously or at discrete times, the value of a plurality of selected process variables is determined and the current value of each selected process variable and or a variable derived therefrom is compared with one or more reference values by means of a computing unit (4) and a deviation or a rate of change is determined; each selected process variable is assigned to at least one logical group by means of the computing unit (4); at least two different logical groups are provided; and for each logical group, a state of the logical group is evaluated by means of the computing unit (4) on the basis of the process variables assigned to said logical group and/or is visualized by means of a display device (5).

IPC Classes  ?

  • B29C 45/76 - Measuring, controlling or regulating

68.

Method of heating semi-finished products

      
Application Number 16252000
Grant Number 11865790
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-01-18
First Publication Date 2019-08-22
Grant Date 2024-01-09
Owner ENGEL AUSTRIA GMBH (Austria)
Inventor
  • Wuschko, Stefan
  • Zwicklhuber, Paul

Abstract

A method involves heating fiber-reinforced semi-finished products of differing wall thickness to a required temperature above the glass transition range or the matrix melting temperature of a plastic matrix of the semi-finished product to be heated. In a first step, the semi-finished product to be heated is heated by thermal conduction to below the glass transition range or the matrix melting temperature. In a further step, the remaining amount of heat for reaching the required temperature above the glass transition range or the matrix melting temperature is introduced by thermal radiation or thermal convection.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B29C 65/32 - Induction
  • B29C 71/02 - Thermal after-treatment
  • B30B 11/00 - Presses specially adapted for forming shaped articles from material in particulate or plastic state, e.g. briquetting presses or tabletting presses
  • B30B 15/06 - Platens or press rams
  • C08L 83/04 - Polysiloxanes

69.

Measuring device for measuring the space of two selected points on a shaping machine or handling apparatus

      
Application Number 16248210
Grant Number 11016115
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-01-15
First Publication Date 2019-07-18
Grant Date 2021-05-25
Owner ENGEL AUSTRIA GMBH (Austria)
Inventor Pernkopf, Friedrich

Abstract

A shaping machine or a handling apparatus for a shaping machine includes at least one measuring device for measuring the spacing of two selected points of the shaping machine or the handling apparatus. Furthermore, the at least one measuring device has at least one piezoresistive micromechanical sensor.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01P 15/12 - Measuring accelerationMeasuring decelerationMeasuring shock, i.e. sudden change of acceleration by making use of inertia forces with conversion into electric or magnetic values by alteration of electrical resistance
  • B29C 45/76 - Measuring, controlling or regulating
  • B29C 45/77 - Measuring, controlling or regulating of velocity or pressure of moulding material
  • B29C 45/80 - Measuring, controlling or regulating of relative position of mould parts

70.

METHOD FOR ARRANGING SEMIFINISHED PRODUCTS

      
Application Number AT2018060269
Publication Number 2019/094998
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-11-13
Publication Date 2019-05-23
Owner ENGEL AUSTRIA GMBH (Austria)
Inventor
  • Zwicklhuber, Paul
  • Neiberger, Alexander

Abstract

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IPC Classes  ?

  • B25J 9/16 - Programme controls
  • B29C 45/14 - Injection moulding, i.e. forcing the required volume of moulding material through a nozzle into a closed mouldApparatus therefor incorporating preformed parts or layers, e.g. injection moulding around inserts or for coating articles
  • B29C 45/42 - Removing or ejecting moulded articles using means movable from outside the mould between mould parts
  • B29C 45/17 - Component parts, details or accessoriesAuxiliary operations
  • B29C 45/76 - Measuring, controlling or regulating

71.

Pull or push rod or a locking nut for a molding machine

      
Application Number 16180299
Grant Number 10974429
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-11-05
First Publication Date 2019-05-09
Grant Date 2021-04-13
Owner Engel Austria GmbH (Austria)
Inventor
  • Schott, Guenter
  • Stoeger, Markus
  • Czepl, Richard
  • Zeidlhofer, Herbert

Abstract

A pull or push rod or locking nut for a molding machine has an undercut, and the undercut has an undercut cross-section, a side wall, and an undercut ramp. The side wall transitions via a first transition curvature into an undercut base, and the undercut base transitions via a second transition curvature into the undercut ramp. The undercut base, viewed in the undercut cross-section, is at least partially curved, and the curvature of the undercut base differs from the first transition curvature and/or the second transition curvature.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16B 39/30 - Locking exclusively by special shape of the screw-thread
  • B29C 45/67 - Mould opening, closing or clamping devices hydraulic
  • B29C 45/66 - Mould opening, closing or clamping devices mechanical

72.

Pull or push rod or locking nut for a molding machine

      
Application Number 16180314
Grant Number 10967549
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-11-05
First Publication Date 2019-05-09
Grant Date 2021-04-06
Owner ENGEL AUSTRIA GMBH (Austria)
Inventor
  • Schott, Guenter
  • Stoeger, Markus
  • Czepl, Richard
  • Zeidlhofer, Herbert

Abstract

A pull or push rod for a molding machine having a groove. The groove is suitable for forming a positive-locking connection with a locking nut, by which positive-locking connection forces are transmittable between the locking nut and the pull or push rod. The groove has a groove cross-section, has at least two groove flanks, and has a groove base. The at least two groove flanks, viewed in the groove cross-section, each transition with at least one transition curvature into the groove base. The groove base in the groove cross-section is at least partially formed as a curvature, and the curvature of the groove base differs from the transition curvatures of the groove flanks.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16B 39/30 - Locking exclusively by special shape of the screw-thread
  • B29C 45/67 - Mould opening, closing or clamping devices hydraulic
  • B21K 1/54 - Making machine elements bolts, studs, or the like with grooves or notches
  • B29C 45/66 - Mould opening, closing or clamping devices mechanical
  • B21K 1/56 - Making machine elements screw-threaded elements
  • B21K 1/64 - Making machine elements nuts

73.

Injection unit for a molding machine

      
Application Number 16180325
Grant Number 10981312
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-11-05
First Publication Date 2019-05-09
Grant Date 2021-04-20
Owner ENGEL AUSTRIA GMBH (Austria)
Inventor
  • Schott, Guenter
  • Porod, Florian

Abstract

An injection unit for a molding machine includes a plasticizing cylinder having at least two grooves, and a carrier part having a notch. The plasticizing cylinder is arranged in the notch. The at least two grooves are spaced apart axially from each other. At least two engaging elements are provided, which engage with the at least two grooves, in order to create a positive-locking connection between the plasticizing cylinder and the carrier part, through which an axial movement of the plasticizing cylinder relative to the carrier part is inhibited.

IPC Classes  ?

74.

Method for moving a movable platen

      
Application Number 16165558
Grant Number 11225007
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-10-19
First Publication Date 2019-04-25
Grant Date 2022-01-18
Owner ENGEL AUSTRIA GMBH (Austria)
Inventor
  • Kilian, Friedrich Johann
  • Pernkopf, Friedrich
  • Eppich, Stephan

Abstract

A method for moving a movable mold mounting plate of a molding machine, wherein the movable mold mounting plate is movable relative to a stationary mold mounting plate and the mold mounting plates are kinematically connected to each other, wherein molding tool parts arranged on the mold mounting plates are brought into abutment to each other in a closed state and wherein the movable mold mounting plate is moved by a drive mechanism and/or the stationary mold mounting plate is moved by an injection device such that, when reaching a predeterminable distance of the mold mounting plates relative to each other, a parameter representing a tilting movement of the mold mounting plates relative to each other is less than or equal to a presettable value.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B29C 45/80 - Measuring, controlling or regulating of relative position of mould parts
  • B29C 45/66 - Mould opening, closing or clamping devices mechanical
  • B29C 45/76 - Measuring, controlling or regulating
  • B29C 45/64 - Mould opening, closing or clamping devices
  • B29C 45/17 - Component parts, details or accessoriesAuxiliary operations

75.

Machine element

      
Application Number 16136960
Grant Number 10960508
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-09-20
First Publication Date 2019-03-28
Grant Date 2021-03-30
Owner ENGEL AUSTRIA GMBH (Austria)
Inventor
  • Kappelmueller, Werner
  • Poecheim, Martin
  • Bauer, Johannes

Abstract

A machine element, in particular for a shaping machine, includes a lubricated bearing and/or a seal and a primary drainage conduit for catching a fluid medium issuing from the bearing and/or the seal, preferably substantially pressure-lessly. A collecting device is provided for collecting the fluid medium which is caught in the primary drainage conduit over a period of time, and a measuring device is adapted to directly and/or indirectly measure an amount of the fluid medium collected by the collecting device over the period of time.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16N 31/00 - Means for collecting, retaining, or draining-off lubricant in or on machines or apparatus
  • B23Q 11/12 - Arrangements for cooling or lubricating parts of the machine
  • F16N 7/38 - Arrangements for supplying oil or unspecified lubricant from a stationary reservoir or the equivalent in or on the machine or member to be lubricated with a separate pumpCentral lubrication systems
  • F16C 33/66 - Special parts or details in view of lubrication
  • F16N 29/02 - Special means in lubricating arrangements or systems providing for the indication or detection of undesired conditionsUse of devices responsive to conditions in lubricating arrangements or systems for influencing the supply of lubricant

76.

Process for producing a molded part

      
Application Number 16037592
Grant Number 11312052
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-07-17
First Publication Date 2019-01-24
Grant Date 2022-04-26
Owner ENGEL AUSTRIA GMBH (Austria)
Inventor
  • Zeidlhofer, Herbert
  • Klammer, Guenther

Abstract

A method of manufacturing a molded part includes inserting melt into a cavity of a first tool part, and the first tool part and a second tool part are moved away from one another during or after the insertion of the melt by moving a second mold clamping plate relative to a first mold clamping plate such that in the first tool part or in the second tool part clearance space of a first or second cavity portion of the cavity is created, and a gap is formed between the first tool part and the second tool part. Melt is further inserted into the clearance space of the cavity, and the gap is bridged by an at least already partially solidified section of the melt. A holding force is transmitted from the second tool part to the first tool part through the partially solidified section of the melt bridging the gap.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B29C 45/56 - Means for plasticising or homogenising the moulding material or forcing it into the mould using mould parts movable during or after injection, e.g. injection-compression moulding
  • B29C 45/26 - Moulds
  • B29C 45/67 - Mould opening, closing or clamping devices hydraulic

77.

Method of simulating a shaping process

      
Application Number 15841710
Grant Number 10520917
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-12-14
First Publication Date 2018-07-19
Grant Date 2019-12-31
Owner ENGEL AUSTRIA GmbH (Austria)
Inventor
  • Stoehr, Anton Frederik
  • Pillwein, Georg

Abstract

A method of simulating a shaping process involves calculating states of objects involved in the shaping process in discrete and successive time steps with presetting of conditions, and the conditions represent input parameters of the shaping process. After a time step which is before the end of the simulated shaping process, (a) a check on the calculated states of the objects involved in the shaping process is carried out based on a quality criterion. If the check in step (a) shows that the quality criterion is not met, then (b) at least one of the following is carried out: resumption of the simulation with repeated calculation of the time step and/or a preceding time step, and continuation of the simulation with calculation of a time step following the time step. When method step (b) is carried out, the conditions are at least partially altered.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06F 19/00 - Digital computing or data processing equipment or methods, specially adapted for specific applications (specially adapted for specific functions G06F 17/00;data processing systems or methods specially adapted for administrative, commercial, financial, managerial, supervisory or forecasting purposes G06Q;healthcare informatics G16H)
  • G05B 19/406 - Numerical control [NC], i.e. automatically operating machines, in particular machine tools, e.g. in a manufacturing environment, so as to execute positioning, movement or co-ordinated operations by means of programme data in numerical form characterised by monitoring or safety
  • B29C 45/76 - Measuring, controlling or regulating

78.

Methods of setting a shaping machine

      
Application Number 15829203
Grant Number 11000982
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-12-01
First Publication Date 2018-06-28
Grant Date 2021-05-11
Owner ENGEL AUSTRIA GMBH (Austria)
Inventor
  • Stoehr, Anton Frederik
  • Giessauf, Josef

Abstract

A method of setting a shaping machine includes identifying values for setting parameters, which setting parameters at least partially establish control of controllable components of the shaping machine during the shaping process. A plurality of simulations of the shaping process are performed on the basis of a first parameter and a second parameter. The first parameter describes physical factors of the shaping process. The second parameter is suitable as a basis for at least one of the setting parameters of the shaping machine. The simulation is carried out on the basis of various combinations of values of the first parameter and the second parameter. Values of at least one quality parameter are calculated from results of the simulations for the various combinations of values of the first parameter and the second parameter.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B29C 45/76 - Measuring, controlling or regulating
  • G06F 30/20 - Design optimisation, verification or simulation
  • 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]
  • G06F 30/23 - Design optimisation, verification or simulation using finite element methods [FEM] or finite difference methods [FDM]
  • B29C 45/00 - Injection moulding, i.e. forcing the required volume of moulding material through a nozzle into a closed mouldApparatus therefor
  • G06F 113/22 - Moulding

79.

Method for controlling or regulating a closing mechanism of a moulding machine

      
Application Number 15840784
Grant Number 11931942
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-12-13
First Publication Date 2018-06-21
Grant Date 2024-03-19
Owner ENGEL AUSTRIA GMBH (Austria)
Inventor
  • Springer, Klemens
  • Kilian, Friedrich Johannes

Abstract

In a method for controlling or regulating a closing mechanism of a moulding machine, a first trajectory for the controlled or regulated movement of the movable platen is calculated using a first algorithm based on operator inputs relating to the desired movement of the movable platen, and the movable platen is moved in a controlled or regulated manner at least once according to the first trajectory. At least one dynamic or kinematic variable of the closing mechanism is measured during at least one of the movements of the movable platen according to the first trajectory, and an estimate of at least one parameter value is generated based on the measurement. A second trajectory for the controlled or regulated movement of the movable platen is calculated based on the estimate, and the movable platen is moved in a controlled or regulated manner according to the second trajectory.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B29C 45/80 - Measuring, controlling or regulating of relative position of mould parts
  • B29C 45/66 - Mould opening, closing or clamping devices mechanical
  • B29C 45/76 - Measuring, controlling or regulating

80.

Control device for a handling device

      
Application Number 15785491
Grant Number 10981316
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-10-17
First Publication Date 2018-04-19
Grant Date 2021-04-20
Owner ENGEL AUSTRIA GMBH (Austria)
Inventor Hoeglinger, Wolfgang

Abstract

A control device for a handling device includes a storage medium, a processing unit, an output for outputting signals, and an input for receiving signals from the handling device. A waiting phase is conducted before an actuation of an end-of-arm tool mounted to an end-of-arm of a handling arm. The signals received by the input represent a dynamic parameter of the end-of-arm and a threshold value corresponds to a specific dynamic parameter of the end-of-arm stored in the storage medium. The signals received by the input can be compared with the threshold value by a comparison unit of the control device, and an end of the waiting phase can be determined when reaching the threshold value. Depending on a curve of the dynamic parameter, the threshold value can be determined and the end of the waiting phase can be determined when reaching the threshold value.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B29C 45/80 - Measuring, controlling or regulating of relative position of mould parts
  • B29C 45/42 - Removing or ejecting moulded articles using means movable from outside the mould between mould parts
  • B29C 45/04 - Injection moulding apparatus using movable moulds
  • B29C 45/17 - Component parts, details or accessoriesAuxiliary operations
  • B29C 45/14 - Injection moulding, i.e. forcing the required volume of moulding material through a nozzle into a closed mouldApparatus therefor incorporating preformed parts or layers, e.g. injection moulding around inserts or for coating articles

81.

Method for finding a target conveying capacity of a pumping system

      
Application Number 15782042
Grant Number 11458655
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-10-12
First Publication Date 2018-04-19
Grant Date 2022-10-04
Owner ENGEL AUSTRIA GMBH (Austria)
Inventor Balka, Christoph

Abstract

A method of finding a target conveying capacity of a pumping includes a temperature-control flow through a temperature-control channel carried out according to a control variable by using a throttle as an actuating element such that a temperature-control volume flow remains substantially constant. A conveying flow of the pumping system is measured, and a pump starting from a starting conveying capacity independent of the control of the temperature-control volume flow is driven such that a conveying capacity of the pumping system is reduced to a reduced conveying capacity. Then, a check is made to find whether the conveying flow remains substantially constant and, if this is the case, the reduced conveying capacity is determined to be the target conveying capacity. If this is not the case despite the control of the temperature-control volume flow, the starting conveying capacity is determined to be the target conveying capacity.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F04D 15/00 - Control, e.g. regulation, of pumps, pumping installations, or systems
  • B29C 35/02 - Heating or curing, e.g. crosslinking or vulcanising
  • B29C 33/04 - Moulds or coresDetails thereof or accessories therefor with incorporated heating or cooling means using liquids, gas or steam
  • B29C 45/76 - Measuring, controlling or regulating
  • B29C 45/73 - Heating or cooling of the mould
  • B29C 35/00 - Heating, cooling or curing, e.g. crosslinking or vulcanisingApparatus therefor
  • B29C 35/16 - Cooling
  • F04D 13/06 - Units comprising pumps and their driving means the pump being electrically driven
  • G05D 7/06 - Control of flow characterised by the use of electric means
  • G05D 23/19 - Control of temperature characterised by the use of electric means

82.

Injection unit for a shaping machine

      
Application Number 15713044
Grant Number 11213985
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-09-22
First Publication Date 2018-03-29
Grant Date 2022-01-04
Owner ENGEL AUSTRIA GMBH (Austria)
Inventor
  • Porod, Florian
  • Riener, Paul
  • Czepl, Richard
  • Schott, Guenter

Abstract

An injection unit for a shaping machine includes a plasticizing cylinder which has a collar and a carrier portion which has a trough. The plasticizing cylinder is arranged in the trough, and an axial movement of the plasticizing cylinder relative to the carrier portion is restrained in positively locking engagement by the collar bearing against the carrier portion. A clamping element which is fixed or shaped on the plasticizing cylinder is fixed by fixing elements to the carrier portion in such a way that the plasticizing cylinder is braced between the trough and the clamping element. The plasticizing cylinder is braced by bracing elements against lifting of the collar off the carrier portion in an axial direction of the plasticizing cylinder.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B29C 45/70 - Means for plasticising or homogenising the moulding material or forcing it into the mould, combined with mould opening, closing or clamping devices
  • B29C 45/62 - Barrels or cylinders
  • B29C 45/17 - Component parts, details or accessoriesAuxiliary operations
  • B29C 45/66 - Mould opening, closing or clamping devices mechanical

83.

Closed-loop control device for controlling at least one control value of at least one tempering circle

      
Application Number 15611126
Grant Number 10606220
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-06-01
First Publication Date 2017-12-07
Grant Date 2020-03-31
Owner ENGEL AUSTRIA GMBH (Austria)
Inventor Bernhard, Hannes

Abstract

A closed-loop control device includes a target value entrance for inputting a target value for at least one control value, an actual value entrance for inputting an actual value for the at least one control value, wherein the actual value is determined based on the at least one measuring value, a calculation unit for calculating the actuation value based on a deviation of the actual value from the target value in such a way that the actual value follows the target value, and a control exit for outputting the actuation value for an actuator of the at least one tempering circle. The calculation unit is configured in such a way that the actuation value is calculated based on the present operating point or in a manner adapted to the present operating point.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G05B 13/04 - Adaptive control systems, i.e. systems automatically adjusting themselves to have a performance which is optimum according to some preassigned criterion electric involving the use of models or simulators
  • B29C 45/78 - Measuring, controlling or regulating of temperature
  • G05D 23/19 - Control of temperature characterised by the use of electric means

84.

Protective cover for a plasticizing cylinder

      
Application Number 15484435
Grant Number 10661490
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-04-11
First Publication Date 2017-10-12
Grant Date 2020-05-26
Owner ENGEL AUSTRIA GMBH (Austria)
Inventor
  • Einfalt, Richard
  • Kilian, Friedrich Johann
  • Porod, Florian
  • Schott, Guenter

Abstract

A protective cover for a plasticizing cylinder of a shaping machine has an elongate internal space which is enclosed by at least one wall and in which the plasticizing cylinder can be arranged. A terminal box for heating strips arranged on the plasticizing cylinder projects into the elongate internal space, and the at least one wall has an opening which is closed by an openable cover member. In an opened condition of the openable cover member, the opening allows access to the terminal box or the interior of the terminal box.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B29C 45/17 - Component parts, details or accessoriesAuxiliary operations
  • B29C 45/74 - Heating or cooling of the injection unit
  • B29C 45/62 - Barrels or cylinders
  • B29C 45/78 - Measuring, controlling or regulating of temperature
  • B29C 45/76 - Measuring, controlling or regulating

85.

Plasticizing unit including a thermal separating device and an active tempering device

      
Application Number 15484443
Grant Number 10525625
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-04-11
First Publication Date 2017-10-12
Grant Date 2020-01-07
Owner ENGEL AUSTRIA GMBH (Austria)
Inventor
  • Dirneder, Franz
  • Kilian, Friedrich Johann
  • Porod, Florian
  • Strasser, Robert

Abstract

A plasticizing unit for a molding machine includes a plasticizing cylinder, and the plasticizing cylinder has a feed zone and a filling opening for material to be plasticized. The filling opening is arranged adjacent to the feeding zone, and a thermal separating device is arranged between the feed zone and the filling opening. An active tempering device for the filling opening is provided, and the active tempering device includes at least one tempering conduit and a tempering medium turbulently flowing through the tempering conduit during operation of the active tempering device.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B29C 45/74 - Heating or cooling of the injection unit
  • B29C 48/80 - Thermal treatment of the extrusion moulding material or of preformed parts or layers, e.g. by heating or cooling at the plasticising zone, e.g. by heating cylinders
  • B29C 45/47 - Means for plasticising or homogenising the moulding material or forcing it into the mould using screws
  • B29C 45/62 - Barrels or cylinders
  • B29C 45/17 - Component parts, details or accessoriesAuxiliary operations

86.

Temperature control apparatus

      
Application Number 15361177
Grant Number 11747098
Status In Force
Filing Date 2016-11-25
First Publication Date 2017-06-01
Grant Date 2023-09-05
Owner ENGEL AUSTRIA GMBH (Austria)
Inventor Balka, Christoph

Abstract

A temperature control apparatus includes a temperature control branch connected to a feed line for a temperature control medium, a pump system including a pump for conveying the medium, a pump open-loop or closed-loop control device for controlling the output of the pump system, a throttle device having a variable degree of opening for throttling a quantitative through-flow of the medium in the temperature control branch, and an open-loop or closed-loop control device with the degree of opening of the throttle device as a setting value and with a control variable from the group: degree of opening of the throttle device, temperature, temperature difference, through-flow, pressure or a physical value to be derived from that group. The pump open-loop or closed-loop control device is configured to control an operation of the pump to adjust the delivery output of the pump system depending on the degree of opening of the throttle device.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F28F 27/02 - Control arrangements or safety devices specially adapted for heat-exchange or heat-transfer apparatus for controlling the distribution of heat-exchange media between different channels
  • B29C 35/00 - Heating, cooling or curing, e.g. crosslinking or vulcanisingApparatus therefor
  • B29C 45/78 - Measuring, controlling or regulating of temperature
  • B29C 45/73 - Heating or cooling of the mould
  • B29C 45/72 - Heating or cooling

87.

Operating unit with display

      
Application Number 29480862
Grant Number D0782984
Status In Force
Filing Date 2014-01-30
First Publication Date 2017-04-04
Grant Date 2017-04-04
Owner ENGEL AUSTRIA GMBH (Austria)
Inventor
  • Dimmler, Gerhard
  • Fritz, Hannes
  • Mairhofer, Friedrich
  • Huber, Josef
  • Voggeneder, Johann

88.

Arrangement for consolidating thermo-plastic semi-finished products

      
Application Number 15266148
Grant Number 10293549
Status In Force
Filing Date 2016-09-15
First Publication Date 2017-03-23
Grant Date 2019-05-21
Owner ENGEL AUSTRIA GMBH (Austria)
Inventor
  • Zwicklhuber, Paul
  • Hartung, Gregor
  • Picheta, Sebastian

Abstract

An arrangement for consolidating thermoplastic semi-finished products includes a heating station for heating a semi-finished product, and a tempering station for tempering, in particular cooling, the semi-finished product. At least one mold can be arranged in the heating station and in the tempering station, and comprises a cavity for receiving the semi-finished product, the cavity substantially corresponding to a form of the semi-finished product. A mold transport device can transport the at least one mold from the heating station into the tempering station, and from the tempering station into the heating station.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B29C 65/02 - Joining of preformed partsApparatus therefor by heating, with or without pressure
  • B29C 71/02 - Thermal after-treatment
  • B29C 45/04 - Injection moulding apparatus using movable moulds
  • B29L 9/00 - Layered products
  • B29C 45/72 - Heating or cooling
  • B29K 105/06 - Condition, form or state of moulded material containing reinforcements, fillers or inserts
  • B29C 51/42 - Heating or cooling

89.

Closing unit of a shaping machine

      
Application Number 15175424
Grant Number 09914253
Status In Force
Filing Date 2016-06-07
First Publication Date 2016-12-08
Grant Date 2018-03-13
Owner ENGEL AUSTRIA GMBH (Austria)
Inventor
  • Dirneder, Franz
  • Eppich, Stephan
  • Wiesinger, Helmut

Abstract

A closing unit of a shaping machine includes a moveable clamping plate, a push rod connected to the moveable clamping plate and having an outside profile, a divided locking nut provided with an inside profile, and a closing force mechanism for acting on the moveable mold clamping plate with a closing force. The push rod is lockable in a closed position of the locking nut by the cooperation of the inside profile and the outside profile with the closing force mechanism. For displacement of the locking nut between an opened and the closed position, a rotary drive is provided for rotation of a shaft, and at least one toothed rack cooperates with the shaft by way of a tooth arrangement and is connected to the locking nut.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B29C 45/67 - Mould opening, closing or clamping devices hydraulic
  • B22D 17/26 - Mechanisms or devices for locking or opening dies
  • B29C 45/66 - Mould opening, closing or clamping devices mechanical

90.

Shaping machine

      
Application Number 15174103
Grant Number 11706849
Status In Force
Filing Date 2016-06-06
First Publication Date 2016-12-08
Grant Date 2023-07-18
Owner ENGEL AUSTRIA GMBH (Austria)
Inventor
  • Amrhein, Wolfgang
  • Mitterhofer, Hubert
  • Silber, Siegfried
  • Kappelmueller, Werner
  • Prokesch, Andreas

Abstract

A shaping machine includes a melting vessel, an induction coil arranged on the melting vessel for inductively heating, in particular melting, a material, and a shaping cavity. The melting vessel has at least one irradiation region which is substantially permeable for an electromagnetic field, and the shaping machine is adapted to cool the material in the cavity in such a way that a substantially crystalline solid body is formed. A body with a higher magnetic permeability than the melting vessel is arranged overlapping the irradiation region, and the induction coil is arranged between the body and the irradiation region.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H05B 6/18 - Furnaces having endless cores having melting basin
  • H05B 6/36 - Coil arrangements

91.

IQ

      
Application Number 1320186
Status Registered
Filing Date 2016-08-31
Registration Date 2016-08-31
Owner ENGEL AUSTRIA GmbH (Austria)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 07 - Machines and machine tools
  • 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
  • 11 - Environmental control apparatus

Goods & Services

Machines for processing plastics, in particular injection moulding machines, injection-compression moulding machines, plastic foaming machines, plastics moulding machines; parts for plastic processing machines, in particular injection moulds, injection-compression moulds, dosing devices, dosing screws, injectors, moulds for casting plastic products and tools (parts of machines); robots (machines), in particular handling devices for plastic processing machines; control mechanisms (regulators) for plastic processing machines and robots. Weighing, signalling, checking (supervision) instruments; data processing equipment, computers; computer software and computer programs, in particular for use on mobile devices; computer programs [downloadable]; electric installations for the remote control of industrial operations; monitors; optical apparatus and instruments; precision measuring apparatus; temperature controlling apparatus; programmable controllers; electronic controllers; automatic control apparatus; industrial process control software; robotic electrical control apparatus; measuring, detecting and monitoring instruments, indicators and controllers; the aforementioned goods being exclusively in relation to plastics processing. Cooling appliances and installations; cooling apparatus for moulds; refrigerating installations; apparatus for heating; installations for tempering; water distribution installations; water supply installations; regulating apparatus for water supply and water distribution installations; in particular all of the aforesaid goods for machines for processing plastics, in particular injection moulding machines.

92.

Method for determining a value for the description of the compression of a moldable material

      
Application Number 15149459
Grant Number 10589450
Status In Force
Filing Date 2016-05-09
First Publication Date 2016-11-17
Grant Date 2020-03-17
Owner Engel Austria GmbH (Austria)
Inventor
  • Pillwein, Georg
  • Markut-Kohl, Ruth

Abstract

In a method for determining at least one parameter for the description of the compression behavior of a material processed in a molding machine, at least a part of the processed material is introduced into a mold cavity via a distribution system and a gate, and the processed material solidifies in the mold cavity. A compression test is performed in which a volume storing the material is modified and a measurement of the resulting pressure modification is conducted or a pressure applied onto the material is modified and a measurement of the resulting modification of the volume is conducted. A parameter for the description of the compression behavior is calculated based on the result of the compression test by using a mathematical model. The compression test is conducted when the gate is at least substantially solidified or when the hot runner is closed.

IPC Classes  ?

93.

IQ

      
Serial Number 79196714
Status Registered
Filing Date 2016-08-31
Registration Date 2018-01-16
Owner ENGEL AUSTRIA GmbH (Austria)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 07 - Machines and machine tools
  • 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
  • 11 - Environmental control apparatus

Goods & Services

[ Machines for processing plastics, in particular injection moulding machines, injection-compression machines, plastic foaming machines, injection plastics moulding machines; machine parts especially adapted for plastic processing machines, namely, injection moulds, injection-compression moulds, dosing devices, dosing screws, injectors, and moulds for casting plastic products and tools; industrial robot machines for handling devices for plastic processing machines; programmable control mechanisms, namely, regulators being parts of machines for plastic processing machines and industrial robots ] [ Weighing, signaling, checking or supervision instruments, namely, pressure switches and sensors for monitoring, controlling and switching hydraulic, pneumatic systems or electric systems; ] Computer software and computer programs, in particular for use on mobile devices, namely, software and programs for operating plastic processing machines, robots and peripheral devices for plastic processing machines; Downloadable computer programs for operating plastic processing machines, robots and peripheral devices for plastic processing machines [ ; Computer monitors; Optical apparatus and instruments for the operation of plastic processing machines, robots and peripheral devices for plastic processing machines; precision measuring apparatus for measuring quantities; Temperature controlling apparatus, for controlling the temperature of parts of plastic processing machines, robots and peripheral devices for plastic processing machines and for warming and cooling plastics; Electronic controllers, for controlling the manufacture of plastic products with plastic processing machines, robots and peripheral devices for plastic processing machines; Automatic control apparatus, for controlling the operation of plastic processing machines, robots and peripheral devices for plastic processing machines; Measuring, detecting and monitoring systems, indicators and controllers for hydraulic systems, pneumatic systems or electric systems ] [ Cooling installations for plastic processing; Apparatus for heating, namely, for plastic processing; Installations for tempering, namely, for plastic processing; Water distribution installations for cooling and heating plastic processing machines, robots and peripheral devices for plastic processing machines; Water supply installations for water distribution installations for cooling and heating plastic processing machines, robots and peripheral devices for plastic processing machines; Regulating apparatus for water supply and water distribution, namely, metered valves ]

94.

Display screen with graphical user interface

      
Application Number 29480868
Grant Number D0764502
Status In Force
Filing Date 2014-01-30
First Publication Date 2016-08-23
Grant Date 2016-08-23
Owner ENGEL AUSTRIA GMBH (Austria)
Inventor
  • Dimmler, Gerhard
  • Fritz, Hannes
  • Mairhofer, Friedrich
  • Voggeneder, Johann
  • Schittengruber, Markus
  • Kern, Albin
  • Bicker, Gerhard

95.

Shaping plant and safety program

      
Application Number 14963747
Grant Number 10606239
Status In Force
Filing Date 2015-12-09
First Publication Date 2016-06-16
Grant Date 2020-03-31
Owner ENGEL AUSTRIA GMBH (Austria)
Inventor
  • Hoeglinger, Wolfgang
  • Huber, Christian

Abstract

A molding facility or peripheral apparatus for a molding facility including at least one non-safe control apparatus having at least one signal input and at least one signal output for the non-safe control of non-safety-relevant actuators of the molding facility or peripheral apparatus, and at least one safe control apparatus which has at least one safe signal input and at least one safe signal output and in which there is stored a safety program which can be executed for the safe control of safety-relevant actuators of the molding facility or peripheral apparatus, wherein the safety program is a version of a wiring diagram, that can be executed by the safe control apparatus and is compiled by a compiler.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B29C 45/76 - Measuring, controlling or regulating
  • G05B 19/406 - Numerical control [NC], i.e. automatically operating machines, in particular machine tools, e.g. in a manufacturing environment, so as to execute positioning, movement or co-ordinated operations by means of programme data in numerical form characterised by monitoring or safety
  • G05B 19/042 - Programme control other than numerical control, i.e. in sequence controllers or logic controllers using digital processors

96.

INJECT 4.0

      
Application Number 1298074
Status Registered
Filing Date 2016-01-13
Registration Date 2016-01-13
Owner ENGEL AUSTRIA GmbH (Austria)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 07 - Machines and machine tools
  • 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
  • 11 - Environmental control apparatus

Goods & Services

Machines for processing plastics, in particular injection moulding machines, injection-compression moulding machines, plastic foaming machines, plastics moulding machines; parts for plastic processing machines, in particular injection moulds, injection-compression moulds, dosing devices, dosing screws, injectors, moulds for casting plastic products and tools (parts of machines); robots (machines), in particular handling devices for plastic processing machines; control mechanisms (regulators) for plastic processing machines and robots, in particular programmable controllers. Weighing, signalling, checking (supervision) instruments; apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching, transforming, accumulating, regulating or controlling electricity; data processing equipment, computers; computer software and computer programs, in particular for use on mobile devices; computer programs [downloadable]; electric installations for the remote control of industrial operations; monitors; optical apparatus and instruments; precision measuring apparatus; temperature controlling apparatus; remote control mechanisms (regulators), in particular for plastic processing machines and robots; programmable remote controllers; electronic controllers; automatic control apparatus; industrial process control software; robotic electrical control apparatus; measuring, detecting and monitoring instruments, indicators and controllers. Refrigerating apparatus and installations; cooling apparatus for moulds; cooling installations for plastic processing; heaters for plastic processing.

97.

IQ

      
Application Number 015368129
Status Registered
Filing Date 2016-04-25
Registration Date 2016-09-05
Owner ENGEL AUSTRIA GmbH (Austria)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 07 - Machines and machine tools
  • 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
  • 11 - Environmental control apparatus

Goods & Services

Machines for processing plastics, In particular injection moulding machines, Injection-compression moulding machines, plastic foaming machines, Plastics moulding machines; Parts for plastic processing machines, in particular injection moulds, injection-compression moulds, dosing devices, dosing screws, injectors, moulds for casting plastic products and tools (parts of machines); Robots (machines), in particular handling devices for plastic processing machines. Weighing, signalling, checking (supervision) instruments; Data processing equipment, computers; Computer software and computer programs, in particular for use on mobile devices; Computer programs [downloadable]; Electric installations for the remote control of industrial operations; Monitors; Optical apparatus and instruments; Precision measuring apparatus; Temperature controlling apparatus; Control mechanisms (regulators), in particular for plastic processing machines and robots; Programmable controllers; Electronic controllers; Automatic control apparatus; Industrial process control software; Robotic electrical control apparatus; Measuring, detecting and monitoring instruments, indicators and controllers; The aforementioned goods being exclusively in relation to plastics processing. Cooling appliances and installations; Cooling apparatus for moulds; Refrigerating installations; Apparatus for heating; Installations for tempering; Water distribution installations; Water supply installations; Regulating apparatus for water supply and water distribution installations; In particular all of the aforesaid goods for machines for processing plastics, in particular injection moulding machines.

98.

Power supply apparatus

      
Application Number 14791823
Grant Number 10014694
Status In Force
Filing Date 2015-07-06
First Publication Date 2016-03-10
Grant Date 2018-07-03
Owner Engel Austria GMBH (Austria)
Inventor Fraueneder, Harald

Abstract

A power supply apparatus for a shaping machine includes an intermediate circuit to be connected to at least one drive of the shaping machine, a power supply mains, and a power storage device. A measuring device measures an electric voltage or an electric current at the intermediate circuit, and a closed-loop regulating device regulates a power transfer between the power supply mains and the intermediate circuit based on the measured voltage or the measured current. The closed-loop regulating device can increase a main power furnished by the power supply main to the intermediate circuit if the measured voltage or the measured current leaves a first range, and can reduce the main power if the measured voltage or the measured current passes into a second range, the second range being smaller than the first range and completely contained in the first range.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02J 5/00 - Circuit arrangements for transfer of electric power between ac networks and dc networks

99.

Method of metering plastic granular material

      
Application Number 14825583
Grant Number 09662818
Status In Force
Filing Date 2015-08-13
First Publication Date 2016-02-18
Grant Date 2017-05-30
Owner ENGEL AUSTRIA GMBH (Austria)
Inventor Straka, Klaus

Abstract

A method of influencing a melt temperature in a plasticizing cylinder of a plasticizing unit (1) for an injection molding machine having a plasticizing screw (4) arranged rotatably and displaceably in a cylinder bore of the plasticizing cylinder which extends axially, wherein metering of plastic granular material fed to the plasticizing unit (1) is effected in dependence on a desired melt temperature in the plasticizing unit (1).

IPC Classes  ?

  • B29C 45/47 - Means for plasticising or homogenising the moulding material or forcing it into the mould using screws
  • B29B 13/02 - Conditioning or physical treatment of the material to be shaped by heating
  • B29B 13/08 - Conditioning or physical treatment of the material to be shaped by using wave energy or particle radiation
  • B29C 45/18 - Feeding the material into the injection moulding apparatus
  • B29C 45/60 - Screws
  • B29C 45/78 - Measuring, controlling or regulating of temperature

100.

INJECT 4.0

      
Serial Number 79186999
Status Registered
Filing Date 2016-01-13
Registration Date 2017-04-04
Owner ENGEL AUSTRIA GmbH (Austria)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 07 - Machines and machine tools
  • 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
  • 11 - Environmental control apparatus

Goods & Services

[ Machines for processing plastics, in particular injection moulding machines, injection-compression moulding machines, plastic foaming machines, injection plastics moulding machines; machine parts especially adapted for plastic processing machines, namely, injection moulds, injection-compression moulds, dosing devices, dosing screws, injectors, and moulds for casting plastic products and tools; industrial robot machines for handling devices for plastic processing machines; programmable control mechanisms, namely, regulators being parts of machines for plastic processing machines and robots ] [ Weighing, signalling, checking or supervision instruments, namely, pressure switches and sensors for monitoring, controlling and switching hydraulic, pneumatic systems or electric systems; apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching, transforming, accumulating, regulating or controlling electricity; data processing equipment, computers; computer software and computer programs for use on mobile devices for operating plastic processing machines, robots and peripheral devices for plastic processing machines; computer software and computer programs for operating plastic processing machines, robots and peripheral devices for plastic processing machines; ] downloadable computer programs for operating plastic processing machines, robots and peripheral devices for plastic processing machines; [ electric installations for the remote control of industrial operations; computer monitors; precision measuring apparatus for measuring quantities for the operation of plastic processing machines, robots and peripheral devices for plastic processing machines; temperature controlling apparatus, for controlling the temperature of parts of plastic processing machines, robots and peripheral devices for plastic processing machines and for warming and cooling plastics; remote control mechanisms, for controlling the operation of plastic processing machines, robots and peripheral devices for plastic processing machines; programmable remote controllers for use with plastic processing machines, robots and peripheral devices for plastic processing machines; electronic controllers, for controlling the manufacture of plastic products with plastic processing machines, robots and peripheral devices for plastic processing machines; automatic control apparatus for controlling the operation of plastic processing machines, robots and peripheral devices for plastic processing machines; measuring, detecting and monitoring systems, indicators and controllers for hydraulic systems, pneumatic systems or electric systems; ] industrial process control software [ ; robotic electrical control apparatus ] [ Refrigerating apparatus and installations for plastic processing machines; cooling apparatus for moulds; cooling installations for plastic processing; heaters for plastic processing ]
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