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1.

SECONDARY PART OF AN IRONLESS LINEAR MOTOR AND IRONLESS LINEAR MOTOR

      
Application Number 19088348
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-03-24
First Publication Date 2025-10-02
Owner ETEL S.A. (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Gaffuri, Michele
  • Bischoff, Pierre Alexandre
  • Tamigniaux, Philippe

Abstract

A secondary part for an ironless linear motor includes two yoke plates having an inner side and an outer side, a first and a second set of permanent magnets fixed on the inner side of the respective yoke plate, a spacer member mounted between the two yoke plates, and a reinforcement structure. The reinforcement structure includes a reinforcement part arranged on the outer side of the yoke plates and a fixation part fixed on opposite sides of the spacer member such that the first and second sets of permanent magnets face each other to define a magnetic path for a primary part of the linear motor. The fixation part of the reinforcement structure covers less than 80% of the surface of the opposite sides of the spacer member. An ironless linear motor includes such a secondary part.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02K 41/03 - Synchronous motorsMotors moving step by stepReluctance motors

2.

IMAGE PROCESSING DEVICE FOR SUPPORTING A QUALITATIVE AND/OR QUANTITATIVE EVALUATION OF THE QUALITY OF A CRIMP CONNECTION, IMAGE EVALUATION DEVICE, AND MANUFACTURING RELEASE SYSTEM FOR A CRIMPING DEVICE

      
Application Number 18886588
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-09-16
First Publication Date 2025-07-31
Owner MD Elektronik GmbH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Ohni, Josef
  • Hofinger, Peter

Abstract

The disclosure relates to an image processing device for supporting a qualitative and/or quantitative evaluation of the quality of a crimp connection, an image evaluation device, and a manufacturing release system for a crimping device with an image evaluation device according to any of claims 7 to 9, with a data interface to a database in which production order-dependent target values for crimp connections are stored, with a release unit designed to provide a release or a refusal of release for manufacturing the classified crimp connection after a comparison between at least one qualitative and/or quantitative quality parameter and a corresponding target value. This solves the task of making the determination of quality parameters of crimp connections more robust and reliable and making the production of corresponding crimp connections more reliable and less labor-intensive.

IPC Classes  ?

3.

CONNECTOR AND ASSEMBLY METHOD FOR A CONNECTOR

      
Application Number 19008738
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-01-03
First Publication Date 2025-07-24
Owner MD Elektronik GmbH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Keindl, Florian
  • Mirz, Sebastian
  • Andert, Alexander

Abstract

A connector for a cable includes a housing, a through-opening formed in the housing along a first direction between a first side and a second side, and a contact carrier, which is insertable into the through-opening, configured to fasten the cable in the housing. The contact carrier has a first fastener, which is rigid or flexible, configured to fasten the contact carrier to the cable. The contact carrier also has a separate second fastener, which has a flexible configuration, configured to fasten the contact carrier in the housing.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 13/506 - BasesCases composed of different pieces assembled by snap action of the parts
  • H01R 24/40 - Two-part coupling devices, or either of their cooperating parts, characterised by their overall structure having concentrically or coaxially arranged contacts specially adapted for high frequency
  • H01R 43/18 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining, or repairing of line connectors or current collectors or for joining electric conductors for manufacturing bases or cases for contact members
  • H01R 103/00 - Two poles

4.

CAPACITIVE INCLINATION SENSOR

      
Application Number EP2024081536
Publication Number 2025/131413
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-11-07
Publication Date 2025-06-26
Owner DR. JOHANNES HEIDENHAIN GMBH (Germany)
Inventor Gilg, Stefan

Abstract

The capacitive inclination sensor according to the invention comprises a measuring electrode surface and a reference electrode surface in a cavity. The measuring electrode surface comprises a first fine track surface and a second fine track surface, both of which are concentric and coplanar to a first center of the measuring electrode surface. The first fine track surface and the second fine track surface each comprise a plurality of uniformly distributed electrode sub-element groups, each of which comprises a first electrode sub-element and a second electrode sub-element. All of the first electrode sub-elements of the first fine track surface are conductively connected, and all of the second electrode sub-elements of the first fine track surface are conductively connected. Likewise, all of the first electrode sub-elements of the second fine track surface are conductively connected, and all of the second electrode sub-elements of the second fine track surface are conductively connected. The cavity is partly filled with a dielectric liquid, wherein the position of the dielectric liquid in the cavity of the capacitive inclination sensor is inclination-based with respect to the measuring electrode surface and the reference electrode surface. The dielectric liquid has a different dielectric constant than a medium surrounding the dielectric liquid in the cavity.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01C 9/06 - Electric or photoelectric indication or reading means
  • G01C 9/20 - Measuring inclination, e.g. by clinometers, by levels by using liquids the indication being based on the inclination of the surface of a liquid relative to its container

5.

Rotary encoder and a method for determining malfunction of a rotary encoder

      
Application Number 18119900
Grant Number 12332139
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-03-10
First Publication Date 2025-06-17
Grant Date 2025-06-17
Owner LEINE & LINDE AB (Sweden)
Inventor
  • Gustafsson, Mats
  • Lundgren, Martin
  • Johansson, Robin

Abstract

A rotary encoder includes a stator, a malfunction determination device, and a shaft having a bearing configuration internally connected to an axial bushing arranged in a housing. The bearing configuration provides for rotation of the shaft relative to the housing. A rotor is attached to the shaft. The malfunction determination device includes a detection device configured to determine whether a connection device is operably connected between a fixed portion of the encoder and the bushing, and to output the status of the connection to a control device. If there is no connection, the detection device determines a rotation of the bushing associated with a malfunction of the bearing configuration.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01D 18/00 - Testing or calibrating apparatus or arrangements provided for in groups
  • G01D 5/347 - Mechanical means for transferring the output of a sensing memberMeans for converting the output of a sensing member to another variable where the form or nature of the sensing member does not constrain the means for convertingTransducers not specially adapted for a specific variable using optical means, i.e. using infrared, visible or ultraviolet light with attenuation or whole or partial obturation of beams of light the beams of light being detected by photocells using displacement encoding scales
  • G01M 13/04 - Bearings
  • G08B 21/18 - Status alarms

6.

INDUCTIVE POSITION MEASURING DEVICE

      
Application Number 18969848
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-12-05
First Publication Date 2025-06-12
Owner DR. JOHANNES HEIDENHAIN GmbH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Frank, Alexander
  • Heumann, Martin
  • Tiemann, Marc Oliver

Abstract

An inductive position measuring device has a scale element and a sensing element that is movable relative thereto. The sensing element has an excitation line, a first receiving track, and a second receiving track. The scale element has a carrier layer made of a first electrically conductive material, a first graduation track, and a second graduation track. The first graduation track and the second graduation track are arranged on the carrier layer and are formed from alternately arranged webs and gaps, in which the webs are made of a second electrically conductive material that differs from the first material of the carrier layer. A shielding web made of electrically conductive material is arranged between the first graduation track and the second graduation track.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01D 5/20 - Mechanical means for transferring the output of a sensing memberMeans for converting the output of a sensing member to another variable where the form or nature of the sensing member does not constrain the means for convertingTransducers not specially adapted for a specific variable using electric or magnetic means influencing the magnitude of a current or voltage by varying inductance, e.g. by a movable armature

7.

MAGNETIC TRACK BASE FOR A STATIONARY PART OF A LINEAR MOTOR

      
Application Number 18941383
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-11-08
First Publication Date 2025-05-29
Owner ETEL S.A. (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Tamigniaux, Philippe
  • Droval, Yannick

Abstract

A magnetic track base for a stationary part of a linear motor includes a magnetic receiving portion configured to fixedly receive permanent magnets, rail receiving portions configured to fixedly receive rails along both sides of the magnets receiving portion, and an encoder scale support receiving portion configured to fixedly receive an encoder scale support. The encoder scale support receiving portion includes a plurality of decoupled tabs mechanically decoupled from the rest of the magnetic track base and arranged to receive a bottom side of the encoder scale support to prevent, or at least reduce, deformation of the encoder scale support receiving portion that may be caused from the deformation of the rest of the magnetic track base when the track base is subjected to external forces.

IPC Classes  ?

8.

SCALE SUPPORT FOR AN ENCODER SCALE AND LINEAR ENCODER COMPRISING SUCH SCALE SUPPORT

      
Application Number 18946980
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-11-14
First Publication Date 2025-05-29
Owner Etel S.A. (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Tommasi, Hervé
  • Tamigniaux, Philippe

Abstract

A scale support for an encoder scale of a linear electric motor includes a scale receiving part having an encoder scale receiving side, and two stands connected to the scale receiving part. Each stand comprises a fixation pad arranged to be fixed to a fixation region of a stationary part of the electric motor, the fixation pad being subjected to a displacement induced by a displacement of the fixation region when the scale support is mounted on the stationary part and the electric motor is operating. Each stand further comprises a decoupling member configured for a partial mechanical decoupling between the fixation pad and the encoder scale receiving side such that the displacement of the fixation pad of each stand does not cause a deformation of the encoder scale receiving side or a deformation occurring exclusively along a longitudinal direction of the encoder scale receiving side.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01D 5/347 - Mechanical means for transferring the output of a sensing memberMeans for converting the output of a sensing member to another variable where the form or nature of the sensing member does not constrain the means for convertingTransducers not specially adapted for a specific variable using optical means, i.e. using infrared, visible or ultraviolet light with attenuation or whole or partial obturation of beams of light the beams of light being detected by photocells using displacement encoding scales

9.

MEASURING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING A TORQUE AND A TILT ANGLE

      
Application Number EP2024081377
Publication Number 2025/099079
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-11-06
Publication Date 2025-05-15
Owner
  • DR. JOHANNES HEIDENHAIN GMBH (Germany)
  • TECHNISCHE HOCHSCHULE ROSENHEIM, IN VERTRETUNG DES FREISTAATES BAYERN (Germany)
Inventor
  • Brunner, Christian
  • Hagl, Rainer

Abstract

DE1,iDE2,iDE2,i of the shaft at different circumferential positions R1, R2, R3, R4 of the shaft.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01L 3/04 - Rotary-transmission dynamometers wherein the torque-transmitting element comprises a torsionally-flexible shaft
  • G01L 3/08 - Rotary-transmission dynamometers wherein the torque-transmitting element comprises a torsionally-flexible shaft involving optical means for indicating
  • G01L 3/10 - Rotary-transmission dynamometers wherein the torque-transmitting element comprises a torsionally-flexible shaft involving electric or magnetic means for indicating
  • G01L 3/24 - Devices for determining the value of power, e.g. by measuring and simultaneously multiplying the values of torque and revolutions per unit of time, by multiplying the values of tractive or propulsive force and velocity
  • G01B 7/31 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of electric or magnetic techniques for measuring angles or tapersMeasuring arrangements characterised by the use of electric or magnetic techniques for testing the alignment of axes for testing the alignment of axes
  • G01B 11/27 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques for measuring angles or tapersMeasuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques for testing the alignment of axes for testing the alignment of axes

10.

PLUG CONNECTOR ARRANGEMENT WITH SIGNAL CONDUCTOR ELEMENTS WHICH ARE PROTECTED BY A CLOSURE COVER AND A SLIDING COVER

      
Application Number EP2024077475
Publication Number 2025/098679
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-09-30
Publication Date 2025-05-15
Owner MD ELEKTRONIK GMBH (Germany)
Inventor Halbig, Thomas

Abstract

The invention relates to a plug connector arrangement (1) for transmitting data signals. Said plug connector arrangement comprises: a plug housing (3) and a mating plug housing (5), which can be mechanically reversibly connected to one another from a separated initial position by being pushed together in a plugging direction (7) into a coupling position; a first signal conductor element (9) which is received in a first receiving chamber (11) in the plug housing (3); a second signal conductor element (13) which is received in a second receiving chamber (15) in the mating plug housing; a closure cover (16) which can be designed for example as a swivelling cover (17) and which is arranged on the plug housing such that it can be moved between a closed configuration, in which it closes the first receiving chamber, and an open configuration, in which it uncovers the first receiving chamber; a sliding cover (19) which is arranged on the mating plug housing such that it can be pushed transverse to the plugging direction between a closed configuration, in which it closes the second receiving chamber, and an open configuration, in which it uncovers the second receiving chamber; a first actuation element (21) on the mating plug housing such that by way of the first actuation element, during pushing together, the closure cover is moved into the open configuration, and a second actuation element (23) on the plug housing such that by way of the second actuation element, when the plug housing and the mating plug housing are pushed together, the sliding cover is pushed into the open configuration.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G02B 6/38 - Mechanical coupling means having fibre to fibre mating means

11.

PLUG CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY WITH TWO PLUG HOUSING PARTS WHICH CAN BE DISPLACED RELATIVE TO ONE ANOTHER FOR A TWO-STAGE PLUGGING OPERATION

      
Application Number EP2024077476
Publication Number 2025/098680
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-09-30
Publication Date 2025-05-15
Owner MD ELEKTRONIK GMBH (Germany)
Inventor Halbig, Thomas

Abstract

The invention relates to a plug connector assembly (1) for transmitting data signals. Said assembly comprises: a plug housing (3) and a mating plug housing (5), which can be connected to one another in a mechanically reversible manner, by being pushed together in a plugging direction (7), from a separated initial configuration via a plugging configuration to a coupling configuration, a first signal conductor element (9) which is held in the plug housing, and a second signal conductor element (11) which is held in the mating plug housing. The plug housing is designed in two parts, with a first plug housing part (13) and a second plug housing part (15). The plug housing parts are held on one another and can be displaced relative to one another in the plugging direction between a pulled-back configuration and a pushed-forward configuration. The first signal conductor element is fastened to the first plug housing part in such a manner that it can be displaced together with the first plug housing part relative to the second plug housing part. The plug housing has a locking mechanism (17) which is configured such that, in a locking configuration, it blocks a displacing of the two plug housing parts relative to one another from the pulled-back to the pushed-forward configuration as long as the plug housing and the mating plug housing are in the separated initial configuration, and that it permits the corresponding displacing of the two plug housing parts relative to one another, by way of a transition into an unlocking configuration, only if the plug housing and the mating plug housing are pushed together at least as far as the plugging configuration.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G02B 6/38 - Mechanical coupling means having fibre to fibre mating means

12.

ADTC on MC

      
Application Number 1852676
Status Registered
Filing Date 2024-12-19
Registration Date 2024-12-19
Owner MD ELEKTRONIK GmbH (Germany)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 08 - Hand tools and implements
  • 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
  • 40 - Treatment of materials; recycling, air and water treatment,

Goods & Services

Hand-operated implements and tools for material processing and for construction, repair and maintenance work, namely hand tools for processing electrical or optical cables; hand-operated implements and tools for material processing and for construction, repair and maintenance work, namely hand tools for connecting electrical connectors to cables and other lines; stripping knives; cable tie tools; wire strippers [hand tools]; fish tapes [hand tools]; hand-operated cable guiding rods [hand tools]; crimping tools (hand operated -); lead cutters (hand operated -); terminal crimpers [hand operated tools]. Electrical and electronic components; electric cables and wires; data transmission cables; jack cables; connection cables; plugs, sockets and other contacts [electric connections]; plug-in connectors; cables, electric; couplings, electric; fibre optic couplings; connections for electric cables; connectors for telecommunication apparatus; power packs [transformers]; contacts, electric; optical fiber connectors; junction sleeves for electric cables; junction sleeves for fibre optics; connection units (electric -); electric wire harnesses for automobiles; cable detectors; cable covers [conduits]; electric cable connectors; cable adapters. Material processing in the production of electrical or optical connections as well as complete cable sets; cable assembly for third parties.

13.

SCANNING ELEMENT FOR AN INDUCTIVE POSITION MEASURING DEVICE

      
Application Number 18892988
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-09-23
First Publication Date 2025-04-03
Owner DR. JOHANNES HEIDENHAIN GmbH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Heumann, Martin
  • Tiemann, Marc Oliver
  • Sell, Oliver-Michael
  • Frank, Alexander

Abstract

A scanning element for an inductive position measuring device includes a multilayer circuit board having a first receiving conductive path extending along a first direction and an excitation track. The first receiving conductive path is formed from a plurality of first conductive path sections that are wired in series. Along a subsection, two first conductive path sections are arranged in the structure of the circuit board, offset to each other with respect to a third direction and concurrently. Along a first section, which is arranged offset to the subsection in the first direction, a further one of the first conductive path sections extends in the structure of the circuit board, without a first conductive path section extending concurrently to the further first conductive path section with respect to the third direction.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01D 5/20 - Mechanical means for transferring the output of a sensing memberMeans for converting the output of a sensing member to another variable where the form or nature of the sensing member does not constrain the means for convertingTransducers not specially adapted for a specific variable using electric or magnetic means influencing the magnitude of a current or voltage by varying inductance, e.g. by a movable armature
  • G01B 7/00 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of electric or magnetic techniques

14.

CLAMPING DEVICE, PARTICULARLY FOR A WORKPIECE CARRIER FOR A CABLE

      
Application Number 18826214
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-09-06
First Publication Date 2025-03-27
Owner MD Elektronik GmbH (Germany)
Inventor Strauss, Benedikt

Abstract

A clamping device includes an actuatable actuator with two actuator halves, each having a clamping jaw disposed thereon. When the actuator is actuated, a cable can be releasably clamped between receiving contours of the clamping jaws. At least one clamping jaw is formed in two parts and has a base part attached to the respective actuator half and an interchangeable part disposed on the base part. The interchangeable part has a support section with a support surface resting on the base part and a contact section resting against the base part. The respective receiving contour is formed on the contact section on an outer side facing the other clamping jaw. A contact surface formed on the contact section on an inner side facing away from the other clamping jaw rests against a contact surface of the base part, and forms an acute angle with the support surface.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B23Q 3/06 - Work-clamping means
  • B23Q 3/10 - Auxiliary devices, e.g. bolsters, extension members
  • H01B 13/00 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing conductors or cables

15.

POSITION MEASURING SYSTEM

      
Application Number 18830736
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-09-11
First Publication Date 2025-03-20
Owner DR. JOHANNES HEIDENHAIN GmbH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Holzapfel, Wolfgang
  • Stepputat, Michael

Abstract

A position measuring system for determining spatial position information includes at least one light source and at least one optical receiving unit. The receiving unit has a scanning grating and an optoelectronic detector arrangement whose light-sensitive surfaces are oriented in the direction of the scanning grating. The detector arrangement has two detector regions arranged in a detection plane mirror-symmetrically to a first axis of symmetry that extends through the center of the detector arrangement in the detection plane, in which the first axis of symmetry is oriented orthogonally to the longitudinal extension direction of the detector regions. The two detector regions have the shape of an isosceles, acute-angled triangle whose triangle tips are oriented with the tip angle in the direction of the center of the detector arrangement.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01S 17/48 - Active triangulation systems, i.e. using the transmission and reflection of electromagnetic waves other than radio waves
  • G01S 7/481 - Constructional features, e.g. arrangements of optical elements

16.

CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENT WITH A DIAGNOSTIC FUNCTION FOR ASICS AND METHOD FOR DIAGNOSIS OF ASICS

      
Application Number 18813055
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-08-23
First Publication Date 2025-02-27
Owner DR. JOHANNES HEIDENHAIN GmbH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Mayer, Elmar
  • Beh, Mitja
  • Von Berg, Martin
  • Oberhauser, Johann
  • Ochsenbruecher, Ralf

Abstract

A circuit arrangement with a diagnostic function, in particular for use in position-measuring devices, includes a higher-level application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) having a diagnostic unit and an electronic circuit configured to perform a first intended function, and at least one lower-level ASIC having a parameter-measuring unit and an electronic circuit a second intended function. The parameter-measuring unit and the diagnostic unit are interconnected via a data channel. The parameter-measuring unit is configured to determine a plurality of functional parameters of the electronic circuit of the lower-level ASIC, and to transmit the functional parameters via the data channel to the diagnostic unit. The diagnostic unit is configured to establish operational readiness of the electronic circuit of the at least one lower-level ASIC by evaluating the functional parameters.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01R 31/28 - Testing of electronic circuits, e.g. by signal tracer

17.

CONNECTOR FOR TRANSMITTING HIGH-FREQUENCY DATA SIGNALS AND FOR VARIABLE-ANGLE COUPLING WITH A MATING CONNECTOR

      
Application Number EP2024064550
Publication Number 2025/011812
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-05-27
Publication Date 2025-01-16
Owner MD ELEKTRONIK GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Hofmann, Thomas
  • Kelnberger, Michael
  • Scharf, Matthias

Abstract

The invention describes a connector assembly (3), having a connector (1) for transmitting high-frequency data signals and for variable-angle coupling with a mating connector (11). The connector (1) has a signal line unit (5), a cable outlet housing (7) and a contact housing (9). The signal line unit can be bent transversely to a longitudinal direction and has two separate signal lines (13), each with a signal line connection (17) and a contact connection (21). The cable outlet housing (7) receives an end region of a signal transmission cable (23) and a first end region of the signal line unit and comprises a first coupling section (25) of a pivot joint (27). The contact housing receives the second end section of the signal line unit, interacts with the mating connector and comprises a second coupling section (31) of the pivot joint. The pivot joint is configured such that: - the first coupling section and the second coupling section can be positioned in different angular positions relative to one another; - latching structures (33) between the first coupling section and the second coupling section interact in a preloading direction (35) in such an elastically preloaded manner as a latching means to hold the two coupling sections latched in one of the different angular positions as required; - the latching means can be temporarily released by applying force against the preloading direction in order to shift the two coupling sections into another of the different angular positions as required.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 13/506 - BasesCases composed of different pieces assembled by snap action of the parts
  • H01R 13/66 - Structural association with built-in electrical component
  • H01R 35/02 - Flexible line connectors

18.

INDUCTIVE ANGLE MEASURING DEVICE

      
Application Number 18752983
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-06-25
First Publication Date 2024-12-26
Owner DR. JOHANNES HEIDENHAIN GmbH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Heumann, Martin
  • Tiemann, Marc Oliver
  • Sell, Oliver-Michael

Abstract

An inductive angle measuring device includes a sensing element and a scale element rotatable relative to the sensing element. In a first receiving track, the sensing element includes a first receiving conductive path and a second receiving conductive path, by which a first signal can be generated and a second signal can be generated. The first and second signals have a first phase offset relative to each other. The sensing element further includes a fifth receiving conductive path, a sixth receiving conductive path, a seventh receiving conductive path, and an eighth receiving conductive path. The fifth and sixth receiving conductive paths are connected in series with each other, so that a first overall signal can be generated by the fifth and sixth receiving conductive paths. Furthermore, the seventh and eighth receiving conductive paths are also connected in series with each other, so that a second overall signal can be generated by the seventh and eighth receiving conductive paths. The first overall signal and the second overall signal have a second phase offset relative to each other.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01B 7/30 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of electric or magnetic techniques for measuring angles or tapersMeasuring arrangements characterised by the use of electric or magnetic techniques for testing the alignment of axes
  • G01D 5/20 - Mechanical means for transferring the output of a sensing memberMeans for converting the output of a sensing member to another variable where the form or nature of the sensing member does not constrain the means for convertingTransducers not specially adapted for a specific variable using electric or magnetic means influencing the magnitude of a current or voltage by varying inductance, e.g. by a movable armature

19.

ADTC ON MC

      
Serial Number 79422890
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-12-19
Owner MD ELEKTRONIK GmbH (Germany)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 08 - Hand tools and implements
  • 40 - Treatment of materials; recycling, air and water treatment,
  • 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments

Goods & Services

Hand-operated implements and tools for material processing and for construction, repair and maintenance work, namely, hand tools for processing electrical or optical cables; hand-operated implements and tools for material processing and for construction, repair and maintenance work, namely hand tools for connecting electrical connectors to cables and other lines; stripping knives; cable tie tools, namely, wire cutters; hand tools, namely, wire strippers; fish tapes being hand tools; hand-operated cable guiding rods being hand tools; hand operated crimping tools; hand-operated lead cutters; hand operated tools, namely, terminal crimpers Material treatment, namely, the custom manufacture of electrical or optical connections and complete wiring harnesses; custom cable assembly for third parties Electrical and electronic components in the nature of cables, electrical contacts, optical contacts, contact carriers, connectors, connector housings, couplers, and sensors; electric cables and wires; data transmission cables; computer jack cables; connection cables; electric connections, namely, plugs, sockets and electric contacts; plug-in connectors; cables, electric; couplings, electric; fibre optic couplings; electric connections for electric cables; electric connectors for telecommunication apparatus; power pack transformers; contacts, electric; optical fiber connectors; junction sleeves for electric cables; junction sleeves for fibre optics; electric connection units; electric wire harnesses for automobiles; electric cable detectors; cable covers being electricity conduits; electric connectors for connecting electric cables; electric cable adapters

20.

PASSIVE GRAVITY COMPENSATOR FOR SEMICONDUCTOR EQUIPMENT

      
Application Number 18666199
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-05-16
First Publication Date 2024-11-28
Owner ETEL S.A. (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Mittal, Manish
  • Morel, Jean-Pierre

Abstract

A passive gravity compensator for a semiconductor equipment, which includes a stationary unit and a movable unit adapted to move relative the stationary unit in a Z-direction, includes a first assembly and a second assembly. The first assembly includes a magnet holder and a permanent magnet fixed to the magnet holder. The second assembly includes a magnetic yoke having first and second opposite parts and first and second permanent magnets mounted against the first and second opposite parts of the magnetic yoke to face each other and to form a gap therebetween. One of the first and second assemblies of the gravity compensator is adapted to be mounted on the stationary unit of the semiconductor equipment, and the other of the first and second assemblies of the gravity compensator is adapted to be mounted to the movable unit of the semiconductor equipment, such that the permanent magnet of the first assembly is movable inside the gap located between the first and second permanent magnets of the second assembly. The gravity compensator further includes a force adjustment device adapted to be mounted on the stationary unit of the semiconductor equipment. The force adjustment device is adapted to adjust the relative position between the permanent magnet of the first assembly and the first and second permanent magnets of the second assembly along an X or Y direction to adjust the gravity compensation force.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01L 21/687 - Apparatus specially adapted for handling semiconductor or electric solid state devices during manufacture or treatment thereofApparatus specially adapted for handling wafers during manufacture or treatment of semiconductor or electric solid state devices or components for supporting or gripping using mechanical means, e.g. chucks, clamps or pinches
  • H01F 7/02 - Permanent magnets

21.

ANGLED AND SEALED PLUG CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY

      
Application Number EP2024061453
Publication Number 2024/240442
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-04-25
Publication Date 2024-11-28
Owner MD ELEKTRONIK GMBH (Germany)
Inventor Hofmann, Thomas

Abstract

The invention relates to a plug connector assembly (1) having a housing (2) that has at least one plug section (3) in which the housing (2) can be connected to a mating plug connector, a cover element (4) which is connected to the housing (2), a contact support (5) which has a contact channel (6) that extends along a plug axis (7), a seal unit (8) which has a line channel (9), and a plug contact (10) which is connected to a signal line (11) so as to transmit a signal and which can be connected to a mating plug contact (10). The cover element (4) and the housing (2) form a receiving chamber (12) in which the seal unit (8) is arranged, and the contact support (5) is partly arranged in the plug section (3). The contact support (5) has a casing region (13) which at least partly surrounds the contact channel (6), and the casing region (13) has a lateral opening (14) which is connected to the contact channel (6). The line channel (9) is connected to the lateral opening (14) in a fluid-tight manner. The housing (2) and/or the cover element (4) forms a connection opening (15). The line channel (9) extends at least from the lateral opening (14) to the connection opening (15) in the receiving chamber (12), and the signal line (11) is guided into the line channel (9) through the connection opening (15). The contact channel (6) and the line channel (9) form a contact chamber (16) in which the plug contact (10) and the signal line (11) are arranged.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 13/506 - BasesCases composed of different pieces assembled by snap action of the parts
  • H01R 13/52 - Dustproof, splashproof, drip-proof, waterproof, or flameproof cases
  • H01R 13/42 - Securing in a demountable manner
  • H01R 11/01 - Individual connecting elements providing two or more spaced connecting locations for conductive members which are, or may be, thereby interconnected, e.g. end pieces for wires or cables supported by the wire or cable and having means for facilitating electrical connection to some other wire, terminal, or conductive member, blocks of binding posts characterised by the form or arrangement of the conductive interconnection between their connecting locations
  • H01R 13/58 - Means for relieving strain on wire connection, e.g. cord grip

22.

SECURING ELEMENT FOR A CONNECTOR, CONNECTOR AND CONNECTOR ARRANGEMENT

      
Application Number 18603421
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-03-13
First Publication Date 2024-11-07
Owner MD Elektronik GmbH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Schnobrich, Sabrina
  • Mannhold, Dimitri
  • Bock, Daniel

Abstract

A securing element for a connector includes a first and a second arm extending along a first direction. A base connects the first arm and the second arm at a free end. At least a first locking element is disposed on each arm such that the securing element is lockable to the connector in a second direction. At least one second locking element is disposed on each arm such that the securing element is lockable to the connector in a third direction.

IPC Classes  ?

23.

SENSOR DEVICE

      
Application Number 18617715
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-03-27
First Publication Date 2024-10-10
Owner DR. JOHANNES HEIDENHAIN GmbH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Auer, Daniel
  • Eckart, Matthias

Abstract

A sensor device for torque measurement includes a substrate, a first conductor track, and a second conductor track. The first conductor track and the second conductor track are arranged on the substrate, and each of the first conductor track and the second conductor track includes at least one region having meander-shaped structures. The structures of the first conductor track and the structures of the second conductor track are each continuously connected to each other via connecting sections. The structures make it possible to determine the torque load on the substrate. The structures of the first conductor track and the structures of the second conductor track extend in an alternating manner along a curve.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01L 3/10 - Rotary-transmission dynamometers wherein the torque-transmitting element comprises a torsionally-flexible shaft involving electric or magnetic means for indicating

24.

CONNECTOR, CONNECTOR SYSTEM AND TRANSMISSION METHOD

      
Application Number 18602203
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-03-12
First Publication Date 2024-10-03
Owner MD Elektronik GmbH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Zauner, Christoph
  • Bajic, Marijela
  • Doerndl, Michael

Abstract

A connector includes at least two separate inner conductor contacts and at least two separate outer conductor contacts, each surrounding a respective inner conductor contact of the inner conductor contacts and each being insulated from the respective inner conductor contact by an insulator. The connector further includes a holder configured to hold the outer conductor contacts and a shield housing, in which the holder, the outer conductor contacts, the insulators and the inner conductor contacts are arranged in an assembled state. The shield housing completely surrounds the outer conductor contacts along a line direction of the outer conductor contacts and serves as shielding.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 13/6593 - Specific features or arrangements of connection of shield to conductive members the conductive member being a shielded cable the shield being composed of different pieces
  • H01R 9/05 - Connectors arranged to contact a plurality of the conductors of a multiconductor cable for coaxial cables
  • H01R 13/502 - BasesCases composed of different pieces

25.

MECHANICAL END STOP DETECTION METHOD

      
Application Number 18607600
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-03-18
First Publication Date 2024-09-26
Owner ETEL S.A. (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Graf, Basile Renaud
  • Coleman, Ralph

Abstract

A method is provided for detecting a mechanical end stop of a motion system comprising a base designed to receive a motion stage, a machine frame and an active isolation system comprising actuators arranged to impart a six degree-of-freedom (DOF) motion to the base, inertial sensors arranged to provide a six DOF measurement, the mechanical end stop being arranged to limit the base's motion relative to the machine frame. The method includes selecting a translational DOF, and determining, using a process sensitivity matrix of a mechanical system comprising the base and the active isolation system, a force to be applied to the base by the actuators to cause an oscillatory motion of the base in the translational DOF. The method further includes applying the force to obtain the oscillatory motion, and detecting a mechanical contact between the base and the mechanical end stop using the inertial sensors.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B25J 9/16 - Programme controls
  • F16F 15/02 - Suppression of vibrations of non-rotating, e.g. reciprocating, systemsSuppression of vibrations of rotating systems by use of members not moving with the rotating system

26.

MULTI-PIECE COAXIAL PLUG CONNECTOR WITH VARIABLY CONFIGURABLE INTERFACE GEOMETRY

      
Application Number 18583239
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-02-21
First Publication Date 2024-09-19
Owner MD ELEKTRONIK GmbH (Germany)
Inventor Schnobrich, Sabrina

Abstract

A coaxial plug connector includes a cable portion and an interface portion. The cable portion has an outer cable contact, a cable insulator and an elongated inner cable contact, the cable insulator is arranged in the outer cable contact, the inner cable contact is spaced apart from the outer cable contact by the cable insulator and the inner cable contact is to be electrically connected to a cable. The interface portion has an outer interface contact, an interface insulator and an elongated inner interface contact, the interface insulator is arranged in the outer interface contact and the inner interface contact is spaced apart from the outer interface contact by the interface insulator. The inner interface contact is accommodated in a central recess in the interface insulator.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 24/38 - Two-part coupling devices, or either of their cooperating parts, characterised by their overall structure having concentrically or coaxially arranged contacts
  • H01R 13/04 - Pins or blades for co-operation with sockets
  • H01R 13/447 - Shutter or cover plate
  • H01R 13/639 - Additional means for holding or locking coupling parts together after engagement
  • H01R 43/16 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining, or repairing of line connectors or current collectors or for joining electric conductors for manufacturing contact members, e.g. by punching and by bending
  • H01R 103/00 - Two poles

27.

METHOD FOR OPERATING A CABLE PROCESSING DEVICE, CABLE PROCESSING DEVICE, EVALUATION AND/OR CONTROL DEVICE FOR A CABLE PROCESSING DEVICE AND MACHINE-READABLE PROGRAM CODE

      
Application Number 18583658
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-02-21
First Publication Date 2024-09-19
Owner MD Elektronik GmbH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Ohni, Josef
  • Ossner, Martina
  • Grandl, Stefan
  • Hofinger, Peter

Abstract

Embodiments herein relate to operating a cable processing device by processing at least one cable section by a cable processing unit from an initial configuration to an end configuration, capturing at least one image of the at least one end configuration, applying a trained neural network to the at least one captured image to determine at least one region of interest from the at least one captured image in a first step, and the same neural network being designed to, in a second step, perform a classification of the at least one determined region of interest with regard to the presence of at least one learned error pattern of the at least one end configuration and determining a result associated with the classification. Moreover, a control signal is generated depending on the determined region of interest or depending on the result of the classification.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G05B 13/02 - Adaptive control systems, i.e. systems automatically adjusting themselves to have a performance which is optimum according to some preassigned criterion electric
  • G06V 10/25 - Determination of region of interest [ROI] or a volume of interest [VOI]
  • G06V 10/764 - Arrangements for image or video recognition or understanding using pattern recognition or machine learning using classification, e.g. of video objects
  • G06V 10/82 - Arrangements for image or video recognition or understanding using pattern recognition or machine learning using neural networks

28.

METHOD FOR CRIMPING A CRIMP ELEMENT TO A CONDUCTOR, CRIMP DEVICE, CONTROL UNIT AND MACHINE-READABLE PROGRAM CODE

      
Application Number 18583728
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-02-21
First Publication Date 2024-09-19
Owner MD Elektronik GmbH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Ohni, Josef
  • Wolfmeier, Peter A.
  • Ossner, Martina

Abstract

Embodiments herein relate to a method for crimping a crimp element to a conductor by a crimp device comprising a crimping tool a crimp anvil, whereas at least one time-based signal is detected relating to the crimping process performed by the crimp device, whereas the at least one time-based signal is analysed by applying the at least one time-based signal to a trained neural network, whereas the trained neural network is configured to classify a result of a crimping process based on the received at least one time-based signal, whereas a classification result comprising at least a class corresponding to a non-defective crimp result and a class corresponding to a defective crimp result is provided, especially by the trained neural network, based on the classification performed by the trained neural network, whereas a control signal is generated and provided as output based on the determined classification result.

IPC Classes  ?

29.

MULTI-PIECE COAXIAL PLUG CONNECTOR WITH VARIABLY CONFIGURABLE INTERFACE GEOMETRY

      
Application Number 18584378
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-02-22
First Publication Date 2024-09-19
Owner MD ELEKTRONIK GmbH (Germany)
Inventor Schnobrich, Sabrina

Abstract

A coaxial plug connector includes a cable portion and an interface portion. The cable portion has an outer cable contact, a cable insulator and an elongated inner cable contact, the cable insulator is arranged in the outer cable contact, the inner cable contact is spaced apart from the outer cable contact by the cable insulator and the inner cable contact is to be electrically connected to a cable. The interface portion has an outer interface contact, an interface insulator and an elongated inner interface contact, the interface insulator is arranged in the outer interface contact and the inner interface contact is spaced apart from the outer interface contact by the interface insulator. The inner interface contact is attached to the cable insulator.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 24/40 - Two-part coupling devices, or either of their cooperating parts, characterised by their overall structure having concentrically or coaxially arranged contacts specially adapted for high frequency
  • H01R 43/20 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining, or repairing of line connectors or current collectors or for joining electric conductors for assembling or disassembling contact members with insulating base, case or sleeve
  • H01R 103/00 - Two poles

30.

Diagnostic method for localizing technical faults in a motion system

      
Application Number 18596859
Grant Number 12429863
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-03-06
First Publication Date 2024-09-19
Grant Date 2025-09-30
Owner ETEL S.A. (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Graf, Basile Renaud
  • Coleman, Ralph

Abstract

A diagnostic method localizes technical faults in a motion system that includes a base adapted to receive a motion stage for equipment, a machine frame resting on the floor, dampers adapted to support the base, and an active isolation system arranged between the base and the machine frame. The active isolation system and the base form a mechanical system. The active isolation system includes actuators, adapted to impart six degree-of-freedom (DOF) motion to the base in a reference frame, and inertial sensors adapted to provide a six DOF measurement of the base's motion. The method includes: i) applying a control signal for actuating or contributing to the actuation of the actuators of the active isolation system to impart a motion to the base; ii) obtaining, with the inertial sensors, a six DOF measurement of the base's motion relative to a reference point; iii) creating a measured process sensitivity matrix of the mechanical system using the six DOF measurement; and iv) determining, based on the measured process sensitivity matrix, whether all the actuators and sensors of the active isolation system are working as expected and/or whether there is a pivot point impeding the movement of the base.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G05B 23/02 - Electric testing or monitoring
  • G01B 11/00 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques

31.

CRIMPING UNIT FOR A CRIMPING TOOL

      
Application Number 18599243
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-03-08
First Publication Date 2024-09-19
Owner MD Elektronik GmbH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Steinmaier, Lukas
  • Lang, Walter
  • Hermes, Jens

Abstract

A crimping unit for radially crimping a crimp barrel along a circumference of the crimp barrel onto a cable includes a plurality of radially displaceable crimping jaws arranged in a circumferential direction, which press the crimp barrel onto the cable in a crimping position. The crimping unit further includes a retaining ring, in which the crimping jaws are accommodated in a radially displaceable manner, and an actuating ring axially displaceable relative to the retaining ring. An axial displacement of the actuating ring in a first direction enables radial displacement of the crimping jaws in the retaining ring into the crimping position. An axial displacement of the actuating ring in a second direction enables an active section of the actuating ring to interact with an active surface of a crimping jaw such that it is movable from the crimping position into a radially spaced position.

IPC Classes  ?

32.

OUTER CONDUCTOR CONTACT FOR A CONNECTOR AND CONNECTOR

      
Application Number 18443394
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-02-16
First Publication Date 2024-09-05
Owner MD Elektronik GmbH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Wiebe, Rudolf
  • Blasi, Stefan

Abstract

An outer conductor contact for a connector includes an elongated hollow body with a plug-in side for mating with a mating connector. An elevation or depression extends at least partially in a circumferential direction on an outer surface of the hollow body. At least one angular recess or projection is arranged at least partially on a side of the elevation or depression facing away from the plug-in side.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 24/40 - Two-part coupling devices, or either of their cooperating parts, characterised by their overall structure having concentrically or coaxially arranged contacts specially adapted for high frequency
  • H01R 9/05 - Connectors arranged to contact a plurality of the conductors of a multiconductor cable for coaxial cables
  • H01R 13/627 - Snap-action fastening

33.

SCALE ELEMENT FOR AN INDUCTIVE POSITION MEASURING DEVICE

      
Application Number 18437809
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-02-09
First Publication Date 2024-08-29
Owner DR. JOHANNES HEIDENHAIN GmbH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Heumann, Martin
  • Heinemann, Christoph

Abstract

A scale element for an inductive position measuring device includes a substrate on which a graduation track is arranged. The graduation track is formed along a measuring direction from a periodic sequence of alternately arranged electrically conductive graduation regions and non-conductive graduation regions. The electrically conductive graduation regions are formed from a layer of electrically conductive material. At least one bore is arranged in the substrate for fastening the scale element to a machine part. The electrically conductive graduation regions have an opening, in which the electrically conductive material encloses the opening. In at least one of the electrically conductive graduation regions, the bore is arranged in the substrate through the opening.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01B 7/00 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of electric or magnetic techniques
  • G01D 5/20 - Mechanical means for transferring the output of a sensing memberMeans for converting the output of a sensing member to another variable where the form or nature of the sensing member does not constrain the means for convertingTransducers not specially adapted for a specific variable using electric or magnetic means influencing the magnitude of a current or voltage by varying inductance, e.g. by a movable armature

34.

SENSING ELEMENT FOR AN INDUCTIVE ANGLE MEASURING DEVICE

      
Application Number 18437753
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-02-09
First Publication Date 2024-08-29
Owner DR. JOHANNES HEIDENHAIN GmbH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Heinemann, Christoph
  • Heumann, Martin

Abstract

A sensing element for an inductive angle measuring device includes a first, a second, a third, and a fourth receiving conductive path. The second receiving conductive path extends over a second arc length, and the fourth receiving conductive path extends over a fourth arc length. The course of the first receiving conductive path and the third receiving conductive path is periodic along a first circular line. The course of the second receiving conductive path and the fourth receiving conductive path is periodic along a second circular line. The second receiving conductive path and the fourth receiving conductive path are arranged such that there is a first gap with a first gap length and a second gap with a second gap length between them in the circumferential direction. The first gap length and the second gap length are of different sizes, or the second arc length and the fourth arc length are of different sizes.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01B 7/30 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of electric or magnetic techniques for measuring angles or tapersMeasuring arrangements characterised by the use of electric or magnetic techniques for testing the alignment of axes
  • G01B 7/00 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of electric or magnetic techniques

35.

PHOTOCATALYTIC LAYER ARRANGEMENT AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING SUCH A LAYER ARRANGEMENT

      
Application Number 18693297
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-07-29
First Publication Date 2024-08-22
Owner DR. JOHANNES HEIDENHAIN GmbH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Speckbacher, Peter
  • Sedlmeier, Wolfgang
  • Dowy, Martina
  • Csiki, Réka
  • Wunderlich, Bernhard

Abstract

A photocatalytic layer arrangement includes a carrier substrate on which a chromium layer with a defined nitrogen content is deposited. A titanium oxide layer having the formula TiOx (x=2-4) is grown on the chromium layer, and the anatase phase of the titanium oxide layer with respect to the rutile phase of the titanium oxide layer has a percentage in the range of 30%-90%.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B01J 21/06 - Silicon, titanium, zirconium or hafniumOxides or hydroxides thereof
  • B01J 23/26 - Chromium
  • B01J 35/30 - Catalysts, in general, characterised by their form or physical properties characterised by their physical properties
  • B01J 35/39 - Photocatalytic properties
  • B01J 35/40 - Catalysts, in general, characterised by their form or physical properties characterised by dimensions, e.g. grain size
  • B01J 37/02 - Impregnation, coating or precipitation
  • B01J 37/34 - Irradiation by, or application of, electric, magnetic or wave energy, e.g. ultrasonic waves
  • C03C 17/36 - Surface treatment of glass, e.g. of devitrified glass, not in the form of fibres or filaments, by coating with at least two coatings having different compositions at least one coating being a metal
  • C23C 14/00 - Coating by vacuum evaporation, by sputtering or by ion implantation of the coating forming material
  • C23C 14/08 - Oxides

36.

ELECTRICAL PLUG CONNECTOR WITH RADIALLY ACTUATED SECONDARY LOCKING, AND ELECTRICAL PLUG-IN CONNECTION SYSTEM

      
Application Number 18405317
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-01-05
First Publication Date 2024-07-25
Owner MD Elektronik GmbH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Hofmann, Thomas
  • Bock, Daniel

Abstract

An electrical plug connector includes: a plug contact at one end of a cable, a contact carrier, a plug housing, a primary locking element, and a secondary locking element. The plug contact is accommodated in the contact carrier and the latter is accommodated in the plug housing. The primary locking element and the secondary locking element are each configured to secure the plug contact in the contact carrier against removal from the contact carrier by pulling in an axial direction parallel to a longitudinal direction of the cable. The secondary locking element is configured as a separate component that is displaceable relative to the contact carrier.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 13/436 - Securing a plurality of contact members by one locking piece

37.

ADTC ON XXX

      
Serial Number 98655937
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-07-18
Owner MD ELEKTRONIK GmbH (Germany)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 08 - Hand tools and implements
  • 40 - Treatment of materials; recycling, air and water treatment,
  • 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments

Goods & Services

Hand tools for processing electrical or optical cables; Hand tools for connecting electrical connectors to cables and other lines; Stripping knives; Cable tie tools; Hand tools, namely, wire strippers; Hand tools, namely, fish tapes; Cable rods; Hand operated crimping tools; Hand operated lead cutters; Hand operated tools, namely, terminal crimpers Material treatment, namely, the custom manufacture of electrical or optical connections and complete wiring harnesses; Custom cable assembly for third parties Electrical and electronic components in the nature of cables, electrical contacts, optical contacts, contact carriers, connectors, connector housings, couplers, and sensors; Electric cables and wires; Data transmission cables; Jack cables; Connection cables; Electric connections, namely, plugs, sockets and other contacts; Plug-in connectors; Cables, electric; Couplings, electric; Fiber optic couplings; Connections for electric cables; Connectors for telecommunication apparatus; Power packs being transformers; Contacts, electric; Optical fiber connectors; Junction sleeves for electric cables; Junction sleeves for fiber optics; Electric connection units; Electric wire harnesses for automobiles; Cable detectors; Cable covers being electricity conduits; Connecting electrical cables; Electric cable adapters

38.

HALF-BRIDGE CONVERTER COMPRISING A BOOTSTRAP CIRCUIT TO PROVIDE A NEGATIVE TURN-OFF VOLTAGE

      
Application Number 18401740
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-01-02
First Publication Date 2024-07-11
Owner ETEL S.A. (Switzerland)
Inventor Zimoch, Piotr

Abstract

A half-bridge converter includes a high-side transistor connected to a positive electrode of a direct current (DC) voltage source and a low-side transistor connected to a reference ground. A gate driver is configured to control the high-side and low-side transistors at a duty cycle of a gate driver control signal. A bootstrap circuit is configured to provide a positive voltage and a negative voltage to the gate driver for the high-side transistor. The bootstrap circuit comprises a first diode, a first capacitor and a Cuk converter. The Cuk converter comprises a first and a second inductor, a switch, a first and a second capacitor and a second diode to output the negative voltage to the high-side transistor gate driver. The Cuk converter is configured to output the negative voltage when operating in a Discontinuous Voltage Mode (DVM).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02M 3/00 - Conversion of DC power input into DC power output
  • H02M 3/156 - Conversion of DC power input into DC power output without intermediate conversion into AC by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only with automatic control of output voltage or current, e.g. switching regulators
  • H03K 17/06 - Modifications for ensuring a fully conducting state

39.

ADTCon

      
Application Number 019049531
Status Registered
Filing Date 2024-07-03
Registration Date 2024-11-22
Owner MD ELEKTRONIK GmbH (Germany)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 08 - Hand tools and implements
  • 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
  • 40 - Treatment of materials; recycling, air and water treatment,

Goods & Services

Hand tools for processing electric or optical cables; Hand tools for connection to electric couplings to cables and other conduits; Stripping knives; Cable tie tools; Wire strippers [hand tools]; Fish tapes [hand tools]; Cable rods; Crimping tools (Hand operated -); Lead cutters (Hand operated -); Terminal crimpers [hand operated tools]. Electrical and electronic components; Electric cables and wires; Data transmission cables; Jack cables; Connection cables; Plugs, sockets and other contacts [electric connections]; Plug-in connectors; Cables, electric; Couplings, electric; Fibre optic couplings; Connections for electric cables; Connectors for telecommunication apparatus; Power packs [transformers]; Contacts, electric; Optical fiber connectors; Junction sleeves for electric cables; Junction sleeves for fibre optics; Connection units (Electric -); Electric wire harnesses for automobiles; Cable detectors; Cable covers [conduits]; Connecting electrical cables; Cable adapters. Treatment of materials, namely Manufacture of electric or optical connectors and complete wiring harnesses; Cable assembly, for others.

40.

MOTION SYSTEM WITH A CONFIGURABLE FEEDFORWARD CONTROL

      
Application Number 18529016
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-12-05
First Publication Date 2024-06-13
Owner ETEL S.A. (Switzerland)
Inventor Graf, Basile Renaud

Abstract

A motion system includes a motion hardware system and a motion control system configured to control the movement of the motion hardware system. The hardware system includes a motion stage, a platform supporting the motion stage, and a machine frame resting on a ground surface. The platform includes a base and an active vibration isolation system arranged between the base and the machine frame. The active vibration isolation system includes actuators to provide together at least three degrees-of-freedom actuation of the base. The motion control system includes a feedforward control having a vibration isolation system controller for controlling the at least three DOF actuation of the active vibration isolation system to compensate, by exerting a counteracting force on the base, for expected reactions forces exerted by the motion stage on the base when operating. The feedforward control includes a memory for storing a string of characters defining the motion equations based on the topology of the motion stage, and a processing unit for processing the string of characters to compute the counteracting force.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01L 21/68 - Apparatus specially adapted for handling semiconductor or electric solid state devices during manufacture or treatment thereofApparatus specially adapted for handling wafers during manufacture or treatment of semiconductor or electric solid state devices or components for positioning, orientation or alignment
  • F16F 15/00 - Suppression of vibrations in systemsMeans or arrangements for avoiding or reducing out-of-balance forces, e.g. due to motion

41.

CONNECTOR, MATING CONNECTOR, AND CONNECTOR SYSTEM

      
Application Number 18512474
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-11-17
First Publication Date 2024-06-06
Owner MD Elektronik GmbH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Pritz, Helmut
  • Halbig, Thomas
  • Lang, Benjamin
  • Kaaserer, Markus

Abstract

A connector incudes at least one inner conductor contact surrounded by an insulator along a mating direction, and an outer conductor contact surrounding the insulator along the mating direction. The outer conductor contact has at least one first plug securing means, so that the connector is securable to a corresponding mating connector via the outer conductor contact.

IPC Classes  ?

42.

CIRCUIT BOARD HAVING AN OPTICAL FIBER

      
Application Number 18509363
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-11-15
First Publication Date 2024-05-30
Owner MD Elektronik GmbH (Germany)
Inventor Pritz, Helmut

Abstract

A circuit board includes a first side and an opposite second side, and at least one optical fiber for transmitting an optical signal, the at least one optical fiber extending in the circuit board between the first and second sides. A recess in the circuit board extends from the first side toward the second side at least to the at least one optical fiber. A lens system is disposed in the recess such that the optical signal is transmittable between the at least one optical fiber and a beam path parallel to the first side outside of the circuit board. The lens system includes a double lens and is made in one piece from a plastic material.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G02B 6/32 - Optical coupling means having lens focusing means

43.

POSITIONING DEVICE

      
Application Number 18508306
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-11-14
First Publication Date 2024-05-23
Owner DR. JOHANNES HEIDENHAIN GmbH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Bakker, Arjan
  • Van Campen, Bart

Abstract

A positioning device for positioning a stage relative to a tool mounted on a carrier device includes two intersecting linear axes disposed one above the other for pre-positioning the stage. A first magnetic levitation unit is configured to support the stage on one of the linear axes, the stage being actively movable for fine positioning in six degrees of freedom. A measuring head and first and second 6-DOF encoders are configured to determine a position of the stage relative to the carrier device. The measuring head is mounted on the other linear axis. The first 6-DOF encoder is disposed between the carrier device and the measuring head and the second 6-DOF encoder is disposed between the measuring head and the stage. A second magnetic levitation unit disposed on the other linear axis is configured to actively move the measuring head in the six degrees of freedom.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G03F 7/00 - Photomechanical, e.g. photolithographic, production of textured or patterned surfaces, e.g. printed surfacesMaterials therefor, e.g. comprising photoresistsApparatus specially adapted therefor
  • G01N 21/95 - Investigating the presence of flaws, defects or contamination characterised by the material or shape of the object to be examined

44.

Active anti-vibration system for a precision motion system

      
Application Number 18470886
Grant Number 12203523
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-09-20
First Publication Date 2024-04-04
Grant Date 2025-01-21
Owner ETEL S.A. (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Heiniger, Laurent
  • Droval, Yannick

Abstract

An active anti-vibration system includes a mounting base having an upper side onto which a motion system is mountable and a lower side, a supporting frame resting on the floor, and active bearings mounted into an active bearings compartment defined by the lower side of the mounting base and an upper side of the supporting frame. Each active bearing includes actuators for imparting counteracting forces to compensate for reactions forces generated by the motion system, when mounted onto the mounting base and operating, to avoid unwanted movements of the mounting base and dampen any residual movements. Each active bearing further includes an upper panel mounted against the lower side of the mounting base, and a lower panel mounted against the upper side of the supporting frame. The mounting base includes through-holes extending from the upper side to the lower side of the mounting base, and a first set of fixation elements mounted inside respective through-holes to secure the active bearing upper panel to the lower side of the mounting base. The active bearings include a second set of fixation elements to secure the active bearing lower panel to the upper side of the supporting frame.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16F 15/02 - Suppression of vibrations of non-rotating, e.g. reciprocating, systemsSuppression of vibrations of rotating systems by use of members not moving with the rotating system

45.

SLIP RING MODULE

      
Application Number 18471743
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-09-21
First Publication Date 2024-03-28
Owner
  • DR. JOHANNES HEIDENHAIN GmbH (Germany)
  • LTN Servotechnik GmbH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Weber, Volker
  • Schoppel, Günther

Abstract

A slip ring module includes a plurality of electrically conductive elements and a dielectric support body. The material of the dielectric support body includes a ceramic material. The slip ring module is produced by an additive method such that each electrically conductive element is formed as a single piece, has a first region arranged as a slip ring, and a second region arranged as a connecting conductor. The dielectric support body has webs between which cavities are located.

IPC Classes  ?

46.

Inductive position-measuring device

      
Application Number 18307974
Grant Number 12326334
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-04-27
First Publication Date 2024-03-28
Grant Date 2025-06-10
Owner DR. JOHANNES HEIDENHAIN GmbH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Heinemann, Christoph
  • Heumann, Martin
  • Tiemann, Marc Oliver

Abstract

An inductive position-measuring device includes a scanning element and a graduation element movable relative thereto along a direction. The scanning element has an excitation conductor, and first and second receiver tracks each having a receiver conductor, which extends along the direction according to first and second periodic patterns, respectively, over a length. A graduation track has graduation structures formed of ridges and gaps. The ridges have different widths, or the gaps have different depths or different widths, in the direction. The receiver conductors of the first and second receiver tracks are configured to generate first and second signals having first and second period lengths, respectively, wherein n times the first period length equals m times the second period length, with m and n being relatively prime, and n times the first period length and m times the second period length both being less than or equal to the length.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01B 7/00 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of electric or magnetic techniques
  • G01D 5/20 - Mechanical means for transferring the output of a sensing memberMeans for converting the output of a sensing member to another variable where the form or nature of the sensing member does not constrain the means for convertingTransducers not specially adapted for a specific variable using electric or magnetic means influencing the magnitude of a current or voltage by varying inductance, e.g. by a movable armature
  • G01D 5/245 - Mechanical means for transferring the output of a sensing memberMeans for converting the output of a sensing member to another variable where the form or nature of the sensing member does not constrain the means for convertingTransducers not specially adapted for a specific variable using electric or magnetic means influencing characteristics of pulses or pulse trainsMechanical means for transferring the output of a sensing memberMeans for converting the output of a sensing member to another variable where the form or nature of the sensing member does not constrain the means for convertingTransducers not specially adapted for a specific variable using electric or magnetic means generating pulses or pulse trains using a variable number of pulses in a train

47.

LINA

      
Serial Number 98445630
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-03-12
Owner Dr. Johannes Heidenhain GmbH (Germany)
NICE Classes  ? 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments

Goods & Services

Position-measuring apparatus, namely, electronic navigational and positioning instruments, encoders, linear encoders, rotary encoders; Instruments for measuring length; Angle-measuring apparatus, namely, angle finders; measuring rules; Scales

48.

SCANNING ELEMENT AND INDUCTIVE POSITION MEASURING DEVICE WITH THIS SCANNING ELEMENT

      
Application Number 18457760
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-08-29
First Publication Date 2024-03-07
Owner DR. JOHANNES HEIDENHAIN GmbH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Sterkel, Martin
  • Göhre, Jens-Martin
  • Hubner, Tobias
  • Strasser, Erich
  • Eder, Herbert
  • Hollstein, Kai
  • Entholzner, Dominik
  • Januszewski, Karin
  • Siegel, Robert

Abstract

A sensing element for an inductive position measuring device includes an excitation track, a receiving track, a substrate made of a metallic material, and a shield layer structure. The shield layer structure includes a first layer that has a dielectric property and a second layer that is electrically conductive. The shield layer structure is arranged between the substrate and the receiving track and/or between the substrate and the excitation track.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01D 5/20 - Mechanical means for transferring the output of a sensing memberMeans for converting the output of a sensing member to another variable where the form or nature of the sensing member does not constrain the means for convertingTransducers not specially adapted for a specific variable using electric or magnetic means influencing the magnitude of a current or voltage by varying inductance, e.g. by a movable armature
  • G01B 7/00 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of electric or magnetic techniques

49.

CRIMPING DEVICE AND CRIMPING METHOD

      
Application Number 18339547
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-06-22
First Publication Date 2024-01-11
Owner MD Elektronik GmbH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Friesinger, Johann
  • Wallner, Markus
  • Oberreitmeier, Georg
  • Lang, Walter

Abstract

A crimping device for securing a crimp barrel on a conductor of a cable includes a crimper, an anvil that interacts with the crimper, a cutter, a cutter actuator and a holding sheet. The cutter has a receiving surface configured to receive a cable dielectric enclosing the conductor. The cutter actuator is configured to press the cutter down at a reversal point and to be actuated jointly with the crimper. The holding sheet has a molded portion on a side facing toward the receiving surface of the cutter. The molded portion of the holding sheet and the receiving surface of the cutter substantially fully encompass the cable dielectric when the cutter actuator is at the reversal point.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 43/05 - Crimping apparatus or processes with wire-insulation stripping

50.

Miscellaneous Design

      
Serial Number 98324486
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-12-20
Owner Heidenhain Corporation ()
NICE Classes  ?
  • 07 - Machines and machine tools
  • 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
  • 37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
  • 41 - Education, entertainment, sporting and cultural services
  • 42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design

Goods & Services

Electric motors, other than for land vehicles, and structural parts thereof Measuring, control and monitoring instruments, in particular measuring instruments for the inspection and control of machine tools; Numerical machine tool controllers; Display devices, in particular position displays, namely, flat panel display screens; scales, in particular precision graduations; Electrical and electronic control devices, in particular computer drive controllers Installation, maintenance and repair of measuring devices, measuring instruments, display devices, drives, numerical machine tool controls Organizing and conducting technical training courses in the fields of applied engineering, manufacturing engineering, machine tool control mechanisms, machine manufacturing, machine repair, and computer programming; Organizing and conducting technical training courses, namely, providing instruction to others on the use, operation, and maintenance of machining tools, machinery and manufacturing equipment, and CNC (computer numerical control) machine tool computer technology. Development and creation of data processing programs, in particular software for drive control devices, display devices, numerical machine tool controls and software for the acceptance and control of machine tools

51.

ASSEMBLY FOR POSITION MEASUREMENT

      
Application Number 18322154
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-05-23
First Publication Date 2023-12-07
Owner DR. JOHANNES HEIDENHAIN GmbH (Germany)
Inventor Geyermann, Dirk

Abstract

An assembly includes a support and a scale disposed thereon extending in a longitudinal direction and having a measuring graduation disposed for position measurement. A first fastening device of the support is configured to support a first cross section of the scale at a first position in such a manner that it is freely movable in the longitudinal direction relative to the support and fixed in a transverse direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction. A second fastening device of the support is configured to support a second cross section of the scale at a second position in such manner that it is fixed in the longitudinal and transverse directions. The fastening devices are configured to allow edge portions of the scale, which are disposed opposite each other in the transverse direction, to move relative to the support perpendicularly to a reference axis at the respective positions.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01B 3/04 - Rulers with scales or marks for direct reading rigid

52.

STRUCTURED LAYER ARRANGEMENT AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING A LAYER ARRANGEMENT

      
Application Number 18031726
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-09-23
First Publication Date 2023-11-30
Owner DR. JOHANNES HEIDENHAIN GmbH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Speckbacher, Peter
  • Sedlmeier, Wolfgang
  • Csiki, Réka
  • Dowy, Martina
  • Oberg, Jenny

Abstract

A structured layer arrangement includes a planar carrier substrate, on the functional-effective side of which a structured chromium layer is arranged. This includes chromium areas alternating with uncoated areas of the carrier substrate. Above the chromium layer, a two-dimensional reactive layer is arranged, which has a higher photocatalytic activity in partial areas above the chromium areas than in partial areas above the uncoated areas of the carrier substrate.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B01J 35/00 - Catalysts, in general, characterised by their form or physical properties
  • B01J 21/06 - Silicon, titanium, zirconium or hafniumOxides or hydroxides thereof
  • B01J 31/06 - Catalysts comprising hydrides, coordination complexes or organic compounds containing organic compounds or metal hydrides containing polymers
  • B01J 35/02 - Solids
  • B01J 37/34 - Irradiation by, or application of, electric, magnetic or wave energy, e.g. ultrasonic waves

53.

StructureOne

      
Application Number 018950965
Status Registered
Filing Date 2023-11-15
Registration Date 2024-04-23
Owner Dr. Johannes Heidenhain GmbH (Germany)
NICE Classes  ? 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments

Goods & Services

Stored computer programs and software for processing and visualisation of sensor data.

54.

Scanning element and inductive position measuring device having this scanning element

      
Application Number 18143181
Grant Number 12287196
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-05-04
First Publication Date 2023-11-09
Grant Date 2025-04-29
Owner DR. JOHANNES HEIDENHAIN GmbH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Sell, Oliver-Michael
  • Heumann, Martin
  • Tiemann, Marc Oliver

Abstract

A scanning element, for measuring a position along a measuring direction, includes a multilayer printed circuit board. The printed circuit board has a first receiver track that includes a first receiver circuit trace. The printed circuit board also has a connecting line that includes a first conductor trace and a second conductor trace, the connecting line crossing the first receiver track. In at least one first section of the connecting line, the first conductor trace is arranged offset to the second conductor trace in the positive measuring direction, and, in at least one second section of the connecting line, the second conductor trace is arranged offset to the first conductor trace in the positive measuring direction.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01B 7/00 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of electric or magnetic techniques
  • G01B 7/30 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of electric or magnetic techniques for measuring angles or tapersMeasuring arrangements characterised by the use of electric or magnetic techniques for testing the alignment of axes
  • G01D 5/20 - Mechanical means for transferring the output of a sensing memberMeans for converting the output of a sensing member to another variable where the form or nature of the sensing member does not constrain the means for convertingTransducers not specially adapted for a specific variable using electric or magnetic means influencing the magnitude of a current or voltage by varying inductance, e.g. by a movable armature

55.

PLUG CONNECTOR, DEVICE, AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING A SECONDARY LOCK FOR A PLUG CONNECTOR

      
Application Number 18187273
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-03-21
First Publication Date 2023-10-12
Owner MD ELEKTRONIK GmbH (Germany)
Inventor Andert, Alexander

Abstract

A plug connector for a cable includes a housing having at least one opening and at least one cavity, wherein the cable is insertable into the at least one cavity through the at least one opening. At least one undercut is formed on a circumference of the at least one cavity. A secondary lock is releasably engageable with at least one the undercut. The cable is fastenable in the housing by the secondary lock. The secondary lock comprises a main body which is formed in one piece with a seal such that the housing is sealable by the secondary lock in a watertight manner.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 13/52 - Dustproof, splashproof, drip-proof, waterproof, or flameproof cases
  • H01R 13/62 - Means for facilitating engagement or disengagement of coupling parts or for holding them in engagement
  • H01R 43/00 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining, or repairing of line connectors or current collectors or for joining electric conductors

56.

DEVICE AND METHOD FOR DETECTING AN APPROACH OF A TOOL TO A WORKPIECE

      
Application Number 18126540
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-03-27
First Publication Date 2023-10-05
Owner DR. JOHANNES HEIDENHAIN GmbH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Seichter, Martin
  • Lahner-Prinz, Andreas

Abstract

A device for determining an approach of a tool to a workpiece in a machine tool with internal cooling supply includes a measuring arrangement, having a measuring graduation arranged in a rotationally fixed manner on a shaft and at least one position sensor arranged in a fixed manner relative to the shaft, and a data processor. The position sensor is adapted to scan the measuring graduation and to generate position values therefrom that indicate a position of the shaft. The position values are fed to the data processor, which, by evaluating a progression of the position values when the tool approaches the workpiece, determines that the tool is located in an approach area relative to the workpiece, and signals, by an approach signal, when the tool reaches an approach position relative to the workpiece, in which the tool is close to the workpiece without touching it.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B23Q 15/22 - Control or regulation of position of tool or workpiece
  • B23Q 11/12 - Arrangements for cooling or lubricating parts of the machine

57.

PLUG CONNECTOR AND PLUG CONNECTOR SYSTEM

      
Application Number 18167101
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-02-10
First Publication Date 2023-08-24
Owner MD ELEKTRONIK GmbH (Germany)
Inventor Kirschner, Thomas

Abstract

A plug connector for transmitting high-frequency signals includes an inner-conductor and an outer-conductor contact, and an insulator arranged therebetween. A receptacle is formed by the outer-conductor contact and is configured to receive a mating plug connector to establish a connection. A catch basket is: formed by the outer-conductor contact, and/or arranged in the receptacle and is configured to produce contacting between the outer-conductor contact and the mating plug connector in a connected state of the plug connector and the mating plug connector. The catch basket comprises a main body and a spring element having a first and second free end. The spring element is connected to the main body by torsion bridges such that the spring element is configured to tilt when the plug connector and mating plug connector are being connected, and such that the free ends are configured to press against the mating plug connector.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 24/40 - Two-part coupling devices, or either of their cooperating parts, characterised by their overall structure having concentrically or coaxially arranged contacts specially adapted for high frequency
  • H01R 13/11 - Resilient sockets

58.

Stator cooling assembly for a linear motor

      
Application Number 18157859
Grant Number 12266998
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-01-23
First Publication Date 2023-08-17
Grant Date 2025-04-01
Owner ETEL S.A. (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Garcia-Herreros, Ivan
  • Grillon, Jean-Yves
  • Lefevre, Jean

Abstract

A stator cooling assembly for a linear motor includes a stator and a modular cooling arrangement. The modular cooling arrangement comprises: a U-shaped fluid cooling pipe having first and second linear segments extending along first and second opposite longitudinal sides of the stator; an inlet and outlet port connected to a free end of the first and second linear segments, respectively, for circulating a cooling fluid; a central cooling arrangement comprising primary cooling units mounted into recesses of the stator; and connecting members connecting the central cooling arrangement to the fluid cooling pipe. Each primary cooling unit comprises a heat pipe having first and second portions extending along a recess of the stator and along a portion of the fluid cooling pipe, respectively. The connecting members connect the second portion of the heat pipe of each primary cooling unit to corresponding portions of the fluid cooling pipe.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02K 9/20 - Arrangements for cooling or ventilating for machines with closed casing and closed-circuit cooling using a liquid cooling medium, e.g. oil wherein the cooling medium vaporises within the machine casing
  • H02K 9/22 - Arrangements for cooling or ventilating by solid heat conducting material embedded in, or arranged in contact with, the stator or rotor, e.g. heat bridges
  • H02K 41/00 - Propulsion systems in which a rigid body is moved along a path due to dynamo-electric interaction between the body and a magnetic field travelling along the path

59.

Method for tracking a retroreflector and device for carrying out such a method

      
Application Number 18159146
Grant Number 12429591
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-01-25
First Publication Date 2023-08-10
Grant Date 2025-09-30
Owner DR. JOHANNES HEIDENHAIN GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Meissner, Markus
  • Schwanecke, Alexander
  • Tekles, Nikolas
  • Langrieger, Franz

Abstract

A method for tracking a retroreflector that is movable in space includes emitting a measurement light beam toward the retroreflector. A tracking control signal is generated as a function of the position of the measurement light beam reflected by the retroreflector on a detector. A status determination is continuously made as to whether the measurement light beam is steerable to follow the retroreflector or whether the retroreflector has been lost. In a search mode based on it having been determined that the retroreflector has been lost, a trajectory estimation is performed based on measurement values to determine an estimated trajectory. A search pattern adapted to the estimated trajectory is created, and the measurement light beam is then moved along a corresponding search path using tracking control signals derived from the estimated trajectory and the search pattern. The search mode is terminated upon a tracking control signal being generatable again.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01S 17/66 - Tracking systems using electromagnetic waves other than radio waves
  • G01B 11/00 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques

60.

Cooling cage assembly for a rotary electric motor

      
Application Number 18097712
Grant Number 12395042
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-01-17
First Publication Date 2023-08-03
Grant Date 2025-08-19
Owner ETEL S.A. (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Garcia-Herreros, Iván
  • Chechenev, Dmitry
  • Moreno, Loïc
  • Pourchet, Johann
  • Mittal, Manish
  • Veronesi, Daniele
  • Liu, Xinchang

Abstract

A cooling cage assembly for a rotary electric motor includes a cooling stator arrangement, and a first cylindrical part and a second cylindrical part fixedly mounted against respective opposite sides of the cooling stator arrangement. The cooling stator arrangement includes a stator and cooling tiles mounted against and around the outer circumference of the stator. Each cooling tile includes at least one channel extending from an upper side to a lower side of the cooling tile. The cooling cage assembly further includes a first plurality of fluidic bridges arranged on the upper side of the cooling tiles and a second plurality of fluidic bridges arranged on the lower side of the cooling tiles to form, together with the channel(s) of the cooling tiles, a serpentine flow path, for a cooling fluid, around the outer circumference of the stator.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02K 9/19 - Arrangements for cooling or ventilating for machines with closed casing and closed-circuit cooling using a liquid cooling medium, e.g. oil
  • H02K 1/20 - Stationary parts of the magnetic circuit with channels or ducts for flow of cooling medium
  • H02K 5/20 - Casings or enclosures characterised by the shape, form or construction thereof with channels or ducts for flow of cooling medium

61.

Rotary encoder and a method for monitoring operation of the rotary encoder

      
Application Number 18100774
Grant Number 12235184
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-01-24
First Publication Date 2023-08-03
Grant Date 2025-02-25
Owner LEINE & LINDE AB (Sweden)
Inventor
  • Gustafsson, Mats
  • Lundgren, Martin
  • Johansson, Robin

Abstract

A rotary encoder includes a stator and a shaft having a bearing configuration arranged in a housing. The shaft is rotatable relative to the housing via the bearing arrangement, and a rotor is attached to the shaft. A strain sensor arrangement, attached to the housing, is adapted to determine a malfunction of the bearing configuration. The housing has a flexible structure that facilitates transmitting forces associated with the bearing configuration to the strain sensor arrangement. The strain sensor arrangement is adapted to detect tension and/or compression associated with the housing, and a malfunction of the bearing configuration is determined based on the detected tension and/or compression.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01M 13/04 - Bearings
  • G01B 21/22 - Measuring arrangements or details thereof, where the measuring technique is not covered by the other groups of this subclass, unspecified or not relevant for measuring angles or tapersMeasuring arrangements or details thereof, where the measuring technique is not covered by the other groups of this subclass, unspecified or not relevant for testing the alignment of axes
  • G01L 1/22 - Measuring force or stress, in general by measuring variations in ohmic resistance of solid materials or of electrically-conductive fluidsMeasuring force or stress, in general by making use of electrokinetic cells, i.e. liquid-containing cells wherein an electrical potential is produced or varied upon the application of stress using resistance strain gauges

62.

HUMIDITY SENSOR ARRANGEMENT

      
Application Number EP2023050468
Publication Number 2023/138955
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-01-10
Publication Date 2023-07-27
Owner E+E ELEKTRONIK GES.M.B.H (Austria)
Inventor Haider, Albin

Abstract

The present invention relates to a humidity sensor arrangement comprising an integrated signal processing module and at least one capacitive humidity sensor arranged on the signal processing module. An encapsulation partly surrounds the signal processing module and has a recess in the region of the humidity sensor. Furthermore, at least one electrically conductive arrester element is provided, which is arranged in the region of the recess. The arrester element is designed as a three-dimensional bonding element.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01N 27/22 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of electric, electrochemical, or magnetic means by investigating impedance by investigating capacitance

63.

CONNECTOR

      
Application Number 18153409
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-01-12
First Publication Date 2023-07-20
Owner MD Elektronik GmbH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Hofmann, Thomas
  • Hirschstetter, Lukas

Abstract

A connector includes a housing insertable into a receptacle of a mating connector so as to form a connection and a connector position assurance (CPA) element which is movable relative to the housing between a pre-latching and a final latching position. The CPA element prevents the connection from becoming released in the final latching position. The connector further includes a retainer with a receptacle in a connection direction and an opening transverse thereto. The CPA element is insertable into the receptacle of the retainer. A protrusion is formed on the CPA element, wherein movement of the CPA element from the pre-latching to the final latching position is blocked in a case that the protrusion is engaged with the opening, and the movement of the CPA element is permitted in a case that the protrusion is not engaged with the opening.

IPC Classes  ?

64.

Sensor assembly for measuring at least a first torsion of a rotor blade of a wind turbine generator system

      
Application Number 18076434
Grant Number 12031886
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-12-07
First Publication Date 2023-06-08
Grant Date 2024-07-09
Owner DR. JOHANNES HEIDENHAIN GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Meissner, Markus
  • Langrieger, Franz
  • Reichhuber, Siegfried
  • Gilg, Stefan

Abstract

A sensor assembly for measuring a torsion of a rotor blade of a wind turbine generator system includes a first light source configured to generate light and a first transmitter-side polarizer disposed downstream thereof in a direction of light propagation and configured to generate linearly polarized light as a first transmission light. A second light source is configured to generate unpolarized light as a second transmission light. First and second detector elements are arranged and adapted to receive the first and second transmission light. A first receiver-side polarizer is disposed upstream of the first detector element in the direction of light propagation and a second receiver-side polarizer is disposed upstream of the second detector element in the direction of light propagation. An orientation of a polarization plane of the first receiver-side polarizer and an orientation of a polarization plane of the second receiver-side polarizer are different from one another.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01M 5/00 - Investigating the elasticity of structures, e.g. deflection of bridges or aircraft wings
  • F03D 17/00 - Monitoring or testing of wind motors, e.g. diagnostics
  • G01D 5/28 - Mechanical means for transferring the output of a sensing memberMeans for converting the output of a sensing member to another variable where the form or nature of the sensing member does not constrain the means for convertingTransducers not specially adapted for a specific variable using optical means, i.e. using infrared, visible or ultraviolet light with deflection of beams of light, e.g. for direct optical indication

65.

Device and method for measuring tools

      
Application Number 17973590
Grant Number 12226868
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-10-26
First Publication Date 2023-05-18
Grant Date 2025-02-18
Owner DR. JOHANNES HEIDENHAIN GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Butzhammer, Michael
  • Goersch, Robert
  • Kolb, Peter
  • Mueller, Josef
  • Riedi, Matthias

Abstract

A device for determining a dimension of a tool having a cutting edge includes a first light source configured to emit light parallel to a first axis, an image sensor which is associatable with a second axis extending orthogonally to the image sensor and an analyzing unit. The first axis and the second axis are inclined relative to each other. The device is configured such that the light emitted from the first light source is reflectable by the cutting edge of the tool in such a way that light spots arranged in a line on the image sensor are generatable by the reflected light. The analyzing unit is configured to determine positions of the light spots. The dimension of the tool is determinable based on the positions of the light spots.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B23Q 17/24 - Arrangements for indicating or measuring on machine tools using optics
  • G01B 11/00 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques
  • G01B 11/02 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques for measuring length, width, or thickness
  • G01B 11/03 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques for measuring length, width, or thickness by measuring coordinates of points
  • G01B 11/25 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques for measuring contours or curvatures by projecting a pattern, e.g. moiré fringes, on the object

66.

Z-ROTARY WAFER POSITIONING STAGE COMPRISING A LIFT-PIN MECHANISM

      
Application Number 17963321
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-10-11
First Publication Date 2023-05-04
Owner ETEL S.A. (Switzerland)
Inventor Sivignon, Eric

Abstract

A Z-rotary wafer positioning stage includes a stationary unit, a Z-unit actuatable upwardly and downwardly relative to the stationary unit, a rotary unit having a wafer chuck rotatably mounted in the Z-unit, a rotary motor for rotating the rotary unit relative to the Z-unit, and a lift-pin mechanism including lift-pins aligned with through-holes extending through the wafer chuck. The lift-pin mechanism can be toggled between a first position, in which the distal ends of the lift-pins are below or at the level of the wafer chuck surface, and a second position, in which the distal ends of the lift-pins extend above the wafer chuck surface. The Z-rotary wafer positioning stage includes upper magnet(s) and lower magnet(s) to hold the lift-pin mechanism in the first position and second position, respectively, and electromagnet(s) configured to be energized to toggle the lift-pin mechanism between the first and second positions.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01L 21/67 - Apparatus specially adapted for handling semiconductor or electric solid state devices during manufacture or treatment thereofApparatus specially adapted for handling wafers during manufacture or treatment of semiconductor or electric solid state devices or components
  • H01L 21/687 - Apparatus specially adapted for handling semiconductor or electric solid state devices during manufacture or treatment thereofApparatus specially adapted for handling wafers during manufacture or treatment of semiconductor or electric solid state devices or components for supporting or gripping using mechanical means, e.g. chucks, clamps or pinches
  • H01L 21/683 - Apparatus specially adapted for handling semiconductor or electric solid state devices during manufacture or treatment thereofApparatus specially adapted for handling wafers during manufacture or treatment of semiconductor or electric solid state devices or components for supporting or gripping

67.

OPTICAL POSITION MEASURING DEVICE AND METHOD FOR OPERATING AN OPTICAL POSITION MEASURING DEVICE

      
Application Number 17974961
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-10-27
First Publication Date 2023-05-04
Owner DR. JOHANNES HEIDENHAIN GmbH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Frese, Daniel
  • Rosenlehner-Emde, Jannik Jens
  • Weis, Stefan

Abstract

In an optical position measuring device for determining the position of two objects movable relative to each other along a measuring direction, a measuring standard includes a reflective measuring scale extending along the measuring direction and having scale regions with different reflectivities. A scanning unit arranged at a scanning distance relative to the measuring standard. Light source(s) and a detector arrangement including optoelectronic detector elements arranged periodically along the measuring direction are also provided. A signal processing unit is adapted to generate position signals relating to the relative position of the objects from the photocurrents generated by the detector elements, to determine a total photocurrent in a middle region and edge region(s) of the detector, and to determine the scanning distance from the photocurrent ratio of the total photocurrents formed in the middle region and edge region(s) of the detector.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01S 17/08 - Systems determining position data of a target for measuring distance only

68.

Electrical plug connection having a self-locking function

      
Application Number 17964943
Grant Number 12418145
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-10-13
First Publication Date 2023-04-27
Grant Date 2025-09-16
Owner MD ELEKTRONIK GMBH (Germany)
Inventor Mannhold, Dimitri

Abstract

An electrical plug connector includes a plug connector housing, a locking member and a blocking member. The locking member is movable between a locking position and an unlocking position. In the locking position, the locking member is configured to prevent the plug connection from releasing and, in the unlocking position, the locking member is configured to allow it to be released. The blocking member is displaceable between a starting position and a blocking position. In the blocking position, the blocking member is configured to prevent the locking member from assuming the unlocking position. The blocking member is configured to strike a mating plug connector housing by shifting the plug connector housing relative to the mating plug connector housing, in such a way that the mating plug connector housing displaces the blocking member from the starting position into the blocking position counter to the plugging direction.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 13/641 - Means for preventing, inhibiting or avoiding incorrect coupling by indicating incorrect couplingMeans for preventing, inhibiting or avoiding incorrect coupling by indicating correct or full engagement
  • H01R 13/516 - Means for holding or embracing insulating body, e.g. casing
  • H01R 13/627 - Snap-action fastening
  • H01R 13/639 - Additional means for holding or locking coupling parts together after engagement

69.

Inductive angle measuring device

      
Application Number 17969004
Grant Number 11933643
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-10-19
First Publication Date 2023-04-27
Grant Date 2024-03-19
Owner DR. JOHANNES HEIDENHAIN GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Tiemann, Marc Oliver
  • Heumann, Martin
  • Frank, Alexander

Abstract

An inductive angle measuring device includes a scanning element and a scale element having scale tracks. First and third scale tracks have an equal first number of scale structures, and a second scale track has a different number of scale structures. The scale tracks are arranged circumferentially and concentrically about an axis, such that the first scale track is located radially inwardly, the second scale track is located radially between the first scale track and the third scale track, and the third scale track is located radially outwardly. The scanning element includes receiver conductors by which the signals having angle-related signal periods can be generated. The first signal period is equal to the third signal period. An overall signal can be generated from the first signal and the third signal and can be combined with the second signal for determining absolute angle position information.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01D 5/20 - Mechanical means for transferring the output of a sensing memberMeans for converting the output of a sensing member to another variable where the form or nature of the sensing member does not constrain the means for convertingTransducers not specially adapted for a specific variable using electric or magnetic means influencing the magnitude of a current or voltage by varying inductance, e.g. by a movable armature
  • G01D 5/244 - Mechanical means for transferring the output of a sensing memberMeans for converting the output of a sensing member to another variable where the form or nature of the sensing member does not constrain the means for convertingTransducers not specially adapted for a specific variable using electric or magnetic means influencing characteristics of pulses or pulse trainsMechanical means for transferring the output of a sensing memberMeans for converting the output of a sensing member to another variable where the form or nature of the sensing member does not constrain the means for convertingTransducers not specially adapted for a specific variable using electric or magnetic means generating pulses or pulse trains
  • G01D 5/249 - Mechanical means for transferring the output of a sensing memberMeans for converting the output of a sensing member to another variable where the form or nature of the sensing member does not constrain the means for convertingTransducers not specially adapted for a specific variable using electric or magnetic means influencing characteristics of pulses or pulse trainsMechanical means for transferring the output of a sensing memberMeans for converting the output of a sensing member to another variable where the form or nature of the sensing member does not constrain the means for convertingTransducers not specially adapted for a specific variable using electric or magnetic means generating pulses or pulse trains using pulse code

70.

Connector assembly for connecting signal conductors

      
Application Number 18045836
Grant Number 12386123
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-10-12
First Publication Date 2023-04-20
Grant Date 2025-08-12
Owner MD ELEKTRONIK GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Halbig, Thomas
  • Pritz, Helmut

Abstract

A connector assembly includes a connector, a mating connector and a lever unit mounted on the connector and having a locking element and a securing element. The connector and the mating connector are movable into a connected position in which the connector and the mating connector are conductively interconnected. The connector and the mating connector each have a contact carrier, each having a receiving opening. In the connected position, the lever unit is movable between a locking position and an unlocking position. In the locking position, the locking element is located in the receiving openings of both contact carriers, and in the unlocking position, the locking element is located outside the receiving opening of at least one of the contact carriers. In the connected position, the securing element is movable into a blocking position in which the securing element secures the lever unit in place in the locking position.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G02B 6/38 - Mechanical coupling means having fibre to fibre mating means

71.

Circuit board connector for optical waveguides

      
Application Number 17959384
Grant Number 12092883
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-10-04
First Publication Date 2023-04-20
Grant Date 2024-09-17
Owner MD ELEKTRONIK GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Pritz, Helmut
  • Halbig, Thomas

Abstract

A connector for connecting a circuit board to a mating connector includes a connector housing, a lens unit and a receiving unit. The connector housing has a receiving chamber and is connectable to a mating connector housing of the mating connector. The lens unit is disposed in the receiving chamber and is light-conductively connectable to a transmitter/receiver unit disposed on the circuit board and to at least one optical waveguide of the mating connector. The securing unit has two mounting arms and a securing portion connecting the mounting arms, the securing unit being releasably connected via the mounting arms at two opposite side walls of the connector housing, and the securing portion securing the lens unit in place within the receiving chamber.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04B 10/00 - Transmission systems employing electromagnetic waves other than radio-waves, e.g. infrared, visible or ultraviolet light, or employing corpuscular radiation, e.g. quantum communication
  • G02B 6/32 - Optical coupling means having lens focusing means
  • G02B 6/42 - Coupling light guides with opto-electronic elements

72.

Optical position-measuring device for suppressing disturbing higher diffraction orders

      
Application Number 17960148
Grant Number 11946782
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-10-05
First Publication Date 2023-04-20
Grant Date 2024-04-02
Owner DR. JOHANNES HEIDENHAIN GMBH (Germany)
Inventor Kaelberer, Thomas

Abstract

An optical position-measuring device for determining a relative position of scales includes a light source, the scales and a detector. The scales are movable relative to each other along measurement directions and disposed in different planes in crossed relation to each other, and each have a graduation having grating regions which are arranged periodically and have different optical properties. At the first scale, the illumination beam is split into sub-beams, the sub-beams subsequently impinge on the second scale and are reflected back toward the first scale, and the reflected-back sub-beams strike the first scale again, where they are recombined, so that a resulting signal beam subsequently propagates toward the detector. The measuring graduation of one or more of the scales is configured as a two-dimensional cross grating which has a filtering effect that suppresses disturbing higher diffraction orders.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01D 5/347 - Mechanical means for transferring the output of a sensing memberMeans for converting the output of a sensing member to another variable where the form or nature of the sensing member does not constrain the means for convertingTransducers not specially adapted for a specific variable using optical means, i.e. using infrared, visible or ultraviolet light with attenuation or whole or partial obturation of beams of light the beams of light being detected by photocells using displacement encoding scales

73.

Connector

      
Application Number 17960173
Grant Number 12334675
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-10-05
First Publication Date 2023-04-20
Grant Date 2025-06-17
Owner MD ELEKTRONIK GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Pritz, Helmut
  • Halbig, Thomas

Abstract

A connector for connection to a mating connector includes a connector housing having a contact chamber configured to accommodate a contact assembly extending from a contact side toward a mating side, and a secondary retention element having two mounting arms and a securing element disposed therebetween. The connector housing has an access opening. The secondary retention element is movable between a pre-latched and a final latched position. One of the mounting arms has a first latching unit which, in the final latched position, is connected to a first mating latching unit disposed on the connector housing. One of the mounting arms has a locking element extending away parallel to a mating axis, which in the pre-latched position, blocks connection to the mating connector. In the final latched position, the securing element extends through the access opening into the contact chamber and locks the contact assembly in place.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 13/436 - Securing a plurality of contact members by one locking piece
  • H01R 13/516 - Means for holding or embracing insulating body, e.g. casing
  • H01R 13/627 - Snap-action fastening
  • H01R 13/639 - Additional means for holding or locking coupling parts together after engagement

74.

Plug connector for transmitting optical and electrical signals

      
Application Number 17959363
Grant Number 12353019
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-10-04
First Publication Date 2023-04-20
Grant Date 2025-07-08
Owner MD ELEKTRONIK GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Preis, Roland
  • Bajic, Marijela
  • Kaaserer, Markus
  • Stoemmer, Christian

Abstract

A plug connector, which can be fastened to a line, for transmitting optical and electrical signals, includes a contact support, two contact fastening regions, a lens fastening region and a locking member. The contact fastening regions are formed in the contact support and are each configured to receive an electrical contact, which is connectable to the line, for transmitting the electrical signals. The lens fastening region is formed in the contact support and is configured to receive, in an aligned manner, a lens member, which is connectable to the line, for transmitting the optical signals. The locking member is lockable to the contact support, and the line is fastenable to the plug connector using the locking member in a locked state.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G02B 6/38 - Mechanical coupling means having fibre to fibre mating means
  • H01B 11/22 - Cables including at least one electrical conductor together with optical fibres
  • H01R 13/639 - Additional means for holding or locking coupling parts together after engagement

75.

Circuit board connector for a circuit board

      
Application Number 18045177
Grant Number 12124092
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-10-10
First Publication Date 2023-04-20
Grant Date 2024-10-22
Owner MD ELEKTRONIK GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Pritz, Helmut
  • Halbig, Thomas

Abstract

A connector for a circuit board includes a connector housing having a mounting arm. The mounting arm has a first fastening element that is releasably connectable to a first connecting element on the circuit board. The connection between the first fastening element and the first connecting element can be established and/or released by deflecting the mounting arm. A securing unit is disposed on the connector housing in such a way that the securing unit is movable between a releasing position and a locking position. In the locking position, the securing unit blocks deflection of the mounting arm. In the releasing position, the securing unit enables deflection of the mounting arm.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04B 10/00 - Transmission systems employing electromagnetic waves other than radio-waves, e.g. infrared, visible or ultraviolet light, or employing corpuscular radiation, e.g. quantum communication
  • G02B 6/38 - Mechanical coupling means having fibre to fibre mating means
  • H01R 12/70 - Coupling devices
  • H05K 1/18 - Printed circuits structurally associated with non-printed electric components

76.

PHOTOCATALYTIC LAYER ARRANGEMENT AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING SUCH A LAYER ARRANGEMENT

      
Application Number EP2022071310
Publication Number 2023/046339
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-07-29
Publication Date 2023-03-30
Owner DR. JOHANNES HEIDENHAIN GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Speckbacher, Peter
  • Sedlmeier, Wolfgang
  • Dowy, Martina
  • Csiki, Réka
  • Wunderlich, Bernhard

Abstract

xx (x = 2 - 4) is grown on the chromium layer, and the anatase phase of the titanium oxide layer with respect to the rutile phase of the titanium oxide layer has a percentage in the range of 30% - 90%.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B01J 21/06 - Silicon, titanium, zirconium or hafniumOxides or hydroxides thereof
  • B01J 23/26 - Chromium
  • B01J 35/00 - Catalysts, in general, characterised by their form or physical properties

77.

Method for aligning a workpiece in a machine tool

      
Application Number 17944238
Grant Number 12235621
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-09-14
First Publication Date 2023-03-23
Grant Date 2025-02-25
Owner DR. JOHANNES HEIDENHAIN GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Zimmermann, Robert
  • Guenther, Gero
  • Hajduk, Bernhard
  • Gaisser, Martin
  • Huber, Stefan
  • Jung, Sebastian

Abstract

A method for aligning a workpiece in a working space of a machine tool having a numerical control system uses a probe. 3D models of the working space, probe, and workpiece are virtually displayed. The workpiece is positioned in the working space and the virtual workpiece is positioned in the virtual working space so that there is an initial coincidence between positions thereof. The probe is manually positioned relative to the workpiece, wherein a planned probing point and probing direction are selected based on a minimum distance of the virtual probe from the virtual workpiece, and are displayed. Enabling of the probing is based on quality of the planned probing point, and, when enabled, a probing operation is triggered, and coordinates of a probing point are determined. The position of the workpiece is recalculated using these coordinates, and the position of the virtual workpiece is updated.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B23Q 15/22 - Control or regulation of position of tool or workpiece
  • G01B 5/00 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of mechanical techniques
  • G01B 11/00 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques
  • G01B 21/04 - Measuring arrangements or details thereof, where the measuring technique is not covered by the other groups of this subclass, unspecified or not relevant for measuring length, width, or thickness by measuring coordinates of points
  • G05B 19/19 - 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 positioning or contouring control systems, e.g. to control position from one programmed point to another or to control movement along a programmed continuous path
  • 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
  • G05B 19/402 - 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 positioning, e.g. centring a tool relative to a hole in the workpiece, additional detection means to correct position
  • G01B 5/004 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of mechanical techniques for measuring coordinates of points
  • G01B 5/008 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of mechanical techniques for measuring coordinates of points using coordinate measuring machines

78.

Electrical plug connection having a self-locking function

      
Application Number 17940002
Grant Number 12308572
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-09-08
First Publication Date 2023-03-23
Grant Date 2025-05-20
Owner MD ELEKTRONIK GMBH (Germany)
Inventor Hofmann, Thomas

Abstract

An electrical plug connector includes a plug connector housing, a primary locking member and a blocking member. The primary locking member is borne on the plug connector housing to be movable between a locking and an unlocking position and prevents the plug connection from releasing in the locking position and allows it to release in the unlocking position. The blocking member is borne on the plug connector housing to be movable between a blocking and a releasing position and prevents the primary locking member from moving into the unlocking position in the blocking position and allows it to move into the unlocking position in the releasing position. The blocking member is movable from the releasing position into the blocking position by a stop on a mating plug connector housing when the plug connector housing is shifted relative thereto.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 13/629 - Additional means for facilitating engagement or disengagement of coupling parts, e.g. aligning or guiding means, levers, gas pressure
  • H01R 13/516 - Means for holding or embracing insulating body, e.g. casing
  • H01R 13/639 - Additional means for holding or locking coupling parts together after engagement
  • H01R 13/64 - Means for preventing, inhibiting or avoiding incorrect coupling

79.

CABLE PROCESSING DEVICE AND METHOD

      
Application Number 17889056
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-08-16
First Publication Date 2023-03-16
Owner MD Elektronik GmbH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Riegl, Christoph
  • Ohni, Josef

Abstract

The present invention comprises a cable processing device comprising first receiving device adapted to receive and fix a first cable end of a cable) in a predetermined position, an image recording device which is designed to capture at least one image of the first cable end, and an evaluation device which is designed to apply a trained algorithm to the at least one image, and to generate and output a control signal on the basis of at least one result output by the trained algorithm, wherein the trained algorithm is adapted to identify a predetermined feature in the at least one image, respectively, and to output a positive result if the predetermined feature is identifiable in the image. Further, the present invention discloses a corresponding method.

IPC Classes  ?

80.

Soldering aid, assembly, and method for securing a stranded core on a contact surface of a printed circuit board

      
Application Number 17900924
Grant Number 12334697
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-09-01
First Publication Date 2023-03-16
Grant Date 2025-06-17
Owner MD ELEKTRONIK GMBH (Germany)
Inventor Mannhold, Dimitri

Abstract

A soldering aid for securing a stranded core of a cable on an electrical contact surface of a printed circuit board includes an outer part having a receptacle and a bearing surface, and an inner part that is displaceably received inside the receptacle of the outer part. The inner part has an access opening through which the contact surface is accessible and can be fastened to the outer part in an assembly position. In an inserted position of the inner part in the outer part, an insertion opening in the inner part is aligned with an insertion opening in the outer part for inserting the stranded core of the cable.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 43/02 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining, or repairing of line connectors or current collectors or for joining electric conductors for soldered or welded connections
  • H01R 4/02 - Soldered or welded connections

81.

Control circuit for an electric motor and controlling method thereof

      
Application Number 17889392
Grant Number 12212260
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-08-17
First Publication Date 2023-03-02
Grant Date 2025-01-28
Owner ETEL S.A. (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Gualco, Gabriele
  • Hirsig, Pierre

Abstract

A control circuit for an electric motor includes low and high voltage subcircuits, and an isolation barrier therebetween. The low voltage subcircuit comprises a current controller configured to generate a driving signal, and a feedback loop. The high voltage subcircuit comprises a power bridge configured to output a current that drives the motor, a current sensor configured to measure the current, an analog front-end and an analog-to-digital converter (ADC). The analog front-end is configured to apply as a function of the measured current. The isolation barrier comprises an isolator having: first and second channels to pass respectively a clock signal and a control signal from the low to high voltage subcircuit to select the gain; and third and fourth channels to pass respectively an output signal of the ADC and a replica of the clock signal from the high to low voltage subcircuit.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02P 25/06 - Linear motors
  • G01R 19/00 - Arrangements for measuring currents or voltages or for indicating presence or sign thereof
  • H03K 3/037 - Bistable circuits
  • H03M 1/18 - Automatic control for modifying the range of signals the converter can handle, e.g. gain ranging

82.

Connector mounting one or more cables to a printed circuit board

      
Application Number 17888528
Grant Number 12341274
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-08-16
First Publication Date 2023-03-02
Grant Date 2025-06-24
Owner MD ELEKTRONIK GMBH (Germany)
Inventor Trae, Johannes

Abstract

A connector for connecting a printed circuit board, which comprises a solder pad, to a conductor of a line includes one or more fasteners, a recess and a second opening. The connector is fastenable to the printed circuit board by the one or more fasteners. The recess is formed on a first side of the connector and extends at least over a second side arranged transversely to the first side. In an assembled state of the connector on the printed circuit board, the solder pad is arrangeable in the recess on the first side, and, on the second side, the recess forms a first opening into which the conductor is insertable. The second opening is formed on a third side opposite the first side. Heat for connecting the at least one conductor to the solder pad is providable through the second opening.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 12/51 - Fixed connections for rigid printed circuits or like structures
  • H01R 43/20 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining, or repairing of line connectors or current collectors or for joining electric conductors for assembling or disassembling contact members with insulating base, case or sleeve
  • H05K 1/18 - Printed circuits structurally associated with non-printed electric components
  • H05K 3/30 - Assembling printed circuits with electric components, e.g. with resistor

83.

Device and method for determining a contact between a tool and a workpiece

      
Application Number 17890670
Grant Number 12098919
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-08-18
First Publication Date 2023-02-23
Grant Date 2024-09-24
Owner DR. JOHANNES HEIDENHAIN GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Joachimsthaler, Ingo
  • Schmidt, Sebastian
  • Mitterreiter, Johann
  • Metzke, Robert
  • Rebelein, Christian
  • Bartlechner, Alois
  • Gruber, Sebastian

Abstract

In a device and method for determining a contact between a tool and a workpiece, which are displaceable relative to each other, the tool or workpiece being rotationally fixedly connected to a shaft, the device includes a measuring arrangement including a measuring scale rotationally fixedly disposed on the shaft and at least one position encoder disposed in a stationary manner relative to the shaft, and a processing device. The position encoder is adapted to scan the measuring scale and to generate position values indicating a position of the shaft. The position values are fed to the processing device, which determines contact between the tool and the workpiece by evaluating a progression of the position values and signals the result of the evaluation by the status of a displacement signal.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01B 7/30 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of electric or magnetic techniques for measuring angles or tapersMeasuring arrangements characterised by the use of electric or magnetic techniques for testing the alignment of axes
  • B23Q 17/22 - Arrangements for indicating or measuring on machine tools for indicating or measuring existing or desired position of tool or work
  • 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

84.

Modular switch device for temporarily storing workpiece carriers for a linear conveyor system

      
Application Number 17874301
Grant Number 12049368
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-07-27
First Publication Date 2023-02-09
Grant Date 2024-07-30
Owner MD ELEKTRONIK GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Heller, Maria
  • Schuster, Udo
  • Preusche, Maximilian

Abstract

A modular switch device temporarily stores workpiece carriers for a linear conveyor system. The modular switch device is arrangeable between a changeover region, comprising a depositing and/or removal region, and a processing region of the linear conveyor system that conveys workpiece carriers at a conveyance level. The modular switch device includes a first and second horizontally arranged carrier unit. The carrier units are disposed vertically one above the other at a fixed distance. Each carrier unit has a respective guide apparatus, by which respective ones of the workpiece carriers are conveyable in a conveyance direction in interaction with a conveyor belt. The carrier units are movable together in a vertical direction by a lifting device in such a way that both guide apparatuses are positionable such that the respective workpiece carriers are conveyable at the conveyance level by the respective guide apparatuses.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B65G 47/69 - Devices for transferring articles or materials between conveyors, i.e. discharging or feeding devices adapted to receive articles arriving in one layer from one conveyor and to transfer them in individual layers to more than one conveyor, or vice versa, e.g. combining the flows of articles conveyed by more than one conveyor the articles being accumulated temporarily

85.

Movable part of a linear motor comprising a carriage interface member

      
Application Number 17873342
Grant Number 11973393
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-07-26
First Publication Date 2023-02-02
Grant Date 2024-04-30
Owner ETEL S.A. (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Tamigniaux, Philippe
  • Droval, Yannick

Abstract

A movable part of a linear motor, having a primary part movable relative to a secondary part, includes a carriage, the primary part, and an interface member for removably connecting the carriage to the primary part. The carriage is configured to fixedly support an object to be moved, such as, for example, a machine part of a machine tool. The carriage includes two opposite lateral sides and a bottom side having an interface member receiving portion including anchoring receiving parts. The carriage interface member is fixedly connected to the primary part and includes anchoring portions mounted on respective anchoring receiving parts of the carriage. Two opposite edge portions of the carriage interface member are aligned and are fixedly connected to a portion of respective opposite lateral sides of the carriage.

IPC Classes  ?

86.

Pulse width-modulated driving method for an electric motor with zero-crossing compensation

      
Application Number 17852388
Grant Number 11742788
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-06-29
First Publication Date 2023-01-19
Grant Date 2023-08-29
Owner ETEL S.A. (Switzerland)
Inventor Gualco, Gabriele

Abstract

A pulse width-modulated (PWM) driving method is provided for a PWM motor control system with zero-crossing compensation. The PWM driving method includes controlling each carrier generator of first, second and third PWM generators to generate a carrier offset between each of first, second and third carrier signals, at least when a current flowing in a respective phase of an alternating current (AC) motor of the PWM motor control system is between +/−10 mA, such that a voltage between respective nodes and a reference point of respective half-bridges of the PWM motor control system are offset to obtain a variable common mode voltage each time respective PWM signals are in an off-state, at least when the respective current is crossing zero.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02P 27/08 - Arrangements or methods for the control of AC motors characterised by the kind of supply voltage using variable-frequency supply voltage, e.g. inverter or converter supply voltage using DC to AC converters or inverters with pulse width modulation
  • H02M 7/5387 - Conversion of DC power input into AC power output without possibility of reversal by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only, e.g. single switched pulse inverters in a bridge configuration
  • H02M 7/5395 - Conversion of DC power input into AC power output without possibility of reversal by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only, e.g. single switched pulse inverters with automatic control of output wave form or frequency by pulse-width modulation

87.

Method for positioning a body having an angle scale

      
Application Number 17830844
Grant Number 11725923
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-06-02
First Publication Date 2022-12-08
Grant Date 2023-08-15
Owner DR. JOHANNES HEIDENHAIN GmbH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Bartlechner, Alois
  • Gruber, Sebastian
  • Hertenberger, Jürgen
  • Sändig, Karsten

Abstract

A method for positioning a body that has a surface extending along a circular arc, includes: attaching the body to a machine part that is capable of swiveling; attaching a stationary, first distance gauge; attaching a stationary, second distance gauge; determining three first distance values and three second distance values at three defined angular positions of the machine part different from each other; calculating a first offset value, based on the three first distance values and the corresponding angular positions, and a second offset value, based on the three second distance values and the corresponding angular positions; shifting the body relative to the machine part, until the first offset value is determined by the first distance gauge and the second offset value is determined by the second distance gauge within permissible tolerances.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01B 5/25 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of mechanical techniques for measuring angles or tapersMeasuring arrangements characterised by the use of mechanical techniques for testing the alignment of axes for testing the alignment of axes
  • G01B 3/22 - Feeler-pin gauges, e.g. dial gauges

88.

CAPTURING DEVICE AND METHOD

      
Application Number 17828049
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-05-31
First Publication Date 2022-12-08
Owner MD ELEKTRONIK GmbH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Riegl, Christoph
  • Harrer, Helmut
  • Lemaire, Robert
  • Perzl, Stefan
  • Gwiasda, Martin

Abstract

A capturing device for optically capturing an object to be checked includes a radiation source having a wall which encompasses a recording chamber. The radiation source is configured to emit at least infrared radiation when in a heated state. The wall has at least one insertion opening for inserting the object to be checked into the recording chamber and at least one image-recording opening for recording images of the object to be checked. The capturing device also includes an image-capturing apparatus configured to record images of the object to be checked through the at least one image-recording opening.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01N 21/952 - Inspecting the exterior surface of cylindrical bodies or wires
  • G06T 7/90 - Determination of colour characteristics
  • H04N 5/33 - Transforming infrared radiation

89.

CONNECTION SYSTEM FOR CONNECTING SIGNAL CONDUCTORS

      
Application Number 17729012
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-04-26
First Publication Date 2022-11-10
Owner MD ELEKTRONIK GmbH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Halbig, Thomas
  • Pritz, Helmut

Abstract

A connection system includes a connector, a mating connector and a locking unit disposed on the connector and having a locking member. The connector and the mating connector each have a housing with a contact carrier disposed therein. The contact carriers are each connected to a signal conductor. The connector is movable in a mating direction into a connected position with the mating connector, in which the signal conductors are conductively connected. The contact carriers each have a through-opening disposed transverse to the mating direction. In the connected position, the through-openings are in alignment with each other, and the locking member is movable between a locking position, in which the locking member is located in the through-openings of both contact carriers, and an unlocking position, in which the locking member is located outside of the through-opening of at least one of the contact carriers.

IPC Classes  ?

90.

RAPIDX

      
Serial Number 97672394
Status Registered
Filing Date 2022-11-10
Registration Date 2023-12-19
Owner E+E Elektronik Ges.m.b.H. (Austria)
NICE Classes  ? 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments

Goods & Services

Electronic instruments for measuring, namely, electronic sensors for displaying and processing measurements relating to humidity, temperature, flow rate, gas composition and gas flow

91.

Assembly having a rotary encoder and a tolerance ring

      
Application Number 17720304
Grant Number 11733066
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-04-14
First Publication Date 2022-11-10
Grant Date 2023-08-22
Owner DR. JOHANNES HEIDENHAIN GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Mix, Stephan
  • Riepertinger, Sebastian
  • Jaeger, Thomas

Abstract

An assembly includes a rotary encoder having a shaft rotatable about an axis relative to a housing, a tolerance ring and a body accommodating the rotary encoder and the tolerance ring. The housing includes an outer wall having first and second distances from the axis in first and second sections, respectively, the first distance being greater than the second distance. The body has an opening that is: bounded radially by a first inner wall having third and fourth distances from the axis in third and fourth sections, the fourth distance being greater than the third distance; and bounded by a second inner wall which forms an axial stop for the housing. The tolerance ring surrounds the housing and is positioned within the opening such that it is disposed radially between the first and fourth sections and between the second and third sections, and is radially clamped.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01D 5/20 - Mechanical means for transferring the output of a sensing memberMeans for converting the output of a sensing member to another variable where the form or nature of the sensing member does not constrain the means for convertingTransducers not specially adapted for a specific variable using electric or magnetic means influencing the magnitude of a current or voltage by varying inductance, e.g. by a movable armature

92.

Preformed coil assembly for a stator of an electric motor, comprising coil centering insulation films

      
Application Number 17724917
Grant Number 12051954
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-04-20
First Publication Date 2022-11-03
Grant Date 2024-07-30
Owner ETEL S.A. (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Veronesi, Daniele
  • Pourchet, Johann

Abstract

A preformed coil assembly for a stator of an electric motor includes first and second winding carriers located on respective opposite ends of the preformed coil assembly and a winding part wound around the winding carriers to form first and second elongated winding portions with an elongated opening therebetween to be fitted around a tooth of a stator. The preformed coil assembly includes first and second insulation films disposed around the first and second winding portions. Each insulation film includes upper and lower folded portions resting against first and second opposite walls of respective winding carriers to provide first and second distances between respective opposite lateral sides of the tooth and a corresponding non-folded portion of respective first and second insulation films. The first and second distances are equal so that the preformed coil assembly is centered with respect to the tooth when mounted therearound.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02K 3/52 - Fastening salient pole windings or connections thereto
  • H02K 1/14 - Stator cores with salient poles
  • H02K 15/02 - Processes or apparatus specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining or repairing of dynamo-electric machines of stator or rotor bodies

93.

Measuring device

      
Application Number 17761718
Grant Number 12025474
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-07-14
First Publication Date 2022-10-27
Grant Date 2024-07-02
Owner DR. JOHANNES HEIDENHAIN GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Auer, Daniel
  • Heinemann, Christoph
  • Tiemann, Marc Oliver

Abstract

A measuring device includes first and second component groups rotatable about an axis relative to each other. The first component group has a scanning component, having a first substrate, and the second component group has a scale component, having a second substrate and an angle scale. The measuring device can determine a relative angular position between the component groups. The measuring device has a passive sensor array having conductor track structures. The conductor track structures are applied on the first substrate by an additive process so that the sensor array determines a torsional load of the first substrate about the axis. Alternatively, the conductor track structures are applied on the second substrate by an additive process so that the sensor array determines a torsional load of the second substrate about the axis.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01D 5/20 - Mechanical means for transferring the output of a sensing memberMeans for converting the output of a sensing member to another variable where the form or nature of the sensing member does not constrain the means for convertingTransducers not specially adapted for a specific variable using electric or magnetic means influencing the magnitude of a current or voltage by varying inductance, e.g. by a movable armature
  • G01L 3/14 - Rotary-transmission dynamometers wherein the torque-transmitting element is other than a torsionally-flexible shaft

94.

Device and method for synchronous serial data transmission

      
Application Number 17641115
Grant Number 11489525
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-07-14
First Publication Date 2022-10-20
Grant Date 2022-11-01
Owner DR. JOHANNES HEIDENHAIN GMBH (Germany)
Inventor Huber, Manfred

Abstract

A device for synchronous serial data transmission over a differential data channel and a differential clock channel includes an interface controller having a clock generator, data controller, clock transmitter block and data receiver block. The clock generator generates a transmit clock signal which, during a data transmission cycle, includes a clock pulse train having a period. The clock generator is suitably configured such that, for data transmission cycles in a dynamic operating state in which a maximum occurring differential voltage of a differential clock signal is lower than a maximum differential voltage of the clock transmitter block, the clock generator sets a duration of a first clock phase of a first clock period of the clock pulse train to be longer than a first clock phase of following clock periods and shorter than a time duration required to reach the maximum differential voltage.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H03K 19/0185 - Coupling arrangementsInterface arrangements using field-effect transistors only
  • H03K 19/0175 - Coupling arrangementsInterface arrangements

95.

rapidX

      
Application Number 018774945
Status Registered
Filing Date 2022-10-12
Registration Date 2023-04-12
Owner E+E Elektronik Ges.m.b.H. (Austria)
NICE Classes  ? 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments

Goods & Services

Electronic apparatus for recording, displaying and processing measurement values relating to humidity, temperature, flow, gas composition and gas flow.

96.

OMNIPORT

      
Application Number 018774941
Status Registered
Filing Date 2022-10-12
Registration Date 2023-04-12
Owner E+E Elektronik Ges.m.b.H. (Austria)
NICE Classes  ? 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments

Goods & Services

Apparatus for recording, displaying and processing measurement values relating to humidity, temperature, gas concentration and gas flow.

97.

HUMOR

      
Application Number 018773769
Status Registered
Filing Date 2022-10-11
Registration Date 2023-03-30
Owner E+E Elektronik Ges.m.b.H. (Austria)
NICE Classes  ? 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments

Goods & Services

Apparatus for the calibration of humidity measuring instruments; Computer programs for the calibration of humidity measuring instruments.

98.

Edge connector

      
Application Number 17694753
Grant Number 12107357
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-03-15
First Publication Date 2022-09-29
Grant Date 2024-10-01
Owner MD ELEKTRONIK GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Schroll, Dominik
  • Grasser, Thomas
  • Bock, Daniel

Abstract

An edge connector for connecting to a mating connector includes an outer conductor having a main body and plug-in portion, and first and second inner-conductor contacts arranged at least partly inside the outer conductor. The inner-conductor contacts each comprise a coupling end and a contact end. A shortest spacing between the coupling end and the contact end of the first inner-conductor contact is different from a shortest spacing between the coupling end and the second contact of the second inner-conductor contact. The overall electrical lengths of the inner-conductor contacts are the same. The contact ends are arranged in parallel on a main plane and in the plug-in portion. The inner-conductor contacts are arranged at least partly inside a receiving chamber of the main body. The main plane divides the receiving chamber into first and second asymmetric chamber portions. An insulator galvanically isolates the inner-conductor contacts from the outer conductor.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 12/72 - Coupling devices for rigid printing circuits or like structures coupling with the edge of the rigid printed circuits or like structures
  • H01R 12/71 - Coupling devices for rigid printing circuits or like structures
  • H01R 103/00 - Two poles

99.

Position measuring device

      
Application Number 17634559
Grant Number 11913814
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-07-08
First Publication Date 2022-09-08
Grant Date 2024-02-27
Owner DR. JOHANNES HEIDENHAIN GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Haible, Pascal
  • Bartlechner, Alois
  • Gruber, Sebastian

Abstract

A position-measuring device includes a carrier body having a first and second measuring graduations and a reference mark. The first and second measuring graduations include graduation structures periodically arranged along first and second measurement directions, respectively, that are perpendicular to each other. The graduation structures of the first measuring graduation each extend parallel to a first direction and the reference mark extends in a second direction that forms an angle different from 0° with the first direction. First and second scanners are configured to scan the first and second measuring graduations and generate first and second scanning signals, respectively. A third scanner is configured to scan the reference mark and generate a reference pulse. The position-measuring device is configured such that a phase angle of the reference pulse is determined as a function of the first scanning signals and the reference pulse.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01D 5/245 - Mechanical means for transferring the output of a sensing memberMeans for converting the output of a sensing member to another variable where the form or nature of the sensing member does not constrain the means for convertingTransducers not specially adapted for a specific variable using electric or magnetic means influencing characteristics of pulses or pulse trainsMechanical means for transferring the output of a sensing memberMeans for converting the output of a sensing member to another variable where the form or nature of the sensing member does not constrain the means for convertingTransducers not specially adapted for a specific variable using electric or magnetic means generating pulses or pulse trains using a variable number of pulses in a train
  • G01D 5/347 - Mechanical means for transferring the output of a sensing memberMeans for converting the output of a sensing member to another variable where the form or nature of the sensing member does not constrain the means for convertingTransducers not specially adapted for a specific variable using optical means, i.e. using infrared, visible or ultraviolet light with attenuation or whole or partial obturation of beams of light the beams of light being detected by photocells using displacement encoding scales

100.

Device for interferometric distance measurement

      
Application Number 17673976
Grant Number 11885607
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-02-17
First Publication Date 2022-09-01
Grant Date 2024-01-30
Owner DR. JOHANNES HEIDENHAIN GMBH (Germany)
Inventor Huber-Lenk, Herbert

Abstract

An interferometric distance-measurement device includes a multi-wavelength light source which provides a beam having at least three different wavelengths. An interferometer unit splits the beam into measuring and reference beams. The measuring beam propagates in the direction of a measuring reflector movable along a measuring axis and undergoes a back-reflection, and the reference beam propagates in the direction of a stationary reference reflector and undergoes a back-reflection. The back-reflected measuring and reference beams interfere with each other in an interference beam. A detection unit splits the interference beam such that several phase-shifted partial interference signals result for each wavelength. A signal processing unit determines absolute position information regarding the measuring reflector from the partial interference signals of different wavelengths and an additional coarse position signal.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01B 9/02061 - Reduction or prevention of effects of tilts or misalignment
  • G01B 11/02 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques for measuring length, width, or thickness
  • G01B 9/02055 - Reduction or prevention of errorsTestingCalibration
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