Patents Assigned to Viega GmbH & Co. KG
  • Publication number: 20130048892
    Abstract: A shut-off valve for the plumbing sector for shutting off a line through which a fluid can flow that preferably includes a housing having at least two connecting pieces. A flow path is defined from one of the connecting pieces through the housing to another of the connecting pieces, and a shut-off body is disposed rotatably in the housing with a single shut-off section running crosswise to the flow path. Preferably, the shut-off segment is constituted as a spherical segment, and the shut-off body can be moved between a closed position in which the flow path is completely blocked to only one of the connecting pieces and an open position in which the flow path is completely clear. A switching shaft which is rotatably mounted in the housing and is connected in a rotationally fixed manner at its one end to the shut-off body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2011
    Publication date: February 28, 2013
    Applicant: VIEGA GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventor: Arthur Winterholler
  • Publication number: 20130025047
    Abstract: A drain for a wet room, in particular for a shower, includes a drain housing at which an outlet for connecting a drain pipe. In order for a drain of this type to offer a higher drainage capacity in the case of a given drain pipe of standard diameter, the drain housing has a pump for conveying water towards the outlet. The pump is provided with a hydraulic drive. The wet room, in particular a shower, includes a water supply line and a drain of the above-mentioned type.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2011
    Publication date: January 31, 2013
    Applicant: VIEGA GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventors: Frank Hennes, Johannes Arndt
  • Publication number: 20120284990
    Abstract: A jointing clamp for producing a compression joint, comprising: an upper jointing clamp half that can be pivoted about a first pivoting axis and has an upper main inlet contour, a lower jointing clamp half that can be pivoted about a second pivoting axis and has a lower main inlet contour, an upper contour element with an upper auxiliary inlet contour that cooperates with the upper jointing clamp half in such a way that a movement of the upper contour element is transmitted to the upper jointing clamp half and a lower contour element with a lower auxiliary inlet contour that cooperates with the lower jointing clamp half in such a way that a movement of the lower contour element is transmitted to the lower jointing clamp half. The invention furthermore relates to a corresponding method for producing a compression joint.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2012
    Publication date: November 15, 2012
    Applicant: Viega GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventor: Jörg Rosenthal
  • Publication number: 20120279276
    Abstract: The invention relates to a tool for processing a workpiece in particular for pressing, holding and/or cutting a pipe, having a first pair of jaws which has a first upper jaw and a first lower jaw, having a first effective area formed between the front ends of the first jaws, having a first inlet contour formed between the rear ends of the first jaws and having a holding device which movably accommodates the first jaws independent of one another, wherein the first jaws can be pivoted between an open position and a closed position. The present invention is based on the technical problem of specifying a tool, by means of which in one process at least one first and one second effect can be assigned to the tool independently from one another in time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2011
    Publication date: November 8, 2012
    Applicant: VIEGA GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventor: Frank Hofmann
  • Publication number: 20120234398
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for automatic flushing of fluid lines, in particular potable water lines. The invention further relates to a device for automatic flushing of fluid lines, in particular potable water lines. The invention is based on the technical problem to provide a method and a device for automatic flushing which allows a flushing behaviour that is better-suited to the circumstances and more reliable. The technical problem is solved by a method for automatic flushing of at least one fluid line, in particular a potable water line, in which a temperature profile of the fluid is measured, in which the measured data are evaluated and in which the automatic flushing of the at least one fluid line is influenced by an outcome of the evaluation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2012
    Publication date: September 20, 2012
    Applicant: VIEGA GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventors: Stefan Leymann, Oliver Cyliax, Christian Becker, Stefan Schulte
  • Patent number: 8262138
    Abstract: A transmission element, which has a permanent nondetachable connection, is producible employing an axial pressing technique using simple means. The transmission element for workpiece connections to be axially compressed includes a flange section and a transmission section. The transmission section exhibits a substantially cylindrical internal peripheral surface, and the wall thickness of the transmission section tapers from the end proximal to the flange section to the end distal to the flange section. The transmission element is manufactured from a heat-resistant plastic.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2012
    Assignee: Viega GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Christian Rischen, Sudi Sinoplu
  • Publication number: 20120161438
    Abstract: A press fitting, including a tubular component and has an end portion of the tubular component which can be compressed to make a connection. The end portion has an opening to receive a and a first region having an annular ridge to receive a sealing ring. A second region is arranged on the side of the ridge adjacent the opening and a third region is arranged on the side of the ridge remote from the opening. The overall wall thickness of the press fitting in the second region is increased at least in a section or sections in comparison with the wall thickness of the tubular component in the third region.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2011
    Publication date: June 28, 2012
    Applicant: VIEGA GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventors: Christian Rischen, Bernd Franke, Andreas Muller
  • Publication number: 20120132299
    Abstract: The invention relates to a check valve for blocking a fluid-carrying line in case of reversal of the flow direction, containing a valve housing defining a flow path and having two connecting pieces and a valve seat therebetween, and a flap module mounted in the valve housing and containing a shut-off body interacting with the valve seat, a bearing device for pivotably supporting the shut-off body such that the latter is movable between an open position and a closed position, and a lever extending between the shut-off body and the bearing device and being connected to the shut-off body and the bearing device. For easier manufacturing, the invention proposes that a part of the flap module is formed by at least one sheet-metal shaped part.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2011
    Publication date: May 31, 2012
    Applicant: Viega GmbH & Co., KG
    Inventors: Oliver Cyliax, Arthur Winterholler
  • Publication number: 20120001414
    Abstract: A fitting for thick-walled pipes, having a contact region and a pressing region, the pressing region being arranged on the side of the contact region facing towards the pipe insertion opening, and the wall thickness in the pressing region being at least in sections less than the wall thickness in the contact region. The invention also relates to a method for producing a fitting for thick-walled pipes, in which a thick-walled pipe is radially widened in a fitting region arranged at one pipe end so that the internal diameter of the fitting region corresponds substantially to the external diameter of the pipe and the wall thickness in the fitting region corresponds substantially to the wall thickness of the rest of the pipe.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2010
    Publication date: January 5, 2012
    Applicant: VIEGA GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventors: Ulrich Arning, Bernd Koschig
  • Publication number: 20110289761
    Abstract: A force-transmitting element for non-detachable workpiece connections includes a flange portion and a transmitting portion, wherein the transmitting portion has a substantially cylindrical inner peripheral surface and wherein the wall thickness of the transmitting portion tapers at least in sections from the end close to the flange portion to the end remote from the flange portion. An operationally reliable non-detachable workpiece connection can be obtained despite relatively small dimensions of the force-transmitting element. The end of the transmitting portion which is close to the flange portion has at least one latching depression on the outer peripheral surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2009
    Publication date: December 1, 2011
    Applicant: VIEGA GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventors: Mathias Michels, Andreas Hütte, Sudi Sinoplu
  • Patent number: 8042841
    Abstract: A connection element for producing a fluid-tight screw connection of a line, having a thread includes a thread groove, delimited by a thread base and neighboring thread flanks, a sealant situated in the thread groove at least over one complete revolution of the thread groove, and an adhesive bond being implemented between the sealant and the thread groove, wherein the sealant contains at least one material selected from the following group: silicones, fluoropolymers, in particular perfluoroalkoxypolymers, epoxide resins, and polyurethanes. The connection element can further be utilized in a pipe part and/or a valve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2011
    Assignee: Viega GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventor: Walter Viegener
  • Publication number: 20110239385
    Abstract: The invention relates to a device for the partial removal of coating from pipes, in particular from metal pipes, having a base body, an accommodation area, for a pipe formed on the base body at least two supporting means, for supporting the pipe arranged on a first side of the accommodation area and a scraper head arranged on an opposite side of the accommodation area, wherein the scraper head has two prismatic scraper edges. The invention furthermore relates to the use of a device according to the invention for the at least partial removal of coating from pipes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2011
    Publication date: October 6, 2011
    Applicant: VIEGA GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventors: Bernd Franke, Bernd Koschig
  • Patent number: 8025315
    Abstract: A fitting for connection with a pipe end configured to have a medium flow therethrough, the fitting including a connecting section having a circumferentially-extending groove, a sealing element arranged in the grove, and a protection sleeve configured to be arranged over the groove and displaceable between a first position and a second position. The first position of the protection sleeve covers the groove at least partially and the second position of the protection sleeve exposes the groove at least partially. An amount of exposure of the groove is greater in the second position than an amount of exposure of the groove in the first position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2011
    Assignee: Viega GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Christoph Schreckenberg, Thorsten Wasserhövel
  • Patent number: 7980600
    Abstract: A permanent joint includes a fitting, a sleeve, and a pipe. The fitting exhibits a base body, an outer body and a supporting body, wherein the outer body and supporting body form a groove between them, the inner peripheral surface of the outer body exhibits at least one latching groove, and the outer peripheral surface of the supporting body exhibits a sealing surface inclined relative to the axis of the fitting. The sleeve exhibits at least one latching projection arranged on the outer peripheral surface and at least one open slit running in the axial direction, wherein at least one fixing projection is arranged on the inner peripheral surface in the area of the latching projection. The sleeve embraces a pipe end under a pre-stress, wherein the pipe end with the sleeve engages into the groove under a pre-stress, and the latching groove and latching projection create a frictional connection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2011
    Assignee: Viega GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventor: Frank Hofmann
  • Publication number: 20110169262
    Abstract: A fitting for sealingly connecting to a pipe end of a pipe comprising a plastic material, comprising a base member and a support member, wherein the base member is made of a metal, and the support member is designed as a separate part made of plastic. The base member comprises means on the inside thereof, and the support member comprises means on the outside thereof for connecting the base member and the support member in a sealing fashion. A system comprising such a fitting with a composite or multi-layered pipe and a sleeve, or such a filling with a plastic pipe and a sleeve.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2009
    Publication date: July 14, 2011
    Applicant: VIEGA GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventors: Sudi Sinoplu, Andreas Schneider
  • Publication number: 20110132487
    Abstract: A tubular component with an end section has a profile, wherein the profile comprises a plurality of holding elements axially offset in longitudinal direction of the end section. The holding elements comprise at least one first azimuthal contour region and at least one second azimuthal contour region, wherein the outer contour of a holding element in the first contour region at least in sections is lowered or raised relative to the second contour region and wherein the first contour regions of at least two holding elements are offset relative to each other in azimuthal direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2010
    Publication date: June 9, 2011
    Applicant: Viega GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Nadine Steinhanses, Christian Müller, Kai-Michael Meissner
  • Publication number: 20110067174
    Abstract: The invention relates to a drain (1?), in particular for floor level showers, the drain comprising a pot shaped drain housing (1.1) including a shell or pot shaped base component (1.2) without a pipe connection, a laterally disposed pipe connection (1.5) and an inlet opening (1.3) at a top side of the base component, and an immersion pipe (2) which is insertable into the drain housing through the inlet opening (1.3) and defines a stench trap with the drain housing. In order to be able to adapt such a drain to various installation conditions in a flexible manner, so that the installation height, water lock height and drain output of the drain is variable, the invention provides a solution wherein the base component (1.2) is connected in an elevation-adjustable and liquid-tight manner with the drain housing (1.1).
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2010
    Publication date: March 24, 2011
    Applicant: VIEGA GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventors: Patrick Schäfer, Johannes Arndt, Reinhard Schulte, Ulrich Grosskopf, Klaus Skrodolies
  • Publication number: 20110016696
    Abstract: The invention relates to a compression tool (2) for the permanent connection of workpieces (14, 16, 18, 30, 34) having two pivot elements (4), which each have a compression jaw (10), and having at least one rotational axis (6), on which the pivot elements (4) are hinged, wherein the inner contours of the opposing compression jaws (10) form a receiving area (12). The present invention is based on the technical problem of disclosing an alternative compression tool (2), with which a permanent connection can be provided between workpieces (14, 16, 18, 30, 34) by axial compression. The technical problem is solved in that the inner contours have at least one sliding face (2), which is inclined relative to the receiving area axis (20). A compression tool (2) can thus be provided which, starting from a radial inward movement, performs a compression in the axial direction, nonetheless requires little installation space, and offers weight advantages due to a smaller axial extension, for example.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2009
    Publication date: January 27, 2011
    Applicant: VIEGA GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventors: Frank Hofmann, Sudi Sinoplu, Andreas Hütte
  • Patent number: 7845371
    Abstract: The invention relates to a gas connector socket with at least one inlet port for connecting a locally fixated gas supply line, with at least one outlet port for connecting a gas connector plug, with a housing receiving the at least one outlet port, and with at least one cover located on the housing, wherein the cover has a front side visible from the outside, in which the technical object of preventing the penetration of foreign objects into the outlet port, and the access to the gas path without particular know-how, and providing a simple and very compact embodiment, is achieved by the cover having on its backside at least one locking element for interlocking the cover with an element connected to the housing and the locking element having an operating surface accessible from the outside for unlocking the cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2010
    Assignee: Viega GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventor: Karl-Heinz Hartung
  • Publication number: 20100244436
    Abstract: The invention relates to a fitting (1) for connecting a pipe, in particular for the installation field, wherein the fitting (1) comprises a hollow body (2), which extends in a pipe insertion direction (X) about a longitudinal axis (L), wherein the hollow body (2) comprises at least one pressing section (3), which can be plastically deformed in radial direction (Y) by means of a press tool (4) which can be attached prior to the pressing and which can be detached after the pressing, wherein the pressing section (3) comprises a circumferential bead (5) which projects outwardly in radial direction, which, on the inside, forms a groove (5a) for accommodating a sealing ring, wherein the pressing section (3) further comprises at least two cutting blades (6, 7), which are fixedly connected to the hollow body (2) on the inside and each of which comprises a cutting edge (6c, 7c), which is formed by a first blade surface (6a, 7a) and a second blade surface (6b, 7b), wherein one cutting blade (6) is arranged upstream of
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2010
    Publication date: September 30, 2010
    Applicant: VIEGA GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventor: Reiner Mester