Patents by Inventor Dieter Stuehrwoldt
Dieter Stuehrwoldt has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Publication number: 20220250693Abstract: A vehicle frame and a mobile crane having such a vehicle frame includes a first frame part and a second frame part which can be detachably connected to each other via a common interface. The interface includes multiple points at which it is bolted to bolting elements assigned to the respective frame parts. The interface also includes at least one profile along which it engages with engaging elements assigned to the respective frame parts which, when the bolting elements are aligned with each other, are in a mutually positive-fit engagement across their extent.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 8, 2022Publication date: August 11, 2022Inventor: Dieter STÜHRWOLDT
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Patent number: 11161722Abstract: A telescopic jib bracing unit for a mobile crane includes a holding frame which is embodied for fastening to the telescopic jib of the mobile crane and exhibits an open cross-section, the cross-sectional opening of which enables the jib to be retracted into the holding frame, and two bracing supports which are connected by the holding frame to form a structural unit. Two frame parts which form the open cross-section of the holding frame are coupled to each other via a coupling point such that they can be moved with respect to each other. A bracing unit transport system, a mobile crane and a fitting method are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2019Date of Patent: November 2, 2021Assignee: Manitowoc Crane Group France SASInventors: Bernd Backes, Dieter Stuehrwoldt, Franz Bischof, Jann Reesing
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Publication number: 20200002139Abstract: A telescopic jib bracing unit for a mobile crane includes a holding frame which is embodied for fastening to the telescopic jib of the mobile crane and exhibits an open cross-section, the cross-sectional opening of which enables the jib to be retracted into the holding frame, and two bracing supports which are connected by the holding frame to form a structural unit. Two frame parts which form the open cross-section of the holding frame are coupled to each other via a coupling point such that they can be moved with respect to each other. A bracing unit transport system, a mobile crane and a fitting method are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2019Publication date: January 2, 2020Inventors: Bernd Backes, Dieter Stuehrwoldt, Franz Bischof, Jann Reesing
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Patent number: 9440824Abstract: A vehicle crane includes a carbody, a turntable rotatably mounted on the carbody, a jib mounted on the turntable that can be tilted about a horizontal axis, and a counterweight assembly mounted on the turntable and can be moved relative to the turntable. A coupler mechanically couples the position of the counterweight assembly to the tilt angle of the jib. The coupler is embodied such that it can be decoupled.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 2013Date of Patent: September 13, 2016Assignee: Manitowoc Crane Group France SASInventors: Dieter Stuehrwoldt, Stephan Maywald
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Patent number: 9284166Abstract: A self-propelled work machine, in particular a mobile crane, comprises an undercarriage configured for moving the work machine, a superstructure which is rotatably mounted on the undercarriage, and a drive device comprising a drive motor. The drive device comprises a moment transmission which is formed between the superstructure and the undercarriage and configured to transmit power outputted by the drive motor between the superstructure and the undercarriage in the form of a moment. At least one and, in particular, all of the elements to be driven receive a moment about an axis which extends in the region of a rotary bearing of the superstructure and the undercarriage, in particular about the rotational axis of the superstructure.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2013Date of Patent: March 15, 2016Assignee: Manitowoc Crane Group France SASInventor: Dieter Stuehrwoldt
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Patent number: 9085443Abstract: The invention relates to a locking system for a telescopic crane jib, in particular for a mobile crane, in which a lock is established between a telescoping cylinder (10, 20) and a telescopic part (1-4) by means of a locking unit (21) in order to extract and retract the telescopic parts, and the locking unit (21) is disposed on the telescoping cylinder (10, 20) in such a way that it can be moved longitudinally.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2010Date of Patent: July 21, 2015Assignee: Manitowoc Crane Group France SASInventors: Johannes Schuermann, Dieter Stuehrwoldt
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Patent number: 8893905Abstract: A crane jib system having a main jib, an auxiliary jib, and a telescoping cylinder. The main jib is comprised of main telescoping portions and the auxiliary jib is attached to the main jib and comprises auxiliary telescoping portions. The telescoping cylinder has a first telescopic part locking unit disposed on a base portion of the telescoping cylinder. The first telescopic locking unit is adapted to selectively engage the main telescoping portions. A second telescopic part locking unit is disposed on the telescoping cylinder above the first telescopic part locking unit. The second telescopic part locking unit is adapted to selectively engage the auxiliary telescoping portions.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2011Date of Patent: November 25, 2014Assignee: Manitowoc Crane Group France SASInventor: Dieter Stührwoldt
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Publication number: 20140090907Abstract: A self-propelled work machine, in particular a mobile crane, comprises an undercarriage configured for moving the work machine, a superstructure which is rotatably mounted on the undercarriage, and a drive device comprising a drive motor. The drive device comprises a moment transmission which is formed between the superstructure and the undercarriage and configured to transmit power outputted by the drive motor between the superstructure and the undercarriage in the form of a moment. At least one and, in particular, all of the elements to be driven receive a moment about an axis which extends in the region of a rotary bearing of the superstructure and the undercarriage, in particular about the rotational axis of the superstructure.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2013Publication date: April 3, 2014Applicant: Manitowoc Crane Group France SASInventor: Dieter Stuehrwoldt
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Publication number: 20130270209Abstract: A vehicle crane includes a carbody, a turntable rotatably mounted on the carbody, a jib mounted on the turntable that can be tilted about a horizontal axis, and a counterweight assembly mounted on the turntable and can be moved relative to the turntable. A coupler mechanically couples the position of the counterweight assembly to the tilt angle of the jib. The coupler is embodied such that it can be decoupled.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 28, 2013Publication date: October 17, 2013Inventors: Dieter Stuehrwoldt, Stephan Maywald
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Publication number: 20120152880Abstract: A crane jib system having a main jib, an auxiliary jib, and a telescoping cylinder. The main jib is comprised of main telescoping portions and the auxiliary jib is attached to the main jib and comprises auxiliary telescoping portions. The telescoping cylinder has a first telescopic part locking unit disposed on a base portion of the telescoping cylinder. The first telescopic locking unit is adapted to selectively engage the main telescoping portions. A second telescopic part locking unit is disposed on the telescoping cylinder above the first telescopic part locking unit. The second telescopic part locking unit is adapted to selectively engage the auxiliary telescoping portions.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2011Publication date: June 21, 2012Applicant: Manitowoc Crane Group France SASInventor: Dieter Stührwoldt
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Publication number: 20100187194Abstract: The invention relates to a locking system for a telescopic crane jib, in particular for a mobile crane, in which a lock is established between a telescoping cylinder (10, 20) and a telescopic part (1-4) by means of a locking unit (21) in order to extract and retract the telescopic parts, and the locking unit (21) is disposed on the telescoping cylinder (10, 20) in such a way that it can be moved longitudinally.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 26, 2010Publication date: July 29, 2010Inventors: Johannes Schuermann, Dieter Stuehrwoldt
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Publication number: 20090314732Abstract: The invention relates to the bearing system of a luffing cylinder (1) of a crane, in particular a mobile crane, and the luffing cylinder (1) is connected to a bearing point on the crane by at least one of its ends by means of a spherical calotte-shaped bearing (2, 3).Type: ApplicationFiled: June 11, 2009Publication date: December 24, 2009Inventors: JAN BRINKMANN, DIETER STUEHRWOLDT
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Patent number: 6520359Abstract: A locking mechanism for telescoping sections, in particular for a mobile crane boom, includes a linearly shiftable locking bolt for connecting and releasing an inner telescoping section with respect to an outer telescoping section, said locking bolt being maintain ed biased in its extended position. The locking bolt is shifted by means of a rotary actuator from its extended position into its retracted position.Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 2001Date of Patent: February 18, 2003Assignee: Grove U.S. LLCInventors: Frank Richter, Dieter Stuehrwoldt, Jens Ennen
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Publication number: 20010052506Abstract: A locking mechanism for telescoping sections, in particular for a mobile crane boom, includes a linearly shiftable locking bolt for connecting and releasing an inner telescoping section with respect to an outer telescoping section, said locking bolt being maintained biased in its extended position. The locking bolt is shifted by means of a rotary actuator from its extended position into its retracted position.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 8, 2001Publication date: December 20, 2001Inventors: Frank Richter, Dieter Stuehrwoldt, Jens Ennen