Patents by Inventor Dimitrios Takidis
Dimitrios Takidis 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: 20200270007Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a strapping head of a strapping device for strapping packaged goods with a strap. The strapping head includes an advancing apparatus and tensioning apparatus having at most three rollers for transferring an advancing motion, a retracting motion, and a tensioning motion to the strap. A least one of the wheels is operatively connected to a driving apparatus to cause the at least one of the wheels to rotate about a rotational axis for the advancing, retracting, and tensioning motions. The rollers can be brought in contact with the strap in pairs on both sides of the strap in different combinations with each other.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 14, 2020Publication date: August 27, 2020Inventors: Hans Huber, Dimitrios Takidis, Michael Meng, Roland Widmer, Christian Benz
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Patent number: 10689140Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a strapping head of a strapping device for strapping packaged goods with a strap. The strapping head includes an advancing apparatus and tensioning apparatus having at most three rollers for transferring an advancing motion, a retracting motion, and a tensioning motion to the strap. A least one of the wheels is operatively connected to a driving apparatus to cause the at least one of the wheels to rotate about a rotational axis for the advancing, retracting, and tensioning motions. The rollers can be brought in contact with the strap in pairs on both sides of the strap in different combinations with each other.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2015Date of Patent: June 23, 2020Assignee: Signode Industrial Group LLCInventors: Hans Huber, Dimitrios Takidis, Michael Meng, Roland Widmer, Christian Benz
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Publication number: 20200094389Abstract: Various embodiments of the present disclosure provide a battery-powered stapling tool.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2019Publication date: March 26, 2020Inventors: Benjamin HUBSCHMID, Dimitrios TAKIDIS, Michael WETTSTEIN
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Publication number: 20200039046Abstract: Various embodiments of the present disclosure provide a portable battery-operated stapler.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 11, 2019Publication date: February 6, 2020Inventors: Dimitrios TAKIDIS, Benjamin HUBSCHMID, Samuel HOCHSTRASSER, Michael WETTSTEIN
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Patent number: 10513358Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a strapping apparatus of a strapping device for strapping packed goods with a strap. The strapping apparatus includes a strap-advancing apparatus for advancing the strap during the formation of a strap loop, a strap-retracting apparatus for retracting the strap after the strap loop has been formed to bring the strap in contact with the packaged goods, and a tensioning apparatus configured to increase a strap tension of the strap lying against the packed goods. The problem addressed by the present disclosure is improving said strapping apparatus to the effect that the strapping head can be made as compact as possible. This problem is solved in that only one common motor drives the rollers of the strap-advancing apparatus, the strap-retracting apparatus, and the tensioning apparatus.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2015Date of Patent: December 24, 2019Assignee: Signode Industrial Group LLCInventors: Dimitrios Takidis, Hans Huber, Michael Meng, Roland Widmer, Christian Benz
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Publication number: 20190300214Abstract: Various embodiments of the present disclosure provide a mobile strapping device for strapping packaged products using a loop of wrapping strap. The strapping device includes a tensioning device for applying tension to the strap and a connecting device for connecting two overlapping portions of the strap. The tensioning device includes a rotatable tensioning wheel and a tensioning plate. The tensioning wheel is supported by a rocker that is pivotable to change a distance separating the tensioning wheel and the tensioning plate. The mobile strapping device includes a motor that is operably connectable to the rocker or the tensioning wheel such that the motor causes pivoting of the rocker or rotation of the tensioning wheel when operating in a first direction of rotation. In various embodiments, gearing, including a plurality of planetary gear sets, is used to operatively connect the motor to the rocker and the tensioning wheel.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 21, 2019Publication date: October 3, 2019Inventors: Flavio Finzo, Mirco Neeser, Dimitrios Takidis
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Patent number: 10370132Abstract: Various embodiments of the present disclosure provide a mobile strapping device for strapping packaged products using a loop of wrapping strap. The strapping device includes a tensioning device for applying tension to the strap and a connecting device for connecting two overlapping portions of the strap. The tensioning device includes a rotatable tensioning wheel and a tensioning plate. The tensioning wheel is supported by a rocker that is pivotable to change a distance separating the tensioning wheel and the tensioning plate. The mobile strapping device includes a motor that is operably connectable to the rocker or the tensioning wheel such that the motor causes pivoting of the rocker or rotation of the tensioning wheel when operating in a first direction of rotation. In various embodiments, gearing, including a plurality of planetary gear sets, is used to operatively connect the motor to the rocker and the tensioning wheel.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2018Date of Patent: August 6, 2019Assignee: Signode Industrial Group LLCInventors: Flavio Finzo, Mirco Neeser, Dimitrios Takidis
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Publication number: 20190185189Abstract: A strapping apparatus for strapping articles with a strapping band having a tensioning device for imparting a band tension to a loop of the strapping band, the tensioning device including a driveable tensioning element provided for engaging the strapping band to impart a band tension. The strapping apparatus including a connecting device for generating a permanent connection, in particular a welded connection, at two regions, situated one above the other, of the loop of the strapping band. The strapping apparatus is configured to achieve the release of the tensioning element from the strapping band reliably to avoid or reduce adverse characteristics attributed to the release of the tensioning device from the band.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 7, 2017Publication date: June 20, 2019Inventors: Mirco Neeser, Dimitrios Takidis, Andreas Keller
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Patent number: 10220971Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a tensioning device of a strapping device for strapping packaged material with a strap. The tensioning device includes a tensioning wheel operatively connectable to a drive device to rotate the tensioning wheel about a rotational axis. The tensioning wheel has a circumferential surface configured to engage the strap. The tensioning device also includes a movable spacer provided on the tensioning wheel in the region of the circumferential surface of the tensioning wheel. The spacer is movable between a first position in which part of the spacer is a first distance from the rotational axis and a second position in which the part of the spacer is a second different distance from the rotational axis. The spacer projects beyond the circumferential surface of the tensioning wheel in at least one of the positions.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2015Date of Patent: March 5, 2019Assignee: Signode Industrial Group LLCInventors: Dimitrios Takidis, Hans Huber, Michael Meng, Roland Widmer, Christian Benz
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Publication number: 20190046819Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a strapping head for a strapping apparatus for strapping packaged goods with a strap. The strapping head includes a feeding and tensioning device which has a plurality of rollers for transmitting a feed movement, a reverse-pull movement, and a tensioning movement to the strap. At least one of the wheels is operatively connected to a drive device to rotate the at least one of the wheels about an axis of rotation for the feed, reverse-pull, and tensioning movements. The strapping head also includes an actuating device operatively engageable to one of the rollers to move that roller so the strap can be displaced between that roller and another roller in a direction opposed to the feed movement without transferring any motor drive movement to the strap.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 10, 2015Publication date: February 14, 2019Inventors: Hans Huber, Dimitrios Takidis, Michael Meng, Roland Widmer, Christian Benz
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Publication number: 20190050663Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a strapping head of a strapping device for strapping packaged goods with a strap. The strapping head includes an advancing apparatus and tensioning apparatus having at most three rollers for transferring an advancing motion, a retracting motion, and a tensioning motion to the strap. A least one of the wheels is operatively connected to a driving apparatus to cause the at least one of the wheels to rotate about a rotational axis for the advancing, retracting, and tensioning motions. The rollers can be brought in contact with the strap in pairs on both sides of the strap in different combinations with each other.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 10, 2015Publication date: February 14, 2019Inventors: Hans Huber, Dimitrios Takidis, Michael Meng, Roland Widmer, Christian Benz
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Publication number: 20190039325Abstract: The invention relates to a strapping device for strapping packaged goods with a strapping band, said strapping device being provided with a connecting device (5) designed as an ultrasonic welding device (9) in order to form a closure. The ultrasonic welding device (9) is provided with a sonotrode device (13) to which ultrasound generated by an ultrasound converter (10) can be transmitted, and the sonotrode device (13) has a contact surface (21, 24) in a provided region which contacts the strapping band. The contact surface is designed to contact a surface of the strapping band, and the sonotrode device (13) is designed to produce ultrasonic vibrations by means of the contact surface. The aim of the invention is to allow a more compact design for such strapping devices. This is achieved in that the contact surface (21, 24) of the sonotrode (11) is aligned at an angle ? which deviates from a right angle relative to the provided vibration direction of the sonotrode (11).Type: ApplicationFiled: February 21, 2017Publication date: February 7, 2019Inventors: Dimitrios Takidis, Hansjörg Hurni
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Publication number: 20180250805Abstract: The problem addressed by the present disclosure is that of creating a possibility for a holding apparatus for a mobile strapping device, in which the mobile strapping device can be held in a predetermined position, which possibility allows strapping processes by way of mobile strapping devices to be made more productive. This problem is solved by a charging station integrated into the holding apparatus for charging a rechargeable battery of the strapping device inserted into the positionally accurate arrangement of the strapping device. In addition, a holder of the holding apparatus in which positioning mechanisms for the positionally accurate arrangement of the strapping device in the holding apparatus are arranged is provided, wherein, by way of the positioning mechanisms, the strapping device is arranged in the holding apparatus in such a way that the rechargeable battery arranged on the strapping device is in a predetermined charging position in relation to the charging station.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 29, 2016Publication date: September 6, 2018Inventors: Dimitrios Takidis, Carmen Rutschi
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Publication number: 20180194497Abstract: Various embodiments of the present disclosure provide a mobile strapping device for strapping packaged products using a loop of wrapping strap. The strapping device includes a tensioning device for applying tension to the strap and a connecting device for connecting two overlapping portions of the strap. The tensioning device includes a rotatable tensioning wheel and a tensioning plate. The tensioning wheel is supported by a rocker that is pivotable to change a distance separating the tensioning wheel and the tensioning plate. The mobile strapping device includes a motor that is operably connectable to the rocker or the tensioning wheel such that the motor causes pivoting of the rocker or rotation of the tensioning wheel when operating in a first direction of rotation. In various embodiments, gearing, including a plurality of planetary gear sets, is used to operatively connect the motor to the rocker and the tensioning wheel.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 2, 2018Publication date: July 12, 2018Inventors: Flavio Finzo, Mirco Neeser, Dimitrios Takidis
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Patent number: 9938029Abstract: Various embodiments of the present disclosure provide a mobile strapping device for strapping packaged products using a loop of wrapping strap. The strapping device includes a tensioning device for applying tension to the strap and a connecting device for connecting two overlapping portions of the strap. The tensioning device includes a rotatable tensioning wheel and a tensioning plate. The tensioning wheel is supported by a rocker that is pivotable to change a distance separating the tensioning wheel and the tensioning plate. The mobile strapping device includes a motor that is operably connectable to the rocker or the tensioning wheel such that the motor causes pivoting of the rocker or rotation of the tensioning wheel when operating in a first direction of rotation. In various embodiments, gearing, including a plurality of planetary gear sets, is used to operatively connect the motor to the rocker and the tensioning wheel.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2013Date of Patent: April 10, 2018Assignee: Signode Industrial Group LLCInventors: Flavio Finzo, Mirco Neeser, Dimitrios Takidis
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Patent number: 9932135Abstract: Various embodiments of the present disclosure provide a mobile strapping device for strapping packaged products using a loop of wrapping strap. The strapping device includes a tensioning device for applying tension to the strap and a connecting device for connecting two overlapping portions of the strap. The tensioning device includes a rotatable tensioning wheel and a tensioning plate. The tensioning wheel is supported by a rocker that is pivotable to change a distance separating the tensioning wheel and the tensioning plate. The mobile strapping device includes a motor that is operably connectable to the rocker or the tensioning wheel such that the motor causes pivoting of the rocker or rotation of the tensioning wheel when operating in a first direction of rotation. In various embodiments, gearing, including a plurality of planetary gear sets, is used to operatively connect the motor to the rocker and the tensioning wheel.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2013Date of Patent: April 3, 2018Assignee: Signode Industrial Group LLCInventors: Flavio Finzo, Mirco Neeser, Dimitrios Takidis
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Publication number: 20170015450Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a strapping apparatus of a strapping device for strapping packed goods with a strap. The strapping apparatus includes a strap-advancing apparatus for advancing the strap during the formation of a strap loop, a strap-retracting apparatus for retracting the strap after the strap loop has been formed to bring the strap in contact with the packaged goods, and a tensioning apparatus configured to increase a strap tension of the strap lying against the packed goods. The problem addressed by the present disclosure is improving said strapping apparatus to the effect that the strapping head can be made as compact as possible. This problem is solved in that only one common motor drives the rollers of the strap-advancing apparatus, the strap-retracting apparatus, and the tensioning apparatus.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 10, 2015Publication date: January 19, 2017Inventors: Hans Huber, Dimitrios Takidis, Michael Meng
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Publication number: 20170015451Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a tensioning device of a strapping device for strapping packaged material with a strap. The tensioning device includes a tensioning wheel operatively connectable to a drive device to rotate the tensioning wheel about a rotational axis. The tensioning wheel has a circumferential surface configured to engage the strap. The tensioning device also includes a movable spacer provided on the tensioning wheel in the region of the circumferential surface of the tensioning wheel. The spacer is movable between a first position in which part of the spacer is a first distance from the rotational axis and a second position in which the part of the spacer is a second different distance from the rotational axis. The spacer projects beyond the circumferential surface of the tensioning wheel in at least one of the positions.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 10, 2015Publication date: January 19, 2017Applicant: Orgapack GmbHInventors: Hans Huber, Dimitrios Takidis, Roland Widmer
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Publication number: 20160346571Abstract: A convertible suspension/seat harness is readily converted from a suspension to a seat harness and can receive a yolk for chest harness conversion. The harness includes a waist belt portion having a pair of elongated leg straps terminating at a fastening mechanism. A pair of minor straps terminates at a mating fastening mechanism adapted to mate with corresponding fastening mechanisms of the elongated leg straps to convert the harness to a suspension harness configuration. A pair of secondary straps has a secondary mating fastening mechanism adapted to mate with corresponding fastening mechanisms of the elongated leg straps to convert the harness to a seat harness configuration. A yolk is provided for attachment to the harness to yield a chest harness configuration creating a Class III style harness.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 10, 2015Publication date: December 1, 2016Inventors: Hans Huber, Christian Benz, Michael Meng, Dimitrios Takidis
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Publication number: 20150246739Abstract: Various embodiments of the present disclosure provide a mobile strapping device for strapping packaged products using a loop of wrapping strap. The strapping device includes a tensioning device for applying tension to the strap and a connecting device for connecting two overlapping portions of the strap. The tensioning device includes a rotatable tensioning wheel and a tensioning plate. The tensioning wheel is supported by a rocker that is pivotable to change a distance separating the tensioning wheel and the tensioning plate. The mobile strapping device includes a motor that is operably connectable to the rocker or the tensioning wheel such that the motor causes pivoting of the rocker or rotation of the tensioning wheel when operating in a first direction of rotation. In various embodiments, gearing, including a plurality of planetary gear sets, is used to operatively connect the motor to the rocker and the tensioning wheel.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 24, 2013Publication date: September 3, 2015Applicant: Signode International IP Holdings LLCInventors: Favio Finzo, Mirco Neeser, Dimitrios Takidis