Patents by Inventor Frank Knoche

Frank Knoche 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).

  • Patent number: 10551820
    Abstract: A method for calculating an optimized trajectory via a simulation program and an optimization routine, wherein the trajectory is provided via the simulation program and adapted to boundary conditions, where the method includes a loop in which, as individual steps, a first trajectory is provided, a further trajectory, and the adaptation of the further trajectory is modified based on the boundary conditions, such that the optimized trajectory is a trajectory which has been provided based on an extremal or predetermined parameter, where the optimized trajectory is provided after the calculation by a control device for moving a holder for a component, and where at least one component and the production machine are displayed in a 3D display.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2020
    Assignee: Siemens Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Alexandre Bonay, Stephan Hoja, Frank Knoche, Michael Meier, Ulrich Wolfgang Lorenz, Stephan Schaeufele
  • Publication number: 20180150056
    Abstract: A method for calculating an optimized trajectory via a simulation program and an optimization routine, wherein the trajectory is provided via the simulation program and adapted to boundary conditions, where the method includes a loop in which, as individual steps, a first trajectory is provided, a further trajectory, and the adaptation of the further trajectory is modified based on the boundary conditions, such that the optimized trajectory is a trajectory which has been provided based on an extremal or predetermined parameter, where the optimized trajectory is provided after the calculation by a control device for moving a holder for a component, and where at least one component and the production machine are displayed in a 3D display.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2016
    Publication date: May 31, 2018
    Inventors: Alexandre Bonay, Stephan HOJA, Frank KNOCHE, Michael MEIER, Ulrich Wolfgang LORENZ, Stephan SCHAEUFELE
  • Patent number: 9346095
    Abstract: A die cushion drive includes a first pump, operated by a first electrical machine and at least one hydraulic cylinder having first and second chambers, with the first chamber in fluid communication with the first pump. A die cushion mechanically connected to the hydraulic cylinder. During a controlled movement of the die cushion, a pressure regulation and a preliminary control are active, with a second pump being coupled to a second electrical machine. During preliminary control, the second electrical machine is operated as a generator, with a first valve being used as an adjustment element of the pressure regulation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2016
    Assignee: SIEMENS AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT
    Inventors: Frank Knoche, Johannes Kurz, Oleg Schlegel, Stephan Schäufele
  • Publication number: 20140090441
    Abstract: A die cushion drive includes a first pump, operated by a first electrical machine and at least one hydraulic cylinder having first and second chambers, with the first chamber in fluid communication with the first pump. A die cushion mechanically connected to the hydraulic cylinder. During a controlled movement of the die cushion, a pressure regulation and a preliminary control are active, with a second pump being coupled to a second electrical machine. During preliminary control, the second electrical machine is operated as a generator, with a first valve being used as an adjustment element of the pressure regulation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2013
    Publication date: April 3, 2014
    Applicant: Siemens Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Frank Knoche, Johannes Kurz, Oleg Schlegel, Stephan Schäufele