Patents by Inventor Günter Sponsel

Günter Sponsel 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).

  • Tool for machining workpieces
    Patent number: 10155272
    Abstract: A tool (2) for machining workpieces, comprising a carrier (4) rotating in an axial direction (A) during operation, and further comprising multiple cutting segments (6), which are fastened to the carrier (4) in a radial direction (R), characterized in that at least one hydraulic clamping unit (21) is attached to the carrier (4) for clamping at least one of the cutting segments (6) to the carrier (4).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2018
    Assignee: KENNAMETAL INC.
    Inventors: Norbert Denks, Sebastian Foettinger, Markus Heinloth, Jochen Kurz, F. H. Erich Lill, Guenter Sponsel
  • Tool for the turning/turn broaching of workpieces
    Patent number: 9707632
    Abstract: A tool for the turning/turn broaching of workpieces is provided, including a carrier which can be attached directly or indirectly to a machine tool with a plurality of segments which are fastened to the carrier. Each of the segments is provided with a plurality of tool bits. In addition, each of the segments is attached to the carrier by at least two fastening elements, which act obliquely to a plane (E) lying perpendicular to the rotational axis (R) of the tool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2017
    Assignee: KENNAMETAL INC.
    Inventors: Markus Heinloth, Günter Sponsel, Jan Grünler, Sebastian Föttinger
  • TOOL FOR MACHINING WORKPIECES
    Publication number: 20160271709
    Abstract: A tool (2) for machining workpieces, comprising a carrier (4) rotating in an axial direction (A) during operation, and further comprising multiple cutting segments (6), which are fastened to the carrier (4) in a radial direction (R), characterized in that at least one hydraulic clamping unit (21) is attached to the carrier (4) for clamping at least one of the cutting segments (6) to the carrier (4).
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2015
    Publication date: September 22, 2016
    Inventors: Norbert DENKS, Sebastian FOETTINGER, Markus HEINLOTH, Jochen KURZ, F.H. Erich LILL, Guenter SPONSEL
  • TOOL FOR MACHINING WORKPIECES
    Publication number: 20160107250
    Abstract: A tool (2) for machining workpieces, comprising a carrier (4) rotating in an axial direction (A) during operation, and further comprising multiple cutting segments (6), which are fastened to the carrier (4) in a radial direction (R), characterized in that at least one hydraulic clamping unit (21) is attached to the carrier (4) for clamping at least one of the cutting segments (6) to the carrier (4).
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2015
    Publication date: April 21, 2016
    Inventors: Norbert DENKS, Sebastian FOETTINGER, Markus HEINLOTH, Jochen KURZ, F.H. Erich LILL, Guenter SPONSEL
  • TOOL FOR THE TURNING/TURN BROACHING OF WORKPIECES
    Publication number: 20150030397
    Abstract: A tool for the turning/turn broaching of workpieces is provided, a carrier which can be attached directly or indirectly to a machine tool a plurality of segments which are fastened to the carrier. Each of the segments is provided with a plurality of tool bits. In addition, each of the segments is attached to the carrier by at least two fastening elements, which act obliquely to a plane (E) lying perpendicular to the rotational axis (R) of the tool.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2014
    Publication date: January 29, 2015
    Inventors: Markus Heinloth, Günter Sponsel, Jan Grünler, Sebastian Föttinger