Patents by Inventor Horst Beetz

Horst Beetz 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: 6910363
    Abstract: A pliers head (1) for pressing work pieces includes a stationary die (20) and a movable die (19). A first element (15) is designed as a comparatively stiff housing (5). A second element (16) is designed as a lever (7). The lever (7) is subjected to a pretensional force (36). The pretensional force (36) has at least the value of a predetermined maximum pressing force of the pliers head (1). The first and second element (15, 16) are designed as separate parts, and they form a C-shaped mouth (14). The dies (19, 20) are located in the C-shaped mouth (14). A joint (10) is located at the first element (15), and it allows for pivotal movement of the second element (16) with respect to the first element (15). A stop (32) secures a parallel position of the stationary die and the movable die with respect to one another. As a result, the resulting pretensional torque counteracts the pressing torque, and the parallel arrangement of the dies (19, 20) is maintained.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2005
    Assignee: WEZAG GmbH Werkzeugfabrik
    Inventors: Horst Beetz, Kurt Battenfeld
  • Patent number: 6877228
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and pliers for cutting amorphous light wave guide cables including a core and at least one insulating sheath. The pliers include a pliers head, a first clamping jaw and a second clamping jaw being arranged in the pliers head. The first and second clamping jaw are designed and arranged to form a clamping profile to receive a light wave guide cable. A cutting element is arranged in the pliers head to be stationary. A drive is operatively connected to the first and second clamping jaw to move the first and second clamping jaw in one direction with respect to the cutting element during a stroke of movement, the stroke of movement including a clamping stroke, a cutting stroke and an opening stroke. The present invention also relates to a method of cutting optical fiber cables.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2005
    Assignee: Wezag GmbH Werkzeugfabrik
    Inventors: Horst Beetz, Kurt Battenfeld
  • Publication number: 20040055357
    Abstract: A pliers head (1) for pressing work pieces includes a stationary die (20) and a movable die (19). A first element (15) is designed as a comparatively stiff housing (5). A second element (16) is designed as a lever (7). The lever (7) is subjected to a pretensional force (36). The pretensional force (36) has at least the value of a predetermined maximum pressing force of the pliers head (1). The first and second element (15, 16) are designed as separate parts, and they form a C-shaped mouth (14). The dies (19, 20) are located in the C-shaped mouth (14). A joint (10) is located at the first element (15), and it allows for pivotal movement of the second element (16) with respect to the first element (15). A stop (32) secures a parallel position of the stationary die and the movable die with respect to one another. As a result, the resulting pretensional torque counteracts the pressing torque, and the parallel arrangement of the dies (19, 20) is maintained.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2003
    Publication date: March 25, 2004
    Inventors: Horst Beetz, Kurt Battenfeld
  • Patent number: 6612147
    Abstract: The present invention relates to hand operable pliers (1) including a pliers head (2) and a drive (3). The pliers head (2) includes a frame (4), a stationary jaw (7) and a movable jaw (8), and it is designed and arranged to be replaceable. The drive (3) includes two handles (21, 22) and a common joint (20) being designed and arranged to connect the handles (21, 22) to be pivotable about the common joint (20) and to allow for an opening movement and for a closing movement of the handles (21, 22). The common joint (20) forms a pressure bolt (23). The movable jaw (8) is designed and arranged to be detachably supported at the pressure bolt (23). The drive (3) further includes a plurality of connecting members (36) each being designed and arranged to be detachable, two pulling elements (30) being associated with the drive (3) and each having a first end (32) facing the pliers head (4) and a second end facing the handles (21, 22).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2003
    Assignee: Wezag GmbH Werkzeugfabrik
    Inventors: Horst Beetz, Kurt Battenfeld
  • Publication number: 20030005586
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and pliers for cutting amorphous light wave guide cables including a core and at least one insulating sheath. The pliers include a pliers head, a first clamping jaw and a second clamping jaw being arranged in the pliers head. The first and second clamping jaw are designed and arranged to form a clamping profile to receive a light wave guide cable. A cutting element is arranged in the pliers head to be stationary. A drive is operatively connected to the first and second clamping jaw to move the first and second clamping jaw in one direction with respect to the cutting element during a stroke of movement, the stroke of movement including a clamping stroke, a cutting stroke and an opening stroke. The present invention also relates to a method of cutting optical fiber cables.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 3, 2002
    Publication date: January 9, 2003
    Applicant: WEZAG GmbH Werkzeugfabrik
    Inventors: Horst Beetz, Kurt Battenfeld
  • Publication number: 20020056309
    Abstract: The present invention relates to hand operable pliers (1) including a pliers head (2) and a drive (3). The pliers head (2) includes a frame (4), a stationary jaw (7) and a movable jaw (8), and it is designed and arranged to be replaceable. The drive (3) includes two handles (21, 22) and a common joint (20) being designed and arranged to connect the handles (21, 22) to be pivotable about the common joint (20) and to allow for an opening movement and for a closing movement of the handles (21, 22). The common joint (20) forms a pressure bolt (23). The movable jaw (8) is designed and arranged to be detachably supported at the pressure bolt (23). The drive (3) further includes a plurality of connecting members (36) each being designed and arranged to be detachable, two pulling elements (30) being associated with the drive (3) and each having a first end (32) facing the pliers head (4) and a second end facing the handles (21, 22).
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2001
    Publication date: May 16, 2002
    Inventors: Horst Beetz, Kurt Battenfeld
  • Patent number: 6289712
    Abstract: Pliers for crimping work pieces include a first stationary handle (1) and a second movable handle (2). The first and second handle (1, 2) are designed and arranged to be movable with respect to one another and to be operable by one hand. A first pivot jaw (3) is connected to the first stationary handle (1) to form a stationary pliers portion. A second pivot (4) jaw is connected to the second movable handle (2). The first and second pivot jaw (3,4) each includes at least two parallel plates (43, 33; 45, 46) extending symmetrically to a plane of main extension (19) of the pliers. A common joint (5) pivotally connects the stationary pliers portion to the second pivot jaw (4). A first die (32) is designed as a semi shell (34) and to be insertable into the first pivot jaw (3). A second die (33) is designed as a semi shell (35) and to be insertable into the second pivot jaw (4).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2001
    Assignee: WEZAG GmbH Werkzeugfabrik
    Inventors: Horst Beetz, Kurt Battenfeld
  • Patent number: 6286358
    Abstract: Pliers for crimping work pieces include a first stationary handle (1) and a second movable handle (2). The first and second handle (1, 2) are designed and arranged to be movable with respect to one another and to be operable by one hand. A first pivot jaw (3) is connected to the first stationary handle (1) to form a stationary pliers portion. A second pivot jaw (4) is connected to the second movable handle (2). A common joint (5) pivotally connects the stationary pliers portion and the second pivot jaw (4). A first die (35) is arranged at the first pivot jaw (3). A second die (36) is arranged at the second pivot jaw (4). The first and second die (35, 36) together form a crimping die (8), and they are designed and arranged to contact one another in a closed position of the pliers in a separation plane (26).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2001
    Assignee: WEZAG GmbH Werkzeugfabrik
    Inventors: Horst Beetz, Kurt Battenfeld
  • Patent number: 6155095
    Abstract: Pliers (1) include a pliers head (2) defining a pliers head plane (5) and including a tool, the tool including a stationary first tool element (6) and a movable second tool element (7). A drive (15) moves the second tool element (7) with respect to the first tool element (6). A pivot bearing (10) has a pivot axis (11), the pivot axis (11) being arranged in a plane (12) parallel to the pliers head plane (5). A positioning device (9) includes at least one receiving element (20) for receiving a work piece (8). The positioning device (9) is pivotable with respect to the tool about the pivot axis (11) of the pivot bearing (10) to be moved from an insertion position for the work piece (8) to a working position for the work piece (8).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 1999
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2000
    Assignee: Wezag GmbH Werkzeugfabrik
    Inventor: Horst Beetz
  • Patent number: 6053025
    Abstract: Pliers (1) for crimping workpieces include a first mounting die (5) having an outline, a second mounting die (6) having an outline, a first crimping die (8) and a replaceable second crimping die (9) being mounted to the second mounting die (6). The replaceable second crimping die (9) in its mounted position has a portion (11) extending beyond the outline of the second mounting die (6) and a flange (10) not extending beyond the outline of the second mounting die (6). Bores (25) are arranged in alignment in the second mounting die (6) and in the replaceable second crimping die (9). A removable fixing screw (26) is arranged in the bores (25). At least one circumferentially closed opening (14, 15) is arranged in a region (13) between the portion (11) and the flange (10). A transverse support member (16, 17) is arranged in the circumferentially closed opening (14,15). The transverse support member (16, 17) extends beyond both sides of the flange (10).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2000
    Assignee: WEZAG GmbH Werkzeugfabrik
    Inventors: Horst Beetz, Kurt Battenfeld
  • Patent number: 5913933
    Abstract: A pliers for crimping workpieces is disclosed. The pliers for crimping workpieces comprises a pliers head (1) with two cover plates (2,3), the pliers head having one stationary crimping die (20) and a linearly movable crimping die (20), of which at least one of the crimping dies is interchangeable, and a toggle lever drive (33) for moving the linearly guided movable crimping die (26), the toggle lever drive (33) having one movable handle (14) and one stationary handle (4) and being provided with one toggle lever link (10) pivotedly arranged on the handles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 1998
    Date of Patent: June 22, 1999
    Assignee: Wezag GmbH Werkzeugfabrik
    Inventors: Horst Beetz, Kurt Battenfeld
  • Patent number: 5526570
    Abstract: A hand actuated scissors for cutting work pieces such as cables, profiles, branches or the like, having two hand levers (1, 2) coupled to each other, the first of which merges into a fixed cutting jaw (6) having a movable cutting jaw (10) pivotally supported at its free end that can be placed around the work piece (12) and where the cutting jaw has an outer toothing (13). A knee lever drive (3, 5, 14, 16) for swinging the movable cutting jaw (10) relative to the fixed cutting jaw (6) is provided, which includes a thrust lever (14 ) pivotally supported on the second hand lever (2). A notch lever (17) is pivotally supported on the first hand lever (1), where the teeth (16, 19) provided on the thrust lever (14) and the notch lever (17) respectively alternately mesh with the outer toothing (13) of the movable cutting jaw (10). The outer toothing (13) of the movable cutting jaw (10) has a pitch of less than 2.3.degree..
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 1994
    Date of Patent: June 18, 1996
    Assignee: WEZAG GmbH Werkzeugfabrik
    Inventors: Horst Beetz, Kurt Battenfeld
  • Patent number: 5187968
    Abstract: A crimp tool for pressing the end sleeves of strands with a pair of jaws (1, 2) held in a pivot bearing (5) and swivellable about the pivot bearing by means of a drive (9) acting upon the driver ends of each jaw (1, 2). A cheek plate (20, 21) is connected to each of the clamp ends of the jaws (1, 2), and is movable into a first pressing position (17) for universally covering a range of cross-sectional areas of end sleeves (19). The jaws (1, 2) each include a rigid area (7) and a resilient area (8). A first stop (26) and counter-stop (27) are connected between the cheek plates (20, 21) and the resilient area (8) of each jaw (1, 2) and a second stop (28) and counter-stop (29) between the cheek plate and the rigid area (7) of each jaw (1, 2).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 1991
    Date of Patent: February 23, 1993
    Assignee: WEZAG GmbH Werkzeugfabrik
    Inventors: Horst Beetz, Kurt Battenfeld
  • Patent number: 5153984
    Abstract: A tool for crimping a double connection of a connector to a conductor on one hand and to insulation on the other hand comprises a tool head (1) having a frame (3, 4), a pressing jaw axially stationary on the frame and a pressing jaw axially guided on the frame. A drive (2) is provided for the axially guided pressing jaw, the axially stationary pressing jaw having at least two anvil plates (7, 6) provided with working profiles (24, 25) and the axially guided pressing jaw having at least two associated punch plates (32, 29) provided with working profiles (33). The two cover plates (3, 4), which are spaced apart from one another, form the frame and are provided with parallel aligning surfaces (22) for at least one of the punch plates (32) and at least one at the anvil plates (7).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 1991
    Date of Patent: October 13, 1992
    Assignee: Werkzeung zum Crimpen Einer Doppelverbindung eins Verbinderswezag GmbH
    Inventors: Horst Beetz, Kurt Battenfeld
  • Patent number: 4892015
    Abstract: Pliers for stripping the ends of conductors have a pair of handles (2 and 5) and a pair of gripping jaws (8 and 9). One (3) of the gripping jaws is integrated into one handle (2) to form a main component (1). The other handle (5) and the other jaw (6) pivot on the accordingly constituted main pliers component (1). The moving handle (5) and the moving gripping jaw (6) pivot around the same axis (4) on the main component (1) of the pliers. Stripping jaws (8 and 9) are articulated to a control lever (23) by way of a tensioning component (11). A stop (29), a control surface (30), and a limiting stop (31) are accommodated in the moving gripping jaw and associated strictly with the stripping motion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 1988
    Date of Patent: January 9, 1990
    Assignee: Wezag GmbH
    Inventors: Horst Beetz, Kurt Battenfeld
  • Patent number: 4763406
    Abstract: The invention concerns a wiring tool to be employed in the cutter-terminal technique for wiring multipole electric connectors, contact strips, and similar structures, with a support and a retainer for the connector that accommodates the conductors that are to be connected and with the support capable of being displaced parallel to itself and to the retainer or vice versa, wherein the support and retainer constitute an interchangeable head that adapts to an extremely wide range of applications and that can be mounted on and dismounted from a transmission, characterized in that the transmission consists of a device that is driven by an electric motor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 1986
    Date of Patent: August 16, 1988
    Assignee: Wezag GmbH
    Inventors: Reiner Rommel, Horst Beetz
  • Patent number: 4145807
    Abstract: A procedure and installation for the manufacture of partial laced wiring harnesses in which each cable is pulled from an independent feeder and fed into a horizontal plane, then gripped at a forward free end. Each cable is then independently transported further in a constant stretch in an axial direction of the wiring harness to obtain a preselected length for each cable, where the cable is preferably arranged in the form of a loop and disposed in a transport installation. The front and rear portion of the preselected length of cable are gripped by members of the transport installation, and the forward free end is released. After cutting the cable to length, the cable is still gripped at the front and the rear portion thereof and is transported further horizontally at right angles to the axial direction of the cable ends. Then, at least one end area of the cable is bared and provided with a connector and thereafter provided with a casing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 1978
    Date of Patent: March 27, 1979
    Assignee: Grote & Hartmann GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Horst Beetz, Alfred Konnemann, Manfred Brandstater, Rudolf Reinertz