Patents by Inventor Karl Franz
Karl Franz 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: 20110303727Abstract: According to one aspect of the application, a device for driving a fastening element into a substrate has an energy-transfer element for transferring energy to the fastening element. The energy-transfer element can move preferably between a starting position and a setting position, wherein the energy-transfer element is located, before a driving-in procedure, in the starting position and, after the driving-in procedure, in the setting position. According to another aspect of the application, the device comprises a mechanical-energy storage device for storing mechanical energy. The energy-transfer element is then suitable preferably for transferring energy from the mechanical-energy storage device to the fastening element.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 13, 2011Publication date: December 15, 2011Applicant: HILTI AKTIENGESELLSCHAFTInventors: Karl Franz, Ulrich Schiestl, Harald Fielitz
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Publication number: 20110303732Abstract: According to one aspect of the application, a device for driving a fastening element into a substrate has an energy-transfer element for transferring energy to the fastening element. The energy-transfer element can move preferably between a starting position and a setting position, wherein the energy-transfer element is located, before a driving-in procedure, in the starting position and, after the driving-in procedure, in the setting position. According to another aspect of the application, the device comprises a mechanical-energy storage device for storing mechanical energy. The energy-transfer element is then suitable preferably for transferring energy from the mechanical-energy storage device to the fastening element.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 13, 2011Publication date: December 15, 2011Applicant: HILTI AKTIENGESELLSCHAFTInventors: Matthias Blessing, Harald Fielitz, Stefan Miescher, Ulrich Schiestl, Robert Spasov, Karl Franz, Klaus Bertsch
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Publication number: 20110303730Abstract: According to one aspect of the application, a device for driving a fastening element into a substrate has an energy-transfer element for transferring energy to the fastening element. The energy-transfer element can move preferably between a starting position and a setting position, wherein the energy-transfer element is located, before a driving-in procedure, in the starting position and, after the driving-in procedure, in the setting position. According to another aspect of the application, the device comprises a mechanical-energy storage device for storing mechanical energy. The energy-transfer element is then suitable preferably for transferring energy from the mechanical-energy storage device to the fastening element.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 13, 2011Publication date: December 15, 2011Applicant: HILTI AKTIENGESELLSCHAFTInventors: Matthias Blessing, Robert Spasov, Stefan Miescher, Harald Fielitz, Karl Franz
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Publication number: 20110303731Abstract: According to one aspect of the application, a device for driving a fastening element into a substrate has an energy-transfer element for transferring energy to the fastening element. The energy-transfer element can move preferably between a starting position and a setting position, wherein the energy-transfer element is located, before a driving-in procedure, in the starting position and, after the driving-in procedure, in the setting position. According to another aspect of the application, the device comprises a mechanical-energy storage device for storing mechanical energy. The energy-transfer element is then suitable preferably for transferring energy from the mechanical-energy storage device to the fastening element.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 13, 2011Publication date: December 15, 2011Applicant: HILTI AKTIENGESELLSCHAFTInventors: Ulrich Schiestl, Karl Franz, Klaus Bertsch
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Publication number: 20110303719Abstract: According to one aspect of the application, a device for driving a fastening element into a substrate has an energy-transfer element for transferring energy to the fastening element. The energy-transfer element can move preferably between a starting position and a setting position, wherein the energy-transfer element is located, before a driving-in procedure, in the starting position and, after the driving-in procedure, in the setting position. According to another aspect of the application, the device comprises a mechanical-energy storage device for storing mechanical energy. The energy-transfer element is then suitable preferably for transferring energy from the mechanical-energy storage device to the fastening element.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 13, 2011Publication date: December 15, 2011Applicant: HILTI AKTIENGESELLSCHAFTInventors: Robert Spasov, Stefan Miescher, Harald Fielitz, Karl Franz
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Publication number: 20110303728Abstract: According to one aspect of the application, a device for driving a fastening element into a substrate has an energy-transfer element for transferring energy to the fastening element. The energy-transfer element can move preferably between a starting position and a setting position, wherein the energy-transfer element is located, before a driving-in procedure, in the starting position and, after the driving-in procedure, in the setting position. According to another aspect of the application, the device comprises a mechanical-energy storage device for storing mechanical energy. The energy-transfer element is then suitable preferably for transferring energy from the mechanical-energy storage device to the fastening element.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 13, 2011Publication date: December 15, 2011Applicant: HILTI AKTIENGESELLSCHAFTInventors: Karl Franz, Harald Fielitz, Ulrich Schiestl
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Publication number: 20110303726Abstract: According to one aspect of the application, a device for driving a fastening element into a substrate has an energy-transfer element for transferring energy to the fastening element. The energy-transfer element can move preferably between a starting position and a setting position, wherein the energy-transfer element is located, before a driving-in procedure, in the starting position and, after the driving-in procedure, in the setting position. According to another aspect of the application, the device comprises a mechanical-energy storage device for storing mechanical energy. The energy-transfer element is then suitable preferably for transferring energy from the mechanical-energy storage device to the fastening element.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 13, 2011Publication date: December 15, 2011Applicant: HILTI AKTIENGESELLSCHAFTInventors: Matthias Blessing, Harald Fielitz, Stefan Miescher, Karl Franz, Robert Spasov, Ulrich Schiestl
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Patent number: 7992756Abstract: A hand-held fastener driver for fastening elements, having a driving tappet that is movably mounted in a tappet guide and that can be driven using at least one drive spring element is disclosed, having a tensioner for the drive spring element, and having a locking mechanism. In a locked position of the locking mechanism, the drive spring element can be locked in its tensioned position, whereby the tensioner has a tensioning element that is provided with a profile, and said tensioning element can be axially moved along a longitudinal axis of motion using a rotatable counter-element that is engaged with the profile and that can be driven by a motor.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2009Date of Patent: August 9, 2011Assignee: Hilti AktiengesellschaftInventors: Karl Franz, Robert Spasov
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Patent number: 7870988Abstract: A hand-held drive-in power tool for driving in fastening elements includes a guide (12) in which a drive-in ram (13) for driving a fastening element is displaceable, and at least one preloaded drive spring (31) for driving the drive-in ram (13), with the drive being preloaded by a tensioning device (70) and further includes a transmission element (33) for transmitting a tensioning force from the tensioning device (70) to the drive spring (31), the transmission element being guided by at least one roller (34) supported on a support element (35) by at least one rolling bearing (40).Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2008Date of Patent: January 18, 2011Assignee: Hilti AktiengesellschaftInventors: Ulrich Schiestl, Robert Spasov, Karl Franz
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Publication number: 20100089963Abstract: A hand-held fastener driver for fastening elements, having a driving tappet that is movably mounted in a tappet guide and that can be driven using at least one drive spring element is disclosed, having a tensioner for the drive spring element, and having a locking mechanism. In a locked position of the locking mechanism, the drive spring element can be locked in its tensioned position, whereby the tensioner has a tensioning element that is provided with a profile, and said tensioning element can be axially moved along a longitudinal axis of motion using a rotatable counter-element that is engaged with the profile and that can be driven by a motor.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2009Publication date: April 15, 2010Applicant: Hilti AktiengesellschaftInventors: Karl Franz, Robert Spasov
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Publication number: 20100051810Abstract: A micromechanical component and a corresponding production method. The micromechanical component includes a first component and a second component, with which the first component is connected by an alloy region; the first and second components enclosing a vacuum region or residual gas region, which is sealed by the alloy region.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 14, 2009Publication date: March 4, 2010Inventors: Ingo Herrmann, Karl-Franz Reinhart, Daniel Herrmann, Frank Freund, Ando Feyh, Martin Eckardt
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Publication number: 20090288498Abstract: A sensor system has a first sensor-element block and a second sensor-element block, at least one first sensor element and one second sensor element are assigned to the first sensor-element block, and at least one third sensor element is assigned to the second sensor-element block. The third sensor element is situated between the first and second sensor elements.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 5, 2009Publication date: November 26, 2009Inventors: Ingo Herrmann, Karl-Franz Reinhart, Daniel Herrmann, Frank Freund
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Publication number: 20090289094Abstract: A hand-held electrically driven drive-in tool for driving fastening elements in a workpiece, includes a drive-in ram (13) displaceable in a guide (12) located in the tool housing (11) and driven by a the drive unit (30), a muzzle part (16) having a bolt guide (17) defining an axis (A) for a fastening element (60) and having a first guide section (117) and a second guide section (217) axially displaceable along the axis (A) relative to the first guide section (117) and disengageable from the first guide section (117), and a press-on switch (29) for generating a press-on signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2009Publication date: November 26, 2009Inventors: Ulrich Schiestl, Robert Spasov, Karl Franz, Harald Fielitz
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Publication number: 20090249616Abstract: Process for connecting a first electrically conductive component in the form of a flexible electrical line having metal wires to a second electrically conductive metal component, e.g., a second electrical line or a connecting element. The free end of the flexible electrical line is inserted into a sleeve and is pressed with the latter; in addition, the end of the second electrically conductive component that is assigned to the flexible electrical line is inserted into the free end of the sleeve and is brought into contact on the flexible electrical line, and electrical current is run through these two components, by which their ends that lie on one another are melted together, whereby the sleeve is made from such a metal, which has a higher melting point compared to the metal or the metals of the two components that are to be connected to one another.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 12, 2007Publication date: October 8, 2009Applicant: GEBAUER & GRILLER KABELWERKE GESELLSCHAFT M.B.H.Inventor: Karl Franz Fröschl
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Publication number: 20090218851Abstract: A motor vehicle is provided that includes, but is not limited to with a front-hinged front door and rear-hinged rear door located on the same vehicle side, and front door and rear door each have an impact block arranged in such a manner that the blocks are pushed against each other during a front-end collision.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 25, 2009Publication date: September 3, 2009Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS, INC.Inventors: Alastair ANDERSON, Karl-Franz HEDRICH, Gunther HEIM, Thomas ENDERICH
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Publication number: 20090211157Abstract: A method is provided for displaying a closed state of a motor vehicle door which can adopt at least two closed states depending on driving speed, in particular a motor vehicle door, that includes, but is not limited to two door leaves which open in opposite directions to one another, that also includes, but is not limited to a lock for achieving the closed states on an electromechanical basis. The method has the steps of, without limitation, detecting an actual closed state of the motor vehicle door and signaling the actual closed state of the motor vehicle door. A status display is also provided that carries out the method, a locking system with a status display is provided, and a motor vehicle door is provided with a locking system.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 20, 2009Publication date: August 27, 2009Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS, INC.Inventor: Karl-Franz HEDRICH
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Publication number: 20090152321Abstract: A hand-held drive-in power tool for driving in fastening includes a drive-in ram (13) displaceable in a guide (13), at least one preloaded drive spring (31); for driving the drive-in ram (13), a tensioning device (70) for preloading the drive spring (31); a transmission element (33) for transmitting a tensioning force from the tensioning device (70) to the drive spring (31) and at least one roller (34) for guiding the transmission element (33) and supported on a support element (35) by at least one rolling bearing (40).Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2008Publication date: June 18, 2009Inventors: Ulrich Schiestl, Robert Spasov, Karl Franz
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Patent number: 7543477Abstract: A sensor for detecting particles in a gas flow, in particular soot particles in an exhaust gas flow, includes at least two measuring electrodes, which are positioned on a substrate made of an insulating material. To protect the measuring electrodes, they are covered by a protective layer.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 2004Date of Patent: June 9, 2009Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbHInventors: Joachim Berger, Rainer Strohmaier, Detlef Heimann, Norbert Breuer, Ralf Wirth, Karl-Franz Reinhart, Ralf Schmidt, Walter Bauer, Kai-Achim Baldenhofer, Bernard Kamp, Thomas Grau
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Publication number: 20070057008Abstract: A setting tool for driving in fastening elements includes a setting piston (20) axially displaceable in a piston guide (13) which is adjoined by a bolt guide (12), and a piston stop device (30) for the setting piston (20) and arranged at an end region of the piston guide (13) adjacent to the bolt guide (12) and having a damping element (31) supported against a stop (15), and a stop member (32) for the setting piston (20) and adjoining the damping element (31) in a direction toward the piston guide (13), with the damping element (31), the stop member (32) and the stop (15) having respective surfaces (33, 34; 35, 36) arranged axially opposite each other at least one of which is formed as an inclined surface (S) forming with a respective opposite surface an angle of from 2° to 20°.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 7, 2006Publication date: March 15, 2007Inventor: Karl Franz
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Publication number: 20070057007Abstract: A setting tool for driving fastening elements in a constructional component includes piston stop device (30) for braking the setting piston (20) and which is located at an end region of the hollow chamber (14) of the piston guide (13) in which the setting piston is displaceable, adjacent to the bolt guide (12), and has a stop element for the setting piston (20) and which has a first ring (31) and a second ring (32) arranged coaxially with each other and displaceable relative to each other, and a receiving space (3) provided between the two rings and filled with particles (34) with respect to which the receiving space is sealed.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 7, 2006Publication date: March 15, 2007Inventors: Wolfram Hahn, Karl Franz, Tilo Dittrich