Patents by Inventor Lennart Strandberg

Lennart Strandberg 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: 7610989
    Abstract: System for controlling at least one hydraulic cylinder (2, 3) having a first control valve unit (4) connected to the hydraulic cylinder for regulation thereof. A first operable control means (5) is included and which is adapted for controlling the first control valve unit. A second control valve unit (6) is also included that is connected to the hydraulic cylinder for regulation thereof, and a second operable control means (7) is further provided and which is adapted for controlling the second control valve unit. The system also includes means (23) for prioritizing the first control means. The prioritizing means (23) is controlled via hydraulics in such a way that the effect of the second control means (6) on the regulation of the hydraulic cylinder (2, 3) is at least substantially reduced as soon as the first control means (5) is operated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2009
    Assignee: Volvo Construction Equipment AB
    Inventors: Bo Vigholm, Lennart Strandberg
  • Publication number: 20080116211
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a container (1) for liquid or another fluid. The container comprises at least two wall elements (2-5) of stainless steel, which are joined by means of tape and/or glue. The present invention also relates to a method of manufacturing a container for liquid or another fluid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2006
    Publication date: May 22, 2008
    Inventors: Jan Ericson, Lennart Strandberg
  • Patent number: 7287374
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method and system for controlling viscosity of a hydraulic fluid. The viscosity of a hydraulic fluid is usually very much dependent on temperature. By using existing throttles which generate a pressure drop, the hydraulic fluid can be heated by creating a power drain in these existing throttles through a controlled increase of the pressure through them. By controlled heating, the viscosity of a hydraulic fluid can be controlled. According to the invention, the existing throttles are preferably cavity-preventing openings in valves.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2007
    Assignee: Volvo Construction Equipment Holding Sweden AB
    Inventors: Bo Vigholm, Lennart Strandberg
  • Patent number: 7210395
    Abstract: The invention relates to a system for handling an implement on a vehicle which comprises a frame. The system comprises a lifting apparatus arranged between the frame and the implement for raising and lowering the implement in relation to the frame, a pump (11) coupled to the lifting apparatus for supplying this with a fluid in order to produce said movements, and an operating valve (10) arranged between the pump and the lifting apparatus for controlling the flow of said fluid to the of said fluid to and from the lifting apparatus. The system further comprises a control device (9) which is designed to disconnect the control of the lifting apparatus via said fluid. The control device is coupled in such a way to an operating element 814) arranged in the vehicle cab (13) that control of the control device via the operating element is permitted independently of the control of the operating valve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2007
    Assignee: Volvo Construction Equipment Holding Sweden AB
    Inventors: Lennart Strandberg, Bo Vigholm, Johan Lillemets
  • Patent number: 7052060
    Abstract: Method and device for gripping one or more elongated element(s), which device includes two main gripping arms (1, 2) adapted to hold the element(s) between them. At least one first hydraulic cylinder (6, 7) is provided for moving the main gripping arms relative to one another. The device also has at least one auxiliary gripping arm (3, 4) and at least one second hydraulic cylinder (8, 9) for moving the auxiliary gripping arm relative to the main gripping arms in order to press the element(s) against the main gripping arms. The second hydraulic cylinder (8, 9) is connected operationally to the first hydraulic cylinder (6, 7) in such a way that the movement of the auxiliary gripping arm (3, 4) is initiated only when the piston of the first hydraulic cylinder reaches a predetermined position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2006
    Assignee: Volvo Construction Equipment AB
    Inventors: Bo Vigholm, Gunnar Lindgren, Lennart Strandberg
  • Publication number: 20060021340
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method and system for controlling viscosity of a hydraulic fluid. The viscosity of a hydraulic fluid is usually very much dependent on temperature. By using existing throttles which generate a pressure drop, the hydraulic fluid can be heated by creating a power drain in these existing throttles through a controlled increase of the pressure through them. By controlled heating, the viscosity of a hydraulic fluid can be controlled. According to the invention, the existing throttles are preferably cavity-preventing openings in valves.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2005
    Publication date: February 2, 2006
    Applicant: VOLVO CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT HOLDING SWEDEN AB
    Inventors: Bo Vigholm, Lennart Strandberg
  • Publication number: 20050198951
    Abstract: The invention relates to a system for handling an implement on a vehicle which comprises a frame. The system comprises a lifting apparatus arranged between the frame and the implement for raising and lowering the implement in relation to the frame, a pump (11) coupled to the lifting apparatus for supplying this with a fluid in order to produce said movements, and an operating valve (10) arranged between the pump and the lifting apparatus for controlling the flow of said fluid to the of said fluid to and from the lifting apparatus. The system further comprises a control device (9) which is designed to disconnect the control of the lifting apparatus via said fluid. The control device is coupled in such a way to an operating element 814) arranged in the vehicle cab (13) that control of the control device via the operating element is permitted independently of the control of the operating valve.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2005
    Publication date: September 15, 2005
    Applicant: VOLVO CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT HOLDING SWEDEN AB
    Inventors: Lennart Strandberg, Bo Vigholm, Johan Lillemets
  • Publication number: 20050146115
    Abstract: System for controlling at least one hydraulic cylinder (2, 3) having a first control valve unit (4) connected to the hydraulic cylinder for regulation thereof. A first operable control means (5) is included and which is adapted for controlling the first control valve unit. A second control valve unit (6) is also included that is connected to the hydraulic cylinder for regulation thereof, and a second operable control means (7) is further provided and which is adapted for controlling the second control valve unit. The system also includes means (23) for prioritizing the first control means. The prioritizing means (23) is controlled via hydraulics in such a way that the effect of the second control means (6) on the regulation of the hydraulic cylinder (2, 3) is at least substantially reduced as soon as the first control means (5) is operated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2004
    Publication date: July 7, 2005
    Applicant: VOLVO CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT HOLDING SWEDEN AB
    Inventors: Bo Vigholm, Lennart Strandberg
  • Publication number: 20050140154
    Abstract: Method and device for gripping one or more elongated element(s), which device includes two main gripping arms (1, 2) adapted to hold said element(s) between them. At least one first hydraulic cylinder (6, 7) is provided for moving the main gripping arms relative to one another. The device also has at least one auxiliary gripping arm (3, 4) and at least one second hydraulic cylinder (8, 9) for moving the auxiliary gripping arm relative to the main gripping arms in order to press the element(s) against the main gripping arms. The second hydraulic cylinder (8, 9) is connected operationally to the first hydraulic cylinder (6, 7) in such a way that the movement of the auxiliary gripping arm (3, 4) is initiated only when the piston of the first hydraulic cylinder reaches a predetermined position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2004
    Publication date: June 30, 2005
    Applicant: VOLVO CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT HOLDING SWEDEN AB
    Inventors: Bo Vigholm, Gunnar Lindgren, Lennart Strandberg
  • Patent number: 5227584
    Abstract: The invention relates to a condenser type barrier for field control in transformer bushings and their connection to the conductor of a transformer winding for transformers used in HVDC converter plants. The condenser barrier is arranged as a solid of revolution with concentrically laid condenser layers. It is formed from both ends with inwardly-directed, straight frustums of cones with equally large smallest bases, between which the condenser barrier is formed as a concentric inner, straight circular cylinder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 1992
    Date of Patent: July 13, 1993
    Assignee: Asea Brown Boveri AB
    Inventors: Lars Holmstrom, Lennart Strandberg
  • Patent number: 5198622
    Abstract: The invention relates to a condenser body for field control in transformer bushings and the connection of the body to the conductor of a transformer winding for transformers used in HVDC converter plants. The condenser body is arranged as a solid of revolution with concentrically laid condenser layers. It is formed from one end with an outwardly-directed straight frustum of a cone and from the other end with an inwardly-directed straight frustum of a cone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 1992
    Date of Patent: March 30, 1993
    Assignee: Asea Brown Boveri AB
    Inventors: Asa Hammarsten, Lennart Strandberg, Bengt-Olof Stenestam