Patents by Inventor Rainer Reichenbach
Rainer Reichenbach 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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Patent number: 7849995Abstract: Disclosed is a device for conveying workpieces through a press working line or a transfer molding press. The conveying device is embodied as a telescopic feeder and is designed such that a jib which can be displaced in a longitudinal direction is mounted or guided by means of guiding carriages that travel along. An adequate entraining mechanism is provided in order to ensure the traveling motion of the guiding carriages.Type: GrantFiled: January 5, 2005Date of Patent: December 14, 2010Assignee: Mueller Weingarten AGInventor: Rainer Reichenbach
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Publication number: 20090078532Abstract: Disclosed is a device for conveying workpieces through a press working line or a transfer molding press. The conveying device is embodied as a telescopic feeder and is designed such that a jib which can be displaced in a longitudinal direction is mounted or guided by means of guiding carriages that travel along. An adequate entraining mechanism is provided in order to ensure the traveling motion of the guiding carriages.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 5, 2005Publication date: March 26, 2009Inventor: Rainer Reichenbach
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Patent number: 7484922Abstract: The invention relates to an articulated arm transport device which is especially provided for the automation of large component transfer presses. Said articulated arm transport device is characterized by a kinematics and design that do not require any additional clearance between the press rams and pillars and that permit an introduction or extraction of workpieces even with a small clearance between the upper and lower tool. The articulated arm transport device is mounted above the workpiece transport plane on the press stands. The articulated arm part linked with the cross-member is shorter than the articulated arm part and makes a pivoting movement substantially above the common pivot. A lifting and/or pivoting movement can be carried out by means of controlled lift drives that are functionally linked with transmission means.Type: GrantFiled: November 11, 2004Date of Patent: February 3, 2009Assignee: Mueller Weingarten AGInventors: Erich Harsch, Rainer Reichenbach
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Patent number: 7448489Abstract: A transporting apparatus, in particular a 3-way transfer means, for transfer presses, in the case of which, for horizontal movement, linear drives are attached and actuated such that, along with a compact construction, the linear drives allow the gripper rails to be changed straightforwardly during tool-changing operations.Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 2006Date of Patent: November 11, 2008Assignee: Müller Weingarten AGInventor: Rainer Reichenbach
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Publication number: 20070172344Abstract: The invention relates to a device for transporting work pieces through pressing systems, in particular a double hinged arm feeder for step presses or press working lines. Said transport device is configured in such a manner that the work pieces are transported at high speed with a large system rigidity. The hinged arm is pivotably mounted on a slit which supports the pivot drive and which is guided on a rail whereon at least one stationary drive is located enabling the slits to move in a horizontal manner in relation to the slits and the whole unit can be moved in a vertical manner over at least one stationary lift drive. Due to said configuration, the hinged arm or the two hinged arm parts only have a small looped length.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 4, 2005Publication date: July 26, 2007Applicant: MUELLER WEINGARTEN AGInventor: Rainer Reichenbach
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Publication number: 20070077135Abstract: The invention relates to an articulated arm transport device which is especially provided for the automation of large component transfer presses. Said articulated arm transport device is characterized by a kinematics and design that do not require any additional clearance between the press rams and pillars and that permit an introduction or extraction of workpieces even with a small clearance between the upper and lower tool. The articulated arm transport device is mounted above the workpiece transport plane on the press stands. The articulated arm part linked with the cross-member is shorter than the articulated arm part and makes a pivoting movement substantially above the common pivot. A lifting and/or pivoting movement can be carried out by means of controlled lift drives that are functionally linked with transmission means.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 11, 2004Publication date: April 5, 2007Inventors: Erich Harsch, Rainer Reichenbach
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Publication number: 20060260381Abstract: A transporting apparatus, in particular a 3-way transfer means, for transfer presses, in the case of which, for horizontal movement, linear drives are attached and actuated such that, along with a compact construction, the linear drives allow the gripper rails to be changed straightforwardly during tool-changing operations.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 21, 2006Publication date: November 23, 2006Applicant: Muller Weingarten AGInventor: Rainer Reichenbach
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Patent number: 7040853Abstract: A transfer system provided, in particular, for multi-stage presses for large components is distinguished by a favorable design with a low moving mass and allows large transporting steps. By the regulation of 2 stationary drives both in the direction of rotation in relation to one another and in the rotational speed, it is possible to realize all desired traveling curves in one plane. A straightforward construction makes possible a cost-effective, modular solution for a highly dynamic transfer system.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2001Date of Patent: May 9, 2006Assignee: Mueller Weingarten AGInventors: Erich Harsch, Rainer Reichenbach
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Patent number: 6968725Abstract: The invention proposes a transporting apparatus for transporting single or double workpieces through processing stations of presses, in which apparatus up to 9 degrees of freedom are integrated in the transporting system. Necessary changes in position for, for example, feeding into dies can take place directly by way of the transporting apparatus. It is possible to dispense with intermediate set-down locations or orienting stations.Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 2001Date of Patent: November 29, 2005Assignee: Mueller Weingarten AGInventors: Erich Harsch, Rainer Reichenbach
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Patent number: 6786857Abstract: An exchanging device is proposed for the parts-specific accessories and especially for the suction crossarm in a press, press line, multiple-die press for large parts or the like in order to make possible a good accessability of the press area, the exchanging device in the parked position is below the passable covering.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 2003Date of Patent: September 7, 2004Assignee: Mueller Weingarten AGInventors: Erich Harsch, Rainer Reichenbach
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Patent number: 6715981Abstract: A transport system provided in particular for large-component transfer presses is distinguished by a design with a low width and, nevertheless, permits large transport steps. By controlling two drives in the direction of rotation in relation to each other, all desired travel curves in one plane can be realized. As a result of the simple construction, a cost-effective solution is achieved for a highly dynamic transport system.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2001Date of Patent: April 6, 2004Assignee: Müller Weingarten AGInventors: Erich Harsch, Rainer Reichenbach
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Patent number: 6712198Abstract: An articulated-arm transport system, provided in particular for the automation of press lines and large-component transfer presses, is distinguished by a design which permits components or workpieces to be inserted or removed even when there is a small clearance between an upper and lower tool.Type: GrantFiled: May 1, 2002Date of Patent: March 30, 2004Assignee: Müller Weingarten AGInventors: Erich Harsch, Rainer Reichenbach
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Publication number: 20040018925Abstract: An exchanging device is proposed for the parts-specific accessories and especially for the suction crossarm in a press, press line, multiple-die press for large parts or the like in order to make possible a good accessability of the press area, the exchanging device in the parked position is below the passable covering.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 1, 2003Publication date: January 29, 2004Inventors: Erich Harsch, Rainer Reichenbach
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Publication number: 20020192058Abstract: An articulated-arm transport system, provided in particular for the automation of press lines and large-component transfer presses, is distinguished by a design which permits components or workpieces to be inserted or removed even when there is a small clearance between an upper and lower tool.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 1, 2002Publication date: December 19, 2002Inventors: Erich Harsch, Rainer Reichenbach
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Publication number: 20020029701Abstract: The invention proposes a transporting apparatus for transporting single or double workpieces through processing stations of presses, in which apparatus up to 9 degrees of freedom are integrated in the transporting system. Necessary changes in position for, for example, feeding into dies can take place directly by way of the transporting apparatus. It is possible to dispense with intermediate set-down locations or orienting stations.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 24, 2001Publication date: March 14, 2002Applicant: Mueller Weingarten AGInventors: Erich Harsch, Rainer Reichenbach
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Patent number: 6338264Abstract: A transfer drive is proposed for a press and in particular for a forging machine, in which the intention is to dispense with guides which are sensitive to dirt. For this purpose, the gripper rails are suspended on a hinged-rod arrangement with a three-axis guide system.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2000Date of Patent: January 15, 2002Assignee: Mueller Weingarten AGInventors: Erich Harsch, Rainer Reichenbach
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Publication number: 20010014279Abstract: A transfer system provided, in particular, for multi-stage presses for large components is distinguished by a favorable design with a low moving mass and allows large transporting steps. By the regulation of 2 stationary drives both in the direction of rotation in relation to one another and in the rotational speed, it is possible to realize all desired traveling curves in one plane. A straightforward construction makes possible a cost-effective, modular solution for a highly dynamic transfer system.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 30, 2001Publication date: August 16, 2001Applicant: Mueller Weingarten AGInventors: Erich Harsch, Rainer Reichenbach
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Patent number: 5584205Abstract: A transport system for transporting workpieces through machining stations of a press device. The transport system includes at least one independent transport device dedicated to each machining station, the transport device being effective for receiving and transporting a workpiece in at least one of a 2-axial and a 3-axial transport motion. The transport system includes a longitudinal transport device for effecting a horizontal longitudinal motion of the workpiece in a transport direction of the workpiece and having a horizontally extending extension arm for transporting the workpiece between machining stations. The extension arm includes guides, and a transport slide for transporting the workpiece in the transport direction. The transport slide is disposed on the guides for being longitudinally movable thereon and has coupling device thereon for coupling one of a suction beam and a gripper arrangement to the extension arm for effecting a reception of the workpiece by the longitudinal transport device.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 1995Date of Patent: December 17, 1996Assignee: Mueller-Weingarten AGInventors: Erich Harsch, Rainer Reichenbach
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Patent number: 5582061Abstract: A transport device for transporting workpieces through machining stations, especially of a multiple-die press, is proposed, in which the supporting or gripper rails can perform a 2-axial and/or 3-axial motion in the longitudinal direction of the press, in the vertical direction and in the transverse direction relative to the longitudinal direction of the press. For the performance of the lifting motion and of the transversely directed closing/opening motion of the supporting or gripper rails, a separate transport unit is provided, which supports the supporting or gripper rails using a transversely displaceable lifting column.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 1995Date of Patent: December 10, 1996Assignee: Mueller-Weingarten AGInventors: Erich Harsch, Rainer Reichenbach