Patents by Inventor Ralf Stockburger
Ralf Stockburger 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: 20180036848Abstract: The invention relates to a handling device and method for monitoring a handling device having a holding device, in particular a vacuum gripping device or a vacuum tensioning device, for fixing a workpiece, and having a sensor device for detecting vibrations and for generating measured values therefrom. The sensor device is situated on the holding device and is configured for detecting vibrations of the workpiece that is fixed to the holding device.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 2, 2017Publication date: February 8, 2018Applicant: J. SCHMALZ GMBHInventors: Ralf Stockburger, Timo Conzelmann, Harald Kuolt
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Patent number: 8157182Abstract: The invention relates to a vacuum handling device (46) for fixing or transporting work pieces (44) comprising a plurality of components, wherein at least one of the components is provided with an RFID tag (10) and the RFID tag is provided with an RFID chip (14) and an antenna (12), wherein a switching element (16) is provided for the galvanic isolation of the RFID chip and antenna between the RFID chip and the antenna.Type: GrantFiled: July 20, 2009Date of Patent: April 17, 2012Assignee: J. Schmalz GmbHInventors: Walter Schaaf, Ralf Stockburger
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Publication number: 20110198403Abstract: The invention relates to a vacuum handling device (46) for fixing or transporting work pieces (44) comprising a plurality of components, wherein at least one of the components is provided with an RFID tag (10) and the RFID tag is provided with an RFID chip (14) and an antenna (12), wherein a switching element (16) is provided for the galvanic isolation of the RFID chip and antenna between the RFID chip and the antennaType: ApplicationFiled: July 20, 2009Publication date: August 18, 2011Applicant: J. SCHMALZ GMBHInventors: Walter Schaaf, Ralf Stockburger
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Patent number: 6817601Abstract: A block suction apparatus for fixing plate-shaped work pieces on a fixing beam or fixing table using under-pressure has at least one support surface provided with a sealing plate having a sealing lip about its periphery. The sealing lip delimits a suction chamber and least one supporting element is provided within the suction chamber. At least one additional supporting element is also provided and is located in the direct vicinity of the sealing lip. Sagging of sections of a plate being lifted by the apparatus which project past the block suction apparatus is thereby reduced and the edge of the plate can therefore be processed with greater accuracy.Type: GrantFiled: May 27, 2003Date of Patent: November 16, 2004Assignee: J. Schmalz GmbHInventors: Kurt Schmalz, Ralf Stockburger
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Publication number: 20030201593Abstract: A block suction apparatus for fixing plate-shaped work pieces on a fixing beam or fixing table using under-pressure has at least one support surface provided with a sealing plate having a sealing lip about its periphery. The sealing lip delimits a suction chamber and least one supporting element is provided within the suction chamber. At least one additional supporting element is also provided and is located in the direct vicinity of the sealing lip. Sagging of sections of a plate being lifted by the apparatus which project past the block suction apparatus is thereby reduced and the edge of the plate can therefore be processed with greater accuracy.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 27, 2003Publication date: October 30, 2003Applicant: J. Schmalz GmbHInventors: Kurt Schmalz, Ralf Stockburger
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Patent number: 6547228Abstract: A holding device for work pieces to be machined, with a fixture and a vacuum holding block which can be set on the fixture, where an automatic or remotely-controllable mechanical locking device, for holding the vacuum holding block in position on the fixture is provided.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2001Date of Patent: April 15, 2003Assignee: J. Schmalz GmbHInventors: Kurt Schmalz, Thomas Eisele, Ralf Stockburger
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Publication number: 20020074703Abstract: The invention pertains to a device for fixing workpieces and contains at least one clamping beam and a suction block that lies on the clamping beam. The suction block is mounted on a sled that can be displaced in the longitudinal direction of the clamping beam. In addition, the suction block can be lifted off the surface of the clamping beam.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 21, 2001Publication date: June 20, 2002Applicant: J. Schmalz GmbHInventors: Kurt Schmalz, Thomas Eisele, Ralf Stockburger
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Publication number: 20020070491Abstract: The invention concerns a device for securing workpieces with at least one clamping bar and a block suction apparatus disposed on the clamping bar. The block suction apparatus is secured to a slide which can be transported in the longitudinal direction of the clamping bar. The block suction apparatus can be lifted from the surface of the clamping bar.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2001Publication date: June 13, 2002Applicant: J. Schmalz GmbHInventors: Kurt Schmalz, Ralf Stockburger, Jochen Burkhardt
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Publication number: 20020056954Abstract: A device for fixation of sheet-like workpieces with a vacuum holding block and a fixture rail, where the vacuum holding block can be shifted by means of a carrier riding movably in the fixture rail and the motive forces are transmitted magnetically from the carrier to the vacuum holding block.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 19, 2001Publication date: May 16, 2002Inventors: Kurt Schmalz, Thomas Eisele, Ralf Stockburger
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Patent number: 6364299Abstract: A vacuum holding apparatus with at least one base and a suction unit supported by the base, on which the workpiece to be held can be placed and is vacuum-held by the suction unit, wherein the suction unit has a first gripping surface on the side facing the workpiece, and a second gripping surface on the side facing the base wherein the suction unit is provided with at least one mechanical holding mechanism for attachment to the base.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2000Date of Patent: April 2, 2002Assignee: J. Schmalz GmbHInventors: Kurt Schmalz, Wolfgang Schmalz, Thomas Eisele, Ralf Stockburger
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Patent number: 6302387Abstract: The invention relates to a vacuum tightening system comprising a supporting base and a modular suction device for tightening a work piece. According to the invention, the modular suction device and the work piece can be tightened by means of a vacuum circuit in which the vacuum pressure is increased for tightening the work piece.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2000Date of Patent: October 16, 2001Assignee: J. Schmalz GmbH.Inventors: Kurt Schmalz, Wolfgang Schmalz, Ralf Stockburger
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Patent number: 6155795Abstract: An ejector for generating a vacuum, with a housing, a propellant nozzle having a narrowed part, a diffuser section, a suction connector terminating in the narrowed part, as well as an exhaust air conduit for the pressure gas and the exhausted air, a simple construction is achieved in that the housing of the ejector is designed as a sectional support for at least two propellant nozzles.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 1999Date of Patent: December 5, 2000Assignee: J. Schmalz GmbHInventors: Kurt Schmalz, Ralf Stockburger, Thomas Eisele