Patents by Inventor Thomas Mannebach

Thomas Mannebach 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: 11236472
    Abstract: A method for coupling a machine frame (12) of an earth working machine (10) to a working device (28) between the machine frame (12) and a substrate (U) encompasses the following steps: arranging the machine frame (12) and the working device (28) between the machine frame (12) and the substrate (U); aligning the receiving portion (42) and working device (28) relative to one another in such a way that fastening formations (56, 60) of the working device (28) are lined up, along a spacing direction, with fastening counter-formations (58, 62) of the machine frame (12); bringing the fastening formations (56, 60) and fastening counter-formations (58, 62) closer to one another; and operably fastening the working device (28) onto the receiving portion (42).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2022
    Inventors: Thomas Mannebach, Cyrus Barimani, Christoph Menzenbach
  • Publication number: 20210017721
    Abstract: A method for coupling a machine frame (12) of an earth working machine (10) to a working device (28) between the machine frame (12) and a substrate (U) encompasses the following steps: arranging the machine frame (12) and the working device (28) between the machine frame (12) and the substrate (U); aligning the receiving portion (42) and working device (28) relative to one another in such a way that fastening formations (56, 60) of the working device (28) are lined up, along a spacing direction, with fastening counter-formations (58, 62) of the machine frame (12); bringing the fastening formations (56, 60) and fastening counter-formations (58, 62) closer to one another; and operably fastening the working device (28) onto the receiving portion (42).
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2020
    Publication date: January 21, 2021
    Inventors: Thomas Mannebach, Cyrus Barimani, Christoph Menzenbach
  • Patent number: 10704212
    Abstract: A method for coupling a machine frame (12) of an earth working machine (10) to a working device (28) between the machine frame (12) and a substrate (U) encompasses the following steps: arranging the machine frame (12) and the working device (28) between the machine frame (12) and the substrate (U); aligning the receiving portion (42) and working device (28) relative to one another in such a way that fastening formations (56, 60) of the working device (28) are lined up, along a spacing direction, with fastening counter-formations (58, 62) of the machine frame (12); bringing the fastening formations (56, 60) and fastening counter-formations (58, 62) closer to one another; and operably fastening the working device (28) onto the receiving portion (42).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2020
    Assignee: Wirtgen GmbH
    Inventors: Thomas Mannebach, Cyrus Barimani, Christoph Menzenbach
  • Publication number: 20170328018
    Abstract: A method for coupling a machine frame (12) of an earth working machine (10) to a working device (28) between the machine frame (12) and a substrate (U) encompasses the following steps: arranging the machine frame (12) and the working device (28) between the machine frame (12) and the substrate (U); aligning the receiving portion (42) and working device (28) relative to one another in such a way that fastening formations (56, 60) of the working device (28) are lined up, along a spacing direction, with fastening counter-formations (58, 62) of the machine frame (12); bringing the fastening formations (56, 60) and fastening counter-formations (58, 62) closer to one another; and operably fastening the working device (28) onto the receiving portion (42).
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2017
    Publication date: November 16, 2017
    Inventors: Thomas Mannebach, Cyrus Barimani, Christoph Menzenbach
  • Patent number: 9068304
    Abstract: An automotive machine (1) for producing carriageways by stabilizing insufficiently stable soils or by recycling road surfaces includes a machine chassis (4), a working drum (20) mounted on pivoting arms to pivot in relation to the machine chassis (4), a combustion engine (32) supported by the machine chassis, and at least one mechanical power transmission device (36) transferring the drive power from the engine to the working drum (20).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2015
    Assignee: Wirtgen GmbH
    Inventors: Thomas Mannebach, Peter Busley, Karsten Buhr, Günter Hähn
  • Publication number: 20140375110
    Abstract: An automotive machine (1) for producing carriageways by stabilizing insufficiently stable soils or by recycling road surfaces includes a machine chassis (4), a working drum (20) mounted on pivoting arms to pivot in relation to the machine chassis (4), a combustion engine (32) supported by the machine chassis, and at least one mechanical power transmission device (36) transfering the drive power from the engine to the working drum (20).
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2014
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Inventors: Thomas Mannebach, Peter Busley, Karsten Buhr, Günter Hähn
  • Patent number: 8840191
    Abstract: An automotive machine (1) for producing carriageways by stabilizing insufficiently stable soils or by recycling road surfaces includes a machine chassis (4), a working drum (20) mounted to pivot in relation to the machine chassis (4), a combustion engine (32) supported by the machine chassis, and at least one mechanical power transmission device (36) transferring the drive power from the engine to the working drum (20).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2014
    Assignee: Wirtgen GmbH
    Inventors: Thomas Mannebach, Peter Busley, Karsten Buhr, Guenter Haehn
  • Patent number: 8388070
    Abstract: In a mining machine (1) for the processing of a ground (3), in particular surface miner, with a machine frame (2), a cutting drum (4) mounted in the machine frame (2), a first transport device (6), which accepts mining material from the cutting drum (4), a second transport device (12), which accepts the mining material from the first transport device (6) at a point of acceptance (18) that is arranged at the lower end (14) of the second transport device (12) and is located below the upper end (22) of the first transport device (6), a conveyor suspension device (10) for the second transport device (12), which is mounted at the machine frame (2) to slew about a vertical slewing axis (8), where the second transport device (12) is pivotable about a first horizontal pivoting axis (24) that runs transverse to the longitudinal direction of the second transport device (12) and is mounted in the conveyor suspension device (10), and where the vertical slewing axis (8) of the conveyor suspension device (10) runs essentia
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2013
    Assignee: Wirtgen GmbH
    Inventors: Winfried von Schönebeck, Thomas Mannebach, Cyrus Barimani, Günter Hähn
  • Publication number: 20120080929
    Abstract: An automotive machine (1) for producing carriageways by stabilizing insufficiently stable soils or by recycling road surfaces includes a machine chassis (4), a working drum (20) mounted to pivot in relation to the machine chassis (4), a combustion engine (32) supported by the machine chassis, and at least one mechanical power transmission device (36) transfering the drive power from the engine to the working drum (20).
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2011
    Publication date: April 5, 2012
    Applicant: Wirtgen GmbH
    Inventors: Thomas Mannebach, Peter Busley, Karsten Buhr, Guenter Haehn
  • Patent number: 8075063
    Abstract: In an automotive machine (1) for producing carriageways by stabilizing insufficiently stable soils or by recycling road surfaces, with a machine chassis (4) supported by a running gear (2), a working drum (20) mounted to pivot in relation to the machine chassis (4), the shaft of which is mounted in pivoting arms (42) and runs transversely to the direction of travel, a cover (28) surrounding the working drum (20), a combustion engine (32) supported by the machine chassis with at least one output shaft (34) for the drive power required for driving the working drum, whereby at least one mechanical power transmission device (36) transfers the drive power from the output shaft (34) to the working drum (20), it is intended that the combustion engine (32) is arranged in a fixed manner at the machine chassis (4) between the pivoting arms (42) and that the at least one mechanical power transmission device (36), together with the working drum (20) mounted in the pivoting arms, can pivot about the axis of the output sha
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2011
    Assignee: Wirtgen GmbH
    Inventors: Thomas Mannebach, Peter Busley, Karsten Buhr, Guenter Haehn
  • Publication number: 20110140505
    Abstract: In an automotive machine (1) for producing carriageways by stabilizing insufficiently stable soils or by recycling road surfaces, with a machine chassis (4) supported by a running gear (2), a working drum (20) mounted to pivot in relation to the machine chassis (4), the shaft of which is mounted in pivoting arms (42) and runs transversely to the direction of travel, a cover (28) surrounding the working drum (20), a combustion engine (32) supported by the machine chassis with at least one output shaft (34) for the drive power required for driving the working drum, whereby at least one mechanical power transmission device (36) transfers the drive power from the output shaft (34) to the working drum (20), it is intended that the combustion engine (32) is arranged in a fixed manner at the machine chassis (4) between the pivoting arms (42) and that the at least one mechanical power transmission device (36), together with the working drum (20) mounted in the pivoting arms, can pivot about the axis of the output sha
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2011
    Publication date: June 16, 2011
    Applicant: WIRTGEN GMBH
    Inventors: Thomas Mannebach, Peter Busley, Karsten Buhr, Guenter Haehn
  • Patent number: 7918512
    Abstract: In an automotive machine (1) for producing carriageways by stabilizing insufficiently stable soils or by recycling road surfaces, with a machine chassis (4) supported by a running gear (2), a working drum (20) mounted to pivot in relation to the machine chassis (4), the shaft of which is mounted in pivoting arms (42) and runs transversely to the direction of travel, a cover (28) surrounding the working drum (20), a combustion engine (32) supported by the machine chassis with at least one output shaft (34) for the drive power required for driving the working drum, whereby at least one mechanical power transmission device (36) transfers the drive power from the output shaft (34) to the working drum (20), it is intended that the combustion engine (32) is arranged in a fixed manner at the machine chassis (4) between the pivoting arms (42) and that the at least one mechanical power transmission device (36), together with the working drum (20) mounted in the pivoting arms, can pivot about the axis of the output sha
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2011
    Assignee: Wirtgen GmbH
    Inventors: Thomas Mannebach, Peter Busley, Karsten Buhr, Guenter Haehn
  • Publication number: 20100237681
    Abstract: In a mining machine (1) for the processing of a ground (3), in particular surface miner, with a machine frame (2), a cutting drum (4) mounted in the machine frame (2), a first transport device (6), which accepts mining material from the cutting drum (4), a second transport device (12), which accepts the mining material from the first transport device (6) at a point of acceptance (18) that is arranged at the lower end (14) of the second transport device (12) and is located below the upper end (22) of the first transport device (6), a conveyor suspension device (10) for the second transport device (12), which is mounted at the machine frame (2) to slew about a vertical slewing axis (8), where the second transport device (12) is pivotable about a first horizontal pivoting axis (24) that runs transverse to the longitudinal direction of the second transport device (12) and is mounted in the conveyor suspension device (10), and where the vertical slewing axis (8) of the conveyor suspension device (10) runs essentia
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2010
    Publication date: September 23, 2010
    Applicant: WIRTGEN GMBH
    Inventors: Winfried von Schonebeck, Thomas Mannebach, Cyrus Barimani, Günter Hähn
  • Publication number: 20080246328
    Abstract: In an automotive machine (1) for producing carriageways by stabilizing insufficiently stable soils or by recycling road surfaces, with a machine chassis (4) supported by a running gear (2), a working drum (20) mounted to pivot in relation to the machine chassis (4), the shaft of which is mounted in pivoting arms (42) and runs transversely to the direction of travel, a cover (28) surrounding the working drum (20), a combustion engine (32) supported by the machine chassis with at least one output shaft (34) for the drive power required for driving the working drum, whereby at least one mechanical power transmission device (36) transfers the drive power from the output shaft (34) to the working drum (20), it is intended that the combustion engine (32) is arranged in a fixed manner at the machine chassis (4) between the pivoting arms (42) and that the at least one mechanical power transmission device (36), together with the working drum (20) mounted in the pivoting arms, can pivot about the axis of the output sha
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2004
    Publication date: October 9, 2008
    Inventors: Thomas Mannebach, Peter Busley, Karsten Buhr, Guenter Haehn