Patents by Inventor Timo Niemi

Timo Niemi 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: 9248757
    Abstract: The invention relates to method for positioning a rock drilling rig and to a rock drilling rig. The rock drilling rig is moved using combustion-engine-free drive equipment with an electric drive motor. The torque is transmitted from the drive motor to the traction wheels over a mechanical anti-slip transmission connection. The ratio between the drive motor rotation rate and the traction wheel rotation rate is kept constantly the same during positioning. The drive motor is not only used for moving but also for stopping.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2016
    Assignee: Sandvik Mining and Construction Oy
    Inventors: Jarno Kuittinen, Juha Piipponen, Timo Niemi
  • Patent number: 9114696
    Abstract: The invention relates to a rock drilling rig, a method for controlling the temperature of its drive equipment, and a liquid cooling system. The rock drilling rig includes combustion-engine-free drive equipment, which includes electric components for affecting transfer drive. The rock drilling rig is also provided with a liquid cooling system, to which one or more electric components affecting the transfer drive are connected to be cooled by the system. The cooling of the components is controlled by a control unit according to a strategy set therein. The cooling system may additionally be precooled before the transfer drive.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2015
    Assignee: SANDVIK MINING AND CONSTRUCTION OY
    Inventors: Jukka Osara, Juha Piipponen, Jarno Kuittinen, Timo Niemi
  • Patent number: 8869923
    Abstract: The invention relates to a rock drilling rig and a method for downhill driving of a rock drilling rig. The rock drilling rig comprises electric drive equipment, the drive motor of which serves as a primary brake in long-term downhill driving. The drive motor thus converts kinetic energy into electric energy, with which an energy storage is charged. To consume surplus electric energy, a hydraulic system or a compressed air system is turned on. A hydraulic pump and a compressor (54) are driven by an electric motor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2014
    Assignee: Sandvik Mining and Construction Oy
    Inventors: Jukka Osara, Juha Piipponen, Jarno Kuittinen, Timo Niemi
  • Publication number: 20130056271
    Abstract: The invention relates to a rock drilling rig, a method for controlling the temperature of its drive equipment, and a liquid cooling system. The rock drilling rig includes combustion-engine-free drive equipment, which includes electric components for affecting transfer drive. The rock drilling rig is also provided with a liquid cooling system, to which one or more electric components affecting the transfer drive are connected to be cooled by the system. The cooling of the components is controlled by a control unit according to a strategy set therein. The cooling system may additionally be precooled before the transfer drive.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2011
    Publication date: March 7, 2013
    Applicant: SANDVIK MINING AND CONSTRUCTION OY
    Inventors: Jukka Osara, Juha Piipponen, Jarno Kuittinen, Timo Niemi
  • Publication number: 20130056279
    Abstract: The invention relates to a rock drilling rig and a method for downhill driving of a rock drilling rig. The rock drilling rig comprises electric drive equipment, the drive motor of which serves as a primary brake in long-term downhill driving. The drive motor thus converts kinetic energy into electric energy, with which an energy storage is charged. To consume surplus electric energy, a hydraulic system or a compressed air system is turned on. A hydraulic pump and a compressor (54) are driven by an electric motor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2011
    Publication date: March 7, 2013
    Applicant: SANDVIK MINING AND CONSTRUCTION OY
    Inventors: Jukka Osara, Juha Piipponen, Jarno Kuittinen, Timo Niemi
  • Publication number: 20130008716
    Abstract: The invention relates to method for positioning a rock drilling rig and to a rock drilling rig. The rock drilling rig is moved using combustion-engine-free drive equipment with an electric drive motor. The torque is transmitted from the drive motor to the traction wheels over a mechanical anti-slip transmission connection. The ratio between the drive motor rotation rate and the traction wheel rotation rate is kept constantly the same during positioning. The drive motor is not only used for moving but also for stopping.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2011
    Publication date: January 10, 2013
    Inventors: Jarno Kuittinen, Juha Piipponen, Timo Niemi
  • Publication number: 20070096538
    Abstract: An arrangement for data transmission in a mine, and a cable reel. Data transmission between an information system of the mine and an information system of a mining vehicle is arranged using two data transmission cables. The data transmission cables are arranged in a supply cable that can be stored on a reel in the mining vehicle. The reel has a rotatable drum on which the supply cable can be wound. A first end of the drum has a first rotating connection element for connecting the first data transmission cable to the information system of the mining vehicle. A second end of the drum has a second rotating connection element for connecting the second data transmission cable to the information system of the mining vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2005
    Publication date: May 3, 2007
    Inventors: Timo Niemi, Jukka Kollanus
  • Patent number: 5531932
    Abstract: Compositions and methods are described that relate to the use of reaction products of metal compounds and protonic acids for plasticizing and neutralizing acidic, protonated compositions comprising substituted and unsubstituted polyanilines and co-polymers and or mixtures thereof; and for reducing the percolation threshold for conductivity in blends with insulating bulk polymers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 1994
    Date of Patent: July 2, 1996
    Assignee: Neste Oy
    Inventors: Toivo Karna, Jukka Laakso, Timo Niemi, Heikki Ruohonen, Esko Savolainen, Helge Lindstrom, Esa Virtanen, Olli Ikkala
  • Patent number: 5340499
    Abstract: Compositions and methods are described that relate to the use of reaction products of metal compounds and protonic acids for plasticizing and neutralizing acidic, protonated compositions comprising substituted and unsubstituted polyanilines and co-polymers and or mixtures thereof; and for reducing the percolation threshold for conductivity in blends with insulating bulk polymers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 1992
    Date of Patent: August 23, 1994
    Assignee: Neste Oy
    Inventors: Toivo Karna, Jukka Laakso, Timo Niemi, Heikki Ruohonen, Esko Savolainen, Helge Lindstrom, Esa Virtanen, Olli Ikkala, Alejandro Andreatta
  • Patent number: 5037671
    Abstract: In a method for manufacturing storage plates, plate frames (5) of storage batteries are material-coated by active material supply means which is provided with at least one rotating material application wheel. The wheel includes a dispensing element (14) with which the active material is dispensed to a conveyor belt or equivalent means which travels under the supply means (10) and conveys plate frames (5). The material application wheel/wheels (11,1a) of the supply means (10) is/are rotated at such a high speed that the material application wheel/wheels (11,1a) dispenses/dispense the active material (1) from the dispensing element (14) to the mobile conveyor belt (20) under the effect of centrifugal force. The invention also concerns a means for manufacturing storage batteries.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 1989
    Date of Patent: August 6, 1991
    Assignee: Neste Oy
    Inventors: Toivo Karna, Frey Fredenberg, Timo Niemi, Matti Luukka, Jukka-Pekka Nieminen