Patents Assigned to BAUER Maschinen GmbH
  • Drilling apparatus and method for working the ground
    Patent number: 8550187
    Abstract: The invention relates to a drilling apparatus for working the ground comprising a drill drive for driving a drill string in a rotating manner and a rotary feedthrough for passing a construction material from a construction material hose into the interior of the drill string, whereby the rotary feedthrough has a first line connection for the construction material hose and a second line connection, rotatable relative to the first line connection, for the drill string. In accordance with the invention provision is made for the rotary feedthrough to have a rotary device for actively rotating the second line connection relative to the first line connection. The invention also relates to a method for working the ground, which can be carried out, in particular, by means of a drilling apparatus according to the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2013
    Assignee: Bauer Maschinen GmbH
    Inventor: Sebastian Bauer
  • Construction machine having a computer unit for determining an adjustment range
    Patent number: 8538670
    Abstract: The invention relates to a construction machine having a carrier unit, an actuation unit, which is adjustable with respect to the carrier unit, at least one detecting means for detecting status data of the construction machine, and a computer unit, by means of which, based on the detected status data, at least one adjustment range of the actuation unit can be determined, in which the actuation unit is adjustable at a given safety against tilting of the construction machine. The invention also relates to a method for operating a construction machine of such type.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2013
    Assignee: Bauer Maschinen GmbH
    Inventors: Martin Lanzl, Josef Haas, Markus Mayr, Manfred Angermeier, Thomas Elsner
  • UNDERWATER WORK ASSEMBLY AND METHOD FOR ANCHORING THEREOF
    Publication number: 20130223938
    Abstract: The invention relates to an underwater work assembly and to a method for anchoring the underwater work assembly in a bed of a lake, sea or river. The work assembly comprises a service platform which can be lowered and a plurality of supporting feet which are mounted so that they can be adjusted on the service platform for positioning on the lake, sea or river bed and can be moved in and out relative to the service platform by means of an actuating cylinder. In order to improve anchoring it is provided that at least one supporting foot is mounted rotationally relative to the service platform and that a rotary drive facing the supporting foot is provided, with which the supporting foot is driven in rotation for screwing into the lake, sea or river bed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2012
    Publication date: August 29, 2013
    Applicant: BAUER MASCHINEN GmbH
    Inventors: Stefan Michael FINKENZELLER, Ulli WIEDENMANN
  • UNDERWATER DRILLING ARRANGEMENT AND METHOD FOR MAKING A BORE IN A BED OF A WATER BODY
    Publication number: 20130220699
    Abstract: The invention relates to an underwater drilling arrangement and a method for making a bore in a bed of a lake, sea or river, having a service platform which can be lowered for positioning on the lake, sea or river bed, a guide tube which is mounted so that it can be rotated, axially moved as well as fixed on the service platform, a drill rod with drill head which is arranged in the guide tube and can be driven via a drill drive, and a guide tube drive which is arranged on the service platform for incorporation of the guide tube in the lake, sea or river bed. In order to reduce the friction which arises upon incorporation of the guide tube between the outer shell surface of the guide tube and the earth material of the lake, sea or river bed, the guide tube has a sliding support means.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2012
    Publication date: August 29, 2013
    Applicant: Bauer Maschinen GmbH
    Inventors: Thomas BAUER, Stefan Michael FINKENZELLER
  • UNDERWATER DRILLING ARRANGEMENT AND METHOD FOR MAKING A BORE
    Publication number: 20130220700
    Abstract: The invention relates to an underwater drilling arrangement for making a bore in the bed of a lake, sea or river with a platform which can be lowered for positioning on the bed of the lake, sea or river, a drill drive which is arranged on the service platform and a drill rod with drill head which can be driven in rotation via the drill drive. It is provided that the service platform comprises a guide tube, on the inner side of which at least one linear guide is arranged, along which at least one part of the drill drive is guided axially displaceably and the guide tube is held so that it can be adjusted and fixed in a mount of the service platform. The invention further relates to a method for creating a bore in the bed of a lake, sea or river.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2012
    Publication date: August 29, 2013
    Applicant: BAUER MASCHINEN GMBH
    Inventors: Thomas BAUER, Stefan Michael FINKENZELLER
  • Construction apparatus for foundation construction
    Patent number: 8483915
    Abstract: A construction apparatus for foundation construction includes a chassis, a mast for guidance of at least one ground working apparatus and a support mechanism for the mast, wherein the mast is arranged in an adjustable manner on the chassis. The support mechanism has at least one support arm, which is pivotably hinged about a pivot axis on the chassis. A rotary encoder is provided for detecting the pivot angle of the support arm relative to the chassis as a degree of an adjustment position of the mast.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2013
    Assignee: Bauer Maschinen GmbH
    Inventors: Martin Lanzl, Manuel Peter Ostermeier, Markus Mayr, Stefan Schnitzler
  • MARITIME SUPPLY LINE
    Publication number: 20130168955
    Abstract: The invention relates to a maritime supply line with at least two line elements which respectively comprise a jacket pipe, at least two inner lines which are arranged in the jacket pipe and a connecting element arranged at least at one end of the line element for the formation of a watertight connection to a line element to be connected. It is provided according to the invention that the connecting element comprises a connecting flange with a radially projecting collar, on which a radially projecting collar of a connecting flange of the line element to be connected can be placed. For the formation of the watertight connection the two radially projecting collars are incorporated by at least one tensioning clamp and are axially tensioned against each other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2012
    Publication date: July 4, 2013
    Applicant: BAUER MASCHINEN GMBH
    Inventors: Stefan Michael FINKENZELLER, Georg HOFNER, Ulli WIEDENMANN
  • CONSTRUCTION WORK UNIT AND METHOD FOR ERECTING A MAST
    Publication number: 20130140091
    Abstract: A drilling unit, with a carrier vehicle, a mast rotatably mounted on the carrier vehicle about a pivot axis, which mast can be pivoted between an erect operating position and an inclined transport position, and at least one erection cylinder for pivoting the mast between the operating position and the transport position. For pivoting the mast in addition to the at least one erection cylinder an erection cable is provided which is guided via a cable deflection pulley arranged on the mast, on the carrier vehicle or on a carriage which can be moved along the mast, and in that in order to apply a pulling force to the erection cable via the cable deflection pulley an erection force can be transferred to the mast in the direction of its operating position. The invention further relates to a method for erecting a mast of a construction work unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2012
    Publication date: June 6, 2013
    Applicant: BAUER MASCHINEN GMBH
    Inventors: Martin LANZL, Manfred ANGERMEIER, Josef HAAS, Christoph WITTMANN, Christian MIEHLING
  • Construction apparatus with extendable mast and method for operating such a construction apparatus
    Patent number: 8397833
    Abstract: A construction apparatus having an extendable mast with an upper mast element longitudinally displaceable relative to a lower mast element. A linear drive displaces the mast elements relative to each other, and has an upper drive part linearly actuable relative to a lower drive part of the linear drive, and a locking device for locking the two mast elements in an extended mast position. The upper drive part is fixable to the upper mast element, the lower drive part of the linear drive is displaceable longitudinally of the lower mast element and a securing device is provided on the lower mast element, with which the lower drive part is releasably securable to the lower mast element for displacement of the upper mast element. A method for operating a construction apparatus with an extendable mast can be carried out with a construction apparatus in accordance with the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2013
    Assignee: Bauer Maschinen GmbH
    Inventors: Erwin Emil Stoetzer, Leonhard Weixler
  • UNDERWATER DRILLING ARRANGEMENT AND METHOD FOR MAKING A BORE
    Publication number: 20130048377
    Abstract: An underwater drilling arrangement for marking a bore in a bed of a lake, sea or river with a service platform which can be lowered for placing on the lake, sea or river bed, a drill drive which is mounted so that it is axially displaceable on the service platform, and a drill rod with drill head which can be driven in rotation via the drill drive. It is provided that a conveying channel is formed in the drill rod, through which a conveying fluid together with excavated drill cuttings can be conveyed upwards, and a discharge opening for the conveying fluid together with the excavated drill cuttings is provided, via which the conveying fluid can be discharged underwater together with the excavated drill cuttings above the drill drive. The invention further relates to a method for creating a bore in a bed of a lake, sea or river.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2012
    Publication date: February 28, 2013
    Applicant: BAUER MASCHINEN GMBH
    Inventors: Thomas BAUER, Stefan Michael FINKENZELLER
  • Formwork element for bounding a trench wall section, formwork part and method for producing a trench wall in the ground
    Patent number: 8348555
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a shuttering element for limiting a section of a trench wall. The shuttering element is characterized by a plurality of shuttering parts which have a plate-shaped base body, consisting of concrete in particular, and are connected to one another at their adjoining horizontal front faces. Furthermore, the invention relates to a shuttering part as well as a method for producing a trench wall in the ground.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2013
    Assignee: Bauer Maschinen GmbH
    Inventors: Erwin Emil Stoetzer, Franz Werner Gerressen, Roland Wenger
  • CONNECTION DEVICE FOR A SUPPLY LINE
    Publication number: 20130001941
    Abstract: The invention relates to a connection device for a supply line with a jacket pipe and at least two inner lines arranged therein, wherein a housing with a first connection region for the jacket pipe and a second connection region for the inner lines is provided. According to the invention the first connection region comprises at least one holding element which is mounted, for the purpose of holding or releasing the jacket pipe, so that it can be radially fed thereto or returned therefrom. The second connection region is arranged axially spaced apart from the first connection region and comprises axially actuated plug connection elements for the inner lines.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2012
    Publication date: January 3, 2013
    Applicant: BAUER MASCHINEN GMBH
    Inventor: Reinhard REICH
  • DRILLING UNIT
    Publication number: 20130000988
    Abstract: The invention relates to a drilling unit with a carrier vehicle with a hydraulic supply, a mast, a carriage which can be moved along the mast and a hydraulic cylinder for moving the carriage which comprises a cylinder housing, in which a piston with a piston rod is mounted so that it can be displaced. The piston rod is fixed to the mast and the cylinder housing to the carriage. The carriage is connected to the hydraulic supply and comprises at least one hydraulic connection. The hydraulic cylinder is connected via the hydraulic connection on the carriage to the hydraulic supply.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2012
    Publication date: January 3, 2013
    Applicant: BAUER MASCHINEN GMBH
    Inventors: Martin LANZL, Manfred ANGERMEIER, Peter FISCHER, Dieter STETTER
  • Drilling rig and drilling method
    Patent number: 8322458
    Abstract: A drilling rig and a drilling method, in which the drilling element is caused to rotate and is displaced along a mast by means of a drilling drive, which drilling element has a continuous screw auger disposed below the drilling drive, and an extension, which is connected to the continuous screw auger and extends upwardly through the drilling drive. A displacement head is disposed between the continuous screw auger and the extension and is adapted to force earth material into the wall of a bore hole.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2012
    Assignee: Bauer Maschinen GmbH
    Inventors: Erwin Emil Stoetzer, Werner Josef Harthauser
  • UNDERWATER DRILLING ARRANGEMENT AND METHOD FOR INTRODUCING A FOUNDATION ELEMENT INTO A BED OF A BODY OF WATER
    Publication number: 20120298419
    Abstract: The invention relates to an underwater drilling arrangement and a method for introducing a foundation element into a bed of a body of water comprising a submersible working platform for placement onto the bed of a body of water, several ground contact elements which are arranged in an adjustable manner on the working platform for aligning the working platform on the bed of a body of water, and at least one guide pipe for receiving and guiding the drilling tool. For an improved anchoring provision is made according to the invention for the guide pipe to be supported in a longitudinally displaceable and rotatable manner on the working platform and for a guide pipe drive to be provided on the working platform for driving the guide pipe in a rotating manner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2012
    Publication date: November 29, 2012
    Applicant: BAUER MASCHINEN GMBH
    Inventors: Stefan Michael FINKENZELLER, Ulrich WIEDENMANN
  • DRILL ROD
    Publication number: 20120222858
    Abstract: The invention relates to a drill rod having at least two rod elements, which are connected to each other in a rotationally fixed and detachable manner, wherein the rod elements each have an inner pipe and an outer pipe, between which a ring-shaped receiving space is formed, the rod elements each have an energy and/or data line, which extends along a longitudinal axis of the drill rod, and the energy and/or data lines of the rod elements are each connected to an induction coil, wherein the induction coils can be coupled to each other inductively for energy and/or data transmission along the drill rod. A first rod element has an inner induction coil located at an outer circumference of its inner pipe and a second rod element has an outer induction coil located at an inner circumference of its outer pipe.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2012
    Publication date: September 6, 2012
    Applicant: BAUER MASCHINEN GMBH
    Inventor: Andreas STIMPFLE-ZIEGLER
  • Kelly bar arrangement
    Patent number: 8246474
    Abstract: A Kelly bar arrangement includes an inner bar and at least one outer bar, whereby the inner bar is arranged with respect to the at least one outer bar in an axially movable but rotationally fixed manner, and a spring means which is arranged in a lower area of the inner bar for cushioning an axial movement of the inner bar with respect to the at least one outer bar. In accordance with the invention provision is made for the spring means to be designed as an elastomer spring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2012
    Assignee: Bauer Maschinen GmbH
    Inventors: Karl Johannes Krollmann, Melchior Jais
  • AUGER
    Publication number: 20120205161
    Abstract: The invention relates to an auger having a cutting means for removing ground material and a conveyor flight for conveying the ground material removed by the cutting means, whereby the conveyor flight has several conveyor flight pieces which are arranged along an axial direction of the auger and connected to each other in a detachable manner. Provision is made for a central receiving shaft, on which the cutting means is arranged in a rotationally fixed manner. Furthermore, provision is made for the conveyor flight pieces of the conveyor flight to have a mounting pipe each, which is mounted onto the central receiving shaft, whereby the central receiving shaft projects through the mounting pipe, and for the conveyor flight pieces to be connected in a rotationally fixed manner to the central receiving shaft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2012
    Publication date: August 16, 2012
    Applicant: BAUER MASCHINEN GMBH
    Inventor: Andreas STIMPFLE-ZIEGLER
  • Fuel component for an explosive and method for its production
    Patent number: 8236113
    Abstract: The invention relates to a fuel component for an explosive, in which case the fuel component contains a volume-expanded molecularly dispersed hydrocarbon, and a method for its production. Furthermore, the invention relates to an explosive formed of the fuel component and an oxidizer, an explosive body filled with the explosive as well as an explosion method.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2012
    Assignees: Bauer Maschinen GmbH, Perforator GmbH
    Inventors: Claus Willi Becker, Bernhard Werner Schwark-Werwach, Thomas Matthias Klapoetke
  • CONTRUCTION MACHINE HAVING A COMPUTER UNIT FOR DETERMINING AN ADJUSTMENT RANGE
    Publication number: 20120072081
    Abstract: The invention relates to a construction machine having a carrier unit, an actuation unit, which is adjustable with respect to the carrier unit, at least one detecting means for detecting status data of the construction machine, and a computer unit, by means of which, based on the detected status data, at least one adjustment range of the actuation unit can be determined, in which the actuation unit is adjustable at a given safety against tilting of the construction machine. The invention also relates to a method for operating a construction machine of such type.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2011
    Publication date: March 22, 2012
    Applicant: BAUER MASCHINEN GMBH
    Inventors: Martin Lanzl, Josef Haas, Markus Mayr, Manfred Angermeier, Thomas Elsner