Patents Assigned to Eaton Fluid Power GmbH
  • Patent number: 8770630
    Abstract: A method for providing a hose pipe connection is disclosed. Embodiments of the method start with a pipe having an enlarged end portion. A sleeve is introduced into the end of the flexible hose. The sleeve has an inner diameter that is equal to the inner diameter of the hose. In an embodiment, the inner diameter of the sleeve is increased while the end of the hose is already placed on the sleeve. The hose fitted with the sleeve is then introduced into the enlarged end of the pipe. Crimping of the enlarged end will then secure the sleeve and the hose and provide a fluid tight and mechanically sturdy connection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2014
    Assignee: Eaton Fluid Power GmbH
    Inventors: Thomas Zenon Zakrzewski, Andreas Richard Hilgert, Markus Angelo Ullrich, Ralph Peter Merkel
  • Patent number: 8727386
    Abstract: A connecting device for connecting a hose in a fluid-conveying system including a nipple and a compression sleeve. The nipple has a rotation-symmetrical hose-receiving section and, at a distance therefrom, an anti-twist section that is configured in a non-circular manner, at least after a connection has been established between said hose and the nipple. The compression sleeve is configured to extend over the hose-receiving section and over the anti-twist section. The compression sleeve is further configured for a positive-locking engagement with respect to a relative rotation in the anti-twist section. The anti-twist section is configured as a non-circular deformation of at least part of the nipple. A method for establishing an anti-twist connection between a nipple and a hose using a compression sleeve is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2014
    Assignee: Eaton Fluid Power GmbH
    Inventor: Matthias Koch
  • Patent number: 8230573
    Abstract: A method for providing a hose pipe connection is disclosed. Embodiments of the method start with a pipe having an enlarged end portion. A sleeve is introduced into the end of the flexible hose. The sleeve has an inner diameter that is equal to the inner diameter of the hose. In an embodiment, the inner diameter of the sleeve is increased while the end of the hose is already placed on the sleeve. The hose fitted with the sleeve is then introduced into the enlarged end of the pipe. Crimping of the enlarged end will then secure the sleeve and the hose and provide a fluid tight and mechanically sturdy connection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2012
    Assignee: Eaton Fluid Power GmbH
    Inventors: Thomas Zenon Zakrzewski, Andreas Richard Hilgert, Markus Angelo Ullrich, Ralph Peter Merkel
  • Publication number: 20120097380
    Abstract: A heat exchanger comprising an outer conduit and an inner conduit, arranged inside of and along the longitudinal axis of the outer conduit, the inner conduit and the outer conduit being arranged to form a fluid flow channel between the inner surface of the outer conduit and the outer surface of the inner conduit, the fluid flow channel having a cross sectional form, in a plane substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the outer conduit, that is elongate being substantially greater in the circumferential direction of the outer conduit than in the radial direction of the outer conduit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2010
    Publication date: April 26, 2012
    Applicant: EATON FLUID POWER GMBH
    Inventors: Andreas Richard Hilgert, Peter Tobias Klug, Thomas Zenon Zakrwski, Leonid Walter
  • Patent number: 8157296
    Abstract: A connector device comprising a connector socket, a connector housing, and a connector plug. In an embodiment, the connector socket and connector plug may be configured so that they can be formed, for example, on pipe ends in a cold-forming process. The connector housing may be a plastic part that can be produced in an injection-molding process. Detent elements may secure the connector housing to the connector socket. The connector plug in turn may secure the detent elements in a locked position, so that the connector housing cannot become detached from the connector socket as long as the connector plug remains in the socket. A locking ring can secure the connector plug in the connector housing. The locking ring can, if necessary or desired, be located and configured in such a way that it can be moved into a release position with a tool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2012
    Assignee: Eaton Fluid Power GmbH
    Inventors: Markus Ullrich, Daniel Buchmuller, Stefan Welle, Holger Ullrich
  • Patent number: 7905520
    Abstract: A hose connecting device that is suitable for high-pressure applications includes a retainer for connecting a hose end to a hose connecting device element. The retainer may be secured or anchored to a flange of the hose connecting device element. In an embodiment, the retainer includes at least two retaining limbs that are secured on the outside of the hose by a tension device, such as by tightening straps. The retaining limbs may be provided between the outside of the hose and the tension device, and may be clamped therein. In an embodiment, the retaining limbs include recesses with flanges or stepped edges to support the limbs. In an embodiment, tightening straps may dig into the outside of the hose and rest against the hose.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2011
    Assignee: Eaton Fluid Power GmbH
    Inventors: Eric Scherer, Peter Ernst, Jurgen Schmidt
  • Publication number: 20110031742
    Abstract: A hydraulic connection comprises a connecting nipple, preferably of steel or of another metal, whereby, on said nipple's tube-shaped extension, a hydraulic hose is held by compression by means of a fitting. A swelling element is arranged between the extension and the hydraulic hose, said element being swellable in the hydraulic fluid. If hydraulic fluid were to advance through to the swelling element, said element will swell and block the path to more hydraulic fluid. Furthermore, by swelling, said element deforms the hydraulic hose in radially outward direction. In this region, the hydraulic hose is held by a fitting in the form of a metal sleeve so that said hose may not be displaced. In this manner, the force of pressure on the hydraulic hose is increased in an annular zone. A durable seal is achieved.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2006
    Publication date: February 10, 2011
    Applicant: EATON FLUID POWER GMBH
    Inventors: Eric Scherer, Frank Wilczek
  • Publication number: 20100194100
    Abstract: A connecting device for connecting a hose in a fluid-conveying system including a nipple and a compression sleeve. The nipple has a rotation-symmetrical hose-receiving section and, at a distance therefrom, an anti-twist section that is configured in a non-circular manner, at least after a connection has been established between said hose and the nipple. The compression sleeve is configured to extend over the hose-receiving section and over the anti-twist section. The compression sleeve is further configured for a positive-locking engagement with respect to a relative rotation in the anti-twist section. The anti-twist section is configured as a non-circular deformation of at least part of the nipple. A method for establishing an anti-twist connection between a nipple and a hose using a compression sleeve is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2008
    Publication date: August 5, 2010
    Applicant: EATON FLUID POWER GMBH
    Inventor: Matthias Koch
  • Publication number: 20100187815
    Abstract: A hose fitting and a method for fastening a hose fitting to a hose end section are disclosed. The hose fitting includes a connecting element and holding sleeve. The connecting element includes an insert section configured to be inserted into the hose end section. The holding sleeve includes a fixing section with a fixing part to engage a fixing counter part of the connecting element to fix the holding sleeve to the connecting element. A holding section of the holding sleeve may include radially inward projecting holding projections. The fixing and holding sections may be connected via an intermediate section arranged therebetween. In the fastened state, where the hose fitting is fastened to the hose end section, the holding projection may intrude into an outer sheathing of the hose end section. A clearance can be created between the hose end and the fixing part in the fastened state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2010
    Publication date: July 29, 2010
    Applicant: EATON FLUID POWER GMBH
    Inventors: Bjoern Theberath, Juergen Schmidt, Eric Thomas Scherer
  • Patent number: 7661444
    Abstract: The invention relates to corrugated pipe hose assemblies which are not provided with fixtures and which are used to transport preferably gaseous media in high-pressure applications, wherein a mount (3) is provided in order to receive an open end of the corrugated pipe (6) of the corrugated pipe assembly (2) and which is pressed therewith in order to form a metallic seal. The seal is obtained by means of a sealing bushing (25) between the inner wall (18) of one part (16) of the mount and the ribs (8) of the corrugated pipe (6). Another part (17) of the mount (3) firmly holds a section (27) of the covering (11) of the corrugated pipe hose assembly (2) in an axial direction and also with respect to tilting movements such that pivoting movements of the corrugated pipe hose assembly (2) do not result in a relative movement between the corrugated pipe (6) and the mount (3), especially with regard to one part (16).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2010
    Assignee: Eaton Fluid Power GmbH
    Inventor: Andreas Hilgert
  • Publication number: 20090320940
    Abstract: A connecting device for a hydraulic system is provided. In an embodiment, the device includes a valve provided in a passage channel that can be configured to switch flow based on a pressure differential between passage channel pressure and ambient pressure. In an embodiment, the connecting device may include a valve housing provided in the form of a bolt, and the valve housing may be configured for connection to an assembly unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2006
    Publication date: December 31, 2009
    Applicant: EATON FLUID POWER GMBH
    Inventors: Andreas Hilgert, Thomas Zeon Zakrzewski, Ralph Peter Merkel, Markua Angelo Ullrich
  • Patent number: 7617841
    Abstract: The inventive sliding valve (8) comprises a slide (18), which is mounted in a manner that enables it to move transversal to the passage channel (11). This valve is provided with an asymmetrical design whereby enabling the pressure prevailing in the passage channel (11) to reach a side of the slide (18) via suitable ducts (25, 26), whereas the other side is not subjected to any pressure or only to a constant low pressure. A pressure spring (29) works counter to the pressure and holds the slide (18) in the open position. In the event the fluid pressure prevails, the slide (18) is displaced into the blocking position in which it remains until the pressure falls below the switching limit once again.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2009
    Assignee: Eaton Fluid Power GmbH
    Inventors: Michael Zimpfer, Andreas Hilgert
  • Publication number: 20090261580
    Abstract: A method for providing a hose pipe connection is disclosed. Embodiments of the method start with a pipe having an enlarged end portion. A sleeve is introduced into the end of the flexible hose. The sleeve has an inner diameter that is equal to the inner diameter of the hose. In an embodiment, the inner diameter of the sleeve is increased while the end of the hose is already placed on the sleeve. The hose fitted with the sleeve is then introduced into the enlarged end of the pipe. Crimping of the enlarged end will then secure the sleeve and the hose and provide a fluid tight and mechanically sturdy connection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2009
    Publication date: October 22, 2009
    Applicant: Eaton Fluid Power GmbH
    Inventors: Thomas Zenon Zakrzewski, Andreas Richard Hilgert, Markus Angelo Ullrich, Ralph Peter Merkel
  • Publication number: 20090256354
    Abstract: The invention relates to a connector device comprising a connector socket, a connector housing, and a connector plug. In an embodiment, the connector socket and connector plug may be configured so that they can be formed, for example, on pipe ends in a cold-forming process. The connector housing may be a plastic part that can be produced in an injection-molding process. Detent elements may secure the connector housing to the connector socket. The connector plug in turn may secure the detent elements in a locked position, so that the connector housing cannot become detached from the connector socket as long as the connector plug remains in the socket. A locking ring can secure the connector plug in the connector housing. The locking ring can, if necessary or desired, be located and configured in such a way that it can be moved into a release position by means of a tool.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2005
    Publication date: October 15, 2009
    Applicant: EATON FLUID POWER GMBH
    Inventors: Markus Ullrich, Daniel Buchmuller, Stefan Welle, Holger Ullrich
  • Publication number: 20090025381
    Abstract: A servo drive includes a hydraulic cylinder. The hydraulic cylinder comprises a piston that is mounted in the cylinder and that delimits two working chambers. Relief lines connected to the working chambers via control orifices may aid the definition of the right and left end positions of the piston. The control orifices are exposed by the piston in its respective end positions, thus relieving the pressure in the active working chamber. An end stop, which may be predetermined by the position of the control orifices may be formed by the pressure relief that occurs at the relevant location in the working chamber. Such measure can relieve the pressure in the hydraulic pump, for instance in end stop positions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2006
    Publication date: January 29, 2009
    Applicant: Eaton Fluid Power GmbH
    Inventors: Andreas Hilgert, Markus Angelo Ullrich, Thomas Zeon Zakrzewski, Ralph Peter Merkel
  • Publication number: 20080309075
    Abstract: A connection device for the connection of a hose to a fluid-transporting line or assembly. The connection device comprises a connecting nipple and a compression sleeve. The nipple includes a fluid channel and a cylindrical or conical peripheral surface, and an annular ring. The compression sleeve includes a hose fitting section and a plastically deformable connecting area associated with the annular ring. In an embodiment, the connecting area fastens the compression sleeve to the connecting nipple without engaging behind it or extending beyond the annular ring. Methods for establishing a hose connection are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2005
    Publication date: December 18, 2008
    Applicant: Eaton Fluid Power GmbH
    Inventor: Voicu Marina
  • Publication number: 20080282727
    Abstract: Disclosed is a coolant collector (1) comprising a filter/dryer unit (10) and an elongate, vertically oriented interior space which is subdivided into an upper area (38) and a lower area (39) by means of the filter/dryer unit (10). A flowing coolant is delivered to the filter/dryer unit (10) via a pipe (7). The outlet windows of the filter/dryer unit (10) are located on the outer circumference thereof which delimits a relatively narrow gap along with the wall (3) of the receptacle (2) of the coolant collector (1). Liquid components drip downwards and accumulate below the filter/dryer unit while gaseous components accumulate primarily above the filter/dryer unit (10).
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2006
    Publication date: November 20, 2008
    Applicant: EATON FLUID POWER GMBH
    Inventor: Peter Klug
  • Publication number: 20080252072
    Abstract: The invention provides a hose connecting device that is suitable for high-pressure applications. The connecting device including a retainer for connecting a hose end to a hose connecting device element. The retainer may be secured or anchored to a flange of the hose connecting device element. In an embodiment, the retainer includes at least two retaining limbs that are secured on the outside of the hose by a tension means, such as by tightening straps. The retaining limbs may be provided between the outside of the hose and the tension means, and may be clamped therein. In an embodiment, the retaining limbs include recesses with flanges or stepped edges to support the limbs. In an embodiment, tightening straps may dig into the outside of the hose and rest against the hose.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2005
    Publication date: October 16, 2008
    Applicant: Eaton Fluid Power GmbH
    Inventors: Eric Scherer, Peter Ernst, Jurgen Schmidt
  • Patent number: 7328920
    Abstract: For connecting flexible corrugated hoses, which are not provided with fittings, for transporting preferably gaseous media in connection with high-pressure applications, a holder 3 is provided, which receives an exposed end of the corrugated pipe 6 of the flexible corrugated hose 2 and is pressed together with it to form a metallic seal. The metallic seal is achieved by the surface pressure between the interior wall 18 of an element 16 of the holder and the ribs 8 of the corrugated pipe 6. Elastomeric seals 24, 25, as well as a soldering joint 34, if desired, can be provided as aids. However, in connection with a preferred embodiment the required sealing is already achieved by the strong pressure against each other of the metallic exterior of the corrugated pipe 6 and the metallic interior of the element 16.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2008
    Assignee: Eaton Fluid Power GmbH
    Inventors: Axel Schneider, Andreas Hilgert
  • Patent number: 7219494
    Abstract: Hydraulic systems generally comprise expansion hose lines and other damping elements which are provided with one or several serially connected hose chambers according to the generated pressure pulsation. The damping measures of the inventive hydraulic system are initiated according to the prevailing pressure during operation thereof. The aim of the invention is to keep the loss of pressure low and save a significant amount of energy during continuous operations. Said aim is achieved by a direct line connection between the source of pressure and the user, which bypasses the dampers. Said bypass line is blocked by a valve when the pressure in the system increases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2007
    Assignee: Eaton Fluid Power GmbH
    Inventor: Michael Zimpfer