Patents Assigned to Eaton Fluid Power GmbH
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Patent number: 8770630Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 16, 2012Date of Patent: July 8, 2014Assignee: Eaton Fluid Power GmbHInventors: Thomas Zenon Zakrzewski, Andreas Richard Hilgert, Markus Angelo Ullrich, Ralph Peter Merkel
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Patent number: 8727386Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 2, 2008Date of Patent: May 20, 2014Assignee: Eaton Fluid Power GmbHInventor: Matthias Koch
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Patent number: 8230573Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 17, 2009Date of Patent: July 31, 2012Assignee: Eaton Fluid Power GmbHInventors: Thomas Zenon Zakrzewski, Andreas Richard Hilgert, Markus Angelo Ullrich, Ralph Peter Merkel
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Publication number: 20120097380Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2010Publication date: April 26, 2012Applicant: EATON FLUID POWER GMBHInventors: Andreas Richard Hilgert, Peter Tobias Klug, Thomas Zenon Zakrwski, Leonid Walter
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Patent number: 8157296Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 21, 2005Date of Patent: April 17, 2012Assignee: Eaton Fluid Power GmbHInventors: Markus Ullrich, Daniel Buchmuller, Stefan Welle, Holger Ullrich
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Patent number: 7905520Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 7, 2005Date of Patent: March 15, 2011Assignee: Eaton Fluid Power GmbHInventors: Eric Scherer, Peter Ernst, Jurgen Schmidt
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Publication number: 20110031742Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 8, 2006Publication date: February 10, 2011Applicant: EATON FLUID POWER GMBHInventors: Eric Scherer, Frank Wilczek
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Publication number: 20100194100Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 2, 2008Publication date: August 5, 2010Applicant: EATON FLUID POWER GMBHInventor: Matthias Koch
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Publication number: 20100187815Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 28, 2010Publication date: July 29, 2010Applicant: EATON FLUID POWER GMBHInventors: Bjoern Theberath, Juergen Schmidt, Eric Thomas Scherer
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Patent number: 7661444Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 24, 2003Date of Patent: February 16, 2010Assignee: Eaton Fluid Power GmbHInventor: Andreas Hilgert
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Publication number: 20090320940Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 29, 2006Publication date: December 31, 2009Applicant: EATON FLUID POWER GMBHInventors: Andreas Hilgert, Thomas Zeon Zakrzewski, Ralph Peter Merkel, Markua Angelo Ullrich
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Patent number: 7617841Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 27, 2004Date of Patent: November 17, 2009Assignee: Eaton Fluid Power GmbHInventors: Michael Zimpfer, Andreas Hilgert
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Publication number: 20090261580Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 17, 2009Publication date: October 22, 2009Applicant: Eaton Fluid Power GmbHInventors: Thomas Zenon Zakrzewski, Andreas Richard Hilgert, Markus Angelo Ullrich, Ralph Peter Merkel
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Publication number: 20090256354Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 21, 2005Publication date: October 15, 2009Applicant: EATON FLUID POWER GMBHInventors: Markus Ullrich, Daniel Buchmuller, Stefan Welle, Holger Ullrich
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Publication number: 20090025381Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 19, 2006Publication date: January 29, 2009Applicant: Eaton Fluid Power GmbHInventors: Andreas Hilgert, Markus Angelo Ullrich, Thomas Zeon Zakrzewski, Ralph Peter Merkel
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Publication number: 20080309075Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 27, 2005Publication date: December 18, 2008Applicant: Eaton Fluid Power GmbHInventor: Voicu Marina
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Publication number: 20080282727Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 1, 2006Publication date: November 20, 2008Applicant: EATON FLUID POWER GMBHInventor: Peter Klug
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Publication number: 20080252072Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 7, 2005Publication date: October 16, 2008Applicant: Eaton Fluid Power GmbHInventors: Eric Scherer, Peter Ernst, Jurgen Schmidt
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Patent number: 7328920Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 14, 2002Date of Patent: February 12, 2008Assignee: Eaton Fluid Power GmbHInventors: Axel Schneider, Andreas Hilgert
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Patent number: 7219494Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 4, 2003Date of Patent: May 22, 2007Assignee: Eaton Fluid Power GmbHInventor: Michael Zimpfer