Patents Assigned to Henn GmbH & Co. KG
  • Publication number: 20240110652
    Abstract: A mating plug connector for connecting components for liquid or gaseous media includes a connector body with: an insertion section which serves for insertion into a receiving opening of a plug connector; and a component connection which serves for connection with one of the components. The connector body is configured as a formed sheet metal part.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2022
    Publication date: April 4, 2024
    Applicant: Henn GmbH & Co KG.
    Inventors: Manuel ROHNER, Harald HARTMANN
  • Publication number: 20230332723
    Abstract: A method for coupling plug connectors to form a plug assembly and a plug assembly is presented. A first and a second plug connector, a sealing element and a locking element are provided. The locking element is arranged in coupling slots of the first plug connector such that a base leg of the locking element is arranged in its center between its two legs in a first position spaced at a first radial distance from a first longitudinal axis. When the second plug connector is inserted into the first plug connector, first leg connection sections are supported on an insertion piece and subsequently second leg sections are supported on the widening section, and, in this process, the base leg is arranged in a second position spaced at a greater second radial distance from the longitudinal axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2021
    Publication date: October 19, 2023
    Applicant: HENN GMBH & CO KG.
    Inventor: Sven Hohlfeld
  • Publication number: 20230213126
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to a plug connector and method for connecting pipes for liquid or gaseous media. The plug connector includes a connector body and a locking element. An indicator element is formed, which has an indicator surface, a first partial section and a second partial section, wherein the first partial section and the second partial section are flexibly coupled to one another by means of a spring section. The first partial section is connected to the locking element, and the indicator surface is formed on the second partial section, wherein the indicator element is formed such that, in a locking position of the locking element, the second partial section is deformed relative to the first partial section, so that the indicator surface is pushed into an indicator position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2021
    Publication date: July 6, 2023
    Applicant: HENN GMBH & CO KG.
    Inventor: Harald Hartmann
  • Publication number: 20220325832
    Abstract: The invention relates to a plug assembly (1) comprising a tube (3) and a plug connector (4), which comprises a connector body (5), wherein the connector body (5) has an annulus (18) located between a first casing section (9) and a second casing section (12) of the plug connector (4), wherein the tube (3) is inserted into the annulus (18) of the connector body (5), characterized in that a tube compensating element is arranged between the tube (3) and the second casing section (12), wherein the first casing section (9) of the connector body (5) is deformed such that an interlocking connection is established between a forming region (25) of the first casing section (9) of the connector body (5) and the tube (3), wherein the tube compensating element is clamped between the tube (3) and the second casing section (12).
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2020
    Publication date: October 13, 2022
    Applicant: Henn GmbH & Co KG.
    Inventor: Manuel KOENIG
  • Patent number: 11458523
    Abstract: The invention relates to a plug assembly (1), in particular for use in a vehicle, comprising a tube (3), a sealing element (5) and a plug connector (4), which comprises a connector body (6), wherein the connector body (6) has an annulus (22) located between a first casing section (12) and a second casing section (15) of the plug connector (4), wherein a connection section (33) of the tube (3) is introduced into the annulus (22) of the connector body (6) and the sealing element (5) is arranged between the first casing section (12) and the connection section (33) of the tube (3).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2022
    Assignee: Henn GmbH & Co KG.
    Inventor: Marvin Rist
  • Publication number: 20220275894
    Abstract: The invention relates to a plug connector (2) for connecting lines for liquid or gaseous media, comprising a connector body (5); a locking element (6), which is provided for securing the plug connector (2) relative to a mating plug connector. Moreover, an indicator element (24) and a guide receptacle (25) for receiving the indicator element (24) in a displaceable manner is formed, wherein the indicator element (24) is received in the guide receptacle (25) such that the indicator element (24) is displaceable between a rest position and an indicator position, wherein the indicator element (24) has an indicator surface (30), which is visible in the indicator position of the indicator element (24) and, in the rest position of the indicator element (24), is at least partially concealed, wherein the indicator surface (30), when it is visible, serves to signal that the plug connector (2) is plugged into the mating plug connector (3) correctly, and/or that the locking element (6) is locked correctly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2020
    Publication date: September 1, 2022
    Applicant: Henn GmbH & Co KG.
    Inventor: Wolfgang BALDREICH
  • Patent number: 11384881
    Abstract: The invention relates to a plug-in coupling seal (1) for a fluid line of a drive motor, wherein the plug-in coupling seal (1) has an outer surface (5) for accommodation in a first coupling part (11) and an inner surface (7) for contact against a second coupling part (12) to be pushed in insertion direction (16) into the first coupling part (11). A microstructuring (22) having protruding structuring elements (23) for reduction of the resistance of the second coupling parts (12) to insertion into the first coupling part (11) is formed on the inner surface (7).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2022
    Assignee: Henn GmbH & Co KG
    Inventor: Wolfgang Baldreich
  • Patent number: 11378210
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for connecting a connection section (33) of a hose (3) with a plug-in connector (4). The plug-in connector (4) comprises a connector body (6), which connector body (6) has a ring space (22). In a first method step, the connection section (33) is pushed into the ring space (22) of the plug-in connector (4) of the hose (3) from the hose accommodation side (25) of the connector body (6), and positioned there; in a second method step, a pressing tool (50) deforms the first mantle section (12) of the connector body (6).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2022
    Assignee: Henn GmbH & Co KG.
    Inventors: Harald Hartmann, Christian Moosbrugger
  • Patent number: 11137244
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for positioning measurement points (15, 18) with respect to a feature (8) locationally fixed on an object (5), wherein the object (5) is moved along an adjustment track. A first and a second optical detection region (10, 11) are formed, by means of which the current actual position of the feature (8) is detected. The two detection regions (10, 11) are arranged overlapping each other thus forming an overlapping section (13). The measurement points (15, 18) are each arranged at a predefined fixed distance (16, 19) from the feature (8). If the feature (8) is within the first detection region (10), the measurement occurs at the first positioned measurement point (15). If the feature (8) is within the overlapping section (13), the first measurement point (15) is deactivated and the second measurement point (18) is activated and the measurement is performed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2021
    Assignee: HENN GMBH & CO KG.
    Inventors: Christian Moosbrugger, Thomas Graziadei
  • Publication number: 20210220899
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for connecting a connection section (33) of a hose (3) with a plug-in connector (4). The plug-in connector (4) comprises a connector body (6), which connector body (6) has a ring space (22). In a first method step, the connection section (33) is pushed into the ring space (22) of the plug-in connector (4) of the hose (3) from the hose accommodation side (25) of the connector body (6), and positioned there; in a second method step, a pressing tool (50) deforms the first mantle section (12) of the connector body (6).
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2016
    Publication date: July 22, 2021
    Applicant: Henn GmbH & Co KG.
    Inventors: Harald HARTMANN, Christian MOOSBRUGGER
  • Patent number: 10927990
    Abstract: A connector has a connector body, which connector body includes an annular space which lies between a sleeve-like first casing section and a sleeve-like second casing section of the connector. The first casing section of the connector body is connected to the second casing section at a first end section by a first end wall section. The casing sections are open to one another at a second end section. In the first casing section and in the second casing section at least two passages are formed which are provided for mounting a locking element. In the connector body between the first casing section and the second casing section a reinforcing element is inserted, wherein the reinforcing element is arranged at least in the area of one of the passages.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2021
    Assignee: Henn GmbH & Co KG.
    Inventors: Wolfgang Baldreich, Harald Hartmann
  • Publication number: 20200240567
    Abstract: The invention relates to a plug assembly (1), in particular for use in a vehicle, comprising a tube (3), a sealing element (5) and a plug connector (4), which comprises a connector body (6), wherein the connector body (6) has an annulus (22) located between a first casing section (12) and a second casing section (15) of the plug connector (4), wherein a connection section (33) of the tube (3) is introduced into the annulus (22) of the connector body (6) and the sealing element (5) is arranged between the first casing section (12) and the connection section (33) of the tube (3).
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2018
    Publication date: July 30, 2020
    Applicant: Henn GmbH & Co KG.
    Inventor: Marvin RIST
  • Patent number: 10641162
    Abstract: The invention relates to a connector (2) comprising a connector body (5), the connector body (5) having at least one sleeve-type outer casing section (13) which when viewed in cross-section surrounds a central longitudinal axis (8) of the connector (2). At least two passages (33) are formed in the outer casing section (13), the passages being provided for receiving an end section of a locking element (6). The locking element (6) is designed to secure the connector (2) relative to a mating connector (3), and a retaining element (38) for securing the locking element (6) is arranged in at least one of the passages (33). The retaining element (38) is designed as a formed sheet metal part and a separate retaining element (38) is provided for each passage (33?).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2020
    Assignee: Henn GmbH & Co KG.
    Inventors: Wolfgang Baldreich, Harald Hartmann
  • Patent number: 10550967
    Abstract: A connector assembly has a pipe, a sealing element, and a plug connector which includes a connector body. The connector body has an annular chamber which is located between a first exterior section and a second exterior section of the plug connector. A connecting section of the pipe is inserted into the annular chamber of the connector body from the pipe receiving side and is connected thereto. The connecting section of the pipe includes a fastening recess and a seal receptacle which are incorporated in a circumferential surface of the pipe, the seal receptacle being structurally separated from the fastening recess. The first or the second exterior section is deformed in the region of the seal receptacle in such a way that the sealing element is pressed between the first or second exterior section and the seal receptacle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2020
    Assignee: Henn GmbH & Co KG.
    Inventor: Harald Hartmann
  • Publication number: 20190316680
    Abstract: The invention relates to a plug-in coupling seal (1) for a fluid line of a drive motor, wherein the plug-in coupling seal (1) has an outer surface (5) for accommodation in a first coupling part (11) and an inner surface (7) for contact against a second coupling part (12) to be pushed in insertion direction (16) into the first coupling part (11). A microstructuring (22) having protruding structuring elements (23) for reduction of the resistance of the second coupling parts (12) to insertion into the first coupling part (11) is formed on the inner surface (7).
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2017
    Publication date: October 17, 2019
    Applicant: Henn GmbH & Co KG.
    Inventor: Wolfgang BALDREICH
  • Patent number: 10436366
    Abstract: A plug-in connector assembly for connecting lines for pressurized fluids includes a plug-in connector receptacle having a plug-in opening on a plug-in side, in which plug-in opening a receiving cutout is arranged, a plug-in connector with a plug-in section which can be plugged into the plug-in opening of the plug-in connector receptacle, and a locking spring which is arranged on the plug-in connector receptacle. An anti-rotation element is insertable into the receiving cutout of the plug-in connector receptacle and can be accommodated therein in a fixed manner. The plug-in connector has on its outer side an anti-rotation groove extending in the longitudinal direction, which forms along with the anti-rotation element tongue and groove connection, such that the plug-in connector is secured against rotation relative to the plug-in connector receptacle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2019
    Assignee: Henn GmbH & Co KG.
    Inventors: Harald Hartmann, Christian Hubmann
  • Patent number: 10436159
    Abstract: The invention relates to a vehicle silencer (1) for a charge air line of an internal combustion engine having a turbocharger (7), comprising: at least a first housing part (2) and a second housing part (3), wherein the housing parts (2, 3) are coupled to each other in a connection region (4) and form an outer casing (13) of the vehicle silencer (1); a resonator inner element (14), which is retained in at least one of the housing parts (2, 3), wherein at least a first (10) and a second resonator chamber (11) are formed by the two housing parts (2, 3) and the resonator inner element (14). The resonator inner element (14) has at least a first external retaining segment (50) in the region of an outer periphery (44) of the resonator inner element (14). A retaining groove (30) is formed in the first end wall (16) and/or in the second end wall (28), in which retaining grove the retaining segment (50) is accommodated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2019
    Assignee: Henn GmbH & Co KG.
    Inventor: Harald Hartmann
  • Patent number: 10434561
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for connecting a pipe (3) for liquid or gaseous media with a plug connector (4), wherein a first casing section (12) of the plug connector (4) is deformed by means of a pressing tool in such a way that a pipe (3) positioned between the first casing section (12) and a second casing section (15) of the plug connector (4) is clamped. During the pressing process, the pressing force applied to the pressing tool is detected and a pressing force increase per unit of path length is calculated from the travel of the pressing tool and the pressing force. The detected pressing force increase per unit of path length is compared to a minimum required pressing force increase per unit of path length, and in the event, that the determined minimum required pressing force increase per unit of path length is not met, the plug connector (4) is identified as faulty.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2019
    Assignee: Henn GmbH & Co KG.
    Inventor: Marvin Rist
  • Patent number: 10359013
    Abstract: The invention relates to a vehicle silencer (1). The vehicle silencer (1) comprises a first housing part (2) having a first outer casing (10) and a second housing part (3) having a second outer casing (21). The vehicle silencer (1) also comprises a resonator inner element (31) that is interlockingly accommodated in at least one of the housing parts (2, 3), and at least one chamber dividing wall (17), as well as at least one first inner pipe section (15) connecting to an inner perimeter (51) of the chamber dividing wall (17), wherein at least one first (6) and a second resonator chamber (7) are formed by the two housing parts (2, 3) and the resonator inner element (31).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2019
    Assignee: Henn GmbH & Co KG.
    Inventors: Hans Gasser, Harald Hartmann
  • Patent number: 10274113
    Abstract: A seal includes a first sealing lip having a first sealing surface for contacting a first component and at least one other sealing lip having at least one other sealing surface for contacting at least one other component. The sealing lips are connected to one another in a lip base region of the seal and are each freely protruding at the end thereof which is opposite the lip base region and on which the sealing surfaces are arranged. On sides thereof opposite the sealing surface, each has a contact surface. The contact surfaces are spaced apart from one another in the relaxed base position. The seal has a working position provided for sealing the components in which the sealing lips lie supported against one another via the contact surfaces thereof. The other sealing lip has a sealing-lip wing which, in a working position of the seal, forms a pressure surface to which pressure can be applied radially.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2019
    Assignee: Henn GmbH & Co KG.
    Inventor: Harald Hartmann