Patents Assigned to Krone GmbH
  • Publication number: 20060196161
    Abstract: A harvester has a harvesting device arranged in a traveling and working direction of the harvester in front of a driver's cab. The harvesting device has first, second, and third parts and extends with its length in a direction transverse to the traveling and working direction. At least the first and second parts are swivel parts that are pivotable about approximately 180 degrees about a pivot axis, respectively. The pivot axis extends approximately in the traveling and working direction, such that the swivel parts are transferable from a working position in which the swivel parts extend transversely to the traveling and working direction into a transport position. In the transport position legally permissible dimensions for traveling on roads are observed. A longitudinal extension of the swivel parts transverse to the traveling and working direction matches at least approximately a maximum legally permissible transport width.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2006
    Publication date: September 7, 2006
    Applicant: MASCHINENFABRIK BERNARD KRONE GMBH
    Inventors: Bernard Krone, Josef Horstmann, Bernward Overmeyer, Markus Ester
  • Publication number: 20060194459
    Abstract: The invention relates to a terminal block for data and telecommunications systems, comprising at least one insulating body. At least one connecting element (8), designed to house a grounding clip (9), is configured on the underside of said body. According to the invention, the grounding clip (9) has a first detent geometry for connecting to the connecting element (8) and a second detent geometry for connecting to a mounting frame. The connecting element (8) has a geometry that is independent of the mounting frame, the first detent geometry of the grounding clip (9) is adapted to the geometry of the connecting element (8) and the second detent geometry is adapted to the mounting frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2006
    Publication date: August 31, 2006
    Applicant: Krone GmbH
    Inventors: Manfred Mueller, Harald Buelow
  • Publication number: 20060160400
    Abstract: An electrical connector includes a connector housing and a printed circuit board with two sets of contact elements. The first set of contact elements is located on the front face of the printed circuit board and protrudes into an opening in the plug connector housing. The second set of contact elements is located on the rear face of the printed circuit board. The contact elements of the second set are configured to form insulation-displacement contacts. The plug connector also includes a cable manager which has a continuous opening and is configured on the front face with guides for cores or wires which are intended to make contact with the insulation-displacement contacts. The guides in the region of the insulation-displacement contacts are configured with recessed receiving elements or holders for the insulation-displacement contacts, and the cable manager can be latched to the plug connector housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2006
    Publication date: July 20, 2006
    Applicant: Krone GmbH
    Inventors: Frank Mossner, Ferenc Nad, Michael Gwiazdowski
  • Publication number: 20060123762
    Abstract: A device for mowing plants has a frame, deflection rollers connected to the frame, and a circulating endless cutting belt provided with cutting teeth and guided about the cutting belt. A lower guide rail is connected to the frame for guiding the cutting belt. Guide brackets are connected to the lower guide rail for securing the cutting belt on the lower guide rail. Holding-down elements are connected to the lower guide rail, wherein the guide brackets have a stop edge and wherein the holding-down elements prevent the cutting belt from lifting off the lower guide rail.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2003
    Publication date: June 15, 2006
    Applicant: MASCHINENFABRIK BERNARD KRONE GMbH
    Inventors: Detlef Ehlert, Siegwart Kraatz
  • Publication number: 20060093274
    Abstract: The invention relates to a device for the coaxial connection of optical fibre cables, said device comprising a one-part coupling housing (10) provided with at least one catch recess, and a one-part sleeve receiving element (20) provided with at least one catch projection (21). Said catch recess comprises at least one catch hook (14) and at least one abutment (15).
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2003
    Publication date: May 4, 2006
    Applicant: KRONE GMBH
    Inventors: Eberhard Kahle, Anne Kramer, Jorg Adomet
  • Publication number: 20060086076
    Abstract: A self-propelled harvesting machine has a chassis supported by drive wheels on the ground and a first drive for propelling the harvesting machine. At least one second drive for driving at least one working or harvesting device is provided. A drive unit that provides a variable total drive power for the first and second drives is provided. The drive unit has at least two drive motors. At least one common gear unit is associated with the at least two motors for transmitting a rotational movement. A control and regulating device controls a course of action for connecting a second one of the at least two motors to the common gear unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2005
    Publication date: April 27, 2006
    Applicant: MASCHINENFABRIK BERNARD KRONE GMBH
    Inventors: Bernard Krone, Josef Horstmann
  • Publication number: 20060083468
    Abstract: A coupling (1) for receiving at least two plug-in connectors (2) which are joined to glass fiber cables, comprising at least one moveable cover (14) which is associated with a sheath opening (121), said cover covering the opening (121) of the sheath in a first position, and being able to be moved into a second position by introducing a plug-in connector (2), whereupon the cover (14) releases the opening (121) in the sheath, said cover (14) comprising a bent metallic leaf spring (141) and said leaf spring (141) being unstressed in the first position and the curvature of the leaf spring (141) being selected in such a way that a ferrule (23) of the plug-in connector (2) never comes into contact with the leaf spring (141) during the insertion process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2003
    Publication date: April 20, 2006
    Applicant: KRONE GMBH
    Inventors: Eberhard Kahle, Anne Kramer, Jorg Adomeit
  • Patent number: 7025621
    Abstract: An electrical connector includes a connector housing (2) and a printed circuit board (3) with two sets of contact elements (7, 8). The first set of contact elements (7) is located on the front face of the printed circuit board (3) and protrudes into an opening in the plug connector housing (2). The second set of contact elements (8) is located on the rear face of the printed circuit board (3). The contact elements of the second set (8) are configured to form insulation-displacement contacts (8). The plug connector (1) also includes a cable manager (5) which has a continuous opening (13) and is configured on the front face (16) with guides (19) for cores or wires which are intended to make contact with the insulation-displacement contacts (8). The guides (19) in the region of the insulation-displacement contacts (8) are configured with recessed receiving elements or holders (20) for the insulation-displacement contacts (8), and the cable manager (5) can be latched to the plug connector housing (2).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2006
    Assignee: Krone GmbH
    Inventors: Frank Mössner, Ferenc Nad, Michael Gwiazdowski
  • Patent number: 7008243
    Abstract: The invention relates to a terminal block for data and telecommunications systems, comprising at least one insulating body. At least one connecting element (8), designed to house a grounding clip (9), is configured on the underside of said body. According to the invention, the grounding clip (9) has a first detent geometry for connecting to the connecting element (8) and a second detent geometry for connecting to a mounting frame. The connecting element (8) has a geometry that is independent of the mounting frame, the first detent geometry of the grounding clip (9) is adapted to the geometry of the connecting element (8) and the second detent geometry is adapted to the mounting frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2006
    Assignee: Krone GmbH
    Inventors: Manfred Mueller, Harald Buelow
  • Publication number: 20060003637
    Abstract: The invention relates to a plug (11) for connection strips used in telecommunication and data technology, comprising a bottom part (1) and a top part (12) made of plastic, which are connected to each other, and at least one contact element (5) which can be plugged into a tapping contact of a connection strip. The bottom part (1) is longer than the top part (12) and is provided with electroplated metallic structures which form at least the contact element (5) and extend to the lower edge (9) of the bottom part (1). Also disclosed is a method for producing the inventive plug.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2003
    Publication date: January 5, 2006
    Applicant: Krone GmbH
    Inventors: Heiko Neumetzler, Harald Klein, Joachim Stark
  • Publication number: 20060003623
    Abstract: An electrical connector includes a connector housing (2) and a printed circuit board (3) with two sets of contact elements (7, 8). The first set of contact elements (7) is located on the front face of the printed circuit board (3) and protrudes into an opening in the plug connector housing (2). The second set of contact elements (8) is located on the rear face of the printed circuit board (3). The contact elements of the second set (8) are configured to form insulation-displacement contacts (8). The plug connector (1) also includes a cable manager (5) which has a continuous opening (13) and is configured on the front face (16) with guides (19) for cores or wires which are intended to make contact with the insulation-displacement contacts (8). The guides (19) in the region of the insulation-displacement contacts (8) are configured with recessed receiving elements or holders (20) for the insulation-displacement contacts (8), and the cable manager (5) can be latched to the plug connector housing (2).
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2005
    Publication date: January 5, 2006
    Applicants: ADC GmbH, Krone GmbH
    Inventors: Frank Mossner, Ferenc Nad, Michael Gwiazdowski
  • Publication number: 20050252388
    Abstract: A machine for collecting and pressing a crop to roll-shaped bales has a crop collecting device and a bale-forming device defining a winding chamber arranged downstream of the crop collecting device. At least a first and a second stationary deflection devices are provided, wherein the bale-forming device is guided about the first and second stationary deflection devices. Stationary guides are positioned between the first and second stationary deflection guides. The bale-forming device, during a first bale-forming phase, travels along a spatially determined movement path and is supported on the stationary guides. The bale-forming device is lifted off the stationary guides during a second bale-forming phase. For compressing a bale to be formed after reaching a preset bale diameter, the bale-forming device exerts on the bale to be formed in a compression phase a compression force in a direction from the exterior to the interior of the bale.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2005
    Publication date: November 17, 2005
    Applicant: MASCHINENFABRIK BERNARD KRONE GMBH
    Inventors: Bernard Krone, Klaus Martensen
  • Publication number: 20050252389
    Abstract: A machine for collecting and pressing a crop to roll-shaped bales has a crop collecting device and a bale-forming device with a winding chamber arranged downstream of the crop collecting device. The bale-forming device is guided about first and second stationary deflection devices. Guides are positioned between the first and second stationary deflection guides. During a first bale-forming phase, the bale-forming device travels along a spatially determined movement path on the guides. During a subsequent bale-forming phase, the bale-forming device is transferred to additional movement paths that are independent of the guides and are determined by the diameter of the bale. The maximum bale diameter is selectable by moveable control devices. After the bale reaches the selected maximum diameter, the bale-forming device initiates a compression phase and exerts a compression force on the bale from the exterior to the interior of the bale.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2005
    Publication date: November 17, 2005
    Applicant: MASCHINENFABRIK BERNARD KRONE GMBH
    Inventors: Bernard Krone, Klaus Martensen
  • Publication number: 20050244107
    Abstract: A coupling device for glass fiber connectors has a front panel (2,4) and at least on coupling (1,1?,1?,201,207), which can be inserted into the front panel from the front face (20,40,202) and can be locked by means of latching springs (14,14?,14?,214). The latching springs engage behind the front panel (2,4). The coupling (1,1?,1?,201,207) can be released from the front face and, in addition to plug openings (21,41) for the couplings, the front panel (2,4) for this purpose also has openings (22,23,23?,42,47,45,46) for releasing the couplings from the front face.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2005
    Publication date: November 3, 2005
    Applicant: KRONE GmbH
    Inventors: Eberhard Kahle, Adrian Benedetto, Jorg Adomeit, Joachim Brunzel
  • Patent number: 6953362
    Abstract: An electrical connector includes a connector housing (2) and a printed circuit board (3) with two sets of contact elements (7, 8). The first set of contact elements (7) is located on the front face of the printed circuit board (3) and protrudes into an opening in the plug connector housing (2). The second set of contact elements (8) is located on the rear face of the printed circuit board (3). The contact elements of the second set (8) are configured to form insulation-displacement contacts (8). The plug connector (1) also includes a cable manager (5) which has a continuous opening (13) and is configured on the front face (16) with guides (19) for cores or wires which are intended to make contact with the insulation-displacement contacts (8). The guides (19) in the region of the insulation-displacement contacts (8) are configured with recessed receiving elements or holders (20) for the insulation-displacement contacts (8), and the cable manager (5) can be latched to the plug connector housing (2).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2005
    Assignee: Krone GmbH
    Inventors: Frank Mössner, Ferenc Nad, Michael Gwiazdowski
  • Publication number: 20050221630
    Abstract: Disclosed is a device for securing access to two distribution modules (1) used in telecommunication and data technology. Each distribution module (1) is provided with at least one system end (11) and one user end (12). Each connection end (11, 12) is provided with at least one series of insulation-piercing-contact elements. The distribution modules (1) are mounted on a frame (2). At least one access to the system ends (11) is secured by at least one locking device (3, 6) and at least one access to the user ends (12) is secured by at least one locking device (3, 6). The access lock to the user end (12) of at least one distribution module (1) can be unlocked independently of the other distribution modules (1).
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2003
    Publication date: October 6, 2005
    Applicant: Krone GmbH
    Inventors: Manfred Mueller, Antony Nijhuis
  • Patent number: 6932513
    Abstract: A coupling device for glass fiber connectors has a front panel (2, 4) and at least one coupling (1, 1?, 1?, 201, 207), which can be inserted into the front panel from the front face (20, 40, 202) and can be locked by means of latching springs (14, 14?, 14?, 214). The latching springs engage behind the front panel (2, 4). The coupling (1, 1?, 1?, 201, 207) can be released from the front panel. In addition to plug openings (21, 41) for the couplings, the front panel (2, 4) may also have openings (22, 23, 23?, 42, 47, 45, 46) for releasing the couplings from the front.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2005
    Assignee: Krone GmbH
    Inventors: Eberhard Kahle, Adrian Benedetto, Jörg Adomeit, Joachim Brunzel
  • Patent number: 6925790
    Abstract: A harvesting apparatus for harvesting corn or other such stalked vegetation includes at least one circulating endless conveyor for gathered plants, which forms an area at an end thereof for delivery of the plants to an inlet opening of a further processing apparatus. The endless conveyor includes conveyor links articulated to one another and at least one cutting plane comprising outwardly pointing cutters and having above it at least one holding plane for holding the cut stalks and including lower, outwardly-pointing holders. The endless conveyor is constructed such that a front side thereof, facing the cutters and holders, is of a substantially closed configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2005
    Assignee: Maschinenfabrik Bernard Krone GmbH
    Inventors: Bernard Krone, Wilhelm Ahler, Alfons Keller
  • Publication number: 20050106942
    Abstract: The invention relates to an access module (1) for telecommunications and data technology, having a housing in which externally accessible input and output contacts for connection of lines and wires are arranged, with the housing having a cavity in which at least one printed circuit board (6) is arranged, with the input and output contacts being arranged on opposite end faces of the housing, with the input contacts being in the form of at least one connecting strip (5) with insulation-displacement terminal contacts (41), and the output contacts being in the form of at least one plug connector (8), with the housing having at least two parts, with a front housing part (2) being fitted with the input contacts and the printed circuit board (6), and a rear housing part (3) being detachably connectable to the front housing part (2), with the rear housing part (3) having at least one outward bulge (9), and with the plug connector being arranged behind the outward bulge (9).
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2004
    Publication date: May 19, 2005
    Applicant: KRONE, GmbH
    Inventors: Heiko Neumetzler, Harald Klein, Antony Nijhuis
  • Publication number: 20050091954
    Abstract: A harvester for harvesting stalky crops has an intake and conveying device having an endless conveyor provided with outwardly oriented cutting, holding, and conveying elements that form cutting planes and holding planes. The endless conveyor has a supply area for transferring crop to an inlet opening of a processing device. The supply area has a stripping device with clearing elements each having a stripping surface. The stripping surfaces of the clearing elements are remote from a holder and face forwardly in the traveling and working direction. The stripping surfaces are vertical in an end area pointing in the traveling and working direction and positioned in a common vertical plane. The stripping surfaces have a section extending from the end area in a direction of crop flow and diverge with increasing spacing from one another in the direction of crop flow.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2004
    Publication date: May 5, 2005
    Applicant: Maschinenfabrik Bernard Krone GmbH
    Inventors: Bernard Krone, Josef Horstmann