Patents Assigned to Proferro NV
  • Publication number: 20240076941
    Abstract: The invention relates to a tool (11) comprising a base element (2), which is a single-piece cast structure made of cast iron and comprising studs (3, 4) provided on the base element (2) by welding. The invention further relates to a method for forming such a tool and to the use of such a tool for forming secant walls.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2022
    Publication date: March 7, 2024
    Applicant: PROFERRO NV
    Inventors: Christian Cornillie, Rik Descamps
  • Patent number: 10683630
    Abstract: A tip is described which extends axially along a central longitudinal axis and is configured to displace the ground when the tip is being rotated about its central longitudinal axis during a ground displacement operation for a foundation pile. The tip comprises a tip body; several spiral-shaped ribs protruding from the tip body; and several protrusions arranged to the ribs. The protrusions comprise a point which is arranged such that, during rotation of the tip about its central longitudinal axis, the point of the protrusion is ahead of the rib to which the protrusion is arranged. The tip body, the ribs and the protrusions are made as a single-piece casting.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2020
    Assignee: PROFERRO NV
    Inventors: Rik Descamps, Christian Cornillie, Nicolas Couckuyt
  • Patent number: 10640946
    Abstract: A tip is described for attachment to a bottom end of a foundation pile. The tip comprises a cast iron tip body and an element partially molded into the cast iron tip body. A foundation pile assembly comprises such a tip. A method for manufacturing is provided for such a tip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2020
    Assignee: Proferro NV
    Inventors: Christian Cornillie, Rik Descamps, Nicolas Couckuyt
  • Publication number: 20190071835
    Abstract: A tip is described for attachment to a bottom end of a foundation pile. The tip comprises a cast iron tip body and an element partially molded into the cast iron tip body. A foundation pile assembly comprises such a tip. A method for manufacturing is provided for such a tip.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2017
    Publication date: March 7, 2019
    Applicant: Proferro NV
    Inventors: Christian CORNILLIE, Rik DESCAMPS, Nicolas COUCKUYT