Patents Assigned to RUD Ketten Rieger & Dietz GmbH u. Co. KG
-
Patent number: 12158194Abstract: The invention relates to a securing pin (16) which, in order to secure two chain connector shackles (12, 14) of a chain connector (10) against becoming disengaged, can be inserted into an opening (28) formed by the two chain connector shackles (12, 14), comprising a base body (30) with a through-hole (32), at least one spring ring (34), at least two balls (36), and a securing member (38) inserted into the through-hole (32), wherein an annular groove (54) in which the spring ring is inserted (34) is provided in a lateral surface (59) of the base body (30), wherein the annular groove (54) is provided with two bore holes (66) which are aligned with the through-hole (32) and in which the balls (36) rest, and wherein the spring ring (34) has at least one leg (64) which extends in the longitudinal direction of the base body (30) and which bends out of shape if the securing pin (16) is inserted into the opening (28) incorrectly.Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 2021Date of Patent: December 3, 2024Assignee: Rud Ketten Rieger & Dietz GmbH U. Co. KGInventors: Rupert Wesch, Julian Jaros, Clemens Buck, Anne Kühling
-
Patent number: 12031571Abstract: An anchor device (1) with a base part (2) for attachment to an object (10), such as a load or a loading surface. The anchor device (1) has a connecting part (6) which is held on the base part (2) and can be pivoted relative to the base part about a swivel axis (4). The base part (2) has a bearing surface (8) for contact with the object. A snap mechanism (29), which has at least one snap position (30) along a pivoting movement (28) of the connecting part about the swivel axis, is provided. The snap mechanism generates a braking force (32) in the direction of the pivoting movement in front of the snap position which is reduced in the direction of the pivoting movement behind the snap position.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2019Date of Patent: July 9, 2024Assignee: RUD KETTEN RIEGER & DIETZ GMBH U. CO. KGInventors: Michael Betzler, Simon Haas
-
Patent number: 11524730Abstract: A track assembly for a terrain going vehicles having tires, the track assembly having at least two traction bars. The traction bars each having a body that is dimensioned to extend over the width of a tire and guide plates extending from the body so that they can be set to reach over the edge of the tire and to the sides of the tires and ears at each end of each traction bar, extending crosswise on relation to the length of the traction bar and on both sides of the body of the traction bar, the ears having each at least one hole. There is at least one link having a link body with a length and one connecting hole at each opposite end of the link body, and pins set to run through a pair of one hole of the link body and at least one hole of a ear of the traction bar in order to form a chain, wherein the pins are locked in relation to the holes of the ears so that rotation of the pins in the holes is prevented.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2017Date of Patent: December 13, 2022Assignee: RUD KETTEN RIEGER & DIETZ GMBH U. CO. KGInventor: Marko Korhonen
-
Patent number: 11208299Abstract: A sling gear (1) for single-arm operation by a remotely controlled gripper may have a closure (4) that can be moved from a closed position (5) into an open position (82), a sling body (2) that is closed in the closed position (5) of the closure (4) and open in the open position (82), and an push-button (18) for opening the closure (4). The push-button (18) may have a gear section (68), which couples the closure (4) with the push-button (18), by transmitting movement. In order to improve the reliability in operation, also under adverse circumstances, for example in a heavily soiled environment on the seabed, the push-button (18) may be equipped with an locking area (56), which, in the closed position (5), is to be found engaged with the closure (4), and locks the closure (4) in the closed position (5).Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 2017Date of Patent: December 28, 2021Assignee: RUD KETTEN RIEGER & DIETZ GMBH U. CO. KGInventor: Michael Betzler
-
Patent number: 11186466Abstract: A lifting device includes a base part, a connecting part, and at least one shackle drop brake. The base part attaches to an object, such as a loading platform or a load. The connecting part serves to attach a sling, lifting, lashing or tensioning means and is pivotable about a swivel axis relative to the base part. The base part also has a bearing surface which defines an assembly plane. The shackle drop brake acts between the base part and the connecting part. The shackle drop brake has at least one holding point configured to hold a weight of the connecting part when the connecting part is in a swivel position that is angled with respect to a vertical axis extending from the assembly plane.Type: GrantFiled: August 14, 2019Date of Patent: November 30, 2021Assignee: RUD KETTEN RIEGER & DIETZ GMBH U. CO. KGInventor: Simon Haas
-
Patent number: 10947091Abstract: The invention relates to a stop point for inserting into an undercut opening. The stop point has a stop region for stopping a lashing, lifting, or stopping article, a shaft which extends along a shaft longitudinal axis away from the stop region for inserting into the opening, and a holding protrusion on the shaft end facing away from the stop region, the protrusion protruding transversely to the shaft longitudinal axis (L). In order to improve the reliability of stop points and in particular the axial load-bearing capacity, the holding protrusion is immovably connected to the shaft according to the invention.Type: GrantFiled: June 16, 2017Date of Patent: March 16, 2021Assignee: Rud Ketten Rieger & Dietz GmbH u. Co. KGInventors: Michael Betzler, Andreas Wendler
-
Patent number: 10895304Abstract: The present invention relates to a component for lifting, lashing or stop technology, in particular a shackle, for outdoor or offshore applications. Thus, a component for lifting, lashing or stop technology is provided and comprises a main body having an opening and at least one closable passage that further comprises a closing element by means of which the passage is closed at a closing position. A closure through which the closing element is held at the closing position is provided such that it is rotatable relative to the main body and secured against opening of the passage, and a closure lock is provided, which is automatically activated at the closing position and through which the closure is blocked at the closing position, said closure lock comprising a grip element used for releasing the closure lock and configured for operation by hand without the use of a tool.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2016Date of Patent: January 19, 2021Assignee: Rud Ketten Rieger & Dietz GmbH u. Co. KGInventor: Michael Betzler
-
Patent number: 10781886Abstract: The invention relates to a latching arrangement, in particular for a component from lifting, lashing or fastening technology. The latching arrangement has a first component provided at its one end with at least one laterally protruding, spring-tensioned latching projection, and a second component provided with a receptacle configured to receive in an insertion direction and to fasten rotatably the end of the first component. The second component comprises a latching recess for the latching projection, wherein the latching recess is bounded at least at one side by a release shoulder displaceable into the latching recess which is provided with a hand switch arranged so as to be accessible from outside the latching arrangement, which hand switch is connected in a movement-transmitting manner to the release shoulder and closes the receptacle. By simple actuation of the hand switch, the latching can be repeatedly and easily released.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2016Date of Patent: September 22, 2020Assignee: RUD KETTEN RIEGER & DIETZ GMBH U. CO., KGInventor: Michael Betzler
-
Publication number: 20180346288Abstract: The present invention relates to an anchor point for e.g. lifting and/or lashing down an object. The anchor point comprises a base, which is configured for fixing to the object such that it is rotatable about an axis of rotation. The anchor point also comprises a retainer bracket held on two bearing points on the base such that it is tiltable about a tilt axis relative to the base. In order to prevent the retainer bracket from getting stuck when a force is applied thereto, which may lead to a sudden and jerky turnover of the retainer bracket or even to fracturing of the anchor point and crashing of the load, the tilt axis is movable relative to the base according to the present invention. Preferably, a motion link, for example, is provided on at least one bearing point.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 23, 2016Publication date: December 6, 2018Applicant: RUD KETTEN RIEGER & DIETZ GMBH U. CO. KGInventors: Simon Haas, Reinhard Smetz
-
Patent number: 10072698Abstract: The invention relates to a load-bearing component (1) for the fastening, lashing, and/or lifting technology, such as a shackle, a snap hook, a hook, or a ring link. The component (1) comprises a plastic-metal composite system (4) which forms at least one load-bearing section (2) and at least one connection section (3). The load-bearing section (2) serves to fasten and/or suspend a load, for example, by use of a fastening device. The component (1) can with the aid of the connection section (3) be attached to an object, for example, to a load or a further component (1).Type: GrantFiled: February 21, 2017Date of Patent: September 11, 2018Assignee: RUD Ketten Rieger & Dietz GmbH u. Co. KGInventors: Ingo Pautsch, Sebastian Spitzer, Felix Dehmel
-
Patent number: 9255625Abstract: Disclosed is an attaching device for attaching stopping or lashing means to objects that are to be transported or tied down, comprising a fixing element (1), an attaching element (16), and a connecting element (15) which is rotatably mounted on a socket (4) wrapped around the fixing element (1) and connects the attaching element (16) to the fixing element (1). The connecting element (15) leans against ring flanges (6, 7) placed at the ends of the socket (4) via series of rolling bodies (12, 13) so as to allow said connecting element (15) to rotate without jerking and make is sufficiently tilt-proof.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2009Date of Patent: February 9, 2016Assignee: RUD Ketten Rieger & Dietz GmbH u. Co. KGInventor: Reinhard Smetz
-
Patent number: 9216617Abstract: In an anti-skid device having lengths of chain which can be thrown under a vehicle wheel by means of a rotary plate which is arranged at the end of a pivotable extension arm (5), a drive unit having a piston (16) which is arranged in a cylinder (11) and whose movements are transmitted by a thrust chain (22) which assumes the function of the piston rod, to a drive pinion (29) whose shaft bears the extension arm (5) is used to apply the pivoting movement to the extension arm (5).Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 2006Date of Patent: December 22, 2015Assignee: RUD Ketten Rieger & Dietz GmbH u. Co. KGInventors: Hansjorg Rieger, Peter Hofmann, Wolfgang Biehler
-
Patent number: 9103405Abstract: The invention relates to a tensioning device (1) for chains, having a spindle body (2) which is provided with at least one spindle thread (11), and with at least two coupling elements (3, 4), wherein at least one coupling element (3, 4) comprises a coupling thread (3b, 4b) screwed to the spindle thread (11), and with a securing element (5) which is embodied to be transferable from a release position, in which the coupling thread (3b, 4b) can be rotated with respect to the spindle thread (11), to a securing position, in which a rotation of the coupling thread (3b, 4b) with respect to the spindle body (2) is blocked in a form-fitting manner. To provide a tensioning device with an easily operatable and secure release protection, the tensioning device (1) comprises at least one securing element (5) which creates a positive rigid body coupling between the at least one coupling element (3, 4) provided with a coupling thread (3b, 4b) and the spindle body (2) in the securing position.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2011Date of Patent: August 11, 2015Assignee: RUD Ketten Rieger & Dietz GmbH u. Co. KGInventors: Reinhard Smetz, Michael Betzler
-
Patent number: 8978350Abstract: The invention relates to a device (1) for attaching an end link (2) of a chain strand (3) made of chain links (4) of a predetermined geometry. The device comprises a retaining device (5) comprising an insertion segment (7) at one end (6) that can be inserted in an opening (8) of the end link, and a retaining segment (5). The retaining segment comprises a cross section (28) on which the end link can be placed in a limited number of retaining positions, preferably only one single retaining position, from the insertion segment (7). The device further comprises a closure element (12) by which the end link can be permanently secured to the retaining device. In order to prevent tilting of the end link on the retaining device during operation, according to the invention the closure element forms a stop (14) by which a motion of the end link out of the retaining segment (10) in the direction of the insertion segment (7) is blocked.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2012Date of Patent: March 17, 2015Assignee: RUD, Ketten Rieger & Dietz GmbH u. Co. KGInventors: Michael Betzler, Roland Jakubetz
-
Publication number: 20140290206Abstract: The invention relates to a device (1) for attaching an end link (2) of a chain strand (3) made of chain links (4) of a predetermined geometry. The device comprises a retaining device (5) comprising an insertion segment (7) at one end (6) that can be inserted in an opening (8) of the end link, and a retaining segment (5). The retaining segment comprises a cross section (28) on which the end link can be placed in a limited number of retaining positions, preferably only one single retaining position, from the insertion segment (7). The device further comprises a closure element (12) by which the end link can be permanently secured to the retaining device. In order to prevent tilting of the end link on the retaining device during operation, according to the invention the closure element forms a stop (14) by which a motion of the end link out of the retaining segment (10) in the direction of the insertion segment (7) is blocked.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 5, 2012Publication date: October 2, 2014Applicant: RUD KETTEN RIEGER & DIETZ GMBH U. CO. KGInventors: Michael Betzler, Roland Jakubetz
-
Patent number: 8807617Abstract: A device for attaching, lifting, and/or lashing goods, has a load ring (1), the ring lug (2) of which has two retaining pins (7a, 7b) for connecting to fixing frames (3a, 3b), which in turn can be fastened to goods (4). A kit for a device having a load ring (1) and a method for producing the device are also provided. In order to ensure that the retaining pins (7a, 7b) are inserted far enough in the goods (4), the device has at least one axial securing element (X), by which one of the retaining pins (7a, 7b) is secured in a predetermined axial working position (P) in one of the retaining receptacles (8a, 8b).Type: GrantFiled: August 6, 2010Date of Patent: August 19, 2014Assignee: RUD Ketten Rieger & Dietz GmbH. u. Co. KGInventors: Reinhard Smetz, Michael Betzler
-
Patent number: 8740275Abstract: Disclosed is an attaching device for attaching stopping or lashing means to objects that are to be transported or tied down, comprising a fixing element (1), an attaching element (16), and a connecting element (15) which is rotatably mounted on a socket (4) wrapped around the fixing element (1) and connects the attaching element (16) to the fixing element (1). The connecting element (15) leans against ring flanges (6, 7) placed at the ends of the socket (4) via series of rolling bodies (12, 13) so as to allow said connecting element (15) to rotate without jerking and make it sufficiently tilt-proof.Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2008Date of Patent: June 3, 2014Assignee: RUD Ketten Rieger & Dietz GmbH u. Co. KGInventor: Reinhard Smetz
-
Patent number: 8490378Abstract: The invention relates to a shortening device (1) for shortening a chain strand (23), the shortening device comprising a connecting section (3) with at least one connecting opening (7), a shortening member (4, 26), at least one anchoring receptacle (7) for receiving an end link (24a) of the chain strand (23), said anchoring receptacle being arranged on a side of the connecting section (3) which faces the shortening member (4, 26) and being closed by a retaining pin (8) inserted into a cutout (32), and a web (5) which connects the connecting section (3) to the shortening member (4, 26) and is arranged at an end of the cutout (32) pointing in the longitudinal direction. In order to provide a lighter and smaller shortening device (1), it is provided according to the invention that the connecting opening (7) is designed as a closed eye (7).Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2009Date of Patent: July 23, 2013Assignee: RUD Ketten Rieger & Dietz GmbH u. Co. KGInventor: Reinhard Smetz
-
Patent number: D742724Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 2013Date of Patent: November 10, 2015Assignee: RUD Ketten Rieger & Dietz GmbH u. Co. KGInventor: Reinhard Smetz
-
Patent number: D976687Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2020Date of Patent: January 31, 2023Assignee: RUD KETTEN RIEGER & DIETZ GMBH U. CO. KGInventors: Michael Betzler, Lukas Mühlberger