Patents Assigned to RUD Ketten Rieger & Dietz GmbH u. Co. KG
  • Patent number: 11524730
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2022
    Assignee: RUD KETTEN RIEGER & DIETZ GMBH U. CO. KG
    Inventor: Marko Korhonen
  • Patent number: 11208299
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2021
    Assignee: RUD KETTEN RIEGER & DIETZ GMBH U. CO. KG
    Inventor: Michael Betzler
  • Patent number: 11186466
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2021
    Assignee: RUD KETTEN RIEGER & DIETZ GMBH U. CO. KG
    Inventor: Simon Haas
  • Patent number: 10947091
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2021
    Assignee: Rud Ketten Rieger & Dietz GmbH u. Co. KG
    Inventors: Michael Betzler, Andreas Wendler
  • Patent number: 10895304
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2021
    Assignee: Rud Ketten Rieger & Dietz GmbH u. Co. KG
    Inventor: Michael Betzler
  • Patent number: 10781886
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2020
    Assignee: RUD KETTEN RIEGER & DIETZ GMBH U. CO., KG
    Inventor: Michael Betzler
  • Publication number: 20180346288
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2016
    Publication date: December 6, 2018
    Applicant: RUD KETTEN RIEGER & DIETZ GMBH U. CO. KG
    Inventors: Simon Haas, Reinhard Smetz
  • Patent number: 10072698
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2018
    Assignee: RUD Ketten Rieger & Dietz GmbH u. Co. KG
    Inventors: Ingo Pautsch, Sebastian Spitzer, Felix Dehmel
  • Patent number: 9255625
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2016
    Assignee: RUD Ketten Rieger & Dietz GmbH u. Co. KG
    Inventor: Reinhard Smetz
  • Patent number: 9216617
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 22, 2015
    Assignee: RUD Ketten Rieger & Dietz GmbH u. Co. KG
    Inventors: Hansjorg Rieger, Peter Hofmann, Wolfgang Biehler
  • Patent number: 9103405
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2015
    Assignee: RUD Ketten Rieger & Dietz GmbH u. Co. KG
    Inventors: Reinhard Smetz, Michael Betzler
  • Patent number: 8978350
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2015
    Assignee: RUD, Ketten Rieger & Dietz GmbH u. Co. KG
    Inventors: Michael Betzler, Roland Jakubetz
  • Publication number: 20140290206
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2012
    Publication date: October 2, 2014
    Applicant: RUD KETTEN RIEGER & DIETZ GMBH U. CO. KG
    Inventors: Michael Betzler, Roland Jakubetz
  • Patent number: 8807617
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2014
    Assignee: RUD Ketten Rieger & Dietz GmbH. u. Co. KG
    Inventors: Reinhard Smetz, Michael Betzler
  • Patent number: 8740275
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2014
    Assignee: RUD Ketten Rieger & Dietz GmbH u. Co. KG
    Inventor: Reinhard Smetz
  • Patent number: 8490378
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2013
    Assignee: RUD Ketten Rieger & Dietz GmbH u. Co. KG
    Inventor: Reinhard Smetz
  • Publication number: 20130154290
    Abstract: The invention relates to a hook-type handling device (1) for a hoist, with an attachment opening (6) and two lateral suspension openings (8, 9) arranged symmetrically to it. In order to be able to make a simple check of whether or not the hook-type handling device (1) is inclined beyond a maximum permissible relative angle of inclination (W, W?) during use, according to the invention it is provided that the hook-type handling device (1) has an indicator arrangement (23) that indicates an inclined position (S) of the hook-type handling device (1) that goes beyond the maximum permissible relative angle of inclination (W, W?).
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2012
    Publication date: June 20, 2013
    Applicant: RUD KETTEN RIEGER & DIETZ GMBH U. CO. KG
    Inventor: RUD Ketten Rieger & Dietz GmbH u. Co. KG
  • Patent number: D686035
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2013
    Assignee: RUD Ketten Rieger & Dietz GmbH u. Co. KG
    Inventor: Michael Betzler
  • Patent number: D742724
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2015
    Assignee: RUD Ketten Rieger & Dietz GmbH u. Co. KG
    Inventor: Reinhard Smetz
  • Patent number: D976687
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2023
    Assignee: RUD KETTEN RIEGER & DIETZ GMBH U. CO. KG
    Inventors: Michael Betzler, Lukas Mühlberger