Patents Assigned to Schneider GmbH & Co. KG
  • Patent number: 11999026
    Abstract: An installation and a method for processing optical lenses, whereby transport carriers and block pieces are conveyed backward after use in each case to a commissioning device or blocking device, and the lens carriers are fitted by machine with unblocked or blocked lenses in order to make possible an automated and optimized process sequence.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2024
    Assignee: SCHNEIDER GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventors: Stephan Huttenhuis, Gunter Schneider
  • Patent number: 11890712
    Abstract: A tool, a device, and a method for zonal polishing of optical workpieces, wherein the tool has a preformed cap for forming a polishing surface, and the tool is placed against the workpiece that is to be polished in such a way that the tilt angle of the axis of rotation of the tool to the normal of the contact surface on the workpiece remains at least essentially constant and/or the size of the contact surface remains at least essentially constant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2024
    Assignee: SCHNEIDER GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventors: Gunter Schneider, Stephan Huttenhuis, Andreas Fedoseew, Nadine Geist
  • Patent number: 11842889
    Abstract: A device, a method, and a use for coating lenses are proposed, wherein the lenses to be coated are arranged in pairs over parallel, tubular targets. The distance of the targets to each other and/or to the lenses is varied for individual adaption. Further, the lenses are coated from both sides.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2023
    Assignee: SCHNEIDER GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventors: Gunter Schneider, Markus Fuhr
  • Patent number: 11755002
    Abstract: A method and a system for processing optical lenses in which the lenses are conveyed to individual processing apparatuses or processing lines corresponding to an assignment. The assignment takes into consideration maintenance that is due.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2023
    Assignee: SCHNEIDER GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventors: Gunter Schneider, Stephan Huttenhuis
  • Publication number: 20230204821
    Abstract: A device and a method for the coating of lenses. The lenses which are to be coated are arranged in pairs over parallel tubular targets such that they each overlap both a homogeneous and an inhomogeneous removal region of the target and the lenses rotated so that an especially uniform coating can be achieved.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2023
    Publication date: June 29, 2023
    Applicant: Schneider GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Gunter SCHNEIDER, Stephan HUTTENHUIS, Markus FUHR
  • Patent number: 11644056
    Abstract: An one-piece corner connector for connecting two frame bars at right angles to one another includes a right-angle bracket having two angle legs, an intermediate plate, and two U-profile connecting pieces at right angles, having a middle leg and two side legs for insertion into the plug-in openings in the frame bars which are open at one end. The middle legs of the U-profile connecting pieces are formed on and run with their outer side parallel to the intermediate plate. The one outer side legs of the U-profile connecting pieces are each formed on one of the angle legs and run with their outer side parallel to the outer side of the angle leg. The other inner side legs of the U-profile connecting pieces are connected to one another by means of a wall element which is angled from the intermediate plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2023
    Assignee: Anton Schneider GmbH & Co KG
    Inventor: Marcel Sikeler
  • Patent number: 11358249
    Abstract: A method, an installation and a system for processing optical workpieces in which workpieces are conveyed to individual processing apparatus or processing lines corresponding to an assignment. The respective assignment preferably takes into consideration assignment parameters, such as the availability and capability of processing apparatus and/or processing lines. The assignment that already has been carried out is examined before the actual or ultimate conveying and/or when there is a change in the assignment parameters and optionally is changed in a corresponding manner, taking into consideration the current assignment parameters, in order to adapt to current circumstances. As an alternative or in addition, jobs for processing workpieces are forwarded to the processing installations at different sites based on corresponding assignment parameters. Optionally, an examination and, as appropriate, a change in the assignment are made when new jobs or significant changes in the assignment parameters are detected.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2022
    Assignee: SCHNEIDER GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventors: Gunter Schneider, Stephan Huttenhuis
  • Publication number: 20220160138
    Abstract: An one-piece corner connector for connecting two frame bars at right angles to one another includes a right-angle bracket having two angle legs, an intermediate plate, and two U-profile connecting pieces at right angles, having a middle leg and two side legs for insertion into the plug-in openings in the frame bars which are open at one end. The middle legs of the U-profile connecting pieces are formed on and run with their outer side parallel to the intermediate plate. The one outer side legs of the U-profile connecting pieces are each formed on one of the angle legs and run with their outer side parallel to the outer side of the angle leg. The other inner side legs of the U-profile connecting pieces are connected to one another by means of a wall element which is angled from the intermediate plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2021
    Publication date: May 26, 2022
    Applicant: Anton Schneider GmbH & Co KG
    Inventor: Marcel Sikeler
  • Patent number: 11318578
    Abstract: A tool holding fixture for a tool drive and a device for polishing of optical workpieces, the tool holding fixture being coupled by a magnet and by quick connections to the tool drive and forming a preassembled unit with a tiltable tool holder and assigned bearing part together with a bellows.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2022
    Assignee: SCHNEIDER GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventors: Gunter Schneider, Klaus Hofmann, Helwig Buchenauer
  • Patent number: 11067476
    Abstract: A device and method are described having/using at least a first radiation source and a second source of radiation, at least one measurement or detection device as well as at least one evaluation system with the first radiation source and second radiation source either oriented towards a top or bottom side of the optically effective object, or together oriented towards the top or bottom of the optically effective object, whereby at least the first radiation source emits reflective radiation towards the optically effective object and/or excitation radiation emitted for the stimulation of luminescence radiation in the material of the optically effective object and/or in the coating material of the optically effective object, and whereby the second radiation source at least emits radiation that penetrates through the optically effective object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2021
    Assignee: SCHNEIDER GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Gunter Schneider, Stephan Huttenhuis, Sebastian Schneider
  • Patent number: 10779650
    Abstract: A frame construction, in particular for a rack system, includes two vertical columns each in the form of a rectangular hollow profiled column element having a longitudinal groove, the two groove legs of which lying opposite each other each have on the inside two longitudinal ribs, between which a hole pattern strip is inserted into the hollow profiled column element. A plurality of horizontal crossbeams, which are fastened to the two columns, each are in the form of a rectangular hollow profiled crossbeam element. Crossbeam connectors are fastened to the end faces of the hollow profiled crossbeam element. The crossbeam connectors each engage, with at least one pin, in one of the holes of the hole pattern strips.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2020
    Assignee: ANTON SCHNEIDER GMBH & CO KG
    Inventors: Jasmin Radloff, Constantin Ebel
  • Patent number: 10781050
    Abstract: A system and a method for processing of optical lenses in which the processing takes place by means of different processing apparatus between which there is a respective transfer apparatus. The transfer apparatus are used both for longitudinal and also cross conveyance. Each processing apparatus has its own conveyor apparatus which is controlled by the processing apparatus itself. The transfer apparatus are controlled by a central transfer control.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2020
    Assignee: SCHNEIDER GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventor: Gunter Schneider
  • Patent number: 10712551
    Abstract: An apparatus and a method for cleaning a lens with which the lens can selectively be fed by means of a common handling device to several cleaning devices and can be moved in a lens-specific manner during cleaning.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2020
    Assignee: SCHNEIDER GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventors: Gunter Schneider, Jürgen Krall
  • Publication number: 20200215657
    Abstract: An apparatus for blocking of lenses, in particular eyeglass lenses. The blocking apparatus has a blocking station, which is designed for at least partially chronologically overlapping blocking of at least two lenses directly to one block piece apiece that is provided with a block material. In addition, the blocking apparatus has an aligning apparatus which is designed for at least partially chronologically overlapping, position-controlled rotating of the lenses around three rotational axes in respectively one defined rotational position. Moreover, the blocking apparatus has a transport apparatus, which is designed, in particular, for at least partially chronologically overlapping transport of the lenses to one block piece apiece that is located in the blocking station and for holding the lenses in the respectively defined rotational position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2018
    Publication date: July 9, 2020
    Applicant: SCHNEIDER GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventors: Gunter SCHNEIDER, Stephan HUTTENHUIS, Benjamin SCHNEIDER
  • Patent number: 10695886
    Abstract: A device and a method for machining, especially for polishing of an optical lens, are proposed, there being both a lens changing apparatus and also a separate tool changing apparatus. The lens changing apparatus is located between a working space and a conveyor apparatus for lenses and is pivotally mounted around a horizontal axis. The tool changing apparatus is located laterally next to the working space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2020
    Assignee: SCHNEIDER GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventors: Gunter Schneider, Helwig Buchenauer, Ulf Börner, Klaus Krämer
  • Publication number: 20200171616
    Abstract: A block piece (1) for blocking a lens (2), in particular an eyeglass lens, by means of a block material (3), wherein the block piece (1) has a bottom part (4) for holding the block piece (1) and an upper part (5) for a fastening of the lens (2) for processing and/or coating of an optically active surface of the lens (2). Additionally, the block piece (1) is used in a method for blocking a lens (2), in particular an eyeglass lens, and the bottom part (4) and multiple upper parts (5) for blocking a lens (2) provided as part of a kit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2018
    Publication date: June 4, 2020
    Applicant: SCHNEIDER GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventors: Gunter SCHNEIDER, Stephan HUTTENHUIS, Thomas SIMMER
  • Publication number: 20200140994
    Abstract: An installation, a carrier, and a method for coating eyeglass lenses are proposed, wherein a carrier with eyeglass lenses held in a rotatable manner is conveyed in succession in different coating devices or coating lines, in order to coat in an alternating manner opposite sides of the eyeglass lenses and/or to apply different coatings. In particular, the carriers with the eyeglass lenses are conveyed from a coating device or coating line by means of an evacuated transfer chamber to another coating device or coating line.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2017
    Publication date: May 7, 2020
    Applicant: SCHNEIDER GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventors: Gunter SCHNEIDER, Markus FUHR
  • Publication number: 20200140992
    Abstract: A device, a method, and a use for coating lenses are proposed, wherein the lenses to be coated are arranged in pairs over parallel, tubular targets. The distance of the targets to each other and/or to the lenses is varied for individual adaption. Further, the lenses are coated from both sides.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2017
    Publication date: May 7, 2020
    Applicant: SCHNEIDER GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventors: Gunter SCHNEIDER, Markus FUHR
  • Publication number: 20200130126
    Abstract: An apparatus and a method for deblocking a lens, wherein the lens is blocked with a block material on a block piece. The block material is preheated by radiation. The blocked lens, the deblocked lens, and the deblocked block piece are handled by means of separate grippers. For deblocking, the lens and the block piece are held by opposing holding devices in a rotating manner, while a fluid jet acts on the block material from the side. After the deblocking, the lens and the block piece are cleaned simultaneously. Then, a holding device together with the deblocked lens pivot out from a working space. The deblocked lens is placed with the block side upward in a transport carrier. This makes possible a simple design and an optimized process sequence.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2018
    Publication date: April 30, 2020
    Applicant: SCHNEIDER GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventors: Gunter SCHNEIDER, Klaus HOFMANN, Thomas SIMMER, Klaus KRÄMER
  • Publication number: 20200122291
    Abstract: A device and a method for processing, in particular edge processing, an optical lens, wherein the device has a measuring system, a processing system, a loading system, an unloading system, an intermediate conveyor, and a belt conveyor. The loading system is arranged between the measuring system and the processing system. The unloading system is arranged on the opposite side of the processing system. A lens that is to be processed is picked up and oriented at the optical reference point that is determined by the measuring system in order to determine as precisely as possible the blocking point for the subsequent processing. The loading system and unloading system each have a linearly movable swiveling system with linearly movable suction devices arranged therein. The processing system is designed for the simultaneous processing of two lenses.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2019
    Publication date: April 23, 2020
    Applicant: SCHNEIDER GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventors: Torsten GERRATH, Stephan HUTTENHUIS, Gunter SCHNEIDER, Benjamin SCHNEIDER