Patents Assigned to ZEROCLAMP GMBH
  • Publication number: 20240293904
    Abstract: A system for automating a machine tool, that is associated with an external device for feeding workpieces and/or tools to and/or removing workpieces and/or tools from the machine tool. The system includes at least one actuator for actuating a component of the machine tool. Alternatively or additionally to the at least one actuator, the system includes at least one sensor for detecting at least one signal of a display component or of a state of the machine tool or of the external device. A control unit is also included which is configured to trigger at least one function of the machine tool or of the external device by actuating the at least one actuator and/or to trigger at least one function of the external device as a function of a signal from the at least one sensor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2021
    Publication date: September 5, 2024
    Applicant: Zeroclamp GmbH
    Inventor: Klaus Hofmann
  • Patent number: 11440148
    Abstract: A centering cone for positioning a fastening element in a receptacle of a clamping device. The centering cone has an internally located cone section with a cone-shaped inner surface to which a one-piece spring section is connected in a radial direction. The spring section is configured to deform slightly under a radially applied force to provide a certain tolerance for receiving the fastening element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2022
    Assignee: ZEROCLAMP GMBH
    Inventor: Klaus Hofmann
  • Publication number: 20200306902
    Abstract: A centering cone for positioning a fastening element in a receptacle of a clamping device. The centering cone has an internally located cone section with a cone-shaped inner surface to which a one-piece spring section is connected in a radial direction. The spring section is configured to deform slightly under a radially applied force to provide a certain tolerance for receiving the fastening element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2018
    Publication date: October 1, 2020
    Applicant: Zeroclamp GmbH
    Inventor: Klaus Hofmann
  • Patent number: 8807551
    Abstract: A clamping system for the purpose of securing clamping blocks in place on a clamping bar, wherein each clamping block comprises at least one swivel element with a clamping lever disposed thereon, which swivel element laterally projects from the clamping bar, thereby making it possible for the clamping lever to engage in a recess or under a projection of the clamping bar where it is able to interact with the clamping bar, thus producing a clamped connection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2014
    Assignee: ZeroClamp GmbH
    Inventor: Klaus Hofmann
  • Publication number: 20110309561
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a clamping system for the purpose of securing clamping blocks in place on a clamping bar, wherein each clamping block comprises at least one swivel element with a clamping lever disposed thereon, which swivel element laterally projects from the clamping bar, thereby making it possible for the clamping lever to engage in a recess or under a projection of the clamping bar where it is able to interact with the clamping bar, thus producing a clamped connection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2009
    Publication date: December 22, 2011
    Applicant: ZEROCLAMP GMBH
    Inventor: Klaus Hofmann