Patents by Inventor Albrecht Kleibl

Albrecht Kleibl has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 11873615
    Abstract: A vibro replacement probe includes a ramming tube that is connected with a filling piece that includes a feed tube as well as a filling funnel and/or a hose connection flange. The feed tube is firmly connected with a vibrator that has a mechanism for pivoting attachment to the leader of a construction machine, wherein the mechanism includes a connection part that is connected with the vibrator so as to pivot and that can be attached to a carriage that is displaceably guided on the leader. Furthermore, a construction machine has such a vibro replacement probe and a method equips a leader of a construction machine with such a vibro replacement probe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2024
    Assignee: ABI ANLAGENTECHNIK-BAUMASCHINEN-INDUSTRIEBEDARF MASCHINENFABRIK UND VERTRIEBSGESELLSCHAFT MBH
    Inventors: Christian Heichel, Albrecht Kleibl
  • Publication number: 20220380995
    Abstract: A vibro replacement probe includes a ramming tube that is connected with a filling piece that includes a feed tube as well as a filling funnel and/or a hose connection flange. The feed tube is firmly connected with a vibrator that has a mechanism for pivoting attachment to the leader of a construction machine, wherein the mechanism includes a connection part that is connected with the vibrator so as to pivot and that can be attached to a carriage that is displaceably guided on the leader. Furthermore, a construction machine has such a vibro replacement probe and a method equips a leader of a construction machine with such a vibro replacement probe.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2022
    Publication date: December 1, 2022
    Applicant: ABI Anlagentechnik-Baumaschinen-Industriebedarf Maschinenfabrik und Vertriebsgesellschaft mbH
    Inventors: Christian HEICHEL, Albrecht KLEIBL
  • Publication number: 20220064891
    Abstract: A construction machine for special civil engineering has a leader on which an advancing carriage is guided, which carriage has a holder for a work device, in particular a drilling rig or pile-driving implement, and which can be moved along the leader by way of a first advancing cable (upper cable) and a second advancing cable (lower cable), by way of a drive winch or a drive cylinder, wherein the advancing carriage is connected with the advancing cables and wherein at least one of the advancing cables is attached to a fixed point on the leader and/or the advancing carriage, wherein at least one fixed point is formed by a cable tensioner attached to the leader or the advancing carriage. At least one cable tensioner includes a tensioning drum on which an end-side section of an advancing cable is attached with multiple cable windings.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2021
    Publication date: March 3, 2022
    Applicant: ABI Anlagentechnik-Baumaschinen-Industriebedarf Maschinenfabrik und Vertriebsgesellschaft mbH
    Inventors: Albrecht KLEIBL, Christian HEICHEL
  • Patent number: 10988908
    Abstract: An underground construction device includes a hydraulic assembly having an internal combustion engine and a hydraulic pump driven by the internal combustion engine, a work device connected with the hydraulic assembly in a hydraulic circuit for introducing material to be pile-driven into the ground, a clamping apparatus connected with the work device for holding a material to be pile-driven, in clamped manner, which device has a hydraulic clamping cylinder, as well as a controller for opening and closing the hydraulic clamping apparatus. A further hydraulic pump for building up the clamping pressure of the clamping cylinder of the clamping apparatus is provided, which pump is operated by an electric motor. A method operates such an underground construction device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2021
    Assignee: ABI Anlagentechnik-Baumaschinen-Industriebedarf Maschinenfabrik und Vertriebsgesellschaft mbH
    Inventors: Albrecht Kleibl, Christian Heichel
  • Publication number: 20200263379
    Abstract: An underground construction device includes a hydraulic assembly having an internal combustion engine and a hydraulic pump driven by the internal combustion engine, a work device connected with the hydraulic assembly in a hydraulic circuit for introducing material to be pile-driven into the ground, a clamping apparatus connected with the work device for holding a material to be pile-driven, in clamped manner, which device has a hydraulic clamping cylinder, as well as a controller for opening and closing the hydraulic clamping apparatus. A further hydraulic pump for building up the clamping pressure of the clamping cylinder of the clamping apparatus is provided, which pump is operated by an electric motor. A method operates such an underground construction device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2020
    Publication date: August 20, 2020
    Applicant: ABI Anlagentechnik-Baumaschinen-Industriebedarf Maschinenfabrik und Vertriebsgesellschaft mbH
    Inventors: Albrecht KLEIBL, Christian HEICHEL
  • Publication number: 20180372133
    Abstract: A work device having a hydraulic drive for civil engineering work, in particular a drilling device or vibration pile-driving device, includes a hydraulic motor that is operated by way of a fluid of a hydraulic circuit, which circuit is supplied by way of a hydraulic pump, which pump is driven by an internal combustion engine, wherein at least one heat transfer unit for transfer of thermal energy of a fluid stream of the internal combustion engine to the fluid of the hydraulic circuit is provided. A method temporarily heats the hydraulic fluid of the hydraulic circuit of such a work device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2018
    Publication date: December 27, 2018
    Applicant: ABI Anlagentechnik-Baumaschinen-lndustriebedarf Maschinenfabrik und Vertriebsgesellschaft mbH
    Inventors: Christian HEICHEL, Albrecht KLEIBL
  • Patent number: 9968967
    Abstract: A vibration exciter, particularly for a vibration pile driver, includes at least four shafts disposed parallel to one another, on which two outer imbalance masses are disposed, in each instance, between which a central imbalance mass is positioned. The central imbalance mass is mounted on the shaft so as to rotate relative to the outer imbalance masses, in each instance. The imbalance masses of the at least four shafts are combined into two imbalance groups, the imbalance masses of which are all synchronized with one another in torsionally rigid manner, in each instance, wherein not only outer imbalance masses but also inner imbalance masses are provided in each of the two imbalance groups, and wherein a phase shifter is provided, by way of which the phasing of the two imbalance groups relative to one another can be adjusted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2018
    Assignee: ABI Anlagentechnik-Baumaschinen-Industriebedarf Maschinenfabrik und Vertriebsgesellschaft mbH
    Inventors: Christian Heichel, Thomas Specht, Manuel Meinel, Albrecht Kleibl
  • Patent number: 9469961
    Abstract: An apparatus for pile-driving or drilling, particularly a foundation machine, including at least one hydraulic drilling or vibration drive, which is connected with a control block in an open hydraulic circuit, by way of which drive at least one further consumer can be operated. The drive is connected with a pump by way of a first feed line and with a tank by way of a first return line. The hydraulic drive is additionally connected directly with the pump by way of a second feed line, and directly with the tank by way of a second return line.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2016
    Assignee: ABI Anlagentechnik-Baumaschinen-Industriebedarf Maschinenfabrik und Vertriebsgesellschaft mbH
    Inventors: Christian Heichel, Albrecht Kleibl
  • Patent number: 9399850
    Abstract: A device having a hydraulic drive for civil engineering work has least one shaft that can be rotated by a hydraulic motor. The hydraulic motor is operated by fluid of a hydraulic circuit that is supplied by a hydraulic pump. The hydraulic motor has a changeable displacement, and means for changing the volume stream are provided. A sensor for measuring the fluid pressure is disposed in the hydraulic circuit, and is connected with a control and regulation unit, by way of which the displacement of the hydraulic motor is adjustable, and by way of which the means for a change in the volume stream can be turned on. The control and regulation unit is set up so that in the event of a pressure drop in the hydraulic circuit, a reduction in the displacement of the hydraulic motor as well as a reduction in the volume stream is brought about.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2016
    Assignee: ABI Anlagentechnik-Baumaschinen-Industriebedarf Maschinefabrik und Vertriebsgesellschaft mbH
    Inventors: Christian Heichel, Albrecht Kleibl
  • Patent number: 9289799
    Abstract: A vibration exciter for construction machines, particularly for vibration pile drivers, includes at least one axle having at least two imbalance masses. At least one rotary piston pivot motor is provided, by way of which the rotational position of at least one imbalance mass, relative to the at least one other imbalance mass, can be changed. The rotary piston pivot motor has a pivot motor housing that is mounted on a pivot motor shaft so as to rotate relative to it. At least one rotary vane is disposed on the pivot motor shaft, the angle of rotation of which vane is limited by at least one stop disposed on the pivot motor housing. The maximal angle of rotation of the at least one rotary vane amounts to less than 160 degrees, preferably 150 degrees or less.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2016
    Assignee: ABI Anlagentechnik-Baumaschinen-Industriebedarf Maschinenfabrik und Vertriebsgesellschaft mbH
    Inventors: Albrecht Kleibl, Christian Heichel
  • Publication number: 20150275459
    Abstract: An apparatus for pile-driving or drilling, particularly a foundation machine, including at least one hydraulic drilling or vibration drive, which is connected with a control block in an open hydraulic circuit, by way of which drive at least one further consumer can be operated. The drive is connected with a pump by way of a first feed line and with a tank by way of a first return line. The hydraulic drive is additionally connected directly with the pump by way of a second feed line, and directly with the tank by way of a second return line.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2015
    Publication date: October 1, 2015
    Applicant: ABI Anlagentechnik-Baumaschinen-Industriebedarf und Vertriebsgesellschaft mbH
    Inventors: Christian HEICHEL, Albrecht KLEIBL
  • Publication number: 20150202657
    Abstract: A vibration exciter, particularly for a vibration pile driver, includes at least four shafts disposed parallel to one another, on which two outer imbalance masses are disposed, in each instance, between which a central imbalance mass is positioned. The central imbalance mass is mounted on the shaft so as to rotate relative to the outer imbalance masses, in each instance. The imbalance masses of the at least four shafts are combined into two imbalance groups, the imbalance masses of which are all synchronized with one another in torsionally rigid manner, in each instance, wherein not only outer imbalance masses but also inner imbalance masses are provided in each of the two imbalance groups, and wherein a phase shifter is provided, by way of which the phasing of the two imbalance groups relative to one another can be adjusted.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2014
    Publication date: July 23, 2015
    Applicant: ABI Anlagentechnik-Baumaschinen-Industriebedarf Maschinenfabrik und Vertriebsgesellschaft mbH
    Inventors: Christian HEICHEL, Thomas SPECHT, Manuel MEINEL, Albrecht KLEIBL
  • Patent number: 8887830
    Abstract: A telescoping leader for a construction vehicle for accommodating a vibrator, pile driver, earth drilling gear mechanism, or the like, has an outer leader that is disposed so that it can be longitudinally displaced relative to an inner leader. The inner leader and outer leader have closed material cross-sections, and the outer leader surrounds the inner leader. At the end of the outer leader that can be displaced on the inner leader, and at the end of the inner leader that is guided in the outer leader, a guide is firmly disposed, on which the outer leader can be displaced.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2014
    Assignee: ABI Anlagentechnik-Baumaschinen-Industriebedarf Maschinenfabrik und Vertriebsgesellschaft mbH
    Inventors: Christian Heichel, Albrecht Kleibl
  • Publication number: 20140305234
    Abstract: A vibration exciter, particularly for a vibration pile driver, includes at least two shafts disposed parallel to one another, as well as at least two imbalance masses, which are attached on one or more of the shafts. A pivot motor provided for adjustment of the relative rotational position of the imbalance masses with regard to one another, includes a pivot motor shaft and a pivot motor housing. The pivot motor shaft is an integral part of one of the shafts, and the rotational position of the pivot motor housing relative to the pivot motor shaft can be changed. The pivot motor is disposed axially offset, in such a manner that it is disposed outside of the regions through which the imbalance masses move.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2014
    Publication date: October 16, 2014
    Applicant: ABI Anlagentechnik-Baumaschinen-Industriebedarf Maschinenfabrik und Vertriebsgesellschaft mbH
    Inventors: Albrecht KLEIBL, Christian HEICHEL
  • Publication number: 20140305235
    Abstract: A pivot motor, particularly for a vibration exciter for construction machines, has a pivot motor housing that is mounted so as to rotate on a pivot motor shaft. At least two pressure chambers to which a hydraulic oil is to be supplied are provided, by way of which oil the pivot motor can be driven. The pivot motor shaft is provided with an axial bore, into which a lance disposed in torque-proof manner projects, through which lance axially at least two channels for supplying oil to the pivot motor are passed, which end in ring grooves introduced on the outside of the lance, at least in certain regions, at a distance from one another. Radial bores for connecting the at least two ring grooves of the lance with the at least two pressure chambers are introduced into the pivot motor shaft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2014
    Publication date: October 16, 2014
    Applicant: ABI Anlagentechnik-Baumaschinen-Industriebedarf Maschinenfabrik und Vertriebsgesellschaft mbH
    Inventors: Albrecht KLEIBL, Christian HEICHEL
  • Publication number: 20140305236
    Abstract: A vibration exciter for construction machines, particularly for vibration pile drivers, includes at least one axle having at least two imbalance masses. At least one rotary piston pivot motor is provided, by way of which the rotational position of at least one imbalance mass, relative to the at least one other imbalance mass, can be changed. The rotary piston pivot motor has a pivot motor housing that is mounted on a pivot motor shaft so as to rotate relative to it. At least one rotary vane is disposed on the pivot motor shaft, the angle of rotation of which vane is limited by at least one stop disposed on the pivot motor housing. The maximal angle of rotation of the at least one rotary vane amounts to less than 160 degrees, preferably 150 degrees or less.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2014
    Publication date: October 16, 2014
    Applicant: ABI Anlagentechnik-Baumschinen-Industriebedarf Maschinenfabrik und Vertriebsgesellschaft mbH
    Inventors: Albrecht KLEIBL, Christian HEICHEL
  • Patent number: 8522891
    Abstract: A vibration generator for a vibration pile driver, comprises imbalance masses that can rotate, which are disposed on shafts. A hydraulic drive having a changeable suction volume is disposed on the generator. A vibration pile driver consists of the vibration generator and a mast for movably supporting the vibration generator and/or an accommodation for a pile-driven material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2013
    Assignee: ABI Anlangentechnik-Baumaschinen-Industriebedarf Maschinenfabrik und Vertriebsgesellschaft mbH
    Inventors: Christian Heichel, Albrecht Kleibl
  • Publication number: 20130036727
    Abstract: A device having a hydraulic drive for civil engineering work has least one shaft that can be rotated by a hydraulic motor. The hydraulic motor is operated by fluid of a hydraulic circuit that is supplied by a hydraulic pump. The hydraulic motor has a changeable displacement, and means for changing the volume stream are provided. A sensor for measuring the fluid pressure is disposed in the hydraulic circuit, and is connected with a control and regulation unit, by way of which the displacement of the hydraulic motor is adjustable, and by way of which the means for a change in the volume stream can be turned on. The control and regulation unit is set up so that in the event of a pressure drop in the hydraulic circuit, a reduction in the displacement of the hydraulic motor as well as a reduction in the volume stream is brought about.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2012
    Publication date: February 14, 2013
    Applicant: ABI Anlagentechnik-Baumaschinen-Industriebedarf Maschinenfabrik und Vertriebsgesellschaft mbH
    Inventors: Christian HEICHEL, Albrecht KLEIBL
  • Patent number: 8371753
    Abstract: Bearing arrangement for a shaft rotatable around an axis of rotation comprising a first bearing for rotatably mounting an end of the shaft for rotation thereof around the axis of rotation, and a second bearing for pivotably mounting the end of the shaft for pivoting movements out of the axis of rotation, and an arrangement comprising a shaft, as well as an oscillator, each comprising the bearing arrangement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2013
    Assignee: ABI Anlagentechnik—Baumaschinen—Industriebedarf Maschinenfabrik und Vertriebsgesellschaft mbH
    Inventors: Albrecht Kleibl, Christian Heichel
  • Patent number: 8350428
    Abstract: A tubular drive has a hollow shaft and at least one drive wheel mounted on the hollow shaft so as to rotate. The hollow shaft is rotatably mounted in a flange. An electric motor with an integrated generator is supplied for relative rotational adjustment of the drive wheel on the hollow shaft. A vibration exciter, particularly for a vibration pile driver, has at least two axles disposed parallel to one another, as well as at least two imbalance masses, which are attached on one or more of the axles. There is at least one such tubular drive for adjusting the relative rotation position of the imbalance masses with regard to one another.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2013
    Assignee: ABI Anlagentechnik-Baumaschinen-Industriebedarf Maschinenfabrik und Vertriebsgesellschaft mbH
    Inventors: Christian Heichel, Albrecht Kleibl