Patents by Inventor Alfons Reeb

Alfons Reeb 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: 11512735
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for post-processing a crankshaft (4), in particular in order to correct concentricity errors and/or for a length correction. Sectors (S1,S2,S3,S4,S5,S6) of the crankshaft (4) which produce and/or characterize concentricity errors are detected and/or a length deviation (?L1 ?L2, ?L3) from a target length (L1,L2, L3) is determined for at least one section of the crankshaft (4). An impact force (Fs) is then introduced into at least one defined transition radius (8) between connecting rod bearing journals (5) and crank webs (7) and/or between main bearing journals (6) and the crank webs (7) of the crankshaft (4) by means of at least one impact tool (16) in order to correct the concentricity errors and/or the length deviation (?L1 ?L2, ?L3).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2022
    Inventors: Alfons Reeb, Jochen Schmidt, Konrad Grimm
  • Patent number: 11344980
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for work-hardening a crankshaft (4) comprising connecting rod journals (5), main bearing journals (6) and crank webs (7), the connecting rod journals (5) and the main bearing journals (6) being provided with oil holes (31). According to the invention, at least one end (30) of one of the oil holes (31) and/or at least one cylindrical portion (38) of the oil holes (31) is/are work-hardened.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2022
    Inventors: Alfons Reeb, Jochen Schmidt, Konrad Grimm
  • Patent number: 11203056
    Abstract: The invention relates to a device for the impact treatment of transition radii (8) of a crankshaft (4), in particular transition radii (8) between connecting rod bearing journals (5) and crank webs (7) and/or transition radii (8) between main bearing journals (6) and the crank webs (7) of the crankshaft (4). The device comprises an impact device (1) in order to introduce an impact force (FS) into at least one transition radius (8), wherein the impact device (1) has multiple impact heads (21) which are paired with the same transition radius (8).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 21, 2021
    Inventors: Alfons Reeb, Jochen Schmidt, Konrad Grimm
  • Patent number: 11161206
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for the impact treatment of transition radii (8) of a crankshaft (4, 4?), in particular transition radii (8) between connecting rod bearing journals (5, 5?) and crank webs (7, 7?) and/or transition radii (8) between main bearing journals (6, 6?) and the crank webs (7, 7?) of the crankshaft (4, 4?). The crankshaft (4, 4?) is then rotated along a rotational direction into an impact position by means of a drive device (3, 3?). A locking device (12) is provided in order to lock the crankshaft (4, 4?) in the impact position, and an impact force is then introduced into at least one transition radius (8) by at least one impact tool (16, 16?).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2021
    Inventors: Alfons Reeb, Jochen Schmidt, Konrad Grimm
  • Patent number: 11141819
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for the impact treatment of transition radii (8) of a crankshaft (4), in particular transition radii (8) between connecting rod bearing journals (5) and crank webs (7) and/or transition radii (8) between main bearing journals (6) and the crank webs (7) of the crankshaft (4). In order to apply an impact force (FS) to at least one of the transition radii (8) along the respective transition radius (8) circulating about the crankshaft (4) in an annular manner, a heavily loaded region (BMAX), a lightly loaded region (BMIN), and intermediate regions (BZW) lying therebetween are defined, and an impact treatment is then carried out such that the impact force (FS) introduced into the intermediate regions (BZW) is increased in the direction of the heavily loaded region (BMAX).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2021
    Inventors: Alfons Reeb, Jochen Schmidt, Konrad Grimm
  • Publication number: 20210146488
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for the impact treatment of transition radii (8) of a crankshaft (4), in particular transition radii (8) between connecting rod bearing journals (5) and crank webs (7) and/or transition radii (8) between main bearing journals (6) and the crank webs (7) of the crankshaft (4). In order to apply an impact force (FS) to at least one of the transition radii (8) along the respective transition radius (8) circulating about the crankshaft (4) in an annular manner, a heavily loaded region (BMAX), a lightly loaded region (BMIN), and intermediate regions (BZW) lying therebetween are defined, and an impact treatment is then carried out such that the impact force (FS) introduced into the intermediate regions (BZW) is increased in the direction of the heavily loaded region (BMAX).
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2018
    Publication date: May 20, 2021
    Applicant: MASCHINENFABRIK ALFING KESSLER GMBH
    Inventors: ALFONS REEB, JOCHEN SCHMIDT, KONRAD GRIMM
  • Publication number: 20210138532
    Abstract: The invention relates to a device for the impact treatment of transition radii (8) of a crank-shaft (4), in particular transition radii (8) between connecting rod bearing journals (5) and crank webs (7) and/or transition radii (8) between main bearing journals (6) and the crank webs (7) of the crankshaft (4). The device comprises an impact device (1) in order to introduce an impact force (FS) into at least one transition radius (8), wherein the impact device (1) has multiple impact heads (21) which are paired with the same transition radius (8).
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2018
    Publication date: May 13, 2021
    Applicant: MASCHINENFABRIK ALFING KESSLER GMBH
    Inventors: ALFONS REEB, JOCHEN SCHMIDT, KONRAD GRIMM
  • Publication number: 20200216924
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for work-hardening a crankshaft (4) comprising connecting rod journals (5), main bearing journals (6) and crank webs (7), the connecting rod journals (5) and the main bearing journals (6) being provided with oil holes (31). According to the invention, at least one end (30) of one of the oil holes (31) and/or at least one cylindrical portion (38) of the oil holes (31) is/are work-hardened.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2018
    Publication date: July 9, 2020
    Applicant: MASCHINENFABRIK ALFING KESSLER GMBH
    Inventors: ALFONS REEB, JOCHEN SCHMIDT, KONRAD GRIMM
  • Publication number: 20200116194
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for post-processing a crankshaft (4), in particular in order to correct concentricity errors and/or for a length correction. Sectors (S1,S2,S3,S4,S5,S6) of the crankshaft (4) which produce and/or characterize concentricity errors are detected and/or a length deviation (?L1 ?L2, ?L3) from a target length (L1,L2, L3) is determined for at least one section of the crankshaft (4). An impact force (Fs) is then introduced into at least one defined transition radius (8) between connecting rod bearing journals (5) and crank webs (7) and/or between main bearing journals (6) and the crank webs (7) of the crankshaft (4) by means of at least one impact tool (16) in order to correct the concentricity errors and/or the length deviation (?L1 ?L2, ?L3).
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2018
    Publication date: April 16, 2020
    Applicant: MASCHINENFABRIK ALFING KESSLER GMBH
    Inventors: ALFONS REEB, JOCHEN SCHMIDT, KONRAD GRIMM
  • Publication number: 20200101569
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for the impact treatment of transition radii (8) of a crankshaft (4, 4?), in particular transition radii (8) between connecting rod bearing journals (5, 5?) and crank webs (7, 7?) and/or transition radii (8) between main bearing journals (6, 6?) and the crank webs (7, 7?) of the crankshaft (4, 4?). The crankshaft (4, 4?) is then rotated along a rotational direction into an impact position by means of a drive device (3, 3?). A locking device (12) is provided in order to lock the crankshaft (4, 4?) in the impact position, and an impact force is then introduced into at least one transition radius (8) by at least one impact tool (16, 16?).
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2018
    Publication date: April 2, 2020
    Applicant: MASCHINENFABRIK ALFING KESSLER GMBH
    Inventors: ALFONS REEB, JOCHEN SCHMIDT, KONRAD GRIMM
  • Patent number: 9015939
    Abstract: In a method for increasing the strength of a component subjected to torsional and flexural stress, in particular of a crankshaft, in a first step essentially the entire component is provided with a nitriding layer. In a second step, the nitriding layer is at least partially removed in at least one highly stressed region of the component by means of cutting machining, and, in a third step, the at least one highly stressed component region freed of the nitriding layer is mechanically strain-hardened.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2015
    Assignee: Maschinenfabrik Alfing Kessler GmbH
    Inventors: Alfons Reeb, Jochen Schmidt
  • Patent number: 8011096
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for increasing the bending strength and the endurance limit of crankshafts by locally restricted hammering in areas of high stress, such as grooves, the mouths of bores and cross-sectional transition zones, in which method pressure impulse machines or beating devices comprising heating tools are employed. The pressure impulse machines or beating devices only execute a relative displacement of the beating tool against the surface of the crankshaft segment to be processed when the compressive stress is introduced between the heating tool and said surface of the crankshaft segment to be processed. The invention also relates to a device for increasing the endurance limit of crankshafts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2011
    Assignee: Maschinenfabrik Alfing Kessler GmbH
    Inventors: Alfons Reeb, Jochen Schmidt, Alexis Boemcke
  • Publication number: 20100146753
    Abstract: In a method for increasing the strength of a component subjected to torsional and flexural stress, in particular of a crankshaft, in a first step essentially the entire component is provided with a nitriding layer. In a second step, the nitriding layer is at least partially removed in at least one highly stressed region of the component by means of cutting machining, and, in a third step, the at least one highly stressed component region freed of the nitriding layer is mechanically strain-hardened.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2009
    Publication date: June 17, 2010
    Inventors: Alfons Reeb, Jochen Schmidt
  • Publication number: 20070169532
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for increasing the bending strength and the endurance limit of crankshafts by locally restricted hammering in areas of high stress, such as grooves, the mouths of bores and cross-sectional transition zones, in which method pressure impulse machines or beating devices comprising heating tools are employed. The pressure impulse machines or beating devices only execute a relative displacement of the beating tool against the surface of the crankshaft segment to be processed when the compressive stress is introduced between the heating tool and said surface of the crankshaft segment to be processed. The invention also relates to a device for increasing the endurance limit of crankshafts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2005
    Publication date: July 26, 2007
    Inventors: Alfons Reeb, Jochen Schmidt, Alexis Boemcke