Patents by Inventor Alfred Bieringer

Alfred Bieringer 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).

  • Publication number: 20240062969
    Abstract: A switch unit is for a step transformer. The switch unit has: ]a controller; a motor; and an on-load tap-changer. The controller controls the motor, which actuates the on-load tap-changer. The controller draws energy, required for actuating and controlling the motor, directly from a low voltage winding of the step transformer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2021
    Publication date: February 22, 2024
    Inventors: Christian Hammer, Alfred Bieringer, Dominik Plitzko
  • Publication number: 20220344079
    Abstract: A resistor assembly can be used in a tap changer. The resistor assembly may include: a resistor element, which is held by at least two resistor holders; a base plate with at least one opening and on which the at least two resistor holders holding the resistor element are arranged; a plurality of guides, respectively formed in each of the resistor holders and being configured to position a first end and a second end of the resistor element with respect to a longitudinal direction between the two resistor holders; and contact points of the resistor element, the contact points being electrically contacted by contacts of the tap changer in a condition where the resistor element is inserted into the resistor holder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2020
    Publication date: October 27, 2022
    Inventors: Christian Hammer, Andreas Sachsenhauser, Alfred Bieringer, Riccardo Dalla Vecchia
  • Patent number: 10643802
    Abstract: A selector for an on-load tap changer with a diverter switch includes: an insulating plate with a first side and a second side, the second side opposite the first side; a plurality of fixed contacts, which extend from the first side through the insulating plate to the second side; a first movable contact on the first side; a second movable contact on the second side; a first connection, which is connected with the first movable contact and which is connectable with a first branch of the diverter switch; and a second connection, which is connected with the second movable contact and which is connectable with a second branch of the diverter switch. Each of the first moveable contact and the second movable contact are selectably connectable with each of the fixed contacts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2020
    Assignee: MASCHINENFABRIK REINHAUSEN GMBH
    Inventors: Christian Hammer, Alfred Bieringer, Nikolaus Unterreiner, Hubert Zwirglmaier, Andreas Stocker
  • Patent number: 10483879
    Abstract: A load stepping switch (1) for uninterrupted changeover between winding taps (n, n+1) on a control winding (20) comprises —a changeover switch (2) that comprises a first, second and third changeover contact (2.1, 2.2, 2.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2019
    Assignee: MASCHINENFABRIK REINHAUSEN GMBH
    Inventors: Alfred Bieringer, Christian Hammer, Christian Hurm, Andreas Sachsenhauser
  • Publication number: 20190096596
    Abstract: A selector for an on-load tap changer with a diverter switch includes: an insulating plate with a first side and a second side, the second side opposite the first side; a plurality of fixed contacts, which extend from the first side through the insulating plate to the second side; a first movable contact on the first side; a second movable contact on the second side; a first connection, which is connected with the first movable contact and which is connectable with a first branch of the diverter switch; and a second connection, which is connected with the second movable contact and which is connectable with a second branch of the diverter switch. Each of the first moveable contact and the second movable contact are selectably connectable with each of the fixed contacts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2017
    Publication date: March 28, 2019
    Inventors: Christian Hammer, Alfred Bieringer, Nikolaus Unterreiner, Hubert Zwirglmaier, Andreas Stocker
  • Patent number: 10153101
    Abstract: The invention relates to a switching arrangement (15) with a pre-selector (28) for a power transformer (10, 40) which has multiple windings (12, 14). The pre-selector is designed to optionally connect at least one first winding (12) to one of the two end contacts (30, 32) of at least one second winding (14). At least one first switch is arranged in the connection between the pre-selector (28) and the first winding (12), thereby allowing the pre-selector to be switched in an arc-free manner and thus in a gas-free manner as well.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2018
    Assignee: MASCHINENFABRIK REINHAUSEN GMBH
    Inventors: Uwe Kaltenborn, Thomas Strof, Christian Hurm, Anatoli Saveliev, Gerhard Baeuml, Alfred Bieringer, Eduard Zerr, Wolfgang Albrecht, Martin Hausmann, Andreas Stocker
  • Patent number: 10147563
    Abstract: The invention relates to an on-load tap changer (2) according to the reactor switching principle for uninterrupted load switching between different tap windings of a tapped transformer (1), comprising: —an inductor (3) which is designed as an inductive transition reactance; —the inductor (3) being part of the on-load tap changer (2).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2018
    Assignee: MASCHINENFABRIK REINHAUSEN GMBH
    Inventors: Uwe Kaltenborn, Alfred Bieringer, Christian Hammer, Christian Pircher, Andreas Sachsenhauser, Thomas Schuster
  • Patent number: 9984833
    Abstract: The invention relates to a step switch, comprising a pre-selector and a fine selector. The invention is characterized in that the step switch has a connection (36) between the pre-selector and the fine selector (18), at least one coupling switch (38) being arranged in said connection. A pre-selector can be switched in a largely gas-free manner by means of said switchable connection with the aid of the fine selector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2018
    Assignee: MASCHINENFABRIK REINHAUSEN GMBH
    Inventors: Uwe Kaltenborn, Thomas Strof, Christian Hurm, Anatoli Saveliev, Gerhard Baeuml, Alfred Bieringer, Eduard Zerr, Wolfgang Albrecht, Martin Hausmann, Andreas Stocker
  • Patent number: 9966203
    Abstract: An operational setting of an on-load tap changer used to switch between various winding taps of a tapped transformer is determined by first placing the on-load tap changer in operation with the tapped transformer and then moving the changer in a first rotational direction through a regulating range of its stationary operational settings on different winding taps of the tapped transformer toward an end abutment of the tapped transformer. The position is registered on reaching the end abutment of the regulating range of the on-load tap changer, and then the movement is reversed to return to the first stationary operational setting that is then configured as a predefined operational setting with the help of the parameterization that is stored in a nonvolatile memory of the control device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2018
    Assignee: MASCHINENFABRIK REINHAUSEN GMBH
    Inventors: Alfred Bieringer, Dominik Plitzko, Sebastian Schmid
  • Publication number: 20180069492
    Abstract: A load stepping switch (1) for uninterrupted changeover between winding taps (n, n+1) on a control winding (20) comprises—a changeover switch (2) that comprises a first, second and third changeover contact (2.1, 2.2, 2.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2016
    Publication date: March 8, 2018
    Inventors: Alfred BIERINGER, Christian HAMMER, Christian HURM, Andreas SACHSENHAUSER
  • Patent number: 9835686
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for monitoring an on-load tap changer that is used to switch between winding taps of a tapped transformer without interrupting the load current and is actuated using a motor drive. According to the invention, prior to the actual load switching process, the on-load tap changer is initially moved a short distance, preferably against the direction in which the load is subsequently switched. In said initial process, it is verified whether the on-load tap changer has moved, i.e. has left its previous stationary position, and/or whether the torque on the motor drive has exceeded a predefined threshold value. The actual load switching process takes place only once the test has yielded a positive result.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2017
    Assignee: MASCHINENFABRIK REINHAUSEN GMBH
    Inventors: Alfred Bieringer, Harald Hochmuth, Dominik Plitzko, Sebastian Schmid
  • Patent number: 9543096
    Abstract: The invention relates to an on-load tap changer for switching among different winding taps of a step transformer without interruption according to the preamble of the first patent claim. The general inventive concept lies in actuating both the selector contact unit and the switching means for uninterrupted load switching by means of a common motor drive without an energy store being connected therebetween.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2017
    Assignee: MASCHINENFABRIK REINHAUSEN GMBH
    Inventors: Alfred Bieringer, Christian Hammer, Martin Pankofer, Rolf Strempel, Andreas Stocker
  • Publication number: 20160329168
    Abstract: The invention relates to an on-load tap changer (2) according to the reactor switching principle for uninterrupted load switching between different tap windings of a tapped transformer (1), comprising: an inductor (3) which is designed as an inductive transition reactance; the inductor (3) being part of the on-load tap changer (2).
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2015
    Publication date: November 10, 2016
    Inventors: Uwe KALTENBORN, Alfred BIERINGER, Christian HAMMER, Christian PIRCHER, Andreas SACHSENHAUSER, Thomas SCHUSTER
  • Patent number: 9455658
    Abstract: The invention relates to an on-load tap changer for switching among different winding taps of a step transformer without interruption. According to the invention, the selector contact unit (7) and the switching means (16, 17) for switching the load without interruption are jointly actuated without using an intermediate energy accumulator, by means of a threaded spindle (5) which is rotated by a drive motor (2) during a switching operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2016
    Assignee: MASCHINENFABRIK REINHAUSEN GMBH
    Inventors: Herbert Kammerl, Alfred Bieringer
  • Patent number: 9406434
    Abstract: The invention relates to a distribution transformer having a tap-changing device for no-break switching between different winding taps of a distribution transformer. The general inventive concept consists in actuating both the selector contact unit and the switching means for no-break load switching by means of a common motor drive without interposition of an energy store.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2016
    Assignee: MASCHINENFABRIK REINHAUSEN GMBH
    Inventors: Alfred Bieringer, Christian Hammer, Martin Pankofer, Rolf Strempel, Andreas Stocker
  • Publication number: 20160211090
    Abstract: The invention relates to a switching arrangement (15) with a pre-selector (28) for a power transformer (10, 40) which has multiple windings (12, 14). The pre-selector is designed to optionally connect at least one first winding (12) to one of the two end contacts (30, 32) of at least one second winding (14). At least one first switch is arranged in the connection between the preselector (28) and the first winding (12), thereby allowing the pre-selector to be switched in an arc-free manner and thus in a gas-free manner as well.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2014
    Publication date: July 21, 2016
    Inventors: Uwe KALTENBORN, Thomas STROF, Christian HURM, Anatoli SAVELIEV, Gerhard BAEUML, Alfred BIERINGER, Eduard ZERR, Wolfgang ALBRECHT, Martin HAUSMANN, Andreas STOCKER
  • Publication number: 20160211089
    Abstract: The invention relates to a step switch, comprising a preselector and a fine selector. The invention is characterized in that the step switch has a connection (36) between the pre-selector and the fine selector (18), at least one coupling switch (38) being arranged in said connection. A pre-selector can be switched in a largely gas-free manner by means of said switchable connection with the aid of the fine selector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2014
    Publication date: July 21, 2016
    Inventors: Uwe KALTENBORN, Thomas STROF, Christian HURM, Anatoli SAVELIEV, Gerhard BAEUML, Alfred BIERINGER, Eduard ZERR, Wolfgang ALBRECHT, Martin HAUSMANN, Andreas STOCKER
  • Patent number: 9360091
    Abstract: The invention relates to a worm gear which is arranged directly on the head of an on-load tap changer and has a housing, a worm, and a worm wheel, wherein means for torque detection comprising at least one radio-scannable surface wave sensor, a rotor antenna and a stator antenna are provided in the interior of the worm gear.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2016
    Assignee: MASCHINENFABRIK REINHAUSEN GMBH
    Inventors: Alfred Bieringer, Daniel Lassleben, Mario Schmeckebier
  • Publication number: 20160035506
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for averaging the voltage in an on-load tap changer used to switch between various winding taps of a tapped transformer. The general inventive concept consists in reaching a predefined operating position of the on-load tap changer by having a parameterized control device activate a motor drive in a first rotational direction once the on-load tap changer has been turned on, such that the on-load tap changer starts running through its stationary operating positions, i.e.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2013
    Publication date: February 4, 2016
    Inventors: Alfred BIERINGER, Dominik PLITZKO, Sebastian SCHMID
  • Publication number: 20150325387
    Abstract: Disclosed is an on-load tap changer comprising a connection to an insulating liquid of a transformer. The on-load tap changer in a housing (9) and the transformer are in the transformer tank (7) and are surrounded by insulating liquid (6). At least one opening (10) is formed in the housing base (9B) and/or housing cover (9M), said opening providing a fluidic connection between the insulating liquid in the transformer tank and the insulating liquid in the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2013
    Publication date: November 12, 2015
    Inventors: Dieter DOHNAL, Rainer FROTSCHER, Alfred BIERINGER, Christian HURM