Patents by Inventor Andreas Nacke

Andreas Nacke 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: 11549223
    Abstract: A spraying device for introducing a fluid into the working chamber of a construction machine for processing the ground or road surfaces, comprises two fluid delivery apparatuses, a line system and a control unit. The present invention further relates to a construction machine, especially a recycler, a stabilizer or a cold milling machine, comprising such a spraying device and a method for operating such a spraying device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2023
    Assignee: BOMAG GmbH
    Inventors: Juergen Heusinger, Johannes Forster, Andreas Nacke
  • Patent number: 10688901
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an intermediate storage vehicle for storing milled material and also to a work train with such an intermediate storage vehicle, a surface milling machine and a transport vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2020
    Assignee: BOMAG GmbH
    Inventors: Thomas Zahr, Rafael Schomaker, Andre Hoffmann, Andreas Nacke, Marco Reuter
  • Publication number: 20200063382
    Abstract: A spraying device for introducing a fluid into the working chamber of a construction machine for processing the ground or road surfaces, comprises two fluid delivery apparatuses, a line system and a control unit. The present invention further relates to a construction machine, especially a recycler, a stabilizer or a cold milling machine, comprising such a spraying device and a method for operating such a spraying device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2019
    Publication date: February 27, 2020
    Inventors: Juergen Heusinger, Johannes Forster, Andreas Nacke
  • Patent number: 10533293
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an intermediate storage vehicle, particularly a construction vehicle, having an intermediate storage tank for receiving bulk material, particularly milled material, and a first material delivery conveyor device for delivery, unloading or transfer of the bulk material, the first material delivery conveyor device including a material delivery point, via which the bulk material can be thrown off. The present invention further relates to a milling train having such an intermediate storage vehicle and to a method for milling a road surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2020
    Assignee: BOMAG GmbH
    Inventors: Andre Hoffmann, Andreas Nacke, Marco Reuter
  • Patent number: 10465346
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for positioning a milling drum box of a ground milling machine, in particular of a road milling machine, a recycler or a stabilizer, arranged on a machine frame relative to the ground, comprising the steps of: detecting the presence or absence of a ground contact, in particular in a region located in the front or a region located in the rear in the working direction (a), of at least one side plate of the milling drum box of the ground milling machine, and controlling a lifting and/or a lowering of the machine frame depending on the detected presence or absence of a ground contact. The present invention also relates to a ground milling machine for carrying out the method.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2019
    Assignee: BOMAG GmbH
    Inventors: Andre Hoffmann, Jens-Martin Zehbe, Marco Reuter, Andreas Nacke
  • Patent number: 9963841
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a construction machine, in particular a ground milling machine, comprising transportation means connected to the machine frame via lifting columns. The lift adjustment of the lifting columns occurs as a function of the determined weight force values respectively applied to at least one actuator of a pair of front and/or rear and/or right and/or left transportation means. The present invention further relates to a method of optimum and practical weight distribution of the machine weight to the transportation devices for such a construction machine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2018
    Assignee: BOMAG GmbH
    Inventors: Andreas Nacke, Marco Reuter, Andre Hoffmann
  • Patent number: 9856611
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus for producing foamed bitumen for a road construction machine, comprising at least one mixing device having a reaction chamber, in which hot bitumen and at least one reaction fluid can be mixed together via an inlet device comprising at least one inlet nozzle and can be discharged from the mixing device via an outlet device, with at least one compressed-air device being provided, via which the inlet device and/or the outlet device can be subjected to a compressed-air stream for testing and/or cleaning purposes. The present invention further also relates to a method for maintaining such an apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2018
    Assignee: BOMAG GmbH
    Inventors: Juergen Heusinger, Andreas Nacke, Thorsten Jörig
  • Publication number: 20170362784
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for positioning a milling drum box of a ground milling machine, in particular of a road milling machine, a recycler or a stabilizer, arranged on a machine frame relative to the ground, comprising the steps of: detecting the presence or absence of a ground contact, in particular in a region located in the front or a region located in the rear in the working direction (a), of at least one side plate of the milling drum box of the ground milling machine, and controlling a lifting and/or a lowering of the machine frame depending on the detected presence or absence of a ground contact. The present invention also relates to a ground milling machine for carrying out the method.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2017
    Publication date: December 21, 2017
    Inventors: Andre Hoffmann, Jens-Martin Zehbe, Marco Reuter, Andreas Nacke
  • Publication number: 20170275833
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an intermediate storage vehicle, particularly a construction vehicle, having an intermediate storage tank for receiving bulk material, particularly milled material, and a first material delivery conveyor device for delivery, unloading or transfer of the bulk material, the first material delivery conveyor device including a material delivery point, via which the bulk material can be thrown off. The present invention further relates to a milling train having such an intermediate storage vehicle and to a method for milling a road surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2017
    Publication date: September 28, 2017
    Inventors: Andre Hoffmann, Andreas Nacke, Marco Reuter
  • Publication number: 20170274812
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an intermediate storage vehicle for storing milled material and also to a work train with such an intermediate storage vehicle, a surface milling machine and a transport vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2017
    Publication date: September 28, 2017
    Inventors: Thomas Zahr, Rafael Schomaker, Andre Hoffmann, Andreas Nacke, Marco Reuter
  • Patent number: 9551116
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus for producing foamed bitumen for a road construction machine, comprising at least one mixing device having a reaction chamber, in which hot bitumen and at least one reaction fluid can be mixed together via an inlet device comprising at least one inlet nozzle and can be discharged from the mixing device via an outlet device, with at least one compressed-air device being provided, via which the inlet device and/or the outlet device can be subjected to a compressed-air stream for testing and/or cleaning purposes. The present invention further also relates to a method for maintaining such an apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2017
    Assignee: BOMAG GmbH
    Inventors: Juergen Heusinger, Andreas Nacke, Thorsten Jorig
  • Publication number: 20160177522
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a construction machine, in particular a ground milling machine, comprising transportation means connected to the machine frame via lifting columns. The lift adjustment of the lifting columns occurs as a function of the determined weight force values respectively applied to at least one actuator of a pair of front and/or rear and/or right and/or left transportation means. The present invention further relates to a method of optimum and practical weight distribution of the machine weight to the transportation devices for such a construction machine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2015
    Publication date: June 23, 2016
    Inventors: Andreas Nacke, Marco Reuter, Andre Hoffmann
  • Patent number: 9365985
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a self-propelled ground milling machine for treatment of ground surfaces by means of a milling device, a transportation means and a drive device for driving the transportation means and the milling device. The milling device is mounted on a ground milling machine frame and can be switched between a working position, in which the milling device is in operative contact with the ground surface and a maneuvering position, in which the milling device is not in operative contact with the ground surface. The drive device comprises a drive control unit, which controls the driving power of the drive device. The ground milling machine further comprises a ground milling machine control unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2016
    Assignee: BOMAG GmbH
    Inventors: Andreas Nacke, Andre Hoffmann, Timo Loew, Marco Reuter
  • Publication number: 20150275442
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus for producing foamed bitumen for a road construction machine, comprising at least one mixing device having a reaction chamber, in which hot bitumen and at least one reaction fluid can be mixed together via an inlet device comprising at least one inlet nozzle and can be discharged from the mixing device via an outlet device, with at least one compressed-air device being provided, via which the inlet device and/or the outlet device can be subjected to a compressed-air stream for testing and/or cleaning purposes. The present invention further also relates to a method for maintaining such an apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2015
    Publication date: October 1, 2015
    Inventors: Juergen Heusinger, Andreas Nacke, Thorsten Jorig
  • Patent number: 9133586
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a construction machine, in particular a ground milling machine, comprising transportation means connected to the machine frame via lifting columns. The lift adjustment of the lifting columns occurs as a function of the determined pressure values respectively applied to at least one actuator of a pair of front and/or rear transportation means. The present invention further relates to a method of compensating for ground unevenness for such a construction machine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2015
    Assignee: BOMAG GmbH
    Inventors: Marco Reuter, Andre Hoffmann, Andreas Nacke, Bernd Lubischer
  • Publication number: 20140379227
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a construction machine, in particular a ground milling machine, comprising transportation means connected to the machine frame via lifting columns. The lift adjustment of the lifting columns occurs as a function of the determined pressure values respectively applied to at least one actuator of a pair of front and/or rear transportation means. The present invention further relates to a method of compensating for ground unevenness for such a construction machine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2014
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Inventors: Marko Reuter, Andre Hoffmann, Andreas Nacke, Bernd Lubischer
  • Publication number: 20140348585
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a self-propelled ground milling machine for treatment of ground surfaces by means of a milling device, a transportation means and a drive device for driving the transportation means and the milling device. The milling device is mounted on a ground milling machine frame and can be switched between a working position, in which the milling device is in operative contact with the ground surface and a maneuvering position, in which the milling device is not in operative contact with the ground surface. The drive device comprises a drive control unit, which controls the driving power of the drive device. The ground milling machine further comprises a ground milling machine control unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2014
    Publication date: November 27, 2014
    Applicant: BOMAG GmbH
    Inventors: Andreas Nacke, Andre Hoffmann, Timo Loew, Marco Reuter
  • Patent number: 8888404
    Abstract: A spraying device for introducing a fluid into the working chamber of a construction machine for processing ground or road surfaces comprises at least one outlet nozzle by which the fluid is introduced into the working chamber, a line system by which the fluid is conveyed to the at least one outlet nozzle, and a control unit by which the fluid supply to the outlet nozzle is controllable. The present invention further relates to a construction machine for processing ground or road surfaces, especially a milling machine for milling off road or ground surfaces, a stabilizer for stabilizing ground of low bearing capacity and a recycler for repairing pavements in need of repair, comprising such a spraying device, and a method for operating a working device of such a construction machine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2014
    Assignee: BOMAG GmbH
    Inventors: Juergen Heusinger, Andreas Nacke, Thorsten Joerig
  • Publication number: 20130114367
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus for producing foamed bitumen for a road construction machine, comprising at least one mixing device having a reaction chamber, in which hot bitumen and at least one reaction fluid can be mixed together via an inlet device comprising at least one inlet nozzle and can be discharged from the mixing device via an outlet device, with at least one compressed-air device being provided, via which the inlet device and/or the outlet device can be subjected to a compressed-air stream for testing and/or cleaning purposes. The present invention further also relates to a method for maintaining such an apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2011
    Publication date: May 9, 2013
    Applicant: BOMAG GMBH
    Inventors: Juergen Heusinger, Andreas Nacke, Thorsten Jörig
  • Publication number: 20120043401
    Abstract: A spraying device for introducing a fluid into the working chamber of a construction machine for processing the ground or road surfaces, comprises two fluid delivery apparatuses, a line system and a control unit. The present invention further relates to a construction machine, especially a recycler, a stabilizer or a cold milling machine, comprising such a spraying device and a method for operating such a spraying device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2011
    Publication date: February 23, 2012
    Applicant: BOMAG GMBH
    Inventors: Juergen Heusinger, Johannes Forster, Andreas Nacke