Patents by Inventor Bernd Wilinski

Bernd Wilinski 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: 10230179
    Abstract: An electrical connection terminal includes: a connection terminal housing having a conductor insertion opening; a busbar arranged in the connection terminal housing; a spring element rotatably mounted in the connection terminal housing and pivotable into an open position and into a closed position, a conductor inserted into the conductor insertion opening being clampable against the busbar by the spring element in the closed position; and an actuation element rotatably mounted in the connection terminal housing and by which the spring element can be actuated for transfer into the open position and into the closed position. The actuation element includes a base body, which has a tool insertion opening, and an actuation arm. The base body and the actuation arm are formed in two parts, the actuation arm being formed pivotally movable relative to the base body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2019
    Assignee: PHOENIX CONTACT GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventor: Bernd Wilinski
  • Publication number: 20180006385
    Abstract: An electrical connection terminal includes: a connection terminal housing having a conductor insertion opening; a busbar arranged in the connection terminal housing; a spring element rotatably mounted in the connection terminal housing and pivotable into an open position and into a closed position, a conductor inserted into the conductor insertion opening being clampable against the busbar by the spring element in the closed position; and an actuation element rotatably mounted in the connection terminal housing and by which the spring element can be actuated for transfer into the open position and into the closed position. The actuation element includes a base body, which has a tool insertion opening, and an actuation arm. The base body and the actuation arm are formed in two parts, the actuation arm being formed pivotally movable relative to the base body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2016
    Publication date: January 4, 2018
    Applicant: Phoenix Contact GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventor: Bernd WILINSKI
  • Patent number: 9184540
    Abstract: A metal part for an electric connecting device for connecting at least one stripped conductor end has a base limb, a contact limb that is substantially perpendicular relative to said base limb, and at least one lateral wall. The contact limb together with a clamping limb of a clamping spring forms a spring clamp terminal for an electric conductor to be connected. The metal part requires only a small amount of material in that the contact limb is bent away from the base limb, and the lateral wall is bent away from the contact limb, wherein the bending edge between the contact limb and the base limb runs perpendicular relative to the longitudinal extension of the contact limb and the base limb, while the bending edge between the contact limb and the lateral wall runs parallel relative to the longitudinal extension of the contact limb.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2015
    Assignee: Phoenix Contact GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventor: Bernd Wilinski
  • Patent number: 8771007
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a system for connecting electrical conductors to mutually different potentials, consisting of at least two electrical terminals (10) arranged alongside one another with plug receptacles (12) and at least two plug bridges (14) which have in each case at least two plug contacts (14.2) which are connected to one another via a top web (14.1) and can be plugged into the plug receptacles (12).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2014
    Assignee: Phoenix Contact GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Heinz Reibke, Bernd Wilinski
  • Publication number: 20130330985
    Abstract: A metal part for an electric connecting device for connecting at least one stripped conductor end has a base limb, a contact limb that is substantially perpendicular relative to said base limb, and at least one lateral wall. The contact limb together with a clamping limb of a clamping spring forms a spring clamp terminal for an electric conductor to be connected. The metal part requires only a small amount of material in that the contact limb is bent away from the base limb, and the lateral wall is bent away from the contact limb, wherein the bending edge between the contact limb and the base limb runs perpendicular relative to the longitudinal extension of the contact limb and the base limb, while the bending edge between the contact limb and the lateral wall runs parallel relative to the longitudinal extension of the contact limb.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2012
    Publication date: December 12, 2013
    Applicant: PHOENIX CONTACT GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventor: Bernd Wilinski
  • Patent number: 8556641
    Abstract: A level bridge for electrically bridging two contacts located on top of each other in a fastening. The level bridge comprises a conductive section for electrically bridging two contacts located on top of each other and an elastic section allowing introduction and secure fastening. The conductive section and the elastic section of the level bridge are embodied in one piece. Additionally, a method for producing level bridges which comprises the step of punching a metallic material so that a metallic one-piece blank of a level bridge develops is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2013
    Assignee: Phoenix Contact GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventor: Bernd Wilinski
  • Publication number: 20120252262
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a system for connecting electrical conductors to mutually different potentials, consisting of at least two electrical terminals (10) arranged alongside one another with plug receptacles (12) and at least two plug bridges (14) which have in each case at least two plug contacts (14.2) which are connected to one another via a top web (14.1) and can be plugged into the plug receptacles (12).
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2010
    Publication date: October 4, 2012
    Applicant: PHOENIX CONTACT GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventors: Heinz Reibke, Bernd Wilinski
  • Publication number: 20120077374
    Abstract: A level bridge for electrically bridging two contacts located on top of each other in a fastening. The level bridge comprises a conductive section for electrically bridging two contacts located on top of each other and an elastic section allowing introduction and secure fastening. The conductive section and the elastic section of the level bridge are embodied in one piece. Additionally, a method for producing level bridges which comprises the step of punching a metallic material so that a metallic one-piece blank of a level bridge develops is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2011
    Publication date: March 29, 2012
    Applicant: PHOENIX CONTACT GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventor: BERND WILINSKI
  • Patent number: 7344404
    Abstract: An electrical connecting device with a housing, with terminals for insulated conductors, with at least one conductor bar, with at least two actuating elements and with at least two insulation piercing elements, the actuating elements being arranged to be able to turn relative to the insulation piercing elements and each having a conductor receiver for the conductors to be connected. The insulation piercing elements establish electrical contact of a conductor which has been inserted into the conductor receiver to the conductor bar, when the actuating element is pivoted out of a first position, in which the conductor can be inserted into the conductor receiver into a second position. By the conductor receiver being able to have at least two insulated conductors can be inserted therein, the possible applications are further enhanced, and the dimensions of the connecting device can be as small as possible.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2008
    Assignee: Phoenix Contact GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventor: Bernd Wilinski
  • Publication number: 20070054541
    Abstract: An electrical connecting device with a housing, with terminals for insulated conductors, with at least one conductor bar, with at least two actuating elements and with at least two insulation piercing elements, the actuating elements being arranged to be able to turn relative to the insulation piercing elements and each having a conductor receiver for the conductors to be connected. The insulation piercing elements establish electrical contact of a conductor which has been inserted into the conductor receiver to the conductor bar, when the actuating element is pivoted out of a first position, in which the conductor can be inserted into the conductor receiver into a second position. By the conductor receiver being able to have at least two insulated conductors can be inserted therein, the possible applications are further enhanced, and the dimensions of the connecting device can be as small as possible.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2006
    Publication date: March 8, 2007
    Applicant: Phoenix Contact GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventor: Bernd Wilinski
  • Patent number: 7048571
    Abstract: An electrical terminal has a housing including at least one side wall with two elongated holes, the two elongated holes are positioned spaced apart on a common circular path. The terminal also includes a busbar and at least two insulation piercing elements which produce electrical contact between the inserted conductor and the busbar. The electrical terminal includes at least two actuating elements arranged so as to turn relative to the insulation piercing elements in the electrical terminal. The actuating elements further includes two journals. Each journal is located in a corresponding one of the elongated holes and is restricted so that the actuating element, when pivoted out of a first position in which the insertion of an incoming conductor is possible into a second position in which the conductor makes contact with the insulation piercing element, is guided and restricted by the movement of the journals within the elongated holes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2006
    Assignee: Phoenix Contact GmbH & Co., KG
    Inventor: Bernd Wilinski
  • Publication number: 20050079753
    Abstract: An electrical terminal has a housing including at least one side wall with two elongated holes, the two elongated holes are positioned spaced apart on a common circular path. The terminal also includes a busbar and at least two insulation piercing elements which produce electrical contact between the inserted conductor and the busbar. The electrical terminal includes at least two actuating elements arranged so as to turn relative to the insulation piercing elements in the electrical terminal. The actuating elements further includes two journals. Each journal is located in a corresponding one of the elongated holes and is restricted so that the actuating element, when pivoted out of a first position in which the insertion of an incoming conductor is possible into a second position in which the conductor makes contact with the insulation piercing element, is guided and restricted by the movement of the journals within the elongated holes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2004
    Publication date: April 14, 2005
    Applicant: Phoenix Contact GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventor: Bernd Wilinski