Patents by Inventor Bert Bergner
Bert Bergner 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).
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Publication number: 20140248801Abstract: The invention relates to contactless plug connectors and contactless plug connector systems for electromagnetically connecting a corresponding mating plug connector. In order to allow for an electromagnetic connection, the invention suggest providing at least one input terminal for inputting a baseband input signal; an antenna element arranged at the mating end of the contactless plug connector; and a transmitting circuit for modulating the inputted baseband input signal on a predetermined carrier frequency and for transmitting the modulated baseband input signal via the antenna element as a radio wave with the predetermined carrier frequency. In particular, the contactless plug connector and contactless plug connector system include an electromagnetic shielding element arranged to surround the transmitting circuit and the antenna element with a rim portion forming an opening at the mating end of the contactless plug connector.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 9, 2012Publication date: September 4, 2014Applicants: TE Connectivity Nederland BV, Tyco Electronics AMP GmbHInventors: Dirk-Jan Riezebos, Bert Bergner, Gied Habraken
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Publication number: 20140179142Abstract: A switching arrangement includes a plug and a complementary mating plug for establishing and separating a connection between the plug and the mating plug. The plug includes a locking bolt disposed rotationally about an axis. The locking bolt includes a thread and the mating plug includes a mating thread. The plug is lockable to the mating plug by driving in the thread of the locking bolt into the mating thread. The switching device is configured to be moved to a connected position by driving in the thread of the locking bolt into the mating thread, and thereby providing a movement of the plug relative to the mating plug, and is configured to be moved to a disconnected position by driving out the thread of the locking bolt from the mating thread, thereby providing the movement of the plug relative to the mating plug.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 23, 2012Publication date: June 26, 2014Applicants: TYCO ELECTRONICS AMP GMBH, EATON ELECTRICAL IP GMBH & CO. KGInventors: Lothar Winzen, Thomas Freyermuth, Thomas Konietzko, Stephan Stanke, Guenter Baujan, Luis Javier Puras Trueba, Christian Schrettlinger, Rudolf Kraemer, Mohamed Aboulkassem, Bert Bergner
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Publication number: 20140170876Abstract: Arrangement for establishing and/or breaking a connection between a plug and a complementary mating plug, wherein a lever which can be pivoted about an axis is arranged on the plug. The connection between the plug and the mating plug can be broken when the lever is pivoted into a disconnection position and/or can be established when the lever is pivoted into a connection position. The plug is, in particular, a switch module, for example a tripping module for a mating plug which is in the form of a circuit breaker.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 26, 2012Publication date: June 19, 2014Applicants: TYCO ELECTRONICS AMP GMBH, EATON ELECTRICAL IP GMBH & CO. KGInventors: Thomas Konietzko, Stephan Stanke, Guenter Baujan, Lothar Winzen, Thomas Freyermuth, Luis Javier Puras Trueba, Rudolf Kraemer, Mohamed Aboulkassem, Bert Bergner, Christian Schrettlinger
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Publication number: 20140106586Abstract: The invention relates to a charging plug for connection to a charging socket of a device which is intended to be charged, for example, a motor vehicle which is at least partially driven by electrical energy, or a device which provides charging energy. In order to prevent the charging plug from prematurely becoming defective as a result of corrosion or electro migration, there is provision according to the invention for a switching device of the charging plug to be arranged partially inside and partially outside an enclosed conduction chamber.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 5, 2012Publication date: April 17, 2014Applicant: TYCO ELECTRONICS AMP GMBHInventors: Werner Boeck, Bert Bergner, Dusan Ondrej, Sebastian Zabeck, Ulrich Buchmann
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Publication number: 20140065899Abstract: A plug contact arrangement is provided having a plurality of plug contact modules, including a plug socket module and a plug contact module. The plug socket module includes a base member and a socket contact section connected to the base member and having pair of contact members extending linearly and parallel with respect to each other and defining a contact blade receiving member there between. Each of the pair of contact members includes a contact face extending into the contact blade receiving member. The plug contact module is securable to the plug socket module and includes a plurality of lateral walls extending parallel to each other, a reinforcement member connecting the plurality of lateral walls, and a contact section extending from the plurality of lateral walls and having a contact blade having opposite contact faces to engage the pair of contact members.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2013Publication date: March 6, 2014Applicant: TYCO ELECTRONICS AMP GMBHInventors: Mohamed Aboulkassem, Bert Bergner, Rudolf Kraemer, Christian Schrettlinger, Konstantin Zech, Sabine Hass
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Patent number: 8642891Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for a dry silicone gel in a closure or interconnect system. The dry silicone gel may be made by reacting a crosslinker, a chain extender, and a vinyl-terminated polydimethylsiloxane. The reaction may be conducted in the presence of a catalyst. In certain embodiments, the dry silicone gel may comprise: (1) a hardness between 100 g and 300 g, (2) a stress relaxation between 30% and 60% when subjected to a deformation of 50% of the original size of the gel, (3) a compression set between 4% and 20% after 50% strain has been applied to the gel for 1000 hours at 70° C., and/or (4) less than 10% oil bleed out under compression of 1.2 atm after 60 days at 60° C.Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 2011Date of Patent: February 4, 2014Assignees: Tyco Electronics AMP GmbH, Tyco Electronics Raychem BVBA, Tyco Electronics CorporationInventors: Stephane J. G. Berghmans, Michael A. Oar, Miguel A. Morales, Gary W. Adams, Anne-Marie Prins, Nathalie Hendrickx, Guenter Feldmeier, Rudi Kraemer, Bert Bergner, Kristof Vastmans
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Patent number: 8317551Abstract: The invention relates to an electrical contact arrangement for high pulsed currents and for connection with a polygonal socket. The electrical contact arrangement includes first contact, arm, a second contact arm, an intermediate space provided between the first and second contact arms, and a third contact arm. The second contact arm positioned apart from the first contact arm in a deflection direction extending perpendicularly to the plug-in direction. The first contact arm and second contact arm extend substantially in a plug-in direction, and one of the first contact arm or second contact arm resiliently deflectable relative to the other contact arm in the deflection direction. The third contact arm extends in the plug-in direction and is positioned apart from the first contact arm and the second contact arm in a transverse direction extending perpendicularly to the plug-in and deflection directions. The third contact arm movable in the deflection direction and into the intermediate space.Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 2011Date of Patent: November 27, 2012Assignee: Tyco Electronics AMP GmbHInventors: Mohamed Aboulkassem, Bert Bergner, Rudolf Kraemer, Luis Javier Puras Trueba, Thomas Scharf, Christian Schrettlinger
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Publication number: 20110230065Abstract: A connector housing according to the invention has at least one connector for electrical connection with a complementary plug-in element, a base, which is designed for mounting on a printed circuit board, and a light guide arranged in or on the connector housing. The light guide terminates flush with the bottom of the base provided for mounting on the printed circuit board or projects therebeyond. An arrangement according to the invention comprises a printed circuit board with at least one via, at least one luminescent element for emitting electromagnetic radiation and at least one connector housing with at least one light guide for receiving and guiding electromagnetic radiation. The connector housing is arranged in such a way on a first side of the printed circuit board and the luminescent element is arranged in such a way on a second side of the printed circuit board that the luminescent element, when switched on, radiates through the via in the printed circuit board into the light guide.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 25, 2009Publication date: September 22, 2011Applicant: Tyco Electronics AMP GmbHInventors: Bert Bergner, Werner Boeck, Martin Szelag
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Publication number: 20110195617Abstract: The invention relates to an electrical contact arrangement for high pulsed currents and for connection with a polygonal socket. The electrical contact arrangement includes first contact, arm, a second contact arm, an intermediate space provided between the first and second contact arms, and a third contact arm. The second contact arm positioned apart from the first contact arm in a deflection direction extending perpendicularly to the plug-in direction. The first contact arm and second contact arm extend substantially in a plug-in direction, and one of the first contact arm or second contact arm resiliently deflectable relative to the other contact arm in the deflection direction. The third contact arm extends in the plug-in direction and is positioned apart from the first contact arm and the second contact arm in a transverse direction extending perpendicularly to the plug-in and deflection directions. The third contact arm movable in the deflection direction and into the intermediate space.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 15, 2011Publication date: August 11, 2011Inventors: Mohamed Aboulkassem, Bert Bergner, Rudolf Kraemer, Luis Javier Puras Trueba, Thomas Scharf, Christian Schrettlinger
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Patent number: 7985102Abstract: The invention relates to a receptacle for standard connections in industrial information networks, in particular an RJ45 jack for Ethernet-based applications. The receptacle includes a socket which opens against a plug-in direction and a plurality of spring contacts. The spring contacts each form a first inclined lead in surface projecting into the socket in the plug-in direction. To allow a downwardly compatible, vibration-resistant connection, it is proposed according to the invention that the spring contacts each form a further second inclined lead in surface offset in the plug-in direction from the first inclined lead in surface.Type: GrantFiled: July 8, 2009Date of Patent: July 26, 2011Assignee: Tyco Electronics AMP GmbHInventors: Bert Bergner, Gunter Feldmeier, Werner Boeck
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Patent number: 7824207Abstract: A plug-in connector is provided that can be released easily and reliably from an assigned mating connector, and has increased lifetime. The plug-in connector includes a plug head and a sliding sleeve. The plug head has a hollow body with at least one cable connector, and at least two locks located on at least one surface of the body. The locks are connected by a bridge, and extend in a sliding direction. Each lock includes at least one free end. The sliding sleeve includes an opening to receive the plug head in a sliding direction and is movable in an axial direction relative to the plug head. An unlocking element is located on an inner side of the opening and positioned to contact the bridge of the plug head. The unlocking element pushes against the locks when the sliding sleeve moves in the sliding direction.Type: GrantFiled: January 6, 2010Date of Patent: November 2, 2010Assignee: Tyco Electronics AMP GmbHInventors: Bert Bergner, Werner Boeck, Martin Szelag, Niranjan Thirunavukkarasu
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Publication number: 20100173513Abstract: A plug-in connector is provided that can be released easily and reliably from an assigned mating connector, and has increased lifetime. The plug-in connector includes a plug head and a sliding sleeve. The plug head has a hollow body with at least one cable connector, and at least two locks located on at least one surface of the body. The locks are connected by a bridge, and extend in a sliding direction. Each lock includes at least one free end. The sliding sleeve includes an opening to receive the plug head in a sliding direction and is movable in an axial direction relative to the plug head. An unlocking element is located on an inner side of the opening and positioned to contact the bridge of the plug head. The unlocking element pushes against the locks when the sliding sleeve moves in the sliding direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 6, 2010Publication date: July 8, 2010Inventors: Bert Bergner, Werner Boeck, Martin Szelag, Niranjan Thirunavukkarasu
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Publication number: 20090269989Abstract: The invention relates to a receptacle for standard connections in industrial information networks, in particular an RJ45 jack for Ethernet-based applications. The receptacle includes a socket which opens against a plug-in direction and a plurality of spring contacts. The spring contacts each form a first inclined lead in surface projecting into the socket in the plug-in direction. To allow a downwardly compatible, vibration-resistant connection, it is proposed according to the invention that the spring contacts each form a further second inclined lead in surface offset in the plug-in direction from the first inclined lead in surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 8, 2009Publication date: October 29, 2009Inventors: Bert Bergner, Gunter Feldmeier, Werner Boeck
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Patent number: 7572140Abstract: An electrical plug comprises first and second housings rotatable between an open position and a closed position. The first and second housings each have contact elements arranged therein. A cable end seating is arranged between the first and second housings. The cable end seating has a first surface facing the first housing and an opposing second surface facing the second housing. The first and second surfaces are each provided with at least one seating for receiving a conductor element of a cable to be connected to the plug. The contact elements electrically contact the conductor elements when the first and second housings are in the closed position.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2007Date of Patent: August 11, 2009Assignee: Tyco Electronics AMP GmbHInventors: Martin Szelag, Ralf Schmidt, Bert Bergner, Werner Boeck
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Publication number: 20080050965Abstract: An electrical plug comprises first and second housings rotatable between an open position and a closed position. The first and second housings each have contact elements arranged therein. A cable end seating is arranged between the first and second housings. The cable end seating has a first surface facing the first housing and an opposing second surface facing the second housing. The first and second surfaces are each provided with at least one seating for receiving a conductor element of a cable to be connected to the plug. The contact elements electrically contact the conductor elements when the first and second housings are in the closed position.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 26, 2007Publication date: February 28, 2008Inventors: Martin Szelag, Ralf Schmidt, Bert Bergner, Werner Boeck
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Patent number: 7134904Abstract: A terminal unit with a housing and a cover is described, a cable receiving opening for a terminal module being provided in the cover. Contact members are arranged in the housing and held pivotably on the housing. The contact members have contacts which make electric contact with an electrical lead when the contact member is swivelled from an open position into a contact position. The contact members have seating surfaces which form a receiving chamber for a printed circuit board. The printed circuit board is part of the terminal module which can be slid into the aperture in the cover, conductors of the board making electric contact with the contacts of the contact members.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2004Date of Patent: November 14, 2006Assignee: Tyco Electronics AMP GmbHInventors: Bert Bergner, Werner Boeck, Guenter Feldmeier, Franz Mueller
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Publication number: 20050124206Abstract: A terminal unit with a housing and a cover is described, a cable receiving opening for a terminal module being provided in the cover. Contact members are arranged in the housing and held pivotably on the housing. The contact members have contacts which make electric contact with an electrical lead when the contact member is swivelled from an open position into a contact position. The contact members have seating surfaces which form a receiving chamber for a printed circuit board. The printed circuit board is part of the terminal module which can be slid into the aperture in the cover, conductors of the board making electric contact with the contacts of the contact members.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 12, 2004Publication date: June 9, 2005Inventors: Bert Bergner, Werner Boeck, Guenter Feldmeier, Franz Mueller
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Patent number: 6802737Abstract: The invention relates to a modular connection system for industrial applications having electronic modules which have at least one data distribution device and can be mounted on a mounting rail. The electronic modules have a plurality of connections, which can be contacted via universal module locations, wherein a databus and a power supply connection are located between the electronic modules mounted on the mounting rail. Connection modules are attachable to the module locations of the electronic modules and can be fastened there mechanically to produce an electrical connection between optical or electric cables and the connections.Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 2003Date of Patent: October 12, 2004Assignee: Tyco Electronics Amp GmbHInventors: Bert Bergner, Guenter Feldmeier
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Publication number: 20040157493Abstract: The present invention relates to a connector arrangement having a connector and a corresponding mating connector for electrical connection of at least two multi-core cables, the cables comprising at least two core pairs allowing symmetrical transmission of time-variable differential signals on each core pair, and the connector comprising a connector housing and the mating connector comprising a mating connector housing, each of which comprise contact elements which engage in one another when plugged together. The associated mating contact elements in the connector housing and in the mating connector housing corresponds to the spatial arrangement of the core pairs in the cables. The two core ends and the associated contact elements of each core pair are arranged approximately equidistantly relative to each core end and the associated contact elements of at least one of the other core pairs.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2003Publication date: August 12, 2004Inventors: Bert Bergner, Werner Boeck, Guenter Feldmeier
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Publication number: 20040033720Abstract: The invention relates to a modular connection system for industrial applications having electronic modules which have at least one data distribution device and can be mounted on a mounting rail. The electronic modules have a plurality of connections, which can be contacted via universal module locations, wherein a databus and a power supply connection are located between the electronic modules mounted on the mounting rail. Connection modules are attachable to the module locations of the electronic modules and can be fastened there mechanically to produce an electrical connection between optical or electric cables and the connections.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 20, 2003Publication date: February 19, 2004Inventors: Bert Bergner, Guenter Feldmeier