Patents by Inventor Christian Riel

Christian Riel 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: 7435005
    Abstract: The invention relates to a tension roller (1) for a fraction drive, comprising a washer (2) mounted on an antifriction bearing and a spacer (4a). A sealing cap (13a) is provided between the washer (2) and the spacer (4a) and allows for a captivated arrangement of all components of the tension roller.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2008
    Assignee: Schaeffler KG
    Inventors: Matthias Schmidl, Christian Riel, Hermann Stief
  • Publication number: 20070179001
    Abstract: A tensioning device for chain or belt drives, with a cylindrical tensioner housing (33), whose inner surface is constructed as a guide bore (34), in which a piston (35) is guided, with a compression spring (37) acting on the piston, which can move axially in the chain tensioning direction, and with a latch system (39) limiting the return stroke of the piston (35) in the tensioner housing (33). An additional elastic element, which acts in the axial direction and on which the tensioner housing (33) is supported, is arranged in front of or behind the tensioner housing (33). The additional elastic element is formed by a second compression spring (46) arranged in an additional cylindrical housing (48), with the tensioner housing (33) being inserted into the additional cylindrical housing (48) from one end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2006
    Publication date: August 2, 2007
    Applicant: Schaeffler KG
    Inventors: Dirk Sass, Christian Riel, Holger Kraus, Brandon Glass, Michael Bogner, Martin Assel
  • Publication number: 20060188190
    Abstract: A tension roller (1) for a traction drive is provided, having a running wheel (2) mounted on an anti-friction bearing and a spacer (4a). A sealing cap (13a) is provided between the running wheel (2) and the spacer (4a) and allows a captivated arrangement of all components of the tension roller.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2004
    Publication date: August 24, 2006
    Applicant: INA-Schaeffler KG
    Inventors: Matthias Schmidl, Christian Riel, Hermann Stief