Patents by Inventor Dirk Asam

Dirk Asam 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: 11242670
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a work machine, in particular to a hydraulic excavator, having at least one ballast device, wherein the ballast device comprises at least one ballast weight and at least one ballast support. The present disclosure is furthermore directed to a ballast weight for a corresponding work machine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2022
    Assignee: LIEBHERR-HYDRAULIKBAGGER GMBH
    Inventors: Bernd Wager, Dirk Asam
  • Publication number: 20210301497
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a mobile work machine, in particular to an excavator, that comprises an undercarriage having a tracked chassis, a rail mounting, or a wheeled chassis, a superstructure having an attachment fastened thereto, and a slewing ring that rotatably connects the undercarriage and the superstructure to one another. The work machine is characterized by a decentralized energy supply and/or by a decentralized supply network, preferably a DC supply network, and a slip ring for transferring electrical energy between the superstructure and the undercarriage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2021
    Publication date: September 30, 2021
    Inventors: Daniel BAYER, Dirk ASAM
  • Publication number: 20180163370
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a work machine, in particular to a hydraulic excavator, having at least one ballast device, wherein the ballast device comprises at least one ballast weight and at least one ballast support. The present disclosure is furthermore directed to a ballast weight for a corresponding work machine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2017
    Publication date: June 14, 2018
    Inventors: Bernd WAGER, Dirk ASAM
  • Patent number: 9644344
    Abstract: The present invention discloses an implement, in particular an excavator or a machine for material handling, with an element movable via at least one working drive, wherein at least one energy recovery cylinder is provided for energy recovery from the movement of the movable element, which includes a chamber filled with gas. In accordance with the invention, a device for adjusting the temperature of the energy recovery cylinder is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2017
    Assignee: LIEBHERR-HYDRAULIKBAGGER GMBH
    Inventors: Hans-Peter Lavergne, Philipp Egenrieder, Dirk Asam, Jochen Fehse
  • Patent number: 9593465
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an implement, in particular an excavator or a machine for material handling, with an element movable via at least one working drive, wherein at least one energy recovery cylinder is provided for energy recovery from the movement of the movable element, which includes a chamber filled with gas. The energy recovery cylinder is equipped with a heat exchanger.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2017
    Assignee: LIEBHERR-HYDRAULIKBAGGER GMBH
    Inventors: Hans-Peter Lavergne, Philipp Egenrieder, Dirk Asam
  • Patent number: 8938956
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an implement, in particular an excavator or machine for material handling, with an element movable via at least one working drive, wherein at least one energy recovery cylinder is provided for energy recovery from the movement of the movable element, which includes a chamber filled with gas, wherein the actuation of the implement is effected in dependence on the directly or indirectly determined temperature of the gas in the chamber filled with gas.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2015
    Assignee: Liebherr-Hydraulikbagger GmbH
    Inventors: Dirk Asam, Jochen Fehse
  • Publication number: 20140241841
    Abstract: A construction machine, such as an excavator, a loader, or a crane, has at least one hydraulic attachment, such as an arm of the excavator, the loader, or the crane. The attachment includes at least one pivot bearing, a separator plate provided at the pivot bearing, at least one first hydraulic line, and at least one second hydraulic line, with the separator plate connectable to the pivot bearing and the hydraulic lines.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2014
    Publication date: August 28, 2014
    Applicant: Liebherr-Hydraulikbagger GmbH
    Inventors: Daniel VELOSO, Stefan SCHOTT, Michael REUTHLINGER, Dirk ASAM
  • Patent number: 8418451
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a piece of working equipment, in particular to an excavator or to a machine for the transfer of material, having an element movable via at least one working hydraulic cylinder, wherein at least one energy recovery hydraulic cylinder is provided for the recovery of energy from the movement of the movable element. In accordance with the invention, the energy recovery hydraulic cylinder is filled with gas at the bottom side and has a hollow piston rod.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2013
    Assignee: Liebherr-Hydraulikbagger GmbH
    Inventors: Sebastian Stanger, Bernd Wager, Dirk Asam, Hans-Peter Lavergne
  • Publication number: 20120297762
    Abstract: The present invention discloses an implement, in particular an excavator or a machine for material handling, with an element movable via at least one working drive, wherein at least one energy recovery cylinder is provided for energy recovery from the movement of the movable element, which includes a chamber filled with gas. In accordance with the invention, a device for adjusting the temperature of the energy recovery cylinder is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2011
    Publication date: November 29, 2012
    Applicant: Liebherr-Hydraulikbagger GmbH
    Inventors: Hans-Peter Lavergne, Philipp Egenrieder, Dirk Asam, Jochen Fehse
  • Publication number: 20120291429
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an implement, in particular an excavator or a machine for material handling, with an element movable via at least one working drive, wherein at least one energy recovery cylinder is provided for energy recovery from the movement of the movable element, which includes a chamber filled with gas. The energy recovery cylinder is equipped with a heat exchanger.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2011
    Publication date: November 22, 2012
    Applicant: Liebherr-Hydraulikbagger GmbH
    Inventors: Hans-Peter Lavergne, Philipp Egenrieder, Dirk Asam
  • Publication number: 20120291430
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an implement, in particular an excavator or machine for material handling, with an element movable via at least one working drive, wherein at least one energy recovery cylinder is provided for energy recovery from the movement of the movable element, which includes a chamber filled with gas, wherein the actuation of the implement is effected in dependence on the directly or indirectly determined temperature of the gas in the chamber filled with gas.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2011
    Publication date: November 22, 2012
    Applicant: Liebherr-Hydraulikbagger GmbH
    Inventors: Dirk Asam, Jochen Fehse
  • Patent number: 8177017
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a traveling working machine, in particular an excavator, with an undercarriage on which the traveling gear is arranged, and an uppercarriage rotatably arranged on the undercarriage about a vertical axis of rotation. In accordance with the invention, the load-bearing steel construction of the uppercarriage is composed of at least one first and one second element, which are connected with each other via bolts and/or screws.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2012
    Assignee: Liebherr-Hydraulikbagger GmbH
    Inventors: Dirk Asam, Robert Foehr, Roland Wachter, Bernd Wager
  • Publication number: 20110002765
    Abstract: This invention relates to a box section made of an upper and lower plate and side plates. The upper and lower plates and the side plates thus form a weldment. According to the invention, provision is made for the interior of the box section to be accessible from the outside through multiple cutouts that are arranged in the longitudinal direction of the excavator boom in the side plates and/or in the upper and/or lower plates.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2010
    Publication date: January 6, 2011
    Applicant: Liebherr-Hydraulikbagger GmbH
    Inventors: Dirk Asam, Thomas Zitterbart
  • Patent number: 7703812
    Abstract: The invention relates to a quick coupling comprising a base plate and a support plate, with the mounting frame being guided movably at the base plate and having means for connection to the support plate. In accordance with the invention, the support plate is moved toward the base plate by means of the mounting frame to close the coupling.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2010
    Assignee: Liebherr-Hydraulikbagger GmbH
    Inventors: Dirk Asam, Roland Wachter, Christian Walter
  • Publication number: 20100096211
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a traveling working machine, in particular an excavator, with an undercarriage on which the traveling gear is arranged, and an uppercarriage rotatably arranged on the undercarriage about a vertical axis of rotation. In accordance with the invention, the load-bearing steel construction of the uppercarriage is composed of at least one first and one second element, which are connected with each other via bolts and/or screws.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2009
    Publication date: April 22, 2010
    Applicant: LIEBHERR-HYDRAULIKBAGGER GMBH
    Inventors: Dirk Asam, Robert Foehr, Roland Wachter, Bernd Wager
  • Publication number: 20100018195
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a piece of working equipment, in particular to an excavator or to a machine for the transfer of material, having an element movable via at least one working hydraulic cylinder, wherein at least one energy recovery hydraulic cylinder is provided for the recovery of energy from the movement of the movable element. In accordance with the invention, the energy recovery hydraulic cylinder is filled with gas at the bottom side and has a hollow piston rod.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2009
    Publication date: January 28, 2010
    Applicant: Liebherr-Hydraulikbagger GmBH
    Inventors: Sebastian Stanger, Bernd Wager, Dirk Asam, Hans-Peter Lavergne
  • Publication number: 20090071139
    Abstract: The invention relates to an excavator or to a machine for material transfer comprising an element movable via at least one hydraulic cylinder. In accordance with the invention, one or more hydraulic cylinders are additionally hinged to the element, with the additional hydraulic cylinder(s) being connected to one or more hydraulic accumulators.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2008
    Publication date: March 19, 2009
    Inventors: Dirk Asam, Rolf Mieger, Roland Wachter, Bernd Wager
  • Patent number: 7434391
    Abstract: The invention relates to an excavator or to a machine for material transfer comprising an element movable via at least one hydraulic cylinder. In accordance with the invention, one or more hydraulic cylinders are additionally hinged to the element, with the additional hydraulic cylinder(s) being connected to one or more hydraulic accumulators.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2008
    Assignee: Liebherr-Hydraulikbagger GmbH
    Inventors: Dirk Asam, Rolf Mieger, Roland Wachter, Bernd Wager
  • Patent number: 7344175
    Abstract: A multi-scoop grab, having at least one grab scoop (10) with at least one prong, wherein at least one wear element (16, 18, 20) is arranged at the at least one grab scoop (10) such that the main wear regions are covered by the at least one wear element (16, 18, 20) (FIG. 1 ).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2008
    Assignee: Liebherr-Hydraulikbagger GmbH
    Inventors: Rolf Mieger, Dirk Asam, Bernd Wager
  • Publication number: 20080036199
    Abstract: The invention relates to a quick coupling comprising a base plate and a support plate, with the mounting frame being guided movably at the base plate and having means for connection to the support plate. In accordance with the invention, the support plate is moved toward the base plate by means of the mounting frame to close the coupling.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2007
    Publication date: February 14, 2008
    Inventors: Dirk Asam, Roland Wachter, Christian Walter