Patents by Inventor Falk Nickel

Falk Nickel 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: 11415189
    Abstract: An actuating device for a coupling/braking device is provided with at least one actuating piston that is axially slidable relative to a shaft and, in an actuating state, exerts an axially acting contact pressure on coupling/braking parts of the coupling/braking device. At least one control piston is provided that axially displaces the at least one actuating piston into the actuating position. A coating is provided in a contact region between the actuating piston and the control piston, wherein the coating is disposed at the actuating piston or at the control piston or at both the actuating piston and the control piston. The actuating piston can also be designed as a control piston that interacts immediately with the coupling/braking parts of the coupling/braking device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2022
    Assignees: KACO GmbH + Co. KG, Miba Frictec GmbH
    Inventors: Falk Nickel, David Pühringer, Andreas Genesius, Wilhelm Wunder
  • Publication number: 20220112930
    Abstract: A friction assembly includes a dry-running disc pack with at least one lining disc and at least one counter disc, which are arranged one behind the other in an alternating manner in an axial direction of the disc pack, and which can be brought into frictional contact with one another, wherein the lining disc has at least one mass-pressed dry-running friction lining.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2019
    Publication date: April 14, 2022
    Applicant: Miba Frictec GmbH
    Inventors: Markus MUEHLEGGER, Falk NICKEL
  • Patent number: 11296368
    Abstract: The invention relates to a rechargeable battery (1) comprising at least one storage module (3) for electrical energy and at least one cooling device (2) for cooling or controlling the temperature of the at least one storage module (3), wherein the cooling device (2) has at least one coolant channel (6), at least one coolant inlet (8) and at least one coolant outlet (9) and wherein the cooling device (2) has a single-layer or multi-layer film (4) and lying with this film (4) against the at least one storage module (3).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2022
    Assignee: Miba eMobility GmbH
    Inventors: Stefan Astecker, Stefan Gaigg, Falk Nickel, Thilo Schmitt
  • Patent number: 11274710
    Abstract: A disc pack coupling for torque transmission between shafts has coupling discs. A locking unit is provided that maintains a contact pressure acting on the coupling discs when the disc pack coupling is closed. The locking unit has a locking part, a guide part, an actuating element, and a pressure element. The guide part is non-rotatably and non-displaceably arranged in relation to a first shaft. The locking part has a locking part axis and is rotatable about and displaceable axially relative to the locking part axis. Locking part and guide part are provided with interacting control surfaces positioned at a slant to a rotational direction of the locking part. The control surfaces are provided to move the locking part into a first and a second stop position. In the first stop position, the locking part maintains the contact pressure on the coupling discs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2022
    Assignees: KACO GMBH + CO. KG, MIBA FRICTEC GMBH, MUHR UND BENDER KG
    Inventors: Andreas Genesius, Marcus Teller, Wilhelm Wunder, Martin Eisele, Johannes Kern, Sascha Ott, Tobias Stürmlinger, Falk Nickel, David Pühringer, Hüseyin Gürbüz, Sven Roth, Jörgen Schulz
  • Publication number: 20200309218
    Abstract: An actuating device for a coupling/braking device is provided with at least one actuating piston that is axially slidable relative to a shaft and, in an actuating state, exerts an axially acting contact pressure on coupling/braking parts of the coupling/braking device. At least one control piston is provided that axially displaces the at least one actuating piston into the actuating position. A coating is provided in a contact region between the actuating piston and the control piston, wherein the coating is disposed at the actuating piston or at the control piston or at both the actuating piston and the control piston. The actuating piston can also be designed as a control piston that interacts immediately with the coupling/braking parts of the coupling/braking device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2020
    Publication date: October 1, 2020
    Inventors: Falk Nickel, David Pühringer, Andreas Genesius, Wilhelm Wunder
  • Publication number: 20200309201
    Abstract: A disc pack coupling for torque transmission between shafts has coupling discs. A locking unit is provided that maintains a contact pressure acting on the coupling discs when the disc pack coupling is closed. The locking unit has a locking part, a guide part, an actuating element, and a pressure element. The guide part is non-rotatably and non-displaceably arranged in relation to a first shaft. The locking part has a locking part axis and is rotatable about and displaceable axially relative to the locking part axis. Locking part and guide part are provided with interacting control surfaces positioned at a slant to a rotational direction of the locking part. The control surfaces are provided to move the locking part into a first and a second stop position. In the first stop position, the locking part maintains the contact pressure on the coupling discs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2020
    Publication date: October 1, 2020
    Inventors: Andreas Genesius, Marcus Teller, Wilhelm Wunder, Martin Eisele, Johannes Kern, Sascha Ott, Tobias Stürmlinger, Falk Nickel, David Pühringer, Hüseyin Gürbüz, Sven Roth, Jörgen Schulz
  • Publication number: 20200153056
    Abstract: The invention relates to a rechargeable battery (1) comprising at least one storage module (3) for electrical energy and at least one cooling device (2) for cooling or controlling the temperature of the at least one storage module (3), wherein the cooling device (2) has at least one coolant channel (6), at least one coolant inlet (8) and at least one coolant outlet (9) and wherein the cooling device (2) has a single-layer or multi-layer film (4) and lying with this film (4) against the at least one storage module (3).
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2018
    Publication date: May 14, 2020
    Applicant: Miba eMobility GmbH
    Inventors: Stefan ASTECKER, Stefan GAIGG, Falk NICKEL, Thilo SCHMITT
  • Publication number: 20190195293
    Abstract: The invention relates to a friction plate (10) having a ring-shaped plate body (4, 9), which is closed in the circumferential direction (13), and has multiple recesses, and is delimited by a radially inner face surface (11) and a radially outer face surface (24). The recesses (14) are configured in slot shape, at least in part, and have multiple partial regions (20 to 23), wherein at least two partial regions (20 to 23) run in different directions relative to one another, and wherein furthermore, the slot-shaped recesses (14) are configured at a distance from the radially inner face surface (11) and the radially outer face surface (24).
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2017
    Publication date: June 27, 2019
    Applicant: Miba Frictec GmbH
    Inventors: Volker FOEGE, Gabriel HEER, Falk NICKEL
  • Patent number: 9677621
    Abstract: The invention relates to an friction assembly (1) comprising a plurality of inner discs (2) and a plurality of outer discs (3), the inner discs (2) and the outer discs (3) being arranged alternately in an axial direction (4), and wherein between the inner discs (2) and the outer discs (3) respectively at least one freely rotational friction ring (11) is arranged, and wherein the inner discs (2) and/or the outer discs (3) can be adjusted relative to one another in axial direction (4) to form a frictional connection with the friction rings (11). The friction rings (11) are made from at least one resin, containing at least one additive, or a sintered material, wherein the friction rings (11) on a surface (19) facing an inner disc (2) and on a surface (18) facing an outer disc (3) comprise respectively at least one compacted area (20) and at least one non-compacted area (21) and/or at least one area (21) that is less compacted than the compacted area (20).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2017
    Assignee: Miba Frictec GmbH
    Inventors: Falk Nickel, Andreas Promberger
  • Patent number: 9624983
    Abstract: The invention relates to a friction assembly (1) comprising a first component (5) and a second component (8) and a plurality of inner discs (2) and a plurality of outer discs (3), wherein the inner discs (2) are arranged on the first component (5) and the outer disc (3) are arranged on the second component (8) and the inner discs (2) and the outer discs (3) are arranged alternately in axial direction (4), and wherein between the inner discs (2) and the outer discs (3) respectively at least one freely rotational friction ring (11) is arranged which has an opening (29) with an inner diameter (14), and wherein the inner disc (2) and/or the outer disc (3) can be adjusted relative to one another to form a friction connection with the friction rings (11) in axial direction (4). The freely rotating friction rings (11) are guided in the region of the inner diameter (14) on the first component (5).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2017
    Assignee: Miba Frictec GmbH
    Inventors: Falk Nickel, Andreas Promberger
  • Publication number: 20160053824
    Abstract: The invention relates to a friction assembly (1) comprising a first component (5) and a second component (8) and a plurality of inner discs (2) and a plurality of outer discs (3), wherein the inner discs (2) are arranged on the first component (5) and the outer disc (3) are arranged on the second component (8) and the inner discs (2) and the outer discs (3) are arranged alternately in axial direction (4), and wherein between the inner discs (2) and the outer discs (3) respectively at least one freely rotational friction ring (11) is arranged which has an opening (29) with an inner diameter (14), and wherein the inner disc (2) and/or the outer disc (3) can be adjusted relative to one another to form a friction connection with the friction rings (11) in axial direction (4). The freely rotating friction rings (11) are guided in the region of the inner diameter (14) on the first component (5).
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2015
    Publication date: February 25, 2016
    Applicant: Miba Frictec GmbH
    Inventors: Falk NICKEL, Andreas PROMBERGER
  • Publication number: 20160053823
    Abstract: The invention relates to an friction assembly (1) comprising a plurality of inner discs (2) and a plurality of outer discs (3), the inner discs (2) and the outer discs (3) being arranged alternately in an axial direction (4), and wherein between the inner discs (2) and the outer discs (3) respectively at least one freely rotational friction ring (11) is arranged, and wherein the inner discs (2) and/or the outer discs (3) can be adjusted relative to one another in axial direction (4) to form a frictional connection with the friction rings (11). The friction rings (11) are made from at least one resin, containing at least one additive, or a sintered material, wherein the friction rings (11) on a surface (19) facing an inner disc (2) and on a surface (18) facing an outer disc (3) comprise respectively at least one compacted area (20) and at least one non-compacted area (21) and/or at least one area (21) that is less compacted than the compacted area (20).
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2015
    Publication date: February 25, 2016
    Applicant: Miba Frictec GmbH
    Inventors: Falk NICKEL, Andreas PROMBERGER
  • Patent number: 9140310
    Abstract: A disc carrier of a friction clutch is described and illustrated, and in some embodiments has a subassembly of a modular structure which is composed of interconnectable component parts. The component parts can include a holding ring, at least one web, and a base plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2015
    Assignee: HOERBIGER ANTRIEBSTECHNIK GMBH
    Inventors: Ahmed Sahyoun, Falk Nickel, Georg Ruprecht
  • Publication number: 20140127469
    Abstract: The invention relates to a friction material (1) for a friction element having a conical contact surface for the friction material (1), with a base body having the form of a strip (2) having a length (3) and a width (4), and the strip (2) has several thin areas which only extend over a part of the width (4) of the strip (2).
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2013
    Publication date: May 8, 2014
    Applicant: Miba Frictec GmbH
    Inventors: Franz HEITZENDORFER, Volker FOEGE, Falk NICKEL
  • Patent number: 7954617
    Abstract: A motorcycle clutch for a drive connection between an engine and a transmission of a motorcycle is provided, and is some embodiments includes a manually operable clutch lever, engaging inner and outer disks, and a disengaging mechanism operable by means of the clutch lever for a pressure body which is spring-loaded by at least one clutch spring assembly for pressurization of the inner and outer disks, wherein a servo mechanism for reducing the operating force of the clutch lever is provided, the servo mechanism being effectively connected to the intake section of the engine and utilizing the negative intake pressure in the intake section to build up a servo force acting against the direction of the spring load of the clutch spring assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2011
    Assignee: Hoerbiger Antriebstechnik GmbH
    Inventors: Ahmed Sayhoun, Falk Nickel, Georg Ruprecht
  • Patent number: 7753186
    Abstract: A vehicle clutch, particularly motorcycle clutch, is provided comprising a friction system; an engaging member acting on the friction system; and a spring adapted to be brought into operative communication with the engaging member via a bearing, wherein the engaging member is subdivided into an inner part and an outer part which is rotatable relative to the inner part by a defined turning angle, the spring has a degressive spring characteristic, and the bearing and the inner part are adapted to be brought into operative communication with one another via a surface arrangement constituting an inclined plane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2010
    Assignee: Hoerbiger Antriebstechnik GmbH
    Inventors: Georg Ruprecht, Falk Nickel
  • Publication number: 20090032362
    Abstract: A wrap spring clutch according to some embodiments has a center shaft; a wrap spring wrapped around the center shaft in a direction of winding, and having two wrap spring ends and an abutting surface for co-operation with a friction surface; and a hollow shaft positioned around the wrap spring; and a cooling device positioned adjacent the friction surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2008
    Publication date: February 5, 2009
    Inventors: Falk Nickel, Johann Oswald, Jurgen Ackermann, Tilo Sielaff
  • Publication number: 20090026036
    Abstract: The present invention according to some embodiments relates to a disc carrier of a friction clutch, characterized by a subassembly of a modular structure which is composed of interconnectable component parts including a holding ring, at least one web, and a base plate, as well as a hub which is connected to the base plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2008
    Publication date: January 29, 2009
    Inventors: Ahmed Sayhoun, Falk Nickel, Georg Ruprecht
  • Publication number: 20080223688
    Abstract: A motorcycle clutch for a drive connection between an engine and a transmission of a motorcycle is provided, and is some embodiments includes a manually operable clutch lever, engaging inner and outer disks, and disengaging means operable by means of the clutch lever for a pressure body which is spring-loaded by at least one clutch spring assembly for pressurization of the inner and outer disks, wherein a servo mechanism for reducing the operating force of the clutch lever is provided, the servo mechanism being effectively connected to the intake section of the engine and utilizing the negative intake pressure in the intake section to build up a servo force acting against the direction of the spring load of the clutch spring assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2008
    Publication date: September 18, 2008
    Inventors: Ahmed Sayhoun, Falk Nickel, Georg Ruprecht
  • Publication number: 20080067023
    Abstract: A disc carrier of a friction clutch is described and illustrated, and in some embodiments has a subassembly of a modular structure which is composed of interconnectable component parts. The component parts can include a holding ring, at least one web, and a base plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2007
    Publication date: March 20, 2008
    Inventors: Ahmed Sahyoun, Falk Nickel, Georg Ruprecht