Patents by Inventor Frank Kinzer

Frank Kinzer 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: 10132326
    Abstract: The invention relates to an impeller for an axial fan, having an impeller body, which has an outer impeller shell and a carrier disc having a hub for connection for conjoint rotation to a drive shaft. A multiplicity of radially outward-pointing blades, which each have a blade root and a vane, is arranged on the carrier disc. Each blade root has a fastening portion accommodated with positive engagement between two fastening segments each arranged opposite one another on both sides of the carrier disc. The two opposite fastening segments and the carrier disc each have at least two through-holes for accommodating a long sleeve and a short sleeve. The fastening portion can be clamped firmly between the two opposite fastening segments with the aid of screw bolts, in each case inserted through the sleeves, and nuts, wherein each blade root is guided in a respective recess of the carrier disc.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2018
    Assignee: TLT-TURBO GMBH
    Inventor: Frank Kinzer
  • Publication number: 20170122335
    Abstract: The invention relates to an impeller for an axial fan, having an impeller body, which has an outer impeller shell and a carrier disc having a hub for connection for conjoint rotation to a drive shaft. A multiplicity of radially outward-pointing blades, which each have a blade root and a vane, is arranged on the carrier disc. Each blade root has a fastening portion accommodated with positive engagement between two fastening segments each arranged opposite one another on both sides of the carrier disc. The two opposite fastening segments and the carrier disc each have at least two through-holes for accommodating a long sleeve and a short sleeve. The fastening portion can be clamped firmly between the two opposite fastening segments with the aid of screw bolts, in each case inserted through the sleeves, and nuts, wherein each blade root is guided in a respective recess of the carrier disc.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2015
    Publication date: May 4, 2017
    Inventor: Frank KINZER
  • Patent number: 7682128
    Abstract: An axial fan comprising an impeller provided with a supporting ring on which is disposed an adapter. Spindles are rotatably mounted in the supporting ring, and adjustable blades are connected to the spindles. A support is provided for each spindle and is comprised of a roller bearing that rests against an inner side of the supporting ring, and of a bushing that rests against an inner side of the adapter. A tubular nut is threaded onto the outer end of the spindle to fix it in the supporting ring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2010
    Assignee: TLT-TURBO GmbH
    Inventor: Frank Kinzer
  • Publication number: 20070151385
    Abstract: An axial fan comprising an impeller provided with a supporting ring on which is disposed an adapter. Spindles are rotatably mounted in the supporting ring, and adjustable blades are connected to the spindles. A support is provided for each spindle and is comprised of a roller bearing that rests against an inner side of the supporting ring, and of a bushing that rests against an inner side of the adapter. A tubular nut is threaded onto the outer end of the spindle to fix it in the supporting ring.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2006
    Publication date: July 5, 2007
    Applicant: TLT-Turbo GmbH
    Inventor: Frank Kinzer