Patents by Inventor Frank-Michael Klaukien

Frank-Michael Klaukien 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: 9377039
    Abstract: A force introduction fitting for lightweight components comprises two radial force introduction faces, at least one axial force introduction face and at least one receiving means for mounting and force introduction of the force introduction fitting. The radial force introduction face and the axial force introduction face enclose a cavity. The radial force introduction face and the axial force introduction face form a one-piece component. A wall is located between the radial force introduction faces and the axial force introduction face, and extends non-parallel to the axial force introduction face, at least in portions, and comprises a bearing face for fitting a retaining face of an anchor part. A force introduction fitting of this type can be produced by using a selective laser melting method. The force introduction fitting can thus be adapted flexibly to loading conditions and has advantageous material properties and a low weight.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2016
    Assignee: AIRBUS OPERATIONS GMBH
    Inventors: Claus Emmelmann, Frank-Michael Klaukien, Jannis Kranz, Eric Wycisk, Jan Sassmannshausen
  • Patent number: 9309913
    Abstract: A fastening arrangement for fastening a component, in particular a cabin component, to a structural component of an aircraft or spacecraft, including a structural component which has a connection surface; a fastening fitting which has a geometry matched to the geometrical shape of the structural component, has a connection portion associated with the connection surface of the structural component and is produced from a thermoplastic injection-moulding material; and an elastomeric adhesive joint for stable fastening of the connection portion of the fastening fitting to the associated connection surface of the structural component. A corresponding fastening fitting and an aircraft or spacecraft comprising a fastening arrangement of this type and/or a fastening fitting of this type are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2016
    Assignee: Airbus Operations GmbH
    Inventor: Frank-Michael Klaukien
  • Patent number: 8950969
    Abstract: A force introduction fitting for lightweight constructional components comprises at least one radial force introduction surface, at least one axial force introduction surface, and at least one receiving means for holding the force introduction fitting and for introducing loads into the force introduction fitting. The radial force introduction surface and the axial force introduction surface enclose a hollow space. The radial force introduction surface and the axial force introduction surface form a single-piece component. Such a force introduction fitting can be produced with the use of a selective laser melting method. The force introduction fitting can thus be adjusted in a particularly flexible manner to the load conditions, comprises particularly advantageous materials characteristics and features a lightweight construction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2015
    Assignee: Airbus Operations GmbH
    Inventor: Frank-Michael Klaukien
  • Publication number: 20140186099
    Abstract: A fastening arrangement for fastening a component, in particular a cabin component, to a structural component of an aircraft or spacecraft, including a structural component which has a connection surface; a fastening fitting which has a geometry matched to the geometrical shape of the structural component, has a connection portion associated with the connection surface of the structural component and is produced from a thermoplastic injection-moulding material; and an elastomeric adhesive joint for stable fastening of the connection portion of the fastening fitting to the associated connection surface of the structural component. A corresponding fastening fitting and an aircraft or spacecraft comprising a fastening arrangement of this type and/or a fastening fitting of this type are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2011
    Publication date: July 3, 2014
    Inventor: Frank-Michael Klaukien
  • Publication number: 20140079479
    Abstract: A force introduction fitting for lightweight components comprises two radial force introduction faces, at least one axial force introduction face and at least one receiving means for mounting and force introduction of the force introduction fitting. The radial force introduction face and the axial force introduction face enclose a cavity. The radial force introduction face and the axial force introduction face form a one-piece component. The receiving means is formed as a wall between the radial force introduction faces and the axial force introduction face, extends non-parallel to the axial force introduction face, at least in portions, and comprises a bearing face for fitting a retaining face of an anchor part. A force introduction fitting of this type can be produced by using a selective laser melting method. The force introduction fitting can thus be adapted flexibly to loading conditions and has advantageous material properties and a low weight.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2013
    Publication date: March 20, 2014
    Inventors: Claus Emmelmann, Frank-Michael Klaukien, Jannis Kranz, Eric Wycisk, Jan Sassmannshausen
  • Patent number: 8424804
    Abstract: An attachment arrangement for attaching a component to the fuselage of an aircraft. The attachment arrangement comprises an elongated stringer that can be connected to the aircraft fuselage, and a fitting that can be connected to the component. The stringer comprises a multitude of recesses that are formed one behind the other in the direction of longitudinal extension of the stringer. The fitting comprises at least one engagement element that is adapted for positive-locking engagement in the recesses of the stringer. The stringer and/or the fitting can comprise CFC. The fittings can also comprise various other plastics or metal. Weight savings are achieved while at the same time providing stable and variably-positionable attachment. Furthermore, a method for constructing a stringer for an attachment arrangement is proposed, in which method, by providing reinforcement fibers adjacent to the recesses, a carbon scrim is locally reinforced around the recesses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2013
    Assignee: Airbus Operations GmbH
    Inventors: Frank-Michael Klaukien, Uwe Johannsen
  • Publication number: 20120251235
    Abstract: A force introduction fitting for lightweight constructional components comprises at least one radial force introduction surface, at least one axial force introduction surface, and at least one receiving means for holding the force introduction fitting and for introducing loads into the force introduction fitting. The radial force introduction surface and the axial force introduction surface enclose a hollow space. The radial force introduction surface and the axial force introduction surface form a single-piece component. Such a force introduction fitting can be produced with the use of a selective laser melting method. The force introduction fitting can thus be adjusted in a particularly flexible manner to the load conditions, comprises particularly advantageous materials characteristics and features a lightweight construction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2012
    Publication date: October 4, 2012
    Applicant: AIRBUS OPERATIONS GMBH
    Inventor: Frank-Michael KLAUKIEN
  • Publication number: 20100133381
    Abstract: Proposed is an attachment arrangement (1) for attaching a component to the fuselage (3) of an aircraft, and an aircraft comprising such an attachment arrangement. The attachment arrangement (1) comprises an elongated stringer (5) that can be connected to the aircraft fuselage, and a fitting (11) that can be connected to the component. The stringer comprises a multitude of recesses (9) that are formed one behind the other in the direction of longitudinal extension of the stringer. The fitting comprises at least one engagement element (13) that is adapted for positive-locking engagement in the recesses (9) of the stringer (5). The stringer and/or the fitting can comprise CFC. The fittings can also comprise various other plastics or metal. Weight savings are achieved while at the same time providing stable and variably-positionable attachment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2008
    Publication date: June 3, 2010
    Applicant: AIRBUS OPERATIONS GMBH
    Inventors: Frank-Michael Klaukien, Uwe Johannsen