Patents by Inventor Fritz Nixel

Fritz Nixel 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: 4201050
    Abstract: A rotating fluid coupling of the type which has a primary coupling half and a secondary coupling half which together form a working chamber which is filled with working fluid. A control device which is arranged on the secondary coupling half is used to regulate the rotary take-off drive speed of the coupling by comparing an operating value, such as the centrifugal force which is a result of the rotating drive speed, with a variable command value and when the operating value differs from the command value initiates adjustment of the rotary drive speed. A fluid container on the secondary coupling half revolves with the secondary coupling half. A stationary supply line for control fluid to the fluid container is provided with a permanent outlet opening at a distance from the axis of rotation of the fluid coupling.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 1978
    Date of Patent: May 6, 1980
    Assignee: Voith Turbo GmbH & Co., KG
    Inventor: Fritz Nixel