Patents by Inventor Gerd Pferdmenges

Gerd Pferdmenges 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: 7950110
    Abstract: In an apparatus for the fiber-sorting or fiber-selection of a fiber bundle comprising textile fibers, especially for combing, which is supplied by means of a supply device to a fiber-sorting device, especially a combing device, for removal of the combed fiber material at least one take-off device with a sliver-forming element is present, downstream of which is a drafting system. To increase productivity and obtain an improved combed sliver, downstream of the supply device there are at least two rotatably mounted rollers rotating rapidly without interruption, which are provided with the clamping devices for the fiber bundle, and between the sliver-forming element and the drafting system at least one conveyor element for a formed combed sliver is present.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2011
    Assignee: Trützschler GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Armin Leder, Gerd Pferdmenges
  • Patent number: 7735200
    Abstract: In an apparatus at a spinning preparation machine, especially a card, having a clothed roller, at least machine element located opposite the roller clothing and spaced radially therefrom, and having two fixed lateral holding devices on which work elements are mounted, first and second measuring elements, connected to a control device are provided for detecting variables linked to the dimensions of the roller. The first measuring element comprises a temperature probe for the temperature of the roller surface. The second measuring element comprises a rotational speed sensor for the roller speed. To allow an actual carding nip to be determined, permitting a comparison with a preset carding nip, a third measuring element for the temperature of the holding devices is provided and the control device determines the actual spacing for the roller and the side panels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2010
    Assignee: Truetzschler GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Gerd Pferdmenges, Robert Többen, Thomas Schmitz, Armin Leder
  • Patent number: 7614122
    Abstract: An apparatus on a spinning preparation machine, especially a flat card, roller card, cleaner or the like, with a cooling system, a roller has a cylindrical peripheral surface and a casing opposite to and spaced from this peripheral surface, a carding region where carding work is carried out and heat is generated being present between the peripheral surface of the roller and a part of the casing. A cooling medium enters the interior void space of the roller, passes through and exits again. In order to reduce or avoid thermal expansion of the roller in a structurally simple manner, the cooling medium is a cooling gas, especially air, which is capable of absorbing heat in the interior void space of the roller and dissipating it from the interior void space of the roller.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2009
    Assignee: Truetzschler GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Gerd Pferdmenges, Markus Schmitz
  • Patent number: 7578729
    Abstract: In an apparatus at a carding machine for grinding a clothing drawn onto a rotating roller, having a carrying device with at least one grinding element, the carrying device is attached to the carding machine. In order to make it possible, by means that are simple in terms of construction and installation, to reduce the preparation time, the grinding device with the at least one grinding element is interchangeable with one of a plurality of cover elements and/or work elements associated with the roller.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2009
    Assignee: Truetzschler GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Armin Leder, Gerd Pferdmenges, Thomas Schmitz
  • Publication number: 20090000067
    Abstract: In an apparatus for the fibre-sorting or fibre-selection of a fibre bundle comprising textile fibres, especially for combing, which is supplied by means of a supply device to a fibre-sorting device, especially a combing device, for removal of the combed fibre material at least one take-off device with a sliver-forming element is present, downstream of which is a drafting system. To increase productivity and obtain an improved combed sliver, downstream of the supply device there are at least two rotatably mounted rollers rotating rapidly without interruption, which are provided with the clamping devices for the fibre bundle, and between the sliver-forming element and the drafting system at least one conveyor element for a formed combed sliver is present.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2008
    Publication date: January 1, 2009
    Applicant: Trutzschler GmbH & Co., KG
    Inventors: Armin Leder, Gerd Pferdmenges
  • Patent number: 7462095
    Abstract: In an apparatus at a carding machine for grinding a clothing drawn onto a rotating roller, having a carrying device with at least one grinding element and an advancing device serving to set the grinding element against the clothing, wherein the apparatus comprises a biasing device serving for automatically continuing to push forward the grinding element in a contact-making direction during the grinding procedure, the carrying device is attached to the carding machine. In order to make it possible, by simple means, to shorten the time until service-readiness carrying elements adjusted in respect of the spacing b relative to the roller are utilized for adjustment of the biasing device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2008
    Assignee: Truetzschler GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Armin Leder, Gerd Pferdmenges, Thomas Schmitz
  • Patent number: 7367088
    Abstract: In an apparatus at a carding machine having a web removal and sliver formation device, there are provided, following on from the web removal device, a web funnel and a pair of draw-off rollers, which are arranged to pivot together with a rotary mounting. In order to provide an apparatus which is dimensionally stable and which facilitates servicing work, the web-guiding element, on the one hand, and the web funnel together with the pair of draw-off rollers, on the other hand, are arranged to pivot separately about the rotary mounting and are connected to one another by a locking and unlocking device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2008
    Assignee: Trützschler GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Gerd Pferdmenges, Thomas Schmitz
  • Publication number: 20070128984
    Abstract: In an apparatus at a carding machine for grinding a clothing drawn onto a rotating roller, having a carrying device with at least one grinding element, the carrying device is attached to the carding machine. In order to make it possible, by means that are simple in terms of construction and installation, to reduce the preparation time, the grinding device with the at least one grinding element is interchangeable with one of a plurality of cover elements and/or work elements associated with the roller.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2006
    Publication date: June 7, 2007
    Applicant: Trutzschler GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Armin Leder, Gerd Pferdmenges, Thomas Schmitz
  • Publication number: 20070117498
    Abstract: In an apparatus at a carding machine for grinding a clothing drawn onto a rotating roller, having a carrying device with at least one grinding element and an advancing device serving to set the grinding element against the clothing, wherein the apparatus comprises a biasing device serving for automatically continuing to push forward the grinding element in a contact-making direction during the grinding procedure, the carrying device is attached to the carding machine. In order to make it possible, by simple means, to shorten the time until service-readiness carrying elements adjusted in respect of the spacing b relative to the roller are utilised for adjustment of the biasing device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2006
    Publication date: May 24, 2007
    Applicant: Trutzschler GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Armin Leder, Gerd Pferdmenges, Thomas Schmitz
  • Publication number: 20070033917
    Abstract: In an apparatus at a spinning preparation machine, especially a card, having a clothed roller, at least machine element located opposite the roller clothing and spaced radially therefrom, and having two fixed lateral holding devices on which work elements are mounted, first and second measuring elements, connected to a control device are provided for detecting variables linked to the dimensions of the roller. The first measuring element comprises a temperature probe for the temperature of the roller surface. The second measuring element comprises a rotational speed sensor for the roller speed. To allow an actual carding nip to be determined, permitting a comparison with a preset carding nip, a third measuring element for the temperature of the holding devices is provided and the control device determines the actual spacing for the roller and the side panels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2006
    Publication date: February 15, 2007
    Applicant: TRUTZSCHLER GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Gerd Pferdmenges, Robert Tobben, Thomas Schmitz, Armin Leder
  • Publication number: 20070006423
    Abstract: An apparatus on a spinning preparation machine, especially a flat card, roller card, cleaner or the like, with a cooling system, a roller has a cylindrical peripheral surface and a casing opposite to and spaced from this peripheral surface, a carding region where carding work is carried out and heat is generated being present between the peripheral surface of the roller and a part of the casing. A cooling medium enters the interior void space of the roller, passes through and exits again. In order to reduce or avoid thermal expansion of the roller in a structurally simple manner, the cooling medium is a cooling gas, especially air, which is capable of absorbing heat in the interior void space of the roller and dissipating it from the interior void space of the roller.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2006
    Publication date: January 11, 2007
    Applicant: Trutzschler GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Gerd Pferdmenges, Markus Schmitz
  • Patent number: 7096541
    Abstract: Machine supports are provided for a spinning preparation machine. A machine casing is arranged along the sides of the machine and includes casing elements attached to the supports. The casing elements are arranged to open up or close off openings in the machine casing so that free access is given to at least one side region and one end region of the machine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2006
    Assignee: Trützschler GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Armin Leder, Gerd Pferdmenges
  • Publication number: 20050125956
    Abstract: In an apparatus at a carding machine having a web removal and sliver formation device, there are provided, following on from the web removal device, a web funnel and a pair of draw-off rollers, which are arranged to pivot together with a rotary mounting. In order to provide an apparatus which is dimensionally stable and which facilitates servicing work, the web-guiding element, on the one hand, and the web funnel together with the pair of draw-off rollers, on the other hand, are arranged to pivot separately about the rotary mounting and are connected to one another by means of a locking and unlocking device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2004
    Publication date: June 16, 2005
    Applicant: Trutzschler GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Gerd Pferdmenges, Thomas Schmitz
  • Patent number: 6880206
    Abstract: A device is provided for separating out foreign particles and/or neps in a pre-carding zone and/or a post-carding zone of a carding machine having a carding cylinder. The device has at least two modules arranged opposite the carding cylinder in the pre-carding zone and/or the post-carding zone. Each module has a plurality of operating elements, the elements being arranged beside one another as seen in a circumferential direction of the cylinder. The operating elements are fixed carding elements, suctioning devices, and/or separating knives.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2005
    Assignee: Trützschler GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Gerd Pferdmenges, Robert Pischel
  • Patent number: 6874202
    Abstract: A cylinder is provided for a spinning preparation machine. The cylinder has an outer shell having a hub at each end of the outer shell. A separate shaft journal is connected to each hub and the shaft journals are glued to the hubs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2005
    Assignee: Trützschler GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Gerd Pferdmenges, Robert Pischel
  • Patent number: 6766564
    Abstract: A device is provided for use in a carding machine having a roller with clothing, the device being for arranging opposite the clothing on the roller. The device has a flat bar, a clothing strip, and a rigid support element connected to the clothing strip and having fastening elements. The fastening elements engage the flat bar and exert pressure on the flat bar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2004
    Assignee: Trützschler GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventor: Gerd Pferdmenges
  • Patent number: 6745438
    Abstract: A flat bar is provided for use in a carding machine having a roller with clothing. The flat bar is for arranging opposite the clothing on the roller. The flat bar has a flat bar support body having a recess, a clothing support having a first side, the first side being positioned in the recess, flat bar clothing attached to a second side of the clothing support, the second side being opposite the first side, and at least one fastening element that secures the first side of the clothing support in the recess.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2004
    Assignee: Trützschler GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventor: Gerd Pferdmenges
  • Patent number: 6726027
    Abstract: A device is provided for a spinning preparation machine for removing foreign particles, the machine having a rotating cylinder with ends. The device has a knife blade having a separation edge, the knife blade being arranged at an adjustable distance to and angled counter to a rotational direction of the cylinder; a suctioning chamber associated with the knife blade; a holding element to which the knife blade and the suctioning chamber are attached; and at least one adjusting element. The holding element, the knife blade and the suctioning chamber form a single adjustable unit. A position of the single adjustable unit relative to the cylinder is adjustable by adjusting the at least one adjusting element. The at least one adjusting element is located outside one of the ends of the cylinder in a longitudinal direction of the cylinder and in a region of the separation edge on the knife blade.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2004
    Assignee: Trützschler GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Gerd Pferdmenges, Robert Pischel
  • Publication number: 20040065046
    Abstract: Machine supports are provided for a spinning preparation machine. A machine casing is arranged along the sides of the machine and includes casing elements attached to the supports. The casing elements are arranged to open up or close off openings in the machine casing so that free access is given to at least one side region and one end region of the machine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2003
    Publication date: April 8, 2004
    Applicant: TRUTZSCHLER GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventors: Armin Leder, Gerd Pferdmenges
  • Patent number: 6704970
    Abstract: A flat bar assembly is provided for use with a carding machine having a carding cylinder, the carding cylinder having clothing. The assembly has a flat bar, flat bar clothing attached to the flat bar, and an equalizing layer between the flat bar and the flat bar clothing. The flat bar clothing is for positioning opposite the carding cylinder clothing, and the equalizing layer fills a space between the flat bar and the flat bar clothing to compensate for distance differences between the flat bar clothing and the flat bar and to locate the flat bar clothing at a predetermined position relative to the flat bar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2004
    Assignee: Trützschler GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Andreas Ebenhoh, Gerd Pferdmenges, Armin Leder