Patents by Inventor Gerhard Hefer

Gerhard Hefer 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: 5644075
    Abstract: A support (11) for a wind tunnel model (10) has a sting (12) provided with a balance (16) carrying the model (10). On the basis of deformations of the balance (16), the wind forces acting on the model (10) can be measured. The balance (16) together with the model (10) forms a vibrating mass-spring system. For elimination of the vibrations, a counter vibration generator (15) is provided, arranged in serial arrangement with the balance (16).The counter vibration generator (15) is controlled, in dependence on signals of the balance (16) or other sensors describing the movements of the model (10), to cause counter vibrations for compensating the natural vibrations of the model (10).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 1996
    Date of Patent: July 1, 1997
    Assignee: European Transonic Windtunnel GmbH
    Inventor: Gerhard Hefer