Patents by Inventor Gerhard Kirschey

Gerhard Kirschey 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: 11478396
    Abstract: A wheeled walker including a front wheel pair viewed in a driving direction and a rear wheel pair viewed in the driving direction; a frame including rearward oriented struts, wherein each of the rearward oriented struts supports a rear wheel of the rear wheel pair; a platform attached at the wheeled walker, wherein the platform includes at least one platform wheel and a standing platform for a person using the walker; and an electric drive that is configured to move the wheeled walker forward in the driving direction, wherein the wheeled walker includes a coupling device that attaches the platform at the wheeled walker and transfers pull forces and push forces between the wheeled walker and the platform, wherein the coupling device is arranged in an intersection portion of a scissor linkage that is associated with the wheeled walker.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2022
    Assignee: Disco Drives Kirschey GmbH
    Inventor: Gerhard Kirschey
  • Publication number: 20200276075
    Abstract: A wheeled walker including a front wheel pair viewed in a driving direction and a rear wheel pair viewed in the driving direction; a frame including rearward oriented struts, wherein each of the rearward oriented struts supports a rear wheel of the rear wheel pair; a platform attached at the wheeled walker, wherein the platform includes at least one platform wheel and a standing platform for a person using the walker; and an electric drive that is configured to move the wheeled walker forward in the driving direction, wherein the wheeled walker includes a coupling device that attaches the platform at the wheeled walker and transfers pull forces and push forces between the wheeled walker and the platform, wherein the coupling device is arranged in an intersection portion of a scissor linkage that is associated with the wheeled walker.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2020
    Publication date: September 3, 2020
    Inventor: Gerhard Kirschey
  • Patent number: 10675206
    Abstract: A wheeled walker including a first wheel pair that is in front in a driving direction and a second wheel pair that is behind in the driving direction; a frame that includes struts that are oriented backward against the driving direction wherein each of the struts supports a rear wheel of the second wheel pair; a platform that is attached at the wheeled walker and that includes at least one wheel and a standing surface for a person using the wheeled walker; and an electric motor drive that is configured to propel the wheeled walker at least in the driving direction, wherein the standing surface of the platform is arranged between the wheels of the second wheel pair.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2020
    Assignee: Disco Drives Kirschey GmbH
    Inventor: Gerhard Kirschey
  • Publication number: 20190151185
    Abstract: A wheeled walker including a first wheel pair that is in front in a driving direction and a second wheel pair that is behind in the driving direction; a frame that includes struts that are oriented backward against the driving direction wherein each of the struts supports a rear wheel of the second wheel pair; a platform that is attached at the wheeled walker and that includes at least one wheel and a standing surface for a person using the wheeled walker; and an electric motor drive that is configured to propel the wheeled walker at least in the driving direction, wherein the standing surface of the platform is arranged between the wheels of the second wheel pair.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2018
    Publication date: May 23, 2019
    Inventor: Gerhard Kirschey
  • Patent number: 9506502
    Abstract: An elastic shaft coupling including a first circular cylindrical shaft hub including first claws distributed over an outer circumference of the first shaft hub and offset from one another; and a second circular cylindrical shaft hub including second claws distributed over an outer circumference of the second shaft hub and offset from one another, wherein the first claws and the second claws engage one another through protruding into respective intermediary spaces, wherein an elastic coupling element is respectively arranged between adjacent first claws and second claws, wherein at least an outer circular cylindrical circumferential surface of a shaft hub is provided with mounting surfaces for the claws, wherein the outer circumferential surface is configured in a portion of the mounting surfaces so that it differs from the circular cylindrical contour and the claws supported by the hub contact the hub side mounting surfaces in a form locking manner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 24, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2016
    Assignee: CENTA-ANTRIEBE KIRSCHEY GMBH
    Inventor: Gerhard Kirschey
  • Publication number: 20140274422
    Abstract: An elastic shaft coupling including a first circular cylindrical shaft hub including first claws distributed over an outer circumference of the first shaft hub and offset from one another; and a second circular cylindrical shaft hub including second claws distributed over an outer circumference of the second shaft hub and offset from one another, wherein the first claws and the second claws engage one another through protruding into respective intermediary spaces, wherein an elastic coupling element is respectively arranged between adjacent first claws and second claws, wherein at least an outer circular cylindrical circumferential surface of a shaft hub is provided with mounting surfaces for the claws, wherein the outer circumferential surface is configured in a portion of the mounting surfaces so that it differs from the circular cylindrical contour and the claws supported by the hub contact the hub side mounting surfaces in a form locking manner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 24, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Inventor: Gerhard Kirschey
  • Patent number: 8393973
    Abstract: A coupling element for connection between a drive member and a driven member for transmitting torque has at least two similar part-circularly arcuate coupling bodies each formed by an arcuate row of elastomeric segments alternating with and vulcanized to rigid elasticity-limiting elements. The rows terminate at end parts formed with axially or radially throughgoing holes for attachment to the drive and driven members. A hinge assembly allows movement of the part-circular coupling bodies between a closed position forming a closed circle centered on an axis and an open position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2013
    Assignee: Centa-Antriebe Kirschey GmbH
    Inventor: Gerhard Kirschey
  • Publication number: 20120058831
    Abstract: A coupling element for connection between a drive member and a driven member for transmitting torque has at least two similar part-circularly arcuate coupling bodies each formed by an arcuate row of elastomeric segments alternating with and vulcanized to rigid elasticity-limiting elements. The rows terminate at end parts formed with axially or radially throughgoing holes for attachment to the drive and driven members. A hinge assembly allows movement of the part-circular coupling bodies between a closed position forming a closed circle centered on an axis and an open position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2010
    Publication date: March 8, 2012
    Inventor: Gerhard KIRSCHEY
  • Patent number: 8096886
    Abstract: A shaft coupling has an input element adapted to be rotationally driven about an axis, an output element rotatable about the axis adjacent and limitedly relative to the input element, and an intermediate element rotatable about the axis adjacent and limitedly relative to both the input element and the output element. A first coupling assembly with progressive resistance to torque is fixed between one of the input and output elements and the intermediate element. A second coupling assembly with linear resistance to torque is fixed between the other of the input and output elements and the intermediate element such that torque is transmitted between the input and output elements through the coupling elements in series with each other in a single stage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2012
    Assignee: Centa-Antriebe Kirschey GmbH
    Inventor: Gerhard Kirschey
  • Patent number: 7568976
    Abstract: A coupling connects a drive part with a driven part. One of the parts are formed with axially extending coupling formations. The coupling has a one-piece plastic body formed with a central hub formed with axially extending coupling formations complementary to the formations of the one part and fitted axially to the one part and with a plurality of connection regions projecting radially from the hub securable to the other of the parts. Each of the connection regions is formed with an axially throughgoing hole. The coupling further has respective metallic elements fitted in the holes and each fixed to the other part. These elements fit with play in the respective holes. Formations on the elements and on the connection regions secure the elements in the connection regions against displacement out of the connection regions in either of two axially opposite directions prior to fixing of the elements to the other part.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2009
    Assignee: Centa-Antriebe Kirschey GmbH
    Inventor: Gerhard Kirschey
  • Publication number: 20090186707
    Abstract: A shaft coupling has an input element adapted to be rotationally driven about an axis, an output element rotatable about the axis adjacent and limitedly relative to the input element, and an intermediate element rotatable about the axis adjacent and limitedly relative to both the input element and the output element. A first coupling assembly with progressive resistance to torque is fixed between one of the input and output elements and the intermediate element. A second coupling assembly with linear resistance to torque is fixed between the other of the input and output elements and the intermediate element such that torque is transmitted between the input and output elements through the coupling elements in series with each other in a single stage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2009
    Publication date: July 23, 2009
    Inventor: Gerhard KIRSCHEY
  • Patent number: 7497782
    Abstract: A coupling for transmitting torque between a driving element and a driven element, one of which is rotatable about an axis an formed with an annular array or mounting holes centered on the axis, has an elastomeric ring centered on the axis and having a dished face concave toward and directed axially at one of the elements and an opposite generally planar face directed axially at the other of the elements. Respective face plates conform and are vulcanized to the faces. Formations serve for connecting the face plate of the planar face directly to the other element. An annular and thin coupling disk centered on the axis has an outer periphery and an inner periphery and an inner face turned toward the elastomeric ring and an outer face turned away therefrom. Bolts secure the disk outer periphery directly to an outer edge of the face plate of the dished face.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2009
    Assignee: Centa-Antriebe Kirschey GmbH
    Inventor: Gerhard Kirschey
  • Publication number: 20090028636
    Abstract: A rotary coupling has an inner part centered on and rotatable about a main axis and having a radially outwardly directed outer surface and an outer part coaxial with the inner part and having a radially inwardly directed inner surface bearing on the inner-part outer surface. The two parts are formed at the surfaces with an annular array of axially extending holes each having an outer half in the outer part and an inner half in the inner part. Respective pins set in the bores angularly couple the inner part to the outer part. Screwthread formations engaged between the inner and outer parts lock same against relative axial movement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2008
    Publication date: January 29, 2009
    Inventor: Gerhard KIRSCHEY
  • Patent number: 7458896
    Abstract: An elastic shaft coupling for interconnecting a driving member and a driven member for joint rotation of the members about a generally common axis has an annular coupling element of elastic material between the driving and driven members and a plurality of angularly spaced metal bodies incorporated in the coupling element and provided with respective bores. Fastening screws extend through the bores and are threaded into the members so that the members are rotationally interconnected by the coupling element. One of the metal bodies is formed of two separate segments separated by a throughgoing split and also form an annular and axially open groove extending across the split. The coupling element can be spread at the split. A ring extends angularly across the split and fitted to and recessed in the groove.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2008
    Assignee: Centa-Antriebe Kirschey GmbH
    Inventor: Gerhard Kirschey
  • Publication number: 20070117638
    Abstract: A coupling for transmitting torque between a driving element and a driven element, one of which is rotatable about an axis an formed with an annular array or mounting holes centered on the axis, has an elastomeric ring centered on the axis and having a dished face concave toward and directed axially at one of the elements and an opposite generally planar face directed axially at the other of the elements. Respective face plates conform and are vulcanized to the faces. Formations serve for connecting the face plate of the planar face directly to the other element. An annular and thin coupling disk centered on the axis has an outer periphery and an inner periphery and an inner face turned toward the elastomeric ring and an outer face turned away therefrom. Bolts secure the disk outer periphery directly to an outer edge of the face plate of the dished face.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2006
    Publication date: May 24, 2007
    Inventor: Gerhard Kirschey
  • Publication number: 20060058104
    Abstract: A coupling connects a drive part with a driven part. One of the parts are formed with axially extending coupling formations. The coupling has a one-piece plastic body formed with a central hub formed with axially extending coupling formations complementary to the formations of the one part and fitted axially to the one part and with a plurality of connection regions projecting radially from the hub securable to the other of the parts. Each of the connection regions is formed with an axially throughgoing hole. The coupling further has respective metallic elements fitted in the holes and each fixed to the other part. These elements fit with play in the respective holes. Formations on the elements and on the connection regions secure the elements in the connection regions against displacement out of the connection regions in either of two axially opposite directions prior to fixing of the elements to the other part.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2004
    Publication date: March 16, 2006
    Inventor: Gerhard Kirschey
  • Patent number: 6953399
    Abstract: An elastic shaft coupling with high torsional elasticity having segments formed by steel sheet segment plates vulcanized to an elastomeric body and in which blocking elements bridge the radial gaps of the segments of each coupling half so as to brace the plate segments against axial deformation. All of the elastomeric bodies are vulcanized to the segments or to rings from which segments are divided in a common vulcanization procedure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2005
    Assignee: Centa-Antriebe Kirschey GmbH
    Inventor: Gerhard Kirschey
  • Publication number: 20050202880
    Abstract: An elastic shaft coupling has one of the metal parts embedded in the elastic coupling ring and vulcanized thereto, split into two segments which are held together by a fixing element wholly within those metal segments in the form of a clamping ring or centering ring or both traversed by a screw threaded into the driving or driven member of the coupling.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2005
    Publication date: September 15, 2005
    Inventor: Gerhard Kirschey
  • Patent number: 6846241
    Abstract: A coupling has an inner ring centered on an axis, an outer ring surrounding and generally coaxial with the inner ring, and an intermediate ring generally coaxial with and between the inner ring and outer ring. A pair of mainly angularly extending, flexible, and parallel inner links have inner ends attached at respective locations to an outer periphery of the inner ring and outer ends attached at respective locations to an inner periphery of the intermediate ring, and a pair of mainly angularly extending, flexible, and parallel outer links have inner ends attached at respective locations to an outer periphery of the intermediate ring and outer ends attached at respective locations to an inner periphery of the outer ring. The outer links extend transversely of the inner links, and the rings and links are unitarily formed with one another.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2005
    Assignee: Centa-Antriebe Kirschey GmbH
    Inventor: Gerhard Kirschey
  • Publication number: 20040058735
    Abstract: An elastic shaft coupling with high torsional elasticity having segments formed by steel sheet segment plates vulcanized to an elastomeric body and in which blocking elements bridge the radial gaps of the segments of each coupling half so as to brace the plate segments against axial deformation. All of the elastomeric bodies are vulcanized to the segments or to rings from which segments are divided in a common vulcanization procedure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2003
    Publication date: March 25, 2004
    Applicant: CENTA-ANTRIEBE KIRSCHEY GmbH
    Inventor: Gerhard Kirschey