Patents by Inventor Gerhard Kloepfer
Gerhard Kloepfer 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).
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Patent number: 11541512Abstract: A clamp, comprising a guide rail, a fixed jaw, which is arranged on the guide rail, a sliding jaw, which is displaceable on the guide rail, and at least one spindle, which is arranged displaceably on the sliding jaw and on which there is arranged or formed a pressure piece, with an actuation device, which is spaced from the at least one spindle and which actuable by an operator in order to control a displacement movement of the at least one spindle, with a force application device, which acts on the at least one spindle and by means of which a displacement movement of the at least one spindle is achievable, and with a transmission device, which connects the actuation device and the force application device.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2019Date of Patent: January 3, 2023Assignee: BESSEY Tool GmbH & Co. KGInventors: Gerhard Kloepfer, Thomas Klein, Rainer Steinle
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Publication number: 20220410349Abstract: A clamp, comprising a guide rail, a fixed jaw, which is arranged on the guide rail, a sliding jaw, which is displaceable on the guide rail, and at least one spindle, which is arranged displaceably on the sliding jaw and on which there is arranged or formed a pressure piece, with an actuation device, which is spaced from the at least one spindle and which actuable by an operator in order to control a displacement movement of the at least one spindle, with a force application device, which acts on the at least one spindle and by means of which a displacement movement of the at least one spindle is achievable, and with a transmission device, which connects the actuation device and the force application device.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2022Publication date: December 29, 2022Inventors: Gerhard Kloepfer, Thomas Klein, Rainer Steinle
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Patent number: 10774552Abstract: A support is provided, comprising a first bar with a first abutment element, a second bar with a second abutment element, and a guiding device by which the first bar is displaceably guided on the second bar. An actuating device which acts on the first bar and which comprises an actuating element is arranged on the second bar. A displacement of the first bar in a first direction of displacement can be initiated by actuation of the actuating element. The first direction of displacement is a direction of increase in distance between the first abutment element and the second abutment element. The actuating device comprises a blocking device which blocks a displacement of the first bar in relation to the second bar in a second direction of displacement, which is opposite the first direction of displacement, at least when no active releasing action occurs at the blocking device.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 2018Date of Patent: September 15, 2020Assignee: BESSEY Tool GmbH & Co. KGInventors: Thomas Klein, Gerhard Kloepfer
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Publication number: 20200180117Abstract: A clamp, comprising a guide rail, a fixed jaw, which is arranged on the guide rail, a sliding jaw, which is displaceable on the guide rail, and at least one spindle, which is arranged displaceably on the sliding jaw and on which there is arranged or formed a pressure piece, with an actuation device, which is spaced from the at least one spindle and which actuable by an operator in order to control a displacement movement of the at least one spindle, with a force application device, which acts on the at least one spindle and by means of which a displacement movement of the at least one spindle is achievable, and with a transmission device, which connects the actuation device and the force application device.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 10, 2019Publication date: June 11, 2020Inventors: Gerhard Kloepfer, Thomas Klein, Rainer Steinle
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Publication number: 20180371773Abstract: A support is provided, comprising a first bar with a first abutment element, a second bar with a second abutment element, and a guiding device by which the first bar is displaceably guided on the second bar. An actuating device which acts on the first bar and which comprises an actuating element is arranged on the second bar. A displacement of the first bar in a first direction of displacement can be initiated by actuation of the actuating element. The first direction of displacement is a direction of increase in distance between the first abutment element and the second abutment element. The actuating device comprises a blocking device which blocks a displacement of the first bar in relation to the second bar in a second direction of displacement, which is opposite the first direction of displacement, at least when no active releasing action occurs at the blocking device.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 6, 2018Publication date: December 27, 2018Inventors: Thomas Klein, Gerhard Kloepfer
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Patent number: 9889543Abstract: A clamping tool is provided which includes a base, a clamping arm articulated to the base for pivotal movement about a first pivot axis, a handle articulated to the clamping arm or base for pivotal movement about a second pivot axis, a bridge element articulated to the handle or the clamping arm for pivotal movement about a third pivot axis, a first wedge element having a first wedge surface, and a second wedge element having a second wedge surface facing towards the first wedge surface. In a first positional range of the handle, the wedge surfaces are spaced apart. In a second positional range of the handle, the second wedge surface is supported on the first wedge surface, displacement of the first wedge element driving a displacement of the second wedge element. The bridge element is articulated to the first wedge element for pivotal movement about a fourth pivot axis.Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 2015Date of Patent: February 13, 2018Assignee: BESSEY Tool GmbH & Co. KGInventors: Hans Roesch, Thomas Klein, Gerhard Kloepfer
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Publication number: 20160184979Abstract: A clamping tool is provided which includes a base, a clamping arm articulated to the base for pivotal movement about a first pivot axis, a handle articulated to the clamping arm or base for pivotal movement about a second pivot axis, a bridge element articulated to the handle or the clamping arm for pivotal movement about a third pivot axis, a first wedge element having a first wedge surface, and a second wedge element having a second wedge surface facing towards the first wedge surface. In a first positional range of the handle, the wedge surfaces are spaced apart. In a second positional range of the handle, the second wedge surface is supported on the first wedge surface, displacement of the first wedge element driving a displacement of the second wedge element. The bridge element is articulated to the first wedge element for pivotal movement about a fourth pivot axis.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 6, 2015Publication date: June 30, 2016Inventors: Hans Roesch, Thomas Klein, Gerhard Kloepfer
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Publication number: 20160184978Abstract: A toggle clamp is provided which includes a base, a clamping arm articulated to the base for pivotal movement about a first pivot axis, a handle articulated to the clamping arm or base for pivotal movement about a second pivot axis, a bridge element articulated to the handle or the clamping arm for pivotal movement about a third pivot axis, a first wedge element having a first wedge surface, and a second wedge element having a second wedge surface facing towards the first wedge surface. In a first positional range of the handle, the wedge surfaces are spaced apart. In a second positional range of the handle, the second wedge surface is supported on the first wedge surface, displacement of the first wedge element driving a displacement of the second wedge element. The bridge element is articulated to the first wedge element for pivotal movement about a fourth pivot axis.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 6, 2015Publication date: June 30, 2016Inventors: Hans Roesch, Thomas Klein, Gerhard Kloepfer
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Patent number: 8931237Abstract: An abutment device, in particular for laying floor elements, is proposed, comprising a first abutment element with a first abutment face and a second abutment face, which is oriented transversely to the first abutment face, and a second abutment element with a third abutment face, which is oriented transversely to the first abutment face, and which second abutment element is slidingly displaceably guided in a fixable manner on the first abutment element, a spacing between the first abutment face and the third abutment face being fixably adjustable, the first abutment element, on a side opposite to the first abutment face, having a recess, which is limited by an edge and in which the second abutment element is arranged.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2013Date of Patent: January 13, 2015Assignee: BESSEY Tool GmbH & Co. KGInventors: Gerhard Kloepfer, Hans Roesch, Thomas Klein, Roger Zampolli, Michael Duss
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Publication number: 20140102037Abstract: An abutment device, in particular for laying floor elements, is proposed, comprising a first abutment element with a first abutment face and a second abutment face, which is oriented transversely to the first abutment face, and a second abutment element with a third abutment face, which is oriented transversely to the first abutment face, and which second abutment element is slidingly displaceably guided in a fixable manner on the first abutment element, a spacing between the first abutment face and the third abutment face being fixably adjustable, the first abutment element, on a side opposite to the first abutment face, having a recess, which is limited by an edge and in which the second abutment element is arranged.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 26, 2013Publication date: April 17, 2014Applicant: BESSEY Tool GmbH & Co. KGInventors: Gerhard Kloepfer, Hans Roesch, Thomas Klein, Roger Zampolli, Michael Duss
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Patent number: 8544831Abstract: A clamp is provided, having a slide rail, a fixed arm fastened to the slide rail and on which a first abutment surface for a workpiece is arranged, a sliding arm displaceable on the slide rail, and a housing arrangement, on which are held a first bearing device and a second bearing device, by means of which the housing arrangement is guided on the slide rail. The sliding arm is positioned between the first and second bearing devices. A second abutment surface for a workpiece is arranged on the housing arrangement and faces the first abutment surface. A force application device is held on the sliding arm and acts on a pressure piece held on the housing arrangement. The housing arrangement has a first housing part with a housing interior having an opening. The sliding arm is brought into the housing interior through the opening during production of the clamp.Type: GrantFiled: January 20, 2010Date of Patent: October 1, 2013Assignee: BESSEY Tool GmbH & Co. KGInventors: Thomas Klein, Hans Roesch, Gerhard Kloepfer, Karl Philipp
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Patent number: 8313095Abstract: A device for a clamping tool for applying pressure to a workpiece is provided, comprising a contacting area for a workpiece, a holding head locating space for a holding head of the clamping tool, and at least one locking element for fixing the holding head in the holding head locating space, which said locking element is arranged in a locking element locating space and must be passed through by the holding head, wherein the at least one locking element and the locking element locating space are formed in such a manner that the amount of force required to pass through the at least one locking element in the direction of insertion of the holding head into the holding head locating space is smaller than the amount of force required to pass therethrough in the direction of extraction of the holding head from the holding head locating space.Type: GrantFiled: August 6, 2008Date of Patent: November 20, 2012Assignee: BESSEY Tool GmbH & Co. KGInventors: Gerhard Kloepfer, Karl Philipp, Hans Roesch
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Patent number: 7909314Abstract: Device for extending the clamping width for a clamping tool, comprising a first rail to which a first workpiece abutment element is fixed, a second rail to which a second workpiece abutment element is fixed, a first bracket on which the first rail and the second rail are mounted for sliding displacement, and a second bracket on which the first rail and the second rail are mounted for sliding displacement, wherein the first bracket and the second bracket serve for engagement of the clamping tool thereon.Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 2008Date of Patent: March 22, 2011Assignee: BESSEY Tool GmbH & Co. KGInventors: Hans Roesch, Gerhard Kloepfer, Michael Moesslein
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Publication number: 20100187739Abstract: A clamp is provided, comprising a slide rail, a fixed arm, which is fastened to the slide rail and on which a first abutment surface for a workpiece is arranged, a sliding arm, which is displaceable on the slide rail, a housing arrangement, on which are held a first bearing device and a second bearing device spaced from the first bearing device, by means of which the housing arrangement is displaceably guided on the slide rail, wherein the sliding arm is positioned between the first bearing device and the second bearing device, wherein there is arranged on the housing arrangement a second abutment surface for a workpiece, the second abutment surface facing the first abutment surface, wherein a force application device is provided, which is held on the sliding arm and which acts on a pressure piece which is held on the housing arrangement, wherein the housing arrangement has a first housing part with a housing interior having an opening, which faces the first abutment surface and by means of which the slidingType: ApplicationFiled: January 20, 2010Publication date: July 29, 2010Applicant: BESSEY Tool GmbH & Co. KGInventors: Thomas Klein, Hans Roesch, Gerhard Kloepfer, Karl Philipp
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Publication number: 20100156015Abstract: A clamp is proposed, comprising a slide rail, a slide arm movable on the slide rail, a fixed arm made of a metallic material, which is fixedly arranged on the slide rail, and a pressure piece for a workpiece, which is arranged on the fixed arm, wherein the slide rail and the fixed arm are connected in one piece, and wherein the pressure piece is a separate part from the fixed arm and is secured with a form-locking and/or force-locking fit on the fixed arm.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 4, 2009Publication date: June 24, 2010Applicant: BESSEY Tool GmbH & Co. KGInventors: Thomas Klein, Hans Roesch, Gerhard Kloepfer
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Publication number: 20090026681Abstract: A device for a clamping tool for applying pressure to a workpiece is provided, comprising a contacting area for a workpiece, a holding head locating space for a holding head of the clamping tool, and at least one locking element for fixing the holding head in the holding head locating space, which said locking element is arranged in a locking element locating space and must be passed through by the holding head, wherein the at least one locking element and the locking element locating space are formed in such a manner that the amount of force required to pass through the at least one locking element in the direction of insertion of the holding head into the holding head locating space is smaller than the amount of force required to pass therethrough in the direction of extraction of the holding head from the holding head locating space.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 6, 2008Publication date: January 29, 2009Applicant: BESSEY Tool GmbH & Co. KGInventors: Gerhard Kloepfer, Karl Philipp, Hans Roesch
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Publication number: 20090026337Abstract: Device for extending the clamping width for a clamping tool, comprising a first rail to which a first workpiece abutment element is fixed, a second rail to which a second workpiece abutment element is fixed, a first bracket on which the first rail and the second rail are mounted for sliding displacement, and a second bracket on which the first rail and the second rail are mounted for sliding displacement, wherein the first bracket and the second bracket serve for engagement of the clamping tool thereon.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 10, 2008Publication date: January 29, 2009Applicant: BESSEY Tool GmbH & Co. KGInventors: Hans Roesch, Gerhard Kloepfer, Michael Moesslein
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Patent number: 7325797Abstract: In order to provide a clamping and spreading device with a slide rail which is mounted for displacement and the displacement movement of which can be actuated in a clamping direction with blocking of the displaceability in the opposite direction and the displacement movement of which can be actuated in a spreading direction with blocking of the displaceability in the opposite direction, wherein the direction of displacement can be switched over between clamping direction and spreading direction, which can be produced in a simple manner and can be operated in a simple manner, a movable positioning element is suggested which supports actuating elements for the slide rail, wherein the displacement movement of the slide rail in the clamping direction or in the spreading direction can be actuated as a function of the position of the positioning element.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 2005Date of Patent: February 5, 2008Assignee: BESSEY Tool GmbH & Co. KGInventors: Gerhard Kloepfer, Hans Roesch
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Patent number: 7226046Abstract: An extension device for a clamping and spreading device with a slide rail guided for displacement relative to a bearing device is suggested which has at least one contact element for a workpiece and is fixed or can be fixed in position so as to be non-translational in relation to the bearing device.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 2005Date of Patent: June 5, 2007Assignee: BESSEY Tool GmbH & Co. KGInventors: Gerhard Kloepfer, Karl Philipp, Hans Roesch
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Publication number: 20060049563Abstract: An extension device for a clamping and spreading device with a slide rail guided for displacement relative to a bearing device is suggested which has at least one contact element for a workpiece and is fixed or can be fixed in position so as to be non-translational in relation to the bearing device.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2005Publication date: March 9, 2006Applicant: Bessey & Sohn GmbH & Co. KGInventors: Gerhard Kloepfer, Karl Philipp, Hans Roesch