Patents by Inventor Hans-Joachim Vom Stein

Hans-Joachim Vom Stein 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: 8485926
    Abstract: A sealing arrangement used to create a seal between a first (12) part of a chain and a second (14) part of a chain, wherein said second part can at least be pivoted in relation to the first part, exhibiting the following features: a sealing ring (40) with an annular sealing lip (42) for sealing a lubricant area between parts which can be pivoted towards each other, an elastic ring (60) which can be fixed to one of the parts and which can be used to exert pressure on the sealing ring; in addition to a supporting ring (50) which is arranged between the sealing ring and the elastic ring; and link of a chain provided with said sealing arrangement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2013
    Assignee: AB SKF
    Inventors: Hans-Joachim Vom Stein, Wolfgang Korte, Marcus Stojek
  • Patent number: 8434628
    Abstract: A cover device includes a cover plate having at least one recessed section defining an internal volume. A separating element is inserted in the recessed section and delimits the internal volume. The separating element is configured to permit the internal volume to fluidly communicate through the separating element. At least an edge portion of the cover plate is provided with a sealing element for abutment on an opposing surface of a structure to be sealed by the cover device. The sealing element is disposed at least along an edge of the recessed section and fixedly connects the cover plate with the separating element in a sealed manner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2013
    Assignee: Aktiebolaget SKF
    Inventor: Hans-Joachim Vom Stein
  • Patent number: 8360534
    Abstract: A sealing assembly for sealing a lubrication chamber defined at least in part by two pivotable track link portions is provided. The sealing assembly includes a sealing ring having an annular sealing edge sealingly abutting on an end surface of one of the portions and an elastic ring permanently abutting on the other of the portions and applying pressure to the sealing ring, the elastic ring having an axially-projecting, hollow cylinder-like sealing lip, which radially encloses the sealing ring in the region of a sealing edge and sealingly abuts on the end surface when two track link portions axially shift towards each other. A support ring is disposed between the sealing ring and the elastic ring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2013
    Assignee: Aktiebolaget SKF
    Inventor: Hans-Joachim Vom Stein
  • Publication number: 20110140509
    Abstract: A sealing assembly provides a seal between first and second parts that are movable relative to each other. The sealing assembly comprises an elastic ring having an annular sealing lip configured to fixedly and sealingly abut on the first part. A sealing ring includes a sealing edge configured to sealingly abut on a sliding surface of the second part. A supporting ring is fixedly connected with the elastic ring and is inserted between the elastic ring and the sealing ring.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2010
    Publication date: June 16, 2011
    Applicant: AKTIEBOLAGET SKF
    Inventor: Hans-Joachim vom Stein
  • Publication number: 20100303633
    Abstract: An assembly for sealing an inlet into a to-be-sealed space, comprising the following features: at least one charging electrode that is connectable to one pole of a high voltage source is disposed in a first area of the inlet, an opposing electrode is disposed in a second area of the inlet that lies opposite of the first area, and the electrodes are disposed in a manner aligned with each other such that an influencing zone, which is formed between the electrodes, acts on influencible particles that penetrate from the outside in the direction towards the to-be-sealed space, such that these particles are accelerated in the direction away from the to-be-sealed space.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2008
    Publication date: December 2, 2010
    Inventor: Hans-Joachim Vom Stein
  • Patent number: 7789055
    Abstract: A connection between an elastomer part and a component involves the component, at the connection site to the elastomer part, being provided with a U-shaped groove which has an undercut and which the elastomer part engages positively.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2010
    Assignee: AB SKF
    Inventor: Hans-Joachim vom Stein
  • Publication number: 20100148572
    Abstract: A sealing assembly for sealing between a first portion (12, 14) of a track and a second portion (22, 24) of the track that is at least pivotable relative to the first, comprising the following features: a sealing ring (40) for sealing a lubrication chamber between the portions (12, 14, 22, 24), which are pivotable relative to one another, the sealing ring having an annular sealing edge (42) provided for sealingly abutting on an opposing surface of one of the portions (22), an elastic ring (60) for permanently abutting on the other of the portions (14) and for applying pressure to the sealing ring, the elastic ring having an axially-projecting, hollow cylinder-like sealing lip (62), which is provided for a substantially radial enclosure of the sealing ring in the region of a sealing edge and, in sealing assemblies assembled as intended, likewise for sealing abutment on the opposing surface (22), and a support ring (50) disposed between the sealing ring (40) and the elastic ring (60).
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2007
    Publication date: June 17, 2010
    Inventor: Hans-Joachim Vom Stein
  • Publication number: 20100108597
    Abstract: A cover device includes a cover plate having at least one recessed section defining an internal volume. A separating element is inserted in the recessed section and delimits the internal volume. The separating element is configured to permit the internal volume to fluidly communicate through the separating element. At least an edge portion of the cover plate is provided with a sealing element for abutment on an opposing surface of a structure to be sealed by the cover device. The sealing element is disposed at least along an edge of the recessed section and fixedly connects the cover plate with the separating element in a sealed manner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2009
    Publication date: May 6, 2010
    Applicant: Aktiebolaget SKF
    Inventor: Hans-Joachim vom Stein
  • Publication number: 20090126677
    Abstract: A device includes a functional element of an internal combustion engine and a carrier fastened to a load-bearing structure on or in the internal combustion engine, preferably by a plurality of fastening elements. In order to obtain insensitiveness with respect to thermal deformations, the invention provides that the connection between the functional element and carrier is formed by means of at least one connecting wall which is composed of elastomeric material or of rubber material. The connecting wall extends at least generally parallel to and is spaced from a holding section of the carrier so as to define an air gap between the connecting wall and the carrier holding section.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2008
    Publication date: May 21, 2009
    Applicant: Aktiebolaget SKF
    Inventor: Hans-Joachim Vom Stein
  • Patent number: 7419738
    Abstract: A module for a fuel cell arrangement having several stacked plates. At least two of the plates have a common seal element of polymer material which is injected onto the plates and by which the plates are at least partially joined to one another. The plates can be provided with openings into which the seal element extends. The plates can be configured so that a cavity is defined between the plates, with the openings communicating with the cavity. The seal element can also have different cross-sectional configurations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2008
    Assignee: AB SKF
    Inventors: Karl-Heinz Maus, Werner Heinl, Hans-Joachim vom Stein
  • Patent number: 7415953
    Abstract: In an oil separator for separating oil from a fluid flow with a labyrinth-like flow guide which is formed essentially by baffle walls, at least one of the baffle walls in at least one partial area can be deformed in a manner similar to rubber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2008
    Assignee: AB SKF
    Inventors: Hans-Joachim vom Stein, Marcel Op de Laak
  • Patent number: 7353790
    Abstract: A sealing arrangement for attachment to the contact surface of a device which is to be sealed includes one area opposite the contact surface containing at least two stiffening elements which are arranged in overlapping relation to one another at least at one point and which are securely connected to one another in the overlapping area by an elastomer part which is between the stiffening elements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2008
    Assignee: AB SKF
    Inventor: Hans-Joachim vom Stein
  • Patent number: 7316214
    Abstract: A cover for tightly sealing a device comprises at least one elastomer part which is designed to fit tightly against a contact surface of a device, and another part which follows the elastomer part, with the elastomer part being arc-shaped in a transition area to the other part.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2008
    Assignee: AB SKF
    Inventor: Hans-Joachim vom Stein
  • Publication number: 20070267821
    Abstract: A sealing arrangement-used to create a seal between a first (12) part of a chain and a second (14) part of a chain, wherein said second part can at least be pivoted in relation to the first part, exhibiting the following features: a sealing ring (40) with an annular sealing lip (42) for sealing a lubricant area between parts which can be pivoted towards each other, an elastic ring (60) which can be fixed to one of the parts and which can be used to exert pressure on the sealing ring; in addition to a supporting ring (50) which is arranged between the sealing ring and the elastic ring; and link of a chain provided with said sealing arrangement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2005
    Publication date: November 22, 2007
    Applicant: AB SKF
    Inventors: Hans-Joachim Vom Stein, Wolfgang Korte, Marcus Stojek
  • Patent number: 7204218
    Abstract: The invention relates to a sealing arrangement with at least one hole through which the sealing arrangement is adapted to be attached to the contact surface of a device which is to be sealed. One area of the sealing arrangement around the hole containing a stiffening element which extends in the manner of a perforated disk at least in this area, which has an inside area which is formed continuing axially in the direction to the contact surface, and contains an elastomer element which is joined to the inside area of the stiffening element, locking it in the radial direction. The elastomer element has a bulge to the inside.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2007
    Assignee: AB SKF
    Inventor: Hans-Joachim vom Stein
  • Publication number: 20050205033
    Abstract: A cover for tightly sealing a device comprises at least one elastomer part which is designed to fit tightly against a contact surface of a device, and another part which follows the elastomer part, with the elastomer part being arc-shaped in a transition area to the other part.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2005
    Publication date: September 22, 2005
    Applicant: AB SKF
    Inventor: Hans-Joachim vom Stein
  • Publication number: 20050199203
    Abstract: The invention relates to a sealing arrangement with at least one hole through which the sealing arrangement is adapted to be attached to the contact surface of a device which is to be sealed. One area of the sealing arrangement around the hole containing a stiffening element which extends in the manner of a perforated disk at least in this area, which has an inside area which is formed continuing axially in the direction to the contact surface, and contains an elastomer element which is joined to the inside area of the stiffening element, locking it in the radial direction. The elastomer element has a bulge to the inside.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2005
    Publication date: September 15, 2005
    Applicant: AB SKF
    Inventor: Hans-Joachim vom Stein
  • Publication number: 20050193972
    Abstract: A connection between an elastomer part and a component involves the component, at the connection site to the elastomer part, being provided with a U-shaped groove which has an undercut and which the elastomer part engages positively.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2005
    Publication date: September 8, 2005
    Applicant: AB SKF
    Inventor: Hans-Joachim vom Stein
  • Patent number: 6896098
    Abstract: A lid adapted to be mounted on the cylinder head of an internal combustion engine by attachment screws includes a cap and a carrier element adapted to be attached to the cylinder head by the attachment screws. To achieve an improved sound decoupling, the cap and the carrier element are connected to an elastomer component, with the connection between the cap and the carrier element being, at least in part, exclusively constructed by the elastomer component, and with a space being provided between the cap and the carrier element. The carrier element possesses a substantially straight section arranged to extending preferably at a right angle to the attachment surface of the cylinder head, the substantially straight section of the carrier element, a portion of the elastomer component adjacent the cap, and a portion of the cap adjacent the carrier element extend in a straight line.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2005
    Assignee: AB SKF
    Inventors: Hans-Joachim Vom Stein, Eric Schmuck
  • Publication number: 20040180255
    Abstract: A module for a fuel cell arrangement having several stacked plates. At least two of the plates have a common seal element of polymer material which is injected onto the plates and by which the plates are at least partially joined to one another. The plates can be provided with openings into which the seal element extends. The plates can be configured so that a cavity is defined between the plates, with the openings communicating with the cavity. The seal element can also have different cross-sectional configurations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2003
    Publication date: September 16, 2004
    Applicant: AB SKF
    Inventors: Karl-Heinz Maus, Werner Heinl, Hans-Joachim vom Stein