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).
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Patent number: 8485926Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 27, 2005Date of Patent: July 16, 2013Assignee: AB SKFInventors: Hans-Joachim Vom Stein, Wolfgang Korte, Marcus Stojek
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Patent number: 8434628Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 16, 2009Date of Patent: May 7, 2013Assignee: Aktiebolaget SKFInventor: Hans-Joachim Vom Stein
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Patent number: 8360534Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 16, 2007Date of Patent: January 29, 2013Assignee: Aktiebolaget SKFInventor: Hans-Joachim Vom Stein
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Publication number: 20110140509Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2010Publication date: June 16, 2011Applicant: AKTIEBOLAGET SKFInventor: Hans-Joachim vom Stein
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Publication number: 20100303633Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 7, 2008Publication date: December 2, 2010Inventor: Hans-Joachim Vom Stein
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Patent number: 7789055Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 2, 2005Date of Patent: September 7, 2010Assignee: AB SKFInventor: Hans-Joachim vom Stein
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Publication number: 20100148572Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2007Publication date: June 17, 2010Inventor: Hans-Joachim Vom Stein
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Publication number: 20100108597Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2009Publication date: May 6, 2010Applicant: Aktiebolaget SKFInventor: Hans-Joachim vom Stein
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Publication number: 20090126677Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 18, 2008Publication date: May 21, 2009Applicant: Aktiebolaget SKFInventor: Hans-Joachim Vom Stein
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Patent number: 7419738Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 29, 2003Date of Patent: September 2, 2008Assignee: AB SKFInventors: Karl-Heinz Maus, Werner Heinl, Hans-Joachim vom Stein
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Patent number: 7415953Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 2, 2005Date of Patent: August 26, 2008Assignee: AB SKFInventors: Hans-Joachim vom Stein, Marcel Op de Laak
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Patent number: 7353790Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 2, 2005Date of Patent: April 8, 2008Assignee: AB SKFInventor: Hans-Joachim vom Stein
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Patent number: 7316214Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 2, 2005Date of Patent: January 8, 2008Assignee: AB SKFInventor: Hans-Joachim vom Stein
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Publication number: 20070267821Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2005Publication date: November 22, 2007Applicant: AB SKFInventors: Hans-Joachim Vom Stein, Wolfgang Korte, Marcus Stojek
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Patent number: 7204218Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 2, 2005Date of Patent: April 17, 2007Assignee: AB SKFInventor: Hans-Joachim vom Stein
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Publication number: 20050205033Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 2, 2005Publication date: September 22, 2005Applicant: AB SKFInventor: Hans-Joachim vom Stein
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Publication number: 20050199203Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 2, 2005Publication date: September 15, 2005Applicant: AB SKFInventor: Hans-Joachim vom Stein
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Publication number: 20050193972Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 2, 2005Publication date: September 8, 2005Applicant: AB SKFInventor: Hans-Joachim vom Stein
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Lid for muffling noises produced by an internal combustion engine, and method for producing such lid
Patent number: 6896098Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 23, 2002Date of Patent: May 24, 2005Assignee: AB SKFInventors: Hans-Joachim Vom Stein, Eric Schmuck -
Publication number: 20040180255Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2003Publication date: September 16, 2004Applicant: AB SKFInventors: Karl-Heinz Maus, Werner Heinl, Hans-Joachim vom Stein