Patents by Inventor Heiko Meier

Heiko Meier 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).

  • Publication number: 20210021086
    Abstract: The invention relates to a system consisting of a first plug connector module (2) and a second plug connector module (3), each of which is to be used in a modular industrial plug connector. The first plug connector module (2) has a first shield transfer element (5), and the second plug connector module (3) has a second shield transfer element (6). A cable connected to the plug connector module (2, 3) can be secured on a connection side (A) of each shield transfer element (5, 6), and the shield transfer elements (5, 6) can be brought into electric contact with each other on the plug side.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2019
    Publication date: January 21, 2021
    Applicant: HARTING Electric GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Jakob DÜCK, Christof HERMONI, Heiko MEIER
  • Publication number: 20200295500
    Abstract: A holding frame for an industrial electrical connector for holding similar and/or different electrical connector modules is provided, the holding frame consisting largely of a three-dimensionally bent wire frame. Such a holding frame can be produced particularly economically. The holding frame is used in particular in applications in which particularly high mechanical stability is not required.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2018
    Publication date: September 17, 2020
    Inventors: Andre TIEMANN, Heiko MEIER, Mirko MOSSIG, Michael PRZYBOROWSKI
  • Patent number: 10756475
    Abstract: A holding frame for a heavy plug-type connector can receive identical and/or different plug-type connector modules. The holding frame comprises a main body which has two side parts which lie opposite one another, and at least one fixing clip which is held at least on a side part, and by way of which the plug-type connector modules can be fixed within the main body. The at least one fixing clip has at least one holding arm which moves parallel to the plane of the side parts during the introduction of a plug-type connector module into the holding frame. As a result, plug-type connector modules can be introduced into the holding frame particularly simply and even in the installed state of said holding frame. At the same time, the holding frame variant which is shown here is more stable than the previously known holding frames which have the same functionality.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2020
    Assignee: HARTING Electric GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Andre Tiemann, Heiko Meier, Jörg Ziegenhahn, Andre Beneke
  • Publication number: 20200251849
    Abstract: Holding frames for modules are provided and in particular of holding frames for a plug connector for receiving similar and/or different modules and fixedly securing the modules within the holding frames.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2018
    Publication date: August 6, 2020
    Inventors: Andre TIEMANN, Heiko MEIER, Andre BENEKE, Jörg ZIEGENHAHN
  • Patent number: 10686278
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the field of holding frames for a plug connector for receiving similar and/or different modules. To provide a solution which retains the flexibility in the number of insertable modules which previously resulted from being able to select a matching holding frame, while allowing a more efficient layout, manufacturing, storage and/or use, an appropriate holding frame arrangement is proposed in which the modules in a holding frame arrangement to be populated with modules are arranged one beside the other in a longitudinal direction thereof, between a first and a second end face of the holding frame arrangement, wherein the first and the second end faces are configured to be joined to each other form-fittingly such that, in a populating state, at least one transversely extending projection of one of the modules is received in a receptacle in at least one of opposing side surfaces of the holding frame arrangement, which extend between the first and the second end faces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2020
    Assignee: HARTING Electric GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Heiko Herbrechtsmeier, Heiko Meier
  • Publication number: 20200169030
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the field of modular plug connectors and in particular to a configuration in which different types of contacts are combined in a modular plug connector. To present a solution with which it is possible to combine different types of contacts in a space-saving manner, a module system for a modular plug connector comprising a module block to be received in the modular plug connector is proposed, wherein the module block is designed with a plurality of contact receptacles which are each provided to receive a contact of a first type, and an adaptation component which is designed to be received in one of the contact receptacles of the module block, wherein the adaptation component is provided to receive a contact of a second type, and wherein the contact of the second type has a smaller cross-section than the contact of the first type.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 3, 2017
    Publication date: May 28, 2020
    Inventors: Albert FERDERER, Heiko MEIER
  • Patent number: 10665981
    Abstract: A holding frame for plug connectors, in particular for receiving similar and/or different plug connector modules, is provided wherein the holding frame comprises or consists substantially of a plurality of holding frame modules. The holding frame is utilized first and foremost in applications in which a certain stability is certainly necessary but no particularly high mechanical plug loads occur. In addition, the holding frame is usable flexibly and is adaptable to user requirements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2020
    Assignee: HARTING Electric GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Mirko Mossig, Andre Tiemann, Heiko Meier, Michael Przyborowski
  • Patent number: 10665982
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to the field of holding frames for a plug connector for receiving similar and/or different modules. To provide a way of populating a holding frame with modules even when the holding frame is already installed in a casing, and in a manner that is compatible with known modules, a holding frame arrangement for a plug connector for receiving similar and/or different modules is proposed, comprising a base frame adapted to receive a module and a fixing element adapted for fixing to the base frame such that the base frame and the fixing element fixed to it together define a fixing window for engaging a fixing lug of a received in order to fix the module in place.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2020
    Assignee: HARTING Electric GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Heiko Herbrechtsmeier, Heiko Meier
  • Publication number: 20200059034
    Abstract: A holding frame for a heavy plug-type connector can receive identical and/or different plug-type connector modules. The holding frame comprises a main body which has two side parts which lie opposite one another, and at least one fixing clip which is held at least on a side part, and by way of which the plug-type connector modules can be fixed within the main body. The at least one fixing clip has at least one holding arm which moves parallel to the plane of the side parts during the introduction of a plug-type connector module into the holding frame. As a result, plug-type connector modules can be introduced into the holding frame particularly simply and even in the installed state of said holding frame. At the same time, the holding frame variant which is shown here is more stable than the previously known holding frames which have the same functionality.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2018
    Publication date: February 20, 2020
    Applicant: HARTING Electric GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Andre Tiemann, Heiko Meier, Jörg Ziegenhahn, Andre Beneke
  • Patent number: 10559913
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to a holding frame into which plug connector modules can be inserted. The holding frame has guiding means, whereby the holding frame can be aligned with a second holding frame in the plug-in direction so as to fit in a precise manner. Two holding frames which can be plugged together contain at least one respective pneumatic plug connector module. The first holding frame comprises a first pneumatic plug connector module, and the second holding frame comprises a second pneumatic plug connector module. The first pneumatic plug connector module is aligned with the second pneumatic plug connector module such that the modules can be plugged together. Such pneumatic plug connector modules are particularly sensitive to wear when they are plugged together without being aligned relative to one another in an exact manner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2020
    Assignee: HARTING Electric GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Alexander Schönfeld, Heiko Herbrechtsmeier, Heiko Meier
  • Patent number: 10535960
    Abstract: A system comprises a first plug connector module and a second plug connector module. The plug connector modules each have at least two contact elements. The first plug connector module has at least one spring link. In the unplugged state, the at least one spring link connects the at least two contact elements of the first plug connector module electrically conductively to each other. A method for plugging a first plug connector module with a second plug connector module is based on the first and the second plug connector modules being guided toward each other in the plug-in direction. A sliding element of the second plug connector module presses against at least one spring link of the first plug connector module and, as a result, the at least one spring link is brought out of touching contact with at least two associated socket contacts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2020
    Assignee: HARTING Electric GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Heiko Meier, Norbert Kropiewnicki, Martin Schmidt, Michael Przyborowski
  • Patent number: 10530090
    Abstract: A holding frame comprising a base frame and at least two flange parts which are attached to the base frame opposite each other is proposed, in which each flange part extends outside the base frame along an outer face of the base frame in an insertion direction, around a lower edge of the base frame, inside the base frame along an inner face of the base frame in the opposite direction to the insertion direction and beyond an edge of the base frame in the opposite direction to the insertion direction, wherein each flange part has at least one latching window, in the region extending beyond the edge of the base frame, as a latching element for receiving a latching lug of the module to fix the module in the holding frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2020
    Assignee: HARTING Electric GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Hanno Wolff, Jörg Ziegenhahn, Heiko Meier, Andre Tiemann
  • Publication number: 20200006893
    Abstract: Disclosed is a connector assembly having a first connector part and a second connector part. The first connector part includes a lever mounted on a base body of the first connector part for pivotable movement about a pivot axis (C) between first and second positions relative to the base body. The connector assembly can be brought from a ready-to-mate state into a mated state by relative movement of the first and second connector parts towards each other along a connection axis and vice versa. At least one engaging portion of the lever interacts with at least one counter-engaging portion of the second connector part in such a way, that the connector assembly is forcibly brought from the mated to the ready-to-mate state by pivoting the lever from the first position into the second position when the connector assembly is in the mated state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2017
    Publication date: January 2, 2020
    Inventors: Chuansheng DING, Alexander SCHÖNFELD, Sebastian GRIEPENSTROH, Dieter RIEPE, Heiko MEIER, Florian HACKEMEIER
  • Publication number: 20190334278
    Abstract: A holding frame comprising a base frame and at least two flange parts which are attached to the base frame opposite each other is proposed, in which each flange part extends outside the base frame along an outer face of the base frame in an insertion direction, around a lower edge of the base frame, inside the base frame along an inner face of the base frame in the opposite direction to the insertion direction and beyond an edge of the base frame in the opposite direction to the insertion direction, wherein each flange part has at least one latching window, in the region extending beyond the edge of the base frame, as a latching element for receiving a latching lug of the module to fix the module in the holding frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2017
    Publication date: October 31, 2019
    Inventors: Hanno WOLFF, Jörg ZIEGENHAHN, Heiko MEIER, Andre TIEMANN
  • Publication number: 20190312391
    Abstract: A system comprises a first plug connector module and a second plug connector module. The plug connector modules each have at least two contact elements. The first plug connector module has at least one spring link. In the unplugged state, the at least one spring link connects the at least two contact elements of the first plug connector module electrically conductively to each other. A method for plugging a first plug connector module with a second plug connector module is based on the first and the second plug connector modules being guided toward each other in the plug-in direction. A sliding element of the second plug connector module presses against at least one spring link of the first plug connector module and, as a result, the at least one spring link is brought out of touching contact with at least two associated socket contacts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2018
    Publication date: October 10, 2019
    Applicant: HARTING Electric GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Heiko Meier, Norbert Kropiewnicki, Martin Schmidt, Michael Przyborowski
  • Publication number: 20190252820
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to the field of holding frames for a plug connector for receiving similar and/or different modules. To provide a way of populating a holding frame with modules even when the holding frame is already installed in a casing, and in a manner that is compatible with known modules, a holding frame arrangement for a plug connector for receiving similar and/or different modules is proposed, comprising a base frame adapted to receive a module and a fixing element adapted for fixing to the base frame such that the base frame and the fixing element fixed to it together define a fixing window for engaging a fixing lug of a received in order to fix the module in place.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2017
    Publication date: August 15, 2019
    Applicant: HARTING Electric GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Heiko HERBRECHTSMEIER, Heiko MEIER
  • Publication number: 20190229457
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the field of holding frames for a plug connector for receiving similar and/or different modules. To provide a solution which retains the flexibility in the number of insertable modules which previously resulted from being able to select a matching holding frame, while allowing a more efficient layout, manufacturing, storage and/or use, an appropriate holding frame arrangement is proposed in which the modules in a holding frame arrangement to be populated with modules are arranged one beside the other in a longitudinal direction thereof, between a first and a second end face of the holding frame arrangement, wherein the first and the second end faces are configured to be joined to each other form-fittingly such that, in a populating state, at least one transversely extending projection of one of the modules is received in a receptacle in at least one of opposing side surfaces of the holding frame arrangement, which extend between the first and the second end faces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2017
    Publication date: July 25, 2019
    Applicant: HARTING Electric GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Heiko HERBRECHTSMEIER, Heiko MEIER
  • Patent number: 10340624
    Abstract: Disclosed is a retaining frame for retaining plug connector modules and for installation in plug connector housings or for screwing onto wall surfaces, wherein the plug connector modules are inserted in the retaining frame, and retaining means on the plug connector modules interact with cut-outs or recesses provided on opposite wall parts (lateral parts) of the retaining frame. According to the disclosure, the retaining frame is designed in two halves connected to one another in an articulated manner and the cut-outs or recesses for retaining the plug connector modules are designed as openings in the lateral parts of the retaining frame. The retaining frame for inserting the plug connector modules is opened and subsequently closed, wherein the plug connector modules are held form-fittingly in the retaining frame via the retaining means on the plug connector modules.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2019
    Assignee: HARTING Electric GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Alexander Schönfeld, Heiko Herbrechtsmeier, Heiko Meier
  • Patent number: 10333244
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to a holding frame, into which plug connector modules can be inserted, wherein the holding frame comprises or consists of two halves that can be articulated to each other, a first half and a second half, wherein the holding frame has at least one first locking element and wherein the second half of the holding frame has, at an end face thereof, a pin and the locking element has at least one recess, wherein the pin can engage in the at least one recess and the halves can thereby be fastened in an open position or in a closed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2019
    Assignee: HARTING Electric GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Heiko Herbrechtsmeier, Heiko Meier
  • Patent number: 10320110
    Abstract: A plug-in connector has a plug-in connector housing, an insulating body and a contact. The plug-in connector is rectangular and is designed to be mounted on a device wall or on another surface. The contact of the plug-in connector is also rectangular and in the form of a single piece. A two-part insulating body which is placed in the plug-in connector housing from two directions is necessary for assembling the plug-in connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2019
    Assignee: HARTING ELECTRIC GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventors: Irina Loetkemann, Dieter Riepe, Heiko Meier, Jens Grunwald