Patents by Inventor Helwig Buchenauer

Helwig Buchenauer 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: 7422510
    Abstract: The invention relates to a machining machine for lenses, which comprises a first workpiece drive, configured as the transport receptacle and having a workpiece spindle, a workpiece changer for exchanging workpieces between the workpiece drive and a workpiece stock, and a machining station for machining a workpiece. The workpiece spindle of the workpiece drive can be rotated about an axis of rotation (c1). The workpiece drive can be swiveled about a first swiveling axis (b1) which is arranged at a right angle to the axis of rotation (c1). The work piece drive can be rotated about an axis of rotation (k) which is arranged at a right angle to the first swiveling axis (b1). The machining machine according to the invention is characterized in that at least one further workpiece drive is provided and has a spindle that can be rotated about a respective axis of rotation (c1, c2).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2008
    Assignee: Schneider GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Gunter Schneider, Helwig Buchenauer, Klaus Krämer
  • Publication number: 20080132157
    Abstract: The invention relates to a block piece for holding an optical lens to be machined, with a coupling part for holding in a workpiece chuck and with a holding part for fastening the lens. The holding part has a convex or concave holding surface corresponding to a first side of the lens. The holding surface is, according to the shape of the lens to be held, provided in the form of a negative free-forming surface, and the block piece is made from a plastic that can be machined.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2006
    Publication date: June 5, 2008
    Inventors: Gunter Schneider, Helwig Buchenauer, Ulf Borner, Klaus Kramer
  • Patent number: 7357054
    Abstract: A highly dynamic lens processing machine with a machine bed having at least a first tool holder and one workpiece holder with an axis of rotation and including a workpiece spindle arranged thereon. The first tool holder includes at least one dynamic linear drive with a first oscillation axis which runs parallel to the axis of rotation. The workpiece holder includes at least one dynamic linear drive in the direction of a second oscillation axis which is arranged parallel to the first oscillation axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2008
    Assignee: Schneider GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Gunter Schneider, Helwig Buchenauer, Ulf Boerner, Klaus Kraemer
  • Publication number: 20080051015
    Abstract: The invention relates to a machining machine for lenses, which comprises a first workpiece drive, configured as the transport receptacle and having a workpiece spindle, a workpiece changer for exchanging workpieces between the workpiece drive and a workpiece stock, and a machining station for machining a workpiece. The workpiece spindle of the workpiece drive can be rotated about an axis of rotation (c1). The workpiece drive can be swiveled about a first swiveling axis (b1) which is arranged at a right angle to the axis of rotation (c1). The work piece drive can be rotated about an axis of rotation (k) which is arranged at a right angle to the first swiveling axis (b1). The machining machine according to the invention is characterized in that at least one further workpiece drive is provided and has a spindle that can be rotated about a respective axis of rotation (c1, c2).
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2005
    Publication date: February 28, 2008
    Inventors: Gunter Schneider, Helwig Buchenauer, Klaus Kramer
  • Patent number: 7219407
    Abstract: A device for milling and/or lathing workpieces including at least one machine bed, on which there is at least one tool holder and one workpiece spindle as part of a workpiece holder with an axis of rotation, whereby the tool holder has at least one tool drive with an axis of oscillation running parallel to the axis of rotation, whereby the workpiece holder and the tool holder can travel relative to each other in the direction of an axis of translation that runs at a right angle to the axis of oscillation. The workpiece holder has a linear drive that can travel in the direction of the axis of translation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2007
    Assignee: Schneider GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Gunther Schneider, Helwig Buchenauer, Klaus Kraemer
  • Patent number: 7217176
    Abstract: The invention refers to a polishing tool for optical lenses with at least one polishing pad adaptable at least partially to the shape of a lens surface of said lenses and drivable by means of a drive shaft, said polishing pad having a membrane, wherein said polishing pad can transmit a bearing force of said membrane at least in an orthogonal direction relative to a lens surface. Moreover, the polishing tool comprises a reinforcing member connectable to said membrane, said reinforcing member being dimensionally stable in a parallel direction relative to a surface of said membrane and being flexible and/or pliable in an orthogonal direction relative to the surface of said membrane, wherein at least one pressure pad with a pressure membrane is arranged within said polishing pad, wherein said pressure membrane can be made to bear and/or can be prestressed against said membrane or said reinforcing member in an indirect or in a direct manner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2007
    Assignee: Schneider GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Gunter Schneider, Helwig Buchenauer, Ulf Börner, Klaus Krämer
  • Publication number: 20060094341
    Abstract: The invention refers to a polishing tool 1 for optical lenses 10 with at least one polishing pad 7 adaptable at least partially to the shape of a lens surface 10.1 of said lenses 10 and drivable by means of a drive shaft 3, said polishing pad 7 having a membrane 7.1, wherein said polishing pad 7 can transmit a bearing force of said membrane 7.1 at least in an orthogonal direction relative to a lens surface 10.1. Moreover, the polishing tool 1 comprises a reinforcing member 2 connectable to said membrane 7.1, said reinforcing member 2 being dimensionally stable in a parallel direction relative to a surface of said membrane 7.1 and being flexible and/or pliable in an orthogonal direction relative to the surface of said membrane 7.1, wherein at least one pressure pad 16.1 with a pressure membrane 16.1? is arranged within said polishing pad 7, wherein said pressure membrane 16.1? can be made to bear and/or can be prestressed against said membrane 7.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2005
    Publication date: May 4, 2006
    Inventors: Gunter Schneider, Helwig Buchenauer, Ulf Borner, Klaus Kramer
  • Publication number: 20060081097
    Abstract: A highly dynamic lens processing machine with a machine bed having at least a first tool holder and one workpiece holder with an axis of rotation and including a workpiece spindle arranged thereon. The first tool holder includes at least one dynamic linear drive with a first oscillation axis which runs parallel to the axis of rotation. The workpiece holder includes at least one dynamic linear drive in the direction of a second oscillation axis which is arranged parallel to the first oscillation axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2005
    Publication date: April 20, 2006
    Applicant: Schneider GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Gunter Schneider, Helwig Buchenauer, Ulf Boerner, Klaus Kraemer
  • Publication number: 20050188516
    Abstract: A device for milling and/or lathing workpieces including at least one machine bed, on which there is at least one tool holder and one workpiece spindle as part of a workpiece holder with an axis of rotation, whereby the tool holder has at least one tool drive with an axis of oscillation running parallel to the axis of rotation, whereby the workpiece holder and the tool holder can travel relative to each other in the direction of an axis of translation that runs at a right angle to the axis of oscillation. The workpiece holder has a linear drive that can travel in the direction of the axis of translation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2004
    Publication date: September 1, 2005
    Applicant: Schneider GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Gunther Schneider, Helwig Buchenauer, Klaus Kraemer
  • Publication number: 20050020186
    Abstract: A device for machining a lens which is optically active on two sides includes a cutting and milling unit and/or a polishing unit used to machine at least a first side of the lens. A re-clamping unit is used to re-clamp the lens for machining on a second side of the lens.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2002
    Publication date: January 27, 2005
    Inventors: Gunter Schneider, Helwig Buchenauer, Klaus Kraemer