Patents by Inventor Henning Niggemann

Henning Niggemann 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: 9744776
    Abstract: A device for printing on multi-dimensional objects includes an object carrier for holding and moving the object to be printed on, a tool carrier for receiving stationary processing tools, and a frame to which the tool carrier is fixed. The object carrier has three guide tracks which are disposed perpendicular to one another and each of which is oriented along a respective axis of movement. Carriages are movable on the guide tracks for executing a translatory movement of the object relative to the stationary processing tools. The device may have a modular construction, allowing the device to be adapted to a variety of objects to be printed on.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2017
    Assignee: Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG
    Inventors: Markus Moehringer, Henning Niggemann
  • Patent number: 9616680
    Abstract: A device for printing on a surface of an object contains a stationary printing unit for printing on the object. The printing unit contains an inkjet print head for creating a print on the surface of the object in an operating area of the print head. A movable holding unit is provided for receiving the object in a receiving region and for a rotary movement of the object from the receiving region into the operating area of the print head and for a linear movement of the object in the operating area of the print head during the creation of the print. At least one control unit is provided for controlling the movements of the holding unit and the creation of the print.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2017
    Assignee: Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG
    Inventors: Markus Moehringer, Henning Niggemann
  • Publication number: 20170008304
    Abstract: A device for printing on multi-dimensional objects includes an object carrier for holding and moving the object to be printed on, a tool carrier for receiving stationary processing tools, and a frame to which the tool carrier is fixed. The object carrier has three guide tracks which are disposed perpendicular to one another and each of which is oriented along a respective axis of movement. Carriages are movable on the guide tracks for executing a translatory movement of the object relative to the stationary processing tools. The device may have a modular construction, allowing the device to be adapted to a variety of objects to be printed on.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2016
    Publication date: January 12, 2017
    Inventors: MARKUS MOEHRINGER, HENNING NIGGEMANN
  • Publication number: 20160263920
    Abstract: A device for printing on a surface of an object contains a stationary printing unit for printing on the object. The printing unit contains an inkjet print head for creating a print on the surface of the object in an operating area of the print head. A movable holding unit is provided for receiving the object in a receiving region and for a rotary movement of the object from the receiving region into the operating area of the print head and for a linear movement of the object in the operating area of the print head during the creation of the print. At least one control unit is provided for controlling the movements of the holding unit and the creation of the print.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2016
    Publication date: September 15, 2016
    Inventors: MARKUS MOEHRINGER, HENNING NIGGEMANN
  • Patent number: 9194467
    Abstract: An apparatus for the vertical adjustment of combined front/top lays in a sheet processing machine includes a front/top lay carrier shaft carrying the front/top lays jointly in such a way that it can be pivoted with respect to a front/top lay drive shaft, or thrust joints disposed in carriers or coupling links for the front/top lays in such a way that they effect a lengthening of the carriers or coupling links in order to adjust the front/top lays. A sheet-fed rotary printing press having the apparatus, is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2015
    Assignee: HEIDELBERGER DRUCKMASCHINEN AG
    Inventors: Andreas Mueller, Henning Niggemann, Burkhard Wolf
  • Patent number: 9120300
    Abstract: A machine for inkjet printing three-dimensional objects, for example gas-filled balls, includes an apparatus having an inkjet print head for inkjet printing an object, an apparatus having at least one sucker for holding the object and an apparatus having a first drive and a second drive for rotating the object about two rotational axes which are different from one another.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2015
    Assignee: Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG
    Inventors: Markus Moehringer, Henning Niggemann
  • Publication number: 20150085046
    Abstract: A machine for inkjet printing three-dimensional objects, for example gas-filled balls, includes an apparatus having an inkjet print head for inkjet printing an object, an apparatus having at least one sucker for holding the object and an apparatus having a first drive and a second drive for rotating the object about two rotational axes which are different from one another.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2014
    Publication date: March 26, 2015
    Inventors: MARKUS MOEHRINGER, HENNING NIGGEMANN
  • Patent number: 8794148
    Abstract: A printing press includes an assembly and a cam mechanism for moving at least one part of the assembly. A cam of the cam mechanism has a curvature course with points, in particular bends or jumps, which are not constantly differentiable within a movement region of the cam. The cam mechanism can include an actuator for the temporal displacement of jolts which are induced by the points that are not constantly differentiable to the at least one part of the assembly. An adaptation of the movement which is produced to the operating state of the printing press is possible, with the result that a considerable reduction can be achieved in vibrations for all printing speeds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2014
    Assignee: Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG
    Inventors: Martin Baureis, Bernhard Buck, Siegfried Kurtzer, Stefan Mutschall, Henning Niggemann, Malte Seidler
  • Publication number: 20140174217
    Abstract: An apparatus for the vertical adjustment of combined front/top lays in a sheet processing machine includes a front/top lay carrier shaft carrying the front/top lays jointly in such a way that it can be pivoted with respect to a front/top lay drive shaft, or thrust joints disposed in carriers or coupling links for the front/top lays in such a way that they effect a lengthening of the carriers or coupling links in order to adjust the front/top lays. A sheet-fed rotary printing press having the apparatus, is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2014
    Publication date: June 26, 2014
    Applicant: HEIDELBERGER DRUCKMASCHINEN AG
    Inventors: ANDREAS MUELLER, HENNING NIGGEMANN, BURKHARD WOLF
  • Patent number: 8733756
    Abstract: An apparatus for the vertical adjustment of combined front/top lays in a sheet processing machine includes a front/top lay carrier shaft carrying the front/top lays jointly in such a way that it can be pivoted with respect to a front/top lay drive shaft, or thrust joints disposed in carriers or coupling links for the front/top lays in such a way that they effect a lengthening of the carriers or coupling links in order to adjust the front/top lays. A sheet-fed rotary printing press having the apparatus, is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2014
    Assignee: Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG
    Inventors: Andreas Mueller, Henning Niggemann, Burkhard Wolf
  • Publication number: 20120297995
    Abstract: A gripper control gearing has a reduced complexity for providing adjustments. Stops are provided on a reversing drum for a slide that supports cam rollers. Pinions with a helical toothing are arranged on a gripper shaft and on a gripper tube. Such a simplified arrangement allows for easier adjustments of the gripper system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2012
    Publication date: November 29, 2012
    Applicant: HEIDELBERGER DRUCKMASCHINEN AG
    Inventor: HENNING NIGGEMANN
  • Publication number: 20110185931
    Abstract: An apparatus for the vertical adjustment of combined front/top lays in a sheet processing machine includes a front/top lay carrier shaft carrying the front/top lays jointly in such a way that it can be pivoted with respect to a front/top lay drive shaft, or thrust joints disposed in carriers or coupling links for the front/top lays in such a way that they effect a lengthening of the carriers or coupling links in order to adjust the front/top lays. A sheet-fed rotary printing press having the apparatus, is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2011
    Publication date: August 4, 2011
    Applicant: HEIDELBERGER DRUCKMASCHINEN AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT
    Inventors: Andreas Müeller, Henning Niggemann, Burkhard Wolf
  • Publication number: 20090183646
    Abstract: A printing press includes an assembly and a cam mechanism for moving at least one part of the assembly. A cam of the cam mechanism has a curvature course with points, in particular bends or jumps, which are not constantly differentiable within a movement region of the cam. The cam mechanism can include an actuator for the temporal displacement of jolts which are induced by the points that are not constantly differentiable to the at least one part of the assembly. An adaptation of the movement which is produced to the operating state of the printing press is possible, with the result that a considerable reduction can be achieved in vibrations for all printing speeds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2009
    Publication date: July 23, 2009
    Applicant: HEIDELBERGER DRUCKMASCHINEN AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT
    Inventors: Martin Baureis, Bernhard Buck, Siegfried Kurtzer, Stefan Mutschall, Henning Niggemann, Malte Seidler