Patents by Inventor Joachim Ponstein

Joachim Ponstein 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).

  • Pivot-steered vehicle
    Patent number: 8240418
    Abstract: A pivot-steered vehicle, in particular a pivot-steered construction vehicle or machine, is provided. The vehicle includes a front frame and a rear frame which are connected to each other via a pivot steering gear and a steering drive. The pivot steering gear has a first and a second vertical pivot axis which are arranged opposing each other with respect to a longitudinal axis of the vehicle in a neutral position, the pivot steering gear being embodied in a first steering range for relative swiveling of the front frame and the rear frame about the first pivot axis and in a second steering range for relative swiveling of the front frame and the rear frame about the second pivot axis, the first and the second steering ranges being separated from each other via the neutral position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2012
    Assignee: Bomag GmbH
    Inventor: Joachim Ponstein
  • Pivot-Steered Vehicle
    Publication number: 20100230929
    Abstract: A pivot-steered vehicle, in particular a pivot-steered construction vehicle or machine, is provided. The vehicle includes a front frame and a rear frame which are connected to each other via a pivot steering gear and a steering drive. The pivot steering gear has a first and a second vertical pivot axis which are arranged opposing each other with respect to a longitudinal axis of the vehicle in a neutral position, the pivot steering gear being embodied in a first steering range for relative swiveling of the front frame and the rear frame about the first pivot axis and in a second steering range for relative swiveling of the front frame and the rear frame about the second pivot axis, the first and the second steering ranges being separated from each other via the neutral position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2010
    Publication date: September 16, 2010
    Applicant: BOMAG GMBH
    Inventor: Joachim Ponstein
  • Machine with hoisting mechanism
    Patent number: 7192049
    Abstract: The invention relates to a machine, particularly a construction machine, with a hoisting mechanism for hoisting the machine with the aid of a hoisting apparatus, whereby the hoisting mechanism comprises a flexible bearing element, one end of which is fastened in the region of the horizontal center of gravity of the machine, and the other end of which comprises a suspension capability for connecting to the hoisting apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2007
    Assignee: Bomag GmbH
    Inventors: Hans-Werner Kuerten, Joachim Ponstein, Herbert Roos, Thomas Weiler
  • Machine with hoisting mechanism
    Publication number: 20050232739
    Abstract: The invention relates to a machine, particularly a construction machine, with a hoisting mechanism for hoisting the machine with the aid of a hoisting apparatus, whereby the hoisting mechanism comprises a flexible bearing element, one end of which is fastened in the region of the horizontal center of gravity of the machine, and the other end of which comprises a suspension capability for connecting to the hoisting apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2005
    Publication date: October 20, 2005
    Inventors: Hans-Werner Kuerten, Joachim Ponstein, Herbert Roos, Thomas Weiler
  • Compactor
    Patent number: D621422
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2010
    Assignee: Bomag GmbH
    Inventors: Roland Loew, Joachim Ponstein