Patents by Inventor Joerg Beutler

Joerg Beutler 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: 11654982
    Abstract: Drive systems of the present disclosure include a drive member and a stationary counter-toothing arranged along a transport path. The drive member has an endless chain for mutual engagement with the counter-toothing to transmit a driving force, and at least one drive pinion for mutual engagement with the chain and for driving the chain. Guide components are provided at the chain. The drive system may further include a guide element for guiding the guide components of the chain.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2023
    Inventor: Jörg Beutler
  • Patent number: 11491409
    Abstract: Disclosed is a vehicle for an amusement facility has a chassis, a passenger accommodation and a connecting element in the form a pendulum bar. The lower end of the pendulum bar is rigidly connected to the passenger accommodation; the upper end is connected to the chassis via a joint such that it can be rotated and/or swivelled. The pendulum is connected to the chassis via a joint.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2022
    Inventor: Joerg Beutler
  • Publication number: 20220062779
    Abstract: A system for transporting passengers has a drive unit and a vehicle that is pulled by the drive unit. The drive unit includes a stationary guiding device like a rail which is arranged laterally at a distance and above at a height relative to the vehicle. The drive unit also includes a bogie which is movably attached to the guiding device. A connection unit couples the bogie to the vehicle by a joint, so that drifting of the vehicle is possible.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2021
    Publication date: March 3, 2022
    Inventor: Jörg BEUTLER
  • Patent number: 11111634
    Abstract: An expansion joint construction may include at least one adjustment element movable in a longitudinal direction of the expansion joint construction. The at least one adjustment element may include at least one element for taking up a force applied in a longitudinal direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2021
    Inventor: Jörg Beutler
  • Patent number: 10709209
    Abstract: A closure device for closing and locking a restraint system, such as a restraint system for an amusement vehicle, includes a blocking device, and a locking device having a first connecting member and a second connecting member. The locking device and the blocking device interact in such a way that, in at least a first position of the locking device relative to the blocking device, the first connecting member is releasable coupled to the second connecting member. Furthermore, in at least a second position of the locking device relative to the blocking device, the blocking device prevents release of the first connecting member from the second connecting member. In some examples, the second position includes the locking device being inserted at least partially into the blocking device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2020
    Inventor: Joerg Beutler
  • Publication number: 20200094156
    Abstract: Disclosed is a vehicle for an amusement facility has a chassis, a passenger accommodation and a connecting element in the form a pendulum bar. The lower end of the pendulum bar is rigidly connected to the passenger accommodation; the upper end is connected to the chassis via a joint such that it can be rotated and/or swivelled. The pendulum is connected to the chassis via a joint.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2019
    Publication date: March 26, 2020
    Inventor: Joerg BEUTLER
  • Publication number: 20200001936
    Abstract: Drive systems of the present disclosure include a drive member and a stationary counter-toothing arranged along a transport path. The drive member has an endless chain for mutual engagement with the counter-toothing to transmit a driving force, and at least one drive pinion for mutual engagement with the chain and for driving the chain. Guide components are provided at the chain. The drive system may further include a guide element for guiding the guide components of the chain.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2019
    Publication date: January 2, 2020
    Inventor: Jörg BEUTLER
  • Patent number: 10472773
    Abstract: An embodiment of a transport system may include a vehicle and a circuit with a rail extending at least on sections of the circuit. The system may include a drive system configured for a positive drive for propelling the vehicle along the circuit, wherein, at least on sections extending along the circuit, the drive system has first and second engagement members. The first engagement member may have a first projection and an adjacent second projection on at least sections of the circuit and, between the first and adjacent second projections, grooves, which are each bounded by the first and adjacent second projections. The first engagement member may have one or more openings, of which at least one through-opening is formed between the first and adjacent second projections. Through the through-opening may engage a connecting member configured for connecting the first engagement member with the rail for attachment to the rail.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2019
    Inventor: Jörg Beutler
  • Patent number: 10406386
    Abstract: A fairground ride may include a support structure, at least one vehicle having a passenger receptacle, and at least one guideway which is attached to the support structure and forms a circuit, wherein the guideway is adapted to guide the vehicle along the circuit. The fairground ride may also include at least one drive member which is adapted to move the vehicle along the circuit; and at least one recovery apparatus, which has an operating range. The guideway may be disposed at least section-wise on a substantially vertical area, each point of the normal vector of which is perpendicular to the vertical axis of the support structure, and the operating range of the recovery apparatus may substantially cover the vertical area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2019
    Inventor: Jörg Beutler
  • Patent number: 10384640
    Abstract: The present disclosure includes a belt webbing for a safety belt system. The belt webbing may have at least one first strength member extending along the length L of the belt webbing and a second strength member extending along the length L of the belt webbing. The first strength member and the second strength member may be interconnected.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2019
    Inventor: Jörg Beutler
  • Publication number: 20190119860
    Abstract: An expansion joint construction may include at least one adjustment element movable in a longitudinal direction of the expansion joint construction. The at least one adjustment element may include at least one element for taking up a force applied in a longitudinal direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2018
    Publication date: April 25, 2019
    Inventor: Jörg BEUTLER
  • Publication number: 20180289112
    Abstract: A closure device for closing and locking a restraint system in two positions comprises a locking device having a first connecting member, a second connecting member, and a blocking device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2018
    Publication date: October 11, 2018
    Inventor: Joerg BEUTLER
  • Publication number: 20170314209
    Abstract: An embodiment of a transport system may include a vehicle and a circuit with a rail extending at least on sections of the circuit. The system may include a drive system configured for a positive drive for propelling the vehicle along the circuit, wherein, at least on sections extending along the circuit, the drive system has first and second engagement members. The first engagement member may have a first projection and an adjacent second projection on at least sections of the circuit and, between the first and adjacent second projections, grooves, which are each bounded by the first and adjacent second projections. The first engagement member may have one or more openings, of which at least one through-opening is formed between the first and adjacent second projections. Through the through-opening may engage a connecting member configured for connecting the first engagement member with the rail for attachment to the rail.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2017
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Inventor: Jörg BEUTLER
  • Patent number: 9776095
    Abstract: A restraint system for use in a vehicle may include a seat; a belt system having at least one belt and at least one belt-adjusting mechanism; and at least one buckle. The belt-adjusting mechanism may be disposed at a first side of the seat and the buckle may be disposed at a second side of the seat. An end portion of the belt may be connected to the belt-adjusting mechanism; and the belt system may have a locking member for locking with the buckle. The restraint system may also include a belt pretensioner that includes a force transmission member; and an actuator configured to actuate the force transmission member for tightening the force transmission member and/or the belt. The actuator may be configured to be actuated and/or triggered by an operator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2017
    Inventor: Jörg Beutler
  • Publication number: 20170246484
    Abstract: A fairground ride may include a support structure, at least one vehicle having a passenger receptacle, and at least one guideway which is attached to the support structure and forms a circuit, wherein the guideway is adapted to guide the vehicle along the circuit. The fairground ride may also include at least one drive member which is adapted to move the vehicle along the circuit; and at least one recovery apparatus, which has an operating range. The guideway may be disposed at least section-wise on a substantially vertical area, each point of the normal vector of which is perpendicular to the vertical axis of the support structure, and the operating range of the recovery apparatus may substantially cover the vertical area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2017
    Publication date: August 31, 2017
    Inventor: Jörg BEUTLER
  • Publication number: 20170136986
    Abstract: The present disclosure includes a belt webbing for a safety belt system. The belt webbing may have at least one first strength member extending along the length L of the belt webbing and a second strength member extending along the length L of the belt webbing. The first strength member and the second strength member may be interconnected.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2016
    Publication date: May 18, 2017
    Inventor: Jörg BEUTLER
  • Patent number: 9487194
    Abstract: A rail-mounted car may include a braking device disposed at the car, said braking device having a brake, and a brake-control device adapted for closed-loop control over the braking operation. The braking device may have a sensor adapted for measuring braking deceleration of the car. The brake-control device may be configured such that the brake-control device adjusts the braking action of the brake as a function of the measured braking deceleration such that, via a certain braking operation, a predefined braking deceleration is achieved, without a predetermined maximum braking deceleration being exceeded.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2016
    Inventor: Jörg Beutler
  • Patent number: 9403544
    Abstract: An embodiment of a rail vehicle may comprise at least one passenger receptacle; a device configured to generate a driving and/or braking force; a transmitting device for transmitting the driving and/or braking force onto a circuit; and at least one actuating device configured to exert a control over at least one of the vehicle's speed and acceleration. The transmitting device has a first engagement element configured for positive engagement with a compatible second engagement element arranged stationarily on the circuit, and a control unit. The control unit is configured to provide control signals to the device for generating the driving and/or braking force which are independent or dependent from the control exerted through the at least one actuating device. The control signals, at least intermittently, limit or shut off the control via the at least one actuating device or superimpose on the control via the at least one actuating device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2016
    Inventor: Joerg Beutler
  • Publication number: 20150344008
    Abstract: A rail-mounted car may include a braking device disposed at the car, said braking device having a brake, and a brake-control device adapted for closed-loop control over the braking operation. The braking device may have a sensor adapted for measuring braking deceleration of the car. The brake-control device may be configured such that the brake-control device adjusts the braking action of the brake as a function of the measured braking deceleration such that, via a certain braking operation, a predefined braking deceleration is achieved, without a predetermined maximum braking deceleration being exceeded.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2015
    Publication date: December 3, 2015
    Inventor: Jörg BEUTLER
  • Publication number: 20150298646
    Abstract: A restraint system for use in a vehicle may include a seat; a belt system having at least one belt and at least one belt-adjusting mechanism; and at least one buckle. The belt-adjusting mechanism may be disposed at a first side of the seat and the buckle may be disposed at a second side of the seat. An end portion of the belt may be connected to the belt-adjusting mechanism; and the belt system may have a locking member for locking with the buckle. The restraint system may also include a belt pretensioner that includes a force transmission member; and an actuator configured to actuate the force transmission member for tightening the force transmission member and/or the belt. The actuator may be configured to be actuated and/or triggered by an operator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2015
    Publication date: October 22, 2015
    Inventor: Jörg BEUTLER