Patents by Inventor Joerg Soefker

Joerg Soefker 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: 11189969
    Abstract: A plug-in connector system includes: a first plug-in connector part and a second plug-in connector part, which are connectable to one another in a plug-in manner along a plug-in direction; and an encoding device having a first encoding part connectable to the first plug-in connector part and a second encoding part connectable to the second plug-in connector part. The first encoding part and the second encoding part are arrangeable together on the second plug-in connector in a pre-assembly position and the first encoding part is connectable with the first plug-in connector part during connecting of the first plug-in connector part and the second plug-in connector part and to remain on the first plug-in connector part during detaching of the first plug-in connector part and the second plug-in connector part from each other. One of the second plug-in connector part and the second encoding part has a locking section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2021
    Assignee: PHOENIX CONTACT GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventor: Joerg Soefker
  • Publication number: 20200366032
    Abstract: A plug-in connector system includes: a first plug-in connector part and a second plug-in connector part, which are connectable to one another in a plug-in manner along a plug-in direction; and an encoding device having a first encoding part connectable to the first plug-in connector part and a second encoding part connectable to the second plug-in connector part. The first encoding part and the second encoding part are arrangeable together on the second plug-in connector in a pre-assembly position and the first encoding part is connectable with the first plug-in connector part during connecting of the first plug-in connector part and the second plug-in connector part and to remain on the first plug-in connector part during detaching of the first plug-in connector part and the second plug-in connector part from each other. One of the second plug-in connector part and the second encoding part has a locking section.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2020
    Publication date: November 19, 2020
    Inventor: Joerg Soefker
  • Patent number: 10178790
    Abstract: A terminal block for an electronic device, which block can be attached to an electronics housing of the electronic device, includes at least one base strip comprising a plurality of connector sockets; and a plurality of connector modules that can be attached to the connector sockets of the at least one base strip in at least one insertion direction, are held on the connector sockets in an inserted position, and can be released from the connector sockets to be removed from the at least one base strip; and a locking device. The locking device includes: an actuating part that can be moved relative to the at least one base strip in an actuation direction; and a plurality of locking elements that are engaged in a locking manner in mating elements of the connector modules in a locked position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2019
    Assignee: PHOENIX CONTACT GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventors: Eduard Unger, Frank Best, Joerg Soefker, Detlev Falk, Christian Funke
  • Patent number: 9806481
    Abstract: A terminal row for a terminal device, which can be attached to an electronics housing in an insertion direction and which can be connected to an electronic component that is to be accommodated in the electronics housing, has a predetermined number of single electrical conductors or connectors connected thereto to produce a connection between the single electrical conductors or connectors and the electronic component. The terminal row includes a plurality of main housings, at least two of the plurality of main housings being different, wherein the main housings are separate from one another in a pre-assembly state and configured to be attached to one another in a row direction to form the terminal row.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2017
    Assignee: PHOENIX CONTACT GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventors: Frank Best, Eduard Unger, Joerg Soefker
  • Publication number: 20170188479
    Abstract: A terminal block for an electronic device, which block can be attached to an electronics housing of the electronic device, includes at least one base strip comprising a plurality of connector sockets; and a plurality of connector modules that can be attached to the connector sockets of the at least one base strip in at least one insertion direction, are held on the connector sockets in an inserted position, and can be released from the connector sockets to be removed from the at least one base strip; and a locking device. The locking device includes: an actuating part that can be moved relative to the at least one base strip in an actuation direction; and a plurality of locking elements that are engaged in a locking manner in mating elements of the connector modules in a locked position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2015
    Publication date: June 29, 2017
    Inventors: Eduard Unger, Frank Best, Joerg Soefker, Detlev Falk, Christian Funke
  • Publication number: 20160268748
    Abstract: A terminal row for a terminal device, which can be attached to an electronics housing in an insertion direction and which can be connected to an electronic component that is to be accommodated in the electronics housing, has a predetermined number of single electrical conductors or connectors connected thereto to produce a connection between the single electrical conductors or connectors and the electronic component. The terminal row includes a plurality of main housings, at least two of the plurality of main housings being different, wherein the main housings are separate from one another in a pre-assembly state and configured to be attached to one another in a row direction to form the terminal row.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2014
    Publication date: September 15, 2016
    Inventors: Frank Best, Eduard Unger, Joerg Soefker
  • Patent number: 9357661
    Abstract: A module unit includes a receiving element formed from an extrusion profile and configured to receive at least one circuit board. The receiving element includes at least two recesses. Two lateral elements are each configured to be received in a respective one of the at least two recesses so as to fasten the lateral elements to the receiving element by latching.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2016
    Assignee: PHOENIX CONTACT GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventor: Joerg Soefker
  • Publication number: 20120261540
    Abstract: A module unit includes a receiving element formed from an extrusion profile and configured to receive at least one circuit board. The receiving element includes at least two recesses. Two lateral elements are each configured to be received, in a respective one of the at least two recesses so as to fasten the lateral elements to the receiving element by latching.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2010
    Publication date: October 18, 2012
    Applicant: PHOENIX CONTACT GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventor: Joerg Soefker
  • Publication number: 20120262894
    Abstract: A device for securing a module unit to a support rail, the module unit including a receiving element configured to receive at least one circuit board and lateral elements configured to lock the receiving element, includes a securing unit having a longitudinal direction that is configured to slide onto the module unit in the longitudinal direction so as to connect the module unit to the support rail.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2010
    Publication date: October 18, 2012
    Applicant: PHOENIX CONTACT GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventor: Joerg Soefker