Patents by Inventor Karlheinz Timtner

Karlheinz Timtner 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: 9809394
    Abstract: A return stop device with a freewheel having an internal ring, an external ring, and retaining elements arranged in an annular gap therebetween. A flange is provided at the attachment side and a housing part, between which the external ring is clamped, and a clamping device by which the external ring is pressed with its face between the flange and the housing part against a friction area, in order to generate a friction-fitting connection between the flange and the external ring. A release device is provided to at least partially overcome the contact pressure, in order to reduce or remove the friction-fitting connection. The release device includes an actuating organ, which acts upon a first gliding element, displaceable in an operating direction, to act upon a second gliding element, arranged displaceable perpendicular to the operating direction, that acts via a second wedge against the contact pressure upon the housing part.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2017
    Assignee: RINGSPANN GmbH
    Inventor: Karlheinz Timtner
  • Publication number: 20150251856
    Abstract: A return stop device with a freewheel having an internal ring, an external ring, and retaining elements arranged in an annular gap therebetween. A flange is provided at the attachment side and a housing part, between which the external ring is clamped, and a clamping device by which the external ring is pressed with its face between the flange and the housing part against a friction area, in order to generate a friction-fitting connection between the flange and the external ring. A release device is provided to at least partially overcome the contact pressure, in order to reduce or remove the friction-fitting connection. The release device includes an actuating organ, which acts upon a first gliding element, displaceable in an operating direction, to act upon a second gliding element, arranged displaceable perpendicular to the operating direction, that acts via a second wedge against the contact pressure upon the housing part.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2015
    Publication date: September 10, 2015
    Applicant: RINGSPANN GMBH
    Inventor: Karlheinz Timtner
  • Patent number: 8813931
    Abstract: A free-wheel cage ring, having two annular flanged disks that extend radially and are connected to each other to form an axial intermediate space and have clamping bodies therebetween pivotally arranged in the cage ring and are biased for coupling by a spring, the clamping bodies perform, due to centrifugal force, a pivoting motion for decoupling against the spring force, and at least two guide surfaces are allocated to each clamping body in its axial extent, that engage opposite end peripheral regions of the clamping body, guide them at least in the peripheral direction, and have a break through which the clamping bodies extend to a radially inner clamping surface. The axial length of the clamping body radially inner clamping surface is equal to the total length of the clamping body. The guide surfaces are each formed integrally by recesses on opposite end faces of the flanged disks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2014
    Assignee: RINGSPANN GmbH
    Inventors: Siegfried Jackwerth, Karlheinz Timtner, Ruprecht Maurer
  • Patent number: 8651498
    Abstract: A clamping chuck (1) for radially clamping workpieces with a cylindrical outer clamping surface includes an annular base member (2) which has a hole (5), a shoulder (11), which projects inwards radially and forms a contact surface for the workpiece, an axially-extending hole face (10) and tabs (12) which project inwards radially. Arranged on the base member (2) is a clamping member which is divided into a plurality of substantially L-shaped clamping elements (21), which each include a clamping head (24) arranged in the hole and an actuating lever (27) which extends outwards radially from the clamping head (24). Each clamping head (24) includes, on the outer side thereof, at least one cam (25), which projects outwards radially, engages in a gap between the shoulder (11) and the tabs (12) and is supported radially by the hole face (10) and axially by at least one tab (12).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2014
    Assignee: Schenck RoTec GmbH
    Inventors: Karlheinz Timtner, Dieter Thelen
  • Patent number: 8608180
    Abstract: The invention relates to a chuck comprising a chuck casing (3) and jaws (1) moved radially outwardly and having an axially extending clamping face (17) for clamping a workpiece. The jaws (1) are guided in radial guides and are provided with two sloping guideways on an axially slidable clamping piece (4) is guided in such a manner that the jaws (1) are moved radially upon an axial sliding motion of the clamping piece (4). A jaw casing (2) accommodating the radial guides of the jaws (1) is carried for axial movement in the chuck casing (3) and is supported on the chuck casing (3) in the direction of the clamping movement of the clamping piece (4) via an axially resilient spring element (9).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2013
    Assignee: Schenck RoTec GmbH
    Inventors: Karlheinz Timtner, Martin Rogalla
  • Patent number: 8517390
    Abstract: The chuck includes a centering clamping member having a variable diameter, a radially extending clamping surface, which is adjacent to the centering clamping member, a movable clamping element, a first spring element, via which the centering clamping member can be moved into a clamping position, a second spring element, via which the clamping element can be loaded with a first force, a third spring element, via which the clamping element can be loaded with a second, higher force, and an axially movable actuating device by which the centering clamping member and the clamping element can be moved into a release position against the force of the first and third spring elements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2013
    Assignee: Schenck Ro Tec GmbH
    Inventors: Juergen Doelp, Christian Muth, Karlheinz Timtner
  • Patent number: 8359727
    Abstract: The method includes the steps of positioning a workpiece with a centering surface on a centering clamping member of a chuck, pressing a radial contact surface of the workpiece against a clamping surface of the chuck with a first force, centering the workpiece by clamping the centering clamping member against the centering surface, and pressing the radial contact surface of the workpiece against the clamping surface of the chuck with a second force, the second force being greater than the first force.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2013
    Assignee: Schenck RoTec GmbH
    Inventors: Jürgen Dölp, Christian Muth, Karlheinz Timtner
  • Patent number: 8136397
    Abstract: In a device for receiving a multi-part constructional unit of a double coupling in a balancing machine there is provided a receiving mandrel which can be driven in rotation about its longitudinal axis and has a bearing face for centering a first coupling part and a centering pin arranged at the free end thereof. The device also comprises a clamping sleeve which can be moved by spring force into a clamping position and has a clamping face coaxial with the longitudinal axis of the receiving mandrel and a centering ring which is arranged on the centering pin, is held releasably thereon, has a centering face for centering further coupling parts and can be coupled in a torque-proof manner with the receiving mandrel in at least one angle position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2012
    Assignee: Schenck RoTec GmbH
    Inventor: Karlheinz Timtner
  • Patent number: 8104751
    Abstract: A device for holding a constructional unit (40) of a double clutch in a balancing machine, wherein the constructional unit (40) comprises a clutch cage (41) to be balanced, with a pivot bearing (45) and driving disks (46, 47), and contains a bearing mandrel (1), which has a first clamping device (24) for clamping the pivot bearing (45) rotatably bearing the clutch cage (41) to be balanced and a second clamping device (11) for clamping the driving disk (47). One of the clamping devices (11) is adjustable in respect of the bearing mandrel (1) in the axial direction by means of an operating device (22). The bearing mandrel (1) additionally has a third clamping device (29, 57) for clamping the driving disk (46), which is stationary or adjustable in respect of the bearing mandrel (1) in the axial direction by means of an operating device (34).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2012
    Assignees: Schenck RoTec Gmbh, RINGSPANN GmbH
    Inventors: Karlheinz Timtner, Dieter Thelen
  • Publication number: 20110057397
    Abstract: The invention relates to a chuck comprising a chuck casing (3) and jaws (1) moved radially outwardly and having an axially extending clamping face (17) for clamping a workpiece. The jaws (1) are guided in radial guides and are provided with two sloping guideways on an axially slidable clamping piece (4) is guided in such a manner that the jaws (1) are moved radially upon an axial sliding motion of the clamping piece (4). A jaw casing (2) accommodating the radial guides of the jaws (1) is carried for axial movement in the chuck casing (3) and is supported on the chuck casing (3) in the direction of the clamping movement of the clamping piece (4) via an axially resilient spring element (9).
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2010
    Publication date: March 10, 2011
    Applicant: Schenck RoTec GmbH
    Inventors: Karlheinz Timtner, Martin Rogalla
  • Publication number: 20100326783
    Abstract: A free-wheel cage ring, having two annular flanged disks (1, 2; 11, 12) that extend essentially in the radial direction and that are connected to each other to form an axial intermediate space and that have, between themselves, a plurality of clamp bodies (4; 14) that are arranged so that they can pivot in the cage ring and that are biased in the coupling sense by at least one leg spring (6; 16; 26; 36), wherein the clamping bodies (4; 14) perform, under the effect of centrifugal force, a pivoting motion acting in the decoupling sense against the spring force, and at least two guide surfaces (5c, 5d; 15) are allocated to each clamping body (4, 14) in its axial extent, and these guide surfaces engage opposite end peripheral regions of the clamping body (4, 14), guide them at least in the peripheral direction of the flanged disks (1, 2; 11, 12), and have, at least on the radial inner side, a break through which the clamping bodies (4; 14) extend to a radially inner clamping surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2010
    Publication date: December 30, 2010
    Applicant: RINGSPANN GmbH
    Inventors: Siegfried Jackwerth, Karlheinz Timtner, Ruprecht Maurer
  • Publication number: 20100109261
    Abstract: A clamping chuck (1) for radially clamping workpieces with a cylindrical outer clamping surface includes an annular base member (2) which has a hole (5), a shoulder (11), which projects inwards radially and forms a contact surface for the workpiece, an axially-extending hole face (10) and tabs (12) which project inwards radially. Arranged on the base member (2) is a clamping member which is divided into a plurality of substantially L-shaped clamping elements (21), which each include a clamping head (24) arranged in the hole and an actuating lever (27) which extends outwards radially from the clamping head (24). Each clamping head (24) includes, on the outer side thereof, at least one cam (25), which projects outwards radially, engages in a gap between the shoulder (11) and the tabs (12) and is supported radially by the hole face (10) and axially by at least one tab (12).
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2009
    Publication date: May 6, 2010
    Inventors: Karlheinz Timtner, Dieter Thelen
  • Publication number: 20090014968
    Abstract: The method includes the steps of positioning a workpiece (50) with a centering surface (51) on a centering clamping member (32) of a chuck (1), pressing a radial contact surface of the workpiece against a clamping surface (27) of the chuck (1) with a first force, centering the workpiece (50) by clamping the centering clamping member (32) against the centering surface (51), and pressing the radial contact surface (52) of the workpiece (50) against the clamping surface (27) of the chuck (1) with a second force, the second force being greater than the first force.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2008
    Publication date: January 15, 2009
    Inventors: Jurgen Dolp, Christian Muth, Karlheinz Timtner
  • Publication number: 20080280690
    Abstract: In a device for receiving a multi-part constructional unit of a double coupling in a balancing machine there is provided a receiving mandrel which can be driven in rotation about its longitudinal axis and has a bearing face for centering a first coupling part and a centering pin arranged at the free end thereof. The device also comprises a clamping sleeve which can be moved by spring force into a clamping position and has a clamping face coaxial with the longitudinal axis of the receiving mandrel and a centering ring which is arranged on the centering pin, is held releasably thereon, has a centering face for centering further coupling parts and can be coupled in a torque-proof manner with the receiving mandrel in at least one angle position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2008
    Publication date: November 13, 2008
    Inventor: Karlheinz Timtner
  • Publication number: 20070240507
    Abstract: A device for holding a constructional unit (40) of a double clutch in a balancing machine, wherein the constructional unit (40) comprises a clutch cage (41) to be balanced, with a pivot bearing (45) and driving disks (46, 47), and contains a bearing mandrel (1), which has a first clamping device (24) for clamping the pivot bearing (45) rotatably bearing the clutch cage (41) to be balanced and a second clamping device (11) for clamping the driving disk (47). One of the clamping devices (11) is adjustable in respect of the bearing mandrel (1) in the axial direction by means of an operating device (22). The bearing mandrel (1) additionally has a third clamping device (29, 57) for clamping the driving disk (46), which is stationary or adjustable in respect of the bearing mandrel (1) in the axial direction by means of an operating device (34).
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2007
    Publication date: October 18, 2007
    Inventors: Karlheinz Timtner, Dieter Thelen
  • Patent number: 7077246
    Abstract: A fall safety device is provided having a load-bearing rotor 2, which supports at least one locking member 6, which can be moved by centrifugal force and which is moved into engagement with at least one stop 7b of a stator 4 if a certain rotor speed is exceeded and blocks the further rotation of the rotor 2. The locking member 6 and/or the stop 7b is in active connection with a braking body 8, which undergoes a plastic deformation when engaging the fall safety device and damps the stopping process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2006
    Assignee: Ringspann GmbH
    Inventor: Karlheinz Timtner
  • Publication number: 20050044973
    Abstract: An arrangement for driving a machine element (2), especially a sled, a tool holder, or the like, which can move at least generally in a straight line, through the use of a spiral gear, especially a threaded spindle/nut combination (3, 4) with the use of a Cardan-like or universal joint (5) with at least two joint halves (5a, 5b) is provided. The joint halves (5a, 5b) are connected to each other for exact positioning of the machine element (2) by several connecting members (25a, 25b) that are elastic in the circumferential direction but stiff in the direction of movement of the machine element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2004
    Publication date: March 3, 2005
    Applicant: RINGSPANN GmbH
    Inventor: Karlheinz Timtner
  • Publication number: 20040262109
    Abstract: A fall safety device is provided having a load-bearing rotor 2, which supports at least one locking member 6, which can be moved by centrifugal force and which is moved into engagement with at least one stop 7b of a stator 4 if a certain rotor speed is exceeded and blocks the further rotation of the rotor 2. The locking member 6 and/or the stop 7b is in active connection with a braking body 8, which undergoes a plastic deformation when engaging the fall safety device and damps the stopping process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2004
    Publication date: December 30, 2004
    Applicant: Ringspann GmbH
    Inventor: Karlheinz Timtner
  • Patent number: 6450693
    Abstract: A bearing arrangement for a shaft supporting a rotating tool is provided, with the shaft being rotatable on both sides of the tool at least indirectly in roller bearings, one of which can be removed for purposes of tool replacement together with an associated bearing sleeve slidable onto the free shaft end. The seating of the bearing sleeve, which is borne at least indirectly by the shaft, is formed by a conical outer surface tapering toward the shaft end. The bearing sleeve exhibit a conical borehole corresponding to the conical outer surface, and the bearing sleeve is radially expanded via a stop-limited axial shifting with respect to the conical outer surface by an amount to produce a specific level of reduced roller-bearing play.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2002
    Assignee: Ringspann GmbH
    Inventors: Rainer Fuchs, Ruprecht Maurer, Karlheinz Timtner
  • Publication number: 20010019003
    Abstract: A free wheel retaining ring has a plurality of clamping elements pivotably mounted and biased by at least one spring toward an engaging position, wherein the clamping elements are supported radially outwardly on the edge of the retaining ring and execute a swivelling motion acting toward a disengaging position, under the action of centrifugal force against the force of the spring. The free wheel retaining ring is constructed in one piece and has in its cylindrical region a plurality of windows following one after the other in the circumferential direction, in which the clamping elements are guided in the circumferential direction while simultaneously being supported radially outwardly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2001
    Publication date: September 6, 2001
    Applicant: Ringspann GmbH
    Inventors: Siegfried Jackwerth, Karlheinz Timtner