Patents by Inventor Klaus Kramer

Klaus Kramer 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: 10962113
    Abstract: A parking lock (1) for a motor vehicle, wherein the parking lock (1) has a housing (21), a locking pawl (4) which is arranged such that it can be pivoted about a rotational axis (a) and has a pawl tooth (5) which is configured for engaging in a positively locking manner into a parking lock gear, an actuator (6) for actuating the locking pawl (4), with the result that it can be brought reversibly into engagement with the parking lock gear by way of the pawl tooth (5) of the locking pawl (4), and a movable transmission element which transmits the movement of the actuator (6) to the locking pawl (4). The parking lock (1) has a damping mechanism for the locking pawl or for the movable transmission element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2021
    Assignee: SCHAEFFLER TECHNOLOGIES AG & CO. KG
    Inventors: Klaus Kramer, Matthias Feuerbach, Markus Rost, Tobias Heumann
  • Publication number: 20190271394
    Abstract: A parking lock (1) for a motor vehicle, wherein the parking lock (1) has a housing (21), a locking pawl (4) which is arranged such that it can be pivoted about a rotational axis (a) and has a pawl tooth (5) which is configured for engaging in a positively locking manner into a parking lock gear, an actuator (6) for actuating the locking pawl (4), with the result that it can be brought reversibly into engagement with the parking lock gear by way of the pawl tooth (5) of the locking pawl (4), and a movable transmission element which transmits the movement of the actuator (6) to the locking pawl (4). The parking lock (1) has a damping mechanism for the locking pawl or for the movable transmission element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2017
    Publication date: September 5, 2019
    Applicant: Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG
    Inventors: Klaus Kramer, Matthias Feuerbach, Markus Rost, Tobias Heumann
  • Patent number: 8534433
    Abstract: An elastic connection element with variable rigidity for coupling together components that are spaced from each other. The connection element is a tubular component with coupling points which fix the components to the element. The rigidity of the element, in the state of maximum rigidity, is determined substantially by the coupling points. These are formed by a receiving eyelet and an elastomeric bush bearing press-fit therein. The region located between the coupling points forms a piston/cylinder unit, the interior of which comprises at least two chambers that are separated by the piston and which receive a hydraulic or a pneumatic medium. The chambers are interconnected with one another by a connection line containing a controllable valve. By at least partially opening the valve, the rigidity of the connection element can be reduced in relation to the state of maximum rigidity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2013
    Assignee: ZF Friedrichshafen AG
    Inventor: Klaus Kramer
  • Publication number: 20130154399
    Abstract: A linear drive for a machine tool having a housing, having a carriage, which is mounted so it is axially movable in the housing via two bearings, and has a central axis and a length, and having at least one first motor, having a first motor element and a second motor element, wherein said first motor element is disposed on the carriage and the second motor element is disposed on the housing, wherein the first motor element is implemented on the carriage as a primary part and the second motor element is implemented on the housing as a secondary part. A method for moving a carriage for a lathe tool of a highly-dynamic machine tool employing a crossed roller bearing for mounting the carriage, wherein all roller bodies of the crossed roller bearing are always operationally linked to a carriage-side bearing surface, and the carriage is driven at an oscillation frequency of at least 50 Hz, in particular between 60 Hz and 200 Hz.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2013
    Publication date: June 20, 2013
    Applicant: SCHNEIDER GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventors: GUNTER SCHNEIDER, HELWIG BUCHENAUER, ULF BORNER, KLAUS KRAMER
  • Patent number: 8421281
    Abstract: The invention relates to a linear drive for a machine tool having a housing, having a carriage, which is mounted so it is axially movable in the housing via two bearings, and has a central axis and a length, and having at least one first motor, having a first motor element and a second motor element, wherein said first motor element is disposed on said carriage and said second motor element is disposed on said housing, wherein said first motor element is implemented on said carriage as a primary part and said second motor element is implemented on said housing as a secondary part. Furthermore, the invention relates to a method for moving a carriage for a lathe tool of a highly-dynamic machine tool employing a crossed roller bearing for mounting the carriage, wherein all roller bodies of said crossed roller bearing are always operationally linked to a carriage-side bearing surface, and said carriage is driven at an oscillation frequency of at least 50 Hz, in particular between 60 Hz and 200 Hz.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2013
    Assignee: Schneider GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Gunter Schneider, Helwig Buchenauer, Ulf Borner, Klaus Kramer
  • Publication number: 20110253506
    Abstract: The invention relates to a container treatment machine for treating containers, especially a labeling machine, comprising a rotor which can be driven to revolve about a vertical machine axis and a plurality of treatment positions configured on the rotor and having at least one container support and a clamping and/or centering unit each. Said unit can be displaced in a controlled manner in a controlled travel movement between an initial position and a position which centers and/or clamps the respective container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2009
    Publication date: October 20, 2011
    Applicant: KHS GMBH
    Inventors: Klaus Kramer, Oliver Kress, Thomas Stienen
  • Patent number: 7984915
    Abstract: Herein, a particular vehicle suspension control arm in a suspension having multiple control arms is designed to create a range of available axial stiffness levels which relates to a range of toe change at the wheel under to lateral loading. In particular, a semi-active device is arranged on a given suspension control arm to allow a change in stiffness that produces a desirable amount of toe change under the presence of lateral loading. This suspension arrangement, when applied to the rear axle of an automobile, has significant merit in being able to enhance maneuverability and stability over a large range of operating conditions at a minimal level of control input energy and with robust failsafe operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2011
    Assignee: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: James W. Post, II, John Markoski, Klaus Kramer
  • Publication number: 20110050005
    Abstract: The invention relates to a linear drive for a machine tool having a housing, having a carriage, which is mounted so it is axially movable in the housing via two bearings, and has a central axis and a length, and having at least one first motor, having a first motor element and a second motor element, wherein said first motor element is disposed on said carriage and said second motor element is disposed on said housing, wherein said first motor element is implemented on said carriage as a primary part and said second motor element is implemented on said housing as a secondary part. Furthermore, the invention relates to a method for moving a carriage for a lathe tool of a highly-dynamic machine tool employing a crossed roller bearing for mounting the carriage, wherein all roller bodies of said crossed roller bearing are always operationally linked to a carriage-side bearing surface, and said carriage is driven at an oscillation frequency of at least 50 Hz, in particular between 60 Hz and 200 Hz.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2009
    Publication date: March 3, 2011
    Inventors: Gunter Schneider, Helwig Buchenauer, Ulf Borner, Klaus Kramer
  • Publication number: 20110036672
    Abstract: An elastic connection element with variable rigidity for coupling together components that are spaced from each other. The connection element is a tubular component with coupling points which fix the components to the element. The rigidity of the element, in the state of maximum rigidity, is determined substantially by the coupling points. These are formed by a receiving eyelet and an elastomeric bush bearing press-fit therein. The region located between the coupling points forms a piston/cylinder unit, the interior of which comprises at least two chambers that are separated by the piston and which receive a hydraulic or a pneumatic medium. The chambers are interconnected with one another by a connection line containing a controllable valve. By at least partially opening the valve, the rigidity of the connection element can be reduced in relation to the state of maximum rigidity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2009
    Publication date: February 17, 2011
    Applicant: ZF FRIEDRICHSHAFEN AG
    Inventor: Klaus Kramer
  • Publication number: 20100289229
    Abstract: Herein, a particular vehicle suspension control arm in a suspension having multiple control arms is designed to create a range of available axial stiffness levels which relates to a range of toe change at the wheel under to lateral loading. In particular, a semi-active device is arranged on a given suspension control arm to allow a change in stiffness that produces a desirable amount of toe change under the presence of lateral loading. This suspension arrangement, when applied to the rear axle of an automobile, has significant merit in being able to enhance maneuverability and stability over a large range of operating conditions at a minimal level of control input energy and with robust failsafe operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2009
    Publication date: November 18, 2010
    Applicant: HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.
    Inventors: James W. Post, II, Jon Markoski, Klaus Kramer
  • Publication number: 20100224039
    Abstract: A turning machine for producing non rotationally symmetric surfaces of synthetic spectacle lenses, having a support plane E, a machine bed made of cast iron with a width b1 and a mass m1, a linear motor with an actuator comprising a turning tool holder and an oscillation axis Z, a workpiece spindle with a rotational axis C and a movement axis X, wherein the machine bed has at least two bearing surfaces arranged at a distance for the linear motor and for the workpiece spindle, and between the two bearing surfaces, a chip space is provided which is limited at least partially by the machine bed, wherein the linear motor is supported on the first bearing surface and the workpiece spindle is supported on the second bearing surface in relation to the chip space opposite the linear motor, wherein the mass of the machine bed has the maximum value m1, and the value m1 lies between 100 kg and 500 kg, between 150 kg and 300 kg, between 170 kg and 200 kg or 180 kg.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2010
    Publication date: September 9, 2010
    Applicant: SCHNEIDER GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventors: Gunter Schneider, Helwig Buchenauer, Ulf Borner, Klaus Kramer
  • Publication number: 20090294069
    Abstract: A labeling machine for labeling containers such as bottles, cans, and similar containers. The abstract of the disclosure is submitted herewith as required by 37 C.F.R. §1.72(b). As stated in 37 C.F.R. §1.72(b): A brief abstract of the technical disclosure in the specification must commence on a separate sheet, preferably following the claims, under the heading “Abstract of the Disclosure.” The purpose of the abstract is to enable the Patent and Trademark Office and the public generally to determine quickly from a cursory inspection the nature and gist of the technical disclosure. The abstract shall not be used for interpreting the scope of the claims. Therefore, any statements made relating to the abstract are not intended to limit the claims in any manner and should not be interpreted as limiting the claims in any manner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2008
    Publication date: December 3, 2009
    Inventors: Klaus KRAMER, Winfried SCHLUTER
  • Publication number: 20090171489
    Abstract: An interchangeable drive element for bottle or container supports in a container labeling machine or a machine configured to print information on bottles or containers, which interchangeable drive element is capable of being used in different container labeling or container information printing machines in bottle or container filling plants. The abstract of the disclosure is submitted herewith as required by 37 C.F.R. §1.72(b). As stated in 37 C.F.R. §1.72(b): A brief abstract of the technical disclosure in the specification must commence on a separate sheet, preferably following the claims, under the heading “Abstract of the Disclosure.” The purpose of the abstract is to enable the Patent and Trademark Office and the public generally to determine quickly from a cursory inspection the nature and gist of the technical disclosure. The abstract shall not be used for interpreting the scope of the claims.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2008
    Publication date: July 2, 2009
    Inventors: Klaus KRAMER, Winfried SCHLUTER
  • Publication number: 20090095372
    Abstract: A beverage bottling plant, a labeling machine for use in a beverage bottling plant, and a glue application device for use with a labeling machine in a beverage bottling plant. The abstract of the disclosure is submitted herewith as required by 37 C.F.R. §1.72(b). As stated in 37 C.F.R. §1.72(b): A brief abstract of the technical disclosure in the specification must commence on a separate sheet, preferably following the claims, under the heading “Abstract of the Disclosure.” The purpose of the abstract is to enable the Patent and Trademark Office and the public generally to determine quickly from a cursory inspection the nature and gist of the technical disclosure. The abstract shall not be used for interpreting the scope of the claims. Therefore, any statements made relating to the abstract are not intended to limit the claims in any manner and should not be interpreted as limiting the claims in any manner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2008
    Publication date: April 16, 2009
    Inventors: Lutz DECKERT, Klaus KRAMER, Oliver KRESS
  • Publication number: 20090078363
    Abstract: A labeling machine, a vacuum drum for use in a labeling machine, and a method of using a labeling machine having a vacuum drum. The abstract of the disclosure is submitted herewith as required by 37 C.F.R. §1.72(b). As stated in 37 C.F.R. §1.72(b): A brief abstract of the technical disclosure in the specification must commence on a separate sheet, preferably following the claims, under the heading “Abstract of the Disclosure.” The purpose of the abstract is to enable the Patent and Trademark Office and the public generally to determine quickly from a cursory inspection the nature and gist of the technical disclosure. The abstract shall not be used for interpreting the scope of the claims. Therefore, any statements made relating to the abstract are not intended to limit the claims in any manner and should not be interpreted as limiting the claims in any manner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2008
    Publication date: March 26, 2009
    Inventors: Klaus KRAMER, Bert WENZLAWSKI
  • Publication number: 20080132157
    Abstract: The invention relates to a block piece for holding an optical lens to be machined, with a coupling part for holding in a workpiece chuck and with a holding part for fastening the lens. The holding part has a convex or concave holding surface corresponding to a first side of the lens. The holding surface is, according to the shape of the lens to be held, provided in the form of a negative free-forming surface, and the block piece is made from a plastic that can be machined.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2006
    Publication date: June 5, 2008
    Inventors: Gunter Schneider, Helwig Buchenauer, Ulf Borner, Klaus Kramer
  • Publication number: 20080051015
    Abstract: The invention relates to a machining machine for lenses, which comprises a first workpiece drive, configured as the transport receptacle and having a workpiece spindle, a workpiece changer for exchanging workpieces between the workpiece drive and a workpiece stock, and a machining station for machining a workpiece. The workpiece spindle of the workpiece drive can be rotated about an axis of rotation (c1). The workpiece drive can be swiveled about a first swiveling axis (b1) which is arranged at a right angle to the axis of rotation (c1). The work piece drive can be rotated about an axis of rotation (k) which is arranged at a right angle to the first swiveling axis (b1). The machining machine according to the invention is characterized in that at least one further workpiece drive is provided and has a spindle that can be rotated about a respective axis of rotation (c1, c2).
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2005
    Publication date: February 28, 2008
    Inventors: Gunter Schneider, Helwig Buchenauer, Klaus Kramer
  • Publication number: 20080026016
    Abstract: The present invention relates to aqueous dispersions and dry powders prepared therefrom, comprising at least one active substance which is sparingly soluble, or insoluble, in water and rice starch as protective colloid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2005
    Publication date: January 31, 2008
    Applicant: BASF Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Christian Koepsel, Jesper Jensen, Klaus Kramer
  • Publication number: 20070290425
    Abstract: An elastomer bearing (1) has an inner part (2), an outer sleeve (4) surrounding the inner part (2) coaxially to a bearing longitudinal axis (3) defining the center of the bearing and an elastomer body (5) arranged between the inner part (2) and the outer sleeve (4). The elastomer body (5) has at least one bulge (6), adjacent to which at least one tapered section (7, 8) each is located on both sides when viewed in the direction of the longitudinal axis (3) of the bearing. The outer sleeve (4) has axial end sections with a deformation (9, 10) each directed towards the inside of the bearing. Before the elastomer bearing (1) is mounted in a motor vehicle component (11), the elastomer body (5) has recesses (12, 13) on the axial front sides of the elastomer bearing (1), and the recesses (11, 12) are filled by the elastomer body (5) up to the area of the deformations (9, 10) after the elastomer bearing (1) has been inserted into the motor vehicle component (11).
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2005
    Publication date: December 20, 2007
    Inventors: Karl Heuer, Helmut Kammel, Klaus Kramer, Tim-Malte Franke
  • Patent number: 7306209
    Abstract: A hydraulically damping rubber bush bearing suitable for absorbing cardanic loads in the vertical installed position and yet has a simple geometry and construction. The bearing has chambers receiving the damping agent and has an undercut in the direction of the bearing axis at least in the area of one of their axial ends. An inner cage and the elastomeric bearing body are axially shortened in the corresponding circumferential section compared to the rest of their circumferential sections.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2007
    Assignee: ZF Lemförder Metallwaren AG
    Inventors: Andreas Vossel, Klaus Kramer