Patents by Inventor Klaus Reichel

Klaus Reichel 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: 7204494
    Abstract: A connection of the stabilizer parts of a two-part stabilizer to an actuator is usually performed in a positive-locking manner, as a result of which an additional axial securing and hydraulic sealing toward the outside become necessary. To simplify the design and the manufacturing process, it is provided that the teeth between the outer rotary part (4) and the second stabilizer part (2) be made clearance-free and welded together by a circumferential weld seam (18), wherein the seam area is preheated to a temperature of 350° C. and subsequently cooled to a martensite content of 30% in the microstructure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2007
    Assignee: ZF Lemförder Metallwaren AG
    Inventors: Klaus Reichel, Torsten Baustian, Winfried Krüger, Stefan Beetz, Christian Klasen, Jochen Peters
  • Publication number: 20070062405
    Abstract: A method for compensating for a thermally induced deformation of press cylinders which occurs during a printing operation in a well-defined circumferential area of the radially outer surface of the cylinder includes controlling the temperature of a well-defined circumferential area of the press cylinder to compensate for the deformation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2006
    Publication date: March 22, 2007
    Inventor: Klaus Reichel
  • Patent number: 7150458
    Abstract: It is a purpose in a divided stabilizer to increase the springy lengths of the two stabilizer components. The stabilizer components (1, 1?, 2, 2?) have respective rotary parts (4, 4?, 5, 5?) attached and the rotary parts in turn have respective rotary wings (14, 16) attached. A cover flange (8?) is formed at the outer rotary part (4?). An outer rotary wing (14) is radially inwardly directed and attached to the outer rotary part (4?). An inner rotary wing (16) is radially outwardly directed and is attached to the inner rotary part (5?). A second stabilizer part (2, 2?) is attached to the inner rotary part (5?), wherein the outer rotary part (4?) with the outer rotary wing (14) moves relative to the liner rotary part (5?) with the inner rotary wing (16) up to the point where the outer rotary wing (14) contacts the inner rotary wing (16). The rotary wings (14, 16) are rotatable relative to each other up to a predetermined angle. The stabilizer is coordinated in parallel to an axle of a vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2006
    Assignee: ZF Lemforder Metalwaren AG
    Inventors: Klaus Reichel, Winfried Krüger, Stefan Beetz, Christian Klasen
  • Publication number: 20060122046
    Abstract: A sleeve, in particular a rubber-blanket sleeve, for a printing press is disclosed. The sleeve having a construction which has at least two layers, having an inner layer which is configured as a carrier layer and an outer layer which is configured as a covering layer and serves for pressure transfer, the sleeve having a hollow-cylindrical design with a cylindrical inner surface and a cylindrical outer surface. The inner layer which is configured as a carrier layer is convexly or concavely curved on the radially outer side, a layer which adjoins the carrier layer having a curvature on a radially inner side which is complementary to the curvature of the radially outer side of the carrier layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2005
    Publication date: June 8, 2006
    Inventors: Eduard Hoffmann, Angelika Keck, Peter Knauer, Klaus Reichel, Josef Singler
  • Patent number: 6951341
    Abstract: The invention relates to a stabilizer for a motor vehicle. Known one-piece stabilizers are designed either solely for operation in road traffic or solely for off-road operation. Two-piece stabilizers that comprise an engaging and disengaging clutch have disadvantages regarding quality and safety. The invention provides a clutch, drivers (14, 17) of which form at least two adjustable gaps in the peripheral direction. The gaps can be filled by at least two locking elements (25) that can be displaced to a certain extent. The locking elements (25) and said drivers (14, 17) are constantly in positive engagement with one another in the peripheral direction and are adjusted to one another in such a manner that the locking elements (25) and the drivers (14, 17) are interlocked without play in the locked final position and that they can be rotated towards one another across a limited angle in the unlocked final position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2005
    Assignee: ZF Lemforder Metallwaren AG.
    Inventors: Stefan Beetz, Klaus Reichel
  • Publication number: 20050029722
    Abstract: A connection of the stabilizer parts of a two-part stabilizer to an actuator is usually performed in a positive-locking manner, as a result of which an additional axial securing and hydraulic sealing toward the outside become necessary. To simplify the design and the manufacturing process, it is provided that the teeth between the outer rotary part (4) and the second stabilizer part (2) be made clearance-free and welded together by a circumferential weld seam (18), wherein the seam area is preheated to a temperature of 350° C. and subsequently cooled to a martensite content of 30% in the microstructure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2004
    Publication date: February 10, 2005
    Inventors: Klaus Reichel, Torsten Baustian, Winfried Kruger, Stefan Beetz, Christian Klasen, Jochen Peters
  • Publication number: 20030137090
    Abstract: According to prior art, stabilisers are provided with an actuator that is provided with a considerable linear extension which negatively affects the effective springy lengths of the two stabiliser components. Driving comfort is thus decreased. The aim of the invention is to increase the effectively springy lengths of the two stabiliser components. The invention essentially relates to two stabiliser components (1, 1′, 2, 2′) which, together with the respective rotating components (4, 4′, 5, 5′) of the actuator, form one part.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2002
    Publication date: July 24, 2003
    Inventors: Klaus Reichel, Winfried Kruger, Stefan Beetz, Christian Klasen
  • Patent number: 6429551
    Abstract: Known oscillating motors have inter alia starting difficulties resulting from the fact that the sliding seal ring is subject to pressures applied within said ring, even at a standstill. According to the invention, an oscillating motor is provided, comprising a sliding seal ring capable of axially sliding on a journal (8) of the output shaft (7) and which rests on an internal surface of the cover (4) with a sliding and sealing surface. Annular rings which are located on the cover side of the sliding seal ring (23) are connected through pressure compensation bores (34) and pressure compensation channels (38) to the side of the sliding seal ring (23) oriented towards the pressure chamber (13) or the discharge chamber (14). Static pressure in the housing (27) of the diagonal seal ring (28) and dynamic pressure in the pressure chambers (13) can thus be compensated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2002
    Assignee: PNP Luftfedersysteme GmbH
    Inventors: Stefan Beetz, Klaus Reichel
  • Patent number: 6184598
    Abstract: Known oscillating motors tend to present scaling problems; in particular they are often inadequately sealed in relation to the outside. The scaling elements also have a short service life as a result of the considerable strains to which they are subjected. The invention therefore provides an oscillating motor whose annular sealing ring consists of a sliding sealing ring (23) and a soft sealing ring, said rings being positioned next to each other on a common axis. The soft sealing ring is configured as a diagonal sealing ring (28) and is located on the sides of the pressure or discharge chambers (13, 14). The sliding sealing ring (23) is configured so that it is torsionally rigid in relation to the rotor (2). For this purpose, it preferably has two axial grooves (32), said grooves being arranged so that they are parallel and in pairs. The grooves (32) correspond to driver elements (31) located on the rotor wings (10).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2000
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2001
    Assignee: PNP Luftfedersysteme GmbH
    Inventors: Klaus Reichel, Stefan Beetz
  • Patent number: 6181034
    Abstract: Radial oscillating motors are generally fitted with an outer overflow oil line in order to protect sealing elements. This requires an over large amount of devices and system expenditure. Large amounts of installation space are also required for oscillating motors of this kind. The invention provides a radial oscillating motor wherein each bearing (29) is hydraulically connected to a discharge chamber (14) via a main duct (30) in addition to radial ducts (31, 15, 16, 35, 37, 38) and axial ducts (32, 36) in a driven shaft (7). A non-return valve opening out in the direction of the discharge chamber (14) is inserted into the ducts (31, 32, 37, 38).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2001
    Assignee: PNP Luftfedersysteme GmbH
    Inventors: Klaus Reichel, Stefan Beetz