Patents by Inventor Konrad Würl

Konrad Würl 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).

  • Linear system for a manufacturing plant and method of assembling such a linear system
    Patent number: 12098759
    Abstract: A system includes a linear guide, drive device, spindle nut and spindle extending along an axis. The spindle nut is arranged on the spindle, with the spindle nut and spindle engaged. The drive device connects to the spindle nut in a torque-proof manner to rotate the spindle nut about the axis, moving the spindle parallel to the axis. The spindle has a spindle groove extending parallel to the axis on an outer circumferential side. The linear guide includes a guide housing arranged in a torque-proof manner, and a ledge element. The guide housing has a radially outwardly extending receptacle. The ledge element includes a radially outwardly disposed carrier and a ledge radially inwardly of the carrier, connected to the carrier and extending parallel to the axis. The ledge element engages the carrier in the receptacle and the ledge in the spindle groove, guiding the spindle parallel to the axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2024
    Assignee: Beckhoff Automation GmbH
    Inventor: Konrad Würl
  • LINEAR SYSTEM FOR A MANUFACTURING PLANT AND METHOD OF ASSEMBLING SUCH A LINEAR SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20220389991
    Abstract: A system includes a linear guide, drive device, spindle nut and spindle extending along an axis. The spindle nut is arranged on the spindle, with the spindle nut and spindle engaged. The drive device connects to the spindle nut in a torque-proof manner to rotate the spindle nut about the axis, moving the spindle parallel to the axis. The spindle has a spindle groove extending parallel to the axis on an outer circumferential side. The linear guide includes a guide housing arranged in a torque-proof manner, and a ledge element. The guide housing has a radially outwardly extending receptacle. The ledge element includes a radially outwardly disposed carrier and a ledge radially inwardly of the carrier, connected to the carrier and extending parallel to the axis. The ledge element engages the carrier in the receptacle and the ledge in the spindle groove, guiding the spindle parallel to the axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2022
    Publication date: December 8, 2022
    Inventor: Konrad Würl