Patents by Inventor Martin Heitlinger
Martin Heitlinger 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).
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Publication number: 20240107929Abstract: A hitch for a vehicle including a main frame which is mountable to a vehicle chassis, a pair of left and right lower support arms pivotably mounted to the main frame at a first end, each of the pair of left and right lower support arms include a holder at a second end for holding an implement attachment link, and a releasable locking device for fixing the implement attachment link to the holder.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2023Publication date: April 4, 2024Inventors: ABHIJIT HINGNE, SANJEEV M. HALLALE, SATYANARAYANA PS, ACHIM R. SCHIBEL, MARTIN HEITLINGER
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Publication number: 20240065128Abstract: A ball-type coupling arrangement for an agricultural tractor including a coupling base with a coupling ball attached thereto for receiving a coupling socket, a coupling housing arranged on the coupling base, a hold-down device including a planar stop region formed on an outer contour, the hold-down device coupled to the coupling housing such that it is pivotable between a position locking the coupling ball and a position releasing the coupling ball, and a closure element attached to the coupling housing, the closure element contacting the planar stop region in a locking position to lock the hold-down device in its locking position.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 24, 2023Publication date: February 29, 2024Inventor: MARTIN HEITLINGER
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Patent number: 11593349Abstract: A method, a system, and a computer program product for execution master data substitution. One or more first data objects in a master data storage are determined for replacement. One or more second data objects are identified for replacing the first data objects for storage in the master data storage. Replacement of the first data objects with the second data objects is performed in accordance with one or more data object requirements. Replacement of the first data objects by the second data objects is executed in accordance with the one or more data object requirements. A resulting replacement data set is generated and stored.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2020Date of Patent: February 28, 2023Assignee: SAP SEInventors: Torsten Heise, Martin Heitlinger, Wolfram Schick, Thomas Werth, Dominique Bosselmann, Volker Jaeck, Andreas Krause, Duncan Bryce, Anja Burak, Maik Druschke, Fabian Hornung, Jibi Joseph Vadakayil, Juliane Wagner
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Publication number: 20230035078Abstract: A method for assisting a coupling operation to be carried out at a three-point powerlift of an agricultural tractor includes determining via a control unit in communication with an imaging device using image capture and analysis a spatial actual position of implement-side coupling points of the implement interface relative to the tractor-side coupling points, steering via the control unit the agricultural tractor along a predetermined trajectory into an end position provided for the attachment of the implement, and activating via the control unit the actuator arrangement in accordance with the course of the predetermined trajectory such that the tractor-side coupling points take up a spatial desired position provided for attaching the implement-side coupling points.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 11, 2022Publication date: February 2, 2023Inventors: MARTIN HEITLINGER, FLORIAN REINMUTH, MARC SCHAEFER
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Publication number: 20220330467Abstract: An upper link for a three-point power lift of an agricultural tractor including a cylindrical connecting sleeve, a first fastening element rotated into a first open end of the cylindrical connecting sleeve and configured to be attached to the agricultural tractor, a second fastening element rotated into a second open end of the cylindrical connecting sleeve and configured to produce a releasable connection to an attachment, and a retaining bar attached to the first fastening element. The retaining bar includes a bar portion having a locking region for receiving a retaining catch and runs spaced apart along the cylindrical connecting sleeve. The retaining bar includes a support element encompassing the cylindrical connecting sleeve such that the connecting sleeve is rotationally displaceable, and the length of the upper link is varied by rotating the cylindrical connecting sleeve.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 21, 2022Publication date: October 20, 2022Inventors: MARTIN HEITLINGER, ACHIM SCHIBEL
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Patent number: 11439054Abstract: A bearing arrangement is provided for a side stabilizer of a rear power lift for an agricultural utility vehicle. The arrangement includes a movable bearing and a bearing bracket for the bearing. The bearing bracket is disposable in an installed operating position to achieve a mechanical coupling of the bearing bracket with the rear power lift. An axle housing includes a central longitudinal axis for a rear axle of the utility vehicle. The bearing bracket has a bearing point for the movable bearing of the side stabilizer and is connected to the axle housing by a clamping force. The clamping force is oriented parallel to a traction force acting on the bearing point in the installed operating position.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2021Date of Patent: September 13, 2022Assignee: DEERE & COMPANYInventors: Martin Heitlinger, Sven Hildebrand
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Patent number: 11399452Abstract: A mounting bracket for mounting a front three-point hitch on a tractor includes a linking part for articulated mounting of the front three-point hitch, a connecting part for coupling the linking part to a support structure of the tractor, and a first contact region defined on the linking part and a second contact region defined on the connecting part. The first contact region interacts with the second contact region for coupling the linking part to the connecting part. The first contact region and the second contact region are separably clamped to one another in a coupling position. The linking part is selectively disposable in one of a plurality of coupling positions relative to the connecting part.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 2019Date of Patent: August 2, 2022Assignee: DEERE & COMPANYInventors: Mario Patino, Martin Heitlinger
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Patent number: 11357154Abstract: A power lift for an agricultural tractor includes a supporting structure configured to be mounted on the agricultural tractor. A left lower link, a right lower link, and an upper link are coupled in a pivotally movable manner, wherein the left and the right lower links and the upper link include coupling elements for attachment of an agricultural attachment. The left and the right lower links are rotatably coupled to one another via a lifting shaft, the lifting shaft being aligned with a lower link pivot axis. The left and the right lower links are pivotable by an actuating element which runs between at least one of the lower links and a support point of the supporting structure jointly about the lower link pivot axis in relation to the supporting structure.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 2019Date of Patent: June 14, 2022Assignee: DEERE & COMPANYInventors: Mario Patino, Martin Heitlinger
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Publication number: 20220007562Abstract: A bearing arrangement is provided for a side stabilizer of a rear power lift for an agricultural utility vehicle. The arrangement includes a movable bearing and a bearing bracket for the bearing. The bearing bracket is disposable in an installed operating position to achieve a mechanical coupling of the bearing bracket with the rear power lift. An axle housing includes a central longitudinal axis for a rear axle of the utility vehicle. The bearing bracket has a bearing point for the movable bearing of the side stabilizer and is connected to the axle housing by a clamping force. The clamping force is oriented parallel to a traction force acting on the bearing point in the installed operating position.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2021Publication date: January 13, 2022Inventors: MARTIN HEITLINGER, Sven Hildebrand
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Publication number: 20210342328Abstract: A method, a system, and a computer program product for execution master data substitution. One or more first data objects in a master data storage are determined for replacement. One or more second data objects are identified for replacing the first data objects for storage in the master data storage. Replacement of the first data objects with the second data objects is performed in accordance with one or more data object requirements. Replacement of the first data objects by the second data objects is executed in accordance with the one or more data object requirements. A resulting replacement data set is generated and stored.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2020Publication date: November 4, 2021Inventors: Torsten Heise, Martin Heitlinger, Wolfram Schick, Thomas Werth, Dominique Bosselmann, Volker Jaeck, Andreas Krause, Duncan Bryce, Anja Burak, Maik Druschke, Fabian Hornung, Jibi Joseph Vadakayil, Juliane Wagner
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Publication number: 20200128718Abstract: A power lift for an agricultural tractor includes a supporting structure configured to be mounted on the agricultural tractor. A left lower link, a right lower link, and an upper link are coupled in a pivotally movable manner, wherein the left and the right lower links and the upper link include coupling elements for attachment of an agricultural attachment. The left and the right lower links are rotatably coupled to one another via a lifting shaft, the lifting shaft being aligned with a lower link pivot axis. The left and the right lower links are pivotable by an actuating element which runs between at least one of the lower links and a support point of the supporting structure jointly about the lower link pivot axis in relation to the supporting structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 28, 2019Publication date: April 30, 2020Inventors: MARIO PATINO, MARTIN HEITLINGER
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Publication number: 20190373795Abstract: A mounting bracket for mounting a front three-point hitch on a tractor includes a linking part for articulated mounting of the front three-point hitch, a connecting part for coupling the linking part to a support structure of the tractor, and a first contact region defined on the linking part and a second contact region defined on the connecting part. The first contact region interacts with the second contact region for coupling the linking part to the connecting part. The first contact region and the second contact region are separably clamped to one another in a coupling position. The linking part is selectively disposable in one of a plurality of coupling positions relative to the connecting part.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 6, 2019Publication date: December 12, 2019Inventors: MARIO PATINO, MARTIN HEITLINGER
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Patent number: 9480197Abstract: A stabilizer for a lower link of a three-point hitch of a tractor, includes a first stabilizer element and a second stabilizer element, which is supported so it can move with spring action relative to the first stabilizer element along a common longitudinal axis. A first limiting member is connected with the first stabilizer element, which in a closed position forms a first stop which interacts with the second stabilizer element to limit compression movement between the two stabilizer elements. A second limiting member between the two stabilizer elements forms a second stop to limit the compression movement relative to a corresponding end stop of the stabilizer when the first limiting member is brought into an opened position.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 2015Date of Patent: November 1, 2016Assignee: DEERE & COMPANYInventors: Martin Heitlinger, Hanko Onken, Klaus Mayer
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Patent number: 9221313Abstract: Stabilizer for a lower link of a three-point hitch of a tractor, comprising a first stabilizer member and a second stabilizer member connected to the first stabilizer member by a spring mechanism which allows a longitudinal movement between the stabilizer members, wherein the overall length of the stabilizer is adjustable by rotating the stabilizer members against each other. Furthermore, a blocking means is connected to the first stabilizer member, wherein the blocking means can be moved into a closed position in which a longitudinal movement between the stabilizer members is restricted. The first stabilizer member comprises a rotation-symmetric locking collar which engages the blocking means in the closed position such in that a longitudinal movement between the stabilizer members is disabled, wherein a rotation between the stabilizer members is lockable by a safety means, wherein the safety means comprises a spring clip engaging a recess formed in the circumference of the locking collar.Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 2012Date of Patent: December 29, 2015Assignees: DEERE & COMPANY, HSM HANS SAUERMANN GMBH & CO. KGInventors: Martin Heitlinger, Hans Sauermann
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Patent number: 9179590Abstract: Stabilizer for a lower draft link of a three-point hitch of a tractor, the stabilizer comprising a first stabilizer member and a second stabilizer member which is movably connected to the first stabilizer member by a spring-loaded centering mechanism, wherein the second stabilizer member can be rotated with regard to the first stabilizer member to modify the overall length of the stabilizer. A locking bracket is pivotally connected to the first stabilizer member for blocking a rotation between the stabilizer members by engaging the locking bracket with a blocking groove formed in a circumference of the second stabilizer member. Furthermore, a locking cover is provided for disabling a movement between the stabilizer members in a closed position.Type: GrantFiled: July 20, 2012Date of Patent: November 10, 2015Assignee: DEERE & COMPANYInventors: Martin Heitlinger, Hanko Onken
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Publication number: 20150264856Abstract: A stabilizer for a lower link of a three-point hitch of a tractor, includes a first stabilizer element and a second stabilizer element, which is supported so it can move with spring action relative to the first stabilizer element along a common longitudinal axis. A first limiting member is connected with the first stabilizer element, which in a closed position forms a first stop which interacts with the second stabilizer element to limit compression movement between the two stabilizer elements. A second limiting member between the two stabilizer elements forms a second stop to limit the compression movement relative to a corresponding end stop of the stabilizer when the first limiting member is brought into an opened position.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 19, 2015Publication date: September 24, 2015Inventors: MARTIN HEITLINGER, HANKO ONKEN, KLAUS MAYER
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Publication number: 20150047864Abstract: Stabilizer for a lower draft link of a three-point hitch of a tractor, the stabilizer comprising a first stabilizer member and a second stabilizer member which is movably connected to the first stabilizer member by a spring-loaded centering mechanism, wherein the second stabilizer member can be rotated with regard to the first stabilizer member to modify the overall length of the stabilizer. A locking bracket is pivotally connected to the first stabilizer member for blocking a rotation between the stabilizer members by engaging the locking bracket with a blocking groove formed in a circumference of the second stabilizer member. Furthermore, a locking cover is provided for disabling a movement between the stabilizer members in a closed position.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 20, 2012Publication date: February 19, 2015Applicant: Evonik Roehm GmbHInventors: Martin Heitlinger, Hanko Onken
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Publication number: 20140210183Abstract: Stabilizer for a lower link of a three-point hitch of a tractor, comprising a first stabilizer member and a second stabilizer member connected to the first stabilizer member by a spring mechanism which allows a longitudinal movement between the stabilizer members, wherein the overall length of the stabilizer is adjustable by rotating the stabilizer members against each other. Furthermore, a blocking means is connected to the first stabilizer member, wherein the blocking means can be moved into a closed position in which a longitudinal movement between the stabilizer members is restricted. The first stabilizer member comprises a rotation-symmetric locking collar which engages the blocking means in the closed position such in that a longitudinal movement between the stabilizer members is disabled, wherein a rotation between the stabilizer members is lockable by a safety means, wherein the safety means comprises a spring clip engaging a recess formed in the circumference of the locking collar.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 25, 2012Publication date: July 31, 2014Inventors: Martin Heitlinger, Hans Sauermann
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Patent number: 7530592Abstract: A towing mechanism includes a pair of brackets for receiving a drawbar therebetween, and a locking device. A towing bolt is received by locating bores in the brackets. The locking device includes a locking pin which is axially slidable in a pin bore in a component. The locking device is mounted on the upper bracket so that, in a locked condition, the locking pin projects out of the bore and prevents axial movement of the towing bolt. A blocking member at least partially covers the pin bore and prevents the extraneous material from contacting the locking pin, in order to reduce the likelihood of an unintentional release of the towing bolt.Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 2007Date of Patent: May 12, 2009Assignee: Deere & CompanyInventors: Martin Heitlinger, Mario Patino
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Publication number: 20080035357Abstract: The invention relates to a connection between the lift arm and lift shaft of an implement hitch. There is a need for such a connection which is less subject to wear. The lift arm has an end with a opening which receives an end of the lift shaft. The ends of the lift shaft and the openings of the lift arm are of substantially complementary design to one another. The openings of the lift arms and the ends of the lift shaft have a polygonal cross sectional shape, thus forming a polygonal connection.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 9, 2007Publication date: February 14, 2008Inventor: Martin Heitlinger