Patents by Inventor Matthias Schuler

Matthias Schuler 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: 9091300
    Abstract: A rolling-element bearing includes inner and outer rings, a cage with pockets disposed therebetween, and rolling elements respectively retained in the pockets. The cage has a guiding section extending along the axial length of the rolling elements. The distance between a radially-inner surface of the guiding section and the rotational axis of the bearing progressively decreases at least in sections along the axial direction of the rolling-element bearing from a point of the guiding section that is most distant from the rotational axis. A conveying section of the cage connects to that most-distant point and extends outside or away from the axial length of the rolling elements. The distance between a radially-inner surface of the conveying section and the rotational axis progressively decreases at least in sections in the axial direction away from the rolling elements. A lubricant collection channel is defined between the guiding section and the conveying section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2015
    Assignee: AKTIEBOLAGET SKF
    Inventors: Matthias Schuler, Volker Wendt
  • Patent number: 8979381
    Abstract: A bearing device includes a first bearing element and at least one second bearing element that is movably supported relative to the first bearing element and at least one seal unit that includes at least one attachment element that plays a role in attaching at least one seal element of the seal unit to the first bearing element. The attachment element includes at least a part of an antilock braking system (ABS) ring. The ABS ring may include through openings and be usable with a sensor that senses a magnetic field generated by the ABS ring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2015
    Assignee: Aktiebolaget SKF
    Inventors: Ludwig Edelmann, Matthias Schuler
  • Publication number: 20140314359
    Abstract: A rolling-element bearing includes inner and outer rings, a cage with pockets disposed therebetween, and rolling elements respectively retained in the pockets. The cage has a guiding section extending along the axial length of the rolling elements. The distance between a radially-inner surface of the guiding section and the rotational axis of the bearing progressively decreases at least in sections along the axial direction of the rolling-element bearing from a point of the guiding section that is most distant from the rotational axis. A conveying section of the cage connects to that most-distant point and extends outside or away from the axial length of the rolling elements. The distance between a radially-inner surface of the conveying section and the rotational axis progressively decreases at least in sections in the axial direction away from the rolling elements. A lubricant collection channel is defined between the guiding section and the conveying section.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2014
    Publication date: October 23, 2014
    Applicant: Aktiebolaget SKF
    Inventors: Matthias Schuler, Volker Wendt
  • Publication number: 20140072252
    Abstract: A bearing device includes a first bearing element and at least one second bearing element that is movably supported relative to the first bearing element and at least one seal unit that includes at least one attachment element that plays a role in attaching at least one seal element of the seal unit to the first bearing element. The attachment element includes at least a part of an antilock braking system (ABS) ring. The ABS ring may include through openings and be usable with a sensor that senses a magnetic field generated by the ABS ring.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2013
    Publication date: March 13, 2014
    Applicant: Aktiebolaget SKF
    Inventors: Ludwig Edelmann, Matthias Schuler
  • Patent number: 8183449
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a tuneable clarinet barrel joint (1) for arrangement between the mouthpiece and the upper joint of a (Eb, D, C, A or Bb) clarinet, with a longitudinal axis (L) and a bore (100) which runs in the longitudinal axis (L), whereby the clarinet barrel joint (1) is comprised of an upper part (2) and a lower part (3), which are arranged for connection in the longitudinal axis (L), and provided with a set collar (4) for the connection of the upper part (2) and the lower part (3), by means of which the distance between the upper part (2) and the lower part (3) is adjustable, characterized in that the set collar (4) is connected to both the upper part (2) and the lower part (3) by means of screw threads (6, 7), whereby the said screw threads (6, 7) are pitched with opposing directions of rotation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2012
    Inventors: Henry Paulus, Matthias Schuler
  • Publication number: 20110146473
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a tuneable clarinet barrel joint (1) for arrangement between the mouthpiece and the upper joint of a (Eb, D, C, A or Bb) clarinet, with a longitudinal axis (L) and a bore (100) which runs in the longitudinal axis (L), whereby the clarinet barrel joint (1) is comprised of an upper part (2) and a lower part (3), which are arranged for connection in the longitudinal axis (L), and provided with a set collar (4) for the connection of the upper part (2) and the lower part (3), by means of which the distance between the upper part (2) and the lower part (3) is adjustable, characterized in that the set collar (4) is connected to both the upper part (2) and the lower part (3) by means of screw threads (6, 7), whereby the said screw threads (6, 7) are pitched with opposing directions of rotation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2009
    Publication date: June 23, 2011
    Inventors: Henry Paulus, Matthias Schuler
  • Publication number: 20050055348
    Abstract: “XSteps” are modular data objects that model performance of various operations in a manufacturing process. Designers of manufacturing processes can build complex manufacturing systems from the modular XSteps and may enter parameter information that defines inputs to the corresponding XSteps. An XStep may include a parameter array defining different variables that determine behavior of the manufacturing operation represented by the XStep, a process instruction attribute that includes instructions to be delivered to automatic- or manually-driven manufacturing processes when the manufacturing operations are performed and an actuals attribute to capture manufacturing data as the manufacturing operations are performed. Thus, the present invention provides an integrated view into automatic, semi-automatic and manually-driven manufacturing processes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2003
    Publication date: March 10, 2005
    Inventors: Sabine Deimel, Klaus Mildenberger, Martin Schmidt, Christine Jaensch, Sabine Seelenmeyer, Matthias Schuler, Christoph Scheiber
  • Patent number: 6384323
    Abstract: The invention is an improvement to a high-frequency-shielded switchgear cabinet having a cabinet body which can be or is composed of wall elements and has at least one opening which can be closed by a cabinet door. Gaps formed in the cabinet body and between the cabinet body and door can be closed or sealed so as to be high-frequency-shielded by means of electrically and magnetically conductive sealing strips. In order to attain a corrosion-free switchgear cabinet which has a long service life and can be easily produced, the wall elements and cabinet door are made of aluminum-zinc-coated sheet metal and are provided at least in regions facing the gaps to be sealed without additional surface-protecting coverings. The sealing strips are directly connected to the untreated surface of the wall elements and/or cabinet door.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 1998
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2002
    Assignee: Rittal-Werk Rudolf Loh GmbH
    Inventors: Oskar Elm, Walter Nicolai, Jürgen Schnaubelt, Matthias Schüler
  • Publication number: 20010011596
    Abstract: The invention concerns a high-frequency-shielded switchgear cabinet comprising a cabinet body which can be or is composed of wall elements and has at least one opening which can be closed by a cabinet door. Gaps formed in the cabinet body and between the cabinet body and door can be closed or sealed so as to be high-frequency-shielded by means of electrically and magnetically conductive sealing strips. In order to attain a corrosion-free switchgear cabinet which has a long service life and can be easily produced, the wall elements and cabinet door are made of aluminum-zinc-coated sheet metal and are provided at least in regions facing the gaps to be sealed without additional surface-protecting coverings. The sealing strips are directly connected to the untreated surface of the wall elements and/or cabinet door.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 1998
    Publication date: August 9, 2001
    Inventors: OSKAR ELM, WALTER NICOLAI, JURGEN SCHNAUBELT, MATTHIAS SCHULER
  • Patent number: 5932843
    Abstract: A switchgear cabinet with a frame and door elements. A side of the switchgear cabinet can be closed by an angle door element or by two superimposed door elements, a type of rabbet being optional, as a result of connection elements being mounted in pairs on vertical frame legs and aligned on a horizontal center plane in conjunction with suitably aligned closing and hinge elements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 3, 1999
    Assignee: Rittal-Werk Rudolf Loh GmbH & Co., KG
    Inventors: Horst Besserer, Udo Munch, Markus Neuhof, Walter Nicolai, Adam Pawlowski, Matthias Schuler, Heinrich Strackbein
  • Patent number: 5775051
    Abstract: A frame member for a switchgear cabinet frame, designed as an inwardly open hollow section having two perpendicular sides that form outer sides of the frame. An easily constructed frame member combines features that provide a simple solution to meeting many requirements of a switchgear cabinet frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 7, 1998
    Assignee: Rittal-Werk Rudolf Loh GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Walter Nicolai, Heinrich Strackbein, Udo Munch, Adam Pawlowski, Horst Besserer, Matthias Schuler, Markus Neuhof
  • Patent number: 5761797
    Abstract: A process for the erection of a switch cabinet and installation of components therein in which portions of the framework of the switch cabinet are assembled to form a partial frame structure. Thereafter, the services are installed and wired within the partial frame structure. The assembly of the framework is then completed and the walls and doors secured thereto so as to form an enclosed switch cabinet with the services installed inside.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 1996
    Date of Patent: June 9, 1998
    Assignee: Rittal-Werk Rudolf Loh GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Horst Besserer, Udo Munch, Markus Neuhof, Walter Nicolai, Adam Pawlowski, Matthias Schuler, Heinrich Strackbein
  • Patent number: 5749476
    Abstract: A rack for a switching cabinet comprising a plurality of frame parts and having fastening holes provided inside of the frame pieces forming internal edges of the rack. The frame pieces form only a frame support. At least a portion of the frame pieces are rigidly or detachably connected to a plurality of mounting rails which extend over at least a portion of the length of a corresponding frame piece, and along with the two profile sides having rows of fastening holes, form portions of internal edges.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 1996
    Date of Patent: May 12, 1998
    Assignee: Rittal-Werk Rudolf Loh GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Horst Besserer, Udo Munch, Markus Neuhof, Walter Nicolai, Adam Pawlowski, Matthias Schuler, Heinrich Strackbein
  • Patent number: 5303893
    Abstract: A rotary coupling for connecting a control device housing to a support arm or an elbow of a support arm system, having a rotating ring fixedly connected to the control device housing and partially rotatable in relation to a coupling piece which is connected to the support arm or the elbow. For equalization of tolerances caused by insufficient twist rigidity of the support arm system, the invention provides that the coupling piece forms a peripheral bearing ring which is convexly arched outwardly and is received in and supported by two shell rings. The shell rings are connected to each other and have concavely arched bearing surfaces. The shell rings are rigidly mounted on the bearing ring of the coupling piece by a clamping cheek. The rotating ring is rotatably maintained on the shell rings by a support ring which is connected to the shell rings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 1992
    Date of Patent: April 19, 1994
    Assignee: Rittal-Werk Rudolf Loh GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Matthias Schuler, Udo Munch, Wolfgang Reuter
  • Patent number: 5290612
    Abstract: A bracket for a suspension system for control units, control panels and the like, including a support body portion, having a substantially U-shaped base profile portion that is subdivided, by means of a separation rib extending parallel to its rib, into a closed supporting part and an open, U-shaped receiving part remote from the rib, in which continuous, longitudinally oriented screw receptacles are formed on the support part and the receiving part. To improve the torsional rigidity of the bracket and the entire suspension arrangement, the support part is stiffened in the longitudinal direction of the support body portion by means of two continuous diagonal ribs, which are joined together in the middle, and the screw receptacles of the support part are constructed in the corner regions that the diagonal ribs form with the base profile section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 1992
    Date of Patent: March 1, 1994
    Assignee: Rittal-Werk Rudolf Loh GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Matthias Schuler, Udo Munch, Wolfgang Reuter