Patents by Inventor Michael Habele

Michael Habele 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: 8786220
    Abstract: The invention relates to a device (10) for taking a safety precaution in an electrical tool, said electrical tool comprising an electric motor (EM) with at least one field winding and an armature winding. The device (10) comprises the following features: a sensor unit (12) which is designed to generate a sensor signal (21) in accordance with a motor current (14) passing through the electric motor (EM), an armature voltage (16) via the armature winding, a voltage (18) via the field winding and/or a commutation frequency (20) in the armature winding; a unit (22) detecting a change of the sensor signal, which is designed to detect a temporal change of the sensor signal (21) and emit a corresponding modification signal (24) on the basis of the detected change; and a safety device (26) which is designed to take a safety precaution (28) in the electrical tool when a value of the modification signal (24) is exceeded or not met in relation to a threshold value.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2014
    Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventors: Ulrich Single, Michael Habele
  • Patent number: 8678105
    Abstract: A plug arrangement in a machine tool comprises a primary plug part, which is associated with a drive motor, and a secondary plug part. According to the invention the primary and secondary plug parts are assembled to form a common plug part.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2014
    Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventors: Michael Habele, Marcus Schuller
  • Patent number: 8500521
    Abstract: The invention relates to a hand-held power tool, particularly an angle grinder having a housing that has a flange neck, having a protective device that can be accommodated on the flange neck and that can be pivoted in the circumferential direction, and having at least one device for blocking at least one pivoting direction of the protective device. The invention proposes that the device for locking includes at least one stop and at least one counter-stop interacting with the stop.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2013
    Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventors: Cornelius Boeck, Joachim Schadow, Sinisa Andrasic, Josef Enfellner, Michael Habele
  • Publication number: 20110036607
    Abstract: A plug arrangement in a machine tool comprises a primary plug part, which is associated with a drive motor, and a secondary plug part. According to the invention the primary and secondary plug parts are assembled to form a common plug part.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2009
    Publication date: February 17, 2011
    Inventors: Michael Habele, Marcus Schuller
  • Publication number: 20110007436
    Abstract: The invention relates to a device (10) for taking a safety precaution in an electrical tool, said electrical tool comprising an electric motor (EM) with at least one field winding and an armature winding. The device (10) comprises the following features: a sensor unit (12) which is designed to generate a sensor signal (21) in accordance with a motor current (14) passing through the electric motor (EM), an armature voltage (16) via the armature winding, a voltage (18) via the field winding and/or a commutation frequency (20) in the armature winding; a unit (22) detecting a change of the sensor signal, which is designed to detect a temporal change of the sensor signal (21) and emit a corresponding modification signal (24) on the basis of the detected change; and a safety device (26) which is designed to take a safety precaution (28) in the electrical tool when a value of the modification signal (24) is exceeded or not met in relation to a threshold value.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2008
    Publication date: January 13, 2011
    Applicant: Robert Bosch GMBH
    Inventors: Ulrich Single, Michael Habele
  • Publication number: 20100304648
    Abstract: The invention relates to a hand-held power tool, particularly an angle grinder having a housing that has a flange neck, having a protective device that can be accommodated on the flange neck and that can be pivoted in the circumferential direction, and having at least one device for blocking at least one pivoting direction of the protective device. The invention proposes that the device for locking includes at least one stop and at least one counter-stop interacting with the stop.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2008
    Publication date: December 2, 2010
    Inventors: Cornelius Boeck, Joachim Schadow, Sinisa Andrasic, Josef Enfellner, Michael Habele
  • Patent number: 7588465
    Abstract: An electric mains-connection device for an electric hand-held power tool equipped with an electric motor (M), in particular for an angle grinder, has mains-connection terminals for a mains-connection cable, and with an anti-interference capacitor; it is designed as a mains-connection module that can be actuated externally, includes mains terminals, houses the anti-interference capacitor, and out of which an electric cable extends, which serves to connect motor electronics and a motor switch in an interface-free manner. An electric device for an electric hand-held power tool equipped with an electric motor, in particular for an angle grinder, includes the electric mains-connection device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2009
    Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventors: Michael Habele, Klaus Dengler, Csaba Kreiter, Martin Schulz, Ulrich Single
  • Patent number: 7438634
    Abstract: A clamping fixture for detachably fastening a disk-shaped tool on a rotatably driven working spindle with a driven gear includes a fastening element a supporting flange arranged so that the tool is accommodated between the fastening element and the supporting flange and rotatably displaceable relative to the working spindle in the tightening direction and axially in a direction toward the tool. The supporting flange is displaceable relative to the working spindle in a release direction and axially away from the tool when the fastening element is released, and is lockable with the working spindle or a component which is non-rotatably connected with the working spindle in a position which is displaced axially in a direction of the tool, and the supporting flange cannot be displaced axially away from the tool until a lock is released.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2008
    Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventor: Michael Habele
  • Publication number: 20080001505
    Abstract: A main element, in particular a stator, for an electrical machine, in particular for a universal motor, includes a flux return ring with at least two poles that are situated radially on the flux return ring, and each of which accommodates at least one coil, the poles can be connected with the flux return ring.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2007
    Publication date: January 3, 2008
    Inventor: Michael Habele
  • Publication number: 20070264869
    Abstract: An electric mains-connection device for an electric hand-held power tool equipped with an electric motor (M), in particular for an angle grinder, has mains-connection terminals for a mains-connection cable, and with an anti-interference capacitor; it is designed as a mains-connection module that can be actuated externally, includes mains terminals, houses the anti-interference capacitor, and out of which an electric cable extends, which serves to connect motor electronics and a motor switch in an interface-free manner. An electric device for an electric hand-held power tool equipped with an electric motor, in particular for an angle grinder, includes the electric mains-connection device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2007
    Publication date: November 15, 2007
    Inventors: Michael Habele, Klaus Dengler, Csaba Kreiter, Martin Schulz, Ulrich Single
  • Publication number: 20070167120
    Abstract: A clamping fixture for detachably fastening a disk-shaped tool on a rotatably driven working spindle with a driven gear includes a fastening element a supporting flange arranged so that the tool is accommodated between the fastening element and the supporting flange and rotatably displaceable relative to the working spindle in the tightening direction and axially in a direction toward the tool. The supporting flange is displaceable relative to the working spindle in a release direction and axially away from the tool when the fastening element is released, and is lockable with the working spindle or a component which is non-rotatably connected with the working spindle in a position which is displaced axially in a direction of the tool, and the supporting flange cannot be displaced axially away from the tool until a lock is released.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2007
    Publication date: July 19, 2007
    Inventor: Michael Habele
  • Patent number: 7138737
    Abstract: A braking device for an electric motor includes a rotor (10) and a stator, in particular for a direct current series wound motor and a brake element (20) which is movable between a braking position and an operating position; a brake shoe (30) that brakes the rotor (10) in the braking position is mounted on the brake element (20). The brake shoe (30) is mounted on the brake element (20) on the trailing end relative to the direction of rotation of the rotor (10).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2006
    Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventor: Michael Habele
  • Patent number: 7108110
    Abstract: The invention is based on a braking device for an electric motor with a stator (14, 16, 18) and a rotor (10), in particular for a direct current series-wound motor, with a braking element (20) that can be moved between an operating position and a braking position depending on a magnetic flux in the stator (14, 16, 18), wherein there is an air gap (32) between the braking element (20) and the stator (14, 16, 18), and with a short-circuit ring (38) for suppressing mechanical vibrations. The invention proposes that the short-circuit ring (38) be inclined in relation to the air gap (32) between the stator (14, 16, 18) and the braking element (20).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2006
    Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventor: Michael Habele
  • Publication number: 20050199453
    Abstract: The invention is based on a braking device for an electric motor with a stator (14, 16, 18) and a rotor (10), in particular for a direct current series-wound motor, with a braking element (20) that can be moved between an operating position and a braking position depending on a magnetic flux in the stator (14, 16, 18), wherein there is an air gap (32) between the braking element (20) and the stator (14, 16, 18), and with a short-circuit ring (38) for suppressing mechanical vibrations. The invention proposes that the short-circuit ring (38) be inclined in relation to the air gap (32) between the stator (14, 16, 18) and the braking element (20).
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2003
    Publication date: September 15, 2005
    Inventor: Michael Habele
  • Publication number: 20050179330
    Abstract: The invention is based on a braking device for an electric motor having a rotor (10) and a stator, in particular for a direct current series wound motor, having a brake element (20) which is movable between a braking position and an operating position; a brake shoe (30) that brakes the rotor (10) in the braking position is mounted on the brake element (20). It is proposed that the brake shoe (30) be mounted on the brake element (20) on the trailing end relative to the direction of rotation of the rotor (10).
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2003
    Publication date: August 18, 2005
    Inventor: Michael Habele
  • Patent number: 6903481
    Abstract: The commutator has a cylindrical collector (1), disposed on a motor armature shaft, and electrical-contact means (4, 5), which during one rotation of the collector (1) touch at least two each of a plurality of commutator laminations (3) that are present on the collector (1) and thereby establish an electrical connection between the applicable commutator laminations and external current connections (21, 22).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2005
    Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventor: Michael Habele
  • Publication number: 20040239205
    Abstract: The commutator has a cylindrical collector (1), disposed on a motor armature shaft, and electrical-contact means (4, 5), which during one rotation of the collector (1) touch at least two each of a plurality of commutator laminations (3) that are present on the collector (1) and thereby establish an electrical connection between the applicable commutator laminations and external current connections (21, 22).
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2003
    Publication date: December 2, 2004
    Inventor: Michael Habele
  • Patent number: 6731034
    Abstract: An electric motor with an electromagnetic brake is disclosed, particularly for use in an angle grinder, which has a stator having at least one pole pair, in which at least one pole has a pole shoe which points to the inside towards the rotor periphery and is surrounded by a stator winding. The pole accommodates the brake means for braking of the rotor of the electric motor. The brake element can be adjusted against the braking force by the magnetic field of the stator winding when the motor is activated. The brake element is constructed of magnetically conductive material as a rocker which is exposed to the braking force off-center of the swivel axis of the brake element. As a result of the off-center application of force the brake element having a disengagement arm can be arranged in the magnetic flux of the stator winding such that a high disengagement moment can be achieved and rapid braking can occur at shutoff.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2004
    Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventors: Michael Habele, Gerhard Kraemer, Alfred Odendahl
  • Patent number: 5974919
    Abstract: A screwing device provided with a transmission of measuring signals has improved securing of screwing tool. Its rotary drive shaft is connected to the screwing tool in a rotationally locking manner via a polygonal coupling. The screwing tool is fastened axially by two connecting bodies which are arranged in bores and engage in a positively locking manner into an annular groove arranged in the rotary drive shaft in the region of the polygonal coupling. The connecting bodies are retained in their connection position by a securing element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 1995
    Date of Patent: November 2, 1999
    Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventor: Michael Habele
  • Patent number: 5874681
    Abstract: A device for signal transmission between components supported so as to be movable relative to one another is proposed. A first conductor is partly accommodated in a first component, while a second conductor is partly disposed in a second component, which is supported rotatably relative to the first component via a bearing. The bearing (21) is electrically insulated from the components by means of an insulating body and an insulating sheath. The first conductor and the second conductor are electrically conductively connected to one another via the bearing. In this way, an interruption-free contact between the first conductor and the second conductor (15) is assured.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 1997
    Date of Patent: February 23, 1999
    Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventor: Michael Habele