Patents by Inventor Michael Knödler
Michael Knödler 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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Patent number: 10587065Abstract: The invention relates to an electric plug-connector socket comprising a cylindrical socket sleeve, wherein the socket sleeve is designed with an accommodating space, into which is pushed a cylindrical lamella cage with a multiplicity of parallel contact lamellae, wherein the lamella cage has a first and second end-side, encircling collar crosspiece, and the contact lamellae run therebetween, wherein the lamella cage, on both collar crosspieces, has preferably window-like apertures, and wherein a stamping method is used to introduce, into the lateral surface of the socket sleeve, a plurality of convexities which extend into the window-like apertures such that a preferably force-fitting connection is formed between the lamella cage and the socket sleeve.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2016Date of Patent: March 10, 2020Assignee: Amphenol-Tuchel Electronics GmbHInventors: Christian Ungerer, Wolfgang Kerner, Timo Zentgraf, Michael Knödler
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Patent number: 10446963Abstract: The invention relates to an electric plug-connector socket comprising a cylindrical socket sleeve, wherein the socket sleeve is designed with an accommodating space, into which is pushed a cylindrical lamella cage with a multiplicity of parallel contact lamellae, wherein the lamella cage has a first and second end-side, encircling collar crosspiece, and the contact lamellae run therebetween, wherein the lamella cage, on both collar crosspieces, has preferably window-like apertures, and wherein a stamping method is used to introduce, into the lateral surface of the socket sleeve, a plurality of convexities which extend into the window-like apertures such that a preferably force-fitting connection is formed between the lamella cage and the socket sleeve.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 2019Date of Patent: October 15, 2019Assignee: Amphenol-Tuchel Electronics GmbHInventors: Christian Ungerer, Wolfgang Kerner, Timo Zentgraf, Michael Knödler
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Publication number: 20190027853Abstract: The invention relates to an electric plug-connector socket comprising a cylindrical socket sleeve, wherein the socket sleeve is designed with an accommodating space, into which is pushed a cylindrical lamella cage with a multiplicity of parallel contact lamellae, wherein the lamella cage has a first and second end-side, encircling collar crosspiece, and the contact lamellae run therebetween, wherein the lamella cage, on both collar crosspieces, has preferably window-like apertures, and wherein a stamping method is used to introduce, into the lateral surface of the socket sleeve, a plurality of convexities which extend into the window-like apertures such that a preferably force-fitting connection is formed between the lamella cage and the socket sleeve.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2016Publication date: January 24, 2019Inventors: Christian Ungere, Wolfgang Kerner, Timo Zentgraf, Michael Knödler
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Patent number: 8814597Abstract: The present invention relates to an electrical plug contact, comprising—a line having an insulating section, a fastening section, and a contacting section,—a line shield that at least partially encloses the line,—a connector that electrically contacts the line at the end of the line in the contacting section,—an insulating retainer, which locks with the connector and which is arranged in the contacting and fastening sections, for insulating the connector from an electrically conductive housing, and—a secondary locking sleeve that at least partially surrounds the line in the fastening section and that can be fastened to the line, wherein shielding transfer means are provided in order to transfer the shielding from the line shield to the housing.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2010Date of Patent: August 26, 2014Assignee: Amphenol-Tuchel Electronics GmbHInventors: Anna Jacob, Michael Knödler
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Patent number: 8529304Abstract: The invention relates to a bushing contact element (1) with a receiving chamber (10) for a counter contact, comprising a cylindrical metal contact sleeve (2) and a contact grid (3) arranged in the contact sleeve (2) in the receiving casing (10) for electrically contacting a counter contact, the cylindrical contact sleeve (2) at one of its ends being completely sealed with respect to the receiving chamber (10) by a metal contact cover (4).Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2010Date of Patent: September 10, 2013Assignee: Amphenol-Tuchel Electronics GmbHInventors: Wolfgang Langhoff, Michael Knödler
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Publication number: 20120282795Abstract: The present invention relates to an electrical plug contact, comprising—a line having an insulating scction, a fastening section, and a contacting section,—a line shield that at least partially encloses the line,—a connector that electrically contacts the line at the end of the line in the contacting section,—an insulating retainer, which locks with the connector and which is arranged in the contacting and fastening sections, for insulating the connector from an electrically conductive housing, and—a secondary locking sleeve that at least partially surrounds the line in the fastening section and that can be fastened to the line, wherein shielding transfer means are provided in order to transfer the shielding from the line shield to the housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 11, 2010Publication date: November 8, 2012Applicant: Amphenol- Tuchel Electronics GmbHInventors: Anna Jacob, Michael Knödler
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Publication number: 20120142234Abstract: The invention relates to a bushing contact element (1) with a receiving chamber (10) for a counter contact, comprising a cylindrical metal contact sleeve (2) and a contact grid (3) arranged in the contact sleeve (2) in the receiving casing (10) for electrically contacting a counter contact, the cylindrical contact sleeve (2) at one of its ends being completely sealed with respect to the receiving chamber (10) by a metal contact cover (4).Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2010Publication date: June 7, 2012Applicant: AMPHENOL-TUCHEL ELECTRONICS GMBHInventors: Wolfgang Langhoff, Michael Knödler
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Patent number: 8079866Abstract: The invention relates to a receiving device (1) for receiving and locking two connectors that consist of sockets (52, 52?) and plugs (51, 51?), and a fuse (60) arranged between the sockets (52, 52?) as a current-carrying element for protecting the connection established by the receiving device (1) and the connectors. The receiving device comprises a top part (64) for receiving the plugs (51, 51?), a base (62), which can be connected to the top part (64) to contact the connectors, for receiving the sockets (52, 52?) and the fuse (60), said fuse (60) being arranged in the receiving device in such a manner that the fuse (60) is immobilized in the receiving device (1) in the position of contact of the connectors.Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 2008Date of Patent: December 20, 2011Assignee: Amphenol-Tuchel Electronics GmbHInventors: Wolfgang Langhoff, Michael Knödler
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Patent number: 7892026Abstract: The invention relates to an electrical plug-type connector (1) having a socket-like contact element (6), which is arranged in a contact chamber (2), which comprises at least two chamber parts (3, 4), which bear against one another with in each case at least one abutting face (24, 25), is made from plastic and has a plug-in opening (8). The invention provides for the outer face (5) of the contact chamber (2) to be completely coated with a conductive layer and for the abutting faces (24, 25) to be overlapped laterally by an overlapping wall section (27) on the outside of the contact chambers (2), and for that side of the overlapping wall section (27) which faces the abutting faces (24, 25) to likewise be coated with a conductive layer.Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 2007Date of Patent: February 22, 2011Assignee: Amphenol-Tuchel Electronics GmbHInventors: Wolfgang Langhoff, Michael Knödler
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Publication number: 20100311271Abstract: The invention relates to a receiving device (1) for receiving and locking two connectors that consist of sockets (52, 52?) and plugs (51, 51?), and a fuse (60) arranged between the sockets (52, 52?) as a current-carrying element for protecting the connection established by the receiving device (1) and the connectors. The receiving device comprises a top part (64) for receiving the plugs (51, 51?), a base (62), which can be connected to the top part (64) to contact the connectors, for receiving the sockets (52, 52?) and the fuse (60), said fuse (60) being arranged in the receiving device in such a manner that the fuse (60) is immobilized in the receiving device (1) in the position of contact of the connectors.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 6, 2008Publication date: December 9, 2010Inventors: Wolfgang Langhoff, Michael Knödler
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Publication number: 20090221181Abstract: The invention relates to an electrical plug-type connector (1) having a socket-like contact element (6), which is arranged in a contact chamber (2), which comprises at least two chamber parts (3, 4), which bear against one another with in each case at least one abutting face (24, 25), is made from plastic and has a plug-in opening (8). The invention provides for the outer face (5) of the contact chamber (2) to be completely coated with a conductive layer and for the abutting faces (24, 25) to be overlapped laterally by an overlapping wall section (27) on the outside of the contact chambers (2), and for that side of the overlapping wall section (27) which faces the abutting faces (24, 25) to likewise be coated with a conductive layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 18, 2007Publication date: September 3, 2009Inventors: Wolfgang Langhoff, Michael Knödler