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).

  • Patent number: 10587065
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2020
    Assignee: Amphenol-Tuchel Electronics GmbH
    Inventors: Christian Ungerer, Wolfgang Kerner, Timo Zentgraf, Michael Knödler
  • Patent number: 10446963
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2019
    Assignee: Amphenol-Tuchel Electronics GmbH
    Inventors: Christian Ungerer, Wolfgang Kerner, Timo Zentgraf, Michael Knödler
  • Publication number: 20190027853
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2016
    Publication date: January 24, 2019
    Inventors: Christian Ungere, Wolfgang Kerner, Timo Zentgraf, Michael Knödler
  • Patent number: 8814597
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2014
    Assignee: Amphenol-Tuchel Electronics GmbH
    Inventors: Anna Jacob, Michael Knödler
  • Patent number: 8529304
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2013
    Assignee: Amphenol-Tuchel Electronics GmbH
    Inventors: Wolfgang Langhoff, Michael Knödler
  • Publication number: 20120282795
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2010
    Publication date: November 8, 2012
    Applicant: Amphenol- Tuchel Electronics GmbH
    Inventors: Anna Jacob, Michael Knödler
  • Publication number: 20120142234
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2010
    Publication date: June 7, 2012
    Applicant: AMPHENOL-TUCHEL ELECTRONICS GMBH
    Inventors: Wolfgang Langhoff, Michael Knödler
  • Patent number: 8079866
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2011
    Assignee: Amphenol-Tuchel Electronics GmbH
    Inventors: Wolfgang Langhoff, Michael Knödler
  • Patent number: 7892026
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2011
    Assignee: Amphenol-Tuchel Electronics GmbH
    Inventors: Wolfgang Langhoff, Michael Knödler
  • Publication number: 20100311271
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2008
    Publication date: December 9, 2010
    Inventors: Wolfgang Langhoff, Michael Knödler
  • Publication number: 20090221181
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2007
    Publication date: September 3, 2009
    Inventors: Wolfgang Langhoff, Michael Knödler