Patents by Inventor Michael Zimpfer

Michael Zimpfer 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: 7617841
    Abstract: The inventive sliding valve (8) comprises a slide (18), which is mounted in a manner that enables it to move transversal to the passage channel (11). This valve is provided with an asymmetrical design whereby enabling the pressure prevailing in the passage channel (11) to reach a side of the slide (18) via suitable ducts (25, 26), whereas the other side is not subjected to any pressure or only to a constant low pressure. A pressure spring (29) works counter to the pressure and holds the slide (18) in the open position. In the event the fluid pressure prevails, the slide (18) is displaced into the blocking position in which it remains until the pressure falls below the switching limit once again.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2009
    Assignee: Eaton Fluid Power GmbH
    Inventors: Michael Zimpfer, Andreas Hilgert
  • Patent number: 7219494
    Abstract: Hydraulic systems generally comprise expansion hose lines and other damping elements which are provided with one or several serially connected hose chambers according to the generated pressure pulsation. The damping measures of the inventive hydraulic system are initiated according to the prevailing pressure during operation thereof. The aim of the invention is to keep the loss of pressure low and save a significant amount of energy during continuous operations. Said aim is achieved by a direct line connection between the source of pressure and the user, which bypasses the dampers. Said bypass line is blocked by a valve when the pressure in the system increases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2007
    Assignee: Eaton Fluid Power GmbH
    Inventor: Michael Zimpfer
  • Publication number: 20070056633
    Abstract: The inventive sliding valve (8) comprises a slide (18), which is mounted in a manner that enables it to move transversal to the passage channel (11). This valve is provided with an asymmetrical design whereby enabling the pressure prevailing in the passage channel (11) to reach a side of the slide (18) via suitable ducts (25, 26), whereas the other side is not subjected to any pressure or only to a constant low pressure. A pressure spring (29) works counter to the pressure and holds the slide (18) in the open position. In the event the fluid pressure prevails, the slide (18) is displaced into the blocking position in which it remains until the pressure falls below the switching limit once again.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2004
    Publication date: March 15, 2007
    Applicant: Eaton Fluid Power GMBH
    Inventors: Michael Zimpfer, Andreas Hilgert
  • Patent number: 7017610
    Abstract: Disclosed is a damping device to be incorporated into fluid systems, particularly hydraulic systems, said damping device comprising an expansion hose. An essentially rigid damper which is oriented counter to the direction of flow, is disposed inside the internal space of said expansion hose. The damper pipe is provided with a completely closed wall, resulting in a good damping effect. Preferably, the damper pipe is significantly less flexible in the radial direction than the outer expansion pipe, whereby the damping effect is substantially enhanced.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2006
    Assignee: Eaton Fluid Power GmbH
    Inventors: Michael Zimpfer, Ralph Peter Merkel, Andreas Richard Hilgert
  • Publication number: 20050173852
    Abstract: Disclosed is a damping device to be incorporated into fluid systems, particularly hydraulic systems, said damping device comprising an expansion hose (2). An essentially rigid damper pipe (15) which is oriented counter to the direction of flow is disposed inside the inner space of said expansion hose (2). The damper pipe (15) is provided with a completely closed wall, resulting in a good damping effect. Preferably, the damper pipe (15) is significantly less flexible in the radial direction than the outer expansion pipe, whereby the damping effect is substantially enhanced.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2003
    Publication date: August 11, 2005
    Inventors: Michael Zimpfer, Ralph Merkel, Andreas Hilgert
  • Publication number: 20050172620
    Abstract: Hydraulic systems generally comprise expansion hose lines and other damping elements which are provided with one or several serially connected hose chambers according to the generated pressure pulsation. The damping measures of the inventive hydraulic system are initiated according to the prevailing pressure during operation thereof. The aim of the invention is to keep the loss of pressure low and save a significant amount of energy during continuous operations. Said aim is achieved by a direct line connection between the source of pressure and the user, which bypasses the dampers. Said bypass line is blocked by a valve when the pressure in the system increases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2003
    Publication date: August 11, 2005
    Inventor: Michael Zimpfer