Patents by Inventor Norbert Zimmermann

Norbert Zimmermann 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: 11189080
    Abstract: A method for presenting a three-dimensional object is provided, with the three-dimensional object being presented from different viewing angles in accordance with control commands. The object is presented as having at least one display surface, that a moving image is presented on the display surface, and that the display surface including the moving image presented on the display surface is presented from different viewing angles in accordance with the control commands.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2021
    Assignee: Zimmermann Holding-Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventor: Norbert Zimmermann
  • Publication number: 20200388069
    Abstract: A method for presenting a three-dimensional object is provided, with the three-dimensional object being presented from different viewing angles in accordance with control commands. The object is presented as having at least one display surface, that a moving image is presented on the display surface, and that the display surface including the moving image presented on the display surface is presented from different viewing angles in accordance with the control commands.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2018
    Publication date: December 10, 2020
    Applicant: Zimmermann Holding-AG
    Inventor: Norbert ZIMMERMANN
  • Patent number: 10636589
    Abstract: A switching device includes a base module equipped with an electromagnetic drive that has a yoke, a coil and an armature arranged movably relative to the yoke, and that has a switching contact that includes a stationary switching piece and a movable switching piece arranged opposite the stationary switching piece, wherein the switching contact is switchable between an “open” position and a “closed” position via movement of the armature, where the switching device also includes a modular auxiliary switching unit equipped with a contact system that consists of a stationary switching piece and a movable switching piece arranged opposite the stationary switching piece such that the coupling between the base module and the modular auxiliary switching unit is configured such that different distances in the contact system of the auxiliary switching unit are transferrable during a trigger event via an elastic element regardless of the auxiliary switching unit in use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2020
    Assignee: Siemens Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Daniela Fischer, Josef Graf, Alexander Oberleiter, Norbert Zimmermann
  • Patent number: 10217574
    Abstract: A low-voltage switching device includes a base module, with a connection region for electrical conductors. Auxiliary contacts and a coil connection are arranged in a separate auxiliary module that is attachable to and detachable from the base module to maximize flexibility in configuration, manufacture, functionality and utility of the switching device while reducing production costs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2019
    Assignee: Siemens Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventor: Norbert Zimmermann
  • Publication number: 20170287652
    Abstract: A switching device includes a base module equipped with an electromagnetic drive that has a yoke, a coil and an armature arranged movably relative to the yoke, and that has a switching contact that includes a stationary switching piece and a movable switching piece arranged opposite the stationary switching piece, wherein the switching contact is switchable between an “open” position and a “closed” position via movement of the armature, where the switching device also includes a modular auxiliary switching unit equipped with a contact system that consists of a stationary switching piece and a movable switching piece arranged opposite the stationary switching piece such that the coupling between the base module and the modular auxiliary switching unit is configured such that different distances in the contact system of the auxiliary switching unit are transferrable during a trigger event via an elastic element regardless of the auxiliary switching unit in use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2015
    Publication date: October 5, 2017
    Applicant: Siemens Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Daniela FISCHER, Josef GRAF, Alexander OBERLEITER, Norbert ZIMMERMANN
  • Publication number: 20160211092
    Abstract: A low-voltage switching device includes a base module, with a connection region for electrical conductors. Auxiliary contacts and a coil connection are arranged in a separate auxiliary module that is attachable to and detachable from the base module to maximize flexibility in configuration, manufacture, functionality and utility of the switching device while reducing production costs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2013
    Publication date: July 21, 2016
    Inventor: Norbert ZIMMERMANN
  • Patent number: 8526154
    Abstract: A current transformer assembly includes input connections, output connections, current transformers placed between the input connections and the output connections, with at least one transformer output being electrically connected to the transformers. In at least one embodiment, the current transformer assembly includes an integrated wiring arrangement wherein a plurality of input connections is electrically connected to a plurality of output connections by way of the integrated wiring arrangement such that the wiring arrangement functions as an alternating wiring system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2013
    Assignee: Siemens Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Mathias Volz, Norbert Zimmermann
  • Patent number: 8400239
    Abstract: The switching device includes an actuation magnet provided in a magnet chamber and fixed in the magnet chamber by at least one spring element, at least one displaceable switch contact, the at least one displaceable switch contact being displaceable by the actuation magnet and at least one stationary switch contact, the magnet chamber including an assembly opening for inserting or removing a tolerance insert.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2013
    Assignee: Siemens Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Josef Graf, Christian Sturm, Alexander Zhukowski, Norbert Zimmermann, Reinhard Zinner
  • Patent number: 8390409
    Abstract: At least one embodiment of the invention relates to a switch device particularly a low-voltage switch device, having an actuation magnet chamber by at least one spring element, having at least one displaceable switch contact and at least one stationary switch contact, wherein the at least one displaceable switch contact can be displaced by the actuation magnet, the magnet chamber comprising an assembly opening for inserting or removing a tolerance insert. At least one embodiment of the invention further relates to a method for inserting or removing a tolerance insert in a magnet chamber of such a switch device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2013
    Assignee: Siemens Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Josef Graf, Christian Sturm, Alexander Zhukowski, Norbert Zimmermann, Reinhard Zinner
  • Publication number: 20120286906
    Abstract: The switching device includes an actuation magnet provided in a magnet chamber and fixed in the magnet chamber by at least one spring element, at least one displaceable switch contact, the at least one displaceable switch contact being displaceable by the actuation magnet and at least one stationary switch contact, the magnet chamber including an assembly opening for inserting or removing a tolerance insert.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2012
    Publication date: November 15, 2012
    Inventors: Josef Graf, Christian Sturm, Alexander Zhukowski, Norbert Zimmermann, Reinhard Zinner
  • Patent number: 8305170
    Abstract: An embodiment of the present invention discloses an electromagnetic switching device including a housing including a mounting side and a connector side opposite the mounting side. The connector side includes one first and second main connection area for connecting first and second main lines to first and second fixed main contacts disposed in the interior of the housing. In the interior of the housing, movable main contact bridges are disposed via which one main current path each main current path includes one of the first fixed main contacts, one of the second fixed main contacts, and one of the main contact bridges. The main connection areas are located opposite one another. One first and one second central area are disposed between the main connection areas. The central areas each extend from the first to the second main connection area. The central areas are elevated relative to the main connection areas and disposed next to one another viewed from the first to the second main connection area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2012
    Assignee: Siemens Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Bardo Koppmann, Peter Schlegl, Norbert Zimmermann
  • Patent number: 8243409
    Abstract: A protective device is disclosed for combination with an electrical switching device including a main current line or for integration in such a switching device. In at least one embodiment, the protective device includes a switching element and a switching apparatus, which is provided for the actuation of the switching element and is influenced by a current flow through the main current line. In at least one embodiment, in order to influence the switching apparatus, a current transformer is integrated in the main current line and an electrical resistance of a secondary winding surrounded by the current transformer can be measured. A method for operating a protective device is also disclosed wherein the switching apparatus is triggered so as to actuate the switching element if the measured resistance reaches or exceeds a predetermined or predeterminable threshold value.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2012
    Assignee: Siemens Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Bardo Koppmann, Siegfried Neumann, Ludwig Niebler, Bernhard Streich, Alf Wabner, Norbert Zimmermann
  • Patent number: 8188819
    Abstract: A switching device unit is disclosed for switching at least two operating states of at least one consumer to an at least two-phase electrical supply system by way of switching elements. At least one embodiment of the invention specifies a switching device unit which has as simple a construction as possible and is as cost-effective and compact as possible. For this purpose, the switching device unit contains circuits for operational switching of the consumer, for implementing the tripping function for protection against overload and short circuits, wherein these circuits are integrated in such a way that the switching device unit, in particular in terms of its function as a compact reversing starter, can have a standardized width in order to be installed in a space-saving manner on a top-hat rail in a switchgear cabinet and in order to be operated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2012
    Assignee: Siemens Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Josef Graf, Ludwig Niebler, Norbert Zimmermann
  • Patent number: 7978036
    Abstract: A method and a device are disclosed for the secure operation of a switching device including at least one main contact which can be switched on and off and which includes contact pieces and a displaceable contact bridge, and at least one control magnet which includes a displaceable anchor. The anchor and the contact bridge are actively connected to each other such that the corresponding main contact can be opened or closed when switched on and off. In at least one embodiment, the method includes the following: a) the path difference, which returns the anchor after switching on and off, is recognised, b) devices which are used to open welded main contacts are released by a release device when the recognised path difference exceeds a predetermined value and a specific time duration of time has run out after switching off.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2011
    Assignee: Siemens Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Robert Adunka, Peter Hartinger, Bardo Koppmann, Norbert Mitlmeier, Ludwig Niebler, Fritz Pohl, Alf Wabner, Norbert Zimmermann
  • Publication number: 20110018363
    Abstract: A current transformer assembly includes input connections, output connections, current transformers placed between the input connections and the output connections, with at least one transformer output being electrically connected to the transformers. In at least one embodiment, the current transformer assembly includes an integrated wiring arrangement wherein a plurality of input connections is electrically connected to a plurality of output connections by way of the integrated wiring arrangement such that the wiring arrangement functions as an alternating wiring system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2009
    Publication date: January 27, 2011
    Applicant: SIEMENS AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT
    Inventors: Mathias Volz, Norbert Zimmermann
  • Patent number: 7872552
    Abstract: A method and a device for the secure operation of a switching device are disclosed, including at least one main contact which can be switched on and off and which includes contact pieces and a displaceable contact bridge, and also at least one control magnet which includes a displaceable anchor. The anchor acts upon the contact bridge when it is switched on or off such that the corresponding main contact is opened and closed. In at least one embodiment, the method includes: a) the displaceable contact bridge of the at least one main contact recognizes when an opening point has been exceeded after being switched off, and b) the additional operation of the switching device is interrupted, according to a predetermined duration of time, when the opening point is not exceeded.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2011
    Assignee: Siemens Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Robert Adunka, Peter Hartinger, Bardo Koppmann, Norbert Mitlmeier, Ludwig Niebler, Fritz Pohl, Alf Wabner, Norbert Zimmermann
  • Patent number: 7812696
    Abstract: A method and a device for secure operation of a switching device including at least two main contacts which can be switched on and off and include contact pieces and a displaceable contact bridge, and a control magnet having a displaceable anchor. The method may include producing an electric control signal to release a contact breaking device when the control magnets are switched on and off. The emitted control signal lies outside the ON state of the switching contact during the regular operation of the switching device and releasing the contact breaking device in defective operation of the switching device if the switching contact remains in the ON state when the control magnets are switched on or off. The switching contact may connect through the control signal to release the contact breaking device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2010
    Assignee: Siemens Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Peter Hartinger, Ludwig Niebler, Fritz Pohl, Norbert Zimmermann
  • Publication number: 20100219917
    Abstract: At least one embodiment of the invention relates to a switch device particularly a low-voltage switch device, having an actuation magnet chamber by at least one spring element, having at least one displaceable switch contact and at least one stationary switch contact, wherein the at least one displaceable switch contact can be displaced by the actuation magnet, the magnet chamber comprising an assembly opening for inserting or removing a tolerance insert. At least one embodiment of the invention further relates to a method for inserting or removing a tolerance insert in a magnet chamber of such a switch device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2008
    Publication date: September 2, 2010
    Inventors: Josef Graf, Christian Sturm, Alexander Zhukowski, Norbert Zimmermann, Reinhard Zinner
  • Patent number: 7760055
    Abstract: A method and a device are disclosed for the secure operation of a switching device including at least two main contacts which can be switched on and off and which includes respectively, contact pieces and a displaceable contact bridge, and at least one control magnet which includes a displaceable anchor. The anchor acts upon the contact bridge when it is switched on and off such that the corresponding main contact is opened or closed. At least one embodiment of the inventive method includes the following steps: a) release device for a force element remains in a first state in order to interrupt the main contact as long as the main contacts are closed when switched on and open when switched off, and b) the release device are transferred into a second state if at least the main contact is welded after switching off.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2010
    Assignee: Siemens Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Robert Adunka, Peter Hartinger, Bardo Koppmann, Norbert Mitlmeier, Ludwig Niebler, Fritz Pohl, Alf Wabner, Norbert Zimmermann
  • Publication number: 20100085135
    Abstract: A switching device unit is disclosed for switching at least two operating states of at least one consumer to an at least two-phase electrical supply system by way of switching elements. At least one embodiment of the invention specifies a switching device unit which has as simple a construction as possible and is as cost-effective and compact as possible. For this purpose, the switching device unit contains circuits for operational switching of the consumer, for implementing the tripping function for protection against overload and short circuits, wherein these circuits are integrated in such a way that the switching device unit, in particular in terms of its function as a compact reversing starter, can have a standardized width in order to be installed in a space-saving manner on a top-hat rail in a switchgear cabinet and in order to be operated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2006
    Publication date: April 8, 2010
    Inventors: Josef Graf, Ludwig Niebler, Norbert Zimmermann