Patents by Inventor Rainer Schwafertz

Rainer Schwafertz 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: 11518010
    Abstract: A setting torque tool to tighten a screw or a similar fastener to a target torque is disclosed. The torque tool comprises a main body with a housing and a drive shaft, which is firmly attached to the housing to transfer a torque. The drive shaft has a connection area, to which a drive can be connected. An adapter for an operating tool rotates together with the housing and the drive shaft to transfer the torque, Sensor measure and evaluate the torque transferred. A release mechanism, which is arranged in the housing, releases the torque tool upon reaching a target torque.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2022
    Assignee: STAHLWILLE Eduard Wille GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Brad Jenkins, Rainer Schwafertz
  • Publication number: 20210069879
    Abstract: A setting torque tool to tighten a screw or a similar fastener to a target torque is disclosed. The torque tool comprises a main body with a housing and a drive shaft, which is firmly attached to the housing to transfer a torque. The drive shaft has a connection area, to which a drive can be connected. An adapter for an operating tool rotates together with the housing and the drive shaft to transfer the torque, Sensor measure and evaluate the torque transferred. A release mechanism, which is arranged in the housing, releases the torque tool upon reaching a target torque.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2019
    Publication date: March 11, 2021
    Applicant: STAHLWILLE Eduard Wille GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Brad Jenkins, Rainer Schwafertz
  • Patent number: 8627730
    Abstract: The invention relates to a torque sensor comprising an inner body, an outer annular body surrounding the inner body concentrically and webs connecting the inner body to the outer annular body in a star shape. Further on the torque sensor comprises a means for introducing torque and at least one measuring element on a web for determining deformation. The webs have the form of a u-profile.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2014
    Assignee: Eduard Wille GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Petar Valov, Rainer Schwafertz, Hans-Joachim Mehlau
  • Patent number: 8117887
    Abstract: An operating device for testing torque wrenches is formed with a carrier for fixing a torque wrench to be tested. A transducer is coupled to the head portion of the torque wrench. A grip holder is provided for fixing the grip of the torque wrench and a deflecting mechanism is adapted for generating a torque to the head portion of the torque wrench to be tested. Further on a sliding mechanism is provided for sliding the grip in the grip holder without friction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2012
    Assignee: Eduard Wille GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Rainer Schwafertz, Lothar Schmitt
  • Publication number: 20110303020
    Abstract: The invention relates to a torque sensor comprising an inner body, an outer annular body surrounding the inner body concentrically and webs connecting the inner body to the outer annular body in a star shape. Further on the torque sensor comprises a means for introducing torque and at least one measuring element on a web for determining deformation. The webs have the form of a u-profile.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2011
    Publication date: December 15, 2011
    Inventors: Petar Valov, Rainer Schwafertz, Hans-Joachim Mehlau
  • Patent number: 7594446
    Abstract: An operating device for testing torque wrenches is formed with a carrier for fixing a torque wrench to be tested. A transducer is coupled to the head portion of the torque wrench. A grip holder is provided for fixing the grip of the torque wrench. A deflecting mechanism is adapted for the generation of a torque on the head portion of the torque wrench to be tested.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2009
    Assignee: Eduard Wille GmbH CoKG
    Inventor: Rainer Schwafertz
  • Publication number: 20090217773
    Abstract: An operating device for testing torque wrenches is formed with a carrier for fixing a torque wrench to be tested. A transducer is coupled to the head portion of the torque wrench. A grip holder is provided for fixing the grip of the torque wrench and a deflecting mechanism is adapted for generating a torque to the head portion of the torque wrench to be tested. Further on a sliding mechanism is provided for sliding the grip in the grip holder without friction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2009
    Publication date: September 3, 2009
    Inventors: Rainer Schwafertz, Lothar Schmitt
  • Publication number: 20080141790
    Abstract: An operating device for testing torque wrenches is formed with a carrier for fixing a torque wrench to be tested. A transducer is coupled to the head portion of the torque wrench. A grip holder is provided for fixing the grip of the torque wrench. A deflecting mechanism is adapted for the generation of a torque on the head portion of the torque wrench to be tested.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2007
    Publication date: June 19, 2008
    Inventor: Rainer Schwafertz
  • Patent number: 7093477
    Abstract: The invention relates to a torque sensor for calibrating screwing tools such as dynamometric keys or impact screw drivers. A torque sensor for calibrating screwing tools has an inner body defining an axis with respect to which a torque is to be measured. The inner body has a seat for engaugement of a screwing tool to be calibrated. An outer annular body is held stationary. This outer annular body is coaxial with the inner body and is connected therewith through radial webs of a first type and through radial webs of a second type. The first type webs have relatively large widths circumferentially but have relatively small axial dimensions. The second type webs are relatively narrow circumferentially but have relatively large axial dimensions. The torque sensor further comprises torsion measuring elements attached to said first type webs for measuring torsional deformation due to torques exerted on said inner body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2006
    Assignee: Eduard Wille GmbH & Co KG
    Inventors: Siegfried Herbold, Rainer Schwafertz, Joachim Wilhelm
  • Publication number: 20040003646
    Abstract: The invention relates to a torque sensor for calibrating screwing tools such as dynamometric keys or impact screw drivers. A torque sensor for calibrating screwing tools has an inner body defining an axis with respect to which a torque is to be measured. The inner body has a seat for engaugement of a screwing tool to be calibrated. An outer annular body is held stationary. This outer annular body is coaxial with the inner body and is connected therewith through radial webs of a first type and through radial webs of a second type. The first type webs have relatively large widths circumferentially but have relatively small axial dimensions. The second type webs are relatively narrow circumferentially but have relatively large axial dimensions. The torque sensor further comprises torsion measuring elements attached to said first type webs for measuring torsional deformation due to torques exerted on said inner body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2003
    Publication date: January 8, 2004
    Inventors: Siegfried Herbold, Rainer Schwafertz, Joachim Wilhelm