Patents by Inventor Ralf Stockburger

Ralf Stockburger 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).

  • Publication number: 20180036848
    Abstract: The invention relates to a handling device and method for monitoring a handling device having a holding device, in particular a vacuum gripping device or a vacuum tensioning device, for fixing a workpiece, and having a sensor device for detecting vibrations and for generating measured values therefrom. The sensor device is situated on the holding device and is configured for detecting vibrations of the workpiece that is fixed to the holding device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2017
    Publication date: February 8, 2018
    Applicant: J. SCHMALZ GMBH
    Inventors: Ralf Stockburger, Timo Conzelmann, Harald Kuolt
  • Patent number: 8157182
    Abstract: The invention relates to a vacuum handling device (46) for fixing or transporting work pieces (44) comprising a plurality of components, wherein at least one of the components is provided with an RFID tag (10) and the RFID tag is provided with an RFID chip (14) and an antenna (12), wherein a switching element (16) is provided for the galvanic isolation of the RFID chip and antenna between the RFID chip and the antenna.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2012
    Assignee: J. Schmalz GmbH
    Inventors: Walter Schaaf, Ralf Stockburger
  • Publication number: 20110198403
    Abstract: The invention relates to a vacuum handling device (46) for fixing or transporting work pieces (44) comprising a plurality of components, wherein at least one of the components is provided with an RFID tag (10) and the RFID tag is provided with an RFID chip (14) and an antenna (12), wherein a switching element (16) is provided for the galvanic isolation of the RFID chip and antenna between the RFID chip and the antenna
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2009
    Publication date: August 18, 2011
    Applicant: J. SCHMALZ GMBH
    Inventors: Walter Schaaf, Ralf Stockburger
  • Patent number: 6817601
    Abstract: A block suction apparatus for fixing plate-shaped work pieces on a fixing beam or fixing table using under-pressure has at least one support surface provided with a sealing plate having a sealing lip about its periphery. The sealing lip delimits a suction chamber and least one supporting element is provided within the suction chamber. At least one additional supporting element is also provided and is located in the direct vicinity of the sealing lip. Sagging of sections of a plate being lifted by the apparatus which project past the block suction apparatus is thereby reduced and the edge of the plate can therefore be processed with greater accuracy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2004
    Assignee: J. Schmalz GmbH
    Inventors: Kurt Schmalz, Ralf Stockburger
  • Publication number: 20030201593
    Abstract: A block suction apparatus for fixing plate-shaped work pieces on a fixing beam or fixing table using under-pressure has at least one support surface provided with a sealing plate having a sealing lip about its periphery. The sealing lip delimits a suction chamber and least one supporting element is provided within the suction chamber. At least one additional supporting element is also provided and is located in the direct vicinity of the sealing lip. Sagging of sections of a plate being lifted by the apparatus which project past the block suction apparatus is thereby reduced and the edge of the plate can therefore be processed with greater accuracy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2003
    Publication date: October 30, 2003
    Applicant: J. Schmalz GmbH
    Inventors: Kurt Schmalz, Ralf Stockburger
  • Patent number: 6547228
    Abstract: A holding device for work pieces to be machined, with a fixture and a vacuum holding block which can be set on the fixture, where an automatic or remotely-controllable mechanical locking device, for holding the vacuum holding block in position on the fixture is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2003
    Assignee: J. Schmalz GmbH
    Inventors: Kurt Schmalz, Thomas Eisele, Ralf Stockburger
  • Publication number: 20020074703
    Abstract: The invention pertains to a device for fixing workpieces and contains at least one clamping beam and a suction block that lies on the clamping beam. The suction block is mounted on a sled that can be displaced in the longitudinal direction of the clamping beam. In addition, the suction block can be lifted off the surface of the clamping beam.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2001
    Publication date: June 20, 2002
    Applicant: J. Schmalz GmbH
    Inventors: Kurt Schmalz, Thomas Eisele, Ralf Stockburger
  • Publication number: 20020070491
    Abstract: The invention concerns a device for securing workpieces with at least one clamping bar and a block suction apparatus disposed on the clamping bar. The block suction apparatus is secured to a slide which can be transported in the longitudinal direction of the clamping bar. The block suction apparatus can be lifted from the surface of the clamping bar.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2001
    Publication date: June 13, 2002
    Applicant: J. Schmalz GmbH
    Inventors: Kurt Schmalz, Ralf Stockburger, Jochen Burkhardt
  • Publication number: 20020056954
    Abstract: A device for fixation of sheet-like workpieces with a vacuum holding block and a fixture rail, where the vacuum holding block can be shifted by means of a carrier riding movably in the fixture rail and the motive forces are transmitted magnetically from the carrier to the vacuum holding block.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2001
    Publication date: May 16, 2002
    Inventors: Kurt Schmalz, Thomas Eisele, Ralf Stockburger
  • Patent number: 6364299
    Abstract: A vacuum holding apparatus with at least one base and a suction unit supported by the base, on which the workpiece to be held can be placed and is vacuum-held by the suction unit, wherein the suction unit has a first gripping surface on the side facing the workpiece, and a second gripping surface on the side facing the base wherein the suction unit is provided with at least one mechanical holding mechanism for attachment to the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2002
    Assignee: J. Schmalz GmbH
    Inventors: Kurt Schmalz, Wolfgang Schmalz, Thomas Eisele, Ralf Stockburger
  • Patent number: 6302387
    Abstract: The invention relates to a vacuum tightening system comprising a supporting base and a modular suction device for tightening a work piece. According to the invention, the modular suction device and the work piece can be tightened by means of a vacuum circuit in which the vacuum pressure is increased for tightening the work piece.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2001
    Assignee: J. Schmalz GmbH.
    Inventors: Kurt Schmalz, Wolfgang Schmalz, Ralf Stockburger
  • Patent number: 6155795
    Abstract: An ejector for generating a vacuum, with a housing, a propellant nozzle having a narrowed part, a diffuser section, a suction connector terminating in the narrowed part, as well as an exhaust air conduit for the pressure gas and the exhausted air, a simple construction is achieved in that the housing of the ejector is designed as a sectional support for at least two propellant nozzles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 1999
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2000
    Assignee: J. Schmalz GmbH
    Inventors: Kurt Schmalz, Ralf Stockburger, Thomas Eisele