Patents by Inventor Roger Remmel
Roger Remmel 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).
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Patent number: 11938798Abstract: The invention relates to an openable structure for a substrate, such as a lorry, trailer, semitrailer, railway wagon, dumper truck or container, comprising a tarpaulin framework to which, for example, a tarpaulin made of weather-resistant material or a plurality of hingedly couplable wall elements can be connected, wherein the tarpaulin framework has a plurality of slides which are shiftable along at least one guide, wherein the guide comprises a longitudinal member element along which the slides are shiftable. An openable structure permitting smooth opening and closing of the structure is provided according to the invention in that the longitudinal member element is arranged adjustably at least in sections in a direction transversely with respect to the shifting direction of the slides.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 2019Date of Patent: March 26, 2024Assignee: EUROPEAN TRAILER SYSTEMS GMBHInventors: Roger Remmel, Marcus Leukers, Volker Biesenbruck
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Patent number: 11691486Abstract: An openable superstructure for a substructure (14), i.e., a self-propelled truck, a truck, a semi-trailer, a trailer, a container, a dump truck, a railway wagon, a building or the like, comprising a foldable top frame (16), a cover (12) for connection to the top frame (16), in particular a tarpaulin, and a drive (70) for folding in and/or out the top frame (16). The drive (70) causes at least one at least tension-resistant tension element (71) to perform a movement and which can be coupled to a distal carriage (32?) of the top frame (16), moving the distal carriage (32?) back and/or forth based on the drive's actuation direction. The drive (70) comprises a driven first rotating body (73) and a second rotating body (74), arranged adjacent to one another, forming a drive device (75) The tension-resistant tension element (71) is wound several times around the drive device (75).Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 2019Date of Patent: July 4, 2023Assignee: EUROPEAN TRAILER SYSTEMS GMBHInventors: Roger Remmel, Marcus Leukers
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Patent number: 11173772Abstract: The invention relates to a tarpaulin structure for an understructure, such as a truck, trailer, semi-trailer, railway car, dump truck or container, comprising a folding-top frame (16) and a tarpaulin (12) made of weather-resistant material, the folding-top frame (16) includes a plurality of struts (34); at the end, each of the struts has a carriage (32) that is movable along a guide (20), at least one bracket (36) is selectively pivotally connected to a pair of opposite carriages (32; 32?) of the strut or to the strut (34); said bracket (36) forming a tarpaulin folding aid along with a bracket (26; 36) of an adjacent strut (34), of a pair of opposite carriages (32; 32?) or of a stationary part (24) of the folding-top frame (16).Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 2020Date of Patent: November 16, 2021Assignee: EUROPEAN TRAILER SYSTEMS GMBHInventors: Robert Arens, Volker Biesenbruck, Roger Remmel
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Publication number: 20210323387Abstract: An openable superstructure for a substructure (14), i.e., a self-propelled truck, a truck, a semi-trailer, a trailer, a container, a dump truck, a railway wagon, a building or the like, comprising a foldable top frame (16), a cover (12) for connection to the top frame (16), in particular a tarpaulin, and a drive (70) for folding in and/or out the top frame (16). The drive (70) causes at least one at least tension-resistant tension element (71) to perform a movement and which can be coupled to a distal carriage (32?) of the top frame (16), moving the distal carriage (32?) back and/or forth based on the drive's actuation direction. The drive (70) comprises a driven first rotating body (73) and a second rotating body (74), arranged adjacent to one another, forming a drive device (75) The tension-resistant tension element (71) is wound several times around the drive device (75).Type: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2019Publication date: October 21, 2021Inventors: Roger REMMEL, Marcus LEUKERS
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Publication number: 20210023924Abstract: The invention relates to an openable structure for a substrate, such as a lorry, trailer, semitrailer, railway wagon, dumper truck or container, comprising a tarpaulin framework to which, for example, a tarpaulin made of weather-resistant material or a plurality of hingedly couplable wall elements can be connected, wherein the tarpaulin framework has a plurality of slides which are shiftable along at least one guide, wherein the guide comprises a longitudinal member element along which the slides are shiftable. An openable structure permitting smooth opening and closing of the structure is provided according to the invention in that the longitudinal member element is arranged adjustably at least in sections in a direction transversely with respect to the shifting direction of the slides.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 26, 2019Publication date: January 28, 2021Inventors: Roger REMMEL, Marcus LEUKERS, Volker BIESENBRUCK
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Patent number: 10882384Abstract: The invention relates to a tarpaulin structure for a substructure, such as a lorry, trailer, semi-trailer, railway car, dump truck or container, comprising a covering frame and a tarpaulin consisting of weather-resistant material, wherein the covering frame has a plurality of struts (34) which each have on the end sides thereof a carriage (32) that is displaceable along a guide (20), wherein at least one bow (36) is pivotally connected at each pair of opposed carriages (32; 32?), said bow forming with a bow (36) of an adjacent carriage pair (32) a tarpaulin folding aid, the bows (36) of the tarpaulin folding aid being connected to each other. A tarpaulin structure that allows a reliable covering of a substructure while having a low intrinsic weight is achieved according to the invention in that the connected bows (36) comprise a pivot angle limiter (38) that allows only a limited pivoting of the bows (36).Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2018Date of Patent: January 5, 2021Assignee: EUROPEAN TRAILER SYSTEMS GMBHInventor: Roger Remmel
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Publication number: 20200353802Abstract: The invention relates to a tarpaulin structure for an understructure, such as a truck, trailer, semi-trailer, railway car, dump truck or container, comprising a folding-top frame (16) and a tarpaulin (12) made of weather-resistant material, the folding-top frame (16) includes a plurality of struts (34); at the end, each of the struts has a carriage (32) that is movable along a guide (20), at least one bracket (36) is selectively pivotally connected to a pair of opposite carriages (32; 32?) of the strut or to the strut (34); said bracket (36) forming a tarpaulin folding aid along with a bracket (26; 36) of an adjacent strut (34), of a pair of opposite carriages (32; 32?) or of a stationary part (24) of the folding-top frame (16).Type: ApplicationFiled: July 22, 2020Publication date: November 12, 2020Inventors: Robert ARENS, Volker BIESENBRUCK, Roger REMMEL
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Patent number: 10752099Abstract: The invention relates to a tarpaulin structure for an understructure, such as a truck, trailer, semi-trailer, railway car, dump truck or container, comprising a folding-top frame (16) and a tarpaulin (12) made of weather-resistant material, the folding-top frame (16) includes a plurality of struts (34); at the end, each of the struts has a carriage (32) that is movable along a guide (20), at least one bracket (36) is selectively pivotally connected to a pair of opposite carriages (32; 32?) of the strut or to the strut (34); said bracket (36) forming a tarpaulin folding aid along with a bracket (26; 36) of an adjacent strut (34), of a pair of opposite carriages (32; 32?) or of a stationary part (24) of the folding-top frame (16).Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 2017Date of Patent: August 25, 2020Assignee: EUROPEAN TRAILER SYSTEMS GMBHInventors: Robert Arens, Volker Biesenbruck, Roger Remmel, Markus Leukers
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Publication number: 20190118627Abstract: The invention relates to a tarpaulin structure for an understructure, such as a truck, trailer, semi-trailer, railway car, dump truck or container, comprising a folding-top frame (16) and a tarpaulin (12) made of weather-resistant material, the folding-top frame (16) includes a plurality of struts (34); at the end, each of the struts has a carriage (32) that is movable along a guide (20), at least one bracket (36) is selectively pivotally connected to a pair of opposite carriages (32; 32?) of the strut or to the strut (34); said bracket (36) forming a tarpaulin folding aid along with a bracket (26; 36) of an adjacent strut (34), of a pair of opposite carriages (32; 32?) or of a stationary part (24) of the folding-top frame (16).Type: ApplicationFiled: April 6, 2017Publication date: April 25, 2019Inventors: Robert ARENS, Volker BIESENBRUCK, Roger REMMEL, Markus LEUKERS
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Publication number: 20190047390Abstract: The invention relates to a tarpaulin structure for a substructure, such as a lorry, trailer, semi-trailer, railway car, dump truck or container, comprising a covering frame and a tarpaulin consisting of weather-resistant material, wherein the covering frame has a plurality of struts (34) which each have on the end sides thereof a carriage (32) that is displaceable along a guide (20), wherein at least one bow (36) is pivotally connected at each pair of opposed carriages (32; 32?), said bow forming with a bow (36) of an adjacent carriage pair (32) a tarpaulin folding aid, the bows (36) of the tarpaulin folding aid being connected to each other. A tarpaulin structure that allows a reliable covering of a substructure while having a low intrinsic weight is achieved according to the invention in that the connected bows (36) comprise a pivot angle limiter (38) that allows only a limited pivoting of the bows (36).Type: ApplicationFiled: October 17, 2018Publication date: February 14, 2019Inventor: Roger REMMEL
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Patent number: 10131213Abstract: The invention relates to a tarpaulin structure for a substructure, such as a lorry, trailer, semi-trailer, railway car, dump truck or container, comprising a covering frame and a tarpaulin consisting of weather-resistant material, wherein the covering frame has a plurality of struts (34) which each have on the end sides thereof a carriage (32) that is displaceable along a guide (20), wherein at least one bow (36) is pivotally connected at each pair of opposed carriages (32; 32?), said bow forming with a bow (36) of an adjacent carriage pair (32) a tarpaulin folding aid, the bows (36) of the tarpaulin folding aid being connected to each other. A tarpaulin structure that allows a reliable covering of a substructure while having a low intrinsic weight is achieved according to the invention in that the connected bows (36) comprise a pivot angle limiter (38) that allows only a limited pivoting of the bows (36).Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 2015Date of Patent: November 20, 2018Assignee: EUROPEAN TRAILER SYSTEMS GMBHInventor: Roger Remmel
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Publication number: 20170144518Abstract: The invention relates to a tarpaulin structure for a substructure, such as a lorry, trailer, semi-trailer, railway car, dump truck or container, comprising a covering frame and a tarpaulin consisting of weather-resistant material, wherein the covering frame has a plurality of struts (34) which each have on the end sides thereof a carriage (32) that is displaceable along a guide (20), wherein at least one bow (36) is pivotally connected at each pair of opposed carriages (32; 32?), said bow forming with a bow (36) of an adjacent carriage pair (32) a tarpaulin folding aid, the bows (36) of the tarpaulin folding aid being connected to each other. A tarpaulin structure that allows a reliable covering of a substructure while having a low intrinsic weight is achieved according to the invention in that the connected bows (36) comprise a pivot angle limiter (38) that allows only a limited pivoting of the bows (36).Type: ApplicationFiled: June 23, 2015Publication date: May 25, 2017Applicant: EUROPEAN TRAILER SYSTEMS GMBHInventor: Roger REMMEL
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Patent number: 8360512Abstract: A stanchion for a tarpaulin structure, which can be locked onto a fixing member. The stanchion can be reliably locked and has an improved service life, achieved by the provision of a counter bearing and a support element, the latter being inserted between the fixing member and the counter bearing.Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 2003Date of Patent: January 29, 2013Assignee: Edscha LKW-Schiebeverdecke GmbHInventors: Roger Remmel, Karl Kemmerling, Lars Remmel
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Patent number: 7025402Abstract: A vehicle structure, especially a vehicle structure for utility vehicles such as motor vehicles and rail vehicles, wherein a covering frame is supported on a loading platform, covering a loading area. A roof skin can be placed on displaceable cross members of the covering frame, whereby at least one flexible reinforcing member is arranged in an upper area of the covering frame in order to reinforce the roof. The inventive vehicle structure has low deflection as a result of the fact that at least one flexible reinforcing member is fixed to a front corner area of the covering frame and to a rear displaceable cross member in the region of the longitudinal side thereof, at least one flexible reinforcing member being maintained in at least one point of traction in an area of the other longitudinal side.Type: GrantFiled: May 17, 2002Date of Patent: April 11, 2006Assignee: Edscha LKW-Schiebeverdecke GmbHInventor: Roger Remmel
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Publication number: 20050231004Abstract: The invention relates to a stanchion for a tarpaulin structure, which can be locked onto a fixing member (10). The invention provides a stanchion that can be reliably locked and has an improved service life, achieved by the provision of a counter bearing (28) and a support element (29), the latter being inserted between the fixing member (10) and the counter bearing (28).Type: ApplicationFiled: June 20, 2003Publication date: October 20, 2005Applicant: Edscha LKW-SCHIEBEVERDECKE GMBHInventors: Roger Remmel, Karl Kemmerling, Lars Remmel
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Patent number: 6905161Abstract: A tarpaulin bow cover system for vehicle such as lorries or trailers includes a number of U-shaped bow members which cover the width of a loading platform of the vehicle and for opening or closing the cover by means of rollers or roller trolleys can be displaced in the longitudinal direction of the loading platform along running or guide rails positioned along the two lateral sides of the loading platform. When the cover system is closed the bow members on their bow elements, which define an upper limit, support a tarpaulin which covers the loading platform or the loading area of the vehicle. A first terminal bow member is immovably fixed to a face end of the loading platform and a second mobile terminal bow member is assigned to at least one fixing or locking device which is positioned at the other end of the loading platform.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2002Date of Patent: June 14, 2005Assignee: Edscha LKW-Schiebeverdecke GmbHInventors: Dieter Fliege, Roger Remmel, Josef Drasch
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Patent number: 6902218Abstract: The invention relates to covering for a utility vehicle superstructure that includes a tarpaulin made of cloth and having two lateral edges, the tarpaulin having elements which are prestressed in an opening direction. The lateral edges of the tarpaulin can each be secured laterally by a pivoting strip, respectively. The covering enables a superstructure opening of a utility vehicle superstructure to be closed when a lateral tarpaulin edge is jammed in the pivoting strip.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2003Date of Patent: June 7, 2005Assignee: Edscha LKW-Schiebeverdecke GmbHInventors: Roger Remmel, Rainer Freimann, Lars Remmel
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Publication number: 20040178650Abstract: The invention relates to covering for a utility vehicle superstructure that includes a tarpaulin made of cloth and having two lateral edges, the tarpaulin having elements which are prestressed in an opening direction. The lateral edges of the tarpaulin can each be secured laterally by a pivoting strip, respectively. The covering enables a superstructure opening of a utility vehicle superstructure to be closed when a lateral tarpaulin edge is jammed in the pivoting strip.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 9, 2003Publication date: September 16, 2004Applicant: Edscha LKW-Schiebeverdecke GmbHInventors: Roger Remmel, Rainer Freimann, Lars Remmel
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Patent number: D763060Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2014Date of Patent: August 9, 2016Assignee: European Trailer Systems GmbHInventor: Roger Remmel
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Patent number: D836530Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 2017Date of Patent: December 25, 2018Inventor: Roger Remmel