Patents by Inventor Rudolf Blank

Rudolf Blank 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: 10598721
    Abstract: A mobile tester is provided for “Very Low Frequency” (VLF) testing of a measurement object, which has means for generating an AC voltage which has an effective amplitude of greater than or equal to 1 kV and a frequency in the range of between 0.01 and 1 Hz, a connection element for connecting the measurement object, and means for measuring and evaluating the test voltage applied to the measurement object and the test current caused thereby. In a first operating mode, the tester autonomously carries out a VLF test using the test voltage generated. The tester also has a communication interface for emitting a synchronization signal or for receiving an externally generated synchronization signal, and the tester is set up, in a second operating mode, to synchronize the generated test voltage with the test voltage generated by at least one further tester of the same type.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2020
    Assignee: B2 ELECTRONIC GMBH
    Inventors: Rudolf Blank, Stefan Baldauf
  • Patent number: 10191100
    Abstract: A high-powered, high-voltage test device for generating a test voltage, wherein the test voltage is an alternating voltage having an amplitude of at least 100 kV at a power of greater than 1 kW, wherein the device has at least two voltage amplifier branches, of which a first voltage amplifier branch contributes to generating the positive voltage half-cycles of the test voltage and a second voltage amplifier branch contributes to generating the negative voltage half-cycles of the test voltage. The high-voltage test device furthermore has a measurement circuit for measuring the test voltage to be applied to a measurement object and the test current consequently caused in the measurement object and is characterized in that each voltage amplifier branch is installed in a separate assembly having integrated active air cooling.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2019
    Assignee: B2 ELECTRONIC GMBH
    Inventors: Rudolf Blank, Stefan Baldauf
  • Patent number: 9778304
    Abstract: A circuit assembly is provided for producing a test voltage for testing a test object, comprising two high voltage sources for producing a positive and negative high voltage of variable amplitude at respective outputs thereof and a high voltage switch assembly, which is arranged between the outputs of the two high voltage sources and the test object and which can be switched suitably in order to successively charge and discharge the test object, wherein furthermore a closed-loop controller is provided, which measures the present test voltage on the test object and acts on the high-voltage switch assembly in order to charge and discharge the test object in a defined manner in dependence on the measured test voltage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2017
    Assignee: B2 Electronic GmbH
    Inventors: Rudolf Blank, Michael Furxer, Stefan Baldauf
  • Publication number: 20160069944
    Abstract: A high-powered, high-voltage test device is provided comprising means for generating a test voltage, wherein the test voltage is an alternating voltage having an amplitude of at least 100 kV at a power of greater than 1 kW. Said means for generating the test voltage have at least two voltage amplifier branches, of which a first voltage amplifier branch contributes to generating the positive voltage half-cycles of the test voltage and a second voltage amplifier branch contributes to generating the negative voltage half-cycles of the test voltage. The high-voltage test device furthermore has a measurement circuit for measuring the test voltage to be applied to a measurement object and the test current consequently caused in the measurement object and is characterized in that each voltage amplifier branch is installed in a separate assembly having integrated active air cooling.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2015
    Publication date: March 10, 2016
    Inventors: Rudolf BLANK, Stefan BALDAUF
  • Publication number: 20150346269
    Abstract: A mobile tester is provided for “Very Low Frequency” (VLF) testing of a measurement object, which has means for generating an AC voltage which has an effective amplitude of greater than or equal to 1 kV and a frequency in the range of between 0.01 and 1 Hz, a connection element for connecting the measurement object, and means for measuring and evaluating the test voltage applied to the measurement object and the test current caused thereby. In a first operating mode, the tester autonomously carries out a VLF test using the test voltage generated. The tester also has a communication interface for emitting a synchronization signal or for receiving an externally generated synchronization signal, and the tester is set up, in a second operating mode, to synchronize the generated test voltage with the test voltage generated by at least one further tester of the same type.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2015
    Publication date: December 3, 2015
    Inventors: Rudolf BLANK, Stefan BALDAUF
  • Publication number: 20150316596
    Abstract: A circuit assembly is provided for producing a test voltage for testing a test object, comprising two high voltage sources for producing a positive and negative high voltage of variable amplitude at respective outputs thereof and a high voltage switch assembly, which is arranged between the outputs of the two high voltage sources and the test object and which can be switched suitably in order to successively charge and discharge the test object, wherein furthermore a closed-loop controller is provided, which measures the present test voltage on the test object and acts on the high-voltage switch assembly in order to charge and discharge the test object in a defined manner in dependence on the measured test voltage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2015
    Publication date: November 5, 2015
    Inventors: Rudolf BLANK, Michael FURXER, Stefan BALDAUF
  • Patent number: 8552737
    Abstract: A high-voltage transformer for providing an alternating voltage in the kV range, comprising at least one secondary winding wound on a coil carrying body surrounding a transformer core, and an insulation housing encapsulating the secondary winding is provided to electrically insulate the secondary winding. Said insulation housing is walled by the coil carrying body carrying the secondary winding and by an enveloping body made of plastic and enveloping the secondary winding so that an annular gap is formed, wherein the annular gap between the secondary winding and the enveloping body is filled with an insulating fluid. The annular gap has a gap width of less than or equal to 20 mm viewed in the cross-section, and the enveloping body has a wall thickness of less than or equal to 20 mm, wherein the plastic is polypropylene, and a separate expansion volume is not provided for the insulating fluid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2013
    Assignee: B2 Electronic GmbH
    Inventors: Rudolf Blank, Stefan Baldauf
  • Publication number: 20120013344
    Abstract: A device for diagnosing measurement objects using a measurement voltage comprises a housing, in which at least one electric measurement circuit is arranged for carrying out the diagnosis. To this end, the device is designed for the simultaneous diagnosis of a plurality of measurement objects using the same measurement voltage and comprises at least two separate connecting elements for connecting one measurement object each to the measurement voltage. The measurement circuit in turn comprises at least two current detection units and a voltage detection unit, by means of which the current flowing through each measurement object and the measurement voltages present at all measurement objects can be measured at the same time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2011
    Publication date: January 19, 2012
    Applicant: B2 ELECTRONIC GMBH
    Inventors: Rudolf Blank, Stefan Baldauf
  • Patent number: 7999373
    Abstract: The invention relates to an arrangement comprising at least one electronic component and a cooling body associated therewith. A support physically interposed between the electronic component and the cooling body and the support has at least one layer with at least one material of an electric strength of at least 10 kV/mm and a thermal conductivity of at least 5 W/mK. At least one recess and/or at least one protruding element is arranged in and/or on the layer of the support, and is configured in such a manner that it extends, along the surface of the layer of the support, through preferably all electrically possible pathways between the electronic component and the cooling body as compared to the condition of the layer of the support without the recess and/or without the protruding element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2011
    Assignee: B2 Electronic GmbH
    Inventors: Stefan Baldauf, Rudolf Blank
  • Publication number: 20110148433
    Abstract: A high-voltage transformer for providing an alternating voltage in the kV range, comprising at least one secondary winding wound on a coil carrying body surrounding a transformer core, and an insulation housing encapsulating the secondary winding is provided to electrically insulate the secondary winding. Said insulation housing is walled by the coil carrying body carrying the secondary winding and by an enveloping body made of plastic and enveloping the secondary winding so that an annular gap is formed, wherein the annular gap between the secondary winding and the enveloping body is filled with an insulating fluid. The annular gap has a gap width of less than or equal to 20 mm viewed in the cross-section, and the enveloping body has a wall thickness of less than or equal to 20 mm, wherein the plastic is polypropylene, and a separate expansion volume is not provided for the insulating fluid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2011
    Publication date: June 23, 2011
    Applicant: B2 ELECTRONIC GMBH
    Inventors: Rudolf Blank, Stefan Baldauf
  • Patent number: 7952362
    Abstract: A device for measuring the loss factor and/or measuring the phase angle between a voltage and a current and/or recording a voltage decay and/or current decay and/or recording partial discharge processes and/or measuring the propagation time on test objects that are to be tested, includes a housing in which at least one measuring circuit is arranged for measuring and/or recording purposes. A terminal adapter (12) is provided on the housing (9) to connect the test object that is to be tested directly to the housing (9).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2011
    Assignee: B2 Electronics GmbH
    Inventors: Stefan Baldauf, Rudolf Blank
  • Patent number: 7869214
    Abstract: A portable high-voltage test instrument comprises an electronic unit having means for producing a test voltage located in the kV range, a control area cooperating with the electronic unit, at least one terminal for the component or cable to be tested and for an external voltage supply, a housing for permanently accommodating the electronic unit and a cooling system, disposed inside the housing, for cooling the electronic unit, the cooling system comprising an air-cooled assembly having an air inlet and an air outlet. This housing is provided with a lid part that can be moved between an open and a closed position, such that all terminals, the control area and the air inlet and air outlet are covered in closed position thereof, whereas all terminals, the control area and the air inlet and air outlet are unobstructed in open position thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2011
    Assignee: B2 Electronic GmbH
    Inventors: Rudolf Blank, Stefan Baldauf
  • Publication number: 20100118491
    Abstract: A portable high-voltage test instrument comprises an electronic unit having means for producing a test voltage located in the kV range, a control area cooperating with the electronic unit, at least one terminal for the component or cable to be tested and for an external voltage supply, a housing for permanently accommodating the electronic unit and a cooling system, disposed inside the housing, for cooling the electronic unit, the cooling system comprising an air-cooled assembly having an air inlet and an air outlet. This housing is provided with a lid part that can be moved between an open and a closed position, such that all terminals, the control area and the air inlet and air outlet are covered in closed position thereof, whereas all terminals, the control area and the air inlet and air outlet are unobstructed in open position thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2010
    Publication date: May 13, 2010
    Applicant: B2 ELECTRONIC GMBH
    Inventors: Rudolf Blank, Stefan Baldauf
  • Publication number: 20080247140
    Abstract: The invention relates to an arrangement comprising at least one electronic component (1) and a cooling body (3) associated therewith and a support physically interposed between the electronic component (1) and the cooling body (3) and having at least one layer (2) with at least one material of an electric strength of at least 10 kV/mm and a thermal conductivity of at least 5 W/mK. At least one recess (5) and/or at least one protruding element is arranged in and/or on the layer (2) of the support and is configured in such a manner that it extends, along the surface of the layer (2) of the support, preferably all electrically possible pathways between the electronic component (1) and the cooling body as compared to the condition of the layer (2) of the support without the recess (5) and/or without the protruding element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2008
    Publication date: October 9, 2008
    Inventors: Stefan Baldauf, Rudolf Blank
  • Publication number: 20080224713
    Abstract: Disclosed is a device for measuring the loss factor and/or measuring the phase angle between a voltage and a current and/or recording a voltage decay and/or current decay and/or recording partial discharge processes and/or measuring the propagation time on test objects that are to be tested. Said device comprises a housing in which at least one measuring circuit is arranged for measuring and/or recording purposes. A terminal adapter (12) is provided on the housing (9) to connect the test object that is to be tested directly to the housing (9).
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2008
    Publication date: September 18, 2008
    Inventors: Stefan Baldauf, Rudolf Blank
  • Patent number: 4153350
    Abstract: The housing of a rechargeable magazine for 8-millimeter motion picture film has two chambers one of which contains unexposed and the other of which contains exposed film. The exposed film is convoluted on a core which is rotatable in the other chamber and is coaxial with a stationary core for unexposed film. The rotary core carries an elastic pawl which normally engages one of several internal teeth in an annular internal sleeve of the housing to prevent rotation of such core in a direction to pay out the film. The rotary core further comprises a flange which overlies the pawl and has an opening through which the pawl can be reached by a tool in order to allow for deformation of the pawl so that the rotary core can be rotated in a direction to pay out exposed film.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 1975
    Date of Patent: May 8, 1979
    Assignee: AGFA-Gevaert A.G.
    Inventors: Rudolf Blank, Achim Kluczynski
  • Patent number: 4135680
    Abstract: The invention relates to a spool for a flat strip, in particular a film spool, in which an end of the flat strip provided with notches formed by punching is fixed in recesses of the side walls of an encircling groove in the spool core.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 1977
    Date of Patent: January 23, 1979
    Assignee: AGFA-Gevaert AG
    Inventors: Rudolf Blank, Achim Kluczynski
  • Patent number: 4067514
    Abstract: A film cassette has a casing, and a take-up core is mounted in the casing for rotation in opposite directions. An arresting element is connected to the core for joint rotation therewith and is biased toward a position in which it moves in a path during such rotation. A plurality of detent members is provided on the casing so as to extend into said path when the core is assembled with the casing, and each of them has a detent surface against which the arresting element abuts when it is attempted to rotate the core in one direction, and a guide surface which deflects the arresting element out of said path when the core rotates in the opposite direction. The core may include a stub on which the arresting element is provided, and an annular portion surrounding the stub. The arresting element may have a support portion connected to the stub, and an arresting portion which cooperates with the detent element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 1976
    Date of Patent: January 10, 1978
    Assignee: AGFA-Gevaert, A.G.
    Inventors: Rudolf Blank, Achim Kluczynski