Patents by Inventor Stefan Giefers
Stefan Giefers 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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Publication number: 20120045922Abstract: A fastening device is described that is arranged on a plug assembly having a connector plug and a base housing, having a fastening element for fastening the connector plug to the base housing, the connector plug having a plug housing with a screw shaft. The fastening element has a first fastening region and a second fastening region, wherein the first fastening region of the fastening element can be fixed to the screw shaft of the plug housing, and the second fastening region of the fastening element can be fixed to an outer surface of the base housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 27, 2010Publication date: February 23, 2012Inventors: Stefan Giefers, Udo Hoppe
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Publication number: 20110318975Abstract: The invention relates to a contact clamp for connecting a conductor end with an electrical contact and having an insertion side, from which the conductor end can be inserted in the contact clamp, comprising a retaining frame with a contact section, with which the conductor end can establish a contact, as well as a clamping leg, which is pivotally mounted in the retaining frame and can be pivoted back and forth between an open pivot position (FIG. 1) and a closed pivot position (FIG.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2009Publication date: December 29, 2011Inventors: Stefan Giefers, Mehmet Sagdic
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Publication number: 20110294335Abstract: The present invention relates to an electrical connector with a first and a second sub-assembly. The first sub-assembly comprises a contact area for receiving a conductor end and for establishing an electrical contact with the received conductor end. The first sub-assembly further comprises a clamping device for clamping the conductor in the contact area. The second sub-assembly comprises a hollow body with a hollow space for receiving the contact area. The first and the second sub-assemblies are made as one piece and are configured to release the clamping device in the open state for manually clamping the conductor end, and to electrically insulate the contact area including the clamping device in the closed state.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 26, 2010Publication date: December 1, 2011Applicant: PHOENIX CONTACT GMBH & CO. KGInventors: Mehmet Sagdic, Stefan Giefers
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Publication number: 20110294321Abstract: An electrical plug connector includes a first plug having a first clip and a second clip, and a second plug including a catch element, first and second releasing tabs and an unlatching element. At least one of the first clip and second clip is configured to engage the catch element. The first and second releasing tabs respectively contact the first and second clips in a plugged state of the electrical plug connector and are configured to release the respective clip from the catch element. The unlatching element surrounds the first and second releasing tabs in the plugged state of the electrical plug connector so as to contact the first releasing tab on a first side and to contact the second releasing tab on an opposing side. The unlatching element is displaceable in a direction transverse to a longitudinal axis of the electrical plug connector.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 20, 2010Publication date: December 1, 2011Applicant: PHOENIX CONTACT GMBH & CO. KGInventors: Mehmet Sagdic, Stefan Giefers
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Patent number: 8033859Abstract: The invention relates to a connection and junction box (1) for a photovoltaic solar module (24), which box in a mounting state, is put on the solar module (24) with open contact clamp(s) (22), and the contact clamps are actively closed for contacting the flexible flat conductor band(s) (28). Preferably, the actuating the contact clamp(s) (22) is automatically carried out by means of a device between two housing parts (2, 50), when putting on.Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 2008Date of Patent: October 11, 2011Assignee: Phoenix Contact GmbH & Co. KGInventor: Stefan Giefers
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Patent number: 7960649Abstract: An attachment device for electrical connection terminals to pass through a housing wall includes a terminal housing including an insulating material. The terminal housing is attachable in an opening in the housing wall. The attachment device includes an attachment insert detachably affixable in the terminal housing. The attachment insert is configured to attach the terminal housing in the opening of the housing wall.Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 2006Date of Patent: June 14, 2011Assignee: Phoenix Contact GmbH & Co. KGInventor: Stefan Giefers
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Patent number: 7931488Abstract: A connection and junction box for a photovoltaic solar module having flexible flat conductor band protruding from the surface of the solar module, wherein the connection and junction box has an insertion mouth at its side facing the solar module in mounted state, for at least one flexible flat conductor band of the solar module, and comprises a housing for attaching on the solar module, and a connection device for the flexible flat conductor band, positioned in the housing, the connection device has an electrical contact clamp, which is closed when putting the box on the solar module, and thereby catches and contacts the flat conductor band.Type: GrantFiled: April 2, 2008Date of Patent: April 26, 2011Assignee: Phoenix Contact GmbH & Co. KGInventor: Stefan Giefers
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Publication number: 20100173511Abstract: A connection and junction box for a photovoltaic solar module having flexible flat conductor bands protruding from the surface of the solar module, wherein the connection and junction box has an insertion mouth at its side in mounting state facing the solar module, for at least one of the flexible flat conductor bands of the solar module, as well as comprising a housing for attaching to the solar module, and a connection device for the flexible flat conductor band, positioned in the housing, the connection device has a deflection arm and an electrical contact clamp, which is actuated when attaching the box to the solar module for bending and contacting the flat conductor band.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 4, 2008Publication date: July 8, 2010Inventor: Stefan Giefers
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Publication number: 20100139760Abstract: The invention relates to a connection and junction box (1) for a photovoltaic solar module (24), which box in a mounting state, is put on the solar module (24) with open contact clamp(s) (22), and the contact clamps are actively closed for contacting the flexible flat conductor band(s) (28). Preferably, the actuating the contact clamp(s) (22) is automatically carried out by means of a device between two housing parts (2, 50), when putting on.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 4, 2008Publication date: June 10, 2010Inventor: Stefan Giefers
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Patent number: 7731547Abstract: An electrical contact device includes a housing having an insulating material and defining a first housing opening and a second housing opening, at least one shaft disposed in the housing, and a metal contact group disposed in the housing. The metal contact group includes a first contact connection assigned to the first housing opening and a second contact connection assigned to the second housing opening. The contact group has at least one attachment recess and the at least one shaft engages with the at least one attachment recess so as to secure the contact group.Type: GrantFiled: October 22, 2007Date of Patent: June 8, 2010Assignee: Phoenix Contact GmbH & Co. KGInventor: Stefan Giefers
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Publication number: 20100112851Abstract: A connection and junction box for a photovoltaic solar module having flexible flat conductor band protruding from the surface of the solar module, wherein the connection and junction box has an insertion mouth at its side facing the solar module in mounted state, for at least one flexible flat conductor band of the solar module, and comprises a housing for attaching on the solar module, and a connection device for the flexible flat conductor band, positioned in the housing, the connection device has an electrical contact clamp, which is closed when putting the box on the solar module, and thereby catches and contacts the flat conductor band.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 2, 2008Publication date: May 6, 2010Inventor: Stefan Giefers
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Patent number: 7674130Abstract: An electric connector for passing a line through a housing wall has a rectangular housing made of an insulating material, at least one connection element and a securing element used to secure the connector to the rectangular wall opening of the housing wall. The securing element includes at least one fixing element and an elastic clamping element which is arranged in an essentially perpendicular manner in relation to the fixing element, such that the clamping element interacts against an inner edge of the narrow side of the wall opening when the connector is in the mounted state.Type: GrantFiled: November 8, 2005Date of Patent: March 9, 2010Assignee: Phoenix Contact GmbH & Co. KGInventor: Stefan Giefers
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Patent number: 7544080Abstract: An electrical plug connector coupling with first and second plug housings. Each plug housing has a contact and a pair of narrow faces disposed in parallel. At least one of the first and second plug housing includes an insulation material. The electrical plug connector coupling also has a connection device disposed on at least one of the first and at least one of the second narrow faces and operable to connect the first plug housing with the second plug housing in a connected position such that the contacts are connected. A releasing element is disposed on one of the narrow faces. The releasing element has a release position so as to release the first and second plug housings from the connected position when it is moved into the release position. The releasing element is fixable in the release position when the first and second plug housings are in the connected position.Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 2008Date of Patent: June 9, 2009Assignee: Phoenix Contact GmbH & Co., KGInventor: Stefan Giefers
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Publication number: 20090098768Abstract: An electric connector for passing a line through a housing wall has a rectangular housing made of an insulating material, at least one connection element and a securing element used to secure the connector to the rectangular wall opening of the housing wall. The securing element includes at least one fixing element and an elastic clamping element which is arranged in an essentially perpendicular manner in relation to the fixing element, such that the clamping element interacts against an inner edge of the narrow side of the wall opening when the connector is in the mounted state.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 8, 2005Publication date: April 16, 2009Applicant: PHOENIX CONTACT GMBH & CO. KGInventor: Stefan Giefers
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Publication number: 20080302557Abstract: An attachment device for electrical connection terminals to pass through a housing wall includes a terminal housing including an insulating material. The terminal housing is attachable in an opening in the housing wall. The attachment device includes an attachment insert detachably affixable in the terminal housing. The attachment insert is configured to attach the terminal housing in the opening of the housing wall.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2006Publication date: December 11, 2008Applicant: Phoenix Contact GmbH & Co. KGInventor: Stefan Giefers
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Publication number: 20080119090Abstract: An electrical plug connector coupling with first and second plug housings. Each plug housing has a contact and a pair of narrow faces disposed in parallel. At least one of the first and second plug housing includes an insulation material. The electrical plug connector coupling also has a connection device disposed on at least one of the first and at least one of the second narrow faces and operable to connect the first plug housing with the second plug housing in a connected position such that the contacts are connected. A releasing element is disposed on one of the narrow faces. The releasing element has a release position so as to release the first and second plug housings from the connected position when it is moved into the release position. The releasing element is fixable in the release position when the first and second plug housings are in the connected position.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 15, 2008Publication date: May 22, 2008Applicant: PHOENIX CONTACT GMBH & CO. KGInventor: Stefan Giefers
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Publication number: 20080102712Abstract: An electrical contact device includes a housing having an insulating material and defining a first housing opening and a second housing opening, at least one shaft disposed in the housing, and a metal contact group disposed in the housing. The metal contact group includes a first contact connection assigned to the first housing opening and a second contact connection assigned to the second housing opening. The contact group has at least one attachment recess and the at least one shaft engages with the at least one attachment recess so as to secure the contact group.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 22, 2007Publication date: May 1, 2008Applicant: Phoenix Contact GmbH & Co. KGInventor: Stefan Giefers
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Patent number: D626068Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2009Date of Patent: October 26, 2010Assignee: Phoenix Contact GmbH & Co. KGInventors: Stefan Giefers, Mehmet Sagdic
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Patent number: D626506Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2009Date of Patent: November 2, 2010Assignee: Phoenix Contact GmbH & Co. KGInventors: Stefan Giefers, Mehmet Sagdic