Patents by Inventor Timo Grundke

Timo Grundke 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: 11856684
    Abstract: Nozzle for a plasma torch head, laser cutting head or plasma laser cutting head, arrangement composed of such a nozzle and of a nozzle protection cap, arrangement composed of such a nozzle and of an electrode, plasma torch head, laser cutting head or plasma laser cutting head having such a nozzle and/or having such an arrangement, plasma torch comprising such a plasma torch head, laser cutting head comprising such a nozzle and/or such an arrangement, plasma laser cutting head comprising such a nozzle and/or such an arrangement, method for plasma cutting, method for laser cutting and method for plasma laser cutting using the same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2023
    Assignee: KJELLBERG-STIFTUNG
    Inventors: Vadim Günther, Volker Krink, Timo Grundke, Frank Laurisch
  • Publication number: 20220287170
    Abstract: The invention relates to a plasma torch, in particular plasma cutting torch, in which at least one secondary medium is guided by at least one secondary feeder through a housing of the plasma torch to a nozzle protection cap opening and/or to further openings that are provided in a nozzle protection cap. In the at least one feeder, at least one valve for opening and closing the feeder is provided directly within the housing of the plasma torch, and wherein the at least one secondary feeder is divided into at least two parallel feeders through which the at least one media flows in the direction of the nozzle protection cap opening or the further openings, and at least two valves, which are each individually activatable, for opening and closing the at least two parallel feeders are provided within the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2022
    Publication date: September 8, 2022
    Applicant: KJELLBERG-STIFTUNG
    Inventors: Volker KRINK, Timo Grundke, Frank Laurisch, Rene Nogowski
  • Patent number: 11178746
    Abstract: In the case of the nozzle protection cap (7) according to the invention for a plasma arc torch (1), is arranged and fastened at the outside on the tip of the plasma arc torch (1), at which a plasma jet emerges from the plasma arc torch (1) through nozzle-like openings (4a, 7a). The nozzle protection cap (7) is produced from an iron alloy including sulfur in a fraction of at least 0.05%.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2021
    Assignee: KJELLBERG-STIFTUNG
    Inventors: Jens Friedel, Timo Grundke, Volker Krink
  • Publication number: 20210329771
    Abstract: The invention relates to a plasma torch, in particular plasma cutting torch, in which at least one secondary medium is guided by at least one feeder through a housing of the plasma torch to a nozzle protection cap opening and/or to further openings that are provided in a nozzle protection cap. In the at least one feeder, at least one valve for opening and closing the feeder is provided directly within the housing of the plasma torch.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2017
    Publication date: October 21, 2021
    Applicant: KJELLBERG-STIFTUNG
    Inventors: Volker KRINK, Timo GRUNDKE, Frank LAURISCH, Rene NOGOWSKI
  • Publication number: 20210316407
    Abstract: Method for fitting or plugging a first connecting part into a second connecting part of a processing head for thermal material processing, the first connecting part having, on an encircling outer face, and/or the second connecting part having, on an encircling inner face, at least one slot, extending at least around a partial circumference, with a slot width B130, B230 and a slot depth T130, T230, T112, T120, which receives an O-ring or profile ring, extending around the entire circumference, with a cord size Sa, wherein, when the first connecting part is fitted or plugged into the second connecting part, the O-ring or profile ring is initially in contact with the opposite inner face or opposite outer face only around a partial circumference, which extends along the slot, or around a plurality of partial circumferences, which extend along the slot, and connecting parts and arrangements made up thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2019
    Publication date: October 14, 2021
    Applicant: Kjellberg-Stiftung
    Inventors: Vadim GÜNTHER, Timo GRUNDKE, Frank LAURISCH, Volker KRINK
  • Publication number: 20200314993
    Abstract: Nozzle for a plasma torch head, laser cutting head or plasma laser cutting head, arrangement composed of such a nozzle and of a nozzle protection cap, arrangement composed of such a nozzle and of an electrode, plasma torch head, laser cutting head or plasma laser cutting head having such a nozzle and/or having such an arrangement, plasma torch comprising such a plasma torch head, laser cutting head comprising such a nozzle and/or such an arrangement, plasma laser cutting head comprising such a nozzle and/or such an arrangement, method for plasma cutting, method for laser cutting and method for plasma laser cutting using the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2018
    Publication date: October 1, 2020
    Applicant: Kjellberg-stiftung
    Inventors: Vadim GÜNTHER, Volker KRINK, Timo GRUNDKE, Frank LAURISCH
  • Patent number: 10582606
    Abstract: Nozzle for a liquid-cooled plasma arc torch head, and an assembly of a nozzle holder and such a nozzle and plasma arc torch head, and a plasma arc torch with the same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2020
    Assignee: Kjellberg-Stiftung
    Inventors: Frank Laurisch, Volker Krink, Timo Grundke
  • Publication number: 20200045804
    Abstract: In the case of the nozzle protection cap (7) according to the invention for a plasma arc torch (1), is arranged and fastened at the outside on the tip of the plasma arc torch (1), at which a plasma jet emerges from the plasma arc torch (1) through nozzle-like openings (4a, 7a). The nozzle protection cap (7) is produced from an iron alloy including sulfur in a fraction of at least 0.05%.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2017
    Publication date: February 6, 2020
    Applicant: KJELLBERG-STIFTUNG
    Inventors: Jens FRIEDEL, Timo GRUNDKE, Volker KRINK
  • Publication number: 20200015345
    Abstract: The invention relates to a single or multipart insulating component for a plasma torch, particularly a plasma cutting torch, for electrical insulation between at least two electrically conductive components of the plasma torch, characterized in that the insulating component consists of an electrically non-conductive and easily thermally conductive material, or at least one part thereof consists of an electrically non-conductive and easily thermally conductive material. The invention further relates to assemblies and plasma torches having the same and to a method for processing, plasma cutting and plasma welding.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2019
    Publication date: January 9, 2020
    Inventors: Frank LAURISCH, Volker KRINK, Timo GRUNDKE
  • Patent number: 10485086
    Abstract: The invention relates to a single or multipart insulating component for a plasma torch, particularly a plasma cutting torch, for electrical insulation between at least two electrically conductive components of the plasma torch, characterized in that the insulating component consists of an electrically non-conductive and easily thermally conductive material, or at least one part thereof consists of an electrically non-conductive and easily thermally conductive material. The invention further relates to assemblies and plasma torches having the same and to a method for processing, plasma cutting and plasma welding.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 4, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2019
    Assignee: Kjellberg-Stiftung
    Inventors: Frank Laurisch, Volker Krink, Timo Grundke
  • Publication number: 20180020533
    Abstract: Nozzle for a liquid-cooled plasma arc torch head, and an assembly of a nozzle holder and such a nozzle and plasma arc torch head, and a plasma arc torch with the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2016
    Publication date: January 18, 2018
    Inventors: Frank LAURISCH, Volker KRINK, Timo GRUNDKE
  • Patent number: 9743505
    Abstract: The invention relates to a plasma torch, preferably to a plasma cutting torch, in which a plasma gas PG1 and/or PG2 flows through at least one feed through a housing of the plasma torch gas up to a nozzle opening. A hollow space connected to the feed(s) is also present within the housing and a valve which opens and closes an opening is arranged at the opening at said hollow space and a leading off of plasma gas PG1 and/or PG2 out of the feed(s) up to the nozzle opening can be achieved in the open state of this valve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2017
    Assignee: KJELLBERG-STIFTUNG
    Inventors: Frank Laurisch, Timo Grundke, Rene Nogowski, Volker Krink
  • Publication number: 20160227640
    Abstract: The invention relates to a plasma torch, preferably to a plasma cutting torch, in which a plasma gas PG1 and/or PG2 flows through at least one feed through a housing of the plasma torch gas up to a nozzle opening. A hollow space connected to the feed(s) is also present within the housing and a valve which opens and closes an opening is arranged at the opening at said hollow space and a leading off of plasma gas PG1 and/or PG2 out of the feed(s) up to the nozzle opening can be achieved in the open state of this valve.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2016
    Publication date: August 4, 2016
    Applicant: Kjellberg-Stiftung
    Inventors: Frank LAURISCH, Timo Grundke, Rene NOGOWSKI, Volker KRINK
  • Publication number: 20160120014
    Abstract: The invention relates to a single or multipart insulating component for a plasma torch, particularly a plasma cutting torch, for electrical insulation between at least two electrically conductive components of the plasma torch, characterized in that the insulating component consists of an electrically non-conductive and easily thermally conductive material, or at least one part thereof consists of an electrically non-conductive and easily thermally conductive material. The invention further relates to assemblies and plasma torches having the same and to a method for processing, plasma cutting and plasma welding.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 4, 2014
    Publication date: April 28, 2016
    Inventors: Frank LAURISCH, Volker KRINK, Timo GRUNDKE
  • Patent number: 9101041
    Abstract: A plasma torch head, a plasma torch shaft and a plasma torch for providing a quick and simple possibility of changing the plasma torch head are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2015
    Assignee: Kjellberg Finsterwalde Plasma und Maschinen GmbH
    Inventors: Ralf-Peter Reinke, Timo Grundke, Frank Laurisch, Volker Krink
  • Patent number: 9079265
    Abstract: Connection between a plasma torch wearing part and a plasma torch wearing part holder, plasma torch wearing part and plasma torch wearing part holder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2015
    Assignee: Kjellberg Finsterwalde Plasma und Maschinen GmbH
    Inventors: Ralf-Peter Reinke, Timo Grundke, Frank Laurisch, Volker Krink
  • Patent number: 8941026
    Abstract: A nozzle for a liquid cooled plasma torch includes a nozzle bore for the exit of a plasma gas beam at a nozzle tip, a first section, of which the outer surface is essentially cylindrical, and a second section connecting the nozzle tip, of which the second section the outer surface tapers essentially conically towards the nozzle tip, wherein at least one liquid supply groove is provided and extends over a part of the first section and over the second section in the outer surface of the nozzle towards the nozzle tip and at least one liquid return groove separate from the liquid supply groove is provided and extends over the second section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2015
    Assignee: Kjellberg Finsterwalde Plasma und Maschinen GmbH
    Inventors: Volker Krink, Frank Laurisch, Timo Grundke
  • Patent number: 8921731
    Abstract: A nozzle protection cap for an arc plasma torch comprises a front end section and a rear end section with a thread region on its inner surface for screwing to a torch body of an arc plasma torch. At least one groove crosses the thread region on the inner surface. A nozzle protection cap holder for the arc plasma torch comprises a section with a thread region on its outer surface for screwing to the nozzle protection cap. At least one groove crosses the thread region on its outer surface. An arc plasma torch comprises a torch body and a nozzle protection cap screwed thereto in a screw connection region. The torch body and/or the nozzle protection cap is/are designed so that at least one channel is formed between them, the channel crossing the screw connection region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2014
    Assignee: Kjellberg Finsterwalde Plasma und Maschinen GmbH
    Inventors: Volker Krink, Frank Laurisch, Timo Grundke, Martin Kroschwald
  • Patent number: 8853589
    Abstract: A nozzle for a liquid-cooled plasma torch, comprising a nozzle bore for the exit of a plasma gas jet at a nozzle tip, a first portion, the outer surface of which is substantially cylindrical, and a second portion adjacent thereto towards the nozzle tip, the outer surface of which tapers substantially conically towards the nozzle tip, wherein at least one liquid supply groove and/or at least one liquid return groove is/are provided and extend over the second portion in the outer surface of the nozzle (4) towards the nozzle tip, and wherein the liquid supply groove or at least one of the liquid supply grooves and/or a liquid return groove or at least one of the liquid return grooves also extends/extend over part of the first portion, and there is in the first portion at least one groove which communicates with the liquid supply groove or at least one of the liquid supply grooves or with the liquid return groove or at least one of the liquid return grooves.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2014
    Assignee: Kjellberg Finsterwalde Plasma und Maschinen GmbH
    Inventors: Volker Krink, Frank Laurisch, Timo Grundke
  • Patent number: 8575510
    Abstract: The invention relates to a liquid-cooled plasma burner, comprising a nozzle bore for the plasma gas jet to exit at a nozzle tip and a first section whose outer surface gradually tapers in the shape of a cone at an angle ? in the direction of the nozzle tip, except for at least one deflection section that extends in the shape of a cone at an angle ? in the direction of the nozzle tip. The invention also relates to an arrangement thereof with a nozzle cap and to a plasma burner comprising such an arrangement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2013
    Assignee: Kjellberg Finsterwalde Plasma und Maschinen GmbH
    Inventors: Frank Laurisch, Volker Krink, Timo Grundke, Ralf-Peter Reinke