Patents by Inventor Uwe Graff
Uwe Graff 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: 9964934Abstract: A data acquisition unit for an automation system, with at least one communications interface which is designed for connection to an operating bus and is set up to receive control commands from a field unit and data from operating bus participants with a processing device which is designed for the processing of the received control commands and/or data to give processing results, and with a memory device designed for the storage of processing results.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2013Date of Patent: May 8, 2018Assignee: FESTO AG & CO. KGInventors: Uwe Graff, Herbert Hufnagl
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Patent number: 9081740Abstract: A signal processing system having a bus node, which is designed for signal conversion between signals of an internal and an external bus system and in each case includes at least one interface to be coupled to the external bus system and to the internal bus system, and having at least one signal conditioning module, which is designed for physical conditioning and/or analog/digital conversion for signals from an external component and includes an interface for an internal bus system and at least one connection for the external component and is connected to the bus note via the internal bus system. The bus node is designed for internal raw data processing of the signals provided by the signal conditioning module and to output at least one output signal dependent on the processed signals to the internal and/or to the external bus system.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 2012Date of Patent: July 14, 2015Assignee: FESTO AG & CO. KGInventor: Uwe Graff
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Publication number: 20150168928Abstract: A data acquisition unit for an automation system, with at least one communications interface which is designed for connection to an operating bus and is set up to receive control commands from a field unit and data from operating bus participants with a processing device which is designed for the processing of the received control commands and/or data to give processing results, and with a memory device designed for the storage of processing results.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 13, 2013Publication date: June 18, 2015Inventors: Uwe Graff, Herbert Hufnagl
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Publication number: 20140207982Abstract: A signal processing system having a bus node, which is designed for signal conversion between signals of an internal and an external bus system and in each case includes at least one interface to be coupled to the external bus system and to the internal bus system, and having at least one signal conditioning module, which is designed for physical conditioning and/or analog/digital conversion for signals from an external component and includes an interface for an internal bus system and at least one connection for the external component and is connected to the bus note via the internal bus system. The bus node is designed for internal raw data processing of the signals provided by the signal conditioning module and to output at least one output signal dependent on the processed signals to the internal and/or to the external bus system.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 6, 2012Publication date: July 24, 2014Inventor: Uwe Graff
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Patent number: 8713226Abstract: The invention concerns a device for transmitting data between a serial data bus and working modules, wherein the data bus is connected to a bus node in a bus module having at least two serial communication ports which are connected to ports of a hub connected to or integrated with the bus node, wherein the communication ports are designed for the connection and for the power supply of the working modules and wherein at least one of the working modules is designed as an actuator and/or I/O module comprising a serial-to-parallel converter for the parallel connection of actuators and/or I/O interfaces provided on or connected to the respective working module.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 2010Date of Patent: April 29, 2014Assignee: Festo AG & Co. KGInventor: Uwe Graff
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Publication number: 20120110227Abstract: The invention concerns a device for transmitting data between a serial data bus and working modules, wherein the data bus is connected to a bus node in a bus module having at least two serial communication ports which are connected to ports of a hub connected to or integrated with the bus node, wherein the communication ports are designed for the connection and for the power supply of the working modules and wherein at least one of the working modules is designed as an actuator and/or I/O module comprising a serial-to-parallel converter for the parallel connection of actuators and/or I/O interfaces provided on or connected to the respective working module.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 2, 2010Publication date: May 3, 2012Applicant: FESTO AG & CO. KGInventor: Uwe Graff
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Patent number: 8156965Abstract: A modular arrangement is proposed with modules (10-25) added in a row direction, these being constructed at least partially as valve modules (16-21, 23, 24), wherein one module is constructed as a control module (10) and is connected to the other modules (11-25) by control and/or sensor lines (30) running transversely through these modules. Voltage supply lines (36, 37) powered by a voltage source (33) run transversely through the modules (10-25). At least one module is constructed as a safety module (12) and has a switching arrangement (38) for interrupting the voltage supply lines (36) to the modules (13-21) powered via the safety module (12) in the activated state. Safety-related control and/or diagnostic electronics are provided for activating the switching arrangement (38).Type: GrantFiled: August 13, 2008Date of Patent: April 17, 2012Assignee: Festo AG & Co. KGInventors: Rolf Kremser, Bernd Gienger, Achim Ziegele, Uwe Gräff
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Publication number: 20090045363Abstract: A modular arrangement is proposed with modules (10-25) added in a row direction, these being constructed at least partially as valve modules (16-21, 23, 24), wherein one module is constructed as a control module (10) and is connected to the other modules (11-25) by means of control and/or sensor lines (30) running transversely through these modules. Voltage supply lines (36, 37) powered by a voltage source (33) run transversely through the modules (10-25). At least one module is constructed as a safety module (12) and has switching means (38) for interrupting the voltage supply lines (36) to the modules (13-21) powered via the safety module (12) in the activated state. Safety-related control and/or diagnostic means are provided for activating the switching means (38).Type: ApplicationFiled: August 13, 2008Publication date: February 19, 2009Inventors: Rolf Kremser, Bernd Gienger, Achim Ziegele, Uwe Graff
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Patent number: 7225055Abstract: A control device for the control of a module battery, comprising a first external bus interface for the reception of external control commands from a higher level control and an internal bus interface for an internal bus, by way of which battery modules connected with the control device are able to be controlled in accordance with the external control command and by way of which the battery modules may transmit messages to the control device. The control device possesses a second external bus interface, by way of which visualizing data for visualizing at least one function of the module battery may be applied.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2004Date of Patent: May 29, 2007Assignee: Festo AG & Co.Inventors: Uwe Gräff, Christian Waldeck, Heinz Hohner
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Patent number: 6916192Abstract: A control device having a base which is provided with one or more component mounting areas. On each component mounting area there is a first electrical central interface connected with an internal electrical bus. On each component mounting area an electrical connection module or an electrically controlled fluid control module may be selectively mounted, which respectively has a second central interface complementary to the first electrical central interface. The fluid control module is provided with a valve means, which is controlled by signals supplied by means of the internal electrical bus. The connection modules are provided with inputs and/or outputs for the connection of electrical cables.Type: GrantFiled: March 10, 2004Date of Patent: July 12, 2005Assignee: Festo AG & Co.Inventors: Uwe Gräff, Hannes Wirtl
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Publication number: 20040196003Abstract: A control device for the control of a module battery, comprising a first external bus interface for the reception of external control commands from a higher level control and an internal bus interface for an internal bus, by way of which battery modules connected with the control device are able to be controlled in accordance with the external control command and by way of which the battery modules may transmit messages to the control device. The control device possesses a second external bus interface, by way of which visualizing data for visualizing at least one function of the module battery may be applied.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 8, 2004Publication date: October 7, 2004Applicant: Festo AG & Co.Inventors: Uwe Graff, Christian Waldeck, Heinz Hohner
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Publication number: 20040198086Abstract: A control device having a base which is provided with one or more component mounting areas. On each component mounting area there is a first electrical central interface connected with an internal electrical bus. On each component mounting area an electrical connection module or an electrically controlled fluid control module may be selectively mounted, which respectively has a second central interface complementary to the first electrical central interface. The fluid control module is provided with a valve means, which is controlled by signals supplied by means of the internal electrical bus. The connection modules are provided with inputs and/or outputs for the connection of electrical cables.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 10, 2004Publication date: October 7, 2004Applicant: FESTO AG & Co.Inventors: Uwe Graff, Hannes Wirtl
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Patent number: 6533596Abstract: A linear drive with a having a housing cover arranged on at least one terminal region. In the housing position detecting means are arranged. At the laterally aligned outer face of the housing cover an electromechanical connection means is provided for detachable connection of an electrical conductor arrangement leading toward the linear drive from the outside to the position detecting means. The electromechanical connection means is accommodated in a completely sunk manner in the housing cover without standing proud of the laterally aligned outer face.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2002Date of Patent: March 18, 2003Assignee: Festo AG & Co.Inventors: Stephan Demuth, Uwe Gräff
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Patent number: 6468092Abstract: An electronic part having electrical terminals for the connection of further equipment includes at least one internal electronic unit, which is connected with the electrical terminals. The electrical terminals are part of an adapter arranged in a replaceable fashion on a base having the internal electronic unit. The adapter possesses a standardized first electrical interface connected with the electrical terminals, which on mounting and dismounting the adapter on and from a standardized second electrical interface connected with the internal electronic unit and mounted on the base, are contacted and put out of contact with the first interface coming into and out of electrical contact with the standardized second electrical interface, which are provided on the base and are connected with the internal electronic unit.Type: GrantFiled: August 1, 2001Date of Patent: October 22, 2002Assignee: Festo AG & Co.Inventors: Uwe Gräff, Heinz Hohner, Magnus Henzler, Christian Waldeck
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Publication number: 20020146939Abstract: A linear drive with a having a housing cover arranged on at least one terminal region. In the housing position detecting means are arranged. At the laterally aligned outer face of the housing cover an electromechanical connection means is provided for detachable connection of an electrical conductor arrangement leading toward the linear drive from the outside to the position detecting means. The electromechanical connection means is accommodated in a completely sunk manner in the housing cover without standing proud of the laterally aligned outer face.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 29, 2002Publication date: October 10, 2002Applicant: FESTO AG & Co.Inventors: Stephan Demuth, Uwe Graff