Patents by Inventor Uwe Kemper

Uwe Kemper 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).

  • Publication number: 20240106218
    Abstract: A side bracket is for a link for a line-routing device. The side bracket has a longitudinal periphery which extends in a longitudinal direction of the side bracket and on which a running surface is formed. The side bracket has a roller which is mounted so as to be rotatable about an axle. The axle is disposed so as to be parallel to the running surface and perpendicular to the longitudinal direction. A spacing between the running surface and the axle is variable in a damped manner. The roller, at least in a first position, protrudes from the running surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2020
    Publication date: March 28, 2024
    Inventor: Uwe Kemper
  • Publication number: 20220403917
    Abstract: Line-guiding device links connect to form a loop consisting of an upper strand, a deflection region, and a lower strand. Adjacent links pivot about a pivot axis. The pivot axes are located closer to an inner side than to an outer side at least in some of the links. Each link has two side flaps opposite one another. Side flaps of adjacent links form at least one running surface on the inner side. At least some links have a roller projecting from the running surface. The upper strand and the lower strand can move via the rollers. The running surface is interrupted at least at some of the transitions between links such that part of the running surface formed by a first link has a recess and part of the running surface formed by a second link has a pin which engages in the recess, forming a gap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2020
    Publication date: December 22, 2022
    Inventors: Uwe Kemper, Thomas Wendig
  • Publication number: 20220252137
    Abstract: A line-guiding device includes links connected to one another in an articulated manner and which form a loop consisting of an upper strand, a deflection region, and a lower strand. Adjacent links can pivot relative to one another about a pivot axis. The pivot axes are located closer to a loop inner side than to a loop outer side at least in some of the links. Each link has two side flaps opposite one another. Side flaps of adjacent links form at least one running surface on the loop inner side. At least some of the links have a roller projecting from the running surface. The upper strand and the lower strand can abut over the running surface such that the upper strand and the lower strand can move by means of the rollers. The running surface in at least some of the links is interrupted by recesses.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2020
    Publication date: August 11, 2022
    Inventors: Uwe Kemper, Thomas Wendig
  • Patent number: 10309488
    Abstract: An energy chain device includes at least one energy chain for guiding lines, cables, hoses or the like between a fixed and a movable connection region so as to form a curved region between a moved strand and a stationary strand. Each energy chain has a number of links which are connected to one another in a flexible manner and are formed by link plates which are arranged parallel to one another and transverse webs which connect the link plates. The energy chain device further includes at least one drive device which is operatively connected to the moved strand, and a control unit which is connected to the drive device so as to transmit signals and is connectable so as to transmit signals to a control device of a device which is connectable to the movable connection region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2019
    Assignee: Tsubaki Kabelschlepp GmbH
    Inventors: Uwe Kemper, Jochen Bensberg, Dirk Schöler
  • Patent number: 9879758
    Abstract: The power conducting device includes at least one first and one second line guiding device. The power conducting device has a first guiding channel and a second guiding channel which can be twisted about a common axis. The first line guiding device is arranged in the first guiding channel and the second line guiding device is arranged in the second guiding channel. The line guiding devices in each case have an end member and a connecting member, the end member being connected either to a respective inner ring or outer ring, and the connecting member being connected to the respectively other outer ring or inner ring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2018
    Assignee: Tsubaki Kabelschlepp GmbH
    Inventors: Jonathan Spies, Thomas Ameis, Uwe Kemper
  • Patent number: 9819162
    Abstract: A power conducting system has at least one power conducting unit for guiding lines, cables, hoses or the like between a stationary connection area and a moving connection area, with a curved region being formed between a lower run and an upper run, the power conducting unit having segments that are connected together in an articulated manner. Some segments have laterally arranged rollers with different track widths, wherein the rollers roll on guides. The guides have cutouts so that rollers can pass through the guides at each particular deflection point of the power conducting unit. The guides form lateral boundaries of a guide channel for the lower run.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2017
    Assignee: Tsubaki Kabelschlepp GmbH
    Inventor: Uwe Kemper
  • Publication number: 20150330479
    Abstract: An energy chain device includes at least one energy chain for guiding lines, cables, hoses or the like between a fixed and a movable connection region so as to form a curved region between a moved strand and a stationary strand. Each energy chain has a number of links which are connected to one another in a flexible manner and are formed by link plates which are arranged parallel to one another and transverse webs which connect the link plates. The energy chain device further includes at least one drive device which is operatively connected to the moved strand, and a control unit which is connected to the drive device so as to transmit signals and is connectable so as to transmit signals to a control device of a device which is connectable to the movable connection region.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2013
    Publication date: November 19, 2015
    Inventors: Uwe KEMPER, Jochen BENSBERG, Dirk SCHÖLER
  • Publication number: 20150303665
    Abstract: A power conducting system has at least one power conducting unit for guiding lines, cables, hoses or the like between a stationary connection area and a moving connection area, with a curved region being formed between a lower run and an upper run, the power conducting unit having segments that are connected together in an articulated manner. Some segments have laterally arranged rollers with different track widths, wherein the rollers roll on guides. The guides have cutouts so that rollers can pass through the guides at each particular deflection point of the power conducting unit. The guides form lateral boundaries of a guide channel for the lower run.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2013
    Publication date: October 22, 2015
    Inventor: Uwe KEMPER
  • Publication number: 20150000243
    Abstract: The power conducting device includes at least one first and one second line guiding device. The power conducting device has a first guiding channel and a second guiding channel which can be twisted about a common axis. The first line guiding device is arranged in the first guiding channel and the second line guiding device is arranged in the second guiding channel. The line guiding devices in each case have an end member and a connecting member, the end member being connected either to a respective inner ring or outer ring, and the connecting member being connected to the respectively other outer ring or inner ring.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2013
    Publication date: January 1, 2015
    Inventors: Jonathan Spies, Thomas Ameis, Uwe Kemper
  • Patent number: 8857148
    Abstract: Component of a chain element of an energy-conducting chain, wherein the component has a cavity which is produced by means of a fluid internal pressure injection molding method, or is formed from a micro-cellular foam.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2014
    Assignee: Tsubaki Kabelschlepp GmbH
    Inventors: Uwe Kemper, Heiner Samen, Jochen Bensberg, Thomas Wendig
  • Publication number: 20120167541
    Abstract: Component of a chain element of an energy-conducting chain, wherein the component has a cavity which is produced by means of a fluid internal pressure injection molding method, or is formed from a micro-cellular foam.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2010
    Publication date: July 5, 2012
    Applicant: KABELSCHLEPP GMBH
    Inventors: Uwe Kemper, Heiner Samen, Jochen Bensberg, Thomas Wendig
  • Patent number: 8196384
    Abstract: A chain link for an energy drag chain that guides conduits, tubes or the like between a stationary point of connection and a mobile point of connection. The chain link includes a cross piece and two spaced-apart link plates. The cross piece is connected to at least one link plate in an articulated manner and the connection between the cross piece and link plate can be a multi-axis connection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2012
    Assignee: Tsubaki Kabelschlepp GmbH
    Inventors: Uwe Kemper, Heiner Samen
  • Patent number: 8061493
    Abstract: The invention relates to a power conducting system comprising at least one power conducting unit (1) for conducting wires, cables, tubes, or similar items between a static and a mobile connection region by forming a curved section (6). The power conducting unit is formed by segments (3) connected together in a jointed manner and is conducted along a road in a conducting system. The conducting system has multiple first and second conducting elements (7,8). The first conducting elements (7) are arranged in a first plane, and the second conducting elements (8), in a second plane, spaced apart from each other. First elements (9) are arranged on some segments of the power conducting unit, and second elements (10) are arranged alternately on other segments. The first elements work together with the first conducting elements, and the second elements, with the second conducting elements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2011
    Assignee: Kabelschlepp GmbH
    Inventors: Uwe Kemper, Thomas Ameis
  • Patent number: 7966800
    Abstract: The invention relates to a drag chain system. The aim of the invention is to reduce the generation of noise in such a system. For this purpose, a side piece has at least one elastic element which is fixed at one end. The side piece comprises at least one stop so that the elastic element of a side piece can interact with a stop of another side piece.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2011
    Assignee: Kabelschlepp GmbH
    Inventors: Uwe Kemper, Dirk Schöler
  • Publication number: 20100320049
    Abstract: The invention relates to a power conducting system comprising at least one power conducting unit (1) for conducting wires, cables, tubes, or similar items between a static and a mobile connection region by forming a curved section (6). The power conducting unit is formed by segments (3) connected together in a jointed manner and is conducted along a road in a conducting system. The conducting system has multiple first and second conducting elements (7,8). The first conducting elements (7) are arranged in a first plane, and the second conducting elements (8), in a second plane, spaced apart from each other. First elements (9) are arranged on some segments of the power conducting unit, and second elements (10) are arranged alternately on other segments. The first elements work together with the first conducting elements, and the second elements, with the second conducting elements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2007
    Publication date: December 23, 2010
    Applicant: KABELSCHLEPP GMBH
    Inventors: Uwe Kemper, Thomas Ameis
  • Publication number: 20100043383
    Abstract: A chain link for an energy drag chain that guides conduits, tubes or the like between a stationary point of connection and a mobile point of connection. The chain link includes a cross piece and two spaced-apart link plates. The cross piece is connected to at least one link plate in an articulated manner and the connection between the cross piece and link plate can be a multi-axis connection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2006
    Publication date: February 25, 2010
    Applicant: KABELSCHLEEP GMBH
    Inventors: Uwe Kemper, Heiner Samen
  • Publication number: 20100043384
    Abstract: The invention relates to a chain link of an energy drag chain for guiding cables, conduits and tubes between a stationary and a mobile point of connection, the chain link comprising two spaced-apart link plates. At least one of the link plates can be connected to at least one cross-piece in an articulated manner. Said cross-piece can be swiveled about at least one swivel axis between a closed position and an open position. The chain link comprises a detachable locking device by means of which the cross-piece can be fixed to at least one link plate. Said locking device comprises at least one elastic locking element which can be deflected at an angle to the longitudinal axis. The elastic locking element interacts with a support, the at least one locking element and the at least one support having an effective range in the closed position of the cross-piece which lies between the swivel axis of the cross-piece and an exterior of the link plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2006
    Publication date: February 25, 2010
    Applicant: KABELSCHLEPP GMBH
    Inventor: Uwe Kemper
  • Publication number: 20100043385
    Abstract: The invention relates to a drag chain system. The aim of the invention is to reduce the generation of noise in such a system. For this purpose, a side piece has at least one elastic element which is fixed at one end. The side piece comprises at least one stop so that the elastic element of a side piece can interact with a stop of another side piece.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2006
    Publication date: February 25, 2010
    Inventors: Uwe Kemper, Schöler Dirk
  • Patent number: 7650743
    Abstract: A line guidance unit, for the guidance of lines, cables or similar, with a fist end (10) which may be fixed and a second end (11) which is displaceable; is disclosed. The line guidance unit (2) comprises a channel (12), embodied as segments (13). The segments are connected with at least one support strip (1). The line guidance unit comprises means which embody the line guidance unit (2) in an arc relative to a straight line joining the both ends (10, 11), in the extended state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2010
    Assignee: Kabelschlepp GmbH
    Inventors: Herbert Wehler, Uwe Kemper
  • Patent number: 7600719
    Abstract: The supporting belt (1) according to this invention of a line guidance unit (2) for guiding lines, cables or the like is characterized in that the supporting belt (1) has alternating supporting sections (3) and articulated sections (8), and the supporting sections (3) and the articulated section (8) are made of materials having different properties by the multicomponent process. With the help of the supporting belt (1) according to this invention, the line guidance unit (2) according to this invention, comprising such a supporting belt (1), as well as the method according to this invention for producing the supporting belt (1) according to this invention, it is possible to achieve a guidance of lines, cables or the like in a simple, rugged, reliable and inexpensive manner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2009
    Assignee: Kabelschlepp GmbH
    Inventors: Herbert Wehler, Uwe Kemper