Patents by Inventor Volker Arndt
Volker Arndt 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: 9884386Abstract: A welding process for the welding of aluminum includes a force sensor measuring a force between two welding electrodes on aluminum elements to be welded and transmitting its measured values to a welding control. Until the elapse of a set welding time, the welding control calculates and stores at least one absolute value and/or at least one increase in the measured force. The welding control compares the measured absolute value and/or the increase in the measured force with a reference value and/or a reference curve and calculates a control deviation from the comparison. After the elapse of the set welding time, the welding control subjects the welding electrodes to a constant current during a welding time extension that follows the set welding time, dependent on a magnitude of the control deviation that is measured at the point in time of the elapse and/or during the set welding time.Type: GrantFiled: December 24, 2013Date of Patent: February 6, 2018Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbHInventors: Volker Arndt, Juergen Haeufgloeckner, Michael Ripper
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Publication number: 20140183168Abstract: A welding process for the welding of aluminium includes a force sensor measuring a force between two welding electrodes on aluminum elements to be welded and transmitting its measured values to a welding control. Until the elapse of a set welding time, the welding control calculates and stores at least one absolute value and/or at least one increase in the measured force. The welding control compares the measured absolute value and/or the increase in the measured force with a reference value and/or a reference curve and calculates a control deviation from the comparison. After the elapse of the set welding time, the welding control subjects the welding electrodes to a constant current during a welding time extension that follows the set welding time, dependent on a magnitude of the control deviation that is measured at the point in time of the elapse and/or during the set welding time.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 24, 2013Publication date: July 3, 2014Applicant: Robert Bosch GmbHInventors: Volker Arndt, Juergen Haeufgloeckner, Michael Ripper
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Publication number: 20110210098Abstract: A method for operating a welding device (1), wherein the welding device has at least one welding electrode (4), which is operated with at least one variable electrical reference value and wherein this electrical reference value is controlled by a control device (6), wherein the control of the electrical reference value takes place with allowance being made for a set of reference data (25) that is characteristic of a welding operation to be carried out. According to the invention, the set of reference data (25) is determined on the basis of at least one set of raw data (23a, 23b, 23c, 23d), wherein this set of raw data (23a, 23b, 23c, 23d) is characteristic of the welding operation to be carried out.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 5, 2007Publication date: September 1, 2011Inventors: Denis Court, Heinz-Ullrich Mueller, Volker Arndt, Juergen Haeufgloeckner, Michael Ripper
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Patent number: 7256365Abstract: A connecting element for connecting and/or fixing an electrode with an electrode arm of a welding apparatus has a base body; and a sensor selected from the group consisting of a sensor for introducing ultrasound waves into an electrode, a sensor for receiving ultrasound waves and both.Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 2004Date of Patent: August 14, 2007Assignee: Bosch Rexroth AGInventors: Michael Platte, Heinz-Ullrich Mueller, Michael Lach, Volker Arndt
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Patent number: 7203133Abstract: The invention relates to an ultrasound sensor system, especially for a welding electrode, comprising a sensor (5, 6, 7, 10) which, during the detection process, passes ultrasonic waves of a desired oscillation mode into areas to be detected and/or detects ultrasonic waves. At least one material recess (2) is provided in a sensor support (1), and at least one sensor (5, 6, 7, 10) is arranged in said recess.Type: GrantFiled: August 2, 2000Date of Patent: April 10, 2007Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbHInventors: Wolfgang Stumm, Volker Arndt, Norbert Blumentritt, Michael Lach, Michael Platte
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Patent number: 7197933Abstract: A sensor carrier is provided that has at least one oscillating element (32) that introduces ultrasonic waves into an area to be examined and/or receives ultrasonic waves coming from the area to be examined, whereby the oscillating element (32) is located in an oscillator carrier (33), and the oscillator carrier (33) has connecting means (36, 37, 38, 39) for connection with the electrode (31).Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 2002Date of Patent: April 3, 2007Assignees: Robert Bosch GmbH, Karl Deutsch Pruef- und Messgeraetebau GmbH & Co. KGInventors: Volker Arndt, Michael Lach, Michael Platte, Heinz-Ullrich Mueller
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Patent number: 7055388Abstract: The invention relates to an ultrasonic sensor system, especially for controlling a resistance welding process. Said system comprises at least one receiver which is used to detect the ultrasonic signals from the area to be examined. At least two piezoelectric sensors (31, 32) are used as a receiver and are arranged in such a way that their polarization direction vectors indicate various directions, said vectors being projected in a plane perpendicular in relation to the propagation direction of an ultrasonic wave to be detected.Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 2002Date of Patent: June 6, 2006Assignees: Robert Bosch GmbH, Karl Deutsch Pruef-und Messgeraetebau GmbH & Co. KGInventors: Volker Arndt, Michael Lach, Michael Platte, Heinz-Ullrich Mueller
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Patent number: 7036376Abstract: A welding system includes a device for evaluating an ultrasonic signal during a welding process. The device has a meassured value evaluation unit that, in normal operation, evaluates at least one measurement signal that is derived from an ultrasonic signal and is located inside a measurement window. A mechanism for establishing the measurement window is provided, which establishes the measurement window according to a measurement signal that is received in a calibration operation.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 2002Date of Patent: May 2, 2006Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbHInventor: Volker Arndt
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Patent number: 7004370Abstract: The invention relates to a device and method for determining parameters of a welding system. According to the invention, a welding area (18, 21, 22) is subjected to the action of ultrasonic waves, preferably to the action of shear waves, by using an ultrasound source (14). During a first welding process (n1), a signal processing (30) determines a first ultrasonic permeability (Dn1) from a received ultrasonic signal (UE). During at least one subsequent welding process (n2), a second ultrasonic permeability (Dn2) is determined from an ultrasonic signal (UE) that is received during a renewed exposure of the welding area (18, 21, 22) to ultrasonic waves. A display (32) and/or a diagnostic function and/or a correction of control quantities of the welding system is/are carried out as a function of the at least two ultrasonic permeabilities (Dn1, Dn2).Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2001Date of Patent: February 28, 2006Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbHInventors: Volker Arndt, Klaus Offterdinger, Walter Pasdzior
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Publication number: 20040206728Abstract: A connecting element for connecting and/or fixing an electrode with an electrode arm of a welding apparatus has a base body; and a sensor selected from the group consisting of a sensor for introducing ultrasound waves into an electrode, a sensor for receiving ultrasound waves and both.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 22, 2004Publication date: October 21, 2004Inventors: Michael Platte, Heinz-Ullrich Mueller, Michael Lach, Volker Arndt
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Publication number: 20040107774Abstract: The invention relates to a device for evaluating signals comprising a signal detection unit (26) that detects a measurement signal (UE). A measured value evaluation unit (43) evaluates measurement signals (UE) located inside a measurement window (TM1, TM2, TS1, TS2). Means (35), (37), (39) are provided for establishing the measurement window (TM1, TM2, TS1, TS2) and they establish the measurement window (TM1, TM2, TS1, TS2) according to the measurement signal (UE).Type: ApplicationFiled: February 5, 2004Publication date: June 10, 2004Inventor: Volker Arndt
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Publication number: 20040094517Abstract: The invention relates to a device and method for determining parameters of a welding system. According to the invention, a welding area (18, 21, 22) is subjected to the action of ultrasonic waves, preferably to the action of shear waves, by using an ultrasound source (14). During a first welding process (n1), a signal processing (30)) determines a first ultrasonic permeability (Dn1) from a received ultrasonic signal (UE). During at least one subsequent welding process (n2), a second ultrasonic permeability (Dn2) is determined from an ultrasonic signal (UE) that is received during a renewed exposure of the welding area (18, 21, 22) to ultrasonic waves. A display (32) and/or a diagnostic function and/or a correction of control quantities of the welding system is/are carried out as a function of the at least two ultrasonic permeabilities (Dn1, Dn2).Type: ApplicationFiled: June 12, 2003Publication date: May 20, 2004Inventors: Volker Arndt, Klaus Offterdinger, Walter Pasdzior
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Publication number: 20040083813Abstract: The invention relates to an ultrasonic sensor system, especially for controlling a resistance welding process. Said system comprises at least one receiver which is used to detect the ultrasonic signals from the area to be examined. At least two piezoelectric sensors (31, 32) are used as a receiver and are arranged in such a way that their polarisation direction vectors indicate various directions, said vectors being projected in a plane perpendicular in relation to the propagation direction of an ultrasonic wave to be detected.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 10, 2003Publication date: May 6, 2004Inventors: Volker Arndt, Michael Lach, Michael Platte, Heinz-Ullrich Mueller
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Publication number: 20040079156Abstract: A sensor carrier is provided that has at least one oscillating element (32) that introduces ultrasonic waves into an area to be examined and/or receives ultrasonic waves coming from the area to be examined, whereby the oscillating element (32) is located in an oscillator carrier (33), and the oscillator carrier (33) has connecting means (36, 37, 38, 39) for connection with the electrode (31).Type: ApplicationFiled: December 10, 2003Publication date: April 29, 2004Inventors: Volker Arndt, Michael Lach, Michael Platte, Heinz-Ullrich Mueller
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Patent number: 5051201Abstract: Finely divided hexagonal ferrite powder is prepared by autoclave treatment of an aqueous alkaline suspension containing the ferrite-forming metal ions at from 250.degree. to 330.degree. C. and subsequent heating of the resulting material at not more than 900.degree. C., by a process in which the ferrite-forming metal ions are used in the form of salts melted in their water of crystallization.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 1990Date of Patent: September 24, 1991Assignee: BASF AktiengesellschaftInventors: Michael W. Mueller, Ekkehard Schwab, Volker Arndt
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Patent number: 4913890Abstract: Finely divided acicular and pore-free .alpha.-Fe.sub.2 O.sub.3 is prepared from an iron(III) salt in the presence of one or more organic substances which form complexes with iron(III) ions, in alkaline supension at from 80.degree. to 250.degree. C., and is used for the preparation of magnetic materials suitable for magnetic recording media.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 1989Date of Patent: April 3, 1990Assignee: BASF AktiengesellschaftInventors: Volker Arndt, Helmut Auweter, Rainer Feser, Ekkehard Schwab
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Patent number: 4826671Abstract: Finely divided, acicular and pore-free .alpha.-Fe.sub.2 O.sub.3 is prepared from iron(III) salts in the presence of one or more organic substances which form complexes with iron(III) ions, in alkaline suspension, at from 80.degree. to 250.degree. C.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 1987Date of Patent: May 2, 1989Assignee: BASF AktiengesellschaftInventors: Volker Arndt, Rainer Feser, Werner Steck, Helmut Jakusch
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Patent number: 4774072Abstract: Acicular .alpha.-Fe.sub.2 O.sub.3 is prepared from iron(III) salts by heating an alkaline aqueous suspension of iron(III) hydroxide in the presence of one or more organic substances which form complexes with iron(III) ions to a temperature of 100.degree. C. or less.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 1987Date of Patent: September 27, 1988Assignee: BASF AktiengesellschaftInventors: Volker Arndt, Bernd Meyer, Rainer Feser, Werner Steck, Helmut Jakusch