Patents by Inventor Walter Nicolai

Walter Nicolai 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: 9383016
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a sealing element for hollow sections, including a seal carrier that extends along a longitudinal axis and has two arms each of which has an outer face and an inner face and which are connected together, as one piece, at longitudinal edges that face each other such that they form a corner angle between them seals mounted on or near a free longitudinal edge of each arm and running parallel to the free longitudinal edge, on the outer face of the associated arm, and a securing device, on at least one inner face of an arm, for detachably securing the sealing element onto a corner of a hollow section. A cover cap serves to complete the sealing elements, the cap being provided, on its outer face, with one or more sealing sections designed to connect to ends of the seals of the sealing element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2016
    Assignee: C E S CONTROL ENCLOSURE SYSTEMS GMBH
    Inventors: Igor Harry Schaaf, Paul Mazura, Walter Nicolai, Simon Jocham
  • Patent number: 9371849
    Abstract: A corner connector for hollow profiles is provided, including a base element having a first and a second wall section connected at a right angle and in one piece to each other on one respective lateral edge that forms a connecting edge, a first guide and connection groove extends from a lateral edge that is adjacent and in parallel to the connecting edge, and at least one essentially plate-shaped, rectangular additional element, wherein two guide and connection projections protrude from its inner side complementary to the first guide and connection grooves which can be inserted into the first guide and connection grooves in a direction parallel to the connecting edge and, in the fully inserted position, secure the additional element flush on the base element in order to form a third wall section arranged at a right angle to the first and the second wall section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2016
    Assignee: C E S CONTROL ENCLOSURE SYSTEMS GMBH
    Inventors: Igor Harry Schaaf, Paul Mazura, Walter Nicolai, Simon Jocham
  • Patent number: 9153945
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a frame piece for a rack, comprising a hollow profile which extends along its longitudinal axis and is brought into its cylindrical profile shape by shaping a substantially flat starting material. The hollow profile on two opposite lateral edges, has a connecting zone for closing the hollow profile at least one tab-type projection being formed on at least one of the lateral edges, said projection extending away from the lateral edge of the hollow profile and being shaped such that it can be brought into engagement with at least one corresponding receptacle on the respective other lateral edge in a clamping or positive manner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2015
    Assignee: C E S Control Enclosure Systems Gmbh
    Inventors: Wilfried Hofmann, Simon Jocham, Igor Harry Schaaf, Paul Mazura, Manfred Hellwig, Walter Nicolai
  • Patent number: 9061337
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method for producing rectangular or square wall elements from flat sheet metal, including determining a length and width of a wall element, providing a flat sheet metal piece incising two longitudinal edge portions to form two incisions to form two tabs for each longitudinal edge portion separated by a respective incision from the remaining longitudinal edge portion, right-angled folding of a respective strip, formed by the incisions, right-angled folding of the tabs parallel to the longitudinal edge at the level of the base of the associated incision, right-angled folding of the longitudinal edge portions along the longitudinal edge, right-angled folding of the transverse edge portions parallel to the transverse edge to form a strip having a width corresponding to the transverse dimension of the tabs, and right-angled folding of the transverse edge portions along the transverse edge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2015
    Assignee: C E S CONTROL ENCLOSURE SYSTEMS GMBH
    Inventors: Igor Harry Schaaf, Paul Mazura, Walter Nicolai, Simon Jocham
  • Patent number: 8944533
    Abstract: A rack is presented including a plurality of at least first and second frame pieces adapted to be interconnected, wherein each frame extends along a longitudinal axis. The rack includes a corner connector arranged to interconnect at least the first frame piece and the second frame piece with the longitudinal axes of the first and second interconnected frame pieces arranged obliquely to one another. The rack includes at least first and second bracing units in which, for the purpose of connecting a plurality of frame pieces, the first bracing unit is capable of bracing the first frame piece against the corner connector arranged between the first and second frame pieces to be connected, and the second bracing unit is capable of bracing the second frame piece against the corner connector obliquely to the first frame piece. Each bracing unit includes at least one tensioning element and two force transmission members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2015
    Assignee: C E S Control Enclosure Systems GmbH
    Inventors: Wilfried Hofmann, Simon Jocham, Igor Harry Schaaf, Paul Mazura, Manfred Hellwig, Walter Nicolai
  • Publication number: 20140367923
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a sealing element for hollow sections, including a seal carrier that extends along a longitudinal axis and has two arms each of which has an outer face and an inner face and which are connected together, as one piece, at longitudinal edges that face each other such that they form a corner angle between them seals mounted on or near a free longitudinal edge of each arm and running parallel to the free longitudinal edge, on the outer face of the associated arm, and a securing device, on at least one inner face of an arm, for detachably securing the sealing element onto a corner of a hollow section. A cover cap serves to complete the sealing elements, the cap being provided, on its outer face, with one or more sealing sections designed to connect to ends of the seals of the sealing element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2012
    Publication date: December 18, 2014
    Applicant: C E S CONTROL ENCLOSURE SYSTEMS GMBH
    Inventors: Igor Harry Schaaf, Paul Mazura, Walter Nicolai, Simon Jocham
  • Publication number: 20140294500
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a corner connector for hollow profiles, including a base element having a first and a second wall section connected at a right angle and in one piece to each other on one respective lateral edge that forms a connecting edge, a first guide and connection groove extends from a lateral edge that is adjacent and in parallel to the connecting edge, and at least one essentially plate-shaped, rectangular additional element, wherein two guide and connection projections protrude from its inner side complementary to the first guide and connection grooves which can be inserted into the first guide and connection grooves in a direction parallel to the connecting edge and, in the fully inserted position, secure the additional element flush on the base element in order to form a third wall section arranged at a right angle to the first and the second wall section.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2012
    Publication date: October 2, 2014
    Applicant: C E S CONTROL ENCLOSURE SYSTEMS GMBH
    Inventors: Igor Harry Schaaf, Paul Mazura, Walter Nicolai, Simon Jocham
  • Publication number: 20140286695
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a corner reinforcement insert for wall elements having a double-angled edge, including a base part having a plate-shaped corner flange that is arranged at least substantially in a plane and has an angled inner circumferential edge and an angled outer circumferential edge and having a first web and a second web that extend from the same side of the base part on the inner circumferential edge of the corner flange perpendicularly to the corner flange plane and in parallel with the inner circumferential edge, wherein the first web is located on the side of a bending point of the inner circumferential edge and the second web is located on the other side of the bending point.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2012
    Publication date: September 25, 2014
    Applicant: C E S CONTROL ENCLOSURE SYSTEMS GMBH
    Inventors: Simon Jocham, Paul Mazura, Walter Nicolai, Igor H. Schaaf
  • Publication number: 20140150366
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method for producing rectangular or square wall elements from flat sheet metal, including determining a length and width of a wall element, providing a flat sheet metal piece incising two longitudinal edge portions to form two incisions to form two tabs for each longitudinal edge portion separated by a respective incision from the remaining longitudinal edge portion, right-angled folding of a respective strip, formed by the incisions, right-angled folding of the tabs parallel to the longitudinal edge at the level of the base of the associated incision, right-angled folding of the longitudinal edge portions along the longitudinal edge, right-angled folding of the transverse edge portions parallel to the transverse edge to form a strip having a width corresponding to the transverse dimension of the tabs, and right-angled folding of the transverse edge portions along the transverse edge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2012
    Publication date: June 5, 2014
    Applicant: C E S CONTROL ENCLOSURE SYSTEMS GMBH
    Inventors: Igor Harry Schaaf, Paul Mazura, Walter Nicolai, Simon Jocham
  • Publication number: 20130306584
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a frame piece for a rack, comprising a hollow profile which extends along its longitudinal axis and is brought into its cylindrical profile shape by shaping a substantially flat starting material. The hollow profile, on two opposite lateral edges, has a connecting zone for closing the hollow profile, at least one tab-type projection being formed on at least one of the lateral edges, said projection extending away from the lateral edge of the hollow profile and being shaped such that it can be brought into engagement with at least one corresponding receptacle on the respective other lateral edge in a clamping or positive manner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2011
    Publication date: November 21, 2013
    Applicant: C E S CONTROL ENCLOSURE SYSTEMS GMBH
    Inventors: Wilfried Hofmann, Simon Jocham, Igor Harry Schaaf, Paul Mazura, Manfred Hellwig, Walter Nicolai
  • Publication number: 20130213908
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a rack comprising a plurality of frame pieces adapted to be interconnected, constructed as a cylindrical hollow profile extending along a longitudinal axis, the longitudinal axes of two interconnected frame pieces being positioned obliquely in relation to each other; at least one bracing unit including at least one tensioning element, which extends substantially over the entire length of the first frame piece, and two force transmission members associated with the tensioning element, which force transmission members transmit a tensioning force of the tensioning element to the components of the rack, the tensioning force being effective in the direction of the longitudinal axis of the first frame piece to be braced, so that the tensioning force braces the first frame piece against the at least one second frame piece and/or against the at least one corner connector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2011
    Publication date: August 22, 2013
    Applicant: C E S CONTROL ENCLOSURE SYSTEMS GMBH
    Inventors: Wilfried Hofmann, Simon Jocham, Igor Harry Schaaf, Paul Mazura, Manfred Hellwig, Walter Nicolai
  • Patent number: 8499575
    Abstract: The air conditioning device for electronic components features three channels (6, 7, 8) for two flowing fluids that are in heat exchange with one another. In the first operating mode these two fluids are guided by means of switchable flaps into two selected channels (7, 8) where they are in heat exchange with one another at a partition (12) that is equipped with heat exchange elements (12, 13). In a second operating mode the flaps are switched in such a manner that the two fluids are in heat exchange with one another at a Peltier element (9) that is equipped on both sides with heat exchange elements (9, 11). In a third operating mode the Peltier element is switched as a heating element. In the first operating mode on the other hand the Peltier element is deactivated and consumes no electric energy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2013
    Assignee: NFT Nanofiltertechnik Gesselschaft mit beschrankter Haftung
    Inventors: Walter Nicolai, Simon Jocham, Wilfried Hofmann
  • Publication number: 20110072835
    Abstract: The refrigeration device for electronic components features a plate that is equipped on both sides with heat exchanger elements (22), along whose surface two separate air stream paths are disposed, of which one guides external air and one internal air. The refrigeration device features two intakes (15, 16), which lie in one plane, that are in a flow connection with two separated chambers (19, 20). Furthermore the two chambers are in an air stream connection by means of guiding plates (25, 26) with channels (23, 24) on the upper- and lower side of the plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2009
    Publication date: March 31, 2011
    Applicant: NFT Nanofiltertechnik Gesellschaft MIT Beschrankter Hafting
    Inventors: Walter Nicolai, Simon Jocham
  • Patent number: 6791027
    Abstract: A component kit for a switch cabinet, having a frame whose open sides can be clad with elements and at least one cabinet door. To be able to vary the installation space available in the switch cabinet, it is possible to fix different wall elements and/or cabinet doors to the faame, which have different depths extending perpendicular to the corresponding sides of the frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2004
    Assignee: Rittal GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Walter Nicolai, Rolf Benner, Horst Besserer, Marc Hartel
  • Patent number: 6744363
    Abstract: A switchgear cabinet monitoring arrangement with a control device for monitoring switchgear cabinet functions, including a door position, and for generating monitoring signals for signaling to and/or controlling components relating to the switchgear cabinet functions and installed in the switchgear cabinet or on the switchgear cabinet. A simple and compact design is achieved because the control device is limited to monitoring preselectable threshold values, a door position switch is installed on or in the device housing, and the device housing has one or several indicator elements which react with a visual or acoustic indication when at least one threshold value is upwardly or downwardly exceeded.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2004
    Assignee: Rittal GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Walter Nicolai, Heinrich Strackbein, Jörg Kreiling, Michael Seelbach, Markus Hain
  • Patent number: 6523602
    Abstract: A switchgear cabinet with an air-conditioning device having a heat exchanger, wherein the air in the interior of the switchgear cabinet can be or is conducted to the heat exchanger and can be conditioned by the heat exchanger. Effective air-conditioning of the interior of the switchgear cabinet, along with simultaneously reduced energy requirements, is possible if the heat exchanger is embodied as an underground heat exchanger and is placed into the ground.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2003
    Assignee: Rittal GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Heiko Holighaus, Walter Nicolai
  • Patent number: 6494779
    Abstract: A control cabinet with a frame having framing profiles and covered with side members and at least one door. The frame surrounds the inside of the control cabinet where electrical components are integrated. An air conditioning device which is placed on at least one vertical side of the frame rejects heat generated inside the control cabinet. This invention provides this type of cooling apparatus with additional equipment without the need for a large number of pieces. For this purpose, a separating member, parallel to the lateral side and placed at a distance therefrom, is attached to the framing profiles and forms with the side channel an air guiding channel. Moreover, the separating member comprises several passages for providing a physical connection between the air guiding channel and the inside of the control cabinet. Furthermore, air can be conveyed through the air guiding channel and through at least one passage by using at least one fan.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2002
    Assignee: Rittal-Werk Rudolf Loh GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Walter Nicolai, Adam Pawlowski
  • Patent number: 6488214
    Abstract: A control cabinet having a cabinet body with opened sides which can be closed at least partially by one or more side walls. An air conditioning device which is placed near at least one side wall rejects heat generated inside the cabinet body or guides it towards the inside of the cabinet body. This invention simplifies the design of the air conditioning device. For this purpose, an intermediate wall which is parallel to the side wall and located at a distance therefrom, is placed in such a way that it is oriented towards the inside of the cabinet body. In addition, the air conditioning device is placed in the intermediate space surrounded by the side wall and the intermediate wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2002
    Assignee: Rittal-Werk Rudolf Loh GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Walter Nicolai, Adam Pawlowski, Stefan Schneider
  • Patent number: 6463997
    Abstract: A control cabinet with an air conditioning device mounted inside the control cabinet and physically connected to the inside of the control cabinet via an air condution channel. The inside of the control channel is surrounded by side walls and at least one door. This invention provides efficient air conditioning inside the cabinet. For this purpose, an intermediate wall is placed at a distance from the side wall and an air collecting channel created between the side wall and the intermediate wall is physically connected to the air conduction channel of the air conditioning device through input openings and to the inside of the control cabinet through at least one passage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2002
    Assignee: Rittal-Werk Rudolf Loh GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Walter Nicolai, Adam Pawlowski, Harald Perlitz
  • Publication number: 20020088604
    Abstract: A switchgear cabinet with an air-conditioning device having a heat exchanger, wherein the air in the interior of the switchgear cabinet can be or is conducted to the heat exchanger and can be conditioned by the heat exchanger. Effective air-conditioning of the interior of the switchgear cabinet, along with simultaneously reduced energy requirements, is possible if the heat exchanger is embodied as an underground heat exchanger and is placed into the ground.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2001
    Publication date: July 11, 2002
    Inventors: Heiko Holighaus, Walter Nicolai