Patents by Inventor Wolfgang Diehr

Wolfgang Diehr 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: 10466687
    Abstract: A method controls a folding box machine having a plurality of machining stations and a plurality of control devices for controlling the quality of folding boxes. Each control device controls different quality features of each folding box, and each control device transmits the result of the control to a control unit. Target values are stored in the control unit in order to classify the control results into results which meet the quality standard and results which do not meet the quality standard, and a folding box is discharged depending on an evaluation. The method advantageously reduces waste.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2019
    Assignee: Masterwork Group Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Wolfgang Diehr, Mark Hammer, Frank Matthias Schmid
  • Publication number: 20170293291
    Abstract: A method controls a folding box machine having a plurality of machining stations and a plurality of control devices for controlling the quality of folding boxes. Each control device controls different quality features of each folding box, and each control device transmits the result of the control to a control unit. Target values are stored in the control unit in order to classify the control results into results which meet the quality standard and results which do not meet the quality standard, and a folding box is discharged depending on an evaluation. The method advantageously reduces waste.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2015
    Publication date: October 12, 2017
    Inventors: WOLFGANG DIEHR, MARK HAMMER, FRANK MATTHIAS SCHMID
  • Patent number: 9561636
    Abstract: A device for adjusting components of a printing material processing machine, in particular a folding-box gluing machine, includes at least one group of processing stations which have an associated operating element and a remote control as well as a safety-path computer and an operating-path computer. A first step for initiating an adjustment process of the components is carried out by a common signal transmitter both when operating a switch on the machine and when operating the remote control.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2017
    Assignee: Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG
    Inventors: Wolfgang Diehr, Markus Donges, Andreas Geider, Uwe Hartstock, Michael Rehberg, Frank Schmid
  • Patent number: 9205624
    Abstract: A rotary embossing device, in particular for making Braille embossments, includes a drive shaft and at least one embossing tool disposed thereon. The embossing tool includes a roller body, a mounting system and a tool sleeve. The tool sleeve is mounted to the roller body by the mounting system. The mounting system includes at least one mounting ring disposed between the roller body and the tool sleeve. The at least one mounting ring is advantageously engaged with an adjustment device for rotating the at least one mounting ring to adjust the angular position of the tool sleeve. The mounting ring includes at least one elastomeric ring and the mounting system further includes an axially displaceable mounting cover for compressing the at least one elastomeric ring. Tool sleeves can therefore be easily and quickly mounted and adjusted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2015
    Assignee: Masterwork Machinery Co. Ltd.
    Inventors: Wolfgang Diehr, Tobias Ring, Frank Schmid
  • Patent number: 9017240
    Abstract: A transporting apparatus for transporting flat, sheet-like material through one or more processing stations of a sheet-processing machine includes at least one upper conveying apparatus and at least one lower conveying apparatus with conveying devices which are in contact with one another. The upper and lower conveying apparatuses are fastened in such a way that they can be altered freely in length. A sheet-processing machine with a transporting apparatus is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2015
    Assignee: Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG
    Inventors: Wolfgang Diehr, Martin Mertens, Sedat Padar
  • Patent number: 9011074
    Abstract: A device and a method for turning stacks of sheet-shaped material include a device for transporting the stacks into a pivot fork. The pivot fork is part of a turning unit and includes upper grippers, lower grippers and a stack stop. The pivot fork is open on one side to receive the stacks. The pivot fork is supported at its other end to pivot on a horizontal pivot shaft that extends in a direction transverse to a direction of introduction of the stacks and is disposed off-center relative to the pivot fork.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2015
    Assignee: Heidelberger Druckmaschinen Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Wolfgang Diehr, Uwe Hartstock, René Heider, Tomasz Ollek
  • Patent number: 8926485
    Abstract: A folder gluer or folding-box gluer includes a Braille embossing monitoring device that evaluates Braille embossments at least with regard to position, height and volume. Data are passed on to a control device that controls a distance between a male die and a female die and/or a position of the male die and the female die relative to a folding box on a basis of signals being supplied. A method for controlling individual processing stations inside a folder gluer or folding-box gluer during the manufacture of folding boxes, is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2015
    Assignee: Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG
    Inventors: Wolfgang Diehr, Frank Schmid
  • Patent number: 8926486
    Abstract: A device for holding tools for processing flat, sheet-like material includes top and bottom tool holding devices which have respective top and bottom tool units that are driven by drive shafts through servomotors and are laterally displaceable by tool guide elements which are supported on cross members. The top and bottom cross members have a rectangular construction and are fitted perpendicularly in the device. A sheet-processing machine and a folding carton gluer having the device, are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2015
    Assignee: Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG
    Inventors: Wolfgang Diehr, Martin Mertens, Frank Schmid
  • Publication number: 20140208966
    Abstract: A rotary embossing device, in particular for making Braille embossments, includes a drive shaft and at least one embossing tool disposed thereon. The embossing tool includes a roller body, a mounting system and a tool sleeve. The tool sleeve is mounted to the roller body by the mounting system. The mounting system includes at least one mounting ring disposed between the roller body and the tool sleeve. The at least one mounting ring is advantageously engaged with an adjustment device for rotating the at least one mounting ring to adjust the angular position of the tool sleeve. The mounting ring includes at least one elastomeric ring and the mounting system further includes an axially displaceable mounting cover for compressing the at least one elastomeric ring. Tool sleeves can therefore be easily and quickly mounted and adjusted.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2014
    Publication date: July 31, 2014
    Applicant: HEIDELBERGER DRUCKMASCHINEN AG
    Inventors: Wolfgang Diehr, Tobias Ring, Frank Schmid
  • Publication number: 20130255573
    Abstract: A device for adjusting components of a printing material processing machine, in particular a folding-box gluing machine, includes at least one group of processing stations which have an associated operating element and a remote control as well as a safety-path computer and an operating-path computer. A first step for initiating an adjustment process of the components is carried out by a common signal transmitter both when operating a switch on the machine and when operating the remote control.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2013
    Publication date: October 3, 2013
    Applicant: HEIDELBERGER DRUCKMASCHINEN AG
    Inventors: WOLFGANG DIEHR, MARKUS DONGES, ANDREAS GEIDER, UWE HARTSTOCK, MICHAEL REHBERG, FRANK SCHMID
  • Patent number: 8506464
    Abstract: A folded box gluing machine for making folded boxes from blanks includes several processing stations and a conveying mechanism for delivering the blanks through the individual processing stations. The machine also includes an embossing mechanism that includes embossing dies for embossing a script for the blind in the blanks and that is preferably arranged between two processing stations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2013
    Assignee: Heidelberger Druckmaschinen Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Wolfgang Diehr, Carsten Terhorst
  • Patent number: 8348817
    Abstract: An inspection module for flat, sheet-shaped material made of paper, board or the like, includes an inspection system disposed below a sheet transport plane. The sheets are transported by contacting upper and lower conveying elements of at least one upper and one lower conveying device, at least one of which is connected to a drive. The lower conveying device is divided and is formed of at least two conveying devices with a gap formed therebetween. The inspection system is disposed in the gap. A folder gluer or folding-box gluer having an inspection module is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2013
    Assignee: Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG
    Inventors: Dirk Bruns, Wolfgang Diehr, Uwe Hartstock, Sedat Padar, Frank Schmid
  • Publication number: 20120099956
    Abstract: A device and a method for turning stacks of sheet-shaped material include a device for transporting the stacks into a pivot fork. The pivot fork is part of a turning unit and includes upper grippers, lower grippers and a stack stop. The pivot fork is open on one side to receive the stacks. The pivot fork is supported at its other end to pivot on a horizontal pivot shaft that extends in a direction transverse to a direction of introduction of the stacks and is disposed off-center relative to the pivot fork.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2011
    Publication date: April 26, 2012
    Applicant: HEIDELBERGER DRUCKMASCHINEN AG
    Inventors: WOLFGANG DIEHR, UWE HARTSTOCK, RENÉ HEIDER, TOMASZ OLLEK
  • Publication number: 20120053036
    Abstract: A folder gluer includes several processing modules which are disposed in series and are each equipped with a transport device. The transport device includes at least one upper conveying device and one lower conveying device with conveying elements that contact each other. At least one of the upper and/or lower conveying devices is divided and is formed of at least two conveying devices that are at a distance from each other in a conveying direction. At least one of the conveying devices is connected to a drive.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2011
    Publication date: March 1, 2012
    Applicant: HEIDELBERGER DRUCKMASCHINEN AG
    Inventors: DIRK BRUNS, WOLFGANG DIEHR, UWE HARTSTOCK, SEDAT PADAR, FRANK SCHMID
  • Publication number: 20120053031
    Abstract: A folder gluer or folding-box gluer includes a Braille embossing monitoring device that evaluates Braille embossments at least with regard to position, height and volume. Data are passed on to a control device that controls a distance between a male die and a female die and/or a position of the male die and the female die relative to a folding box on a basis of signals being supplied. A method for controlling individual processing stations inside a folder gluer or folding-box gluer during the manufacture of folding boxes, is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2011
    Publication date: March 1, 2012
    Applicant: HEIDELBERGER DRUCKMASCHINEN AG
    Inventors: WOLFGANG DIEHR, FRANK SCHMID
  • Publication number: 20120053032
    Abstract: An inspection module for flat, sheet-shaped material made of paper, board or the like, includes an inspection system disposed below a sheet transport plane. The sheets are transported by contacting upper and lower conveying elements of at least one upper and one lower conveying device, at least one of which is connected to a drive. The lower conveying device is divided and is formed of at least two conveying devices with a gap formed therebetween. The inspection system is disposed in the gap. A folder gluer or folding-box gluer having an inspection module is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2011
    Publication date: March 1, 2012
    Applicant: HEIDELBERGER DRUCKMASCHINEN AG
    Inventors: DIRK BRUNS, WOLFGANG DIEHR, UWE HARTSTOCK, SEDAT PADAR, FRANK SCHMID
  • Publication number: 20120048131
    Abstract: A tool is provided for a rotary embossing device for embossing flat, sheet-shaped material. The device includes two rotating embossing tools in the form of a male tool and a female tool for creating an embossing. At least the male tool has a roller body to which a seamless annular tool sleeve is attached. The tool sleeve of the male tool has raised embossing dots on its outer circumferential surface. These dots interact with corresponding recesses in the outer circumferential surface of the female tool.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2011
    Publication date: March 1, 2012
    Applicant: HEIDELBERGER DRUCKMASCHINEN AG
    Inventors: WOLFGANG DIEHR, MARTIN MERTENS, FRANK SCHMID
  • Publication number: 20120053034
    Abstract: A device for holding tools for processing flat, sheet-like material includes top and bottom tool holding devices which have respective top and bottom tool units that are driven by drive shafts through servomotors and are laterally displaceable by tool guide elements which are supported on cross members. The top and bottom cross members have a rectangular construction and are fitted perpendicularly in the device. A sheet-processing machine and a folding carton gluer having the device, are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2011
    Publication date: March 1, 2012
    Applicant: HEIDELBERGER DRUCKMASCHINEN AG
    Inventors: WOLFGANG DIEHR, MARTIN MERTENS, FRANK SCHMID
  • Publication number: 20120053035
    Abstract: A transporting apparatus for transporting flat, sheet-like material through one or more processing stations of a sheet-processing machine includes at least one upper conveying apparatus and at least one lower conveying apparatus with conveying devices which are in contact with one another. The upper and lower conveying apparatuses are fastened in such a way that they can be altered freely in length. A sheet-processing machine with a transporting apparatus is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2011
    Publication date: March 1, 2012
    Applicant: HEIDELBERGER DRUCKMASCHINEN AG
    Inventors: WOLFGANG DIEHR, MARTIN MERTENS, SEDAT PADAR
  • Publication number: 20100248924
    Abstract: A folded box gluing machine for making folded boxes from blanks includes several processing stations and a conveying mechanism for delivering the blanks through the individual processing stations. The machine also includes an embossing mechanism that includes embossing dies for embossing a script for the blind in the blanks and that is preferably arranged between two processing stations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2010
    Publication date: September 30, 2010
    Applicant: HEIDELBERGER DRUCKMASCHINEN AG
    Inventors: Wolfgang DIEHR, Carsten TERHORST