Patents by Inventor Wolfgang Kollmann

Wolfgang Kollmann 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: 20230086583
    Abstract: Storage system having two transfer positions oriented obliquely to each other The invention relates to an automatic storage system (1) and a method for automatically depositing and/or retrieving storage-goods carriers (4). It is the aim of the invention to provide a storage system (1) and a method that permit a quick deposition and retrieval while requiring little space. This is achieved in a storage system (1) having a storage region (2), including a storage aisle (12) and storage spaces (6) for the storage-goods carriers (4) adjoining the storage aisle, by a conveying device (16) which is designed to be movable into two adjacent transfer positions (14, 15) oriented obliquely to each other in order to deposit a storage-goods carrier (4) into the storage region (2) and/or to retrieve a storage-goods carrier (4). Preferably, the storage-goods carrier can move from above or below the one transfer position (14, 15) by a mere pivotal movement to below or above the other transfer position (15, 14).
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2021
    Publication date: March 23, 2023
    Inventors: Harald Preschke, Wolfgang Kollmann
  • Publication number: 20200407166
    Abstract: The invention refers to a picking device (1) for picking articles, in particular for a storage lift (3), with at least one operating area (5) for an operator (7), with at least one work area (9) for picking, and with at least one projection device (15) for at least temporarily marking a location (17) at least in the work area (9). The invention also refers to a method for picking. In order to improve the ergonomics for the operator and the efficiency of picking, it is provided according to the invention that the picking device (1) has, during operation, at least one image (19) which can be viewed from the operating area (5) and is virtually located in the work area (9).
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2019
    Publication date: December 31, 2020
    Inventors: Volker Jungbluth, Wolfgang Kollmann, Florian Schrot
  • Patent number: 10781972
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a safety assembly (1) for a storage system (2), in particular a storage carousel system, comprising at least one tarp (3) and a fastening device (4) for fastening the tarp (3), the tarp (3) delimiting a hazard region (5) on one side (6) thereof against a working region (7) on the other side (8) thereof, and further comprising a hazard detector (9), which is associated with the hazard region (5) and which detects an ingress of an object (10) into the hazard region (5) and outputs an alarm signal. The invention further relates to a storage system (2).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2020
    Assignee: KARDEX PRODUKTION DEUTSCHLAND GMBH
    Inventors: Juergen Schnatterer, Harald Preschke, Wolfgang Kollmann
  • Patent number: 9346041
    Abstract: The invention relates to a catalytic material which is used as an optofluidic reactor, and also a method for production thereof. In this case, first a reticulated plastic foam can be fabricated which then is coated with at least one first metal or metal alloy layer. Subsequently, a photocatalytic substrate is then applied to the metal or metal alloy layer. The photocatalytic substrate eliminates bacteria, viruses and other harmful substances, as well as fine dust or fungal spores, when the optofluidic reactor is used.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2016
    Inventor: Wolfgang Kollmann
  • Publication number: 20140179513
    Abstract: The invention relates to a catalytic material which is used as an optofluidic reactor, and also a method for production thereof. In this case, first a reticulated plastic foam can be fabricated which then is coated with at least one first metal or metal alloy layer. Subsequently, a photocatalytic substrate is then applied to the metal or metal alloy layer. The photocatalytic substrate eliminates bacteria, viruses and other harmful substances, as well as fine dust or fungal spores, when the optofluidic reactor is used.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2012
    Publication date: June 26, 2014
    Inventor: Wolfgang Kollmann
  • Patent number: 8671518
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a retrofittable roller element (1) for an automatic storage system, the roller element comprising an adapter plate (2) and a transport roller (3), a foot (10) for the automatic storage system, with the foot standing on a floor (11) in an operative position (B) and being lifted from the floor in a transport position (T), and to a method for displacing an automatic storage system. To be able to displace automatic storage systems in an easy way and at low costs, it is intended according to the invention that the adapter plate (2) comprises a continuous fastening opening (8) for mounting the adapter plate (2) on a foot (10) for the storage system and the foot (10) comprises an abutment (W) for the adapter plate (2), and that a force for lifting the foot (10) is introduced into said foot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2014
    Assignee: Kardex Produktion Deutschland GmbH
    Inventors: Harald Preschke, Wolfgang Kollmann
  • Patent number: 8397937
    Abstract: In order to provide an article carrier with a dividing arrangement (9) which is flexible in terms of height, rests on the base (8) of the article carrier and has profiled side walls (70, 71) with undercut grooves (76) running parallel to the base (8), and has at least one partition wall (70, 71; 80) for inserting between the side walls (70, 71) and right-angled corner connectors (20) which can be latched into the grooves (76), it is proposed that the side walls (70, 71) have an undercut projection on their top side or their bottom side, and a latching profile for latching with the projection on their bottom side or top side.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2013
    Assignee: KARDEX Produktion Deutschland GmbH
    Inventors: Harald Preschke, Wolfgang Kollmann, Stefan Hehl
  • Publication number: 20110099753
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a retrofittable roller element (1) for an automatic storage system, the roller element comprising an adapter plate (2) and a transport roller (3), a foot (10) for the automatic storage system, with the foot standing on a floor (11) in an operative position (B) and being lifted from the floor in a transport position (T), and to a method for displacing an automatic storage system. To be able to displace automatic storage systems in an easy way and at low costs, it is intended according to the invention that the adapter plate (2) comprises a continuous fastening opening (8) for mounting the adapter plate (2) on a foot (10) for the storage system and the foot (10) comprises an abutment (W) for the adapter plate (2), and that a force for lifting the foot (10) is introduced into said foot.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2010
    Publication date: May 5, 2011
    Applicant: Kardex Production Deutschland GmbH
    Inventors: Harald Preschke, Wolfgang Kollmann
  • Publication number: 20100301052
    Abstract: In order to provide an article carrier with a dividing arrangement (9) which is flexible in terms of height, rests on the base (8) of the article carrier and has profiled side walls (70, 71) with undercut grooves (76) running parallel to the base (8), and has at least one partition wall (70, 71; 80) for inserting between the side walls (70, 71) and right-angled corner connectors (20) which can be latched into the grooves (76), it is proposed that the side walls (70, 71) have an undercut projection on their top side or their bottom side, and a latching profile for latching with the projection on their bottom side or top side.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2008
    Publication date: December 2, 2010
    Inventors: Harald Preschke, Wolfgang Kollmann, Stefan Hehl
  • Publication number: 20080261096
    Abstract: The invention relates to the production of composite cathodes and anodes for lithium batteries, and the cathodes and anodes thereby produced. The active mass in the form of a thin film is incorporated into a material, or the active mass together with a matrix metal or a matrix alloy is deposited on a substrate. The invention also relates to a metallized, textile material made of insulating fibres which have been made conductive and which have been completely galvanically or electrolessly plated. The fibres lying on crossovers are not baked with other fibres, but can move freely. The surface of the material is thereby optimally used. Said material is preferably used as an anode or a cathode for batteries, especially a lithium battery, and fuel cells. During the galvanizing or electroless application stage in the production of the material, the fibres in the material move relatively to each other in order to avoid baking.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2008
    Publication date: October 23, 2008
    Inventors: Wolfgang Kollmann, Helga Kollmann
  • Patent number: 7344776
    Abstract: The invention relates to the production of composite cathodes and anodes for lithium batteries, and the cathodes and anodes thereby produced. The active mass in the form of a thin film is incorporated into a material, or the active mass together with a matrix metal or a matrix alloy is deposited on a substrate. The invention also relates to a metallised, textile material made of insulating fibres which have been made conductive and which have been completely galvanically or electrolessly plated. The fibres lying on crossovers are not baked with other fibres, but can move freely. The surface of the material is thereby optimally used. Said material is preferably used as an anode or a cathode for batteries, especially a lithium battery, and fuel cells. During the galvanising or electroless application stage in the production of the material, the fibres in the material move relatively to each other in order to avoid baking.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2008
    Inventors: Wolfgang Kollmann, Helga Kollmann
  • Patent number: 6997077
    Abstract: A method of obtaining a desired tooth flank backlash for a transmission having at least two interlocking toothed gears, comprises applying a removable coating on at least one of the toothed gears for purposes of setting the backlash, the coating comprising a mixture containing a bonding agent and a filling material; adjusting the least two interlocking toothed gears with the coating relatively to each another essentially play-free or with only small play; and removing the coating.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2006
    Assignees: Bayerische Motoren Werke AG
    Inventors: Wolfgang Kollmann, Helga Kollmann, Helmut Kratochwill, Walter Reisinger, Reinhard Ratzberger, Guenter Bachner
  • Publication number: 20040049920
    Abstract: A method of obtaining a desired tooth flank backlash for a transmission having at least two interlocking toothed gears, comprises applying a removable coating on at least one of the toothed gears for purposes of setting the backlash, the coating comprising a mixture containing a bonding agent and a filling material; adjusting the least two interlocking toothed gears with the coating relatively to each another essentially play-free or with only small play; and removing the coating.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2003
    Publication date: March 18, 2004
    Inventors: Wolfgang Kollmann, Helga Kollmann, Helmut Kratochwill, Walter Reisinger, Reinhard Ratzberger, Guenter Bachner
  • Publication number: 20040013812
    Abstract: The invention relates to the production of composite cathodes, which comprise, for example, at least one lithium-containing spinel, composite anodes for lithium batteries, and the cathodes and anodes thereby produced. The active mass in the form of a thin film is incorporated into a material, or the active mass together with a matrix metal or a matrix alloy is deposited on a substrate. The invention also relates to a metallised, textile material made of insulating fibres which have been made conductive and which have been completely galvanically or electrolessly plated. The fibres lying on crossovers are not baked with other fibres, but can move freely. The surface of the material is thereby optimally used. Said material is preferably used as an anode or a cathode for batteries, especially a lithium battery, and fuel cells.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2003
    Publication date: January 22, 2004
    Inventors: Wolfgang Kollmann, Helga Kollmann