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1.

METHOD FOR GENERATING A CONTROL PROGRAM FOR AN AUTOMATION SYSTEM AND PROGRAMMING TOOL

      
Application Number 18526738
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-12-01
First Publication Date 2024-03-28
Owner Beckhoff Automation GmbH (Germany)
Inventor Dreesen, Ralf

Abstract

The application relates to a method for generating a control program for controlling an automation system, the method comprising: The application relates to a method for generating a control program for controlling an automation system, the method comprising: generating a graphical diagram of the control program according to the graphical programming language ladder diagram LD for Programmable Logic Controllers in a diagram generating step; generating a data flow graph as a representation of the graphical diagram in a graph generating step, wherein elements of the graphical diagram are represented as nodes and connecting lines between elements of the graphical diagram are represented as edges of the data flow graph; and generating a version of the control program executable by a programmable logic controller based on the data flow graph in a program generating step. The application relates to a method for generating a control program for controlling an automation system, the method comprising: generating a graphical diagram of the control program according to the graphical programming language ladder diagram LD for Programmable Logic Controllers in a diagram generating step; generating a data flow graph as a representation of the graphical diagram in a graph generating step, wherein elements of the graphical diagram are represented as nodes and connecting lines between elements of the graphical diagram are represented as edges of the data flow graph; and generating a version of the control program executable by a programmable logic controller based on the data flow graph in a program generating step. The application further relates to a programming tool for carrying out the method.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G05B 19/05 - Programmable logic controllers, e.g. simulating logic interconnections of signals according to ladder diagrams or function charts
  • G06F 8/34 - Graphical or visual programming

2.

METHOD FOR IDENTIFYING A CARRIAGE OF A LINEAR TRANSPORT SYSTEM

      
Application Number 18535778
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-12-11
First Publication Date 2024-03-28
Owner Beckhoff Automation GmbH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Schönke, Tobias
  • Grabowski, Marco
  • Achterberg, Jan
  • Bettenworth, Manuel
  • Prüssmeier, Uwe

Abstract

A linear transport system comprises a first carriage and a second carriage, a linear motor for driving the first carriage and the second carriage and a guide rail. The linear motor comprises a stator and a first and a second rotor. The stator has a plurality of drive coils that are arranged along the guide rail individual motor modules comprise a plurality of drive coils. The first rotor is arranged on the first carriage and the second rotor is arranged on the second carriage. The first carriage has a first magnetic field generator. The second carriage has a second magnetic field generator. The first magnetic field generator differs from the second magnetic field generator at least in terms of its magnetic vector field, wherein the magnetic fields of the magnetic field generators are detected to identify the corresponding carriage.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02P 25/064 - Linear motors of the synchronous type
  • B65G 54/02 - Non-mechanical conveyors not otherwise provided for electrostatic, electric, or magnetic
  • H02K 11/215 - Magnetic effect devices, e.g. Hall-effect or magneto-resistive elements
  • H02K 41/03 - Synchronous motors; Motors moving step by step; Reluctance motors

3.

ROTOR FOR A PLANAR DRIVE SYSTEM AND PLANAR DRIVE SYSTEM

      
Application Number 18505311
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-11-09
First Publication Date 2024-03-07
Owner Beckhoff Automation GmbH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Prüssmeier, Uwe
  • Neufeld, Jörg
  • Beckhoff, Johannes
  • Schulte, Felix

Abstract

A rotor for a planar drive system comprises a housing and at least one magnet arrangement. The housing comprises a basic housing body and a cover. The magnet arrangement is arranged in a recess of the basic housing body. The cover is attached to the basic housing body in such a way that the housing is configured to be fluid-tight, the cover covers the recess, and the magnet arrangement is arranged in an interior of the fluid-tight housing.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02K 5/10 - Casings or enclosures characterised by the shape, form or construction thereof with arrangements for protection from ingress, e.g. of water or fingers
  • H02K 41/03 - Synchronous motors; Motors moving step by step; Reluctance motors

4.

OBJECT PROCESSING USING A PLANAR DRIVE SYSTEM

      
Application Number 18476946
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-09-28
First Publication Date 2024-02-15
Owner BECKHOFF AUTOMATION GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Schulte, Felix
  • Beckhoff, Johannes
  • Beckhoff, Hans

Abstract

A method is provided for processing an object using a planar drive system having at least one stator assembly with a plurality of coil groups for generating a stator magnetic field, a stator surface above the stator assembly, and at least one rotor with a plurality of magnet units for generating a rotor magnetic field. A processing element is arranged above the stator surface. The planar drive system has at least one rotational position, where the rotor can be rotated about an axis perpendicular to the stator surface. A spatial arrangement of the processing element is predetermined by the rotational position. The method comprises energizing the coil groups so a rotor with the object arranged on the rotor moves to the rotational position, energizing the coil groups so the rotor rotates, and processing the object with the aid of the rotor rotation, where the processing element acts upon the object.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B65C 9/04 - Devices for moving articles, e.g. containers, past labelling station having means for rotating the articles
  • H02P 25/064 - Linear motors of the synchronous type
  • H02K 41/03 - Synchronous motors; Motors moving step by step; Reluctance motors

5.

METHOD FOR PROCESSING AN OBJECT WITH THE AID OF A PLANAR DRIVE SYSTEM

      
Application Number 18478171
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-09-29
First Publication Date 2024-02-15
Owner BECKHOFF AUTOMATION GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Schulte, Felix
  • Beckhoff, Johannes
  • Beckhoff, Hans

Abstract

A method is provided for processing an object with the aid of a planar drive system. The planar drive system comprises at least one stator assembly, each having a plurality of coil groups for generating a stator magnetic field, a stator surface above the stator assembly, and at least one rotor comprising a plurality of magnet units for generating a rotor magnetic field. The planar drive system further comprises at least one rotational position, where the rotor is rotatable about a rotational axis perpendicular to the stator surface in the rotational position. The rotational position is determined based on a point of contact of four stator assemblies. The method comprises energizing the coil groups in such a way that the rotor moves to the rotational position, energizing the coil groups in such a way that the rotor rotates, and processing of the object with the aid of the rotor rotation.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02K 41/03 - Synchronous motors; Motors moving step by step; Reluctance motors
  • H02P 25/064 - Linear motors of the synchronous type
  • B01F 29/15 - Use of centrifuges for mixing
  • B01F 29/31 - Mixing the contents of individual packages or containers, e.g. by rotating tins or bottles the containers being supported by driving means, e.g. by rotating rollers
  • B01F 35/32 - Driving arrangements
  • B04B 9/02 - Electric motor drives
  • B05D 1/00 - Processes for applying liquids or other fluent materials

6.

TRANSPORT SYSTEM, TRANSPORT DEVICE AND RUNNING RAIL

      
Application Number EP2023072042
Publication Number 2024/033412
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-08-09
Publication Date 2024-02-15
Owner BECKHOFF AUTOMATION GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Neufeld, Jörg
  • Uelpenich, Ray

Abstract

The invention relates to a transport system (335), to a transport device (100) and to a running rail (105). The transport system (335) comprises a running rail (105) having a running-rail portion (110), and the movable transport device (100). A first running surface (115) of the running-rail portion (110) has a substantially rounded surface (130) and comprises a guide center (135). The guide center (135) substantially forms a geometric center of a circle (140), the circular area (145) of which approximately includes the rounded surface (130) of the first running surface (115). A first roller (155) of the transport device (100) rests rotatably against the first running surface (115). The first roller (155) is rotatably (175) mounted on a movable element (170) of the transport device (100). The first roller (155) is designed to perform a pivoting movement (185) along the rounded surface (130) of the first running surface (115). An axis of rotation (190) of the movable element (170) and the guide center (135) are substantially arranged at the same height (195).

IPC Classes  ?

  • B65G 54/02 - Non-mechanical conveyors not otherwise provided for electrostatic, electric, or magnetic

7.

AUTOMATION SYSTEM

      
Application Number EP2023070889
Publication Number 2024/028207
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-07-27
Publication Date 2024-02-08
Owner BECKHOFF AUTOMATION GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Papenfort, Josef
  • Mersch, Henning

Abstract

In an automation system, a replacement server unit is designed to receive the normal messages exchanged between a main server unit and a client unit. At the same time, the functional capability of the main server unit is continually monitored. If a failure event of the main server unit is detected, the replacement server unit is designed to activate a failure operating mode; in the failure operating mode, the replacement server unit and the client unit exchange failure messages. In the failure messages, the predefined payload structure of the normal messages is divided into relevant data elements and optional data elements. The replacement server unit is designed to use, for the relevant data elements of the first failure message, the data values of the relevant data elements of the currently available normal message and, for the optional data elements of the first failure message, predefined default data values.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G05B 19/042 - Programme control other than numerical control, i.e. in sequence controllers or logic controllers using digital processors

8.

METHOD FOR OPERATING A MODULAR ROBOT, CONTROL UNIT, MODULAR ROBOT AND ARM MODULE

      
Application Number EP2023065105
Publication Number 2023/247174
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-06-06
Publication Date 2023-12-28
Owner BECKHOFF AUTOMATION GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Beckmann, Guido
  • Rettig, Thomas
  • Bonin, Uwe
  • Fischer, Peter
  • Kastler, Peter
  • Pehlivan, Armin
  • Morscher, Thomas
  • Winter, Milos
  • Egger, Christoph
  • Zech, Christoph

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for operating a modular robot (1), wherein the modular robot (1) has a robot base (2), at least one robot arm (10) arranged on the robot base (2), and a control unit (3), wherein the robot arm has a plurality of arm modules (11) which can be arranged in a modular manner. The control unit (3) carries out the steps described in the following text. First of all, an assignment information item (for example, serial number, manufacturer identification number, product number, version number) is received from each of the arm modules (11) in an assignment detection step 200. In an arm module base data determination step 220, arm module base data (for example, kinematic data) are determined on the basis of the assignment information for each arm module (11). Furthermore, a configuration of the modular robot 1 is produced from the assignment information and the arm module base data of the individual arm modules (11) in a configuration step (240), wherein the configuration is used to actuate the robot arm (10). A wear information item of the arm modules (11) can also be calculated, and a replacement recommendation can be output, or the robot (1) can be operated correspondingly.

IPC Classes  ?

9.

MODULAR MACHINE AUTOMATION SYSTEM AND CLIENT MODULE

      
Application Number EP2023065680
Publication Number 2023/247244
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-06-12
Publication Date 2023-12-28
Owner BECKHOFF AUTOMATION GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Jebramcik, Patrick
  • Sicken, Sebastian
  • Pehlivan, Armin
  • Morscher, Thomas
  • Zech, Christoph
  • Fischer, Peter
  • Kastler, Peter
  • Winter, Milos
  • Egger, Christoph

Abstract

The invention relates to a machine automation system comprising a server module and a plurality of client modules. Each client module comprises a client module housing having: a first client module connection side, which has a first client signal transfer unit with a first client signal transmission unit and a first client signal receiving unit; a second client module connection side, which has a second client signal transmission unit and a second client signal receiving unit; and a client bus switch-on unit. A client signal coupling unit in the client bus switch-on unit of the client module is designed to determine, in an initialisation mode, which client module connection side is connected to a server module connection side directly or via one or more further client modules, in order to switch into a first operating mode if the first client module connection side is coupled to the server module connection side directly or via one or more further client modules and to switch into a second operating mode if the second client module connection side is coupled to the server module connection side directly or via one or more further client modules

IPC Classes  ?

10.

SYSTEM

      
Application Number 18447712
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-08-10
First Publication Date 2023-11-30
Owner Beckhoff Automation GmbH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Pohl, Christopher
  • Rettig, Thomas
  • Bruns, Benjamin
  • Petrovic, Sebastian

Abstract

A system includes a plurality of field devices electrically connected to a feed-in device configured to provide an electrical energy supply to the field devices. The feed-in device has a monitoring device configured to detect spark generation in the energy supply and, based on this, to switch off the electrical energy supply. The field devices each have an input terminal for connecting a supply line. At least one field device is configured for electrical energy supply to at least one subsequent field device, and for monitoring. The monitoring field device has at least one output terminal for connecting a further supply line, via which the electrical energy can be forwarded to the subsequent field device. The monitoring field device has a monitoring device configured to detect spark generation in the energy supply to the subsequent field device and, based on this, to switch off the electrical energy supply.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02H 1/00 - EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENTS - Details of emergency protective circuit arrangements
  • H02H 3/44 - Emergency protective circuit arrangements for automatic disconnection directly responsive to an undesired change from normal electric working condition, with or without subsequent reconnection responsive to the rate of change of electrical quantities
  • H02H 1/04 - Arrangements for preventing response to transient abnormal conditions, e.g. to lightning
  • H02H 3/08 - Emergency protective circuit arrangements for automatic disconnection directly responsive to an undesired change from normal electric working condition, with or without subsequent reconnection responsive to excess current

11.

AUTOMATION PLATFORM

      
Application Number EP2023063919
Publication Number 2023/227665
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-05-24
Publication Date 2023-11-30
Owner BECKHOFF AUTOMATION GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Melzer, Udo
  • Siegenbrink, Daniel

Abstract

A base module (2) has a base-connection surface (13) with a first opening (22), wherein a protrusion (49) is formed so as to run around the first opening (22). A function module (3) has a function-connection surface (15) with a second opening (23), also has an engagement element (34), arranged on the second opening (23) and having an aperture (45), and additionally has a sealing stub (35), which runs around the second opening (23) An edge of the aperture (45) forms a stop (47). A hard component (38) of a cap structure (37) has a frame (40), which runs around the second opening (23), and also has a plug-in mount (41), which is connected to the frame (40) and has a latching hook (43). A soft component (39) of the cap structure (37) is arranged on the frame (40) so as to face the function-connection surface (15). The engagement element (34) is pushed into the plug-in mount (41) such that the soft component (39) butts against the sealing stub (35) and the latching hook (43) engages in the aperture (45). With the connecting device (16) between the function module (3) and base module (2) open, the soft component (39) arranges the hard component (38) on the function-connection surface (15) such that the latching hook (43) strikes against the stop (47) and the sealing stub (35) is supported on the soft component (39) such that the connection surfaces (13, 15) are at a distance from one another. With the connecting device (16) closed, the connection surfaces (13, 15) are pressed against one another, so that the soft component (39) is compressed between the protrusion (49) and the sealing stub (35) and the engagement element (34) is pushed into the plug-in mount (41) such that the latching hook (43) is at a distance from the stop (47).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H05K 5/06 - Hermetically-sealed casings
  • H05K 7/14 - Mounting supporting structure in casing or on frame or rack

12.

METHOD FOR OPERATING AN AUTOMATION SYSTEM, CONTROL SYSTEM AND AUTOMATION SYSTEM

      
Application Number EP2023061324
Publication Number 2023/217559
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-04-28
Publication Date 2023-11-16
Owner BECKHOFF AUTOMATION GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Henke, Christian
  • Matuschke, Michel
  • Pehlivan, Armin
  • Holzer, Gerhard
  • Beckhoff, Johannes

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for operating an automation system (1). This comprises a drive system and an optical projection unit (100). The drive system comprises a movable slider (50), wherein the slider (50) can be driven by means of a drive (6). A control system (30) of the automation system (1) performs the following steps: • determining position information for a slider (50); • associating an object to be displayed with the slider (50); • rendering a projection to be displayed by the optical projection unit (100) based on the position information of the slider (50) and the object to be displayed; • outputting the rendered projection to the optical projection unit (100) so that the optical projection unit (100) outputs the rendered projection on a surface (7) and/or on the slider (50) or its superstructures and/or transport goods of the drive system. The invention also relates to the automation system (1) and the control system (30).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04N 9/31 - Projection devices for colour picture display
  • B65G 54/02 - Non-mechanical conveyors not otherwise provided for electrostatic, electric, or magnetic

13.

METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A PLANAR DRIVE SYSTEM, ROTOR, STATOR UNIT, AND PLANAR DRIVE SYSTEM

      
Application Number EP2023062241
Publication Number 2023/217763
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-05-09
Publication Date 2023-11-16
Owner BECKHOFF AUTOMATION GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Bentfeld, Lukas
  • Beckhoff, Johannes
  • Schulte, Felix
  • Prüssmeier, Uwe

Abstract

The invention relates to a method (100) for controlling a planar drive system (200), the method (100) comprising: transmitting a communication message by the main control unit (201) to the subordinate control unit (401) via the communication system (500) in a transmission step (101), wherein the communication message contains a start command for starting the automation process to be carried out by the rotor (400) and is configured to drive the subordinate control unit (401) for controlling the automation process; and receiving a response message in a receiving step (103), which response message is transmitted by the subordinate control unit (401) to the main control unit (201) via the communication system (500), wherein the response message contains state information regarding a state of the automation process controlled by the subordinate control unit (401). The invention also relates to a rotor (400), a stator unit (300) and a planar drive system (200).

IPC Classes  ?

  • B65G 54/02 - Non-mechanical conveyors not otherwise provided for electrostatic, electric, or magnetic

14.

SYSTEM AND FIELD DEVICE

      
Application Number 18347296
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-07-05
First Publication Date 2023-11-02
Owner Beckhoff Automation GmbH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Pohl, Christopher
  • Rettig, Thomas
  • Petrovic, Sebastian
  • Bruns, Benjamin

Abstract

A system includes a plurality of field devices electrically connected to a feed-in device configured to supply electrical energy. The feed-in device has a monitoring device to detect spark generation in the electrical energy supply, and, based on this, to switch off the supply. The field devices have a first section with an input terminal for connecting a supply line, and a second section. The electrical energy provided by the feed-in device can be supplied to the first section via the input terminal, and transmitted from the first section to the second section via an electrical energy supply connection. The second section has a terminal device with at least one output line terminal for connecting at least one output line to forward the electrical energy. The electrical energy supply connection has a power limiting device to limit the electrical power transmittable from the first section to the second section.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02H 9/00 - Emergency protective circuit arrangements for limiting excess current or voltage without disconnection
  • H02H 1/00 - EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENTS - Details of emergency protective circuit arrangements

15.

LINEAR TRANSPORT SYSTEM WITH OBJECT TRANSFER

      
Application Number 18309264
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-04-28
First Publication Date 2023-10-19
Owner Beckhoff Automation GmbH (Germany)
Inventor Rawlyk, Robert Ian

Abstract

A method for transferring an object from a first rotor to a second rotor in a linear transport system is provided in a transfer region between a first drive unit and a second drive unit. The rotors move along the drive units due to a magnetic field generated by respective coil units, and the object is initially attached to the first rotor with the aid of a first connection. The method includes synchronizing movements of the first and second rotor so that the first and second rotor move with coordinated trajectories in the transfer region, forming a second connection between the object and the second rotor in the transfer region, and releasing the first connection. The first connection is created with the aid of a first retaining element, and the second connection is created with the aid of a second retaining element.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B65G 47/52 - Devices for transferring articles or materials between conveyors, i.e. discharging or feeding devices
  • B65G 54/02 - Non-mechanical conveyors not otherwise provided for electrostatic, electric, or magnetic
  • B65G 47/92 - Devices for picking-up and depositing articles or materials incorporating electrostatic or magnetic grippers
  • B65G 43/10 - Sequence control of conveyors operating in combination

16.

Function module

      
Application Number 35515083
Grant Number D1001083
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-05-18
First Publication Date 2023-10-10
Grant Date 2023-10-10
Owner BECKHOFF AUTOMATION GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Greiser, Frank
  • Beckhoff, Hans

17.

Function module

      
Application Number 35515162
Grant Number D1001084
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-05-18
First Publication Date 2023-10-10
Grant Date 2023-10-10
Owner BECKHOFF AUTOMATION GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Greiser, Frank
  • Beckhoff, Hans

18.

METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A PLANAR DRIVE SYSTEM, AND PLANAR DRIVE SYSTEM

      
Application Number 18315747
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-05-11
First Publication Date 2023-09-07
Owner Beckhoff Automation GmbH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Stockem, Irina
  • Balzer, Viktor
  • Maguire, Keir
  • Zhang, Xiaodong

Abstract

A method for controlling a planar drive system with a stator unit and a rotor includes moving the rotor to a rotational position on the stator unit. In the rotational position, each magnet unit of the rotor covers a coil group of the stator unit which is not covered by any other magnet unit of the rotor, in each orientation of the rotor relative to the stator unit. The method includes actuating the coil groups which are covered by the magnet units of the rotor in the rotational position, generating a stator magnetic field by each actuated coil group, and rotating the rotor about an axis oriented perpendicular to a surface of the stator unit by a predetermined angle, by way of the stator magnetic fields of the actuated coil groups covered by the magnet units of the rotor. A planar drive system is adapted to perform the method.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02P 25/064 - Linear motors of the synchronous type
  • H02K 41/03 - Synchronous motors; Motors moving step by step; Reluctance motors

19.

LINEAR TRANSPORT SYSTEM AND MOVABLE UNIT OF A LINEAR TRANSPORT SYSTEM

      
Application Number 18304098
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-04-20
First Publication Date 2023-08-17
Owner Beckhoff Automation GmbH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Achterberg, Jan
  • Bettenworth, Manuel
  • Prüssmeier, Uwe
  • Sinzenich, Andreas

Abstract

A linear transport system comprises a stationary unit and a movable unit. The linear transport system also comprises a drive for driving the movable unit, the drive comprising a linear motor, the linear motor comprising a stator and a rotor. The stator comprises the one or the plurality of stationary units, and the rotor is arranged on the movable unit and comprises one or a plurality of magnets. The stationary unit comprises an energy sending coil. The movable unit comprises an energy receiving coil. The movable unit comprises a fixing device, where the fixing device is set up to fix the movable unit in the linear transport system. The fixing device comprises a movable element, where the movable element can be moved between a first position and a second position, where in the first position the movable element initiates a mechanical fixing of the movable unit.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60L 13/03 - Electric propulsion by linear motors
  • B60L 7/24 - Electrodynamic brake systems for vehicles in general with additional mechanical or electromagnetic braking

20.

PLANAR DRIVE SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR OPERATING A PLANAR DRIVE SYSTEM

      
Application Number EP2023053348
Publication Number 2023/152315
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-02-10
Publication Date 2023-08-17
Owner BECKHOFF AUTOMATION GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Bentfeld, Lukas
  • Beckhoff, Johannes
  • Schulte, Felix
  • Prüssmeier, Uwe
  • Maguire, Keir

Abstract

The invention relates to a planar drive system (1) comprising at least one stator unit (3) with in each case a plurality of coil groups (4) for generating a stator magnetic field, a stator surface (5) above the stator unit (3), and a rotor (100). The rotor (100) has a plurality of magnet units (105) for generating a rotor magnetic field. In a first operating state, the rotor (100) can be moved above the stator surface (5) by means of an interaction of the stator magnetic field with the rotor magnetic field parallel to the stator surface (5). In a second operating state, the rotor (100) is at least limited in terms of its mobility parallel and perpendicular to the stator surface (5) by a safety system (20).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02K 41/03 - Synchronous motors; Motors moving step by step; Reluctance motors
  • B65G 54/02 - Non-mechanical conveyors not otherwise provided for electrostatic, electric, or magnetic

21.

METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A PLANAR DRIVE SYSTEM AND PLANAR DRIVE SYSTEM

      
Application Number 18295525
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-04-04
First Publication Date 2023-07-27
Owner Beckhoff Automation GmbH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Prüssmeier, Uwe
  • Achterberg, Jan

Abstract

This application provides a method for controlling a planar drive system, where the planar drive system comprises at least a controller, a stator module having a stator surface, and a rotor that may is positionable and movable on the stator surface. The method comprises positioning an object on a rotor in a first arrangement state of the object in a positioning step, carrying out an accelerating movement of a defined movement pattern of the rotor; and, by the accelerating movement, arranging the object positioned on the rotor in the first arrangement state in a second arrangement state relative to the rotor, in an arranging step. The application further provides a planar drive system.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02K 41/03 - Synchronous motors; Motors moving step by step; Reluctance motors
  • H02K 1/12 - Stationary parts of the magnetic circuit
  • H02K 1/27 - Rotor cores with permanent magnets
  • B01F 31/00 - Mixers with shaking, oscillating, or vibrating mechanisms
  • B01F 31/22 - Mixing the contents of independent containers, e.g. test tubes with supporting means moving in a horizontal plane, e.g. describing an orbital path for moving the containers about an axis which intersects the receptacle axis at an angle
  • B01F 31/20 - Mixing the contents of independent containers, e.g. test tubes
  • B01F 35/213 - Measuring of the properties of the mixtures, e.g. temperature, density or colour
  • B65G 11/02 - Chutes of straight form

22.

METHOD OF CONTROLLING AN AUTOMATION SYSTEM HAVING CONTROL REDUNDANCY, AND AUTOMATION SYSTEM

      
Application Number 18295571
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-04-04
First Publication Date 2023-07-27
Owner Beckhoff Automation GmbH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Janssen, Dirk
  • Beckhoff, Hans

Abstract

A method for controlling an automation system having control redundancy is provided. The automation system has at least a first controller, a second controller and a plurality of field devices connected to the first and second controller via a data bus, with the first and second controller configured to cyclically control an automation process of the automation system. The method comprises cyclically controlling the automation process via the first controller, determining a malfunction of the first controller during an (n+x)-th control cycle, where the (n+x)-th control cycle is carried out x control cycles later in time than the n-th control cycle, and sending out an n-th set of output data via a second input-output unit of the second controller to the plurality of field devices in the (n+x)-th control cycle, for controlling the automation process. An automation system is configured to carry out the method.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G05B 9/03 - Safety arrangements electric with multiple-channel loop, i.e. redundant control systems
  • G05B 19/042 - Programme control other than numerical control, i.e. in sequence controllers or logic controllers using digital processors

23.

AUTOMATION SYSTEM HAVING A MASTER-SUBSCRIBER STRUCTURE, DISTRIBUTOR AND METHOD FOR TELEGRAM TRANSMISSION

      
Application Number 18186649
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-03-20
First Publication Date 2023-07-20
Owner Beckhoff Automation GmbH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Büttner, Holger
  • Janssen, Dirk
  • Vonnahme, Erik
  • Bunte, Thorsten
  • Rettig, Thomas

Abstract

An automation system has a plurality of subscribers including a first master unit, first distributor, second master unit, second distributor, and at least another subscriber unit. First and second transmitting/receiving devices of the first and second distributor are connected via a ring-shaped data bus. In a first mode, the first distributor forwards telegrams received from the first master unit to the first transmitting/receiving device, and forwards telegrams received by the second transmitting/receiving device to the first master unit. The second distributor also forwards first telegrams received by the first transmitting/receiving device to the second transmitting/receiving device. In a second mode, the second distributor forwards telegrams received by the second master unit to the second transmitting/receiving device, and the second distributor forwards telegrams received by the first transmitting/receiving device to the second master unit. The first distributor also forwards telegrams received by the second transmitting/receiving device to the first transmitting/receiving device.

IPC Classes  ?

24.

METHOD FOR COMMUNICATION BETWEEN A FIRST PASSIVE SUBSCRIBER AND A SECOND PASSIVE SUBSCRIBER OF A BUS SYSTEM

      
Application Number 18178141
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-03-03
First Publication Date 2023-06-29
Owner BECKHOFF AUTOMATION GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Kaulmann, Tim
  • Vonnahme, Erik

Abstract

A method is provided for communicating between passive subscribers of a bus system. A first passive subscriber encodes an original static pattern in a first transmit SERDES element and encodes original user data in a time-synchronized manner with the original static pattern in a second transmit SERDES element. The second passive subscriber receives the encoded static pattern and user data, and generates a sampling clock having a first phase offset and a clock synchronous with a transmit-receive clock having a second phase offset, from the encoded static pattern. The second passive subscriber decodes the encoded static pattern using a first receive SERDES element and the encoded user data, using a second receive SERDES element to obtain a receive data word. The first receive SERDES element and the second receive SERDES element are operated based on the sampling clock, and the receive data word is output synchronously with the synchronous clock.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04L 12/407 - Bus networks with decentralised control

25.

STATOR MODULE FOR A LINEAR TRANSPORT SYSTEM

      
Application Number 18177845
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-03-03
First Publication Date 2023-06-29
Owner Beckhoff Automation GmbH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Kaulmann, Tim
  • Otterpohl, Dirk
  • Hegselmann, Marc

Abstract

A stator module of a linear transport system includes a plurality of drive coils, which are energizable and form part of a stator of a linear motor. The stator module also includes actuation electronics, where the drive coils are actuatable by the actuation electronics. The actuation electronics includes at least an actuation element, which is arranged to energize a number of drive coils. The actuation element has a number of half bridges, each comprising a first half-bridge connection, a second half-bridge connection, and a half-bridge center. The first half-bridge connections of the half bridges are connected to one another, and the second half-bridge connections of the half bridges are connected to one another. The half bridges and the drive coils form a chain, with the half-bridge centers and drive coils arranged alternately within the chain, at least one half-bridge center being connected to two drive coils.

IPC Classes  ?

26.

METHOD FOR MACHINING A FLAT OBJECT BY MEANS OF A PLANAR DRIVE SYSTEM

      
Application Number EP2022087192
Publication Number 2023/118269
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-12-21
Publication Date 2023-06-29
Owner BECKHOFF AUTOMATION GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Beckhoff, Johannes
  • Schulte, Felix

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for machining a flat object 30 by means of a planar drive system 1, the planar drive system 1 comprising at least one stator unit 3, each having a plurality of coil groups 4 for generating a stator magnetic field, a stator surface 5 above the stator unit 3, and a rotor 100, wherein the rotor 100 has a plurality of magnet units 105 for generating a rotor magnetic field, wherein the rotor 100, above the stator surface 5, is movable in a first direction 21 and/or a second direction 22 parallel to the stator surface 5 and/or in a third direction 23 perpendicular to the stator surface 5 by means of interaction between the stator magnetic field and the rotor magnetic field, wherein a tool 120 is arranged on the rotor 100, wherein the flat object 30 is arranged between the stator surface 5 and the rotor 100, the method comprising the following steps: - energizing the coil groups 4 in such a way that the rotor 100 is at a predefined height above the stator surface 5 in the third direction 23; - energizing the coil groups 4 in such a way that the rotor 100 moves on a predefined trajectory, wherein the tool 120 and the flat object 30 are in mechanical contact in the process and as a result the flat object 30 is machined.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02K 41/03 - Synchronous motors; Motors moving step by step; Reluctance motors

27.

METHOD FOR OPERATING A LINEAR DRIVE SYSTEM, AND LINEAR DRIVE SYSTEM

      
Application Number EP2022082113
Publication Number 2023/088953
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-11-16
Publication Date 2023-05-25
Owner BECKHOFF AUTOMATION GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Hua, Changsheng
  • Ott, Christian
  • Hamberger, Dietmar

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for operating a linear drive system. The linear drive system has a primary part and a secondary part which can be moved relative to each other in a translational manner. The primary part has an electromagnetic device which can be energized, and the secondary part has a magnet assembly consisting of permanent magnets arranged next to one another. By energizing the electromagnetic device of the primary part, a magnetic interaction can be produced between the electromagnetic device and the magnet assembly of the secondary part in order to move the primary part and the secondary part relative to each other. The primary part has a sensor device consisting of magnetic field sensors in order to detect a magnetic field generated by the magnet assembly of the secondary part. In an initial measurement, the magnetic field of the magnet assembly of the secondary part is detected at different positions of the primary part with respect to the secondary part using the sensor device, and position-dependent reference magnetic field data is provided. Furthermore, the position of the primary part is determined. For this purpose, the magnetic field of the magnet assembly of the secondary part is detected at a current position of the primary part with respect to the secondary part using the sensor device, and current magnetic field data is provided. The current position of the primary part with respect the secondary part is determined on the basis of the reference magnetic field data and the current magnetic field data. The invention additionally relates to a linear drive system.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01D 5/14 - Mechanical means for transferring the output of a sensing member; Means for converting the output of a sensing member to another variable where the form or nature of the sensing member does not constrain the means for converting; Transducers not specially adapted for a specific variable using electric or magnetic means influencing the magnitude of a current or voltage
  • G01D 5/244 - Mechanical means for transferring the output of a sensing member; Means for converting the output of a sensing member to another variable where the form or nature of the sensing member does not constrain the means for converting; Transducers not specially adapted for a specific variable using electric or magnetic means generating pulses or pulse trains
  • G01D 18/00 - Testing or calibrating apparatus or arrangements provided for in groups

28.

METHOD FOR CONTROLLING AN AUTOMATION SYSTEM HAVING VISUALIZATION OF PROGRAM OBJECTS OF A CONTROL PROGRAM OF THE AUTOMATION SYSTEM, AND AUTOMATION SYSTEM

      
Application Number 18150339
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-01-05
First Publication Date 2023-05-11
Owner Beckhoff Automation GmbH (Germany)
Inventor Dreesen, Ralf

Abstract

A method for controlling an automation system with visualization of program objects of a control program of the automation system, comprises determining a pointer address of the pointer element, determining a first address offset of the pointer address, identifying a program object that is spaced apart from the first memory location of the program state by the first address offset according to the arrangement structure of the program state as a first program object, the memory address of which in the first memory area corresponds to the pointer address of the pointer element, identifying the first program object with the pointer object referenced by the pointer element, determining a fully qualified designation of the identified pointer element, and displaying the fully qualified designation of the pointer object referenced by the pointer element on a display element connected to the controller. An automation system carries out the method.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06F 9/30 - Arrangements for executing machine instructions, e.g. instruction decode
  • G06F 8/41 - Compilation

29.

CONTROL-CABINET SYSTEM HAVING A BASE MODULE AND A FUNCTIONAL MODULE, BASE MODULE AND FUNCTIONAL MODULE

      
Application Number 18150348
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-01-05
First Publication Date 2023-05-11
Owner Beckhoff Automation GmbH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Beckhoff, Hans
  • Wittenborg, Peter
  • Siegenbrink, Daniel

Abstract

A control-cabinet system has a base module and at least one functional module. The base module has a base housing with a first housing face and a second housing face. The functional module has a functional housing with a housing underside, where a circulation channel is arranged. Air flow may be circulated in the circulation channel, where each base connection element comprises circulation openings which are fluidically connected to the circulation channel. The functional connection element comprises coupling openings fluidically connected to an interior of the functional housing. The coupling openings are coupleable to the circulation openings, in which a fluidic connection exists between the circulation channel and the interior of the functional housing. A fluidically closed circulation circuit comprising the circulation channel and the interior of the functional housing is formed, in which air flow may be circulated.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H05K 7/20 - Modifications to facilitate cooling, ventilating, or heating
  • H05K 7/14 - Mounting supporting structure in casing or on frame or rack

30.

METHOD FOR OPERATING A PLANAR DRIVE SYSTEM, AND PLANAR DRIVE SYSTEM

      
Application Number EP2022079096
Publication Number 2023/066998
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-10-19
Publication Date 2023-04-27
Owner BECKHOFF AUTOMATION GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Beckhoff, Johannes
  • Schulte, Felix
  • Achterberg, Jan
  • Pruessmeier, Uwe
  • Bentfeld, Lukas

Abstract

The invention relates to a planar drive system (1) comprising at least one stator module (10) and a rotor (100), wherein: the stator module (10) comprises at least one stator unit (11) having at least one coil arrangement (12); the coil arrangement (12) can be energized and is designed to generate a stator magnetic field above a stator surface (13) as a result of energization; the stator module comprises at least one magnetic field sensor (14); the rotor (100) has a magnet arrangement (114) and can be moved by means of interaction between the stator magnetic field and a rotor magnetic field of the magnet arrangement (114) above the stator surface (13); the rotor (100) can be used as an input instrument and/or output instrument; a control unit (20) is designed to compare a position of the rotor magnetic field sensed by means of the magnetic field sensor with a position expected on the basis of energization of the coil arrangements (12A) and to determine a deviation of the position from the expected position as external movement and to thereby recognize an input, and/or the control unit (20) is designed to control an output by means of a specified movement of the rotor (100) and, for this purpose, to energize the coil arrangements (12) such that the rotor (100) moves as defined by the specified movement.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02P 6/00 - Arrangements for controlling synchronous motors or other dynamo-electric motors using electronic commutation dependent on the rotor position; Electronic commutators therefor
  • G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
  • H02P 25/064 - Linear motors of the synchronous type

31.

ATRO

      
Application Number 1724380
Status Registered
Filing Date 2022-12-09
Registration Date 2022-12-09
Owner Beckhoff Automation GmbH (Germany)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 07 - Machines and machine tools
  • 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
  • 42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design

Goods & Services

Robots, namely industrial robots, collaborative robots (cobots), automatic production machines and automatic machine tools; robot modules, in particular axis modules, joint modules, distributor modules, toothed belt modules for robots, in particular modular robots, industrial robots, collaborative robots (cobots), automatic manufacturing machines and automatic machine tools; stands, in particular robot stand, for robots, in particular modular robots, industrial robots, collaborative robots (cobots), automatic manufacturing machines and automatic machine tools; end-effectors for robots, in particular modular robots, industrial robots, collaborative robots (cobots), automatic production machines and automatic machine tools, accessories for the aforementioned end-effectors; motors, in particular servomotors, DC motors, stepper motors, torque motors for robots, in particular modular robots, industrial robots, collaborative robots (cobots), automatic production machines and automatic machine tools; drive mechanisms and drive parts for the aforementioned motors; gears, in particular planetary gears, harmonic drives and cycloids for robots, in particular modular robots, industrial robots, collaborative robots (cobots), automatic production machines and automatic machine tools; connecting elements [machine parts] for robots, in particular modular robots, industrial robots, collaborative robots (cobots), automatic production machines and automatic machine tools; all the aforementioned being exclusively industrial robots or in relation thereto. Electrical and electronic devices, apparatus and instruments, namely control modules, control devices and integrated electrical control systems, terminal modules with integrated electronics, safety modules and contacting modules with solenoid-controlled valves, in particular solenoid directional control valves, for robots, in particular modular robots, industrial robots, collaborative robots (cobots), automatic production machines and automatic machine tools; operating panels, in particular PC module, key modules, teaching modules for the aforementioned goods for operating and/or controlling robots, in particular modular robots, industrial robots, collaborative robots (cobot), automatic manufacturing machines and automatic machine tools; electronic modules, connector modules, supply modules and output modules for supplying and outputting supply voltages and for communication of robots, in particular modular robots, industrial robots, collaborative robots (cobot), automatic manufacturing machines and automatic machine tools; electrical, electronic and optical connection elements, in particular transmitter modules and receiver modules for robots, in particular modular robots, industrial robots, collaborative robots (cobot), automatic manufacturing machines and automatic machine tools; data cables, electric cables; downloadable software for controlling, programming, manufacturing, processing, transporting and assembling robots, in particular modular robots, industrial robots, collaborative robots (cobot), automatic manufacturing machines and automatic machine tools; downloadable software for use in relation to the following: cloud computing and data storage; cameras with image sensors; electronic sensors for robots, robot parts and accessories, in particular electronic sensors for measuring distance, position, torque and proximity; display units with LCD monitors for attachment to robots, in particular modular robots, industrial robots, collaborative robots (cobot), automatic manufacturing machines and automatic machine tools; all the aforementioned being exclusively for industrial robots or in relation thereto. Installation, repair and maintenance of computer software in the field of robotics; development of computer software in the field of robotics; provision of virtual computer systems through cloud computing; programming of operating software to access and use cloud computing networks; software as a service [SaaS] and rental of software for the control, programming, manufacturing, processing, transport and assembly of robots, robot parts, accessories and robot arm modules; platform as a service [PaaS] with software platforms for the transmission of voice, data, image, sound, video and information for the control, programming, manufacturing, processing, transport and assembly of robots, robot parts and accessories; infrastructure as a service [IaaS] in the field of robotics; programming and updating of virtual environments, in particular for the configuration of robots, in particular modular robots, industrial robots, collaborative robots (cobot), automatic manufacturing machines and automatic machine tools; design and development of electrical, electronic and optical components for robots, in particular modular robots, industrial robots, collaborative robots (cobot), automatic manufacturing machines and automatic machine tools; all the aforementioned services for the field of robotics exclusively concerning or being related to industrial robots.

32.

DRIVEN LINEAR AXIS AND INDUSTRIAL ROBOT

      
Application Number 18065333
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-12-13
First Publication Date 2023-04-13
Owner Beckhoff Automation GmbH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Kastler, Peter
  • Maier, Clemens
  • Morscher, Thomas
  • Pehlivan, Armin
  • Zech, Christoph

Abstract

A driven linear axis includes a housing which has a linear rail guide on which a carriage is arranged such that it can be moved back and forth linearly with the aid of a transport device. The transport device comprises a belt which circulates in the housing and is guided over two gears, at least one gear being configured as a drive gear. Furthermore, a drive device is arranged within the drive gear and is in a torque-locking rotary connection with the drive gear.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B25J 19/00 - Accessories fitted to manipulators, e.g. for monitoring, for viewing; Safety devices combined with or specially adapted for use in connection with manipulators
  • B25J 9/10 - Programme-controlled manipulators characterised by positioning means for manipulator elements
  • B25J 9/12 - Programme-controlled manipulators characterised by positioning means for manipulator elements electric

33.

METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A PLANAR DRIVE SYSTEM, AND PLANAR DRIVE SYSTEM

      
Application Number 18059064
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-11-28
First Publication Date 2023-04-06
Owner Beckhoff Automation GmbH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Neumann, Klaus
  • Jurke, Benjamin
  • Weddemann, Alexander
  • Sensen, Dominik
  • Maguire, Keir

Abstract

A method for controlling a planar drive system includes controlling a rotor along a control path starting from a first position on a stator module, and determining a sensor pattern for magnetic field sensors of a sensor module. The sensor pattern includes a subset of the magnetic field sensors with at least one of the magnetic field sensors not comprised by the sensor pattern, and an area of the sensor pattern is at least partially covered by the rotor in a position along the control path. The method includes measuring values of the rotor magnetic field with the aid of the magnetic field sensors of the sensor pattern, detecting the rotor, and determining a second position of the rotor based on the measured values. The invention further relates to a planar drive system.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02P 6/00 - Arrangements for controlling synchronous motors or other dynamo-electric motors using electronic commutation dependent on the rotor position; Electronic commutators therefor
  • H02K 11/215 - Magnetic effect devices, e.g. Hall-effect or magneto-resistive elements
  • H02K 41/03 - Synchronous motors; Motors moving step by step; Reluctance motors

34.

METHOD FOR CREATING AND EXECUTING A CONTROL PROGRAM FOR CONTROLLING AN AUTOMATION SYSTEM, AND AUTOMATION SYSTEM

      
Application Number 18060538
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-11-30
First Publication Date 2023-03-30
Owner Beckhoff Automation GmbH (Germany)
Inventor Dreesen, Ralf

Abstract

A method is provided for creating and executing a control program for controlling an automation system having a controller and a web server connected to the controller. The method includes creating a first version of a program code of a control program for the automation system in an input module of a web-based development environment executed in a web browser, in a code creating step; executing a translation module of the web-based development environment on the web server and translating the program code into a program code of a binary language, in a translating step; and executing the program code in the binary language with the aid of the controller of the automation system, in an executing step. An automation system is also provided.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06F 8/53 - Decompilation; Disassembly
  • G05B 19/05 - Programmable logic controllers, e.g. simulating logic interconnections of signals according to ladder diagrams or function charts
  • G06F 40/58 - Use of machine translation, e.g. for multi-lingual retrieval, for server-side translation for client devices or for real-time translation
  • G06F 40/30 - Semantic analysis
  • G06F 8/41 - Compilation
  • G06F 8/34 - Graphical or visual programming

35.

METHOD FOR OPERATING A PLANAR DRIVE SYSTEM AND PLANAR DRIVE SYSTEM

      
Application Number 18060535
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-11-30
First Publication Date 2023-03-30
Owner Beckhoff Automation GmbH (Germany)
Inventor Bentfeld, Lukas

Abstract

A method for operating a planar drive system is specified. The planar drive system comprises a stator, a plurality of rotors and a main controller. The stator comprises a plurality of energizable stator conductors. Energizing of stator conductors of the stator can be controlled via the main controller. Each rotor comprises a magnet device having at least one rotor magnet. A magnetic interaction can be produced between energized stator conductors of the stator and the magnet devices of the rotors in order to drive the rotors. At least one individual rotor identifier is assigned to each rotor. An identification of the rotors is carried out by providing position information of the rotors and rotor identifiers of the rotors and linking the provided position information of the rotors to the provided rotor identifiers of the rotors via the main controller.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02P 25/064 - Linear motors of the synchronous type
  • H02K 41/03 - Synchronous motors; Motors moving step by step; Reluctance motors

36.

ENERGY TRANSFER IN A LINEAR TRANSPORT SYSTEM

      
Application Number EP2022075753
Publication Number 2023/041698
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-09-16
Publication Date 2023-03-23
Owner BECKHOFF AUTOMATION GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Brinker, Andreas
  • Vorbohle, Thomas
  • Achterberg, Jan

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for transferring energy from a stationary unit (111) to a movable unit (103) of a linear transport system (101). The linear transport system (101) comprises a guide rail (105) for guiding the movable unit (103), a plurality of stationary units (111), and a linear motor (107) for driving the movable unit (103) along the guide rail (105). The linear motor (107) comprises a stator (109) and a rotor (113), the stator (109) comprising the stationary units (111) which each have one or more drive coils (135). The rotor (113) is positioned on the movable unit (103) and comprises one or more magnets (117). The stationary units (111) each comprise one or more energy-transmitting coils (125), each energy-transmitting coil (125) having a control electronic system (123). The movable unit (103) comprises at least one energy-receiving coil (127). The control electronic systems (123) of the energy-transmitting coils (125) perform the following steps: - reading in an energy quantity signal for the energy-transmitting coil (125) in question; - converting the energy quantity signal into a pulse-pause ratio in order to control the energy-transmitting coil (125); - controlling the energy-transmitting coil (125) on the basis of the pulse-pause ratio.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02J 50/10 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power using inductive coupling
  • B60L 13/03 - Electric propulsion by linear motors
  • H01F 38/14 - Inductive couplings
  • B65G 54/02 - Non-mechanical conveyors not otherwise provided for electrostatic, electric, or magnetic

37.

ENERGY TRANSMISSION IN A LINEAR TRANSPORT SYSTEM

      
Application Number EP2022075789
Publication Number 2023/041716
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-09-16
Publication Date 2023-03-23
Owner BECKHOFF AUTOMATION GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Vorbohle, Thomas
  • Achterberg, Jan
  • Brinker, Andreas

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for transmitting energy from a stationary unit (111) of a linear transport system (101) to a movable unit (103) of the linear transport system (101), the linear transport system (101) comprising a movable unit (103) and at least one additional movable unit (104), a guide rail (105) and a linear motor (107), the movable units (103, 104) comprising energy transmission elements (115) for transmitting energy, wherein the following steps are carried out by a control unit (133) of the linear transport system (101): - determining that, for the execution of an application (137), the movable unit (103) needs an amount of energy which cannot be provided by means of an energy transmission from energy-transmitting coils (125) of at least one stationary unit (105) to the at least one energy-receiving coil (127) of the movable unit (103); and - outputting control signals to at least one stationary unit for the positioning of the additional movable unit (104) in a transmission position on the guide rail (105) immediately in front of or behind the movable unit (103) and for the coupling of energy transmission elements of the additional movable unit (104) to energy transmission elements of the movable unit (103).

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60L 13/03 - Electric propulsion by linear motors
  • B60L 13/04 - Magnetic suspension or levitation for vehicles
  • B60L 13/10 - Combination of electric propulsion and magnetic suspension or levitation

38.

INDUCTIVE ENERGY TRANSMISSION DEVICE FOR A LINEAR TRANSPORT SYSTEM

      
Application Number EP2022075673
Publication Number 2023/041663
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-09-15
Publication Date 2023-03-23
Owner BECKHOFF AUTOMATION GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Achterberg, Jan
  • Brinker, Andreas
  • Vorbohle, Thomas

Abstract

The invention relates to a linear transport system (101), in which at least one magnetically driven carriage (103) moves along a carriage guide (102) having a motor module device, said system having an inductive energy transmission device which comprises an energy transmitting coil (125) having a primary winding (126) for applying an input voltage and an energy receiving coil (127) having a secondary winding (128) for tapping an output voltage. The secondary winding (128) of the energy receiving coil (127) has a control voltage winding portion (146) and a load voltage winding portion (147), the control voltage winding portion (146) and the load voltage winding portion (147) comprising winding conductor tracks which are separate from one another. The control voltage winding portion (146) supplies a control voltage for tapping by a carriage guide control unit (133) on the carriage (103) and the load voltage winding portion (147) supplies a load voltage for tapping by a load (137) on the carriage (103).

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60L 53/122 - Circuits or methods for driving the primary coil, i.e. supplying electric power to the coil
  • H01F 38/14 - Inductive couplings
  • B60L 5/00 - Current-collectors for power supply lines of electrically-propelled vehicles
  • B60L 13/03 - Electric propulsion by linear motors
  • B60L 15/00 - Methods, circuits or devices for controlling the propulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles, e.g. their traction-motor speed, to achieve a desired performance; Adaptation of control equipment on electrically-propelled vehicles for remote actuation from a stationary place, from alternative parts of the vehicle or from alternative vehicles of the same vehicle train
  • B65G 54/02 - Non-mechanical conveyors not otherwise provided for electrostatic, electric, or magnetic
  • H02J 50/10 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power using inductive coupling
  • H02J 50/80 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power involving the exchange of data, concerning supply or distribution of electric power, between transmitting devices and receiving devices
  • H02J 50/40 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power using two or more transmitting or receiving devices
  • H01F 3/00 - Cores, yokes or armatures

39.

Electric power distribution device

      
Application Number 35515144
Grant Number D0981346
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-05-18
First Publication Date 2023-03-21
Grant Date 2023-03-21
Owner Beckhoff Automation GmbH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Greiser, Frank
  • Beckhoff, Hans

40.

ARM MODULE FOR A MODULAR ROBOT ARM OF AN INDUSTRIAL ROBOT

      
Application Number 17991048
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-11-21
First Publication Date 2023-03-16
Owner Beckhoff Automation GmbH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Kastler, Peter
  • Maier, Clemens
  • Zech, Christoph
  • Morscher, Thomas
  • Pehlivan, Armin
  • Jäger, Michael
  • Fischer, Peter
  • Rettig, Thomas
  • Bunte, Thorsten
  • Pohl, Christopher

Abstract

An arm module includes a housing with a first connection side controllably rotatable relative to a second connection side, about an axis of rotation. The first connection side has a rotatable first connection device. The second connection side has a second connection device fixed to the housing, with a rotation-compatible data transmission device for transmitting data signals along at least one transmission path between the first and second connection sides. The transmission path includes at least one wireless transmission sub-path for wireless transmission of data signals, and at least one wire-guided transmission sub-path for wire-guided transmission of data signals. The rotation-compatible data transmission device includes at least one first wireless transmission unit and at least one second wireless transmission unit, interconnected via the transmission path and arranged to wirelessly transmit and receive data signals along the wireless transmission sub-path. An industrial robot can have a plurality of such arm modules.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B25J 17/02 - Wrist joints
  • B25J 13/08 - Controls for manipulators by means of sensing devices, e.g. viewing or touching devices
  • B25J 9/00 - Programme-controlled manipulators
  • B25J 9/04 - Programme-controlled manipulators characterised by movement of the arms, e.g. cartesian co-ordinate type by rotating at least one arm, excluding the head movement itself, e.g. cylindrical co-ordinate type or polar co-ordinate type
  • B25J 19/02 - Sensing devices
  • H04B 3/60 - Systems for communication between relatively movable stations, e.g. for communication with lift

41.

PLANAR DRIVE SYSTEM

      
Application Number 17988069
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-11-16
First Publication Date 2023-03-09
Owner Beckhoff Automation GmbH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Bentfeld, Lukas
  • Brinkmann, Rolf
  • Jebramcik, Patrick
  • Kaulmann, Tim

Abstract

A planar drive system comprises a stator and a rotor. The stator comprises a plurality of energizable stator conductors. The rotor comprises a magnet device having at least one rotor magnet. A magnetic interaction can be produced between energized stator conductors of the stator and the magnet device in order to drive the rotor. The stator is configured to carry out energization of the stator conductors so that an alternating magnetic field can be generated via the energized stator conductors. The rotor comprises at least one rotor coil in which an alternating voltage can be induced due to the alternating magnetic field. The planar drive system is configured to transmit data from the rotor to the stator, and the rotor is configured to temporarily load the at least one rotor coil to temporarily cause increased current consumption of the energized stator conductors of the stator.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02K 19/14 - Synchronous motors having additional short-circuited windings for starting as asynchronous motors
  • H02K 41/03 - Synchronous motors; Motors moving step by step; Reluctance motors
  • H02K 47/04 - Motor/generators
  • H02P 25/064 - Linear motors of the synchronous type
  • H02P 27/08 - Arrangements or methods for the control of AC motors characterised by the kind of supply voltage using variable-frequency supply voltage, e.g. inverter or converter supply voltage using dc to ac converters or inverters with pulse width modulation

42.

PLANAR DRIVE SYSTEM

      
Application Number 17988079
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-11-16
First Publication Date 2023-03-09
Owner Beckhoff Automation GmbH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Bentfeld, Lukas
  • Brinkmann, Rolf
  • Jebramcik, Patrick
  • Kaulmann, Tim

Abstract

A planar drive system comprises a stator and a rotor. The stator comprises a plurality of energizable stator conductors. The rotor comprises a magnet device having at least one rotor magnet. A magnetic interaction can be produced between energized stator conductors of the stator and the magnet device to drive the rotor. The stator is configured to carry out energization of the stator conductors so that an alternating magnetic field can be generated via the energized stator conductors. The rotor comprises at least one rotor coil in which an alternating voltage can be induced due to the alternating magnetic field. The planar drive system is configured to transmit data from the stator to the rotor, and the stator is configured to temporarily influence the energization of the stator conductors in order to temporarily cause a change with respect to the alternating voltage induced in the at least one rotor coil.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02P 6/10 - Arrangements for controlling torque ripple, e.g. providing reduced torque ripple
  • H02P 6/00 - Arrangements for controlling synchronous motors or other dynamo-electric motors using electronic commutation dependent on the rotor position; Electronic commutators therefor
  • H02P 25/064 - Linear motors of the synchronous type

43.

METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A PLANAR DRIVE SYSTEM AND PLANAR DRIVE SYSTEM

      
Application Number 17961253
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-10-06
First Publication Date 2023-02-23
Owner BECKHOFF AUTOMATION GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Bentfeld, Lukas
  • Beckhoff, Johannes

Abstract

A method for controlling a planar drive system includes identifying a preferred stator module direction with a preferred magnetic field or sensor direction, and identifying a preferred mover direction with a respective other of the preferred magnetic field or sensor direction; setting a magnetic orientation field with a magnet device; recording at least a measurement value of the magnetic orientation field with a magnetic field sensor device; determining an alignment of the preferred mover direction relative to the preferred stator module direction based on the measurement value of the component of the magnetic orientation field parallel to the preferred sensor direction; and determining a first orientation of the mover on the stator module, on the basis of the alignment of the preferred mover direction relative to the preferred stator module direction. The application also relates to a planar drive system.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02K 1/14 - Stator cores with salient poles
  • H02K 11/215 - Magnetic effect devices, e.g. Hall-effect or magneto-resistive elements
  • H02K 41/03 - Synchronous motors; Motors moving step by step; Reluctance motors

44.

PLANAR DRIVE SYSTEM

      
Application Number EP2022072517
Publication Number 2023/020926
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-08-11
Publication Date 2023-02-23
Owner BECKHOFF AUTOMATION GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Beckhoff, Hans
  • Beckhoff, Johannes
  • Achterberg, Jan
  • Sensen, Dominik
  • Bentfeld, Lukas
  • Schulte, Felix
  • Pruessmeier, Uwe

Abstract

The invention relates to a planar drive system (1) comprising at least one stator unit (3) each with a plurality of coil groups (4) for generating a stator magnetic field, a stator surface (5) above the stator unit (3) and comprising a first rotor (101) and a second rotor (102). The first rotor (101) and the second rotor (102) each have a plurality of magnet units (105) for generating a rotor magnetic field, wherein the first rotor (101) and the second rotor (102) can be moved at least in a first direction (21) and a second direction (22) above the stator surface (5) by means of interaction between the stator magnetic field and the rotor magnetic field. A coupling device (110) is arranged between the first rotor (101) and the second rotor (102), wherein a connection can be formed between the first rotor (101) and the second rotor (102) by means of the coupling device (110). The planar drive system (1) also has a control unit (10) which is designed to output control signals to the stator unit (3). The stator unit (3) is designed to energize the coil groups (4) on the basis of the control signals in such a way that movements of the first rotor (101) and the second rotor (102) coordinated with one another with respect to the coupling device (110) are executed by means of the stator magnetic field.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02K 41/02 - Linear motors; Sectional motors
  • H02K 41/03 - Synchronous motors; Motors moving step by step; Reluctance motors

45.

Protocol converter and automation system

      
Application Number 17968474
Grant Number 11778073
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-10-18
First Publication Date 2023-02-09
Grant Date 2023-10-03
Owner Beckhoff Automation GmbH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Büttner, Holger
  • Sachs, Jens
  • Zutz, Robert
  • Schlotthauer, Daniel

Abstract

In an automation system, a protocol converter is provided between a first network and a second network for converting safety-related messages between the first and second networks that use different network protocols for message exchange. In the protocol converter, a single-channel filter connected to a single-channel interface determines messages having a first safety communication protocol from messages received from the interface over the first network and messages having a second safety communication protocol received over the second network. An at least dual-channel safety module connected to the single-channel filter then converts the messages with the first safety communication protocol determined by the single-channel filter into messages with the second safety communication protocol, or converts the messages with the second safety communication protocol determined by the single-channel filter into messages with the first safety communication protocol.

IPC Classes  ?

46.

SWITCH-ON UNIT IN A LINEAR TRANSPORT SYSTEM

      
Application Number 17961271
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-10-06
First Publication Date 2023-02-09
Owner BECKHOFF AUTOMATION GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Achterberg, Jan
  • Brinker, Andreas
  • Bettenworth, Manuel
  • Vorbohle, Thomas

Abstract

A switch-on unit for a tool of a movable unit of a linear transport system can be fastened to the movable unit. The switch-on unit includes a housing, an energy-receiving coil with energy-receiving electronics, and a movable antenna with communication electronics. The energy-receiving electronics and the communication electronics are disposed on at least a first circuit board within the housing. The housing has an opening for connections of the tool and an installation space for application electronics. A first circuit board has a first interface for the application electronics, with a power supply and communication link. The communication electronics are arranged to receive a first data signal via the movable antenna, to calculate a second data signal from information about a data structure of the first data signal and the first data signal, and to provide the second data signal at the communication link.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B65G 17/12 - Conveyors having an endless traction element, e.g. a chain, transmitting movement to a continuous or substantially-continuous load-carrying surface or to a series of individual load-carriers; Endless-chain conveyors in which the chains form the load-carrying surface comprising a series of individual load-carriers fixed, or normally fixed, relative to traction element
  • H02K 11/35 - Devices for recording or transmitting machine parameters, e.g. memory chips or radio transmitters for diagnosis
  • H02K 41/03 - Synchronous motors; Motors moving step by step; Reluctance motors

47.

DATA TRANSMISSION IN A LINEAR TRANSPORT SYSTEM

      
Application Number 17947918
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-09-19
First Publication Date 2023-01-19
Owner Beckhoff Automation GmbH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Achterberg, Jan
  • Brinker, Andreas
  • Bettenworth, Manuel
  • Vorbohle, Thomas

Abstract

A method for transferring data between movable and stationary units of a linear transport system having a controller and linear motor with stator and rotor for driving the movable unit along a guide rail. The stator includes the stationary units, each with one or more drive coils. The rotor is arranged on the movable unit, with one or more magnets. The stationary units each have at least one stationary antenna, and the movable unit has a movable antenna. The controller selects a stationary antenna based on position data of the moveable antenna and outputs a data packet to the stationary unit, with control and data signals transmitted via the selected stationary antenna. The control signal includes identification information to identify the stationary antenna. The data signal includes a communication frame with a start bit and user data following a start sequence arranged to trigger data receipt of the movable unit.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04B 7/06 - Diversity systems; Multi-antenna systems, i.e. transmission or reception using multiple antennas using two or more spaced independent antennas at the transmitting station
  • H04B 5/00 - Near-field transmission systems, e.g. inductive loop type
  • B65G 54/02 - Non-mechanical conveyors not otherwise provided for electrostatic, electric, or magnetic
  • B60L 13/03 - Electric propulsion by linear motors

48.

Equipment for distribution of electric power

      
Application Number 35515093
Grant Number D0975034
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-05-18
First Publication Date 2023-01-10
Grant Date 2023-01-10
Owner BECKHOFF AUTOMATION GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Greiser, Frank
  • Beckhoff, Hans

49.

Equipment for distribution of electric power

      
Application Number 35515100
Grant Number D0975035
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-05-18
First Publication Date 2023-01-10
Grant Date 2023-01-10
Owner BECKHOFF AUTOMATION GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Greiser, Frank
  • Beckhoff, Hans

50.

Equipment for distribution of electric power

      
Application Number 35515104
Grant Number D0975037
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-05-18
First Publication Date 2023-01-10
Grant Date 2023-01-10
Owner BECKHOFF AUTOMATION GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Greiser, Frank
  • Beckhoff, Hans

51.

Equipment for distribution of electric power

      
Application Number 35515061
Grant Number D0975033
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-05-18
First Publication Date 2023-01-10
Grant Date 2023-01-10
Owner BECKHOFF AUTOMATION GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Greiser, Frank
  • Beckhoff, Hans

52.

Equipment for control of electric power

      
Application Number 35515103
Grant Number D0975036
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-05-18
First Publication Date 2023-01-10
Grant Date 2023-01-10
Owner BECKHOFF AUTOMATION GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Greiser, Frank
  • Beckhoff, Hans

53.

METHOD OF CONTROLLING A PLANAR DRIVE SYSTEM AND PLANAR DRIVE SYSTEM

      
Application Number 17900339
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-08-31
First Publication Date 2023-01-05
Owner Beckhoff Automation GmbH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Neumann, Klaus
  • Bentfeld, Lukas
  • Maguire, Keir
  • Kaulmann, Tim
  • Jurke, Benjamin

Abstract

A method for controlling a planar drive system includes generating a position allocating function, in an allocation generating step; measuring a plurality of measuring values of the magnetic rotor field by magnetic field sensors for a position of the rotor relative to the stator module, in a magnetic rotor field determining step; applying the position determination function to the plurality of measuring values of the magnetic rotor field of the plurality of magnetic field sensors, in a measuring value analysis step; and determining the position of the rotor relative to the stator module on the basis of the measurements of the magnetic rotor field measured by the plurality of magnetic field sensors and based on the allocations of the position allocating function, in a position determining step. The application further relates to such a planar drive system.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02K 41/03 - Synchronous motors; Motors moving step by step; Reluctance motors
  • H02K 11/215 - Magnetic effect devices, e.g. Hall-effect or magneto-resistive elements
  • H02P 23/00 - Arrangements or methods for the control of AC motors characterised by a control method other than vector control

54.

METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A PLANAR DRIVE SYSTEM AND PLANAR DRIVE SYSTEM

      
Application Number 17903429
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-09-06
First Publication Date 2023-01-05
Owner Beckhoff Automation GmbH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Bentfeld, Lukas
  • Neumann, Klaus
  • Maguire, Keir
  • Sensen, Dominik
  • Kaulmann, Tim

Abstract

A method for controlling a planar drive system includes determining values of magnetic stator fields for different energizing currents and spatial regions in a two-dimensional array of magnetic field sensors, generating at least one magnetic stator field by applying energizing currents to stator conductors to electrically control a rotor, determining measured values of a total magnetic field via the magnetic field sensors for a plurality of the spatial regions to determine a position of the rotor, compensating contributions of the magnetic stator fields to the measured values of the total magnetic field determined by the magnetic field sensors, generating measured values of the magnetic field determined by the respective magnetic field sensors for the respective space regions, and determining a position of the rotor based on the generated measured values of the magnetic fields. The planar drive system includes at least a controller, a stator module, and a rotor.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02K 11/20 - Structural association of dynamo-electric machines with electric components or with devices for shielding, monitoring or protection for measuring, monitoring, testing, protecting or switching
  • H02K 1/27 - Rotor cores with permanent magnets
  • H02K 1/12 - Stationary parts of the magnetic circuit
  • H02P 23/14 - Estimation or adaptation of motor parameters, e.g. rotor time constant, flux, speed, current or voltage
  • H02P 29/60 - Controlling or determining the temperature of the motor or of the drive

55.

ARM MODULE, ROBOT ARM AND INDUSTRIAL ROBOT

      
Application Number 17881303
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-08-04
First Publication Date 2022-12-29
Owner Beckhoff Automation GmbH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Kastler, Peter
  • Maier, Clemens
  • Morscher, Thomas
  • Pehlivan, Armin
  • Zech, Christoph

Abstract

An active arm module and modular robot arm for an industrial robot comprises a housing, a heat exchanger, a drive device, and a connecting side with a connecting plate. The connecting plate can be mechanically connected to a further arm module or to a robot base for transmitting drive and support forces. The housing defines an interior space for receiving the drive device. The heat exchanger accommodates the drive device at least in sections, and is thermally coupled to the drive device. The heat exchanger has a fluid channel and can exchange heat between the drive device and the fluid. The arm module comprises a fluid contact device arranged at the connecting plate. Fluid can be exchanged with the further arm module or robot base via the fluid contact device; e.g., the fluid channel can be filled with the fluid for exchanging the fluid with the first fluid contact device.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B25J 19/00 - Accessories fitted to manipulators, e.g. for monitoring, for viewing; Safety devices combined with or specially adapted for use in connection with manipulators
  • B25J 18/00 - Arms
  • B25J 9/08 - Programme-controlled manipulators characterised by modular constructions

56.

TwinCAT

      
Application Number 1703750
Status Registered
Filing Date 2022-10-10
Registration Date 2022-10-10
Owner Beckhoff Automation GmbH (Germany)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 35 - Advertising and business services
  • 38 - Telecommunications services
  • 42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design

Goods & Services

Provision of data, especially, providing of industrial data, via a global communications network, in particular via the Internet; data processing services; data compilation and transcription; database management services; electronic database management services; interactive database information services; recording of data and information, analysis and retrieval of data and information; all the aforesaid services, not in relation to the following goods: construction machines, mining machinery, diesel generator stations, gas generator stations and industrial gas turbines. Electronic transmission of data, especially, electronic transmission of industrial data, via a global communication network, in particular via the Internet; electronic transmission of data, especially, electronic transmission of industrial data via computer terminals; transmission, in relation to the following fields: voices, data, image, sound, video, information, via a global communication network, in particular via the Internet; streaming of data, especially, streaming of industrial data; access to a global communications network, in particular the Internet; access to databases, internet portal access and gateway services; leasing access time to websites, leasing of access time to a computer database; providing secure transmission of data, in particular industrial data via the Internet; providing virtual private network services; providing internet chatrooms; providing online forums; electronic mail service; all the aforesaid services, not in relation to the following goods: construction equipment, mining machines, diesel generator stations, gas generator stations and industrial gas turbines. Computer programming; design and updating of computer software; information provided via internet portals, relating to the following sectors: computer programming; providing virtual computer systems through cloud computing; providing of a cloud storage platform; programming of operating software for accessing and using a cloud computing network; hosting services, software as a service, and rental of software; platform as a service [PaaS] featuring software platforms for the transmission of voice, data, images, audio, video, and information; infrastructure as a service [IaaS]; computer security services enabling the secure transmission of data, in particular industrial data via the Internet; hosting computer sites [web sites], design, development and hosting of database software; computer back-up services, systems integration and computer security consultancy relating to the aforesaid services; all the aforesaid services not relating to construction machinery or mining machinery, diesel generator installations, gas generator installations and industrial gas turbines.

57.

ATRO

      
Application Number 225143200
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-12-09
Owner Beckhoff Automation GmbH (Germany)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 07 - Machines and machine tools
  • 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
  • 42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design

Goods & Services

(1) Robots, namely industrial robots, collaborative robots (cobots), automatic production machines and automatic machine tools; robot modules, in particular axis modules, joint modules, distributor modules, toothed belt modules for robots, in particular modular robots, industrial robots, collaborative robots (cobots), automatic manufacturing machines and automatic machine tools; stands, in particular robot stand, for robots, in particular modular robots, industrial robots, collaborative robots (cobots), automatic manufacturing machines and automatic machine tools; end-effectors for robots, in particular modular robots, industrial robots, collaborative robots (cobots), automatic production machines and automatic machine tools, accessories for the aforementioned end-effectors; motors, in particular servomotors, DC motors, stepper motors, torque motors for robots, in particular modular robots, industrial robots, collaborative robots (cobots), automatic production machines and automatic machine tools; drive mechanisms and drive parts for the aforementioned motors; gears, in particular planetary gears, harmonic drives and cycloids for robots, in particular modular robots, industrial robots, collaborative robots (cobots), automatic production machines and automatic machine tools; connecting elements [machine parts] for robots, in particular modular robots, industrial robots, collaborative robots (cobots), automatic production machines and automatic machine tools; all the aforementioned being exclusively industrial robots or in relation thereto. (2) Electrical and electronic devices, apparatus and instruments, namely control modules, control devices and integrated electrical control systems, terminal modules with integrated electronics, safety modules and contacting modules with solenoid-controlled valves, in particular solenoid directional control valves, for robots, in particular modular robots, industrial robots, collaborative robots (cobots), automatic production machines and automatic machine tools; operating panels, in particular PC module, key modules, teaching modules for the aforementioned goods for operating and/or controlling robots, in particular modular robots, industrial robots, collaborative robots (cobot), automatic manufacturing machines and automatic machine tools; electronic modules, connector modules, supply modules and output modules for supplying and outputting supply voltages and for communication of robots, in particular modular robots, industrial robots, collaborative robots (cobot), automatic manufacturing machines and automatic machine tools; electrical, electronic and optical connection elements, in particular transmitter modules and receiver modules for robots, in particular modular robots, industrial robots, collaborative robots (cobot), automatic manufacturing machines and automatic machine tools; data cables, electric cables; downloadable software for controlling, programming, manufacturing, processing, transporting and assembling robots, in particular modular robots, industrial robots, collaborative robots (cobot), automatic manufacturing machines and automatic machine tools; downloadable software for use in relation to the following: cloud computing and data storage; cameras with image sensors; electronic sensors for robots, robot parts and accessories, in particular electronic sensors for measuring distance, position, torque and proximity; display units with LCD monitors for attachment to robots, in particular modular robots, industrial robots, collaborative robots (cobot), automatic manufacturing machines and automatic machine tools; all the aforementioned being exclusively for industrial robots or in relation thereto. (1) Installation, repair and maintenance of computer software in the field of robotics; development of computer software in the field of robotics; provision of virtual computer systems through cloud computing; programming of operating software to access and use cloud computing networks; software as a service [SaaS] and rental of software for the control, programming, manufacturing, processing, transport and assembly of robots, robot parts, accessories and robot arm modules; platform as a service [PaaS] with software platforms for the transmission of voice, data, image, sound, video and information for the control, programming, manufacturing, processing, transport and assembly of robots, robot parts and accessories; infrastructure as a service [IaaS] in the field of robotics; programming and updating of virtual environments, in particular for the configuration of robots, in particular modular robots, industrial robots, collaborative robots (cobot), automatic manufacturing machines and automatic machine tools; design and development of electrical, electronic and optical components for robots, in particular modular robots, industrial robots, collaborative robots (cobot), automatic manufacturing machines and automatic machine tools; all the aforementioned services for the field of robotics exclusively concerning or being related to industrial robots.

58.

ATRO

      
Serial Number 79367456
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-12-09
Owner Beckhoff Automation GmbH (Germany)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 07 - Machines and machine tools
  • 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
  • 42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design

Goods & Services

Robots, namely, industrial robots, collaborative industrial robots (cobots), automatic production machines being industrial robots and automatic machine tools being industrial robots; structural parts and replacement parts for industrial robots, namely, robot modules, in particular axis modules, joint modules, distributor modules, toothed belt modules for robots, in particular modular industrial robots, industrial robots, collaborative industrial robots (cobots), automatic manufacturing machines being industrial robots and automatic machine tools being industrial robots; stands, in particular robot stands specially adapted for holding industrial robots, in particular modular industrial robots, industrial robots, collaborative industrial robots (cobots), automatic manufacturing machines being industrial robots and automatic machine tools being industrial robots; structural parts and replacement parts for industrial robots, namely, end-effectors for robots, in particular modular industrial robots, industrial robots, collaborative industrial robots (cobots), automatic manufacturing machines being industrial robots and automatic machine tools being industrial robots, accessories for the aforementioned end-effectors, namely, mounts specially adapted for end-effectors being structural parts of industrial robots; motors other than for land vehicles, in particular servomotors, DC motors, stepper motors and torque motors for robots, in particular modular industrial robots, industrial robots, collaborative industrial robots (cobots), automatic manufacturing machines being industrial robots and automatic machine tools being industrial robots; drives and structural and replacement parts for drives for the aforementioned motors; gears not for land vehicles, in particular planetary gears, harmonic drives and cycloids for robots, in particular modular industrial robots, industrial robots, collaborative industrial robots (cobots), automatic manufacturing machines being industrial robots and automatic machine tools being industrial robots; machines parts, namely, connecting elements being rods for robots, in particular modular industrial robots, industrial robots, collaborative industrial robots (cobots), automatic manufacturing machines being industrial robots and automatic machine tools being industrial robots Electrical and electronic devices, apparatus and instruments, namely, control modules being panels, controlling devices and integrated electrical control systems, terminal computer modules with integrated electronics, safety modules being video monitors and contacting modules being electric contacts with solenoid-controlled valves, in particular solenoid directional control valves, for robots, in particular modular robots, industrial robots, collaborative robots (cobots), automatic production machines and automatic machine tools; electrical control operating panels, in particular PC module being an all-in-one PA, key modules being a USB security key, teaching modules being downloadable handbooks for the aforementioned goods for operating and controlling robots, in particular modular robots, industrial robots, collaborative robots (cobot), automatic manufacturing machines and automatic machine tools; electronic voltage monitor modules, connector modules being electrical connection boxes, supply modules being power supplies and output modules being voltage surge suppressors for supplying and outputting supply voltages and for communication of robots, in particular modular robots, industrial robots, collaborative robots (cobot), automatic manufacturing machines and automatic machine tools; electrical, electronic and optical connection elements, in particular transmitter modules being transmitters of electronic signals and receiver modules being optical receivers for robots, in particular modular robots, industrial robots, collaborative robots (cobot),automatic manufacturing machines and automatic machine tools; data cables, electric cables; downloadable software for controlling, programming, manufacturing, processing, transporting and assembling robots, in particular modular robots, industrial robots, collaborative robots (cobot), automatic manufacturing machines and automatic machine tools; downloadable software for use in relation to cloud computing and data storage, namely, for the electronic storage of data in the cloud; cameras with image sensors; electronic sensors for robots, robot parts and accessories, in particular electronic sensors for measuring distance, position, torque and proximity; display units with LCD monitors for attachment to robots, in particular modular robots, industrial robots, collaborative robots (cobot), automatic manufacturing machines and automatic machine tools; all the aforementioned being exclusively for industrial robots or in relation thereto Installation, repair and maintenance of computer software in the field of robotics; development of computer software in the field of robotics; provision of virtual computer systems through cloud computing; programming of operating software to access and use cloud computing networks; software as a service (SaaS) featuring software for the control, programming, manufacturing, processing, transport and assembly of robots, robot parts, accessories and robot arm modules and rental of software for the control, programming, manufacturing, processing, transport and assembly of robots, robot parts, accessories and robot arm modules; platform as a service (PaaS) featuring computer software platforms for the transmission of voice, data, image, sound, video and information for the control, programming, manufacturing, processing, transport and assembly of robots, robot parts and accessories; infrastructure as a service (IaaS) services, namely, hosting software for the transmission of voice, data, image, sound, video and information for the control, programming, manufacturing, processing, transport and assembly of robots, robot parts and accessories in the field of robotics for use by others; programming and updating of virtual computer environments, in particular for the configuration of robots, in particular modular robots, industrial robots, collaborative robots (cobot), automatic manufacturing machines and automatic machine tools; design and development of electrical, electronic and optical components for robots, in particular modular robots, industrial robots, collaborative robots (cobot), automatic manufacturing machines and automatic machine tools; all the aforementioned services for the field of robotics exclusively concerning or being related to industrial robots

59.

ENERGY TRANSMISSION IN A LINEAR TRANSPORT SYSTEM

      
Application Number 17886005
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-08-11
First Publication Date 2022-12-08
Owner Beckhoff Automation GmbH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Prüssmeier, Uwe
  • Brinker, Andreas
  • Stockem, Irina
  • Vorbohle, Thomas

Abstract

A method is provided for transferring energy from a stationary unit to a movable unit of a linear transport system. The system includes a guide rail for guiding the movable unit, a plurality of stationary units, a controller, and a linear motor for driving the movable unit along the guide rail. The linear motor includes a stator and a rotor. The stator comprises the stationary units, each having one or more drive coils. The rotor is arranged on the movable unit, and has one or a more magnets. In addition, the stationary units each have one or more energy-transmitting coils, and the movable unit has at least one energy-receiving coil. The controller determines position data for the energy-receiving coil, selects at least one energy-transmitting coil based on the position data, and outputs a control signal to the stationary unit, with identification information for identifying the energy-transmitting coil.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60L 5/00 - Current-collectors for power supply lines of electrically-propelled vehicles
  • B60L 13/03 - Electric propulsion by linear motors
  • B60L 53/30 - Constructional details of charging stations
  • B60L 53/12 - Inductive energy transfer

60.

MX-System

      
Application Number 1700624
Status Registered
Filing Date 2022-09-01
Registration Date 2022-09-01
Owner Beckhoff Automation GmbH (Germany)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
  • 42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design

Goods & Services

Modular electric, electronic and optical measuring, signalling, inspecting, regulating and controlling security apparatus, components, instruments and installations, in particular for memory-programmable controls; apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching, transforming, accumulating, regulating, remote control and controlling electricity and energy consumption; servo amplifiers; data processing apparatus, computers and industrial PCs, networks, network components and network interfaces; distribution boxes and electric cables and cable fittings, especially cabling relieving rails, cable conduits, hose supports, closure plates, electric plugs, cable connectors, electrical cabling, power cables, electronic cables, data transmission cables, electrical and electronic components; system and chassis mounting being mounting levels for electrical and mechanical components; electric ground straps; racks for plug-in assemblies with electronic circuits, power distribution components, in particular busbar supports, connection and device adapters, bus-mounted fuse bases and load break switches, conductor connection terminals, system and holder covers; data transfer components, fittings for all the aforesaid goods, namely distribution cabinets, equipment enclosures, telecommunications distributors, junction boxes; electric apparatus for connecting sensors and actuators, distribution systems, modular fieldbus systems, E/A modules, interface components and components for control engineering, in particular relays and switches, switches, in particular contactors; relays, especially semiconductor relays, relay modules; modular couplers; plug-in card carriers, potentiometer modules, valve control apparatus, diode and varistor components, shockproof plugs, controls, light emitting diode displays, transducers, transformers, in particular frequency transformers and current transformers, especially rectifier module; servo amplifiers, intermediate circuit capacitors, voltage monitor modules; overcurrent protection devices, especially fuses, electronic security devices; electronic power supplies, uninterruptible electrical power supplies; components for circuits; connection units (electric -), plug boxes [electric], connection boards [electric], connector sockets (electric -); plug-in connectors; electronic interfaces; electrical and mechanical components for suppression and valve connection technology for machines, especially electricity mains filters, filters for radio interference suppression, suppression components, start-up delay circuits for switching apparatus and for motors and engines, network equipment, especially dc link power supply and compact mains apparatus, transformers [electricity], power distribution and monitoring devices; reversing starters for controllers of servo motors; direct starters for controllers of servo motors; computer programs for commissioning, controlling, regulating, optimising, diagnosing of machines and installations, in particular electric and electronic regulating and controlling systems including converters; computer to computer programs for implementing security tasks; network-based computer programs; computer programs for transferring signals; computer programs recorded on data carriers; computer software for business and cloud computing infrastructure and platforms for edge computing and virtualisation; software for information processing infrastructure; information processing computer software platforms; interfaces for computers; computer programs for networking and system monitoring and administration. Installation, maintenance and updating of computer programs for the planning, configuration, commissioning, operating and maintenance of electric and electronic regulating and control systems, including converters; computer programming for computer-aided construction; adaptation of programs for users with specific requirements; development of computer programs recorded on data media (software) designed for use in construction and automated manufacturing (cad/cam); software development; design and development of electric, electronic and electrotechnical components; letting, in relation to the following goods: computer hardware, computer facilities, data processing equipment, peripheral computer devices; software development, programming and implementation; cloud computing; online providing of non-downloadable software for the virtualisation, in particular the design, programming and updating of virtual environments; hosting of computer sites (websites), software as a service (saas) services featuring software for networking and system monitoring and management; rental of software; providing of temporary use of non-downloadable, cloud-based software for connecting, operating, and managing networked devices in the internet of things [IoT]; providing online non-downloadable software for monitoring and managing data and system security, communications, operating systems and data routing; providing online non-downloadable software for use in data and system analytics.

61.

SAFETY MODULE FOR A SAFE DRIVE CONTROL OF A DRIVE SYSTEM IN AN AUTOMATION SYSTEM, DRIVE SYSTEM AND AUTOMATION SYSTEM

      
Application Number 17883036
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-08-08
First Publication Date 2022-12-08
Owner Beckhoff Automation GmbH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Pohl, Christopher
  • Kathöfer, Andreas
  • Sieweke, Frank
  • Zutz, Robert

Abstract

A safety module for a secured drive control of an automated drive system is configured to receive encoder data sent from an encoder unit to a drive unit, based on an encoder protocol via a protocol active unit. The safety module is configured to forward the encoder data from the protocol active unit to a safety logic and a protocol passive unit, check the forwarded encoder data with the aid of the safety logic for correspondence with predetermined safety criteria relating to operation of a motor unit, and transmit the forwarded encoder data via the protocol passive unit to the drive unit, in respective data packets based on the encoder protocol. The safety module can stop operation of the motor unit with the aid of the safety logic, if the encoder data does not correspond to the predetermined safety criteria. A corresponding drive system and automation system are also provided.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60W 60/00 - Drive control systems specially adapted for autonomous road vehicles
  • B60W 40/12 - Estimation or calculation of driving parameters for road vehicle drive control systems not related to the control of a particular sub-unit related to parameters of the vehicle itself

62.

PLANAR DRIVE SYSTEM, METHOD FOR OPERATING A PLANAR DRIVE SYSTEM, AND STATOR FOR DRIVING A ROTOR

      
Application Number 17886750
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-08-12
First Publication Date 2022-12-08
Owner Beckhoff Automation GmbH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Bentfeld, Lukas
  • Brinkmann, Rolf
  • Jebramcik, Patrick
  • Kaulmann, Tim

Abstract

A planar drive system comprises a stator and a rotor. The stator comprises a plurality of stator conductors. The rotor comprises a magnet device comprising at least one rotor magnet. The stator is configured to energize the stator conductors. A magnetic interaction can be produced between energized stator conductors of the stator and the magnet device of the rotor in order to drive the rotor. The stator is configured to carry out the energizing of the stator conductors by a current control based on a pulse-width modulation. Due to the current control, a ripple current in energized stator conductors of the stator and thereby an alternating magnetic field can be generated. The rotor comprises at least one rotor coil in which an alternating voltage can be induced due to the alternating magnetic field.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02K 11/27 - Devices for sensing current, or actuated thereby
  • H02K 1/22 - Rotating parts of the magnetic circuit
  • H02K 1/272 - Inner rotors the magnetisation axis of the magnets being perpendicular to the rotor axis
  • H02K 21/04 - Windings on magnets for additional excitation

63.

METHOD FOR GENERATING A CONTROL PROGRAM FOR AN AUTOMATION SYSTEM, AND PROGRAMMING TOOL

      
Application Number EP2022065195
Publication Number 2022/254009
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-06-03
Publication Date 2022-12-08
Owner BECKHOFF AUTOMATION GMBH (Germany)
Inventor Dreesen, Ralf

Abstract

The invention relates to a method (100) for generating a control program for controlling an automation system, the method (100) comprising: generating a graphical diagram (200) of the control program according to the graphical programming language Ladder Diagram (LD) for programmable logic controllers in a diagram generation step (101); generating a data flow graph (300) as a representation of the graphical diagram (200) in a graph generation step (103), wherein elements (201) of the graphical diagram (200) are represented as nodes (301) and connecting lines (203) between elements (201) of the graphical diagram (200) are represented as edges (303) of the data flow graph (300); and generating a version of the control program, which can be executed by a programmable logic controller based on the data flow graph (200) in a program generation step (105). The invention also relates to a programming tool (500) for carrying out the method (100).

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06F 8/34 - Graphical or visual programming
  • G05B 19/05 - Programmable logic controllers, e.g. simulating logic interconnections of signals according to ladder diagrams or function charts

64.

ROTOR FOR A PLANAR DRIVE SYSTEM AND PLANAR DRIVE SYSTEM

      
Application Number EP2022062681
Publication Number 2022/238429
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-05-10
Publication Date 2022-11-17
Owner BECKHOFF AUTOMATION GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Prüssmeier, Uwe
  • Neufeld, Jörg
  • Beckhoff, Johannes
  • Schulte, Felix

Abstract

The invention relates to a rotor (100) for a planar drive system (1) with a housing (110) and at least one magnet assembly (114). The housing (110) comprises a housing base body (111) and a cover (112). The magnet assembly (114) is arranged in a recess (113) of the housing base body (111). The cover (112) is attached to the housing base body (111) in such a manner that the housing (110) has a fluid-tight design, that the cover (112) covers the recess (113) and the magnet assembly (114) is arranged in an interior (115) of the fluid-tight housing (110). The invention also relates to a production method for such a rotor (100) and to a planar drive system (1) comprising such a rotor (100).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02K 5/128 - Casings or enclosures characterised by the shape, form or construction thereof specially adapted for operating in liquid or gas using air-gap sleeves or air-gap discs
  • H02K 5/22 - Auxiliary parts of casings not covered by groups , e.g. shaped to form connection boxes or terminal boxes
  • H02K 41/03 - Synchronous motors; Motors moving step by step; Reluctance motors
  • H02K 5/132 - Submersible electric motors

65.

METHOD FOR DATA COMMUNICATION BETWEEN SUBSCRIBERS OF AN AUTOMATION SYSTEM

      
Application Number 17857684
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-07-05
First Publication Date 2022-10-20
Owner Beckhoff Automation GmbH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Büttner, Holger
  • Beckhoff, Hans

Abstract

A method for data communication between subscribers of an automation system includes a first passive subscriber and a second passive subscriber receiving a write request sent by an active subscriber, determining a first transmission time point for transmitting a first reply message by the first passive subscriber, transmitting the first reply message at the first transmission time, and receiving the first reply message. The method also includes determining a second transmission time for transmitting a second reply message by the second passive subscriber, transmitting the second reply message at the second transmission time, receiving the second reply message, and interpreting the first reply message and the second reply message as segments of a data packet.

IPC Classes  ?

66.

METHOD FOR MACHINING AN OBJECT BY MEANS OF A PLANAR DRIVE SYSTEM

      
Application Number EP2022059689
Publication Number 2022/218952
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-04-12
Publication Date 2022-10-20
Owner BECKHOFF AUTOMATION GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Schulte, Felix
  • Beckhoff, Johannes
  • Beckhoff, Hans

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for machining an object (20) by means of a planar drive system (1), the planar drive system (1) comprising: - at least one stator unit (3), each having a plurality of coil groups (4) for generating a stator magnetic field; - a stator surface (5) above the stator unit (3); and - at least one rotor (10) having a plurality of magnet units (11) for generating a rotor magnetic field. The planar drive system (1) also has at least one rotational position (7), it being possible for the rotor (10) to be rotated perpendicularly to the stator surface (5) about an axis of rotation (13) in the rotational position (7). The rotational position (7) is determined on the basis of a contact point of four stator units (3). The method comprises the following steps: - energising the coil groups (4) such that the rotor (10) moves into the rotational position (7); - energising the coil groups (4) such that the rotor (10) rotates; and - machining the object (20) by means of the rotor rotation.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02K 41/03 - Synchronous motors; Motors moving step by step; Reluctance motors
  • B01F 29/31 - Mixing the contents of individual packages or containers, e.g. by rotating tins or bottles the containers being supported by driving means, e.g. by rotating rollers
  • B01F 29/80 - Mixers with rotating receptacles rotating about a substantially vertical axis
  • B01F 29/83 - Mixers with rotating receptacles rotating about a substantially vertical axis with rotary paddles or arms, e.g. movable out of the receptacle
  • B01F 35/32 - Driving arrangements

67.

OBJECT PROCESSING USING A PLANAR DRIVE SYSTEM

      
Application Number EP2022059688
Publication Number 2022/218951
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-04-12
Publication Date 2022-10-20
Owner BECKHOFF AUTOMATION GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Schulte, Felix
  • Beckhoff, Johannes
  • Beckhoff, Hans

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for processing an object (20) by means of a planar drive system (1). The planar drive system (1) has - at least one stator unit (3), each unit having a plurality of coil groups (4) for generating a stator magnetic field; - a stator surface (5) above the stator unit (3); and - at least one rotor (10) having a plurality of magnet units (11) for generating a rotor magnetic field. A processing element (100) is positioned above the stator surface (5). The planar drive system (1) has at least one rotation position (7), the rotor (10) being rotatable in the rotation position (7) about an axis of rotation (13) perpendicular to the stator surface (5). A spatial arrangement of the processing element (100) is predetermined by the rotation position (7). The method comprises the following steps: - energising the coil groups (4) in such a way that the rotor (10) moves with the object (20) located on the rotor (10) into the rotation position (7); - energising the coil groups (4) in such a way that the rotor (20) rotates; - processing the object (20) by means of the rotor rotation, the processing element (100) acting on the object (20).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02K 41/03 - Synchronous motors; Motors moving step by step; Reluctance motors
  • B65G 47/22 - Devices influencing the relative position or the attitude of articles during transit by conveyors
  • B67B 3/20 - Closing bottles, jars, or similar containers by applying caps by applying and rotating preformed threaded caps

68.

TwinCAT

      
Application Number 222968100
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-10-10
Owner Beckhoff Automation GmbH (Germany)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 35 - Advertising and business services
  • 38 - Telecommunications services
  • 42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design

Goods & Services

(1) Provision of data, especially, providing of industrial data, via a global communications network, in particular via the Internet; data processing services; data compilation and transcription; database management services; electronic database management services; interactive database information services; storing of data and storage of information, analysis and retrieval of data and information; all the aforesaid services, not in relation to the following goods: construction machines and mining machinery, diesel generator stations, gas generator stations and industrial gas turbines. (2) Electronic transmission of data, especially, electronic transmission of industrial data, via a global communication network, in particular via the Internet; electronic transmission of data, especially, electronic transmission of industrial data via computer terminals; speech transmission, data transmission, transmission of images, transmission of sound, transmission of video and transmission of information via a global communication network, in particular the Internet; access to databases, internet portal access and gateway services; leasing access time to websites, leasing of access time to a computer database; providing secure transmission of data, in particular industrial data via the Internet; providing virtual private network services; providing internet chatrooms; providing online forums; electronic mail service; all the aforesaid services, not in relation to the following goods: construction equipment and mining machines, diesel generator stations, gas generator stations and industrial gas turbines. (3) Computer programming; design and updating of computer software; information provided via internet portals, relating to the following sectors: computer programming; providing virtual computer systems through cloud computing; providing of a cloud storage platform; programming of operating software for accessing and using a cloud computing network; hosting services, software as a service, and rental of software; platform as a service [PaaS] featuring software platforms for the transmission of voice, data, images, audio, video, and information; infrastructure as a service [IaaS]; computer security services enabling the secure transmission of data, in particular industrial data via the Internet; hosting computer sites [web sites], design, development and hosting of database software; computer back-up services, systems integration and computer security consultancy relating to the aforesaid services; all the aforesaid services not relating to construction machinery or mining machinery, diesel generator installations, gas generator installations and industrial gas turbines.

69.

TWINCAT

      
Serial Number 79358594
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-10-10
Owner Beckhoff Automation GmbH (Germany)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 35 - Advertising and business services
  • 38 - Telecommunications services
  • 42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design

Goods & Services

Provision of data, especially, providing of consumer data regarding the selection of industrial products to be purchased, via a global communications network, in particular via the Internet; data processing services; business data compilation and stenographic transcription; database management services; electronic database management services; providing an online interactive database featuring consumer information on the selection of industrial products to be purchased; recording of data and information being business records management, analysis and research of business data and information; all the aforesaid services not in relation to construction machines, mining machinery, diesel generator stations, gas generator stations and industrial gas turbines Electronic transmission of data, especially, electronic transmission of industrial data, via a global communication network, in particular via the Internet; electronic transmission of data, especially, electronic transmission of industrial data via computer terminals; electronic transmission of voices, data, image, sound, video, information, via a global communication network, in particular via the Internet; streaming of data, especially, streaming of industrial data; providing access to a global communications network, in particular the Internet; providing access to databases, providing access to internet portals via the internet and providing telecommunication gateway services; providing secure electronic transmission of data, in particular industrial data via the Internet; providing virtual private network services; providing internet chatrooms; providing online forums; electronic mail service, namely, electronic transmission of email; all the aforesaid services not in relation to construction equipment, mining machines, diesel generator stations, gas generator stations and industrial gas Computer programming; design and updating of computer software; technological information provided via internet portals in the field of computer programming; providing virtual computer systems through cloud computing; providing of a cloud storage platform services for electronic data and files; programming of operating software for accessing and using a cloud computing network; server hosting services; software as a service (SaaS), namely, hosting software for use by others for use in database management; and rental of software for data processing; platform as a service (PaaS) featuring software platforms for the transmission of voice, data, images, audio, video, and information; infrastructure as a service (IaaS), namely, hosting servers for use by others; computer security services enabling the secure transmission of data, in particular industrial data via the Internet, namely, restricting unauthorized network access by users without credentials; hosting computer web sites, design, development and hosting of database software of others; remote computer back-up services, computer systems integration and computer security consultancy relating to the aforesaid services; all the aforesaid services not relating to construction machinery or mining machinery, diesel generator installations, gas generator installations and industrial gas turbines

70.

SYSTEM AND MONITORING FIELD DEVICE

      
Application Number EP2022056253
Publication Number 2022/194680
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-03-10
Publication Date 2022-09-22
Owner BECKHOFF AUTOMATION GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Pohl, Christopher
  • Rettig, Thomas
  • Bruns, Benjamin
  • Petrovic, Sebastian

Abstract

The invention relates to a system comprising a feed-in device and a plurality of field devices electrically connected to the feed-in device. The feed-in device is designed to provide electrical energy for an electrical energy supply to the field devices. The feed-in device has a feed-in device monitoring unit which is designed to detect spark production in the electrical energy supply and, on the basis thereof, to disconnect the electrical energy supply. The field devices have in each case an input connection for connecting a supply line. At least one field device has a connection device for connecting at least one output line. At least one field device is a monitoring field device which is designed for the electrical energy supply of at least one field device arranged downstream thereof and for monitoring. The monitoring field device has at least one output connection for connecting an additional supply line, by which the electrical energy of at least one field device arranged downstream thereof can be forwarded for electric energy supply. The feed-in device has a monitoring device which is designed to detect spark production in the electrical energy supply and, on the basis thereof, to disconnect the electrical energy supply. The invention further relates to a monitoring field device for a system.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02H 1/00 - EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENTS - Details of emergency protective circuit arrangements
  • H02H 7/26 - Sectionalised protection of cable or line systems, e.g. for disconnecting a section on which a short-circuit, earth fault, or arc discharge has occurred

71.

METHOD FOR CYCLICALLY TRANSMITTING DATA BETWEEN COMMUNICATION SUBSCRIBERS ON A DATA TRANSMISSION CHANNEL, AND DATA TRANSMISSION SYSTEM

      
Application Number 17830856
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-06-02
First Publication Date 2022-09-15
Owner Beckhoff Automation GmbH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Büttner, Holger
  • Schlotthauer, Daniel
  • Peters, Marcel

Abstract

In a data-transmission system, a first amount of data can be transmitted in each transmission cycle. A data generator provides a second amount of data for each transmission cycle. The first amount of data exceeds the second amount of data by a percentage. The data generator transmits the data provided by the data generator to a data processor at the data transmission rate of the data-transmission channel. The data processor processes the data received from the data generator on the data-transmission channel, delayed by the number of transmission cycles required for the data generator to respond to a command from the data processor. The data processor indicates a transmission cycle as faulty with the aid of a repeat command if an error has occurred in the data transmission, and the data generator repeats the transmission of the data of the cycle indicated as faulty upon receiving the repeat command.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04L 1/08 - Arrangements for detecting or preventing errors in the information received by repeating transmission, e.g. Verdan system
  • H04L 1/00 - Arrangements for detecting or preventing errors in the information received

72.

MX-SYSTEM

      
Application Number 222667200
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-09-01
Owner Beckhoff Automation GmbH (Germany)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
  • 42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design

Goods & Services

(1) Modular electric, electronic and optical measuring, signalling, inspecting, regulating and controlling security apparatus, components, instruments and installations, in particular for memory-programmable controls, except computer input devices and components thereof; apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching, transforming, accumulating, regulating, remote control and controlling electricity and energy consumption; servo amplifiers; data processing apparatus, computers and industrial PCs, in each case except for private use and excluding computer input devices and components thereof; networks, network components and network interfaces; distribution boxes and electric cables and cable fittings, especially cabling relieving rails, cable conduits, hose supports, closure plates, electric plugs, cable connectors, electrical cabling, power cables, electronic cables, data transmission cables, electrical and electronic components; system and chassis mounting being mounting levels for electrical and mechanical components; electric ground straps; racks for plug-in assemblies with electronic circuits, power distribution components, in particular busbar supports, connection and device adapters, bus-mounted fuse bases and load break switches, conductor connection terminals, system and holder covers; data transfer components, fittings for all the aforesaid goods, namely distribution cabinets, equipment enclosures, telecommunications distributors, junction boxes; electric apparatus for connecting sensors and actuators, distribution systems, modular fieldbus systems, E/A modules, interface components and components for control engineering, in particular relays and switches, switches, in particular contactors; relays, especially semiconductor relays, relay modules; modular couplers; plug-in card carriers, potentiometer modules, valve control apparatus, diode and varistor components, shockproof plugs, controls, light emitting diode displays, transducers, transformers, in particular frequency transformers and current transformers, especially rectifier module; servo amplifiers, intermediate circuit capacitors, voltage monitor modules; overcurrent protection devices, especially fuses, electronic security devices; electronic power supplies, uninterruptible electrical power supplies; components for circuits; connection units (electric -), plug boxes [electric], connection boards [electric], connector sockets (electric -); plug-in connectors; electronic interfaces; electrical and mechanical components for suppression and valve connection technology for machines, especially electricity mains filters, filters for radio interference suppression, suppression components, start-up delay circuits for switching apparatus and for motors and engines, network equipment, especially dc link power supply and compact mains apparatus, transformers [electricity], power distribution and monitoring devices; reversing starters for controllers of servo motors; direct starters for controllers of servo motors; computer programs for commissioning, controlling, regulating, optimising, diagnosing of machines and installations, in particular electric and electronic regulating and controlling systems including converters; computer to computer programs for implementing security tasks; network-based computer programs; computer programs for transferring signals; computer programs recorded on data carriers; computer software for business and cloud computing infrastructure and platforms for edge computing and virtualisation; software for information processing infrastructure; information processing computer software platforms; interfaces for computers; computer programs for networking and system monitoring and administration; none of the aforesaid goods for use in power-operated tools, not for batteries for use in power-operated tools, and not for battery charging apparatus for use in power-operated tools. (1) Installation, maintenance and updating of computer programs for the planning, configuration, commissioning, operating and maintenance of electric and electronic regulating and control systems, including converters; computer programming for computer-aided construction; adaptation of programs for users with specific requirements; development of computer programs recorded on data media (software) designed for use in construction and automated manufacturing (cad/cam); software development; design and development of electric, electronic and electrotechnical components; letting, in relation to the following goods: computer hardware, computer facilities, data processing equipment, peripheral computer devices; software development, programming and implementation; cloud computing; online providing of non-downloadable software for the virtualisation, in particular the design, programming and updating of virtual environments; hosting of computer sites (websites), software as a service (saas) services featuring software for networking and system monitoring and management; rental of software; providing of temporary use of non-downloadable, cloud-based software for connecting, operating, and managing networked devices in the internet of things [IoT]; providing online non-downloadable software for monitoring and managing data and system security, communications, operating systems and data routing; providing online non-downloadable software for use in data and system analytics.

73.

MX-SYSTEM

      
Serial Number 79357218
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-09-01
Owner Beckhoff Automation GmbH (Germany)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
  • 42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design

Goods & Services

Modular electric, electronic and optical measuring, signalling, inspecting, regulating and controlling security apparatus, components, instruments and installations, especially programmable logic controllers, other than the following goods: computer input devices and their components; apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching, transforming, accumulating, regulating, remote control and controlling electricity and energy consumption; servo amplifiers; data processing apparatus, computers and industrial pcs in each case except for private use and excluding computer input devices and components thereof, all being other than for personal use and other than the following goods: input devices for computers and component parts for the aforesaid goods: networks, network components and network interfaces; distribution boxes and electric cables and cable fittings, especially cabling relieving rails, cable conduits, hose modular electric, electronic and optical measuring, signalling, inspecting, regulating and controlling security apparatus, components, instruments and installations, especially programmable logic controllers, other than the following goods: input devices for computers, related fittings; apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching, transforming, accumulating, regulating, remote control and controlling electricity and energy consumption; servo amplifiers; data processing apparatus, computers and industrial pcs, all the aforesaid goods, not in relation to the following fields: private use, other than the following goods: input devices for computers, related fittings; networks, network components and network interfaces; distribution boxes and fittings, especially cabling relieving rails, cable conduits, hose supports, closure plates, electric plugs, cable connectors, electrical cabling, power cables, electronic cables, data transmission cables, electrical and electronic components; system and chassis mounting being mounting levels for electrical and mechanical components; electric ground straps; racks for plug-in assemblies with electronic circuits, power distribution components, in particular busbar supports, connection and device adapters, bus-mounted fuse bases and load break switches, conductor connection terminals, system and holder covers; data transfer components, fittings for all the aforesaid goods, namely, distribution cabinets, equipment cabinets, telecommunications distributor, connection boxes; electric apparatus for connecting sensors and actuators, distribution systems, modular fieldbus systems, e/a modules, interface components and components for control engineering, in particular relays and switches, switches, in particular contactors; relays, especially semiconductor relays, relay modules; modular couplers; plug-in card carriers, potentiometer modules, valve control apparatus, diode and varistor components, shockproof plugs, controls, light emitting diode displays, transducers, inverter units, especially frequency converters, current transformers, especially rectifier module; servo amplifiers, intermediate circuit capacity, voltage monitor modules; overcurrent protection devices, especially fuses, electronic security; electronic power supplies, uninterruptible electrical power supplies; components for circuits; connection units (electric -), plug boxes [electric], connection boards [electric], connector sockets (electric -); plug-in connectors; electronic interfaces; electrical and mechanical components for suppression and valve connection technology for machines, in particular mains line filters, filters for radio interference suppression, suppression components, start-up delay apparatus for switching apparatus and for motors and engines, network equipment, especially DC link power supply and compact mains apparatus, transformers [electricity], power distribution and monitoring; motor and engine reversing starters; motor and engine direct starters; computer programs for commissioning, controlling, regulating, optimising, diagnosing of machines and installations, in particular electric and electronic regulating and controlling systems including converters, computer to computer programs for implementing security tasks, network-based computer programs, computer programs for transferring signals; computer programs recorded on data carriers; computer software for business and cloud computing infrastructure and platforms for edge computing and virtualisation; information processing infrastructure and platforms; interfaces for computers; computer programs for networking and system monitoring and administration; all the pre-mentioned goods not for use in electrically-powered tools, not for batteries for use in electrically-powered tools, and not for battery chargers for use in electrically-powered tools Installation, maintenance and updating of computer programs for the planning, configuration, commissioning, operating and maintenance of electric and electronic regulating and control systems, including converters; computer programming for computer-aided construction; adaptation of programs for users with specific requirements; development of computer programs recorded on data media (software) designed for use in construction and automated manufacturing (cad/cam); software development; design and development of electric, electronic and electrotechnical components; letting, in relation to the following goods: computer hardware, computer facilities, data processing equipment, peripheral computer devices; software development, programming and implementation; cloud computing; online providing of non-downloadable software for the virtualisation, in particular the design, programming and updating of virtual environments; hosting of computer sites (websites), software as a service (saas) services featuring software for networking and system monitoring and management; rental of software; providing of temporary use of non-downloadable, cloud-based software for connecting, operating, and managing networked devices in the internet of things [IoT]; providing online non-downloadable software for monitoring and managing data and system security, communications, operating systems and data routing; providing online non-downloadable software for use in data and system analytics

74.

METHOD FOR UPDATING A CONTROL PROGRAM OF AN AUTOMATION SYSTEM WITH DATA MIGRATION OF A PROGRAM STATE OF THE CONTROL PROGRAM

      
Application Number 17749205
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-05-20
First Publication Date 2022-09-01
Owner Beckhoff Automation GmbH (Germany)
Inventor Dreesen, Ralf

Abstract

A method for updating a control program of an automation system with data migration of a program state of the control program is provided. The method comprises generating a first migration function for mapping a first data element to a second data element, interrupting a cyclic execution of a first control program, determining a value of the first data element, where the determined value of the first data element describes a program state of the first control program at the time of the interruption, and mapping the value of the first data element to the second data element by executing a migration function.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G05B 13/02 - Adaptive control systems, i.e. systems automatically adjusting themselves to have a performance which is optimum according to some preassigned criterion electric

75.

METHOD FOR SYNCHRONIZING TIME IN AN ETHERNET-BASED NETWORK

      
Application Number 17685978
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-03-03
First Publication Date 2022-08-25
Owner Beckhoff Automation GmbH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Büttner, Holger
  • Janssen, Dirk
  • Vonnahme, Erik
  • Beckhoff, Hans
  • Rettig, Thomas
  • Bunte, Thorsten
  • Beckhoff, Johannes
  • Beckmann, Guido
  • Weber, Karl

Abstract

A method for synchronizing time in an Ethernet-based network having a master network subscriber and a slave network subscriber includes sending out a first telegram via the master network subscriber, where the slave subscriber receives the first telegram at a first receipt time value of a local system time and stores the first receipt time value. The method can also include reading out the first receipt time value via the master subscriber, sending out a second telegram by the master subscriber, where the slave subscriber receives the second telegram at a second receipt time value of the local system time and stores the second receipt time value, and reading out the second receipt time value via the master network subscriber. A speed parameter of the local system time can be calculated from the receipt time values via the master network subscriber, and transmitted to the slave subscriber.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04L 7/10 - Arrangements for initial synchronisation
  • H04L 7/00 - Arrangements for synchronising receiver with transmitter

76.

METHOD FOR OPERATING AN AUTOMATION SYSTEM AND DATA INFRASTRUCTURE

      
Application Number 17727340
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-04-22
First Publication Date 2022-08-18
Owner Beckhoff Automation GmbH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Beckhoff, Hans
  • Zink, Leon
  • Goldstein, Sven

Abstract

A method is provided for operating an automation system having a first controller and a second controller and an external data infrastructure with a message-distributing module. The method includes defining a first communication network and identifying the first controller and the second controller as first communication subscribers of the first communication network via the message-distributing module, sending out a first network message via the first controller to the message-distributing module of the external data infrastructure, identifying the second controller as the first communication subscriber of the first communication network addressed via the first controller using the message-distributing module, forwarding the first network message sent out by the first controller to the second controller via the message-distributing module, and receiving the forwarded first network message via the second controller. Further, a data infrastructure system for execution of the method for operating an automation system is provided.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G05B 19/418 - Total factory control, i.e. centrally controlling a plurality of machines, e.g. direct or distributed numerical control (DNC), flexible manufacturing systems (FMS), integrated manufacturing systems (IMS), computer integrated manufacturing (CIM)

77.

Method for data communication between subscribers in an automation network, master subscriber for an automation network, and automation network

      
Application Number 17733872
Grant Number 11695833
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-04-29
First Publication Date 2022-08-18
Grant Date 2023-07-04
Owner Beckhoff Automation GmbH (Germany)
Inventor Weber, Karl

Abstract

A method for real-time data communication between subscribers in an automation network is provided. The automation network includes an active subscriber, a plurality of passive subscribers and at least a connecting unit. The method includes the active subscriber arranging n data packets to be transmitted in a transmission order with a total occupancy time duration of the transmission order, performing an optimizing procedure for determining an optimized transmission order with minimum total occupancy time, and transmitting the n data packets in the optimized transmission order to the passive subscribers. An active subscriber for carrying out the method and an automation network comprising an active subscriber are also provided.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04L 67/12 - Protocols specially adapted for proprietary or special-purpose networking environments, e.g. medical networks, sensor networks, networks in vehicles or remote metering networks
  • G05B 19/05 - Programmable logic controllers, e.g. simulating logic interconnections of signals according to ladder diagrams or function charts

78.

Method for data migration of a pointer element in the course of data migration of a program state of a control program of an automation system

      
Application Number 17731138
Grant Number 11640293
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-04-27
First Publication Date 2022-08-18
Grant Date 2023-05-02
Owner Beckhoff Automation GmbH (Germany)
Inventor Dreesen, Ralf

Abstract

A method for data migration of a pointer element in the course of data migration of a program state of a control program of an automation system comprises identifying the first pointer element and the second pointer element as pointer elements associated with each other via a first relation in a pointer-identifying step, and mapping the first pointer element to the second pointer element in a pointer migration step. The pointer migration step comprises identifying the first pointer object referenced by the first pointer element, identifying an object associated with the first pointer object as the second pointer object, determining an absolute memory address of the second pointer object, and writing the determined memory address of the second pointer object as a value of the second pointer element into the second pointer element.

IPC Classes  ?

79.

METHOD FOR LINKING OBJECTS OF A CONTROL PROGRAM OF A CONTROL UNIT OF AN AUTOMATION SYSTEM, AND DEVELOPMENT ENVIRONMENT

      
Application Number 17733486
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-04-29
First Publication Date 2022-08-11
Owner Beckhoff Automation GmbH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Goldstein, Sven
  • Mersch, Henning
  • Mersch, Tina

Abstract

A method is provided for linking objects of an open platform communication unified architecture (OPC UA) data communication standard with objects of a programmable logic controller (PLC) code of a controller of an automation system is provided. The method comprises reading an OPC UA node set of a companion specification, generating OPC UA instances of the OPC UA object types of the OPC UA node set for the automation system, combining the OPC UA instances in an OPC UA instance node set, generating PLC objects in a PLC code of a control program of the automation system, and linking the OPC UA instances of the OPC UA instance node set with PLC objects of the PLC code of the control program. A development environment for carrying out the method is also provided.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04L 67/10 - Protocols in which an application is distributed across nodes in the network
  • G05B 19/05 - Programmable logic controllers, e.g. simulating logic interconnections of signals according to ladder diagrams or function charts
  • G05B 19/042 - Programme control other than numerical control, i.e. in sequence controllers or logic controllers using digital processors

80.

SYSTEM AND FIELD DEVICE

      
Application Number EP2021082655
Publication Number 2022/167116
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-11-23
Publication Date 2022-08-11
Owner BECKHOFF AUTOMATION GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Pohl, Christopher
  • Rettig, Thomas
  • Bruns, Benjamin
  • Petrovic, Sebastian

Abstract

The invention relates to a system comprising a feed-in device (400) and a plurality of field devices (100) electrically connected to the feed-in device. The feed-in device (400) is designed to provide electrical energy for an electrical energy supply to the field devices (100). The feed-in device has a monitoring unit (410) which is designed to detect spark production in the electrical energy supply and, on the basis thereof, to disconnect the electrical energy supply. The field devices each have a first device region (101) having an input connection (110) for connection of a supply line and a second device region (102). The electrical energy provided by the feed-in device (400) can be supplied via the input connection (110) to the first device region and can be transmitted via an electrical energy supply connection (170) from the first device region (101) to the second device region (102). The second device region (102) has a connector (160) having at least one output line connection (165) for connecting at least one output line, in order to relay the electrical energy transmitted to the second device region. The electrical energy supply connection (170) of the first and second device regions has a power limiting unit (300) which is designed to limit electrical power which can be transmitted from the first device region (101) to the second device region (102) in the context of the transmission of energy. The invention further relates to a field device for such a system.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02H 1/00 - EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENTS - Details of emergency protective circuit arrangements
  • H02H 9/00 - Emergency protective circuit arrangements for limiting excess current or voltage without disconnection
  • G05B 19/042 - Programme control other than numerical control, i.e. in sequence controllers or logic controllers using digital processors

81.

METHOD FOR PROCESSING TELEGRAMS IN AN AUTOMATION NETWORK, AUTOMATION NETWORK, MASTER SUBSCRIBER AND SUBSCRIBER

      
Application Number 17686366
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-03-03
First Publication Date 2022-08-04
Owner Beckhoff Automation GmbH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Büttner, Holger
  • Janssen, Dirk
  • Vonnahme, Erik
  • Beckhoff, Hans
  • Rettig, Thomas
  • Bunte, Thorsten
  • Beckhoff, Johannes

Abstract

A method for processing telegrams in an automation network provides a master subscriber to at least partially encrypt and output telegrams, respectively, to another subscriber. The other subscriber comprises an input port, a receiving logic connected to the input port, a decryption unit connected to the receiving logic, and a processing unit connected to the decryption unit and the receiving logic. The receiving logic is configured, when a telegram at least partially encrypted by the master subscriber is present at the input port, to forward an encrypted portion of the telegram to the decryption unit. The decryption unit is configured to decrypt the encrypted portion of the telegram with a key, and to forward the encrypted portion to the processing unit for processing. If an unencrypted telegram is present at the input port, the receiving logic is configured to forward the unencrypted telegram to the processing unit for processing.

IPC Classes  ?

82.

AUTOMATION NETWORK AND METHOD FOR TRANSMITTING DATA IN AN AUTOMATION NETWORK

      
Application Number 17723696
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-04-19
First Publication Date 2022-07-28
Owner Beckhoff Automation GmbH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Büttner, Holger
  • Janssen, Dirk
  • Vonnahme, Erik
  • Bunte, Thorsten
  • Rettig, Thomas

Abstract

An automation network comprises at least one master subscriber, at least one switch, and at least one subscriber. The master subscriber comprises master ports, the switch comprises switching ports, and the subscriber comprises ports, each comprising a transmitter and a receiver. The master subscriber is configured to output first and second telegrams to first and second switching ports via first and second master ports and first and second master communication paths. The switch is configured to forward the first telegram to a first port of a subscriber via a first communication path, and to forward the second telegram to a second port of a subscriber via a second communication path. In error mode, the switch and the subscriber are configured to return the first telegram to the master subscriber via the first master port, and/or to return the second telegram to the master subscriber via the second master port.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G05B 19/05 - Programmable logic controllers, e.g. simulating logic interconnections of signals according to ladder diagrams or function charts
  • H04L 12/42 - Loop networks

83.

METHOD OF OPERATING A DEVICE, DEVICE AND SYSTEM

      
Application Number 17705824
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-03-28
First Publication Date 2022-07-14
Owner Beckhoff Automation GmbH (Germany)
Inventor Evenburg, Birger

Abstract

In a method for operating a device comprising an internal clock generator and an internal clock and being connected to a network, the internal clock is incremented by the internal clock generator. Moreover, the internal clock is synchronized with a network frequency of the network.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06F 1/12 - Synchronisation of different clock signals
  • G06F 1/08 - Clock generators with changeable or programmable clock frequency
  • H04L 7/00 - Arrangements for synchronising receiver with transmitter

84.

DATA TRANSMISSION METHOD, SEGMENT TELEGRAM AND AUTOMATION COMMUNICATION NETWORK

      
Application Number 17693515
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-03-14
First Publication Date 2022-06-30
Owner Beckhoff Automation GmbH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Büttner, Holger
  • Janssen, Dirk
  • Vonnahme, Erik
  • Beckmann, Guido
  • Rettig, Thomas
  • Bunte, Thorsten

Abstract

In an automation communication network, a distribution node is provided with a plurality of input/output interfaces, each connected to a network segment having at least one subscriber. The network segments are each assigned segment telegrams for processing by the subscriber. The segment telegrams have a data field with sequence information indicating the priority of a subsequent segment telegram. The distribution node is configured to receive the segment telegram on an input/output interface and transmit it according to a routing specification on a further input/output interface. The distribution node blocks the input/output interface on which the segment telegram has been transmitted for further transmission if the telegram sequence information indicates a priority for the subsequent segment telegram with the same routing specification, which is higher than the priority of other telegrams intended for transmission on the input/output interface, in order to send the subsequent segment telegram on the blocked input/output interface.

IPC Classes  ?

85.

ATRO

      
Application Number 018714951
Status Registered
Filing Date 2022-06-10
Registration Date 2024-03-06
Owner Beckhoff Automation GmbH (Germany)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 07 - Machines and machine tools
  • 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
  • 42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design

Goods & Services

Robots, namely industrial robots, collaborative robots (cobots), automatic production machines and automatic machine tools; robot modules, namely axis modules, joint modules, distributor modules, toothed belt modules for robots, in particular modular robots, industrial robots, collaborative robots (cobots), automatic manufacturing machines and automatic machine tools; stands, in particular robot stand, for robots, namely modular robots, industrial robots, collaborative robots (cobots), automatic manufacturing machines and automatic machine tools; end-effectors for robots, namely modular robots, industrial robots, collaborative robots (cobots), automatic production machines and automatic machine tools, accessories for the aforementioned end-effectors; motors, in particular servomotors, DC motors, stepper motors, torque motors for robots, namely modular robots, industrial robots, collaborative robots (cobots), automatic production machines and automatic machine tools; drive mechanisms and drive parts for the aforementioned motors; gears, in particular planetary gears, harmonic drives and cycloids for robots, namely modular robots, industrial robots, collaborative robots (cobots), automatic production machines and automatic machine tools; connecting elements [machine parts] for robots, namely modular robots, industrial robots, collaborative robots (cobots), automatic production machines and automatic machine tools; all the aforementioned being exclusively industrial robots or in relation thereto. Electrical and electronic devices, apparatus and instruments, namely control modules, control devices and integrated electrical control systems, terminal modules with integrated electronics, safety modules and contacting modules with solenoid-controlled valves, in particular solenoid directional control valves, for robots, namely modular robots, industrial robots, collaborative robots (cobots), automatic production machines and automatic machine tools; operating panels, in particular PC module, key modules, teaching modules for the aforementioned goods for operating and/or controlling robots, namely modular robots, industrial robots, collaborative robots (cobot), automatic manufacturing machines and automatic machine tools; electronic modules, connector modules, supply modules and output modules for supplying and outputting supply voltages and for communication of robots, in particular modular robots, industrial robots, collaborative robots (cobot), automatic manufacturing machines and automatic machine tools; electrical, electronic and optical connection elements, namely transmitter modules and receiver modules for robots, in particular modular robots, industrial robots, collaborative robots (cobot), automatic manufacturing machines and automatic machine tools; data cables, electric cables for robots, namely modular robots, industrial robots, collaborative robots (cobot), automatic manufacturing machines and automatic machine tools; downloadable software for controlling, programming, manufacturing, processing, transporting and assembling robots, namely modular robots, industrial robots, collaborative robots (cobot), automatic manufacturing machines and automatic machine tools; downloadable software for use in relation to the following: Cloud computing and data storage; cameras with image sensors for robots, namely modular robots, industrial robots, collaborative robots (cobot), automatic manufacturing machines and automatic machine tools; electronic sensors for robots, robot parts and accessories, in particular electronic sensors for measuring distance, position, torque and proximity; display units with LCD monitors for attachment to robots, namely modular robots, industrial robots, collaborative robots (cobot), automatic manufacturing machines and automatic machine tools; parts and accessories (included in class 9) for robots, in particular modular robots, industrial robots, collaborative robots (cobots), automatic production machines and automatic machine tools; all the aforementioned in relation to industrial robots. Installation, repair and maintenance of computer software in the field of robotics; development of computer software in the field of robotics; provision of virtual computer systems in the field of robotics through cloud computing; programming of operating software in the field of robotics to access and use cloud computing networks; Software as a Service [SaaS] and rental of software for the control, programming, manufacturing, processing, transport and assembly of robots, robot parts, accessories and robot arm modules; Platform as a Service [PaaS] with software platforms for the transmission of voice, data, image, sound, video and information for the control, programming, manufacturing, processing, transport and assembly of robots, robot parts and accessories; Infrastructure as a Service [IaaS] in the field of robotics; programming and updating of virtual environments, in particular for the configuration of robots, namely modular robots, industrial robots, collaborative robots (cobot), automatic manufacturing machines and automatic machine tools; design and development of electrical, electronic and optical components for robots, namely modular robots, industrial robots, collaborative robots (cobot), automatic manufacturing machines and automatic machine tools; all the aforementioned services for the field of robotics exclusively concerning or being related to industrial robots.

86.

LINEAR TRANSPORT SYSTEM WITH OBJECT TRANSFER

      
Application Number EP2021082598
Publication Number 2022/112210
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-11-23
Publication Date 2022-06-02
Owner BECKHOFF AUTOMATION GMBH (Germany)
Inventor Rawlyk, Robert

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for transferring an object (2) from a first rotor (100) to a second rotor (200) in a linear transport system (1) in a transfer region (4) between a first drive unit (10) and a second drive unit (20). The first drive unit (10) has a first coil unit (11), and the second drive unit (20) has a second coil unit (21). Each rotor (100, 200) moves along the drive unit (10, 20) in question as a result of a magnetic field produced by the coil unit (11, 12) in question. The object (2) is initially fastened to the first rotor (100) by means of a first connection. The method comprises the following steps: - synchronizing movements of the first rotor (100) and of the second rotor (200) such that the first rotor (100) and the second rotor (200) move with mutually coordinated movement paths in the transfer region (4); - forming a second connection between the object (2) and the second rotor (200) in the transfer region (4); - releasing the first connection. The first connection between the first rotor (100) and the object (2) is produced by means of a first retaining element (110). The second connection between the second rotor (200) and the object (2) is produced by means of a second retaining element (210).

IPC Classes  ?

  • B65G 54/02 - Non-mechanical conveyors not otherwise provided for electrostatic, electric, or magnetic

87.

METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A PLANAR DRIVE SYSTEM, AND PLANAR DRIVE SYSTEM

      
Document Number 03199723
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-11-18
Open to Public Date 2022-05-27
Owner BECKHOFF AUTOMATION GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Stockem, Irina
  • Balzer, Viktor
  • Maguire, Keir
  • Zhang, Xiaodong

Abstract

The invention relates to a method (100) for controlling a planar drive system (200) with a stator unit (300) and a rotor (400), comprising moving the rotor (400) to a rotational position (RP) of the rotor (400) on the stator unit (300); actuating the coil groups (321) which are covered by the magnet units (407) of the rotor (400) in the rotational position (RP); and rotating the rotor (400) about an axis of rotation that is oriented perpendicular to a stator surface (303) of the stator unit (300) by a predetermined angle of rotation (a). The invention also relates to a planar drive system (200).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02K 41/03 - Synchronous motors; Motors moving step by step; Reluctance motors

88.

METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A PLANAR DRIVE SYSTEM, AND PLANAR DRIVE SYSTEM

      
Application Number EP2021082169
Publication Number 2022/106555
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-11-18
Publication Date 2022-05-27
Owner BECKHOFF AUTOMATION GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Stockem, Irina
  • Balzer, Viktor
  • Maguire, Keir
  • Zhang, Xiaodong

Abstract

The invention relates to a method (100) for controlling a planar drive system (200) having a stator unit (300) and a rotor (400), comprising: moving the rotor (400) into a rotational position (RP) of the rotor (400) on the stator unit (300) in a movement step (101), wherein each magnet unit (407) of the rotor (400) covers a coil group (321) of the stator unit (300), which is not covered by any further magnet unit (407) of the rotor (400), in the rotational position (RP) in each orientation of the rotor (400) relative to the stator unit (300); actuating the coil groups (321) which are covered by the magnet units (407) of the rotor (400) in the rotational position (RP), and generating a stator magnetic field by way of each actuated coil group (321) in an actuation step (103); and rotating the rotor (400) about an axis of rotation oriented perpendicular to a stator surface (303) of the stator unit (300) by a predetermined angle of rotation (α) by way of the stator magnetic fields of the actuated coil groups (321) covered by the magnet units (407) of the rotor (400) in a rotation step (105). The invention also relates to a planar drive system (200).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02K 41/03 - Synchronous motors; Motors moving step by step; Reluctance motors

89.

ARM MODULE, ROBOTIC ARM AND INDUSTRIAL ROBOT

      
Application Number 17581382
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-01-21
First Publication Date 2022-05-12
Owner Beckhoff Automation GmbH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Kastler, Peter
  • Maier, Clemens
  • Morscher, Thomas
  • Pehlivan, Armin
  • Zech, Christoph

Abstract

An arm module, modular robot arm or industrial robot has a housing with first and second connection sides. The first connection side has a first connection plate, a first fluid contact device and a first contact device. The second connection side is mechanically connected to the housing in a torque-proof manner, and has a second connection plate. The first fluid contact device and first contact device are arranged on the first connection plate, parallel to a mounting axis. The first connection side is connectable to another arm module. An external thread is arranged about the first mounting axis, on an outer circumferential side of the first connection plate. The second connection plate is circumferentially embraced by a fastening ring with an internal thread corresponding to the external thread. The fastening ring is connected to the housing in an axially fixed manner, rotatable about a second mounting axis.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B25J 9/08 - Programme-controlled manipulators characterised by modular constructions
  • B25J 19/00 - Accessories fitted to manipulators, e.g. for monitoring, for viewing; Safety devices combined with or specially adapted for use in connection with manipulators
  • B25J 9/00 - Programme-controlled manipulators
  • B25J 17/00 - Joints
  • B25J 18/00 - Arms

90.

ARM MODULE FOR A MODULAR ROBOTIC ARM OF AN INDUSTRIAL ROBOT

      
Application Number 17575010
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-01-13
First Publication Date 2022-05-05
Owner Beckhoff Automation GmbH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Kastler, Peter
  • Maier, Clemens
  • Morscher, Thomas
  • Pehlivan, Armin
  • Zech, Christoph

Abstract

An arm module has a housing with a first connection side and a second connection side. The first connection side is embodied to be controllably rotatable about an axis of rotation relative to the second connection side. The first connection side has a rotatable first connection device and the second connection side has a second connection device fixed to the housing. A multifunctional rotation transfer system is provided for rotational transmission of data signals, electrical energy and fluid. A drive device is provided comprising a shaft assembly having an output shaft, which is connected to the rotatable first connection device of the first connection side in a torque-proof manner, wherein the shaft assembly forms a section of the multifunctional rotation transfer system.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B25J 9/08 - Programme-controlled manipulators characterised by modular constructions
  • B25J 19/00 - Accessories fitted to manipulators, e.g. for monitoring, for viewing; Safety devices combined with or specially adapted for use in connection with manipulators
  • B25J 9/14 - Programme-controlled manipulators characterised by positioning means for manipulator elements fluid
  • B25J 9/10 - Programme-controlled manipulators characterised by positioning means for manipulator elements

91.

INDUSTRIAL ROBOT

      
Application Number 17575549
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-01-13
First Publication Date 2022-05-05
Owner Beckhoff Automation GmbH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Kastler, Peter
  • Maier, Clemens
  • Morscher, Thomas
  • Pehlivan, Armin
  • Zech, Christoph
  • Büchinger, Leo
  • Beckhoff, Hans
  • Janssen, Dirk
  • Prüssmeier, Uwe
  • Pfister, Michael

Abstract

An industrial robot comprises a modular robot arm having a plurality of arm modules, where a rotation transfer device for optical signal transmission is provided in an arm module or between a first and a second arm module. The rotation transfer device comprises an optomechanical rotation interface having a first interface side and a second interface side, which face each other and are substantially rotationally symmetrical and complementary. The first and second interface sides are configured to rotate relative to each other. The first and second interface sides are mechanically mounted with respect to each other, with a radial plain bearing on one interface side and a slide bearing shell complementary thereto on the other interface side. A gap is formed between the first and second interface sides, in the axial direction of the rotation transfer device, across which the optical signal transmission takes place.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B25J 9/08 - Programme-controlled manipulators characterised by modular constructions
  • B25J 19/00 - Accessories fitted to manipulators, e.g. for monitoring, for viewing; Safety devices combined with or specially adapted for use in connection with manipulators
  • B25J 9/12 - Programme-controlled manipulators characterised by positioning means for manipulator elements electric

92.

ASSEMBLY OF STATOR MODULES FOR A PLANAR DRIVE SYSTEM

      
Application Number 17541530
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-12-03
First Publication Date 2022-04-28
Owner Beckhoff Automation GmbH (Germany)
Inventor Prüssmeier, Uwe

Abstract

An assembly of stator modules for a planar drive system comprises a first stator module and a second stator module, The first stator module and/or the second stator module each comprise stator segments with a segment width, the stator segments being energizable, where the stator segments can provide a magnetic field in order to interact with the magnet arrangements of a rotor for driving and/or holding the rotor of the planar drive system. The first stator module and the second stator module are arranged spaced apart from each other and thereby form a gap, where the gap has a gap width, and where the gap width is smaller than or equal to the segment width.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02K 1/18 - Means for mounting or fastening magnetic stationary parts on to, or to, the stator structures
  • H02K 41/03 - Synchronous motors; Motors moving step by step; Reluctance motors
  • H02K 11/33 - Drive circuits, e.g. power electronics
  • H02K 29/10 - Motors or generators having non-mechanical commutating devices, e.g. discharge tubes or semiconductor devices with position sensing devices using light effect devices

93.

AUTOMATION SYSTEM HAVING A MASTER-SLAVE STRUCTURE, DISTRIBUTOR, AND METHOD FOR TELEGRAM TRANSMISSION

      
Application Number EP2021078776
Publication Number 2022/084232
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-10-18
Publication Date 2022-04-28
Owner BECKHOFF AUTOMATION GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Büttner, Holger
  • Janssen, Dirk
  • Vonnahme, Erik
  • Bunte, Thorsten
  • Rettig, Thomas

Abstract

The invention relates to an automation system having a plurality of subscribers which are connected via a data bus, said system comprising a first master unit (1), a first distributor (3), a second master unit (2), a second distributor (4), and at least one slave unit (5) as subscribers. First transceivers (31, 41) of the first distributor (3) and of the second distributor (4) are connected via an annular data bus (6). Second transceivers (32, 42) of the first distributor (3) and of the second distributor (4) are connected via the annular data bus (6). In a first operating mode, the first distributor (3) forwards telegrams received by the first master unit (1) to the first transceiver (31). The first distributor (3) also forwards telegrams received by the second transceiver (32) to the first master unit (1). Furthermore, the second distributor (4) forwards first telegrams received by the first transceiver (41) to the second transceiver (42). In a second operating mode, the second distributor (4) forwards telegrams received by the second master unit (2) to the second transceiver (42). The second distributor (4) also forwards telegrams received by the first transceiver (41) to the second master unit (2). Furthermore, the first distributor (3) forwards telegrams received by the second transceiver (32) to the first transceiver (31).

IPC Classes  ?

94.

LINEAR TRANSPORT SYSTEM AND MOVABLE UNIT OF A LINEAR TRANSPORT SYSTEM

      
Application Number EP2021078901
Publication Number 2022/084287
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-10-19
Publication Date 2022-04-28
Owner BECKHOFF AUTOMATION GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Achterberg, Jan
  • Bettenworth, Manuel
  • Prüssmeier, Uwe
  • Sinzenich, Andreas

Abstract

The invention relates to a linear transport system (1), wherein the linear transport system (1) has at least one stationary unit (10) and at least one movable unit (100). The linear transport system (1) has a drive (20) for driving the movable unit (100), the drive (20) comprising a linear motor (21), the linear motor (21) comprising a stator (22) and a rotor (110). The stator (22) comprises the one stationary unit (10) or the plurality of stationary units (10). The rotor (110) is arranged on the movable unit (100) and comprises one or more magnets. The stationary unit (10) has an energy transmitter coil (30). The movable unit (100) has an energy receiver coil (103). The movable unit (100) has a fixing device (120), wherein the fixing device (120) is designed to fix the movable unit (100) in the linear transport system (1). The fixing device (120) comprises a movable element (121), wherein the movable element (121) can be moved between a first position and a second position, the movable element (121) in the first position triggering mechanical fixing of the movable unit (100).

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60L 7/24 - Electrodynamic brake systems for vehicles in general with additional mechanical or electromagnetic braking
  • B60L 13/03 - Electric propulsion by linear motors
  • F16D 63/00 - Brakes not otherwise provided for; Brakes combining more than one of the types of groups

95.

METHOD FOR WIRELESSLY INTEGRATING A RADIO SUBSCRIBER INTO AN AUTOMATION SYSTEM

      
Application Number 17566857
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-12-31
First Publication Date 2022-04-21
Owner Beckhoff Automation GmbH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Schlotthauer, Daniel
  • Budde, Torsten

Abstract

An automation system has a master control unit, a first radio subscriber, a first radio device and a clock master. The first radio device has a first synchronization element, a first radio module and a first connection for the bus system. The first radio module can establish a radio connection to the first radio subscriber for data exchange with a bus system provided by the master control unit. The first radio connection has a first radio channel with a first frequency range. The first synchronization element is set up to output a synchronization signal to the first radio module, based on a signal received from the clock master via the first connection. The first radio module is set up to change a frequency of the first radio channel based on the synchronization signal, within the first frequency range, on the basis of a first hopping table.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04W 56/00 - Synchronisation arrangements
  • H04B 1/713 - Spread spectrum techniques using frequency hopping
  • H04W 76/15 - Setup of multiple wireless link connections

96.

ACTIVE AND PASSIVE ARM MODULE, END MODULE AND INDUSTRIAL ROBOT

      
Application Number 17566879
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-12-31
First Publication Date 2022-04-21
Owner Beckhoff Automation GmbH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Pfister, Michael
  • Beckhoff, Hans
  • Janssen, Dirk
  • Prüssmeier, Uwe
  • Zech, Christoph
  • Büchinger, Leo
  • Morscher, Thomas
  • Pehlivan, Armin
  • Kastler, Peter
  • Maier, Clemens

Abstract

An active arm module for the robot arm of a modular industrial robot has a first housing, first and connection sides arranged at an offset, and a drive device. The first connection side is mounted rotatably relative to the first housing, and is connected to the drive device in a torque-locking manner. The second connection side is connected to the first housing in a torque-proof manner, the drive device being arranged in the first housing and configured to rotate the first connection side relative to the first housing. A further module can be connected to the first and/or second connection side, where the first connection side is optically, electrically, power-electrically and/or fluidically connected to the second connection side, and an optical signal, electrical signal, electrical power, and/or a fluid can be exchanged with the further module via the and/or second connection side.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B25J 19/00 - Accessories fitted to manipulators, e.g. for monitoring, for viewing; Safety devices combined with or specially adapted for use in connection with manipulators
  • B25J 9/12 - Programme-controlled manipulators characterised by positioning means for manipulator elements electric
  • B25J 9/16 - Programme controls
  • B25J 9/10 - Programme-controlled manipulators characterised by positioning means for manipulator elements
  • B25J 9/00 - Programme-controlled manipulators
  • B25J 9/08 - Programme-controlled manipulators characterised by modular constructions

97.

METHOD FOR OPERATING AN AUTOMATION SYSTEM WITH CONTROL REDUNDANCY, AND AUTOMATION SYSTEM

      
Application Number EP2021078059
Publication Number 2022/078963
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-10-11
Publication Date 2022-04-21
Owner BECKHOFF AUTOMATION GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Dr. Janssen, Dirk
  • Beckhoff, Hans

Abstract

The invention relates to a method (100) for controlling an automation system (200) with control redundancy, the automation system (200) comprising at least a first control unit (201), a second control unit (203) and a plurality of field devices (205) which are connected to the first control unit (201) and to the second control unit (203) via a databus (207), the first control unit (201) and the second control unit (203) being designed to cyclically control an automation process of the automation system (200), wherein the method (100) comprises: cyclically controlling the automation process of the automation system (200) by means of the first control unit (201) in a first control step (101); determining an error function of the first control unit (201) during an (n+x)th control cycle in an error determination step (113), the (n+x)th control cycle being carried out later in time by x control cycles than the nth control cycle; and transmitting the nth set of output data (On), via the second input-output unit (217) of the second control unit (203), to the plurality of field devices in the (n+x)th control cycle in order to control the automation process in an additional output transmission step (115). The invention also relates to an automation system (200) which is designed to carry out the method (100).

IPC Classes  ?

  • G05B 9/03 - Safety arrangements electric with multiple-channel loop, i.e. redundant control systems
  • G05B 19/05 - Programmable logic controllers, e.g. simulating logic interconnections of signals according to ladder diagrams or function charts

98.

METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A PLANAR DRIVE SYSTEM AND PLANAR DRIVE SYSTEM

      
Document Number 03195745
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-10-13
Open to Public Date 2022-04-21
Owner BECKHOFF AUTOMATION GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Achterberg, Jan
  • Pruessmeier, Uwe

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for controlling a planar drive system, wherein the planar drive system comprises at least one control unit , at least one stator module with a stator surface, and at least one shuttle which is positioned and moved on the stator surface, comprising: positioning an object on a shuttle in a first arrangement state of the object in a positioning step; executing an acceleration movement of a defined movement pattern of the shuttle and, by means of the acceleration movement, arranging the object positioned in the first arrangement state on the shuttle in a second arrangement state relative to the shuttle in an arrangement step. The invention also relates to a planar drive system.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B01F 31/22 - Mixing the contents of independent containers, e.g. test tubes with supporting means moving in a horizontal plane, e.g. describing an orbital path for moving the containers about an axis which intersects the receptacle axis at an angle
  • H02K 33/16 - Motors with reciprocating, oscillating or vibrating magnet, armature or coil system with polarised armatures moving in alternate directions by reversal or energisation of a single coil system
  • H02K 41/03 - Synchronous motors; Motors moving step by step; Reluctance motors

99.

METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A PLANAR DRIVE SYSTEM, AND PLANAR DRIVE SYSTEM

      
Application Number EP2021078245
Publication Number 2022/079070
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-10-13
Publication Date 2022-04-21
Owner BECKHOFF AUTOMATION GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Achterberg, Jan
  • Pruessmeier, Uwe

Abstract

The invention relates to a method (100) for controlling a planar drive system (200), wherein the planar drive system (200) comprises at least one control unit (201), at least one stator module (300) with a stator surface (303), and at least one shuttle (400) which can be positioned and moved on the stator surface (303), comprising: positioning an object (600) on a shuttle (400) in a first arrangement state of the object (600) in a positioning step (101); executing an acceleration movement of a defined movement pattern of the shuttle (400) and, by means of the acceleration movement, arranging the object (600) positioned in the first arrangement state on the shuttle (400) in a second arrangement state relative to the shuttle (400) in an arrangement step (103). The invention also relates to a planar drive system (200).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02K 41/03 - Synchronous motors; Motors moving step by step; Reluctance motors
  • H02K 33/16 - Motors with reciprocating, oscillating or vibrating magnet, armature or coil system with polarised armatures moving in alternate directions by reversal or energisation of a single coil system
  • B01F 31/22 - Mixing the contents of independent containers, e.g. test tubes with supporting means moving in a horizontal plane, e.g. describing an orbital path for moving the containers about an axis which intersects the receptacle axis at an angle

100.

TwinCAT

      
Application Number 018689354
Status Registered
Filing Date 2022-04-19
Registration Date 2022-12-19
Owner Beckhoff Automation GmbH (Germany)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 35 - Advertising and business services
  • 38 - Telecommunications services
  • 42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design

Goods & Services

Provision of data, Especially, Providing of industrial data, via a global communications network, In particular via the Internet; Database and data processing services; Data compilation and transcription; Database management services; Electronic database services; Interactive database information services; storing of data and Storage of information, Analysis and retrieval of data and information; all the aforesaid services, not in relation to the following goods: construction machines and Mining machinery, Diesel generator stations, gas generator stations and industrial gas turbines. Electronic transmission of data, Especially, Electronic transmission of industrial data, via a global communication network, In particular via the Internet; Electronic transmission of data, Especially, Electronic transmission of industrial data via computer terminals; Speech transmission, Data transmission, Transmission of images, Transmission of sound, Transmission of video and Transmission of information via a global communication network, In particular via the Internet; Streaming of data, Especially, Streaming of industrial data; Access to a global communications network, in particular the internet; Access to databases, Internet portal access and gateway services; Leasing access time to websites, Leasing of access time to a computer database; Services enabling the secure transmission of data, in particular industrial data via the internet; providing virtual private network services; Providing internet chatrooms; Providing online forums; Electronic mail service; all the aforesaid services, not in relation to the following goods: Construction equipment and Mining machines, diesel generator stations, gas generator stations and industrial gas turbines. Programming; Design and updating of computer software; Information provided via internet portals, Relating to the following sectors: Computer programming; Providing virtual computer systems through cloud computing; Providing of a cloud storage platform; Programming of operating software for accessing and using a cloud computing network; Hosting services, software as a service, and rental of software; Platform as a service [PaaS] featuring software platforms for the transmission of voice, data, images, audio, video, and information; Infrastructure as a Service [IaaS]; Computer services enabling the secure transmission of data, in particular industrial data via the internet; Statements, Hosting computer sites [web sites], Management, Care, Relating to the following sectors: Databases products, Database services; Computer back-up services, system integration services and computer consultancy relating to the aforesaid services; All the aforesaid services not relating to construction machinery or mining machinery, diesel generator installations, gas generator installations and industrial gas turbines.
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