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1.

NUT

      
Application Number EP2023075924
Publication Number 2024/068392
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-09-20
Publication Date 2024-04-04
Owner WEIDMÜLLER INTERFACE GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Schlingmann, Hans
  • Niggemann, Steffen

Abstract

The invention relates to a nut (1) having an internal thread (2) and an outer contour (3). The nut (1) is characterized in that between the internal thread (2) and the outer contour (3), starting from a top side of the nut (1), a recess is introduced into which a sensor (10) for measuring a load-related deformation of the nut is inserted.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16B 31/02 - Screwed connections specially modified in view of tensile load; Break-bolts for indicating or limiting tensile load

2.

PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULE AND CONNECTION UNIT FOR A PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULE

      
Application Number EP2023069152
Publication Number 2024/013151
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-07-11
Publication Date 2024-01-18
Owner WEIDMÜLLER INTERFACE GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Bönsch, Matthias
  • Wünsche, Torsten
  • Jung, Torsten
  • Diekmann, Torsten

Abstract

The invention relates to a connection unit for a photovoltaic module which has at least one cell assembly that can be externally contacted at at least two connection contacts, the connection unit comprising a housing (1) which has at least one opening (17, 27) for feeding the connection contacts through. The connection unit is characterized in that the housing (1) has at least one portion (3) which is made of a flexible material. The invention also relates to a photovoltaic module, on the rear side of which a connection unit of the type in question is mounted, in particular adhesively attached.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02S 40/34 - Electrical components comprising specially adapted electrical connection means to be structurally associated with the PV module, e.g. junction boxes

3.

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR GENERATING A PULSE WIDTH MODULATION SIGNAL, AND ARRANGEMENT HAVING SUCH A DEVICE

      
Application Number EP2023066602
Publication Number 2023/247516
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-06-20
Publication Date 2023-12-28
Owner WEIDMÜLLER INTERFACE GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor Plöger, Matthias

Abstract

12122). The invention furthermore relates to a device for generating such a pulse width modulation signal, and to an arrangement having such a device.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H03K 3/017 - Adjustment of width or dutycycle of pulses
  • H03K 7/08 - Duration or width modulation
  • H02M 1/00 - APPARATUS FOR CONVERSION BETWEEN AC AND AC, BETWEEN AC AND DC, OR BETWEEN DC AND DC, AND FOR USE WITH MAINS OR SIMILAR POWER SUPPLY SYSTEMS; CONVERSION OF DC OR AC INPUT POWER INTO SURGE OUTPUT POWER; CONTROL OR REGULATION THEREOF - Details of apparatus for conversion
  • H02M 3/156 - Conversion of dc power input into dc power output without intermediate conversion into ac by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only with automatic control of output voltage or current, e.g. switching regulators

4.

Electrical connector plug

      
Application Number 29865213
Grant Number D1008978
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-07-14
First Publication Date 2023-12-26
Grant Date 2023-12-26
Owner Weidmüller Interface GmbH & Co. KG (USA)
Inventor
  • Böcker, Marc
  • Schumacher, Ralf
  • Stuckmann, Peter

5.

CHARGING PLUG AND CHARGING METHOD FOR AN ELECTRIC VEHICLE

      
Application Number EP2023065931
Publication Number 2023/242252
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-06-14
Publication Date 2023-12-21
Owner WEIDMÜLLER INTERFACE GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Gerkens, Michael
  • Jovic, Marcel

Abstract

The invention relates to a charging plug (10) for an electric vehicle, comprising a grip part (11) and a plugging portion (13) disposed at a front end of the grip part (11). The charging plug (10) is characterized by a fingerprint sensor (17) disposed on it. The invention also relates to a method for charging an electric vehicle at a connection device by means of a connection cable (16), which is connected to the connection device and at the end of which a charging plug (10) is disposed, wherein the charging plug (10) has a fingerprint sensor (17) and wherein a print of an applied finger is analyzed, the print is compared with stored prints and, depending on a result of the comparison, release information is output to the connection device.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60L 53/16 - Connectors, e.g. plugs or sockets, specially adapted for charging electric vehicles
  • B60L 53/126 - Methods for pairing a vehicle and a charging station, e.g. establishing a one-to-one relation between a wireless power transmitter and a wireless power receiver
  • B60L 53/14 - Conductive energy transfer
  • B60L 53/30 - Constructional details of charging stations

6.

BUS MODULE AND MODULE SYSTEM COMPRISING SUCH A BUS MODULE

      
Application Number EP2023065017
Publication Number 2023/237499
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-06-05
Publication Date 2023-12-14
Owner WEIDMÜLLER INTERFACE GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Smith, Christopher
  • Diekmann, Torsten
  • Richts, Jörg

Abstract

The invention provides a bus module (10, 10', 10'') of a module system (1) comprising at least two module units (2, 2', 2''), for connecting and disconnecting respective electrically conductive power rails (6, 7, 8; 6', 7', 8'; 6'', 7'', 8'') and respective signal buses (9, 9', 9'') of the at least two module units (2, 2', 2'') of the module system (1). At least one bus plug-in module (12, 12', 12'') for connecting the signal buses (9, 9', 9'') in a manner able to be adjusted relative to the bus module (10, 10', 10'') is arranged in the bus module (10, 10', 10''). A module system (1) contains the at least one bus module (10, 10', 10'').

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 9/26 - Clip-on terminal blocks for side-by-side rail or strip-mounting
  • G05B 19/00 - Programme-control systems
  • H04L 12/46 - Interconnection of networks
  • H01R 25/14 - Rails or bus-bars constructed so that the counterparts can be connected thereto at any point along their length

7.

AUTOMATIC WIRING DEVICE

      
Application Number EP2023059807
Publication Number 2023/227289
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-04-14
Publication Date 2023-11-30
Owner WEIDMÜLLER INTERFACE GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Dülme, Christian
  • Hollensteiner, Sören
  • Kaftan, Matthias
  • Isenberg, Luca
  • Ahrentsen, Karsten Thornø
  • Johansen, Søren Petersen

Abstract

The invention relates to an automatic wiring device for a mounting rail section (51), comprising a robotic arm (2), a mounting rail holder (5) with at least one mounting rail section (51) onto which at least one electrical component (52) can be placed, and a device for dispensing a wire section. The wiring device is characterized in that, within a range of activity of the robotic arm (2), there is a clamping device (8, 11) into which an end region of the wire section received by the robotic arm from the device for dispensing a wire can be clamped in order to fix said end region there and to orient said end region by movement of the robotic arm (2).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01B 13/12 - Insulating conductors or cables by applying loose fibres
  • H01R 43/05 - Crimping apparatus or processes with wire-insulation stripping
  • H01R 43/052 - Crimping apparatus or processes with wire-feeding mechanism
  • H01R 43/055 - Crimping apparatus or processes with contact member feeding mechanism
  • H01R 43/28 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining, or repairing of line connectors or current collectors or for joining electric conductors for wire processing before connecting to contact members, not provided for in groups
  • H05K 13/08 - Monitoring manufacture of assemblages

8.

CONNECTING DEVICE DESIGNED AS A SPRING-LOADED TERMINAL FOR CONNECTING A CONDUCTOR

      
Application Number EP2023059742
Publication Number 2023/213511
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-04-14
Publication Date 2023-11-09
Owner WEIDMÜLLER INTERFACE GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Fischer, Stefan
  • Rutz, Andreas

Abstract

The invention relates to a connecting device which is designed as a spring-loaded terminal for connecting a conductor, comprising a housing (100) having at least one chamber (101) and comprising a clamp module (200) inserted in the housing (100) for connecting the conductor (L), the clamp module (200) comprising at least the following: a bus bar (201) for contacting the electrical conductor (L); a clamping spring (23) acting as a compression spring for fixing the electrical conductor (L) to the bus bar (201) in the region of a clamping point, the clamping spring (23) having a clamping limb (232) which is pivotable in a pivot direction and has a clamping edge (2321); and an actuating and restoring means (25) for pivoting back the clamping limb (232), by means of which means the clamping limb (232) can be pivoted back, by moving the restoring means (25) perpendicularly to a conductor-insertion direction, into an open position in which the conductor (L) can be inserted in the region of the clamping point or can be removed therefrom, the actuating and restoring means (25) having, at its one end, a pin portion (251) which is movably guided in the actuation channel (104), and the actuating and restoring means having, at its other end, a fork-shaped actuation portion (253).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 4/48 - Clamped connections; Spring connections using a spring, clip or other resilient member

9.

MODULAR PLUG-IN CONNECTION

      
Application Number EP2023059718
Publication Number 2023/208604
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-04-13
Publication Date 2023-11-02
Owner WEIDMÜLLER INTERFACE GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Neu, Marc
  • Krecht, Marvin
  • Althoff, Simon
  • Naik Vittal, Yashavanthkumar
  • Nolte, Sascha

Abstract

The invention relates to a modular plug-in connection (1) comprising a plug (2) with module inserts (7-1, 7-2, 7-3, 7-4) and a socket (2) with module inserts (10-1, 10-2, 10-2, 10-4). The plug-in connection (1) has internal plug connectors (8-1, 8-2, 8-3, 8-4), each of which is connected to one of the module inserts (7-1, 7-2, 7-3, 7-4) of the plug (2).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 9/24 - Terminal blocks
  • H01R 13/514 - Bases; Cases formed as a modular block or assembly, i.e. composed of co-operating parts provided with contact members or holding contact members between them
  • H01R 13/518 - Means for holding or embracing insulating body, e.g. casing for holding or embracing several coupling parts, e.g. frames
  • H01R 13/46 - Bases; Cases
  • H01R 13/629 - Additional means for facilitating engagement or disengagement of coupling parts, e.g. aligning or guiding means, levers, gas pressure

10.

TERMINAL BLOCK, AND I/O UNIT

      
Application Number JP2022019304
Publication Number 2023/209958
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-04-28
Publication Date 2023-11-02
Owner
  • FANUC CORPORATION (Japan)
  • WEIDMUELLER INTERFACE GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Saeki Masahiro
  • Kuwahata Shinichi
  • Oesterhaus, Jens
  • Meier, Jan
  • Schumacher, Ralf
  • Pueschner, Klaus
  • Diekmann, Torsten

Abstract

A terminal block (20) comprises a plurality of inserted portions (26) and a plurality of release operators (28), wherein: the inserted portions (26) include first inserted portions (26A) and second inserted portions (26B) which are arranged in a row in a first direction, and which have mutually different positions in relation to the first direction and a second direction perpendicular to the first direction; and the plurality of release operators (28) are arranged in the first direction, in different positions to the first inserted portions (26A) and the second inserted portions (26B) in relation to the second direction.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 4/48 - Clamped connections; Spring connections using a spring, clip or other resilient member
  • H01R 9/24 - Terminal blocks

11.

BLOCK AND CONTACT BLOCK

      
Application Number JP2022019307
Publication Number 2023/209959
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-04-28
Publication Date 2023-11-02
Owner
  • FANUC CORPORATION (Japan)
  • WEIDMUELLER INTERFACE GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Saeki Masahiro
  • Kuwahata Shinichi
  • Oesterhaus, Jens
  • Meier, Jan
  • Schumacher, Ralf
  • Pueschner, Klaus
  • Diekmann, Torsten

Abstract

A block (12) having two contactors (20) adjacent to each other in a prescribed installation direction, the two contactors (20) having approximate inverted U-shapes that are open in an insertion direction orthogonal to the prescribed installation direction, the block (12) comprising a support member (22) for supporting the two contactors (20), and the support member (22) being provided with a slit (16) for inserting a circuit board (14) between the two contactors (20) along the insertion direction, and a first wall portion (24a) for restricting displacement of a contact point (CP) of the two contactors (20) in the prescribed installation direction.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 9/22 - Bases, e.g. strip, block, panel
  • H01R 31/06 - Intermediate parts for linking two coupling parts, e.g. adapter

12.

TERMINAL BLOCK AND I/O UNIT

      
Application Number JP2022019312
Publication Number 2023/209963
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-04-28
Publication Date 2023-11-02
Owner
  • FANUC CORPORATION (Japan)
  • WEIDMUELLER INTERFACE GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Saeki Masahiro
  • Kuwahata Shinichi
  • Oesterhaus, Jens
  • Meier, Jan
  • Schumacher, Ralf
  • Pueschner, Klaus
  • Diekmann, Torsten

Abstract

A terminal block (16) comprises: a plurality of insertion sections (28) each provided with a connection terminal (30) that is electrically connected to an external terminal (104a); a plurality of lighting sections (34) provided corresponding to the plurality of insertion sections (28); a plurality of light guide members (36) that are provided corresponding to the plurality of lighting sections (34) and that direct light emitted by a plurality of light emitting elements (24) to the plurality of lighting sections (34) to cause the plurality of lighting sections (34) to light; and at least one connecting member (38) connecting the plurality of light guide members (36).

IPC Classes  ?

13.

ENGAGEMENT STRUCTURE, AND TERMINAL BLOCK

      
Application Number JP2022019313
Publication Number 2023/209964
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-04-28
Publication Date 2023-11-02
Owner
  • FANUC CORPORATION (Japan)
  • WEIDMUELLER INTERFACE GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Saeki Masahiro
  • Kuwahata Shinichi
  • Oesterhaus, Jens
  • Meier, Jan
  • Schumacher, Ralf
  • Pueschner, Klaus
  • Diekmann, Torsten

Abstract

An engagement structure (18) for causing an accommodating member (34) having an opening (38) to engage with an accommodated member (36) which is accommodated in the accommodating member (34) by being inserted into the opening (38) in a rearward direction includes projecting portions (30) and locking holes (32) that engage with one another, and additionally includes dovetail tenons (26) and a dovetail tenon holes (28) that engage with one another, wherein the dovetail tenons (26) engage with the dovetail tenon holes (28) before the projecting portions (30) come into contact with an opening edge (38a) of the opening (38) when the accommodated member (36) is being inserted into the accommodating member (34).

IPC Classes  ?

14.

I/O UNIT AND BASE UNIT

      
Application Number JP2022019310
Publication Number 2023/209961
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-04-28
Publication Date 2023-11-02
Owner
  • FANUC CORPORATION (Japan)
  • WEIDMUELLER INTERFACE GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Saeki Masahiro
  • Kuwahata Shinichi
  • Oesterhaus, Jens
  • Meier, Jan
  • Schumacher, Ralf
  • Pueschner, Klaus
  • Diekmann, Torsten

Abstract

An I/O unit (10) is arranged adjacent to another I/O unit (10) along a first direction, and comprises: end engaging parts (24) provided at an end section (10B) in a second direction orthogonal to the first direction; connection terminals (26) provided on both sides of the first direction; and side engaging parts (28) and side engaged parts (30) provided respectively on one side and the other side of the first direction. The connection terminals (26) are located at a position overlapping with the side engaging parts (28) and the side engaged parts (30) in the second direction, or on the end engaging parts (24) side from the side engaging parts (28) and side engaged parts (30).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 9/26 - Clip-on terminal blocks for side-by-side rail or strip-mounting

15.

PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULE AND JUNCTION BOX FOR A PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULE

      
Application Number EP2023056366
Publication Number 2023/186511
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-03-13
Publication Date 2023-10-05
Owner WEIDMÜLLER INTERFACE GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Wünsche, Torsten
  • Smith, Christopher
  • Diekmann, Torsten
  • Bönsch, Matthias

Abstract

The invention relates to a photovoltaic module (1) comprising at least two cell assemblies which are externally contactable at connecting contacts (4) that are arranged in groups which are associated with the cell assemblies and each comprise two connecting contacts (4) along a line on the rear face of the photovoltaic module (1). A junction box (11) is arranged on a rear face (3) of the photovoltaic module (1) and comprises at least one intermediate region (115) which extends between two adjacent contact regions (112) and in which an add-on module (16a, b) is accommodated.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02S 40/34 - Electrical components comprising specially adapted electrical connection means to be structurally associated with the PV module, e.g. junction boxes

16.

BUSBAR, HOUSING COMPRISING SUCH A BUSBAR, AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE BUSBAR

      
Application Number EP2023051388
Publication Number 2023/148021
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-01-20
Publication Date 2023-08-10
Owner WEIDMÜLLER INTERFACE GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Reinke, Robin
  • Strüwe, Guido
  • Rührup, Stefan
  • Kloninger, Eugen
  • Schlinke, Friedbert

Abstract

The invention relates to a busbar (200) which is designed in the form of a punched and bent part and has an angular L-shaped base geometry with a horizontal base limb (201), which forms a first contact limb, and a second contact limb (202), which is integrally connected to the base limb (201) and extends perpendicularly thereto, wherein the second contact limb (202) has a twisted section (210) in which the contact limb (202) is contorted or twisted, and the busbar (200) is made of a straight strip-shaped section of a sheet-type or flat semi-finished product as a starting material.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 4/58 - Electrically-conductive connections between two or more conductive members in direct contact, i.e. touching one another; Means for effecting or maintaining such contact; Electrically-conductive connections having two or more spaced connecting locations for conductors and using contact members penetrating insulation characterised by the form or material of the contacting members
  • H01R 9/26 - Clip-on terminal blocks for side-by-side rail or strip-mounting
  • H01R 43/16 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining, or repairing of line connectors or current collectors or for joining electric conductors for manufacturing contact members, e.g. by punching and by bending

17.

CONNECTOR DEVICE

      
Application Number EP2023051088
Publication Number 2023/139099
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-01-18
Publication Date 2023-07-27
Owner WEIDMÜLLER INTERFACE GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Schumacher, Ralf
  • Diekmann, Torsten
  • Smith, Christopher
  • Niggemann, Matthias
  • Oesterhaus, Jens

Abstract

The invention relates to a connection unit (2) of a connector device for connecting at least one electrical conductor to at least one electrically conductive contact, comprising a contact socket (7), a spring clamp (10) and a base plate (14), wherein the contact socket (7) has at least one contact spring (8, 9), wherein the spring clamp (10) has a spring arm (11) with a contact edge (11a) and a contact wall (16). The contact socket (7) and the spring clamp (10) are arranged on the base plate (14) and are electrically conductively connected by the base plate (14). A connector device comprises at least one connection unit (2) of this type.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 9/24 - Terminal blocks
  • H01R 4/48 - Clamped connections; Spring connections using a spring, clip or other resilient member
  • H01R 12/75 - Coupling devices for rigid printing circuits or like structures connecting to cables except for flat or ribbon cables
  • H01R 12/72 - Coupling devices for rigid printing circuits or like structures coupling with the edge of the rigid printed circuits or like structures

18.

Photovoltaic module and connection arrangement for a photovoltaic module

      
Application Number 17935394
Grant Number 11870391
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-09-26
First Publication Date 2023-07-20
Grant Date 2024-01-09
Owner Weidmüller Interface GmbH & Co. KG (USA)
Inventor
  • Bönsch, Matthias
  • Wünsche, Torsten
  • Dallmann, Niels

Abstract

A connection assembly for a photovoltaic module includes at least one cell assembly which is externally contactable to at least two contacts. The connection assembly includes at least one bypass diode, which is arranged externally of the at least one cell assembly and connected in parallel to the at least one cell assembly. The connection assembly is characterized in that the connection assembly has at least one plug receptacle into which the bypass diode can be plugged in with plug contacts. A photovoltaic module with such a connection assembly is also provided.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02S 40/34 - Electrical components comprising specially adapted electrical connection means to be structurally associated with the PV module, e.g. junction boxes
  • H01L 31/044 - PV modules or arrays of single PV cells including bypass diodes

19.

SMART MODULAR PLUG-IN CONNECTION

      
Application Number EP2023050172
Publication Number 2023/131644
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-01-05
Publication Date 2023-07-13
Owner WEIDMÜLLER INTERFACE GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Althoff, Simon
  • Nolte, Sascha
  • Naik Vittal, Yashavanthkumar

Abstract

A smart modular plug-in connection (1) comprises a female connector (2) and a male connector (3) with power connectors (15, 15a) and/or data connectors (17, 17a) and a locking mechanism and is characterized in that the plug-in connection (1) comprises at least one control device (4).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 27/02 - Coupling parts adapted for co-operation with two or more dissimilar counterparts for simultaneous co-operation with two or more counterparts
  • H01R 13/518 - Means for holding or embracing insulating body, e.g. casing for holding or embracing several coupling parts, e.g. frames
  • H01R 13/639 - Additional means for holding or locking coupling parts together after engagement
  • H01R 13/00 - ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS - Details of coupling devices of the kinds covered by groups  or
  • H01R 13/66 - Structural association with built-in electrical component

20.

MODULAR PLUG CONNECTOR FOR CONTACTING A CIRCUIT BOARD PLUG CONNECTOR

      
Application Number EP2022081962
Publication Number 2023/088883
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-11-15
Publication Date 2023-05-25
Owner WEIDMÜLLER INTERFACE GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Neu, Marc
  • Krecht, Marvin
  • Langer, Tobias
  • Reilender, Meikel

Abstract

The invention relates to a modular plug connector (1) with a strip-like design, which can be plugged together with a corresponding counter plug connector, in particular a circuit board plug connector, wherein the modular plug connector (1) has a plurality of modules arranged in series and mechanically connected to one another directly with mechanical connecting means to form the strip shape, comprising at least multiple plug modules (100a, 100b, 100c,...) and one or more electronics modules (200a, 200b), wherein the respective electronics module (200a, 200b) has two housing sections orientated at an angle to one another, of which one is a series-mounting section (211) that can be connected in series between two of the plug modules (100a, 100b), and of which the other is a transverse section (212) orientated at an angle to same, in particular at a right angle, which is arranged on a housing side of one or more of the plug modules (100a, 100b,...) orientated at an angle, in particular at a right angle, to the series-mounting direction (x).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 13/514 - Bases; Cases formed as a modular block or assembly, i.e. composed of co-operating parts provided with contact members or holding contact members between them
  • H01R 4/48 - Clamped connections; Spring connections using a spring, clip or other resilient member
  • H01R 13/66 - Structural association with built-in electrical component

21.

Standalone plug with socket cover

      
Application Number 29763077
Grant Number D0986830
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-12-21
First Publication Date 2023-05-23
Grant Date 2023-05-23
Owner Weidmüller Interface GmbH & Co. KG (USA)
Inventor Schmidt, Klaus

22.

Wallbox and power outlet

      
Application Number 29763070
Grant Number D0986818
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-12-21
First Publication Date 2023-05-23
Grant Date 2023-05-23
Owner Weidmüller Interface GmbH & Co. KG (USA)
Inventor Schmidt, Klaus

23.

GRIPPING FINGER FOR AN AUTOMATIC FITTING MACHINE

      
Application Number EP2022081269
Publication Number 2023/083865
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-11-09
Publication Date 2023-05-19
Owner WEIDMÜLLER INTERFACE GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Leimkühler, Falk
  • Thiel, Karl Henning
  • Dinslage, Malte
  • Krieger, Viktor
  • Isenberg, Luca
  • Dülme, Christian

Abstract

The invention relates to a gripping finger (1) for an automatic fitting machine, having a main part (2) and a plurality of gripping jaws (12) which protrude transversely to the longitudinal direction of the gripping finger (1) in order to grip a component (20) and place same on a support rail. The gripping finger (1) is characterized in that the gripping jaws (12) are movably guided linearly in a direction which is transverse to the longitudinal direction, and the gripping jaws can be moved against a spring force in the direction of the main part (2).

IPC Classes  ?

24.

SPElink

      
Application Number 1728519
Status Registered
Filing Date 2023-03-28
Registration Date 2023-03-28
Owner Weidmüller Interface GmbH & Co. KG (Germany)
NICE Classes  ? 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments

Goods & Services

Apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching, transforming, storing, regulating and controlling electricity; electrical/electronic connection systems and snap-on electronic components (as far as included in this class), namely plug-in card holders, relay sockets, electronic circuits with and without optional housings, plug-in electronic units and printed circuit boards including parts thereof; measuring instruments; electrical/electronic control and regulating apparatus; power supply devices as electronic components; voltage/current and current/voltage converters; sensor systems for machine tools, namely consisting of sensor-actuator interfaces, sensor-actuator distributors, connecting lines and connecting cables for electrical purposes, and field bus components; terminal blocks for electronic/electrical purposes; terminal parts for electrical purposes, namely terminal blocks, terminal strips, connectors and snap-on electronic components; electrical installation material, namely cable ducts and cable trays; accessories for the above-mentioned terminals and terminal parts, namely mounting rails, protective housings, test plugs, sockets, cross-connectors; electrical contact elements for printed circuit boards; ethernet adapters; ethernet switches; ethernet cables; ethernet amplifiers; ethernet controllers; ethernet cards; ethernet hardware; ethernet transceivers; ethernet controllers; signal transmission devices; signal transmission control devices; data transmission apparatus and data storage apparatus; electrical apparatus and electronic components for remote data transmission and remote diagnostics; software and apps related to any of the foregoing goods.

25.

METAL CONTACT COMPONENT OF AN ELECTRICALPLUG CONNECTION AND ELECTRICAL CONNECTION TERMINAL

      
Application Number EP2022078673
Publication Number 2023/062198
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-10-14
Publication Date 2023-04-20
Owner WEIDMÜLLER INTERFACE GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Krecht, Marvin
  • Langer, Tobias

Abstract

The invention relates to a metal contact component (1) of an electrical plug connection, in particular a socket contact for receiving a contact pin (30) as plug partners, wherein the contact component (1) comprises at least one bus bar (2) and a tulip contact (3), which is arranged on the bus bar (2) in a spring-like manner and wherein the bus bar (2) and the tulip contact (3) each have a contact surface (7, 8) for contacting with a plug partner, which are facing one another and wherein the contact component (1) is additively manufactured. The invention also relates to an electrical connection terminal.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 13/11 - Resilient sockets
  • H01R 4/48 - Clamped connections; Spring connections using a spring, clip or other resilient member
  • H01R 11/05 - Individual connecting elements providing two or more spaced connecting locations for conductive members which are, or may be, thereby interconnected, e.g. end pieces for wires or cables supported by the wire or cable and having means for facilitating characterised by the type of the connecting locations on the individual element or by the type of the connections between the connecting locations and the conductive members the connecting locations having different types of direct connections
  • H01R 13/03 - Contact members characterised by the material, e.g. plating or coating materials

26.

ELECTRONIC DEVICE COMPRISING PLUG-IN SLOTS FOR ADDITIONAL MODULES

      
Application Number EP2022077945
Publication Number 2023/057628
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-10-07
Publication Date 2023-04-13
Owner WEIDMÜLLER INTERFACE GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Schumacher, Ralf
  • Gurlt, Ingo
  • Strünkmann, Marc
  • Brandt, Tobias

Abstract

The invention relates to an electronic device comprising a housing (10) having at least two plug-in slots, each intended for one additional module (2) that comprises a module housing (20). The electronic device is characterised in that the plug-in slots are each positioned in a corner region (121) of the housing (10) so that the relevant module housing (20) of the additional module (2) expands the housing (10) on three outer faces which form a corner, wherein the plug-in slots and the module housings are designed in such a way that each of the module housings fits into each of the plug-in slots.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H05K 7/14 - Mounting supporting structure in casing or on frame or rack

27.

SPELINK

      
Serial Number 79369120
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-03-28
Owner Weidmüller Interface GmbH & Co. KG (Germany)
NICE Classes  ? 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments

Goods & Services

Apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching, transforming, storing, regulating and controlling electricity; electrical and electronic connection systems and snap-on electronic components, namely, plug-in card holders for magnetically encoded cards and printed circuit boards, relay electric sockets, electronic circuits with and without optional housings, plug-in electronic cables and printed circuit boards including replacement parts thereof; current and voltage measuring instruments; electrical and electronic control and regulating apparatus; high-voltage power supplies; voltage and current and current and voltage converters; sensor systems for machine tools, namely, consisting of sensor-actuator interfaces, sensor-actuator distributors, connecting lines and connecting cables for electrical purposes, and field bus components; terminal blocks for electronic and electrical purposes; terminal parts for electrical purposes, namely, terminal blocks, terminal strips, connectors and snap-on electronic components; electrical installation material, namely, cable ducts and cable trays; accessories for the above-mentioned terminals and terminal parts, namely, mounting rails, protective housings, test electrical plugs, electrical sockets, electrical cross-connectors; electrical contact elements for printed circuit boards; ethernet adapters; ethernet switches; ethernet cables; ethernet amplifiers; ethernet controllers; ethernet encoded key cards; ethernet networking hardware; ethernet transceivers; signal transmission devices; signal transmission controllers and splitters; data transmission apparatus and data storage apparatus, namely blank digital storage media; apparatus for remote transmission and diagnostics of data; software and applications for data transmission

28.

Cable adaptor

      
Application Number 17447616
Grant Number 11616323
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-09-14
First Publication Date 2023-03-16
Grant Date 2023-03-28
Owner WEIDMÜLLER INTERFACE GMBH & CO. KG (USA)
Inventor
  • Ge, Xuefeng
  • Bönsch, Matthias

Abstract

An adaptor is provided for connecting an electrical cable with an electrical connector. The adaptor includes a housing and an insert which are coaxially arranged and connected for free rotation relative to each other. The outer surface of the insert contains an annular recess and at least one pin is arranged on an inner surface of the housing. When a portion of the insert including the recess is arranged within a portion of the housing, the pin is inserted into the recess to connect the insert with the housing while permitting rotation therebetween. The free rotation prevent torque from being transmitted to an electrical cable connected with the insert.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 27/02 - Coupling parts adapted for co-operation with two or more dissimilar counterparts for simultaneous co-operation with two or more counterparts
  • H01R 13/622 - Screw-ring or screw-casing
  • H01R 13/52 - Dustproof, splashproof, drip-proof, waterproof, or flameproof cases

29.

Elevator belt monitoring apparatus and blade contact

      
Application Number 17446850
Grant Number 11634302
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-09-03
First Publication Date 2023-03-09
Grant Date 2023-04-25
Owner WEIDMÜLLER INTERFACE GMBH & CO. KG (USA)
Inventor
  • Nolting, Reinhard
  • Waldhoff, Marco
  • Dallman, Niels
  • Smith, Christopher

Abstract

An elevator belt monitoring apparatus includes a housing for receiving an elevator belt and a plurality of blade contacts which are operable to pierce the belt and engage the spaced parallel cords arranged within the belt. A plurality of bridge contacts are connected with adjacent pairs of elevator belt cords and signal contacts are connected with cords at the outer edges of the belts. The signal contacts are connected with a monitoring device which sends and receives signals to the contacts to provide an indication of the condition or deterioration of the belt.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B66B 7/12 - Checking, lubricating, or cleaning means for ropes, cables, or guides
  • B66B 7/06 - Arrangements of ropes or cables

30.

FUSE HOLDER

      
Application Number EP2022073229
Publication Number 2023/030927
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-08-19
Publication Date 2023-03-09
Owner WEIDMÜLLER INTERFACE GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Buche, Henrik
  • Trape, Mario

Abstract

A Fuse holder (1) for an in-line fuse, comprising a multipart housing, a fuse carrier (8) for a fuse (10) and at least one closure element (4), characterized in that the housing has at least a first housing part (2) with an interior space (2c) and at least a second housing part (3) with an interior space (3c), the housing parts (2, 3) can be moved from a closed position (P0), in which the housing parts (2, 3) are connected to one another by means of the closure element (4) and enclose the interior spaces (2c, 3c), into an open position (P1), in which the housing parts (2, 3) are spaced apart from one another by an opening width (W) and the interior spaces (2c, 3c) are open, and back in the direction of a longitudinal axis (7) of the fuse holder (1).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01H 85/20 - Bases for supporting the fuse; Separate parts thereof
  • H01H 85/22 - Intermediate or auxiliary parts for carrying, holding, or retaining fuse, co-operating with base or fixed holder, and removable therefrom for renewing the fuse
  • H01H 85/38 - Means for extinguishing or suppressing arc
  • H01H 85/12 - Two or more separate fusible members in parallel

31.

PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULE AND CONNECTION ASSEMBLY FOR A PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULE

      
Application Number EP2022072943
Publication Number 2023/025631
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-08-17
Publication Date 2023-03-02
Owner WEIDMÜLLER INTERFACE GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Bönsch, Matthias
  • Wünsche, Torsten
  • Jung, Torsten
  • Diekmann, Torsten
  • Smith, Christopher

Abstract

The invention relates to a connection assembly (10) for a photovoltaic module (1), the photovoltaic module having at least one cell assembly, which can be externally contacted at at least two contacts, and the connection assembly comprising at least two connection sockets (11), wherein, within the connection sockets (11), connection cables (12) can be connected to the contacts of the photovoltaic module (1). The connection assembly (10) is characterized in that, between each pair of the connection sockets (11), a connecting cable (13) extends, into which a bypass diode (15) is inserted. The invention also relates to a photovoltaic module (1) having a connection assembly (10) of this type.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02S 40/34 - Electrical components comprising specially adapted electrical connection means to be structurally associated with the PV module, e.g. junction boxes

32.

MIBRIDGE

      
Application Number 1713857
Status Registered
Filing Date 2022-11-08
Registration Date 2022-11-08
Owner Weidmüller Interface GmbH & Co. KG (Germany)
NICE Classes  ? 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments

Goods & Services

Electrical and electronic devices for measuring, signalling, electrical controlling, electrical regulation and indication; printed circuit boards; printed circuits; printed circuit board connectors; housings for electrical connectors; housings for measuring apparatus; housings for switching apparatus; housings for computer; electric cables; electric wires.

33.

DEVICE FOR APPLYING LABELS TO A WORKPIECE

      
Application Number EP2022063777
Publication Number 2022/258351
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-05-20
Publication Date 2022-12-15
Owner WEIDMÜLLER INTERFACE GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Dülme, Christian
  • Dogan, Faysal
  • Bardutzky, Klaus

Abstract

The invention relates to a device (1) for applying labels to a workpiece, said device comprising a linearly movable punch (2), by which a label (4) which has been taken up can be applied to a workpiece, and a positioning aid (10), which assists correct positioning of the workpiece. The device is characterised in that the positioning aid (10) has at least two line lasers (11) which are oriented and arranged such that each one emits a fan of light (13) in a plane which runs parallel to a displacement direction of the punch (2), and the two fans of light (13) intersect.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B65C 1/02 - Affixing labels to one flat surface of articles, e.g. of packages, of flat bands
  • B65C 9/36 - Wipers; Pressers

34.

CONNECTION DEVICE FOR AN ELECTRIC VEHICLE

      
Application Number EP2022063346
Publication Number 2022/243330
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-05-17
Publication Date 2022-11-24
Owner WEIDMÜLLER INTERFACE GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Bönsch, Matthias
  • Classen, Constantin

Abstract

The invention relates to a connection device (1) for connecting an electric vehicle for a charging process. Said connection device (1) is characterised by having at least one receiving profile (11) which is open to one side for receiving at least one module (2), wherein one side of a housing of the module (2) forms part of an outer surface of the connection device (1).

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60L 53/14 - Conductive energy transfer
  • B60L 53/30 - Constructional details of charging stations
  • B60L 53/31 - Charging columns specially adapted for electric vehicles
  • B60L 53/66 - Data transfer between charging stations and vehicles
  • B60L 53/16 - Connectors, e.g. plugs or sockets, specially adapted for charging electric vehicles
  • H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries

35.

u-maker

      
Application Number 1696081
Status Registered
Filing Date 2022-09-29
Registration Date 2022-09-29
Owner Weidmüller Interface GmbH & Co. KG (Germany)
NICE Classes  ? 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments

Goods & Services

Protective housings of metal or plastic for electric and/or electronic components or devices, as far as included in this class.

36.

CONNECTION DEVICE

      
Application Number EP2022061196
Publication Number 2022/238120
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-04-27
Publication Date 2022-11-17
Owner WEIDMÜLLER INTERFACE GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Meier, Jan
  • Smith, Christopher
  • Dieckmann, Torsten

Abstract

A connection device (1) for electric conductors (16) comprises: a cage (2) with two connection points (I, II); a force generation device for clamping and contacting at least one electric conductor (I-1; II-1) at one of the connection points (I, II); and a pressure plate (4) to which force is applied by the force generation device. The force generation device is arranged in the interior of the cage (2), and the connection points (I, II) have a common stationary conductor (5).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 4/50 - Clamped connections; Spring connections using a cam, wedge, cone or ball
  • H01R 4/48 - Clamped connections; Spring connections using a spring, clip or other resilient member

37.

Weidmüller u-sense vibration

      
Application Number 1695392
Status Registered
Filing Date 2022-06-30
Registration Date 2022-06-30
Owner Weidmüller Interface GmbH & Co. KG (Germany)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
  • 42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design

Goods & Services

Electric/electronic connecting and installation devices as well as systems composed thereof as well as electronic components and electric/electronic modules; electric connecting systems; installation components for electric devices, as far as included in class 9, electric control and supply devices; electronic power supplies; repeaters, gateways, input/output systems consisting of electric and electronic devices, control units and software for the remote control of industrial operating processes; bus and sensor systems consisting of electric and electronic devices, control units and software for monitoring and collecting data of electric conditions and vibrations; protecting and switching devices for energy distribution; software, mobile apps and digital algorithms for recording, analyzing and monitoring energy flows, operating and process data; computers, screens [computer peripheric]; interfaces (interface devices or interface programs for computers); computer software and apps for controls, sensors, measuring, signaling, detecting, checking and control apparatus and instruments; electric devices and electronic components for remote data transmission and remote diagnosis; data storing apparatus; software, as far as included in class 9; mobile apps; digitalization software; cloud servers; software and apps for cloud computing services and for monitoring cloud networks; artificial intelligence software; artificial intelligence apps; machine learning software as well as mobile apps related thereto; software and mobile apps for machine learning; software and mobile apps for producing, administrating and developing models; databases. Development, design, implementation, maintenance, servicing and updating of software, apps and digital algorithms; information technology [IT] consultancy; cloud services; software as a service.

38.

DEPRO

      
Serial Number 97669860
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-11-09
Owner Weidmüller Interface GmbH & Co. KG (Germany)
NICE Classes  ? 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments

Goods & Services

electrical and electronical interface apparatus, namely electronic display interfaces; electric relays; electric opto-couplers; analog signal processing apparatus; voltage surge protectors; electrical and electronic fuses; protective switches being cut-out switches; electric AC and DC energy distribution apparatus, namely, fuse modules, protective switches being cut-out switches, electronic current limiters; electric relays and circuit breakers

39.

MIBRIDGE

      
Serial Number 79363030
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-11-08
Owner Weidmüller Interface GmbH & Co. KG (Germany)
NICE Classes  ? 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments

Goods & Services

Electrical signalling devices, namely, adapters for industrial automation installations and/or industrial control installations; printed circuit boards for adapters for industrial automation installations and/or industrial control installations; integrated circuits for adapters for industrial automation installations and/or industrial control installations; printed circuit boards connectors for adapters for industrial automation installations and/or industrial control installations; electronic housings for adapters for industrial automation installations and/or industrial control installations; electrical cables for adapters for industrial automation installations and/or industrial control installations; electrical wires for adapters for industrial automation installations and/or industrial control installations

40.

CONNECTION DEVICE AND METHOD FOR INSTALLING SUCH A CONNECTION DEVICE

      
Application Number EP2022059300
Publication Number 2022/228854
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-04-07
Publication Date 2022-11-03
Owner WEIDMÜLLER INTERFACE GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Bröker, Andreas
  • Kloninger, Eugen
  • Nolting, Reinhard
  • Schreiber, Jasper
  • Siekmann, Frank
  • Waldhoff, Marco

Abstract

The invention relates to a connection device comprising at least one direct-plug-in clamping connection which has a direct-plug-in design for plugging in an electric conductor and which has a clamping spring and a busbar and/or a clamping cage. The clamping spring is designed to clamp an electric conductor, which is plugged into the direct-plug-in clamping connection, so as to contact the busbar and/or the clamping cage in an electrically conductive manner, wherein the direct-plug-in clamping connection additionally has an actuation means which can be moved from a base position into an actuation position and back, and the actuation means adjusts the clamping spring so as to release the electric conductor in the actuation position. The actuation means has at least two actuation regions which are provided for placing an actuation tool and are arranged at an angle which is greater than 0° relative to each other. When the actuation means is adjusted from the base position into the actuation position and back into the base position from the actuation position, the actuation means is moved about an imaginary rotational point which changes positions. The invention additionally relates to a series connection assembly comprising at least two such connection devices designed in the form of series connection devices. The invention also relates to a method for installing such a connection device.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 4/48 - Clamped connections; Spring connections using a spring, clip or other resilient member

41.

Clamping jaw of connecting terminal

      
Application Number 17624140
Grant Number 11784451
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-06-24
First Publication Date 2022-10-13
Grant Date 2023-10-10
Owner WEIDMÜLLER INTERFACE GMBH & CO. KG (USA)
Inventor Ma, Yunchang

Abstract

A clamping jaw of a connecting terminal includes a rotary cylinder assembly configured for achieving different swing angles for clamping different types of connecting terminals. The rotary cylinder assembly includes a rotating shaft for providing a driving force through rotating cylinder and an initial state limit part. A first state limit part is configured to position the rotating cylinder in a first rotation angle and a second state limit part has a working and non-working position. When the second state limit part is in the working position, it is configured to position the rotating cylinder in a second rotation angle. When the second state limit part is in the non-working position, it is configured to position the rotating cylinder in the first rotation angle. The second rotation angle is smaller than the first rotation angle.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B23P 19/00 - Machines for simply fitting together or separating metal parts or objects, or metal and non-metal parts, whether or not involving some deformation; Tools or devices therefor so far as not provided for in other classes
  • H01R 43/058 - Crimping mandrels

42.

U-MAKER

      
Serial Number 79355331
Status Registered
Filing Date 2022-09-29
Registration Date 2024-02-06
Owner Weidmüller Interface GmbH & Co. KG (Germany)
NICE Classes  ? 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments

Goods & Services

Protective housings of metal or plastic for electric and/or electronic components or devices, namely computer component housings

43.

ASSEMBLY OF A MODULAR TERMINAL BLOCK HAVING AN ACCESSORY HOLDER

      
Application Number EP2022056604
Publication Number 2022/194812
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-03-15
Publication Date 2022-09-22
Owner WEIDMÜLLER INTERFACE GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Diekmann, Jörg
  • Lucht, Günter
  • Fischer, Stefan

Abstract

An assembly (10) of a modular terminal block (3), in particular a modular disconnect terminal block, comprises an accessory holder (1) of an accessory element (14) and an accessory element (14), the accessory holder (1) having a receptacle (12) for the accessory element (14) and at least one plug-in portion (13). The accessory holder (1) is attached to the modular terminal block (3) in a first position, the accessory element (14) being located in the receptacle (12) of the accessory holder (1), and, when the accessory element (14) is removed from the receptacle (12, 22, 25, 30, 30a) and is in a functional position, the accessory holder (1) is positioned in or on the modular terminal block (3) or remains in the first position.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 9/26 - Clip-on terminal blocks for side-by-side rail or strip-mounting
  • H01H 71/08 - Terminals; Connections
  • H02B 1/20 - Bus-bar or other wiring layouts, e.g. in cubicles, in switchyards
  • H01R 13/60 - Means for supporting coupling part when not engaged

44.

MAGAZINE FOR A PICK-AND-PLACE MACHINE

      
Application Number EP2022057078
Publication Number 2022/195048
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-03-17
Publication Date 2022-09-22
Owner WEIDMÜLLER INTERFACE GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Leimkühler, Falk
  • Thiel, Karl Henning
  • Dinslage, Malte
  • Dülme, Christian
  • Isenberg, Luca
  • Peisheng, Qiao

Abstract

The invention relates to a magazine (10) for accommodating electrical devices which can be arranged in rows one beside the other and can be accessed by a pick-and-place machine for automatically mounting the devices on carrying rails, comprising a main profile (11), on which a carrying-rail profile portion (12) is arranged or formed for the purpose of accommodating a plurality of the electrical devices and for guiding the devices longitudinally displaceably in a displacement direction, wherein a stop (14) for a front one of the devices is arranged at one end of the main profile (11), wherein an element which extends in the displacement direction, and behind which the electrical devices can engage, ends in front of the stop (14), this resulting in the formation of a removal portion (24), from which the front one of the devices can be removed in a direction transverse to the displacement direction. The magazine (10) is distinguished by a mechanism which makes it possible to vary the length of the removal portion (24) in the displacement direction.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 43/26 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining, or repairing of line connectors or current collectors or for joining electric conductors for engaging or disengaging the two parts of a coupling device

45.

Charging device for electric vehicles

      
Application Number 29732350
Grant Number D0962158
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-04-23
First Publication Date 2022-08-30
Grant Date 2022-08-30
Owner Weidmüller Interface GmbH & Co., KG (USA)
Inventor Schmidt, Klaus

46.

WEIDMÜLLER U-SENSE VIBRATION

      
Serial Number 79355000
Status Registered
Filing Date 2022-06-30
Registration Date 2023-12-26
Owner Weidmüller Interface GmbH & Co. KG (Germany)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
  • 42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design

Goods & Services

Electric/electronic connecting and installation devices, namely, sensors for machine condition monitoring, and systems comprised of sensors, gateways and USB sticks for machine condition monitoring, electronic components in the nature of sensors for machine condition monitoring and electric/electronic modules for machine condition monitoring; electric connecting systems comprised of sensors, gateways and USB sticks for machine condition monitoring; electronic power supplies; Ethernet repeaters, gateway routers, input/output systems consisting of electric and electronic devices, namely, machine condition monitoring systems, control units for sensors for machine condition monitoring, and downloadable software for the remote control of industrial operating processes; USB (universal serial bus hardware) and sensor systems consisting of electric and electronic devices, namely, sensors, gateways and USB sticks for machine condition monitoring, control units for machine condition monitoring and downloadable software for monitoring and collecting data of electric conditions and vibrations; downloadable software and downloadable mobile applications and digital control algorithms all for recording, analyzing and monitoring energy flows, operating and process data; computers, computer display screens; interfaces and peripheral devices for computers; downloadable computer software and downloadable computer applications all for controlling, sensing, measuring, signaling, detecting, and checking control apparatus and instruments, namely, machine condition monitors; electric devices and electronic components for remote data transmission and remote diagnosis, namely, sensors, gateways and USB sticks for machine condition monitoring; data storing apparatus, namely, apparatus for recording, transmission, processing and reproduction of sound, images or data; downloadable software for machine condition monitoring; downloadable mobile applications for machine condition monitoring; downloadable digitalization software for machine condition monitoring; cloud servers being computer servers; downloadable software and downloadable computer applications both for providing cloud computing services and for monitoring cloud networks; downloadable artificial intelligence software for machine condition monitoring; downloadable artificial intelligence computer applications for machine condition monitoring; downloadable machine learning software and downloadable mobile applications both for machine condition monitoring; downloadable software and downloadable mobile applications for machine learning for machine condition monitoring; downloadable software and downloadable mobile applications both for producing, administrating and developing models; downloadable databases in the field of machine condition monitors Development, design, implementation, maintenance, servicing and updating of software in the field of machine condition monitoring; providing temporary use of online non-downloadable applications for machine condition software; information technology [IT] consultancy; cloud services, namely, cloud storage services for electronic data in the field of machine condition monitoring; software as a service (SAAS) services featuring software for machine condition monitoring

47.

Spring force terminal for conductors

      
Application Number 17697024
Grant Number 11552413
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-03-17
First Publication Date 2022-06-30
Grant Date 2023-01-10
Owner Weidmüller Interface GmbH & Co. KG (USA)
Inventor
  • Fehling, Stephan
  • Herrmann, Michael
  • Hanning, Walter
  • Classen, Constantin

Abstract

A spring force terminal such as a direct plug-in terminal for connecting a flexible stranded conductor includes a housing having a chamber and a plug-in channel for the conductor into the chamber. A busbar or a clamping cage are provided and a clamping spring arranged in the chamber acts as a compression spring for fixing the electrical conductor on the busbar or the clamping cage in the region of a clamping point. The clamping spring has a clamping leg pivotable around a pivot axis, which is adjustable from a latching state in which it is latched in a latching position into a clamping state in which it is unlatched from the latching position and presses the electrical conductor against the busbar or the clamping cage. The latching state is produced by pressing on the clamping leg in the conductor insertion direction using a pusher wherein the clamping leg is releasable from the latching state using two different actuatable adjustment devices. The second release element is designed to release the pusher from the latching position to release the clamping leg from the latching state. The release element is arranged and formed laterally in relation to the pusher in the chamber in such a way that it acts on the pusher essentially perpendicularly to the conductor insertion direction to release the pusher from the latching position.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 4/48 - Clamped connections; Spring connections using a spring, clip or other resilient member
  • H01R 9/24 - Terminal blocks

48.

PLUG OF A PLUG-TYPE CONNECTION UNIT WITH AN OPERATOR CONTROL UNIT

      
Application Number EP2021086341
Publication Number 2022/136133
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-12-16
Publication Date 2022-06-30
Owner WEIDMÜLLER INTERFACE GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Scheer, Jörg
  • Nolte, Sascha
  • Krecht, Marvin

Abstract

A plug (2) of a plug-type connection unit, having a housing (2a) and an operator control unit (1), wherein the housing (2a) of the plug (2) is connected to the operator control unit (1) and forms a plug withdrawal aid for the plug (2). The housing (2a) of the plug (2) has a connection interface (VS) which is designed both for connection to the operator control unit (1) and to a conventional cable gland equally.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60L 53/16 - Connectors, e.g. plugs or sockets, specially adapted for charging electric vehicles
  • H01R 13/502 - Bases; Cases composed of different pieces

49.

PRESSING TOOL

      
Application Number EP2021085755
Publication Number 2022/129088
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-12-14
Publication Date 2022-06-23
Owner WEIDMÜLLER INTERFACE GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Bröker, Thilo
  • Hetland, Detlev
  • Hanning, Günther
  • Heggemann, Christian
  • Storm, Siegfried

Abstract

The invention relates to a pressing tool (1) which has two grips (2, 3) movable relative to one another, a crimping unit (4) with a crimping drum (41) arranged in a tool head (12) of the pressing tool and having at least one crimping die and a depository for storing a strip (10) of ferrules (11) connected to one another in the form of a belt, a transport device (5) movable in a prestressed manner in the direction of the crimping drum (41) to transport the ferrule strip (10) from the depository in the direction of the crimping drum (41), the transport device (5) having a transport plate (62) and a transport lever (61), which is arranged pivotably and in a sprung fashion relative to said transport plate and which has an attachment (64), which is close to the crimping drum (41) and can be pressed in between adjacent ferrules (12), there being arranged, between the transport device (5) and a support surface (24) of a head cap (22) of the tool head (12), a holding-down device (5) which is supported in sprung fashion on the support surface (24) and which presses the transport plate (62) against the transport lever (61).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 43/045 - Hand tools for crimping with contact member feeding mechanism

50.

CRIMPING DRUM FOR A PRESSING TOOL, AND PRESSING TOOL

      
Application Number EP2021085758
Publication Number 2022/129091
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-12-14
Publication Date 2022-06-23
Owner WEIDMÜLLER INTERFACE GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Bröker, Thilo
  • Hetland, Detlev
  • Hanning, Günther
  • Heggemann, Christian
  • Storm, Siegfried

Abstract

The invention relates to a crimping drum (2) for a pressing tool for processing strips (8) of interconnected wire ferrules (81), comprising a housing (3) having a movement axis (31) and a die part (4) arranged thereon, which die part has a nest (42) to accommodate a wire ferrule (81) of the strip (8), the die part (4) being accommodated resiliently and perpendicularly to the movement axis (31) in a receptacle (32) of the housing (3). Furthermore, the invention relates to a pressing tool.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 43/045 - Hand tools for crimping with contact member feeding mechanism
  • H01R 43/055 - Crimping apparatus or processes with contact member feeding mechanism
  • H01R 43/042 - Hand tools for crimping

51.

STRIPPING UNIT OF A PRESSING TOOL, PRESSING TOOL, AND METHOD FOR MOUNTING AN ADJUSTMENT UNIT

      
Application Number EP2021085759
Publication Number 2022/129092
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-12-14
Publication Date 2022-06-23
Owner WEIDMÜLLER INTERFACE GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Bröker, Thilo
  • Hetland, Detlev
  • Hanning, Günther
  • Heggemann, Christian
  • Storm, Siegfried

Abstract

A stripping unit (4) of a pressing tool (1) for cutting into and stripping a wire insulation of a conductor wire has a first clamping jaw (8) with a first clamping lip (10), a cutting unit (20) mounted in the clamping jaw (8), and an adjustment unit, accommodated in the clamping jaw (8), for variably adjusting a cutting depth of the cutting unit (20). Also described are a pressing tool and a method for mounting an adjustment unit of a stripping unit.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02G 1/12 - Methods or apparatus specially adapted for installing, maintaining, repairing, or dismantling electric cables or lines for removing insulation or armouring from cables, e.g. from the end thereof
  • H01R 43/04 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining, or repairing of line connectors or current collectors or for joining electric conductors for forming connections by deformation, e.g. crimping tool
  • H01R 43/042 - Hand tools for crimping

52.

ARRANGEMENT OF A PROTECTIVE CONDUCTOR TERMINAL BLOCK AND AT LEAST ONE CROSS-CONNECTOR, PROTECTIVE CONDUCTOR TERMINAL BLOCK AND BUSBAR ARRANGEMENT

      
Application Number EP2021082557
Publication Number 2022/117390
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-11-22
Publication Date 2022-06-09
Owner WEIDMÜLLER INTERFACE GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor Shahid, Usman

Abstract

The invention relates to an arrangement of a protective conductor terminal block (1) and at least one cross-connector (200) provided with at least two plug contacts (201) formed thereon, wherein the protective conductor terminal block (1) has a housing (2) made from insulating material and a busbar arrangement (100) with a busbar (103) having at least one through-opening (107) that forms a contact window, wherein the busbar arrangement further has at least one contact foot (104) having one or more, in particular two, contact arm(s) (108a, 108b) to establish electrical contact with the busbar (103), and wherein one of the plug contacts (201) of the cross-connector (200) also establishes an electrical contact with the busbar, characterized in that at least one of the plug contacts (201) of the at least one cross-connector (200) and the at least one or two or more of the contact arms (108a, 108b) of the contact foot jointly engage in the at least one contact window (107) of the busbar (103) to thereby establish contact with the busbar (103).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 9/26 - Clip-on terminal blocks for side-by-side rail or strip-mounting
  • H01R 31/08 - Short-circuiting members for bridging contacts in a counterpart
  • H01R 4/16 - Electrically-conductive connections between two or more conductive members in direct contact, i.e. touching one another; Means for effecting or maintaining such contact; Electrically-conductive connections having two or more spaced connecting locations for conductors and using contact members penetrating insulation effected solely by twisting, wrapping, bending, crimping, or other permanent deformation by bending
  • H01R 4/48 - Clamped connections; Spring connections using a spring, clip or other resilient member

53.

HOUSING WITH A CONNECTION SYSTEM FOR PRODUCING BRANCHES IN A PLURALITY OF CONTINUOUS ELECTRIC CONDUCTORS

      
Application Number EP2021080762
Publication Number 2022/096643
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-11-05
Publication Date 2022-05-12
Owner WEIDMÜLLER INTERFACE GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Herrmann, Michael
  • Schnurbusch, Wolfgang
  • Trapp, Ulrich
  • Grünberg, Olaf
  • Michels, Jan Stefan

Abstract

The invention relates to a housing with a connection system for producing branches in a plurality of continuous electric lines (2) of at least one partly stripped cable (1). The at least one stripped cable (1) is guided into the housing through a cable feedthrough (3) with a sealing effect, and the housing has a protection rating of at least IP40. Contacts (21) which pass through the insulation are arranged in the housing in order to electrically contact the conductors (2), and the housing is equipped with an electronic unit comprising a printed circuit board (20), on which the contacts (21) that pass through the insulation are arranged.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 4/242 - Connections using contact members penetrating or cutting insulation or cable strands the contact members having insulation-cutting edges, e.g. of tuning fork type the contact members being plates having a single slot
  • H01R 9/03 - Connectors arranged to contact a plurality of the conductors of a multiconductor cable
  • H01R 12/53 - Fixed connections for rigid printed circuits or like structures connecting to cables except for flat or ribbon cables
  • H01R 9/24 - Terminal blocks
  • H01R 12/67 - Fixed connections for flexible printed circuits, flat or ribbon cables or like structures characterised by the terminal insulation penetrating terminals
  • H02G 15/117 - Cable junctions protected by boxes, e.g. by distribution, connection or junction boxes for multiconductor cables
  • H05K 5/02 - Casings, cabinets or drawers for electric apparatus - Details
  • H05K 5/06 - Hermetically-sealed casings

54.

DIRECT PLUG-IN COMPRESSION SPRING CONNECTION

      
Application Number EP2021080483
Publication Number 2022/096492
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-11-03
Publication Date 2022-05-12
Owner WEIDMÜLLER INTERFACE GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Henze, Roman
  • Rutz, Andreas
  • Shahid, Usman
  • Arlitt, Uwe

Abstract

The invention relates to a direct plug-in compression spring connection (1) for connecting a conductor end (5), in particular in order to connect a stranded conductor end, comprising the following: a. a clamping cage (2) with a busbar (21) and a clamping spring (3) for contacting the electric conductor end (5) inserted into the direct plug-in compression spring connection (1) and into a conductor insertion region (L) of the clamping cage, wherein b. the clamping cage (2) has at least one wall - a base wall (20, 20') - which extends parallel to a pivoting direction (61) of the clamping spring (3), c. the clamping cage (2) additionally has at least one or more lateral walls (211, 212) such that an L-shaped, U-shaped, or rectangular cross-section is produced for the clamping cage (2) perpendicularly to the plug-in direction of the conductor end, d. at least one first contact zone (22) is provided on the busbar (21) or the clamping cage (2) for electrically contacting the inserted electric conductor end (5), and e. the clamping cage (2) has at least one elevation (203) in the conductor insertion region (L) on the at least one wall (20, 20'), said elevation extending from the wall (20, 20') into the receiving chamber (200) of the clamping cage (2) such that the inserted and contacted conductor end can rest laterally against the elevation.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 9/26 - Clip-on terminal blocks for side-by-side rail or strip-mounting
  • H01R 4/48 - Clamped connections; Spring connections using a spring, clip or other resilient member

55.

SNAP IN

      
Application Number 1659083
Status Registered
Filing Date 2022-02-01
Registration Date 2022-02-01
Owner Weidmüller Interface GmbH & Co. KG (Germany)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
  • 16 - Paper, cardboard and goods made from these materials
  • 35 - Advertising and business services

Goods & Services

Electrical and electronic connection systems and snap-on electronic components [as far as included in class 9] namely plug-in card holder, relay socket, electronic circuits with and without installation housing, pluggable electronic assemblies and printed circuit boards, including parts thereof; electrical and electronic and mechanical measuring, control and regulating apparatus, power supply apparatus, voltage/current and current/voltage converters, sensors and sensor circuits for machine tools and electrical and electronic controls; electrical and electronic automation apparatus for electrical installation and control technology; all the aforesaid goods as far as included in class 9; apps in connection with the aforementioned goods; software in connection with the aforementioned goods. Paper, millboard, as far as they are not included in other classes; printed matter; operating manuals; photographs [printed]; educational supplies [except apparatus]; plastic materials for packaging, as far as it is not included in other classes; paper advertising material. Advertising; business management; business administration; retail services [online and offline] with the goods mentioned in classes 9 and 16.

56.

POWER SUPPLY DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CHECKING A FIELD-EFFECT TRANSISTOR OF SUCH A POWER SUPPLY DEVICE

      
Application Number EP2021077149
Publication Number 2022/073883
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-10-01
Publication Date 2022-04-14
Owner WEIDMÜLLER INTERFACE GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Plöger, Matthias
  • Buschkamp, Michael
  • Schürmann, Klaus
  • Blome, Tobias

Abstract

1nn), the second threshold value being greater than the first threshold value. The invention further relates to a power supply device having a power supply unit (1), downstream of which at least one field-effect transistor (11) is connected as an active diode.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H03K 17/18 - Modifications for indicating state of switch
  • H02J 1/10 - Parallel operation of dc sources
  • H02J 9/06 - Circuit arrangements for emergency or stand-by power supply, e.g. for emergency lighting in which the distribution system is disconnected from the normal source and connected to a standby source with automatic change-over
  • H02M 3/158 - Conversion of dc power input into dc power output without intermediate conversion into ac by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only with automatic control of output voltage or current, e.g. switching regulators including plural semiconductor devices as final control devices for a single load

57.

LOCKING MECHANISM FOR A PLUG CONNECTION UNIT, PLUG CONNECTION UNIT HAVING SUCH A LOCKING MECHANISM AND A METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A LOCKING MECHANISM OF A PLUG CONNECTION UNIT

      
Application Number EP2021076043
Publication Number 2022/069314
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-09-22
Publication Date 2022-04-07
Owner WEIDMÜLLER INTERFACE GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Schabbehard, Stephan
  • Nolte, Sascha
  • Neu, Marc
  • Althoff, Simon
  • Dierks, Christoph
  • Grünberg, Olaf

Abstract

The invention relates to a locking mechanism (4) for a plug connection unit (1) comprising a first locking assembly (4a) and a second locking assembly (4'a), wherein, in a blocking position, the locking mechanism (4) blocks plugging of the first locking assembly (4a) into the second locking assembly (4'a) or unplugging of the first locking assembly (4a), which has been plugged into the second locking assembly (4'a), and wherein, in an unlocked position, the locking mechanism (4) enables plugging of the first locking assembly (4a) into the second locking assembly (4'a) or unplugging of the first locking assembly (4a), which has been plugged into the second locking assembly (4'a). The first locking assembly (4a) has a latching head (6a) having a specific geometry, and the second locking assembly (4'a) has a receptacle (9a) having a through-opening (10a) having a specific geometry, wherein, in the blocking position, the specific geometry of the through-opening (10a) is shifted and/or rotated in relation to the specific geometry of the latching head (6a) such that the specific geometries have no congruence, and wherein, in the unlocked position, the specific geometry of the through-opening (10a) is shifted and/or rotated in relation to the specific geometry of the latching head (6a) such that the specific geometries are congruent. The invention furthermore relates to a plug connection unit (1) having a locking mechanism (4) and to a method for controlling a locking mechanism.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 13/645 - Means for preventing, inhibiting or avoiding incorrect coupling by exchangeable elements on case or base
  • H01R 13/713 - Structural association with built-in electrical component with built-in switch the switch being a safety switch
  • H01R 13/66 - Structural association with built-in electrical component
  • H01R 43/26 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining, or repairing of line connectors or current collectors or for joining electric conductors for engaging or disengaging the two parts of a coupling device
  • E05B 21/00 - Locks with rotary keys moving lamelliform tumblers perpendicular to the key, in which the tumblers do not follow the movement of the bolt
  • H01R 13/629 - Additional means for facilitating engagement or disengagement of coupling parts, e.g. aligning or guiding means, levers, gas pressure
  • H01R 13/717 - Structural association with built-in electrical component with built-in light source
  • H01R 13/633 - Additional means for facilitating engagement or disengagement of coupling parts, e.g. aligning or guiding means, levers, gas pressure for disengagement only

58.

CABLE FIXING UNIT, SHIELDING PLATE AND ASSEMBLY ARRANGEMENT WITH THE SHIELDING PLATE AND THE CABLE FIXING UNIT, PLUG-IN CONNECTOR AND METHOD FOR ASSEMBLING A PLUG-IN CONNECTOR

      
Application Number EP2021069473
Publication Number 2022/063454
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-07-13
Publication Date 2022-03-31
Owner WEIDMÜLLER INTERFACE GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Krecht, Marvin
  • Arntzen, René
  • Nolte, Sascha
  • Dülberg, Sebastian

Abstract

A cable fixing unit (20) for fixing a cable to a shielding plate (1) by latching and/or clamping to the shielding plate (1), wherein the cable fixing unit (20) is of sleeve-shaped configuration and comprises a mechanical interface for clamping and/or latching to a complementary mechanical interface; and a shielding plate; an assembly comprising the shielding plate (1) and a cable fixing unit (20); a plug-in connector; and a method for assembling the plug-in connector with a cable arranged thereon in a strain-relieving manner.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 13/6592 - Specific features or arrangements of connection of shield to conductive members the conductive member being a shielded cable
  • H01R 13/58 - Means for relieving strain on wire connection, e.g. cord grip
  • H01R 9/24 - Terminal blocks
  • H01R 4/36 - Conductive members located under tip of screw

59.

MONITORING ATTACHMENT FOR MONITORING A NUT OF A SCREW CONNECTION

      
Application Number EP2021076345
Publication Number 2022/063978
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-09-24
Publication Date 2022-03-31
Owner WEIDMÜLLER INTERFACE GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Böcker, Marc
  • Niggemann, Steffen
  • Schumacher, Ralf
  • Busch, Gerald
  • Heggemann, Christian

Abstract

The invention relates to a monitoring attachment for monitoring a nut (9) of a screw connection for cracking, deformation and/or breakage, wherein the monitoring attachment has a conductor loop which is guided around an outer periphery of the nut (9) and interrupted in the event of deformation, cracking and/or breakage of the nut (9). The monitoring attachment is characterised by at least two segments (1, 1', 1", 1''') which together enclose the periphery of the nut (9) and are held together frictionally at at least one radial connection point, wherein the conductor loop is guided over contacts at the connection point.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16B 31/06 - Screwed connections specially modified in view of tensile load; Break-bolts having regard to possibility of fatigue rupture
  • F16B 39/10 - Locking of screws, bolts, or nuts in which the locking takes place after screwing down by a plate or ring immovable with regard to the bolt or object
  • H01R 4/00 - Electrically-conductive connections between two or more conductive members in direct contact, i.e. touching one another; Means for effecting or maintaining such contact; Electrically-conductive connections having two or more spaced connecting locations for conductors and using contact members penetrating insulation
  • F03D 17/00 - Monitoring or testing of wind motors, e.g. diagnostics
  • G01M 5/00 - Investigating the elasticity of structures, e.g. deflection of bridges or aircraft wings
  • F16B 1/00 - Devices for securing together, or preventing relative movement between, constructional elements or machine parts

60.

MONITORING ATTACHMENT FOR MONITORING A NUT OF A SCREW CONNECTION

      
Document Number 03188438
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-09-24
Open to Public Date 2022-03-31
Owner WEIDMULLER INTERFACE GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Boecker, Marc
  • Niggemann, Steffen
  • Schumacher, Ralf
  • Busch, Gerald
  • Heggemann, Christian

Abstract

The invention relates to a monitoring attachment for monitoring a nut (9) of a screw connection for cracking, deformation and/or breakage, wherein the monitoring attachment has a conductor loop which is guided around an outer periphery of the nut (9) and interrupted in the event of deformation, cracking and/or breakage of the nut (9). The monitoring attachment is characterised by at least two segments (1, 1', 1", 1''') which together enclose the periphery of the nut (9) and are held together frictionally at at least one radial connection point, wherein the conductor loop is guided over contacts at the connection point.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16B 31/06 - Screwed connections specially modified in view of tensile load; Break-bolts having regard to possibility of fatigue rupture
  • F16B 39/10 - Locking of screws, bolts, or nuts in which the locking takes place after screwing down by a plate or ring immovable with regard to the bolt or object

61.

FUNCTION MODULE FOR CONTROLLING AND/OR MONITORING TECHNICAL PROCESSES

      
Application Number EP2021076054
Publication Number 2022/063821
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-09-22
Publication Date 2022-03-31
Owner WEIDMÜLLER INTERFACE GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Gurlt, Ingo
  • Schumacher, Ralf
  • Schnatwinkel, Michael

Abstract

The invention relates to a bus-capable, and more particularly also network-capable, daisy-chainable function module (1) for controlling and/or monitoring technical processes, more particularly in industrial automation systems and/or in industrial IoT (Internet of Things) systems, having – a mounting base (2) with latching means for fastening on a carrier rail with at least one lateral bus conductor contact, and with a plug connector which is connected to the bus conductor contact; − a circuit board (3) inserted in the plug connector along a first edge (31), said circuit board having contact elements (36) on a second edge (35) parallel to the first edge; − a lead frame (4) which is hinged to pivot on the mounting base (2) and in a pivoted-in position extends over the circuit board (3) along its second edge (35) and provides at least one insertion slot (43); − at least one terminal module (5) which is pushed into the at least one insertion slot (43) and provides terminals (51) at an accessible top side and at an opposite bottom side has a connector (52) which, in a pivoted-in position of the lead frame (4), is pushed onto the circuit board (3) and contacts the contact elements (36) of the circuit board. The function module (1) is characterised in that – the circuit board (3) is designed in a stepped manner along its second edge (35), as a result of which at least two portions (35a, 35b) are formed into which the circuit board (3) projects by different distances in the direction of the lead frame (4), wherein – the contact elements (36) for the connector (52) of the at least one terminal module (5) are located in a first portion (35a), and wherein – the circuit board (3) has, in a second portion (35b), at least one terminal element (37) which can be directly accessed through an opening (44) in the lead frame (4).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 9/26 - Clip-on terminal blocks for side-by-side rail or strip-mounting
  • H05K 7/14 - Mounting supporting structure in casing or on frame or rack
  • G05B 19/042 - Programme control other than numerical control, i.e. in sequence controllers or logic controllers using digital processors
  • G05B 19/05 - Programmable logic controllers, e.g. simulating logic interconnections of signals according to ladder diagrams or function charts

62.

MODULAR INPUT AND OUTPUT STATION FOR AN INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION SYSTEM AND/OR INDUSTRIAL IOT SYSTEM

      
Application Number EP2021072850
Publication Number 2022/038147
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-08-17
Publication Date 2022-02-24
Owner WEIDMÜLLER INTERFACE GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Gurlt, Ingo
  • Schnatwinkel, Michael
  • Gerkens, Michael

Abstract

The invention relates to a modular input and output station for an industrial automation system and/or industrial IoT system having a header station (3) and a number of modules (5) arranged in a series, wherein a station bus (4) couples the header station (3) to the modules (5) for the purpose of data interchange with the header station (3), wherein the station bus (4) transmits data via two data channels (4a, 4b), each of which is designed for one transmission direction and a differential data transmission using two lines, and wherein at least two of the modules (5) or at least one of the modules (5) and the header station (3) have a further independent data channel formed between them, via which a direct data transmission is made possible. The modular input and output station is distinguished in that the further independent data channel is used to form a station network (7), wherein the independent data channel of the station network (7) is likewise designed for differential data transmission by virtue of each of the data channels (4a, 4b) of the station bus (4) being used as one of two lines for the differential data transmission via the independent data channel of the station network (7). The invention also relates to a method for transmitting data between at least two modules (5) or at least one module (5) and the header station (3) of a modular input and output station, and to a module (5) suitable for carrying out the method and a header station (3) suitable for carrying out the method.

IPC Classes  ?

63.

DEVICE AND METHOD FOR DETECTING ALTERNATING VOLTAGE

      
Application Number EP2021072851
Publication Number 2022/038148
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-08-17
Publication Date 2022-02-24
Owner WEIDMÜLLER INTERFACE GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Gröne, Niklas
  • Gerkens, Michael

Abstract

The invention relates to a device (1) for detecting alternating voltage, comprising input terminals (2) for the application of an alternating voltage (Vin) to be detected and output terminals (3), at which application of the alternating voltage (Vin) is indicated, wherein the input terminals (2) and the output terminals (3) are galvanically separated from each other by means of a coupler (13), and wherein a control element (131) of the coupler (13) is supplied with operating current from the applied alternating voltage, and a switching element (132) of the coupler (13) is connected to the output terminals (3). The device (1) is characterized by a zero-crossing detector (12) for the alternating voltage (Vin) to be detected, which zero-crossing detector supplies the control element (131) of the coupler (13) with the operating current in pulses. The invention also relates to a method for detecting alternating voltage.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01R 19/175 - Indicating the instants of passage of current or voltage through a given value, e.g. passage through zero
  • H03K 5/1536 - Zero-crossing detectors

64.

PRINTER

      
Document Number 03184720
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-07-28
Open to Public Date 2022-02-03
Owner WEIDMULLER INTERFACE GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Dahlmann, Markus
  • Bornefeld, Thorsten
  • Schindler, Rico
  • Manke, Rene
  • Koster, Thomas

Abstract

The invention relates to a printer (1) for printing plate-like media, in particular for printing marker maps (2) with markers (3) for marking electrical devices, wherein the printer (1) has a housing (5) and at least one input station (100) for the marker maps (2) to be printed, a printing station with a printing device and an output station (200) for outputting printed marker maps (2), characterised in that the output station (200) has a magazining device (202) which has one or more guide devices (2021a, 2021b) so that the output station (200) can be drawn by means of the magazining device (202) from a position pushed into the housing (5) into a position outside the housing (5) and can be pushed back into the housing (5) of the printer (1), and in that each guide device (2021a, 2021b) also has its own stacking unit (204a, 204b) which is pivotably mounted.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B41J 3/38 - Typewriters or selective printing or marking mechanisms characterised by the purpose for which they are constructed for embossing, e.g. for making matrices for stereotypes
  • B41J 13/00 - Devices or arrangements specially adapted for supporting or handling copy material in short lengths, e.g. sheets
  • B41J 13/12 - Sheet holders, retainers, or stationary guides specially adapted for cards, envelopes, or the like
  • B65H 3/00 - Separating articles from piles

65.

PRINTER

      
Application Number EP2021071138
Publication Number 2022/023410
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-07-28
Publication Date 2022-02-03
Owner WEIDMÜLLER INTERFACE GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Dahlmann, Markus
  • Bornefeld, Thorsten
  • Schindler, Rico
  • Manke, René
  • Köster, Thomas

Abstract

The invention relates to a printer (1) for printing plate-like media, in particular for printing marker maps (2) with markers (3) for marking electrical devices, wherein the printer (1) has a housing (5) and at least one input station (100) for the marker maps (2) to be printed, a printing station with a printing device and an output station (200) for outputting printed marker maps (2), characterised in that the output station (200) has a magazining device (202) which has one or more guide devices (2021a, 2021b) so that the output station (200) can be drawn by means of the magazining device (202) from a position pushed into the housing (5) into a position outside the housing (5) and can be pushed back into the housing (5) of the printer (1), and in that each guide device (2021a, 2021b) also has its own stacking unit (204a, 204b) which is pivotably mounted.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B41J 13/00 - Devices or arrangements specially adapted for supporting or handling copy material in short lengths, e.g. sheets
  • B41J 13/12 - Sheet holders, retainers, or stationary guides specially adapted for cards, envelopes, or the like
  • B41J 3/38 - Typewriters or selective printing or marking mechanisms characterised by the purpose for which they are constructed for embossing, e.g. for making matrices for stereotypes
  • B65H 3/00 - Separating articles from piles
  • B41J 3/407 - Typewriters or selective printing or marking mechanisms characterised by the purpose for which they are constructed for marking on special material

66.

SNAP IN

      
Serial Number 79339532
Status Registered
Filing Date 2022-02-01
Registration Date 2023-08-08
Owner Weidmüller Interface GmbH & Co. KG (Germany)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
  • 35 - Advertising and business services

Goods & Services

Electrical and electronic connection systems and snap-on electronic components, namely, plug-in card holder specially adapted for printed circuit boards(PCBs), relay socket housing, electronic circuits with and without installation housing, pluggable electronic lock assemblies and printed circuit boards and parts thereof; electrical and electronic and mechanical measuring, control and regulating apparatus, namely relay modules, analog signal processors, lightning and surge protection devices, and fieldbus distributors, power supplies, voltage/current and current/voltage converters, electric sensors and electric sensor circuits for machine tools and electrical and electronic controls; electrical and electronic automation apparatus for electrical installation and control technology, namely relay modules, analog signal processors, lightning and surge protection devices, and fieldbus distributors; downloadable application software for use in connection with teh aforementioned goods, namely, for energy management, automation and communication; downloadable software for input/output systems, touch panels, measuring and monioting systems, and wireless connectivity Advertising services; business management; business administration; retail store services and online retail store services featuring terminal blocks, plug-in connectors, electronic housing and enclosure systems, distribution boxes, relay modules, power supplies, filedbus distributors, and circuit protection devices

67.

Wallbox and power outlet

      
Application Number 29707165
Grant Number D0941754
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-09-26
First Publication Date 2022-01-25
Grant Date 2022-01-25
Owner Weidmüller Interface GmbH & Co. KG (USA)
Inventor Schmidt, Klaus

68.

Electrical plug connector

      
Application Number 17271371
Grant Number 11799215
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-09-25
First Publication Date 2021-11-18
Grant Date 2023-10-24
Owner Weidmüller Interface GmbH & Co. KG (USA)
Inventor
  • Münstermann, Jörg
  • Schmidtpott, Heike

Abstract

An electrical plug connector with a plug end surface which is provided for connecting the electrical plug connector to a mating plug connector includes an electrical contact for connecting an electrical conductor to the electrical plug connector. The plug connector includes a spring cage having a clamping spring acting as a pressure spring and a busbar contact region opposite the clamping spring. The plug connector further includes a single-part or multipart connection housing designed to accommodate the contact and to latch the clamping spring in a latching state in an open position. The latching and open position can be brought out of engagement by inserting the conductor. The plug connector further includes a release element which is provided for releasing the electrical conductor from the contact so that the conductor can be removed from the plug connector. The release element is integrated in the plug connector.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 4/48 - Clamped connections; Spring connections using a spring, clip or other resilient member

69.

Wallbox

      
Application Number 29732332
Grant Number D0934166
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-04-23
First Publication Date 2021-10-26
Grant Date 2021-10-26
Owner Weidmüller Interface GmbH & Co., KG (USA)
Inventor Schmidt, Klaus

70.

Connection device for the connection of a conductor end

      
Application Number 16767038
Grant Number 11424558
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-11-21
First Publication Date 2021-10-14
Grant Date 2022-08-23
Owner Weidmüller Interface GmbH & Co. KG (USA)
Inventor
  • Stjepanovic, Karlo
  • Fehling, Stephan
  • Fischer, Stefan
  • Hackemack, Frank
  • Rutz, Andreas

Abstract

A connection device for the connection of a conductor end includes a housing having a slotted link, a busbar section having a slotted link aligned with the housing slotted link, an d clamping spring assembly rotatably connected with the housing and operable between an open position and a contact position with the conductor end. A rotary lever assembly including a rotary lever element is operably connected with the clamping spring assembly. The rotary lever element has a cam section and a control curve section on which the clamping spring assembly slides during movement into the contact position. A clamping device is arranged on the cam section and is retained by the housing and busbar slotted links.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 4/48 - Clamped connections; Spring connections using a spring, clip or other resilient member
  • H01R 11/09 - Individual connecting elements providing two or more spaced connecting locations for conductive members which are, or may be, thereby interconnected, e.g. end pieces for wires or cables supported by the wire or cable and having means for facilitating characterised by the type of the connecting locations on the individual element or by the type of the connections between the connecting locations and the conductive members the connecting locations being identical

71.

Connection device for the connection of a conductor end

      
Application Number 16767031
Grant Number 11322860
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-11-21
First Publication Date 2021-10-14
Grant Date 2022-05-03
Owner Weidmüller Interface GmbH & Co. KG (USA)
Inventor
  • Stjepanovic, Karlo
  • Fehling, Stephan
  • Classen, Constantin
  • Waldhoff, Marco

Abstract

A connection device for the connection of a conductor end includes a housing having a slotted link, a busbar section having a slotted link aligned with the housing slotted link, an d clamping spring assembly rotatably connected with the housing and operable between an open position and a contact position with the conductor end. A rotary lever assembly including a rotary lever element is operably connected with the clamping spring assembly. The rotary lever element has a cam section and a control curve section on which the clamping spring assembly slides during movement into the contact position. A clamping device is arranged on the cam section and is retained by the housing and busbar slotted links.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 4/48 - Clamped connections; Spring connections using a spring, clip or other resilient member
  • H01R 11/09 - Individual connecting elements providing two or more spaced connecting locations for conductive members which are, or may be, thereby interconnected, e.g. end pieces for wires or cables supported by the wire or cable and having means for facilitating characterised by the type of the connecting locations on the individual element or by the type of the connections between the connecting locations and the conductive members the connecting locations being identical

72.

Connection device for the connection of a conductor end

      
Application Number 16767292
Grant Number 11411328
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-11-21
First Publication Date 2021-10-14
Grant Date 2022-08-09
Owner Weidmüller Interface GmbH & Co. KG (USA)
Inventor
  • Stjepanovic, Karlo
  • Fehling, Stephan
  • Fischer, Stefan
  • Hackemack, Frank
  • Rutz, Andreas
  • Münstermann, Jörg
  • Waldhoff, Marco

Abstract

A connection device for the connection of a conductor end includes a housing, a busbar section arranged in the housing, and a clamping spring assembly rotatably connected with the housing and operable between an open position and a contact position in contact with the conductor end. A rotary lever assembly is operably connected with the clamping spring assembly. The clamping spring assembly includes at least one clamping spring having clamping and actuating limbs arranged at an acute angle and connected by a bending region bearing against a spring carrier. The clamping spring assembly is preferably preassembled on the spring carrier for insertion in the housing.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 4/48 - Clamped connections; Spring connections using a spring, clip or other resilient member
  • H01R 11/09 - Individual connecting elements providing two or more spaced connecting locations for conductive members which are, or may be, thereby interconnected, e.g. end pieces for wires or cables supported by the wire or cable and having means for facilitating characterised by the type of the connecting locations on the individual element or by the type of the connections between the connecting locations and the conductive members the connecting locations being identical

73.

PLUG CONNECTION AND PLUG CONNECTOR

      
Application Number EP2021057392
Publication Number 2021/191189
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-03-23
Publication Date 2021-09-30
Owner WEIDMÜLLER INTERFACE GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Schnatwinkel, Michael
  • Schumacher, Ralf

Abstract

The invention relates to an electrical and/or optical plug connection comprising at least one first plug connector (1) and at least one second plug connector (2) which can be plugged together with the first plug connector (1) and corresponds to the first plug connector. Each first and each second plug connector (1, 2) each have a mating face, the mating face of each first plug connector comprising a first sheet-metal contact (101) and the mating face of each second plug connector comprising a corresponding second sheet-metal contact (201) which can be plugged together in an electrically contacting manner with the first sheet-metal contact, and the mating face of each first plug connector and the mating face of each second plug connector comprising first and second electrical and/or optical plug contacts (102, 202), respectively, which can be plugged together. Furthermore, a latching connection (3), which has a first latching means on the first plug connector (1) and a second latching means corresponding thereto on the second plug connector (2), is formed between each first and each second plug connector (1, 2) when they are plugged together. The invention is characterised in that the second plug connector comprises a printed circuit board (205), and the plug connection comprises one or two of the first plug connectors (1) and one or two of the second plug connectors (2), wherein the second plug connector is designed as a single plug connector or as a dual connector having one or two mating faces of one or two of the second plug connectors (2), said mating faces each comprising one of the sheet metal contacts (201) and each comprising at least one plug contact (202), wherein the first latching means (106), when released from a second latching means (206), moves parallel to the printed circuit board (205) of the second plug connector (2) in a direction A, and an actuating means (112) at an effective end moves in a direction B at an angle, in particular perpendicularly to the printed circuit board (205) as well as perpendicularly to the direction A.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 13/627 - Snap-action fastening
  • H01R 13/633 - Additional means for facilitating engagement or disengagement of coupling parts, e.g. aligning or guiding means, levers, gas pressure for disengagement only
  • H01R 13/6582 - Shield structure with resilient means for engaging mating connector
  • H01R 13/6583 - Shield structure with resilient means for engaging mating connector with separate conductive resilient members between mating shield members
  • H01R 13/6587 - Shielding material individually surrounding or interposed between mutually spaced contacts for separating multiple connector modules for mounting on PCBs
  • H01R 13/6463 - Means for preventing cross-talk using twisted pairs of wires
  • H01R 24/28 - Coupling parts carrying pins, blades or analogous contacts and secured only to wire or cable

74.

PLUG CONNECTION, PLUG CONNECTOR, LATCHING MEANS, AND METHOD FOR FORMING THE LATCHING MEANS

      
Application Number EP2021055520
Publication Number 2021/190899
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-03-04
Publication Date 2021-09-30
Owner WEIDMÜLLER INTERFACE GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Steube, Benedikt
  • Aporius, Stefan
  • Brinkmann, Lars
  • Henze, Roman
  • Reinke, Robin
  • Lang, Willi

Abstract

The invention relates to an electrical and/or optical plug connection comprising a first plug connector (1) and a second plug connector (2) which can be plugged together with the first plug connector (1) and corresponds to the first plug connector. The first and the second plug connector (1, 2) each have a mating face, the mating face of the first plug connector comprising a first sheet-metal contact (101) and the mating face of the second plug connector comprising a corresponding second sheet-metal contact (201) which can be plugged together in an electrically contacting manner with the first sheet-metal contact, and the mating face of the first plug connector and the mating face of the second plug connector comprising first and second electrical and/or optical plug contacts (102, 202), respectively, which can be plugged together and are arranged at a distance from the first sheet-metal contact and the second sheet-metal contact, respectively. At least one latching connection (3), which has a first latching means on the first plug connector (1) and a corresponding second latching means on the second plug connector (2), is formed between the first and the second plug connector (1, 2) when they are plugged together. The first latching means is designed as a latching hook (106) and the second latching means is designed as a corresponding latching recess (206), in particular having a latching edge. The latching hook (106) latches into the latching recess (206) when the two plug connectors (1, 2) are plugged together. The latching hook (106) has a latching arm (107) and a hook portion (108). The invention is characterised in that the hook portion (108) is connected to the sheet metal surrounding it, in particular of the latching arm (107), via a bending line (108c) which deviates, at least in sections, from a straight line, and said hook portion is designed as a raised 3D shaped surface region (108a) which has at least one open side (108b).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 13/6582 - Shield structure with resilient means for engaging mating connector
  • H01R 13/627 - Snap-action fastening
  • H01R 13/633 - Additional means for facilitating engagement or disengagement of coupling parts, e.g. aligning or guiding means, levers, gas pressure for disengagement only
  • H01R 13/6463 - Means for preventing cross-talk using twisted pairs of wires
  • H01R 24/28 - Coupling parts carrying pins, blades or analogous contacts and secured only to wire or cable

75.

ARRANGEMENT OF DISCONNECT TERMINALS WITH A PLUG UNIT AND METHOD FOR SHORT-CIRCUITING AN ARRANGEMENT OF THIS TYPE

      
Application Number EP2021055517
Publication Number 2021/180570
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-03-04
Publication Date 2021-09-16
Owner WEIDMÜLLER INTERFACE GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Montaldo, David
  • Parske, Benjamin
  • Rutz, Andreas
  • Neumann, Genadij
  • Meyer, Peter

Abstract

The invention relates to an arrangement (20) comprising at least two disconnect terminals (1, 1', 1'') and at least one plug unit (14) having a plug section (16) and a connection section (17). The at least two disconnect terminals (1, 1', 1'') comprise a first connection section (2), a second connection section (3) and a switch section (4) arranged in-between and having switch contacts (9, 9', 9''), wherein the first connection section (2) is electrically conductively connected to the second connection section (3) by means of the switch contacts (9, 9', 9'') in a first switch position (A), and the first connection section (2) is separated from the second connection section (3) in a second switch position (C), wherein the plug unit (14) forms a plug connection with the second connection section (3) of the at least two disconnect terminals (1, 1', 1'') via its plug section (16), and wherein the at least one plug unit (14) has a switch unit (18), which short-circuits connections (L1, L2, L3) of the connection section (17) of the plug unit (14). The plug unit (14) with its short-circuit function and contact sections of the second connection section (3) of the at least two disconnect terminals (1, 1', 1''), which are short-circuited in the second switch position (C) of the at least two disconnect terminals (1, 1', 1''), lie behind one another. The invention also relates to a method for short-circuiting an arrangement (20) of at least two disconnect terminals (1, 1', 1'') with at least one plug unit (14).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 9/26 - Clip-on terminal blocks for side-by-side rail or strip-mounting
  • H01H 71/08 - Terminals; Connections

76.

MONITORING DEVICE, MONITORING ARRANGEMENT AND MONITORING METHOD FOR MONITORING A SCREW JOINT OF AN OBJECT

      
Application Number EP2021055313
Publication Number 2021/175912
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-03-03
Publication Date 2021-09-10
Owner WEIDMÜLLER INTERFACE GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • West, Rick
  • Sam Soon, Christopher Lee Shih Hao
  • Busch, Gerald
  • Courtney, Mathew
  • Head, David
  • Niggemann, Steffen
  • Scott, Ben

Abstract

The invention relates to a monitoring device (10) for monitoring a screw joint of an object, comprising a base plate (11) to be attached to the object and a top plate (12) to be attached to one part of the screw joint, wherein the base plate (11) and the top plate (12) are positioned parallel to and on top of each other and wherein both plates (11, 12) each comprise at least one electrode (112a-p, 122) that capacitively interact with each other. The monitoring device (10) is characterized in that the electrodes (112a-p, 122) are shaped and positioned such that at least one electrode (122) of one of the plates (11, 12) interacts with at least two different electrodes (112a-p) of the other one of the plates (11, 12) depending on the rotational position of the plates (11, 12) relative to each other. The invention further relates to a monitoring arrangement having at least one monitoring device (10) of this kind and to a monitoring method.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01D 5/241 - 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 by varying capacitance by relative movement of capacitor electrodes
  • F16B 31/02 - Screwed connections specially modified in view of tensile load; Break-bolts for indicating or limiting tensile load

77.

Printer for printing a cable marker strip, and cable marker strip for the same

      
Application Number 17053462
Grant Number 11545053
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-06-05
First Publication Date 2021-07-29
Grant Date 2023-01-03
Owner WEIDMÜLLER INTERFACE GMBH & CO. KG (USA)
Inventor
  • Wieneke, Andreas
  • Dahlmann, Markus
  • Dogan, Faysal

Abstract

A cable marker strip includes two rows of cable markers which are arranged behind one another in a cable direction. The cable marker strip includes a labeling track which has one labeling surface for each cable marker, wherein one fastening structure is provided for each cable marker on a fastening surface of the labeling track. The fastening surface lies opposite the labeling surface and has a connecting track and two holding limbs which are connected to the connecting track, which lie opposite one another, and together define a cable receptacle. Starting from the connecting track, spacing the holding limbs from one another decreases in the region of the cable receptacle so that the cable receptacle tapers. A printer for printing the cable marker strip and a method for printing the cable marker strip by way of the printer are also provided. The printer includes a print head which is arranged above pressure bars for the rows of cable markers.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G09F 3/20 - Casings, frames, or enclosures for labels for adjustable, removable, or interchangeable labels
  • B41J 3/407 - Typewriters or selective printing or marking mechanisms characterised by the purpose for which they are constructed for marking on special material
  • G09F 3/06 - Labels, tag tickets, or similar identification or indication means; Seals; Postage or like stamps to be fastened or secured by the material of the label itself, e.g. by thermo-adhesion by clamping action
  • B41F 17/00 - Printing apparatus or machines of special types or for particular purposes, not otherwise provided for
  • G09F 3/02 - Forms or constructions

78.

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR MARKING ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES WHICH ARE ARRRANGEABLE IN A ROW

      
Application Number EP2020083245
Publication Number 2021/105140
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-11-24
Publication Date 2021-06-03
Owner WEIDMÜLLER INTERFACE GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Dülme, Christian
  • Lorenz, Stefan
  • Sarrafzadegan, Farhad
  • Marrenbach, Jan
  • Männchen, Guido
  • Reising, Detlef
  • Langosch, Peter

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for marking electrical appliances (2) which are arrangeable in a row, and which are arranged on a support rail (1), with the aid of a laser head (21), wherein the support rail (1) is pivotable about the longitudinal axis thereof, and the laser head (21) is guided so as to be movable at least along the longitudinal axis of the support rail (1). The method comprises the following steps: - specifying a number of marking instructions, each comprising a marking content and a position and an orientation of the surface to which the marking content is to be applied; - creating an image of at least a section of the support rail (1) and at least one electrical device (2) from an image capture device, and correcting at least one of the positions at which one of the marking contents is to be applied on the basis of an evaluation of the image; - grouping the marking instructions in marking levels (3) in such a way that all the marking instructions of one marking level (3) can be applied by the laser head (21) without a movement of the laser head (21) or of the support rail (1), wherein the marking levels (3) differ in terms of spatial coordinates and/or parameters for the laser head (21); - selecting a first one of the marking levels (3); - positioning the laser head (21) and/or pivoting the support rail (1) in accordance with the spatial coordinates of the selected marking level (3); - applying markings (5) in accordance with the marking instructions of the selected marking level (3) with the parameters for the laser head (21); and - selecting a next one of the marking levels (3) for marking on the basis of those movements of the laser head (21) and of the support rail (1) which would be necessary to enable markings in accordance with the next one of the marking levels (3) to be applied. The invention further relates to a device for carrying out said method.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B41M 5/24 - Ablative recording, e.g. by burning marks; Spark recording
  • B41M 5/26 - Thermography
  • B41J 3/407 - Typewriters or selective printing or marking mechanisms characterised by the purpose for which they are constructed for marking on special material

79.

SPRING TERMINAL FOR CONDUCTOR

      
Application Number EP2020083500
Publication Number 2021/105280
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-11-26
Publication Date 2021-06-03
Owner WEIDMÜLLER INTERFACE GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Fehling, Stephan
  • Hanning, Walter
  • Herrmann, Michael
  • Schmidtpott, Heike
  • Rutz, Andreas
  • Lenschen, Michael
  • Stjepanovic, Karlo

Abstract

The invention relates to a spring terminal (1) for connecting a conductor, the spring terminal being a push-in terminal and comprising: a. a bus bar (2); b. a clamping spring (3), which acts as a compression spring, c. a holding spring (4) for locking the clamping spring (3) in an open position, d. wherein the clamping spring (3) has a clamping limb (32) having a clamping edge (321), which clamping limb can be pivoted about a first pivot axis (8), and the holding spring (4) has a pivoting limb (41) that can be pivoted about a second pivot axis (9), e. wherein the pivoting limb (41) has at least one holding means (412) and the clamping limb (32) has a locking means (322) that interacts with the at least one holding means when the clamping limb (32) is in the locked state R, f. wherein the clamping limb (32) can be moved from the locked state R into a clamping state K as a result of sliding of the electrical conductor (6), in which clamping state the clamping limb is released and presses the electrical conductor (6) against the bus bar (2) by means of the clamping edge (321), and g. wherein the locking means (322) of the clamping limb (32) is spaced from the clamping edge (321).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 4/48 - Clamped connections; Spring connections using a spring, clip or other resilient member
  • H01R 13/193 - Means for increasing contact pressure at the end of engagement of coupling part

80.

DEVICE FOR IRRADIATING A PLANAR SUBSTRATE

      
Application Number EP2020077731
Publication Number 2021/069333
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-10-02
Publication Date 2021-04-15
Owner WEIDMÜLLER INTERFACE GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Bornefeld, Thorsten
  • Dahlmann, Markus
  • Manke, René
  • Schindler, Rico

Abstract

The invention relates to a device for irradiating a planar substrate (7) with two electrically operated radiation sources (1, 2) arranged next to one another and at a distance from the substrate (7), wherein the radiation sources (1, 2) are electrically connected in series, and wherein a variable impedance is connected in parallel to at least one of the radiation sources (1, 2).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H05B 1/02 - Automatic switching arrangements specially adapted to heating apparatus
  • H05B 41/392 - Controlling the intensity of light continuously using semiconductor devices, e.g. thyristor
  • H05B 41/24 - Circuit arrangements in which the lamp is fed by high-frequency ac

81.

KLIPPON

      
Application Number 209824500
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-03-25
Owner Weidmüller Interface GmbH & Co. KG (Germany)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 08 - Hand tools and implements
  • 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments

Goods & Services

(1) Outils à main pour électriciens. (2) Bornes à usage électronique; parties de bornes à usage électrique, à savoir réglettes, connecteurs ainsi qu'éléments électroniques embrochables, à savoir supports de cartes de circuits imprimés, socles pour relais, circuits électroniques avec boîtiers; accessoires et parties des bornes précitées, à savoir supports profilés, coffrets de protection équipés de supports profilés, fiches de test, fiches femelles, connexions transversales, matériel de repérage pour bornes et parties de bornes, gaines de protection pour fils; tout le matériel précité est constitué de pièces embouties, estampées, étirées, tournées et moulées en métal et/ou de pièces injectées, moulées et coulées en matières synthétiques et résines thermodurcissables et thermoplastiques.

82.

CONNECTION TERMINAL FOR CONDUCTORS

      
Application Number EP2020074456
Publication Number 2021/047974
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-09-02
Publication Date 2021-03-18
Owner WEIDMÜLLER INTERFACE GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Böcker, Marc
  • Schumacher, Ralf
  • Stjepanovic, Karlo
  • Hanning, Walter
  • Schmitz, Till
  • Aporius, Stefan
  • Oesterhaus, Jens

Abstract

The invention relates to a connection terminal (2) for connecting a conductor, said terminal being designed as a direct plug-in terminal, comprising a clamping spring (4) which is arranged in a housing (1) and comprises an elastic clamping limb (7) that can be moved into an open and latching position, an actuation device (13) being provided for pressing down the clamping limb into the open position and the latching position in order to insert a conductor, wherein the housing (1) has a conductor insertion channel (11) for inserting the conductor into a clamping point between the free end of the clamping limb (7) and a busbar (5). The invention is characterized in that the actuation device (13) has a pressing element (14) and a pivoting element (15) which interacts with the pressing element (14) at least when opening the clamping point, and at least one release means is provided for releasing the latched state of the clamping limb (7) of the clamping spring (4), said release means being designed such that the latching position can be released again as a result of the conductor acting on the release means when the conductor is inserted. The pivoting element is designed to act on the pressing element (14), and the pressing element (14) is designed to act on the clamping limb (7).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 4/48 - Clamped connections; Spring connections using a spring, clip or other resilient member
  • H01R 13/193 - Means for increasing contact pressure at the end of engagement of coupling part

83.

LUMINAIRE AND LIGHTING ARRANGEMENT

      
Application Number EP2020074430
Publication Number 2021/043805
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-09-02
Publication Date 2021-03-11
Owner WEIDMÜLLER INTERFACE GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Heggemann, Christian
  • Müther, Daniel
  • Töpper, Andreas

Abstract

The invention relates to a luminaire (10) having a housing with a base plate (11) and a cover (13) of which at least a portion is translucent, at least one LED (121) being arranged in the housing as a lighting means and at least two connections being provided for power supply to the luminaire (10), the at least two connections being electrically connected to one another via conductive tracks (124) integrated into the luminaire (10).

IPC Classes  ?

  • F21V 23/00 - Arrangement of electric circuit elements in or on lighting devices
  • F21V 23/02 - Arrangement of electric circuit elements in or on lighting devices the elements being transformers or impedances
  • F21V 23/06 - Arrangement of electric circuit elements in or on lighting devices the elements being coupling devices
  • F21V 21/096 - Magnetic devices
  • F21S 2/00 - Systems of lighting devices, not provided for in main groups  or , e.g. of modular construction
  • F21Y 115/10 - Light-emitting diodes [LED]

84.

CRIMPING INSERT AND PRESSING TOOL

      
Application Number EP2020074434
Publication Number 2021/043807
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-09-02
Publication Date 2021-03-11
Owner WEIDMÜLLER INTERFACE GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Ehlers, Herbert
  • Arens, Tobias
  • Rabbe, Klaus

Abstract

The invention relates to a crimping insert (1) for a manually operated pressing tool (2) having pressing jaws (23, 24), which are oriented parallel to each other and movable perpendicularly toward each other, for processing strips (6) of interconnected wire end ferrules (61), said crimping insert having a punch part (3), which is fixable to a first of the pressing jaws (23, 24), a die part (4), which is fixable to a second of the pressing jaws (23, 24), wherein the die part (4) has a feed region (43) having a receiving opening (48) for feeding the strip (6) into a separating and pressing region (49) of the die part (4), wherein a retaining element (5) is arranged in the feed region (44), to which retaining element the strip (6) is frictionally fixable in the feed region (44). The invention furthermore relates to a manually operated pressing tool (2).

IPC Classes  ?

  • B25B 27/14 - Hand tools or bench devices, specially adapted for fitting together or separating parts or objects whether or not involving some deformation, not otherwise provided for for assembling objects other than by press fit or detaching same
  • H01R 43/042 - Hand tools for crimping

85.

Assembly of disconnect terminals having a coupling device, and switching status display

      
Application Number 16916695
Grant Number 11228147
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-06-30
First Publication Date 2021-03-04
Grant Date 2022-01-18
Owner Weidmüller Interface GmbH & Co. KG (USA)
Inventor
  • Rutz, Andreas
  • Neumann, Genadij
  • Meyer, Peter

Abstract

An assembly includes at least two disconnect terminals and at least one coupling device, wherein the at least two disconnect terminals each include at least one switching lever. Each switching lever is adjustable independently from the other switching lever from a first switch position into at least one second switch position and back, wherein the switching levers are connectable by the at least one coupling device. The at least one coupling device connects the switching levers if the at least one coupling device is switched into at least one first coupling position, and the at least one coupling device separates the switching levers from one another if the at least one coupling device is switched into at least one second coupling position. A disconnect terminal includes the at least one coupling device.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 13/70 - Structural association with built-in electrical component with built-in switch

86.

Spring force terminal for conductors

      
Application Number 16977119
Grant Number 11387580
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-03-06
First Publication Date 2021-02-25
Grant Date 2022-07-12
Owner Weidmüller Interface GmbH & Co. KG (USA)
Inventor
  • Fehling, Stephan
  • Herrmann, Michael
  • Hanning, Walter
  • Classen, Constantin

Abstract

A spring force terminal such as a direct plug-in terminal for connecting a flexible stranded conductor includes a housing having a chamber and a plug-in channel for the conductor into the chamber. A busbar or a clamping cage are provided and a clamping spring arranged in the chamber acts as a compression spring for fixing the electrical conductor on the busbar or the clamping cage in the region of a clamping point. The clamping spring has a clamping leg pivotable around a pivot axis, which is adjustable from a latching state in which it is latched in a latching position into a clamping state in which it is unlatched from the latching position and presses the electrical conductor against the busbar or the clamping cage. The latching state is produced by pressing on the clamping leg in the conductor insertion direction using a pusher wherein the clamping leg is releasable from the latching state using two different actuatable adjustment devices. The second release element is designed to release the pusher from the latching position to release the clamping leg from the latching state. The release element is arranged and formed laterally in relation to the pusher in the chamber in such a way that it acts on the pusher essentially perpendicularly to the conductor insertion direction to release the pusher from the latching position.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 4/48 - Clamped connections; Spring connections using a spring, clip or other resilient member
  • H01R 9/24 - Terminal blocks

87.

Connection apparatus with variable electrical connection between conductor terminals

      
Application Number 16623566
Grant Number 11502463
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-06-12
First Publication Date 2021-01-28
Grant Date 2022-11-15
Owner Weidmuller Interface GmbH & Co. KG (USA)
Inventor
  • Bönsch, Matthias
  • Richts, Jörg
  • Diekmann, Torsten
  • Küppers, Bernd

Abstract

A connection apparatus for connecting electrical devices, in particular electric motors to an AC system, has a housing which has at least one housing portion. A plurality of first and second conductor terminals are arranged in the at least one housing portion. Each conductor terminal has at least one or two or more individual terminals and a configuration plug. The configuration plug electrically connects individual or a plurality of the first and/or second conductor terminals in at least two different positions in order to obtain at least two different circuit types. The configuration plug is rotatably or slidably guided in or on the housing or at least on the at least one housing portion. Due to this relative movement, plug can be rotated and/or displaced into at least two different positions, in order to provide the at least two different circuit types.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 29/00 - Coupling parts for selective co-operation with a counterpart in different ways to establish different circuits, e.g. for voltage selection, for series/parallel selection
  • H01R 9/24 - Terminal blocks
  • H01R 13/502 - Bases; Cases composed of different pieces

88.

Series terminal assembly and method for implementing wiring on a matrix of conductor connection devices

      
Application Number 16500137
Grant Number 11367970
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-03-20
First Publication Date 2021-01-21
Grant Date 2022-06-21
Owner Weidmüller Interface GmbH & Co. KG (USA)
Inventor
  • Henke, Ralf
  • Hackemack, Frank
  • Rutz, Andreas

Abstract

A method for implementing-a wiring on a matrix of conductor connection devices such as terminal conductor connection devices for connection of the ends of a conductor to at least one series terminal block uses at least one luminous element to identify conductor connection devices which are illuminated in the matrix directly or indirectly in accordance with a wiring diagram. The conductor connection devices that are illuminated by the luminous element and that are to be interconnected are connected to conductors, the ends of which are inserted in the conductor connection devices to establish a respective conducting wiring connection.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 9/24 - Terminal blocks
  • H01R 9/26 - Clip-on terminal blocks for side-by-side rail or strip-mounting

89.

PRINTER FOR PRINTING PLATE-LIKE PRINT MEDIA, CLEANING DEVICE FOR THE PRINTER AND METHOD FOR MAINTAINING THE PRINTER

      
Application Number EP2020069201
Publication Number 2021/008955
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-07-08
Publication Date 2021-01-21
Owner WEIDMÜLLER INTERFACE GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Dahlmann, Markus
  • Bornefeld, Thorsten
  • Schindler, Rico
  • Manke, René
  • Köster, Thomas

Abstract

The present invention relates to a printer for printing plate-like print media, which comprises a printing unit (100) having at least one print head (104, 105) for printing print media according to the inkjet printing principle, which is movable in and against a conveying direction (41), and a cleaning unit (200) for cleaning the print unit (100), which comprises a cleaning device (210) for suctioning ink out of the print head (104, 105) in a suctioning direction (42), wherein the cleaning unit (200) additionally comprises a drive device (250) for moving the cleaning device (210) to different operating positions. The present invention furthermore relates to a cleaning device (210) for such a printer and to a method for maintaining the printer.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B41J 3/407 - Typewriters or selective printing or marking mechanisms characterised by the purpose for which they are constructed for marking on special material
  • B41J 2/165 - Prevention of nozzle clogging, e.g. cleaning, capping or moistening for nozzles

90.

MATERIAL PUSHING DEVICE

      
Application Number CN2020098096
Publication Number 2021/004291
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-06-24
Publication Date 2021-01-14
Owner WEIDMUELLER INTERFACE GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Shen, Hong
  • Zuo, Haixuan

Abstract

Disclosed is a material pushing device, comprising: a main body; an elastic component disposed inside the main body; and a claw portion disposed above the elastic component and extending upward or retracting downward by means of the elastic component, wherein a cross section of the claw portion is in the shape of a right trapezoid, a top portion of the claw portion protrudes outward in a horizontal direction from the side of the right angle, and the claw portion is aligned with an end of a material such that the protrusion thereof engages with the material so as to push the material to move. The device performs material pushing without interfering with materials.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B65G 47/82 - Rotary or reciprocating members for direct action on articles or materials, e.g. pushers, rakes, shovels

91.

u|sense

      
Application Number 1570456
Status Registered
Filing Date 2020-07-20
Registration Date 2020-07-20
Owner Weidmüller Interface GmbH & Co. KG (Germany)
NICE Classes  ? 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments

Goods & Services

Electric/electronic connecting and installing apparatus and systems made therefrom as well as electronic components and modules (included in this class), namely electric connecting terminals and connectors, electronic componentries including their parts; analog signal converters; electric connection systems being composed of flat cables and round cables as well as cable harnesses for transmitting energy and data; installation components for electric apparatus (included in this class), especially protective housings with / without integrated electric distributors and electronic circuits; electric control and supply units, especially power supply units, repeaters, gateways, input and output systems, bus and sensor systems; protective and switching devices for energy distribution as well as fuses, switches, switching devices, relays and modules for overvoltage protection.

92.

SUPPLY CARTRIDGE CLIP FOR TERMINALS

      
Application Number CN2020098091
Publication Number 2021/004288
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-06-24
Publication Date 2021-01-14
Owner WEIDMUELLER INTERFACE GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor Ma, Yunchang

Abstract

Disclosed is a supply cartridge clip for terminals. The cartridge clip comprises a guide rail and a following mechanism. The guide rail comprises a sliding slot, and the guide rail is used for placing the terminals. The following mechanism comprises a housing and a fixing column, so that the lower end of the housing is fitted over the guide rail by means of a notch on the housing; a coil spring is provided on the fixing column, the outer end of the coil spring is fixedly connected to a position, close to a front baffle, of the bottom surface of the sliding slot so as to push the terminals placed between the housing and the front baffle forwards, thereby achieving automatic supply of terminals.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B65G 47/82 - Rotary or reciprocating members for direct action on articles or materials, e.g. pushers, rakes, shovels

93.

WIRING TERMINAL CLAMPING JAW

      
Application Number CN2020098095
Publication Number 2021/004290
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-06-24
Publication Date 2021-01-14
Owner WEIDMUELLER INTERFACE GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor Ma, Yunchang

Abstract

Disclosed in the present invention is a wiring terminal clamping jaw, comprising: a rotating cylinder assembly which is used for realizing different swing angles so as to clamp different types of terminals. The rotating cylinder assembly comprises: a rotating shaft to which a driving force is provided by a rotating cylinder; an initial state limiting part, used for positioning the rotating cylinder in a rotating initial state; a first state limiting part, used for positioning the rotating cylinder at a first rotating angle; and a second state limiting part, having a working position and a non-working position with respect to a bearing mounting plate. The second state limiting part is used for positioning the rotating cylinder at a second rotating angle when being located at the working position, and is used for positioning the rotating cylinder at the first rotating angle when being located at the non-working position, wherein the second rotating angle is less than the first rotating angle. The present invention solves the technical problem of clamping terminals of different models and types by using only one terminal clamping device, and also realizes clamping of terminals of special models.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B23P 19/00 - Machines for simply fitting together or separating metal parts or objects, or metal and non-metal parts, whether or not involving some deformation; Tools or devices therefor so far as not provided for in other classes
  • B23Q 7/04 - Arrangements for handling work specially combined with or arranged in, or specially adapted for use in connection with, machine tools, e.g. for conveying, loading, positioning, discharging, sorting by means of grippers

94.

SPRING TERMINAL FOR CONDUCTOR

      
Application Number EP2020061350
Publication Number 2020/224979
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-04-23
Publication Date 2020-11-12
Owner WEIDMÜLLER INTERFACE GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Fehling, Stephan
  • Stjepanovic, Karlo
  • Hanning, Walter
  • Schmidtpott, Heike

Abstract

The invention relates to a spring terminal (1), in particular a direct plug-in terminal, for connecting a conductor (10) which can be designed as a flexible stranded conductor, having at least the following features: a. a housing (3) with a chamber (4) and an insertion channel (5) for inserting the conductor into the chamber (4), b. a busbar (8) and/or a clamping cage (13), and c. a clamping spring (7) which is arranged in the chamber (4), acts as a pressure spring, and comprises a clamping limb, said clamping limb (7b) being releasable out of the latching state (R) by a pusher, d. wherein the pusher (11) has a latching edge (11h) on which the pusher can be latched in the interior of the housing (3) on a latching hook (81) of the busbar (8) or another element arranged in the housing in the latching state (R), and the pusher correspondingly holds the clamping spring (7) in a latched manner in the open position. The latching edge (11h) of the pusher (11) can be released out of the latching state (R) by an opposite movement.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 4/48 - Clamped connections; Spring connections using a spring, clip or other resilient member
  • H01R 9/26 - Clip-on terminal blocks for side-by-side rail or strip-mounting

95.

Support rail and housing assembly

      
Application Number 16755923
Grant Number 11670916
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-10-18
First Publication Date 2020-10-29
Grant Date 2023-06-06
Owner Weidmüller Interface GmbH & Co. KG (USA)
Inventor
  • Avenhaus, Eike
  • Giesbrecht, Peter
  • Diekmann, Jörg
  • Meyer, Peter
  • Neumann, Genadij
  • Remke, Andre

Abstract

A support rail and housing assembly is mountable on a housing base. The housings are equipped with electrical contact and/or functional elements which can be strung together. The support rail is mountable on the mounting base even when the housings have already been arranged on the support rail before the support rail is mounted. The support rail is secured to the mounting base by two or more mounting pins which have been placed before the support rail is mounted to the mounting base. The mounting pins and the support rail are designed to correspond to each other such that the support rail can be placed on the mounting pins and locked thereto without using a tool.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02B 1/04 - Mounting thereon of switches or of other devices in general, the switch or device having, or being without, casing
  • F16B 21/08 - Releasable fastening devices with snap action in which the stud, pin, or spigot has a resilient part
  • F16B 21/09 - Releasable fastening devices with a stud engaging a keyhole slot
  • H01R 4/30 - Clamped connections; Spring connections using a screw or nut clamping member
  • H01R 4/64 - Connections between or with conductive parts having primarily a non-electric function, e.g. frame, casing, rail
  • H02B 1/052 - Mounting on rails

96.

APPARATUS FOR MARKING ELECTRIC DEVICES WHICH CAN BE LINED UP NEXT TO ONE ANOTHER

      
Application Number EP2020055917
Publication Number 2020/200638
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-03-05
Publication Date 2020-10-08
Owner WEIDMÜLLER INTERFACE GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Dülme, Christian
  • Lorenz, Stefan
  • Gockel, Michael
  • Marrenbach, Jan
  • Deprato, Davor
  • Menzel, Ronny
  • Schneider, Clemens

Abstract

The invention relates to an apparatus for marking electric devices (2) which can be lined up next to one another and are situated on a support rail (1), the apparatus having a receptacle (12) for the support rail (1) and a laser head (21) for applying a marking to the electric devices (2). The apparatus is characterised in that the receptacle (12) is mounted pivotably about its longitudinal axis, and that the laser head (21) is guided displaceably in at least one longitudinal direction running parallel to the longitudinal axis of the receptacle (12).

IPC Classes  ?

  • B41M 5/24 - Ablative recording, e.g. by burning marks; Spark recording
  • B41M 5/26 - Thermography
  • B41J 3/407 - Typewriters or selective printing or marking mechanisms characterised by the purpose for which they are constructed for marking on special material

97.

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR MARKING ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES WHICH ARE ARRRANGEABLE IN A ROW

      
Application Number EP2020055918
Publication Number 2020/200639
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-03-05
Publication Date 2020-10-08
Owner WEIDMÜLLER INTERFACE GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Dülme, Christian
  • Lorenz, Stefan
  • Sarrafzadegan, Farhad
  • Bormann, Frank
  • Männchen, Guido
  • Reising, Detlef
  • Langosch, Peter
  • Marrenbach, Jan

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for marking electrical appliances (2) which are arrangeable in a row, and which are arranged on a support rail (1), with the aid of a laser head (21), wherein the support rail (1) is pivotable about the longitudinal axis thereof, and the laser head (21) is guided so as to be movable at least along the longitudinal axis of the support rail (1). The method comprises the following steps: - specifying a number of marking instructions, each comprising a marking content and a position and an orientation of the surface to which the marking content is to be applied; - grouping the marking instructions in marking levels (3) in such a way that all the marking instructions of one marking level (3) can be applied by the laser head (21) without a movement of the laser head (21) or of the support rail (1), wherein the marking levels (3) differ in terms of spatial coordinates and/or parameters for the laser head (21); - selecting a first one of the marking levels (3); - positioning the laser head (21) and/or pivoting the support rail (1) in accordance with the spatial coordinates of the selected marking level (3); - applying markings (5) in accordance with the marking instructions of the selected marking level (3) with the parameters for the laser head (21); and - selecting a next one of the marking levels (3) for marking on the basis of those movements of the laser head (21) and of the support rail (1) which would be necessary to enable markings in accordance with the next one of the marking levels (3) to be applied. The invention furthermore relates to a device for carrying out the method.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B41M 5/24 - Ablative recording, e.g. by burning marks; Spark recording
  • B41M 5/26 - Thermography
  • B41J 3/407 - Typewriters or selective printing or marking mechanisms characterised by the purpose for which they are constructed for marking on special material

98.

CONNECTION DEVICE FOR CHARGING AN ELECTRIC VEHICLE

      
Application Number EP2020059161
Publication Number 2020/201301
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-03-31
Publication Date 2020-10-08
Owner WEIDMÜLLER INTERFACE GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Bönsch, Matthias
  • Wünsche, Torsten
  • Holterhoff, Klaus
  • Kriete, Thomas

Abstract

The invention relates to a connection device for charging an electric vehicle (5), comprising at least one housing, on which a charging socket (24) for inserting a charging cable for connecting to the electric vehicle (5) is arranged or to which the charging cable is connected directly. The connection device is characterised in that at least one cover (211, 221), which can be removed without tools, is arranged on the housing.

IPC Classes  ?

99.

CONNECTION DEVICE FOR CHARGING AN ELECTRIC VEHICLE

      
Application Number EP2020059160
Publication Number 2020/201300
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-03-31
Publication Date 2020-10-08
Owner WEIDMÜLLER INTERFACE GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Bönsch, Matthias
  • Wünsche, Torsten
  • Holterhoff, Klaus
  • Kriete, Thomas

Abstract

The invention relates to a connection device for charging an electric vehicle (5). The connection device comprises a main unit, on which a charging socket (24) is arranged for inserting a charging cable for connecting to the electric vehicle (5), or to which said charging cable is connected directly. The connection device is characterised by an additional connection (30) with a separate additional housing (31), on which an additional charging socket (32) for an additional charging cable (4) is arranged or to which the additional charging cable (4) is connected directly.

IPC Classes  ?

100.

CONNECTION DEVICE FOR CHARGING AN ELECTRIC VEHICLE

      
Application Number EP2020059162
Publication Number 2020/201302
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-03-31
Publication Date 2020-10-08
Owner WEIDMÜLLER INTERFACE GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Bönsch, Matthias
  • Wünsche, Torsten
  • Holterhoff, Klaus
  • Kriete, Thomas

Abstract

The invention relates to a connection device for charging an electric vehicle (5), comprising at least one housing, on which a charging socket (24) for inserting a charging cable for connecting to the electric vehicle (5) is arranged or to which the charging cable is connected directly. The connection device is characterised in that there is, provided on said housing, at least one access opening (212) to a security element (213) arranged in the housing.

IPC Classes  ?

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