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H01R 4/48 - Clamped connections; Spring connections using a spring, clip or other resilient member 6
H01R 9/24 - Terminal blocks 5
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 3
H01R 13/24 - Contacts for co-operating by abutting resiliently mounted 3
H01R 9/26 - Clip-on terminal blocks for side-by-side rail or strip-mounting 3
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1.

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

2.

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

3.

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

4.

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

5.

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

6.

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

7.

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

8.

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

9.

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

10.

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

11.

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

12.

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

13.

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

14.

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

15.

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

16.

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

17.

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

18.

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

19.

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

20.

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

21.

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

22.

Plug connection having an auxiliary contact

      
Application Number 16629646
Grant Number 11133617
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-07-17
First Publication Date 2020-06-25
Grant Date 2021-09-28
Owner Weidmüller Interface GmbH & Co. KG (USA)
Inventor
  • Herrmann, Michael
  • Ziemke, Jürgen

Abstract

An electrical plug connection has two main contacts—one plug-in contact and one socket contact configured to mate when the contacts are connected. In the connected state, the contacts contact each other at a main contact point. An auxiliary contact is associated with one of the two main contacts to form an assembly and plug unit. The auxiliary contact is designed as a spring contact which contacts the other main contact in the region of a second contact point. When the two plug-in contacts are disconnected, the auxiliary contact is connected in an electrically non-conductive manner to the main contact with which it is associated. In the mating or connected state where the two main contacts contact each other, the auxiliary contact contacts the other main contact with which it is not associated to form an assembly and plug unit at an auxiliary contact point for measuring the power loss across the plug connection.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 13/24 - Contacts for co-operating by abutting resiliently mounted
  • H01R 13/187 - Pins, blades or sockets having separate spring member for producing or increasing contact pressure the spring member being in the socket
  • H01R 13/11 - Resilient sockets

23.

Disconnect terminal

      
Application Number 16713664
Grant Number 10971847
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-12-13
First Publication Date 2020-06-25
Grant Date 2021-04-06
Owner Weidmüller Interface GmbH & Co. KG (USA)
Inventor
  • Arlitt, Uwe
  • Hackemack, Frank
  • Stjepanovic, Karlo
  • Fischer, Stefan
  • Neumann, Genadij
  • Stuckmann, Peter
  • Schumacher, Ralf
  • Lenschen, Michael
  • Waldhoff, Marco
  • Rutz, Andreas
  • Meyer, Peter

Abstract

A disconnect terminal includes an enclosure, a first conductor rail, a second conductor rail, a switching device, and an actuation device. The switching device can be switched by the actuation device from a connecting position, in which the first conductor rail and the second conductor rail are electrically connected by the switching device into a disconnecting position in which the electrical connection of the first conductor rail and the second conductor rail is separated or disconnected, and back. A visible portion of the actuation device aligns with a surface of a portion of an upper side of the enclosure or with a part connected with the enclosure. In the disconnecting position, the visible portion of the actuation device protrudes from a surface of a portion of an upper side of the enclosure or of a part connected with the enclosure in a clearly visible manner. An assembly is provided of at least two aligned disconnect terminals.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 13/44 - Means for preventing access to live contacts
  • H01R 13/703 - Structural association with built-in electrical component with built-in switch operated by engagement or disengagement of coupling parts

24.

Contactless inductive energy transmission device and method

      
Application Number 16338040
Grant Number 10984947
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-10-05
First Publication Date 2020-05-07
Grant Date 2021-04-20
Owner Weidmüller Interface GmbH & Co. KG (USA)
Inventor
  • Grünberg, Olaf
  • Neu, Marc

Abstract

A contactless inductive energy transmission device includes a primary and a secondary each having at least one coil. The coils are inductively coupled via an air gap. The primary and the secondary each also have a data transmission unit for the transmission of data via the air gap.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01F 38/14 - Inductive couplings
  • H02J 50/10 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power using inductive coupling
  • G02B 6/24 - Coupling light guides
  • H04B 5/00 - Near-field transmission systems, e.g. inductive loop type

25.

Electrical connector for connecting electrical conductors to a printed circuit board

      
Application Number 16658458
Grant Number 10998661
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-10-21
First Publication Date 2020-04-23
Grant Date 2021-05-04
Owner Weidmüller Interface GmbH & Co. KG (USA)
Inventor
  • Wright, Stephan
  • Krecht, Marvin
  • Brinkmann, Lars
  • Van Giesen, Bernd

Abstract

An electrical connector and a method for fastening the connector to a circuit board has a connecting chamber in which a conductor rail is arranged. The conductor rail is electrically connected at a connecting side of the electrical connector to an electrical connecting part make electrical contact at a contact side with a circuit board. The conductor rail includes a connecting arm for connection with the electrical connecting part and a contact arm for connection with the circuit board. The connecting arm and the contact arm are joined together by a connection arm. The connecting part is displaced in a connecting direction extending parallel to the conductor rail for connection with the conductor rail. The contact arm is designed as a spring in order to press against the circuit board when they are connected. The conductor rail can be positioned in two mutually rotated positions and the electrical connector may have at least two adjacent connecting chambers.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 13/24 - Contacts for co-operating by abutting resiliently mounted
  • H01R 13/15 - Pins, blades or sockets having separate spring member for producing or increasing contact pressure

26.

Hand-actuatable plier tool

      
Application Number 16604222
Grant Number 11539178
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-04-24
First Publication Date 2020-01-30
Grant Date 2022-12-27
Owner Weidmüller Interface GmbH & Co. KG (USA)
Inventor
  • Bröker, Thilo
  • Schindler, Rico
  • Speith, Markus

Abstract

A hand-actuatable plier tool for processing cables has a plier head for handling or processing a workpiece such as a cable, two plier handles that can be pivoted relative to one another between an open position and a closed position, an electronic monitoring unit detachably arranged on a first of the plier handles and with which at least the number of handling or processing procedures can be counted and stored. The monitoring unit has an electronic circuit and a signal transmitter emitting actuation signals to the electronic circuit when the plier tool is actuated. The signal transmitter has an energy harvesting module for supplying energy to the monitoring unit and an actuation mechanism activating the signal transmitter.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 43/042 - Hand tools for crimping
  • B25B 7/08 - Joints with fixed fulcrum
  • 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

27.

Printer for marking strips

      
Application Number 16499590
Grant Number 11427015
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-04-09
First Publication Date 2020-01-23
Grant Date 2022-08-30
Owner Weidmüller Interface GmbH & Co., KG (USA)
Inventor
  • Speith, Markus
  • Köster, Thomas

Abstract

A printer is provided for printing marking strips having a plurality of marking elements for marking electric devices which can be arranged next to one another. Each of the marking elements has a marking plate with at least one writing field which can be printed with information such as writing. The printer has a rotatably mounted feed shaft which can be driven by a motor and a printing head. The rotatably mounted feed shaft has at least one section which is provided with protrusions and which rests directly against the marking strip while the feed shaft is rotated such that the advancing speed of the marking strip is synchronized with the circumferential speed of the feed shaft.

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 2/325 - Typewriters or selective printing mechanisms characterised by the printing or marking process for which they are designed characterised by selective application of heat to a heat sensitive printing or impression-transfer material using thermal heads by selective transfer of ink from ink carrier, e.g. from ink ribbon or sheet
  • B41J 11/057 - Structure of the surface
  • B41J 13/10 - Sheet holders, retainers, or stationary guides

28.

Control system for an industrial automation facility and method for programming and operating such a control system

      
Application Number 16461432
Grant Number 10901387
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-11-21
First Publication Date 2019-11-14
Grant Date 2021-01-26
Owner Weidmüller Interface GmbH & Co. KG (USA)
Inventor
  • Kroner, Michael
  • Birnbaum, Immo
  • Brinkmann, Sebastian
  • Brockmeyer, Michael
  • Harring, Felix
  • Herbrechtsmeier, Stefan
  • Peters, Christian

Abstract

A control system for an industrial automation facility and a method for programming and operating the control system use a program for the control system which is developed with a development tool. Data from a web server built into the control system is transmitted to a computer which is connected to the control system via a network. The data includes a web-based development environment. A representation of the development environment in a web browser is embodied on the computer. A program for the control system is developed or processed by a user. The program developed and/or processed by the user is converted into a high-level language program by a conversion module embodied in the web browser. The high-level language program is transmitted to the control system and converted into a binary program inside the control system. The binary program is implemented by the control system.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G05B 19/04 - Programme control other than numerical control, i.e. in sequence controllers or logic controllers
  • G06F 8/34 - Graphical or visual programming
  • G05B 19/042 - Programme control other than numerical control, i.e. in sequence controllers or logic controllers using digital processors
  • G06F 9/451 - Execution arrangements for user interfaces
  • G05B 19/05 - Programmable logic controllers, e.g. simulating logic interconnections of signals according to ladder diagrams or function charts
  • G06F 8/30 - Creation or generation of source code

29.

Contact and busbar assembly forming a bus system on electronics housings

      
Application Number 16277212
Grant Number 11031742
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-02-15
First Publication Date 2019-08-22
Grant Date 2021-06-08
Owner Weidmüller Interface GmbH & Co. KG (USA)
Inventor
  • Schmitz, Till
  • Arntzen, René
  • Richts, Jörg

Abstract

A contact and busbar assembly forms a bus system on electronics housings arranged in an array. An electronics assembly such as a circuit board is arranged in each housing. The contact and busbar assembly includes multiple bus plugs each having first connecting contacts for contacting a respective circuit board, second terminal contacts in the form of one or more socket contacts and power rail strips. The power rail strips have at least one flexibly deformable section or are continuously flexibly deformable. Alternatively, the socket contacts are insertable not only parallel but also obliquely in relation to the power rail strips extending in the direction of the array for contact by the socket contacts.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 25/14 - Rails or bus-bars constructed so that the counterparts can be connected thereto at any point along their length
  • H01R 25/16 - Rails or bus-bars provided with a plurality of discrete connecting locations for counterparts
  • H01R 9/26 - Clip-on terminal blocks for side-by-side rail or strip-mounting
  • H01R 13/44 - Means for preventing access to live contacts
  • H01R 13/453 - Shutter or cover plate opened by engagement of counterpart
  • H01R 13/11 - Resilient sockets
  • H01R 12/70 - Coupling devices
  • H01R 4/30 - Clamped connections; Spring connections using a screw or nut clamping member
  • H01R 12/72 - Coupling devices for rigid printing circuits or like structures coupling with the edge of the rigid printed circuits or like structures
  • H01R 9/24 - Terminal blocks
  • H01R 13/447 - Shutter or cover plate
  • H01R 13/24 - Contacts for co-operating by abutting resiliently mounted
  • H01R 31/08 - Short-circuiting members for bridging contacts in a counterpart
  • H01R 13/502 - Bases; Cases composed of different pieces
  • H01R 13/64 - Means for preventing, inhibiting or avoiding incorrect coupling

30.

Nut integrity monitoring device and method

      
Application Number 16314254
Grant Number 11053971
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-06-20
First Publication Date 2019-07-04
Grant Date 2021-07-06
Owner Weidmüller Interface GmbH & Co. KG (USA)
Inventor
  • Helm, Peter
  • Bergmann, Franz-Josef
  • Schlingmann, Hans
  • Heggemann, Christian
  • Niggemann, Steffen
  • Bauerkämper, Dirk

Abstract

An attachment for monitoring a nut of a screw connection for crack formation, deformation, and/or breakage includes a socket portion which is attached to the outer circumference of the nut and has a conductor which is interrupted in the case of a deformation, crack, or breakage of the nut. The conductor is embedded in at least one material. The attachment is produced by injection molding with the conductor embedded within the socket portion. The monitoring attachment is particularly useful for operating a shutoff device for a wind generator in the event of failure of a nut which secures a turbine blade to the generator hub.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16B 31/02 - Screwed connections specially modified in view of tensile load; Break-bolts for indicating or limiting tensile load
  • F16B 37/14 - Cap nuts; Nut caps or bolt caps
  • F16B 1/00 - Devices for securing together, or preventing relative movement between, constructional elements or machine parts

31.

Process for loading a secure memory image for a microcontroller and assembly including a microcontroller

      
Application Number 15770619
Grant Number 10885195
Status In Force
Filing Date 2016-11-16
First Publication Date 2018-11-01
Grant Date 2021-01-05
Owner Weidmüller Interface GmbH & Co. KG (USA)
Inventor
  • Strünkmann, Marc
  • Gurlt, Ingo
  • Böckstiegel, Andreas

Abstract

A process for loading a secure memory image for a startup procedure of a microcontroller from an external non-volatile memory has the microcontroller configured to assume a locked state in which execution of any program is prevented pending a restart of the microcontroller when a data section of a secure memory image is faulty. The process includes the following steps: detection of the locked state of the microcontroller by a controller located outside of the microcontroller, institution of precautionary measures that lead to modified read data values of the memory image in a subsequent attempt by the microcontroller to read the memory image; and initiation of a restart of the microcontroller to cancel the locked state, and thus initiation of a renewed attempt to load the memory image. An assembly including a microcontroller, an external non-volatile memory and a controller implements such a process.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06F 21/57 - Certifying or maintaining trusted computer platforms, e.g. secure boots or power-downs, version controls, system software checks, secure updates or assessing vulnerabilities
  • G06F 9/4401 - Bootstrapping
  • G06F 21/51 - Monitoring users, programs or devices to maintain the integrity of platforms, e.g. of processors, firmware or operating systems at application loading time, e.g. accepting, rejecting, starting or inhibiting executable software based on integrity or source reliability
  • G06F 21/76 - Protecting specific internal or peripheral components, in which the protection of a component leads to protection of the entire computer to assure secure computing or processing of information in application-specific integrated circuits [ASIC] or field-programmable devices, e.g. field-programmable gate arrays [FPGA] or programmable logic devices [PLD]

32.

Apparatus for distributing current in a low-voltage system

      
Application Number 15119285
Grant Number 09960574
Status In Force
Filing Date 2015-02-24
First Publication Date 2017-02-16
Grant Date 2018-05-01
Owner Weidmüller Interface GmbH & CO. KG (USA)
Inventor
  • Böcker, Marc
  • Gerkens, Michael
  • Hähnel, Andreas
  • Lange, Stephan
  • Schürmann, Klaus
  • Tempel, Ralph

Abstract

An apparatus for distributing current in a low-voltage system includes a plurality of disk-shaped modules that can be arranged adjacent to each other in a row and mounted or locked on a carrier rail. At least one supply module, at least one fuse module, and at least one distributing module are provided. The modules have at least one cross connector for a positive potential and at least one cross connector for a negative potential. The fuse module and the distributing module also have at least one additional cross connector for a potential that is protected by the fuse module.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02B 1/20 - Bus-bar or other wiring layouts, e.g. in cubicles, in switchyards
  • H01R 9/26 - Clip-on terminal blocks for side-by-side rail or strip-mounting
  • H02J 1/06 - Two-wire systems
  • H05K 7/02 - Arrangements of circuit components or wiring on supporting structure
  • H05K 7/14 - Mounting supporting structure in casing or on frame or rack
  • H02B 1/052 - Mounting on rails
  • H02J 1/00 - Circuit arrangements for dc mains or dc distribution networks
  • H05K 5/02 - Casings, cabinets or drawers for electric apparatus - Details