EP3924286A1 - Dispositif pour commander la fonction d'un dispositif de levage sous vide et dispositif de levage sous vide comprenant un tel dispositif de commande - Google Patents

Dispositif pour commander la fonction d'un dispositif de levage sous vide et dispositif de levage sous vide comprenant un tel dispositif de commande

Info

Publication number
EP3924286A1
EP3924286A1 EP20704502.2A EP20704502A EP3924286A1 EP 3924286 A1 EP3924286 A1 EP 3924286A1 EP 20704502 A EP20704502 A EP 20704502A EP 3924286 A1 EP3924286 A1 EP 3924286A1
Authority
EP
European Patent Office
Prior art keywords
lifting device
connection
vacuum lifting
valve
distributor block
Prior art date
Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
Granted
Application number
EP20704502.2A
Other languages
German (de)
English (en)
Other versions
EP3924286B1 (fr
Inventor
Christopher Jost
Current Assignee (The listed assignees may be inaccurate. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation or warranty as to the accuracy of the list.)
FIPA Holding GmbH
Original Assignee
FIPA Holding GmbH
Priority date (The priority date is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the date listed.)
Filing date
Publication date
Application filed by FIPA Holding GmbH filed Critical FIPA Holding GmbH
Publication of EP3924286A1 publication Critical patent/EP3924286A1/fr
Application granted granted Critical
Publication of EP3924286B1 publication Critical patent/EP3924286B1/fr
Active legal-status Critical Current
Anticipated expiration legal-status Critical

Links

Classifications

    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B66—HOISTING; LIFTING; HAULING
    • B66C—CRANES; LOAD-ENGAGING ELEMENTS OR DEVICES FOR CRANES, CAPSTANS, WINCHES, OR TACKLES
    • B66C1/00—Load-engaging elements or devices attached to lifting or lowering gear of cranes or adapted for connection therewith for transmitting lifting forces to articles or groups of articles
    • B66C1/02—Load-engaging elements or devices attached to lifting or lowering gear of cranes or adapted for connection therewith for transmitting lifting forces to articles or groups of articles by suction means
    • B66C1/0256—Operating and control devices

Definitions

  • the present invention relates generally in particular to gripping systems based on vacuum technology for the dynamic handling of objects.
  • the invention relates in particular to vacuum lifting devices and corresponding devices for controlling the function of vacuum lifting devices.
  • Vacuum lifting devices are required to lift and hold objects (workpieces) with the aid of a vacuum.
  • the lifting process is made possible by a variable-length suction hose, for example a spiral hose, which is sometimes referred to as a "lifting hose".
  • a load-handling device is attached, which mainly works with a vacuum, but can also be mechanical.
  • the air contained in the vacuum suction cup and lifting hose is evacuated, the lifting hose contracts like an accordion so that the workpiece adheres to the vacuum suction cup and can finally be lifted. If the vacuum drops, the load is lowered again.
  • the vacuum is generated either by a side channel compressor, a vacuum pump or a multi-chamber ejector (Venturi nozzle).
  • the manual control of the tube lifter is done with the help of a loading part that is attached to the lower end of the tube lifter. With this, the suction, lifting, lowering and subsequent release of the load is controlled with one hand.
  • Such controls for vacuum lifting devices are generally known in principle from the prior art.
  • a valve for a vacuum lifting device is known with which the lifting tube can be ventilated so that the sucked-in object can be set down and released.
  • the present invention is based on the object of specifying a solution with which a vacuum lifting device can be operated particularly ergonomically, in particular a compact construction of the vacuum lifting device is desired.
  • the invention relates in particular to a device for controlling the function of a vacuum lifting device, the device having an in particular special nozzle-shaped manifold block with a first connection and a second connection, wherein a first flow channel is formed in the manifold block, via which a First valve device, if necessary, the first connection can be connected to the second connection in terms of flow. It is also provided that a second flow channel is formed in the distributor block, via which the first connection can be flow-connected to the outside atmosphere with the aid of a second valve device, if necessary. In addition, it is provided according to the invention that a further, third flow channel is formed in the distributor block, via which the second connection can be flow-connected to the outside atmosphere with the aid of a third valve device, if necessary.
  • the present invention relates in particular to a compact and modular design of the control of a vacuum lifting device, with this control being able to control, initiate or cause all the necessary functions of the vacuum lifting device.
  • the invention is particularly characterized in that the manifold block has a stutzenför-shaped body, which allows a modular structure, and which in turn also enables short control channels, so that the response and in particular the response time of the corresponding valve devices of the manifold block are optimized.
  • the modular structure of the manifold block in particular, guarantees an even weight distribution, which is an advantage when handling the vacuum lifting device manually.
  • the modular structure of the manifold block allows it to be used for various vacuum lifting devices.
  • the distributor block has an essentially tubular or socket-shaped body at least in some areas and is designed to be at least essentially rotationally symmetrical.
  • the first connection is formed on a first end face and the second connection is formed on an opposite, second end face of the at least regionally essentially tubular or socket-shaped body.
  • the essentially tubular or socket-shaped body preferably has an outer diameter which at least essentially corresponds to the inner diameter of the variable-length suction hose of the vacuum lifting device. In this way, it is possible for the entire distributor block to be integrated within the variable-length suction hose. This leads to a particularly compact, low-maintenance and reliable vacuum Hebevor direction, since all valve devices are effectively protected from external influences (pollution, moisture, etc.).
  • the distributor block can have a first connection area pointing radially from the distributor block or protruding from the distributor block for preferably releasable connection of the first valve device, a second connection region pointing radially from the distributor block or protruding from the distributor block for the preferably detachable connection of the second valve device, as well as an orifice pointing radially from the distributor block protruding third connection area for preferably detachable connection of the third valve device.
  • the corresponding connection areas are evenly distributed on the outer surface of the distributor block in order to enable even weight distribution.
  • the first, second and third valve devices each have at least one valve, in particular a throttle valve, this at least one valve preferably being an electromotive valve with a valve drive or an electromagnetically operated valve.
  • the valve devices can be actuated particularly precisely and without mechanical effort, which enables ergonomic and fluid lifting and transferring of loads, e.g. Cardboard boxes, sacks, wooden and plastic sheets, sheet metal or glass panes, in a wide variety of industries. Lifting and suction is done in one go in the simplest possible way, which results in a pleasant working rhythm.
  • the first flow channel connecting the first connection to the second connection in terms of flow runs at least in some areas along the longitudinal axis of the distributor block, the first flow channel being flow-interruptible if necessary, with the aid of a preferably perpendicular or at least dividing wall running essentially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the distributor block and with the aid of the first valve device cooperating with this dividing wall. It can be provided that in a state in which a flow connection between the first and second connection is separated by the first valve device with the cooperating partition wall, the first flow channel is divided into a first region and a second region separated therefrom.
  • the second valve device is designed to establish a flow connection between the first area and the outside atmosphere, if necessary, the third valve device being designed, if necessary, a flow connection between the second area and the outside atmosphere create atmosphere.
  • the invention relates not only to a control device of the type mentioned above, but also to a vacuum lifting device with a particularly nozzle-shaped distribution block of the type mentioned above.
  • the vacuum lifting device has a suction line which extends between a vacuum connection and an orifice.
  • the vacuum lifting device can have a mechanical load-handling device, it is preferred if a suction device, in particular in the form of a suction cup, is used as the load-handling device, this suction device being used to seal against the surfaces of the transported goods.
  • the vacuum lifting device has a variable-length suction hose which delimits the suction line at least in some areas between the suction means and the vacuum connection.
  • the load-bearing means which is preferably used as suction means, is preferably detachably attached to the suction line in an area of the variable-length suction hose on the other side and delimits the mouth opening.
  • the especially nozzle-shaped distributor block of the vacuum lifting device is used in particular to set a negative pressure in the suction hose, to influence a free flow cross-section of the suction line in a line section between the suction hose and the mouth opening and / or to set a negative pressure in a line section between the area on the other side of the Suction hose and the mouth opening.
  • the distributor block is received completely in the suction hose on the other side of the suction hose. It is advisable here if the suction line is formed in some areas by the first flow channel of the distributor block.
  • an operating device in particular in the form of a pistol grip, is also provided between the suction means and the area on the other side of the suction hose. It is advisable if the suction means is pivotably attached to the operating device via a coupling, preferably detachably or interchangeably.
  • the operating device preferably has corresponding electrical switches or buttons, such as, for example, membrane switches or membrane buttons about being able to control the first, second and third valve device accordingly.
  • the electrical switches or buttons are preferably each connected to the corresponding valve devices via an electrical line, the electrical lines preferably being integrated or accommodated in the wall of the suction line at least in some areas.
  • the electrical switches or buttons of the operating device can be operated remotely, in particular via a wireless remote control.
  • the operating device has at least one display or a display for displaying information relevant to the operation of the vacuum lifting device, such as the weight force of an object held by the vacuum lifting device, the height between the suction means and the Floor, or the position and / or movement data of the vacuum lifting device.
  • the present invention relates to a system with a first vacuum lifting device of the aforementioned type and optionally with a crane system, via which the vacuum lifting device can be positioned at different positions. It is further provided that the system has at least one further, second vacuum lifting device, in particular a further, second vacuum lifting device of the aforementioned type, the first and at least one second vacuum lifting device connected to one another via a data transmission channel for data transmission are.
  • the system according to the invention provides that the first and at least one second vacuum lifting device are designed to communicate and / or exchange data according to the master / slave principle, with the first vacuum lifting device, for example, being designed to operate the second Synchronize vacuum lifting device with the operation of the first vacuum lifting device.
  • the operator of the system can thus preferably manually control the first vacuum lifting device via the operating device of the first vacuum lifting device by actuating the first, second and / or third valve device of the first vacuum lifting device.
  • the at least one further, second vacuum lifting device is controlled, in particular, synchronously with the first vacuum lifting device, preferably automatically and more preferably optionally automatically.
  • FIG. 1 schematically and in an isometric view an exemplary one
  • FIG. 2 schematically and in a side view, the control device according to FIG. 1;
  • FIG. 3 schematically and in a plan view the control device according to FIG.
  • FIG. 1 A first figure.
  • FIG. 4 schematically and in an isometric view of the distribution block of FIG
  • FIG. 5 schematically shows a sectional plan view of the distributor block according to FIG.
  • FIG. 4
  • FIG. 6a schematically shows a sectional view along the line A-A in FIG. 5;
  • FIG. 6b schematically shows a sectional view along the line B-B in FIG. 5;
  • FIG. 6c schematically shows a sectional view along the line C-C in FIG. 5;
  • FIG. 7 schematically shows a pneumatic diagram of the control device according to the invention.
  • the exemplary embodiment shown in the drawings of the inventive control device 1 is used to control the function of a vacuum lifting device.
  • Such a vacuum lifting device has a suction line 102 which extends between a vacuum connection and an orifice. Furthermore, the vacuum lifting device has a load-handling device which works mainly with a vacuum and can be designed as a suction device, in particular in the form of a suction cup, although mechanical load-picking devices are basically also conceivable.
  • the load-handling means in particular designed as suction means 101, is used for sealing contact with the surfaces of the transported goods.
  • the vacuum lifting device has a variable-length suction hose 100 which delimits the suction line 102 at least in some areas between the load-handling means 101, in particular designed as suction means 101, and the vacuum connection.
  • the load-handling device 101 in particular designed as a suction means, is preferably detachably attached to an end region of the variable-length suction hose 100 on the suction line 102 and delimits the mouth opening, particularly when the load-handling means 101 is designed as a suction means.
  • control device 1 To set a negative pressure in the suction hose 100, to influence a free flow cross section of the suction line 102 in a line section between the suction hose 100 and the orifice and / or to set a negative pressure in a line section between the end-side area of the suction hose 100 and the orifice, comes the Invention, control device 1 with the particular nozzle-shaped distributor block 2 for use.
  • the distributor block 2 is designed in particular in the shape of a nozzle and has a first connection 3 and a second connection 4.
  • a first flow channel 6 is formed, via which the first connection 3 flows with the aid of a first valve device 12, if necessary the second connection 4 can be connected.
  • a second flow channel 7 is formed in the distributor block 2, via which the first connection 3 can be flow-connected to the outside atmosphere 50 with the aid of a second valve device 13, if necessary.
  • a third flow channel 8 is formed in the distributor block 2, via which a third valve device
  • the second connection 4 can be connected to the external atmosphere 50 in terms of flow.
  • the distributor block 2 has at least in some areas an essentially tubular or socket-shaped body and is designed to be at least essentially rotationally symmetrical.
  • the first connection 3 is formed on a first end face and the second connection 4 is formed on an opposite, second end face of the essentially tubular or nozzle-shaped body.
  • the distributor block 2 has a first connection area 9 pointing or protruding radially from the distributor block 2 for the preferably detachable connection of the first valve device 12, a second connection area 10 pointing or protruding radially from the distributor block 2 for the preferably detachable connection of the second valve device 13 and a Third connection region 11 pointing or protruding radially from distributor block 2 for preferably releasable connection of third valve device 14.
  • the first, second and third valve devices 12, 13, 14 each have at least one valve, in particular a throttle valve, the at least one valve preferably being an electromotive valve with a valve drive or an electromagnetic valve.
  • the first flow channel 6 which connects the first connection 3 in terms of flow to the second connection 4, runs at least in some areas along the longitudinal axis of the distributor block 2.
  • This first flow channel 6 can be flow-interrupted if necessary, preferably with the aid of a perpendicular or at least substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the distributor block 2 partition 15 and with the help of the partition wall
  • the second valve device 13 is designed to establish a flow connection between the first area 16 and the external atmosphere 50, if necessary, the third valve device 14 being designed to establish a flow connection between the second area 17, if necessary and the outer atmosphere 50.
  • the manifold block 2 leads out as a monolithic component, in particular made of metal or preferably made of plastic.
  • the manifold block 2 is preferably completely received at the end of a suction hose 100 of the vacuum lifting device in the suction hose 100, the suction line 102 of the vacuum lifting device being formed at least in some areas by the first flow channel of the manifold block 2.
  • the distributor block 2 with the valve devices 12, 13, 14 is used to set a negative pressure in the suction hose 100, to set a free flow cross-section of the suction line 102 in a line section between the suction hose 100 and the orifice of the suction means and / or to set a negative pressure in one Line section between the end Be rich of the suction hose 100 and the mouth opening.
  • the vacuum lifting device which is not shown as such in the drawings, preferably has an operating device, in particular in the form of a type of pistol grip between the suction means 101 and the end region of the suction hose 100, the suction means 101 preferably being pivotable in the area via a coupling Operating device is attached in particular releasably or interchangeably.
  • the operating device has corresponding electrical switches or buttons, in particular membrane switches or membrane buttons, in order to be able to control the first, second and third valve devices.
  • the electrical switches or buttons are each connected via an electrical line to the corresponding valve devices, the electrical lines preferably being integrated or received at least in some areas of the wall of the suction line 102.
  • the electrical switches or buttons of the operating device can be operated remotely, in particular partially operated remotely, for example via a wireless remote control.
  • the operating device has at least one display or a display in order to show the operator information relevant to the operation of the vacuum lifting device.

Abstract

L'invention concerne un dispositif (1) pour commander la fonction d'un dispositif de levage sous vide, le dispositif (1) présentant un bloc de distribution (2) notamment en forme de tubulure avec un premier raccord (3) et un deuxième raccord (4), un premier canal d'écoulement (6) étant réalisé dans le bloc de distribution (2), par le biais duquel, au besoin, le premier raccord (3) peut être connecté fluidiquement au deuxième raccord (4) à l'aide d'un premier dispositif de soupape (12), un deuxième canal d'écoulement (7) étant réalisé dans le bloc de distribution (2), par le biais duquel, au besoin, le premier raccord (3) peut être connecté fluidiquement à l'atmosphère extérieure (50) à l'aide d'un deuxième dispositif de soupape (13), et un troisième canal d'écoulement (8) étant réalisé dans le bloc de distribution (2), par le biais duquel, au besoin, le deuxième raccord (4) peut être connecté fluidiquement à l'atmosphère extérieure (50) à l'aide d'un troisième dispositif de soupape (14).
EP20704502.2A 2019-02-11 2020-02-06 Dispositif pour commander la fonction d'un dispositif de levage sous vide et dispositif de levage sous vide comprenant un tel dispositif de commande Active EP3924286B1 (fr)

Applications Claiming Priority (2)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
DE102019103251.2A DE102019103251B4 (de) 2019-02-11 2019-02-11 Vorrichtung zur steuerung der funktion einer vakuum-hebevorrichtung sowie vakuum-hebevorrichtung mit einer derartigen steuervorrichtung
PCT/EP2020/053015 WO2020165022A1 (fr) 2019-02-11 2020-02-06 Dispositif pour commander la fonction d'un dispositif de levage sous vide et dispositif de levage sous vide comprenant un tel dispositif de commande

Publications (2)

Publication Number Publication Date
EP3924286A1 true EP3924286A1 (fr) 2021-12-22
EP3924286B1 EP3924286B1 (fr) 2023-08-16

Family

ID=69528832

Family Applications (1)

Application Number Title Priority Date Filing Date
EP20704502.2A Active EP3924286B1 (fr) 2019-02-11 2020-02-06 Dispositif pour commander la fonction d'un dispositif de levage sous vide et dispositif de levage sous vide comprenant un tel dispositif de commande

Country Status (5)

Country Link
US (1) US20220098007A1 (fr)
EP (1) EP3924286B1 (fr)
CN (1) CN113631495B (fr)
DE (1) DE102019103251B4 (fr)
WO (1) WO2020165022A1 (fr)

Families Citing this family (1)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
DE102021102572B4 (de) 2021-02-04 2023-04-27 J. Schmalz Gmbh Schlauchheber

Family Cites Families (25)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US4088312A (en) * 1977-09-27 1978-05-09 Nasa Variable contour securing system
GB1579308A (en) * 1978-05-24 1980-11-19 Marryat Handling Ltd Palletisers and similar equipment incorporating suction heads
SU1117272A1 (ru) * 1983-02-16 1984-10-07 Научно-Исследовательский,Проектно-Конструкторский И Технологический Институт Комплектного Электропривода Вакуумный захват
CN2118616U (zh) * 1992-04-27 1992-10-14 陈显崇 冲床安全置物器
JP2826045B2 (ja) * 1992-10-02 1998-11-18 株式会社キトー 真空リフト装置
CN1046482C (zh) * 1995-06-22 1999-11-17 日本比索株式会社 真空吸附盘
SE507861C2 (sv) * 1997-02-05 1998-07-20 Initio Ab Vakuumejektor med ett flertal sugkoppar
DE29713002U1 (de) * 1997-07-22 1997-09-18 Neider Reinhold Sauggreifvorrichtung
US5961169A (en) * 1998-07-27 1999-10-05 Strasbaugh Apparatus for sensing the presence of a wafer
US6264259B1 (en) * 2000-01-17 2001-07-24 William S. Fortune Hand held multicycle vacuum pump pickup tool
DE10038013B4 (de) * 2000-08-04 2005-11-03 Albert Fezer Maschinenfabrik Gmbh Steuergerät für eine Vakuum-Hebevorrichtung
ITMI20020260A1 (it) * 2002-02-12 2003-08-12 Ausimont Spa Dispersioni acquose di fluoropolimeri
ATE384017T1 (de) * 2005-05-03 2008-02-15 Schmalz J Gmbh Steuereinrichtung für einen sauggreifer
DE202005016147U1 (de) 2005-10-07 2005-12-22 J. Schmalz Gmbh Ventil für ein Vakuum-Hebegerät
AT502563B1 (de) * 2005-10-12 2007-06-15 Trumpf Maschinen Austria Gmbh Greiferkopf mit vakuumgreifer und steuerventil dazu sowie ein verfahren zum betrieb eines solchen
SE529625C2 (sv) * 2006-02-17 2007-10-09 Pronomic Ab Vakuumlyftanordning
SE530264C2 (sv) * 2006-08-23 2008-04-15 Pronomic Ab Vakuumlyftanordning för lyftning och hantering av föremål
SE532167C2 (sv) * 2008-03-26 2009-11-03 Xerex Ab Tryckluftsdriven vakuumgenerator med anordning varmed ett gripet föremål aktivt kan frigöras från ett vakuumgriporgan
US20100150743A1 (en) * 2008-12-12 2010-06-17 Norgren Automotive, Inc. Single Line Venturi Apparatus
FR2972234B1 (fr) * 2011-03-03 2013-03-22 Coval Ensemble de modules generateurs de vide par effet venturi et module de cet ensemble
US8960745B2 (en) * 2011-11-18 2015-02-24 Nike, Inc Zoned activation manufacturing vacuum tool
KR101381362B1 (ko) * 2013-09-30 2014-04-04 구광석 진공을 이용한 제품 운반장치
CN205009081U (zh) * 2015-07-24 2016-02-03 杨惠萍 一种真空式载玻片吸附器
US10814498B2 (en) * 2017-11-07 2020-10-27 Berkshire Grey, Inc. Systems and methods for providing dynamic vacuum pressure at an end effector using a single vacuum source
DE102018105606A1 (de) * 2018-03-12 2019-09-12 J. Schmalz Gmbh Bedienvorrichtung für einen Schlauchheber und Schlauchheber

Also Published As

Publication number Publication date
EP3924286B1 (fr) 2023-08-16
WO2020165022A1 (fr) 2020-08-20
DE102019103251A1 (de) 2020-08-13
US20220098007A1 (en) 2022-03-31
CN113631495A (zh) 2021-11-09
DE102019103251B4 (de) 2022-05-25
CN113631495B (zh) 2023-11-28

Similar Documents

Publication Publication Date Title
EP3446833B1 (fr) Cloueur à air comprimé pourvu de dispositif de soupape de sécurité
DE1301878B (de) Wahlweise zum Druckgasausstoss oder zum Gasansaugen dienende Vorrichtung, insbesondere zur Verwendung bei der Glasverformung
DE3810989A1 (de) Vorrichtung zur handhabung und insbesondere zum transport von gegenstaenden
EP1862237A1 (fr) Dispositif de saisie d'une pièce à usiner pour changement d'outillage automatique
EP3924286A1 (fr) Dispositif pour commander la fonction d'un dispositif de levage sous vide et dispositif de levage sous vide comprenant un tel dispositif de commande
EP1752399A1 (fr) Dispositif et procédé pour transporter de la poudre
EP3539916B1 (fr) Dispositif de fonctionnement pour un tube de levage
DE19928734A1 (de) Unterdruckhandhabungseinrichtung
DE19817754C1 (de) Unterdruckhandhabungseinrichtung
EP2223881B1 (fr) Dispositif de levage à vide et procédé de fonctionnement d'un dispositif de levage à vide
DE2249044A1 (de) Vorrichtung zum versetzen schwerer gegenstaende
EP2522471A1 (fr) Dispositif de manipulation et procédé de levée d'une pièce en forme de plaque
DE202016104731U1 (de) Unterdruckhandhabungsgerät
EP0435076B1 (fr) Méthode et installation de fabrication d'un dispositif d'écartement
EP4015158B1 (fr) Dispositif de manutention permettant de manipuler des objets
DE19614479C1 (de) Unterdruck Handhabungsgerät
DE102023102438B3 (de) Bedienvorrichtung für einen Schlauchheber sowie Schlauchheber
DE10341046A1 (de) Vakuumsaugvorrichtung und Antriebsverfahren hierfür
WO2021119698A1 (fr) Élément de préhension à pression négative et dispositif de préhension à pression négative
DE3133610C1 (de) Vorrichtung zum Zuführen von Spulen zu einem Schärgatter
DE3034809C2 (de) Haftsauger
DE102021102572B4 (de) Schlauchheber
EP4142986B1 (fr) Dispositif de préhension aspirant et système de manipulation sous vide
WO2001021357A1 (fr) Dispositif de remplacement et de manipulation sous vide
EP0578346A1 (fr) Dispositif de préhension

Legal Events

Date Code Title Description
STAA Information on the status of an ep patent application or granted ep patent

Free format text: STATUS: UNKNOWN

STAA Information on the status of an ep patent application or granted ep patent

Free format text: STATUS: THE INTERNATIONAL PUBLICATION HAS BEEN MADE

PUAI Public reference made under article 153(3) epc to a published international application that has entered the european phase

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: 0009012

STAA Information on the status of an ep patent application or granted ep patent

Free format text: STATUS: REQUEST FOR EXAMINATION WAS MADE

17P Request for examination filed

Effective date: 20210812

AK Designated contracting states

Kind code of ref document: A1

Designated state(s): AL AT BE BG CH CY CZ DE DK EE ES FI FR GB GR HR HU IE IS IT LI LT LU LV MC MK MT NL NO PL PT RO RS SE SI SK SM TR

DAV Request for validation of the european patent (deleted)
DAX Request for extension of the european patent (deleted)
STAA Information on the status of an ep patent application or granted ep patent

Free format text: STATUS: EXAMINATION IS IN PROGRESS

17Q First examination report despatched

Effective date: 20220920

GRAP Despatch of communication of intention to grant a patent

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: EPIDOSNIGR1

STAA Information on the status of an ep patent application or granted ep patent

Free format text: STATUS: GRANT OF PATENT IS INTENDED

INTG Intention to grant announced

Effective date: 20230426

GRAS Grant fee paid

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: EPIDOSNIGR3

GRAA (expected) grant

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: 0009210

STAA Information on the status of an ep patent application or granted ep patent

Free format text: STATUS: THE PATENT HAS BEEN GRANTED

AK Designated contracting states

Kind code of ref document: B1

Designated state(s): AL AT BE BG CH CY CZ DE DK EE ES FI FR GB GR HR HU IE IS IT LI LT LU LV MC MK MT NL NO PL PT RO RS SE SI SK SM TR

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: CH

Ref legal event code: EP

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: DE

Ref legal event code: R096

Ref document number: 502020004740

Country of ref document: DE

P01 Opt-out of the competence of the unified patent court (upc) registered

Effective date: 20230809

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: IE

Ref legal event code: FG4D

Free format text: LANGUAGE OF EP DOCUMENT: GERMAN

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: SE

Ref legal event code: TRGR

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: LT

Ref legal event code: MG9D

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: NL

Ref legal event code: MP

Effective date: 20230816

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: GR

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20231117

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: IS

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20231216

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: RS

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20230816

Ref country code: PT

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20231218

Ref country code: NO

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20231116

Ref country code: NL

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20230816

Ref country code: LV

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20230816

Ref country code: LT

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20230816

Ref country code: IS

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20231216

Ref country code: HR

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20230816

Ref country code: GR

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20231117

Ref country code: FI

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20230816

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: PL

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20230816

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: ES

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20230816

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: SM

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20230816

Ref country code: RO

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20230816

Ref country code: ES

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20230816

Ref country code: EE

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20230816

Ref country code: DK

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20230816

Ref country code: CZ

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20230816

Ref country code: SK

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20230816

PGFP Annual fee paid to national office [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: DE

Payment date: 20240222

Year of fee payment: 5