This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent and 1 published patent application and 1 EPO patent. Top assignee: Tk Elevator Innovation and Operations Gmbh. Active years: 2026.
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Years Active: 2026
Title: Benno Tresp: Inventor of a Bearing Positioning Structure
Introduction
Benno Tresp is an inventor associated with Bützow, Germany, and Tk Elevator Innovation and Operations GmbH. His patent work addresses a bearing-positioning design for escalator steps.
Latest Patents
Tresp is credited with 1 patent, titled “Bearing Positioning Structure Without Radial Interference Fit.” The invention is designed for an escalator step and uses a bearing seat, a rolling bearing for a step roller, a bolt, a washer, and a nut. Tightening the nut clamps the bearing’s inner ring between the washer and an axial limit step on the bearing seat, without relying on a radial interference fit.
The disclosed design aims to address manufacturing and assembly inefficiencies, reduced component life, and increased production costs associated with radial interference fitting.
Career Highlights
Tresp’s listed invention focuses on a practical mechanical component used in escalator construction. Its fastening arrangement offers an alternative approach to positioning a rolling bearing on a step roller.
Collaborations
Tresp’s listed coworkers include Reinhardt Krämer and Randolf Thele. His company affiliation is Tk Elevator Innovation and Operations GmbH.
Conclusion
Benno Tresp’s patent presents a bearing-positioning structure intended to simplify assembly and avoid drawbacks associated with radial interference fits in escalator components.
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