This inventor holds 3 USPTO granted patents. Top assignee: Black Decker Inc.. Active years: 1996-2001.
Location History:
- Wiesbaden, DE (1996 - 2001)
- Darmstadt, DE (2001)
Company Filing History:
Years Active: 1996-2001
Title: Innovations by Stefan Blickhan
Introduction
Stefan Blickhan is a notable inventor based in Darmstadt, Germany. He has made significant contributions to the field of electric tools, holding a total of 3 patents. His work focuses on enhancing the functionality and efficiency of hand-operated electric tools.
Latest Patents
One of his latest innovations is a router designed with a cutter head that contains a drive motor. This cutter head is held in a displaceable manner at guide columns secured to a base plate. The base plate features a central opening for the passage of a cutter inserted in the tool holder. Additionally, it includes a suction intake channel that surrounds the central opening, connected to a suction extraction channel running inside one of the guide columns, which has been constructed to be hollow.
Another significant invention is a hand-operated electric tool, particularly a jigsaw. This tool features a motor unit housed within the tool housing, containing both the stator and rotor. The rotor shaft extends from the motor housing and is mounted in two bearings fixed within it. A countershaft, which forms an extension of the rotor shaft, carries a toothed arrangement and is coupled to the rotor shaft. This design allows for axial engagement with radial play, reducing noise while permitting misalignment.
Career Highlights
Stefan Blickhan is currently employed at Black & Decker Inc., where he continues to innovate in the field of electric tools. His work has contributed to the advancement of tool technology, making tasks easier and more efficient for users.
Collaborations
He has collaborated with notable coworkers, including Achim Buchholz and Karl-Heinz Ruckert, who have also contributed to the development of innovative tools.
Conclusion
Stefan Blickhan's contributions to the field of electric tools through his patents demonstrate his commitment to innovation and improvement in tool design. His work continues to influence the industry and enhance user experience.