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1.

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DETECTING GEARBOX FAULT

      
Application Number CN2022125740
Publication Number 2024/082103
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-10-17
Publication Date 2024-04-25
Owner SCHAEFFLER TECHNOLOGIES AG & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Qiu, Zhi
  • Huo, Hua
  • Pan, Zhihui
  • Liu, Yong

Abstract

A method for detecting a gearbox fault, comprising: acquiring detection data of a gearbox (S110); dividing the detection data into a plurality of groups of sub-band data (S120); acquiring a feature value of each group of sub-band data in the plurality of groups of sub-band data (S130); and according to all of the acquired feature values, determining whether the gearbox has a fault (S140). The accuracy of fault detection of the gearbox can be improved by means of dividing the detection data into a plurality of groups of sub-band data, and determining the fault state of the gearbox by means of each group of sub-band data, and the impact of noise on fault detection of the gearbox is reduced.

IPC Classes  ?

2.

FLUID JACKET ASSEMBLY FOR STATOR

      
Application Number US2023035305
Publication Number 2024/086157
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-10-17
Publication Date 2024-04-25
Owner
  • SCHAEFFLER TECHNOLOGIES AG & CO. KG (Germany)
  • SCHAEFFLER GROUP USA, INC. (USA)
Inventor Gnabah, Zachary

Abstract

A fluid jacket is disclosed herein that generally includes an enclosure component and a stator carrier to define a fluid pocket. Indentations, embossments, or other features can be defined on one of the enclosure component or the stator carrier to provide a more turbulent flow within the fluid pocket. The enclosure component and stator carrier can be laser welded to each other. A constriction can also be defined within the fluid pocket, which can be formed via a relative flattening to straight portion of the enclosure component or the stator carrier. This constriction can effectively restrict the flow of fluid within the fluid pocket, thereby ensuring that fluid is directed circumferentially around the fluid pocket.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02K 1/20 - Stationary parts of the magnetic circuit with channels or ducts for flow of cooling medium
  • H02K 5/20 - Casings or enclosures characterised by the shape, form or construction thereof with channels or ducts for flow of cooling medium
  • H02K 9/22 - Arrangements for cooling or ventilating by solid heat conducting material embedded in, or arranged in contact with, the stator or rotor, e.g. heat bridges
  • H02K 9/19 - Arrangements for cooling or ventilating for machines with closed casing and closed-circuit cooling using a liquid cooling medium, e.g. oil

3.

DISCONNECT CLUTCH FOR DIFFERENTIAL

      
Application Number US2023035304
Publication Number 2024/086156
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-10-17
Publication Date 2024-04-25
Owner
  • SCHAEFFLER TECHNOLOGIES AG & CO. KG (Germany)
  • SCHAEFFLER GROUP USA, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Lee, Brian
  • Hodge, Michael

Abstract

A differential for a vehicle includes a final drive gear with a final drive gear spline, a differential carrier with a differential carrier spline, and an axially slidable clutch. The axially slidable clutch includes a first clutch spline drivingly engaged with a one of the final drive gear spline or the differential carrier spline and a second clutch spline for selectively drivingly engaging with the other one of the final drive gear spline or the differential carrier spline. In an example embodiment, the differential also includes a pair of side gears, each including an inner spline for drivingly engaging a respective axle shaft, a pair of radially offset spider gears, each drivingly engaged with both of the side gears, and a shaft extending through the pair of radially offset spider gears into the differential carrier.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16H 48/08 - Differential gearings with gears having orbital motion with orbital conical gears
  • F16H 48/22 - Arrangements for suppressing or influencing the differential action, e.g. locking devices using friction clutches or brakes
  • F16H 48/24 - Arrangements for suppressing or influencing the differential action, e.g. locking devices using positive clutches or brakes

4.

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR PRODUCING A STATOR OF AN ELECTRIC ROTATING MACHINE, STATOR AND ELECTRIC ROTATING MACHINE

      
Application Number DE2023100755
Publication Number 2024/083283
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-10-10
Publication Date 2024-04-25
Owner SCHAEFFLER TECHNOLOGIES AG & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Friedmann, Matthias
  • Hauser, Tobias

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for producing a stator of an electric rotating machine and to a device for producing a stator of an electric rotating machine. Furthermore, the invention relates to a stator and to an electric rotating machine that has at least one stator produced according to the presented method. In the method for producing a stator of an electric rotating machine, winding sections (30) are introduced, from radially outside, into grooves (20) between teeth (10) of a tooth arrangement (1), said teeth being arranged along a circular periphery, wherein by means of a feed device (70), a respective winding section (30) is pushed, in incremental feed movements (72), radially into a groove (20) in different angular positions of the tooth arrangement (1), characterised in that before a winding section (30) is pushed into the groove (20), the winding section (30) is held, by means of at least one positioning unit (60), along the periphery of the tooth arrangement (1) and/or along a radial direction. The method and the device for producing a stator of an electric rotating device proposed here provide solutions for producing a stator in a simple, reliable and cost-effective manner.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02K 1/14 - Stator cores with salient poles
  • H02K 15/06 - Embedding prefabricated windings in machines

5.

TORQUE TRANSMISSION DEVICE OF A MOTOR VEHICLE

      
Application Number DE2023100703
Publication Number 2024/083280
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-09-21
Publication Date 2024-04-25
Owner SCHAEFFLER TECHNOLOGIES AG & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Nöhl, Oliver
  • Lorenz, Elmar
  • Riel, Christian

Abstract

Torque transmission device of a motor vehicle, comprising a drive element (2) introducing a torque, an output element (4) torque-transmittingly coupled to the drive element, and also a parking lock (7) with a parking lock ratchet wheel (8) which is coupled to the drive element (2) or to the output element (4) in order to block rotation of the drive element or output element, wherein a slipping clutch (10) is integrated into the torque-transmitting coupling of the drive element (2) to the output element (4).

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16D 7/02 - Slip couplings, e.g. slipping on overload, for absorbing shock of the friction type
  • F16H 63/34 - Locking or disabling mechanisms

6.

ELECTRICAL AXLE DRIVE TRAIN, METHOD FOR ASSEMBLING AN AXLE DRIVE TRAIN, ROLLING BEARING ARRANGEMENT AND KIT-OF-PARTS

      
Application Number DE2023100697
Publication Number 2024/083279
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-09-15
Publication Date 2024-04-25
Owner SCHAEFFLER TECHNOLOGIES AG & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Baier, Jens
  • Langhans, Sebastian
  • Neumann, Michael
  • Popp, Stephan

Abstract

The invention relates to an electrical axle drive train (1) of a motor vehicle (2), comprising an electric machine (3) and a gearing arrangement (4) torque-transmittingly coupled to the electric machine (3), wherein the gearing arrangement (4) has a bevel gear differential gearing (5) which is accommodated in a gearing housing (40) and has a gearing cage (6) in which a plurality of differential bevel gears (7) are accommodated, and a spur gear (9) with a tip diameter (35) is arranged on an outer casing (8) of the gearing cage (6) for conjoint rotation and is in engagement with a pinion (10), which is drivable by the electric machine (3), and the gearing cage (6) is mounted rotatably in relation to the pinion (10) by means of a rolling bearing arrangement (11), wherein the rolling bearing arrangement (11) comprises a first tapered roller bearing (12), with a first inner ring (13), which is arranged on the pinion (10) for conjoint rotation, and with a first outer ring (14), which is non-rotationally fixed to a connection structure (15) of the axle drive train (1), wherein a plurality of first tapered rollers (17), which are held in a first cage (16), are arranged radially between the first inner ring (13) and the first outer ring (14) and roll, on the one hand, on a first tapered ring-shaped inner raceway (18) and, on the other hand, on a first tapered ring-shaped outer raceway (19).

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16H 48/42 - Constructional details characterised by features of the input shafts, e.g. mounting of drive gears thereon
  • F16H 57/037 - Gearboxes for accommodating differential gearing

7.

CONVERTER UNIT FOR SUPPLYING POWER TO TWO ELECTRICAL LOADS OF A VEHICLE, METHOD FOR ITS OPERATION, AND VEHICLE

      
Application Number DE2023100547
Publication Number 2024/083277
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-07-25
Publication Date 2024-04-25
Owner SCHAEFFLER TECHNOLOGIES AG & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor Hopperdietzel, Rene

Abstract

The present invention relates to a converter unit for supplying electrical power to at least one first electrical load and one second electrical load of a vehicle. The converter unit comprises a first electrical converter (11) for supplying electrical power to the first electrical load from a first electrical supply network of the vehicle and a second electrical converter (12) for supplying electrical power to the second electrical load from a second electrical supply network of the vehicle. The converter unit furthermore comprises a third electrical converter (13) for supplying electrical power to the first electrical load or the second electrical load in the event of a partial or complete failure of the first electrical converter (11) or the second electrical converter (12). To this end, the converter unit comprises a third output-side switching unit (33) for variably connecting the first electrical load or the second electrical load to the third electrical converter (13). The invention also relates to a method for operating the converter unit according to the invention, and to a vehicle having the converter unit according to the invention.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60L 3/00 - Electric devices on electrically-propelled vehicles for safety purposes; Monitoring operating variables, e.g. speed, deceleration or energy consumption
  • 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 1/32 - Means for protecting converters other than by automatic disconnection

8.

ROTOR ALIGNMENT COMPENSATION WITH FRICTION MATERIAL

      
Application Number US2023035199
Publication Number 2024/086095
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-10-16
Publication Date 2024-04-25
Owner
  • SCHAEFFLER TECHNOLOGIES AG & CO. KG (Germany)
  • SCHAEFFLER GROUP USA, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Geiser, Jordan
  • Burke, Peter
  • Hodge, Michael
  • Lindemann, Patrick

Abstract

A generator module for a vehicle includes a housing arranged for fixing to an engine block of a combustion engine, a stator, fixed in the housing, a rotor, rotatable relative to the stator, a hub fixed to the rotor and arranged for fixing to a crankshaft of the combustion engine, a ring gear carrier fixed to the hub, a intermediate plate connected to the ring gear carrier by a first flexible element, a rotor carrier plate fixed to the rotor and connected to the intermediate plate by a second flexible element, and a first friction material segment disposed axially between the intermediate plate and the rotor carrier plate. In an example embodiment, the first friction material segment is a first friction material ring. In an example embodiment, the generator module also includes a ring gear fixed to the ring gear carrier.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02K 7/00 - Arrangements for handling mechanical energy structurally associated with dynamo-electric machines, e.g. structural association with mechanical driving motors or auxiliary dynamo-electric machines
  • H02K 7/18 - Structural association of electric generators with mechanical driving motors, e.g.with turbines
  • F16D 3/64 - Yielding couplings, i.e. with means permitting movement between the connected parts during the drive with the coupling parts connected by one or more intermediate members comprising elastic elements arranged between substantially-radial walls of both coupling parts

9.

ENERGY CONVERSION UNIT AND ENERGY CONVERSION DEVICE

      
Application Number CN2022125882
Publication Number 2024/082129
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-10-18
Publication Date 2024-04-25
Owner SCHAEFFLER TECHNOLOGIES AG & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Wei, Jianfei
  • Ji, Zhuan
  • Liu, Xin
  • Yu, Qingfeng

Abstract

Provided is an energy conversion unit including a first plate (1), a second plate (2), an elastic frame (3) and a membrane electrode assembly (4). The first plate (1) is spaced apart from the second plate (2), the elastic frame (3) may be made of elastic material such as rubber and formed into a ring shape, and may locate between the first plate (1) and the second plate (2). The elastic frame (3) may be formed with a plurality of first sealing protrusions (32) in contact with the first plate (1) and a plurality of second sealing protrusions (33) in contact with the second plate (2). Also provided is an energy conversion device including the above energy conversion unit, which may be a water electrolysis stack or a fuel cell stack.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 8/02 - Fuel cells; Manufacture thereof - Details
  • H01M 8/24 - Grouping of fuel cells, e.g. stacking of fuel cells
  • H01M 8/0297 - Arrangements for joining electrodes, reservoir layers, heat exchange units or bipolar separators to each other

10.

BEARING RING AND ROLLING BEARING

      
Application Number CN2022125674
Publication Number 2024/082092
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-10-17
Publication Date 2024-04-25
Owner SCHAEFFLER TECHNOLOGIES AG & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Huo, Hua
  • Wang, Weihua
  • Cheng, Tao
  • Si, Dechun

Abstract

A bearing ring and a rolling bearing comprising the bearing ring. The bearing ring (1) comprises: a plurality of bearing ring sections (10), a plurality of connecting pieces (20) and a plurality of bolts (30), wherein the plurality of bearing ring sections (10) are configured to be capable of being assembled into an annular shape, and each bearing ring section (10) comprises: a connecting portion which is located on an axial end face of the bearing ring section (10) and is adjacent to a circumferential end face of the bearing ring section (10), and at least one fixing hole (12) which is located on the connecting portion and extends from the connecting portion; and each connecting piece (20) comprises a plurality of through holes (21). When the plurality of bearing ring sections (10) are assembled with each other, each connecting piece (20) is configured to be capable of being arranged on adjacent connecting portions of two adjacent bearing ring sections (10), such that the plurality of through holes (21) of the connecting piece (20) respectively correspond to the fixing holes (12) of the two adjacent bearing ring sections (10); and the through holes (21) and the corresponding fixing holes (12) extend oblique to the axial direction of the bearing ring, and each bolt (30) is configured to be capable of being inserted into the through hole (21) of each connecting piece (20) and the corresponding fixing hole (12) of each bearing ring section (10), so as to connect the plurality of bearing ring sections (10) to each other. The bearing ring improves the connection performance of bearing ring sections.

IPC Classes  ?

11.

TORQUE TRANSMISSION DEVICE

      
Application Number DE2023100704
Publication Number 2024/083281
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-09-21
Publication Date 2024-04-25
Owner SCHAEFFLER TECHNOLOGIES AG & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Nöhl, Oliver
  • Lorenz, Elmar

Abstract

A torque transmission device comprising an idler gear arrangement (2) having a shaft (3) and an idler gear (4) mounted on the shaft (3) and coupled thereto, the idler gear (4) being coupled to the shaft (3) via a slip friction clutch (7).

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16D 7/02 - Slip couplings, e.g. slipping on overload, for absorbing shock of the friction type

12.

METHOD FOR PRODUCING A STATOR OF AN ELECTRIC ROTARY MACHINE, ELECTRIC ROTARY MACHINE STATOR PRODUCED BY SAID METHOD, AND ELECTRIC ROTARY MACHINE

      
Application Number DE2023100661
Publication Number 2024/078656
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-09-07
Publication Date 2024-04-18
Owner SCHAEFFLER TECHNOLOGIES AG & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Sell-Le Blanc, Florian
  • Langberg, Nico

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for producing a stator of an electric rotary machine, to an electric rotary machine stator produced by said method, and to an electric rotary machine that comprises the stator. In the method for producing a stator of an electric rotary machine, a stator body (10) having grooves (12) for receiving portions of conductor elements of windings is provided, at least one first conductor element winding (21) of a first phase (20) is provided outside the stator body (10) and has multiple first bights (30) of bundled first conductor elements (22), a first insulating element (50) is fixed to at least one first bight (30) by means of an adhesive connection (40), wherein each first bight (30) is assigned at least one first insulation element (50), and the first conductor element winding (21) is inserted into first grooves (12) of the stator body (10), wherein the adhesive connection (40) has the effect that the first insulation element (50) is carried along with the movement of the first conductor element winding (21) and is positioned relative to the stator body (10). The method proposed here for producing a stator of an electric rotary machine makes it possible for conductors of different phases of the stator to be more easily, less expensively and more reliably electrically insulated with respect to one another in the winding head.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02K 3/34 - Windings characterised by the shape, form or construction of the insulation between conductors or between conductor and core, e.g. slot insulation
  • H02K 15/06 - Embedding prefabricated windings in machines
  • H02K 15/10 - Applying solid insulation to windings, stators or rotors

13.

ADJUSTMENT UNIT OF A STEERING COLUMN OF A VEHICLE

      
Application Number DE2023100628
Publication Number 2024/078655
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-08-30
Publication Date 2024-04-18
Owner SCHAEFFLER TECHNOLOGIES AG & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Gissler, Joseph
  • Severin, Benjamin
  • Müller, Sebastian
  • Vornehm, Martin

Abstract

The invention relates to an adjustment unit of a steering column of a vehicle, in which a steering shaft is mounted rotatably about a longitudinal axis and has a casing unit (2) comprising at least three casing tubes (3) which are arranged telescoping axially relative to one another, and one of which forms an outer casing tube (3), wherein a motor (4) for adjusting the casing unit (2) is provided, wherein at least one angle body (6) is provided which engages in at least one recess (9) of one of the casing tubes (3) for adjusting the height of the casing unit (2).

IPC Classes  ?

  • B62D 1/181 - Steering columns yieldable or adjustable, e.g. tiltable with power actuated adjustment, e.g. with position memory
  • B62D 1/189 - Steering columns yieldable or adjustable, e.g. tiltable with tilt and axial adjustment the entire steering column being tiltable as a unit

14.

STATOR

      
Application Number DE2023100672
Publication Number 2024/078657
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-09-12
Publication Date 2024-04-18
Owner SCHAEFFLER TECHNOLOGIES AG & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Derksen, Sven
  • Lehner, Valentin
  • Marsetz, Michael

Abstract

The invention relates to a stator (1) of an electric machine (2), in particular for a drivetrain (3) of a motor vehicle (4), comprising a stator element (5) having an energizable winding (6) which is electrically conductively connected to a plurality of busbars (7) extending outside the stator element (5), wherein a cable channel (8) formed from electrically non-conductive plastics material is arranged on the busbars (7) and has at least one busbar fixing means (9) by which the cable channel (8) is fixed to the busbars (7) and the position of the busbars (7) relative to one another is fixed.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02K 3/50 - Fastening of winding heads, equalising connectors, or connections thereto
  • H02K 3/52 - Fastening salient pole windings or connections thereto

15.

SEPARATING DEVICE WITH AXIALLY OFFSET ACTUATING ELEMENT

      
Application Number DE2023100742
Publication Number 2024/078659
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-10-06
Publication Date 2024-04-18
Owner SCHAEFFLER TECHNOLOGIES AG & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Lorenz, Elmar
  • Mayer, Carsten

Abstract

The invention relates to a separating device (10) for decoupling an output element from a drive element in a drive train of a vehicle, having a first rotary component (40) which is rotatable about an axis of rotation (12), a second rotary component (44) which is separate from the first rotary component (40), an actuating device (14) with an actuating element (16) which is displaceable at least between a first actuating position and a second actuating position and with a coupling element (47) which is displaceable, depending on the actuating position, at least between a coupling position and a decoupling position and which, in the coupling position, couples the first and second rotary components (40, 44) to each other so as to transmit torque and, in the decoupling position, decouples the first and second rotary components (40, 44) from each other, wherein the actuating element (16) is arranged radially spaced apart from the axis of rotation (12).

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16D 25/08 - Fluid-actuated clutches with fluid-actuated member not rotating with a clutching member

16.

RADIAL FOIL BEARING COMPRISING A CARRIER FOIL, AND ATTACHMENT OF THE CARRIER FOIL IN THE OUTER RING BY MEANS OF BENT HOOKS

      
Application Number DE2023100652
Publication Number 2024/074166
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-09-06
Publication Date 2024-04-11
Owner SCHAEFFLER TECHNOLOGIES AG & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor Anger, Andre

Abstract

The invention relates to a radial foil bearing (1) comprising at least one cover foil (2) and at least one corrugated foil (3), wherein the cover foil (2) and the corrugated foil (3) are constructed so as to lie on top of one another in the radial direction (9) and said foils (2, 3) form at least one arcuate segment (6) of the radial foil bearing (1) in the peripheral direction (10), wherein a first arcuate segment (6a) is provided consisting of a first cover foil (2a) and a first corrugated foil (3a) which are fixedly connected to one another at a common end, the first arcuate segment (a) is fixed to a carrier foil (4), a second arcuate segment (6b), consisting of a second cover foil (2b) and a second corrugated foil (3b) which are fixedly connected to one another at a common end, is arranged on the carrier foil (4), and the two arcuate segments (6a, 6b) are placed in succession on said carrier foil (4) so that, when the carrier foil (4) is rolled up, a tubular carrier (7) comprising the two arcuate segments (6a, 6b) is produced and forms the radial foil bearing (1), wherein, when not rolled up, the carrier foil (4) has, at its boundary surface (19) that extends along the longitudinal direction of the carrier foil (4), at least one tab (11) which projects from the boundary surface (19) and which serves as an orientation means allowing the tubular carrier (7) to be installed in an angularly correct manner after the carrier foil (4) has been rolled up to form the tubular carrier (7).

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16C 17/02 - Sliding-contact bearings for exclusively rotary movement for radial load only
  • F16C 33/08 - Attachment of brasses, bushes, or linings to the bearing housing
  • F16C 33/10 - Construction relative to lubrication

17.

RADIAL FOIL BEARING, AND ATTACHMENT OF THE CORRUGATED AND COVER FOILS IN THE OUTER RING BY MEANS OF BENT HOOKS

      
Application Number DE2023100653
Publication Number 2024/074167
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-09-06
Publication Date 2024-04-11
Owner SCHAEFFLER TECHNOLOGIES AG & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor Anger, Andre

Abstract

The invention relates to a radial foil bearing (1), wherein each arcuate segment (6a) is attached to the outer ring (5) by means of at least one tab (11), bent from a flat initial shape, of the cover foil (2a) and/or the corrugated foil (3a), by virtue of the fact that said tab engages in a receptacle (12) on the end face (16, 17) of the outer ring. The invention also relates to an arcuate segment of such a radial foil bearing, wherein a further tab is formed on the cover foil and/or the corrugated foil, which further tab fixedly connects the two foils to one another to form an arcuate segment.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16C 17/02 - Sliding-contact bearings for exclusively rotary movement for radial load only
  • F16C 27/02 - Sliding-contact bearings
  • F16C 35/02 - Rigid support of bearing units; Housings, e.g. caps, covers in the case of sliding-contact bearings
  • F16C 43/02 - Assembling sliding-contact bearings
  • F16C 41/04 - Preventing damage to bearings during storage or transport thereof or when otherwise out of use

18.

ENCODER AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING A ROTATIONAL RELATIVE POSITION BETWEEN TWO COMPONENTS AND ROBOT HAVING SUCH AN ENCODER

      
Application Number DE2023100667
Publication Number 2024/074169
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-09-08
Publication Date 2024-04-11
Owner SCHAEFFLER TECHNOLOGIES AG & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor Damerau, Jochen

Abstract

The invention relates to an encoder and a method for determining a rotational position of a first component relative to a second component that can be rotated relative thereto, the encoder comprising a first reading head, which is designed to be arranged on the second component, and a drive unit with a drive element that can be driven in rotation relative to the first component, to which at least a first magnetic disc is fastened and which is designed to be arranged on the first component, wherein the first magnetic disc has, on an end face facing the first reading head, at least one circumferential first track with a plurality of magnetic regions formed one behind the other in the circumferential direction of the first magnetic disc and having alternating magnetisation directions, wherein the first reading head is designed to detect at least a first periodic pulse sequence upon rotation of the at least first magnetic disc relative to the first component by measuring the magnetisation directions along the first track, wherein the respective detected periodic pulse sequence can be compared with a reference pulse sequence of the same periodicity in order to determine at least a first phase difference between the respective detected periodic pulse sequence and the reference pulse sequence and to determine a rotational position of the first component relative to the second component on the basis of the at least first phase difference. The invention also relates to a robot.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01D 5/14 - 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
  • G01D 5/247 - 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 generating pulses or pulse trains using time shifts of pulses

19.

ROLLER BEARING AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING A ROLLER BEARING

      
Application Number DE2023100563
Publication Number 2024/074165
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-07-31
Publication Date 2024-04-11
Owner SCHAEFFLER TECHNOLOGIES AG & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor Paetzold, Holger

Abstract

hEE) and additionally has an oscillation amplitude (A) superimposed thereon.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16C 33/58 - Raceways; Race rings
  • F16C 33/64 - Special methods of manufacture
  • B06B 3/02 - Processes or apparatus specially adapted for transmitting mechanical vibrations of infrasonic, sonic or ultrasonic frequency involving a change of amplitude

20.

RADIAL FOIL BEARING COMPRISING CARRIER FOIL, AND ATTACHMENT OF THE FOIL PACKS ON THE CARRIER FOIL BY MEANS OF BENT HOOKS

      
Application Number DE2023100654
Publication Number 2024/074168
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-09-06
Publication Date 2024-04-11
Owner SCHAEFFLER TECHNOLOGIES AG & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor Anger, Andre

Abstract

The invention relates to a radial foil bearing (1) comprising at least one cover foil (2) and at least one corrugated foil (3), wherein the cover foil (2) and the corrugated foil (3) are constructed so as to lie on top of one another in the radial direction (9), and said foils (2, 3) form at least one arcuate segment (6) of the radial foil bearing (1) in the peripheral direction (10), wherein a first arcuate segment (6a) is provided consisting of a first cover foil (2a) and a first corrugated foil (3a) which are fixedly connected to one another at a common end (12a), the first arcuate segment (6a) is fixed to a carrier foil (4), a second arcuate segment (6b), consisting of a second cover foil (2b) and a second corrugated foil (3b) which are fixedly connected to one another at a common end (12b), is arranged on the carrier foil (4), and the two arcuate segments (6a, 6b) are placed in succession on said carrier foil (4) so that, when the carrier foil (4) is rolled up, a tubular carrier (7) comprising the two arcuate segments (6a, 6b) is produced and forms the radial foil bearing (1), wherein a cover foil (2a, 3a) and a corrugated foil (2b, 3b) of an arcuate segment (6a, 6b) are attached to the carrier foil (4), which is not rolled up, by means of at least one tab (11) of the carrier foil (4), which tab engages around the corresponding arcuate segment (6a, 6b).

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16C 17/02 - Sliding-contact bearings for exclusively rotary movement for radial load only

21.

ACTUATING ASSEMBLY FOR AN ACTUATABLE DEVICE IN A MOTOR VEHICLE DRIVETRAIN

      
Application Number US2023034495
Publication Number 2024/076652
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-10-05
Publication Date 2024-04-11
Owner
  • SCHAEFFLER TECHNOLOGIES AG & CO. KG (Germany)
  • SCHAEFFLER GROUP USA, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Copeland, Greg
  • Hunt, Kenneth

Abstract

An actuating assembly includes a body; a plunger axially movable with respect to the body; a linear actuator configured for being activated to axially move the plunger in a first direction into engagement with the body such that the plunger and body are rotationally fixed with respect to each other; a barrel movable with respect to the body for contacting the plunger and the body depending on an axial position of the plunger; and a spring for biasing the barrel toward the plunger. The barrel is configured such that the spring forces the barrel into circumferential engagement with the body in two different axial positions of the barrel with respect to the body when the linear actuator is inactive depending on a rotational orientation of the barrel.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16D 11/14 - Clutches in which the members have interengaging parts with clutching members movable only axially
  • F16D 48/06 - Control by electric or electronic means, e.g. of fluid pressure
  • B60K 17/02 - Arrangement or mounting of transmissions in vehicles characterised by arrangement, location, or kind of clutch
  • F16D 121/20 - Electric or magnetic using electromagnets

22.

CENTRIFUGAL PENDULUM ABSORBER BUMPER

      
Application Number US2023034499
Publication Number 2024/076654
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-10-05
Publication Date 2024-04-11
Owner
  • SCHAEFFLER TECHNOLOGIES AG & CO. KG (Germany)
  • SCHAEFFLER GROUP USA, INC. (USA)
Inventor Sosa, Juan Bernardo

Abstract

A centrifugal pendulum absorber includes a center plate arranged to receive a torque, a first pendulum connected to the center plate, a second pendulum mass connected to the center plate, and a resilient bumper disposed between the first and second pendulum masses. The first pendulum mass and the second pendulum mass axially bracket the center plate. The resilient bumper is connected to the first and second pendulum masses. The resilient bumper includes a core enclosed by a casing. The core is a metal and the casing is a polymer.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16F 15/14 - Suppression of vibrations in rotating systems by making use of members moving with the system using freely-swinging masses rotating with the system

23.

CHARGE PUMP CIRCUIT AND HALF-BRIDGE DRIVER CIRCUIT

      
Application Number CN2022122650
Publication Number 2024/065405
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-09-29
Publication Date 2024-04-04
Owner SCHAEFFLER TECHNOLOGIES AG & CO.KG (Germany)
Inventor Zhang, Xiaoliang

Abstract

The present application provides a charge pump circuit and a half-bridge driver circuit. The charge pump circuit comprises: an input voltage switch circuit which is connected to an input voltage and a charge pump control signal and outputs the input voltage under the control of the charge pump control signal; a regulation voltage generation circuit which is connected to the input voltage and outputs a regulation voltage; a regulation voltage loading control circuit which is connected to both the regulation voltage generation circuit and the charge pump control signal and loads the regulation voltage under the control of the charge pump control signal; and a charging circuit which is connected to all of the input voltage switch circuit, the regulation voltage generation circuit, and the regulation voltage loading control circuit and outputs an output voltage, wherein the output voltage = the input voltage + the regulation voltage. According to the charge pump circuit and the half-bridge driver circuit of the present application, the charge pump circuit is formed by discrete components, the structure is simple, and the cost is low; moreover, parameters can be adjusted according to actual needs, and peripheral applications are flexible and convenient.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02M 3/07 - Conversion of dc power input into dc power output without intermediate conversion into ac by static converters using resistors or capacitors, e.g. potential divider using capacitors charged and discharged alternately by semiconductor devices with control electrode
  • H03K 19/00 - Logic circuits, i.e. having at least two inputs acting on one output; Inverting circuits

24.

METHOD FOR COMMISSIONING A PUMP WITH PUMP MOTOR, ARRANGED IN A HYDRAULIC SYSTEM

      
Application Number DE2023100593
Publication Number 2024/067901
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-08-14
Publication Date 2024-04-04
Owner SCHAEFFLER TECHNOLOGIES AG & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Hodrus, Erhard
  • Rösch, Alexander
  • Eberle, Christian

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for detecting the correct rotational direction of a pump (100) of a hydraulic system of an actuator in a motor vehicle with a first switchable valve (300), which is actuated by means of energisation, and with the pump (100), which has a pump motor (1000) and which is activated by means of energisation, and with a control device, which controls the first switchable valve (300) and the pump (100), wherein in a first rotational direction, the pump (100) conveys fluid to a pressure line (700) and in a second direction conveys fluid to a reservoir (900), wherein the pressure line (700) has a pressure sensor (600) and is hydraulically connected to the first switchable valve (300), characterised in that for determining the rotational direction of the pump (100), the pump motor (1000) is energised sequentially in the two different rotational directions and in each case the pressure at the pressure sensor (600) is determined, and therefrom, the rotational direction of the pump (100) is deduced.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F04B 49/06 - Control using electricity
  • F04B 49/08 - Regulating by delivery pressure
  • F04B 49/20 - Control of, or safety measures for, machines, pumps, or pumping installations, not otherwise provided for in, or of interest apart from, groups by changing the driving speed
  • F04B 49/22 - Control of, or safety measures for, machines, pumps, or pumping installations, not otherwise provided for in, or of interest apart from, groups by means of valves
  • F04D 15/00 - Control, e.g. regulation, of pumps, pumping installations, or systems
  • F15B 7/00 - Fluid-pressure actuator systems in which the movement produced is definitely related to the output of a volumetric pump; Telemotors
  • F04B 17/03 - Pumps characterised by combination with, or adaptation to, specific driving engines or motors driven by electric motors

25.

TIE ROD FORCE ESTIMATION FOR STEER-BY-WIRE SYSTEMS BY MEANS OF INTELLIGENT MODEL TRANSITION

      
Application Number DE2023100603
Publication Number 2024/067902
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-08-16
Publication Date 2024-04-04
Owner
  • SCHAEFFLER TECHNOLOGIES AG & CO. KG (Germany)
  • FRIEDRICH-ALEXANDER-UNIVERSITÄT ERLANGEN-NÜRNBERG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Horn, Maik
  • Strohmeyer, Christoph
  • Barzen, Tobias
  • Snobar, Fadi
  • Michalka, Andreas
  • Graichen, Knut

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for estimating a tie rod force of a steering device of a vehicle, comprising the following method steps: (a) two models (1, 2) are first evaluated using measured values and/or sensor signals from the vehicle in order to obtain a first and a second lateral force, respectively; (b) the first and second lateral forces are converted into a first and a second tie rod force, respectively, using parameters of the steering geometry (3); (c) the first and second tie rod forces are combined with each other in order to obtain a third tie rod force, the third tie rod force being a weighted combination of the first and second tie rod forces.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B62D 6/00 - Arrangements for automatically controlling steering depending on driving conditions sensed and responded to, e.g. control circuits
  • B62D 7/20 - Links, e.g. track rods

26.

ACTUATOR FOR PROVIDING A FLUID FLOW AND A FURTHER ACTUATING FUNCTION

      
Application Number DE2023100634
Publication Number 2024/067906
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-08-31
Publication Date 2024-04-04
Owner SCHAEFFLER TECHNOLOGIES AG & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Greb, Peter
  • Man, Laszlo

Abstract

The invention relates to an actuator (1) having a further actuating function, said actuator comprising: an electromotive drive (5) accommodated in an actuator housing (2), the electromotive drive (5) comprising a stator (6) and a drive rotor (7) that can be rotated about an axis of rotation (23); and a fluid-conveying device (18), a conveying rotor (19) of the fluid-conveying device (18) being connected to the drive rotor (7) for conjoint rotation therewith, an eccentric (32) being positioned, via a first freewheel (31), on a drive shaft (30) that is connected, coaxially to the axis of rotation (23), to the conveying rotor (19), a freewheel lever (34) being mounted indirectly on an output shaft (36) via a second freewheel (35), the eccentric (32) causing the freewheel lever (34) at least indirectly to move in an oscillating manner in the peripheral direction of the output shaft (36), and a linear actuating element driven by said oscillating movement and/or a rotationally driven actuating element being guided out of the actuator housing (2).

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16H 63/30 - Constructional features of the final output mechanisms
  • F16H 63/34 - Locking or disabling mechanisms

27.

ENERGY SUPPLY DEVICE AND LINEAR SYSTEM COMPRISING AN ENERGY SUPPLY DEVICE

      
Application Number DE2023100646
Publication Number 2024/067907
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-09-05
Publication Date 2024-04-04
Owner SCHAEFFLER TECHNOLOGIES AG & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor Meier, Klaus

Abstract

The invention relates to an energy supply device (4) which is provided on a linearly movable energy consumer, comprising a connection element (7) which is designed to be installed in a stationary manner, a rotary arm (5) which is pivotally mounted on the connection element (7) and can be moved on a horizontal plane and which comprises a telescoping tube (12), a vertical section (6) which is connected to the telescoping tube (12) in an articulated manner and which is designed to be connected to the energy consumer, and an energy chain (10) which is arranged in the rotary arm (5) and which is connected to the vertical section (6). In order to provide a length compensation when the energy consumer is moved, a curved section (11) of the energy chain (10) is provided, said curved section being placed along at least one half-turn about the pivoting axis (SP) of the rotary arm (5).

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16G 13/16 - Hauling- or hoisting-chains with arrangements for holding electric cables, hoses, or the like
  • H02G 3/04 - Protective tubing or conduits, e.g. cable ladders or cable troughs
  • H02G 11/00 - Arrangements of electric cables or lines between relatively-movable parts

28.

METHOD FOR OPERATING A VEHICLE DEVICE, AND VEHICLE DEVICE

      
Application Number DE2023100688
Publication Number 2024/067913
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-09-14
Publication Date 2024-04-04
Owner SCHAEFFLER TECHNOLOGIES AG & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Adrian, Marcel
  • Göppert, Georg

Abstract

abTRR abb) by means of a second neural network (22). The invention also relates to a vehicle device (12).

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01K 7/42 - Circuits effecting compensation of thermal inertia; Circuits for predicting the stationary value of a temperature
  • B60L 15/20 - Methods, circuits or devices for controlling the propulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles, e.g. their traction-motor speed, to achieve a desired performance; Adaptation of control equipment on electrically-propelled vehicles for remote actuation from a stationary place, from alternative parts of the vehicle or from alternative vehicles of the same vehicle train for control of the vehicle or its driving motor to achieve a desired performance, e.g. speed, torque, programmed variation of speed
  • G05B 13/02 - Adaptive control systems, i.e. systems automatically adjusting themselves to have a performance which is optimum according to some preassigned criterion electric
  • G06N 3/02 - Neural networks

29.

ROTOR AND ELECTRIC MACHINE

      
Application Number DE2023100712
Publication Number 2024/067918
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-09-26
Publication Date 2024-04-04
Owner SCHAEFFLER TECHNOLOGIES AG & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Magnenet, Amelie
  • Fischer, Alexandre

Abstract

The invention relates to a rotor (1) for an electric machine (2), in particular for use within the powertrain (3) of a motor vehicle (4) which is driven in a hybrid or fully electric manner, said rotor (1) being made of a plurality (A) of rotor bodies (6) made of stacked rotor laminations (5). The rotor bodies (6) are rotated relative to one another about a common rotational axis (7), wherein the rotor (1) has an offset angle (α) which is defined by the total rotation of the rotor bodies (6), and the rotor bodies (6) are equipped with permanent magnets (8). The rotor laminations (5) are at least substantially identically shaped, and the rotor bodies have windows (9) for receiving the permanent magnets (8). The rotor laminations (5) have a number (C) of offset holes (10) for positioning the rotor bodies (6) which are rotated relative to one another.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02K 15/03 - Methods or apparatus specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining or repairing of dynamo-electric machines of stator or rotor bodies having permanent magnets

30.

DAMPER ASSEMBLY COVER PLATE

      
Application Number US2023033475
Publication Number 2024/072704
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-09-22
Publication Date 2024-04-04
Owner
  • SCHAEFFLER TECHNOLOGIES AG & CO. KG (Germany)
  • SCHAEFFLER GROUP USA, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Annamalai, Subramanian
  • Nelson, Kyle

Abstract

A torque converter includes a front cover, an impeller, a turbine, a lock-up clutch, and a damper assembly. The front cover is arranged to receive a torque. The impeller has an impeller shell non-rotatably connected to the cover. The turbine is in fluid communication with the impeller and includes a turbine shell. The lock-up clutch includes a clutch plate. The damper assembly includes a spring and a cover plate supporting the spring. The cover plate includes a spring window configured to receive the spring, and a plurality of tabs extending from a radial side of the spring window towards the front cover. The plurality of tabs are configured to drivingly connect to the clutch plate.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16H 45/02 - Combinations of fluid gearings for conveying rotary motion with couplings or clutches with mechanical clutches for bridging a fluid gearing of the hydrokinetic type
  • F16H 41/24 - Rotary fluid gearing of the hydrokinetic type - Details

31.

ELECTRICALLY OPERABLE FINAL DRIVE POWERTRAIN, METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A FINAL DRIVE POWERTRAIN, COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT, AND CONTROL UNIT FOR CONTROLLING A FINAL DRIVE POWERTRAIN

      
Application Number DE2023100625
Publication Number 2024/067904
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-08-29
Publication Date 2024-04-04
Owner SCHAEFFLER TECHNOLOGIES AG & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Ortmann, Simon
  • Grubauer, Benedikt

Abstract

The invention relates to an electrically operable final drive powertrain (1) of a motor vehicle, comprising an electric machine (3) which can be coupled to: at least one vehicle wheel (4) of the motor vehicle; and a transmission assembly (5) arranged in the torque flow between the vehicle wheel (4) and the electric machine (3); and a brake device (6) by means of which the vehicle wheel (4) can be braked; wherein: in the torque flow between the electric machine (3) and the brake device (6), a first clutch device (7) is arranged, by means of which the brake device (6) can be coupled into and coupled out of the torque flow, and, in the torque flow between the electric machine (3) and the transmission assembly (5), a second clutch device (8) is arranged, by means of which the transmission assembly (5) can be coupled into and coupled out of the torque flow; or, in the torque flow between the electric machine (3) and the brake device (6), a first clutch device (7) is arranged, by means of which the brake device (6) can be coupled into and coupled out of the torque flow, and, in the torque flow between the brake device (6) and the transmission assembly (5), a second clutch device (8) is arranged, by means of which the transmission assembly (5) can be coupled into and coupled out of the torque flow.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60W 10/02 - Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of driveline clutches

32.

ELECTRIC MACHINE

      
Application Number DE2023100633
Publication Number 2024/067905
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-08-31
Publication Date 2024-04-04
Owner SCHAEFFLER TECHNOLOGIES AG & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor Hässler, Martin

Abstract

The rotor (1) has at least one first rotor body (3) with a first group of permanent magnets (6) and a second rotor body (4) with a second group of permanent magnets (61), wherein the first rotor body (3) and the second rotor body (4) can be rotated relative to each other about a common rotational axis (119) against the effect of a first torsional stiffness (8) by means of a mechanical field-attenuation mechanism (7), said field-attenuation mechanism (7) comprising a lever element (10) which has a center of gravity (52) and which can be pivoted about a tilt axis (13). The first rotor body (3) can be coupled to a first lever section (31), and the second rotor body (4) can be coupled to a second lever section (32) of the lever element (10), said first lever section (31) and second lever section (32) being arranged on opposite sides of the lever (10) such that by tilting the lever element (10), the first rotor body (3) and the second rotor body (4) can be rotated relative to each other in a targeted manner in order to produce a desired adjustment of the mechanical field-attenuation mechanism (7). The center of gravity (52) and the tilt axis (53) of the lever element (10) are mutually spaced when the electric machine (120) is in a stationary state.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02K 21/02 - Synchronous motors having permanent magnets; Synchronous generators having permanent magnets - Details

33.

TORQUE CONVERTER HAVING MULTIPLE FLOW PASSAGES

      
Application Number US2023033476
Publication Number 2024/072705
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-09-22
Publication Date 2024-04-04
Owner
  • SCHAEFFLER TECHNOLOGIES AG & CO. KG (Germany)
  • SCHAEFFLER GROUP USA, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Garcia, Ricardo Humberto
  • Alvarez, Jose Manuel

Abstract

A torque converter includes a front cover, an impeller assembly, a turbine assembly, a lock-up clutch, a backing plate, and a flow plate. The front cover is arranged to receive a torque. The impeller assembly has an impeller shell non-rotatably connected to the front cover. The turbine assembly is in fluid communication with the impeller assembly and includes a turbine shell. The lock-up clutch includes a piston and a seal plate disposed axially between the piston and the turbine shell. The backing plate is non-rotatably connected to the seal plate and is sealed to the piston. The flow plate is disposed axially between the backing plate and the front cover. The flow plate is non-rotatably connected to the backing plate and the front cover. A through-bore extends axially through the backing plate and the flow plate. A first chamber is bounded at least in part by the piston, the seal plate, and the backing plate, and a second chamber is bounded at least in part by the front cover, the piston, the backing plate, and the flow plate.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16H 45/02 - Combinations of fluid gearings for conveying rotary motion with couplings or clutches with mechanical clutches for bridging a fluid gearing of the hydrokinetic type
  • F16H 41/24 - Rotary fluid gearing of the hydrokinetic type - Details

34.

ROTOR, MANUFACTURING ASSEMBLY FOR PRODUCING A ROTOR, METHOD FOR PRODUCING A ROTOR, AND ELECTRIC MACHINE

      
Application Number DE2023100626
Publication Number 2024/061399
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-08-29
Publication Date 2024-03-28
Owner SCHAEFFLER TECHNOLOGIES AG & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor Wagenblatt, Moritz

Abstract

The invention relates to a rotor (1) for an electric machine (2), in particular for use within the powertrain (3) of a motor vehicle (4) which is driven in a hybrid or fully electric manner. The rotor (1) is made of a plurality of rotor bodies (6) made of stacked rotor laminations (5), and the rotor bodies (6) are equipped with permanent magnets (8). The rotor bodies (6) are rotated relative to one another about a common rotational axis (7), wherein the rotor (1) hereby has an offset angle a which is defined by the total rotation of the rotor bodies (6), and each of the rotor laminations (5) has at least one first offset hole (9) through which a first rod-shaped tool (21) can engage axially and by means of which the relative offset of two axially adjacent rotor bodies (6) can be adjusted. The first offset holes (9) are arranged in the rotor (1) in a flush manner relative to one another such that a first channel (10) is formed extending axially through the rotor (1), said first offset holes (9) having a contour (11) which deviates from a circular shape and which has a longitudinal extension (12) in the radial direction.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02K 15/03 - Methods or apparatus specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining or repairing of dynamo-electric machines of stator or rotor bodies having permanent magnets
  • H02K 1/276 - Magnets embedded in the magnetic core, e.g. interior permanent magnets [IPM]
  • H02K 29/03 - Motors or generators having non-mechanical commutating devices, e.g. discharge tubes or semiconductor devices with a magnetic circuit specially adapted for avoiding torque ripples or self-starting problems

35.

MODULAR SYSTEM FOR MANUFACTURING A STATOR FOR AN ELECTRIC MACHINE, AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A STATOR FOR AN ELECTRIC MACHINE FROM A MODULAR SYSTEM

      
Application Number DE2023100635
Publication Number 2024/061401
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-08-31
Publication Date 2024-03-28
Owner SCHAEFFLER TECHNOLOGIES AG & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor Witwer, Keith Alan

Abstract

The invention relates to a modular system for manufacturing a stator for an electric machine, comprising - a stator assembly having a stator core and a stator winding with multiple winding connections, and - multiple busbar arrangements for manufacturing stators with a different interconnection of the stator winding, wherein the busbar arrangements each have multiple stator winding connection points for connection to the winding connections of the stator winding, multiple phase connection points and multiple connecting lines for connecting the stator winding connection points to the phase connection points, wherein the stator winding connection points and the phase connection points of the multiple busbar arrangements are each arranged geometrically identically in relation to one another, and wherein the stator winding connection points and the phase connection points of the multiple busbar arrangements are each connected differently to one another via the connecting lines.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02K 3/52 - Fastening salient pole windings or connections thereto

36.

INVERTER, METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING AN INVERTER, AND ELECTRIC MACHINE

      
Application Number DE2023100585
Publication Number 2024/061396
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-08-09
Publication Date 2024-03-28
Owner SCHAEFFLER TECHNOLOGIES AG & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • An, Bao Ngoc
  • Lažetic, Momo
  • Humbert, Andreas

Abstract

The invention relates to an inverter (1) for supplying current to an electric machine (20), in particular an electric machine (20) within a drive train (3) of a fully electric or hybrid motor vehicle (4), said inverter comprising: an inverter housing (2) inside which the power electronics (5) of the inverter (1) are accommodated; an electrical input (6) for coupling to an electrical DC voltage source (7); and an electrical output (8) for coupling to an electrical AC voltage consumer (9), the power electronics (5) being designed to transform the DC voltage applied to the electrical input (6) into an AC voltage applied to the electrical output (8), the inverter (1) also comprising a passive EMC filter (10) and/or an active EMC filter (11), the active EMC filter (11) being positioned on a flexible printed circuit board (12) which is fixed on a laminated busbar (13).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H05K 7/20 - Modifications to facilitate cooling, ventilating, or heating
  • H05K 9/00 - Screening of apparatus or components against electric or magnetic fields
  • H02M 7/00 - Conversion of ac power input into dc power output; Conversion of dc power input into ac power output
  • B60L 50/50 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by batteries or fuel cells
  • H02M 1/15 - Arrangements for reducing ripples from dc input or output using active elements
  • H02M 1/44 - Circuits or arrangements for compensating for electromagnetic interference in converters or inverters
  • H05K 1/02 - Printed circuits - Details
  • H05K 1/18 - Printed circuits structurally associated with non-printed electric components

37.

CONTACTLESS ENERGY TRANSMISSION DEVICE, KIT-OF-PARTS FOR MANUFACTURING A CONTACTLESS ENERGY TRANSMISSION DEVICE, ROTOR OF AN ELECTRIC MACHINE, ELECTRIC MACHINE, AND METHOD FOR ASSEMBLING A ROTOR

      
Application Number DE2023100678
Publication Number 2024/061412
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-09-13
Publication Date 2024-03-28
Owner SCHAEFFLER TECHNOLOGIES AG & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Kunkemoeller, Martin
  • Hurle, Thomas
  • Oehler, Christian
  • Hartmann, Christian
  • Wassermann, Jan Michel
  • Bernauer, Richard
  • Klumpp, Kevin

Abstract

The invention relates to a contactless energy transmission device (1) for a rotor (2) of an electric machine (3), in particular a separately excited synchronous machine inside a drive train of a motor vehicle, said energy transmission device comprising: a hollow shaft (4) which can be coupled to the rotor (2) of the electric machine (3) in a torque-transmitting manner; and an inductive transmitter (5) which has an energisable primary winding (6) and a secondary winding (7) which is spaced apart therefrom and can be electrically conductively coupled to a winding of the rotor (2), and the contactless energy transmission device (1) has rectifier electronics (11) connected to the secondary winding (7), the rectifier electronics (11) being located inside the hollow shaft (4) and being connected thereto for conjoint rotation therewith.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02K 7/00 - Arrangements for handling mechanical energy structurally associated with dynamo-electric machines, e.g. structural association with mechanical driving motors or auxiliary dynamo-electric machines
  • H02J 50/00 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power
  • H02J 50/10 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power using inductive coupling
  • H02K 11/042 - Rectifiers associated with rotating parts, e.g. rotor cores or rotary shafts
  • H02K 19/36 - Structural association of synchronous generators with auxiliary electric devices influencing the characteristic of the generator or controlling the generator, e.g. with impedances or switches

38.

CONTACTLESS ENERGY TRANSMISSION DEVICE, KIT-OF-PARTS FOR PRODUCING A CONTACTLESS ENERGY TRANSMISSION DEVICE, ROTOR OF AN ELECTRIC MACHINE, ELECTRIC MACHINE, AND METHOD FOR INSTALLING A ROTOR

      
Application Number DE2023100700
Publication Number 2024/061414
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-09-19
Publication Date 2024-03-28
Owner SCHAEFFLER TECHNOLOGIES AG & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Kunkemoeller, Martin
  • Hurle, Thomas
  • Hartmann, Christian
  • Bernauer, Richard
  • Wassermann, Jan Michel
  • Oehler, Christian
  • Klumpp, Kevin

Abstract

The invention relates to a contactless energy transmission device (1) for a rotor (2) of an electric machine (3), in particular an externally excited synchronous machine within a powertrain of a motor vehicle, comprising a hollow shaft (4) which can be coupled to the rotor (2) of the electric machine (3) so as to transmit a torque, and comprising an inductive transformer (5) which has a primary winding (6) that can be energized and a secondary winding (7) that is arranged at a distance thereto and can be coupled to a winding of the rotor (2) in an electrically conductive manner. The secondary winding (7) of the inductive transformer (5) is arranged within the hollow shaft (4) and is fixed to same for co-rotation therewith, while the primary winding (6) of the inductive transformer (5) is positioned in the hollow shaft (4) in a non-rotatable manner relative thereto.

IPC Classes  ?

39.

ROLLER RING WITH A MULTI-PART CAGE

      
Application Number DE2023100544
Publication Number 2024/056118
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-07-24
Publication Date 2024-03-21
Owner SCHAEFFLER TECHNOLOGIES AG & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Fugel, Wolfgang
  • Kirschner, Andreas
  • Schoenstein, Frank

Abstract

The invention relates to a roller ring (1) with a multi-part cage (2) and rollers (4), wherein the cage (2) is made of a cage core (6) and at least one cover plate (7), and the cage core (6) and the cover plate (6) are held together in a form-fitting manner so as to be secured against a rotation relative to each other and are connected together in a non-releasable manner.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16C 19/30 - Bearings with rolling contact, for exclusively rotary movement with bearing rollers essentially of the same size in one or more circular rows, e.g. needle bearings for axial load mainly
  • F16C 33/46 - Cages for rollers or needles
  • F16C 33/50 - Cages for rollers or needles formed of interconnected members, e.g. chains
  • F16C 33/54 - Cages for rollers or needles made from wire, strips, or sheet metal

40.

BRAKE DEVICE AND ELECTRICALLY OPERATABLE AXLE DRIVETRAIN OF A MOTOR VEHICLE

      
Application Number DE2023100591
Publication Number 2024/056120
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-08-14
Publication Date 2024-03-21
Owner SCHAEFFLER TECHNOLOGIES AG & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Grubauer, Benedikt
  • Ortmann, Simon

Abstract

The invention relates to a brake device (1) for an electrically operatable axle drivetrain (2) of a motor vehicle (3). The brake device (1) can be coupled to a vehicle wheel (4) of the motor vehicle (3) such that an actuation of the brake device (1) brakes the vehicle wheel (4), and the brake device (1) comprises a hydraulic disengaging system (5) comprising a central disengaging element (6) which actuates a friction device (7) such that the friction device can be converted into a braking and non-braking operating state. The central disengaging element (6) additionally has a central disengaging element housing (8) comprising an annular central disengaging element piston chamber (9) in which a central disengaging element piston (11) is received in an axially movable manner by means of a hydraulic liquid (10) that can be supplied to the central disengaging element piston chamber (9), wherein the central disengaging element (6) has at least one central disengaging element piston seal (12) which seals off the central disengaging element piston (11) from the central disengaging element piston chamber (9), and the central disengaging element (6) and the friction device (7) are received in a brake housing (13), said brake housing (13) being designed in two parts comprising a first pot-shaped housing part (14) and a second lid-shaped housing part (15) which at least partly covers the first pot-shaped housing part (15). The first pot-shaped housing part (14) forms the central disengaging element housing (8) of the central disengaging element (6).

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60T 1/06 - Arrangements of braking elements, i.e. of those parts where braking effect occurs acting by retarding wheels acting otherwise than on tread, e.g. employing rim, drum, disc, or transmission
  • F16D 55/40 - Brakes with a plurality of rotating discs all lying side by side actuated by a fluid-pressure device arranged in or on the brake
  • F16D 65/18 - Actuating mechanisms for brakes; Means for initiating operation at a predetermined position arranged in or on the brake adapted for drawing members together
  • F16D 65/853 - Features relating to cooling for disc brakes with closed cooling system
  • F16D 121/04 - Fluid pressure acting on a piston-type actuator, e.g. for liquid pressure

41.

GEAR SHIFTING CONTROL METHOD AND DEVICE FOR VEHICLE POWER SYSTEM

      
Application Number CN2022118646
Publication Number 2024/055181
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-09-14
Publication Date 2024-03-21
Owner SCHAEFFLER TECHNOLOGIES AG & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor Luo, Pinkui

Abstract

The present application provides a gear shifting control method for a vehicle power system. A rotating speed synchronization step of the gear shifting control method in the present application comprises: calculating an expected rotating speed difference and a rotating speed reference value by using parameters of a vehicle, and according to the magnitude relationship between the absolute value of the expected rotating speed difference and the absolute value of the rotating speed reference value, determining whether the rotating speed synchronization step has been smoothly executed. This replaces the solution in the prior art whereby gear shifting control methods use a time threshold in the rotating speed synchronization step to determine whether the rotating speed synchronization step has been smoothly executed. Therefore, the gear shifting control method of the present application can avoid the problems of false interrupt and unintended vehicle acceleration that would be possibly caused by the solution in the prior art. Furthermore, the present application further provides a gear shifting control device using the gear shifting control method, and the gear shifting control device also has the same effect.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60W 10/08 - Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of propulsion units including control of electric propulsion units, e.g. motors or generators

42.

HOUSING ARRANGEMENT COMPRISING A PRESSURE ADAPTER MOUNTED ON A WALL ELEMENT; AND DRIVE DEVICE

      
Application Number DE2023100578
Publication Number 2024/056119
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-08-07
Publication Date 2024-03-21
Owner SCHAEFFLER TECHNOLOGIES AG & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Burst, Heiko
  • Schmidt, Robert

Abstract

The invention relates to a housing arrangement (1) for an electric drive device (10), said housing arrangement comprising: a panel-type wall element (2), the wall element (2) being provided with a fluid passage (3); and a pressure adapter (5a, 5b) which is connected to a connection hole (4) in the fluid passage (3) and is fixed to the wall element (2), the pressure adapter (5a, 5b) being clamped to a projection (7) formed on the wall element (2) by means of a retaining bracket (6) integrally formed on the pressure adapter. The invention also relates to a drive device (10) comprising said housing arrangement (1).

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16H 57/04 - Features relating to lubrication or cooling
  • F16L 5/02 - Sealing
  • F16L 23/00 - Flanged joints
  • F16L 37/098 - Couplings of the quick-acting type in which the connection between abutting or axially-overlapping ends is maintained by locking members combined with automatic locking by means of flexible hooks
  • F16L 37/113 - Couplings of the quick-acting type in which the connection between abutting or axially-overlapping ends is maintained by locking members using a rotary external sleeve or ring on one part the male part having lugs on its periphery penetrating into the corresponding slots provided in the female part
  • F16L 41/08 - Joining pipes to walls or pipes, the joined pipe axis being perpendicular to the plane of a wall or to the axis of another pipe
  • F16L 43/00 - Bends; Siphons
  • F16H 57/02 - Gearboxes; Mounting gearing therein

43.

BIPOLAR PLATE AND ELECTROCHEMICAL CELL

      
Application Number DE2023100296
Publication Number 2024/051876
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-04-25
Publication Date 2024-03-14
Owner SCHAEFFLER TECHNOLOGIES AG & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor Zwahr, Sebastian

Abstract

The invention relates to: a bipolar plate (1); and an electrochemical cell (12) comprising a plurality of such bipolar plates (1, 1'). The bipolar plate (1) comprises a first half-plate (1a) and a second half-plate (1b) which are fixedly connected to one another, wherein: the bipolar plate (1) has a plurality of fluid passage openings (2) comprising fluid inlet openings (2a, 2c, 2e) and fluid outlet openings (2b, 2d, 2f); and a first distributor field (3) for distributing a fluid, an active field (4), and a second distributor field (5) for distributing the fluid are located on both sides of the bipolar plate (1). There is also at least one seal (6, 6') on each side of the bipolar plate (1), wherein, in at least one transition region (7) between a fluid passage opening (2) and an adjacent distributor field (3, 5), the seals (6, 6') are positioned congruently one above the other as seen perpendicularly to a plane spanned by the bipolar plate (1) and are reinforced by embossed structures (9a, 9b).

44.

BIPOLAR PLATE PRODUCTION METHOD, BIPOLAR PLATE AND ELECTROCHEMICAL CELL

      
Application Number DE2023100526
Publication Number 2024/051879
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-07-19
Publication Date 2024-03-14
Owner SCHAEFFLER TECHNOLOGIES AG & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Karpinski, Roland
  • Ballmes, Heiko
  • Mayer, Philipp
  • Keller, Torsten

Abstract

The invention relates to a bipolar plate production method for producing a bipolar plate (4), in particular for an electrochemical cell, which method comprises the following steps: -providing two foil sections (2, 3) made of a polymer graphite material comprising at least one polymer and at least 75 wt.% of an electrically conductive filler comprising predominantly graphite and also carbon black, -inserting the two foil sections (2, 3) into an embossing and moulding tool (6), -closing the tool (6), wherein the foil sections (2, 3) are embossed and tightly connected to one another at their edges, -forming a hollow structure (40) between the foil sections (2, 3) by means of gas pressure differences at the foil surfaces, wherein the foil sections (2, 3) rest against surface structures (11, 12) of tool surfaces, which face one another, of the embossing and moulding tool (6), -removing the bipolar plate (4), formed from the foil sections (2, 3), from the embossing and moulding tool (6) after the foil sections (6) have solidified.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 8/0226 - Composites in the form of mixtures
  • B29C 70/00 - Shaping composites, i.e. plastics material comprising reinforcements, fillers or preformed parts, e.g. inserts
  • H01M 8/0254 - Collectors; Separators, e.g. bipolar separators; Interconnectors characterised by the form corrugated or undulated
  • H01M 8/0297 - Arrangements for joining electrodes, reservoir layers, heat exchange units or bipolar separators to each other

45.

FRAME-LIKE UNDERSEAL ASSEMBLY AND ELECTROCHEMIICAL CELL

      
Application Number DE2023100608
Publication Number 2024/051883
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-08-17
Publication Date 2024-03-14
Owner SCHAEFFLER TECHNOLOGIES AG & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Schlirf, Simon
  • Mueller, Gert
  • Kraus, Jonathan

Abstract

The invention relates to a frame-like underseal assembly (1) comprising two firmly joined-together films of plastic (1a) and having a first side (A) and a second side (C), wherein the films of plastic (1a) have a rectangular periphery (U) and, in the centre, a rectangular opening (2) for receiving a rectangular membrane-electrode unit (10), wherein the films of plastic (1a) also have multiple fluid-passage openings (3), and wherein, at least in partial regions of their periphery (U), an edge region (R) of the films of plastic (1a) is folded over by 180° onto the first side (A) and/or onto the second side (C). The invention also relates to an electrochemical cell (20), in particular a polymer-electrolyte fuel cell, comprising at least one such frame-like underseal assembly (1) and also a membrane-electrode unit (10) connected to the frame-like underseal assembly (1).

46.

ADJUSTING UNIT OF A STEERING COLUMN

      
Application Number DE2023100394
Publication Number 2024/051877
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-05-26
Publication Date 2024-03-14
Owner SCHAEFFLER TECHNOLOGIES AG & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Gissler, Joseph
  • Severin, Benjamin
  • Müller, Sebastian
  • Erhardt, Herbert

Abstract

The invention relates to an adjusting unit of a steering column of a vehicle, in which steering column a steering shaft is mounted rotatably about a longitudinal axis and which steering column comprises a jacket unit (8) which has at least two jacket tubes (9, 10, 11) which are axially telescopic with respect to one another, a bearing assembly (1) being provided between the at least two jacket tubes (9, 10, 11), and the bearing assembly (1) being formed by at least one ball screw segment (1).

IPC Classes  ?

  • B62D 1/185 - Steering columns yieldable or adjustable, e.g. tiltable adjustable by axial displacement, e.g. telescopically
  • F16C 29/04 - Ball or roller bearings

47.

WHEEL BEARING UNIT FOR A VEHICLE

      
Application Number DE2023100465
Publication Number 2024/051878
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-06-20
Publication Date 2024-03-14
Owner SCHAEFFLER TECHNOLOGIES AG & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Kaiser, Andreas
  • Stahl, Matthias
  • Tseluyko, Pavel

Abstract

The invention relates to a wheel bearing unit (1) for a drive train of a vehicle, in particular a motor vehicle, having: a wheel bearing hub (5) with a first spur toothing (6), a joint cap (3) of a drive joint with a second spur toothing (7), a radially pretensionable element (10) which is accommodated in a recess (9) in such a way that, in an elastically unstressed state, it protrudes at least partially from the recess (9) in the radial direction (R), and an at least partially conical peripheral surface (15) which, in an at least partially assembled state of the wheel bearing unit (1), is arranged opposite the radially pretensionable element (10) in the radial direction (R), wherein the radially pretensionable element (10) and the at least partially conical peripheral surface (15) interact during assembly of the wheel bearing unit (1) in such a way that an axially acting force (17) is generated, which braces the wheel bearing hub (5) and the joint cap (3) against one another, wherein the radially pretensionable element (10) is non-round.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60B 27/00 - Hubs
  • F16D 1/116 - Quick-acting couplings in which the parts are connected by simply bringing them together axially having retaining means rotating with the coupling and acting by interengaging parts, i.e. positive coupling the interengaging parts including a continuous or interrupted circumferential groove in the surface of one of the coupling parts

48.

PARKING LOCK DEVICE FOR A TRANSMISSION HAVING A PARKING LOCK WHEEL AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING A ROLLER BOX OF A PARKING LOCK DEVICE

      
Application Number DE2023100576
Publication Number 2024/051881
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-08-03
Publication Date 2024-03-14
Owner SCHAEFFLER TECHNOLOGIES AG & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Schwarz, Uwe
  • Krämer, Klaus
  • Schwab, Ulli

Abstract

The invention relates to a parking lock device (1) for a transmission of a motor vehicle having a parking lock wheel, comprising a pawl (3), which is pivotably held on a pin (4) and is designed to interact with teeth of the parking lock wheel, and a roller box (5), which is disposed between a first side wall (6a) and a second side wall (6b) of the parking lock device (1) and can be linearly moved in order to actuate the pawl (3), wherein: the roller box (5) has at least a first roller (7a) and a second roller (7b) and a wall assembly (8) for holding and supporting the two rollers (7a, 7b); the wall assembly (8) is formed from a plurality of heat-treated sheet metal elements (8a, 8b, 8c, 8d); the sheet metal elements (8a, 8b, 8c, 8d) are form-fittingly interconnected. The invention also relates to a method for producing a wall assembly (8) of this type, wherein the wall assembly (8) is first formed from a plurality of sheet metal elements (8a, 8b, 8c, 8d) by form-fitting connection, and the wall assembly (8) is then subjected to a heat treatment in order to increase the strength.

IPC Classes  ?

49.

ROLLER SCREW DRIVE

      
Application Number DE2023100598
Publication Number 2024/051882
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-08-16
Publication Date 2024-03-14
Owner SCHAEFFLER TECHNOLOGIES AG & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor Troesch, Hans-Joachim

Abstract

The invention relates to a roller screw drive with a nut (1), at the inner circumference of which a nut thread (2) is formed wound about an axis, and with a spindle (3) that engages in the nut (1) and which has a spindle thread (4) and spindle-side tooth profiles (5), which are arranged axially on both sides of the spindle thread (4), and with rollers (6) which are distributed over the circumference and which are arranged in a ring space (7) delimited by the nut (1) and the spindle (3), the rollers (6) each being provided with a roller thread (8) and with two roller-side tooth profiles (9), which are arranged axially on both sides of the roller thread (8), which engages in the spindle thread (4) and in the nut thread (2), the roller-side tooth profiles (9) meshing with the spindle-side tooth profiles (5). The multi-part spindle (3) has a spindle shaft (10), to which there are applied a spindle sleeve (11) having the spindle thread (4), and also two sprockets (12), on both sides of the spindle sleeve (11), having the roller-side tooth profiles (9).

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16H 25/22 - Screw mechanisms with balls, rollers, or similar members between the co-operating parts; Elements essential to the use of such members
  • F16H 25/24 - Elements essential to such mechanisms, e.g. screws, nuts

50.

BEARING CAP FOR WHEEL BEARING, WHEEL BEARING UNIT AND METHOD FOR INSTALLING A SENSOR ON A WHEEL BEARING UNIT

      
Application Number EP2023073766
Publication Number 2024/052185
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-08-30
Publication Date 2024-03-14
Owner
  • SCHAEFFLER TECHNOLOGIES AG & CO. KG (Germany)
  • AUDI AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Mock, Christian
  • Becker, Andreas
  • Hülz, Christian
  • Albl, Johannes
  • Frisch, Michael

Abstract

The invention relates to a bearing cap (1) for a wheel bearing (2) of a vehicle, comprising: a sensor receiving portion (4) that is configured to receive a sensor (7), and a fastening portion (5) that is configured to receive a fastening means (13) for fastening the sensor (7) on the bearing cap (1), wherein the sensor receiving portion (4) has a sensor receiving opening (6) that has, at an outer circumference, at least one spring portion (8) extending in the axial direction (A), which spring portion can be elastically deformed as seen in the radial direction (R) of the sensor receiving opening (6) and is configured to compensate tolerances between the sensor receiving opening (6) and the sensor (7). The invention also relates to a wheel bearing unit (14) having a bearing cap (1) according to the invention and a method (23) for installing a sensor (7) on a wheel bearing unit (14) according to the invention.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16C 19/18 - Bearings with rolling contact, for exclusively rotary movement with bearing balls essentially of the same size in one or more circular rows for both radial and axial load with two or more rows of balls
  • F16C 19/52 - Bearings with rolling contact, for exclusively rotary movement with devices affected by abnormal or undesired conditions

51.

HYDRAULIC CONTROL OF PLATE-FORM DESIGN

      
Application Number DE2023100574
Publication Number 2024/046523
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-08-03
Publication Date 2024-03-07
Owner SCHAEFFLER TECHNOLOGIES AG & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Haas, Maximilian
  • Grenzhäuser, Matthias

Abstract

The invention relates to a hydraulic control (1) of plate-form design, having a control plate arrangement (2) which comprises at least two control plates (3, 4), between which an intermediate element (5) is arranged, which has apertures and bears with a first sealing face against a first control plate (3) and with a second sealing face against a second control plate (4). In order to improve the hydraulic control (2) functionally and/or in terms of production, an electrical conductor device (35) is incorporated into the intermediate element (5).

IPC Classes  ?

  • F15B 13/08 - Assemblies of units, each for the control of a single servomotor only
  • F16H 61/00 - Control functions within change-speed- or reversing-gearings for conveying rotary motion
  • F16J 15/06 - Sealings between relatively-stationary surfaces with solid packing compressed between sealing surfaces
  • F16J 15/12 - Sealings between relatively-stationary surfaces with solid packing compressed between sealing surfaces with non-metallic packing with metal reinforcement or covering

52.

STATOR

      
Application Number DE2023100567
Publication Number 2024/046521
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-08-02
Publication Date 2024-03-07
Owner SCHAEFFLER TECHNOLOGIES AG & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Silvery, Christian
  • Fischer, Alexandre

Abstract

The invention relates to a stator (1) for an electric machine, comprising a stator body (2) having a plurality of stator teeth (3) arranged distributed circumferentially and stator grooves (4) formed between the stator teeth (3) and extending through the stator body (2) in the axial direction, wherein electrical conductors (5) of a stator winding (6) are arranged in the stator grooves (4), the electrical conductors emerging from the end of the stator body (2) at least so as to form an end winding (7) and being able to be energized by means of an electrical contact-making element (8), wherein the contact-making element (8) comprises an electrically isolating base body (9), on and/or in which electrical contact-making conductors (10) run, the electrical contact-making conductors interconnecting the electrical conductors (5) on the end winding (7) and/or providing an electrical connection (17) for the purpose of energization, wherein the stator body (2) is formed from a plurality of layered stator sheets (11), and the stator body (2) has a plurality of fluid channels (12) through which a cooling fluid (13) can flow and which extend through the stator body (2) in the axial direction, wherein a plurality of the fluid channels (12) emerge from an end side (16) of the stator body (2) so as to form a respective opening (15), wherein the base body (9) has at least one opening (18) fluidically connected to at least one of the openings (15) of the stator body (2).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02K 1/20 - Stationary parts of the magnetic circuit with channels or ducts for flow of cooling medium
  • H02K 3/50 - Fastening of winding heads, equalising connectors, or connections thereto
  • H02K 5/22 - Auxiliary parts of casings not covered by groups , e.g. shaped to form connection boxes or terminal boxes
  • H02K 9/19 - Arrangements for cooling or ventilating for machines with closed casing and closed-circuit cooling using a liquid cooling medium, e.g. oil

53.

STATOR AND KIT-OF-PARTS

      
Application Number DE2023100573
Publication Number 2024/046522
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-08-03
Publication Date 2024-03-07
Owner SCHAEFFLER TECHNOLOGIES AG & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor Penner, Stephan

Abstract

The invention relates to a stator (1) for an electric machine (2), in particular within a drive train (3) of a motor vehicle (4), wherein: the stator (1) is of cylindrical ring-shaped configuration and has a number of stator teeth (5) which, in the circumferential direction, between adjacent stator teeth (5), each define a stator slot (6) having two slot sidewalls (15) and a slot base (16), the stator slot extending in the radial direction and running in the axial direction through the stator (1), and into which slot an energizable winding (7) comprising a number of conductors (8) is inserted; the conductors (8) have two conductor portions (9a, 9b) which run in parallel in an axial extent, are arranged in the stator slots (6) and have a contour that deviates from the circular shape in cross-section, and exit from the stator (1) on an end side (14) of the stator (1) with in each case two free conductor ends (10) and form a winding head (11); and at least one of two radially adjacent conductor portions (9a, 9b) in a stator slot (6) is twisted along its longitudinal extent.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02K 1/20 - Stationary parts of the magnetic circuit with channels or ducts for flow of cooling medium
  • H02K 3/12 - Windings characterised by the conductor shape, form or construction, e.g. with bar conductors arranged in slots
  • H02K 3/24 - Windings characterised by the conductor shape, form or construction, e.g. with bar conductors with channels or ducts for cooling medium between the conductors

54.

METHOD FOR TRANSFERRING A WAVE WINDING INTO STATOR GROOVES

      
Application Number DE2023100577
Publication Number 2024/046524
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-08-04
Publication Date 2024-03-07
Owner SCHAEFFLER TECHNOLOGIES AG & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Witwer, Keith Alan
  • Reising, Sebastian

Abstract

A method is used to transfer a wave winding (18), wire protrusions (16) of which are accommodated in radially outwardly open grooves (12) of a transfer tool/pull-in mandrel (10), into the radial grooves (22) of a stator (24), which are inwardly open, wherein the transfer tool (10) is first arranged centrally in the stator opening with grooves (12) aligned with the stator grooves (22), and by means of a drive cone (36, 38) an axial actuation movement is converted into a radially outwardly directed movement of pull-in fins (20) which are disposed radially inside relative to the wire protrusions (26) and thereby the wire protrusions (26) are transferred radially outward into the stator grooves (22). In order to improve the method, according to the invention two drive cones (36, 38) are provided, which are driven in opposite directions, and respective cone surfaces (42, 44) act on the pull-in fins (20), the inclinations of which cone surfaces (42, 44) are oriented oppositely.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02K 15/06 - Embedding prefabricated windings in machines

55.

COMBINED ELECTRIC MOTOR BEAM AXLE ASSEMBLY AND STEERING ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY

      
Application Number US2023031332
Publication Number 2024/049783
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-08-29
Publication Date 2024-03-07
Owner
  • SCHAEFFLER TECHNOLOGIES AG & CO. KG (Germany)
  • SCHAEFFLER GROUP USA, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Shamie, Christopher
  • Mcafoos, Allen
  • Tate, Shaun

Abstract

An electric vehicle module assembly including a steering actuator sub-assembly connected to a beam axle sub-assembly. The steering actuator sub-assembly provides multiple functions, including the inherent function of the steering actuator to improve the turning radius of the electric vehicle, as well as positioning the center of gravity of the electric vehicle module assembly in a more desirable position such that NVH issues are reduced for the electric vehicle.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60B 35/16 - Torque-transmitting axles characterised by the axle housings for the torque transmitting elements, e.g. for shafts
  • B62D 5/04 - Power-assisted or power-driven steering electrical, e.g. using an electric servo-motor connected to, or forming part of, the steering gear
  • B62D 7/00 - Steering linkage; Stub axles or their mountings
  • B60K 1/00 - Arrangement or mounting of electrical propulsion units

56.

BIPOLAR PLATE, ELECTROLYSER AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING A BIPOLAR PLATE

      
Application Number DE2023100422
Publication Number 2024/041685
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-06-05
Publication Date 2024-02-29
Owner SCHAEFFLER TECHNOLOGIES AG & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Schaeperkoetter, Claus
  • Hoerning, Philipp
  • Hofmann, Harald
  • Faerber, Martin

Abstract

A bipolar plate (1), in particular for an electrochemical cell in the form of an electrolyser (10), comprises a metallic base body (2) and a perforated 3D-printing structure (3) located on the surface thereof, the porosity of which is dependent on the distance from the surface of the base body (2). A first layer (4) of the 3D-printing structure (3) adjacent to the base body (2) is formed as a coarse-pored stilt structure (7) comprising stilts (6) arranged at a distance from one another on the base body (2), whereas a second layer (5) of the 3D-printing structure (3) located on the first layer (4) is formed as a fine-pored lattice structure (8) that is thinner than the first layer (4) and is arranged parallel to the surface of the base body (2) continuously and covering the stilts (6).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 8/0232 - Metals or alloys
  • H01M 8/0245 - Composites in the form of layered or coated products
  • H01M 4/86 - Inert electrodes with catalytic activity, e.g. for fuel cells

57.

ELECTROMECHANICAL ACTUATOR

      
Application Number DE2023100519
Publication Number 2024/041687
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-07-10
Publication Date 2024-02-29
Owner SCHAEFFLER TECHNOLOGIES AG & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Krueger, Sebastian
  • Mys, Igor

Abstract

The invention relates to an electromechanical actuator (1), comprising a screw drive (2, 8) in the form of a planetary rolling screw drive (2, 8), wherein the planetary rolling screw drive (2, 8) provided is a true-pitch screw drive having a driven cage (5), guiding a plurality of planets (4), and having a threaded spindle (2), wherein the threaded spindle (2) and/or the planets (4) is/are formed from a steel of the following composition: --- C: 0.4 to 1.5% by weight, --- Mn: 12.0 to 22.0% by weight, --- Cr: up to 4.0% by weight, --- Ni: up to 0.5% by weight, --- Cu: up to 0.3% by weight, --- V: up to 0.3% by weight, --- S: up to 0.3% by weight, --- P: up to 0.1% by weight, --- Si: up to 4.0% by weight, --- Al: up to 0.05% by weight, --- the remainder: iron and smelting-induced impurities, on the surface of which there is, at least in the region of a thread (3) produced by a forming process on the threaded spindle (2) and/or the planets (4), a finish produced by martensite precipitation and strain hardening.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C22C 38/02 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys containing silicon
  • C22C 38/04 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys containing manganese
  • C22C 38/06 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys containing aluminium
  • C22C 38/42 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys containing chromium with nickel with copper
  • C22C 38/46 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys containing chromium with nickel with vanadium
  • F16H 25/22 - Screw mechanisms with balls, rollers, or similar members between the co-operating parts; Elements essential to the use of such members

58.

VEHICLE HAVING A DRIVE ARRANGEMENT WITH BRAKE DEVICE

      
Application Number DE2023100555
Publication Number 2024/041690
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-07-27
Publication Date 2024-02-29
Owner SCHAEFFLER TECHNOLOGIES AG & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Grubauer, Benedikt
  • Ortmann, Simon

Abstract

The invention relates to a vehicle (2) having a drive arrangement (1), wherein the drive arrangement (1) has an electric drive machine (3) for generating a driving torque for the vehicle (2), wherein the drive arrangement (1) has a step-up gearing (4) for stepping up the driving torque, wherein the step-up gearing (4) has a gearing input (6) for receiving the driving torque and a gearing output (5) for outputting a stepped-up driving torque in the direction of the at least one driven wheel (7) of the vehicle (2) such that a driving torque path (103) from the drive machine (3) to the gearing output (5) and/or to the at least one driven wheel (7) is formed, with a brake device (10a, b, c), wherein the brake device (10a, b, c) can be brought into operative connection with the driving torque path (103) in order to bring a braking torque along a braking torque path (100a, b, c) onto the at least one driven wheel (7), wherein the brake device (10a, b, c) has a friction brake device with a temperature control fluid for lubricating and/or cooling the friction brake device.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60T 1/06 - Arrangements of braking elements, i.e. of those parts where braking effect occurs acting by retarding wheels acting otherwise than on tread, e.g. employing rim, drum, disc, or transmission
  • B60K 1/00 - Arrangement or mounting of electrical propulsion units
  • B60T 5/00 - Vehicle modifications to facilitate cooling of brakes

59.

LENGTH-ADJUSTABLE OPERATING UNIT AND STEER-BY-WIRE SYSTEM

      
Application Number DE2023100566
Publication Number 2024/041693
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-08-01
Publication Date 2024-02-29
Owner SCHAEFFLER TECHNOLOGIES AG & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Müller, Sebastian
  • Severin, Benjamin
  • Gissler, Joseph

Abstract

The invention relates to a length-adjustable operating unit (1) for influencing a driving direction of a motor vehicle (2) by a user, in particular for use in a steer-by-wire system (3), comprising an actuatable telescopic pull-out system (4) having an inner casing tube (5), a central casing tube (7), which is arranged coaxially to the inner casing tube (5), and the central casing tube (7) at least partially surrounds the inner casing tube (5), and an outer casing tube (8), which is arranged coaxially to the central casing tube (7), and the outer casing tube (8) at least partially surrounds the central casing tube (7), wherein the central casing tube (7) is able to be offset axially relative to the outer casing tube (8), wherein the inner casing tube (5) is connected to an energy absorption element (9), which is arranged inside the central casing tube (7), such that, in the presence of a predefined triggering force acting in the retraction direction of the telescopic pull-out system (4), the inner casing tube (5) is offset with respect to the energy absorption element (9), which deforms under the action of force.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B62D 1/185 - Steering columns yieldable or adjustable, e.g. tiltable adjustable by axial displacement, e.g. telescopically
  • B62D 1/19 - Steering columns yieldable or adjustable, e.g. tiltable incorporating energy-absorbing arrangements, e.g. by being yieldable or collapsible
  • B62D 1/181 - Steering columns yieldable or adjustable, e.g. tiltable with power actuated adjustment, e.g. with position memory

60.

VEHICLE WITH BRAKE DEVICE AND METHOD FOR OPERATING THE VEHICLE

      
Application Number DE2023100553
Publication Number 2024/041688
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-07-27
Publication Date 2024-02-29
Owner SCHAEFFLER TECHNOLOGIES AG & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Grubauer, Benedikt
  • Ortmann, Simon

Abstract

The invention relates to a vehicle (2) with a drive arrangement (1), wherein the drive arrangement (1) has an electric drive machine (3) for generating a driving torque for the vehicle (2), with a friction brake (17) for braking the vehicle (2), with a brake device (10a, b, c) for generating a braking torque for the vehicle (2), wherein the brake device (10a, b, c) is designed as a complementary brake and/or as a supplementary brake device to the friction brake (17), wherein the brake device (10a, b, c) is designed as an encapsulated friction brake device, and wherein the vehicle (2) has a brake management device (19) for controlling the friction brake (17) and the brake device (10a, b, c), wherein the brake management device (19) is designed to realize a comfort braking state, wherein, in the comfort braking state, the main braking deceleration of the vehicle is provided by the brake device (10a, b, c) in order to bring the vehicle (2) to a standstill.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60T 1/06 - Arrangements of braking elements, i.e. of those parts where braking effect occurs acting by retarding wheels acting otherwise than on tread, e.g. employing rim, drum, disc, or transmission
  • B60T 13/58 - Combined or convertible systems

61.

DRIVE ARRANGEMENT FOR A VEHICLE, VEHICLE COMPRISING THE DRIVE ARRANGEMENT AND AUXILIARY MODULE FOR THE VEHICLE AND/OR THE DRIVE ARRANGEMENT

      
Application Number DE2023100554
Publication Number 2024/041689
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-07-27
Publication Date 2024-02-29
Owner SCHAEFFLER TECHNOLOGIES AG & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Grubauer, Benedikt
  • Ortmann, Simon

Abstract

The invention relates to a drive arrangement (1) for a vehicle (2), comprising an electric drive machine (3) for generating a drive torque for the vehicle (2), comprising a step-up gear mechanism (4) for stepping up the drive torque and for outputting a stepped-up drive torque in the direction of at least one driven wheel (7) of the vehicle (2), and comprising a brake device (10) for generating a braking torque on the at least one driven wheel (7) via a braking torque path (100), wherein the braking torque path (100) runs across the step-up gear mechanism (4) and wherein the brake device (10) is arranged upstream of the step-up gear mechanism (4) in the braking torque path (100) .

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60L 7/16 - Dynamic electric regenerative braking for vehicles comprising converters between the power source and the motor
  • B60K 17/00 - Arrangement or mounting of transmissions in vehicles
  • B60L 7/26 - Controlling the braking effect

62.

BRAKING DEVICE FOR A DRIVE ASSEMBLY OF A VEHICLE, AND A VEHICLE HAVING THE DRIVE ASSEMBLY

      
Application Number DE2023100556
Publication Number 2024/041691
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-07-27
Publication Date 2024-02-29
Owner SCHAEFFLER TECHNOLOGIES AG & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Grubauer, Benedikt
  • Ortmann, Simon

Abstract

The invention relates to a braking device (10a, b, c) for a drive assembly (1) of a vehicle (2) having an input shaft (28), having a brake, wherein the brake has a first braking partner (51a) and a second braking partner (51b), wherein the first braking partner (51a) is arranged in a stationary manner in the braking device (10a, b, c), and having a brake coupling device (39a, b, c), wherein the input shaft (28), the brake and the brake coupling device (39a, b, c) form sub-portions of a torque path (106) through the braking device (39a, b, c), wherein the brake coupling device (39a, b, c) has a first coupling partner (46a) and a second coupling partner (46b), wherein, in a coupling state, the brake coupling device (39a, b, c) rotationally fixedly couples the coupling partners (46a, b) to one another in order to close the torque path (106), and, in a release state, decouples the coupling partners (46a, b) in order to open the torque path (106), wherein one of the coupling partners (46a, b) is connected to the input shaft (28) for rotation therewith.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16D 55/36 - Brakes with a plurality of rotating discs all lying side by side
  • F16D 67/02 - Clutch-brake combinations
  • B60T 1/06 - Arrangements of braking elements, i.e. of those parts where braking effect occurs acting by retarding wheels acting otherwise than on tread, e.g. employing rim, drum, disc, or transmission

63.

WHEEL BEARING

      
Application Number US2023030738
Publication Number 2024/044144
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-08-21
Publication Date 2024-02-29
Owner
  • SCHAEFFLER TECHNOLOGIES AG & CO. KG (Germany)
  • SCHAEFFLER GROUP USA, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Mock, Christian
  • Krapf, Marco
  • Dlugai, Darius
  • Kaiser, Andreas

Abstract

A bearing assembly includes an inner bearing ring, an outer bearing ring and rolling bodies located between the inner bearing ring and the outer bearing ring. A gap is defined by a radially outer surface of the inner bearing ring and a radially inner surface of the outer bearing ring. The radially inner surface of the outer bearing ring includes a first radial surface portion that is offset a greater distance from a center of the bearing than a second radial surface portion. The first and second radial surface portions are connected by a sloped surface. A sealing arrangement located in the gap. The sealing arrangement includes a first annular body including an elastomeric sealing protrusion to contact the sloped surface of the outer bearing ring.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16C 33/78 - Sealings of ball or roller bearings with a diaphragm, disc, or ring, with or without resilient members
  • F16C 19/16 - Bearings with rolling contact, for exclusively rotary movement with bearing balls essentially of the same size in one or more circular rows for both radial and axial load with a single row of balls
  • F16C 41/00 - Other accessories for bearings

64.

WATER ELECTROLYZER AND MANUFACTURING METHOD FOR WATER ELECTROLYZER

      
Application Number CN2022113758
Publication Number 2024/036635
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-08-19
Publication Date 2024-02-22
Owner SCHAEFFLER TECHNOLOGIES AG & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Wei, Jianfei
  • Ye, Shenghua
  • Zhang, Zhenyan
  • Meng, Pengbo
  • Yu, Qingfeng

Abstract

The invention relates to a water electrolyzer and a manufacturing method for a water electrolyzer. The water electrolyzer includes a plurality of bonded plate units arranged in a first direction, each of the plurality of bonded plate units including at least one polar plate and at least one porous transportation layer arranged in the first direction. In each of the plurality of bonded plate units, each of the at least one polar plate is connected to one of the at least one porous transportation layer adjacent thereto through vacuum pressure diffusion bonding. The water electrolyzer and the manufacturing method of the invention have improved performance.

IPC Classes  ?

65.

METHOD FOR CALIBRATING A TORQUE SENSOR SYSTEM FOR A TRANSMISSION

      
Application Number DE2023100525
Publication Number 2024/037684
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-07-18
Publication Date 2024-02-22
Owner SCHAEFFLER TECHNOLOGIES AG & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor Kaneko, Kazuaki

Abstract

The present invention relates to a method for calibrating a torque sensor system for a transmission (1). The transmission (1) can have an elastic transfer element (2), and furthermore, a sensor (3) of the torque sensor system can be arranged on the elastic transfer element (2). Furthermore, the method can comprise detecting at least one measurement signal (S1, S2) by means of the sensor (3) of the torque sensor system. In addition, in a further method step, a torque (B) can be determined from the at least one measurement signal (S1, S2) by means of a mathematical model. In further method steps, a total shaft rotation (T1) can be determined from the at least one measurement signal (S1, S2) and a total load torque (T2) can be determined from the torque (B). The mathematical model can be calibrated based on the total shaft rotation (T1) and the total load torque (T2). The present invention also relates to a transmission system, comprising a transmission (1), an elastic transfer element (2) and a torque sensor system having a sensor (3) and a mathematical model.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01L 25/00 - Testing or calibrating of apparatus for measuring force, torque, work, mechanical power, or mechanical efficiency
  • F16H 59/16 - Dynamometric measurement of torque

66.

CLUTCH WITH APPLY CHAMBER PRESSURE RELEASE PORT

      
Application Number US2023030569
Publication Number 2024/039841
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-08-18
Publication Date 2024-02-22
Owner
  • SCHAEFFLER TECHNOLOGIES AG & CO. KG (Germany)
  • SCHAEFFLER GROUP USA, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Goodwill, Edward
  • Zaugg, Brian
  • Allen, Natalie
  • Jimenez, Alfredo Perez Mitre

Abstract

A K0 clutch includes a housing, a piston, and an apply chamber. The housing includes an axial wall and a port extending radially outward from the axial wall. The piston includes a seal engaged with the axial wall. The piston is axially slidable relative to the axial wall. The apply chamber is disposed between the piston and the housing. The apply chamber is selectively fluidly communicable with the port based on a pressure in the apply chamber.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16D 25/08 - Fluid-actuated clutches with fluid-actuated member not rotating with a clutching member
  • F16D 25/10 - Clutch systems with a plurality of fluid-actuated clutches

67.

MATCHING METHOD FOR POWER WHEEL MODULES AND PEUS, APPARATUS, AND STORAGE MEDIUM

      
Application Number CN2022113479
Publication Number 2024/036584
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-08-19
Publication Date 2024-02-22
Owner SCHAEFFLER TECHNOLOGIES AG & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Wang, Jin
  • Hui, Yancui

Abstract

The present invention provides a matching method for power wheel modules and PEUs, an apparatus, and a storage medium, the method comprising: an acquisition step for acquiring offsets of position/angle sensors of power wheel modules, wherein the power wheel modules have been mechanically mounted to corresponding wheels according to a preset condition; an identification step for identifying the positions of motors of the power wheel modules according to the acquired offsets; and a configuration step for configuring, according to the identified positions of the motors, communication identifiers to be used by PEUs and the rotation directions of the power wheel modules. Thus, the development cost for software programs can be reduced, and the workload of software program configuration and maintenance can be reduced, and the efficiency of configuration, loading and maintenance of software programs can be improved.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60L 15/20 - Methods, circuits or devices for controlling the propulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles, e.g. their traction-motor speed, to achieve a desired performance; Adaptation of control equipment on electrically-propelled vehicles for remote actuation from a stationary place, from alternative parts of the vehicle or from alternative vehicles of the same vehicle train for control of the vehicle or its driving motor to achieve a desired performance, e.g. speed, torque, programmed variation of speed
  • B60L 15/38 - Control or regulation of multiple-unit electrically-propelled vehicles with automatic control

68.

CENTRIPETAL GUIDE DEVICE FOR FLUID, AND POWER SYSTEM FOR VEHICLE

      
Application Number CN2022113635
Publication Number 2024/036608
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-08-19
Publication Date 2024-02-22
Owner SCHAEFFLER TECHNOLOGIES AG & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Cai, Xiangyang
  • Wu, Qing

Abstract

Provided is a centripetal guide device for a fluid. The device comprises: a main body portion (11), wherein the main body portion has an annular shape, with an intake hole (11h) being formed therein; and a plurality of guide portions (12), wherein the guide portion (12) is fixed on a peripheral surface of the main body portion (11) and protrudes from the peripheral surface towards a radial outer side. The guide portion (12) is provided with an opening (12p) and a passage (12h), the opening (12p) being opened towards one side in a circumferential direction, and the passage (12h) extending from the opening (12p) to the intake hole (11h). A radial outer wall surface of the passage (12h) extends in a curve from the opening (12p) towards the intake hole (11h), and is used for guiding a fluid flowing from the opening (12p) to the intake hole (11h) during the rotation of the centripetal guide device (1) for a fluid. The centripetal guide device for a fluid of the present application can achieve the centripetal guide function of a fluid, such as oil, by using a relatively simple structure. Further provided is a power system for a vehicle, the power system comprising the centripetal guide device for a fluid.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16H 57/04 - Features relating to lubrication or cooling
  • B60K 6/547 - Transmission for changing ratio the transmission being a stepped gearing
  • B60K 6/50 - Architecture of the driveline characterised by arrangement or kind of transmission units

69.

ROLLING BEARING ASSEMBLY AND ELECTRICALLY OPERABLE DRIVE TRAIN OF A MOTOR VEHICLE

      
Application Number DE2023100503
Publication Number 2024/037683
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-07-03
Publication Date 2024-02-22
Owner SCHAEFFLER TECHNOLOGIES AG & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Voelkel, Franz
  • Neumann, Michael
  • Stahl, Thomas

Abstract

The invention relates to a rolling bearing assembly (1) for an electrically operable drive train (2) of a motor vehicle (3), comprising a shaft (6) which is rotatably mounted by means of a first angular contact roller bearing (4) and a second angular contact roller bearing (5), wherein the first angular contact roller bearing (4) comprises a first inner race (7), which is connected to the shaft (6) for conjoint rotation, and a first outer race (8), between which first cylindrical rolling bodies (10) arranged at a first contact angle (9) are accommodated and roll on a first inner race track (11) of the first inner race (7) and on a first outer race track (12) of the first outer race (8), and the second angular contact roller bearing (5) comprises a second inner race (13), which is connected to the shaft (6) for conjoint rotation, and a second outer race (14), between which second cylindrical rolling bodies (16) arranged at a second contact angle (15) are accommodated and roll on a second inner race track (17) of the second inner race (13) and on a second outer race track (18) of the second outer race (14), and wherein the first angular contact roller bearing (4) and the second angular contact roller bearing (5) are axially spaced apart from each other and are substantially not axially prestressed.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16C 19/36 - Bearings with rolling contact, for exclusively rotary movement with bearing rollers essentially of the same size in one or more circular rows, e.g. needle bearings for both radial and axial load with a single row of rollers
  • F16C 19/54 - Systems consisting of a plurality of bearings with rolling friction
  • F16C 35/067 - Fixing them in a housing
  • F16C 25/06 - Ball or roller bearings

70.

BEARING ARRANGEMENT COMPRISING A ROTATION-TRANSLATION CONVERTER, IN PARTICULAR FOR A BRAKE DEVICE, AND LINEAR ADJUSTMENT DEVICE

      
Application Number DE2023100590
Publication Number 2024/037690
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-08-11
Publication Date 2024-02-22
Owner SCHAEFFLER TECHNOLOGIES AG & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Fugel, Wolfgang
  • Lehnhoff, Peter
  • Krome, Andreas
  • Kreutzer, Mario
  • Engel, Jürgen
  • Schmidt, Florian

Abstract

Proposed is a bearing arrangement, comprising: a rotation-translation converter (28) that includes an axially positionally fixed, rotating first component and a second component that is axially movable by rotation of the first component; a support component; and an axial bearing (1) via which the rotating first component is supported on the support component, wherein the axial bearing (1) is a needle bearing that has only one cage (2), wherein the cage (2) has multiple first pockets (5) which are populated with needles and have a first root circle diameter (F1), and multiple second pockets (6) which are separate from the first pockets (5), are populated with needles and have a second root circle diameter (F2), wherein the second root circle diameter (F2) is greater than the first root circle diameter (F1).

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16C 19/30 - Bearings with rolling contact, for exclusively rotary movement with bearing rollers essentially of the same size in one or more circular rows, e.g. needle bearings for axial load mainly
  • F16C 19/48 - Needle bearings with two or more rows of needles
  • F16C 33/48 - Cages for rollers or needles for multiple rows of rollers or needles
  • F16C 33/54 - Cages for rollers or needles made from wire, strips, or sheet metal
  • F16C 33/58 - Raceways; Race rings

71.

LONGITUDINALLY ADJUSTABLE OPERATING UNIT AND STEER-BY-WIRE SYSTEM

      
Application Number DE2023100392
Publication Number 2024/032840
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-05-25
Publication Date 2024-02-15
Owner SCHAEFFLER TECHNOLOGIES AG & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Gissler, Joseph
  • Müller, Sebastian
  • Severin, Benjamin

Abstract

The invention relates to a longitudinally adjustable operating unit (1) comprising a telescopic pull-out device (4) with an outer guide tube (5), in which an inner pull-out tube (6) is guided in a translationally displacable manner relative to the outer guide tube (5), wherein the telescopic pull-out device (4) is coupled on the one side to a steering means (7), wherein an actuation of the steering means (7) representing a steering direction causes a rotation of the outer guide tube (5) or of the inner pull-out tube (6), and the telescopic pull-out device (4) is coupled on the other side to a motor (8) by means of which a motor torque can be applied to the outer guide tube (5) or the inner pull-out tube (6), wherein the outer guide tube (5) and the inner pull-out tube (6) are supported in a torque-transmitting manner via a roller bearing arrangement (9) so as to be translationally displacable with respect to one another, wherein the roller bearing arrangement (9) has at least one first bearing element (10) with a cup-like receptacle (11) formed in a main body (15), which cup-like receptacle has a first bearing ball (12) arranged in the cup-like receptacle (11) and projecting out of same, and has a group of second bearing balls (13) arranged within the receptacle (11).

IPC Classes  ?

  • B62D 1/185 - Steering columns yieldable or adjustable, e.g. tiltable adjustable by axial displacement, e.g. telescopically
  • F16C 29/04 - Ball or roller bearings
  • F16C 33/37 - Loose spacing bodies

72.

GUIDE JAW

      
Application Number DE2023100569
Publication Number 2024/032848
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-08-02
Publication Date 2024-02-15
Owner SCHAEFFLER TECHNOLOGIES AG & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Reising, Sebastian
  • Hammel, Bernd
  • Hirnich, Vojtech

Abstract

A guide jaw serves to guide a plurality of wires (100) on a former (16) in order to produce wave windings (104), wherein the guide jaw (12, 14) has a number of first guide slots (23) that are arranged parallel to one another. To improve the guidance and to potentially be able to make a shape correction, it is proposed for the guide jaw (12, 14), in the region of the guide slots (23), to have a guide element (24) that is movable with respect to a first part (28) and has a corresponding number of second guide slots (32), wherein the guide element (24) is movable relative to the first part (28) of the guide jaw, while the wires (100) are held in the first and/or second guide slots (23, 32), such that the length of the wire guidance is increased compared to the length of the first guide slots (23) or second guide slots (32) alone. The present application also relates to a winding device equipped with corresponding guide jaws, and to a method for carrying out the process with straightening of any deformations of central wire sections that are shortened in the current state.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02K 15/04 - Methods or apparatus specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining or repairing of dynamo-electric machines of windings, prior to mounting into machines

73.

SHIPPING RELEASE MECHANISM FOR ENGINE MOUNTED GENERATOR

      
Application Number US2023029288
Publication Number 2024/035581
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-08-02
Publication Date 2024-02-15
Owner
  • SCHAEFFLER TECHNOLOGIES AG & CO. KG (Germany)
  • SCHAEFFLER GROUP USA, INC. (USA)
Inventor Heeke, Gregory

Abstract

A generator module for a vehicle includes a housing arranged for fixing to a combustion engine, a generator arranged in the housing, a shaft, a spring, circumscribing the shaft, and a cup, circumscribing the spring. The generator has a stator, fixed to the housing, and a rotor, rotatable within the housing and including a rotor carrier. The shaft is fixed to the rotor carrier and the cup has an annular flange disposed axially between the spring and the housing. In an example embodiment, the housing has a pump housing for a cooling pump and the cup contacts the spring and the pump housing before the generator module is installed in the vehicle. In an example embodiment, the housing and the rotor carrier have complementary conical surfaces, and the spring is arranged to urge the complementary conical surfaces into contact.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F02N 11/04 - Starting of engines by means of electric motors the motors being associated with current generators
  • F02N 15/00 - Other power-operated starting apparatus; Component parts, details, or accessories, not provided for in, or of interest apart from, groups
  • H02K 5/22 - Auxiliary parts of casings not covered by groups , e.g. shaped to form connection boxes or terminal boxes
  • H02K 7/00 - Arrangements for handling mechanical energy structurally associated with dynamo-electric machines, e.g. structural association with mechanical driving motors or auxiliary dynamo-electric machines

74.

CONTROL UNIT AND STEER-BY-WIRE-SYSTEM

      
Application Number DE2023100305
Publication Number 2024/032839
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-04-27
Publication Date 2024-02-15
Owner SCHAEFFLER TECHNOLOGIES AG & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Merz, Simon
  • Gissler, Joseph

Abstract

The invention relates to a control unit (1) for influencing a direction of travel of a motor vehicle (2) by a user, in particular for use in a steer-by-wire system (3), comprising an actuatable telescopic pull-out element (4), on the end (5), lying in the pull-out direction, of which a steering wheel (6) is rotatably mounted, wherein the telescopic pull-out element (4) is coupled to a first electromotor drive (5) for retracting and extending the telescopic pull-out element (4) and/or the control unit (1) is coupled to a second electromotor drive (7) for adjusting the height of the steering wheel (6), wherein the first electromotor drive (5) and/or the second electromotor drive (7) are each in the form of a hollow shaft motor having a hollow cylindrical rotor (8), through which rotor a spindle (9) of a spindle drive coaxially passes, and the hollow cylindrical rotor (8) is coupled for conjoint rotation to a spindle nut (10) of the spindle drive (11), which spindle nut is in driving engagement with the spindle (9) so that a motor driven rotation of the spindle nut (10) brings about a translational offset of the spindle (9) with respect to the spindle nut (10).

IPC Classes  ?

  • B62D 1/181 - Steering columns yieldable or adjustable, e.g. tiltable with power actuated adjustment, e.g. with position memory

75.

PARKING LOCK FOR A VEHICLE GEARBOX

      
Application Number DE2023100502
Publication Number 2024/032841
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-07-03
Publication Date 2024-02-15
Owner SCHAEFFLER TECHNOLOGIES AG & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Thuerauf, Christoph
  • Heumann, Tobias
  • Feuerbach, Matthias
  • Boehm, Wilhelm

Abstract

The invention relates to a parking lock (1), having a locking pawl (2) that can be locked with a parking lock wheel (3) in a locked position and is disengaged from the parking lock wheel (3) in an unlocked position, a cone element (5) that can be pretensioned by a spring (4), by means of which the locking pawl (2) can be moved into the locking position, a housing, relative to which the cone element (5) can be moved, wherein the parking lock (1) has a counter bearing (6), on which the load introduced by the locking pawl (2) is supported via the cone element (5) in the locked position.

IPC Classes  ?

76.

MULTI-ROW AXIAL BEARING WITH A CURVED AXIAL BEARING WASHER

      
Application Number DE2023100513
Publication Number 2024/032842
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-07-06
Publication Date 2024-02-15
Owner SCHAEFFLER TECHNOLOGIES AG & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Schoenstein, Frank
  • Fugel, Wolfgang
  • Kirschner, Andreas

Abstract

The invention relates to a multi-row axial bearing (1) with rolling elements (5, 6, 7) and at least one axial washer (8, 9), wherein the axial washer (8, 9) is provided with at least one rolling path (10, 11, 12) for the rolling elements (5, 6, 7), and wherein first rolling elements (5) are provided in the form of balls (13) and first rolling elements (6) are provided in the form of rollers (14), wherein the axial washer (8, 9) is provided with at least one curvature (15, 16, 17, 18). The axial washer (8, 9) has at least one first rolling path (10) for rolling contact with the balls (13) and a second rolling path (11) for contact with the rollers (14), wherein the first rolling path (10) and the second rolling path (11) geometrically differ from one another.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16C 19/49 - Bearings with both balls and rollers
  • F16C 19/18 - Bearings with rolling contact, for exclusively rotary movement with bearing balls essentially of the same size in one or more circular rows for both radial and axial load with two or more rows of balls
  • F16C 19/38 - Bearings with rolling contact, for exclusively rotary movement with bearing rollers essentially of the same size in one or more circular rows, e.g. needle bearings for both radial and axial load with two or more rows of rollers
  • F16C 33/58 - Raceways; Race rings

77.

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR SHAPING A WAVE WINDING

      
Application Number DE2023100570
Publication Number 2024/032849
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-08-02
Publication Date 2024-02-15
Owner SCHAEFFLER TECHNOLOGIES AG & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Reising, Sebastian
  • Fremdt, Roland
  • Witwer, Keith Alan

Abstract

A method is used to shape a wave winding by way of a flat former (10; 110) able to be rotated about its longitudinal axis, wherein a plurality of parallel wires (14) are fed in perpendicular to the axis of rotation of the former (10; 110) by way of a wire infeed (16), wherein the wires (14) are wound alternately around the former (10; 110) by rotating said former in steps and are shaped into a wave winding (100) by virtue of lateral offsetting, carried out between said stepped rotation, relative to the wires (14) already located on the former, wherein, when the wires (14) are wound, the wire infeed (16) follows the wires as far as into the region of the former (10). To be able to produce a wave winding that is less tensioned and is therefore able to be better further processed, it is proposed for the former (10), when the wires (14) are wound, to first be rotated by less than 180 degrees, for the winding heads (20) that have just been partially shaped to be reshaped in an intermediate step by way of shaping jaws (24, 26; 124, 126), then for the wire infeed (16) to be withdrawn from the region of the former (10), and finally for the former (10) to be rotated on to 180 degrees for the final shaping of the winding heads (20).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02K 15/04 - Methods or apparatus specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining or repairing of dynamo-electric machines of windings, prior to mounting into machines

78.

PLANETARY ROLLER SCREW DRIVE WITH PULLEY MOUNTED SUPPORT BEARING INNER RACE

      
Application Number US2023029293
Publication Number 2024/035582
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-08-02
Publication Date 2024-02-15
Owner
  • SCHAEFFLER TECHNOLOGIES AG & CO. KG (Germany)
  • SCHAEFFLER GROUP USA, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Dehoff, Kyle
  • Dean, Trenton

Abstract

A planetary roller screw drive for a steering actuator includes a screw spindle and a planetary roller assembly arranged thereon. The planetary roller assembly includes a roller body, planetary rollers arranged between the screw spindle and the roller body and which mesh with the screw spindle and with the roller body. A planetary roller carrier holds the planetary rollers. A drive pulley is connected for conjoint rotation with the planetary roller carrier and is rotatably mountable on a housing via first and second radial bearings. These radial bearings include respective inner race rings that are located on the drive pulley. First and second face plates are located at axial end regions of the drive pulley, and the face plates are rotationally fixed to respective inner race rings. The face plates are also rotationally fixed to the planetary roller carrier. An assembly method is also provided.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16H 25/22 - Screw mechanisms with balls, rollers, or similar members between the co-operating parts; Elements essential to the use of such members
  • F16H 25/20 - Screw mechanisms

79.

PARKING LOCK AND METHOD FOR ASSEMBLING SAME

      
Application Number DE2023100440
Publication Number 2024/027866
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-06-12
Publication Date 2024-02-08
Owner SCHAEFFLER TECHNOLOGIES AG & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Krämer, Klaus
  • Boehm, Wilhelm

Abstract

The invention relates to a parking lock (1) comprising: a pawl (2) which can be locked in a parking lock wheel (3) in a locked position and is disengaged from the parking lock wheel (3) in an unlocked position; a carriage (5) which can be pretensioned by a spring (4) and by means of which the pawl (2) can be moved into the locked position; and a parking lock housing (25) relative to which the carriage (5) can be moved. The carriage (5) is supported by exactly three support points (40, 41, 42) in the parking lock (1).

IPC Classes  ?

80.

PARKING LOCK

      
Application Number DE2023100441
Publication Number 2024/027867
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-06-12
Publication Date 2024-02-08
Owner SCHAEFFLER TECHNOLOGIES AG & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Krämer, Klaus
  • Boehm, Wilhelm

Abstract

The invention relates to a parking lock (1) comprising: a pawl (2) which can be locked in a parking lock wheel (3) in a locked position and is disengaged from the parking lock wheel (3) in an unlocked position; a carriage (5) which can be pretensioned by a spring (4) and by means of which the pawl (2) can be moved into the locked position (P); and an actuating rod (6) by means of which the carriage (5) can be moved counter to the spring force of the spring (4). A joint (7), via which the actuating rod (6) is connected to the carriage (5), is located on the carriage (5).

IPC Classes  ?

81.

PLATE OF A CELL STACK, AND METHOD FOR MOUNTING A SEAL ON A PLATE

      
Application Number DE2023100523
Publication Number 2024/027872
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-07-17
Publication Date 2024-02-08
Owner SCHAEFFLER TECHNOLOGIES AG & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Ten Hoopen, Sander
  • Meyer-Pittroff, Frank

Abstract

A plate (2, 8, 25) of a stack (1) of electrochemical cells (3), in particular an electrolysis cell stack or a fuel cell stack, has an underside (12), an upper side (11) and at least one end face (10), wherein a strip-type seal (9) having at least one sealing lip (9a) is integrally bondingly mounted only on the at least one end face (10).

82.

SHAFT FOR A ROTOR DEVICE OF AN ELECTRIC MACHINE AND ROTOR DEVICE FOR AN ELECTRIC MACHINE OF A VEHICLE

      
Application Number DE2023100540
Publication Number 2024/027874
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-07-24
Publication Date 2024-02-08
Owner SCHAEFFLER TECHNOLOGIES AG & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor Maienschein, Stephan

Abstract

The invention relates to a shaft (1), in particular a rotor shaft, for a rotor device (30) of an electric machine (50), the shaft comprising: - an input (2) for receiving rotational energy from a machine (40) which generates rotational energy; - an output (3) for forwarding rotational energy to an electric machine or to a gear mechanism apparatus; and - a receiving apparatus (4) for detachably attaching and for mechanically processing the shaft (1), - wherein the receiving apparatus (4) has two clamping regions (5, 6) which are spaced apart from one another in the axial direction (A), - wherein the two clamping regions (5, 6) are inside the shaft (1) and have the same inner diameter. The invention further relates to a rotor device (30) for an electric machine (50) of a hybrid or electric vehicle and to an electric drive unit (100) for a hybrid or electric vehicle.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02K 1/28 - Means for mounting or fastening rotating magnetic parts on to, or to, the rotor structures

83.

ROTOR CARRIER FOR A ROTOR DEVICE OF AN ELECTRIC MACHINE AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING A POSITIONING MEANS IN A ROTOR CARRIER

      
Application Number DE2023100541
Publication Number 2024/027875
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-07-24
Publication Date 2024-02-08
Owner SCHAEFFLER TECHNOLOGIES AG & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor Maienschein, Stephan

Abstract

The invention relates to a rotor carrier (1) for a rotor device (20) of an electric machine of an electric or hybrid vehicle having: - a flange connection portion (2) for connection to a flange means (22) of a shaft (21) of a rotor device (20), and - a receiving portion (3) for laminated cores (23), - wherein the receiving portion (3) has a laminated core holder (4) for the non-rotatable arrangement of laminated cores (23), and an axial stop (5) for limiting the movement of laminated cores (23) in the axial direction (A), - wherein the receiving portion (3) has at least one positioning means (6) for the relative alignment of laminated cores (23) on the laminated core holder (4), - wherein the at least one positioning means (6) has two grooves (7, 8), which are designed with different widths in the circumferential direction (U), and - wherein the two grooves (7, 8) are arranged so as to be aligned in the axial direction (A). The invention also relates to a rotor device (20) for an electric machine of an electric or hybrid vehicle, an electric machine for an electric or hybrid vehicle and a method for producing a positioning means (6) in a rotor carrier (1).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02K 1/28 - Means for mounting or fastening rotating magnetic parts on to, or to, the rotor structures

84.

METHOD FOR PRECISELY DETERMINING AN OUTPUT TORQUE, AND COLLABORATIVE ROBOT

      
Application Number DE2023100478
Publication Number 2024/027868
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-06-23
Publication Date 2024-02-08
Owner SCHAEFFLER TECHNOLOGIES AG & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor Damerau, Jochen

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for precisely determining an output-side torque, in particular an output-side torque of an actuator gearing mechanism of a joint of a collaborative robot, by means of an artificial intelligence which is designed to output one or more output variables on the basis of input variables, wherein the input variables of the artificial intelligence comprise: a first angular specification which corresponds to an input-side angular position and a second angular specification which corresponds to an output-side angular position, and additionally the output variables comprise the output torque determined by the artificial intelligence.

IPC Classes  ?

85.

METHOD FOR OPERATING A DIRECTION-OF-ROTATION SENSORLESS ELECTRIC MOTOR

      
Application Number DE2023100514
Publication Number 2024/027871
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-07-07
Publication Date 2024-02-08
Owner SCHAEFFLER TECHNOLOGIES AG & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Hodrus, Erhard
  • Eberle, Christian
  • Rösch, Alexander

Abstract

A method of operating a direction-of-rotation sensorless electric motor comprising a stator and a rotor, injected signals being used to determine rotational speeds of the electric motor, is characterized in that the rotational direction of the electric motor is determined and defined measures are taken if an unwanted rotational direction is actually determined or if an unwanted rotation direction is mistakenly determined.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02P 1/46 - Arrangements for starting electric motors or dynamo-electric converters for starting dynamo-electric motors or dynamo-electric converters for starting an individual synchronous motor
  • H02P 6/18 - Circuit arrangements for detecting position without separate position detecting elements

86.

ELECTROCHEMICAL CELL AND USE

      
Application Number DE2023100532
Publication Number 2024/027873
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-07-19
Publication Date 2024-02-08
Owner SCHAEFFLER TECHNOLOGIES AG & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Kruppe, Nathan
  • Oete, Mehmet
  • Hoerning, Philipp
  • Bagcivan, Nazlim

Abstract

The invention relates to an electrochemical cell (10) in the form of a fuel cell, an electrolyser or a redox-flow cell, comprising two reaction chambers (4, 5) separated from one another by a polymer membrane (6), and comprising at least one transport layer (1, 1 ') which is arranged in at least one of the reaction chambers (4, 5) with an electrically conductive, open-pore coating (3) facing the polymer membrane (6), the transport layer (1, 1 ') comprising a metal carrier structure (2) having the coating (3) applied to at least portions of the carrier structure (2), and the coating (3) being formed of a mixture of substoichiometric titanium oxide and chromium oxide, which mixture contains at most 0.5 wt.% elements from the group comprising Nb, Zr, Y, AI, Sn, Zn, Ni, Ta, Mo, Ag, Cu, Au, Pt, V, Ru, W, Si, Fe, Ca, Mg, Na, H, N, and C. The invention also relates to a use of at least one transport layer (1, 1 ') in an electrochemical cell (10) of this kind.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 4/88 - Processes of manufacture
  • C23C 4/11 - Oxides
  • C23C 4/12 - Coating by spraying the coating material in the molten state, e.g. by flame, plasma or electric discharge characterised by the method of spraying
  • C25B 11/032 - Gas diffusion electrodes
  • H01M 8/0232 - Metals or alloys
  • H01M 8/0236 - Glass; Ceramics; Cermets
  • H01M 8/0245 - Composites in the form of layered or coated products
  • H01M 8/1018 - Polymeric electrolyte materials
  • H01M 8/18 - Regenerative fuel cells, e.g. redox flow batteries or secondary fuel cells

87.

TORSIONAL VIBRATION DAMPER SYSTEM FOR A DRIVE TRAIN AND DRIVE TRAIN

      
Application Number DE2023100549
Publication Number 2024/027877
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-07-26
Publication Date 2024-02-08
Owner SCHAEFFLER TECHNOLOGIES AG & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Szikrai, Szilard
  • Schnädelbach, David

Abstract

The invention relates to a torsional vibration damper system (1) for a drive train (30) of a hybrid motor vehicle, having: - a damping device (2) for damping torsional vibrations, and - a rotor carrier (3) for an electric machine, which is designed to be connected to a shaft (11) of the torsional vibration damper system (1), - wherein the rotor carrier (3) comprises a shaft connection portion (4) for connecting to a shaft (11) of the torsional vibration damper system (1), - wherein the damping device (2) is non-rotatably connected to the shaft connection portion (2). The invention also relates to a drive train (30) for a hybrid motor vehicle, comprising a torsional vibration damper system (1).

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16F 15/12 - Suppression of vibrations in rotating systems by making use of members moving with the system using elastic members or friction-damping members, e.g. between a rotating shaft and a gyratory mass mounted thereon
  • B60K 6/40 - Arrangement or mounting of plural diverse prime-movers for mutual or common propulsion, e.g. hybrid propulsion systems comprising electric motors and internal combustion engines the prime-movers consisting of electric motors and internal combustion engines, e.g. HEVs characterised by apparatus, components or means specially adapted for HEVs characterised by the assembly or relative disposition of components

88.

REDOX FLOW CONVERTER

      
Application Number DE2023100464
Publication Number 2024/022554
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-06-20
Publication Date 2024-02-01
Owner SCHAEFFLER TECHNOLOGIES AG & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Hauck, Josef
  • Vornehm, Martin
  • Degler, Mario

Abstract

A redox flow converter (1) comprises a plurality of redox flow cells (3) arranged in the form of a cell stack (2), wherein each redox flow cell (3) is formed from two half-cells (4, 5) separated from one another by a membrane (7) such that the height (Hs) of each redox-flow cell (3) is given by the heights (H4, Hs) of its half cells (4, 5), wherein frames (6) exist that surround the membranes (7), and wherein in the frames (6), shunt channels (19) connected to active fields (11) and electrodes (8) of the half cells (4, 5) are provided. The height (H) of the shunt channels (19) exceeds an individual half cell height (H4, Hs), but is less than the height (Hs) of each redox flow cell (3).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 8/0258 - Collectors; Separators, e.g. bipolar separators; Interconnectors characterised by the configuration of channels, e.g. by the flow field of the reactant or coolant
  • H01M 8/026 - Collectors; Separators, e.g. bipolar separators; Interconnectors characterised by the configuration of channels, e.g. by the flow field of the reactant or coolant characterised by grooves, e.g. their pitch or depth
  • H01M 8/0273 - Sealing or supporting means around electrodes, matrices or membranes with sealing or supporting means in the form of a frame
  • H01M 8/18 - Regenerative fuel cells, e.g. redox flow batteries or secondary fuel cells

89.

BALANCING SHAFT AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING SAME

      
Application Number DE2023100550
Publication Number 2024/022559
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-07-26
Publication Date 2024-02-01
Owner SCHAEFFLER TECHNOLOGIES AG & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Hussenether, Thomas
  • Geyer, Norbert
  • Schreyer, Hannes

Abstract

LLzLL - rz, and being concentric with the bearing ring.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16F 15/26 - Compensation of inertia forces of crankshaft systems using solid masses, other than the ordinary pistons, moving with the system

90.

TORQUE CONVERTER DAMPER ASSEMBLY

      
Application Number US2023027950
Publication Number 2024/025760
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-07-17
Publication Date 2024-02-01
Owner
  • SCHAEFFLER TECHNOLOGIES AG & CO. KG (Germany)
  • SCHAEFFLER GROUP USA, INC. (USA)
Inventor Sanchez, Alberto Jared

Abstract

A torque converter includes a front cover arranged to receive a torque. The torque converter further includes a lock-up clutch engaged with the front cover and including a clutch plate. The torque converter further includes a damper assembly engageable with the lock-up clutch. The damper assembly includes a cover plate defining a spring retainer extending about an axis. The damper assembly further includes a spring disposed in the spring retainer. The damper assembly further includes a spring support plate fixed to the cover plate. The spring support plate includes inner tabs and outer tabs disposed radially outside of the inner tabs. The outer tabs are configured to radially constrain the spring in the spring retainer. The inner tabs are configured to position the clutch plate relative to the axis.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16H 45/02 - Combinations of fluid gearings for conveying rotary motion with couplings or clutches with mechanical clutches for bridging a fluid gearing of the hydrokinetic type
  • F16H 41/24 - Rotary fluid gearing of the hydrokinetic type - Details
  • F16F 15/123 - Wound springs

91.

DRIVE PLATE ASSEMBLY FOR HYBRID MODULE

      
Application Number US2023027951
Publication Number 2024/025761
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-07-17
Publication Date 2024-02-01
Owner
  • SCHAEFFLER TECHNOLOGIES AG & CO. KG (Germany)
  • SCHAEFFLER GROUP USA, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Jimenez, Alfredo Perez Mitre
  • Angel, Scott
  • Zaugg, Brian
  • Hilty, Drew

Abstract

A hybrid module includes a rotor carrier. The hybrid module further includes a rotor segment supported by the rotor carrier. The hybrid module further includes a torque converter having an impeller having an impeller shell fixed to the rotor carrier. The impeller shell and the rotor carrier define a housing therebetween. The torque converter further includes a turbine having a turbine shell in fluid communication with the impeller shell. The turbine is disposed within the housing. The hybrid module further includes a drive plate assembly disposed external to the housing. The drive plate assembly includes an inner drive plate fixed to the rotor carrier. The drive plate assembly further includes an outer drive plate fixed to the inner drive plate and configured to receive a torque.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60K 6/22 - Arrangement or mounting of plural diverse prime-movers for mutual or common propulsion, e.g. hybrid propulsion systems comprising electric motors and internal combustion engines the prime-movers consisting of electric motors and internal combustion engines, e.g. HEVs characterised by apparatus, components or means specially adapted for HEVs
  • B60K 17/10 - Arrangement or mounting of transmissions in vehicles characterised by arrangement, location, or kind of gearing of fluid gearing
  • F16H 41/24 - Rotary fluid gearing of the hydrokinetic type - Details

92.

VEHICLE SHOCK ABSORBER AND VEHICLE

      
Application Number CN2022106502
Publication Number 2024/016164
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-07-19
Publication Date 2024-01-25
Owner SCHAEFFLER TECHNOLOGIES AG & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor Yang, Huaqing

Abstract

A vehicle shock absorber and a vehicle having same. The vehicle shock absorber comprises a housing (1), a spring (2), a flange (3), and a hub (4). A mounting hole (3h) is formed in the central part of the flange (3), the hub (4) is coaxial with the flange (3) and mounted in the mounting hole (3h), and the hub (4) is transmittingly connected to the flange (3) by means of a spline fit. According to the shock absorber, the mounting process is simplified, the related cost is reduced, and the flange and the hub can be conveniently disassembled.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16F 15/134 - Wound springs
  • F16F 15/133 - Suppression of vibrations in rotating systems by making use of members moving with the system using elastic members or friction-damping members, e.g. between a rotating shaft and a gyratory mass mounted thereon the rotating system comprising two or more gyratory masses using springs as elastic members, e.g. metallic springs
  • F16F 15/131 - Suppression of vibrations in rotating systems by making use of members moving with the system using elastic members or friction-damping members, e.g. between a rotating shaft and a gyratory mass mounted thereon the rotating system comprising two or more gyratory masses

93.

DETECTION OF A ROTOR POSITION

      
Application Number DE2023100451
Publication Number 2024/017430
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-06-14
Publication Date 2024-01-25
Owner SCHAEFFLER TECHNOLOGIES AG & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Reith, Jochen
  • Bender, Marco
  • Schnurr, Christoph
  • Gutenkunst, Markus

Abstract

γ EMEM γ EMEM Ψ bb Ψ bb ). The invention additionally relates to an analysis device (34) and a drive device (26).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02P 6/16 - Circuit arrangements for detecting position
  • H02P 29/02 - Providing protection against overload without automatic interruption of supply
  • H02P 6/18 - Circuit arrangements for detecting position without separate position detecting elements

94.

DOUBLE-ROW SPHERICAL ROLLER BEARING

      
Application Number DE2023100460
Publication Number 2024/017431
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-06-19
Publication Date 2024-01-25
Owner SCHAEFFLER TECHNOLOGIES AG & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Schroeder, Rainer
  • Ohms, Christian

Abstract

The invention relates to a double-row spherical roller bearing (2) comprising: an outer ring (4) which has a uniformly spherical outer-ring raceway (3); an inner ring (6) which has two separate inner-ring raceways (5a, 5b) and is coaxially surrounded by the outer ring (4); and barrel-shaped rolling elements (8a, 8b) arranged in two rows of rollers (7a, 7b), wherein those rolling elements (8a, 8b) which are combined in one row of rollers (9a, 9b) roll in one of the two separate inner-ring raceways (5a, 5b) of the inner ring (6) and in the uniformly spherical outer-ring raceway (3) of the outer ring (3), and the barrel-shaped rolling elements (8a, 8b) each comprise, on their first end face (12) facing axially outward from the spherical roller bearing (2), a first roller edge (11) which is directed radially towards the rotational axis (10) of the rolling element (8a, 8b), extends from a lateral surface (13) of the rolling element (8a, 8b), and is larger than a second roller edge (14) which is directed radially towards the rotational axis (10) of the rolling element (8a, 8b), extends from the lateral surface (13) of the rolling element (8a, 8b), and is formed on a second end face (15) of the rolling elements (8a, 8b) which is directed axially inwards towards the spherical roller bearing (2).

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16C 33/36 - Rollers; Needles with grooves in the bearing surfaces
  • F16C 23/08 - Ball or roller bearings self-adjusting
  • F16C 33/58 - Raceways; Race rings
  • F16C 19/38 - Bearings with rolling contact, for exclusively rotary movement with bearing rollers essentially of the same size in one or more circular rows, e.g. needle bearings for both radial and axial load with two or more rows of rollers

95.

ADJUSTMENT UNIT OF A STEERING COLUMN OF A VEHICLE

      
Application Number DE2023100517
Publication Number 2024/017436
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-07-10
Publication Date 2024-01-25
Owner SCHAEFFLER TECHNOLOGIES AG & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Gissler, Joseph
  • Müller, Sebastian
  • Severin, Benjamin
  • Bahrmann, Christian

Abstract

The invention relates to an adjustment unit of a steering column of a motor vehicle, in which a steering spindle is mounted to be rotatable about a longitudinal axis and has a casing unit (2) that has at least three casing tubes (3, 4, 5) which are arranged so as to be axially telescopable relative to one another and one of which forms an outer casing tube (3) in which at least one intermediate casing tube (4) is received in which an inner casing tube (5) is received, wherein a motor (6) for adjusting the casing unit (2) is provided, the motor (6) is connected to the casing unit (2) and to a housing (8) that receives a spindle (7), and the motor (6) actuates the spindle (7).

IPC Classes  ?

  • B62D 1/181 - Steering columns yieldable or adjustable, e.g. tiltable with power actuated adjustment, e.g. with position memory

96.

ROTARY-TABLE BEARING ASSEMBLY

      
Application Number DE2023100522
Publication Number 2024/017437
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-07-13
Publication Date 2024-01-25
Owner SCHAEFFLER TECHNOLOGIES AG & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Haertel, Martin
  • Straub, Christian
  • Rudy, Dietmar

Abstract

The invention relates to a rotary-table bearing assembly comprising a rotary-table bearing (10), in which assembly a clamping device (33) acts on a shaft disc (30) in such a way that a tangential moment acting on the rotary-table bearing (10) can be compensated by a tangential resisting moment. To this end, a pressurised medium can be introduced via a channel (43) and an inlet (39) into a chamber (37) which is surrounded by a ring (35) and sealed by seals (45) and has a membrane (31) having a surface (31a). The surface (31a) of the membrane (31) has a high coefficient of friction and can make contact with an axial surface (30a) of the shaft disc (30). The membrane (31) can return to its original shape when the pressure in the pressurised medium is reduced or using an additional component such as a return spring (41).

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16C 19/38 - Bearings with rolling contact, for exclusively rotary movement with bearing rollers essentially of the same size in one or more circular rows, e.g. needle bearings for both radial and axial load with two or more rows of rollers
  • B23Q 16/10 - Rotary indexing
  • F16B 2/02 - Clamps, i.e. with gripping action effected by positive means other than the inherent resistance to deformation of the material of the fastening
  • F16C 19/54 - Systems consisting of a plurality of bearings with rolling friction
  • F16C 41/00 - Other accessories for bearings
  • B23Q 1/28 - Means for securing sliding members in any desired position

97.

BEARING ASSEMBLY FOR STRUT ARRANGEMENT

      
Application Number US2023027952
Publication Number 2024/019989
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-07-17
Publication Date 2024-01-25
Owner
  • SCHAEFFLER TECHNOLOGIES AG & CO. KG (Germany)
  • SCHAEFFLER GROUP USA, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Machado, Elias Ferreira
  • Sierra, Kleberson

Abstract

A strut bearing assembly and an improved cap for a strut bearing assembly is disclosed herein. The cap defines a first bearing pocket half dimensioned to receive a first portion of a bearing assembly, a radially outer edge defining a first mating element configured to mate with a first portion of a top mount, and a radially inner projection defining a bearing surface configured to abut a second portion of a top mount. The top mount component can generally be configured to attach to a car body. The strut bearing assembly can include a guide ring including a guide sleeve configured to provide an interface for a shock absorber spring. The guide ring can define a second bearing pocket half dimensioned to receive a second portion of a bearing assembly.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60G 15/06 - Resilient suspensions characterised by arrangement, location, or type of combined spring and vibration- damper, e.g. telescopic type having mechanical spring and fluid damper
  • F16C 19/14 - Bearings with rolling contact, for exclusively rotary movement with bearing balls essentially of the same size in one or more circular rows for both radial and axial load

98.

PLANETARY GEARBOX AND WIND POWER APPARATUS

      
Application Number CN2022107375
Publication Number 2024/016324
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-07-22
Publication Date 2024-01-25
Owner SCHAEFFLER TECHNOLOGIES AG & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Han, Huimin
  • Marsollek, Patrick
  • Chen, Xiangke

Abstract

A planetary gearbox for a wind power apparatus has a planetary shaft (10), a planetary gear (50), and a planetary carrier (60). The planetary shaft (10) is mounted on the planetary carrier (60), and the planetary gear (50) is mounted on the planetary shaft (10), wherein modification areas (101, 102, 501, 502) are provided in the axial contact area between the planetary gear (50) and the planetary shaft (10) and on the inner circumferential surface of the planetary gear (50) and/or on the outer circumferential surface of the planetary shaft (10). The structure of the planetary gearbox can reduce edge stress concentration and extend the service life of the system.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16H 57/04 - Features relating to lubrication or cooling

99.

ROLLING-BEARING ELEMENT AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING A ROLLING-BEARING ELEMENT

      
Application Number DE2022100905
Publication Number 2024/017425
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-12-02
Publication Date 2024-01-25
Owner SCHAEFFLER TECHNOLOGIES AG & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Braun, Wolfgang
  • Papke, Thomas
  • Reith, Michael

Abstract

A rolling-bearing element (1), in particular a bearing ring, has a multiplicity of 3D-printed layers (7, 11, 12), wherein at least a sub-quantity of these layers (7, 11, 12) is built up from a plurality of layer portions (8, 9, 10) which are arranged one beside the other in the relevant layer (7, 11, 12) and are made of different materials, and wherein identical layer portions (8, 9, 10) in a plurality of these layers (7, 11, 12) are arranged directly one above the other, and this results in material layering in a direction transverse to the build-up of the 3D-printed layers (7, 11, 12).

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16C 33/64 - Special methods of manufacture
  • B22F 10/66 - Treatment of workpieces or articles after build-up by mechanical means
  • F16C 41/00 - Other accessories for bearings

100.

ROTARY-TABLE BEARING ASSEMBLY

      
Application Number DE2023100474
Publication Number 2024/017432
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-06-23
Publication Date 2024-01-25
Owner SCHAEFFLER TECHNOLOGIES AG & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Haertel, Martin
  • Straub, Christian
  • Rudy, Dietmar
  • Lehmann, Torsten

Abstract

The invention relates to a rotary-table bearing assembly comprising a rotary-table bearing (10), in which assembly a clamping device (33) acts on a shaft disc (30) in such a way that a tangential moment acting on the rotary-table bearing (10) can be compensated by a tangential resisting moment. To this end, a pressurised medium can be introduced via a channel (43) and an inlet (39) into a chamber (37) which is surrounded by a ring (35) and has a membrane (31) having a surface (31a). The surface (31a) of the membrane (31) has a high coefficient of friction and, owing to a build-up of pressure in the chamber (37), can make contact with a radial surface (30a) of the shaft disc (30). By reducing the pressure or using an additional component such as a return spring (41), the membrane (31) can return to its original shape.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16C 19/38 - Bearings with rolling contact, for exclusively rotary movement with bearing rollers essentially of the same size in one or more circular rows, e.g. needle bearings for both radial and axial load with two or more rows of rollers
  • F16C 41/00 - Other accessories for bearings
  • F16C 39/00 - Relieving load on bearings
  • F16C 39/02 - Relieving load on bearings using mechanical means
  • F16C 39/04 - Relieving load on bearings using hydraulic or pneumatic means
  • F16C 39/06 - Relieving load on bearings using magnetic means
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