Patents Assigned to AG & Co. KG
  • Patent number: 11994191
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to a planetary roller screw having: a nut arranged on a threaded spindle and divided crosswise to a spindle axis into two nut parts; planetary rollers arranged between the threaded spindle and the nut distributed over the circumference, the planetary rollers intermeshing with the nut parts and with the threaded spindle; a rotatingly driven planetary roller carrier arranged on the threaded spindle, in pockets of which, arranged distributed over the circumference, the planetary rollers are mounted, held at a distance in the circumferential direction, so as to be rotatable about the planetary roller axis; and a housing in which the planetary roller carrier is rotatably mounted. A pre-loading device is provided in order to adjust an axial pre-load between the housing and the planetary rollers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2024
    Assignee: Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG
    Inventors: Sebastian Weis, Waldemar Heier, Peter Keller
  • Patent number: 11994202
    Abstract: During operation of a wet-running gearbox, vapours and/or air can arise in a housing of the gearbox, which can increase an internal pressure in the housing and thus can influence the operating safety of the gearbox. The problem addressed by the invention is that of creating a gearing unit, which is distinguished by an advantageous arrangement of a venting device. To this end, a gearing unit 1 for a drive assembly is specified having: a gearing device 4 for converting a drive torque of the drive assembly, the gearing device 4 having an input shaft 8, and the input shaft 8 defining a main axis H; a gearing housing 2 for accommodating the gearing device 4, the gearing housing 2 defining an accommodation space 3 for the gearing device 4; and a venting device 10 for venting the accommodation space 3, the venting device 10 being mounted on the gearing housing 2, wherein the venting device 10 is arranged coaxially with the main axis H and on an axial end face of the input shaft 8.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2024
    Assignee: Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG
    Inventors: Bastian Rupp, Jochen Loeffelmann
  • Patent number: 11993127
    Abstract: An anti-roll bar assembly comprising a disconnect assembly element defining a first one of a male or female connector, and a shaft defining a second one of a male or female connector is disclosed. The disconnect assembly element and the shaft are fixed to each other via the male and female connectors without the need for any welding connection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2024
    Assignee: Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG
    Inventor: Drew Hilty
  • Patent number: 11993151
    Abstract: A hybrid powertrain includes an output shaft, a combustion power section for providing a first torque, an electric power section for providing a second torque, and an output transmission for transmitting the first torque between the combustion power section and the output shaft and transmitting the second torque between the electric power section and the output shaft. The combustion power section includes an internal combustion engine with a combustion shaft for outputting the first torque, a generator with a generator shaft for converting the first torque into electric energy, and a variable belt transmission for variably translating the first torque. The belt transmission includes a combustion-side cone pulley pair with a first axially movable pulley arranged on a generator shaft side, an output-side cone pulley pair with a second axially movable pulley, and a belt for variably torque-transmittingly connecting the combustion-side cone pulley pair to the output-side cone pulley pair.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2024
    Assignee: Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG
    Inventors: Sebastian Köpfler, Bernhard Walter
  • Patent number: 11994043
    Abstract: A camshaft phaser is provided that includes a rotor, a stator, and a locking cover. The rotor is selectively locked to the stator via a locking assembly arranged within a locking bore of the rotor. Contaminant particles that enter a first locking end of the bore are exited out a second venting end of the bore via a contaminant particle exit pathway.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2024
    Assignee: Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG
    Inventors: Colin Foster, Shannon Fandale
  • Publication number: 20240167429
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to a method for operating an internal combustion engine. The internal combustion includes an intake manifold via which a cylinder can be supplied with fresh air, an inlet valve via which, when it is open, the fresh air can flow from the intake pipe into the cylinder, and a variable valve drive by means of which the opening duration or the relative timing of the inlet valve event is variable in relation to a crankshaft position. During a starting of the internal combustion engine, when the intake manifold pressure differs from the intake manifold desired pressure, a filling pilot control of the cylinder is undertaken by the variable valve drive by the fresh air supply being reduced in comparison to the fresh air supply at the intake manifold desired pressure. The disclosure further relates to a control device for an internal combustion engine that enables low-emission operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2022
    Publication date: May 23, 2024
    Applicant: Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG
    Inventors: Thomas Werblinski, Wolfgang Christgen, Andreas Mayer
  • Publication number: 20240170694
    Abstract: A blocking device for a recirculation loop in a fuel cell stack comprises a hydrogen inlet and a recirculation gas inlet. In order to obtain an inexpensive blocking device for the recirculation loop, a recirculation loop blocking valve is provided, which is switched by an upstream hydrogen switching valve.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2022
    Publication date: May 23, 2024
    Applicant: Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG
    Inventors: Jan Pfannenmueller, Matthias Reum, Markus Popp
  • Publication number: 20240170757
    Abstract: A battery pack has a closed housing with an inner receiving space for several battery cells. The housing has a general basic shape with first and second side walls. The side walls of the housing are made of a heat-conducting material. The inner surfaces of the side walls limit the receiving space. In order to create a thermally balanced battery pack, a cell assembly including several battery cells is accommodated in the receiving space. A battery cell has flat sides and edge sides. The battery cells lie with their flat sides stacked next to each other such that there are outer battery cells and inner battery cells. The outer battery cells rest with their flat sides in a flat and heat-transferring manner against the inner surfaces of the first side walls of the housing, and the inner battery cells are heat-transferring to the outer battery cells of the cell assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2023
    Publication date: May 23, 2024
    Applicant: Andreas Stihl AG & Co. KG
    Inventors: Maria Pöhler, Andreas Wolf, Alexander Härtel, Jürgen Glaser, Andreas Henzler
  • Publication number: 20240171038
    Abstract: An electric machine arrangement including an electric machine which is designed as a radial flux machine having an inner rotor and which has a stator and a rotor, and a transmission arrangement which can be driven by the rotor. The transmission arrangement being arranged, at least in regions, in a receiving space formed within the rotor. The transmission arrangement has a first sub-transmission designed as a reducing stage for reducing the rotational speed and a second sub-transmission designed as a differential gear.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2022
    Publication date: May 23, 2024
    Applicant: Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG
    Inventor: Benedikt Neubauer
  • Publication number: 20240167521
    Abstract: A hydraulic assembly for an electrically operatable multi-gear axle drive train of a motor vehicle, including first and second clutch devices for actuating at least one gear selection device of the electrically operatable axle drive train and a central release mechanism having a first central release mechanism piston that is movable relative to a central release mechanism housing, rotationally fixed to a drive train housing, in a translational manner, and a second central release mechanism piston that is movable relative to the central release mechanism housing, rotationally fixed to the drive train housing, in a translational manner. The radially outer lateral surface of the central release mechanism housing has a groove into which a shell-like toothing element with an outer toothing is inserted and secured axially and for torque-transmission. The outer toothing engages into corresponding toothing rotationally fixed to the drive train housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2022
    Publication date: May 23, 2024
    Applicant: Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG
    Inventor: Kirill PROKHOROV
  • Publication number: 20240165599
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing a substrate (1) for an exhaust gas aftertreatment device, having the following steps: applying (S1) a coating material (12) on an elastic base (11); dipping or pressing (S2) a surface of the substrate (1), in which inlet openings of through-channels (2) are arranged, through the substrate (1) into the coating material (12); lifting off the coated catalyst element (1); and aftertreating, and in particular drying or calcining (S3), the coating material (12) on the coated substrate (1).
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2023
    Publication date: May 23, 2024
    Applicant: UMICORE AG & CO. KG
    Inventors: Karoline KOZUBSKI, Karlheinz RUCKDAESCHEL, Andrea DE TONI, Christian DUFNER, Patrick MONSKE, Melanie WASSMER
  • Patent number: 11987231
    Abstract: A method ascertains a characteristic variable of a clutch installed in a drive train of a vehicle for transmitting a transmission torque between a clutch input and a clutch output. A first electric motor is connected to the clutch input and to an internal combustion engine and can assume generator operation, during which it is driven by the internal combustion engine. A second electric motor is connected to the clutch output. The clutch input can have a first rotational speed and the clutch output can have a second rotational speed. The transmission torque during generator operation is ascertained by activating the clutch to adopt a slipping state and in doing so by setting a predefined rotational speed difference between the first and second rotational speed. The clutch input torque present at the clutch input is then ascertained and the transmission torque is determined depending on the clutch input torque.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2024
    Assignee: Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG
    Inventors: Ralf Mannsperger, Timo Enders
  • Patent number: 11988253
    Abstract: A bearing assembly is disclosed herein that is configured for use in a rubber boot arrangement. The bearing assembly includes an outer ring, an inner ring, a plurality of rolling elements supported between the outer ring and the inner ring, and a cage configured to retain the plurality of rolling elements. A thrust washer is provided that is configured to prevent wear, abrasion, or other damage to the bearing components. The thrust washer can be configured to be directly attached to any of the bearing components, such as the inner ring or the inner sleeve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2024
    Assignee: Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG
    Inventors: Kleberson Sierra, Elias Ferreira Machado
  • Publication number: 20240158188
    Abstract: A container lifting and emptying device (1), including a movable frame (2), a slide (18) which can be moved on the frame (2) in a vertical direction, and a container pivoting device (19) which is mounted on the slide (18) and which is designed to grip a container (8) located on a container stack (6, 7) from above via multiple latches (24, 25).
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2022
    Publication date: May 16, 2024
    Applicant: Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG
    Inventors: Jörg HAUSECKER, Thomas KURZ
  • Publication number: 20240159301
    Abstract: A torque converter assembly and a method of assembling torque converter components is disclosed herein. The torque converter can include a turbine and a secondary component configured to be connected to the turbine. The connection interface between the turbine and the secondary component can be provided solely via deformation of a portion of the turbine, such as an integrally formed flange, such that the turbine and the secondary component are connected with each other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2022
    Publication date: May 16, 2024
    Applicant: Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG
    Inventors: Juan Pablo Cazares, David Baez
  • Publication number: 20240159275
    Abstract: A main bearing assembly for a wind turbine, which extends along an axis of rotation and has a main bearing unit having a bearing housing, the bearing unit being designed for fastening to an open machine support. The bearing housing is rotationally symmetrical and at least one fastening foot is provided, which is designed as a component which is independent of the bearing housing and is fastened to the bearing housing, and in the installed state the main bearing unit is fastened to the machine support with the aid of the at least one fastening foot.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2022
    Publication date: May 16, 2024
    Applicant: Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG
    Inventors: Andreas Mangold, Wolfgang Losert, Marc Reichhart
  • Publication number: 20240157780
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to a method for controlling a cooling system of a first electrical machine within a drive train of a motor vehicle. The cooling system includes: i) a first closed coolant circuit having a first cooling fluid and a first fluid pump for conveying the first cooling fluid through the first coolant circuit and for cooling at least the first electrical machine, and ii) a control unit which is connected to the first fluid pump in order to control the pump speed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2021
    Publication date: May 16, 2024
    Applicant: Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG
    Inventors: Jens Rahner, Matthias Bauer, Peter Maximilian Schnorrenberg, Denis Loktev
  • Publication number: 20240162771
    Abstract: An electric axial flux machine including a stator and a rotor. The rotor includes a rotor shaft in the form of a hollow shaft and at least one first disk-shaped rotor member which is non-slidably arranged on the rotor shaft for conjoint rotation therewith. The stator includes a first annular disk-shaped stator member and a second annular disk-shaped stator member which are arranged coaxially to one another and coaxially to the rotor shaft and are axially spaced apart from one another, the rotor being arranged in the space therebetween. A first air gap is formed in the axial direction between the first annular disk-shaped stator member and the rotor, and a second air gap is formed between the second annular disk-shaped stator member and the rotor. The rotor has a plurality of reception slots which are equidistantly distributed over the circumference and extend radially through the rotor member and in each of which a rotor magnet is secured.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2022
    Publication date: May 16, 2024
    Applicant: Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG
    Inventor: Stefan Glueck
  • Publication number: 20240159175
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a wall-flow filter. Said wall-flow filter contains a powder coating which increases the filtration efficiency only in the fresh state. An exhaust gas system comprising such a wall-flow filter is also claimed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2022
    Publication date: May 16, 2024
    Applicant: UMICORE AG & CO. KG
    Inventors: Jan SCHOENHABER, Naina DEIBEL, Joerg-Michael RICHTER, Michael SCHIFFER
  • Patent number: 11980138
    Abstract: A hand-held treatment system includes: a hand-held treatment device and at least one attachment, wherein the treatment device has a movable treatment part and an electric drive motor system for moving the treatment part. The electric drive motor system has at least one electrical path with at least one interruption. The at least one attachment has a contact bridge. The treatment device and the at least one attachment are configured for the spatial arrangement of the at least one attachment from a hazard position into a safety position, which is different from the hazard position, on the treatment device such that by the at least one attachment being in the hazard position, the at least one contact bridge does not electrically bridge the at least one interruption, and by the arrangement of the at least one attachment in the safety position, the at least one contact bridge electrically bridges the at least one interruption.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2024
    Assignee: Andreas Stihl AG & Co. KG
    Inventors: Markus Oesterle, Jonathan Seiz, Mario Kuschewski