Patents by Inventor HENDRIK REINEKE

HENDRIK REINEKE has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 11787276
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to an electric vehicle for the transportation of persons and/or loads, having a frame structure and axle modules which are coupled to the frame structure, a front axle module and a rear axle module, to which in each case the wheels are coupled kinematically, at least one of the axle modules having a drive and an energy source. One of the axle modules has four suspension points for the attachment by means of elastic bearings to the frame structure, in each case, two suspension points forming a pair, and the pairs lying at different heights in the motor vehicle vertical direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2023
    Assignee: BENTELER AUTOMOBILTECHNIK GMBH
    Inventors: Rodscha Drabon, Hendrik Reineke, Eiko Schmidtke, Peter Auer, Jonathan Behm, Eugen Lepp, Ivo Kletetzka
  • Patent number: 11505266
    Abstract: The invention relates to a crossmember for motor vehicle construction, having at least two modules that can be arranged one above the other, wherein each module has an inner side wall and an outer side wall, which are connected to one another at their upper ends by an upper wall and at their lower ends by a lower wall, wherein the upper wall of the lower module has, over the longitudinal extent thereof, a raised portion or depression, which engages in a complementary depression or raised portion of the lower wall of the upper module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2022
    Assignee: BENTELER AUTOMOBILTECHNIK GMBH
    Inventors: Rodscha Drabon, Siegmund Czerr, Hendrik Reineke, Stefan Grottke
  • Publication number: 20220041042
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to an electric vehicle for the transportation of persons and/or loads, having a frame structure and axle modules which are coupled to the frame structure, a front axle module and a rear axle module, to which in each case the wheels are coupled kinematically, at least one of the axle modules having a drive and an energy source. One of the axle modules has four suspension points for the attachment by means of elastic bearings to the frame structure, in each case, two suspension points forming a pair, and the pairs lying at different heights in the motor vehicle vertical direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2021
    Publication date: February 10, 2022
    Inventors: Rodscha DRABON, Hendrik REINEKE, Eiko SCHMIDTKE, Peter AUER, Jonathan BEHM, Eugen LEPP, Ivo KLETETZKA
  • Patent number: 10807431
    Abstract: The invention relates to a leaf spring arrangement having a leaf spring made of a fibre-composite material and at least one bearing eye holder, wherein at least one end of the leaf spring is accommodated in a retaining element of the at least one bearing eye holder in a form-fitting manner in a longitudinal direction of the leaf spring, wherein the leaf spring has a length and a central longitudinal plane, wherein the leaf spring has, along its length, perpendicularly to the central longitudinal plane, a cross section in which both a depth and a height are constant along the entire length of the at least one end of the leaf spring, wherein the at least one end of the leaf spring is formed in an undulating manner, wherein the retaining element of the at least one bearing eye holder has a receptacle with a matching undulating shape, wherein the at least one end of the leaf spring has at least one undulation, wherein the receptacle of the at least one bearing eye holder is configured to accommodate the at least
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2020
    Assignee: BENTELER AUTOMOBILTECHNIK GMBH
    Inventors: Dirk Rochell, Dennis Kleinhans, Johannes Boeke, Hendrik Reineke, Lars Siervers
  • Publication number: 20200283067
    Abstract: The invention relates to a twist-beam axle for an electrically driven motor vehicle which is provided on the motor vehicle floor with at least one battery tray, having longitudinal links which are each assigned to a wheel carrier of the axle and which are connected to one another via a crossmember and at one end of which a respective wheel carrier is arranged, wherein the longitudinal links, at the end opposite to the respective wheel carrier, are connected by means of rubber bearings to the battery tray arranged on the motor vehicle floor, to a longitudinal member or crossmember in the floor region of the motor vehicle or to a frame of the motor vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2020
    Publication date: September 10, 2020
    Applicant: BENTELER AUTOMOBILTECHNIK GMBH
    Inventors: Hendrik REINEKE, Drabon RODSCHA, Erik SCHULTZ
  • Publication number: 20200130761
    Abstract: The invention relates to a crossmember for motor vehicle construction, having at least two modules that can be arranged one above the other, wherein each module has an inner side wall and an outer side wall, which are connected to one another at their upper ends by an upper wall and at their lower ends by a lower wall, wherein the upper wall of the lower module has, over the longitudinal extent thereof, a raised portion or depression, which engages in a complementary depression or raised portion of the lower wall of the upper module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2019
    Publication date: April 30, 2020
    Applicant: BENTELER AUTOMOBILTECHNIK GMBH
    Inventors: Rodscha DRABON, Siegmund CZERR, Hendrik REINEKE, Stefan GROTTKE
  • Publication number: 20190061454
    Abstract: The invention relates to a leaf spring arrangement having a leaf spring made of a fibre-composite material and at least one bearing eye holder, wherein at least one end of the leaf spring is accommodated in a retaining element of the at least one bearing eye holder in a form-fitting manner in a longitudinal direction of the leaf spring, wherein the leaf spring has a length and a central longitudinal plane, wherein the leaf spring has, along its length, perpendicularly to the central longitudinal plane, a cross section in which both a depth and a height are constant along the entire length of the at least one end of the leaf spring, wherein the at least one end of the leaf spring is formed in an undulating manner, wherein the retaining element of the at least one bearing eye holder has a receptacle with a matching undulating shape, wherein the at least one end of the leaf spring has at least one undulation, wherein the receptacle of the at least one bearing eye holder is configured to accommodate the at least
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2018
    Publication date: February 28, 2019
    Inventors: Dirk ROCHELL, Dennis KLEINHANS, Johannes BOEKE, Hendrik REINEKE, Lars Siervers
  • Patent number: 10124641
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a leaf spring holder for the mounting of a leaf spring onto an axle body of a vehicle, comprising: a leaf spring saddle configured for mounting of the leaf spring, wherein the leaf spring saddle comprises a saddle surface comprising a deformation; an adaptive molded part configured to be arranged between the leaf spring saddle and the leaf spring, wherein the adaptive molded part seats on the saddle surface via a profile surface, wherein the profile surface comprises an at least partially negative profile of the deformation to increase a contact surface between the leaf spring saddle and the profile surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2018
    Assignee: BENTELER AUTOMOBILTECHNIK GMBH
    Inventors: Johannes Boeke, Hendrik Reineke
  • Publication number: 20180154722
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a leaf spring holder for the mounting of a leaf spring onto an axle body of a vehicle, comprising: a leaf spring saddle configured for mounting of the leaf spring, wherein the leaf spring saddle comprises a saddle surface comprising a deformation; an adaptive molded part configured to be arranged between the leaf spring saddle and the leaf spring, wherein the adaptive molded part seats on the saddle surface via a profile surface, wherein the profile surface comprises an at least partially negative profile of the deformation to increase a contact surface between the leaf spring saddle and the profile surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2016
    Publication date: June 7, 2018
    Inventors: Johannes Boeke, Hendrik Reineke
  • Publication number: 20160347139
    Abstract: In a transverse leaf spring 2 and an axle assembly 1 for a motor vehicle, transverse leaf spring 2 is curved about the longitudinal direction X of the motor vehicle in the end regions 11 and is curved about the vertical direction Z of the motor vehicle in a central region 10. As a result, optimum potential spring rates and the associated installation space requirement is achieved.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2016
    Publication date: December 1, 2016
    Applicant: BENTELER Automobiltechnik GmbH
    Inventors: Rodscha DRABON, Hendrik REINEKE, Juergen VON DER KALL, Frank FETSCHER, Aloys SCHROEDER, Claus Mehren
  • Patent number: 8950766
    Abstract: An axle suspension for a motor vehicle includes a longitudinal leaf spring made of fiber composite and having ends coupled to the motor vehicle. The leaf spring has an attachment zone and two arms which extend from the attachment zone to the ends of the leaf spring to define a trailing arm and a leading arm in a travel direction of the motor vehicle, with the trailing arm having a cross sectional dimension which is greater than a cross sectional dimension of the leading arm. A clamping device couples an axle component to the leaf spring substantially in midsection of the leaf spring and is arranged offset in longitudinal direction from the midsection of the leaf spring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2015
    Assignees: Benteler-Automobiltechnik GmbH, Benteler SGL GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Stephan Schönen, Hendrik Reineke, Ulrich Müller, Jan Kurz, Johannes Böke, Rodscha Drabon, Armin Zuber
  • Publication number: 20130228992
    Abstract: An axle suspension for a motor vehicle includes a longitudinal leaf spring made of fiber composite and having ends coupled to the motor vehicle. The leaf spring has an attachment zone and two arms which extend from the attachment zone to the ends of the leaf spring to define a trailing arm and a leading arm in a travel direction of the motor vehicle, with the trailing arm having a cross sectional dimension which is greater than a cross sectional dimension of the leading arm. A clamping device couples an axle component to the leaf spring substantially in midsection of the leaf spring and is arranged offset in longitudinal direction from the midsection of the leaf spring.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2013
    Publication date: September 5, 2013
    Applicants: Benteler SGL GmbH & Co. KG, Benteler Automobiltechnik GmbH
    Inventors: STEPHAN SCHÖNEN, HENDRIK REINEKE, ULRICH MÜLLER, JAN KURZ, JOHANNES BÖKE, RODSCHA DRABON, ARMIN ZUBER
  • Patent number: 8454042
    Abstract: A wheel suspension of a motor vehicle includes a transverse leaf spring arranged along a transverse axis of the motor vehicle. The transverse leaf spring is connected via two bearings with a body of the vehicle and is connected in an articulated manner at its two mutually opposite ends with a stub axle or suspension arm. The bearings are arranged such that the transverse leaf spring is stiffly fixed in a direction of a vertical axis of the vehicle and is movable in a translatory manner in a direction of the transverse axis of the vehicle and is rotationally movable around an axis that is parallel to a longitudinal axis of the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2013
    Assignee: Benteler Automobiltechnik GmbH
    Inventors: Erik Hochapfel, Tobias Ebbing, Hendrik Reineke, Jürgen Von Der Kall, Aloys Schröder, Rodscha Drabon, Christian Schnabel, Armin Zuber
  • Publication number: 20120098229
    Abstract: A wheel suspension of a motor vehicle includes a transverse leaf spring arranged along a transverse axis of the motor vehicle. The transverse leaf spring is connected via two bearings with a body of the vehicle and is connected in an articulated manner at its two mutually opposite ends with a stub axle or suspension arm. The bearings are arranged such that the transverse leaf spring is stiffly fixed in a direction of a vertical axis of the vehicle and is movable in a translatory manner in a direction of the transverse axis of the vehicle and is rotationally movable around an axis that is parallel to a longitudinal axis of the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2011
    Publication date: April 26, 2012
    Applicant: BENTELER AUTOMOBILTECHNIK GMBH
    Inventors: ERIK HOCHAPFEL, TOBIAS EBBING, HENDRIK REINEKE, JÜRGEN VON DER KALL, ALOYS SCHRÖDER, RODSCHA DRABON, CHRISTIAN SCHNABEL, ARMIN ZUBER