Patents by Inventor Maik Wiesner

Maik Wiesner 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: 11767914
    Abstract: In a device for locking a piston rod of a piston of an actuator, an armature rod of an electromagnet is axially movable counter to a preloading spring and includes two actuating contours. Latching mechanisms are operable to mechanically fix the piston. An axial distance between base points of the actuating contours is such that the piston is mechanically fixable by only one of the latching mechanisms in each case. Interlocking elements of both latching mechanisms are accommodated in an axially fixed manner in a sleeve, are radially displaceable, and are selectively engageable with the piston.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2023
    Assignee: ZF FRIEDRICHSHAFEN AG
    Inventors: Florian Weinl, Thomas Schwegler, Maik Wiesner, Dirk Leutheuser
  • Patent number: 11261967
    Abstract: A device for locking a piston rod of a piston includes a latching mechanism actuatable by an actuating element. The actuating element is fixedly arranged on an armature rod of an electromagnet, is clamped between two preloading springs, and includes two actuating contours. Components of the device are configured with respect to geometry and with respect to forces acting upon each of the components such that a permanent magnet holds the armature rod in a first position in the non-energized condition of an electromagnet and in the engaged condition of the parking lock and such that the electromagnet holds the armature rod in a second position in the energized condition and in the disengaged condition of the parking lock. The parking lock is disengageable in the pressurized condition of the piston and in the energized condition of the electromagnet, and the parking lock is engageable in the non-pressurized condition of the piston and in the non-energized condition of the electromagnet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2022
    Assignee: ZF FRIEDRICHSHAFEN AG
    Inventors: Maik Wiesner, Florian Weinl, Dirk Leutheuser, Thomas Schwegler
  • Patent number: 11143299
    Abstract: A device for locking a piston rod of a piston of an actuator is provided. An electrically actuatable electromagnet includes an armature rod, which is axially movable counter to a first preloading spring and on which two actuating elements are axially displaceably mounted between two stops of the armature rod. A second preloading spring is axially mounted between the two actuating elements. The actuating elements each include actuating contours, which are associated with latching mechanisms, via which the piston is mechanically fixable in a disengaged condition and in a engaged condition of the parking lock.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2021
    Assignee: ZF FRIEDRICHSHAFEN AG
    Inventors: Florian Weinl, Thomas Schwegler, Maik Wiesner, Dirk Leutheuser
  • Publication number: 20210172522
    Abstract: In a device for locking a piston rod of a piston of an actuator, an armature rod of an electromagnet is axially movable counter to a preloading spring and includes two actuating contours. Latching mechanisms are operable to mechanically fix the piston. An axial distance between base points of the actuating contours is such that the piston is mechanically fixable by only one of the latching mechanisms in each case. Interlocking elements of both latching mechanisms are accommodated in an axially fixed manner in a sleeve, are radially displaceable, and are selectively engageable with the piston.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2020
    Publication date: June 10, 2021
    Inventors: Florian Weinl, Thomas Schwegler, Maik Wiesner, Dirk Leutheuser
  • Publication number: 20210172521
    Abstract: A device for locking a piston rod of a piston of an actuator is provided. An electrically actuatable electromagnet includes an armature rod, which is axially movable counter to a first preloading spring and on which two actuating elements are axially displaceably mounted between two stops of the armature rod. A second preloading spring is axially mounted between the two actuating elements. The actuating elements each include actuating contours, which are associated with latching mechanisms, via which the piston is mechanically fixable in a disengaged condition and in a engaged condition of the parking lock.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2020
    Publication date: June 10, 2021
    Inventors: Florian Weinl, Thomas Schwegler, Maik Wiesner, Dirk Leutheuser
  • Publication number: 20210172520
    Abstract: A device for locking a piston rod of a piston includes a latching mechanism actuatable by an actuating element. The actuating element is fixedly arranged on an armature rod of an electromagnet, is clamped between two preloading springs, and includes two actuating contours. Components of the device are configured with respect to geometry and with respect to forces acting upon each of the components such that a permanent magnet holds the armature rod in a first position in the non-energized condition of an electromagnet and in the engaged condition of the parking lock and such that the electromagnet holds the armature rod in a second position in the energized condition and in the disengaged condition of the parking lock. The parking lock is disengageable in the pressurized condition of the piston and in the energized condition of the electromagnet, and the parking lock is engageable in the non-pressurized condition of the piston and in the non-energized condition of the electromagnet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2020
    Publication date: June 10, 2021
    Inventors: Maik Wiesner, Florian Weinl, Dirk Leutheuser, Thomas Schwegler
  • Patent number: 10480641
    Abstract: A system for locking and releasing a shifting position of a shifting element that is hydraulically actuatable by an actuating pressure is provided. The shifting element is arranged coaxially with a transmission shaft. The system includes a stop valve. The stop valve is subjectable to a control pressure that is separate from the actuating pressure of the shifting element. The stop valve is arranged radially inside the shifting element in the transmission housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2019
    Assignee: ZF FRIEDRICHSHAFEN AG
    Inventors: Peter Ziemer, Josef Haupt, Christoph Margraf, Markus Herrmann, Thilo Schmidt, Ulrich Doerr, Christian Sibla, Stefan Beck, Maik Wiesner, Stefan Brom
  • Publication number: 20170268660
    Abstract: A system for locking and releasing a shifting position of a shifting element that is hydraulically actuatable by an actuating pressure is provided. The shifting element is arranged coaxially with a transmission shaft. The system includes a stop valve. The stop valve is subjectable to a control pressure that is separate from the actuating pressure of the shifting element. The stop valve is arranged radially inside the shifting element in the transmission housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2015
    Publication date: September 21, 2017
    Applicant: ZF Friedrichshafen AG
    Inventors: Peter Ziemer, Josef Haupt, Christoph Margraf, Markus Herrmann, Thilo Schmidt, Ulrich Doerr, Christian Sibla, Stefan Beck, Maik Wiesner, Stefan Brom
  • Publication number: 20080073611
    Abstract: A method for control of a proportional magnet of an electromagnetic valve. Detecting valve seat bouncing by observing a control signal. Adjusting a control frequency or the alternate current amplitude to achieve the smallest hysteresis while preventing valve seat bouncing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2007
    Publication date: March 27, 2008
    Applicant: ZF Friedrichshafen AG
    Inventors: Karlheinz Mayr, Markus Moosmann, Maik Wiesner, Walter Kill