Patents by Inventor Stephan Hennings

Stephan Hennings 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: 8812182
    Abstract: A control system (1) for a vehicle (10) with two axle drive devices (5, 12) has an engine control device (28) for controlling a first axle drive device (5) for driving a first axle of the vehicle (10) by a connected combustion engine (14) in a two-wheel drive mode and by a four-wheel drive mode. The control system (1) also has a control device (26) for controlling a second electric axle drive device (12) for driving a second axle of the vehicle in a four-wheel drive mode. The control device (26) is connected to the engine control device (28) for passing on at least one characteristic diagram to the engine control device (28).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2014
    Assignee: Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Stephan Hennings, Stefan Unger
  • Patent number: 8803379
    Abstract: A cooling device (1) is provided for an electric machine arrangement (M) that has two electric machines (m1, m2). The cooling device (1) has cooling ducts that run helically around the electric machine arrangement (M). Two openings (7, 9) are arranged at one end (11) of the cooling device (1) and permit an entry and exit of a stream of cooling medium. As a result, the cooling device (1) is particular effective with respect to temperature distribution.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2014
    Assignee: Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Stephan Hennings, Jonas Hohenstein, Jochen Schmid, Christian Wendl
  • Patent number: 8746380
    Abstract: A method is provided for operating a braking system of a hybrid vehicle that can be driven by an internal combustion engine and an electrical machine. A brake pressure for a mechanical brake in the braking system is reduced during braking with recuperation, in comparison to the brake pressure during braking without recuperation. A braking system and a vehicle having a braking system that functions in accordance with the method also are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2014
    Assignee: Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventor: Stephan Hennings
  • Patent number: 8751076
    Abstract: A coupled axle drive system for a vehicle has a first axle drive device for driving a first axle of the vehicle by a connected engine and a second axle drive device for driving a second axle of the vehicle. The second axle drive device has an electric machine for driving at least one wheel of the axle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2014
    Assignee: Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventor: Stephan Hennings
  • Patent number: 8727051
    Abstract: A hybrid vehicle has a first drive apparatus for driving wheels on a first axle by an internal combustion engine and a second electrical drive apparatus with two electrical machines for driving wheels on a second axle. At least one electrical energy store can be discharged when the two electrical machines are operated as a motor and can be charged when the electrical machines are operated as a generator. The two electrical machines of the electrical drive apparatus are combined with a respectively associated gearbox in an electrical axle to drive the individually suspended wheels on the first axle via universally jointed shafts. Two electrical converters are associated respectively with the two electrical machines and are combined in one converter unit, such that a basic module has the mechanical link to a bodywork structure, the link to a cooling circuit and the electrical link to an electrical energy store.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2014
    Assignee: Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Jochen Schmid, Stephan Hennings
  • Patent number: 8640801
    Abstract: A drive apparatus (1) for a motor vehicle has a hollow portal axle (2) that accommodates two electrical machines (4). Wheels (12) are mounted rotatably at opposite ends of the portal axle (2) and can be driven by the electrical machine (4) associated with the respective wheel. A step-down gear mechanism (8, 9) is arranged between each electrical machine (4) and the respective wheel (12) and a separate connection from the respective wheel to the step-down gear mechanism, permits the wheel to be mounted in a non-rigid manner. The respective step-down gear mechanism (8, 9) is connected to the respective wheel (12) by a cardan shaft (10).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2014
    Assignee: Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Stephan Hennings, Daniel Armbruster, Jochen Schmid
  • Patent number: 8640800
    Abstract: A chassis (1) for a motor vehicle has an electrical axle (2) with two electrical machines (4) for respectively driving two wheels (6). The chassis (1) also has a step-down gear mechanism (10, 11) arranged between the respective electrical machine and the associated wheel. Each step-down gear mechanism is connected to the respective wheel by a cardan shaft. The respective rotation axes (5, 5) of the two electrical machines are arranged parallel and next to one another. The chassis enables each wheel to be mounted in a non-rigid manner and permits the overall length of the electrical machines to be varied on account of the arrangement of the rotation axes of the electrical machines.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2014
    Assignee: Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Daniel Armbruster, Stephan Hennings
  • Patent number: 8596392
    Abstract: A method for operation of a hybrid vehicle is provided. The hybrid vehicle has a first drive apparatus for driving the wheels on a first axle by an internal combustion engine, a second drive apparatus having two electrical machines for driving the wheels on a second axle, and at least one electrical energy store that can be discharged when an electrical machine is being operated as a motor and can be charged when an electrical machine is being operated as a generator. The method includes operating at least one driver-operated control for causing at least one of the electrical machines to output additional electrical drive torque to the axle that is not driven by the internal combustion engine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2013
    Assignee: Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porche Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Stephan Hennings, Jochen Schmid, Daniel Armbruster
  • Patent number: 8447450
    Abstract: A method and a device are provided for specifying a boost control strategy of a hybrid vehicle drive. The method includes predefining a driving track (R) with a multiplicity of track sections (G1-G4; K1-K4); determining a dependency of a lap time gain (?t) on a boost energy quantity (Eboost) used, proceeding from a vehicle-specific lap time without boost assistance from the electric motor (G1, G2) for a plurality of predetermined track sections (G1-G4); and defining a respective partial boost energy quantity (EBoost1, EBoost2, EBoost3, EBoost4) for each track section (G1-G4) based on the determined dependencies, with a sum of the partial boost energy quantities (EBoost1, EBoost2, EBoost3, EBoost4) corresponding to a predefined available total boost energy quantity (EBoostm).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2013
    Assignee: Dr. Ing. H.C. F. Porsche Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Stephan Hennings, Alexander Basler
  • Publication number: 20120103708
    Abstract: A drive apparatus (1) for a motor vehicle has a hollow portal axle (2) that accommodates two electrical machines (4). Wheels (12) are mounted rotatably at opposite ends of the portal axle (2) and can be driven by the electrical machine (4) associated with the respective wheel. A step-down gear mechanism (8, 9) is arranged between each electrical machine (4) and the respective wheel (12) and a separate connection from the respective wheel to the step-down gear mechanism, permits the wheel to be mounted in a non-rigid manner. The respective step-down gear mechanism (8, 9) is connected to the respective wheel (12) by a cardan shaft (10).
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2010
    Publication date: May 3, 2012
    Applicant: DR. ING. H.C.F. PORSCHE AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT
    Inventors: Stephan Hennings, Daniel Armbruster, Jochen Schmid
  • Publication number: 20110209934
    Abstract: A chassis (1) for a motor vehicle has an electrical axle (2) with two electrical machines (4) for respectively driving two wheels (6). The chassis (1) also has a step-down gear mechanism (10, 11) arranged between the respective electrical machine and the associated wheel. Each step-down gear mechanism is connected to the respective wheel by a cardan shaft. The respective rotation axes (5, 5) of the two electrical machines are arranged parallel and next to one another. The chassis enables each wheel to be mounted in a non-rigid manner and permits the overall length of the electrical machines to be varied on account of the arrangement of the rotation axes of the electrical machines.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2011
    Publication date: September 1, 2011
    Applicant: DR. ING. H.C.F. PORSCHE AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT
    Inventors: Daniel Armbruster, Stephan Hennings
  • Publication number: 20110192662
    Abstract: A method for operation of a hybrid vehicle is provided. The hybrid vehicle has a first drive apparatus for driving the wheels on a first axle by an internal combustion engine, a second drive apparatus having two electrical machines for driving the wheels on a second axle, and at least one electrical energy store that can be discharged when an electrical machine is being operated as a motor and can be charged when an electrical machine is being operated as a generator. The method includes operating at least one driver-operated control for causing at least one of the electrical machines to output additional electrical drive torque to the axle that is not driven by the internal combustion engine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2011
    Publication date: August 11, 2011
    Applicant: DR. ING. H.C.F. PORSCHE AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT
    Inventors: Stephan Hennings, Jochen Schmid, Daniel Armbruster
  • Publication number: 20110192666
    Abstract: A hybrid vehicle has a first drive apparatus for driving wheels on a first axle by an internal combustion engine and a second electrical drive apparatus with two electrical machines for driving wheels on a second axle. At least one electrical energy store can be discharged when the two electrical machines are operated as a motor and can be charged when the electrical machines are operated as a generator. The two electrical machines of the electrical drive apparatus are combined with a respectively associated gearbox in an electrical axle to drive the individually suspended wheels on the first axle via universally jointed shafts. Two electrical converters are associated respectively with the two electrical machines and are combined in one converter unit, such that a basic module has the mechanical link to a bodywork structure, the link to a cooling circuit and the electrical link to an electrical energy store.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2011
    Publication date: August 11, 2011
    Applicant: DR. ING. H.C.F. PORSCHE AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT
    Inventors: Jochen Schmid, Stephan Hennings
  • Publication number: 20110196555
    Abstract: A control system (1) for a vehicle (10) with two axle drive devices (5, 12) has an engine control device (28) for controlling a first axle drive device (5) for driving a first axle of the vehicle (10) by a connected combustion engine (14) in a two-wheel drive mode and by a four-wheel drive mode. The control system (1) also has a control device (26) for controlling a second electric axle drive device (12) for driving a second axle of the vehicle in a four-wheel drive mode. The control device (26) is connected to the engine control device (28) for passing on at least one characteristic diagram to the engine control device (28).
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2011
    Publication date: August 11, 2011
    Applicant: DR. ING. H.C.F. PORSCHE AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT
    Inventors: Stephan Hennings, Stefan Unger
  • Publication number: 20110192661
    Abstract: A method is provided for operating a braking system of a hybrid vehicle that can be driven by an internal combustion engine and an electrical machine. A brake pressure for a mechanical brake in the braking system is reduced during braking with recuperation, in comparison to the brake pressure during braking without recuperation. A braking system and a vehicle having a braking system that functions in accordance with the method also are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2011
    Publication date: August 11, 2011
    Applicant: Dr. Ing. h.c.F. Porsche Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventor: Stephan Hennings
  • Publication number: 20110196557
    Abstract: A method and a device are provided for specifying a boost control strategy of a hybrid vehicle drive. The method includes predefining a driving track (R) with a multiplicity of track sections (G1-G4; K1-K4); determining a dependency of a lap time gain (?t) on a boost energy quantity (Eboost) used, proceeding from a vehicle-specific lap time without boost assistance from the electric motor (G1, G2) for a plurality of predetermined track sections (G1-G4); and defining a respective partial boost energy quantity (EBoost1, EBoost2, EBoost3, EBoost4) for each track section (G1-G4) based on the determined dependencies, with a sum of the partial boost energy quantities (EBoost1, EBoost2, EBoost3, EBoost4) corresponding to a predefined available total boost energy quantity (EBoostm).
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2011
    Publication date: August 11, 2011
    Applicant: DR. ING. H.C.F. PORSCHE AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT
    Inventors: Stephan Hennings, Alexander Basler
  • Publication number: 20110196556
    Abstract: A coupled axle drive system for a vehicle has a first axle drive device for driving a first axle of the vehicle by a connected engine and a second axle drive device for driving a second axle of the vehicle. The second axle drive device has an electric machine for driving at least one wheel of the axle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2011
    Publication date: August 11, 2011
    Applicant: DR. ING. H.C.F. PORSCHE AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT
    Inventor: Stephan Hennings
  • Publication number: 20110101802
    Abstract: A cooling device (1) is provided for an electric machine arrangement (M) that has two electric machines (m1, m2). The cooling device (1) has cooling ducts that run helically around the electric machine arrangement (M). Two openings (7, 9) are arranged at one end (11) of the cooling device (1) and permit an entry and exit of a stream of cooling medium. As a result, the cooling device (1) is particular effective with respect to temperature distribution.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2010
    Publication date: May 5, 2011
    Applicant: DR. ING. H.C.F. PORSCHE AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT
    Inventors: Stephan Hennings, Jonas Hohenstein, Jochen Schmid, Christian Wendl