Patents by Inventor Alexander Bartha

Alexander Bartha 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: 11732762
    Abstract: A clutch arrangement (3) with a friction clutch (8) and a dog clutch (9), wherein the output side of the friction clutch (8) and the output side of the dog clutch (9) are connectible to a flywheel mass device (4). A powertrain unit having such clutch arrangement is also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2023
    Assignee: ZF FRIEDRICHSHAFEN AG
    Inventors: Guido Schmitt, Alexander Bartha, Wolfgang Kundermann, Axel Rohm, Gerald Viernekes, Alessio Paone, Monika Rössner, Michael Kunth
  • Publication number: 20230058555
    Abstract: A hybrid module for arranging between an internal combustion engine, an electric machine and a transmission, wherein the hybrid module has an input shaft which is connectible to a torsional damper mounted at the internal combustion engine, wherein a starting element is provided, wherein a transmission shaft is connectible to the output side of the starting element, wherein the electric machine is arranged axially parallel to the input shaft, and wherein the electric machine is connected to the starting element by a traction mechanism drive, characterized in that a bearing plate is provided which is arranged directly adjacent the torsional damper, in that a disconnect clutch is provided between the input shaft and the starting element, and in that the disconnect clutch is constructed as dog clutch. The invention is further directed to a motor vehicle having such a hybrid module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2021
    Publication date: February 23, 2023
    Inventors: Alessio PAONE, Alexander BARTHA, György MÜLLER, Monika RÖSSNER, Sebastian NEUGEBAUER, Steffen MATSCHAS
  • Patent number: 11280375
    Abstract: A torsional damper arrangement for a motor vehicle with a housing. The housing encloses a wet space. A momentum start clutch arrangement is arranged in the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2022
    Assignee: ZF Friedrichshafen AG
    Inventors: Monika Rößner, Gerald Viernekes, Alessio Paone, Axel Rohm, Alexander Bartha, Michael Kunth, Guido Schmitt, Wolfgang Kundermann, Stephan Stroph, Thomas Riedisser
  • Publication number: 20210123483
    Abstract: A clutch arrangement (3) with a friction clutch (8) and a dog clutch (9), wherein the output side of the friction clutch (8) and the output side of the dog clutch (9) are connectible to a flywheel mass device (4). A powertrain unit having such clutch arrangement is also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2018
    Publication date: April 29, 2021
    Inventors: Guido SCHMITT, Alexander BARTHA, Wolfgang KUNDERMANN, Axel ROHM, Gerald VIERNEKES, Alessio PAONE, Monika ROSSNER, Michael KUNTH
  • Publication number: 20200232519
    Abstract: A torsional damper arrangement for a motor vehicle with a housing. The housing encloses a wet space. A momentum start clutch arrangement is arranged in the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2018
    Publication date: July 23, 2020
    Inventors: Monika Rößner, Gerald Viernekes, Alessio Paone, Axel Rohm, Alexander Bartha, Michael Kunth, Guido Schmitt, Wolfgang Kundermann, Stephan Stroph, Thomas Riedisser
  • Patent number: 9840139
    Abstract: A constructional unit for a hybrid powertrain of a motor vehicle includes: an electric machine with a stator and a rotor, wherein the rotor is configured to transmit a torque to the powertrain; a clutch arrangement with at least one clutch actuation unit, wherein the clutch arrangement is configured to decouple an internal combustion engine from the powertrain, the internal combustion engine being provided parallel to the electric machine for transmitting a torque; and a vibration absorber apparatus configured to reduce vibrations in the powertrain. The clutch actuation unit is arranged axially substantially radially within the vibration absorber apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2017
    Assignee: ZF Friedrichshafen AG
    Inventors: Sven Ludsteck, Reinhard Deppert, Jürgen Buhlheller, Florian Schöneich, Mathias Kopp, Andreas Ratte, Alexander Bartha
  • Patent number: 9677623
    Abstract: A constructional unit for a drivetrain of a motor vehicle includes: at least one clutch arrangement configured to decouple an internal combustion engine from the drivetrain, the at least one clutch arrangement having at least one clutch element; a speed-adaptive vibration absorber apparatus, configured to reduce vibrations in the drivetrain with at least one damper mass deflectable along a deflection path; and a limiting device configured to exert a force on the at least one damper mass that limits the movement of the damper mass. The limiting device is further configured, for limiting the movement of the at least one damper mass, to be actuatable by the at least one clutch element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2017
    Assignee: ZF Friedrichshafen AG
    Inventors: Reinhard Deppert, Sven Ludsteck, Alexander Bartha
  • Publication number: 20150369299
    Abstract: A constructional unit for a hybrid powertrain of a motor vehicle includes: an electric machine with a stator and a rotor, wherein the rotor is configured to transmit a torque to the powertrain; a clutch arrangement with at least one clutch actuation unit, wherein the clutch arrangement is configured to decouple an internal combustion engine from the powertrain, the internal combustion engine being provided parallel to the electric machine for transmitting a torque; and a vibration absorber apparatus configured to reduce vibrations in the powertrain. The clutch actuation unit is arranged axially substantially radially within the vibration absorber apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2014
    Publication date: December 24, 2015
    Inventors: Sven LUDSTECK, Reinhard DEPPERT, Jürgen BUHLHELLER, Florian SCHÖNEICH, Mathias KOPP, Andreas RATTE, Alexander BARTHA
  • Publication number: 20150369298
    Abstract: A constructional unit for a drivetrain of a motor vehicle includes: at least one clutch arrangement configured to decouple an internal combustion engine from the drivetrain, the at least one clutch arrangement having at least one clutch element; a speed-adaptive vibration absorber apparatus, configured to reduce vibrations in the drivetrain with at least one damper mass deflectable along a deflection path; and a limiting device configured to exert a force on the at least one damper mass that limits the movement of the damper mass. The limiting device is further configured, for limiting the movement of the at least one damper mass, to be actuatable by the at least one clutch element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2014
    Publication date: December 24, 2015
    Inventors: Reinhard DEPPERT, Sven LUDSTECK, Alexander BARTHA
  • Patent number: 8757305
    Abstract: A hybrid drive arrangement for a vehicle with an internal combustion engine for driving, under engine power, and at least one electric machine (1), for electric driving, and with a double-clutch transmission. The electric machine (1) can be separated from the internal combustion engine by at least one separator clutch (3), in the form of a wet-operating, hydraulically actuated disk clutch. The outer disk carrier (4) of the separator clutch (3) and the outer disk carriers (5, 5A) of the two double clutches, of the double-clutch transmission, are connected and mounted on the transmission housing (6).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2014
    Assignees: ZF Friedrichshafen AG, Dr. Ing. h.c.F. Porsche Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Michael Roske, Wolfgang Grosspietsch, Andreas Ratte, Alexander Bartha, Timo Wehlen, Steffen Matschas, Dieter Kraxner, Martin Fuchtner, Henrik Schrage
  • Publication number: 20110240384
    Abstract: A hybrid drive arrangement for a vehicle with an internal combustion engine for driving, under engine power, and at least one electric machine (1), for electric driving, and with a double-clutch transmission. The electric machine (1) can be separated from the internal combustion engine by at least one separator clutch (3), in the form of a wet-operating, hydraulically actuated disk clutch. The outer disk carrier (4) of the separator clutch (3) and the outer disk carriers (5, 5A) of the two double clutches, of the double-clutch transmission, are connected and mounted on the transmission housing (6).
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2011
    Publication date: October 6, 2011
    Applicants: ZF FRIEDRICHSHAFEN AG, DR. ING.H.C.F. PORSCHE AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT
    Inventors: Michael ROSKE, Wolfgang Großpietsch, Andreas RATTE, Alexander BARTHA, Timo WEHLEN, Steffen MATSCHAS, Dieter KRAXNER, Martin Füchtner, Henrik SCHRAGE
  • Publication number: 20080113846
    Abstract: A combination drive unit including an internal combustion engine and an electric machine, where the internal combustion engine includes a housing with a crankshaft supported therein; where the electric machine includes a rotor with a rotor shaft, the rotor being supported rotatably on a stationary component, and a stator, which is mounted radially with respect to the rotor. The crankshaft is in working connection with the rotor shaft at least indirectly and at least temporarily by way of a coupling. For the event that the crankshaft and the rotor shaft are offset from each other, the unit has separate first and second compensating devices, so that the wobbling forces which occur during operation of the unit can be absorbed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2007
    Publication date: May 15, 2008
    Applicant: ZF Friedrichshafen AG
    Inventors: Peter Wiggen, Bernd Peinemann, Olaf Pagels, Manfred Zimmer, Christoph Kleuker, Udo Niehaus, Michael Kuhner, Steffen Matschas, Alexander Bartha
  • Publication number: 20080023287
    Abstract: A drive arrangement for a hybrid vehicle includes an internal combustion engine with a takeoff shaft; an electrical machine with a rotor and a stator; a first and a second clutch, each with an input part and an output part; and a housing, which surrounds at least the clutches and the electrical machine. The input part of the first clutch is in working connection with the takeoff shaft of the internal combustion engine, and the output part of the second clutch can be connected to the drive wheels of the vehicle. A torque-transmitting device for transmitting a torque is installed between the output part of the first clutch and the input part of the second clutch, where the housing has an intermediate housing wall, on which the rotor of the electrical machine is at least indirectly supported, and where the rotor of the electrical machine is or can be connected nonrotatably to the torque-transmitting device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2007
    Publication date: January 31, 2008
    Applicant: ZF Friedrichshafen AG
    Inventors: Andreas Thiede, Udo Niehaus, Thorsten Muller, Alexander Bartha, Michael Wetzel, Christoph Sasse