Patents by Inventor Alexander Theierl

Alexander Theierl 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).

  • Arrangement for holding a first fastening element and a second fastening element on an axle element for a motor vehicle axle
    Patent number: 9290072
    Abstract: In an arrangement for holding a first fastening element and a second fastening element on an axle element for an axle of a motor vehicle, in particular of a utility vehicle, the first fastening element arranged on a first side of the axle element and intended to support a spring mechanism of the axle is held on the axle element. The second fastening element is arranged on a second side of the axle element facing away from the first side and is used to support a bracket engaging, at least partially, around the axle element and intended for fastening the spring mechanism on the axle element is held on the axle element. At least one of the fastening elements is joined to the axle element by a welding rivet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2016
    Assignee: Daimler AG
    Inventors: Matthias Berner, Tycho Eulenstein, Andreas Ottmueller, Rudolf Reinhardt, Petra Schulz, Alexander Theierl, Lena Thome
  • Weld Rivet Joint
    Publication number: 20140356101
    Abstract: A weld rivet joint between one or more components and a base component is provided. The one or more components have a hole through which a weld rivet having a head projects with its shank. The shank is welded to the surface of the base component by its end face and is plastically deformed. The weld rivet has a shank that is shorter than its head diameter, and in a transition region between head and shank a continuous annular recess is provided for the accommodation of material displaced in the riveting process and/or for tolerance compensation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2014
    Publication date: December 4, 2014
    Inventors: Juergen BASSLER, Tycho EULENSTEIN, Rudolf REINHARDT, Heiko STEINMETZ, Alexander THEIERL, Bernhard ZIEGLER
  • Arrangement for holding a first fastening element and a second fastening element on an axle element for a motor vehicle axle
    Publication number: 20140151945
    Abstract: In an arrangement for holding a first fastening element and a second fastening element on an axle element for an axle of a motor vehicle, in particular of a utility vehicle, the first fastening element arranged on a first side of the axle element and intended to support a spring mechanism of the axle is held on the axle element. The second fastening element is arranged on a second side of the axle element facing away from the first side and is used to support a bracket engaging, at least partially, around the axle element and intended for fastening the spring mechanism on the axle element is held on the axle element. At least one of the fastening elements is joined to the axle element by a welding rivet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2012
    Publication date: June 5, 2014
    Applicant: Daimler AG
    Inventors: Matthias Berner, Tycho Eulenstein, Andreas Ottmueller, Rudolf Reinhardt, Petra Schulz, Alexander Theierl, Lena Thome
  • Weld Rivet Joint
    Publication number: 20110097142
    Abstract: A weld rivet joint between one or more components and a base component is provided. The one or more components have a hole through which a weld rivet having a head projects with its shank. The shank is welded to the surface of the base component by its end face and is plastically deformed. The weld rivet has a shank that is shorter than its head diameter, and in a transition region between head and shank a continuous annular recess is provided for the accommodation of material displaced in the riveting process and/or for tolerance compensation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2009
    Publication date: April 28, 2011
    Applicant: DAIMLER AG
    Inventors: Juergen Bassler, Tycho Eulenstein, Rudolf Reinhardt, Heiko Steinmetz, Alexander Theierl, Bernhard Ziegler