Patents by Inventor Axel Rohm

Axel Rohm 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).

  • Publication number: 20250153553
    Abstract: A temperature control device for controlling the temperature of an electric drive axle for a motor vehicle, comprising an inlet and return, and at least one valve with which a temperature control path can be altered between the inlet and return, wherein the valve can alter the sequence in which the temperature control medium flows through at least two components, in particular a control unit and an electric machine, in the temperature control path.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2023
    Publication date: May 15, 2025
    Applicant: ZF Friedrichshafen AG
    Inventors: Tobias Höche, Axel Rohm, Alexander Markow, Cora Carlson
  • Publication number: 20250135841
    Abstract: A heat pump module (10) for a vehicle includes at least one drivable component (11) configured to generate vibrations during operation and at least one decoupling element (12) configured to decouple the at least one component (11) such that generated vibrations are not transmitted or are at least damped, in particular when the heat pump module (10) is installed, to decouple the at least one component from a vehicle structure of the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2024
    Publication date: May 1, 2025
    Inventors: Axel Rohm, Joel Kring
  • Publication number: 20250015656
    Abstract: A rotor assembly for an electric machine, having a rotor shaft rotateable about an axis of rotation, a rotor body. The rotor shaft is arranged coaxially in a receiving opening of the rotor body and is connected to the rotor body for conjoint rotation, a plurality of spacing regions distributed around the circumference about the axis of rotation between an outer circumference of the rotor shaft and an inner circumference of the receiving opening, and contact regions, the rotor shaft and the rotor body spaced apart from one another in the spacing regions and in contact with one another in the contact regions, wherein each of the spacing regions is divided into an inlet channel and an outlet channel which are fluidically interconnected on a first axial rotor end face via a deflection region and fluidically separated from one another on a second axial rotor end face in a connection region.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 24, 2022
    Publication date: January 9, 2025
    Inventors: Alexander MARKOW, Detlef GIERLING, Axel ROHM, Tobias HÖCHE
  • Publication number: 20240375525
    Abstract: A vehicle trailer for a towing vehicle has a first wheel and at least one second wheel. At least one electric auxiliary drive system is coupled to the first wheel and second wheels for exerting a first torque on the first wheel and a second torque on the second wheel(s). The auxiliary drive system is adapted as an electrical auxiliary drive system capable of recuperation with an auxiliary energy storage device. A force measuring device can measure a longitudinal force signal as the longitudinal force exerted by the towing vehicle on the vehicle trailer by means of a connection. A control unit is adapted to adjust the torque to the first and second wheels on the basis of the electric auxiliary drive system and as a function of the longitudinal force, while maintaining a minimum tractive force. The invention also relates to a vehicle train.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2024
    Publication date: November 14, 2024
    Applicant: ZF Friedrichshafen AG
    Inventor: Axel Rohm
  • Patent number: 11852202
    Abstract: A cooling oil guiding device for rotating component parts. An annular oil channel extends in radial direction and cooling oil can be supplied from radially inward. The oil channel is partially open radially outwardly. A sealing area is provided in a radially outer area of the oil channel having blocking elements and outlet elements. The blocking elements are arranged radially inwardly of the outlet elements and have at least two passages in radial direction which are distributed along the circumference. Outlet channels aligned with the passages and inlets which are disposed between the outlet channels in circumferential direction are formed by the outlet elements. An annular channel is provided between the blocking elements and the outlet elements to connect the inlets with the outlet channels and passages, respectively.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2023
    Assignee: ZF FRIEDRICHSHAFEN AG
    Inventors: Steffen Matschas, Axel Rohm, Ingo Krafft, Monika Rößner, Angelika Ebert, Julian Larbig
  • Patent number: 11796002
    Abstract: Bearing arrangement with a bearing having an outer bearing race; a machine element with a cylindrical cutout receiving and securing the outer bearing race; and a circumferentially constructed groove adjoins a first axial side of the cylindrical cutout and extends radially outward to receive a locking element for securing the outer bearing race at the first axial side of the groove; an annular locking element having an inner diameter which is larger in a mounting state than in a securing state. The locking element is partially guided in the constructed circumferential groove to secure the outer bearing race at the first axial side in the securing state; and a securing device cooperates with the locking element to secure a changed state of the locking element; and the securing device secures the locking element from an outer side of the machine element opposite the first axial side of the cylindrical cutout.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2023
    Assignee: ZF FRIEDRICHSHAFEN AG
    Inventors: Julian Larbig, Steffen Matschas, Michael Grafelmann, Ingo Krafft, Axel Rohm
  • Patent number: 11796005
    Abstract: Bearing arrangement for a machine element having a bearing having an outer bearing race radially fixed by a cylindrical cutout in the mounted state of the bearing arrangement; a locking element having an annular radial portion and at least one axial portion; and the annular radial portion of the locking element cooperates with a region of the outer bearing race on a first axial side of the outer bearing race to secure the outer bearing race at the first axial side; and at least one securing element which, in a mounted state of the bearing arrangement, is in operative engagement with the at least one axial portion of the locking element and with the machine element such that the locking element secures the outer bearing race at the first axial side.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2023
    Assignee: ZF FRIEDRICHSHAFEN AG
    Inventors: Julian Larbig, Steffen Matschas, Spyros Kotsalos, Axel Rohm, Martin Pfeuffer
  • Patent number: 11767889
    Abstract: A cooling oil guiding device for a clutch actuatable by an axially movable piston. The piston is radially inward of the clutch, and separates a pressure space and a compensation space. The compensation space is delimited by an axially stationary compensation space cover and a seal cover coupled to the piston. The compensation space cover and the seal cover axially overlap radially outwardly and are axially movable relative to one another via a sealing element. An overflow opening connects the compensation space to an oil channel in the seal cover between the seal cover and the piston, the oil channel opens radially outward. A control edge is provided at a component part axially immovable relative to the piston, by which an oil flow exiting from the oil channel is guided through the clutch when the clutch is closed and is guided past the clutch when the clutch is open.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2023
    Assignee: ZF FRIEDRICHSHAFEN AG
    Inventors: Steffen Matschas, Axel Rohm, Ingo Krafft, Monika Rößner, Angelika Ebert, Julian Larbig
  • 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: 20230213067
    Abstract: Bearing arrangement for a machine element having a bearing having an outer bearing race radially fixed by a cylindrical cutout in the mounted state of the bearing arrangement; a locking element having an annular radial portion and at least one axial portion; and the annular radial portion of the locking element cooperates with a region of the outer bearing race on a first axial side of the outer bearing race to secure the outer bearing race at the first axial side; and at least one securing element which, in a mounted state of the bearing arrangement, is in operative engagement with the at least one axial portion of the locking element and with the machine element such that the locking element secures the outer bearing race at the first axial side.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2021
    Publication date: July 6, 2023
    Inventors: Julian LARBIG, Steffen MATSCHAS, Spyros KOTSALOS, Axel ROHM, Martin PFEUFFER
  • Publication number: 20230053112
    Abstract: Bearing arrangement with a bearing having an outer bearing race; a machine element with a cylindrical cutout receiving and securing the outer bearing race; and a circumferentially constructed groove adjoins a first axial side of the cylindrical cutout and extends radially outward to receive a locking element for securing the outer bearing race at the first axial side of the groove; an annular locking element having an inner diameter which is larger in a mounting state than in a securing state. The locking element is partially guided in the constructed circumferential groove to secure the outer bearing race at the first axial side in the securing state; and a securing device cooperates with the locking element to secure a changed state of the locking element; and the securing device secures the locking element from an outer side of the machine element opposite the first axial side of the cylindrical cutout.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2021
    Publication date: February 16, 2023
    Inventors: Julian LARBIG, Steffen MATSCHAS, Michael GRAFELMANN, Ingo KRAFFT, Axel ROHM
  • Patent number: 11524565
    Abstract: A hybrid module for a vehicle arranged in a drivetrain between a drive unit, particularly an internal combustion engine, and an output, wherein an electric machine is provided, a rotor of the electric machine is connected to the output, and a clutch is provided between the drive unit and the electric machine, characterized in that the clutch is formed as a cone clutch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2022
    Assignee: ZF FRIEDRICHSHAFEN AG
    Inventors: Uwe Großgebauer, Steffen Einenkel, Axel Rohm, Thomas Dögel, Tobias Höche, Daniel Lorenz, Thomas Drexlmaier
  • Patent number: 11518232
    Abstract: An oil guide of a hybrid module for a vehicle which is arranged in a drivetrain between a drive unit, particularly an internal combustion engine, and an output. An electric machine is provided, and a rotor of the electric machine is connected to the output. A clutch is provided between the drive unit and the electric machine. The clutch has oil conducting elements in order to supply the electric machine with cooling oil. A further aspect of the invention is a hybrid module with such an oil guide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2022
    Assignee: ZF FRIEDRICHSHAFEN AG
    Inventors: Uwe Großgebauer, Steffen Einenkel, Axel Rohm, Thomas Dögel, Tobias Höche, Daniel Lorenz, Thomas Drexlmaier
  • Patent number: 11485218
    Abstract: An oil guide of a hybrid module for a vehicle which is arranged in a drivetrain between a drive unit, particularly an internal combustion engine, and an output. An electric machine is provided, and a rotor of the electric machine is connected to the output. A clutch is provided between the drive unit and the electric machine. The clutch has oil conducting elements in order to supply the electric machine with cooling oil. A further aspect of the invention is a hybrid module with such an oil guide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2022
    Assignee: ZF FRIEDRICHSHAFEN AG
    Inventors: Uwe Großgebauer, Steffen Einenkel, Axel Rohm, Thomas Dögel, Tobias Höche, Daniel Lorenz, Thomas Drexlmaier
  • Publication number: 20220221010
    Abstract: A cooling oil guiding device for rotating component parts. An annular oil channel extends in radial direction and cooling oil can be supplied from radially inward. The oil channel is partially open radially outwardly. A sealing area is provided in a radially outer area of the oil channel having blocking elements and outlet elements., The blocking elements are arranged radially inwardly of the outlet elements and have at least two passages in radial direction which are distributed along the circumference. Outlet channels aligned with the passages and inlets which are disposed between the outlet channels in circumferential direction are formed by the outlet elements. An annular channel is provided between the blocking elements and the outlet elements to connect the inlets with the outlet channels and passages, respectively.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2020
    Publication date: July 14, 2022
    Inventors: Steffen MATSCHAS, Axel ROHM, Ingo KRAFFT, Monika RÖßNER, Angelika EBERT, Julian LARBIG
  • Publication number: 20220213937
    Abstract: A cooling oil guiding device for a clutch actuatable by an axially movable piston. The piston is radially inward of the clutch, and separates a pressure space and a compensation space. The compensation space is delimited by an axially stationary compensation space cover and a seal cover coupled to the piston. The compensation space cover and the seal cover axially overlap radially outwardly and are axially movable relative to one another via a sealing element. An overflow opening connects the compensation space to an oil channel in the seal cover between the seal cover and the piston, the oil channel opens radially outward. A control edge is provided at a component part axially immovable relative to the piston, by which an oil flow exiting from the oil channel is guided through the clutch when the clutch is closed and is guided past the clutch when the clutch is open.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2020
    Publication date: July 7, 2022
    Inventors: Steffen MATSCHAS, Axel ROHM, Ingo KRAFFT, Monika RÖßNER, Angelika EBERT, Julian LARBIG
  • 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: 20220009334
    Abstract: An oil guide of a hybrid module for a vehicle which is arranged in a drivetrain between a drive unit, particularly an internal combustion engine, and an output. An electric machine is provided, and a rotor of the electric machine is connected to the output. A clutch is provided between the drive unit and the electric machine. The clutch has oil conducting elements in order to supply the electric machine with cooling oil. A further aspect of the invention is a hybrid module with such an oil guide.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2019
    Publication date: January 13, 2022
    Inventors: Uwe GROßGEBAUER, Steffen EINENKEL, Axel ROHM, Thomas DÖGEL, Tobias HÖCHE, Daniel LORENZ, Thomas DREXLMAIER
  • Publication number: 20210402866
    Abstract: A hybrid module for a vehicle arranged in a drivetrain between a drive unit, particularly an internal combustion engine, and an output, wherein an electric machine is provided, a rotor of the electric machine is connected to the output, and a clutch is provided between the drive unit and the electric machine, characterized in that the clutch is formed as a cone clutch.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2019
    Publication date: December 30, 2021
    Inventors: Uwe GROßGEBAUER, Steffen EINENKEL, Axel ROHM, Thomas DÖGEL, Tobias HÖCHE, Daniel LORENZ, Thomas DREXLMAIER
  • Publication number: 20210123406
    Abstract: A coupling device for transmitting a torque from a flywheel mass to a drive device. A ratchet wheel and a transmission element of the flywheel mass ‘SUE’, which is identical to the flywheel mass (or is connected to the flywheel mass, are axially displaceable relative to one another, and pawls of the ratchet wheel can be moved into cutouts of the SUE, and a friction device, particularly in the form of a friction cone, is connectable to the SUE at least partially in a frictionally engaging manner and is connected to the ratchet wheel in a positively engaging manner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2018
    Publication date: April 29, 2021
    Inventors: Wolfgang KUNDERMANN, Wolfgang GROSSPIETSCH, Axel ROHM, Steffen MATSCHAS