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).

  • 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
  • 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: 20200309232
    Abstract: A torque transmission arrangement for a powertrain of a motor vehicle includes an input and an output. A torque path runs from the input to the output. A torsional vibration damping unit is positioned first, followed by a gear unit, along the torque path between the input and the output. A first slip arrangement and/or a second slip arrangement for generating a speed slip are/is provided in the torque path between the input and the output for vibration damping.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2017
    Publication date: October 1, 2020
    Inventors: Tobias HÖCHE, Tobias DIECKHOFF, Daniel LORENZ, Andreas ORLAMÜNDER, Ingrid HOFFELNER, Wolfgang GROSSPIETSCH, Steffen MATSCHAS, Johannes FRIESS, Christofer EBERT, Matthias KRAM, Dennis EGLER, Axel ROHM, Erwin WACK, Bernd UNSELD, Thomas DOGEL, Matthias REISCH
  • Patent number: 10738839
    Abstract: A clutch arrangement is formed with drive-side and, output-side clutch elements and a clutch piston for operative connection and disengagement between the drive-side and output-side clutch elements. Associated with at least two clutch elements is an elastically deformable clutch element working mechanism through which the corresponding clutch elements can be acted upon in direction away from one another by an axial force to assist disengagement of the drive-side and output-side clutch elements. The clutch element working mechanism provides a considerable change in the gradient of the axial force exerted on the clutch elements as a result of even a small change of shape of the clutch element working mechanism so that a sharply rising axial force of the clutch element working mechanism works against the clutch piston.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2020
    Assignee: ZF Friedrichshafen AG
    Inventors: Johannes Friess, Christoph Sasse, Wolfgang Grosspietsch, Angelika Ebert, Axel Rohm, Steffen Romeis
  • 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