Patents by Inventor Carsten Sohl

Carsten Sohl 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: 11913171
    Abstract: A technical roll, in particular for paper manufacturing, having an elongated roll core and at least one first covering which is provided on the roll core, wherein an empty duct or conduit is provided, which is suitable for receiving a polymer fibre and extends over the length of the roll such that the polymer fibre can be introduced at one end of the empty duct. The application also relates to a technical roll having a polymer fibre, to a method for introducing the polymer fibre into an empty duct, and to the use of a polymer-based optical waveguide as a sensor in a technical roll.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2024
    Assignee: SCHÄFERROLLS GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventors: Carsten Sohl, Michail Nedanov
  • Patent number: 11878563
    Abstract: A multipoint link for an undercarriage of a vehicle, having a core element formed from a foamed material and at least one roving of bundled continuous filaments wound around the core element, the at least one roving winding around the core element in at least one layer forming an outer layer of the multipoint link. The recesses serving to guide the at least one roving to be laid by winding are incorporated in the surface of the core element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2024
    Assignee: ZF FRIEDRICHSHAFEN AG
    Inventors: Ingolf Müller, Jens Heimann, Andre Stieglitz, Carsten Sohl, Valentin Hörtdörfer
  • Patent number: 11440364
    Abstract: A method for producing a component by a 3D winding method, a filament or a plurality of parallel filaments having a fiber-reinforced plastic composite material is or are laid down on a core in a combination of a plurality of different winding patterns. Every filament is preimpregnated. Every winding pattern influences at least one mechanical characteristic of the component. The mechanical characteristics of the component are selectively adjusted by the sequence, repetition, mixing, and material selection of the individual winding patterns.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2022
    Assignee: ZF FRIEDRICHSHAFEN AG
    Inventors: Ingolf Müller, Manfred Bürgmann, Jens Heimann, Andre Stieglitz, Carsten Sohl, Valentin Hörtdörfer
  • Publication number: 20220212510
    Abstract: A multipoint link for an undercarriage of a vehicle, having a core element formed from a foamed material and at least one roving of bundled continuous filaments wound around the core element, the at least one roving winding around the core element in at least one layer forming an outer layer of the multipoint link. The recesses serving to guide the at least one roving to be laid by winding are incorporated in the surface of the core element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2020
    Publication date: July 7, 2022
    Inventors: Ingolf MÜLLER, Jens HEIMANN, Andre STIEGLITZ, Carsten SOHL, Valentin HÖRTDÖRFER
  • Publication number: 20220212511
    Abstract: The invention is directed to a multipoint link (1) for an undercarriage of a vehicle, comprising a core element (5) formed from a foamed material and at least one roving (10) of bundled continuous filaments wound around the core element (5), wherein the at least one roving (10) winding around the core element (5) in at least one layer forms an outer layer of the multipoint link (5), wherein the core element (5) is constructed as a hollow body which comprises at least two shell elements (11, 12).
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2020
    Publication date: July 7, 2022
    Inventors: Ingolf MÜLLER, Jens HEIMANN, Andre STIEGLITZ, Carsten SOHL, Valentin HÖRTDÖRFER
  • Publication number: 20220145540
    Abstract: A technical roll, in particular for paper manufacturing, having an elongated roll core and at least one first covering which is provided on the roll core, wherein an empty duct or conduit is provided, which is suitable for receiving a polymer fibre and extends over the length of the roll such that the polymer fibre can be introduced at one end of the empty duct. The application also relates to a technical roll having a polymer fibre, to a method for introducing the polymer fibre into an empty duct, and to the use of a polymer-based optical waveguide as a sensor in a technical roll.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2022
    Publication date: May 12, 2022
    Inventors: Carsten Sohl, Michail Nedanov
  • Publication number: 20210078375
    Abstract: A method for producing a component by a 3D winding method, a filament or a plurality of parallel filaments having a fiber-reinforced plastic composite material is or are laid down on a core in a combination of a plurality of different winding patterns. Every filament is preimpregnated. Every winding pattern influences at least one mechanical characteristic of the component. The mechanical characteristics of the component are selectively adjusted by the sequence, repetition, mixing, and material selection of the individual winding patterns.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2018
    Publication date: March 18, 2021
    Inventors: Ingolf MÜLLER, Manfred BÜRGMANN, Jens HEIMANN, Andre STIEGLITZ, Carsten SOHL, Valentin HÕRTDÕRFER
  • Patent number: 10864788
    Abstract: A four-point link (1) for a wheel suspension of a vehicle, having a core element (2), a thread (3) and four bushings (6). The thread (3) is pre-impregnated with a resin. The core element (2) has a torsional element (4) and four supporting arms (5) integrally connected to the torsional element (4). A bushing (6) is arranged, on each respective distal end of the supporting arms (5), for holding a respective bearing element. The core element (2) and the respective bushings (6) are at least partially wrapped with the thread (3) in order to connect the bushing (6), in each case, to the thread (3) at least in a non-positive manner. In addition, a method for producing the above-mentioned four-point link (1).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2020
    Assignees: ZF Friedrichshafen AG, SCHÄFER MWN GMBH
    Inventors: Ingolf Müller, Jens Heimann, Manfred Bürgmann, Ignacio Lobo Casanova, Andre Stieglitz, Carsten Sohl, Valentin Hörtdörfer
  • Publication number: 20190143776
    Abstract: A four-point link (1) for a wheel suspension of a vehicle, having a core element (2), a thread (3) and four bushings (6). The thread (3) is pre-impregnated with a resin. The core element (2) has a torsional element (4) and four supporting arms (5) integrally connected to the torsional element (4). A bushing (6) is arranged, on each respective distal end of the supporting arms (5), for holding a respective bearing element. The core element (2) and the respective bushings (6) are at least partially wrapped with the thread (3) in order to connect the bushing (6), in each case, to the thread (3) at least in a non-positive manner. In addition, a method for producing the above-mentioned four-point link (1).
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2017
    Publication date: May 16, 2019
    Applicant: ZF Friedrichshafen AG
    Inventors: Ingolf MÜLLER, Jens HEIMANN, Manfred BÜRGMANN, Ignacio LOBO CASANOVA, Andre STIEGLITZ, Carsten SOHL, Valentin HÖRTDÖRFER
  • Patent number: 9303682
    Abstract: A shaft arrangement for transmitting torques from a hub of a wind power plant to a generator has connecting elements at both ends for a mechanical connection. The connecting elements are each overlapped by end regions of a connecting shaft tube, wherein the shaft tube consists of a fibre composite material having a plurality of bundles of fibre. In the region overlapped by the shaft tube, the connecting elements have a plurality of protruding retaining pins about which and between which the bundles of fibre are placed and extend.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2016
    Assignee: Schäfer MWN GmbH
    Inventor: Carsten Sohl
  • Publication number: 20140079482
    Abstract: A shaft arrangement for transmitting torques from a hub of a wind power plant to a generator has connecting elements at both ends for a mechanical connection. The connecting elements are each overlapped by end regions of a connecting shaft tube, wherein the shaft tube consists of a fibre composite material having a plurality of bundles of fibre. In the region overlapped by the shaft tube, the connecting elements have a plurality of protruding retaining pins about which and between which the bundles of fibre are placed and extend.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2012
    Publication date: March 20, 2014
    Applicant: Schafer MWN GmbH
    Inventor: Carsten Sohl
  • Patent number: 7669331
    Abstract: A calender roll, which was already in use and has a metallic core with engaged textile material sheets, can be worked for a new use. In the surface of the sheets are cut grooves, to which is subsequently applied a layer structure of synthetic resin-impregnated fibrous material forming a certain thickness over each point of the roll. Onto said layer can be applied a functional covering, for example of rubber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2010
    Assignee: Schafer Composites GmbH
    Inventors: Carsten Sohl, Per Grynnerup
  • Publication number: 20050233880
    Abstract: A calender roll, which was already in use and has a metallic core with engaged textile material sheets, can be worked for a new use. In the surface of the sheets are cut grooves, to which is subsequently applied a layer structure of synthetic resin-impregnated fibrous material forming a certain thickness over each point of the roll. Onto said layer can be applied a functional covering, for example of rubber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2005
    Publication date: October 20, 2005
    Applicant: Schafer Composites GmbH
    Inventors: Carsten Sohl, Per Grynnerup
  • Patent number: 6695756
    Abstract: A method for manufacturing an elastic roll is provided including winding at least one fiber bundle comprising of a plurality of fibers to form fiber layers onto a hardroll core, the fiber layers being formed to lie on top of one another, with a direction of winding of the fibers being essentially parallel to one another and at an angle to a peripheral direction of the roll core, wherein fiber layers lying on top of one another are wound alternately in an identical but opposite manner to form a cross-composite layer; winding a damping fiber layer with fiber bundles of a uniform angular position onto the cross-composite layer, with an angular position of these fiber bundles being substantially flatter, relative to a longitudinal axis of the roll, than the angular positions of the fiber bundles of the cross-composite layer; and winding another cross-composite layer again onto the damping fiber layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2000
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2004
    Assignee: Voith Paper Patent GmbH
    Inventor: Carsten Sohl
  • Patent number: 6682467
    Abstract: Roll for smoothing a web and method of making the roll, wherein the roll includes a hard roll core. An elastic covering layer is arranged on an outside surface of the hard roll core. The elastic covering layer includes an elastic matrix material and fibers embedded in the elastic matrix material. At least some of the fibers have a diameter which is less than 800 nm. A surface of the elastic covering layer has an extremely high smoothness. The method includes introducing the fibers into the elastic matrix material to form the elastic covering layer and coupling the elastic covering layer with the hard roll core.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2004
    Assignee: Voith Paper Patent GmbH
    Inventors: Lothar Zimmermann, Carsten Sohl
  • Patent number: 6520896
    Abstract: A roll for smoothing of a material web and a process for making the roll. The roll includes a hard roll core having an outside surface, and an covering layer includes an elastic matrix material and disposed on the outside surface, wherein the covering layer is rotationally fixed and longitudinally displaceable on the hard roll core. The process includes applying the covering layer on the outer surface of the hard roll core, wherein the elastic covering layer is rotationally fixed and longitudinally displaceable on the outside surface of the hard roll core.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2000
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2003
    Assignee: Voith Sulzer Papiertechnik Patent GmbH
    Inventor: Carsten Sohl
  • Patent number: 6428455
    Abstract: A roll for smoothing a web and a method of making the roll. The roll includes a roll core having an outer surface, and a covering layer disposed on the outer surface of the roll core, the covering layer having an inner surface, an outer surface, and a radial thickness. The covering layer includes a resilient matrix material and fillers embedded in the resilient matrix material, wherein the fillers include a plurality of elongated particles which have a length which is less than the radial thickness of the covering layer. The process includes providing a roll core having an outer surface, and applying a covering layer on the outer surface of the roll core, the covering layer having an inner surface, an outer surface, and radial thickness, the covering layer including a resilient matrix material and fillers embedded in the resilient matrix material, wherein the fillers include a plurality of elongated particles which have a length which is less than the radial thickness of the covering layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2002
    Assignee: Voith Sulzer Papiertechnik Patent GmbH
    Inventor: Carsten Sohl
  • Patent number: 6379290
    Abstract: Roll for the smoothing paper webs and process for producing roll. The roll includes a hard core, and an elastic covering layer arranged on an outside of the hard core. The covering layer includes a radially outer functional layer and a radially inner connecting layer arranged to couple the functional layer to the hard core. The inner connecting layer and the outer functional layer each include a soft matrix material with embedded fibers. The matrix material of the functional layer includes an elastic material with a damping factor of tan &dgr; less than about 0.02 and the matrix material of the connecting layer includes a damping material with a damping factor of tan &dgr; greater than about 0.05. The process includes forming an outer functional layer with an elastic matrix material having a damping factor of tan &dgr; less than about 0.02 and embedded fibers, forming an inner connecting layer with a damping matrix material having a damping factor of tan &dgr; greater than about 0.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2002
    Assignee: Voith Sulzer Papiertechnik Patent GmbH
    Inventor: Carsten Sohl
  • Publication number: 20020045523
    Abstract: Roll and process of manufacturing roll for the smoothing of paper webs, which has a hard roll core including in particular metal. The roll core is provided at its outside with an elastic covering layer which includes an elastic matrix material and fibers embedded into the matrix material. The diameter of the fibers is less than about 800 nm so that the surface of the elastic covering layer has an extremely high smoothness, in particular an Ra value of less than around about 0.6 mm. The thickness of the elastic covering layer amounts to between about 3 and about 20 mm. In addition to the fibers, powdery fillers are embedded in the matrix material whose outer dimensions are each less than about 1 &mgr;m at least in one direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2001
    Publication date: April 18, 2002
    Applicant: VOITH PAPER PATENT GmbH
    Inventors: Lothar Zimmermann, Carsten Sohl
  • Patent number: 6338706
    Abstract: A process for producing a resilient roll having a hard roll core (e.g., of metal) and a resilient covering layer. In forming the covering layer, a radially inner connecting layer is applied to the roll core and a radially outer functional layer is applied to the connecting layer. In addition, in forming the connecting layer, a fiber bundle comprising a large number of fibers is wound onto the roll core, the winding direction of the fibers running essentially parallel to one another and at an angle to the circumferential direction of the roll core. A number of layers are wound one above another, with the angular position (i.e., orientation), as defined by the winding direction with respect to the longitudinal axis of the roll, of fiber bundles in respectively successive fiber layers being different. A roll according to the present invention comprises fiber layers each including a plurality of fibers wound at an angle to the longitudinal axis of the roll core and running essentially parallel to one another.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2002
    Assignee: Voith Sulzer Papiertechnik Patent GmbH
    Inventor: Carsten Sohl