Patents by Inventor Jens Heimann
Jens Heimann 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).
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Patent number: 11878563Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 8, 2020Date of Patent: January 23, 2024Assignee: ZF FRIEDRICHSHAFEN AGInventors: Ingolf Müller, Jens Heimann, Andre Stieglitz, Carsten Sohl, Valentin Hörtdörfer
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Patent number: 11440364Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 16, 2018Date of Patent: September 13, 2022Assignee: ZF FRIEDRICHSHAFEN AGInventors: Ingolf Müller, Manfred Bürgmann, Jens Heimann, Andre Stieglitz, Carsten Sohl, Valentin Hörtdörfer
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Publication number: 20220212510Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 8, 2020Publication date: July 7, 2022Inventors: Ingolf MÜLLER, Jens HEIMANN, Andre STIEGLITZ, Carsten SOHL, Valentin HÖRTDÖRFER
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Publication number: 20220212511Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 8, 2020Publication date: July 7, 2022Inventors: Ingolf MÜLLER, Jens HEIMANN, Andre STIEGLITZ, Carsten SOHL, Valentin HÖRTDÖRFER
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Publication number: 20210129698Abstract: A charging vehicle (1) for charging an electric vehicle (2) has a charging system (3), a charging regulator (4), a control device (5) and a contact system (6). The charging system (3) is connected to the charging regulator (4) and the contact system (6). The contact system (6) serves to supply the charging vehicle (1) with electric energy. The charging system (3) is a contactless charging system (3). The charging vehicle (1) can be controlled by the control device (5) in a longitudinal direction and a transverse direction and can be positioned, by the control device (5), into a charging position (7).Type: ApplicationFiled: July 20, 2018Publication date: May 6, 2021Inventors: Marc SCHIEß, Andreas KNOLL, Jens HEIMANN, Nils MÜHL
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Publication number: 20210078375Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2018Publication date: March 18, 2021Inventors: Ingolf MÜLLER, Manfred BÜRGMANN, Jens HEIMANN, Andre STIEGLITZ, Carsten SOHL, Valentin HÕRTDÕRFER
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Publication number: 20210023955Abstract: A parking vehicle for the transport and parking of an electric vehicle. The parking vehicle has a platform on which the electric vehicle can be parked and has a charging system to charge the electric vehicle. The charging system has an electric energy storage which is connected to a contact system. The charging system is connected to the platform. The parking vehicle is connected to an electric energy supply which is connected to the charging system. The parking vehicle has a charging regulator connected to the charging system. The parking vehicle has a communications device which transmits and receives the data of an external system. The parking vehicle has a control device connected with the communications device. Movement of the parking vehicle is controlled in longitudinal and transverse directions by the control device.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 20, 2018Publication date: January 28, 2021Inventors: Marc SCHIEß, Andreas KNOLL, Jens HEIMANN, Nils MÜHL
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Patent number: 10864788Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 11, 2017Date of Patent: December 15, 2020Assignees: ZF Friedrichshafen AG, SCHÄFER MWN GMBHInventors: Ingolf Müller, Jens Heimann, Manfred Bürgmann, Ignacio Lobo Casanova, Andre Stieglitz, Carsten Sohl, Valentin Hörtdörfer
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Publication number: 20190359255Abstract: A steering device for a vehicle, having an actuator which is designed to apply an axial force to a push rod. The push rod is connected to a respective steering rod on both sides in an articulated manner, and each steering rod is connected to a respective steering arm in an articulated manner. Each steering arm is operatively connected to a respective wheel carrier in order to rotate a respective wheel of a vehicle axle about a respective steering axis according to an axial movement of the push rod and has at least one first and a second arm section. The two arm sections of each steering arm can be moved towards each other in an axial direction in order to change a transmission ratio of the steering device when the wheels are being steered and to reduce the axial force on the actuator.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 8, 2017Publication date: November 28, 2019Inventors: Uwe FEHR, Jens HEIMANN, Alexander NEU
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Publication number: 20190283801Abstract: A steering device for a vehicle, having an actuator, which is provided to exert an axial force on a push rod. The push rod is pivotally connected to respective coupling rods on both sides. The respective coupling rods are pivotally connected to respective deflection levers. The respective deflection levers are pivotally connected to respective tie rods. The respective tie rods are pivotally connected to respective steering levers which are being operatively connected to respective hub carriers to steer respective wheels of a vehicle axle in accordance with axial movement of the push rod. The deflection levers alter a transmission ratio between the push rod and the respective tie rods to lower the axial force at the actuator.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 8, 2017Publication date: September 19, 2019Inventors: Uwe FEHR, Jens HEIMANN, Alexander NEU, Georges HALSDORF
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Publication number: 20190143776Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 11, 2017Publication date: May 16, 2019Applicant: ZF Friedrichshafen AGInventors: Ingolf MÜLLER, Jens HEIMANN, Manfred BÜRGMANN, Ignacio LOBO CASANOVA, Andre STIEGLITZ, Carsten SOHL, Valentin HÖRTDÖRFER
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Patent number: 9694557Abstract: A plastic component, with fiber reinforcement, for use in a motor vehicle. The plastic component comprises a number of fiber layers connected to one another by injection of plastic and by a pressing force. The plastic component comprises at least two structural parts which overlap one another a pressing direction such that the die comprises at least one upper die portion formed with a pressing unit for applying a pressing force in the pressing direction, and at least one lower die portion which cooperates with the upper die portion to form a cavity in which the plastic component is formed. A die insert is fitted in the die and can move by and with the upper die portion and is designed to transmit the pressing force to the at least one structural part of the plastic component which is overlapped by the other structural part of the plastic component in the pressing direction.Type: GrantFiled: April 14, 2015Date of Patent: July 4, 2017Assignee: ZF Friedrichshafen AGInventors: Thomas Eifflaender, Daniel Wolf, Jens Heimann
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Patent number: 9688700Abstract: The present invention relates to porous metallic frameworks comprising at least one at least bidentate organic compound coordinated to at least one metal ion, wherein the at least one at least bidentate organic compound is derived from 2,5-furandicarboxylic acid or 2,5-thiophenedicarboxylic acid. The present invention further relates to shaped bodies comprising these frameworks, processes for producing them and their use, in particular for the storage and separation of gases.Type: GrantFiled: November 25, 2010Date of Patent: June 27, 2017Assignee: BASF SEInventors: Natalia Trukhan, Ulrich Müller, Jens Heimann, Alois Kindler
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Patent number: 9248733Abstract: A device for propelling a vehicle includes at least two electric motors, whereas each of the electric motors is equipped with a cooling device. The cooling device includes at least one cooling fluid line, whereas the cooling fluid lines are connected to the two cooling devices through a common cooling fluid connection line.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2012Date of Patent: February 2, 2016Assignee: ZF Friedrichshafen AGInventors: Ulrich Mair, Jens Heimann
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Patent number: 9132723Abstract: A drive device (11) for driving a wheel (7) of an electrically powered vehicle having an electric machine (12) and a transmission unit. The transmission unit has a spur gear transmission (14) and a planetary transmission (13) which, when viewed in the direction of the flow of force during a traction operation, is positioned on the output side of the electric machine (12) in the sequence of the planetary transmission (13) and then the spur gear transmission (14).Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2012Date of Patent: September 15, 2015Assignee: ZF Friedrichshafen AGInventors: Martin Munster, Stephan Pollmeyer, Jens Heimann, Ulrich Mair
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Patent number: 9132417Abstract: In a process for preparing a supported hydrogenation catalyst with increased hydrogenation activity, which comprises a hydrogenating metal and/or an oxide of a hydrogenating metal on an Al2O3-containing support material, said calcined supported hydrogenation catalyst is treated before or after the final shaping thereof and before use thereof in the hydrogenation with a base solution having a pH of >10 at a temperature in the range from 20 to 120° C. for 1 to 300 hours.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2010Date of Patent: September 15, 2015Assignee: BASF SEInventors: Rolf Tompers, Heiko Urtel, Rolf Pinkos, Gerd-Dieter Tebben, Jens Heimann, Maria Guixa Guardia, Sabine Borchers
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Publication number: 20150217533Abstract: A plastic component, with fiber reinforcement, for use in a motor vehicle. The plastic component comprises a number of fiber layers connected to one another by injection of plastic and by a pressing force. The plastic component comprises at least two structural parts which overlap one another a pressing direction such that the die comprises at least one upper die portion formed with a pressing unit for applying a pressing force in the pressing direction, and at least one lower die portion which cooperates with the upper die portion to form a cavity in which the plastic component is formed. A die insert is fitted in the die and can move by and with the upper die portion and is designed to transmit the pressing force to the at least one structural part of the plastic component which is overlapped by the other structural part of the plastic component in the pressing direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 14, 2015Publication date: August 6, 2015Inventors: Thomas EIFFLAENDER, Daniel WOLF, Jens HEIMANN
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Patent number: 9045382Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for separating off solvents from solvent-comprising hydrogenation outputs from a catalytic hydrogenation process, which comprise at least one water-soluble hydrogenation product having at least one alcohol, lactone, ether, lactam or amino group in a solvent which is immiscible or not completely miscible with water and has a boiling point below 100° C., wherein water is added to the hydrogenation output, the solvent-comprising phase is separated off and recirculated to the hydrogenation.Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 2007Date of Patent: June 2, 2015Assignee: BASF AktiengesellschaftInventors: Rolf Pinkos, Jens Heimann, Hans-Martin Polka, Heiko Urtel, Gunther Windecker
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Patent number: 9011748Abstract: A die for producing pressed, fiber-reinforced plastic components, as well as a method for producing the plastic component, and the plastic component itself. The plastic components comprising at least two structural parts which overlap one another a pressing direction such that the die comprises at least one upper die portion formed with a pressing unit for applying a pressing force in the pressing direction, and at least one lower die portion which cooperates with the upper die portion to form a cavity in which the plastic component is formed. A die insert is fitted in the die and can move by and with the upper die portion and is designed to transmit the pressing force to the at least one structural part of the plastic component which is overlapped by the other structural part of the plastic component in the pressing direction.Type: GrantFiled: May 22, 2012Date of Patent: April 21, 2015Assignee: ZF Friedrichshafen AGInventors: Thomas Eifflaender, Daniel Wolf, Jens Heimann
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Publication number: 20140345959Abstract: A device for propelling a vehicle includes at least two electric motors, whereas each of the electric motors is equipped with a cooling device. The cooling device includes at least one cooling fluid line, whereas the cooling fluid lines are connected to the two cooling devices through a common cooling fluid connection line.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 20, 2012Publication date: November 27, 2014Applicant: ZF FRIEDRICHSHAFEN AGInventors: Ulrich Mair, Jens Heimann