Patents by Inventor Reinhard Deppert

Reinhard Deppert 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: 12291304
    Abstract: A gear set arrangement (10) for a bicycle gearbox (400) includes a planetary assembly, a stationary component (24), a first and a second brake (B1, B2), and a first and a second freewheel clutch (F1, F2). One planetary gear set (12) of the planetary assembly includes a first rotary element, a second rotary element, and a third rotary element. The first rotary element is rotationally fixable on the stationary component (24) by the first brake (B1). The first rotary element is connectable to the output (36) by the first freewheel clutch (F1). The second rotary element is rotationally fixable on the stationary component (24) by the second brake (B2). The second rotary element is connectable to the output (36) by the second freewheel clutch (F2). The third rotary element is connected to the input (34) for conjoint rotation. The gear set arrangement (10) is configured to provide three ratios.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2025
    Assignee: ZF Friedrichshafen AG
    Inventors: Peter Ziemer, Thomas Riedisser, Hagen Doepfert, Ulrich Doerr, Christoph Margraf, Reinhard Deppert, Uwe Schraff, Sebastian Grimm, Markus Strobel, Harald Tiesler, Matthias List, Rainer Grundler, Ingo Lippenberger
  • Publication number: 20240359775
    Abstract: A gear set arrangement (10) for a bicycle gearbox (400) includes a planetary assembly, a stationary component (24), a first and a second brake (B1, B2), and a first and a second freewheel clutch (F1, F2). One planetary gear set (12) of the planetary assembly includes a first rotary element, a second rotary element, and a third rotary element. The first rotary element is rotationally fixable on the stationary component (24) by the first brake (B1). The first rotary element is connectable to the output (36) by the first freewheel clutch (F1). The second rotary element is rotationally fixable on the stationary component (24) by the second brake (B2). The second rotary element is connectable to the output (36) by the second freewheel clutch (F2). The third rotary element is connected to the input (34) for conjoint rotation. The gear set arrangement (10) is configured to provide three ratios.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2022
    Publication date: October 31, 2024
    Inventors: Peter Ziemer, Thomas Riedisser, Hagen Doepfert, Ulrich Doerr, Christoph Margraf, Reinhard Deppert, Uwe Schraff, Sebastian Grimm, Markus Strobel, Harald Tiesler, Matthias List, Rainer Grundler, Ingo Lippenberger
  • Publication number: 20240333112
    Abstract: An arrangement (15) for grounding a component includes a grounding hub (19) that electrically conductively connects the component with a ground. The grounding hub (19) electrically conductively connected to the component at a first axial end (24). The grounding hub (19) forms an axially extending supply line (28), which opens at the first axial end (24) and along which lubricant and/or coolant is flowable in a first path to the first axial end (24). The grounding hub (19) is arranged radially inwardly of a shaft (9), which is coaxial with at least with the grounding hub (19) and is also provided with at least one recess (35) that connects the supply line (28) to an intermediate space (37).
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2024
    Publication date: October 3, 2024
    Inventors: Christian Michel, Sven Holst, Sven Ludsteck, Reinhard Deppert
  • Publication number: 20230050189
    Abstract: An electric drive for a motor vehicle includes: a drive housing with a motor housing section and a motor chamber. A stator and a rotor, the rotor being rotatably mounted relative to the stator by a rotor shaft, are arranged in the motor chamber. The electric drive also includes a parking lock with an engagement mechanism configured to lock the rotor shaft relative to the drive housing is arranged in the electric drive.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2021
    Publication date: February 16, 2023
    Inventor: Reinhard DEPPERT
  • Patent number: 9840139
    Abstract: A constructional unit for a hybrid powertrain of a motor vehicle includes: an electric machine with a stator and a rotor, wherein the rotor is configured to transmit a torque to the powertrain; a clutch arrangement with at least one clutch actuation unit, wherein the clutch arrangement is configured to decouple an internal combustion engine from the powertrain, the internal combustion engine being provided parallel to the electric machine for transmitting a torque; and a vibration absorber apparatus configured to reduce vibrations in the powertrain. The clutch actuation unit is arranged axially substantially radially within the vibration absorber apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2017
    Assignee: ZF Friedrichshafen AG
    Inventors: Sven Ludsteck, Reinhard Deppert, Jürgen Buhlheller, Florian Schöneich, Mathias Kopp, Andreas Ratte, Alexander Bartha
  • Patent number: 9677623
    Abstract: A constructional unit for a drivetrain of a motor vehicle includes: at least one clutch arrangement configured to decouple an internal combustion engine from the drivetrain, the at least one clutch arrangement having at least one clutch element; a speed-adaptive vibration absorber apparatus, configured to reduce vibrations in the drivetrain with at least one damper mass deflectable along a deflection path; and a limiting device configured to exert a force on the at least one damper mass that limits the movement of the damper mass. The limiting device is further configured, for limiting the movement of the at least one damper mass, to be actuatable by the at least one clutch element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2017
    Assignee: ZF Friedrichshafen AG
    Inventors: Reinhard Deppert, Sven Ludsteck, Alexander Bartha
  • Publication number: 20150369298
    Abstract: A constructional unit for a drivetrain of a motor vehicle includes: at least one clutch arrangement configured to decouple an internal combustion engine from the drivetrain, the at least one clutch arrangement having at least one clutch element; a speed-adaptive vibration absorber apparatus, configured to reduce vibrations in the drivetrain with at least one damper mass deflectable along a deflection path; and a limiting device configured to exert a force on the at least one damper mass that limits the movement of the damper mass. The limiting device is further configured, for limiting the movement of the at least one damper mass, to be actuatable by the at least one clutch element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2014
    Publication date: December 24, 2015
    Inventors: Reinhard DEPPERT, Sven LUDSTECK, Alexander BARTHA
  • Publication number: 20150369299
    Abstract: A constructional unit for a hybrid powertrain of a motor vehicle includes: an electric machine with a stator and a rotor, wherein the rotor is configured to transmit a torque to the powertrain; a clutch arrangement with at least one clutch actuation unit, wherein the clutch arrangement is configured to decouple an internal combustion engine from the powertrain, the internal combustion engine being provided parallel to the electric machine for transmitting a torque; and a vibration absorber apparatus configured to reduce vibrations in the powertrain. The clutch actuation unit is arranged axially substantially radially within the vibration absorber apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2014
    Publication date: December 24, 2015
    Inventors: Sven LUDSTECK, Reinhard DEPPERT, Jürgen BUHLHELLER, Florian SCHÖNEICH, Mathias KOPP, Andreas RATTE, Alexander BARTHA
  • Patent number: 5799766
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to the attachment of a centrifugal mass or a modular clutch to the output end of a crankshaft of an internal combustion engine. For this purpose, axially-oriented gear teeth can be introduced in both parts, e.g. a serration, and there can be a central screw element which can extend into a threaded portion in the crankshaft. The present invention teaches that an axially-oriented spring bias can be applied to both parts to create a reliable connection between the parts of the gear teeth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 1996
    Date of Patent: September 1, 1998
    Assignee: Fichtel & Sachs AG
    Inventors: Achim Link, Heiko Schulz-Andres, Reinhold Weidinger, Klaus Gorzitzke, Gunther Esly, Andreas Krause, Thomas Stretz, Markus Wirbel, Reinhard Deppert
  • Patent number: 5358456
    Abstract: According to an illustrative embodiment of the invention, a planetary gear box is combined with an electric generator of a motor-vehicle. The planetary gear box comprises a free wheel and a gear change clutch. Such, the transmission ratio of the planetary gear box is changeable. The components of the gear box are arranged at least partially in axially overlapping relationship so that a small overall axial dimension is obtained.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 1992
    Date of Patent: October 25, 1994
    Assignee: Fichtel & Sachs AG
    Inventors: Reinhard Deppert, Manfred Lutz, Walter Kurz, Wolfgang Baier
  • Patent number: 5346441
    Abstract: According to an illustrative example of the present invention, an internal combustion engine is provided with a gear box. This gear box is driven by an end portion of the crank shaft. A belt pulley is provided around the axis of the gearbox. The belt pulley drives through a belt an electric power generator. The gear box contains a planetary gear of variable transmission ratio. The change of transmission ratio is effected by an hydraulically operated clutch. The hydraulically operated clutch is actuated by a hydraulic actuating device. The hydraulic actuating device is actuated by oil pressure. The oil pressure is obtained by a hydraulic pump integrated into the gear box. Further components of the circuitry containing the pump and the hydraulic actuating device are provided outside the gear box. These external components are carried by a carrier plate. This carrier plate contains side by side channels of the hydraulic circuitry.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 1993
    Date of Patent: September 13, 1994
    Assignee: Fichtel & Sachs AG
    Inventors: Walter Kurz, Reinhard Deppert, Wolfgang Baier, Manfred Lutz
  • Patent number: 5330393
    Abstract: According to an illustrative embodiment of the invention, a planetary gear box is combined with an electric generator of a motor-vehicle. The planetary gear box comprises a free wheel and a gear change clutch. Such, the transmission ratio of the planetary gear box is changeable. The components of the gear box are arranged at least partially in axially overlapping relationship so that a small overall axial dimension is obtained.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 1992
    Date of Patent: July 19, 1994
    Assignee: Fichtel & Sachs AG
    Inventors: Reinhard Deppert, Manfred Lutz, Walter Kurz, Wolfgang Baier