Patents by Inventor Thomas Dollinger
Thomas Dollinger 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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Publication number: 20260318777Abstract: A test stand (100) for testing properties of an electrically drivable axle module (10) for a motor vehicle has at least one loading unit and at least one test object support (110) with a mechanical interface (120) for clamping the axle module (10), an electric interface (141) for energizing the axle module (10), a sensor interface (143) for contacting sensors of the axle module (10), and a fluid interface (142) for supplying fluid to the axle module (10). The mechanical interface (120) is designed as an interchangeable test object receiving area (120) onto which the axle module (10) is deposited over defined contact points (11).Type: ApplicationFiled: July 10, 2023Publication date: October 15, 2026Applicant: ZF Friedrichshafen AGInventors: Christian Hell, Thomas Dollinger
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Patent number: 12741433Abstract: The invention relates to a method for marking a vehicle tyre (20) and a corresponding marking station. In one example, the vehicle tyre is supplied (100) to a marking station (10), the vehicle tyre (20) is aligned and centred (102, 103) in the marking station (10), marking is performed (108) in the marking station in accordance with characteristics of the vehicle tyre (20), and marking is performed (108) using one marking device (12) from a multiplicity of different marking devices (12). The method according to the invention is distinguished by the fact that the marking device (12) for marking the vehicle tyre (20) is positioned (107) at the vehicle tyre (20) by means of a robot arm (11).Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2021Date of Patent: September 22, 2026Assignee: ZF Friedrichshafen AGInventors: Thomas Dollinger, Andreas Griebl, Florian Stemplinger, Johannes Maier
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Patent number: 12663340Abstract: The invention relates to a test stand (100) for a powertrain of a motor vehicle (20). The test stand includes at least one loading motor (110) with a motor housing (111) and a motor shaft (112), at least one torque sensor (120), and at least one static module (130), wherein the motor shaft (112) is designed to be drivingly connected to a hub (21) of the motor vehicle (20) and wherein the torque sensor (120) is designed to detect a torque produced by the loading motor (110). The test stand (100) according to the invention is distinguished in that the at least one torque sensor (120) is arranged on the motor housing (111) in such manner that it blocks a rotation movement of the motor housing (111) relative to a substrate (119) and supports the torque via the motor housing (111) on the substrate (119).Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2022Date of Patent: June 23, 2026Assignee: ZF Friedrichshafen AGInventors: Christian Hell, Thomas Dollinger
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Patent number: 12578252Abstract: A revolving drum arrangement (2) for a tire testing rig (1) has a drum body (5) and a friction wheel drive (6), wherein on its outer circumference (9) the drum body (5) has a running surface (9) for making contact with a vehicle tire (4) and is arranged to rotate about its running axle. The friction wheel drive (6) is designed to drive the drum body (5) when it is in contact with the drum body (5). The revolving drum arrangement (2) according to the invention is distinguished in that the friction wheel drive (6) is arranged on a friction wheel carriage (10) that is designed to move the friction wheel drive (6) along an infeed direction so that the friction wheel drive (6) can be brought into contact with the drum body (5). A corresponding tire testing rig (1) and method are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2021Date of Patent: March 17, 2026Assignee: ZF Friedrichshafen AGInventors: Thomas Dollinger, Andreas Griebl, Florian Stemplinger
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Patent number: 12467827Abstract: A test stand for a powertrain of a motor vehicle includes at least one loading motor with a motor housing and a motor shaft, at least one load sensor, and at least one positioning module. The motor shaft is configured to be drivingly connected to a hub of the motor vehicle and the load sensor is configured to detect a load transmitted from the motor shaft to the hub. An axial side of the motor housing facing toward the hub is connected rotationally fixed to the at least one positioning module. The motor shaft can be hollow, where a shaft inserted through the hollow shaft can be connected rotationally fixed directly or indirectly to the hub. The load sensor is on an axial side of the motor housing facing away from the hub, and the hollow shaft can be drivingly connected to the shaft by way of the load sensor.Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 2022Date of Patent: November 11, 2025Assignee: ZF Friedrichshafen AGInventors: Christian Hell, Thomas Dollinger
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Publication number: 20240230467Abstract: The invention relates to a test stand (100) for a powertrain of a motor vehicle (20). The test stand includes at least one loading motor (110) with a motor housing (111) and a motor shaft (112), at least one torque sensor (120), and at least one static module (130), wherein the motor shaft (112) is designed to be drivingly connected to a hub (21) of the motor vehicle (20) and wherein the torque sensor (120) is designed to detect a torque produced by the loading motor (110). The test stand (100) according to the invention is distinguished in that the at least one torque sensor (120) is arranged on the motor housing (111) in such manner that it blocks a rotation movement of the motor housing (111) relative to a substrate (119) and supports the torque via the motor housing (111) on the substrate (119).Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2022Publication date: July 11, 2024Applicant: ZF Friedrichshafen AGInventors: Christian Hell, Thomas Dollinger
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Publication number: 20240175782Abstract: A test stand for a powertrain of a motor vehicle includes at least one loading motor with a motor housing and a motor shaft, at least one load sensor, and at least one positioning module. The motor shaft is configured to be drivingly connected to a hub of the motor vehicle and the load sensor is configured to detect a load transmitted from the motor shaft to the hub. An axial side of the motor housing facing toward the hub is connected rotationally fixed to the at least one positioning module. The motor shaft can be hollow, where a shaft inserted through the hollow shaft can be connected rotationally fixed directly or indirectly to the hub. The load sensor is on an axial side of the motor housing facing away from the hub, and the hollow shaft can be drivingly connected to the shaft by way of the load sensor.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 18, 2022Publication date: May 30, 2024Applicant: ZF Friedrichshafen AGInventors: Christian Hell, Thomas Dollinger
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Publication number: 20230391032Abstract: The invention relates to a method for marking a vehicle tyre (20) and a corresponding marking station. In one example, the vehicle tyre is supplied (100) to a marking station (10), the vehicle tyre (20) is aligned and centred (102, 103) in the marking station (10), marking is performed (108) in the marking station in accordance with characteristics of the vehicle tyre (20), and marking is performed (108) using one marking device (12) from a multiplicity of different marking devices (12). The method according to the invention is distinguished by the fact that the marking device (12) for marking the vehicle tyre (20) is positioned (107) at the vehicle tyre (20) by means of a robot arm (11).Type: ApplicationFiled: October 12, 2021Publication date: December 7, 2023Applicant: ZF Friedrichshafen AGInventors: Thomas Dollinger, Andreas Griebl, Florian Stemplinger, Johannes Maier
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Publication number: 20230273096Abstract: A revolving drum arrangement (2) for a tire testing rig (1) has a drum body (5) and a friction wheel drive (6), wherein on its outer circumference (9) the drum body (5) has a running surface (9) for making contact with a vehicle tire (4) and is arranged to rotate about its running axle. The friction wheel drive (6) is designed to drive the drum body (5) when it is in contact with the drum body (5). The revolving drum arrangement (2) according to the invention is distinguished in that the friction wheel drive (6) is arranged on a friction wheel carriage (10) that is designed to move the friction wheel drive (6) along an infeed direction so that the friction wheel drive (6) can be brought into contact with the drum body (5). A corresponding tire testing rig (1) and method are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 26, 2021Publication date: August 31, 2023Applicant: ZF Friedrichshafen AGInventors: Thomas Dollinger, Andreas Griebl, Florian Stemplinger