Patents by Inventor Tobias Andersson

Tobias Andersson 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: 12109842
    Abstract: A hub lock nut assembly for retaining a vehicle wheel hub in position. The hub lock nut assembly comprising a hub lock nut and a mating component with which the hub lock nut is arranged to be mated in a mated position. The hub lock nut comprises a circumferential inner wall defining a central hole, the inner wall having a threaded portion. One of the hub lock nut or the mating component comprises at least one resilient portion adapted to be movable in a radial direction outwardly of the central hole when subjected to an external force provided by the other of the mating component or the hub lock nut. The at least one resilient portion having an engagement area for receiving said external force, wherein the engagement area is located radially outwardly of the threaded portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2024
    Assignee: Volvo Truck Corporation
    Inventors: Ramachandran Sandrasekaran, Kent Augustsson, Tobias Andersson
  • Patent number: 12090782
    Abstract: The invention relates to a wheel end assembly for a vehicle, comprising a wheel end bearing, a hub casing including a first material and a different second material joined together as a single piece, the hub casing comprising a radially external body of said first material and a radially internal tubular core of said second material, the tubular core being provided concentrically around the wheel end bearing, and an annular seal which is concentric with the wheel end bearing and the hub casing, wherein the annular seal has a radial extension from the wheel end bearing towards and into contact with one of the external body and the tubular core, and wherein the annular seal is spaced apart from the other one of the external body and the tubular core. The invention also relates to a wheel end arrangement and to a vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2024
    Assignee: Volvo Truck Corporation
    Inventors: Kent Augustsson, Marcel Palmgren, Ramachandran Sandrasekaran, Tobias Andersson, Luciano Scoparo, Deepak Sheelvant
  • Patent number: 11480226
    Abstract: The brake disc arrangement (10) comprises a brake disc (20) which extends annularly about an axially extending central axis and defines an inwardly facing circumference comprising a splined portion for transferring torques between the brake disc (20) and a corresponding hub, when the brake disc arrangement (10) is mounted to the hub. The brake disc arrangement further comprises a spring assembly (30) adapted to be axially connected to the corresponding hub. The inwardly facing circumference of the brake disc (20) comprises one or more cavities (24), each cavity (24) being defined by axially opposing lateral walls (26). The spring assembly (30) is partially contained in said one or more cavities (24), such that a portion of the spring assembly (30) may abut each one out of the axially opposing lateral walls (26).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2022
    Assignee: Volvo Truck Corporation
    Inventors: Luciano Scoparo, Ingemar Dagh, Kent Augustsson, Tobias Andersson
  • Patent number: 11408475
    Abstract: A wheel brake arrangement for a wheel of a vehicle, said wheel brake arrangement comprising a wheel hub (102) comprising an outwardly facing gear teeth arrangement (104) arranged in a circumferential direction thereof; and a brake disc (106) comprising an inwardly facing gear teeth arrangement (108) arranged in meshed connection with the outwardly facing gear teeth arrangement of the wheel hub for preventing a relative circumferential movement between the brake disc and the wheel hub, wherein one of the wheel hub and the brake disc comprises a circumferentially arranged groove (110); wherein the wheel brake arrangement further comprises at least one retainer (112) connected between the wheel hub and the brake disc for preventing a relative axial movement between the wheel hub and the brake disc, wherein the at least one retainer is at least partially arranged in the circumferentially arranged groove (110) of one of the wheel hub and the brake disc.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2022
    Assignee: Volvo Truck Corporation
    Inventors: Ingemar Dagh, Kent Augustsson, Tobias Andersson
  • Publication number: 20220203763
    Abstract: A hub lock nut assembly for retaining a vehicle wheel hub in position. The hub lock nut assembly comprises a hub lock nut and a mating component. The hub lock nut comprises a circumferential inner wall defining a central hole, the inner wall having a threaded portion separated into a first section and a second section by an annular groove, thereby configuring the second section as a resilient portion arranged to flex with respect to the first section in an axial direction. The mating component comprises an inner wall defining a central hole extending in the axial direction, an annular end surface, and a protrusion on the annular end surface. The protrusion is configured to exert a force on the second section of the hub lock nut threaded portion, in the axial direction, when in the mated position, thereby retaining the vehicle wheel hub in position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2019
    Publication date: June 30, 2022
    Inventors: Ramachandran SANDRASEKARAN, Kent AUGUSTSSON, Tobias ANDERSSON
  • Publication number: 20220203762
    Abstract: A hub lock nut assembly for retaining a vehicle wheel hub in position. The hub lock nut assembly comprising a hub lock nut and a mating component with which the hub lock nut is arranged to be mated in a mated position. The hub lock nut comprises a circumferential inner wall defining a central hole, the inner wall having a threaded portion. One of the hub lock nut or the mating component comprises at least one resilient portion adapted to be movable in a radial direction outwardly of the central hole when subjected to an external force provided by the other of the mating component or the hub lock nut. The at least one resilient portion having an engagement area for receiving said external force, wherein the engagement area is located radially outwardly of the threaded portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2019
    Publication date: June 30, 2022
    Inventors: Ramachandran SANDRASEKARAN, Kent AUGUSTSSON, Tobias ANDERSSON
  • Publication number: 20220111680
    Abstract: The invention relates to a wheel end assembly for a vehicle, comprising a wheel end bearing, a hub casing including a first material and a different second material joined together as a single piece, the hub casing comprising a radially external body of said first material and a radially internal tubular core of said second material, the tubular core being provided concentrically around the wheel end bearing, and an annular seal which is concentric with the wheel end bearing and the hub casing, wherein the annular seal has a radial extension from the wheel end bearing towards and into contact with one of the external body and the tubular core, and wherein the annular seal is spaced apart from the other one of the external body and the tubular core. The invention also relates to a wheel end arrangement and to a vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2021
    Publication date: April 14, 2022
    Inventors: Kent AUGUSTSSON, Marcel PALMGREN, Ramachandran SANDRASEKARAN, Tobias ANDERSSON, Luciano SCOPARO, Deepak SHEELVANT
  • Patent number: 11131353
    Abstract: A splined portion (10) connected to one out of a brake disc and a hub to which the brake disc is to be connected. The splined portion comprises teeth (30) adapted to mesh with grooves in a second splined portion (20) connected to the other of said brake disc and hub, and extends annularly about an axially extending central axis. At least one, preferably a plurality, of the teeth (30) of the splined portion (10) is split into at least two tooth portions (31, 32) being resiliently movable towards and away from each other in a circumferential direction of the splined portion (10). The splined portion (10) further comprises a tensioning means (40) adapted to releasably adjust the circumferential distance between the two tooth portions (31, 32).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2021
    Assignee: Volvo Truck Corporation
    Inventors: Luciano Scoparo, Ingemar Dagh, Kent Augustsson, Tobias Andersson
  • Publication number: 20210148425
    Abstract: A splined portion (10) connected to one out of a brake disc and a hub to which the brake disc is to be connected. The splined portion comprises teeth (30) adapted to mesh with grooves in a second splined portion (20) connected to the other of said brake disc and hub, and extends annularly about an axially extending central axis. At least one, preferably a plurality, of the teeth (30) of the splined portion (10) is split into at least two tooth portions (31, 32) being resiliently movable towards and away from each other in a circumferential direction of the splined portion (10). The splined portion (10) further comprises a tensioning means (40) adapted to releasably adjust the circumferential distance between the two tooth portions (31, 32).
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2018
    Publication date: May 20, 2021
    Inventors: Luciano Scoparo, Ingemar Dagh, Kent Augustsson, Tobias Andersson
  • Publication number: 20210010551
    Abstract: The brake disc arrangement (10) comprises a brake disc (20) which extends annularly about an axially extending central axis and defines an inwardly facing circumference comprising a splined portion for transferring torques between the brake disc (20) and a corresponding hub, when the brake disc arrangement (10) is mounted to the hub. The brake disc arrangement further comprises a spring assembly (30) adapted to be axially connected to the corresponding hub. The inwardly facing circumference of the brake disc (20) comprises one or more cavities (24), each cavity (24) being defined by axially opposing lateral walls (26). The spring assembly (30) is partially contained in said one or more cavities (24), such that a portion of the spring assembly (30) may abut each one out of the axially opposing lateral walls (26).
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2018
    Publication date: January 14, 2021
    Inventors: Luciano Scoparo, Ingemar Dagh, Kent Augustsson, Tobias Andersson
  • Publication number: 20190226540
    Abstract: A wheel brake arrangement for a wheel of a vehicle, said wheel brake arrangement comprising a wheel hub (102) comprising an outwardly facing gear teeth arrangement (104) arranged in a circumferential direction thereof; and a brake disc (106) comprising an inwardly facing gear teeth arrangement (108) arranged in meshed connection with the outwardly facing gear teeth arrangement of the wheel hub for preventing a relative circumferential movement between the brake disc and the wheel hub, wherein one of the wheel hub and the brake disc comprises a circumferentially arranged groove (110); wherein the wheel brake arrangement further comprises at least one retainer (112) connected between the wheel hub and the brake disc for preventing a relative axial movement between the wheel hub and the brake disc, wherein the at least one retainer is at least partially arranged in the circumferentially arranged groove (110) of one of the wheel hub and the brake disc.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2016
    Publication date: July 25, 2019
    Inventors: Ingemar Dagh, Kent Augustsson, Tobias Andersson
  • Publication number: 20190226517
    Abstract: The invention relates to a wheel nut (10) for securing a wheel (12) to a threaded stud or bolt (14) of a vehicle (100), wherein the wheel nut comprises: a torque receiving section (16) with an external tool interface (18); and a load bearing section (22) including a threaded internal bore (24) adapted to mate with the threaded stud or bolt (14), a first portion (26) adapted to contact a washer (28), and a second portion (30) axially arranged between the first portion (26) and the torque receiving section (16). The present invention also relates to a vehicle comprising at least one such wheel nut.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2016
    Publication date: July 25, 2019
    Inventors: Kent Augustsson, Ingemar Dagh, Tobias Andersson
  • Publication number: 20190128348
    Abstract: A brake disc for arrangement in a vehicle to rotate around a rotational axis includes first and second annular braking surfaces extending radially between an inner braking surface radius and an outer braking surface radius. Each of the first and second braking surfaces has an annular proximal portion, an annular distal portion, and an annular central portion. At least one of the first and second braking surfaces is structured to protrude from a base plane perpendicular to the rotational axis to exhibit a surface profile cross-section with a plane including the rotational axis. A protrusion distance from the base plane to the surface profile cross-section as a function of radial distance from the rotational axis exhibits a minimum protrusion distance at a minimum protrusion radial position in the central portion, and the protrusion distance increases with increasing radial distance from the minimum protrusion radial position everywhere in the central portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2017
    Publication date: May 2, 2019
    Applicant: VOLVO TRUCK CORPORATION
    Inventors: Staffan JOHANSSON, Tobias ANDERSSON
  • Patent number: 8904479
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method of authenticating a user with a computing device is disclosed. The method involves displaying a grid of selectable visually-distinguishable graphical elements on a device display, receiving from a user of the device a drawn pattern across the selectable graphical elements, comparing the received drawn pattern to information representing a stored authentication pattern for the user, and unlocking access to functions on the device if the received drawn pattern substantially matches the stored authentication pattern.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2014
    Assignee: Google Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel Johansson, Johan Tobias Andersson, Simon M. Thorsander, Erick Tseng
  • Publication number: 20100274574
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a computerized healthcare management method for a patient. The method uses an interactive conversation tool which strengthens and structures prevention consultations regarding lifestyle changes. The patient is involved actively in the conversations and an overview of the measures/actions to be taken is established. According to the invention, a special navigation compass is provided with a view to creating the best possible overview, said navigation compass dividing and structuring the action plan, while at the same time compass changes in the form of resources and gains can be monitored and followed by the patient. By this, a method is achieved, which discloses the results to the patient to a higher extent than previously and thus creates a better structure and overview than before by means of simple data structures and simple data processing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2009
    Publication date: October 28, 2010
    Inventors: Tobias Andersson, Lasse Strand Holm, Annette Andersson, Christa Lykke