Patents by Inventor Wim De Laet

Wim De Laet 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: 11767908
    Abstract: An arrangement includes a first component having a first groove and a second groove. The arrangement further includes a second component and a fluid transfer ring fixed to the second component. The fluid transfer ring engages with a first wall and a second wall in the first groove such that the fluid transfer ring and the first groove form a first cavity. The first component and the second component are rotatable relative to each other. The fluid transfer ring further engages with a third wall in the second groove such that the fluid transfer ring and the second groove form a second cavity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2023
    Assignees: ZF FRIEDRICHSHAFEN AG, ZF WIND POWER ANTWERPEN N.V.
    Inventors: Stijn Rottiers, Wim De Laet
  • Patent number: 11754168
    Abstract: An arrangement including a transmission housing forming a lubricant sump and a pipeline including a first piece and a second piece. The first piece and the second piece of the pipeline respectively open into the lubricant sump. The first piece and the second piece of the pipeline are inserted into one another.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2023
    Assignees: ZF FRIEDRICHSHAFEN AG, ZF WIND POWER ANTWERPEN N.V.
    Inventors: Wim De Laet, Stijn Rottiers, Kris Adriaensen, Richard Cordes
  • Patent number: 11635104
    Abstract: A fastener for a transmission part includes a main body. The main body has at least one external screw thread and at least one through-hole. The fastener further includes a first pin displaceable in a first region of the through-hole and a second pin having an external screw thread. A second region of the through-hole has at least one internal screw thread configured to be screwed to the external screw thread of the second pin. The second pin has a through-hole. The first pin has an internal screw thread aligned with the through-hole of the second pin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2023
    Assignees: ZF FRIEDRICHSHAFEN AG, ZF WIND POWER ANTWERPEN N.V.
    Inventors: Wim De Laet, Jan Aerts, Dominiek Ceyssens
  • Publication number: 20230014947
    Abstract: An arrangement including a transmission and a generator is disclosed. The generator includes a generator rotor being non-rotatably connected to an output shaft of the transmission or configured to be connectable to the output shaft of the transmission. An assembly bearing that supports the generator rotor in the output shaft is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2022
    Publication date: January 19, 2023
    Inventors: Wim De Laet, Andy Maes, Ralf Sperlich
  • Patent number: 11493124
    Abstract: A transmission includes at least one planetary gear stage with a planet carrier having a first toothing. The transmission further includes at least one lubricant line having a first outlet opening and a second outlet opening. The first toothing, together with a second toothing, forms a spline. The first outlet opening is configured to lubricate the spline, and the second outlet opening is configured to lubricate a sun gear of the planetary gear stage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2022
    Assignees: ZF FRIEDRICHSHAFEN AG, ZF WIND POWER ANTWERPEN N.V.
    Inventors: Wim De Laet, Pieter Uytterhoeven, Maarten Gernaey
  • Publication number: 20220333631
    Abstract: The invention relates to a fastening means (101) for a transmission part, comprising a main body (103), the main body (103) having at least one external screw thread (105) and at least one through-hole (109). The fastening means has a first pin (117), which can be slid in a first region (115) of the through-hole (109), and a second pin (121) having an external screw thread, a second region (119) of the through-hole (109) having at least one internal screw thread, which can be screwed to the external screw thread of the second pin (121), and the second pin (121) having a through-hole and the first pin (117) having an internal screw thread (125) aligned with the through-hole.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2020
    Publication date: October 20, 2022
    Inventors: Wim De Laet, Jan Aerts, Dominiek Ceyssens
  • Publication number: 20220333580
    Abstract: An arrangement including a transmission, a feedthrough tube, and a fixing means is disclosed. A fixing means is disclosed whereby the feedthrough tube is fixed in the transmission. The fixing means includes an electrical non-conductor. Arrangements are disclosed in which the feedthrough tube is fixed axially and immovably in the fixing means.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2020
    Publication date: October 20, 2022
    Inventors: Wim De Laet, Stijn Rottiers
  • Publication number: 20220228643
    Abstract: A vibration absorber for securely fixing to the housing of a gearbox includes an absorber mass having a first group of segments that are rotationally symmetrical to one another with respect to a rotational axis and/or central axis of the gearbox. The segments can be rigidly connected to one another. The vibration absorber can further include connectors that are rigidly connected to two segments each.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2020
    Publication date: July 21, 2022
    Inventors: Wim De Laet, Ben Marrant, Frederik Vanhollebeke
  • Publication number: 20220145930
    Abstract: A unit includes a thrust washer having a first abutment and a second abutment. The thrust washer is configured to be moved, by rotation, between a first position in which the thrust washer abuts the first abutment and a second position in which the thrust washer abuts the second abutment. The first abutment and the second abutment are formed by at least one pin and at least one recess. The pin is configured to engage in the recesses, and the recess is designed as a groove that extends tangentially around an axis of rotation of a component that is rotatably mounted by way of the thrust washer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2020
    Publication date: May 12, 2022
    Inventors: Wim De Laet, Andy Maes, Jan Aerts
  • Publication number: 20220025966
    Abstract: An arrangement including a transmission housing forming a lubricant sump and a pipeline including a first piece and a second piece. The first piece and the second piece of the pipeline respectively open into the lubricant sump. The first piece and the second piece of the pipeline are inserted into one another.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2019
    Publication date: January 27, 2022
    Inventors: Wim De Laet, Stijn Rottiers, Kris Adriaensen, Richard Cordes
  • Publication number: 20220010875
    Abstract: A transmission includes at least one planetary gear stage with a planet carrier having a first toothing. The transmission further includes at least one lubricant line having a first outlet opening and a second outlet opening. The first toothing, together with a second toothing, forms a spline. The first outlet opening is configured to lubricate the spline, and the second outlet opening is configured to lubricate a sun gear of the planetary gear stage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2019
    Publication date: January 13, 2022
    Inventors: Wim De Laet, Pieter Uytterhoeven, Maarten Gernaey
  • Publication number: 20220003305
    Abstract: An arrangement includes a first component having a first groove and a second groove. The arrangement further includes a second component and a fluid transfer ring fixed to the second component. The fluid transfer ring engages with a first wall and a second wall in the first groove such that the fluid transfer ring and the first groove form a first cavity. The first component and the second component are rotatable relative to each other. The fluid transfer ring further engages with a third wall in the second groove such that the fluid transfer ring and the second groove form a second cavity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2019
    Publication date: January 6, 2022
    Inventors: Stijn Rottiers, Wim De Laet
  • Patent number: 11092230
    Abstract: An arrangement includes a first oil line, a second oil line, a third oil line, a cavity, and a plate having a continuous first hole and a continuous second hole. The first oil line, the second oil line and the third oil line each have a mouth in the cavity. The plate is arranged in the cavity in such a way that it covers the mouths of the second oil line and the third oil line. The first hole connects the second oil line and the cavity to each other in a fluid-conducting manner. The second hole connects the third oil line and the cavity to each other in a fluid-conducting manner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2021
    Assignees: ZF Friedrichshafen AG, ZF Wind Power Antwerpen N.V.
    Inventors: Wim De Laet, Bart Geudens, Pieter-Jan Francis
  • Patent number: 10920873
    Abstract: A planetary stage includes a planetary carrier, at least one pitch tube, and at least one fixing element. The pitch tube is arranged coaxially to a rotation axis of the planetary stage. The pitch tube extends through a wall of the planetary carrier. The fixing element is fixed in the wall. The pitch tube has a groove. The fixing element engages in at least one part of the groove, wherein the at least one part of the groove extends orthogonally to the rotation axis. A plate is fixed in the wall, and the fixing element engages in a clearance between the wall and the plate and is fixed positively between the wall and the plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2021
    Assignees: ZF Friedrichshafen AG, ZF Wind Power Antwerpen N.V.
    Inventors: Wim De Laet, Bart Geudens
  • Publication number: 20200292058
    Abstract: A planetary stage includes a planetary carrier, at least one pitch tube, and at least one fixing element. The pitch tube is arranged coaxially to a rotation axis of the planetary stage. The pitch tube extends through a wall of the planetary carrier. The fixing element is fixed in the wall. The pitch tube has a groove. The fixing element engages in at least one part of the groove, wherein the at least one part of the groove extends orthogonally to the rotation axis. A plate is fixed in the wall, and the fixing element engages in a clearance between the wall and the plate and is fixed positively between the wall and the plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2018
    Publication date: September 17, 2020
    Inventors: Wim De Laet, Bart Geudens
  • Publication number: 20200271214
    Abstract: The invention relates to an arrangement, comprising a first oil line (121, 123), a second oil line (105), a third oil line (107), and a cavity (103, 111); wherein the first oil line (121, 123), the second oil line (105), and the third oil line each have a mouth into the cavity (103, 111). The arrangement comprises a plate (113) having a continuous first hole (115) and a continuous second hole (117), wherein the plate (113) is arranged in the cavity (103, 111) in such a way that the plate covers the mouths of the second oil line (105) and the third oil line (107).
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2018
    Publication date: August 27, 2020
    Inventors: Wim De Laet, Bart Geudens, Pieter-Jan Francis
  • Patent number: 8834120
    Abstract: A method for connecting a low speed main shaft of a wind turbine to an input shaft of a transmission gearbox of the wind turbine is disclosed. The method includes providing a connection surface on the main shaft and a corresponding connection surface on the input shaft, placing a friction enhancing means on at least one of the connection surfaces, and firmly connecting both connection surfaces to one another, a permanent load being applied on the connection surfaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2014
    Assignees: Hansen Transmissions International N.V., Gamesa Innovation & Technology S.L.
    Inventors: Patrik Saenz De Ugarte, Javier Barańano Etxebarria, Wim De Laet
  • Patent number: 8203226
    Abstract: A gear unit for a wind turbine having an input shaft connected to the rotor hub of the wind turbine and an output shaft for connection to an electrical power generator, characterized in that the gear unit is provided with a hollow tube which is concentric with the main rotation axis and which extends through the gear unit from the input shaft to the output shaft, whereby this hollow tube provides a sealing for the gear unit in storage and transport.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2012
    Assignees: ZF Wind Power Antwerpen N.V., Gamesa Innovation & Technology S.L.
    Inventors: Patrik Saenz De Ugarte, Javier Barañano, Wim Derkinderen, Wim De Laet
  • Publication number: 20090233721
    Abstract: Method for connecting a low speed main shaft of a wind turbine to an input shaft of a transmission gearbox of the wind turbine, characterized in that the method consists of providing a connection surface on the main shaft and a corresponding connection surface on the input shaft; placing a friction enhancing means on at least one of said connection surfaces; and firmly connecting both connection surfaces to one another whereby a permanent load on the connection surfaces is applied.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2008
    Publication date: September 17, 2009
    Applicants: Hansen Transmissions International, naamloze vennootschap, Gamesa Innovacion & Technology, S.L.
    Inventors: Patrik SAENZ DE UGARTE, Javier BARANANO ETXEBARRIA, Wim De LAET
  • Publication number: 20090186740
    Abstract: A gear unit for a wind turbine having an input shaft connected to the rotor hub of the wind turbine and an output shaft for connection to an electrical power generator, characterized in that the gear unit is provided with a hollow tube which is concentric with the main rotation axis and which extends through the gear unit from the input shaft to the output shaft, whereby this hollow tube provides a sealing for the gear unit in storage and transport.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2008
    Publication date: July 23, 2009
    Applicants: HANSEN TRANSMISSIONS INTERNATIONAL, naamloze vennootschap, GAMESA INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY, S.L.
    Inventors: Patrik SAENZ DE UGARTE, Javier BARANANO, Wim DERKINDEREN, Wim DE LAET