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1.

HOUSING SEALING STRUCTURE AND ELECTRIC DRIVE DEVICE

      
Application Number 18940102
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-11-07
First Publication Date 2025-05-08
Owner ZF Friedrichshafen AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Zhang, Wentao
  • Fei, Ningzhong
  • Fan, Zhenhua
  • Li, Xiaoyue

Abstract

A housing sealing structure includes a housing body, a busbar assembly, and a sealing ring, wherein the housing body has a partition plate, and a first chamber and a second chamber on two sides of the partition plate. The partition plate is provided with a through hole through which the busbar assembly passes such that the busbar assembly is sealed at the through hole by the sealing ring. The housing body also includes a first snap-fit portion, and the busbar assembly includes a second snap-fit portion, the first snap-fit portion being snap-fitted with the second snap-fit portion, which ensures the busbar assembly is at a fixed position relative to the housing body to avoid seal failure caused by large compression difference between two sides of the sealing ring due to swing of the busbar assembly relative to the housing body during use, thereby further improving the sealing effect.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02K 5/10 - Casings or enclosures characterised by the shape, form or construction thereof with arrangements for protection from ingress, e.g. of water or fingers
  • H02K 5/22 - Auxiliary parts of casings not covered by groups , e.g. shaped to form connection boxes or terminal boxes

2.

Bottom-Bracket Gear

      
Application Number 18835502
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-02-01
First Publication Date 2025-05-08
Owner ZF Friedrichshafen AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Riedisser, Thomas
  • Doerr, Ulrich
  • Ziemer, Peter
  • Debernitz, Leschek
  • Margraf, Christoph
  • Doepfert, Hagen
  • Schraff, Uwe
  • Griesmeier, Uwe
  • Wiemer, Michel
  • Strobel, Markus

Abstract

An arrangement for actuating a shift element for a bottom bracket gearbox (1) includes a shift ring (4) rotatably mounted in a housing (3) and assigned to a gearbox component. A shift pawl (5) for locking or releasing the shift ring (4) is assigned to the shift ring (4) for shifting a gear stage. A support region mechanically reinforces the housing (3) and is provided at least along a contact region (14) between an inner wall (8) of the housing (3) and an outer circumference of the shift ring (4). The contact region (14) is defined by reaction forces (16) acting when the shift ring (4) is locked.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B62M 11/14 - Transmissions characterised by use of interengaging toothed wheels or frictionally-engaging wheels of changeable ratio with planetary gears
  • B62M 25/00 - Actuators for gearing speed-change mechanisms specially adapted for cycles

3.

SIGNAL OUTPUT COMPONENT FOR CONTROLLING A GATE DRIVER FOR A POWER ELECTRONICS SYSTEM

      
Application Number 18837448
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-02-10
First Publication Date 2025-05-08
Owner ZF Friedrichshafen AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Sperber, Michael
  • Meiler, Michael
  • Hudenkov, Danil

Abstract

A gate driver component for controlling at least two power semiconductors that form a topological switch and are made of different semiconductor materials and/or types.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H03K 17/687 - Electronic switching or gating, i.e. not by contact-making and -breaking characterised by the use of specified components by the use, as active elements, of semiconductor devices the devices being field-effect transistors
  • B60L 15/00 - Methods, circuits or devices for controlling the propulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles, e.g. their traction-motor speed, to achieve a desired performanceAdaptation of control equipment on electrically-propelled vehicles for remote actuation from a stationary place, from alternative parts of the vehicle or from alternative vehicles of the same vehicle train
  • H02M 1/088 - Circuits specially adapted for the generation of control voltages for semiconductor devices incorporated in static converters for the simultaneous control of series or parallel connected semiconductor devices
  • H02M 7/5395 - Conversion of DC power input into AC power output without possibility of reversal by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only, e.g. single switched pulse inverters with automatic control of output wave form or frequency by pulse-width modulation
  • H03K 17/567 - Circuits characterised by the use of more than one type of semiconductor device, e.g. BIMOS, composite devices such as IGBT

4.

OUTPUT SPEED MONITORING FOR AN ELECTRIC DRIVE TRAIN

      
Application Number 18838264
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-02-14
First Publication Date 2025-05-08
Owner ZF FRIEDRICHSHAFEN AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Glöckner, Rico
  • Bebeti, Migen

Abstract

A method for monitoring an output speed of an electric drivetrain of a self-propelled work machine, including inputting an actual value for a longitudinal tilt of the self-propelled work machine and inputting an actual value for the output speed. The method further includes establishing a characteristic curve of a limit value for the output speed as a function of the longitudinal tilt of the self-propelled work machine and verifying whether, according to the input actual value for the longitudinal tilt, the input actual value for the output speed exceeds the limit value established in the characteristic curve. The method further includes outputting a control signal for bringing about an operationally safe state of the electric drivetrain according to a verification result based on the verification step.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60L 15/10 - Methods, circuits or devices for controlling the propulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles, e.g. their traction-motor speed, to achieve a desired performanceAdaptation of control equipment on electrically-propelled vehicles for remote actuation from a stationary place, from alternative parts of the vehicle or from alternative vehicles of the same vehicle train for automatic control superimposed on human control to limit the acceleration of the vehicle, e.g. to prevent excessive motor current
  • B60L 15/20 - Methods, circuits or devices for controlling the propulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles, e.g. their traction-motor speed, to achieve a desired performanceAdaptation of control equipment on electrically-propelled vehicles for remote actuation from a stationary place, from alternative parts of the vehicle or from alternative vehicles of the same vehicle train for control of the vehicle or its driving motor to achieve a desired performance, e.g. speed, torque, programmed variation of speed

5.

COOLING SYSTEM FOR A VEHICLE, AXLE UNIT, VEHICLE AND METHOD

      
Application Number EP2024078097
Publication Number 2025/093222
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-10-07
Publication Date 2025-05-08
Owner ZF FRIEDRICHSHAFEN AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Rohm, Axel
  • Gierling, Detlef
  • Och, Johannes

Abstract

The invention relates to a cooling system (10) for a vehicle, in particular an electric vehicle or a hybrid vehicle, comprising: a heat pump (11) having an evaporator and a condenser; a first coolant circuit (K1) which is associated with the evaporator; a second coolant circuit (K2) which is associated with the condenser; and a compensation device (12) which is designed to exchange thermal energy between the first coolant circuit (K1) and the second coolant circuit (K2).

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60K 11/02 - Arrangement in connection with cooling of propulsion units with liquid cooling
  • B60H 1/32 - Cooling devices

6.

CONTROL ARRANGEMENT OF A SIX-PHASE ELECTRIC MACHINE

      
Application Number 18837427
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-02-10
First Publication Date 2025-05-08
Owner ZF Friedrichshafen AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Hohmann, Fabian
  • Hain, Stefan
  • Beringer, Matthias

Abstract

A control assembly for a six-phase electric machine divided into two three-phase windings includes two three-phase inverters, each of which controls one of the three-phase windings. Each inverter has a circuit assembly with power semiconductors of different types, and/or different materials, and or different surface areas, and windings of the same phase in the inverter are wound onto the same cog and galvanically insulated from one another.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02P 27/06 - Arrangements or methods for the control of AC motors characterised by the kind of supply voltage using variable-frequency supply voltage, e.g. inverter or converter supply voltage using DC to AC converters or inverters
  • H02P 25/22 - Multiple windingsWindings for more than three phases

7.

Assembly for Actuating a Shifting Element of a Transmission

      
Application Number 18835628
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-02-01
First Publication Date 2025-05-08
Owner ZF Friedrichshafen AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Doepfert, Hagen
  • Ziemer, Peter
  • Riedisser, Thomas
  • Doerr, Ulrich
  • Schraff, Uwe
  • Strobel, Markus
  • Margraf, Christoph
  • Griesmeier, Uwe
  • Debernitz, Leschek
  • Wiemer, Michel

Abstract

An arrangement for actuating a shift element of a gearbox includes a rotatably mounted and preloaded shift pawl (2) and a shift ring (3) with an outer toothing (4) and assigned to a gearbox element. A first end (8) of the shift pawl (2) is assigned to the outer toothing (4) of the shift ring (3) so as to lock or release the shift ring (3) in order to shift a gear stage, and a second end (9) of the shift pawl (2) is assigned to a shift gate (6) of a shift drum (5) that actuates the shift pawl (2). The shift pawl (2) is operatively connected to at least one double torsion spring (10) in order to apply a preload force.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B62M 11/04 - Transmissions characterised by use of interengaging toothed wheels or frictionally-engaging wheels of changeable ratio
  • F16H 63/18 - Multiple final output mechanisms being moved by a single common final actuating mechanism the final output mechanisms being successively actuated by progressive movement of the final actuating mechanism the final actuating mechanism comprising cams
  • F16H 63/38 - Detents

8.

OIL GUIDING COMPONENT FOR AN OIL GUIDING ARRANGEMENT

      
Application Number 18932206
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-10-30
First Publication Date 2025-05-01
Owner ZF Friedrichshafen AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Neidhardt, Philipp
  • Dötschel, Philip
  • Gyarmati, Tamas

Abstract

An oil guiding component for an oil guiding arrangement has a body rotationally fixedly connectable to a stationary component of the oil guiding arrangement, the stationary component defining a main oil channel. The body defines a first chamber opening in a radial direction toward an outer side of the body and being fluidly connectable to the main oil channel. The body also defines a second chamber opening in the radial direction toward an inner side of the body. The first chamber is outside of the second chamber in the radial direction and overlaps the second chamber in an axial direction. The first chamber is fluidly connected to the second chamber via a connection passage. The second chamber is fluidly connectable to a shaft passage through which an outer side and an inner space of a second output shaft of the oil guiding arrangement are in fluid communication.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16H 57/04 - Features relating to lubrication or cooling
  • F16H 48/10 - Differential gearings with gears having orbital motion with orbital spur gears

9.

Heat Pump Module for a Vehicle, Axle Assembly and Vehicle

      
Application Number 18932721
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-10-31
First Publication Date 2025-05-01
Owner ZF Friedrichshafen AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Rohm, Axel
  • Kring, Joel

Abstract

A heat pump module (10) for a vehicle includes at least one drivable component (11) configured to generate vibrations during operation and at least one decoupling element (12) configured to decouple the at least one component (11) such that generated vibrations are not transmitted or are at least damped, in particular when the heat pump module (10) is installed, to decouple the at least one component from a vehicle structure of the vehicle.

IPC Classes  ?

10.

TRANSMISSION ARRANGEMENT WITH A SHIELDING SHELL AND MOTOR VEHICLE WITH THE TRANSMISSION ARRANGEMENT

      
Application Number 18933784
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-10-31
First Publication Date 2025-05-01
Owner ZF Friedrichshafen AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Flogaus, Claudius
  • Klein, Julia
  • Kibler, Martin

Abstract

A transmission assembly for a motor vehicle includes a transmission housing, a spur gearing in the housing having an input gear and an output gear, which are connected to one another, a differential gearing in the housing, wherein the differential gearing has a differential cage connected to the output gear for conjoint rotation, and numerous compensating gears rotatably supported in the cage, a sump that defines a fluid level in the transmission housing when the installed transmission assembly is stationary, and a shielding shell in the transmission housing, which surrounds the output gear and the differential cage, at least below the fluid level, to shield them against the sump, wherein the shell has a first channel, wherein fluid in the shell can be conveyed from the shell along the first channel to at least one area in the transmission assembly.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16H 57/04 - Features relating to lubrication or cooling
  • F16H 48/10 - Differential gearings with gears having orbital motion with orbital spur gears
  • F16H 48/38 - Constructional details
  • F16H 48/40 - Constructional details characterised by features of the rotating cases
  • F16H 57/037 - Gearboxes for accommodating differential gearing

11.

ARRANGEMENT AND METHOD FOR ASSEMBLING AND DISMANTLING TWO COMPONENTS

      
Application Number EP2024076986
Publication Number 2025/087643
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-09-26
Publication Date 2025-05-01
Owner
  • ZF FRIEDRICHSHAFEN AG (Germany)
  • ZF WIND POWER ANTWERPEN N.V. (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Van Rompaey, Kristiaan
  • Michielsen, Wim
  • Bosmans, Dirk
  • Van Ouytsel, Witikind

Abstract

The invention describes an arrangement (100) for assembling and dismantling two assemblies (10, 20), with a first assembly (10) which has a first component (11), a second assembly (20) which can be mounted on the first assembly (10) or can be dismantled from the first assembly (10) and which has a second component (21), wherein the components (11, 21) are to be aligned with one another for assembling and dismantling the assemblies (10, 20), and with a guide means (30) for arranging the components (11, 21) in an aligned manner, which guide means is arranged in a predefined manner on the first assembly (10), and on which guide means the second assembly (20) is guided movably, wherein the second component (21) is connected to the guide means (30) via a supporting tool (40) which supports the second assembly (20) at its centre of gravity (22). The invention also describes a method for assembling and dismantling two components.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16H 57/023 - Mounting or installation of gears or shafts in gearboxes, e.g. methods or means for assembly
  • B23P 19/10 - Aligning parts to be fitted together
  • F03D 13/10 - Assembly of wind motorsArrangements for erecting wind motors

12.

DEPENDENT LIMITATION OF A PLURALITY OF CHASSIS ACTUATORS

      
Application Number EP2024077052
Publication Number 2025/087645
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-09-26
Publication Date 2025-05-01
Owner ZF FRIEDRICHSHAFEN AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Schmid, Andreas
  • Münch, Eckehard
  • Simon, Stefan
  • Lovell, Caspar
  • Schmidt, Alan

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for limiting at least two chassis actuators of a vehicle, which influence the lateral dynamics of the vehicle, comprising the following steps: - determining a reference variable for each control command relating to a target variable, wherein the control command is directed to an actuator limited by the method; - providing an independent limitation of the reference variable for at least one actuator, wherein the independent limitation limits a force output in the reference variable of an actuator and is independent of the force output of other actuators; - providing a dependent limitation of the reference variable for a plurality of actuators, wherein the dependent limitation limits the reference variable of a plurality of force outputs of a plurality of actuators.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60W 10/04 - Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of propulsion units
  • B60W 10/184 - Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of braking systems with wheel brakes
  • B60W 10/20 - Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of steering systems
  • B60W 10/22 - Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of suspension systems
  • B60W 30/02 - Control of vehicle driving stability

13.

POWERSHIFT TRANSMISSION FOR AN ELECTRIC TRAVEL DRIVE

      
Application Number EP2024079472
Publication Number 2025/087804
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-10-18
Publication Date 2025-05-01
Owner ZF FRIEDRICHSHAFEN AG (Germany)
Inventor Schinacher, Stephan

Abstract

The present invention relates to a powershift transmission (3) for an electric travel drive of a machine. The powershift transmission (3) has a drive (4), an output (5) and a first shifting element (8). Furthermore, the powershift transmission (3) has an intermediate shaft (17) and an input ratio device (23, 27). In addition, the powershift transmission (3) has a first gear ratio device. The drive (4) is mechanically operatively connected to the intermediate shaft (17) via the input ratio device (23, 27). Furthermore, the intermediate shaft (17) can be mechanically operatively connected to the output (5) via the first gear ratio device by actuating the first shifting element (8). The present invention also relates to a travel drive having an electric drive device (7) and such a powershift transmission (3).

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16H 3/093 - Toothed gearings for conveying rotary motion with variable gear ratio or for reversing rotary motion without gears having orbital motion exclusively or essentially with continuously- meshing gears, that can be disengaged from their shafts characterised by the disposition of the gears with two or more countershafts
  • F16H 3/08 - Toothed gearings for conveying rotary motion with variable gear ratio or for reversing rotary motion without gears having orbital motion exclusively or essentially with continuously- meshing gears, that can be disengaged from their shafts
  • B60K 17/28 - Arrangement or mounting of transmissions in vehicles characterised by arrangement, location, or type of power take-off

14.

DIFFUSER DEVICE FOR A DEVICE FOR ASCERTAINING PARTICLE EMISSIONS FROM BRAKES, AND DEVICE

      
Application Number EP2024079831
Publication Number 2025/087905
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-10-22
Publication Date 2025-05-01
Owner ZF FRIEDRICHSHAFEN AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Kalb, Tobias
  • Stemplinger, Florian
  • Spannbauer, Tobias

Abstract

The invention relates to a diffuser device (1) for a device (3) for ascertaining particle emissions from brakes, said diffuser device (1) having a housing (5), which extends along a flow direction (9) and defines an interior (11) that extends along the flow direction (9) and which separates the interior (11) from the surroundings (13) of the diffuser device (1) perpendicularly to the flow direction (9), and a dividing unit (7), which extends along the flow direction (9) and which divides the interior (11), perpendicularly to the flow direction (9), into a plurality of sections. The invention additionally relates to a corresponding device (3).

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01N 3/56 - Investigating resistance to wear or abrasion
  • G01N 15/02 - Investigating particle size or size distribution

15.

METHOD FOR CONTROLLING AN OPERATION OF A MOTOR VEHICLE

      
Application Number 18837402
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-02-15
First Publication Date 2025-05-01
Owner ZF FRIEDRICHSHAFEN AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Schmidt-Winkel, Norman
  • Hartmann, Fabian
  • Ruider, Martin

Abstract

A method for controlling an operation of a motor vehicle, in particular controlling a coupling process. The motor vehicle has a coupling mechanism with an actuation device, which actuation device is configured to move a gear unit element, particularly a coupling element, of the coupling mechanism between a coupling position and an uncoupling position. The speed at which the gear unit element is moved into the coupling position is set and/or changed depending on a state parameter of the coupling mechanism.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16D 48/06 - Control by electric or electronic means, e.g. of fluid pressure

16.

MONITORING DEVICE AND METHOD FOR MONITORING A CLOSED STATE OF A BATTERY SWITCH, INVERTER DEVICE, ELECTRIC AXLE DRIVE AND MOTOR VEHICLE

      
Application Number 18927545
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-10-25
First Publication Date 2025-05-01
Owner ZF Friedrichshafen AG (Germany)
Inventor Maier, Robert

Abstract

A monitoring device for monitoring an on/off state of a battery switch that has a power source, a diode connected in series to the power source, and an evaluation circuit. The power source and diode are connected in parallel to the battery circuit. The power source is configured to generate a current or voltage between a first terminal and second terminal of the battery switch. The evaluation circuit is designed to create an evaluation signal based on the voltage between the diode and the power source that indicates the on/off state of the battery switch.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60L 58/10 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries
  • B60L 50/60 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by batteries or fuel cells using power supplied by batteries

17.

SAFETY STATUS MONITORING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MOTOR DRIVE CONTROL SYSTEM

      
Application Number 18932003
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-10-30
First Publication Date 2025-05-01
Owner ZF Friedrichshafen AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Jiang, Haobo
  • Han, Chang
  • Xu, Yang

Abstract

A safety status monitoring system and method includes a master control chip to issue a master control chip hardware failure signal; a power management chip; a bus voltage comparator; a three-phase bridge switching circuit; a safety control logic generator to generate a hardware failure mode enable signal and a hardware failure status control signal based on the master control chip hardware failure signal, safety status entry and safety status switching signals; a gate driver to generate gate drive signals based on the hardware failure mode enable signal and the hardware failure status control signal to perform on/off operations on power transistors in the three-phase bridge switching circuit; and a drive safety status monitor to generate a drive safety status feedback control signal based on the hardware failure mode enable signal, the hardware failure status control signal, a gate driver failure status signal, and a power transistor working status signal.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02H 7/08 - Emergency protective circuit arrangements specially adapted for specific types of electric machines or apparatus or for sectionalised protection of cable or line systems, and effecting automatic switching in the event of an undesired change from normal working conditions for dynamo-electric motors
  • G05B 9/02 - Safety arrangements electric
  • H02P 29/028 - Detecting a fault condition, e.g. short circuit, locked rotor, open circuit or loss of load the motor continuing operation despite the fault condition, e.g. eliminating, compensating for or remedying the fault
  • H03K 17/56 - Electronic switching or gating, i.e. not by contact-making and -breaking characterised by the use of specified components by the use, as active elements, of semiconductor devices

18.

LUBRICANT DRIP PAN FOR A TRANSMISSION HOUSING OF A VEHICLE TRANSMISSION

      
Application Number 18933730
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-10-31
First Publication Date 2025-05-01
Owner ZF Friedrichshafen AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Allnoch, Christopher
  • Glade, Gabriele
  • Brussa, Stephan
  • Geiger, Andreas

Abstract

A lubricant drip pan for a vehicle transmission housing includes a cup-shaped separating section, which at least partially encloses a receiving area in which a receiving chamber for a rotating gear element in the vehicle transmission is defined when the drip pan is installed in the housing, and separates it from a lubrication collecting area at the bottom of the drip pan, and in which a lubricant reservoir for the vehicle transmission is formed when the drip pan is installed in the housing. There is also a suction section radially outside the separating section, partially lying in the lubricant collecting area. The suction section has a suction port and at least partially delimits a suction chamber, which supplies lubricant from the reservoir when the drip pan is installed, into which the suction port opens.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16H 57/04 - Features relating to lubrication or cooling

19.

Drive Assembly for a Bicycle, and Bicycle

      
Application Number 18682557
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-07-27
First Publication Date 2025-05-01
Owner ZF Friedrichshafen AG (Germany)
Inventor Ziemer, Peter

Abstract

The present invention relates to a drive assembly (100; 200; 300; 400; 500) for a bicycle. The drive assembly (100; 200; 300; 400; 500) has a bottom bracket gearbox (10), a prime mover (18) and a planetary assembly (110, 412). The planetary assembly (110, 412) includes a first planetary gear set (110) having a first rotary element, a second rotary element and a third rotary element. The drive assembly (100; 200; 300; 400; 500) has a stationary component (22) and a first brake shift element (B1). The first rotary element is mechanically operatively connected to the output (20) of the prime mover (18). The second rotary element is in the form of an output of the planetary assembly (110). The third rotary element is rotationally fixable on the stationary component (22) by the brake shift element (B1).

IPC Classes  ?

  • B62M 11/18 - Transmissions characterised by use of interengaging toothed wheels or frictionally-engaging wheels of changeable ratio with planetary gears with a plurality of planetary gear units
  • B62L 1/00 - BrakesArrangements thereof
  • B62M 6/60 - Rider propelled cycles with auxiliary electric motor power-driven at axle parts
  • B62M 11/14 - Transmissions characterised by use of interengaging toothed wheels or frictionally-engaging wheels of changeable ratio with planetary gears

20.

LAMINATED PART ARRANGEMENT, ROTOR LAMINATED CORE HAVING LAMINATED PART ARRANGEMENT, ROTOR ARRANGEMENT HAVING ROTOR LAMINATED CORE, ELECTRIC MACHINE HAVING ROTOR ARRANGEMENT, AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE LAMINATED PART ARRANGEMENT

      
Application Number EP2024078856
Publication Number 2025/087713
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-10-14
Publication Date 2025-05-01
Owner ZF FRIEDRICHSHAFEN AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Bäuerle, Jürgen
  • Zajonc, Maximilian

Abstract

The present invention relates to a laminated part arrangement (1) for a rotor laminated core (50) of a rotor arrangement (100) of an electric machine (200), in particular an externally excited electric machine, the laminated part arrangement comprising: an inner star (3) having a plurality of tooth portions (3a) which extend radially outwards like spokes and on the end faces of which a head geometry (3c) is formed in each case; and a pole head ring (6) having a receiving geometry (5a) on the inside, wherein the inner star (3) and the pole head ring (5) are coupled to one another by means of the head geometry (3c) and the receiving geometry (5a). The invention further relates to a rotor laminated core (50) having the laminated part arrangement (1) according to the invention, to a rotor arrangement (100) having the rotor laminated core (50) according to the invention, to an electric machine (200) having the rotor arrangement (100) according to the invention, and to a method (300) for producing the laminated part arrangement (1) according to the invention.

IPC Classes  ?

21.

WINDING, COMPONENT FOR AN ELECTRIC MACHINE, ELECTRIC MACHINE, ELECTRIC AXLE DRIVE, MOTOR VEHICLE, AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING A WINDING

      
Application Number EP2024079471
Publication Number 2025/087803
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-10-18
Publication Date 2025-05-01
Owner ZF FRIEDRICHSHAFEN AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Ebert, Matthias
  • Xu, Kaijun
  • Weigel, Michael
  • Schneider, Ralf
  • Scheuplein, Alexander
  • Vieweg, Martin

Abstract

The invention relates to a winding (110) for a component of an electric machine. The component comprises an annular laminated core with a plurality of slots, which extend axially through the laminated core, for receiving input sections and output sections of wires (U1, U2, U3, U4, U5, U6) of at least one winding (110) section, which has a winding direction, in a plurality of winding layers (L1, L2, L3, L4, L5, L6) arranged in a radially adjacent manner. A first wire (U1) has a first connection pin (200) and another first connection pin (210). In a first circuit region (R1, 325), a first sub-section of a first wire (U1) spans a number of slots of the laminated core with a layer jump (315a) over precisely one winding layer away in the winding direction. In a second circuit region (R2, 335), a second sub-section of the first wire (U1) spans the number of slots of the laminated core (115) with the layer jump (315a) over precisely one winding layer away opposite the winding direction.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02K 3/28 - Layout of windings or of connections between windings

22.

TAMPER DISABLEMENT SYSTEM

      
Application Number 18490818
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-10-20
First Publication Date 2025-04-24
Owner ZF Friedrichshafen AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Blake, Iii, Thomas E.
  • Ciosk, Grzegorz
  • Ratcliffe, Gregory

Abstract

A tamper disablement system is disclosed. The tamper disablement system can include a conductive layer having a first terminal and a second terminal. The tamper disablement system can also include an enclosure contact in electrical connection with the first terminal and the second terminal to form a closed-loop circuit and a controller. The controller is configured transmit an electrical signal via the conductive layer and detect the electrical signal within the closed-loop circuit, wherein the controller is configured to transmit a terminate signal when the controller detects a change in electrical properties of the electrical signal.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04N 23/52 - Elements optimising image sensor operation, e.g. for electromagnetic interference [EMI] protection or temperature control by heat transfer or cooling elements
  • H05K 5/02 - Casings, cabinets or drawers for electric apparatus Details

23.

COUPLING DEVICE FOR A DIFFERENTIAL OF A MOTOR VEHICLE

      
Application Number 18684953
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-08-25
First Publication Date 2025-04-24
Owner ZF FRIEDRICHSHAFEN AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Führer, Kim
  • Eder, Philipp
  • Maierhofer, Benedikt
  • Böck, Alois
  • Winkel, Matthias

Abstract

Coupling device for a differential of a motor vehicle, which differential has a drive gear and an inner differential carrier which at least partially surrounds at least one bevel differential side gear and at least one bevel differential pinion gear. An actuating device is configured to move coupler into a coupling state by the actuating device to couple the inner differential carrier with the drive gear and to move the coupler into a decoupling state by the actuating device to decouple the inner differential carrier from the drive gear. The actuating device has transmission element adapted to transmit an actuating force applied to the transmission element by an actuator to the coupler for carrying out a coupling movement and/or uncoupling movement of the coupler. The transmission element is connectable or is connected to the coupler by a bayonet closure.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60K 17/02 - Arrangement or mounting of transmissions in vehicles characterised by arrangement, location, or kind of clutch
  • B60K 17/35 - Arrangement or mounting of transmissions in vehicles for driving both front and rear wheels, e.g. four wheel drive vehicles having differential means for driving one set of wheels, e.g. the front, at one speed and the other set, e.g. the rear, at a different speeds including arrangements for suppressing or influencing the power transfer, e.g. viscous clutches
  • F16H 48/08 - Differential gearings with gears having orbital motion with orbital conical gears

24.

Drive Arrangement for a Bicycle

      
Application Number 18918652
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-10-17
First Publication Date 2025-04-24
Owner ZF Friedrichshafen AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Lauhoff, Jakob
  • Holder, Kevin
  • Löchte, Oliver
  • Pagel, Janik
  • Neumann, Finn

Abstract

A drive arrangement for a bicycle includes a pawl freewheel, the pawl freewheel having a first ring, at least two pawls movably mounted on the first ring, and a second ring having a toothing. The at least two pawls are unevenly spaced in the circumferential direction on the first ring. The drive arrangement further includes at least one sensor device configured to detect a deformation of the first ring of the pawl freewheel due to an applied drive force.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16D 41/30 - Freewheels or freewheel clutches specially adapted for cycles with hinged pawl co-operating with teeth, cogs, or the like
  • B62J 45/41 - Sensor arrangementsMounting thereof characterised by the type of sensor
  • B62M 1/36 - Rider propulsion of wheeled vehicles with rotary cranks, e.g. with pedal cranks
  • B62M 11/02 - Transmissions characterised by use of interengaging toothed wheels or frictionally-engaging wheels of unchangeable ratio

25.

MOUNTING A MAIN SHAFT HOUSING BY MEANS OF SPRING MEMBRANES

      
Application Number EP2024076244
Publication Number 2025/082694
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-09-19
Publication Date 2025-04-24
Owner
  • ZF FRIEDRICHSHAFEN AG (Germany)
  • ZF WIND POWER ANTWERPEN N.V. (Belgium)
Inventor Smook, Warren

Abstract

The invention relates to a drive assembly (101, 301) for a wind turbine, comprising a main shaft, a housing (103), a nacelle-fixed supporting structure (105) and at least one spring element (107, 109); wherein the main shaft is mounted completely in the housing (103); and wherein the housing (103) is resiliently mounted in the supporting structure (105) by means of the at least one spring element (107, 109). The at least one spring element (107, 109) has at least one resilient membrane (403).

IPC Classes  ?

  • F03D 15/10 - Transmission of mechanical power using gearing not limited to rotary motion, e.g. with oscillating or reciprocating members
  • F03D 80/70 - Bearing or lubricating arrangements

26.

MOBILE DEVICE, SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AN EMERGENCY

      
Application Number EP2024076246
Publication Number 2025/082695
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-09-19
Publication Date 2025-04-24
Owner ZF FRIEDRICHSHAFEN AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Zwing, Andre
  • Grupp, Alexander
  • Müller, Florian

Abstract

The invention relates to a mobile device (2) for an emergency, comprising a chip-card reader (4) for reading (S1.1), via contact, information from a chip card (6) of a card (24) in an emergency, and a transmitter (8) for transmitting (S2.1) the information read via contact to a computing device (10). The invention also relates to a system for an emergency, and to a method for transmitting information in an emergency.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06K 7/00 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers

27.

DETECTION DEVICE FOR DETECTING A ROTOR POSITION OF AN ELECTRIC MACHINE

      
Application Number EP2024078324
Publication Number 2025/082810
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-10-09
Publication Date 2025-04-24
Owner ZF FRIEDRICHSHAFEN AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Hein, Joachim
  • Höhn, Hannes

Abstract

The invention relates to a detection device (2) for detecting a rotor position of an electric machine (1), in particular of a motor vehicle, wherein the detection device (2) has at least one rotor position sensor (6) which is designed to detect an orientation of a detection structure (4) of an axial end face of the rotor shaft of the electric machine (1) or of a shaft element (3), in particular a shaft stub, connected to the rotor shaft, wherein the rotor position sensor (6) is arranged adjacent to the detection structure (4) in the axial direction.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02K 11/225 - Detecting coils
  • H02K 11/01 - Structural association of dynamo-electric machines with electric components or with devices for shielding, monitoring or protection for shielding from electromagnetic fields
  • H02K 5/04 - Casings or enclosures characterised by the shape, form or construction thereof

28.

Drive Arrangement for a Bicycle

      
Application Number 18925855
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-10-24
First Publication Date 2025-04-24
Owner ZF Friedrichshafen AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Neumann, Finn
  • Holder, Kevin

Abstract

A drive arrangement for a bicycle includes a detent freewheel mechanism (14). The detent freewheel mechanism (14) has a first ring (20) with detents (24), which are movably supported thereon, and a second ring (22) having a tooth arrangement (26). In addition, the drive arrangement has at least one sensor apparatus, which is configured to detect a deformation of the first ring (20) of the detent freewheel mechanism (14) on the basis of a drive force which is applied. The sensor apparatus (24) has one associated deformation sensor (28) in each case per detent (24).

IPC Classes  ?

  • B62M 6/50 - Control or actuating devices therefor characterised by detectors or sensors, or arrangement thereof
  • B62J 45/20 - Cycle computers as cycle accessories
  • B62J 45/41 - Sensor arrangementsMounting thereof characterised by the type of sensor

29.

ELECTRIC MACHINE WITH LAMINATED CORE WHICH IS SECURED IN A FORCE- AND FORM-FITTING MANNER, AND METHOD FOR ASSEMBLING THE ELECTRIC MACHINE

      
Application Number EP2024078326
Publication Number 2025/082811
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-10-09
Publication Date 2025-04-24
Owner ZF FRIEDRICHSHAFEN AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Reim, Sebastian
  • Heuler, Michael
  • Riedel, Alexander
  • Kohl, Christoph
  • Schuhmacher, Simon
  • Bub, Daniel

Abstract

The invention relates to an electric machine (3) comprising a stator (7) and a rotor (8) which is rotatably mounted about a rotational axis (100) relative to the stator (7). The stator (7) and/or the rotor (8) has a laminated core (11), which is made of a plurality of individual laminations (15) that are connected together and stacked one over the other in the axial direction with respect to the rotational axis (100), and a support (10), on which the laminated core (11) is secured via a force-fitting connection. The support (10) has, in the region of the force-fitting connection, at least one groove (16) which runs at least partly in the circumferential direction and into which at least one of the individual laminations (15) of the laminated core (11) partly engages in order to form an axial form-fitting connection with respect to the rotational axis (100).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02K 1/18 - Means for mounting or fastening magnetic stationary parts on to, or to, the stator structures

30.

WINDING, COMPONENT FOR AN ELECTRIC MACHINE, ELECTRIC MACHINE, ELECTRIC AXLE DRIVE, AND MOTOR VEHICLE

      
Application Number EP2024078854
Publication Number 2025/082901
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-10-14
Publication Date 2025-04-24
Owner ZF FRIEDRICHSHAFEN AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Xu, Kaijun
  • Ebert, Matthias

Abstract

The invention relates to a winding (110) for a component (100) of an electric machine (105). The component (100) comprises an annular laminated core (115) with a plurality of slots (N), which extend axially through the laminated core (115), for receiving at least one winding section (111) of the winding (110) in a plurality of winding layers (L1, L2, L3, L4, L5, L6) arranged in a radially adjacent manner. The winding (110) comprises the winding section (111) which comprises at least one first wire (U1). A first sub-section (220) of the first wire (U1) spans a number of slots of the laminated core without a layer jump (540) within a winding layer (L2) of the winding layers, wherein a second sub-section (230) of the first wire (U1) spans the number of slots of the laminated core with a layer jump (550) over two winding layers away.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02K 3/12 - Windings characterised by the conductor shape, form or construction, e.g. with bar conductors arranged in slots
  • H02K 3/28 - Layout of windings or of connections between windings

31.

Drive Train for a Vehicle and Vehicle Comprising Same

      
Application Number 18681991
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-07-07
First Publication Date 2025-04-17
Owner ZF Friedrichshafen AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Kutter, Fabian
  • Horn, Matthias
  • Beck, Stefan
  • Kaltenbach, Johannes
  • Martin, Thomas
  • Wechs, Michael
  • Griesmeier, Uwe

Abstract

A drive train for a vehicle includes an internal combustion engine (VM) coaxial to the first axis (A1), at least one first electric machine (EM1) and one second electric machine (EM2), and a transmission arrangement (G) connectable to an output (Ab). The first electric machine (EM1) has larger dimensions than the second electric machine (EM2). The second electric machine (EM2) is connectable at least to the internal combustion engine (VM), and the first electric machine (EM1) is connectable at least to the transmission arrangement (G). The first electric machine (EM1) and the second electric machine (EM2) are coaxial to the first axis (A1). The first electric machine (EM1) and the second electric machine (EM2) are radially nested, or the first electric machine (EM1), when viewed axially, is associated with the internal combustion engine and the second electric machine (2), when viewed axially, is associated with the output.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60K 6/40 - Arrangement or mounting of plural diverse prime-movers for mutual or common propulsion, e.g. hybrid propulsion systems comprising electric motors and internal combustion engines the prime-movers consisting of electric motors and internal combustion engines, e.g. HEVs characterised by apparatus, components or means specially adapted for HEVs characterised by the assembly or relative disposition of components
  • B60K 6/24 - Arrangement or mounting of plural diverse prime-movers for mutual or common propulsion, e.g. hybrid propulsion systems comprising electric motors and internal combustion engines the prime-movers consisting of electric motors and internal combustion engines, e.g. HEVs characterised by apparatus, components or means specially adapted for HEVs characterised by the combustion engines
  • B60K 6/26 - Arrangement or mounting of plural diverse prime-movers for mutual or common propulsion, e.g. hybrid propulsion systems comprising electric motors and internal combustion engines the prime-movers consisting of electric motors and internal combustion engines, e.g. HEVs characterised by apparatus, components or means specially adapted for HEVs characterised by the motors or the generators
  • B60K 6/36 - Arrangement or mounting of plural diverse prime-movers for mutual or common propulsion, e.g. hybrid propulsion systems comprising electric motors and internal combustion engines the prime-movers consisting of electric motors and internal combustion engines, e.g. HEVs characterised by apparatus, components or means specially adapted for HEVs characterised by the transmission gearings

32.

SUPPLY SYSTEM FOR COOLANT FLOWS OF A VEHICLE, INTERFACE UNIT, DISTRIBUTOR HOUSING AND VEHICLE

      
Application Number EP2024075157
Publication Number 2025/078089
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-09-10
Publication Date 2025-04-17
Owner ZF FRIEDRICHSHAFEN AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Bender, Jörg
  • Sich, Bernhard
  • Kring, Joel

Abstract

The invention relates to a supply system for coolant flows of a vehicle, to an interface unit, to a distributor housing and to a vehicle. The supply system (100) comprises a distributor housing (110) with a pump housing (111) for receiving at least one coolant pump and/or with at least one valve housing (112) for receiving a valve unit, wherein the distributor housing (110) is designed in such a way that the pump housing (111) and/or the valve housing (112) are/is open at least on a first side of the distributor housing (110); an interface unit (120) with a multiplicity of coolant interfaces (121), wherein the interface unit (120) can be arranged on the first side of the distributor housing (110) in such a way that the interface unit (120) seals fluidically with the pump housing (111) and/or the valve housing (112), and an exchange of coolant with the pump housing (111) and/or the valve housing (112) can be provided via the multiplicity of coolant interfaces (121).

IPC Classes  ?

  • F01P 5/10 - Pumping liquid coolantArrangements of coolant pumps
  • F01P 7/16 - Controlling of coolant flow the coolant being liquid by thermostatic control
  • F01P 11/04 - Arrangements of liquid pipes or hoses
  • B60K 11/02 - Arrangement in connection with cooling of propulsion units with liquid cooling
  • F01P 7/14 - Controlling of coolant flow the coolant being liquid

33.

FEATHER KEY FOR CREATING A ROTATIONALLY FIXED CONNECTION

      
Application Number EP2024075158
Publication Number 2025/078090
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-09-10
Publication Date 2025-04-17
Owner
  • ZF FRIEDRICHSHAFEN AG (Germany)
  • ZF WIND POWER ANTWERPEN N.V. (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Stoyanov, Deyan
  • Wiese, Matthias
  • Bosmans, Dirk

Abstract

The present invention relates to a feather key (10) for producing a rotationally fixed connection between two ring components (2, 3). The feather key (10) has a longitudinal extension direction (L), a first engagement portion (11) for engaging with the first ring component (2) and a second engagement portion (12) for engaging with the second ring component (3) The first engagement portion (11) has a flat contact surface (13.1; 13.2) for engaging with the first ring component (2) and the second engagement portion (12) has a curved contact surface (14) for engaging with the second ring component (3). The present invention also relates to an arrangement (1) for torque transmission with two ring components (2, 3) and such a feather key (10).

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16D 1/08 - Couplings for rigidly connecting two coaxial shafts or other movable machine elements for attachment of a member on a shaft or on a shaft-end with clamping hubCouplings for rigidly connecting two coaxial shafts or other movable machine elements for attachment of a member on a shaft or on a shaft-end with hub and longitudinal key
  • F16B 3/00 - Key-type connectionsKeys

34.

CONICAL CONNECTION OF SUN SHAFT AND PLANET CARRIER

      
Application Number EP2024075159
Publication Number 2025/078091
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-09-10
Publication Date 2025-04-17
Owner
  • ZF FRIEDRICHSHAFEN AG (Germany)
  • ZF WIND POWER ANTWERPEN N.V. (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Strasser, Dirk
  • Bauer, Gerhard

Abstract

The invention relates to a gearing arrangement having a first planetary stage (101) and a second planetary stage (103). A sun shaft (107) of the first planetary stage (101) has an outer cone (115) and a planet carrier (109) of the second planetary stage (103) has an inner cone (119); wherein the outer cone (115) and the inner cone (119) engage in one another; and wherein there is a force- and/or form-fitting rotationally fixed connection between the outer cone (115) and the inner cone (119).

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16H 1/46 - Systems consisting of a plurality of gear trains, each with orbital gears
  • F16D 1/08 - Couplings for rigidly connecting two coaxial shafts or other movable machine elements for attachment of a member on a shaft or on a shaft-end with clamping hubCouplings for rigidly connecting two coaxial shafts or other movable machine elements for attachment of a member on a shaft or on a shaft-end with hub and longitudinal key
  • F16D 1/092 - Couplings for rigidly connecting two coaxial shafts or other movable machine elements for attachment of a member on a shaft or on a shaft-end with clamping hubCouplings for rigidly connecting two coaxial shafts or other movable machine elements for attachment of a member on a shaft or on a shaft-end with hub and longitudinal key with radial clamping due to axial loading of at least one pair of conical surfaces the pair of conical mating surfaces being provided on the coupled hub and shaft
  • F16H 57/08 - General details of gearing of gearings with members having orbital motion

35.

ACTUATOR FOR AN ADJUSTABLE ROLL STABILIZER

      
Application Number EP2024077051
Publication Number 2025/078160
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-09-26
Publication Date 2025-04-17
Owner ZF FRIEDRICHSHAFEN AG (Germany)
Inventor Westphal, Oliver

Abstract

The invention relates to an actuator (2) for an actively adjustable roll stabilizer (1), comprising a drive unit (8) and a transmission which is drivingly connected thereto and which is designed as a multistage planetary transmission, comprises a plurality of planetary gear stages (10, 20, 30) drivingly connected to one another, and can be connected to a stabilizer section (5b) of the roll stabilizer (1) on the output side. The invention is characterized in that tooth meshing regions of one of the planetary gear stages (30) are located within a transmission chamber (38) which is sealed off from the remaining regions (10, 20) of the transmission and which is filled with a lubricant (30) in order to damp vibrations caused during operation to a substantial degree.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16H 1/46 - Systems consisting of a plurality of gear trains, each with orbital gears
  • F16H 57/00 - General details of gearing

36.

BALL STUD JOINT FOR A CHASSIS, METHOD FOR PRODUCING A CLOSURE COVER FOR SUCH A BALL STUD JOINT, AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING A BALL STUD JOINT WITH A ACCORDINGLY PRODUCED CLOSURE COVER

      
Application Number 18908326
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-10-07
First Publication Date 2025-04-10
Owner ZF Friedrichshafen AG (Germany)
Inventor Rempel, Konstantin

Abstract

The invention relates to a ball stud joint (1) for a chassis of a vehicle, the ball stud joint having a ball stud (3) which is fitted and can move in a joint housing (7), where the joint housing (7) has an assembly opening (9) that is closed by a closure cover (14). A cover rim (15) of the closure cover (14) is held fast on the joint housing (7) by means of a beaded and/or flanged holding edge (11) of the joint housing (7). To avoid or at least reduce a notch effect between the cover rim (15) and the holding edge (11), the ball stud joint (1) is characterized in that the cover rim (11) of the closure cover (14) is formed by a simple fold (16).

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60G 7/00 - Pivoted suspension armsAccessories thereof

37.

DEVICE FOR FORMING AN OIL PAN AND AN OIL PAN ARRANGEMENT

      
Application Number 18909581
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-10-08
First Publication Date 2025-04-10
Owner ZF Friedrichshafen AG (Germany)
Inventor Paul, Alexander

Abstract

A device for producing an oil pan and an oil pan arrangement are disclosed. An oil pan underside has a bottom and an all-round sidewall arranged to form a leakproof hollow space. A partition wall divides the hollow space into a suction space for forming a suction opening and an outflow space for outflow of oil along an outflow direction. The partition wall defines fluid openings for oil to flow from the suction space to the outflow space. A filter element and/or sieve element is integrated in the outflow space to filter the oil. A supporting grid is above the filter element and/or sieve element and is attached to an inside of the sidewall to fix the filter element and/or sieve element between the supporting grid and the oil pan bottom. The oil pan underside can be fixed to a corresponding wall as the upper side of the oil pan.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F01M 11/00 - Component parts, details, or accessories, not provided for in, or of interest apart from, groups
  • F01M 11/03 - Mounting or connecting of lubricant purifying means relative to the machine or engineDetails of lubricant purifying means

38.

SENSING PERFORMANCE VALIDATION IN ADVANCED DRIVER-ASSISTANCE SYSTEM VERIFICATION

      
Application Number 18983797
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-12-17
First Publication Date 2025-04-10
Owner ZF FRIEDRICHSHAFEN AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Yezersky, Grigory
  • Berkooz, Gahl
  • Diaz, Michael
  • Wilson, David

Abstract

Systems and methods are provided for generating data for sensor system validation. A representative vehicle is equipped with a set of sensors positioned to provide a collective field of view defining a set of sensor locations as a set of master data and encompassing a field of view of a sensor positioned at any of the set of sensor locations. The set of sensor locations includes a sensor location at which no sensor of the set of sensors is placed. The representative vehicle is driven for a distance required for validation of a sensor system to provide master data representing the entire distance required for validation.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60W 50/04 - Monitoring the functioning of the control system
  • G06N 3/08 - Learning methods
  • G06T 3/00 - Geometric image transformations in the plane of the image
  • G06V 10/776 - ValidationPerformance evaluation
  • G06V 20/56 - Context or environment of the image exterior to a vehicle by using sensors mounted on the vehicle

39.

GEARWHEEL WITH AN INSERT PORTION MADE OF METAL AND AN OUTER PORTION MADE OF PLASTIC, STEERING MECHANISM WITH SUCH A GEARWHEEL AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING SUCH A GEARWHEEL

      
Application Number 18904491
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-10-02
First Publication Date 2025-04-10
Owner ZF Friedrichshafen AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Dransmann, Markus
  • Kamphaus, Thorsten

Abstract

A gearwheel has an insert portion made of metal and an outer portion made of plastic, where the outer portion has a toothed rim and the outer portion is injection-molded onto the insert portion. The outer portion has a plurality of injection-molded sections formed on a side surface of the insert portion which surface is directed transversely or perpendicularly to the central longitudinal axis. To produce the gearwheel inexpensively and with sufficiently good physical properties as regards its load-bearing capacity and its useful life. The gearwheel is characterized in having injection-molded sections spaced apart from one another on the side surface of the insert portion and side surface areas of the insert portion are left free between directly adjacent injection-molded sections.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16H 55/22 - Toothed membersWorms for transmissions with crossing shafts, especially worms, worm-gears
  • B29C 45/27 - Sprue channels
  • B29L 15/00 - Gear wheels or similar articles with grooves or projections, e.g. control knobs
  • F16H 55/06 - Use of materialsUse of treatments of toothed members or worms to affect their intrinsic material properties

40.

CONTROL ARRANGEMENT FOR A FREQUENCY-DEPENDENT DAMPING VALVE DEVICE OF A VIBRATION DAMPER AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE CONTROL ARRANGEMENT

      
Application Number 18904624
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-10-02
First Publication Date 2025-04-10
Owner ZF Friedrichshafen AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Väth, Andreas
  • Deppert, Jan
  • Sieber, Andreas
  • Litterscheid, Dirk
  • Eich, Achim
  • Liehmann, Stefan

Abstract

A control arrangement for a frequency-dependent damping valve of a vibration damper having a control pot with a cylindrical pot wall and a pot base adjoining the pot wall, a control piston arranged axially displaceable in the control pot between first and second end positions. The pot base has a deformation portion produced by plastic deformation that defines the first end position. The control piston is slidingly guided at a guide bush. The deformation portion defines a trough in which the guide bush is received by a first axial end and a spring unit supported at the control piston acts on the control piston with a spring force. The guide bush has a cutout at the first axial end arranged in the trough and in which a base material of the control base is displaced by plastic deformation to form a positive engagement connection.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16F 9/50 - Special means providing automatic damping adjustment
  • F16F 15/00 - Suppression of vibrations in systemsMeans or arrangements for avoiding or reducing out-of-balance forces, e.g. due to motion

41.

APPARATUS FOR DETERMINING A TORQUE ON A SHAFT, POWER TAKE-OFF TRANSMISSION WITH A POWER TAKE-OFF SHAFT, AND WORK MACHINE

      
Application Number EP2024077499
Publication Number 2025/073641
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-09-30
Publication Date 2025-04-10
Owner ZF FRIEDRICHSHAFEN AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Pilzweger, Hans
  • Richter, Bernhard
  • Fesl, Quirin

Abstract

The invention relates to an apparatus (100) for determining a torque on a shaft (110), comprising the shaft (110) for transmitting the torque, a first signal generator (120) arranged for conjoint rotation on the shaft (110), a second signal generator (130) spaced apart from the first signal generator (120) and arranged for conjoint rotation on the shaft (110), a first sensor (121) assigned to the first signal generator (120) and intended to generate first measurement data, a second sensor (131) assigned to the second signal generator (130) and intended to generate second measurement data, and a control unit, wherein the control unit is designed to determine torsion of the shaft (110) on the basis of the first and the second measurement data, and wherein the control unit is also designed to determine the torque on the basis of the torsion. The apparatus (100) according to the invention is distinguished by the fact that the first signal generator (120) is in the form of a first clutch case (120) and the second signal generator (130) is in the form of a second clutch case (130). The invention also relates to a power take-off transmission with a power take-off shaft and to a corresponding work machine.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01L 3/10 - Rotary-transmission dynamometers wherein the torque-transmitting element comprises a torsionally-flexible shaft involving electric or magnetic means for indicating
  • F16D 13/52 - Clutches with multiple lamellae

42.

TYRE TEST BENCH, SYSTEM, METHOD FOR TESTING, AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING AND TESTING TYRES

      
Application Number EP2024077564
Publication Number 2025/073673
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-10-01
Publication Date 2025-04-10
Owner ZF FRIEDRICHSHAFEN AG (Germany)
Inventor Bösl, Roland

Abstract

The invention relates to a tyre test bench (1) comprising: a frame (3) and a tyre holder (5) which is mounted thereon and on which a tyre (13) with a tread surface (15) can be rotatably mounted about a first rotational axis (17); a running drum (7), which is mounted on the frame (3) and is rotatably mounted about a second rotational axis (23), with a circumferential drum surface (21); a force measuring device (9) and temperature measuring device (11) which are mounted on the frame (3); and a compression device which can apply positive pressure to a pressurised gaseous medium in the tyre (13), wherein the tyre (13) can be positioned on the tyre holder (5) such that, when the tyre (13) rotates about the first rotational axis (17) in one rotational direction and the running drum (7) rotates about the second rotational axis (23), the tread surface (15) of the tyre (13) rolls on the drum surface (21), wherein the force measuring device (9) is designed to detect a tangential force (27) which, when the the tread surface (15) of the tyre (13) rolls on the drum surface (21), acts tangentially on the tyre (13) perpendicular to the first rotational axis (17) and in the rotational direction of the tyre (13), and wherein the temperature measuring device (11) is designed to detect the temperature of a portion of a surface of the tyre (13). The invention also relates to a system (37), a method for testing, and a method for manufacturing and testing.

IPC Classes  ?

43.

TYRE TEST BENCH, SYSTEM, METHOD FOR TESTING, AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING AND TESTING TYRES

      
Application Number EP2024077559
Publication Number 2025/073671
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-10-01
Publication Date 2025-04-10
Owner ZF FRIEDRICHSHAFEN AG (Germany)
Inventor Bösl, Roland

Abstract

The invention relates to a tyre test bench (1) comprising: a frame (3) and a tyre holder (5) which is mounted thereon and on which a tyre (13) with a tread surface (15) can be rotatably mounted about a first rotational axis (17); a running drum (7), which is mounted on the frame (3) and is rotatably mounted about a second rotational axis (23), with a circumferential drum surface (21); a force measuring device (9) and temperature measuring device (11) which are mounted on the frame (3); and a compression device which can apply positive pressure to a pressurised gaseous medium in the tyre (13), wherein the tyre (13) can be positioned on the tyre holder (5) such that, when the tyre (13) rotates about the first rotational axis (17) in one rotational direction and the running drum (7) rotates about the second rotational axis (23), the tread surface (15) of the tyre (13) rolls on the drum surface (21), wherein the force measuring device (9) is designed to detect a tangential force (27) which, when the tread surface (15) of the tyre (13) rolls on the drum surface (21), acts tangentially on the tyre (13) perpendicular to the first rotational axis (17) and in the rotational direction of the tyre (13), and wherein the temperature measuring device (11) is designed to detect the temperature of the pressurised gaseous medium. The invention also relates to a system (41), a method for testing, and a method for manufacturing and testing.

IPC Classes  ?

44.

BELT STRAP AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING A BELT STRAP

      
Application Number 18833068
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-01-26
First Publication Date 2025-04-03
Owner
  • ZF AUTOMOTIVE GERMANY GMBH (Germany)
  • ZF FRIEDRICHSHAFEN AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Werner, Christian
  • Gonzalez Mora, Victor
  • Mecnika, Viktorija

Abstract

The invention relates to webbing (10) for a seatbelt system of an automotive vehicle, comprising a webbing body (12), at least one electrical conductor (14), and comprising a flexible printed circuit (16) arranged on the webbing body (12), wherein the at least one electrical conductor (14) is arranged and electrically contacted on the flexible printed circuit (16) using at least one electrically conductive adhesive (30). Further, a method of manufacturing a webbing (10) is described.

IPC Classes  ?

45.

HYDRAULIC SYSTEM FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE

      
Application Number EP2024074795
Publication Number 2025/067843
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-09-05
Publication Date 2025-04-03
Owner ZF FRIEDRICHSHAFEN AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Novak, Rainer
  • Staetter, Florian
  • Martin, Hans-Joachim

Abstract

The invention relates to a hydraulic system (135) for cooling or lubricating thermal consumers (225) and for actuating a clutch device (140) of a motor vehicle (105), wherein the system (135) comprises the following elements: a first pump (205) which is designed to provide a first or second volume flow of fluid, depending on the rotational direction of said pump; a clutch device (140) for establishing or decoupling an effective connection between a drive unit (115) of the motor vehicle (105) and an output; and a flow direction valve (215) which is arranged fluidically between a supply device (210) and the first pump (205) and which can be switched, depending on the direction of rotation of the first pump (205), either to a first switching state by the first volume flow or to a second switching state by the second volume flow, wherein the clutch device (140) is switched to a decoupled state in the first switching state of the flow direction valve (215) and to a coupled state in the second switching state of the flow direction valve (215). The invention also relates to a drive device (100) for a motor vehicle (105) having such a hydraulic system (135), and to a motor vehicle (105).

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16H 57/04 - Features relating to lubrication or cooling
  • F01M 1/02 - Pressure lubrication using lubricating pumps
  • F16D 25/12 - Details not specific to one of the before-mentioned types
  • F16D 48/02 - Control by fluid pressure
  • F16H 61/00 - Control functions within change-speed- or reversing-gearings for conveying rotary motion

46.

WINDING, COMPONENT FOR AN ELECTRIC MACHINE, ELECTRIC MACHINE, ELECTRIC AXLE DRIVE AND MOTOR VEHICLE

      
Application Number EP2024077007
Publication Number 2025/068337
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-09-26
Publication Date 2025-04-03
Owner ZF FRIEDRICHSHAFEN AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Xu, Kaijun
  • Micklitz, Tobias

Abstract

A winding (110) for a component of an electric machine has an annular laminated core with slots for receiving a winding strand (111) of the winding (110) in a plurality of winding layers (L1, L2, L3, L4, L5, L6, L7, L8, L9). The winding strand (111) is composed of a first wire (U1) and a second wire (U4). First adjacent winding layers (L1, L2) are allocated to a first group (710), second adjacent winding layers (13, L4, 15, L6) are allocated to a second group (715), third adjacent winding layers (17, 18) are allocated to a third group (720) and one winding layer (L9) is allocated to a fourth group (725). A first partial section (220) of the first wire (U1) extending between the first group (710) and the second group (715) and/or a first partial section (225) of the second wire (U4) spans a first number of slots. A second partial section (230) of the first wire (U1) extending within the second group (715) and/or a second partial section (235) of the second wire (U4) spans a second number of slots. A third partial section (830) of the first wire (U1) extending between the third group (720) and the fourth group (725) spans a third number of slots.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02K 3/12 - Windings characterised by the conductor shape, form or construction, e.g. with bar conductors arranged in slots
  • H02K 3/28 - Layout of windings or of connections between windings

47.

WINDING, COMPONENT FOR AN ELECTRIC MACHINE, ELECTRIC MACHINE, ELECTRIC AXLE DRIVE AND MOTOR VEHICLE

      
Application Number EP2024077009
Publication Number 2025/068339
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-09-26
Publication Date 2025-04-03
Owner ZF FRIEDRICHSHAFEN AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Xu, Kaijun
  • Ebert, Matthias
  • Micklitz, Tobias

Abstract

The invention relates to a winding (110) for a component of an electric machine, the winding comprising an annular laminated core with a plurality of slots extending axially through the laminated core, for receiving at least one winding strand (111) of the winding (110) in a plurality of radially adjacently arranged winding layers (L1, L2, L3, L4, L5, L6, L7, L8, L9). The winding (110) comprises the winding strand (111), which is made up of a first wire (U1) and a second wire (U4). The first wire (U1) forms a first connection pin (200) and a further first connection pin (210), wherein the second wire (U4) forms a second connection pin (205) and a further second connection pin (215). The wires (U1, U4) are connected to one another via the further first connection pin (210) and the further second connection pin (215), wherein the second wire (U4) is wound only in one winding layer (L1, L9) and wherein the first wire (U1) is wound both in the winding layer (L1, L9) and in at least one further winding layer (L2, L3, L4, L5, L6, L7, L8) of the winding layers.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02K 3/12 - Windings characterised by the conductor shape, form or construction, e.g. with bar conductors arranged in slots
  • H02K 3/28 - Layout of windings or of connections between windings
  • H02K 3/50 - Fastening of winding heads, equalising connectors, or connections thereto

48.

COOLING AND/OR LUBRICATING MODULE

      
Application Number EP2024074785
Publication Number 2025/067840
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-09-05
Publication Date 2025-04-03
Owner ZF FRIEDRICHSHAFEN AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Kramer, Thomas
  • Lechner, Robert
  • Scharr, Stephan
  • Duetz, Jan
  • Hoffmann, Jan-Niclas
  • Rottach, Arnim-Sebastian

Abstract

The invention relates to a cooling and/or lubricating module (140) for cooling and/or lubricating thermal consumers (S1 – S6) of a drive device (100) of a vehicle (105), comprising a housing (200) having a reservoir (203) for providing a coolant and/or lubricant, a first interface (300) for receiving a first pump (206) and a second interface (305) for receiving a second pump (209), wherein the first and the second pump (206, 209) are arranged and can be electrically driven on a common shaft (221). The invention further relates to a vehicle (105) having such a cooling and/or lubricating module (140).

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16H 57/04 - Features relating to lubrication or cooling
  • F01M 1/02 - Pressure lubrication using lubricating pumps
  • F01M 1/12 - Closed-circuit lubricating systems not provided for in groups
  • F01M 11/00 - Component parts, details, or accessories, not provided for in, or of interest apart from, groups
  • B60K 1/00 - Arrangement or mounting of electrical propulsion units

49.

TRAINING AND USE OF A SOFTWARE AGENT FOR AN OPTIMIZED CONTROL OF AN ACTUATOR

      
Application Number EP2024075147
Publication Number 2025/067856
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-09-10
Publication Date 2025-04-03
Owner ZF FRIEDRICHSHAFEN AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Biel, Steffen
  • Geiger, Florian
  • Steidle, Sebastian
  • Sapozhnikova, Elena

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for training a software agent of a system for a reinforcement learning process for an optimized control of an actuator, to a corresponding software agent, to a method for parameterizing an actuator using the software agent and corresponding devices for carrying out the aforementioned method, and to a corresponding actuator. The training method has the steps of inputting (S11) a test signal and an initial parameterization into an actuator representation of the actuator, determining (S12) characteristics of the actuator representation in response to the input, inputting (S13) the characteristics into the software agent, receiving (S14) a parameterization as an output of the software agent, inputting (S15) the parameterization received as the output of the software agent into the actuator representation, and repeatedly carrying out the steps until a termination condition is reached.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G05B 13/02 - Adaptive control systems, i.e. systems automatically adjusting themselves to have a performance which is optimum according to some preassigned criterion electric
  • G06N 3/092 - Reinforcement learning

50.

CONTROL OF AN ACTUATOR ON THE BASIS OF REINFORCEMENT LEARNING

      
Application Number EP2024075148
Publication Number 2025/067857
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-09-10
Publication Date 2025-04-03
Owner ZF FRIEDRICHSHAFEN AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Biel, Steffen
  • Geiger, Florian

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for controlling an actuator on the basis of control parameters generated using reinforcement learning and on the basis of a corresponding device and to a corresponding training method. The method for controlling an actuator on the basis of control parameters generated using reinforcement learning has the steps of determining (S1) a regulation parameter set with a plurality of discrete regulation parameters for the respective actuator, receiving (S2) a control parameter generated by a software agent, mapping (S3) the control parameter to one of the regulation parameters of the regulation parameter set, and controlling (S4) the actuator on the basis of the regulation parameter. The invention additionally relates to a method for an improved training of a software agent for controlling an actuator and to a device for carrying out the method.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G05B 13/02 - Adaptive control systems, i.e. systems automatically adjusting themselves to have a performance which is optimum according to some preassigned criterion electric
  • G06N 3/092 - Reinforcement learning

51.

METHOD FOR ACTUATING AN ELECTROHYDRAULIC ACTUATOR

      
Application Number EP2024075150
Publication Number 2025/067858
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-09-10
Publication Date 2025-04-03
Owner ZF FRIEDRICHSHAFEN AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Steidle, Sebastian
  • Biel, Steffen
  • Geiger, Florian

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for an optimized actuation of an electrohydraulic actuator and a corresponding training method for a neural network, to a neural network, and to a method for using the neural network and a corresponding device in order to carry out the method. The method for an optimized actuation of an electrohydraulic actuator has the steps of applying (S1) a target current curve to the electrohydraulic actuator, measuring (S2) the actual current curve set on the electrohydraulic actuator, repeatedly carrying out the applying (S1) and measuring (S2) steps for a plurality of parameterizations, determining (S3) correction values on the basis of the target current curve and the actual current curve, and actuating (S4) the electrohydraulic actuator on the basis of the determined correction values.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G05B 13/00 - Adaptive control systems, i.e. systems automatically adjusting themselves to have a performance which is optimum according to some preassigned criterion
  • G05B 13/02 - Adaptive control systems, i.e. systems automatically adjusting themselves to have a performance which is optimum according to some preassigned criterion electric
  • G05B 13/04 - Adaptive control systems, i.e. systems automatically adjusting themselves to have a performance which is optimum according to some preassigned criterion electric involving the use of models or simulators
  • B25J 9/16 - Programme controls

52.

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DETERMINING THE STATE OF A COMPONENT OF A TRAIN IN ORDER TO DETERMINE A MAINTENANCE PLAN FOR THE TRAIN

      
Application Number EP2024075665
Publication Number 2025/067898
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-09-13
Publication Date 2025-04-03
Owner ZF FRIEDRICHSHAFEN AG (Germany)
Inventor Breidenbach, Patrick

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for determining (S6) the state of a component (4) of a train (2) in order to determine (S8) a maintenance plan for the train (2). The method has the steps of reading (S5) data relating to a vibration of the component (4) from a sensor (6) of the train (2), reading (S4) data relating to a vibration of the component (4) from a mobile terminal (8), and determining (S6) the state of the component (4) on the basis of the read data of the sensor (6) and of the mobile terminal (8). The invention additionally relates to a system comprising a sensor (6) which can be installed on a component (4) of a train (2), a mobile terminal (8), and a server (10), wherein the server (10) is designed to carry out the step of determining (S6) the state of the component (4) and to carry out a step of determining (S8) a maintenance plan for the train (2) on the basis of the determined state, and the system is designed to carry out the method.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B61L 15/00 - Indicators provided on the vehicle or train for signalling purposes
  • B61L 27/57 - Trackside diagnosis or maintenance, e.g. software upgrades for vehicles or trains, e.g. trackside supervision of train conditions

53.

WINDING, COMPONENT FOR AN ELECTRIC MACHINE, ELECTRIC MACHINE, ELECTRIC AXLE DRIVE, AND MOTOR VEHICLE

      
Application Number EP2024077008
Publication Number 2025/068338
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-09-26
Publication Date 2025-04-03
Owner ZF FRIEDRICHSHAFEN AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Xu, Kaijun
  • Ebert, Matthias
  • Micklitz, Tobias

Abstract

A component of an electric machine has an annular laminated core with a plurality of grooves for receiving input sections and output sections of partial strands (U1, U2, U3, U4, U5, U6) of a winding strand (1000) of the winding (110) in a plurality of radially adjacently arranged winding layers (L1, L2, L3, L4, L5, L6, L7, L8, L9, L10). A first number of winding layers (L1, L2, L3, L4) is assigned to a first group (700) and a second number (L5, L6) of winding layers is assigned to a second group (705). On a connection side of the winding (110), a connection section (1013) of a first partial strand (U1r) extending within the first group (700) and a connection section of a second partial strand (U2) extending within the second group (705) each span a first number of grooves. A connection section (1003) of a third partial strand (U3) extending between the first group (700) and the second group (705) spans a second number of grooves.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02K 3/12 - Windings characterised by the conductor shape, form or construction, e.g. with bar conductors arranged in slots
  • H02K 3/28 - Layout of windings or of connections between windings

54.

Method for adaptively determining a shifting point of a multi-gear powershift transmission of a working machine, control unit, computer program product and working machine

      
Application Number 18838278
Grant Number 12264738
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-02-14
First Publication Date 2025-04-01
Grant Date 2025-04-01
Owner ZF FRIEDRICHSHAFEN AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Glöckner, Rico
  • Döring, Jan

Abstract

A method for adaptively setting a shift point of a multi-speed powershift transmission of a working machine that includes an electric drive system and a control device. The electric drive system has a battery and an electric motor. The multi-speed powershift transmission is connected to the electric drive system. The control device is connected to the electric drive system and the multi-speed powershift transmission in a signal-effective manner. The method includes specifying a tractive force which must be present during shifting operations of the multi-speed powershift transmission, determining a state variable of the electric drive system, and determining based on the state variable and the specified tractive force, a driving speed at which the specified tractive force is essentially maintained during the shifting operation. The method includes setting the shift point at the determined driving speed and carrying out the shifting operation at the shift point.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16H 61/02 - Control functions within change-speed- or reversing-gearings for conveying rotary motion characterised by the signals used
  • E02F 9/20 - DrivesControl devices
  • F16H 59/44 - Inputs being a function of speed dependent on machine speed
  • F16H 59/50 - Inputs being a function of the status of the machine, e.g. position of doors or safety belts
  • F16H 61/00 - Control functions within change-speed- or reversing-gearings for conveying rotary motion

55.

ARRANGEMENT FOR COOLING A ROTOR OF AN ELECTRIC MACHINE

      
Application Number 18730056
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-01-16
First Publication Date 2025-03-27
Owner ZF Friedrichshafen AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Stenger, Moritz
  • Müller, Marcel
  • Gudlin, Mario

Abstract

An assembly for cooling a rotor for an electric machine in a housing, wherein the rotor shaft is hollow and supports a coaxial drive shaft such that a radial gap is formed over the length of the rotor shaft between the inner diameter of the rotor shaft and the outer diameter of the drive shaft, wherein a first end of the rotor shaft has a dedicated stationary oil injection sleeve connected to an oil supply in the housing with which oil is injected axially into the radial gap where it is transported toward the second end of the rotor shaft. A vehicle that is or can be powered electrically, which has such an assembly, is also disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02K 1/32 - Rotating parts of the magnetic circuit with channels or ducts for flow of cooling medium
  • H02K 5/20 - Casings or enclosures characterised by the shape, form or construction thereof with channels or ducts for flow of cooling medium
  • H02K 7/08 - Structural association with bearings

56.

CONNECTION BRIDGE DEVICE

      
Application Number 18023587
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-07-19
First Publication Date 2025-03-27
Owner ZF FRIEDRICHSHAFEN AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Di Sarno, Marco
  • Knopp, Sören
  • Helm, Eike
  • Lenz, Paul
  • Bergmann, Thomas
  • Hoher, Karlheinz
  • Waim, Thomas
  • Renner, Stefen

Abstract

A connection bridge device is suggested for connecting a multipoint link to a vehicle axle, particularly a multipart vehicle axle. The connection bridge device comprises at least one base body for receiving and dissipating forces and/or torques transmitted between the vehicle axle and the multipoint link, at least one axle fastening unit for fastening the base body to the vehicle axle, and at least one link coupling unit for coupling the base body to the multipoint link, which link coupling unit is intersected by a main extension plane of the base body.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60G 9/02 - Resilient suspensions for a rigid axle or axle housing for two or more wheels the axle or housing being pivotally mounted on the vehicle

57.

METHOD FOR PROVIDING A DIGITAL EMERGENCY CARD

      
Application Number 18897528
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-09-26
First Publication Date 2025-03-27
Owner ZF Friedrichshafen AG (Germany)
Inventor Traub, Stefan

Abstract

A method is disclosed for providing a digital emergency card, the method including a user creating (S1) the digital emergency card for a building (2) and storing (S2) the created emergency card in a storage medium (4) of the building (2). In addition, the method includes reading (S3) the stored emergency card from the storage medium (4) and transmitting (4) the emergency card, once read. Furthermore, a system is disclosed which consists of a storage medium (4), a terminal (6), and a transmission and receptions device (8), the system being designed to carry out steps of such a method.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B42D 25/23 - Identity cards
  • B42D 25/22 - Information-bearing cards or sheet-like structures characterised by identification or security featuresManufacture thereof characterised by a particular use or purpose for use in combination with accessories specially adapted for information-bearing cards
  • B42D 25/28 - Information-bearing cards or sheet-like structures characterised by identification or security featuresManufacture thereof characterised by a particular use or purpose for use in medical treatment or therapy

58.

METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE OPERATION OF AN ELECTRIC MACHINE

      
Application Number EP2024072196
Publication Number 2025/061364
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-08-06
Publication Date 2025-03-27
Owner ZF FRIEDRICHSHAFEN AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Nehmeier, Thomas
  • Vaezi, Mojtaba
  • Zimmermann, Korbinian

Abstract

A method for controlling the operation of an electric machine (2), in particular an electric machine (2) of a motor vehicle (1), in a stationary state of a current vector (4) of the electric machine (2), in which the current vector (4) is stationary, wherein a phase current distribution present in the stationary state is changed by changing a d current.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02P 21/00 - Arrangements or methods for the control of electric machines by vector control, e.g. by control of field orientation
  • H02P 21/22 - Current control, e.g. using a current control loop

59.

COMPENSATING COUPLING FOR OFFSET-COMPENSATING CONNECTING OF TWO SHAFTS

      
Application Number EP2024075663
Publication Number 2025/061591
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-09-13
Publication Date 2025-03-27
Owner ZF FRIEDRICHSHAFEN AG (Germany)
Inventor Kettlitz, Mario

Abstract

The invention relates to a compensating coupling, comprising a connection flange, elastic compensating elements and a rigid central piece. The central piece is formed by two central piece elements (18), which, in order to form the central piece, are releasably fastened to one another rotated with respect to one another about a rotational axis (34) and are centred with respect to one another in a form-fitting manner at end faces (25), facing one another, via first form-fitting portions (26) and second form-fitting portions (27), wherein the first form-fitting portions (26) and the second form-fitting portions (27) are designed as counter-pieces with respect to one another and fit into one another in pairs, and wherein the first (26) and second form-fitting portions (27) on the individual central piece element (18) are designed successively in the circumferential direction. The individual form-fitting portion (26; 27) protrudes at the respective end face of the individual central piece element (18) and is formed by one elevated region (28; 29) and one lower region (30; 31) which is radially adjacent to the one elevated region (28; 29). Furthermore, on the individual form-fitting portion (26; 27) there is a transition (32; 33) from the one elevated region (28; 29) to the one lower region (30; 31) along a circular arc the radius of which has a centre point lying on the rotational axis (34).

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16D 1/10 - Quick-acting couplings in which the parts are connected by simply bringing them together axially
  • F16D 3/78 - Yielding couplings, i.e. with means permitting movement between the connected parts during the drive with the coupling parts connected by one or more intermediate members shaped as an elastic disc or flat ring, arranged perpendicular to the axis of the coupling parts, different sets of spots of the disc or ring being attached to each coupling part, e.g. Hardy couplings

60.

TRANSMISSION HOUSING AND VEHICLE TRANSMISSION

      
Application Number 18888383
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-09-18
First Publication Date 2025-03-27
Owner ZF Friedrichshafen AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Hoppe, Ronny
  • Lanz, Hermann
  • Sauter, Frank
  • Reisch, Andreas

Abstract

A transmission housing (1) for a motor vehicle, the transmission housing (1) defining an inside space (2) for accommodating moving transmission components and having a venting arrangement (3) for venting the inside space (2) relative to a surrounding atmosphere. The venting arrangement (3) has a venting duct (8) with a venting duct inlet (12) on the inside-space side. The venting arrangement (3) has a collection space (9) upstream from the venting duct inlet (12) with a collection space outlet (11). Also disclosed is a motor vehicle with moving transmission components and a transmission housing (1) of the type described.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16H 57/027 - GearboxesMounting gearing therein characterised by means for venting gearboxes, e.g. air breathers
  • F16H 57/04 - Features relating to lubrication or cooling

61.

COMPACT MOUNTING OF A WIND TURBINE GEARBOX

      
Application Number EP2024072435
Publication Number 2025/061367
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-08-08
Publication Date 2025-03-27
Owner
  • ZF FRIEDRICHSHAFEN AG (Germany)
  • ZF WIND POWER ANTWERPEN N.V. (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Smook, Warren
  • Moers, Sven

Abstract

The invention relates to an assembly (103, 105) for a wind turbine; comprising a first means (107) fixed to the machine support, a first half shell (113, 115), a first screw (201) and a second screw (201); wherein the first half shell (113, 115) forms, together with the first means (107) fixed to the machine support, a first gudgeon pin recess (111) for accommodating a first gudgeon pin (109) for fixing a housing (101) in a machine support (107); wherein the first screw (201) is accommodated in a through-hole in the first half shell (113, 115) and screwed to a thread of the first means (107) fixed to the machine support. The second screw (201) is accommodated in a through-hole in the first means (107) fixed to the machine support and screwed to a thread of the first half shell (113, 105).

IPC Classes  ?

62.

SENSOR UNIT AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING THE ROTATION OF AT LEAST ONE SHAFT AND A TUBE IN WHICH THE SHAFT IS ARRANGED

      
Application Number EP2024074270
Publication Number 2025/061443
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-08-30
Publication Date 2025-03-27
Owner ZF FRIEDRICHSHAFEN AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Herzog, Stefan
  • Hofmann, Peter

Abstract

The invention relates to a sensor unit (137) for determining the rotation of at least one shaft (105) and a tube (110) in which the shaft (105) is movably arranged. The sensor unit (135) comprises a sensor support unit (135) in which a first magnetic-field sensor (140) is arranged between a second magnetic-field sensor (145) and a third magnetic-field sensor (150). The sensor unit (137) also comprises an analysis unit (160) which is designed to determine the rotation using one signal (170) each from the second magnetic-field sensor (145) and the third magnetic-field sensor (150).

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01D 5/14 - Mechanical means for transferring the output of a sensing memberMeans for converting the output of a sensing member to another variable where the form or nature of the sensing member does not constrain the means for convertingTransducers not specially adapted for a specific variable using electric or magnetic means influencing the magnitude of a current or voltage

63.

BOTTOM-BRACKET GEAR MECHANISM FOR A VEHICLE WHICH CAN BE DRIVEN BY MUSCLE POWER

      
Application Number EP2024075518
Publication Number 2025/061561
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-09-12
Publication Date 2025-03-27
Owner ZF FRIEDRICHSHAFEN AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Doepfert, Hagen
  • Huber, Michael
  • Jungaberle, Alexander
  • Wiemer, Michel
  • Austermann, Bernd

Abstract

A bottom-bracket gear mechanism for a vehicle which can be driven by muscle power has a drive element (1), a shifting device with shifting elements, an adjusting unit with shift gates (41, 42, 43, 44), a planetary roll (10) with planetary gear set elements, a stationary component (3) and an output element (2). The drive element (1) is mechanically operatively connected to the output element (2) by means of the planetary roll (10). At least two planetary gear set elements can be fixed to the stationary component (3) by in each case closing one of the shifting elements. One of the planetary gear set elements is formed by a sun gear (12, 17, 22, 27), a planet carrier (13, 18, 23, 28) or a ring gear (15, 20, 25, 30). The shift gates (41, 42, 43, 44) are mechanically operatively connected to the shifting elements by means of the shifting device such that the shifting elements can be shifted between and open and a closed shifting state by adjusting the adjusting unit. The planetary roll (10) provides various transmission ratios by means of a combination of shifting states of the shifting elements. The adjusting unit and the shifting device are configured such that before at least one target shifting state of the shifting elements is reached, an intermediate shifting state is engaged, which sets a transmission ratio in the planetary roll (10) that is smaller than the transmission ratio in the target shifting state.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16H 3/66 - Gearings having three or more central gears composed of a number of gear trains without drive passing from one train to another
  • B62M 11/14 - Transmissions characterised by use of interengaging toothed wheels or frictionally-engaging wheels of changeable ratio with planetary gears
  • B62M 11/18 - Transmissions characterised by use of interengaging toothed wheels or frictionally-engaging wheels of changeable ratio with planetary gears with a plurality of planetary gear units
  • F16H 63/18 - Multiple final output mechanisms being moved by a single common final actuating mechanism the final output mechanisms being successively actuated by progressive movement of the final actuating mechanism the final actuating mechanism comprising cams
  • F16H 3/62 - Gearings having three or more central gears
  • B62M 25/08 - Actuators for gearing speed-change mechanisms specially adapted for cycles with electrical or fluid transmitting systems
  • B62M 6/00 - Rider propulsion of wheeled vehicles with additional source of power, e.g. combustion engine or electric motor

64.

ROTOR SHAFT FOR AN ELECTRICAL MACHINE

      
Application Number EP2024075519
Publication Number 2025/061562
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-09-12
Publication Date 2025-03-27
Owner ZF FRIEDRICHSHAFEN AG (Germany)
Inventor Lenz, Paul

Abstract

The invention relates to a rotor shaft (2) for an electrical machine. The rotor shaft (2) comprises a load region (14) and a central region (16). The load region (14) extends in an axial direction (x) of the rotor shaft (2) on a first end face (S1) of the rotor shaft (2), wherein the central region (16) adjoins the load region (14) on a second end face (S2) of the rotor shaft (2). The rotor shaft (2) has a first stiffness (E1) within the central region (16) and a second stiffness (E2) within the load region (14), wherein the first stiffness (E1) assumes a higher value than the second stiffness (E2).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02K 7/00 - Arrangements for handling mechanical energy structurally associated with dynamo-electric machines, e.g. structural association with mechanical driving motors or auxiliary dynamo-electric machines

65.

TEMPERATURE SENSOR ASSEMBLY FOR ARRANGEMENT ON A CIRCUITRY OF AN ELECTRICAL MACHINE, CIRCUITRY, ELECTRICAL MACHINE, AND VEHICLE

      
Application Number EP2024075520
Publication Number 2025/061563
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-09-12
Publication Date 2025-03-27
Owner ZF FRIEDRICHSHAFEN AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Beierke, Christoph
  • Hölzinger, Aron

Abstract

The invention relates to a temperature sensor assembly for arrangement on a circuitry of an electrical machine. The temperature sensor assembly comprises a temperature sensor and a housing. The housing of the temperature sensor assembly encloses the temperature sensor at least in part. Furthermore, the housing has a first end face having a raised portion, and a second end face opposite the first end face. The raised portion is elastically deformable. The raised portion and the second end face are designed to frictionally arrange the temperature sensor assembly on the circuitry.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02K 11/25 - Devices for sensing temperature, or actuated thereby
  • G01K 1/14 - SupportsFastening devicesArrangements for mounting thermometers in particular locations

66.

METHOD, RAIL VEHICLE, AND SYSTEM FOR LUBRICATING WHEEL FLANGES

      
Application Number EP2024075659
Publication Number 2025/061590
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-09-13
Publication Date 2025-03-27
Owner ZF FRIEDRICHSHAFEN AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Hupfauer, Michael
  • Dittrich, Alan

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for lubricating wheel flanges using a wheel flange lubrication device (4) for a rail vehicle (2) comprising wheels. The method has the steps of determining (S1) the position of the rail vehicle (2), determining (S2) the state of a wheel of the rail vehicle (2), and controlling (S3) the wheel flange lubrication device (4) in order to lubricate the wheel flange on the basis of the determined state of the wheel and the determined position of the rail vehicle (2). The invention additionally relates to a rail vehicle (4) and to a system for carrying out such a method.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B61L 15/00 - Indicators provided on the vehicle or train for signalling purposes
  • B61K 3/02 - Apparatus therefor combined with vehicles
  • B61L 25/02 - Indicating or recording positions or identities of vehicles or trains

67.

WINDING, COMPONENT FOR AN ELECTRIC MACHINE, ELECTRIC MACHINE, AND MOTOR VEHICLE

      
Application Number EP2024073862
Publication Number 2025/056309
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-08-27
Publication Date 2025-03-20
Owner ZF FRIEDRICHSHAFEN AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Xu, Kaijun
  • Zajonc, Maximilian

Abstract

A component (100) of an electric machine (105) has an annular laminated core (115) having a plurality of bars (118, 128, 138) and a plurality of channel groups (102, 104) extending axially through the laminated core (115). On a connection side (112) of a winding (110) for the component (100), a connection portion (113) of a first sub-strand (a1) is axially arranged above a connection portion (123) of a second sub-strand (a2), which in turn is arranged axially above a connection portion (133) of a third sub-strand (a3) and this is arranged axially above a connection portion (143) of a fourth sub-strand (a4). The connection portion (113) of the first sub-strand (a1) is longer than the connection portion of the second sub-strand (a2), the connection portion (123) of the second sub-strand (a2) is longer than the connection portion (133) of the third sub-strand (a3) and the connection portion (133) of the third sub-strand (a3) is longer than the connection portion (143) of the fourth sub-strand (a4).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02K 3/12 - Windings characterised by the conductor shape, form or construction, e.g. with bar conductors arranged in slots
  • H02K 3/28 - Layout of windings or of connections between windings

68.

SAFETY DEVICE FOR CONTROLLING A VEHICLE WHICH CAN BE OPERATED USING SYNTHETIC FUEL

      
Application Number EP2024075173
Publication Number 2025/056492
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-09-10
Publication Date 2025-03-20
Owner ZF FRIEDRICHSHAFEN AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • King, Julian
  • Apell, Johannes
  • Seidemann, Rene

Abstract

The invention relates to a safety device (100) and a safety method (400) for controlling a vehicle (300) which can be operated using synthetic fuel. The safety device (100) comprises: a sensor assembly (110) which is arranged and designed so as to detect if a fuel filled into a tank (200) of the vehicle (300) is a synthetic fuel or a conventional fuel on the basis of one or more compounds of the fuel; and a controller (120) which is designed to output a stop command in order to prevent a starting and/or stopping process of an engine of the vehicle (300) on the basis of a detected conventional fuel, wherein the engine is to be operated using synthetic fuel.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F02D 41/22 - Safety or indicating devices for abnormal conditions
  • F02D 19/06 - Controlling engines characterised by their use of non-liquid fuels, pluralities of fuels, or non-fuel substances added to the combustible mixtures peculiar to engines working with pluralities of fuels, e.g. alternatively with light and heavy fuel oil, other than engines indifferent to the fuel consumed
  • F02D 41/00 - Electrical control of supply of combustible mixture or its constituents
  • F02D 41/04 - Introducing corrections for particular operating conditions
  • F02D 41/06 - Introducing corrections for particular operating conditions for engine starting or warming up
  • F02D 33/00 - Non-electrical control of delivery of fuel or combustion-air, not otherwise provided for
  • F02M 37/00 - Apparatus or systems for feeding liquid fuel from storage containers to carburettors or fuel-injection apparatusArrangements for purifying liquid fuel specially adapted for, or arranged on, internal-combustion engines

69.

WINDING, COMPONENT FOR AN ELECTRIC MACHINE, ELECTRIC MACHINE AND MOTOR VEHICLE, AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING A WINDING

      
Application Number EP2024075375
Publication Number 2025/056610
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-09-11
Publication Date 2025-03-20
Owner ZF FRIEDRICHSHAFEN AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Xu, Kaijun
  • Zajonc, Maximilian

Abstract

A winding (110) is provided for a component (100) of an electric machine (105), wherein the component (100) has an annular laminated core (115) with a plurality of slot groups (102, 104) extending axially through the laminated core (115). Each slot group (102, 104) comprises a plurality of slots (N0, N1, N2, N3, N4, N5, N6, N7) for receiving input portions (132, 142, 152) and output portions (134, 144, 154) of partial strands (130, 140, 150) of the winding (110) in a plurality of radially adjacently arranged winding layers (L1, L2, L3). Adjacent slot groups (102, 104) are each spaced apart from one another by a bar (118) of the laminated core (115). On a connecting side (112) of the winding (110), a connecting portion (126) of a bridging partial strand (120) spans only the bar (118) of the laminated core (115). Connecting portions (136, 146, 156) of a first partial strand (130), of a second partial strand (140) and of a third partial strand (150) span the bar (118), the bridging partial strand (120) and an equal number of slots of the laminated core (115).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02K 3/12 - Windings characterised by the conductor shape, form or construction, e.g. with bar conductors arranged in slots
  • H02K 3/28 - Layout of windings or of connections between windings

70.

TEST STAND FOR TESTING PROPERTIES OF AN ELECTRICALLY DRIVABLE AXLE MODULE FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE

      
Document Number 03258199
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-07-10
Open to Public Date 2025-03-18
Owner ZF FRIEDRICHSHAFEN AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Dollinger, Thomas
  • Hell, Christian

Abstract

The invention relates to a test stand (100) for testing properties of an electrically drivable axle module (10) for a motor vehicle, comprising at least one loading unit and at least one test ob¬ ject 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 con¬ tacting sensors of the axle module (10), and a fluid interface (142) for supplying fluid to the axle module (10). The test stand (100) according to the invention is characterized in that 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).

IPC Classes  ?

71.

Electric Drive for a Vehicle

      
Application Number 18292494
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-07-21
First Publication Date 2025-03-13
Owner ZF Friedrichshafen AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Wafzig, Jürgen
  • Reisch, Matthias

Abstract

An electric drive for a vehicle includes at least one electric machine (1) with a rotor shaft (2) as a drive shaft, a transmission connected to a first output shaft (3) and a second output shaft (4), and a shift element (5) with at least one actuatable coupling element for achieving a first shift position (N), a second shift position (S2) and a third shift position (S2). In the first shift position (N), the coupling element is connected either to an element of the transmission or to the rotor shaft (2). In the second shift position (S1), the element of the transmission is connected to the rotor shaft (2) via the coupling element. In the third shift position (S2), the element of the transmission and the rotor shaft (2) are connected to the housing via the coupling element.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60K 17/16 - Arrangement or mounting of transmissions in vehicles characterised by arrangement, location or kind of gearing of differential gearing
  • B60K 17/12 - Arrangement or mounting of transmissions in vehicles characterised by arrangement, location or kind of gearing of electric gearing
  • F16H 63/32 - Gear shifter yokes

72.

METHOD FOR ASCERTAINING A CONTINUOUS BRAKING POWER, COMPUTER PROGRAM AND/OR COMPUTER-READABLE MEDIUM, CONTROLLER AND VEHICLE, IN PARTICULAR COMMERCIAL VEHICLE

      
Application Number 18952712
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-11-19
First Publication Date 2025-03-06
Owner
  • ZF CV Systems Global GmbH (Switzerland)
  • ZF Friedrichshafen AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Bensch, Uwe
  • Fakler, Winfried
  • Heseding, Johannes
  • Kattenberg, Thomas

Abstract

A method for determining a continuous braking power for a vehicle, in particular a commercial vehicle, the method having the steps: determining an ambient temperature; determining a speed, wherein the speed is representative of the speed of the vehicle, in particular the commercial vehicle; determining a thermal emission per unit time of a friction braking device on the basis of the ambient temperature and the speed; and determining the continuous braking power of the friction braking device on the basis of the thermal emission per unit time.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60T 17/22 - Devices for monitoring or checking brake systemsSignal devices
  • B60T 8/171 - Detecting parameters used in the regulationMeasuring values used in the regulation
  • B60T 8/172 - Determining control parameters used in the regulation, e.g. by calculations involving measured or detected parameters

73.

COAXIAL ELECTRIC DRIVE DEVICE

      
Application Number 18815413
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-08-26
First Publication Date 2025-03-06
Owner ZF Friedrichshafen AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Sun, Jiabin
  • Fei, Ningzhong

Abstract

A coaxial electric drive device includes a hollow motor shaft and a speed reducer drivingly connected to the motor shaft, two ends of the motor shaft being rotatably supported by a pair of bearings, and an output shaft of the speed reducer being coaxially arranged with clearance within the motor shaft, a flow channel for communicating the outside with an annular clearance between the output shaft and the motor shaft provided in the output shaft; a pair of seals provided in the annular clearance at positions corresponding to the bearings, and a pair of through holes directed to the bearings provided at portions of the motor shaft close to seals. The medium enters the annular clearance from the flow channel to lubricate and cool the motor shaft, and can flow to the bearings through the through holes of the shaft to lubricate and cool the bearings.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02K 7/00 - Arrangements for handling mechanical energy structurally associated with dynamo-electric machines, e.g. structural association with mechanical driving motors or auxiliary dynamo-electric machines
  • H02K 7/08 - Structural association with bearings
  • H02K 9/19 - Arrangements for cooling or ventilating for machines with closed casing and closed-circuit cooling using a liquid cooling medium, e.g. oil

74.

SEMICONDUCTOR POWER MODULE

      
Application Number 18816204
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-08-27
First Publication Date 2025-03-06
Owner ZF Friedrichshafen AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Yuan, Shaozhi
  • Xu, Qing

Abstract

A semiconductor power module including a plurality of inverter units, each including power chips, an AC terminal, a DC positive terminal, and a DC negative terminal, an upper surface of the AC terminal being connected to the power chips and having first heat dissipation columns arranged on a lower surface, an upper surface of the DC positive terminal being connected to the power chips and having a second heat dissipation columns arranged on a lower surface; and a liquid tank having a groove for containing a coolant. The AC terminal and DC positive terminal lower surfaces face the groove, the first and second heat dissipation columns extending into the groove, and the coolant being an insulating liquid. Heat from the semiconductor power module is not transferred through the insulating layer, but is directly transferred to the coolant through the terminals, which provides an advantage of high heat dissipation efficiency.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01L 23/473 - Arrangements for cooling, heating, ventilating or temperature compensation involving the transfer of heat by flowing fluids by flowing liquids
  • H01L 23/24 - Fillings characterised by the material, its physical or chemical properties, or its arrangement within the complete device solid or gel, at the normal operating temperature of the device
  • H01L 23/367 - Cooling facilitated by shape of device
  • H01L 23/52 - Arrangements for conducting electric current within the device in operation from one component to another
  • H01L 25/065 - Assemblies consisting of a plurality of individual semiconductor or other solid-state devices all the devices being of a type provided for in a single subclass of subclasses , , , , or , e.g. assemblies of rectifier diodes the devices not having separate containers the devices being of a type provided for in group

75.

POWER ELECTRONICS MODULE AND ASSEMBLY METHOD

      
Application Number 18824574
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-09-04
First Publication Date 2025-03-06
Owner ZF Friedrichshafen AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Ewald, Ake
  • Hain, Stefan

Abstract

A power electronics module includes first and second printed circuit boards, each having an upper and lower layer made of an electrically conductive material and a middle layer made of a non-conductive material, a high-side assembly having a power semiconductor forming a high-side switch, and a low-side assembly having a power semiconductor forming a low-side switch, wherein the first printed circuit board is placed opposite the second printed circuit board such that the upper layers face one another, wherein the upper layer of the first printed circuit board forms an AC-phase connection, and wherein the upper layer of the second printed circuit board forms a DC− and DC+ connection, and AC connections of the power semiconductors point toward and contact the upper layer of the first printed circuit board, and the DC connections for the power semiconductors point toward and contact the upper layer of the second printed circuit board.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01L 25/07 - Assemblies consisting of a plurality of individual semiconductor or other solid-state devices all the devices being of a type provided for in a single subclass of subclasses , , , , or , e.g. assemblies of rectifier diodes the devices not having separate containers the devices being of a type provided for in subclass
  • H01L 23/00 - Details of semiconductor or other solid state devices
  • H01L 23/373 - Cooling facilitated by selection of materials for the device
  • H01L 23/538 - Arrangements for conducting electric current within the device in operation from one component to another the interconnection structure between a plurality of semiconductor chips being formed on, or in, insulating substrates
  • H01L 25/00 - Assemblies consisting of a plurality of individual semiconductor or other solid-state devices

76.

METHOD AND CONTROL UNIT FOR OPERATING A TRANSMISSION

      
Application Number EP2024073567
Publication Number 2025/045724
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-08-22
Publication Date 2025-03-06
Owner ZF FRIEDRICHSHAFEN AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Strauch, Robert
  • Lutz, Franz
  • Vecchio, Maurizio
  • Shahini, Drin
  • Rolser, Tobias
  • Rothoff, Andreas

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for operating a transmission (12) of a motor vehicle, the transmission comprising at least a plurality of frictionally engaging shifting elements (18), wherein, to carry out a defined gear change from an actual gear to a target gear, a previously closed frictionally engaging shifting element (18) is opened and a previously open frictionally engaging shifting element (18) is closed, and wherein, when the transmission capability of the frictionally engaging shifting element (18) to be opened for the gear change reaches a defined value, the frictionally engaging shifting element (18) to be opened for the gear change and/or an additional frictionally engaging shifting element (18) is operated with slip such that each said shifting element (18) transmits a respective defined torque, until the frictionally engaging shifting element (18) to be closed for the gear change is also operated with slip.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16H 61/04 - Smoothing ratio shift
  • F16H 61/686 - Control functions within change-speed- or reversing-gearings for conveying rotary motion specially adapted for stepped gearings without interruption of drive with orbital gears

77.

SENSOR ARRANGEMENT FOR A DRIVE TRAIN OF A BICYCLE

      
Application Number EP2024073643
Publication Number 2025/045750
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-08-23
Publication Date 2025-03-06
Owner ZF FRIEDRICHSHAFEN AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Guehrer, Ralph
  • Riedisser, Thomas
  • Griesmeier, Uwe
  • Margraf, Christoph

Abstract

The present invention relates to a sensor arrangement for a drive train of a bicycle. The drive train comprises an electric motor having a rotor (10) and a housing (12) having an interior space. The sensor arrangement comprises a sensor (14), a transmission unit (16), a reception unit (22) and a feedthrough unit (24). The sensor (14) and the transmission unit (16) have a torque-proof connection to the rotor (10) of the electric motor. The transmission unit (16) is designed to transmit a sensor signal to the reception unit (22). The reception unit (22) is secured to the housing (12) in the interior space. The feedthrough unit (24) is designed to provide an electrical interface (24) to the reception unit (22) through the housing (12). The invention also relates to a drive train for a bicycle.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B62J 45/41 - Sensor arrangementsMounting thereof characterised by the type of sensor
  • B62M 6/50 - Control or actuating devices therefor characterised by detectors or sensors, or arrangement thereof
  • B62J 45/42 - Sensor arrangementsMounting thereof characterised by mounting

78.

STEERABLE INDEPENDENT SUSPENSION

      
Application Number EP2024071814
Publication Number 2025/045498
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-08-01
Publication Date 2025-03-06
Owner ZF FRIEDRICHSHAFEN AG (Germany)
Inventor Wang, Xiaocen

Abstract

The invention relates to a steerable independent suspension (1) which is designed as a steerable double wishbone suspension (1) for a motor vehicle (2). The independent suspension (1) has at least one lower wishbone (3) and at least one upper wishbone (4). The invention is characterized in that the lower wishbone (3) is attached via a first ball joint (5) to a wheel carrier (6). Furthermore, the upper wishbone (4) is attached via a second ball joint (7) to a spring carrier (8). The wheel carrier (6) is also attached by a third ball joint (9) and a fourth ball joint (10) to the spring carrier (8).

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60G 3/20 - Resilient suspensions for a single wheel with two or more pivoted arms, e.g. parallelogram all arms being rigid
  • B60G 11/27 - Resilient suspensions characterised by arrangement, location, or kind of springs having fluid springs only, e.g. hydropneumatic springs wherein the fluid is a gas

79.

INVERTER ARRANGEMENT FOR A VEHICLE, AND VEHICLE HAVING THE INVERTER ARRANGEMENT

      
Application Number 18688514
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-09-02
First Publication Date 2025-02-27
Owner ZF Friedrichshafen AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Ewald, Ake
  • Sperber, Michael

Abstract

An inverter assembly for a vehicle has numerous switch modules, wherein each switch module has at least one switch, wherein some of the switches are high-side switches and some of the switches are low-side switches, with an intermediate circuit capacitor and at least one phase output, wherein the switches are connected at the input side to the intermediate circuit capacitor, and at the output side to the at least one phase output, wherein the switch modules each have at least one main surface, wherein the main surfaces of the module are the sides of the switch modules with the greatest surface area, wherein numerous switch modules are placed upright in a row, with their main surfaces parallel to one another, in the inverter assembly.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60L 50/51 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by batteries or fuel cells characterised by AC-motors

80.

METHOD FOR ESTIMATING COEFFICIENTS OF FRICTION, COMPUTER PROGRAM, CONTROLLER, VEHICLE, IN PARTICULAR UTILITY VEHICLE

      
Application Number 18943564
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-11-11
First Publication Date 2025-02-27
Owner
  • ZF CV Systems Global GmbH (Switzerland)
  • ZF Friedrichshafen AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Müller-Deile, Felix
  • Heseding, Johannes
  • Bitzer, Franz

Abstract

A method is for estimating coefficients of friction for a vehicle, in particular utility vehicle, which can be driven by an electric drive. The method includes the steps of: operating, with a torque, a wheel of the vehicle, in particular utility vehicle, that is arranged on an underlying surface; ascertaining the slip of the wheel; applying a temporally predetermined excitation torque to the wheel, wherein the excitation torque is applied to the wheel periodically with a frequency; ascertaining a change in slip depending on the excitation torque, wherein the change in slip is ascertained taking into account the frequency; and ascertaining a coefficient of friction on the basis of the change in slip.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60W 40/068 - Road friction coefficient
  • B60W 50/00 - Details of control systems for road vehicle drive control not related to the control of a particular sub-unit

81.

METHOD FOR INCREASING THE CORROSION RESISTANCE OF ALUMINUM COMPONENTS BY MEANS OF LASER TREATMENT

      
Application Number EP2024071252
Publication Number 2025/040367
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-07-26
Publication Date 2025-02-27
Owner ZF FRIEDRICHSHAFEN AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Meiers, Christoph
  • Waetzold, Volker

Abstract

The present invention relates to a method for increasing the corrosion resistance of at least one surface region of a component made of cast aluminum material, comprising: a) providing a component made of cast aluminum material; b) treating at least one surface region of the component by means of a laser. The method is particularly advantageously suitable for treating surface regions intended for sealing points or for solid seals. The present invention also relates to corresponding components made of cast aluminum material which have at least one surface region that has been treated by means of a laser. The present invention additionally relates to the use of a laser, preferably a pulsed or Gaussian laser, in a method for increasing the corrosion resistance of components made of cast aluminum material.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C22F 1/04 - Changing the physical structure of non-ferrous metals or alloys by heat treatment or by hot or cold working of aluminium or alloys based thereon
  • C22F 1/043 - Changing the physical structure of non-ferrous metals or alloys by heat treatment or by hot or cold working of aluminium or alloys based thereon of alloys with silicon as the next major constituent
  • B23K 26/34 - Laser welding for purposes other than joining
  • B23K 26/354 - Working by laser beam, e.g. welding, cutting or boring for surface treatment by melting
  • B23K 26/352 - Working by laser beam, e.g. welding, cutting or boring for surface treatment
  • B23K 26/362 - Laser etching
  • C22F 3/00 - Changing the physical structure of non-ferrous metals or alloys by special physical methods, e.g. treatment with neutrons
  • B23K 103/10 - Aluminium or alloys thereof

82.

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MONITORING A VEHICLE ENVIRONMENT

      
Application Number 18721889
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-11-23
First Publication Date 2025-02-27
Owner ZF FRIEDRICHSHAFEN AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Rueber, Matthias
  • Ahmed, Sami
  • Herzog, Peter

Abstract

A method for detecting an object in the environment of a vehicle by way of an environment detection sensor system arranged on the vehicle, the method including establishing a monitoring region in a detection region of the environment detection sensor system in order to monitor the environment of the vehicle for an object residing in the monitoring region by way of the environment detection sensor system. The method further includes locally determining a measurement deviation for at least one measurement value of the environment detection sensor system in the established monitoring region and locally adjusting a region boundary of the established monitoring region in line with the locally determined measurement deviation in order to monitor the environment of the vehicle for the object residing in the adjusted monitoring region by way of the environment detection sensor system.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06V 20/56 - Context or environment of the image exterior to a vehicle by using sensors mounted on the vehicle

83.

METHOD FOR PRODUCING A VEHICLE COMPONENT, VEHICLE COMPONENT HAVING A FIRST COMPONENT AND A SECOND COMPONENT, FIRST COMPONENT, AND SECOND COMPONENT

      
Application Number EP2024071251
Publication Number 2025/040366
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-07-26
Publication Date 2025-02-27
Owner ZF FRIEDRICHSHAFEN AG (Germany)
Inventor Lobo Casanova, Ignacio

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for producing a vehicle component (1), the method comprising the following steps: providing a first component (3); providing a second component (5); providing a connecting unit (21); arranging the first component (3), the second component (5) and the connecting unit (21) such that a connecting portion (13) and an expandable adhesive portion (23) are arranged in a receiving opening (9) such that the expandable adhesive portion (23) is arranged between at least one first cutout (15) and at least one second cutout (17); and expanding the expandable adhesive portion (23) such that a first portion (31) of the expanded adhesive portion (23) extends into the at least one first cutout (15) and a second portion (33) of the expanded adhesive portion (23) extends into the at least one second cutout (17). The invention also relates to a corresponding vehicle component (1), a first component (3), and a second component (5).

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16B 11/00 - Connecting constructional elements or machine parts by sticking or pressing them together, e.g. cold pressure welding

84.

ACTUATOR OF A STEER-BY-WIRE STEERING SYSTEM OF A MOTOR VEHICLE, STEER-BY-WIRE STEERING SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR ASSEMBLING AN ACTUATOR OF A STEER-BY-WIRE STEERING SYSTEM

      
Application Number EP2024069534
Publication Number 2025/036626
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-07-10
Publication Date 2025-02-20
Owner ZF FRIEDRICHSHAFEN AG (Germany)
Inventor Denk, Rudolf

Abstract

An actuator of a steer-by-wire steering system of a motor vehicle, comprising a housing (2, 22, 122), a spindle drive (3, 23, 123) having a spindle (4, 24, 124) and a spindle nut (5, 25, 125), wherein the spindle nut (5, 25, 125) is mounted rotatably and in a fixed position in relation to the housing (2, 22, 122) by means of a rolling bearing (8, 28, 128), wherein the rolling bearing (8, 28, 128) comprises a single-part inner ring (28i, 128i) and an outer ring (28a, 128a), the inner ring (28i, 128i) being fixed non-rotatably on the spindle nut (5, 25, 125). The invention is characterized in that the outer ring (128a) is divided, wherein a first partial outer ring (128a1) is supported in a fixed position in the housing (122) and a second partial outer ring (128a2) has an external thread (128ot) such that the second partial outer ring (128a2) can be screwed to the housing (122) in such a way that the spindle nut (125) can be mounted without play and in a fixed position in relation to the housing (122) by means of the rolling bearing (128).

IPC Classes  ?

  • B62D 5/04 - Power-assisted or power-driven steering electrical, e.g. using an electric servo-motor connected to, or forming part of, the steering gear
  • F16H 25/20 - Screw mechanisms
  • F16C 19/16 - Bearings with rolling contact, for exclusively rotary movement with bearing balls essentially of the same size in one or more circular rows for both radial and axial load with a single row of balls
  • F16C 25/08 - Ball or roller bearings self-adjusting
  • F16C 33/60 - RacewaysRace rings divided
  • F16C 35/077 - Fixing them on the shaft or housing with interposition of an element between housing and outer race ring

85.

LUBRICATION OF A SPLINE AT THE OUTPUT OF A WIND TURBINE GEARBOX

      
Application Number EP2024068648
Publication Number 2025/031678
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-07-03
Publication Date 2025-02-13
Owner
  • ZF FRIEDRICHSHAFEN AG (Germany)
  • ZF WIND POWER ANTWERPEN N.V. (Belgium)
Inventor Smook, Warren

Abstract

The invention relates to a wind turbine gearbox arrangement comprising a housing (101), an output shaft (103), a bearing arrangement (105), an intermediate shaft (107) and a transfer means (123) for lubricant; wherein the output shaft (103) and the intermediate shaft (107) each have a tooth system; wherein the tooth systems of the output shaft (103) and the intermediate shaft (107) form a spline (109); wherein the housing (101) has an extension (111) extending on the generator side; and wherein the output shaft (103) is supported in a rotatable manner in the extension (111) by means of the bearing arrangement (105). The output shaft (103) and the extension (111) each have one or more lubricant lines (117, 119, 127, 129, 131, 135); wherein the transfer means (123) interconnects the lubricant lines (117, 119) of the extension (111) and the lubricant lines (127, 129, 131, 135) of the output shaft (103) in a lubricant- and pressure-conducting manner; and wherein the lubricant lines (127, 129, 131, 135) of the output shaft (103) are connected to the spline (109) in a lubricant- and pressure-conducting manner.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16H 57/04 - Features relating to lubrication or cooling
  • F03D 15/00 - Transmission of mechanical power
  • F03D 80/70 - Bearing or lubricating arrangements

86.

FOLDED SUN SHAFT WITH SEALING ARRANGEMENT

      
Application Number EP2024069682
Publication Number 2025/031721
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-07-11
Publication Date 2025-02-13
Owner
  • ZF FRIEDRICHSHAFEN AG (Germany)
  • ZF WIND POWER ANTWERPEN N.V. (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Francis, Pieterjan
  • Sperlich, Ralf

Abstract

The invention relates to an arrangement with a hollow sun shaft (101), a sun gear, which is connected to the sun shaft (101) in a rotationally fixed manner, and a hollow hub (103), a pitch tube (111) and a sealing arrangement (113, 115, 117, 119, 121, 201). The arrangement also comprises a hollow shaft (105), which is non-rotatably connected to the sun shaft (101) at a first connection point (107) and non-rotatably connected to the hub (103) at a second connection point (109); wherein the second connection point (109) is arranged axially offset from the first connection point (107) in the direction of the sun gear; wherein the pitch tube (111) extends through the sun shaft (101); and wherein the sealing arrangement (113, 115, 117, 119, 121, 201) is arranged in a gap between the pitch tube (111) and the sun shaft (101) and seals the pitch tube (111) and the sun shaft (101) against each other.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F03D 15/00 - Transmission of mechanical power
  • F03D 15/10 - Transmission of mechanical power using gearing not limited to rotary motion, e.g. with oscillating or reciprocating members
  • F03D 80/70 - Bearing or lubricating arrangements
  • F03D 80/80 - Arrangement of components within nacelles or towers

87.

DRIVE DEVICE FOR A VEHICLE THAT CAN BE DRIVEN AT LEAST INTERMITTENTLY BY MUSCLE POWER

      
Application Number EP2024071171
Publication Number 2025/031819
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-07-25
Publication Date 2025-02-13
Owner ZF FRIEDRICHSHAFEN AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Riedisser, Thomas
  • Margraf, Christoph
  • Seidel, Peter
  • Scholz, Markus
  • Doerr, Ulrich
  • Neumann, Finn

Abstract

A drive device (1) for a vehicle that can be driven at least intermittently by muscle power is provided with: a housing (4); a bottom bracket shaft (2) for receiving muscle power; an output shaft (3) for outputting a driving force for a drive wheel of the vehicle; a drive motor (5) for providing a driving force; a planetary transmission (6), wherein the drive motor (5) is coupled to an input element of the planetary transmission (6); and a traction means transmission (7) which has a first traction means wheel (71) and a second traction means wheel (72), which are coupled to one another for force transmission. The first traction means wheel (71) is coupled to an output element of the planetary transmission (6), wherein the second traction means wheel (72) can be coupled to the output shaft (3). The bottom bracket shaft (2) can be coupled to the output shaft (3) via a shiftable transmission (8).

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16H 1/28 - Toothed gearings for conveying rotary motion with gears having orbital motion
  • B62M 6/55 - Rider propelled cycles with auxiliary electric motor power-driven at crank shafts parts
  • B62M 9/02 - Transmissions characterised by use of an endless chain, belt, or the like of unchangeable ratio
  • B62M 11/02 - Transmissions characterised by use of interengaging toothed wheels or frictionally-engaging wheels of unchangeable ratio
  • F16H 7/06 - Gearings for conveying rotary motion by endless flexible members with chains
  • F16H 7/24 - Equipment for mounting belts, ropes, or chains
  • F16H 37/04 - Combinations of toothed gearings only
  • F16H 57/08 - General details of gearing of gearings with members having orbital motion
  • F16D 1/06 - Couplings for rigidly connecting two coaxial shafts or other movable machine elements for attachment of a member on a shaft or on a shaft-end
  • F16H 37/02 - Combinations of mechanical gearings, not provided for in groups comprising essentially only toothed or friction gearings
  • F16H 55/30 - Chain wheels
  • F16H 57/00 - General details of gearing
  • B62M 11/04 - Transmissions characterised by use of interengaging toothed wheels or frictionally-engaging wheels of changeable ratio
  • F16H 57/02 - GearboxesMounting gearing therein
  • F16H 57/021 - Shaft support structures, e.g. partition walls, bearing eyes, casing walls or covers with bearings
  • F16H 57/031 - GearboxesMounting gearing therein characterised by covers or lids for gearboxes

88.

PLANETARY CARRIER ASSEMBLY FOR A PLANETARY TRANSMISSION, AND DRIVE MEANS WITH A PLANETARY TRANSMISSION OF THIS TYPE

      
Application Number EP2024071172
Publication Number 2025/031820
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-07-25
Publication Date 2025-02-13
Owner ZF FRIEDRICHSHAFEN AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Margraf, Christoph
  • Riedisser, Thomas

Abstract

A planetary carrier assembly for a planetary transmission comprises a planetary carrier (63) which comprises a first carrier element (631) and a second carrier element (632) which is spaced apart in the axial direction from the first carrier element (631), a number of planetary gears (62), and a coupling indentation (634), in which a number of internal toothing sectors (635) which are spaced apart in the circumferential direction are provided. A number of supporting portions (636) are provided in the circumferential direction between the internal toothing sectors (635), wherein the supporting portions (636) are situated at least partially radially within an active diameter of the internal toothing sectors (635). Furthermore, an output element (71) is provided, to which a rotation of the planetary transmission can be transmitted, wherein the output element (71) can be attached to the coupling indentation (634) of the planetary carrier (63) in such a way that internal toothing sectors (635) of the planetary carrier (63) are in engagement with external toothing sectors (711) of the output element (71) in order to transmit a torque. The planetary carrier assembly can be used in a drive means for a vehicle which can be operated by muscle power.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16H 1/28 - Toothed gearings for conveying rotary motion with gears having orbital motion
  • B62M 6/55 - Rider propelled cycles with auxiliary electric motor power-driven at crank shafts parts
  • B62M 11/02 - Transmissions characterised by use of interengaging toothed wheels or frictionally-engaging wheels of unchangeable ratio
  • F16H 7/06 - Gearings for conveying rotary motion by endless flexible members with chains
  • F16H 7/24 - Equipment for mounting belts, ropes, or chains
  • F16H 37/04 - Combinations of toothed gearings only
  • F16H 57/08 - General details of gearing of gearings with members having orbital motion
  • F16D 1/06 - Couplings for rigidly connecting two coaxial shafts or other movable machine elements for attachment of a member on a shaft or on a shaft-end
  • F16H 37/02 - Combinations of mechanical gearings, not provided for in groups comprising essentially only toothed or friction gearings
  • F16H 55/30 - Chain wheels
  • F16H 57/00 - General details of gearing

89.

Transmission and Drive Device for a Motor Vehicle

      
Application Number 18933532
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-10-31
First Publication Date 2025-02-13
Owner ZF Friedrichshafen AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Beck, Stefan
  • Reisch, Matthias
  • Lübke, Eckhardt
  • Bartilucci, Domenico
  • Gyarmati, Tamas

Abstract

A transmission for a motor vehicle includes a first, a second, and a third planetary gear set, an input shaft, a first and a second output shaft, and a first and a second coupling shaft. Respective elements of the first planetary gear set are rotationally fixed to the input shaft, rotationally fixed to the first coupling shaft, and rotationally fixed to the second coupling shaft. Respective elements of the second planetary gear set are rotationally fixed to the first coupling shaft, rotationally fixed to a stationary component, and rotationally fixed to the second output shaft. Respective elements of the third planetary gear set are rotationally fixed to the second coupling shaft, rotationally fixed to the first output shaft, and rotationally fixed to the second output shaft.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16H 37/08 - Combinations of mechanical gearings, not provided for in groups comprising essentially only toothed or friction gearings with a plurality of driving or driven shaftsCombinations of mechanical gearings, not provided for in groups comprising essentially only toothed or friction gearings with arrangements for dividing torque between two or more intermediate shafts with differential gearing
  • F16H 48/10 - Differential gearings with gears having orbital motion with orbital spur gears
  • F16H 48/11 - Differential gearings with gears having orbital motion with orbital spur gears having intermeshing planet gears
  • F16H 48/22 - Arrangements for suppressing or influencing the differential action, e.g. locking devices using friction clutches or brakes
  • F16H 48/24 - Arrangements for suppressing or influencing the differential action, e.g. locking devices using positive clutches or brakes

90.

METHOD FOR OPERATING A BRAKE SYSTEM OF A UTILITY VEHICLE

      
Application Number 18694730
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-08-15
First Publication Date 2025-02-13
Owner
  • ZF Friedrichshafen AG (Germany)
  • ZF CV Systems Europe BV (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Sagmeister, Martin
  • Haverkamp, Michael

Abstract

A method is provided for operating a brake system of a commercial vehicle having a service brake system, an auxiliary brake system, and braking devices for vehicle wheels. At least one associated service brake actuator is actuated in the service brake system in normal operation when a brake actuating device is actuated, via which a respective associated braking device is actuated. In the auxiliary brake system, a control unit actuates at least one braking device. In the auxiliary brake system, the control unit actuates the at least one braking device by activating at least one auxiliary brake actuator, where the auxiliary brake actuator is accessed by the control unit during emergency operation when actuating the at least one brake actuating device is detected. In this case, the control unit uses the auxiliary brake actuator to set actuation of the at least one braking device to a degree of actuation.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60T 13/58 - Combined or convertible systems
  • B60T 7/12 - Brake-action initiating means for automatic initiationBrake-action initiating means for initiation not subject to will of driver or passenger
  • B60T 8/171 - Detecting parameters used in the regulationMeasuring values used in the regulation
  • B60T 8/172 - Determining control parameters used in the regulation, e.g. by calculations involving measured or detected parameters
  • B60T 13/66 - Electrical control in fluid-pressure brake systems
  • B60T 13/74 - Transmitting braking action from initiating means to ultimate brake actuator with power assistance or driveBrake systems incorporating such transmitting means, e.g. air-pressure brake systems with electrical assistance or drive

91.

PROCESS FOR MANUFACTURING A CAN FOR AN ELECTRIC MACHINE

      
Application Number EP2024071183
Publication Number 2025/031822
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-07-25
Publication Date 2025-02-13
Owner ZF FRIEDRICHSHAFEN AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Lobo Casanova, Ignacio
  • Buettner, Konrad

Abstract

A process for manufacturing a can (1) for an electric machine, in particular an electric machine of a motor vehicle, said can (1) being placeable or placed in a main part opening (2) in a stator main part (3) of the electric machine, wherein when the can (1) is mounted in the main part opening, it is designed to separate a stator chamber (10) from a rotor chamber (10) of the electric machine, wherein at least one base layer (4), in particular a woven or non-woven, having a plurality of structural elements (6) is provided, the at least one base layer (4) is placed on a core (5), and at least one reinforcement layer (7), which differs from the at least one base layer (4), is placed against or on at least one area of the at least one base layer (4) in at least one reinforcement region of the at least one base layer (4) and, together with the at least one base layer (4), is imbibed with a matrix material (8) and hardened.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02K 9/197 - Arrangements for cooling or ventilating for machines with closed casing and closed-circuit cooling using a liquid cooling medium, e.g. oil in which the rotor or stator space is fluid-tight, e.g. to provide for different cooling media for rotor and stator
  • H02K 15/10 - Applying solid insulation to windings, stators or rotors, e.g. applying insulating tapes
  • H02K 15/14 - CasingsEnclosuresSupports
  • H02K 5/128 - Casings or enclosures characterised by the shape, form or construction thereof specially adapted for operating in liquid or gas using air-gap sleeves or air-gap discs

92.

WORXON

      
Application Number 019140690
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-02-10
Owner ZF FRIEDRICHSHAFEN AG (Germany)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
  • 38 - Telecommunications services
  • 42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design

Goods & Services

Distance recording apparatus; Data sets, recorded or downloadable; Downloadable image data; Computers; Computer hardware; Computer peripheral devices; Electronic storage media; Mileage recorders for vehicles; Computer programs, recorded; Computer programs, downloadable; Software; Computer software, recorded; Computer programs [downloadable software]; Computer software platforms, recorded or downloadable; Computer software applications, downloadable; Interactive touchscreen terminals; Interfaces (apparatus and programmes for computers); Battery chargers; Chargers for electric batteries; Navigation apparatus for vehicles [on-board computers]; Data carriers; Electronic data carriers; Optical data media; Computer memory devices; Memory cards; USB flash drives; Apparatus for the transmission of data; Apparatus for the transmission of data; Downloadable Software for the transmission of data; Downloadable mobile applications for the transmission of data; Computer software for communication between computers over a local network; Trackers for the collection and supply of data from vehicles; Trackers for the collection of status data; Data carriers for recording status data; Radio modules, namely Radio transceivers; Radio modules for transmitting status data; Mobile data carriers; Dongles; Dongles, plugs and connectors for diagnostic apparatus; Diagnostic apparatus for on-board diagnostics; Dongles for the transmission of data; Diagnostic software. Providing user access to global computer networks; Communications by computer terminals; Computer aided transmission of messages and images; Transmission of digital files; Rental of message sending apparatus; Providing access to databases; Providing access to databases; Providing access to data; Providing of access to processed data; Providing communications connections; Providing of communications connections for data transmission. Computer software development; Updating of computer software; Software design for others; User authentication services; Providing online non-downloadable computer software; Electronic data storage; Computer programming; Platform as a service [PaaS]; Computer programming services for data processing; Software as a service [SaaS]; Maintenance of computer software; Collection and evaluation of data for diagnostic services in the field of on-board diagnostics for vehicles.

93.

POWERTRAIN AND WORKING MACHINE

      
Application Number 18292489
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-07-22
First Publication Date 2025-02-06
Owner ZF Friedrichshafen AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Igl, Stefan
  • Oberbuchner, Thomas

Abstract

The present invention relates to a powertrain (10) for a working machine, with a first electric machine (12) having a first drive output shaft (16) for providing drive power to the working machine and a second electric machine (14) having a second drive output shaft (24) for providing an auxiliary power take-off of the working machine. In addition, the powertrain (10) comprises a driving range transmission (18) with a countershaft (34). The driving range transmission (18) is designed to connect the first drive output shaft (16) to a driven axle (20) of the working machine, selectively either as a straight-through gear or, by way of a first gear ratio, by means of the countershaft (34). The second drive output shaft (24) is arranged coaxially with the countershaft (34). Furthermore, the invention relates to a working machine.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60K 17/28 - Arrangement or mounting of transmissions in vehicles characterised by arrangement, location, or type of power take-off
  • B60K 17/02 - Arrangement or mounting of transmissions in vehicles characterised by arrangement, location, or kind of clutch
  • B60K 17/08 - Arrangement or mounting of transmissions in vehicles characterised by arrangement, location or kind of gearing of change-speed gearing of mechanical type

94.

DRIVE ASSEMBLY FOR A WIND TURBINE

      
Application Number EP2024068468
Publication Number 2025/026627
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-07-01
Publication Date 2025-02-06
Owner
  • ZF FRIEDRICHSHAFEN AG (Germany)
  • ZF WIND POWER ANTWERPEN N.V. (Belgium)
Inventor
  • De Laet, Wim
  • Maes, Andy
  • Rottiers, Stijn

Abstract

The invention relates to a drive assembly (101, 201) for a wind turbine, having a transmission (103), a lubricant pump (107) and a lubricant line (113) which connects an outlet of the lubricant pump (107) to at least one lubrication point of the transmission (103) in a lubricant-conducting manner. The lubricant pump (107) has at least one seal which seals a housing of the lubricant pump (107) with respect to an input shaft (115) of the lubricant pump (107).

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16H 57/029 - GearboxesMounting gearing therein characterised by means for sealing gearboxes, e.g. to improve airtightness
  • F03D 15/00 - Transmission of mechanical power

95.

SHAFT ASSEMBLY

      
Application Number EP2024070068
Publication Number 2025/026720
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-07-16
Publication Date 2025-02-06
Owner ZF FRIEDRICHSHAFEN AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Holder, Kevin
  • Löchte, Oliver

Abstract

The present invention relates to a shaft assembly (1) having an input shaft (2), an output shaft (3), a freewheel (5) and a transmission component (4). A connection (6) is formed between one of the shafts (2) and the transmission component (4). The freewheel (5) is arranged between the transmission component (4) and the other of the shafts (3). The shaft assembly (1) is designed to increase the torque-transmitting capability of the connection (6) between the shaft (2) and the transmission component (4) when a torque is applied to the freewheel (5) in a transmission direction (T). A torque can thus be reliably transmitted from the input shaft (2) via the transmission component (4) to the output shaft (3) in the transmission direction (T). The present invention also relates to a drive device having such a shaft assembly (1).

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16D 1/08 - Couplings for rigidly connecting two coaxial shafts or other movable machine elements for attachment of a member on a shaft or on a shaft-end with clamping hubCouplings for rigidly connecting two coaxial shafts or other movable machine elements for attachment of a member on a shaft or on a shaft-end with hub and longitudinal key
  • F16D 41/063 - Freewheels or freewheel clutches with intermediate wedging coupling members between an inner and an outer surface the intermediate members wedging by moving along the inner and the outer surface without pivoting or rolling, e.g. sliding wedges
  • F16D 41/28 - Freewheels or freewheel clutches specially adapted for cycles with intermediate wedging coupling members
  • F16D 45/00 - Freewheels or freewheel clutches combined with automatic clutches

96.

PARKING LOCK ASSEMBLY

      
Application Number EP2024070526
Publication Number 2025/026766
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-07-19
Publication Date 2025-02-06
Owner ZF FRIEDRICHSHAFEN AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • List, Matthias
  • Boneberg, Fred

Abstract

The invention relates to a parking lock assembly(15) with a drive device (16), a first drive element (24) that can be pivoted by the drive device (16) about a stationary rotational axis (29), and a second drive element (27) that is in operative connection with the first drive element (24) via a spring unit (28) and can be connected to the first drive element (24) for conjoint rotation via a latching device (30) and can be pivoted together with the first drive element (24) about the rotational axis (29) of the first drive element (24). An actuation element (31) can be brought into engagement or out of engagement with a locking element (18) on the basis of a pivoting movement of the second drive element (27), a rotational movement of a shaft (7) being lockable and releasable via said locking element. The second drive element (27) and the locking element (18) are paired with a spring device (34) that has a spring plate (34A) with a spring lug (34B) and at least one other spring lug (34D). The spring constant of the additional spring lug (34D) is lower than the spring constant of the spring lug (32B). The spring lug (34B) rests against the second drive element (27) under pre-tension in the release position of the locking element (18) and holds the locking element (18) in the release position. The other spring lug (34B) keeps the locking element (18) in contact with the actuation element (31) in the locked position.

IPC Classes  ?

97.

METHOD FOR OPERATING A DRIVELINE

      
Application Number 18785226
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-07-26
First Publication Date 2025-02-06
Owner ZF FRIEDRICHSHAFEN AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Geiger, Simon
  • Duller, Matthias

Abstract

A method is disclosed for operating a drivetrain of a working machine with a continuously variable transmission. The method comprises a step of detecting a current drive output rotation speed (10). The drivetrain is controlled (14) in such manner as to simulate a drivetrain with a fixed-gear transmission and a bridged converter transmission when the drive output rotation speed detected is higher than or equal to a drive output rotation speed limit. The drivetrain is controlled (16) in such manner as to simulate a drivetrain with a fixed-gear transmission and a coupled converter transmission when the drive output rotation speed detected is lower than the drive output rotation speed limit. In addition, the invention relates to a control unit for a drivetrain of a working machine with a continuously variable transmission, and a drivetrain for a working machine.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16H 61/66 - Control functions within change-speed- or reversing-gearings for conveying rotary motion specially adapted for continuously variable gearings
  • F16H 59/18 - Inputs being a function of torque or torque demand dependent on the position of the accelerator pedal
  • F16H 59/40 - Output shaft speed

98.

DEVICE FOR GROUNDING A ROTOR CARRIER

      
Application Number 18790251
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-07-31
First Publication Date 2025-02-06
Owner ZF Friedrichshafen AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Schicketanz, Jacob
  • Gersten, Rayk

Abstract

A device for grounding a rotor carrier is arranged inside of a grounded housing and includes a rotatable rotor carrier extending in an axial direction, a grounding device, and at least one bearing. The rotor carrier is supported by the at least one bearing. The grounding device is arranged on a housing arm next to the bearing and includes an electrically conductive annular carrier element with a central cut out. The carrier element forms a permanent electrically conductive connection to the housing arm at an inside surface of the carrier element. An electrically conductive sliding contact extends radially outward and forms an electrically conductive connection to the rotor carrier at an outer lateral surface of the sliding contact. By way of the sliding contact and the carrier element, an electrical connection is established between the rotor carrier and the housing.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02K 11/40 - Structural association with grounding devices
  • F16C 19/06 - Bearings with rolling contact, for exclusively rotary movement with bearing balls essentially of the same size in one or more circular rows for radial load mainly with a single row of balls
  • F16C 41/00 - Other accessories for bearings

99.

SPLINE TOOTHING BETWEEN RING GEAR AND HOUSING PART

      
Application Number 18716951
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-11-07
First Publication Date 2025-02-06
Owner ZF FRIEDRICHSHAFEN AG (Germany)
Inventor Strasser, Dirk

Abstract

A gearbox arrangement, including a ring gear, a housing part, and a mating toothing. The mating toothing connects the ring gear and the housing part to each other in a non-rotational manner. The ring gear and the housing part each form a toothing of the mating toothing in one piece.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16H 57/023 - Mounting or installation of gears or shafts in gearboxes, e.g. methods or means for assembly
  • F16H 55/17 - Toothed wheels
  • F16H 57/08 - General details of gearing of gearings with members having orbital motion

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DEVICE AND METHOD FOR OPERATING AN ELECTRIC AUXILIARY DRIVE FOR AN ELECTRIC VEHICLE, ELECTRIC VEHICLE, ELECTRIC AUXILIARY DRIVE FOR AN ELECTRIC VEHICLE, AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING REFERENCE DATASETS FOR A DEVICE FOR OPERATING AN ELECTRIC AUXILIARY DRIVE FOR AN ELECTRIC VEHICLE

      
Application Number 18718898
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-12-14
First Publication Date 2025-02-06
Owner ZF FRIEDRICHSHAFEN AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Dvorak, Vladimir
  • Mach, Martin
  • Štepán, Zbynek
  • Seemann, Frank
  • Ehrsam, Andre
  • Scherer, Gabriel
  • Amani, Tato Gervais
  • Engicht, Matthias

Abstract

A device for operating an electric auxiliary drive for an electric vehicle has a bidirectional inverter having a battery interface for electrically connecting to a vehicle battery and an auxiliary drive interface for electrically connecting to the auxiliary drive; a control arrangement having a first communications interface for connecting to the electric vehicle and a second communications interface for connecting to the auxiliary drive. The control arrangement inputs a configuration signal representing a present configuration of the electric vehicle and/or of the auxiliary drive via one of the communications interfaces. The control arrangement is formed to use the configuration signal to determine control parameters from a plurality of reference datasets with control parameters for different electric vehicles and different auxiliary drives, which control parameters are associated with respective configurations, and to control the inverter using the control parameters.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60L 1/00 - Supplying electric power to auxiliary equipment of electrically-propelled vehicles
  • B60L 15/00 - Methods, circuits or devices for controlling the propulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles, e.g. their traction-motor speed, to achieve a desired performanceAdaptation of control equipment on electrically-propelled vehicles for remote actuation from a stationary place, from alternative parts of the vehicle or from alternative vehicles of the same vehicle train
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