09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
16 - Paper, cardboard and goods made from these materials
41 - Education, entertainment, sporting and cultural services
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Electronic newspaper; Electronic magazines. Paper; Printed matter; Printed newspapers; Magazines [periodicals]. Publishing and reporting; Entertainment services; Training; Publication, in relation to the following goods: Electronic newspapers/magazines; Publication, in relation to the following goods: Electronic newspapers/magazines; Publishing, in relation to the following goods: Electronic newspapers/magazines; Publication of printed matter and printed publications; Publication of printed matter; Newspaper publication, Publication, in relation to the following goods: MAGAZINE; Newspaper publication, Publishing, in relation to the following goods: MAGAZINE; Publishing of reviews; Drafting and publication of texts.
3.
DEVICE AND METHOD FOR OPERATING AN ELECTROMOTIVE AXLE DRIVE UNIT AND MOTOR VEHICLE
Device (2) for operating an electromotive axle drive unit (4), having an inverter (6) for supplying high-voltage power to an electric motor (8) of the electromotive axle drive unit (4), wherein the inverter (6) has a first pole (10) and a second pole (12) and wherein the inverter (6) can be supplied with low-voltage power via the first pole (10) and/or via the second pole (12) in order to control a high-voltage power supply of the electric motor (8) of the electromotive axle drive unit (4), having a control unit (14) for controlling the inverter (6), having a shut-off device (16) for shutting off the high-voltage power supply, having a first low-voltage power supply (18) which is connected to the first pole (10) of the inverter (6), and having a second low-voltage power supply (20) which is connected to the second pole (12) of the inverter (6), wherein the shut-off device (16) has a first switching element (22) which is configured to simultaneously shut off both the first low-voltage power supply (18) and the second low-voltage power supply (20).
B60L 3/00 - Electric devices on electrically-propelled vehicles for safety purposes; Monitoring operating variables, e.g. speed, deceleration or energy consumption
B60L 3/04 - Cutting-off the power supply under fault conditions
B60L 1/00 - Supplying electric power to auxiliary equipment of electrically-propelled vehicles
H02P 6/12 - Monitoring commutation; Providing indication of commutation failure
H02P 29/00 - Arrangements for regulating or controlling electric motors, appropriate for both AC and DC motors
H02P 29/032 - Preventing damage to the motor, e.g. setting individual current limits for different drive conditions
B60L 15/12 - Methods, circuits or devices for controlling the propulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles, e.g. their traction-motor speed, to achieve a desired performance; Adaptation 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 with circuits controlled by relays or contactors
H02M 1/32 - Means for protecting converters other than by automatic disconnection
H02M 7/5387 - 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 in a bridge configuration
H02P 3/18 - Arrangements for stopping or slowing electric motors, generators, or dynamo-electric converters for stopping or slowing an individual dynamo-electric motor or dynamo-electric converter for stopping or slowing an ac motor
H02P 21/36 - Arrangements for braking or slowing; Four quadrant control
H02P 25/16 - Arrangements or methods for the control of AC motors characterised by the kind of AC motor or by structural details characterised by the circuit arrangement or by the kind of wiring
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
The invention proposes a vehicle controller for a vehicle which has electrical systems that sometimes operate in a high-voltage mode and sometimes in a low-voltage mode and also an electric traction drive (10) with at least one electric drive motor (11, 12), comprising an inverter (20) that operates depending on driver-side input signals (41-44) for high-voltage power control of the at least one drive motor (11, 12), and comprising a control and monitoring arrangement in the signal path between the driver-side input signals (41-44) and the inverter (20). The control and monitoring arrangement is also linked to other electrical systems of the vehicle so as to transmit signals. For extensive system integration of the on-board control, monitoring and supervision systems, the control and monitoring arrangement is split into a primary control and monitoring module (30) and a secondary control and monitoring module (40). The modules (30, 40), which are each designed for low-voltage operation, are spatially separable from one another and connected solely via a separable communication interface (50) so as to transmit data.
B60L 15/32 - Control or regulation of multiple-unit electrically-propelled vehicles
B60L 1/00 - Supplying electric power to auxiliary equipment of electrically-propelled vehicles
B60L 58/21 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries of two or more battery modules having the same nominal voltage
The invention relates to a vehicle drum brake comprising a drum assembly surrounding an interior space (30) and formed by a drum body (11) and a covering panel (20), which is securely connected to the vehicle axle. The drum body (11) is pot shaped and formed from a drum casing (12) and a flange (13) arranged on the end side thereof. This is screwed together with a hub flange (8) of a wheel hub (6). The covering panel (20) covers the other second end side of the drum casing (12). The two brake shoes (22) are moveably mounted on the brake carrier (4) and can be spread apart against the braking surface of the drum casing (12). According to the invention, in order to reduce the environmental impact of the braking-related wear process, the interior space (30) is a chamber that is entirely surrounded by walls and sealed relative to the outside, and at least one wall section (33, 33A, 33B, 33C, 33D) of the walls consists of a filter material that is permeable for air and blocks dust particles and/or consists of a pressure compensation element (48).
A disc brake is proposed with a brake carrier and brake linings consisting of a friction lining (8) and a lining rear plate (9). The brake carrier has a lining well with mutually facing first supporting surfaces and with second supporting surfaces. Angle brackets (30) with tabs (36, 37) are situated between the brake lining (5) and the lining well, of which tabs (36, 37) an inner tab (36) is supported against the inner side and the other tab is supported against the outer side (17) of the brake carrier. In order that it is identifiable during mounting whether the brake lining (5) is mounted in a correct installation position, the angle brackets (30) are fixed on the lining rear plate (9) by means of retaining elements (40). In the brake application direction (R), the fixing force of the retaining elements (40) is lower than the fixing force of the tabs (36). The brackets (30) are provided with a mounting indicator (45) which is situated in a plane (E) between the inner side (16) and the outer side (17), wherein, in the brake application direction (R), the spacing of the plane (E) from the inner side (16) firstly and from the outer side (17) secondly is of different magnitude. Furthermore, a corresponding protective plate assembly for arranging between the brake carrier and the brake lining (5) is proposed with a single-part or two-part main body consisting of a total of two radial limbs (31) and two tangential limbs (32).
F16D 55/226 - Brakes with substantially-radial braking surfaces pressed together in axial direction, e.g. disc brakes with axially-movable discs or pads pressed against axially-located rotating members by clamping an axially-located rotating disc between movable braking members, e.g. movable brake discs or brake pads with a common actuating member for the braking members the braking members being brake pads in which the common actuating member is moved axially
The invention relates to a high-voltage supply for drive motors of an electric vehicle, comprising a distribution box which receives high-voltage components and which comprises high-voltage connections (72.1 - 72.4) arranged thereon, said high-voltage connections being connected to positive paths (HV+) and negative paths (HV-) in the distribution box. A connection to a high-voltage battery is produced via a high-voltage connection, and a voltage is supplied to an inverter (90) of the drive motors via a second high-voltage connection (72.4). A contactor (95) is located in the positive path (HV+) between the first and second high-voltage connection, and a semiconductor bridge (85) is connected to the positive path line section (81) which leads from the second high-voltage connection (72.4) to the contactor (95), said semiconductor bridge leading to the negative path (HV-) and having a resistor (84) and a switchable semiconductor (86) in a series connection. A bypass (100) is connected to the semiconductor bridge (85) between the resistor (84) and the switchable semiconductor (86) and leads to the negative path. The bypass is equipped with an inverter (102) and an additional contactor (105) in series, said additional contactor, in the form of an NC contactor, being designed to close without a switching current and thus release the bypass (100) as a discharge path.
B60L 3/04 - Cutting-off the power supply under fault conditions
H01H 39/00 - Switching devices actuated by an explosion produced within the device and initiated by an electric current
H01H 43/00 - Time or time-programme switches providing a choice of time-intervals for executing one or more switching actions and automatically terminating their operation after the programme is completed
H01H 71/12 - Automatic release mechanisms with or without manual release
H01H 83/12 - Protective switches, e.g. circuit-breaking switches, or protective relays operated by abnormal electrical conditions otherwise than solely by excess current operated by voltage falling below a predetermined value, e.g. for no-volt protection
H02H 3/24 - Emergency protective circuit arrangements for automatic disconnection directly responsive to an undesired change from normal electric working condition, with or without subsequent reconnection responsive to undervoltage or no-voltage
H02H 5/10 - Emergency protective circuit arrangements for automatic disconnection directly responsive to an undesired change from normal non-electric working conditions with or without subsequent reconnection responsive to mechanical injury, e.g. rupture of line, breakage of earth connection
H02H 7/122 - 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 norm for rectifiers for static converters or rectifiers for inverters, i.e. dc/ac converters
H02H 7/16 - 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 norm for capacitors
H02H 7/22 - 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 norm for switching devices
H02H 7/18 - 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 norm for accumulators
B60L 3/00 - Electric devices on electrically-propelled vehicles for safety purposes; Monitoring operating variables, e.g. speed, deceleration or energy consumption
H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
38 - Telecommunications services
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Installation work relating to undercarriages and individual components thereof. Transmission and/or receiving of information for a database via telecommunications networks; Telecommunication services; Transmission of digital files; All the aforesaid services in connection with vehicle-specific data for commercial vehicles. Electronic evaluation of digital technical data in connection with vehicle-specific data for commercial vehicles.
37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
38 - Telecommunications services
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Installation work relating to undercarriages and individual components thereof. Transmission and/or receiving of information for a database via telecommunications networks; Telecommunication services; Transmission of digital files; All the aforesaid services in connection with vehicle-specific data for commercial vehicles. Electronic evaluation of digital technical data in connection with vehicle-specific data for commercial vehicles.
10.
DISK BRAKE AND SHELL ASSEMBLY FOR PRESSURE TRANSMISSION IN A BRAKE APPLICATION DEVICE OF A DISK BRAKE
Disk brake including a brake caliper and an application device arranged therein for applying force to the brake pads of the disk brake, wherein a component of the application device is a brake lever which can be actuated by a force element and preferably by a pressure cylinder and is composed of a lever arm against which the force element is supported and an application shaft. The application shaft is supported, on one side, against a pressure piece operating in the direction of the brake pads and, on the other side, with the interposition of a shell, against a channel arranged on the inside of the brake caliper, wherein the curvature of the shell is complementary to the curvature of the channel. In order to develop the disk brake and the shell assembly by constructive measures so as to prevent the shell assembly from moving out of the original position even in the case of long-term use and under frequent load caused by braking, an opening of a bore is located in the channel.
F16D 55/2255 - Brakes with substantially-radial braking surfaces pressed together in axial direction, e.g. disc brakes with axially-movable discs or pads pressed against axially-located rotating members by clamping an axially-located rotating disc between movable braking members, e.g. movable brake discs or brake pads with a common actuating member for the braking members the braking members being brake pads in which the common actuating member is pivoted
11.
ELECTRICALLY DRIVEN COMMERCIAL VEHICLE, AND HIGH-VOLTAGE DRIVE SYSTEM FOR A COMMERCIAL VEHICLE
The invention relates to an electrically driven commercial vehicle comprising: longitudinal beams (21, 22) which are located to the left and to the right of the vehicle center; a vehicle body which is supported on the longitudinal beams (21, 22) and which is composed of two parts, of a driver's cab and a utility area located behind a rear wall of the driver's cab in the vehicle longitudinal direction; electric drive motors for driving at least a left and a right vehicle wheel, wherein the drive motors and the vehicle wheels are supported against the longitudinal beams via a vehicle suspension; a distributor box (31) having a housing (33) consisting of a base (41), a cover (42) and four walls extending therebetween, and having electrical connections (72, 71) which are located separately on the outside of the housing (33) for connecting batteries and for connecting an electric voltage supply for the drive motors. The commercial vehicle is characterized in that the horizontal extension of the housing (33) is greater than its vertical extension, in that the largest part of its horizontal extension is located in front of the rear wall of the driver's cab in the vehicle longitudinal direction, and in that the housing is completely located in an area which extends transversely to the vehicle longitudinal direction and which is located between the inner faces (23) of the longitudinal beams (21, 22).
B60R 16/023 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for; Arrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric for transmission of signals between vehicle parts or subsystems
B60R 16/03 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for; Arrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric for supply of electrical power to vehicle subsystems
B62D 21/02 - Understructures, i.e. chassis frame on which a vehicle body may be mounted comprising longitudinally or transversely arranged frame members
B62D 33/067 - Drivers' cabs movable from one position into at least one other position, e.g. tiltable, pivotable about a vertical axis, displaceable from one side of the vehicle to the other tiltable
B60K 1/04 - Arrangement or mounting of electrical propulsion units of the electric storage means for propulsion
12.
Hub covering for a tyre filling device of a vehicle
The invention relates to a hub covering (2) for a tyre filling device of a vehicle for covering a wheel hub (1) of the vehicle, wherein an air supply which is coupled to a steering knuckle (21) arranged inside the wheel hub (1) is connected to an air volume in a tyre of a vehicle wheel at least indirectly via a rotary connection (3) arranged on the hub covering (2), wherein the rotary connection (3) comprises an adapter (4), which is arranged in an axially secured and rotatable manner on the hub covering (4), and receives a rotary transmitter (5) for producing a compressed air connection to the tyre of the vehicle wheel. The invention further relates to a tyre filling device and to an adapter (4) for such a hub covering (2).
B60C 23/00 - Devices for measuring, signalling, controlling, or distributing tyre pressure or temperature, specially adapted for mounting on vehicles; Arrangement of tyre inflating devices on vehicles, e.g. of pumps or of tanks; Tyre cooling arrangements
The invention relates to an electric drive unit for a motor vehicle, said drive unit comprising: an electric drive (5); a gearbox (6) connected downstream of the electric drive (5) in the power flow direction and located in a gearbox housing (4); means for circulating coolant in the interior (7) of the gearbox housing (4); and a rotatably mounted input or output shaft (19, 18) of the gearbox (6); wherein the gearbox housing (4) is composed of a housing shell (11), which annularly surrounds a central axis (A), and an end wall (13), and wherein the end wall (13) extends radially outwards from an opening (17) for the input or the output shaft (19, 18) as far as a connecting region (14) in which the end wall (13) and the housing shell (11) are connected to one another. In order to improve the flow conditions using design measures, in particular in those areas of the gearbox housing in which the coolant is discharged or suctioned out of the gearbox housing during circulation of same, an annular chamber (33) is provided which extends in the circumferential direction along the connecting region (14) and which is connected to the interior (7) via individual openings (40).
12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles
Goods & Services
Electrically operated utility vehicles; electrically
operated axles for utility vehicles; controls for
electrically operated axles for utility vehicles; axle
assemblies for utility vehicles; electric drives, including
motors and engines, for utility vehicles; gear cases for
drives of land vehicles; drive transmissions for land
vehicles; transmission shafts for land vehicles; traction
control systems and brake assistance systems for land
vehicles; wheel bearing kits for use with land vehicles and
brakes for land vehicles; vehicle suspensions and vehicle
damping.
The invention relates to an electric drive unit for a motor vehicle, having two electric drives (5A, 5B), which are arranged in a housing casing (4) of a common drive housing (3) and each comprise a stator and a rotor (8) rotating together with a rotor shaft (8A, 8B). Adjacent shaft ends (10A, 10B) of the rotor shafts (8A, 8B) are rotatingly mounted in a bearing housing (25), which is the central region of a bearing plate (20) arranged in the drive housing (3). In order to create an electrical drive unit having electric drives arranged one behind the other in a common drive housing, which is compact in the longitudinal direction, without disadvantages with respect to the strength of the drive housing being associated therewith, components of the bearing plate (20) are struts (21, 22, 23) which extend from the bearing housing (25) to the outside and connect the bearing housing (25) to the housing casing (4) of the drive housing (3).
H02K 5/22 - Auxiliary parts of casings not covered by groups , e.g. shaped to form connection boxes or terminal boxes
B60K 1/02 - Arrangement or mounting of electrical propulsion units comprising more than one electric motor
H02K 5/15 - Mounting arrangements for bearing-shields or end plates
H02K 5/173 - Means for supporting bearings, e.g. insulating supports or means for fitting bearings in the bearing-shields using bearings with rolling contact, e.g. ball bearings
H02K 5/20 - Casings or enclosures characterised by the shape, form or construction thereof with channels or ducts for flow of cooling medium
12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles
Goods & Services
Electrically operated utility vehicles; electrically
operated axles for utility vehicles; controls for
electrically operated axles for utility vehicles; axle
assemblies for utility vehicles; electric drives for utility
vehicles, including motors and engines and propulsion
mechanisms; gear cases for drives of land vehicles; drive
transmissions for land vehicles; transmission shafts for
land vehicles; traction control systems and brake assistance
systems for land vehicles; wheel bearing kits for use with
land vehicles and brakes for land vehicles; vehicle
suspensions and vehicle damping.
18.
Disc brake having a sheet metal arrangement for a vehicle, and sheet metal arrangement for a disc brake
F16D 55/226 - Brakes with substantially-radial braking surfaces pressed together in axial direction, e.g. disc brakes with axially-movable discs or pads pressed against axially-located rotating members by clamping an axially-located rotating disc between movable braking members, e.g. movable brake discs or brake pads with a common actuating member for the braking members the braking members being brake pads in which the common actuating member is moved axially
F16D 65/097 - Resilient means interposed between pads and supporting members
F16D 65/18 - Actuating mechanisms for brakes; Means for initiating operation at a predetermined position arranged in or on the brake adapted for drawing members together
F16D 65/84 - Features relating to cooling for disc brakes
F16D 55/00 - Brakes with substantially-radial braking surfaces pressed together in axial direction, e.g. disc brakes
The invention relates to a wheel hub assembly for a vehicle wheel, comprising a wheel hub, which is rotatably mounted on an axle element by means of a hub bearing and which ends in a hub neck on the vehicle interior side, the inner periphery of which hub neck defines an opening for central penetration by the axle element and on the outer periphery of which hub neck a fastening portion (7) of a pole ring (8) of an ABS sensor is mounted. A pulse generator portion (10) extends from the fastening portion to the wheel hub axis (A). The hub neck is provided with a pole ring seat (12), which extends coaxial with the wheel hub axis (A) and on which the inside of the fastening portion is radially supported, and with a tool engagement region (13), which extends around the hub neck and is lowered toward the wheel hub axis in comparison with the pole ring seat. The fastening portion has cutouts (14), which are distributed over the periphery of the fastening portion and have non-uniform distances from the pulse generator portion, and the cutout axially closest to the pulse generator portion at least partially radially overlaps with the tool engagement region.
B60T 8/32 - Arrangements for adjusting wheel-braking force to meet varying vehicular or ground-surface conditions, e.g. limiting or varying distribution of braking force responsive to a speed condition, e.g. acceleration or deceleration
G01P 3/488 - Devices characterised by the use of electric or magnetic means for measuring angular speed by measuring frequency of generated current or voltage of pulse signals delivered by variable reluctance detectors
12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles
Goods & Services
Electrically operated utility vehicles; Electrically operated axles for utility vehicles; Controls for electrically operated axles for utility vehicles; Axle assemblies for utility vehicles; Electric drives for utility vehicles, Including motors and engines and propulsion mechanisms; Gear cases for drives of land vehicles; Drive transmissions for land vehicles; Transmission shafts for land vehicles; Traction control systems and brake assistance systems for land vehicles; Wheel bearing kits for use with land vehicles and Brakes for land vehicles; Vehicle suspensions and Vehicle damping.
21.
DISK BRAKE AND SHELL ASSEMBLY FOR PRESSURE TRANSMISSION IN A BRAKE APPLICATION DEVICE OF A DISK BRAKE
Described is a disk brake having a brake calliper and a brake application device arranged therein for the application of force to the brake linings of the disk brakes, wherein part of the brake application device is a brake lever which can be actuated by a force element and preferably a pressure cylinder, said brake lever being comprised of a lever arm, against which the force element bears, and a brake application shaft. The latter bears against a pressure piece acting towards the brake linings on one side and against a channel (6) located inside the brake calliper on the other with the interposition of a shell (5), the curvature of the shell (5) being complementary to the curvature of the channel (6). To develop the disk brake and the shell assembly using design measures so as to prevent the shell assembly from moving out of its original position, even after long-term use and frequent stress as a result of braking processes, there is an opening of a bore hole (7) in the channel (6). On the shell (5), facing the channel (6), a projection (8) is formed by the deformation of the shell material, which projection extends in the form of a flange into the bore hole (7) and creates an interlocking connection between the shell (5) and the channel (6). In the projection (8), a shaped element (9) is arranged the outer diameter of which is the same as or almost the same as the inner diameter of the projection (8).
F16D 55/2255 - Brakes with substantially-radial braking surfaces pressed together in axial direction, e.g. disc brakes with axially-movable discs or pads pressed against axially-located rotating members by clamping an axially-located rotating disc between movable braking members, e.g. movable brake discs or brake pads with a common actuating member for the braking members the braking members being brake pads in which the common actuating member is pivoted
12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles
Goods & Services
Electrically operated utility vehicles; Electrically operated axles for utility vehicles; Controls for electrically operated axles for utility vehicles; Axle assemblies for utility vehicles; Electric drives, Including motors and engines, for utility vehicles; Gear cases for drives of land vehicles; Drive transmissions for land vehicles; Transmission shafts for land vehicles; Electric generators for land vehicles; Traction control systems and brake assistance systems for land vehicles; Wheel bearing kits for use with land vehicles and Brakes for land vehicles; Vehicle suspensions and Vehicle damping.
12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles
Goods & Services
Axles and powered axles for road vehicles; wheels, brakes, spring suspensions, front axles and pivot wheel and axle bearings and structural spare parts for the above items all for lorries, vehicle trailers coaches, tractors and boat trailers; machine parts, namely, pivot bearings
J chassis element extending transversely with respect to the vehicle longitudinal direction and a second chassis element (5) fixed to the outer side thereof, wherein the second chassis element (5) is supported against the outer side of the first chassis element via at least one roughened supporting area (11, 12). In order to avoid relative movements between the chassis elements connected by clamping forces in a utility vehicle chassis, the roughening comprises a surface structure produced by machining the supporting area (11, 12) in a blasting process and preferably a laser beam process. The invention further relates to specific individual parts of such a chassis, specifically an axle shell, an axle guide (5), and a brake carrier.
The invention relates to a method for producing an axle housing of a vehicle axle, by means of integrally connecting an axle tube (1) to an axle shaft (2) which is positioned on the longitudinal axis (L) of the axle tube, is equipped with bearing surfaces (3) for mounting a vehicle wheel, and has a tube cross-section facing said axle tube (1) which is substantially the same as the tube cross-section of the axle tube. In order to develop a welding method for the production of an axle housing that consists of an axle tube and an axle shaft secured thereto, which method is optimised in terms of the dynamic loads to which the axle housing is typically subjected in a driving operation, the method comprises the following steps: •—arranging the axle tube (1) and the axle shaft (2), with the abutting surfaces of their tube cross-sections positioned coaxially to one another, in a workpiece receiving portion of a welding installation (10), said welding installation additionally comprising an arc welding device (11) and a laser welding device (12) which is operated in parallel, •—continuously miming a weld seam (20) in the peripheral direction of the tube cross-sections, both welding devices (11, 12) being directed, actively and from the outside, onto substantially the same peripheral section of the abutting surfaces, wherein the laser beam (S) meets the outside (14) of the tube at right angles, and intersects the longitudinal axis (L) of the axle tube (1), and •—stopping running the weld seam (20) once this has passed over a peripheral angle of at least 360°. A corresponding axle housing is also disclosed.
B23K 26/282 - Seam welding of curved planar seams of tube sections
B23K 26/348 - Working by laser beam, e.g. welding, cutting or boring in combination with welding or cutting covered by groups , e.g. in combination with resistance welding in combination with arc heating, e.g. TIG [tungsten inert gas], MIG [metal inert gas] or plasma welding
The invention relates to an electric drive unit for a motor vehicle, said drive unit comprising: an electric drive (5); a gearbox (6) connected downstream of the electric drive (5) in the power flow direction and located in a gearbox housing (4); means for circulating coolant in the interior (7) of the gearbox housing (4); and a rotatably mounted input or output shaft (19, 18) of the gearbox (6); wherein the gearbox housing (4) is composed of a housing shell (11), which annularly surrounds a central axis (A), and an end wall (13), and wherein the end wall (13) extends radially outwards from an opening (17) for the input or the output shaft (19, 18) as far as a connecting region (14) in which the end wall (13) and the housing shell (11) are connected to one another. In order to improve the flow conditions using design measures, in particular in those areas of the gearbox housing in which the coolant is discharged or suctioned out of the gearbox housing during circulation of same, an annular chamber (33) is provided which extends in the circumferential direction along the connecting region (14) and which is connected to the interior (7) via individual openings (40).
The invention relates to an electric drive unit for a motor vehicle, comprising an electric drive and a multi-stage transmission (6), which is connected downstream of the electric drive and which is arranged, alone or together with the electric drive, in a drive housing (4). The drive housing is composed of a housing shell (11), the interior (11a) of which annularly surrounds the transmission (6), and an end wall (12), which is formed integrally with the housing shell (11). The end wall is provided, at the center thereof, with a transmission opening (17) for the transmission output shaft (18) of the transmission (6). Cooling liquid is conducted through the drive housing in order to cool the components of the transmission. In order to improve the cooling performance while utilizing precisely the design-related particularities of the electric drive unit, a ring chamber (33) arranged around the transmission opening (17) is provided on the outside of the end wall (12), and coolant channels (35) are formed in the drive housing (4), which coolant channels lead from the interior (11a) of the housing shell (11) into the ring chamber (33).
The invention relates to an electric drive unit for a motor vehicle, having two electric drives (5A, 5B), which are arranged in a housing casing (4) of a common drive housing (3) and each comprise a stator and a rotor (8) rotating together with a rotor shaft (8A, 8B). Adjacent shaft ends (10A, 10B) of the rotor shafts (8A, 8B) are rotatingly mounted in a bearing housing (25), which is the central region of a bearing plate (20) arranged in the drive housing (3). In order to create an electrical drive unit having electric drives arranged one behind the other in a common drive housing, which is compact in the longitudinal direction, without disadvantages with respect to the strength of the drive housing being associated therewith, components of the bearing plate (20) are struts (21, 22, 23) which extend from the bearing housing (25) to the outside and connect the bearing housing (25) to the housing casing (4) of the drive housing (3).
B60K 1/02 - Arrangement or mounting of electrical propulsion units comprising more than one electric motor
H02K 5/20 - Casings or enclosures characterised by the shape, form or construction thereof with channels or ducts for flow of cooling medium
H02K 5/15 - Mounting arrangements for bearing-shields or end plates
H02K 5/173 - Means for supporting bearings, e.g. insulating supports or means for fitting bearings in the bearing-shields using bearings with rolling contact, e.g. ball 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
29.
HUB COVERING FOR A TYRE FILLING DEVICE OF A VEHICLE
The invention relates to a hub covering (2) for a tyre filling device of a vehicle for covering a wheel hub (1) of the vehicle, wherein an air supply which is coupled to a steering knuckle (21) arranged inside the wheel hub (1) is connected to an air volume in a tyre of a vehicle wheel at least indirectly via a rotary connection (3) arranged on the hub covering (2), wherein the rotary connection (3) comprises an adapter (4), which is arranged in an axially secured and rotatable manner on the hub covering (4), and receives a rotary transmitter (5) for producing a compressed air connection to the tyre of the vehicle wheel. The invention further relates to a tyre filling device and to an adapter (4) for such a hub covering (2).
B60C 23/00 - Devices for measuring, signalling, controlling, or distributing tyre pressure or temperature, specially adapted for mounting on vehicles; Arrangement of tyre inflating devices on vehicles, e.g. of pumps or of tanks; Tyre cooling arrangements
A chassis is proposed having a vehicle axle which extends transversely with respect to the longitudinal direction of the vehicle and, on the outside of the vehicle, is provided with a wheel hub mounting, said vehicle axle being composed in the longitudinal direction thereof of individual, rigidly interconnected axle portions, and having a connection element (30) which is fastened to the vehicle axle and supports at least one chassis component of the chassis. The connection element (30) is designed as a full ring or partial ring with an inner casing (32) and an outer casing (33), wherein the inner casing (32) is supported at least in individual regions against an axle portion of the vehicle axle, and at least one circumferential portion of the outer casing (33) is provided with a connection surface (34 - 38) for the fastening of the chassis component. The intention is thus to provide a chassis, the vehicle axle of which is particularly variable in respect of the mechanical coupling of various chassis components.
The invention relates to an axle fixation for a vehicle axle, comprising an axle link, an axle body, preferably a tubular axle body, which crosses the axle link on the lower or upper face of the axle link, an axle plate (9), and tension elements for pulling the axle body and axle link away from each other with the interposition of the axle plate (9). On the side facing the axle body, the axle plate (9) has a contour (5) which is designed to correspond to the outer contour of the axle body (1) at least in some regions, said outer contour lying opposite said contour, and on the side facing the lower or upper face of the axle link, the axle plate has a contact region (10) made of surface sections which contact the lower or upper face and between which an opening (15) is located. In order to achieve a lower travel height by changing the spacing of the axle fixation parts, the width of the opening (15) is greater than or equal to the width of the lower or upper face of the axle link in the contact region (10).
B60G 11/46 - Resilient suspensions characterised by arrangement, location, or kind of springs having springs of different kinds including leaf springs and also fluid springs
The invention relates to an adjustment mechanism for a vehicle disk brake, which is provided with an adjustment device for compensating the operation-induced wear on the brake linings and the brake disk, wherein the adjustment device has the following components: —a drive element (25) which is rotatably arranged within the housing of the disk brake on an axis (A) parallel to the axis of rotation of the brake disk and which can be set in rotation by a brake application device; —a shaft (40) which is arranged centrally on the axis (A), on which the drive element (25) is rotatably mounted; —a cardanic rotary bearing (45) which supports the shaft (40) in an opening (1A) of the housing in a pendulum-like manner and which is made at least partially of a deformable rubber or elastomer ring (46) and a steel ring (47) which is attached therein. In order to further develop the mentioned adjustment mechanism so that it can be produced more economically and requires only a small number of components, the steel ring (47) is supported in a sliding manner against a cylindrical bearing section (50) of the shaft (40), and a coupling consisting of a first coupling part (51), which is rotationally fixed to the shaft (40), and a second coupling part (52), which is rotationally fixed to the steel ring (47), is arranged on the axis (A), the second coupling part being a coupling ring (52) which is rotatably mounted on the shaft (40). The invention further relates to a corresponding cardanic rotary bearing (45) and a corresponding coupling ring (52).
F16C 27/06 - Elastic or yielding bearings or bearing supports, for exclusively rotary movement by means of parts of rubber or like materials
F16D 65/56 - Slack adjusters mechanical self-acting in one direction for adjusting excessive play with screw-thread and nut
F16D 55/2255 - Brakes with substantially-radial braking surfaces pressed together in axial direction, e.g. disc brakes with axially-movable discs or pads pressed against axially-located rotating members by clamping an axially-located rotating disc between movable braking members, e.g. movable brake discs or brake pads with a common actuating member for the braking members the braking members being brake pads in which the common actuating member is pivoted
F16D 65/52 - Slack adjusters mechanical self-acting in one direction for adjusting excessive play
F16D 125/22 - Mechanical mechanisms converting rotation to linear movement or vice-versa acting transversely to the axis of rotation
The invention proposes a disc brake having a brake caliper (1) and a tensioning device arranged therein for applying force to the brake linings of the disc brake, wherein part of the tensioning device is a brake lever (10) which can be actuated by a force element and preferably by a compressed air cylinder. The brake lever is composed of a lever arm (14), against which the force element is supported, and a brake application shaft (15), which is supported against a pressure piece (8) acting towards the brake linings, and is also supported from the inside against the brake caliper, wherein the brake caliper (1) and the brake application shaft (15) face each other and are formed as shells (21, 22) in which a supporting roller (20) with a roller axis (A) running transverse to the tensioning direction (Z) is mounted. To keep the mutual movability of the parts involved low by the simplest measures possible and without the need for additional parts, the supporting roller (20) is supported with the lateral surface (20A) thereof directly in one of the two shells (21, 22) and is designed to be non-rotatable or have only limited rotational movement with respect to this shell. The supporting roller (20) also serves as a means to centre the brake lever (10) laterally in the brake caliper. A supporting roller particularly suited to these purposes is also to be created.
F16D 55/06 - Brakes with substantially-radial braking surfaces pressed together in axial direction, e.g. disc brakes with axially-movable discs or pads pressed against axially-located rotating members by moving discs or pads away from one another against radial walls of drums or cylinders without self-tightening action
F16D 55/2255 - Brakes with substantially-radial braking surfaces pressed together in axial direction, e.g. disc brakes with axially-movable discs or pads pressed against axially-located rotating members by clamping an axially-located rotating disc between movable braking members, e.g. movable brake discs or brake pads with a common actuating member for the braking members the braking members being brake pads in which the common actuating member is pivoted
B60T 1/06 - Arrangements of braking elements, i.e. of those parts where braking effect occurs acting by retarding wheels acting otherwise than on tread, e.g. employing rim, drum, disc, or transmission
F16D 65/18 - Actuating mechanisms for brakes; Means for initiating operation at a predetermined position arranged in or on the brake adapted for drawing members together
F16D 121/08 - Fluid pressure acting on a membrane-type actuator, e.g. for gas pressure
F16D 125/32 - Cams; Levers with cams acting on one cam follower
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Disc brake, brake caliper of a disc brake, as well as hold-down piece and leaf spring for securing the brake linings of a disc brake
F16D 65/097 - Resilient means interposed between pads and supporting members
F16D 55/22 - Brakes with substantially-radial braking surfaces pressed together in axial direction, e.g. disc brakes with axially-movable discs or pads pressed against axially-located rotating members by clamping an axially-located rotating disc between movable braking members, e.g. movable brake discs or brake pads
A disc brake for a vehicle, having a first and a second brake lining (2a), and a brake disc (1) which is arranged between them, and a brake calliper which engages over the brake disc (1) with a brake calliper housing (6), in which a brake application device is arranged, wherein the brake application device comprises a pressure piece (3) which can be applied against the first brake lining (2a), wherein a boot (5) is provided for protecting the interior of the brake calliper housing against contaminants, wherein the boot (5) is fastened by way of a first end region (5a) to the brake calliper housing (6) and by way of a second end region (5b) to a sheet metal arrangement (7) consisting of a sheet metal plate (8) and a sheet metal ring (9) which is arranged coaxially with respect thereto and is connected in an integrally joined manner to said sheet metal plate (8), wherein the sheet metal plate (8) is arranged between an end side of the pressure piece (3) and the first brake lining (2a), wherein the sheet metal ring (9) is arranged between the boot (5) and the brake lining (2a) for protecting the boot (5) against heat radiation which is generated by way of braking operations on the brake linings (2a, 2b) and the brake disc (1), and wherein the sheet metal ring (9) has at least one cut-out (11) for reducing its flexural stiffness.
F16D 65/18 - Actuating mechanisms for brakes; Means for initiating operation at a predetermined position arranged in or on the brake adapted for drawing members together
F16D 65/84 - Features relating to cooling for disc brakes
36.
METHOD FOR MONITORING TRANSPORT SECURING MEANS WHICH OPERATE BY MEANS OF TENSIONING ELEMENTS, PREFERABLY TENSIONING STRAPS
The invention relates to a method for monitoring transport securing means which operate by means of tensioning elements (5), preferably tensioning straps, on a transport vehicle (1), at least two of the tensioning elements (5) being provided with at least one respective monitoring unit (10) secured thereto. The aim of the invention is to allow a reliable monitoring of the effectiveness of all tensioning elements (5) being used even after the termination of the actual load securing measures. This is achieved in that the monitoring unit (10) comprises a sensor and a transmission unit, wherein the sensor detects an actual value which represents the tensile force in the tensioning element (5), and the transmission unit (12) wirelessly transmits status signals to a control unit (20) provided on the same transport vehicle (1). The transmitted status signals comprise at least the actual value together with a target value previously stored in the monitoring unit (10) or a differential value derived from the actual value and the target value previously stored in the monitoring unit (10).
G01L 5/04 - Apparatus for, or methods of, measuring force, work, mechanical power, or torque, specially adapted for specific purposes for measuring tension in flexible members, e.g. ropes, cables, wires, threads, belts or bands
G01L 5/10 - Apparatus for, or methods of, measuring force, work, mechanical power, or torque, specially adapted for specific purposes for measuring tension in flexible members, e.g. ropes, cables, wires, threads, belts or bands using electrical means
The invention relates to a device for sensing the belt tension of a belt strap (1), in particular of a clamping belt for securing cargo on vehicles, comprising a housing (2) having a lower part (2a) and an upper part (2b) opposite one another. The housing (2) has a joint (3) for pivoting the upper part (2b) relative to the lower part (2a) and has a closing mechanism (4) for closing the housing (2). The housing (2) also has a housing entry side (5a) and a housing exit side (5b) for feeding the belt strap (1) through the housing (2). Two contact regions (6a, 6b) for the belt strap (1) are formed on the upper or lower part (2b, 2a). At least one movement element (7) movable perpendicularly to the longitudinal direction of the belt strap (1) is arranged on the lower or upper part (2a, 2b) lying opposite the two contact regions (6a, 6b), which movement element is operatively connected to at least one sensor element (8a) in order to detect the belt tension of the belt strap (1) as a result of a deflection of the movement element (7) initiated by the belt tension of the belt strap (1).
G01L 5/10 - Apparatus for, or methods of, measuring force, work, mechanical power, or torque, specially adapted for specific purposes for measuring tension in flexible members, e.g. ropes, cables, wires, threads, belts or bands using electrical means
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Method for machining the interior of a brake caliper of a disc brake
The invention relates to a method for machining the interior of a brake caliper (1) of a disc brake, on which are formed: —a first saddle portion to the one side of the brake disc of the disc brake, —a second saddle portion to the other side of the brake disc, and —a bridge section connecting the saddle portions and providing a free space for at least a part of the brake disc. At least one of the saddle portions is provided with a hollow space (7) for receiving a brake application device, wherein said hollow space comprises a mounting opening (4) towards the free space and extends in the opposite direction until a saddle rear wall (18). At least one support surface for the forces acting during the brake application is formed on the inner side of the saddle rear wall. The machining of the support surface (20) is carried out from the direction of the free space and, for this purpose, a tool (55) is brought from outside of the brake caliper (1) into the hollow space. In order to provide a method for machining the interior of a brake caliper of a disc brake, which allows a high-precision machining of the support surfaces inside the brake caliper even in the case of the narrow space conditions which are typical for the machining of a single-piece brake caliper, the tool (55) is guided into the cavity through another opening (25) than the mounting opening (4).
B23Q 3/157 - Arrangements for automatic insertion or removal of tools of rotary tools
F16D 65/18 - Actuating mechanisms for brakes; Means for initiating operation at a predetermined position arranged in or on the brake adapted for drawing members together
F16D 55/22 - Brakes with substantially-radial braking surfaces pressed together in axial direction, e.g. disc brakes with axially-movable discs or pads pressed against axially-located rotating members by clamping an axially-located rotating disc between movable braking members, e.g. movable brake discs or brake pads
F16D 55/226 - Brakes with substantially-radial braking surfaces pressed together in axial direction, e.g. disc brakes with axially-movable discs or pads pressed against axially-located rotating members by clamping an axially-located rotating disc between movable braking members, e.g. movable brake discs or brake pads with a common actuating member for the braking members the braking members being brake pads in which the common actuating member is moved axially
A brake arrangement for a utility vehicle is proposed, having an axle element (1) for mounting a wheel hub, the rotational axis of which coincides with the longitudinal axis (A) of the axle element (1), and having a drum brake or disc brake which comprises both elements which are fixed on the axle and elements which can be rotated with the wheel hub. A constituent part of the elements which are fixed on the axle is a brake carrier (40) which transmits the brake forces to the axle element (1) and is mounted on a fastening section (4) of the axle element (1). In order to provide a brake arrangement which is suitable for the transmission of high brake torques and can be used in a modular manner with the possibility, depending on the requirement and the intended use, to still combine very different brake carriers (40) with one and the same axle element at a late stage of the axle assembly and even within the context of the final assembly, and thus to arrive at a maximum freedom in the assembly process, the axle element (1) on the fastening section (4) consists of a main body (5) which is arranged on the longitudinal centre axis (A) and of first and second brackets (6, 7) which project to the outside from the main body (5) on sides thereof which face away from one another. In order to support the brake carrier (40), at least one fastening surface (6A, 6B; 7A, 7B) with a surface perpendicular (N) tangentially with respect to the longitudinal centre axis (A) and parallel to the surface normal (N) of a fastening surface on the other bracket (7; 6) is configured on each of the two brackets (6; 7).
A disc brake is proposed having a brake calliper (1) which reaches over a brake disc (2) and brake linings (3) which are arranged on the two sides thereof and are composed in each case of a friction lining (4) and a rear plate (5), and having a hold-down (7) which runs transversely over the brake linings (3) and is supported against the brake linings towards the disc brake axis (A). The circumferential contour of the rear plate (5) of at least one of the brake linings is defined by an upper edge (21), a lower edge (22) and two side edges (23A, 23B) which extend between the upper and the lower edge. The circumferential contour of the friction lining (4) is also defined by an upper edge (31), a lower edge and two side edges which extend between the upper and the lower edge. In order to make a contribution to the solution of the problem of the structural tightness between the components of the disc brake and the vehicle wheel which rotates around the brake, the main course of the upper edges (21 and 31) of the rear plate (5) and the friction lining (4) where the hold-down (7) runs over the brake lining (3) is interrupted by a recessed portion (25 and 35) of the upper edge (21 and 31) in the direction of the brake disc axis (A).
F16D 65/095 - Pivots or supporting members therefor
F16D 65/097 - Resilient means interposed between pads and supporting members
F16D 55/2255 - Brakes with substantially-radial braking surfaces pressed together in axial direction, e.g. disc brakes with axially-movable discs or pads pressed against axially-located rotating members by clamping an axially-located rotating disc between movable braking members, e.g. movable brake discs or brake pads with a common actuating member for the braking members the braking members being brake pads in which the common actuating member is pivoted
F16D 55/225 - Brakes with substantially-radial braking surfaces pressed together in axial direction, e.g. disc brakes with axially-movable discs or pads pressed against axially-located rotating members by clamping an axially-located rotating disc between movable braking members, e.g. movable brake discs or brake pads with a common actuating member for the braking members the braking members being brake pads
F16D 55/00 - Brakes with substantially-radial braking surfaces pressed together in axial direction, e.g. disc brakes
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Disc brake, brake pad for a disc brake, and hold-down device for securing brake pads
The invention relates to a disc brake comprising a brake caliper (1) which covers a brake disc and brake pads (3) arranged on both sides of the brake disc in a pad shaft (6), each brake pad being assembled from a friction lining (4) and a rear plate (5), the front face of which is designed as a securing surface (16) for the friction lining (4) and the rear face of which is designed as a pressure surface for transmitting the braking pressure. A hold-down device (7) which runs transversely over the brake pads (3) is supported against the brake pads (3) in the direction of the disc brake axis (A). The hold-down device (7) is made from an elongated base (7C) in the form of a channel over the majority of the total length of the hold-down device, wherein a spring (9) rests against said base, and from lateral flanks (8A, 8B) arranged on the sides of the base (7C). The aim of the invention is to solve the problem of the structural narrowness between the components of the disc brake and the vehicle wheel rotating about the brake. This is achieved in that the hold-down device (7) has an S-shaped offset (11) which adjoins the base (7C) and an end portion (12) which adjoins the offset (11) towards the hold-down device end. The end portion (12) is equipped with a single- or double-part support surface (12A), by means of which the hold-down device (7) is supported against one of the brake pads (3) on the rear face of the brake pad rear plate (5).
F16D 65/097 - Resilient means interposed between pads and supporting members
F16D 55/2255 - Brakes with substantially-radial braking surfaces pressed together in axial direction, e.g. disc brakes with axially-movable discs or pads pressed against axially-located rotating members by clamping an axially-located rotating disc between movable braking members, e.g. movable brake discs or brake pads with a common actuating member for the braking members the braking members being brake pads in which the common actuating member is pivoted
F16D 55/225 - Brakes with substantially-radial braking surfaces pressed together in axial direction, e.g. disc brakes with axially-movable discs or pads pressed against axially-located rotating members by clamping an axially-located rotating disc between movable braking members, e.g. movable brake discs or brake pads with a common actuating member for the braking members the braking members being brake pads
The invention proposes a disc brake having a brake caliper (1) and a tensioning device arranged therein for applying force to the brake linings of the disc brake, wherein part of the tensioning device is a brake lever (10) which can be actuated by a force element and preferably by a compressed air cylinder. The brake lever is composed of a lever arm (14), against which the force element is supported, and a brake application shaft (15), which is supported against a pressure piece (8) acting towards the brake linings, and is also supported from the inside against the brake caliper, wherein the brake caliper (1) and the brake application shaft (15) face each other and are formed as shells (21, 22) in which a supporting roller (20) with a roller axis (A) running transverse to the tensioning direction (Z) is mounted. To keep the mutual movability of the parts involved low by the simplest measures possible and without the need for additional parts, the supporting roller (20) is supported with the lateral surface (20A) thereof directly in one of the two shells (21, 22) and is designed to be non-rotatable or have only limited rotational movement with respect to this shell. The supporting roller (20) also serves as a means to centre the brake lever (10) laterally in the brake caliper. A supporting roller particularly suited to these purposes is also to be created.
F16D 55/2255 - Brakes with substantially-radial braking surfaces pressed together in axial direction, e.g. disc brakes with axially-movable discs or pads pressed against axially-located rotating members by clamping an axially-located rotating disc between movable braking members, e.g. movable brake discs or brake pads with a common actuating member for the braking members the braking members being brake pads in which the common actuating member is pivoted
F16D 65/18 - Actuating mechanisms for brakes; Means for initiating operation at a predetermined position arranged in or on the brake adapted for drawing members together
F16D 121/08 - Fluid pressure acting on a membrane-type actuator, e.g. for gas pressure
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AXLE LINK AND AXLE SUSPENSION ARRANGEMENT FOR A VEHICLE AXLE
Axle suspension arrangement for a vehicle axle, having a rotary axle body (3) and having at least one axle link (10) which crosses the rotary axle body (3) and which is supported relative to the vehicle and which is made up of a front link portion (11) in a direction of travel and of a rear link portion (12) in the direction of travel. The link portions (11, 12) are, by means of support surfaces formed integrally thereon, supported directly against the outer side (13) of the rotary axle body (3) and connected to one another by tension elements (33, 34) extending transversely with respect to the rotary axle body (3). To reduce the risk of relative movements between the connected parts and permit easy installation without restriction to a particular installation direction, the support surface of the front link portion (11) is divided into individual shells (21, 22) with a shell contour curved in an axle circumferential direction. Between the shells (21, 22), there is situated a circumferential portion (27) without direct support of the link portion (11) on the rotary axle body (3).
The invention relates to a brake pad mounting of a vehicle disc brake with brake pads (3) arranged in a pad seat (6) on both sides of a radially extending brake disc, with a rigid downholder (7) running transversely over the brake pads (3), and with a leaf spring (9) extending along the downholder (7). Same is supported with its two spring ends against a respective counter bearing on the one side, and on a spring segment arranged between the spring ends against the side of the downholder (7) facing away from the brake pads (3) on the other side. In order to provide a solution to the problem of strong movements of the brake pads in certain driving states, e.g. in the event of strong vibrations of the disc brake, one of the two counter bearings (62A) is situated on a blocking bearing or counter bearing element (60) which can be rotatably moved about an axis (13A) which extends in the circumferential direction of the brake pad (3). At least one stop (64) is configured on the blocking or counter bearing element (60), which is situated opposite a counter stop (48) configured on the brake pad (3).
F16D 65/097 - Resilient means interposed between pads and supporting members
F16D 55/2255 - Brakes with substantially-radial braking surfaces pressed together in axial direction, e.g. disc brakes with axially-movable discs or pads pressed against axially-located rotating members by clamping an axially-located rotating disc between movable braking members, e.g. movable brake discs or brake pads with a common actuating member for the braking members the braking members being brake pads in which the common actuating member is pivoted
45.
Disc brake, and flat spring of a hold-down assembly for the brake pads of a disc brake
A disc brake has a brake disc and brake pads each having a pad back plate and mounted on opposite sides of the brake disc. A brake caliper engages over brake disc and brake pads. A pad hold-down device secures the brake pads and bears against pad back plates of the brake pads transversely to the brake pads. A flat spring bears against a side of the pad hold-down device facing away from the brake pads. The flat spring extends in longitudinal direction of the pad hold-down device. First and second spring abutments support first and second spring ends of the flat spring. The first spring abutment has a fastener extending transversely to pad hold-down device and to flat spring. The first spring abutment has a clip connected to the brake caliper by the fastener. The first spring end bears against an inner side of the clip facing the fastener.
F16D 65/097 - Resilient means interposed between pads and supporting members
F16D 55/226 - Brakes with substantially-radial braking surfaces pressed together in axial direction, e.g. disc brakes with axially-movable discs or pads pressed against axially-located rotating members by clamping an axially-located rotating disc between movable braking members, e.g. movable brake discs or brake pads with a common actuating member for the braking members the braking members being brake pads in which the common actuating member is moved axially
F16D 55/2265 - Brakes with substantially-radial braking surfaces pressed together in axial direction, e.g. disc brakes with axially-movable discs or pads pressed against axially-located rotating members by clamping an axially-located rotating disc between movable braking members, e.g. movable brake discs or brake pads with a common actuating member for the braking members the braking members being brake pads in which the common actuating member is moved axially the axial movement being guided by one or more pins
F16D 65/092 - Bands, shoes or pads; Pivots or supporting members therefor for axially-engaging brakes, e.g. disc brakes
F16D 55/22 - Brakes with substantially-radial braking surfaces pressed together in axial direction, e.g. disc brakes with axially-movable discs or pads pressed against axially-located rotating members by clamping an axially-located rotating disc between movable braking members, e.g. movable brake discs or brake pads
The invention relates to a disc brake comprising a brake caliper (1), which engages over a brake disc that can rotate on an axis (A) and brake linings (2, 3) arranged on both sides thereof in a lining groove (6), comprising a hold-down arrangement (8) formed by a rigid hold-down piece (7) and a leaf spring (9) and leading transversely over the brake linings (2, 3), wherein the hold-down piece (7) has a central section (7b) forming the majority of its total length and leading over the lining groove (6), and two end sections (7a, 7c), wherein the hold-down piece is supported against the brake linings (2, 3) towards the disc brake axis (A), and wherein said hold-down piece extends at least partially into a slot (14) of the brake caliper (1) with the first end section (7a) thereof, and wherein the leaf spring (9) extends in the longitudinal direction of the hold-down piece (7) and is spring-elastically supported against the outer side of the hold-down piece (7) facing away from the brake linings (2, 3). In order to more simply configure the fixing of the elements of the hold-down arrangement in terms of assembly and production, without thereby weakening the fixture, the first end section (7a) of the hold-down piece (7) is angled in relation to the central section (7b).
F16D 55/2255 - Brakes with substantially-radial braking surfaces pressed together in axial direction, e.g. disc brakes with axially-movable discs or pads pressed against axially-located rotating members by clamping an axially-located rotating disc between movable braking members, e.g. movable brake discs or brake pads with a common actuating member for the braking members the braking members being brake pads in which the common actuating member is pivoted
The invention relates to a method for producing an axle housing of a vehicle axle, by means of integrally connecting an axle tube (1) to an axle shaft (2) which is positioned on the longitudinal axis (L) of the axle tube, is equipped with bearing surfaces (3) for mounting a vehicle wheel, and has a tube cross-section facing said axle tube (1) which is substantially the same as the tube cross-section of the axle tube. In order to develop a welding method for the production of an axle housing that consists of an axle tube and an axle shaft secured thereto, which method is optimised in terms of the dynamic loads to which the axle housing is typically subjected in a driving operation, the method comprises the following steps: • - arranging the axle tube (1) and the axle shaft (2), with the abutting surfaces of their tube cross-sections positioned coaxially to one another, in a workpiece receiving portion of a welding installation (10), said welding installation additionally comprising an arc welding device (11) and a laser welding device (12) which is operated in parallel, • - continuously running a weld seam (20) in the peripheral direction of the tube cross-sections, both welding devices (11, 12) being directed, actively and from the outside, onto substantially the same peripheral section of the abutting surfaces, wherein the laser beam (S) meets the outside (14) of the tube at right angles, and intersects the longitudinal axis (L) of the axle tube (1), and • - stopping running the weld seam (20) once this has passed over a peripheral angle of at least 360°. A corresponding axle housing is also disclosed.
B23K 26/282 - Seam welding of curved planar seams of tube sections
B23K 26/348 - Working by laser beam, e.g. welding, cutting or boring in combination with welding or cutting covered by groups , e.g. in combination with resistance welding in combination with arc heating, e.g. TIG [tungsten inert gas], MIG [metal inert gas] or plasma welding
B23K 26/00 - Working by laser beam, e.g. welding, cutting or boring
The invention relates to a method for machining the interior of a brake caliper (1) of a disc brake, on which are formed: - a first saddle portion to the one side of the brake disc of the disc brake, - a second saddle portion to the other side of the brake disc, and - a bridge section connecting the saddle portions and providing a free space for at least a part of the brake disc. At least one of the saddle portions is provided with a hollow space (7) for receiving a brake application device, wherein said hollow space comprises a mounting opening (4) towards the free space and extends in the opposite direction until a saddle rear wall (18). At least one support surface for the forces acting during the brake application is formed on the inner side of the saddle rear wall. The machining of the support surface (20) is carried out from the direction of the free space and, for this purpose, a tool (55) is brought from outside of the brake caliper (1) into the hollow space. In order to provide a method for machining the interior of a brake caliper of a disc brake, which allows a high-precision machining of the support surfaces inside the brake caliper even in the case of the narrow space conditions which are typical for the machining of a single-piece brake caliper, the tool (55) is guided into the cavity through another opening (25) than the mounting opening (4).
F16D 55/226 - Brakes with substantially-radial braking surfaces pressed together in axial direction, e.g. disc brakes with axially-movable discs or pads pressed against axially-located rotating members by clamping an axially-located rotating disc between movable braking members, e.g. movable brake discs or brake pads with a common actuating member for the braking members the braking members being brake pads in which the common actuating member is moved axially
F16D 65/18 - Actuating mechanisms for brakes; Means for initiating operation at a predetermined position arranged in or on the brake adapted for drawing members together
A disk brake for a utility-vehicle wheel includes a brake caliper reaching around a brake disk, an application device arranged in the brake caliper on one side of the brake disk actuated by means of a force member, brake pads on both sides of the brake disk. At least the application-side brake pad is arranged in a pad duct having first and second supporting surfaces which have the same distance from a pad duct center line in the circumferential direction, and against which the brake pad lies, a brake lever which is part of the application device and is composed of a lever arm supporting the force member, and an application shaft connected to the lever arm and mounted inside the brake caliper on a pivot axis and resting in a rotationally movable manner against a pressure piece working against the application-side brake pad.
F16D 65/18 - Actuating mechanisms for brakes; Means for initiating operation at a predetermined position arranged in or on the brake adapted for drawing members together
F16D 55/226 - Brakes with substantially-radial braking surfaces pressed together in axial direction, e.g. disc brakes with axially-movable discs or pads pressed against axially-located rotating members by clamping an axially-located rotating disc between movable braking members, e.g. movable brake discs or brake pads with a common actuating member for the braking members the braking members being brake pads in which the common actuating member is moved axially
A disk brake is proposed for a vehicle, preferably a commercial vehicle, having a brake caliper, a brake application device, an adjusting device, a brake lever, and a mechanism which couples the brake lever to the drive element. The brake caliper engages over a brake disk and brake linings on both sides of the brake disk. The brake application device can be actuated by way of a force element, preferably a pneumatic force element. The adjusting device compensates for the brake lining and brake disk wear. The adjusting device is arranged on an adjusting axis which extends in the brake application direction, and is provided with a drive element which can be rotated about the adjusting axis.
F16D 65/56 - Slack adjusters mechanical self-acting in one direction for adjusting excessive play with screw-thread and nut
F16D 65/18 - Actuating mechanisms for brakes; Means for initiating operation at a predetermined position arranged in or on the brake adapted for drawing members together
F16D 55/22 - Brakes with substantially-radial braking surfaces pressed together in axial direction, e.g. disc brakes with axially-movable discs or pads pressed against axially-located rotating members by clamping an axially-located rotating disc between movable braking members, e.g. movable brake discs or brake pads
F16D 55/2255 - Brakes with substantially-radial braking surfaces pressed together in axial direction, e.g. disc brakes with axially-movable discs or pads pressed against axially-located rotating members by clamping an axially-located rotating disc between movable braking members, e.g. movable brake discs or brake pads with a common actuating member for the braking members the braking members being brake pads in which the common actuating member is pivoted
The invention relates to a guide assembly for a vehicle, comprising at least one axle guide (3) extending in the vehicle longitudinal direction, an axle body fastened to the axle guide (3) transversely to the vehicle longitudinal direction, a support (1) fixedly mounted to the chassis for pivotably supporting the axle guide (3) by means of a bolt (4) extending through the support (1) and the axle guide (3) transversely to the vehicle longitudinal direction, adjusting means for moving the axle guide (3) relative to the support (1) in the vehicle longitudinal direction, and positioning means for fixing the longitudinal position of the axle guide (3) relative to the support (1). In order to create a guide assembly for a vehicle, comprising at least one axle guide extending in the vehicle longitudinal direction, which guide assembly enables precise track adjustment even in the case of a simple design requiring few components and at the same is designed to be gentle on materials, the adjusting means, according to the invention, consist of at least one action surface (31, 32) on the axle guide (3) or on a component fixed to the axle guide and at least one chassis-mounted supporting surface (33, 34) for a lever tool (20) to contact. The invention further relates to a method for moving an axle guide (3).
B62D 17/00 - Means on vehicle for adjusting camber, castor, or toe-in
B60G 7/02 - Attaching arms to sprung part of vehicle
B60G 9/00 - Resilient suspensions for a rigid axle or axle housing for two or more wheels
B25B 27/00 - Hand tools or bench devices, specially adapted for fitting together or separating parts or objects whether or not involving some deformation, not otherwise provided for
52.
ADJUSTMENT MECHANISM FOR A VEHICLE DISK BRAKE, HAVING A CARDANIC ROTARY BEARING AND A COUPLING RING
The invention relates to an adjustment mechanism for a vehicle disk brake, the adjustment device having the following components: - a drive element (25) which is rotatably arranged within the housing of the disk brake on an axis (A) parallel to the axis of rotation of the brake disk and which can be set in rotation by a brake application device; - a shaft (40) which is arranged centrally on the axis (A), on which the drive element (25) is rotatably mounted; - a cardanic rotary bearing (45) which supports the shaft (40) in an opening (1A) of the housing in a pendulum-like manner and which is made at least partially of a deformable rubber or elastomer ring (46) and a steel ring (47) which is attached therein. The steel ring (47) is supported in a sliding manner against a cylindrical bearing section (50) of the shaft (40), and a coupling consisting of a first coupling part (51), which is rotationally fixed to the shaft (40), and a second coupling part (52), which is rotationally fixed to the steel ring (47), is arranged on the axis (A), the second coupling part being a coupling ring (52) which is rotatably mounted on the shaft (40). The invention further relates to a corresponding cardanic rotary bearing (45) and to a corresponding coupling ring (52).
F16D 65/18 - Actuating mechanisms for brakes; Means for initiating operation at a predetermined position arranged in or on the brake adapted for drawing members together
F16D 11/00 - Clutches in which the members have interengaging parts
F16C 27/06 - Elastic or yielding bearings or bearing supports, for exclusively rotary movement by means of parts of rubber or like materials
The invention relates to a chassis for a utility vehicle, having a first J chassis element extending transversely with respect to the vehicle longitudinal direction and a second chassis element (5) fixed to the outer side thereof, wherein the second chassis element (5) is supported against the outer side of the first chassis element via at least one roughened supporting area (11, 12). In order to avoid relative movements between the chassis elements connected by clamping forces in a utility vehicle chassis, the roughening comprises a surface structure produced by machining the the supporting area (11, 12) in a blasting process and preferably a laser beam process. The invention further relates to specific individual parts of such a chassis, specifically an axle shell, an axle guide (5), and a brake carrier.
A bearing is described that has a first race on a lever side that is curved in a partially cylindrical manner. The bearing has a second race on a pressure piece side that is curved in a partially cylindrical manner. Rolling elements are present that roll on both the first and second races and are grouped together in a bearing cage. A radial projection, which is fixed in terms of rotation relative to the second race and forms a stop which limits the mobility of the bearing cage in one circumferential direction, is present. A pocket or opening, which is arranged in the first race or extends partially into the first race, is also present.
F16D 55/22 - Brakes with substantially-radial braking surfaces pressed together in axial direction, e.g. disc brakes with axially-movable discs or pads pressed against axially-located rotating members by clamping an axially-located rotating disc between movable braking members, e.g. movable brake discs or brake pads
F16D 65/56 - Slack adjusters mechanical self-acting in one direction for adjusting excessive play with screw-thread and nut
F16D 65/18 - Actuating mechanisms for brakes; Means for initiating operation at a predetermined position arranged in or on the brake adapted for drawing members together
The invention relates to a pneumatic spring (1) for axles of vehicles with air suspension, comprising a plunger piston (5) which can be fixed to an axle, an upper closure cover (2) which can be fixed to the vehicle and which comprises rolling bellows (3) secured to the cover, and a bead (32) which is formed on the rolling bellows (3) and which is fixed to the upper face (13) of the plunger piston (5) by a ring (6). The aim of the invention is to allow a simple, non-detachable, and pressure-tight fixation of the rolling bellows (3) to the plunger piston (5) with a pneumatic spring (1) and to allow a fully automatic assembly. According to the invention, this is achieved in that the ring (6) is secured against the plunger piston (5) via a rotational mechanism formed on the ring (6) and on the plunger piston (5).
F16F 9/04 - Springs, vibration-dampers, shock-absorbers, or similarly-constructed movement-dampers using a fluid or the equivalent as damping medium using gas only in a chamber with a flexible wall
56.
BRAKE PAD MOUNTING OF A VEHICLE DISC BRAKE, BRAKE PAD, BRACKET OF A BRAKE PAD MOUNTING
The invention relates to a brake pad mounting of a vehicle disc brake with brake pads (3) arranged in a pad seat (6) on both sides of a radially extending brake disc, with a rigid downholder (7) running transversely over the brake pads (3), and with a leaf spring (9) extending along the downholder (7). Same is supported with its two spring ends against a respective counter bearing on the one side, and on a spring segment arranged between the spring ends against the side of the downholder (7) facing away from the brake pads (3) on the other side. In order to provide a solution to the problem of strong movements of the brake pads in certain driving states, e.g. in the event of strong vibrations of the disc brake, one of the two counter bearings (62A) is situated on a blocking bearing or counter bearing element (60) which can be rotatably moved about an axis (13A) which extends in the circumferential direction of the brake pad (3). At least one stop (64) is configured on the blocking or counter bearing element (60), which is situated opposite a counter stop (48) configured on the brake pad (3).
F16D 55/2255 - Brakes with substantially-radial braking surfaces pressed together in axial direction, e.g. disc brakes with axially-movable discs or pads pressed against axially-located rotating members by clamping an axially-located rotating disc between movable braking members, e.g. movable brake discs or brake pads with a common actuating member for the braking members the braking members being brake pads in which the common actuating member is pivoted
F16D 65/097 - Resilient means interposed between pads and supporting members
57.
DISC BRAKE, BRAKE PAD FOR A DISC BRAKE, AND HOLD-DOWN DEVICE FOR SECURING BRAKE PADS
The invention relates to a disc brake comprising a brake caliper (1) which covers a brake disc and brake pads (3) arranged on both sides of the brake disc in a pad shaft (6), each brake pad being assembled from a friction lining (4) and a rear plate (5), the front face of which is designed as a securing surface (16) for the friction lining (4) and the rear face of which is designed as a pressure surface for transmitting the braking pressure. A hold-down device (7) which runs transversely over the brake pads (3) is supported against the brake pads (3) in the direction of the disc brake axis (A). The hold-down device (7) is made from an elongated base (7C) in the form of a channel over the majority of the total length of the hold-down device, wherein a spring (9) rests against said base, and from lateral flanks (8A, 8B) arranged on the sides of the base (7C). The aim of the invention is to solve the problem of the structural narrowness between the components of the disc brake and the vehicle wheel rotating about the brake. This is achieved in that the hold-down device (7) has an S-shaped offset (11) which adjoins the base (7C) and an end portion (12) which adjoins the offset (11) towards the hold-down device end. The end portion (12) is equipped with a single- or double-part support surface (12A), by means of which the hold-down device (7) is supported against one of the brake pads (3) on the rear face of the brake pad rear plate (5).
F16D 55/2255 - Brakes with substantially-radial braking surfaces pressed together in axial direction, e.g. disc brakes with axially-movable discs or pads pressed against axially-located rotating members by clamping an axially-located rotating disc between movable braking members, e.g. movable brake discs or brake pads with a common actuating member for the braking members the braking members being brake pads in which the common actuating member is pivoted
F16D 65/097 - Resilient means interposed between pads and supporting members
58.
BRAKE LINING FOR A DISC BRAKE, DISC-BRAKE HOLD-DOWN FOR BRAKE LININGS OF A DISC BRAKE
A disc brake is proposed having a brake calliper (1) which reaches over a brake disc (2) and brake linings (3) which are arranged on the two sides thereof and are composed in each case of a friction lining (4) and a rear plate (5), and having a hold-down (7) which runs transversely over the brake linings (3) and is supported against the brake linings towards the disc brake axis (A). The circumferential contour of the rear plate (5) of at least one of the brake linings is defined by an upper edge (21), a lower edge (22) and two side edges (23A, 23B) which extend between the upper and the lower edge. The circumferential contour of the friction lining (4) is also defined by an upper edge (31), a lower edge and two side edges which extend between the upper and the lower edge. In order to make a contribution to the solution of the problem of the structural tightness between the components of the disc brake and the vehicle wheel which rotates around the brake, the main course of the upper edges (21 and 31) of the rear plate (5) and the friction lining (4) where the hold-down (7) runs over the brake lining (3) is interrupted by a recessed portion (25 and 35) of the upper edge (21 and 31) in the direction of the brake disc axis (A).
F16D 55/2255 - Brakes with substantially-radial braking surfaces pressed together in axial direction, e.g. disc brakes with axially-movable discs or pads pressed against axially-located rotating members by clamping an axially-located rotating disc between movable braking members, e.g. movable brake discs or brake pads with a common actuating member for the braking members the braking members being brake pads in which the common actuating member is pivoted
F16D 65/097 - Resilient means interposed between pads and supporting members
A vehicle disk brake has a brake-application device providing a braking force and has a force element and a pressure-boosting lever arrangement. A readjustment device for compensatory readjustment of the wear-induced air clearance of the brake is provided that has a rotatably arranged drive element to be actuated by the brake-application device, a readjustment element arranged rotatably on the same axis, and a transmission device arranged in the movement path between drive element and readjustment element. To provide a readjustment device of a structurally simple design with a small number of parts, the transmission device is in the form of a helical wrap spring which is radially supported at the inner side along a first helix section relative to the drive element and is radially supported at the outer side along a second helix section relative to the readjustment element.
F16D 65/56 - Slack adjusters mechanical self-acting in one direction for adjusting excessive play with screw-thread and nut
F16D 65/18 - Actuating mechanisms for brakes; Means for initiating operation at a predetermined position arranged in or on the brake adapted for drawing members together
F16D 65/14 - Actuating mechanisms for brakes; Means for initiating operation at a predetermined position
F16D 65/54 - Slack adjusters mechanical self-acting in one direction for adjusting excessive play by means of direct linear adjustment
The invention relates to a disc brake comprising a brake calliper (1) engaging over a brake disc (2) and brake pads (3) on both sides of the brake disc, a hold-down means (10) for the pads securing the brake pads (3) against falling out of the disc brake, which extends, in contact with the rear plates (5) of both brake pads (3), in the transverse direction in relation to same, and comprising a flat spring (12) which is spring-elastically in contact with the side of the hold-down means (10) for the pads facing away from the brake pads (3), which extends in the longitudinal direction thereof, and which is supported with both spring ends (31, 32) thereof in spring abutments (21, 22). A securing means (8) is a component of one of the spring abutments, which extends transverse to the hold-down means (10) for the pads and to the flat spring (12). In order to improve and simplify the assembly of the hold-down assembly by technical means, e.g. after exchanging the brake pads, according to the invention, a further component of the hold-down means (21) of the spring is a clip (40) which is connected to the brake calliper (1) via the securing means (8), and with which the inner side (45) of the spring end (31) facing the securing means (8) is in contact.
F16D 55/226 - Brakes with substantially-radial braking surfaces pressed together in axial direction, e.g. disc brakes with axially-movable discs or pads pressed against axially-located rotating members by clamping an axially-located rotating disc between movable braking members, e.g. movable brake discs or brake pads with a common actuating member for the braking members the braking members being brake pads in which the common actuating member is moved axially
F16D 55/2265 - Brakes with substantially-radial braking surfaces pressed together in axial direction, e.g. disc brakes with axially-movable discs or pads pressed against axially-located rotating members by clamping an axially-located rotating disc between movable braking members, e.g. movable brake discs or brake pads with a common actuating member for the braking members the braking members being brake pads in which the common actuating member is moved axially the axial movement being guided by one or more pins
F16D 65/092 - Bands, shoes or pads; Pivots or supporting members therefor for axially-engaging brakes, e.g. disc brakes
F16D 65/097 - Resilient means interposed between pads and supporting members
61.
BRAKE-CALIPER GUIDE FOR A DISC BRAKE, GUIDE MEMBER FOR A BRAKE-CALIPER GUIDE AND FOLDING BELLOWS FOR ARRANGING ON A BRAKE-CALIPER GUIDE
The invention proposes a brake-caliper guide for a disc brake, having a plain bearing (6) made up of a bore and a guide member (10) which can be moved longitudinally therein, and having a folding bellows (16) which, for protecting the plain bearing (6), encloses a sub-length of the guide member (10), said folding bellows, in order to be secured on the guide member (10), being provided with a bead (31) which is supported on a base (48) of an annular groove (30), with which the guide member (10) is provided, and having a ring (33) which encloses the guide member (10), extends in the axial direction beyond the outer side of the bead (31) and is provided with a fastening structure (35), which locks the ring (33) in the longitudinal direction facing away from the folding bellows (16). In order to provide a brake-caliper guide, a guide member and a folding bellows with which the positioning of the folding bellows and/or of the ring on the guide member can be improved further, and also on a sustained basis, a recess (50) is provided in the guide member (10) in an axially offset state in relation to the groove base (48). The fastening structure (35) butts against a wall (53) of the recess (50), said wall facing the annular groove (30).
F16D 55/2265 - Brakes with substantially-radial braking surfaces pressed together in axial direction, e.g. disc brakes with axially-movable discs or pads pressed against axially-located rotating members by clamping an axially-located rotating disc between movable braking members, e.g. movable brake discs or brake pads with a common actuating member for the braking members the braking members being brake pads in which the common actuating member is moved axially the axial movement being guided by one or more pins
F16D 55/227 - Brakes with substantially-radial braking surfaces pressed together in axial direction, e.g. disc brakes with axially-movable discs or pads pressed against axially-located rotating members by clamping an axially-located rotating disc between movable braking members, e.g. movable brake discs or brake pads with a common actuating member for the braking members the braking members being brake pads in which the common actuating member is moved axially the axial movement being guided by one or more pins by two pins
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
11 - Environmental control apparatus
Goods & Services
Electric metronomes, namely electronic and electric flashing units; Electric power feeders and power distributors for lights; Control and regulating apparatus for vehicle headlights and lights. Headlamps being attached or fitted headlamps; Position, marker, contour, parking, tail, brake, flasher, number-plate and rear fog lights, and combinations thereof; Headlights and lights with adjustable light distribution; LED headlamps and lights, and ballasts and ignition apparatus therefor; rear reflectors.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
11 - Environmental control apparatus
Goods & Services
Electric metronomes, namely electronic and electric flashing units; Electric power feeders and power distributors for lights; Control and regulating apparatus for vehicle headlights and lights. Headlamps being attached or fitted headlamps; Position, marker, contour, parking, tail, brake, flasher, number-plate and rear fog lights, and combinations thereof; Headlights and lights with adjustable light distribution; LED headlamps and lights, and ballasts and ignition apparatus therefor; rear reflectors.
64.
Wheel hub assembly for a vehicle wheel and pole ring of an ABS sensor
In order to provide solutions for soiling problems and corrosion problems in the area between a pole ring (41) and the hub interior, arranged behind it, of a wheel hub assembly having a wheel hub (1) which ends inside the vehicle in a hub section (50) whose internal circumference (15) defines an opening (55) for the central passage of the stub axle (6) and on which a fastening device (42) of a pole ring (41) of an ABS sensor is mounted, wherein a pulse generator section (43) which is embodied in one piece with the fastening section (42) is a component of the pole ring (41), which pulse generator section (43) extends from the fastening section (42) to the wheel hub axis (A) and is provided with openings (44, 44L) distributed uniformly in the circumferential direction; in a first embodiment the pole ring (41) extends with its pulse generator section (43) towards the wheel hub axis (A) to such an extent that the opening (55) between the wheel hub (1) and stub axle (6) is for the most part covered towards the interior of the hub. In a second embodiment, at least some of the openings or slots have an extent (RL) towards the outside which is greater than the extent (R) which is necessary for sensing. Furthermore, it is proposed with respect to the pole ring (41) that some of the openings (44L) or slots have an extent (RL) towards the outside which is greater than the extent (R) of other openings (44) or slots.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles
Goods & Services
Electric sensors and control apparatus for and in connection with utility vehicle disc and drum brakes. Utility vehicle disc and drum brakes; Utility vehicle brake linings; Utility vehicle brake discs; Parts for utility vehicle disc and drum brakes.
12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles
Goods & Services
Vehicles and vehicle parts (included in class 12); Chassis for vehicles and Trailers [vehicles]; Vehicle chassis for vehicles and vehicle trailers; Vehicle axles; Vehicle steering axles; Steering devices for vehicle steering axles; Air suspension axles; Torsion bar suspension axles; Rubber suspension axles; Towing hooks and drawbars for vehicles; Live rings for vehicle trailers; Support equipment for vehicle trailers; Locking hubs for vehicle wheel bearings; Drum and disc brakes for vehicles, brake linings for drum and disc brakes, brake linkages, vehicle shock absorbers, hub caps, Bowden cables and cable hoists (included in class 12).
The invention relates to a disk brake, preferably operated by compressed air, for a utility-vehicle wheel, comprising a brake caliper (1), which reaches around a brake disk (5) arranged on the wheel rotational axis (A1), a brake application device, which is arranged in the brake caliper (1) on the one side of the brake disk (5) and can be actuated by means of a force element (8) and preferably a compressed-air cylinder, brake pads (6, 7) on both sides of the brake disk (5), wherein at least the brake-application-side brake pad (6) is arranged in a pad shaft having first and second supporting surfaces (31, 32), which have the same distance from a pad-shaft center line (40) in the circumferential direction and against which the brake pad (6) lies by means of the edges of the brake pad pointing in the circumferential direction, and a brake lever (9), which is part of the brake application device and is composed of a lever arm (19), against which the force element (8) is supported, and of a brake application shaft (20), which is connected to the lever arm (19) and is supported within the brake caliper (1) on a pivot axis (A) and is supported in a rotationally movable manner against a one- or multi-part pressure piece (10) that works against the brake-application-side brake pad (6). In order to arrive at compensation of the angled wear of the brake pads, which angled wear results from geometry, the pivot axis (A) of the brake application shaft (20) is arranged at an angle to the main pad-shaft extent (S) which extends between the two supporting surfaces (31, 32) at a right angle to the pad-shaft center line (40).
F16D 65/18 - Actuating mechanisms for brakes; Means for initiating operation at a predetermined position arranged in or on the brake adapted for drawing members together
F16D 65/095 - Pivots or supporting members therefor
Disc brake for a vehicle, having a brake calliper which reaches over a brake disc (2) and over brake pads (3, 4) which are arranged on both sides of the brake disc (2), the calliper having a brake calliper housing, in which a brake application device is arranged. A constituent part of the brake application device is a pressure piece (10) which can rotate about its longitudinal centre axis (11) and can be applied against one of the brake pads. In order to protect the interior of the brake calliper housing against contaminants, a bellows (24) is provided which is fastened by a first end region (31) to the brake calliper housing and by a second end region (32) to a plate (25) which is arranged between the end face (12) of the pressure piece (10) and the brake pad (3) and is centred with regard to the longitudinal centre axis (11) of the pressure piece (10) via centring means. In order to improve the sealing of the interior of the brake calliper housing, the pressure piece (10) is freely movable in the longitudinal direction with respect to the plate (25), and the centring means consist of a first centring element which is configured as a cone (40) or truncated cone and of a second centring element. The centring elements are arranged firstly on the plate (25) and secondly on the end face (12) of the pressure piece (10) and/or of a pad carrier plate (7) of the brake pad and/or of a pressure plate (20), against which the brake pad (3) is supported on the brake application side.
F16D 55/225 - Brakes with substantially-radial braking surfaces pressed together in axial direction, e.g. disc brakes with axially-movable discs or pads pressed against axially-located rotating members by clamping an axially-located rotating disc between movable braking members, e.g. movable brake discs or brake pads with a common actuating member for the braking members the braking members being brake pads
F16D 65/56 - Slack adjusters mechanical self-acting in one direction for adjusting excessive play with screw-thread and nut
69.
DISK BRAKE AND DRIVE ELEMENT OF AN ADJUSTING DEVICE OF A DISK BRAKE
The invention relates to a disk brake for a vehicle, preferably a utility vehicle, comprising a brake caliper, which reaches around a brake disk and brake pads on both sides of the brake disk, a brake application device (5), which can be actuated by means of a force element, preferably a pneumatic force element, an adjusting device (20) for compensating the brake-pad wear and the brake-disk wear, which is arranged on an adjustment axis (L) extending in the brake application direction and is provided with a drive element (27) that can be rotated about the adjustment axis (L), a brake lever, which is part of the brake application device (5) and which is composed of a brake application shaft (11), which is supported with respect to the brake caliper and with respect to a pressure piece (8) working against one of the brake pads, and of a lever arm (12), which can be pivoted with the brake application shaft (11) and the pivoting center line of which extends at a right angle to the brake application shaft (11) and which is provided with a support (16) for the force element in the region of the outer end (12A) of the lever arm, wherein the brake lever (10) has, in extension of the lever arm (12) in the inward direction, a clearance (40), through which the adjustment axis (L) extends, and a transmission, which couples the brake lever (10) to the drive element (27) and is composed of a first transmission element (31) on the brake lever (10) and a second transmission element (32) on the drive element (27), which second transmission element interacts with the first transmission element. In order to provide installation space for the brake application shaft, the first transmission element (31) is arranged at the inner end (12B) of the lever arm (12) in the plane (E) defined by the pivoting motion (S) of the lever arm (12).
F16D 65/18 - Actuating mechanisms for brakes; Means for initiating operation at a predetermined position arranged in or on the brake adapted for drawing members together
F16D 65/56 - Slack adjusters mechanical self-acting in one direction for adjusting excessive play with screw-thread and nut
Retailing and wholesaling in the fields of utility vehicle parts, replacement parts for utility vehicles, fittings for utility vehicles, lubricants and consumables for utility vehicles.
Retailing and wholesaling in the fields of utility vehicle parts, replacement parts for utility vehicles, fittings for utility vehicles, lubricants and consumables for utility vehicles.
72.
BEARING OF A LEVER, WHICH IS PROVIDED WITH A PIVOT ARM, IN RELATION TO A PRESSURE PIECE
The invention relates to a bearing of a lever (1), which is provided with a pivot arm (1A), in relation to a pressure piece (7), comprising a rolling track (45) which is curved in a partially cylindrical manner on the lever side, a rolling track (35) which is curved in a partially cylindrical manner on the pressure piece side, rolling bodies (37) which are combined in a bearing cage (36) and are rolling on both rolling tracks (45, 35), and a radial projection (34) which is rotationally fixed relative to the one rolling track (35) and forms a stop limiting the mobility of the bearing cage (36) in the one circumferential direction. In order to further develop the bearing in terms of assembly, the bearing comprises a pocket (50) or opening, which is arranged in the other rolling track (45) or is partially reaching into said rolling track, said pocket or opening extending only over a part of the rolling track width and forming in the transition to the curvature plane (E) of the rolling track (45) a stop edge (52) which limits the mobility of the bearing cage (36) in the other circumferential direction.
In order to provide solutions for soiling problems and corrosion problems in the area between a pole ring (41) and the hub interior, arranged behind it, of a wheel hub assembly having a wheel hub (1) which ends inside the vehicle in a hub section (50) whose internal circumference (15) defines an opening (55) for the central passage of the stub axle (6) and on which a fastening device (42) of a pole ring (41) of an ABS sensor is mounted, wherein a pulse generator section (43) which is embodied in one piece with the fastening section (42) is a component of the pole ring (41), which pulse generator section (43) extends from the fastening section (42) to the wheel hub axis (A) and is provided with openings (44, 44L) distributed uniformly in the circumferential direction; in a first embodiment the pole ring (41) extends with its pulse generator section (43) towards the wheel hub axis (A) to such an extent that the opening (55) between the wheel hub (1) and stub axle (6) is for the most part covered towards the interior of the hub. In a second embodiment, at least some of the openings or slots have an extent (RL) towards the outside which is greater than the extent (R) which is necessary for sensing. Furthermore, it is proposed with respect to the pole ring (41) that some of the openings (44L) or slots have an extent (RL) towards the outside which is greater than the extent (R) of other openings (44) or slots.
The invention relates to a steering axle, comprising an axle body (1) and a steering knuckle (3), which is arranged on the axle body and which supports a vehicle wheel. The joint assembly (2) comprises: a steering fork (6) comprising two fork legs (6A, 6B), which are rigid in relation to each other, a stub axle (10) between the two fork legs (6A, 6B), and first and second swivel pins (11, 12) fastened to the stub axle (10) and formed as separate components. In order to create a steering axle whose joint assembly is easy to remove even in the case of tight spatial conditions, the first spindle pin (11) is arranged in a freely movable manner in the first fork leg (6A) by means of a plain or rolling-element bearing (8A) and the second spindle pin (12) is arranged in a freely movable manner in the second fork leg (6B) by means of a plain or rolling-element bearing (8B).
The invention relates to a steering axle comprising an axle body (1) and a stub axle (3) articulated on said body, which stub axle supports a vehicle wheel. The articulated assembly (2) comprises: a steering fork (6) consisting of two fork limbs (6A, 6B) that are rigid in relation to one another; a steering knuckle (10) between the two fork limbs (6A, 6B); a single- or multi-part steering bolt (5) that forms the axis (A) of the articulated assembly (2); and a restoring device (33) consisting of a first undulating thrust washer (33A) rotationally fixed to the steering fork (6) and a second undulating thrust washer (33B) rotationally fixed to the steering knuckle (10) and supported on the first thrust washer. In order to produce a steering axle that is provided with a restoring device consisting of a first and a second undulating thrust washer and that is particularly low-maintenance, the undulating thrust washers (33A, 33B) are arranged in a cutout (34) in one of the two fork limbs (6A, 6B).
The invention relates to a vehicle disk brake having a brake-application device which provides the braking force and which is composed of a force element, preferably a pressure medium cylinder, and of a pressure-boosting lever arrangement, and having a readjustment device for compensatory readjustment of the wear-induced air clearance of the brake. The readjustment device comprises, as constituent parts, a rotatably arranged drive element (25) which can be actuated by the brake-application device, a readjustment element (26) arranged rotatably on the same axis, and a transmission device arranged in the movement path between drive element (25) and readjustment element (26). To provide a vehicle brake which is equipped with a readjustment device for compensatory readjustment of the wear-induced air clearance and in which the readjustment means is of structurally simple design and has a small number of parts, the transmission device is in the form of a helical wrap spring (30) which, along a first helix section (31), is supported radially with respect to the drive element (25) and, along a second helix section (32), is supported radially with respect to the readjustment element (26), wherein the former radial support is realized at the inner side, and the latter radial support is realized at the outer side, of the wrap spring (30).
F16D 65/14 - Actuating mechanisms for brakes; Means for initiating operation at a predetermined position
F16D 65/18 - Actuating mechanisms for brakes; Means for initiating operation at a predetermined position arranged in or on the brake adapted for drawing members together
F16D 65/56 - Slack adjusters mechanical self-acting in one direction for adjusting excessive play with screw-thread and nut
The invention relates to an axle fixation, an axle plate (5), and an axle link (2) for a sprung vehicle axle. The components of the axle fixation are a preferably tubular axle body (1), an axle link (2) which crosses the upper face and lower face of the axle body, the axle plate (5) which is arranged in the crossing region between the axle body (1) and the axle link (2), and traction elements for pulling the axle body (1) and the axle link (2) against each other, thereby deforming the axle plate (5). The axle plate (5)—is provided with two contact points (A, B) on the first side of the axle plate for supporting against the axle link (2), said contact points being mutually spaced in the longitudinal direction of the axle link (2), —has at least one deformation region (10) between the two contact points (A, B), and—is provided with a jaw (14) on the second side of the axle plate, said jaw comprising a jaw base (15) and two jaw units (11, 12) with inner surfaces (11A, 12A) which face each other and which are oriented towards the front and back face of the axle body (1), respectively. The aim of the invention is to obtain an axle fixation or an axle plate (5) with few degrees of freedom in the composite system consisting of the axle body, the axle link, and the axle plate arranged therebetween. This is achieved in that the contact points (A, B) of the axle plate (5) are designed as support regions (21, 22) which form a flat “V”, preferably forming an angle from 170° to 177.5°.
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
B60G 9/00 - Resilient suspensions for a rigid axle or axle housing for two or more wheels
B60G 11/46 - Resilient suspensions characterised by arrangement, location, or kind of springs having springs of different kinds including leaf springs and also fluid springs
The invention relates to a chassis for a commercial vehicle and to an axle body (2) for such a chassis. The axle body (2) can be connected in a fixing portion to an axle guide (51, 52), one end of which is pivotally mounted on the vehicle frame of the commercial vehicle, and the other end of which is supported via a pneumatic spring against the vehicle frame. In the fixing portion of the axle body (2) the axle body (2) has individual support surfaces (11, 22, 33, 44) and is supported only by said supporting surfaces against the axle guide (51, 52). In order by using inexpensive axle tubes to achieve on the whole favourable production costs for the axle body and the chassis containing the axle body, the axle body is designed substantially as a round tube (2) which in the fixing portion is deformed to a square comprising wall portions and radial portions (10) arranged therebetween having a curvature of more than 90°, wherein the supporting surfaces (11, 22, 33, 44) are located at the deformed circumferential portions. The invention further relates to a method for producing such an axle body (2).
An axle suspension for a vehicle axle guided by a trailing arm and also, furthermore, an axle lift for a vehicle axle are proposed. The axle lift includes a force element (11), a pressure transmission means (18, 20) which is movable towards an axle link (5) of the vehicle axle by actuation of the force element, and a bracket (12). The bracket (12) is provided with a supporting means (10) for the force element (11) and the pressure reaction forces acting on the latter and, in addition, for the fastening to a support (2) is provided with a bracket part (31), on which a plug-in or hook connection (36A) for engagement in the support (2) is formed. With the aim of being able to fit the bracket (12) in a fixed basic setting on the support (2) with just a few actions, it is proposed that the bracket part (31), at a distance from the plug-in or hook connection (36A) thereof, is provided with at least one further connecting means (33), which is designed for engagement in the support (2).
B60G 17/00 - Resilient suspensions having means for adjusting the spring or vibration-damper characteristics, for regulating the distance between a supporting surface and a sprung part of vehicle or for locking suspension during use to meet varying vehicular or s
B60G 9/00 - Resilient suspensions for a rigid axle or axle housing for two or more wheels
B60G 11/28 - Resilient suspensions characterised by arrangement, location, or kind of springs having fluid springs only, e.g. hydropneumatic springs characterised by means specially adapted for attaching the spring to axle or sprung part of the vehicle
B62D 61/12 - Motor vehicles or trailers, characterised by the arrangement or number of wheels, not otherwise provided for, e.g. four wheels in diamond pattern with variable number of ground-engaging wheels, e.g. with some wheels arranged higher than others, or with retractable wheels
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Electric monitoring apparatus; Automatic control devices for vehicles; Computer software, recorded; Detectors; Pressure measuring apparatus; Mileage recorders for vehicles; Interfaces for computers; Electric measuring devices; Measuring instruments; Switchgear [electric]; Transmitters and receivers for electronic signals, including telecommunications signals; Simulators for controlling vehicles; Thermostats for vehicles; Transponders; Sensors and control apparatus for technical functions in utility vehicle, including sensors and control apparatus for air-sprung chassis, for disc and for drum brakes; All the aforesaid goods being parts for utility vehicles and utility vehicle trailers. Axles and axle units for utility vehicles; Suspensions, including pneumatic suspensions for utility vehicles; Wheel hubs and wheel bearings for utility vehicles; Brakes and parts therefor, including brake drums, Brake disks and Brake linings for utility vehicles. Telecommunications routing and junction services; Transmission of digital files; All the aforesaid services being in connection with vehicle-specific data.
The invention relates to an axle fixation, an axle plate (5), and an axle link (2) for a sprung vehicle axle. The components of the axle fixation are a preferably tubular axle body (1), an axle link (2) which crosses the upper face and lower face of the axle body, the axle plate (5) which is arranged in the crossing region between the axle body (1) and the axle link (2), and traction elements for pulling the axle body (1) and the axle link (2) against each other, thereby deforming the axle plate (5). The axle plate (5) - is provided with two contact points (A, B) on the first side of the axle plate for supporting against the axle link (2), said contact points being mutually spaced in the longitudinal direction of the axle link (2), - has at least one deformation region (10) between the two contact points (A, B), and - is provided with a jaw (14) on the second side of the axle plate, said jaw comprising a jaw base (15) and two jaw units (11, 12) with inner surfaces (11A, 12A) which face each other and which are oriented towards the front and back face of the axle body (1), respectively. The aim of the invention is to obtain an axle fixation or an axle plate (5) with few degrees of freedom in the composite system consisting of the axle body, the axle link, and the axle plate arranged therebetween. This is achieved in that the contact points (A, B) of the axle plate (5) are designed as support regions (21, 22) which form a flat "V", preferably forming an angle from 170° to 177.5°.
B60G 11/46 - Resilient suspensions characterised by arrangement, location, or kind of springs having springs of different kinds including leaf springs and also fluid springs
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An axle suspension for a vehicle axle guided by a trailing arm and also, furthermore, an axle lift for a vehicle axle are proposed. The axle lift includes a force element (11), a pressure transmission means (18, 20) which is movable towards an axle link (5) of the vehicle axle by actuation of the force element, and a bracket (12). The bracket (12) is provided with a supporting means (10) for the force element (11) and the pressure reaction forces acting on the latter and, in addition, for the fastening to a support (2) is provided with a bracket part (31), on which a plug-in or hook connection (36A) for engagement in the support (2) is formed. With the aim of being able to fit the bracket (12) in a fixed basic setting on the support (2) with just a few actions, it is proposed that the bracket part (31), at a distance from the plug-in or hook connection (36A) thereof, is provided with at least one further connecting means (33), which is designed for engagement in the support (2).
B62D 61/12 - Motor vehicles or trailers, characterised by the arrangement or number of wheels, not otherwise provided for, e.g. four wheels in diamond pattern with variable number of ground-engaging wheels, e.g. with some wheels arranged higher than others, or with retractable wheels
B60G 11/28 - Resilient suspensions characterised by arrangement, location, or kind of springs having fluid springs only, e.g. hydropneumatic springs characterised by means specially adapted for attaching the spring to axle or sprung part of the vehicle
B60G 9/00 - Resilient suspensions for a rigid axle or axle housing for two or more wheels
A wheel bearing is proposed for a vehicle wheel (20), having a wheel hub (10) which is arranged rotatably on an axle stub (1) via at least one anti-friction bearing (4A, 4B) and has a hub basic body (11) which receives the anti-friction bearing (4A, 4B) on its inner side (13), and a connecting region (17) which is formed by the wheel hub and/or by the wheel web extends between the outer side (14) of said hub basic body (11) and the rim flange (21) of the vehicle wheel. The wheel hub (10) is a) provided, in a first fastening section (B1) which is arranged further towards the interior of the vehicle, with a flange surface (15), against which the brake disc (30) of a disc brake is fastened releasably, b) connected to the vehicle wheel (20) at a spacing from the first fastening section (B1) in a second fastening section (B2) which is arranged further towards the outside of the vehicle. The brake disc (30) is fastened to the flange surface (15) from the interior of the vehicle by means of a plurality of fastening means (35) which are arranged distributed over the circumference of the flange surface (15). In each case one mounting opening (18) is situated in the connecting region (17) in axial alignment with the respective fastening means (35). In this way, a wheel bearing is achieved for use in the case of a disc-braked vehicle axle, by way of which wheel bearing maintenance work on the disc brake can be carried out in a manner which is simple in assembly terms, and which wheel bearing makes the use of a compact and therefore lightweight brake disc possible. A wheel hub having the technical features which are specified above for the wheel bearing is likewise proposed.
A steering axle having a steering-knuckle carrier (10) which is mounted pivotably about a steering pin (5) on an axle stub (2) and which serves to rotatably hold at least one vehicle wheel, wherein the axle stub (2) is provided in both the upward and downward directions with steering pin portions (6A, 6B), and in each case one joint eye of the steering-knuckle carrier (10) is pivotably mounted on each of the two steering pin portions (6A, 6B). At least one of the two joint eyes of the steering-knuckle carrier (10) is formed on a bush (30) which surrounds the steering pin portion (6A) about the entire circumference thereof and which can be inserted into a bush receptacle (15A), formed integrally on the steering-knuckle carrier (10), in the pin longitudinal direction (7). Said bush receptacle (15A) is provided with an opening (17A) arranged radially with respect to the pin longitudinal direction (7), the opening width (W) of which opening is smaller than the corresponding width (B) of the bush (30) and greater than the diameter of the steering pin portion (6A).
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Vehicle parts for road vehicles, in particular for utility vehicle trailers, namely axles and axle units, brakes and individual parts for brakes, vehicle suspensions; Chassis, axles, brakes and accumulating mechanisms for mobile homes and caravans and other vehicle trailers.
The invention proposes an axle suspension for a vehicle axle, comprising an axle body (3) and axle guides (10) crossing the axle body at the two ends thereof and being supported with respect to the vehicle. Each axle guide (10) has two parts and is composed of a front guide section (11) viewed in the driving direction and a rear guide section (12) viewed in the driving direction. Shells (21, 22) are integrally formed on both guide sections (11, 12), and the insides of said shells extend in the axle direction such that they rest against a longitudinal section of the axle body (3) over a relatively large length. The guide sections (11, 12) are connected to each other by tractive elements (33, 34), which extend transversely to the axle body on two different sides of the axle body (3). The tractive elements (33, 34) can be part of a threaded bracket (31) guided around one shell (21).
B60B 35/08 - Dead axles, i.e. not transmitting torque of closed hollow section
B60G 11/28 - Resilient suspensions characterised by arrangement, location, or kind of springs having fluid springs only, e.g. hydropneumatic springs characterised by means specially adapted for attaching the spring to axle or sprung part of the vehicle
88.
METHOD OF AND APPARATUS FOR MONITORING THE PERFORMANCE OF A VEHICLE BRAKING SYSTEM
A method of providing an indication of the performance of the braking system of a vehicle comprising a tractor and a trailer in which, during a braking event, a braking control pressure signal is generated in response to driver demand for braking, the braking control pressure signal indicating a braking control pressure which is representative of the degree of braking required by the driver, and is transmitted to braking systems provided on the tractor and trailer, the method including the steps of determining an average value of the braking control pressure during the braking event, determining an average value of the vehicle deceleration during the braking event, and using both the average braking control pressure and average vehicle deceleration to assign the braking event to one of a plurality of categories.
B60T 7/20 - Brake-action initiating means for initiation not subject to will of driver or passenger specially adapted for trailers, e.g. in case of uncoupling of trailer
B60T 8/17 - Using electrical or electronic regulation means to control braking
B60T 8/88 - Arrangements for adjusting wheel-braking force to meet varying vehicular or ground-surface conditions, e.g. limiting or varying distribution of braking force responsive to a speed condition, e.g. acceleration or deceleration with failure responsive means, i.e. means for detecting and indicating faulty operation of the speed responsive control means
B60T 17/22 - Devices for monitoring or checking brake systems; Signal devices
89.
METHOD OF MONITORING A VEHICLE AND APPARATUS THEREFOR
A method of monitoring a vehicle (10) using a sensor to measure a parameter which depends on the forces acting on the vehicle (10) generally normal to the surface over which the vehicle is travelling, transmitting a force signal from the sensor to a processing apparatus (16), the processing apparatus (16) processing a plurality of said force signals to determine a value indicative of the forces acting on the vehicle generally normal to the surface over which the vehicle (10) is travelling over a specific period of time.
B60G 17/015 - Resilient suspensions having means for adjusting the spring or vibration-damper characteristics, for regulating the distance between a supporting surface and a sprung part of vehicle or for locking suspension during use to meet varying vehicular or s the regulating means comprising electric or electronic elements
B60G 17/0165 - Resilient suspensions having means for adjusting the spring or vibration-damper characteristics, for regulating the distance between a supporting surface and a sprung part of vehicle or for locking suspension during use to meet varying vehicular or s the regulating means comprising electric or electronic elements characterised by their responsiveness, when the vehicle is travelling, to specific motion, a specific condition, or driver input to an external condition, e.g. rough road surface, side wind
B60G 17/0185 - Resilient suspensions having means for adjusting the spring or vibration-damper characteristics, for regulating the distance between a supporting surface and a sprung part of vehicle or for locking suspension during use to meet varying vehicular or s the regulating means comprising electric or electronic elements characterised by the use of a specific signal treatment or control method for failure detection
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Axles and axle units for lorry trailers; wheel hubs and wheel bearings for lorry trailers; brakes and parts therefor, including brake drums, brake discs and brake linings for lorry trailers; Vehicle parts.
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Axles and axle units for lorry trailers; wheel hubs and
wheel bearings for lorry trailers; brakes and parts
therefor, including brake drums, brake discs and brake
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detectors and control units as part of or in connection with
disc brakes and drum brakes, electrical detectors and
control units as part of or in connection with air suspended
vehicle chassis.
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The invention relates to a force transmitting device for vehicle brakes, comprising an application lever (1) and a pressure piece (7) which are hingedly interconnected by means of a shell-shaped bearing (10), the inner bearing shell (11) of which rests against the application lever (1) and the outer bearing shell (11) of which rests against the pressure piece (7). Both sides of a bearing space (14) that is formed between the bearing shells (11, 12) are protected from dirt by means of edges (22, 23) which are formed on the bearing shells (11, 12). In order to make such a force transmitting device easier to mount, the edges (22) of the inner bearing shell (11) embrace the edges (23) of the outer bearing shell (12).
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100.
TUBULAR ROLL BELLOWS FOR COMMERCIAL VEHICLE APPLICATIONS WITH COMPONENTS MADE FROM PLASTIC
The invention relates to an air spring for commercial vehicles, comprising a roll bellows (2), a rolling piston (1) and a lid (3). According to the invention, the air spring, comprising components such as rolling piston (1) and/or lid (3) made from plastic shall be used as towing stop in particular for applications with commercial vehicle trailers. The roll bellows (2) is designed in a tubular shape, at least at the end thereof facing the lid (3), at least the lid (3) being made from a plastic, the lid (3) at least partly extends into the end of the roll bellows (2) facing the lid (3) and the roll bellows (2) can be clamped to the outer surface (8) of the lid (3) extending into the end of the roll bellows (2) by means of a clamping ring (10), such that an airtight, rigid connection is generated between the roll bellows (2) and lid (3) which transmits axial towing forces between the lid (3) and the roll bellows (2).
F16F 9/05 - Springs, vibration-dampers, shock-absorbers, or similarly-constructed movement-dampers using a fluid or the equivalent as damping medium using gas only in a chamber with a flexible wall the flexible wall being of the rolling diaphragm type
