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| − | The abstract describes a device for machining rolling element pockets in a workpiece. It includes a workpiece support, a main spindle, a clamping means, a pressure cylinder, and a machining tool.
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| − | * The device has a workpiece support to hold the workpiece in place during machining.
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| − | * A main spindle is used to rotate the workpiece and provide the necessary power for machining.
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| − | * A clamping means is attached to the main spindle and includes a receiving arrangement and a pressure plate.
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| − | * The receiving arrangement fastens the clamping means to the main spindle.
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| − | * The pressure plate is responsible for pressing the workpiece onto the workpiece support.
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| − | * The pressure plate has a passage opening through which a machining tool can be guided to machine the workpiece.
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| − | * A pressure cylinder connects the receiving arrangement to the pressure plate.
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| − | * The pressure cylinder is designed to adjust the contact pressure of the pressure plate on the workpiece.
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| − | * This allows for precise control of the machining process.
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| − | * The machining tool is fastened to the main spindle and can be guided through the passage opening to machine the workpiece.
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| − | * This device provides an efficient and accurate way to machine rolling element pockets in a workpiece.
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| − | A device for machining rolling element pockets in a workpiece includes a workpiece support, a main spindle, a clamping means fastened to the main spindle, a pressure cylinder and a machining tool. The clamping means includes a receiving arrangement for fastening the clamping means to the main spindle and a pressure plate for pressing the workpiece on the workpiece support. The pressure plate has a passage opening. The pressure cylinder connects the receiving arrangement to the pressure plate. The pressure cylinder is arranged to provide a force to adjust a contact pressure of the pressure plate on the workpiece. The machining tool is fastened to the main spindle and guidable through the passage opening to machine the workpiece.
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| | ===SEALING ARRANGEMENT FOR WHEEL BEARINGS, AND WHEEL BEARING UNIT COMPRISING A SEALING ARRANGEMENT ([[US Patent Application 18026445. SEALING ARRANGEMENT FOR WHEEL BEARINGS, AND WHEEL BEARING UNIT COMPRISING A SEALING ARRANGEMENT simplified abstract (Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG)|18026445]])=== | | ===SEALING ARRANGEMENT FOR WHEEL BEARINGS, AND WHEEL BEARING UNIT COMPRISING A SEALING ARRANGEMENT ([[US Patent Application 18026445. SEALING ARRANGEMENT FOR WHEEL BEARINGS, AND WHEEL BEARING UNIT COMPRISING A SEALING ARRANGEMENT simplified abstract (Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG)|18026445]])=== |
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| − | - The abstract describes a sealing arrangement for a wheel bearing.
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| − | - The arrangement includes a carrier element, a resilient sealing element, and a counterflow plate.
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| − | - The resilient sealing element has a main body, first and second axial sealing lips, and a radial sealing lip.
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| − | - The counterflow plate is positioned facing the carrier element.
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| − | - The first and second axial sealing lips and the radial sealing lip make sliding contact with the counterflow plate.
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| − | - The sealing lips rest against the counterflow plate with respective contact pressures.
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| − | * The patent application describes a sealing arrangement for a wheel bearing.
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| − | * The arrangement includes a carrier element, a resilient sealing element, and a counterflow plate.
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| − | * The sealing element has multiple sealing lips for effective sealing.
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| − | * The counterflow plate is positioned to interact with the sealing lips.
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| − | * The sealing lips make sliding contact with the counterflow plate.
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| − | * The contact pressures ensure proper sealing between the parts.
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| − | A sealing arrangement for a wheel bearing includes a carrier element connectable to a first bearing part of the wheel bearing, a resilient sealing element, and a counterflow plate connectable to a second bearing part of the wheel bearing. The resilient sealing element includes a resilient main body arranged on the carrier element, first and second axial sealing lips extending away from the resilient main body, and a radial sealing lip extending away from the resilient main body. The counterflow plate is arranged with one side facing the carrier element such that the first and second axial sealing lips, and the radial sealing lip, are in sliding contact with the counterflow plate. The first axial sealing lip, second axial sealing lip, and radial sealing lip rest against the counterflow plate with respective contact pressures.
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| | ===ROTARY ACTUATOR ([[US Patent Application 18073633. ROTARY ACTUATOR simplified abstract (Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG)|18073633]])=== | | ===ROTARY ACTUATOR ([[US Patent Application 18073633. ROTARY ACTUATOR simplified abstract (Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG)|18073633]])=== |
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| − | The patent application describes a rotary actuator that is used to adjust the angular position of an output shaft.
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| − | * The actuator includes a housing with a cavity that extends around an axis.
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| − | * An output shaft is positioned within the cavity and extends outwardly from one end of the housing.
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| − | * A drive system is located within the cavity and is spaced from the first end of the housing.
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| − | * A gearbox is also located within the cavity and is coupled to both the drive system and the output shaft.
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| − | * A rotational controller is positioned within the cavity and is located between the drive system and the second end of the housing.
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| − | * The rotational controller is designed to actuate the drive system in order to adjust the angular position of the output shaft.
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| − | A rotary actuator includes a housing having a first end and a second end spaced from the first end along an axis. The housing defines a cavity extending circumferentially about the axis. An output shaft is arranged coaxially with the axis. The output shaft extends outwardly from the cavity through the first end. A drive system is disposed in the cavity and axially spaced from the first end. A gearbox is disposed in the cavity between the output shaft and the drive system. The gearbox is coupled to the drive system and the output shaft. A rotational controller is disposed in the cavity between the drive system and the second end. The rotational controller is configured to actuate the drive system to adjust an angular position of the output shaft.
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| | ===GEARBOX ([[US Patent Application 18076378. GEARBOX simplified abstract (Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG)|18076378]])=== | | ===GEARBOX ([[US Patent Application 18076378. GEARBOX simplified abstract (Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG)|18076378]])=== |
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| − | The abstract describes a rotary actuator assembly that includes a gearbox housed within a cavity of a housing. The gearbox has a fixed gear with elevations on its outer surface that engage the housing and secure the gear to the housing.
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| − | * The invention is a rotary actuator assembly with a gearbox and housing.
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| − | * The gearbox is located within a cavity of the housing.
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| − | * The gearbox includes a fixed gear with elevations on its outer surface.
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| − | * The elevations are designed to engage the housing and fix the gear securely to the housing.
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| − | A rotary actuator assembly includes a gearbox disposed within a cavity of a housing. The gearbox includes a fixed gear with elevations arranged on an outer surface that are designed to engage the housing and fix the gear to the housing.
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| | ===CABLE GLAND ([[US Patent Application 18073614. CABLE GLAND simplified abstract (Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG)|18073614]])=== | | ===CABLE GLAND ([[US Patent Application 18073614. CABLE GLAND simplified abstract (Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG)|18073614]])=== |
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| − | The abstract describes a cable gland that is used to secure and seal a cable in a housing.
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| − | * The cable gland includes a body, a cover, and an insert.
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| − | * The body is designed to fit into an opening in a housing.
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| − | * The body has a tube that forms a cavity around an axis.
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| − | * The cover is threaded onto the tube to seal the body to the housing.
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| − | * The insert is placed inside the cavity and has a second cavity to hold the cable.
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| − | * The insert has ribs that engage with the tube for added stability and support.
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| − | A cable gland includes a body, a cover, and an insert. The body is configured to be received in an opening of a housing. The body has a tube defining a first cavity extending circumferentially about an axis. The cover is threadedly engaged with the tube and configured to seal the body to the housing. The insert is disposed in the first cavity and defines a second cavity configured to receive a cable. The insert includes a plurality of ribs engaged with the tube.
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| | ===ACTUATOR WITH POTTING COMPOUND ([[US Patent Application 18201423. ACTUATOR WITH POTTING COMPOUND simplified abstract (Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG)|18201423]])=== | | ===ACTUATOR WITH POTTING COMPOUND ([[US Patent Application 18201423. ACTUATOR WITH POTTING COMPOUND simplified abstract (Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG)|18201423]])=== |
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| − | The abstract describes an actuator that consists of a housing with a cavity, a hub placed inside the cavity, a controller supported by the hub within the cavity, and potting compound surrounding the controller.
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| − | * The actuator is designed with a housing that contains a cavity.
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| − | * A hub is positioned within the cavity of the actuator.
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| − | * A controller is placed within the cavity and is supported by the hub.
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| − | * The controller is surrounded by potting compound, which provides protection and support.
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| − | * The actuator is likely intended for use in various applications that require controlled movement or operation.
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| − | * The housing, hub, and potting compound work together to ensure the stability and functionality of the actuator.
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| − | * The actuator may have potential applications in fields such as robotics, automation, or mechanical systems.
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| − | An actuator includes a housing defining a cavity. The actuator further includes a hub disposed in the cavity. The actuator further includes a controller disposed in the cavity and supported by the hub. The actuator further includes potting compound surrounding the controller within the cavity.
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| | ===ELECTRIC DRIVE UNIT HAVING A HEAT EXCHANGER ([[US Patent Application 18177236. ELECTRIC DRIVE UNIT HAVING A HEAT EXCHANGER simplified abstract (Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG)|18177236]])=== | | ===ELECTRIC DRIVE UNIT HAVING A HEAT EXCHANGER ([[US Patent Application 18177236. ELECTRIC DRIVE UNIT HAVING A HEAT EXCHANGER simplified abstract (Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG)|18177236]])=== |
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| − | The abstract describes an electric drive unit that consists of an electric motor and a housing.
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| − | The housing has a heat exchanging wall portion with an inner surface and an outer surface.
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| − | The inner surface forms a fluid jacket cavity for carrying a first fluid, while the outer surface forms a fluid chamber for carrying a second fluid.
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| − | Heat is transferred between the first and second fluids through the heat exchanging wall portion.
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| − | * Electric drive unit with an electric motor and housing
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| − | * Housing has a heat exchanging wall portion
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| − | * Inner surface of the wall forms a fluid jacket cavity for first fluid
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| − | * Heat is transferred between the fluids through the wall
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| − | An electric drive unit includes an electric motor and a housing that houses the electric motor. The housing includes a heat exchanging wall portion that includes an inner surface that defines a fluid jacket cavity for conveying a first fluid and an outer surface that is opposite the inner surface and that defines a fluid chamber for conveying a second fluid. The heat is transferred between the first and second fluids through the heat exchanging wall portion.
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| | ===ATTACHMENT OF A TEMPERATURE SENSOR TO AN INTERCONNECTION RING OF AN ELECTRIC MACHINE ([[US Patent Application 18031266. ATTACHMENT OF A TEMPERATURE SENSOR TO AN INTERCONNECTION RING OF AN ELECTRIC MACHINE simplified abstract (Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG)|18031266]])=== | | ===ATTACHMENT OF A TEMPERATURE SENSOR TO AN INTERCONNECTION RING OF AN ELECTRIC MACHINE ([[US Patent Application 18031266. ATTACHMENT OF A TEMPERATURE SENSOR TO AN INTERCONNECTION RING OF AN ELECTRIC MACHINE simplified abstract (Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG)|18031266]])=== |
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| − | The abstract describes a device for measuring the temperature of a coil device in an electric machine.
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| − | * The device includes a temperature sensor, a first section that generates a restoring force, a second section that houses the temperature sensor, a third section with a fixing element, and a fourth section that generates another restoring force.
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| − | * The first and second restoring forces work in the same direction.
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| − | A device for measuring the temperature of a coil device in an electric machine having a temperature sensor, a first section which produces a first restoring force, a second section which receives the temperature sensor, a third section which has a first fixing element, and a fourth section which produces a second restoring force. The first restoring force and the second restoring force act in a common direction, and the second section is arranged between the first section and the fourth section.
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| | ===CONTROLLER AND CIRCUIT BOARD SUPPORT ([[US Patent Application 18201413. CONTROLLER AND CIRCUIT BOARD SUPPORT simplified abstract (Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG)|18201413]])=== | | ===CONTROLLER AND CIRCUIT BOARD SUPPORT ([[US Patent Application 18201413. CONTROLLER AND CIRCUIT BOARD SUPPORT simplified abstract (Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG)|18201413]])=== |
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| − | * The support structure has multiple loading surfaces that are arranged in a vertical manner.
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| − | * Each circuit board is positioned between a loading surface and a corresponding finger on the support structure.
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| − | A controller includes a plurality of circuit boards and a support configured to support each circuit board. The support includes a plurality of loading surfaces axially spaced from each other and a plurality of fingers extending obliquely relative to the loading surfaces. Each circuit board is disposed between one respective loading surface and one respective finger.
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Summary of the patent applications from Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG on November 30th, 2023
Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG has recently filed patents for various inventions related to controllers, temperature measurement devices, electric drive units, actuators, cable glands, rotary actuator assemblies, sealing arrangements, and machining devices.
In summary, the patents filed by Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG include:
- A controller consisting of multiple circuit boards and a support structure to hold each board in place. The support structure has multiple loading surfaces arranged vertically, with oblique fingers extending from each loading surface. Each circuit board is positioned between a loading surface and a corresponding finger on the support structure.
- A device for measuring the temperature of a coil device in an electric machine. The device includes a temperature sensor, a first section that generates a restoring force, a second section that houses the temperature sensor, a third section with a fixing element, and a fourth section that generates another restoring force. The first and second restoring forces work in the same direction, and the second section is positioned between the first and fourth sections.
- An electric drive unit consisting of an electric motor and a housing. The housing has a heat exchanging wall portion with an inner surface forming a fluid jacket cavity for carrying a first fluid, and an outer surface forming a fluid chamber for carrying a second fluid. Heat is transferred between the first and second fluids through the heat exchanging wall portion.
- An actuator consisting of a housing with a cavity, a hub placed inside the cavity, a controller supported by the hub within the cavity, and potting compound surrounding the controller. The actuator is designed for controlled movement or operation and may have potential applications in fields such as robotics, automation, or mechanical systems.
- A cable gland used to secure and seal a cable in a housing. The cable gland includes a body, a cover, and an insert. The body fits into an opening in a housing and has a tube forming a cavity around an axis. The cover is threaded onto the tube to seal the body to the housing, and the insert is placed inside the cavity to hold the cable, with ribs engaging the tube for stability and support.
- A rotary actuator assembly with a gearbox housed within a cavity of a housing. The gearbox has a fixed gear with elevations on its outer surface that engage the housing and secure the gear to the housing.
- A sealing arrangement for a wheel bearing, including a carrier element, a resilient sealing element with multiple sealing lips, and a counterflow plate. The sealing lips make sliding contact with the counterflow plate, ensuring proper sealing between the parts.
- A device for machining rolling element pockets in a workpiece. It includes a workpiece support, a main spindle, a clamping means, a pressure cylinder, and a machining tool. The device allows for precise control of the machining process.
Notable applications of these inventions include temperature measurement in electric machines, heat transfer in electric drive units, controlled movement in actuators, cable sealing in housing, secure fixation of gears in rotary actuator assemblies, effective sealing in wheel bearings, and precise machining of rolling element pockets in workpieces.
Patent applications for Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG on November 30th, 2023
USE OF A MACHINE TOOL (18034151)
Main Inventor
Bernhard Sanders
SEALING ARRANGEMENT FOR WHEEL BEARINGS, AND WHEEL BEARING UNIT COMPRISING A SEALING ARRANGEMENT (18026445)
Main Inventor
Branko Katana
ROTARY ACTUATOR (18073633)
Main Inventor
Craig Hooker
Main Inventor
Peter Bartell
Main Inventor
Craig Hooker
ACTUATOR WITH POTTING COMPOUND (18201423)
Main Inventor
Craig Hooker
ELECTRIC DRIVE UNIT HAVING A HEAT EXCHANGER (18177236)
Main Inventor
Kyle Nelson
ATTACHMENT OF A TEMPERATURE SENSOR TO AN INTERCONNECTION RING OF AN ELECTRIC MACHINE (18031266)
Main Inventor
Christian Silvery
CONTROLLER AND CIRCUIT BOARD SUPPORT (18201413)
Main Inventor
Craig Hooker
