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1.

ARRANGEMENT AND METHOD FOR ASSEMBLING AND DISMANTLING TWO COMPONENTS

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

Abstract

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

IPC Classes  ?

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

2.

MOUNTING A MAIN SHAFT HOUSING BY MEANS OF SPRING MEMBRANES

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

Abstract

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

IPC Classes  ?

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

3.

FEATHER KEY FOR CREATING A ROTATIONALLY FIXED CONNECTION

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

Abstract

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

IPC Classes  ?

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

4.

CONICAL CONNECTION OF SUN SHAFT AND PLANET CARRIER

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

Abstract

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

IPC Classes  ?

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

5.

LUBRICATING MECHANISM FOR PLANETARY GEAR TRAIN

      
Application Number 18859175
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-03-21
First Publication Date 2025-04-03
Owner
  • ZF WIND POWER (TIANJIN) CO., LTD. (China)
  • ZF Wind Power Antwerpen N.V. (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Zhou, Dan
  • Niu, Guowei

Abstract

A lubricating mechanism for a planetary gear train, including a planetary gear, a sliding bearing, a planetary gear shaft, and a thrust bearing. The thrust bearing is arranged at an end surface of the planetary gear. A gap is formed between the thrust bearing and end surface. An axial and radial channel are formed in the thrust bearing in a lubricating position in a circumferential direction. The thrust bearing includes a groove facing the end surface. A seal is provided in the groove. One end of the axial channel is in communication with the gap, the other end being in communication with the radial channel and being an open end leading to an outside of the planetary gear train. The axial channel is closer to the sliding bearing than the groove in a radial direction. The seal is configured to prevent lubricating oil from being discharged from the gap.

IPC Classes  ?

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

6.

COMPACT MOUNTING OF A WIND TURBINE GEARBOX

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

Abstract

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

IPC Classes  ?

7.

CONTROL DEVICE FOR GEARBOX

      
Application Number 18957954
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-11-25
First Publication Date 2025-03-13
Owner
  • ZF WIND POWER (TIANJIN) CO., LTD. (China)
  • ZF Wind Power Antwerpen N.V. (Belgium)
Inventor Wang, Fuliang

Abstract

A control device for a gearbox which includes a mechanical pump and an electric pump, with the mechanical pump having a first-stage displacement and a second-stage displacement, and the first-stage displacement being less than the second-stage displacement. The control device includes a sensor module for detecting an input speed of a wind wheel, and a rotation speed of the electric pump. The control device also includes a mechanical pump control module for, when the input speed of the wind wheel is greater than or equal to a speed threshold, controlling the mechanical pump to operate at the first-stage displacement, and when the input speed of the wind wheel is less than the speed threshold and the rotation speed of the electric pump is less than a rotation speed threshold, controlling the mechanical pump to operate at the second-stage displacement.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F03D 80/70 - Bearing or lubricating arrangements
  • F16H 57/04 - Features relating to lubrication or cooling

8.

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

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

Abstract

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

IPC Classes  ?

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

9.

FOLDED SUN SHAFT WITH SEALING ARRANGEMENT

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

Abstract

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

IPC Classes  ?

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

10.

DRIVE ASSEMBLY FOR A WIND TURBINE

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

Abstract

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

IPC Classes  ?

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

11.

ASSEMBLY FOR SEALING OFF A PITCH TUBE

      
Application Number EP2024068650
Publication Number 2025/026632
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-07-03
Publication Date 2025-02-06
Owner
  • ZF FRIEDRICHSHAFEN AG (Germany)
  • ZF WIND POWER ANTWERPEN N.V. (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Bosmans, Dirk
  • Wiese, Matthias
  • Sperlich, Ralf
  • De Laet, Wim

Abstract

Proposed is a seal assembly (101, 201, 301) for a pitch tube (103) of a wind turbine gearbox. The seal assembly (101, 201, 301) has at least one axial shaft sealing ring (111) and at least one circular-ring-shaped counterpart running surface that is rotatable relative to the axial shaft sealing ring (111), wherein the pitch tube (103), the axial shaft sealing ring (111) and the counterpart running surface are oriented coaxially with respect to one another, and wherein at least one sealing lip of the axial shaft sealing ring (111) is braced axially against the counterpart running surface.

IPC Classes  ?

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

12.

TRANSMISSION AND GENERATOR WITH INTERMEDIATE SHAFT

      
Application Number 18716949
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-11-07
First Publication Date 2024-12-12
Owner
  • ZF FRIEDRICHSHAFEN AG (Germany)
  • ZF Wind Power Antwerpen N.V. (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Smook, Warren
  • Lips, Burkhard
  • Moers, Sven

Abstract

An arrangement, including a gearbox, a generator, an intermediate shaft configured as a hollow shaft which is mounted at least partially in a housing of the gearbox, wherein a rotor of the generator is non-rotatably connected to the intermediate shaft and is supported by the intermediate shaft, and an intermediate piece arranged at least partially in the intermediate shaft. An output shaft of the gearbox is non-rotatably and detachably connected to the intermediate piece. The intermediate piece is non-rotatably and detachably connected to the intermediate shaft.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16H 57/023 - Mounting or installation of gears or shafts in gearboxes, e.g. methods or means for assembly
  • F03D 15/00 - Transmission of mechanical power
  • F16D 1/06 - Couplings for rigidly connecting two coaxial shafts or other movable machine elements for attachment of a member on a shaft or on a shaft-end
  • F16H 57/00 - General details of gearing
  • F16H 57/02 - GearboxesMounting gearing therein
  • F16H 57/021 - Shaft support structures, e.g. partition walls, bearing eyes, casing walls or covers with bearings

13.

DRIVE ASSEMBLY FOR A WIND TURBINE

      
Application Number EP2024050832
Publication Number 2024/170179
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-01-16
Publication Date 2024-08-22
Owner
  • ZF FRIEDRICHSHAFEN AG (Germany)
  • ZF WIND POWER ANTWERPEN N.V. (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Maes, Andy
  • Vleurinck, David
  • Sun, Rui
  • Mathews, Albin K
  • Ooms, Maarten

Abstract

The invention relates to a drive assembly for a wind turbine, comprising a rotor shaft assembly (103, 105) consisting of a rotor shaft (103) and a planet carrier (105) which is connected to the rotor shaft (103) so as to rotate therewith; a first bearing assembly (107); a second bearing assembly (109); a housing assembly (111, 115) consisting of a transmission housing (115) and one or more torque supports (111) which are connected to the transmission housing (115) so as to rotate therewith; and means (201) which are secured to the nacelle; wherein the rotor shaft assembly (103, 105) is supported in the means (201) secured to the nacelle by means of the first bearing assembly (107) and in the transmission housing (115) by means of the second bearing assembly (109). The first bearing assembly (107) is designed as a fixed bearing, and the one or more torque supports (111) are fixed in the means (201) secured to the nacelle in an axially movable manner.

IPC Classes  ?

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

14.

Control device for gearbox

      
Application Number 18693222
Grant Number 12180944
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-08-29
First Publication Date 2024-08-08
Grant Date 2024-12-31
Owner
  • ZF WIND POWER (TIANJIN) CO., LTD. (China)
  • ZF WIND POWER ANTWERPEN N.V. (Belgium)
Inventor Wang, Fuliang

Abstract

A control device for a gearbox which includes a mechanical pump and an electric pump, the mechanical pump having a first-stage displacement and a second-stage displacement, and the first-stage displacement being less than the second-stage displacement, the control device including a sensor module for detecting an oil pressure of a lubricating oil of the gearbox and a mechanical pump control module for, when the oil pressure is above an oil pressure threshold, controlling the mechanical pump to operate at the first-stage displacement, and when the oil pressure is below the oil pressure threshold, controlling the mechanical pump to operate at the second-stage displacement.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16H 57/04 - Features relating to lubrication or cooling
  • F03D 80/70 - Bearing or lubricating arrangements

15.

Control device for gearbox

      
Application Number 18693536
Grant Number 12104689
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-08-29
First Publication Date 2024-08-08
Grant Date 2024-10-01
Owner
  • ZF WIND POWER (TIANJIN) CO., LTD (China)
  • .ZF WIND POWER ANTWERPEN N.V. (Belgium)
Inventor Wang, Fuliang

Abstract

A control device for a gearbox which includes a mechanical pump and an electric pump, the control device including a sensor module configured to detect a system oil pressure of a lubricating oil of the gearbox, a differential, a clutch, a brake, and a control module. The differential includes an input bevel gear meshing with a bevel pinion of an output shaft of the gearbox, a differential housing connected to the input bevel gear, and a first half shaft and a second half shaft which are provided in the differential housing and mesh with a bevel pinion of the differential housing. The second half shaft is connected to an input of the mechanical pump. The brake includes a brake caliper, a brake disc, and a brake disc shaft fixedly connected to the brake disc. The brake disc shaft is fixedly connected to the first half shaft.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16H 57/04 - Features relating to lubrication or cooling
  • F16H 3/50 - Gearings having only two central gears, connected by orbital gears with single orbital gears or pairs of rigidly-connected orbital gears comprising orbital conical gears
  • F16H 48/08 - Differential gearings with gears having orbital motion with orbital conical gears
  • F16H 48/22 - Arrangements for suppressing or influencing the differential action, e.g. locking devices using friction clutches or brakes
  • F16H 48/32 - Arrangements for suppressing or influencing the differential action, e.g. locking devices using externally-actuatable means using fluid pressure actuators
  • F16H 48/40 - Constructional details characterised by features of the rotating cases

16.

OIL SUMP IN OIL SUMP

      
Application Number EP2023082311
Publication Number 2024/125949
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-11-20
Publication Date 2024-06-20
Owner
  • ZF FRIEDRICHSHAFEN AG (Germany)
  • ZF WIND POWER ANTWERPEN N.V. (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Rottiers, Stijn
  • Vleurinck, David
  • Goesaert, Ben
  • Maes, Andy

Abstract

A transmission (101) comprising: a transmission housing (103) having or forming a first oil sump; and a second oil sump (105) which is at least partially arranged inside the first oil sump. The second oil sump (105) comprises at least one flow control valve (107) arranged inside the first oil sump.

IPC Classes  ?

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

17.

GEAR OR SHAFT COMPRISING A MASS DAMPER

      
Application Number EP2023079402
Publication Number 2024/110132
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-10-23
Publication Date 2024-05-30
Owner
  • ZF FRIEDRICHSHAFEN AG (Germany)
  • ZF WIND POWER ANTWERPEN N.V. (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Kanpolat, Emre
  • Schmidt, Sebastian
  • Jonckheere, Luc

Abstract

The invention relates to a transmission with at least one mass damper (101). The mass damper (101) is mounted to a gear (111) or a shaft (113, 501, 701) of the transmission.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16F 15/14 - Suppression of vibrations in rotating systems by making use of members moving with the system using freely-swinging masses rotating with the system

18.

GEAR COMPONENT HAVING AN EMERGENCY LUBRICATING DEVICE

      
Application Number EP2023079403
Publication Number 2024/110133
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-10-23
Publication Date 2024-05-30
Owner
  • ZF FRIEDRICHSHAFEN AG (Germany)
  • ZF WIND POWER ANTWERPEN N.V. (Belgium)
Inventor
  • De Laet, Wim
  • Lambrechts, Rob
  • Ooms, Maarten

Abstract

The invention relates to a gear component (101) with at least one borehole (103) for guiding oil between two openings (105) and with a means (209) which is arranged and fixed at least partially in the borehole (103). The gear component (101) has a piston (205), which is arranged in an axially displaceable manner in the borehole (103), and a spring (207), which is preloaded between the means (209) and the piston (205); wherein the spring (205) with the means (209) is located on a different side of the piston (205) from the openings (105).

IPC Classes  ?

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

19.

SPRING-MOUNTED GEAR MECHANISM HOUSING

      
Application Number 18549933
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-08-09
First Publication Date 2024-05-23
Owner
  • ZF FRIEDRICHSHAFEN AG (Germany)
  • ZF WIND POWER ANTWERPEN N.V. (Belgium)
Inventor Smook, Warren

Abstract

A drive arrangement for a wind turbine includes a main shaft, a housing, and a nacelle-mounted support structure. The main shaft of the drive arrangement for the wind turbine is completely supported in the housing. The housing of the drive arrangement for the wind turbine is at least partially resiliently mounted in the support structure.

IPC Classes  ?

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

20.

Drive arrangement with vibration decoupling

      
Application Number 18549379
Grant Number 12221953
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-11-07
First Publication Date 2024-05-09
Grant Date 2025-02-11
Owner
  • ZF FRIEDRICHSHAFEN AG (Germany)
  • ZF WIND POWER ANTWERPEN N.V. (Belgium)
Inventor Smook, Warren

Abstract

A drive arrangement for a wind turbine includes a sun shaft, which is non-rotatably connected or connectable to a sun gear arranged on a rotor side with respect to the sun shaft, and a shaft or hub for receiving a rotor of a generator. The drive arrangement includes a connecting element, which is connected non-rotatably to the sun shaft and the shaft or hub and which is arranged inside the shaft or hub or on a generator side relative to the shaft or hub, and one or more spring and/or damping elements that decouple the connecting element from the sun shaft and/or the shaft or hub.

IPC Classes  ?

21.

WIND MOTOR GEARBOX LUBRICATING APPARATUS AND GEARBOX

      
Application Number CN2023125802
Publication Number 2024/083253
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-10-20
Publication Date 2024-04-25
Owner
  • ZF WIND POWER (TIANJIN) CO., LTD. (China)
  • ZF WIND POWER ANTWERPEN N.V. (Belgium)
Inventor Wu, Shubin

Abstract

A wind motor gearbox lubricating apparatus, wherein a shaft inner tube is arranged in a driving shaft and a driven shaft, an annular flow channel is formed by the shaft inner tube and the driving shaft, and lubricating oil is provided in the annular flow channel. The lubricating oil in the annular flow channel can flow to flexible splines through the lubricating oil flow channel, so as to achieve lubrication and cooling between spline teeth. Since the lubricating oil flows outwards in the radial direction during lubrication, the lubricating oil can also provide sufficient lubrication for the spline teeth when a wind motor rotates at a high speed, preventing abrasion and failure of the flexible splines, and extending the service life of a gearbox. Also provided is a wind motor gearbox.

IPC Classes  ?

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

22.

WIND TURBINE GEARBOX CONNECTING STRUCTURE AND GEARBOX

      
Application Number CN2023125804
Publication Number 2024/083254
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-10-20
Publication Date 2024-04-25
Owner
  • ZF WIND POWER (TIANJIN) CO., LTD. (China)
  • ZF WIND POWER ANTWERPEN N.V. (Belgium)
Inventor Wu, Shubin

Abstract

A wind turbine gearbox connecting structure and a gearbox. The wind turbine gearbox connecting structure is used for connecting a sun shaft (1) and a planet carrier (2); mutually matching butting surfaces are configured between the sun shaft (1) and the planet carrier (2), and multiple mounting holes are provided on the abutting surfaces so as to rigidly connect the sun shaft (1) and the planet carrier (2) by means of fixing members. In a wind turbine gearbox, the sun shaft (1) and the planet carrier (2) are connected by using the wind turbine gearbox connecting structure. The wind turbine gearbox connecting structure has a simple design and is easy to operate, and rigid connection of parts can be effectively achieved without heating the planet carrier, so that the manufacturing cost and difficulty in field operation are reduced.

IPC Classes  ?

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

23.

WIND MOTOR PARALLEL-STAGE INTERMEDIATE-SPEED SHAFT SYSTEM CONNECTING STRUCTURE, AND SHAFT SYSTEM

      
Application Number CN2023125753
Publication Number 2024/083245
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-10-20
Publication Date 2024-04-25
Owner
  • ZF WIND POWER (TIANJIN) CO., LTD. (China)
  • ZF WIND POWER ANTWERPEN N.V. (Belgium)
Inventor Wu, Shubin

Abstract

A wind motor parallel-stage intermediate-speed shaft system connecting structure, wherein a sun shaft and a hollow shaft are connected together by means of rigid connection. The bearing of the hollow shaft is arranged on a box body on one side of a generator. Floating displacement of the sun shaft in the operation process of the generator is absorbed by the bearing. Because an interference spline is used to achieve the rigid connection between the sun shaft and the hollow shaft, lubrication and cooling do not need to be provided for the spline, and the structure has low manufacturing costs and a simple structure. Further provided in the invention is a wind motor parallel-stage medium-speed shaft system, having the advantages of simple structure and low maintenance costs.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02K 7/00 - Arrangements for handling mechanical energy structurally associated with dynamo-electric machines, e.g. structural association with mechanical driving motors or auxiliary dynamo-electric machines
  • F16H 57/021 - Shaft support structures, e.g. partition walls, bearing eyes, casing walls or covers with bearings

24.

PARALLEL-STAGE MEDIUM-SPEED SHAFT SYSTEM CONNECTING STRUCTURE FOR WIND TURBINE, AND SHAFT SYSTEM

      
Application Number CN2023125801
Publication Number 2024/083252
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-10-20
Publication Date 2024-04-25
Owner
  • ZF WIND POWER (TIANJIN) CO., LTD. (China)
  • ZF WIND POWER ANTWERPEN N.V. (Belgium)
Inventor Wu, Shubin

Abstract

A parallel-stage medium-speed shaft system connecting structure for a wind turbine. The parallel-stage medium-speed shaft system connecting structure for a wind turbine comprises a sun shaft (1), a downstream shaft portion and a high-speed gear (4), wherein the high-speed gear (4) is arranged at an outer side of the downstream shaft portion in an axial direction, an axis position of the downstream shaft portion is fixed relative to a wind turbine case (9), and the sun shaft (1) is connected to the high-speed gear (4) by means of a thin-wall flange ring, so as to allow the thin-wall flange ring to absorb floating displacement of the sun shaft (1) by means of elastic deformation.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16H 1/28 - Toothed gearings for conveying rotary motion with gears having orbital motion
  • F16H 57/08 - General details of gearing of gearings with members having orbital motion
  • F16H 57/028 - GearboxesMounting gearing therein characterised by means for reducing vibration or noise
  • F03D 15/00 - Transmission of mechanical power

25.

TRANSFER OF LUBRICANT INTO THE INTERIOR OF A HOLLOW SHAFT

      
Application Number EP2023060067
Publication Number 2023/227294
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-04-19
Publication Date 2023-11-30
Owner
  • ZF FRIEDRICHSHAFEN AG (Germany)
  • ZF WIND POWER ANTWERPEN N.V. (Belgium)
Inventor
  • De Laet, Wim
  • Maes, Andy
  • Rottiers, Stijn
  • Gaethofs, Quinten
  • Krieckemans, Koen

Abstract

The invention relates to an arrangement with a means (101) fixed to a housing, with a hollow shaft (103) rotatably mounted in the means (101) fixed to the housing, and with a lubricating point (107, 203) at least partially located in the interior of the hollow shaft (103). The means (101) fixed to the housing has a ring (113), which together with the outer lateral surface of the hollow shaft (103) encloses a hollow space; wherein the ring (113) has one or more bores (113) which each open out into the hollow space; and wherein the hollow shaft (103) has one or more bores (117) which each open out into the interior of the hollow shaft (103) and into the hollow space.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F03D 15/10 - Transmission of mechanical power using gearing not limited to rotary motion, e.g. with oscillating or reciprocating members
  • F03D 80/70 - Bearing or lubricating arrangements
  • F16H 57/04 - Features relating to lubrication or cooling

26.

SPACE-SAVING HOUSING MOUNTING

      
Application Number EP2023060064
Publication Number 2023/222318
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-04-19
Publication Date 2023-11-23
Owner
  • ZF FRIEDRICHSHAFEN AG (Germany)
  • ZF WIND POWER ANTWERPEN N.V. (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Smook, Warren
  • Moers, Sven
  • Trede, Alf

Abstract

The invention relates to a housing (201, 501, 601) for a wind turbine gear mechanism having at least two bolt eyes, each for receiving a respective bolt (109) for fixing the housing (201, 401, 501, 601) in a means (111) that is secured to a nacelle; wherein in each case two bolt eyes (301, 303, 701) are mirror-symmetrical to each other with respect to a first longitudinal plane (105). The bolt eyes are arranged completely on the same side of a second longitudinal plane (107) that extends orthogonally to the first longitudinal plane (105).

IPC Classes  ?

27.

SPRING-MOUNTED GEARBOX HOUSING II

      
Application Number EP2023060065
Publication Number 2023/222319
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-04-19
Publication Date 2023-11-23
Owner
  • ZF FRIEDRICHSHAFEN AG (Germany)
  • ZF WIND POWER ANTWERPEN N.V. (Belgium)
Inventor Trede, Alf

Abstract

The invention relates to an assembly (101, 301, 401) for fixing a housing (103) of a wind turbine gearbox in a nacelle, comprising a housing-fixed element (109, 110), a nacelle-fixed element (105, 107, 403) and at least two spring devices (111, 113, 201, 203); wherein the spring devices (111, 113, 201, 203) support the housing-fixed element (109, 110) against the nacelle-fixed element (105, 107, 403) in opposite directions along a support axis. The spring devices (111, 113, 201, 203) are disposed on different sides of a plane extending in parallel with an axis of rotation of an input shaft of the wind turbine gearbox.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F03D 7/02 - Controlling wind motors the wind motors having rotation axis substantially parallel to the air flow entering the rotor
  • F03D 80/00 - Details, components or accessories not provided for in groups
  • F03D 80/70 - Bearing or lubricating arrangements

28.

Non-circular sliding surface

      
Application Number 18245726
Grant Number 12259001
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-09-15
First Publication Date 2023-11-09
Grant Date 2025-03-25
Owner
  • ZF FRIEDRICHSHAFEN AG (Germany)
  • ZF WIND POWER ANTWERPEN N.V. (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Ooms, Maarten
  • Krieckemans, Koen
  • Goovaerts, Michel
  • Witter, Dennis

Abstract

An inner sliding surface for a radial plain bearing, including four circle arcs in at least one cross section. A first arc and a second arc of the four circle arcs lie on different sides of a longitudinal sectional plane which intersects a third arc of the four circle arcs, a fourth arc of the four circle arcs and a common center point of the third arc and the fourth arc. The first arc and a center point of the first arc lie on different sides of the longitudinal sectional plane, and the second arc and a center point of the second arc lie on different sides of the longitudinal sectional plane.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16C 17/02 - Sliding-contact bearings for exclusively rotary movement for radial load only
  • F16C 33/06 - Sliding surface mainly made of metal
  • F16C 33/14 - Special methods of manufactureRunning-in
  • F16H 57/08 - General details of gearing of gearings with members having orbital motion

29.

LUBRICATING MECHANISM FOR PLANETARY GEAR TRAIN

      
Application Number CN2023082810
Publication Number 2023/207431
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-03-21
Publication Date 2023-11-02
Owner
  • ZF WIND POWER (TIANJIN) CO., LTD. (China)
  • ZF WIND POWER ANTWERPEN N.V. (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Niu, Guowei
  • Zhou, Dan

Abstract

A lubricating mechanism for a planetary gear train. The planetary gear train comprises a planetary gear (1), a sliding bearing (3), a planetary gear shaft (2) and a thrust bearing (4), wherein a side surface of the thrust bearing (4) facing an end surface (11) of the planetary gear (1) is provided with at least one convex ring (41), the convex rings (41) being arranged at intervals in a radial direction; an end surface of the planetary gear (1) facing the thrust bearing (4) is provided with grooves (13) corresponding to the convex rings (41) on a one-to-one basis, each groove (13) being used for accommodating the convex ring (41) corresponding thereto; and an axial clearance (51) and a radial clearance (52) are formed between an outer surface of each convex ring (41) and an inner surface of each groove (13) opposite each convex ring, wherein the axial clearance (51) and the radial clearance (52) communicate with gaps. Due to the presence of the radial clearance (52) and the axial clearance (51), a path for lubricating oil is made tortuous and an appropriate oil pressure is more easily established at the gaps, thereby preventing the lubricating oil from being quickly discharged from the gaps, such that a sliding bearing always has a sufficient amount of lubricating oil, ensuring a lubricating effect of the sliding bearing.

IPC Classes  ?

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

30.

LUBRICATING MECHANISM FOR PLANETARY GEAR TRAIN

      
Application Number CN2023082840
Publication Number 2023/207434
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-03-21
Publication Date 2023-11-02
Owner
  • ZF WIND POWER (TIANJIN) CO., LTD. (China)
  • ZF WIND POWER ANTWERPEN N.V. (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Zhou, Dan
  • Niu, Guowei

Abstract

The present invention provides a lubricating mechanism for a planetary gear train. The planetary gear train comprises a planetary gear, a sliding bearing, a planetary gear shaft and a thrust bearing; an axial channel and a radial channel are formed in the thrust bearing at at least one lubricating position in the circumferential direction of the thrust bearing; a groove is provided in the end surface of the thrust bearing facing the planetary gear; a sealing member is provided in the groove; the axial channel is closer to the sliding bearing than the groove in the radial direction; the sealing member is used for preventing lubricating oil from being discharged from a gap. Due to the existence of the radial channel and the axial channel, the path of the lubricating oil becomes zigzag, an appropriate oil pressure is more easily established at the gap, and thus, the lubricating oil is prevented from being quickly discharged from the gap, so that enough lubricating oil is always provided at the sliding bearing, thereby ensuring the lubricating effect of the sliding bearing.

IPC Classes  ?

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

31.

INFLATABLE MOUNTING SEAL

      
Application Number EP2023054126
Publication Number 2023/179987
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-02-20
Publication Date 2023-09-28
Owner
  • ZF FRIEDRICHSHAFEN AG (Germany)
  • ZF WIND POWER ANTWERPEN N.V. (Belgium)
Inventor
  • De Laet, Wim
  • Van Ouytsel, Witikind
  • Boonen, Andries

Abstract

The invention relates to an arrangement having a transmission (101) and a seal (107); wherein the transmission (101) has a housing (103) and at least one means (109) arranged at least partially in the interior of the housing (103). The seal (107) is filled with a pressurized fluid; wherein the seal (107) is braced by the overpressure in a gap running between the means (109) and the housing (103).

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16H 57/029 - GearboxesMounting gearing therein characterised by means for sealing gearboxes, e.g. to improve airtightness
  • F16H 57/031 - GearboxesMounting gearing therein characterised by covers or lids for gearboxes

32.

Integrated design of a sun shaft

      
Application Number 18006729
Grant Number 11913538
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-06-28
First Publication Date 2023-08-10
Grant Date 2024-02-27
Owner
  • ZF FRIEDRICHSHAFEN AG (Germany)
  • ZF WIND POWER ANTWERPEN N.V. (Belgium)
Inventor Smook, Warren

Abstract

A wind turbine transmission including a first planetary stage and a second planetary stage, wherein a sun gear of the first planetary stage and a planet carrier of the second planetary stage are interconnected for conjoint rotation by means of a spline joint, the sun gear integrally forms an internal toothing, and a first web of the planet carrier or a sun shaft integrally connected to the first web integrally forms an external toothing of the spline joint.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16H 3/48 - Gearings having only two central gears, connected by orbital gears with single orbital gears or pairs of rigidly-connected orbital gears
  • F16H 57/08 - General details of gearing of gearings with members having orbital motion
  • F16H 57/02 - GearboxesMounting gearing therein

33.

ARRANGEMENT COMPRISING PLANETARY STAGES AND A SPLINE

      
Application Number EP2023050112
Publication Number 2023/143883
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-01-04
Publication Date 2023-08-03
Owner
  • ZF FRIEDRICHSHAFEN AG (Germany)
  • ZF WIND POWER ANTWERPEN N.V. (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Smook, Warren
  • Moers, Sven

Abstract

The invention relates to an arrangement comprising a first planetary stage (101) and a second planetary stage (103); wherein a sun shaft (109) of the first planetary stage (101) is connected, for conjoint rotation, to a planet carrier (103b) of the second planetary stage (103) by means of a spline (111); and wherein a cheek of the planet carrier (103b) is situated axially between the planet gears (101c) of the first planetary stage (101) and the planet gears (103c) of the second planetary stage (103). The spline (111) is axially spaced apart from the cheek.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16H 1/46 - Systems consisting of a plurality of gear trains, each with orbital gears
  • F03D 15/00 - Transmission of mechanical power

34.

TRANSMISSION HOUSING COMPRISING AN OIL INJECTION PIN

      
Application Number EP2022085477
Publication Number 2023/138839
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-12-13
Publication Date 2023-07-27
Owner
  • ZF FRIEDRICHSHAFEN AG (Germany)
  • ZF WIND POWER ANTWERPEN N.V. (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Francis, Pieterjan
  • Geudens, Bart
  • Bosmans, Dirk

Abstract

The invention relates to a transmission housing comprising at least one pin (103) and at least one nozzle (105) attached to the pin (103); wherein a wall (115) of the transmission housing has at least one oil line (117) and a hole (113) into which the oil line (117) opens. The pin (103) is fixed in the hole (113) and forms an oil-conducting connection between the hole (113) and the nozzle (105).

IPC Classes  ?

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

35.

TRANSMISSION AND GENERATOR WITH INTERMEDIATE SHAFT

      
Application Number EP2022080958
Publication Number 2023/104412
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-11-07
Publication Date 2023-06-15
Owner
  • ZF FRIEDRICHSHAFEN AG (Germany)
  • ZF WIND POWER ANTWERPEN N.V. (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Smook, Warren
  • Lips, Burkhard
  • Moers, Sven

Abstract

The invention relates to an arrangement with a transmission, a generator and an intermediate shaft (107) which is designed as a hollow shaft and which is mounted at least partially in a housing (109) of the transmission; wherein a rotor (111) of the generator is connected to the intermediate shaft (107) for conjoint rotation therewith and is carried by the intermediate shaft (107). The arrangement has an intermediate piece (105) arranged at least partially in the intermediate shaft (107); wherein an output shaft (103) of the transmission is connected to the intermediate piece (105) releasably and for conjoint rotation therewith; and wherein the intermediate piece (105) is connected to the intermediate shaft (107) releasably and for conjoint rotation therewith.

IPC Classes  ?

36.

TILTABLY MOUNTED PLANET CARRIER

      
Application Number EP2022080953
Publication Number 2023/104409
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-11-07
Publication Date 2023-06-15
Owner
  • ZF FRIEDRICHSHAFEN AG (Germany)
  • ZF WIND POWER ANTWERPEN N.V. (Belgium)
Inventor Smook, Warren

Abstract

The invention relates to an assembly comprising a planetary gear stage, a shaft (101) and a connection element (111) that forms a conjoint rotational connection of a planet carrier (115) of the planetary gear stage to the shaft (101) and is designed to be resilient to tilting movements of the planet carrier (115) relative to the shaft (101). A central axis of a hollow gear (113) of the planetary gear stage is tilted relative to an axis of rotation (123) of the shaft (101).

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16H 1/28 - Toothed gearings for conveying rotary motion with gears having orbital motion

37.

DRIVE ARRANGEMENT WITH VIBRATION DECOUPLING

      
Application Number EP2022080954
Publication Number 2023/104410
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-11-07
Publication Date 2023-06-15
Owner
  • ZF FRIEDRICHSHAFEN AG (Germany)
  • ZF WIND POWER ANTWERPEN N.V. (Belgium)
Inventor Smook, Warren

Abstract

The invention relates to a drive arrangement for a wind turbine, with a sun shaft (101), which is connected or connectable for conjoint rotation to a sun wheel arranged on the rotor side with respect to the sun shaft (101), with a shaft or a hub (103) for receiving a rotor (109) of a generator (111), and with a connection element (113) which is connected for conjoint rotation to the sun shaft (101) and to the shaft or hub (103) and which is arranged inside the shaft or hub (103) or on the generator side with respect to the shaft or hub (103). The drive arrangement has one or more spring and/or damping elements (207, 301, 303), which decouple the connection element (113) from the sun shaft (101) and/or the shaft or hub (103).

IPC Classes  ?

38.

ASSEMBLY HAVING TWO COMPONENTS AND AN OIL TRANSFER RING

      
Application Number EP2022078015
Publication Number 2023/083535
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-10-10
Publication Date 2023-05-19
Owner
  • ZF FRIEDRICHSHAFEN AG (Germany)
  • ZF WIND POWER ANTWERPEN N.V. (Belgium)
Inventor
  • De Laet, Wim
  • Rottiers, Stijn
  • Maes, Andy
  • Goris, Sonja

Abstract

The invention relates to an assembly (1), comprising: - two components (3, 4) having a rotational speed difference; and - an elastic oil transfer ring (2); wherein one of the two components (3, 4) forms a groove (16) for receiving the oil transfer ring (2). The oil transfer ring (2) has a U-shaped cross-section with a first lip (5) and a second lip (6). The lips (5, 6) run at a distance from and in parallel with each other and form, on their outsides, respective contact surfaces (11, 13). When the oil transfer ring (2) is installed between the two components (3, 4), the contact surfaces (11, 13) are seated against two mutually opposite wall surfaces (17, 18) of the groove (16); in contrast, when the oil transfer ring (2) is not installed between the two components (3, 4), the contact surfaces (11, 13) are spaced farther apart from each other than the two wall surfaces (17, 18) of the groove (16).

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16J 15/34 - Sealings between relatively-moving surfaces with slip-ring pressed against a more or less radial face on one member
  • F16J 15/00 - Sealings
  • F16H 57/04 - Features relating to lubrication or cooling
  • F16J 15/3232 - Sealings between relatively-moving surfaces with elastic sealings, e.g. O-rings with at least one lip having two or more lips
  • F16H 57/08 - General details of gearing of gearings with members having orbital motion

39.

CONTROL DEVICE FOR GEARBOX

      
Application Number CN2022115427
Publication Number 2023/045705
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-08-29
Publication Date 2023-03-30
Owner
  • ZF WIND POWER (TIANJIN) CO., LTD. (China)
  • ZF WIND POWER ANTWERPEN N.V. (Belgium)
Inventor Wang, Fuliang

Abstract

The present invention provides a control device for a gearbox. The gearbox comprises a mechanical pump and an electric pump. The mechanical pump has a first-stage displacement and a second-stage displacement, and the first-stage displacement is less than the second-stage displacement. The control device comprises: a sensor module used for detecting the oil pressure of a lubricating oil of the gearbox; and a mechanical pump control module used for, when the oil pressure is above an oil pressure threshold, controlling the mechanical pump to operate at the first-stage displacement, and when the oil pressure is below the oil pressure threshold, controlling the mechanical pump to operate at the second-stage displacement. By using a mechanical pump having two-stage displacement, different displacements are applied in different working conditions; thus, lubrication requirements in both rated working conditions and special working conditions are taken into account, thereby avoiding insufficient lubrication in low-speed and/or low-temperature conditions, and excessive oil in rated working conditions.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16H 57/04 - Features relating to lubrication or cooling
  • F03D 80/70 - Bearing or lubricating arrangements

40.

CONTROL DEVICE FOR GEARBOX

      
Application Number CN2022115432
Publication Number 2023/045706
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-08-29
Publication Date 2023-03-30
Owner
  • ZF WIND POWER (TIANJIN) CO., LTD. (China)
  • ZF WIND POWER ANTWERPEN N.V. (Belgium)
Inventor Wang, Fuliang

Abstract

Provided in the present invention is a control device for a gearbox, the control device comprising: a sensor module, a differential, a clutch, a brake, and a control module, wherein the control module is configured to actuate, when a system oil pressure is below a system oil pressure threshold, a brake caliper to clamp a brake disc and release the clutch, and is configured to release the brake caliper and close the clutch when the system oil pressure is above the system oil pressure threshold. Different rotation speed ratios of a mechanical pump are obtained by means of combined control of the clutch, the differential and the brake, so that the mechanical pump can have different flows under different operating conditions. Therefore, lubrication requirements of a rated operating condition and a special operating condition are both taken into consideration, and insufficient lubrication under low-speed and/or low-temperature conditions, and excessive oil under the rated operating condition are avoided.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16H 57/04 - Features relating to lubrication or cooling
  • 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 65/22 - Actuating mechanisms for brakesMeans for initiating operation at a predetermined position arranged in or on the brake adapted for pressing members apart
  • F03D 15/00 - Transmission of mechanical power

41.

SPRING-MOUNTED GEAR MECHANISM HOUSING

      
Application Number EP2022072310
Publication Number 2023/036536
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-08-09
Publication Date 2023-03-16
Owner
  • ZF FRIEDRICHSHAFEN AG (Germany)
  • ZF WIND POWER ANTWERPEN N.V. (Belgium)
Inventor Smook, Warren

Abstract

The invention relates to a drive assembly (101) for a wind turbine, comprising a main shaft (105), a housing (115) and a support structure (111) which is rigid relative to the nacelle; wherein the main shaft (105) is completely mounted in the housing (115). The housing (115) is at least partially spring-mounted in the support structure (111).

IPC Classes  ?

  • F03D 15/00 - Transmission of mechanical power
  • F03D 80/70 - Bearing or lubricating arrangements
  • F16F 15/08 - Suppression of vibrations of non-rotating, e.g. reciprocating, systemsSuppression of vibrations of rotating systems by use of members not moving with the rotating system using elastic means with rubber springs

42.

Insulated pitch tube

      
Application Number 17642713
Grant Number 12276255
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-08-17
First Publication Date 2022-10-27
Grant Date 2025-04-15
Owner
  • ZF WIND POWER ANTWERPEN N.V. (Belgium)
  • VESTAS WIND SYSTEMS A/S (Denmark)
Inventor
  • Strasser, Dirk
  • Weist, Dietmar
  • Stoyanov, Deyan
  • Sperlich, Ralf

Abstract

An arrangement includes a transmission, a pitch tube, and a fixation device configured to affix the pitch tube in the transmission. The fixation device is electrically insulated from the pitch tube. The pitch tube can be axially movable relative to the fixation device. The pitch tube can be fixed in a shaft or a rotatably-mounted planet carrier of the transmission by the fixation device.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F01D 25/00 - Component parts, details, or accessories, not provided for in, or of interest apart from, other groups
  • F03D 15/00 - Transmission of mechanical power
  • F16H 15/52 - Gearings providing a continuous range of gear ratios in which a member of uniform effective diameter mounted on a shaft may co-operate with different parts of another member
  • F16H 57/029 - GearboxesMounting gearing therein characterised by means for sealing gearboxes, e.g. to improve airtightness
  • F03D 80/80 - Arrangement of components within nacelles or towers
  • F16H 57/02 - GearboxesMounting gearing therein

43.

Fastener for heavy transmission parts

      
Application Number 17642958
Grant Number 11635104
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-08-18
First Publication Date 2022-10-20
Grant Date 2023-04-25
Owner
  • ZF FRIEDRICHSHAFEN AG (Germany)
  • ZF WIND POWER ANTWERPEN N.V. (Belgium)
Inventor
  • De Laet, Wim
  • Aerts, Jan
  • Ceyssens, Dominiek

Abstract

A fastener for a transmission part includes a main body. The main body has at least one external screw thread and at least one through-hole. The fastener further includes a first pin displaceable in a first region of the through-hole and a second pin having an external screw thread. A second region of the through-hole has at least one internal screw thread configured to be screwed to the external screw thread of the second pin. The second pin has a through-hole. The first pin has an internal screw thread aligned with the through-hole of the second pin.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16B 19/02 - Bolts or sleeves for positioning of machine parts, e.g. notched taper pins, fitting pins, sleeves, eccentric positioning rings

44.

Insulated pitch tube

      
Application Number 17641109
Grant Number 12123405
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-08-17
First Publication Date 2022-10-20
Grant Date 2024-10-22
Owner
  • ZF FRIEDRICHSHAFEN AG (Germany)
  • ZF WIND POWER ANTWERPEN N.V. (Belgium)
  • VESTAS WIND SYSTEMS A/S' (Germany)
Inventor
  • De Laet, Wim
  • Rottiers, Stijn

Abstract

An arrangement including a transmission, a feedthrough tube, and a fixing means is disclosed. A fixing means is disclosed whereby the feedthrough tube is fixed in the transmission. The fixing means includes an electrical non-conductor. Arrangements are disclosed in which the feedthrough tube is fixed axially and immovably in the fixing means.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F03D 80/80 - Arrangement of components within nacelles or towers
  • F03D 15/00 - Transmission of mechanical power

45.

Planet carrier with flexible bolt and stiffening rib

      
Application Number 17610465
Grant Number 11608885
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-03-05
First Publication Date 2022-07-21
Grant Date 2023-03-21
Owner
  • ZF FRIEDRICHSHAFEN AG (Germany)
  • ZF WIND POWER ANTWERPEN N.V. (Belgium)
Inventor Moers, Sven

Abstract

An arrangement includes a planet carrier. The planet carrier includes a web, a journal and a bushing. A first end of the journal is fixed in the web, at least a part of the journal projects into the bushing, and a second end of the journal is fixed in the bushing. The planet carrier further includes a stiffening element, an annular support ring, and a cap placed onto a first axial end of the bushing. An axis of symmetry of the annular support ring coincides with a center axis or axis of rotation of the planet carrier. The stiffening element is fixed in the bushing and in the support ring. The bushing and the stiffening element are connected to each other as two pieces. The stiffening element is joined to the cap.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16H 1/28 - Toothed gearings for conveying rotary motion with gears having orbital motion
  • F16H 57/08 - General details of gearing of gearings with members having orbital motion

46.

Segmented vibration absorber

      
Application Number 17613951
Grant Number 12209632
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-03-05
First Publication Date 2022-07-21
Grant Date 2025-01-28
Owner
  • ZF WIND POWER ANTWERPEN N.V. (Belgium)
  • VESTAS WIND SYSTEMS A/S (Denmark)
Inventor
  • De Laet, Wim
  • Marrant, Ben
  • Vanhollebeke, Frederik

Abstract

A vibration absorber for securely fixing to the housing of a gearbox includes an absorber mass having a first group of segments that are rotationally symmetrical to one another with respect to a rotational axis and/or central axis of the gearbox. The segments can be rigidly connected to one another. The vibration absorber can further include connectors that are rigidly connected to two segments each.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16F 15/14 - Suppression of vibrations in rotating systems by making use of members moving with the system using freely-swinging masses rotating with the system

47.

Segmental thrust bearing

      
Application Number 17613095
Grant Number 12025179
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-03-05
First Publication Date 2022-06-30
Grant Date 2024-07-02
Owner
  • ZF FRIEDRICHSHAFEN AG (Germany)
  • ZF WIND POWER ANTWERPEN N.V. (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Vets, Simon
  • Krieckemans, Koen
  • Kavas, Nurhan
  • Popowicz, Robby

Abstract

A thrust bearing includes two physically separate one-piece segments. At least one segment has a wedge-shaped surface serving as a sliding surface. An alternative thrust bearing includes precisely one segment of a one-piece design. The segment is interrupted along its course around an axis of rotation of the thrust bearing. The segment has a wedge-shaped surface serving as a sliding surface.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16C 17/06 - Sliding-contact bearings for exclusively rotary movement for axial load only with tiltably-supported segments, e.g. Michell bearings
  • F16C 17/04 - Sliding-contact bearings for exclusively rotary movement for axial load only
  • F16C 33/10 - Construction relative to lubrication

48.

Pivoting thrust washer

      
Application Number 17600623
Grant Number 12098745
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-03-03
First Publication Date 2022-05-12
Grant Date 2024-09-24
Owner
  • ZF FRIEDRICHSHAFEN AG (Germany)
  • ZF WIND POWER ANTWERPEN N.V. (Belgium)
Inventor
  • De Laet, Wim
  • Maes, Andy
  • Aerts, Jan

Abstract

A unit includes a thrust washer having a first abutment and a second abutment. The thrust washer is configured to be moved, by rotation, between a first position in which the thrust washer abuts the first abutment and a second position in which the thrust washer abuts the second abutment. The first abutment and the second abutment are formed by at least one pin and at least one recess. The pin is configured to engage in the recesses, and the recess is designed as a groove that extends tangentially around an axis of rotation of a component that is rotatably mounted by way of the thrust washer.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16C 17/04 - Sliding-contact bearings for exclusively rotary movement for axial load only
  • F16H 57/04 - Features relating to lubrication or cooling
  • F16H 57/08 - General details of gearing of gearings with members having orbital motion

49.

NON-CIRCULAR SLIDING SURFACE

      
Application Number EP2021075262
Publication Number 2022/073730
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-09-15
Publication Date 2022-04-14
Owner
  • ZF FRIEDRICHSHAFEN AG (Germany)
  • ZF WIND POWER ANTWERPEN N.V. (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Ooms, Maarten
  • Krieckemans, Koen
  • Goovaerts, Michel
  • Witter, Dennis

Abstract

The invention relates to a non-circular inner sliding surface (101) for a radial sliding bearing, which surface consists of four circular arcs (111, 113, 115, 117) in at least one cross-section, wherein a first circular arc (111) and a second circular arc (113) lie on different sides of a longitudinal sectional plane that intersects a third circular arc (115), a fourth circular arc (117) and a common centre point (125) of the third circular arc (115) and the fourth circular arc (117). The first circular arc (111) and a centre point (121) of the first circular arc (111) lie on different sides of the longitudinal sectional plane (119), wherein the second circular arc (113) and a centre point (123) of the second circular arc (113) lie on different sides of the longitudinal sectional plane (119).

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16C 33/14 - Special methods of manufactureRunning-in
  • B23P 15/00 - Making specific metal objects by operations not covered by a single other subclass or a group in this subclass
  • F16C 33/10 - Construction relative to lubrication

50.

Transmission assembly comprising axial tilt segments

      
Application Number 16606225
Grant Number 11441643
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-03-28
First Publication Date 2022-03-17
Grant Date 2022-09-13
Owner
  • ZF FRIEDRICHSHAFEN AG (Germany)
  • ZF WIND POWER ANTWERPEN N.V. (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Kutluay, Umit
  • Krieckemans, Koen
  • Berkmans, Yvan
  • Goovaerts, Michel
  • Bogaert, Roger
  • Ooms, Maarten

Abstract

A gear assembly includes a planetary gear set having a sun gear, planet gears, and a ring gear. The planet gears are respectively rotatably mounted by a bearing on a respective planetary pin. The respective planetary pin is connected to a planetary carrier. Tilting pads arranged radially circumferentially with respect to the planetary pin are provided on sides of the planetary carrier facing the planet gears. The planetary carrier has, on sides facing the planet gears, recesses arranged radially circumferentially with respect to the planetary pin and corresponding to the tilting pads. The recesses are configured to receive at least part of the tilting pads.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16H 1/48 - Special means compensating for misalignment of axes
  • F16C 17/06 - Sliding-contact bearings for exclusively rotary movement for axial load only with tiltably-supported segments, e.g. Michell bearings
  • F16C 23/04 - Sliding-contact bearings self-adjusting
  • F16H 57/04 - Features relating to lubrication or cooling
  • F16H 57/08 - General details of gearing of gearings with members having orbital motion
  • F03D 15/00 - Transmission of mechanical power

51.

INTEGRATED DESIGN OF A SUN SHAFT

      
Application Number EP2021067600
Publication Number 2022/022919
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-06-28
Publication Date 2022-02-03
Owner
  • ZF FRIEDRICHSHAFEN AG (Germany)
  • ZF WIND POWER ANTWERPEN N.V. (Belgium)
Inventor Smook, Warren

Abstract

The invention relates to an assembly, comprising a first planetary stage (101) and a second planetary stage (103), wherein a sun gear (101d) of the first planetary stage (101) and a planet carrier (103b) of the second planetary stage (103) are interconnected for conjoint rotation by means of a spline joint (113). The sun gear (101d) integrally forms inner teeth, and a first cheek of the planet carrier (103b) or a sun shaft (111) integrally connected to the first cheek integrally forms outer teeth of the spline joint (113).

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16H 57/08 - General details of gearing of gearings with members having orbital motion
  • F16H 1/46 - Systems consisting of a plurality of gear trains, each with orbital gears
  • F03D 15/00 - Transmission of mechanical power

52.

Oil drainage

      
Application Number 17297485
Grant Number 11754168
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-10-24
First Publication Date 2022-01-27
Grant Date 2023-09-12
Owner
  • ZF FRIEDRICHSHAFEN AG (Germany)
  • ZF WIND POWER ANTWERPEN N.V. (Belgium)
Inventor
  • De Laet, Wim
  • Rottiers, Stijn
  • Adriaensen, Kris
  • Cordes, Richard

Abstract

An arrangement including a transmission housing forming a lubricant sump and a pipeline including a first piece and a second piece. The first piece and the second piece of the pipeline respectively open into the lubricant sump. The first piece and the second piece of the pipeline are inserted into one another.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16H 57/04 - Features relating to lubrication or cooling
  • F16L 27/12 - Adjustable jointsJoints allowing movement allowing substantial longitudinal adjustment or movement

53.

Branched lubricant line

      
Application Number 17291615
Grant Number 11493124
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-10-07
First Publication Date 2022-01-13
Grant Date 2022-11-08
Owner
  • ZF FRIEDRICHSHAFEN AG (Germany)
  • ZF WIND POWER ANTWERPEN N.V. (Belgium)
Inventor
  • De Laet, Wim
  • Uytterhoeven, Pieter
  • Gernaey, Maarten

Abstract

A transmission includes at least one planetary gear stage with a planet carrier having a first toothing. The transmission further includes at least one lubricant line having a first outlet opening and a second outlet opening. The first toothing, together with a second toothing, forms a spline. The first outlet opening is configured to lubricate the spline, and the second outlet opening is configured to lubricate a sun gear of the planetary gear stage.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16H 57/04 - Features relating to lubrication or cooling
  • F16H 57/08 - General details of gearing of gearings with members having orbital motion
  • F16D 1/10 - Quick-acting couplings in which the parts are connected by simply bringing them together axially

54.

Lubricant transfer ring having a plurality of chambers

      
Application Number 17291288
Grant Number 11767908
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-10-07
First Publication Date 2022-01-06
Grant Date 2023-09-26
Owner
  • ZF FRIEDRICHSHAFEN AG (Germany)
  • ZF WIND POWER ANTWERPEN N.V. (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Rottiers, Stijn
  • De Laet, Wim

Abstract

An arrangement includes a first component having a first groove and a second groove. The arrangement further includes a second component and a fluid transfer ring fixed to the second component. The fluid transfer ring engages with a first wall and a second wall in the first groove such that the fluid transfer ring and the first groove form a first cavity. The first component and the second component are rotatable relative to each other. The fluid transfer ring further engages with a third wall in the second groove such that the fluid transfer ring and the second groove form a second cavity.

IPC Classes  ?

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

55.

ASYMMETRIC TORQUE BRACKETS

      
Application Number 17291284
Status Pending
Filing Date 2019-10-07
First Publication Date 2022-01-06
Owner
  • ZF Friedrichshafen AG (Germany)
  • ZF Wind Power Antwerpen N.V. (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Wuerr, Michael
  • Vanhollebeke, Frederik
  • Van Der Kamp, Tom

Abstract

A transmission for a wind turbine includes a first torque bracket and a second torque bracket. The first torque bracket and the second torque bracket are asymmetrical to each other. The torque brackets may include a support arm and a fastening member. The fastening member can be fixed to a machine carrier.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16H 57/025 - Support of gearboxes, e.g. torque arms, or attachment to other devices
  • F03D 15/00 - Transmission of mechanical power
  • F16H 57/00 - General details of gearing

56.

Torsion absorber for wind turbines

      
Application Number 17290781
Grant Number 11933269
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-10-07
First Publication Date 2021-12-16
Grant Date 2024-03-19
Owner
  • ZF FRIEDRICHSHAFEN AG (Germany)
  • ZF WIND POWER ANTWERPEN N.V. (Belgium)
Inventor Caers, Bart

Abstract

A torsion absorber is provided for attachment to a cylindrical section of a shaft. The torsion absorber includes a flywheel and at least one tensioner. The at least one tensioner is configured to brace a first segment and a second segment of the flywheel against the cylindrical section of the shaft.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F03D 15/00 - Transmission of mechanical power
  • F16F 15/14 - Suppression of vibrations in rotating systems by making use of members moving with the system using freely-swinging masses rotating with the system

57.

Model-based method and system for monitoring the condition of a sliding bearing, particularly for wind turbines

      
Application Number 16954209
Grant Number 11519458
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-11-22
First Publication Date 2021-12-02
Grant Date 2022-12-06
Owner
  • ZF FRIEDRICHSHAFEN AG (Germany)
  • ZF WIND POWER ANTWERPEN N.V. (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Wolf, Daniel
  • Kutluay, Umit
  • Geens, Luk
  • Schaefer, Johannes
  • Tenckhoff, Georg

Abstract

A method for monitoring a condition of a sliding bearing operated with lubricating oil for a rotating component includes calculating, by a control unit as an output variable of a sliding bearing model, a calculated value of a minimum gap thickness of the sliding bearing. The calculated value is calculated by orbit analysis from at least one physical sliding bearing model to which at least a rotational speed of the rotating component, a bearing load, and a temperature of the sliding bearing are supplied as input variables. The method further includes measuring, with at least one sensor, a minimum gap thickness to provide a measured value of the minimum gap thickness, and comparing the measured value of the minimum gap thickness with the calculated value of the minimum gap thickness for the purpose of adjustment.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F03D 17/00 - Monitoring or testing of wind motors, e.g. diagnostics
  • F03D 80/70 - Bearing or lubricating arrangements
  • G05B 23/02 - Electric testing or monitoring
  • F16C 17/24 - Sliding-contact bearings for exclusively rotary movement characterised by features not related to the direction of the load with devices affected by abnormal or undesired conditions, e.g. for preventing overheating, for safety
  • G01M 13/04 - Bearings
  • G08B 21/18 - Status alarms

58.

LASER CLADDING FOR HIGHLY STRESSED REGIONS OF A PLANETARY BEARING

      
Application Number EP2021053086
Publication Number 2021/180405
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-02-09
Publication Date 2021-09-16
Owner
  • ZF FRIEDRICHSHAFEN AG (Germany)
  • ZF WIND POWER ANTWERPEN N.V. (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Esposito, Mario
  • Witter, Dennis
  • Goovaerts, Michel

Abstract

The invention relates to a planetary stage having at least one planetary gear, a planetary carrier and at least one sliding bearing (101, 201) with which the planetary gear is rotatably supported in the planetary carrier. At least one sliding surface of the sliding bearing (101, 201) has a first and a second region (103, 105, 203) processed by means of laser cladding and a third region (107, 205) not processed by means of laser cladding, the third region (107, 205) separating the first region (103, 203) from the second region (105, 203).

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16C 33/14 - Special methods of manufactureRunning-in
  • F16H 57/08 - General details of gearing of gearings with members having orbital motion

59.

FIXATION OF A TIGHT-FITTING TOOTHING

      
Application Number EP2020087368
Publication Number 2021/151591
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-12-21
Publication Date 2021-08-05
Owner
  • ZF FRIEDRICHSHAFEN AG (Germany)
  • ZF WIND POWER ANTWERPEN N.V. (Belgium)
Inventor
  • De Laet, Wim
  • Lambrechts, Rob
  • Uytterhoeven, Pieter

Abstract

The invention relates to an assembly comprising: a shaft (107) having at least one external toothing; and a hollow shaft (109) having at least one internal toothing; wherein the external toothing and the internal toothing form a tight-fitting toothing (113). The shaft (107) forms at least one at least partially circumferential groove (119) in which the hollow shaft (109) engages.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16D 1/116 - Quick-acting couplings in which the parts are connected by simply bringing them together axially having retaining means rotating with the coupling and acting by interengaging parts, i.e. positive coupling the interengaging parts including a continuous or interrupted circumferential groove in the surface of one of the coupling parts

60.

Sealing surface having leak-proof passage of an oil channel

      
Application Number 15999468
Grant Number 11293542
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-01-26
First Publication Date 2021-05-20
Grant Date 2022-04-05
Owner
  • ZF FRIEDRICHSHAFEN AG (Germany)
  • ZF WIND POWER ANTWERPEN N.V. (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Sperlich, Ralf
  • Strasser, Dirk
  • Muench, Joerg

Abstract

A transmission housing includes a first housing half forming a first sealing surface and a first lubricant line, and a second housing half forming a second sealing surface and a second lubricant line. The first sealing surface and the second sealing surface seal an internal space in relation to an environment. An opening of the first lubricant line and an opening of the second lubricant line are fluidically connected to one another. The first sealing surface has a first groove and the second sealing surface has a second groove. The first groove and the second groove together form a third lubricant line. The third lubricant line runs between the opening of the first lubricant line into the first sealing surface and the environment of the transmission housing and between the opening of the second lubricant line into the second sealing surface and the environment of the transmission housing.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16H 57/04 - Features relating to lubrication or cooling
  • F16H 57/029 - GearboxesMounting gearing therein characterised by means for sealing gearboxes, e.g. to improve airtightness
  • F16H 57/02 - GearboxesMounting gearing therein

61.

Deformation-optimized planet pin

      
Application Number 17257323
Grant Number 11280399
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-06-03
First Publication Date 2021-05-06
Grant Date 2022-03-22
Owner
  • ZF FRIEDRICHSHAFEN AG (Germany)
  • ZF WIND POWER ANTWERPEN N.V. (Belgium)
Inventor Leimann, Dirk

Abstract

A planet pin includes a center axis and an outer contour that runs at a distance r(x) from the center axis. The distance r(x) is dependent on an axial position x in at least one longitudinal portion. For at least one axial position interval [x1, x2], the distance r(x), for all x∈[x1, x2], of the outer contour from the center axis is r(x)=l(x)+g(x)+o(x), where l(x) is a linear function, g is constantly zero or convex on the interval [x1, x2], and o(x0)=0 applies for at least one x0∈]x1, x2[. The function o is concave on the interval [x1, x0], convex on the interval [x0, x2], and decreasing in x0.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16H 57/08 - General details of gearing of gearings with members having orbital motion
  • F16H 1/28 - Toothed gearings for conveying rotary motion with gears having orbital motion

62.

FASTENING MEANS FOR HEAVY TRANSMISSION PARTS

      
Application Number EP2020073037
Publication Number 2021/052698
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-08-18
Publication Date 2021-03-25
Owner
  • ZF FRIEDRICHSHAFEN AG (Germany)
  • ZF WIND POWER ANTWERPEN N.V. (Belgium)
Inventor
  • De Laet, Wim
  • Aerts, Jan
  • Ceyssens, Dominiek

Abstract

The invention relates to a fastening means (101) for a transmission part, comprising a main body (103), the main body (103) having at least one external screw thread (105) and at least one through-hole (109). The fastening means has a first pin (117), which can be slid in a first region (115) of the through-hole (109), and a second pin (121) having an external screw thread, a second region (119) of the through-hole (109) having at least one internal screw thread, which can be screwed to the external screw thread of the second pin (121), and the second pin (121) having a through-hole and the first pin (117) having an internal screw thread (125) aligned with the through-hole.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F03D 80/50 - Maintenance or repair
  • F16B 19/02 - Bolts or sleeves for positioning of machine parts, e.g. notched taper pins, fitting pins, sleeves, eccentric positioning rings
  • F16B 2/12 - Clamps, i.e. with gripping action effected by positive means other than the inherent resistance to deformation of the material of the fastening external, i.e. with contracting action using sliding jaws

63.

INSULATED PITCH TUBE

      
Application Number EP2020072957
Publication Number 2021/052693
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-08-17
Publication Date 2021-03-25
Owner
  • ZF FRIEDRICHSHAFEN AG (Germany)
  • ZF WIND POWER ANTWERPEN N.V. (Belgium)
  • VESTAS WIND SYSTEMS A/S (Denmark)
Inventor
  • Strasser, Dirk
  • Weist, Dietmar
  • Stoyanov, Deyan
  • Sperlich, Ralf

Abstract

The invention relates to an arrangement comprising a gearbox, a pitch tube (103) and a fixing means (101), wherein the pitch tube (103) is fixed in the gearbox by means of the fixing means (101). The fixing means (101) is configured in an electrically insulating manner with respect to the pitch tube (103).

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16H 57/029 - GearboxesMounting gearing therein characterised by means for sealing gearboxes, e.g. to improve airtightness
  • F03D 15/00 - Transmission of mechanical power
  • F03D 80/80 - Arrangement of components within nacelles or towers
  • F16H 57/04 - Features relating to lubrication or cooling
  • H01B 17/58 - Tubes, sleeves, beads or bobbins through which the conductor passes

64.

INSULATED PITCH TUBE

      
Application Number EP2020072959
Publication Number 2021/052694
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-08-17
Publication Date 2021-03-25
Owner
  • ZF FRIEDRICHSHAFEN AG (Germany)
  • ZF WIND POWER ANTWERPEN N.V. (Belgium)
  • VESTAS WIND SYSTEMS A/S (Denmark)
Inventor
  • De Laet, Wim
  • Rottiers, Stijn

Abstract

The invention relates to an assembly comprising a gearbox, a pitch tube (103) and a fixing means (101), the pitch tube (103) being held in place in the gearbox by means of the fixing means (101). The fixing means (101) consists of an electrical non-conductor.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F03D 80/80 - Arrangement of components within nacelles or towers
  • F03D 15/00 - Transmission of mechanical power
  • H01B 17/58 - Tubes, sleeves, beads or bobbins through which the conductor passes
  • F16H 57/029 - GearboxesMounting gearing therein characterised by means for sealing gearboxes, e.g. to improve airtightness

65.

SUN GEAR SHAFT COMPRISING A COMPOSITE MATERIAL

      
Application Number EP2020055779
Publication Number 2020/259873
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-03-05
Publication Date 2020-12-30
Owner
  • ZF FRIEDRICHSHAFEN AG (Germany)
  • ZF WIND POWER ANTWERPEN N.V. (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Marrant, Ben
  • De Laet, Wim
  • Schmidt, Sebastian

Abstract

The invention relates to an assembly having a toothed wheel (101) and a shaft (103), the toothed wheel (101) and the shaft (103) being connected to each other for conjoint rotation. The toothed wheel (101) and the shaft (103) are made of different materials.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16H 57/00 - General details of gearing
  • F16H 57/02 - GearboxesMounting gearing therein
  • F16H 57/08 - General details of gearing of gearings with members having orbital motion

66.

SEGMENTED VIBRATION ABSORBER

      
Application Number EP2020055772
Publication Number 2020/239279
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-03-05
Publication Date 2020-12-03
Owner
  • ZF FRIEDRICHSHAFEN AG (Germany)
  • ZF WIND POWER ANTWERPEN N.V. (Belgium)
Inventor
  • De Laet, Wim
  • Marrant, Ben
  • Vanhollebeke, Frederik

Abstract

The invention relates to a vibration absorber for securely locking to the housing of a transmission. The vibration absorber as an absorption mass (101) having a first group of segments (103a, 103b, 103c, 103d) that are rotationally symmetrical to each other with respect to a rotational axis and/or a center axis of the transmission.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16F 15/14 - Suppression of vibrations in rotating systems by making use of members moving with the system using freely-swinging masses rotating with the system

67.

SEGMENTAL THRUST BEARING

      
Application Number EP2020055765
Publication Number 2020/233847
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-03-05
Publication Date 2020-11-26
Owner
  • ZF FRIEDRICHSHAFEN AG (Germany)
  • ZF WIND POWER ANTWERPEN N.V. (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Vets, Simon
  • Krieckemans, Koen
  • Kavas, Nurhan
  • Popowicz, Robby

Abstract

The invention relates to a thrust bearing having at least two one-piece segments (105) that are physically separate from each other. At least one segment (105) has at least one wedge-shaped surface (103) that serves as the sliding surface.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16C 17/04 - Sliding-contact bearings for exclusively rotary movement for axial load only
  • F16C 17/06 - Sliding-contact bearings for exclusively rotary movement for axial load only with tiltably-supported segments, e.g. Michell bearings
  • F16C 33/10 - Construction relative to lubrication

68.

PLANET CARRIER WITH FLEXIBLE BOLT AND STIFFENING RIB

      
Application Number EP2020055763
Publication Number 2020/229008
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-03-05
Publication Date 2020-11-19
Owner
  • ZF FRIEDRICHSHAFEN AG (Germany)
  • ZF WIND POWER ANTWERPEN N.V. (Belgium)
Inventor Moers, Sven

Abstract

The invention relates to an arrangement comprising a planet carrier (101) with at least one web (201), comprising a journal (205) and comprising a bushing (207); wherein a first end of the journal (205) is fixed in the web (201); wherein at least a part of the journal (205) projects into the bushing (207); and wherein a second end of the journal (205) is fixed in the bushing (207). The arrangement furthermore comprises at least a stiffening element (111) and a support ring (103); wherein the stiffening element (111) is fixed in the bushing (207) and in the support ring (103); and wherein the bushing (207) and the stiffening element (111) are connected to one another as two pieces.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16H 1/28 - Toothed gearings for conveying rotary motion with gears having orbital motion
  • F16H 57/08 - General details of gearing of gearings with members having orbital motion

69.

Torque support arrangement for a wind power gearbox

      
Application Number 16765170
Grant Number 11384742
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-11-07
First Publication Date 2020-11-05
Grant Date 2022-07-12
Owner
  • ZF FRIEDRICHSHAFEN AG (Germany)
  • ZF WIND POWER ANTWERPEN N.V. (Belgium)
Inventor Vanhollebeke, Frederik

Abstract

A torque bracket arrangement for a wind power gearbox for transmitting a supporting force to a support structure of a wind power plant includes at least one radial support arm having an associated opening configured to receive a horizontal support pin. The at least one radial support arm is provided on a gearbox side and is configured to establish a detachable connection to at least one corresponding opening of a support eyelet unit arranged on the support structure. The at least one corresponding opening of the support eyelet unit includes an elastomer bearing bush into which the horizontal support pin is configured to be inserted. The elastomer bearing bush has differing rigidities depending on the load. The elastomer bearing bush consists of at least one soft region of low rigidity and at least one comparatively harder region of greater rigidity.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F03D 80/70 - Bearing or lubricating arrangements
  • F03D 15/00 - Transmission of mechanical power
  • F16H 57/025 - Support of gearboxes, e.g. torque arms, or attachment to other devices

70.

Planetary carrier having flexible bolts

      
Application Number 16759736
Grant Number 11073193
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-10-26
First Publication Date 2020-10-22
Grant Date 2021-07-27
Owner
  • ZF Friedrichshafen AG (Germany)
  • ZF Wind Power Antwerpen N.V. (Belgium)
Inventor Smook, Warren

Abstract

A planetary carrier includes a first cheek, a second cheek, at least one pin, and at least one bushing. A first axial end of the pin is fixed in the first cheek, and a first axial end of the bushing is fixed in the second cheek. At least a portion of the pin protrudes into the bushing, and a second axial end of the pin is fixed in the bushing. A second axial end of the bushing is free-floating, and the bushing forms at least a first cavity and a second cavity. The portion of the pin that protrudes into the bushing protrudes into the first cavity. The bushing forms a wall that separates the first cavity and the second cavity from each other and at least one stiffening rib extends through the second cavity.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16H 57/08 - General details of gearing of gearings with members having orbital motion
  • F16H 1/28 - Toothed gearings for conveying rotary motion with gears having orbital motion
  • F16F 1/373 - Springs made of plastics, e.g. rubberSprings made of material having high internal friction characterised by having a particular shape

71.

PIVOTING THRUST WASHER

      
Application Number EP2020055526
Publication Number 2020/207666
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-03-03
Publication Date 2020-10-15
Owner
  • ZF FRIEDRICHSHAFEN AG (Germany)
  • ZF WIND POWER ANTWERPEN N.V. (Belgium)
Inventor
  • De Laet, Wim
  • Maes, Andy
  • Aerts, Jan

Abstract

The invention relates to a unit comprising a thrust washer (101) that includes a first abutment and a second abutment; the thrust washer (101) can rotate between a position in which the thrust washer (101) abuts the first abutment and a position in which the thrust washer (101) abuts the second abutment.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16H 57/08 - General details of gearing of gearings with members having orbital motion
  • F16C 17/04 - Sliding-contact bearings for exclusively rotary movement for axial load only
  • F16H 57/04 - Features relating to lubrication or cooling

72.

Fixing a pitch tube

      
Application Number 16767608
Grant Number 10920873
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-11-07
First Publication Date 2020-09-17
Grant Date 2021-02-16
Owner
  • ZF Friedrichshafen AG (Germany)
  • ZF Wind Power Antwerpen N.V. (Belgium)
Inventor
  • De Laet, Wim
  • Geudens, Bart

Abstract

A planetary stage includes a planetary carrier, at least one pitch tube, and at least one fixing element. The pitch tube is arranged coaxially to a rotation axis of the planetary stage. The pitch tube extends through a wall of the planetary carrier. The fixing element is fixed in the wall. The pitch tube has a groove. The fixing element engages in at least one part of the groove, wherein the at least one part of the groove extends orthogonally to the rotation axis. A plate is fixed in the wall, and the fixing element engages in a clearance between the wall and the plate and is fixed positively between the wall and the plate.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16H 57/08 - General details of gearing of gearings with members having orbital motion
  • F03D 15/00 - Transmission of mechanical power
  • F16H 1/28 - Toothed gearings for conveying rotary motion with gears having orbital motion
  • F16H 57/00 - General details of gearing
  • F16H 57/02 - GearboxesMounting gearing therein

73.

Oil distributor

      
Application Number 16651359
Grant Number 11092230
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-08-29
First Publication Date 2020-08-27
Grant Date 2021-08-17
Owner
  • ZF Friedrichshafen AG (Germany)
  • ZF Wind Power Antwerpen N.V. (Belgium)
Inventor
  • De Laet, Wim
  • Geudens, Bart
  • Francis, Pieter-Jan

Abstract

An arrangement includes a first oil line, a second oil line, a third oil line, a cavity, and a plate having a continuous first hole and a continuous second hole. The first oil line, the second oil line and the third oil line each have a mouth in the cavity. The plate is arranged in the cavity in such a way that it covers the mouths of the second oil line and the third oil line. The first hole connects the second oil line and the cavity to each other in a fluid-conducting manner. The second hole connects the third oil line and the cavity to each other in a fluid-conducting manner.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16H 57/04 - Features relating to lubrication or cooling
  • F16H 57/031 - GearboxesMounting gearing therein characterised by covers or lids for gearboxes

74.

OIL DRAINAGE

      
Application Number EP2019079003
Publication Number 2020/108889
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-10-24
Publication Date 2020-06-04
Owner
  • ZF FRIEDRICHSHAFEN AG (Germany)
  • ZF WIND POWER ANTWERPEN N.V. (Belgium)
Inventor
  • De Laet, Wim
  • Rottiers, Stijn
  • Adriaensen, Kris
  • Cordes, Richard

Abstract

The invention relates to an assembly comprising a transmission housing (101) and a pipeline (111), wherein the transmission housing (101) forms a lubricant sump, and wherein a first piece (201) and a second piece (203) of the pipeline (111) each feed into the lubricant sump. The first piece (201) and the second piece (203) are inserted into one another.

IPC Classes  ?

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

75.

SUSPENSION DEVICE FOR A TRANSMISSION

      
Application Number EP2019079012
Publication Number 2020/108890
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-10-24
Publication Date 2020-06-04
Owner
  • ZF FRIEDRICHSHAFEN AG (Germany)
  • ZF WIND POWER ANTWERPEN N.V. (Belgium)
Inventor
  • De Laet, Wim
  • Adriaensen, Kris
  • Ruysen, Steve

Abstract

The invention relates to a transmission having a housing (101); wherein the housing (101) has a first hole having a first opening and a second hole having a second opening; and wherein the first opening and the second opening are located outside the housing (101). The transmission has a rod (111, 201), which engages in the first hole through the first opening and in the second hole through the second opening.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B66C 1/10 - Load-engaging elements or devices attached to lifting, lowering, or hauling gear of cranes, or adapted for connection therewith for transmitting forces to articles or groups of articles by mechanical means
  • F16D 13/40 - Friction clutches with axially-movable clutching members with flat clutching surfaces, e.g. discs in which the or each axially-movable member is pressed exclusively against an axially-located member
  • F16H 57/00 - General details of gearing
  • F16H 57/02 - GearboxesMounting gearing therein

76.

BEARING CASSETTE FOR WIND TURBINES

      
Application Number EP2019077699
Publication Number 2020/099044
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-10-14
Publication Date 2020-05-22
Owner
  • ZF FRIEDRICHSHAFEN AG (Germany)
  • ZF WIND POWER ANTWERPEN N.V. (Belgium)
  • VESTAS WIND SYSTEMS A/S (Denmark)
Inventor
  • De Laet, Wim
  • Adriaensen, Kris
  • Boonen, Andries

Abstract

The invention relates to a gearbox (103), comprising: a housing-fixed structure (115); and a bearing cassette (107), which has a bearing seat ring (109) and at least one bearing (111). An output shaft (113) of the gearbox (103) is rotatably mounted in the bearing seat ring (109) by means of the at least one bearing (111). The housing-fixed structure (115) forms a first support surface. The first support surface surrounds the bearing seat ring (109) on the outside and at least radially fixes the bearing seat ring.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16H 57/021 - Shaft support structures, e.g. partition walls, bearing eyes, casing walls or covers with bearings
  • F16C 35/073 - Fixing them on the shaft or housing with interposition of an element between shaft and inner race ring
  • F16C 35/077 - Fixing them on the shaft or housing with interposition of an element between housing and outer race ring
  • F03D 80/70 - Bearing or lubricating arrangements
  • F03D 15/00 - Transmission of mechanical power
  • F16C 19/54 - Systems consisting of a plurality of bearings with rolling friction
  • F16C 35/04 - Rigid support of bearing unitsHousings, e.g. caps, covers in the case of ball or roller bearings

77.

BRANCHED LUBRICANT LINE

      
Application Number EP2019077007
Publication Number 2020/094305
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-10-07
Publication Date 2020-05-14
Owner
  • ZF FRIEDRICHSHAFEN AG (Germany)
  • ZF WIND POWER ANTWERPEN N.V. (Belgium)
Inventor
  • De Laet, Wim
  • Uytterhoeven, Pieter
  • Gernaey, Maarten

Abstract

The invention relates to a transmission having at least one planetary gear stage, wherein a planet carrier (101) of the planetary gear stage forms a first toothed region and at least one lubricant line (103, 105) having a first outlet opening, wherein the first toothed region forms a spline (113) together with a second toothed region and wherein the first outlet opening is designed for lubricating the spline (113). The lubricant line (103, 105) comprises a second outlet opening, wherein the second outlet opening is designed for lubricating a sun gear (111) of the planetary gear stage.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16H 57/04 - Features relating to lubrication or cooling
  • F16H 57/08 - General details of gearing of gearings with members having orbital motion
  • F16D 1/10 - Quick-acting couplings in which the parts are connected by simply bringing them together axially

78.

TORSION ABSORBER FOR WIND TURBINES

      
Application Number EP2019077020
Publication Number 2020/094308
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-10-07
Publication Date 2020-05-14
Owner
  • ZF FRIEDRICHSHAFEN AG (Germany)
  • ZF WIND POWER ANTWERPEN N.V. (Belgium)
Inventor Caers, Bart

Abstract

The invention relates to a torsion absorber for securing to a cylindrical section (105) of a shaft (103), comprising a flywheel ring (111a, 111b, 113, 115,117, 119). The torsion absorber has at least one clamping means (115), wherein the clamping means (115) clamps a first segment (111a) and a second segment (111b) of the flywheel ring (111a, 111b, 113, 115,117, 119) against the cylindrical section (105).

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16F 15/14 - Suppression of vibrations in rotating systems by making use of members moving with the system using freely-swinging masses rotating with the system
  • F03D 15/00 - Transmission of mechanical power

79.

ASYMMETRIC TORQUE BRACKETS

      
Application Number EP2019077022
Publication Number 2020/094309
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-10-07
Publication Date 2020-05-14
Owner
  • ZF FRIEDRICHSHAFEN AG (Germany)
  • ZF WIND POWER ANTWERPEN N.V. (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Würr, Michael
  • Vanhollebeke, Frederik
  • Van Der Kamp, Tom

Abstract

The invention relates to a transmission (101) for a wind turbine, comprising a first torque bracket (103a) and a second torque bracket (103b). The first torque bracket (103a) and the second torque bracket (103b) are asymmetric with respect to one another.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F03D 15/00 - Transmission of mechanical power
  • F16H 57/025 - Support of gearboxes, e.g. torque arms, or attachment to other devices

80.

LUBRICANT TRANSFER RING HAVING A PLURALITY OF CHAMBERS

      
Application Number EP2019077009
Publication Number 2020/094306
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-10-07
Publication Date 2020-05-14
Owner
  • ZF FRIEDRICHSHAFEN AG (Germany)
  • ZF WIND POWER ANTWERPEN N.V. (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Rottiers, Stijn
  • De Laet, Wim

Abstract

The invention relates to an arrangement with a first component (103), a second component (101) and a fluid transfer ring (107); wherein the first component (103) and the second component (101) can be twisted relative to one another; wherein the first component (130) has a first groove (113a); and wherein the fluid transfer ring (107) is secured to the second component (103) and engages in the first groove (113a) by a first wall (109a) and a second wall (109b) such that the fluid transfer ring (107) and the first groove (113a) form a first cavity (115a). The first component (103) has a second groove (113b); wherein the fluid transfer ring (107) engages in the second groove (113b) by a third wall (109c) such that the fluid transfer ring (107) and the second groove (113b) form a second cavity (115b); and wherein the fluid transfer ring (107) engages in the second groove exclusively by the third wall (109c).

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16H 57/04 - Features relating to lubrication or cooling
  • F16J 15/16 - Sealings between relatively-moving surfaces
  • F16J 15/3236 - Sealings between relatively-moving surfaces with elastic sealings, e.g. O-rings with at least one lip having two or more lips with at least one lip for each surface, e.g. U-cup packings
  • F16N 21/00 - ConduitsJunctionsFittings for lubrication apertures
  • F16L 27/08 - Adjustable jointsJoints allowing movement allowing adjustment or movement only about the axis of one pipe
  • F16H 57/08 - General details of gearing of gearings with members having orbital motion

81.

SLIDING BEARING HAVING A COATED FLOATING BUSHING

      
Application Number EP2019077008
Publication Number 2020/088885
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-10-07
Publication Date 2020-05-07
Owner
  • ZF FRIEDRICHSHAFEN AG (Germany)
  • ZF WIND POWER ANTWERPEN N.V. (Belgium)
Inventor Smook, Warren

Abstract

The invention relates to a sliding bearing comprising a first component (105) forming an inner bearing raceway, a second component (101) forming an outer bearing raceway, and a floating bushing (103). The floating bushing (103) has a core (111), an inner sliding layer (113) and an outer sliding layer (115), wherein the core (111) consists of the same material as at least one part of the first component (105) and/or at least one part of the second component (101).

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16C 17/18 - Sliding-contact bearings for exclusively rotary movement characterised by features not related to the direction of the load with floating brasses or bushes, rotatable at a reduced speed
  • F16C 17/22 - Sliding-contact bearings for exclusively rotary movement characterised by features not related to the direction of the load with arrangements compensating for thermal expansion
  • F16C 33/12 - Structural compositionUse of special materials or surface treatments, e.g. for rust-proofing

82.

Retainer plates for fixing planet carrier and ring gear

      
Application Number 16347203
Grant Number 10969002
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-11-03
First Publication Date 2020-02-20
Grant Date 2021-04-06
Owner
  • ZF Friedrichshafen AG (Germany)
  • ZF Wind Power Antwerpen N.V. (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Sperlich, Ralf
  • Muench, Joerg
  • Strasser, Dirk

Abstract

An assembly includes a first planetary stage, a second planetary stage, and at least one retainer plate. The first planetary stage has a planet carrier and the second planetary stage has a ring gear. The planet carrier and the ring gear are configured to be rotated about a common axis of rotation. The retainer plate is attached to the ring gear and engages in a groove in the planet carrier. The groove and the axis of rotation are at least partially skewed to each other. The retainer plate is arranged at least partially on a first side of a first plane and on a first side of a second plane. The first plane and the second plane intersect along the axis of rotation. All planet bolts fixed in the planet carrier each lie on a second side of the first plane and/or the second plane.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16H 57/08 - General details of gearing of gearings with members having orbital motion
  • F16H 1/46 - Systems consisting of a plurality of gear trains, each with orbital gears
  • F16H 55/17 - Toothed wheels
  • F16H 57/02 - GearboxesMounting gearing therein

83.

TILTING PADS WITH INTEGRATED SPRING

      
Application Number EP2019066728
Publication Number 2020/020553
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-06-25
Publication Date 2020-01-30
Owner
  • ZF FRIEDRICHSHAFEN AG (Germany)
  • ZF WIND POWER ANTWERPEN N.V. (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Goovaerts, Michel
  • Esposito, Mario
  • Krieckemans, Koen

Abstract

The invention relates to a tilting pad (105) for a sliding bearing (101), said tilting pad (105) comprising at least one spring (203). The tilting pad (105) is in the form of a single piece.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16C 17/03 - Sliding-contact bearings for exclusively rotary movement for radial load only with tiltably-supported segments, e.g. Michell bearings
  • F16C 17/06 - Sliding-contact bearings for exclusively rotary movement for axial load only with tiltably-supported segments, e.g. Michell bearings
  • F16C 27/02 - Sliding-contact bearings

84.

CONICAL BEARING COMPRISING A FLOATING BUSH

      
Application Number EP2019066727
Publication Number 2020/020552
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-06-25
Publication Date 2020-01-30
Owner
  • ZF FRIEDRICHSHAFEN AG (Germany)
  • ZF WIND POWER ANTWERPEN N.V. (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Ooms, Maarten
  • Krieckemans, Koen
  • Goovaerts, Michel

Abstract

The invention relates to a sliding bearing (101, 103) comprising at least one conical outer sliding surface, at least one conical inner sliding surface, and at least one floating bush (101b, 103b) between the outer sliding surface and the inner sliding surface. A cone angle of the outer sliding surface is smaller or larger than a cone angle of the inner sliding surface.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16C 17/10 - Sliding-contact bearings for exclusively rotary movement for both radial and axial load
  • F16C 17/18 - Sliding-contact bearings for exclusively rotary movement characterised by features not related to the direction of the load with floating brasses or bushes, rotatable at a reduced speed

85.

DEFORMATION-OPTIMIZED PLANET PIN

      
Application Number EP2019064281
Publication Number 2020/007544
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-06-03
Publication Date 2020-01-09
Owner
  • ZF FRIEDRICHSHAFEN AG (Germany)
  • ZF WIND POWER ANTWERPEN N.V. (Belgium)
Inventor Leimann, Dirk

Abstract

r(x)x[x11 , x22 ]r(x)l(x)g(x)o(x)x[x11 , x22 ]l(x)g[x11 , x22 ]o(x00 )x00 ∈ ]x11 , x22 [o[x11 , x00 ][x00 , x22 ]x00 0 .

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16H 57/08 - General details of gearing of gearings with members having orbital motion

86.

Series of gearboxes

      
Application Number 16482262
Grant Number 10995822
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-01-30
First Publication Date 2019-12-26
Grant Date 2021-05-04
Owner
  • ZF Friedrichshafen AG (Germany)
  • ZF Wind Power Antwerpen N.V. (Belgium)
Inventor Smook, Warren

Abstract

A series of transmissions includes a first transmission, a second transmission, a third transmission, and a fourth transmission. Each of the first, second, third and fourth transmissions has a first planetary stage and a second planetary stage. The first planetary stage and the second planetary stage in each case have an internal gear, a sun gear, a planetary carrier, and one or more planetary gears. The planetary carriers of the first planetary stages of the first transmission and of the second transmission are structurally identical. The planetary carriers of the first planetary stages of the third transmission and of the fourth transmission are structurally identical. A width of teeth of the planetary gears of the first planetary stage of the first transmission is smaller than a width of teeth of the planetary gears of the first planetary stage of the second transmission.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16H 1/46 - Systems consisting of a plurality of gear trains, each with orbital gears
  • F03D 15/00 - Transmission of mechanical power
  • F03D 80/70 - Bearing or lubricating arrangements
  • F16H 55/17 - Toothed wheels
  • F16H 57/08 - General details of gearing of gearings with members having orbital motion

87.

TRANSMISSION SERIES

      
Application Number EP2019063273
Publication Number 2019/242976
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-05-23
Publication Date 2019-12-26
Owner
  • ZF FRIEDRICHSHAFEN AG (Germany)
  • ZF WIND POWER ANTWERPEN N.V. (Belgium)
Inventor Smook, Warren

Abstract

The invention relates to a series consisting of transmissions, comprising a first transmission (101) and a second transmission (101); wherein the transmissions (101) each have a first planetary stage (103) and a second planetary stage (105); wherein the first planetary stage (103) and the second planetary stage (105) each have a ring gear (115, 125), a planet carrier (113, 123) having one or more planetary gears (117, 227), and a sun gear (119, 129); and wherein the width of the planetary gears (117) of the first planetary stage (103) of the first transmission (101) is smaller than the width of the planetary gears (117) of the first planetary stage (103) of the second transmission (101). The width of the planetary gears (127) of the second planetary stage (105) of the first transmission (101) is smaller than the width of the teeth of the planetary gears (127) of the second planetary stage (105) of the second transmission (101).

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16H 1/46 - Systems consisting of a plurality of gear trains, each with orbital gears
  • F16H 57/033 - Series gearboxes, e.g. gearboxes based on the same design being available in different sizes or gearboxes using a combination of several standardised units

88.

LUBRICANT SUPPLY OF A RADIAL PLAIN BEARING

      
Application Number EP2019058469
Publication Number 2019/211056
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-04-04
Publication Date 2019-11-07
Owner
  • ZF FRIEDRICHSHAFEN AG (Germany)
  • ZF WIND POWER ANTWERPEN N.V. (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Goovaerts, Michel
  • Ooms, Maarten
  • Krieckemans, Koen
  • Ceustermans, Jo
  • Esposito, Mario

Abstract

The invention relates to a bearing shell (103) for a radial plain bearing (101, 103, 107); the bearing shell (103) forming a first running surface; at least one recess (113) being located in the running surface; the bearing shell (103) forming a first lubricant line (109a); and said first lubricant line (109) opening into the recess (113). The bearing shell (103) forms a second lubricant line (109b) and the third lubricant line (109c); the second lubricant line (109b) and the third lubricant line (109c) opening into the recess (113).

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16C 33/10 - Construction relative to lubrication
  • F16C 17/02 - Sliding-contact bearings for exclusively rotary movement for radial load only

89.

BEARING SHELL HAVING AN OBLIQUELY EXTENDING POCKET FOR OIL SUPPLY

      
Application Number EP2019052824
Publication Number 2019/174818
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-02-06
Publication Date 2019-09-19
Owner
  • ZF FRIEDRICHSHAFEN AG (Germany)
  • ZF WIND POWER ANTWERPEN N.V. (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Krieckemans, Koen
  • Ooms, Maarten
  • Popowicz, Robby
  • Goovaerts, Michel
  • Kutluay, Ümit

Abstract

The invention relates to a bearing shell for a sliding bearing, wherein at least one pocket (201) for oil supply is let into a raceway (101) of the bearing shell. At least one central section of the pocket (201) extends in the longitudinal direction, obliquely relative to a mid-axis of the bearing shell.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16C 33/10 - Construction relative to lubrication
  • F16C 17/02 - Sliding-contact bearings for exclusively rotary movement for radial load only

90.

PRETENSIONED PIN

      
Application Number EP2019052631
Publication Number 2019/154759
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-02-04
Publication Date 2019-08-15
Owner
  • ZF FRIEDRICHSHAFEN AG (Germany)
  • ZF WIND POWER ANTWERPEN N.V. (Belgium)
Inventor Leimann, Dirk

Abstract

The invention relates to an assembly comprising a pin (201) and a gear, wherein the gear is rotatably mounted on the pin (201). The assembly comprises a clamping device (203, 205, 207, 209), and the clamping device (203, 205, 207, 209) is designed to clamp the two axial ends of the pin (201) towards each other.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16H 57/08 - General details of gearing of gearings with members having orbital motion

91.

FLEXIBLE CONNECTION BETWEEN INPUT SHAFT AND PLANET CARRIER

      
Application Number EP2018083619
Publication Number 2019/121008
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-12-05
Publication Date 2019-06-27
Owner
  • ZF FRIEDRICHSHAFEN AG (Germany)
  • ZF WIND POWER ANTWERPEN N.V. (Belgium)
Inventor Smook, Warren

Abstract

The invention relates to a gear mechanism having at least one planet stage (103); wherein a ring gear (111) of the planet stage (103) is designed to be fixed in a rotationally locked manner; wherein a planet carrier (113) of the planet stage (103) has a connection element (125) for producing a rotationally locked connection between the planet carrier (113) and an input shaft (101). The connection element (125) is designed to be flexible with respect to tilting movements of the input shaft (101) and of the planet carrier (113) relative to one another.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16H 57/08 - General details of gearing of gearings with members having orbital motion
  • F16H 1/28 - Toothed gearings for conveying rotary motion with gears having orbital motion
  • F16D 3/12 - Yielding couplings, i.e. with means permitting movement between the connected parts during the drive adapted to specific functions specially adapted for accumulation of energy to absorb shocks or vibration

92.

HIGHLY LOADABLE ROTATIONALLY LOCKED CONNECTION

      
Application Number EP2018083620
Publication Number 2019/121009
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-12-05
Publication Date 2019-06-27
Owner
  • ZF FRIEDRICHSHAFEN AG (Germany)
  • ZF WIND POWER ANTWERPEN N.V. (Belgium)
Inventor Leimann, Dirk

Abstract

The invention relates to an arrangement having a rotatable first component (101), a rotatable second component (103), at least one carrier material and particles; wherein the particles adhere in the carrier material; wherein at least one gap (105) extends between the first component (101) and the second component (103); wherein the carrier material with the particles is situated in the gap (105); and wherein the first component (101) and the second component (103) are clamped against the carrier material with the particles. The arrangement has at least one seal (107, 201) which seals the gap (105).

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16D 1/033 - Couplings for rigidly connecting two coaxial shafts or other movable machine elements for connecting two abutting shafts or the like by clamping together two faces perpendicular to the axis of rotation, e.g. with bolted flanges
  • F16D 1/076 - Couplings for rigidly connecting two coaxial shafts or other movable machine elements for attachment of a member on a shaft or on a shaft-end by clamping together two faces perpendicular to the axis of rotation, e.g. with bolted flanges

93.

PLANET CARRIER FOR A GEARBOX SERIES

      
Application Number EP2018083621
Publication Number 2019/121010
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-12-05
Publication Date 2019-06-27
Owner
  • ZF FRIEDRICHSHAFEN AG (Germany)
  • ZF WIND POWER ANTWERPEN N.V. (Belgium)
Inventor Leimann, Dirk

Abstract

The invention relates to a planet carrier (101) having bores (109), the planet carrier (101) being designed for receiving planet pins (201) which are fixed in the planet carrier (101) by means of screws (203), and the bores (109) being designed for receiving the screws (203). Part of the surface of the planet carrier (109) is annular, at least some of the bores (109) opening into the annular part of the surface, the at least some of the bores (109) being arranged so as to be rotationally symmetrical, and the number of bores (109) of the at least some of the bores not being a prime number.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16H 57/08 - General details of gearing of gearings with members having orbital motion
  • F16H 1/28 - Toothed gearings for conveying rotary motion with gears having orbital motion
  • F16H 57/033 - Series gearboxes, e.g. gearboxes based on the same design being available in different sizes or gearboxes using a combination of several standardised units

94.

FINITE-ELEMENT SIMULATION OF INHOMOGENEOUS HARDNESS DISTRIBUTION

      
Application Number EP2018082285
Publication Number 2019/120866
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-11-22
Publication Date 2019-06-27
Owner
  • ZF FRIEDRICHSHAFEN AG (Germany)
  • ZF WIND POWER ANTWERPEN N.V. (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Leimann, Dirk
  • Van Eyndhoven, Erwin

IPC Classes  ?

95.

GREASE-LUBRICATED SLIDING PLANET BEARING

      
Application Number EP2018082286
Publication Number 2019/120867
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-11-22
Publication Date 2019-06-27
Owner
  • ZF FRIEDRICHSHAFEN AG (Germany)
  • ZF WIND POWER ANTWERPEN N.V. (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Goovaerts, Michel
  • Krieckemans, Koen
  • Bogaert, Roger

Abstract

The invention relates to an arrangement comprising a planet gear (103), at least one sliding bearing (107, 109a, 109b) and a planet shaft (105); wherein said planet gear (103) is mounted rotationally on the planet shaft (105) by means of the sliding bearing (107, 109a, 109b); and the planet shaft (105) forms at least one cavity (113). This cavity (113) is connected to the sliding bearing (107, 109a, 109b) only, such that lubricant can be conducted.

IPC Classes  ?

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

96.

EMERGENCY LUBRICATION DEVICE

      
Application Number EP2018082287
Publication Number 2019/120868
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-11-22
Publication Date 2019-06-27
Owner
  • ZF FRIEDRICHSHAFEN AG (Germany)
  • ZF WIND POWER ANTWERPEN N.V. (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Berkmans, Yvan
  • Goovaerts, Michel
  • Krieckemans, Koen
  • Bogaert, Roger

Abstract

The invention relates to an arrangement comprising at least one sliding bearing (101), a first device for supplying lubricant, and a second device for supplying lubricant; said second device being designed to be an emergency lubrication device; and a first sliding surface of the sliding bearing (101) having a first opening and a second opening; wherein the first opening is connected to the first device so as to conduct lubricant and the second opening is connected to the second device so as to conduct lubricant. The second opening is positioned in front of the first opening in the direction of rotation (113) of a second sliding surface of the sliding bearing.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16C 17/02 - Sliding-contact bearings for exclusively rotary movement for radial load only
  • F16C 17/20 - Sliding-contact bearings for exclusively rotary movement characterised by features not related to the direction of the load with emergency supports or bearings
  • F16C 17/24 - Sliding-contact bearings for exclusively rotary movement characterised by features not related to the direction of the load with devices affected by abnormal or undesired conditions, e.g. for preventing overheating, for safety
  • F16C 33/10 - Construction relative to lubrication
  • F16H 57/04 - Features relating to lubrication or cooling
  • F16N 7/14 - Arrangements for supplying oil or unspecified lubricant from a stationary reservoir or the equivalent in or on the machine or member to be lubricated the lubricant being conveyed from the reservoir by mechanical means

97.

MONITORING OF A ROLLING BEARING

      
Application Number EP2018082288
Publication Number 2019/120869
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-11-22
Publication Date 2019-06-27
Owner
  • ZF FRIEDRICHSHAFEN AG (Germany)
  • ZF WIND POWER ANTWERPEN N.V. (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Geens, Luk
  • Smolders, Kris

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for automated detection of at least one damage event in a rolling bearing; comprising the method steps: measuring (101) at least one speed of the bearing rings of the bearing relative to each other; measuring (103) at least one circumferential frequency of a rolling body of the rolling bearing about a rotation axis of the bearing; recording (105) a mechanical oscillation caused by the bearing; and examining (109) the recorded oscillation for the presence of a modification to the oscillation caused by the damage event; wherein the modification of the oscillation by the damage event is determined in consideration of the speed of the inner ring and of the outer ring. The modification of the oscillation caused by the damage event is determined in consideration of the circumferential frequency of the rolling body.

IPC Classes  ?

98.

MODEL-BASED METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MONITORING THE CONDITION OF A SLIDING BEARING, PARTICULARLY FOR WIND TURBINES

      
Application Number EP2018082292
Publication Number 2019/120871
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-11-22
Publication Date 2019-06-27
Owner
  • ZF FRIEDRICHSHAFEN AG (Germany)
  • ZF WIND POWER ANTWERPEN N.V. (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Wolf, Daniel
  • Kutluay, Ümit
  • Geens, Luk
  • Schäfer, Johannes
  • Tenckhoff, Georg

Abstract

The invention relates to a method and a system for monitoring the condition of a sliding bearing (1) operated with lubricating oil for a rotating component, in which a physical variable characteristic for the bearing is measured using at least one sensor (2), which variable is supplied to a control unit (ECU) for condition monitoring, comprising the following steps: - determining by means of the control unit (ECU) at least one condition variable (s; T; p) of the sliding bearing (1) and/or of the lubricating oil as an output variable (y) from at least one physical sliding bearing model (N-V-F), to which at least the rotational speed (n) and the torque (M) are supplied as input variables (u), and a dynamic behaviour of the lubricating oil is assigned to these input variables (u); - measuring with at least one sensor (2) a comparative value for at least one of the condition variables (s; T; p); - evaluating, from a comparison of the measured value of the condition variable (s; T; p) with the model-based value for the condition variable (s; T; p) computed as output variables (y), to what extend the physical sliding bearing model (N-V-F) maps the real behaviour of the sliding bearing (1).

IPC Classes  ?

99.

PLANETARY GEAR MECHANISM WITH A SLIDING BEARING ASSEMBLY, IN PARTICULAR FOR A PLANETARY GEAR BEARING SYSTEM IN A TRANSMISSION OF A WIND TURBINE

      
Application Number EP2018082284
Publication Number 2019/115202
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-11-22
Publication Date 2019-06-20
Owner
  • ZF FRIEDRICHSHAFEN AG (Germany)
  • ZF WIND POWER ANTWERPEN N.V. (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Ooms, Maarten
  • Krieckemans, Koen
  • Bogaert, Roger

Abstract

The invention relates to a planetary gear mechanism stage having a sliding bearing arrangement (10; 10a-10e), in particular for a planetary gear bearing, comprising at least three planetary gear shafts (11), on each of which at least one planetary gear (12) is rotatably mounted by means of the sliding bearing arrangement (10; 10a-10e) which has a bearing bushing unit which is mounted on the respective planetary gear shaft (11) and has the purpose of providing combined axial and radial bearing for the planetary gear (12), wherein the bearing bushing unit comprises a pair of conical bearing rings (100a, 100b - 500a, 500b) which each have a cylindrical inner face (110) and an outer face (120) which runs obliquely with respect to the latter, wherein the inner face (110) comes dressed on the planetary gear shaft (11) or on at least one inner sliding bearing bushing (510a, 510b) which is mounted thereon, and the outer face (120) interacts with a bearing face, shaped so as to correspond to the latter, on the planetary gear (12) for forming a sliding bearing.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16H 57/08 - General details of gearing of gearings with members having orbital motion

100.

NOISE-OPTIMISED GEAR TOOTH SYSTEM

      
Application Number EP2018081984
Publication Number 2019/115181
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-11-20
Publication Date 2019-06-20
Owner
  • ZF FRIEDRICHSHAFEN AG (Germany)
  • ZF WIND POWER ANTWERPEN N.V. (Belgium)
Inventor Leimann, Dirk

Abstract

The invention relates to a toothed gear wheel comprising at least one tooth flank (101). The length of at least one contact line (111) extending across the tooth flank (101) is longer than the width of said tooth flank (101).

IPC Classes  ?

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