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Central joint device for chassis components

US12138981B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

ZF FRIEDRICHSHAFEN AG · DE

Inventors

Christoph Werries · Bissendorf, DE
Sören Knopp · Ostercappeln, DE
Julian Stratmann · Melle, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Jul 29, 2021
Grant date	Nov 12, 2024
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jul 29, 2041

Classification

Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
CPC primaryF16C2326/05
WIPO fieldTransport
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A central joint device for chassis components (2), particularly three-point link, is suggested. The central joint device comprises at least one housing unit (3), at least one joint pin unit (4) which is movably supported at least partially inside of the housing unit (3), and at least one sensor unit (5), particularly a magnetic sensor unit, which is provided for contactless detection of roll motions and pitch motions of the housing unit (3) and of the joint pin unit (4) relative to one another. The sensor unit (5) comprises at least one encoder element (6) and at least one sensor element (7). The encoder element (6) and the sensor element (7) are arranged to be spaced apart from one another and movable relative to one another.

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