Schaeffler has been granted a patent for an anti-roll bar assembly that eliminates the need for welding connections. The assembly features male and female connectors that are fixed together via a press fit connection, with non-circular cross-sectional profiles and flat sides for stability. GlobalData’s report on Schaeffler gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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According to GlobalData’s company profile on Schaeffler, Crankshaft ball bearings was a key innovation area identified from patents. Schaeffler's grant share as of May 2024 was 28%. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
Anti-roll bar assembly with disconnect element and press fit connection
A recently granted patent (Publication Number: US11993127B2) discloses an innovative anti-roll bar assembly featuring a disconnect assembly element and a shaft fixed together via male and female connectors with a press fit connection. The male and female connectors have non-circular cross-sectional profiles, with at least one having three flat sides. The shaft includes the male connector, while the disconnect assembly element includes the female connector, with multiple mating regions and ramp regions for secure connection. The assembly is designed to provide a reliable connection without the need for welding, with rounded corners between flat sides for added strength.
Furthermore, the patent details a method for forming the anti-roll bar assembly, involving connecting the disconnect assembly element and the shaft via a press fit connection between the male and female connectors. The connectors have non-circular profiles, with flat sides and multiple mating regions for a secure fit. The disconnect assembly element, typically a cup-shaped housing element, and the shaft are designed to be connected manually without welding, ensuring ease of assembly. The method emphasizes the complementary nature of the male and female connectors, with ramp regions at the trailing axial end of each mating region for enhanced stability during use.
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