Johannes Heine

Title: Johannes Heine: Automotive Testing and Vehicle Engineering

Introduction

Johannes Heine is an inventor based in Leonberg, Germany. His work includes inventions for testing vehicle components and simulating forces that affect motor vehicles. He is associated with Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche Aktiengesellschaft and holds 2 patents.

Latest Patents

Heine’s listed patents address dynamic component testing and the simulation of gyroscopic effects in vehicle test environments.

“Device for dynamically exciting a component and test stand with same” describes a device for dynamically exciting a component, particularly a motor-vehicle chassis component. An actuator’s piston rod connects to a component coupling through a connecting element designed to keep the coupling substantially free of moments. The invention also describes a test stand incorporating the device.

“Test bench for motor vehicles” concerns a test bench for simulating gyroscopic torques produced by a rotating wheel. A wheel-replacement system connects to a vehicle axle and includes a replacement mass and a driver that sets the mass in rotation. The test bench applies forces, torques, and movements in longitudinal, lateral, or vertical directions to generate the gyroscopic torque associated with the rotating mass.

Career Highlights

The patent descriptions reflect a focus on automotive test systems and the mechanical challenges involved in evaluating vehicle components and axles. The inventions describe ways to reproduce dynamic loads and rotational effects under controlled testing conditions.

Collaborations

Heine’s listed coworkers include Eric Preising and Hans-Peter Loda. His company affiliation is Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche Aktiengesellschaft.

Conclusion

Johannes Heine’s patents address practical methods for dynamically testing automotive components and simulating wheel-related gyroscopic forces, contributing to the development of specialized vehicle test equipment.