Location History:
- Kronungen, DE (2009 - 2012)
- Poppenhausen, DE (2009 - 2014)
- Hambach, DE (2015)
- Dittelbrunn, DE (2016 - 2017)
- Dittelbrunn/Hambach, DE (2017)
Company Filing History:
Years Active: 2009-2017
Title: Wilhelm Walter: Innovator in Bearing Technology
Introduction
Wilhelm Walter is a notable inventor based in Poppenhausen, Germany. He has made significant contributions to the field of bearing technology, holding a total of 14 patents. His innovative designs have improved the functionality and efficiency of various mechanical systems.
Latest Patents
One of Wilhelm Walter's latest patents is a bearing arrangement comprising an optimized sealing ring with a sealing element. This invention focuses on a bearing arrangement for a wheel hub of a motor vehicle, which can be driven by a rotary joint. The design connects the wheel hub, linked to a wheel flange, and the rotary joint, connected to a drive shaft, for conjoint rotation. It features a double-row rolling element bearing mounted on the wheel hub, which includes a separate inner bearing ring arranged axially outward. This inner bearing ring is axially pretensioned by a collar of the wheel hub that impinges on its end face. Additionally, a sealing ring made of sheet metal rests on the inner bearing ring, incorporating a sealing element that rests sealingly on the rotary joint. The sealing element is designed with a sealing lip that has multiple recesses, uniformly distributed in the circumferential direction, to reduce friction when the sealing ring is slid onto the rotary joint.
Another significant patent by Walter is a sealing arrangement for axial roller bearings. This sealing arrangement is designed for an axial roller bearing that includes two race rings with rolling elements guided between them. The sealing arrangement effectively seals off a rolling element chamber of the axial roller bearing. It features a rotationally symmetrical reinforcing sleeve that externally encloses both race rings, with the sealing arrangement being fixed in position by at least one securing section. Some sections of the reinforcing sleeve are covered by or connected to an elastic sealing material in the sealing sections of the arrangement.
Career Highlights
Wilhelm Walter has worked with prominent companies in the industry, including Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG and Schaeffler Technologies GmbH & Co. KG. His experience in these organizations has allowed him to develop and refine his innovative ideas in bearing technology.
Collaborations
Throughout his career, Walter has collaborated with notable colleagues such as Alexander Haepp and Erwin Hartmann. These partnerships have contributed to the advancement of his inventions and the overall progress in the field.
Conclusion
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