Electromechanical Active Roll
Control System From Schaeffler
Wins German Innovation Award
Precision bearing and automotive
to traditional hydraulic systems, as well
resistance has to be compensated for in
systems manufacturer Schaeffler
as simplifying assembly in automotive
order to maintain the force (moment).
has been presented with the 2016
production plants. The first large-scale
Schaeffler has installed two state-of-the-
German Innovation Award in the
application for the electromechanical
art production lines at its Schweinfurt site
‘large companies’ category for its
active roll control system was in a luxury
for the volume production launch of the
innovation and development of an active
class sedan and in the powerful, dynamic
new system. The facilities have a modular
electromechanical roll control system. The
luxury SUV class. The latter even included a
design in accordance with Industry 4.0
awards ceremony was held on 8th April
48-volt electrical system.
criteria. This will allow subsequent product
2016 in Munich.
Prof. Peter Pleus, CEO Automotive
Schaeffler AG, commented: “Schaeffler has
a tradition of being the most innovative
company in Germany. This is also
documented by the latest figures with
more than 2,300 patent applications in
2015. The electromechanical active roll
control system convinced the high-profile
German Innovation Awards committee of
our innovative capacity. The product adds
Technical details
Schaeffler’s electromechanical active roll
control system consists of a gearbox and
a control motor with an electronic system
launches and future, refined generations of
this technology to be integrated without
any problems.
The German Innovation Award
as well as an integrated torque sensor.
Accenture, EnBW, Evonik and
The control motor with its high-ratio,
WirtschaftsWoche magazine established
three-stage planetary gearbox twists the
the “German Innovation Award“ initiative
two halves of the roll control in opposite
in 2010 to recognise outstanding,
directions to produce a torque that has a
trend-setting innovations by German
stabilising effect on the vehicle body.
companies whose innovative capacity
changes business and markets. The group
to Schaeffler’s range of electromechanical
The torque is measured precisely using
actuators that provide significant
is in under the auspices of the German
a non-contact torque sensor, which
contributions to power and efficiency in
Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and
regulates the actuator quickly and
vehicles.”
Energy. The German Innovation Award is
accurately. To increase comfort, the
organised by the Handelsblatt publishing
Schaeffler solution also includes an
group.
The electromechanical active roll
control system
innovative decoupling element made
from high-strength elastomer. Fast
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Schaeffler’s volume production of the
data transmission and a state-of-the-
Schaeffler UK’s Communications &
electromechanical active roll control
art software architecture also allow the
Marketing Department on
system has opened up a new chapter in
system to be used in networked driving
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chassis technology. This new technology
applications.
www.schaeffler.co.uk
adjus ts the chassis to any driving
situation as quick as a flash and absorbs
Unlike hydraulic systems,
irregularities in the road, thus minimising
electromechanical active roll control only
the vehicle’s rolling motions, particularly
uses electric power on an as-needed basis
when cornering at high speeds. This
(“power on demand”). One of the key
increases comfort, safety and dynamics.
factors here is the electric motor, which
This innovation helps reduce fuel
consumption and emissions compared
only consumes power when the swivel
actuator twists and builds up torque.
Only a relatively low electrical loss of
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