Method for manufacturing a bearing and / or a chassis component with a bearing, as well as a chassis component with such a bearing

By using a plastic holding layer to secure sensor elements on the inner sleeve through injection molding, the challenge of sensor element instability during elastomer application is resolved, enhancing the reliability and functionality of bearings and chassis components.

DE102021211029B4Active Publication Date: 2025-01-23ZF FRIEDRICHSHAFEN AG
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Application Number
DE102021211029
Authority / Receiving Office
DE · DE
Patent Type
Patents
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2021-09-30
Publication Date
2025-01-23
Estimated Expiration
2041-09-30

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Technical Problem

Existing methods for manufacturing bearings and chassis components with integrated sensor elements face challenges in ensuring the reliable positioning and stability of sensor elements during the application of elastomer layers, leading to undesirable movement and potential failure.

Method used

A holding layer made of plastic or fiber-reinforced plastic is applied to the inner sleeve using an injection molding process to secure the sensor element in place before the elastomer layer is applied, ensuring the sensor element remains fixed and functional.

Benefits of technology

The solution effectively prevents unwanted movement of sensor elements, enhances joint properties, and allows for precise positioning, thereby improving the reliability and functionality of the bearing and chassis components.

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Abstract

Method for manufacturing a bearing (1, 13, 18) and / or a chassis component with a bearing (1, 13, 18), wherein an elastomer layer (6) is arranged between an inner sleeve (2) and an outer sleeve (5) to form the bearing (1, 13, 18), and at least one first sensor element (8) is arranged on the bearing (1, 13, 18) for interaction with a further sensor element (12), characterized in that the inner sleeve (2) is first provided and a retaining layer (9) is arranged on the inner sleeve (2), wherein the first sensor element (8) is held on the inner sleeve (2) by means of the retaining layer (9), and subsequently the inner sleeve (2) is arranged inside the outer sleeve (5) and the elastomer layer (6) is formed.wherein the retaining layer (9) for fixing the first sensor element (8) to the inner sleeve (2) is produced on at least one section of an outer surface (3) of the inner sleeve (2) by means of an injection molding process or is pushed onto at least one section of an outer surface (3) of the inner sleeve (2).
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Description

[0001] The invention relates to a method for manufacturing a bearing and / or a chassis component with a bearing, wherein an elastomer layer is arranged between an inner sleeve and an outer sleeve to form the bearing, and at least one first sensor element is arranged on the bearing for interaction with a further sensor element. The invention further relates to a chassis component with a bearing manufactured in this manner.

[0002] A bearing constructed in this manner is known from DE 10 2020 206 204 A1. According to this patent, the first sensor element is at least partially contained within the elastomer layer and is at least partially embedded in the elastomer material of the elastomer layer. However, during the manufacture or assembly of the bearing, there is a risk that the first sensor element will not remain reliably in its intended position on the inner sleeve before the elastomer layer is applied. In particular, if the first sensor element is only placed on one surface of an outer side of the inner sleeve, it can easily and undesirably shift before or during the application of the elastomer layer.

[0003] As an alternative, DE 10 2020 206 204 A1 proposes that the first sensor element be arranged entirely within a kind of recess in the inner sleeve, the inner sleeve having a protective covering on its outer surface. The protective covering is thus positioned between the first sensor element and the elastomer layer and seals the recess without contacting the first sensor element. In practice, with this alternative variant, the first sensor element must therefore be pressed or glued into the recess, for example.

[0004] The fixing of a sensor to an inner sleeve of a bearing using an adhesive can also be found in DE 10 2015 222 700 A1.

[0005] The object underlying the invention is to further develop a method and / or a chassis component of the type mentioned above in such a way that the manufacture of the bearing and / or the chassis component is improved and / or facilitated. Preferably, undesired displacement of the first sensor element before and / or during the arrangement or formation of the elastomer layer should be avoided. In particular, an alternative embodiment should be provided.

[0006] The problem underlying the invention is solved by a method according to claim 1 and / or by a chassis component according to claim 12. Preferred embodiments of the invention are found in the dependent claims and in the following description.

[0007] The invention therefore relates to a method for manufacturing a bearing and / or a chassis component with a bearing. In particular, the bearing and / or the chassis component is designed for the chassis of a vehicle, preferably a motor vehicle. Such a chassis component can be, for example, a suspension link, a chassis support, a cross member, an axle carrier, a longitudinal member, a flange joint, or a wheel carrier. In particular, the chassis component is designed as a multi-point link or as a two-point link. The chassis component can have a structural component. The structural component can define or specify a contour or basic shape of the chassis component. In particular, the structural component is designed as a single piece and / or is rigid. For example, the structural component is cast or forged from a metal.Alternatively, the structural component can be made at least partially or completely from a plastic or a fiber-reinforced plastic.

[0008] The chassis component and / or structural component can have at least one receptacle, in which the bearing is or will be arranged. The receptacle can be designed as a hollow cylindrical through-opening in the chassis component and / or structural component. In other words, the receptacle can be designed as a bearing eye. In particular, the bearing, preferably an outer sleeve of the bearing, is or will be pressed into the receptacle. The chassis component with the bearing can serve in a vehicle chassis to articulate various chassis components or chassis parts to each other, to the vehicle body, or to an axle carrier attached thereto.

[0009] To form the bearing, an elastomer layer is arranged between an inner sleeve and an outer sleeve. In particular, the bearing is designed as a rubber bearing or as an elastomer bearing. The outer sleeve may be slotted, especially parallel to a central longitudinal axis of the inner sleeve. The elastomer layer may be at least partially slotted. When the bearing is arranged or pressed into a receptacle of a chassis component, the slot is closed.

[0010] At least one first sensor element is arranged on the bearing for interaction with a further sensor element. The further sensor element can be arranged on the bearing, in particular on the outer sleeve. Alternatively, the further sensor element can be arranged on the chassis component.

[0011] In particular, the bearing and / or the chassis component has a sensor device for detecting movement of the bearing, especially of the inner sleeve, in relation to the outer sleeve and / or the structural component of the chassis component. Preferably, the sensor device is designed as an angle measuring device. The sensor device or the angle measuring device can be configured to implement a height sensor. An evaluation device can be connected to or become connected to the sensor device.

[0012] According to the invention, the inner sleeve is first provided, and then a retaining layer is arranged on the inner sleeve. The first sensor element is held on the inner sleeve by means of the retaining layer. Subsequently, the inner sleeve is arranged inside the outer sleeve, and then the elastomer layer is formed.

[0013] A key advantage here is that the retaining layer reliably holds the first sensor element in place on the inner sleeve even before the elastomer layer is applied and / or formed. This reliably prevents unwanted movement of the first sensor element from its predetermined position on the inner sleeve. Furthermore, the retaining layer allows for adjustment of the bearing's joint properties, as explained in more detail below. Therefore, the retaining layer can serve multiple functions.

[0014] Preferably, the retaining layer is formed as a plastic layer. Thus, the retaining layer can be made of a suitable plastic material and / or a fiber-reinforced plastic material. In particular, the first sensor element is fixed between an outer surface of the inner sleeve and an inner surface of the retaining layer. Preferably, the retaining layer for fixing the first sensor element rests directly against the first sensor element and the inner sleeve, especially on the outer surface of the inner sleeve. The first sensor element can be arranged on a surface or lateral surface of the outer surface of the inner sleeve. Alternatively, the first sensor element can be arranged at least partially or completely in a recess in the outer surface of the inner sleeve. In this case, the recess can extend radially inward from the surface or lateral surface of the inner sleeve to a central longitudinal axis of the inner sleeve.In particular, the first sensor element is held in a form-fitting manner against the inner sleeve by means of the retaining layer. Preferably, the first sensor element and the retaining layer are at least partially in a form-fitting manner in contact with each other. The sensor element can be partially or completely covered by the retaining layer.

[0015] According to an alternative embodiment, the first sensor element can be fixed and / or arranged within the retaining layer. In this embodiment, the first sensor element is completely located within the retaining layer. Thus, the first sensor element can be completely surrounded by the material of the retaining layer. For example, a ring-shaped retaining layer with the integrated or embedded first sensor element can be slid onto the outside of the inner sleeve.

[0016] According to the invention, the retaining layer for securing the first sensor element to the inner sleeve is produced on at least one section of the outer surface of the inner sleeve by means of an injection molding process. The retaining layer can surround the inner sleeve or the section of the outer surface of the inner sleeve in a ring-like or annular manner. The first sensor element can be at least partially or completely covered by the retaining layer produced by the injection molding process. In particular, the injection molding process is designed as a plastic injection molding process.

[0017] According to an alternative embodiment of the invention, the retaining layer for securing the first sensor element to the inner sleeve is pushed and / or pressed onto at least one section of an outer surface of the inner sleeve. For this purpose, the retaining layer can be ring-shaped or annular. In particular, the retaining layer is designed as a ring-shaped or annular body. This body can be dimensionally stable. The ring-shaped or annular retaining layer can have a stop section designed for positive-locking interaction with a correspondingly designed contact section of the inner sleeve. The stop section and / or the contact section can be conical or cone-shaped. The ring-shaped or annular retaining layer can be pushed onto the inner sleeve until the contact section of the retaining layer abuts the contact section of the inner sleeve.This defines a final position of the retaining layer and / or the first sensor element, especially when sliding and / or pressing onto the inner sleeve.

[0018] According to a further development, the retaining layer is used to define and / or adjust the bearing's joint properties. In particular, the bearing's stiffness, as a joint property, is defined and / or adjusted by means of the retaining layer. Preferably, different bearing stiffnesses are achieved by means of the retaining layer, depending on different deflection directions of the bearing. The bearing's stiffness can thus be influenced and / or adjusted via the position and / or shape of the retaining layer on the inner sleeve. Depending on the desired joint properties, especially the desired bearing stiffness, the position, the longitudinal width of the inner sleeve, the radial thickness relative to a central longitudinal axis of the inner sleeve, and / or the shape of the retaining layer can be adapted.

[0019] According to a further embodiment, before the retaining layer is applied, at least one section of the outer surface of the inner sleeve intended for contact with the retaining layer is pretreated to improve a material-bonded, force-fit, and / or form-fit connection between the retaining layer and the outer surface of the inner sleeve. In particular, at least the section of the outer surface of the inner sleeve intended for contact with the retaining layer is pretreated by means of a plasma surface treatment process. This improves the material-bonded connection between a plastic retaining layer, produced by injection molding, and the outer surface of the inner sleeve. In particular, the inner sleeve and / or the outer sleeve is made of a metal.

[0020] According to a further development, the first sensor element is positioned in a recess on the outer surface of the inner sleeve before the retaining layer is applied. The recess can be formed in advance during the manufacturing of the inner sleeve. In particular, the first sensor element is inserted into the recess, at least partially, in a form-fitting manner. Due to the form-fitting relationship between the first sensor element and the recess, a defined position of the first sensor element on the inner sleeve is predetermined. The first sensor element inserted in the recess can protrude outwards from the outer surface or a lateral surface of the inner sleeve. In particular, the portion of the first sensor element extending from the recess is covered, preferably completely, by the retaining layer. The retaining layer is in a form-fitting manner against the portion of the first sensor element extending from the recess.In particular, the first sensor element is completely encapsulated from the elastomer layer material by means of the retaining layer. Furthermore, the first sensor element is reliably and securely held in place on the inner sleeve by the retaining layer itself. Before the retaining layer is applied or formed, the first sensor element, if designed as a magnet, can be held in a predetermined position on the inner sleeve, preferably made of metal, by a magnetic holding force.

[0021] The outer surface of the inner sleeve can have a flat surface, with the depression being formed or located within this flat surface. Thus, the outer surface of the inner sleeve can consist of a cylindrical section and a flat surface section.

[0022] In a further embodiment, the recess is designed as a blind hole, with an outer circumference of the first sensor element being positively engaged within the blind hole-like recess. This allows the position of the first sensor element to be determined particularly reliably and / or unambiguously before the retaining layer is arranged or formed. The first sensor element can protrude partially from the blind hole-like recess or be flush with it, particularly with the outer surface of the inner sleeve.

[0023] According to an alternative embodiment, the recess is designed as a groove extending longitudinally along the inner sleeve, wherein the first sensor element is arranged in the groove-shaped recess such that two sides of the first sensor element facing away from each other in the circumferential direction of the inner sleeve bear against two opposing groove walls of the recess. In particular, the groove-shaped recess extends over the entire length of the inner sleeve and / or is designed parallel to a central longitudinal axis of the inner sleeve.

[0024] The retaining layer can be partially arranged or formed within the groove-shaped recess, wherein the first sensor element is positively locked or fixed in the longitudinal direction of the inner sleeve by means of the retaining layer. Preferably, the first sensor element is completely covered by the retaining layer. The retaining layer can form a protrusion in the area of ​​the first sensor element, pointing away from the inner sleeve. In particular, the protrusion is covered by the elastomer layer. Preferably, the entire outer surface of the inner sleeve is covered by the retaining layer.

[0025] The retaining layer can be arranged at least partially in the recess or in a depression on the outer surface of the inner sleeve. This allows the position of the retaining layer on the inner sleeve to be clearly defined. In particular, the depression is or is designed to be ring-shaped and / or groove-shaped. Preferably, the first sensor element is arranged in the recess on the outer surface of the inner sleeve, with the recess being located within the depression. In particular, the depth of the recess, measured from a surface or lateral surface of the outer surface of the inner sleeve, is greater than the depth of the depression. In particular, the recess is arranged centrally within the depression, preferably in the longitudinal or axial direction of the inner sleeve.

[0026] Preferably, a sensor device for detecting bearing movement is formed using the first sensor element and the second sensor element. The second sensor element can be arranged on the outer sleeve or on the chassis component. In particular, the first sensor element is configured as a magnet and the second sensor element as a magnetic field sensor. Thus, the first sensor element can generate or provide a magnetic field that can be detected by the second sensor element. In particular, the second sensor element is configured as a Hall sensor or incorporates a Hall sensor.

[0027] In a further embodiment, an intermediate sleeve, particularly made of metal, is arranged between the inner sleeve and the outer sleeve. A first elastomer layer is arranged or formed between the inner sleeve and the intermediate sleeve, and a second elastomer layer is arranged or formed between the intermediate sleeve and the outer sleeve. The first elastomer layer and the second elastomer layer can merge at least partially to form the elastomer layer. In particular, a recess is formed in the intermediate sleeve in the region of the first sensor element, which is filled with the material of the first elastomer layer and / or the second elastomer layer. The material of the first elastomer layer and the second elastomer layer can be the same or different.Preferably, the intermediate sleeve is positioned and / or held in relation to the inner sleeve by means of the retaining layer before the formation of the first and / or second elastomer layers. Thus, the retaining layer can hold both the first sensor element and the intermediate sleeve before the elastomer layer forms. The intermediate sleeve can be slotted, particularly parallel to a central longitudinal axis of the inner sleeve. The slot is closed when the bearing is installed or pressed into a receptacle of a chassis component.

[0028] A chassis component with a bearing manufactured according to the invention is particularly advantageous, wherein the first sensor element is held on the inner sleeve by means of the retaining layer. In particular, the chassis component is further developed according to the embodiments explained in connection with the method.

[0029] The invention is explained in more detail below with reference to the figures. Reference numerals refer to identical, similar, or functionally equivalent components or elements. The figures show: Fig. 1 a perspective and exploded side view of components for manufacturing a first bearing according to the invention, Fig. 2 a partially cut-away, perspective side view of a second bearing manufactured according to the invention, Fig. 3 a partially cut-away, perspective side view of a further bearing manufactured according to the invention, and Fig. 4 a further partially cut-away, perspective side view of the further bearing produced according to the invention Fig. 3.

[0030] Fig. Figure 1 shows a perspective and exploded view of components for manufacturing a first bearing 1 according to the invention. In this embodiment, the bearing 1 is designed as an elastomeric bearing or rubber bearing. The bearing 1 has an inner sleeve 2. The inner sleeve 2 has an outer surface 3. In this embodiment, the outer surface 3 is cylindrical. Furthermore, in this embodiment, the inner sleeve 2 has a through-opening 4 that extends centrally and longitudinally through the inner sleeve 2. By means of the through-opening 4, the inner sleeve 2, or the bearing 1, can be connected to a chassis component, chassis carrier, vehicle frame, or vehicle body (not shown in detail here) using a suitable fastener, such as a screw.

[0031] Furthermore, the bearing 1 has an outer sleeve 5. In this embodiment, the outer sleeve 5 is designed as a hollow cylinder. Both the inner sleeve 2 and the outer sleeve 5 are, by way of example, made of a metal. An elastomer layer 6 is arranged between the inner sleeve 2 and the outer sleeve 5. The elastomer layer 6 is made of a suitable elastomeric or rubber material. The elastomer layer 6 is vulcanized to an inner surface 7 of the outer sleeve 5 and at least partially to the outer surface 3 of the inner sleeve 2.

[0032] Furthermore, the bearing 1 has a first sensor element 8. In this embodiment, the first sensor element 8 is designed as a magnet.

[0033] The first sensor element 8 is held on the outer surface 3 of the inner sleeve 2 by means of a retaining layer 9. In this embodiment, the retaining layer 9 is made of a plastic material. The first sensor element 8 is thus secured between the outer surface 3 of the inner sleeve 2 and an inner surface of the retaining layer 9. In this embodiment, the outer surface 3 also forms a lateral surface of the inner sleeve 2. The first sensor element 8 is at least partially or completely covered by the retaining layer 9. Furthermore, the retaining layer 9 is in direct, form-fitting contact with the first sensor element 8.

[0034] To manufacture the bearing 1, the inner sleeve 2 is first prepared. The retaining layer 9 is then attached to the inner sleeve 2, whereby the first sensor element 8 is held to the outer sleeve 5 of the inner sleeve 2 by means of the retaining layer 9. Subsequently, the inner sleeve 2 is positioned inside the outer sleeve 5, and then the elastomer layer 6 is formed.

[0035] The retaining layer 9 for securing the first sensor element 8 to the inner sleeve 2 can be produced on at least one section of the outer surface 3 of the inner sleeve 2 using a suitable injection molding process. In this embodiment, the retaining layer 9 is ring-shaped and surrounds or wraps around the outer surface 3. Alternatively, instead of producing the retaining layer 9 using an injection molding process, the retaining layer 9 can be provided as a ring-shaped or annular body and pushed or pressed onto at least one section of the outer surface 3 of the inner sleeve 2.

[0036] In this embodiment, the retaining layer 9 has a stop section 10. In this embodiment, the stop section 10 is conical. The stop section 10 interacts with a contact section 11 of the inner sleeve 2. The contact section 11 is shaped to correspond to the stop section 10 of the retaining layer 9. The position of the retaining layer 9 on the inner sleeve 2 is determined by the interaction of the stop section 10 with the contact section 11.

[0037] The first sensor element 8 interacts with a further sensor element 12, which is shown only schematically here. In this embodiment, the further sensor element 12 is designed as a magnetic field sensor. The further sensor element 12 can be arranged directly on the outer sleeve 5 or on a chassis component not shown in detail here, wherein the bearing 1 with the outer sleeve 5 can be pressed into a suitably designed receptacle of the chassis component.

[0038] Fig. Figure 2 shows a partially cutaway, perspective side view of a second bearing 13 manufactured according to the invention. Identical features are designated with the same reference numerals as before. Therefore, to avoid repetition, reference is made to the preceding description. The bearing 13 is designed as an elastomeric bearing or rubber bearing.

[0039] In this embodiment, the bearing 13 has, in addition to the inner sleeve 2 and the outer sleeve 5, an intermediate sleeve 14, which is arranged between the inner sleeve 2 and the outer sleeve 5. In this embodiment, the intermediate sleeve 14 is made of metal. Accordingly, in this embodiment, the elastomer layer 6 forms a first elastomer layer 6.1 between the inner sleeve 2 and the intermediate sleeve 14, and a second elastomer layer 6.2 between the intermediate sleeve 14 and the outer sleeve 5. A recess 15 is formed in the intermediate sleeve 14 in the area of ​​the first sensor element 8. The recess 15 is filled with the material of the elastomer layer 6, or 6.1 and 6.2.

[0040] In this embodiment, the inner sleeve 2 has a recess 16 on its outer surface 3. Before the retaining layer 9 is arranged or formed, the first sensor element 8 is positioned in the recess 16. The first sensor element 8 is partially inserted into the recess 16 in a form-fitting manner. Thus, the first sensor element 8 is positively engaged and held in the recess 16. This determines the position of the first sensor element 8 on the inner sleeve 2.

[0041] In this embodiment, the recess 16 is designed as a blind hole, with an outer circumference of the first sensor element 8 being positively engaged in the blind hole-like recess 16. This ensures that the position of the first sensor element 8 is particularly reliably and unambiguously defined before the arrangement or formation of the retaining layer 9. The first sensor element 8 projects partially outwards radially beyond the blind hole-like recess 16, towards a central longitudinal axis of the inner sleeve 2.

[0042] In this embodiment, the retaining layer 9 is arranged at least partially in a recess 17 in the outer surface 3 of the inner sleeve 2. The recess 17 is ring-shaped or groove-shaped.

[0043] In this embodiment, the depression 16 is arranged or formed within the recess 17. Therefore, the depth of the depression 16 relative to the outer surface 3 of the inner sleeve 2 is greater than the depth of the recess 17 relative to the outer surface 3.

[0044] The first sensor element 8 is completely covered by the retaining layer 9. The retaining layer 9 is in direct contact with the first sensor element 8, resulting in a positive fit between the first sensor element 8 and the retaining layer 9.

[0045] Fig. Figure 3 shows a partially cutaway, perspective side view of another bearing manufactured according to the invention. Identical features are designated with the same reference numerals as before. Therefore, to avoid repetition, reference is made to the preceding description. Bearing 18 is also designed as an elastomeric or rubber bearing.

[0046] In this embodiment, the bearing 18 has an intermediate sleeve 14, similar to the bearing 13 described above, but the intermediate sleeve 14 does not have a recess 15.

[0047] In this example, the outer sleeve 5, the intermediate sleeve 14, and partially the elastomer layer 6 are slotted longitudinally or parallel to a central longitudinal axis of the inner sleeve 2. When the bearing 18 is positioned or pressed into a chassis component (not shown in detail here), the slot 19 is closed.

[0048] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the outer surface 3 of the inner sleeve 2 has a flat surface 20, with the recess 16 being formed in the flat surface 20. Thus, in this example, the outer surface 3 of the inner sleeve 2 is formed from a cylindrical section and a flat surface section.

[0049] Here, the recess 16 is designed as a groove extending longitudinally along the inner sleeve 2. The first sensor element 8 is arranged in the groove-shaped recess 16 such that two sides 21 of the first sensor element 8, facing away from each other in the circumferential direction of the inner sleeve 2, bear against two opposing groove walls 22, 23 of the recess 16. Only one of the two side walls 21 of the first sensor element is visible here.

[0050] The groove-shaped depression 16 extends over the entire length of the inner sleeve 2. The groove-shaped depression 16 is formed parallel to a central longitudinal axis of the inner sleeve 2. The groove-shaped depression 16 is formed in the flat surface 20 or the flat surface section of the outer surface 3 of the inner sleeve 2.

[0051] The retaining layer 9 is partially arranged or formed in the groove-shaped recess 16. The groove-shaped recess 16 is completely filled with the material of the retaining layer 9. The first sensor element 8 is positively locked or fixed in the longitudinal direction of the inner sleeve 2 by means of the retaining layer 9.

[0052] Furthermore, the first sensor element 8 is completely covered by the retaining layer 9. In this embodiment, the retaining layer 9 forms a protrusion 24 in the area of ​​the first sensor element 8, pointing away from the inner sleeve 2. The protrusion 24 is covered by the elastomer layer 6.

[0053] Fig. Figure 4 shows another partially cut-away, perspective side view of the further bearing 18 produced according to the invention. Fig. 3. The raised area 24 formed in this embodiment is clearly visible.

[0054] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the entire outer surface 3 of the inner sleeve 2 is covered by the retaining layer 9. Thus, the retaining layer rests on the outer surface 3 and the first sensor element 8 on one side, and on the elastomer layer 6 on the other.

[0055] Before the holding layer 9 is arranged or formed, the first sensor element 8, if designed as a magnet, can be held in the predetermined position by a magnetic holding force on the inner sleeve 2 formed from metal.

[0056] In addition to holding or fixing the first sensor element 8 to the inner sleeve 2, at least one joint property of the bearing 1, 13, 18 can be specified or set by means of the retaining layer 9. For example, a stiffness of the bearing 1, 13, 18 is specified and / or set as a joint property by means of the retaining layer 9. Depending on the specific design of the retaining layer 9, different stiffnesses of the bearing 1, 13, 18 can be achieved depending on different deflection directions of the bearing 1, 13, 18.

[0057] If the retaining layer 9 is manufactured using an injection molding process, the outer surface 3 of the inner sleeve 2 can be pretreated using a plasma process to improve the material bond between the retaining layer 9 and the outer surface 3 of the inner sleeve 2. Reference sign 1 warehouse 2 inner sleeves 3 Outside 4 Through openings 5 Outer sleeve 6 elastomer layer 6.1 First elastomer layer 6.2 second elastomer layer 7 Inside 8 first sensor element 9. Retaining layer 10 Stop section 11 Plant section 12 additional sensor elements 13 warehouses 14 Intermediate sleeve 15 Exclusion 16 depression 17 In-depth study 18 warehouses 19 slots 20 flat surface 21 Side wall 22 Grooved wall 23 Grooved wall 24 Survey

Claims

[1] Method for producing a bearing (1, 13, 18) and / or a chassis component with a bearing (1, 13, 18), wherein an elastomer layer (6) is arranged between an inner sleeve (2) and an outer sleeve (5) to form the bearing (1, 13, 18), and at least one first sensor element (8) is arranged on the bearing (1, 13, 18) for interaction with a further sensor element (12), characterized byin that first the inner sleeve (2) is provided and a holding layer (9) is arranged on the inner sleeve (2), wherein the first sensor element (8) is held on the inner sleeve (2) by means of the holding layer (9), and subsequently the inner sleeve (2) is arranged within the outer sleeve (5) and subsequently the elastomer layer (6) is formed, wherein the holding layer (9) for fixing the first sensor element (8) to the inner sleeve (2) is produced on at least one section of an outer side (3) of the inner sleeve (2) by means of an injection molding process or is pushed onto at least one section of an outer side (3) of the inner sleeve (2). [2] Method according to claim 1, characterized bythat the holding layer (9) is formed as a plastic layer, in particular the first sensor element (8) is fixed between an outer side (3) of the inner sleeve (2) and an inner side of the holding layer (9) or preferably the first sensor element (8) is fixed within the holding layer (9). [3] Method according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that joint properties of the bearing (1, 13, 18) are predetermined and / or adjusted by means of the holding layer (9), in particular a stiffness of the bearing (1, 13) is predetermined and / or adjusted as a joint property by means of the holding layer (9), preferably different stiffnesses of the bearing (1, 13, 18) are realized by means of the holding layer (9) depending on different deflection directions of the bearing (1, 13, 18). [4] Method according to one of the preceding claims, characterized bythat before arranging the holding layer (9), at least one section of an outer side (3) of the inner sleeve (2) intended for contact with the holding layer (9) is pretreated to improve a material-locking, force-locking and / or form-locking connection between the holding layer (9) and the outer side (3) of the inner sleeve (2), in particular at least the section of the outer side (3) of the inner sleeve (2) is pretreated by means of a plasma process for surface preparation. [5] Method according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that before arranging the holding layer (9), the first sensor element (8) is arranged in a depression (16) in an outer side (3) of the inner sleeve (2), in particular the first sensor element (8) is inserted at least partially in a form-fitting manner into the depression (16), preferably the outer side (3) of the inner sleeve (2) has a flat surface (20) and the depression (16) is formed in the flat surface (20). [6] Method according to claim 5, characterized by that the depression (16) is designed like a blind hole, wherein an outer circumference of the first sensor element (8) is arranged in a form-fitting manner in the blind hole-like depression (16). [7] Method according to claim 5, characterized by that the depression (16) is designed as a groove extending in the longitudinal direction of the inner sleeve (2), wherein the first sensor element (8) is arranged in the groove-shaped depression (16) in such a way that two sides (21) of the first sensor element (8) facing away from one another in the circumferential direction of the inner sleeve (2) bear against two mutually facing groove walls (22, 23) of the depression (16), in particular the groove-shaped depression (16) extends over the entire length of the inner sleeve (2) and / or the groove-shaped depression (16) is designed parallel to a central longitudinal axis of the inner sleeve (2). [8] Method according to claim 7, characterized bythat the holding layer (9) is partially arranged or formed in the groove-shaped depression (16), wherein the first sensor element (8) is held in a form-fitting manner in the longitudinal direction of the inner sleeve (2) by means of the holding layer (9), preferably the first sensor element (8) is completely covered by the holding layer (9) and / or the holding layer (9) forms an elevation (24) directed away from the inner sleeve (2) in the region of the first sensor element (8), in particular the entire outer side (3) of the inner sleeve (2) is covered by the holding layer (9). [9] Method according to one of the preceding claims, characterized bythat the holding layer (9) is arranged at least partially in a depression (16) or in a recess (17) in an outer side (3) of the inner sleeve (2), in particular the recess (17) is ring-shaped and / or groove-shaped, preferably the first sensor element (8) is arranged in the depression (16) in the outer side (3) of the inner sleeve (2), wherein the depression (16) is arranged within the depression (17). [10] Method according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that a sensor device for detecting a movement of the bearing (1, 13, 18) is formed with the first sensor element (8) and the further sensor element (12), preferably the further sensor element (12) is arranged on the outer sleeve (5) or on the chassis component, in particular the first sensor element (8) is designed as a magnet and the further sensor element (12) as a magnetic field sensor. [11] Method according to one of the preceding claims, characterized bythat an intermediate sleeve (14) is arranged between the inner sleeve (2) and the outer sleeve (5), wherein a first elastomer layer (6.1) is arranged between the inner sleeve (2) and the intermediate sleeve (14) and a second elastomer layer (6.2) is arranged between the intermediate sleeve (14) and the outer sleeve (5), in particular in the region of the first sensor element (8) in the intermediate sleeve (14) a recess (15) is formed which is filled with the material of the first elastomer layer (6.1) and / or the second elastomer layer (6.2). [12] Chassis component with a bearing (1, 13) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the first sensor element (8) is held on the inner sleeve (2) by means of the holding layer (9).

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