Patents Assigned to ArvinMeritor Technology, LLC
  • Axle assembly having lubricant distribution features
    Patent number: 11326687
    Abstract: An axle assembly having an electric motor module that may be operatively connected to a planetary gear set. A lubricant catching ring may be mounted to a planet gear carrier of the planetary gear set. A deflector may deflect lubricant through a lubricant opening in a wall of a shift mechanism housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2022
    Assignee: ArvinMeritor Technology, LLC
    Inventors: Chetankumar Ghatti, Mark Smith
  • BRAKE ASSEMBLY HAVING A SENSOR
    Publication number: 20220089139
    Abstract: A brake assembly having a sensor assembly that is received inside a shaft of a wear adjuster mechanism. The wear adjuster mechanism may be at least partially received inside a piston that may be rotatable about the axis and may be at least partially received in a tappet. The sensor may provide a signal that is indicative of rotation of the shaft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2020
    Publication date: March 24, 2022
    Applicant: ArvinMeritor Technology, LLC
    Inventors: Sukrut Sakhare, Daniel Philpott, Alexander Adkins, Christopher Polmear
  • BRAKE ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF ADJUSTMENT
    Publication number: 20220090643
    Abstract: A brake assembly and a method of adjusting a brake assembly. A tool may be insertable through a through hole in a caliper housing and into a shaft cavity of a shaft of a wear adjuster mechanism that is configured to adjust a running clearance of a brake pad assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2020
    Publication date: March 24, 2022
    Applicant: ArvinMeritor Technology, LLC
    Inventors: Daniel Philpott, Brian Bellemore
  • SYSTEM AND METHOD OF CHECKING SEALING OF A BRAKE CALIPER HOUSING
    Publication number: 20220080940
    Abstract: A system and method of checking sealing of a brake caliper housing. The method may include determining a level of moisture in a cavity of a brake caliper housing with a sensor. In another configuration, the method may determine whether a detected pressure inside the cavity remains stable for a predetermined period of time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2020
    Publication date: March 17, 2022
    Applicant: ArvinMeritor Technology, LLC
    Inventor: Daniel Philpott
  • AXLE ASSEMBLY HAVING A MULTI-SPEED TRANSMISSION
    Publication number: 20220082158
    Abstract: An axle assembly having a countershaft transmission. The countershaft transmission may operatively connect a rotor shaft of an electric motor to a drive pinion that may be rotatable about a drive pinion axis. The electric motor and the countershaft transmission may be positioned on opposite sides of a differential assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2021
    Publication date: March 17, 2022
    Applicant: ArvinMeritor Technology, LLC
    Inventors: Chetankumar Ghatti, Rodrigo Soffner, Christopher Keeney, Mark Smith
  • Axle assembly having an electric motor module
    Patent number: 11273700
    Abstract: An axle assembly that includes an axle housing, a differential carrier, and an electric motor module. The differential carrier that is mounted to the axle housing and rotatably supports a differential. The electric motor module is received inside the differential carrier and is operatively connected to and provides torque to the differential.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2022
    Assignee: ArvinMeritor Technology, LLC
    Inventors: Pedro Garcia, Dhanapal Vittala Raya, Christopher Keeney, Wagner Yukio Hirao, David G. Gonska
  • AXLE ASSEMBLY HAVING A CROSS BRACE
    Publication number: 20220072926
    Abstract: An axle assembly that includes first and second hanger brackets and at least one cross brace. The first and second hanger brackets may be spaced apart from each other and may be adapted to be mounted to a chassis of a vehicle. The cross brace may extend from the first hanger bracket to the second hanger bracket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2020
    Publication date: March 10, 2022
    Applicant: ArvinMeritor Technology, LLC
    Inventor: Luis Gustavo Schuck
  • Axle assembly having an internal lubricant passage
    Patent number: 11255424
    Abstract: An axle assembly having at least one lubricant passage. A differential carrier, a motor housing, and a cover may cooperate to at least partially define a first lubricant passage that routes lubricant from an axle housing to the cover. The differential carrier, motor housing, and cover may cooperate to at least partially define a second lubricant passage that routes lubricant from the cover to the axle housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2022
    Assignee: ArvinMeritor Technology, LLC
    Inventor: Robert Martin
  • Drive axle system
    Patent number: 11254206
    Abstract: A drive axle system having a one-way freewheel clutch. The one-way freewheel clutch is configured to transmit torque between first and second axle assembles when an interaxle differential unit is unlocked. The one-way freewheel clutch transmits torque to one of the first axle assembly and the second axle assembly when the interaxle differential unit is locked.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2022
    Assignee: ArvinMeritor Technology, LLC
    Inventors: Brian D Hayes, Robert J. Martin, Pedro Garcia, Chris Keeney, Dale Eschenburg
  • WHEEL END ASSEMBLY HAVING A VENT PASSAGE
    Publication number: 20220048318
    Abstract: A wheel end assembly having a spindle, a hub, and a rotary seal assembly. The spindle defines a spindle air passage, a vent passage, and a spindle hole. The hub defines a hub air passage. The rotary seal assembly fluidly connects the spindle air passage to the hub air passage. The vent passage fluidly connects an inboard cavity to the spindle hole.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2020
    Publication date: February 17, 2022
    Applicant: ArvinMeritor Technology, LLC
    Inventors: Deval H. Shah, Ronald Noteboom, Mark L. Godwin, JR.
  • WHEEL END ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20220049751
    Abstract: A wheel end assembly having a knuckle, a brake spider, and a drum brake assembly. The knuckle may have a first mounting boss that may extend from a spindle mounting surface. The drum brake assembly may be mounted to the brake spider. The drum brake assembly may include a brake pad assembly that may extend partially around a first mounting boss.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2020
    Publication date: February 17, 2022
    Applicant: ArvinMeritor Technology, LLC
    Inventors: Deval H. Shah, Stephen A. Federighe, Jeffrey C. Audet
  • Axle assembly and differential assembly with spider shaft retention
    Patent number: 11231099
    Abstract: A differential assembly that may be provided with an axle assembly. The differential assembly may have a case that may have a first case portion and a second case portion. The first case portion may have a retainer pin hole that may receive a retainer pin that couples a spider shaft to the first case portion. The second case portion may inhibit removal of the retainer pin from the retainer pin hole.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2022
    Assignee: ArvinMeritor Technology, LLC
    Inventors: Robert J. Martin, Brian D. Hayes
  • BRAKE ASSEMBLY HAVING A PAD SHIELD AND METHOD OF ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20220018408
    Abstract: A brake assembly and a method of assembly. The brake housing may include a housing assembly, a retainer bracket, and a pad shield. The retainer bracket may be secured to the housing assembly. The pad shield may be installable onto and/or removable from the retainer bracket when the retainer bracket is secured to the housing assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2020
    Publication date: January 20, 2022
    Applicant: ArvinMeritor Technology, LLC
    Inventors: Daniel Philpott, Alex Adkins
  • WHEEL END SUPPORT ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20220018404
    Abstract: A wheel end support assembly and method of assembly. The assembly may include a spindle, a brake torque plate, and a locator bushing. The locator bushing is received in a first locator hole of the spindle and a second locator hole of the brake torque plate and aligns the brake torque plate to the spindle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2020
    Publication date: January 20, 2022
    Applicant: ArvinMeritor Technology, LLC
    Inventors: Daniel Philpott, Soumar Jabbour
  • AXLE SYSTEM HAVING AN AXLE LIFT KIT AND METHOD OF ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20220017147
    Abstract: An axle system and a method of assembly. The axle system may include an axle lift kit. The axle lift kit may have a first bracket subassembly that may be fastened to the hanger bracket and a second bracket subassembly that may be fastened to first and second lateral sides of the trailing arm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2020
    Publication date: January 20, 2022
    Applicant: ArvinMeritor Technology, LLC
    Inventors: Luis Gustavo Schuck, Craig Allen Holt, Sarvesh Satam
  • Axle system having an axle lift kit and method of assembly
    Patent number: 11225287
    Abstract: An axle system and a method of assembly. The axle system may include an axle lift kit. The axle lift kit may have a first bracket subassembly that may be fastened to the hanger bracket and a second bracket subassembly that may be fastened to first and second lateral sides of the trailing arm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2022
    Assignee: ArvinMeritor Technology, LLC
    Inventors: Luis Gustavo Schuck, Craig Allen Holt, Sarvesh Satam
  • Axle suspension system having a shear bolt
    Patent number: 11221036
    Abstract: A shear bolt and an axle suspension system having a shear bolt. The shear bolt may have a shear head and an enlarged head. The shear head may be configured to detach from the shear bolt. The enlarged head may have first and second protrusions that may be grasped by a tool in a manner that prevents tightening of the shear bolt.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2022
    Assignee: ArvinMeritor Technology, LLC
    Inventors: Craig Allen Holt, Luis Gustavo Schuck
  • Axle assembly having a gear reduction module with countershaft gear sets
    Patent number: 11220176
    Abstract: An axle assembly having a gear reduction unit that is configured to operatively connect an electric motor to a drive pinion. The gear reduction unit includes at least one countershaft gear set. At least one clutch is engageable to provide a torque path between the electric motor and the drive pinion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2022
    Assignee: ArvinMeritor Technology, LLC
    Inventors: Jeremy Cradit, Nick Bofferding, David Zueski, Robert Martin, Eric LaMothe, Christopher Keeney, Brian Hayes
  • Axle assembly having a multi-speed countershaft transmission
    Patent number: 11207976
    Abstract: An axle assembly having a countershaft transmission. The countershaft transmission may operatively connect an electric motor to a drive pinion. The countershaft transmission may have a first countershaft subassembly that is rotatable about a first countershaft axis and a second countershaft subassembly that is rotatable about a second countershaft axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2021
    Assignee: ArvinMeritor Technology, LLC
    Inventors: Chetankumar Ghatti, Rodrigo Soffner, Christopher Keeney, Mark Smith
  • Axle assembly having a multi-speed transmission
    Patent number: 11209072
    Abstract: An axle assembly having a countershaft transmission. The countershaft transmission may operatively connect a rotor shaft of an electric motor to a drive pinion that may be rotatable about a drive pinion axis. The electric motor and the countershaft transmission may be positioned on opposite sides of a differential assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2021
    Assignee: ArvinMeritor Technology, LLC
    Inventors: Chetankumar Ghatti, Rodrigo Soffner, Christopher Keeney, Mark Smith