Patents by Inventor Austin Schmitt
Austin Schmitt has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Publication number: 20240018886Abstract: Systems and method for a cam phaser are provided. In some configurations, the cam phaser includes a drive member having a first mating surface, a driven member having a second mating surface, and a locking mechanism arranged between the first mating surface and the second mating surface. The locking mechanism is operable to contact the first mating surface and the second mating surface, in response to an outside force applied to the driven member that loads the locking mechanism. The cam phaser further includes an engaging member. The engaging member is configured to selectively actuate the locking mechanism to enable rotation of the driven member relative to the drive member. The cam phaser may include a reaction mechanism configured to receive additional force from an input mechanism and selectively transmit the additional force to the driven member to unload the locking mechanism.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 13, 2023Publication date: January 18, 2024Inventors: Michael Kujak, Austin Schmitt, Todd Wollenberg
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Patent number: 11821342Abstract: A cam phasing system is provided. In some non-limiting examples, the cam phasing system includes a planetary actuator having a first sun gear, a first set of planet gears meshed to and arranged circumferentially around the first sun gear, a first ring gear meshed with the first set of planet gears, and a second sun gear. The second sun gear is rotationally fixed. The planetary actuator further includes a second set of planet gears meshed to and arranged circumferentially around the second sun gear, a second ring gear meshed with the second set of planet gears, and an input shaft rotationally coupled to the first sun gear for rotation therewith. Rotation of the input shaft rotates the first ring gear relative to the second ring gear.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2020Date of Patent: November 21, 2023Assignee: HUSCO Automotive Holdings LLCInventors: Curtis L. Van Weelden, Dean Wardle, Selena Boltik, Austin Schmitt
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Patent number: 11781450Abstract: The present disclosure provides a valve assembly including one or more poppet valves. In general, the valve assembly can have one or more poppet assemblies selectively actuatable between a first end position and a second end position. According to some aspects, a crankshaft assembly can be coupled to the one or more poppet assemblies and the crankshaft assembly can selectively actuate the one or more poppet assemblies between the first end position and the second end position.Type: GrantFiled: September 2, 2020Date of Patent: October 10, 2023Assignee: HUSCO Automotive Holdings LLCInventors: Jessica Siefker, Anthony Barr, Debora Manther, Austin Schmitt, Alexander Schlarmann, Michael Kujak
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Publication number: 20220195898Abstract: A cam phasing system is provided. In some non-limiting examples, the cam phasing system includes a planetary actuator having a first sun gear, a first set of planet gears meshed to and arranged circumferentially around the first sun gear, a first ring gear meshed with the first set of planet gears, and a second sun gear. The second sun gear is rotationally fixed. The planetary actuator further includes a second set of planet gears meshed to and arranged circumferentially around the second sun gear, a second ring gear meshed with the second set of planet gears, and an input shaft rotationally coupled to the first sun gear for rotation therewith. Rotation of the input shaft rotates the first ring gear relative to the second ring gear.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2020Publication date: June 23, 2022Inventors: Curtis L. Van Weelden, Dean Wardle, Selena Boltik, Austin Schmitt
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Patent number: 11352916Abstract: A mechanical cam phasing system includes a stator, a cradle rotor, a first locking mechanism having a first locking feature and a second locking feature, a cage, and a second locking mechanism rotationally coupled to the cradle rotor and selectively moveable between a locking state and a phasing state. In the locking state, a clearance is provided between the cradle rotor and the cage to allow the cradle rotor to rotate relative to the cage and lock the first locking feature or the second locking feature. In the phasing state, the clearance between the cradle rotor and the cage is reduced to ensure rotational coupling between the cradle rotor and the cage in at least one direction, which displaces the first locking feature or the second locking feature relative to the cradle rotor and enables the cradle rotor to rotate relative to the stator.Type: GrantFiled: January 22, 2021Date of Patent: June 7, 2022Assignee: HUSCO Automotive Holdings LLCInventors: Michael Kujak, Austin Schmitt, Alexander Schlarmann
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Patent number: 11053990Abstract: Systems and method for a two-way clutch are provided. In some configurations, the two-way clutch includes a driven member having a first mating surface, a drive member having a second mating surface, and a locking mechanism arranged between the first mating surface and the second mating surface. The locking mechanism is operable to contact the first mating surface and the second mating surface, in response to an outside force applied to the drive member that loads the locking mechanism. The two-way clutch further includes an engaging member. The engaging member provides a predetermined interference on the locking mechanism to hold the locking mechanism off of at least one of the first mating surface and the second mating surface, when the locking mechanism is in an unloaded state.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2018Date of Patent: July 6, 2021Assignee: HUSCO Automotive Holdings LLCInventors: Michael Kujak, Allen Tewes, Austin Schmitt
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Publication number: 20210148256Abstract: A mechanical cam phasing includes a stator, a cradle rotor, a first locking mechanism having a first locking feature and a second locking feature, a cage, and a second locking mechanism rotationally coupled to the cradle rotor and selectively moveable between a locking state and a phasing state. In the locking state, a clearance is provided between the cradle rotor and the cage to allow the cradle rotor to rotate relative to the cage and lock the first locking feature or the second locking feature. In the phasing state, the clearance between the cradle rotor and the cage is reduced to ensure rotational coupling between the cradle rotor and the cage in at least one direction, which displaces the first locking feature or the second locking feature relative to the cradle rotor and enables the cradle rotor to rotate relative to the stator.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 22, 2021Publication date: May 20, 2021Inventors: Michael Kujak, Austin Schmitt, Alexander Schlarmann
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Publication number: 20210062687Abstract: The present disclosure provides a valve assembly including one or more poppet valves. In general, the valve assembly can have one or more poppet assemblies selectively actuatable between a first end position and a second end position. According to some aspects, a crankshaft assembly can be coupled to the one or more poppet assemblies and the crankshaft assembly can selectively actuate the one or more poppet assemblies between the first end position and the second end position.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 2, 2020Publication date: March 4, 2021Inventors: Jessica Siefker, Anthony Barr, Debora Manther, Austin Schmitt, Alexander Schlarmann, Michael Kujak
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Patent number: 10900387Abstract: A mechanical cam phasing system includes a stator, a cradle rotor, a first locking mechanism having a first locking feature and a second locking feature, a cage, and a second locking mechanism rotationally coupled to the cradle rotor and selectively moveable between a locking state and a phasing state. In the locking state, a clearance is provided between the cradle rotor and the cage to allow the cradle rotor to rotate relative to the cage and lock the first locking feature or the second locking feature. In the phasing state, the clearance between the cradle rotor and the cage is reduced to ensure rotational coupling between the cradle rotor and the cage in at least one direction, which displaces the first locking feature or the second locking feature relative to the cradle rotor and enables the cradle rotor to rotate relative to the stator.Type: GrantFiled: December 5, 2019Date of Patent: January 26, 2021Assignee: HUSCO Automotive Holdings LLCInventors: Michael Kujak, Austin Schmitt, Alexander Schlarmann
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Publication number: 20200408317Abstract: The present disclosure provides systems and methods for a control valve. The control valve can include a valve body with a valve bore and a spool received within the valve bore and moveable between a first position, a second position, and a third position, where the second position can be between the first position and the third position. The control valve can also include an electromagnetic actuator coupled to the valve body.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2020Publication date: December 31, 2020Inventors: Ben Lundeberg, Christopher Everson, Dean Wardle, Austin Schmitt
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Patent number: 10865665Abstract: Cam phasing systems and methods are provided. In particular, a cam phasing system is provided that includes a reduced number of components when compared to current mechanical cam phasing systems. The cam phasing system includes a helix locking design that is configured to frictionally lock an helix rod during cam torque pulses.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2020Date of Patent: December 15, 2020Assignee: HUSCO Automotive Holdings LLCInventors: Austin Schmitt, Allen Tewes, Michael Kujak, Brian Heidemann
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Patent number: 10734147Abstract: An alignment member for a solenoid is provided. The solenoid includes a housing, a solenoid coil arranged within the housing, a first pole piece arranged within the housing, a second pole piece arranged at least partially within the housing, and a disk. The alignment member includes a first end, a second end opposite the first end, and a center portion that defines a center portion diameter that is less than a diameter defined by the first end and the second end.Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 2017Date of Patent: August 4, 2020Assignee: HUSCO AUTOMOTIVE HOLDINGS LLCInventors: Matthew Schmitz, Austin Schmitt, Kirt Stephens, Kevin Rode
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Patent number: 10711657Abstract: Systems and methods for varying a rotational relationship between a cam shaft and a crank shaft on an internal combustion engine (i.e., cam phasing) are provided. In particular, systems and methods are provided that facilitates a rotary position of a first component to be accurately controlled with a mechanism causing a second component, which can be coupled to the cam shaft or crank shaft, to follow the rotary position of the first component.Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 2019Date of Patent: July 14, 2020Assignee: HUSCO AUTOMOTIVE HOLDINGS LLCInventors: Austin Schmitt, Brian Heidemann, Dean Wardle, Allen Tewes, Michael Kujak
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Publication number: 20200182106Abstract: A mechanical cam phasing includes a stator, a cradle rotor, a first locking mechanism having a first locking feature and a second locking feature, a cage, and a second locking mechanism rotationally coupled to the cradle rotor and selectively moveable between a locking state and a phasing state. In the locking state, a clearance is provided between the cradle rotor and the cage to allow the cradle rotor to rotate relative to the cage and lock the first locking feature or the second locking feature. In the phasing state, the clearance between the cradle rotor and the cage is reduced to ensure rotational coupling between the cradle rotor and the cage in at least one direction, which displaces the first locking feature or the second locking feature relative to the cradle rotor and enables the cradle rotor to rotate relative to the stator.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 5, 2019Publication date: June 11, 2020Inventors: Michael Kujak, Austin Schmitt, Alexander Schlarmann
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Publication number: 20200173316Abstract: Cam phasing systems and methods are provided. In particular, a cam phasing system is provided that includes a reduced number of components when compared to current mechanical cam phasing systems. The cam phasing system includes a helix locking design that is configured to frictionally lock an helix rod during cam torque pulses.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 6, 2020Publication date: June 4, 2020Inventors: AUSTIN SCHMITT, ALLEN TEWES, MICHAEL KUJAK, BRIAN HEIDEMANN
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Patent number: 10557383Abstract: Cam phasing systems and methods are provided. In particular, a cam phasing system is provided that includes a reduced number of components when compared to current mechanical cam phasing systems. The cam phasing system includes a helix locking design that is configured to frictionally lock a helix rod during cam torque pulses.Type: GrantFiled: January 22, 2018Date of Patent: February 11, 2020Assignee: HUSCO Automotive Holdings LLCInventors: Austin Schmitt, Allen Tewes, Michael Kujak, Brian Heidemann
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Publication number: 20190323467Abstract: In one aspect, a solenoid tube for a solenoid is provided. The solenoid tube includes a unitary body, an inner surface on the unitary body, and a plurality of dimples formed on the inner surface. The unitary body defines a generally cylindrical shape and includes a first end and a second end. The inner surface extends between the first open end and the second closed end. The plurality of dimples extend radially inward from the inner surface of the unitary body.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 19, 2019Publication date: October 24, 2019Inventor: AUSTIN SCHMITT
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Publication number: 20190234250Abstract: Systems and methods for varying a rotational relationship between a cam shaft and a crank shaft on an internal combustion engine (i.e., cam phasing) are provided. In particular, systems and methods are provided that facilitates a rotary position of a first component to be accurately controlled with a mechanism causing a second component, which can be coupled to the cam shaft or crank shaft, to follow the rotary position of the first component.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 8, 2019Publication date: August 1, 2019Inventors: AUSTIN SCHMITT, BRIAN HEIDEMANN, DEAN WARDLE, ALLEN TEWES, MICHAEL KUJAK
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Patent number: 10344631Abstract: Systems and methods for varying a rotational relationship between a cam shaft and a crank shaft on an internal combustion engine (i.e., cam phasing) are provided. In particular, systems and methods are provided that facilitates a rotary position of a first component to be accurately controlled with a mechanism causing a second component, which can be coupled to the cam shaft or crank shaft, to follow the rotary position of the first component.Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 2018Date of Patent: July 9, 2019Assignee: HUSCO Automotive Holdings LLCInventors: Austin Schmitt, Brian Heidemann, Dean Wardle, Allen Tewes, Michael Kujak
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Publication number: 20190186557Abstract: Systems and method for a two-way clutch are provided. In some configurations, the two-way clutch includes a driven member having a first mating surface, a drive member having a second mating surface, and a locking mechanism arranged between the first mating surface and the second mating surface. The locking mechanism is operable to contact the first mating surface and the second mating surface, in response to an outside force applied to the drive member that loads the locking mechanism. The two-way clutch further includes an engaging member. The engaging member provides a predetermined interference on the locking mechanism to hold the locking mechanism off of at least one of the first mating surface and the second mating surface, when the locking mechanism is in an unloaded state.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2018Publication date: June 20, 2019Inventors: Michael Kujak, Allen Tewes, Austin Schmitt