Patents by Inventor Donald J. Remboski
Donald J. Remboski 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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Patent number: 11186127Abstract: A rotary joint for use with a central tire inflation system and a network of sensorized components for a driveline is provided. The rotary joint comprises a sealing gasket wear detection system and a rotary encoder disposed within a joint cavity. The network of sensorized components comprises a sensorized wheel hub, a transmission speed sensor, and a controller in communication with the sensorized wheel hub and the transmission speed sensor through a communication bus. A method of utilizing a network of sensorized components to analyze a driveline and a method for monitoring a wear of a sealing gasket of a rotary joint is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2019Date of Patent: November 30, 2021Assignee: DANA ITALIA S.R.LInventors: Carlos Maximiliano Giorgio Bort, Alessandro Massei, Giulio Ornella, Donald J. Remboski, Doug D. Turner, Fabrizio Zendri
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Patent number: 10495010Abstract: A method of protecting a multi-function drive axle system from damage, comprising the steps of: determining the axle torque and speed from sensors positioned on the multi-function drive axle system; using the axle torque and speed to approximate damage values for the driveline of the multi-function drive axle system; comparing the approximated values of driveline damage with driveline damage durability targets; identifying if the approximated values of driveline damage exceed the driveline damage durability targets; and limiting the engine torque and/or speed to produce an axle torque and speed corresponding to driveline damage values that do not exceed the driveline damage durability targets.Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 2016Date of Patent: December 3, 2019Assignee: Dana Heavy Vehicle Systems Group, LLCInventors: Richard Nellums, Donald J. Remboski, Steven J. Wesolowski
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Publication number: 20190225033Abstract: A rotary joint for use with a central tire inflation system and a network of sensorized components for a driveline is provided. The rotary joint comprises a sealing gasket wear detection system and a rotary encoder disposed within a joint cavity. The network of sensorized components comprises a sensorized wheel hub, a transmission speed sensor, and a controller in communication with the sensorized wheel hub and the transmission speed sensor through a communication bus. A method of utilizing a network of sensorized components to analyze a driveline and a method for monitoring a wear of a sealing gasket of a rotary joint is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 8, 2019Publication date: July 25, 2019Inventors: Carlos Maximiliano Giorgio Bort, Alessandro Massei, Giulio Ornella, Donald J. Remboski, Doug D. Turner, Fabrizio Zendri
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Patent number: 10266017Abstract: A rotary joint for use with a central tire inflation system and a network of sensorized components for a driveline is provided. The rotary joint comprises a sealing gasket wear detection system and a rotary encoder disposed within a joint cavity. The network of sensorized components comprises a sensorized wheel hub, a transmission speed sensor, and a controller in communication with the sensorized wheel hub and the transmission speed sensor through a communication bus. A method of utilizing a network of sensorized components to analyze a driveline and a method for monitoring a wear of a sealing gasket of a rotary joint is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2016Date of Patent: April 23, 2019Assignee: Dana Italia S.R.L.Inventors: Giulio Ornella, Alessandro Massei, Carlos Maximiliano Giorgio Bort, Fabrizio Zendri, Donald J. Remboski, Doug D. Turner
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Publication number: 20190078512Abstract: A torque ripple compensating device for an internal combustion engine is provided. The torque ripple compensating device comprises a first member, a second member, and a third member. The first member is in driving engagement with an output of the internal combustion engine. The second member is in driving engagement with the first member. The third member is in driving engagement with the second member. An angular deviation between the first member and the third member causes a cyclical acceleration of the third member. The cyclical acceleration of the third member applies a torque to the output of the internal combustion engine through the first member. The torque ripple compensating device is able to be passively or dynamically adapted for both an amplitude and a phase of a torque ripple while minimizing an interference with an operation of the internal combustion engine.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 10, 2018Publication date: March 14, 2019Inventors: Thibaut E. Duchene, Donald J. Remboski, Mark R.J. Versteyhe, James F. Ziech
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Patent number: 10125681Abstract: A torque ripple compensating device for an internal combustion engine is provided. The torque ripple compensating device comprises a first member, a second member, and a third member. The first member is in driving engagement with an output of the internal combustion engine. The second member is in driving engagement with the first member. The third member is in driving engagement with the second member. An angular deviation between the first member and the third member causes a cyclical acceleration of the third member. The cyclical acceleration of the third member applies a torque to the output of the internal combustion engine through the first member. The torque ripple compensating device is able to be passively or dynamically adapted for both an amplitude and a phase of a torque ripple while minimizing an interference with an operation of the internal combustion engine.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2014Date of Patent: November 13, 2018Assignee: Dana LimitedInventors: Thibaut E. Duchene, Donald J. Remboski, Mark R. J. Versteyhe, James F. Ziech
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Patent number: 9950604Abstract: A vehicle driveline and a method for synchronizing a flywheel and the vehicle driveline are provided. The vehicle driveline includes a power source, a primary clutch drivingly engaged with the power source, a primary transmission drivingly engaged with the primary clutch, a secondary transmission drivingly engaged with one of a portion of the primary clutch and an input of the primary transmission, a controller in communication with the secondary transmission, and a flywheel drivingly engaged with the secondary transmission. The vehicle driveline facilitates a transfer of energy to and from the flywheel based on at least one of a state of charge of the flywheel, a power requirement of the vehicle driveline, and a state of operation of the power source.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2017Date of Patent: April 24, 2018Assignee: Dana LimitedInventors: Steven J. Wesolowski, Donald J. Remboski, Timothy J. Morscheck, Mark R. J. Versteyhe, Mathieu Dutré
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Publication number: 20180051637Abstract: A method of protecting a multi-function drive axle system from damage, comprising the steps of: determining the axle torque and speed from sensors positioned on the multi-function drive axle system; using the axle torque and speed to approximate damage values for the driveline of the multi-function drive axle system; comparing the approximated values of driveline damage with driveline damage durability targets; identifying if the approximated values of driveline damage exceed the driveline damage durability targets; and limiting the engine torque and/or speed to produce an axle torque and speed corresponding to driveline damage values that do not exceed the driveline damage durability targets.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 16, 2016Publication date: February 22, 2018Inventors: Richard Nellums, Donald J. Remboski, Steven J. Wesolowski
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Publication number: 20170174066Abstract: A vehicle driveline and a method for synchronizing a flywheel and the vehicle driveline are provided. The vehicle driveline includes a power source, a primary clutch drivingly engaged with the power source, a primary transmission drivingly engaged with the primary clutch, a secondary transmission drivingly engaged with one of a portion of the primary clutch and an input of the primary transmission, a controller in communication with the secondary transmission, and a flywheel drivingly engaged with the secondary transmission. The vehicle driveline facilitates a transfer of energy to and from the flywheel based on at least one of a state of charge of the flywheel, a power requirement of the vehicle driveline, and a state of operation of the power source.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 6, 2017Publication date: June 22, 2017Inventors: Steven J. Wesolowski, Donald J. Remboski, Timothy J. Morscheck, Mark R.J. Versteyhe, Mathieu Dutré
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Patent number: 9644530Abstract: A turbocharger for use with an internal combustion engine is provided. The turbocharger comprises a differential device having a carrier portion, a compressor portion, and a turbine portion. The compressor portion is in driving engagement with a first portion of the differential device. The turbine portion is in driving engagement with a second portion of the differential device. The carrier portion of the differential device is in driving engagement with an infinitely variable transmission. The infinitely variable transmission is in driving engagement with the internal combustion engine. The turbocharger is simply controlled, reduces turbo lag, decreases a boost threshold of the turbocharger, and increases an efficiency of the internal combustion engine.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2016Date of Patent: May 9, 2017Assignee: Dana LimitedInventors: Mark R. J. Versteyhe, Thibaut E. Duchene, Matthias W. J. Byltiauw, Donald J. Remboski
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Patent number: 9623743Abstract: A vehicle driveline and a method for synchronizing a flywheel and the vehicle driveline are provided. The vehicle driveline includes a power source, a primary clutch drivingly engaged with the power source, a primary transmission drivingly engaged with the primary clutch, a secondary transmission drivingly engaged with one of a portion of the primary clutch and an input of the primary transmission, a controller in communication with the secondary transmission, and a flywheel drivingly engaged with the secondary transmission. The vehicle driveline facilitates a transfer of energy to and from the flywheel based on at least one of a state of charge of the flywheel, a power requirement of the vehicle driveline, and a state of operation of the power source.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2012Date of Patent: April 18, 2017Assignee: Dana LimitedInventors: Steven J. Wesolowski, Donald J. Remboski, Timothy J. Morscheck, Mark R. J. Versteyhe, Mathieu Dutré
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Publication number: 20160319731Abstract: A turbocharger for use with an internal combustion engine is provided. The turbocharger comprises a differential device having a carrier portion, a compressor portion, and a turbine portion. The compressor portion is in driving engagement with a first portion of the differential device. The turbine portion is in driving engagement with a second portion of the differential device. The carrier portion of the differential device is in driving engagement with an infinitely variable transmission. The infinitely variable transmission is in driving engagement with the internal combustion engine. The turbocharger is simply controlled, reduces turbo lag, decreases a boost threshold of the turbocharger, and increases an efficiency of the internal combustion engine.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 13, 2016Publication date: November 3, 2016Inventors: Mark R.J. VERSTEYHE, Thibaut E. DUCHENE, Matthias W.J. BYLTIAUW, Donald J. REMBOSKI
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Patent number: 9457657Abstract: A drive axle system for a vehicle drive train having a clutching device is provided. The drive axle system includes a first shaft, a planetary inter-axle differential, a first axle assembly, a second axle assembly, a first clutching device, and a second clutching device. The first axle assembly is drivingly engaged with a portion of the planetary inter-axle differential. The first clutching device divides one of a pair of output axles into first and second portions. The second clutching device selectively engages a driving gear of the second axle assembly with a portion of the planetary inter-axle differential.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 2015Date of Patent: October 4, 2016Assignee: Dana Heavy Vehicle Systems Group, LLCInventors: James F. Ziech, Donald J. Remboski, Steven J. Wesolowski, Timothy J. Morscheck
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Patent number: 9457655Abstract: A drive axle system for a vehicle drive train having a clutching device is provided. The drive axle system includes a first shaft, a first axle assembly, a second axle assembly, a first clutching device, a second clutching device, and an axle assembly housing. At least a portion of the first shaft, the second clutching device, and at least one of the first axle assembly and the second axle assembly are disposed in the axle assembly housing. The first axle assembly is drivingly engaged with the first shaft. The first clutching device divides one of a pair of output axles into first and second portions. The second clutching device selectively engages a driving gear of the second axle assembly with one of the first shaft and a portion of the first axle assembly.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 2015Date of Patent: October 4, 2016Assignee: Dana Heavy Vehicle Systems Group, LLCInventors: James F. Ziech, Donald J. Remboski, Steven J. Wesolowski, Timothy J. Morscheck
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Patent number: 9457656Abstract: A drive axle system for a vehicle drive train having a clutching device is provided. The drive axle system includes a first shaft, a bevel gear inter-axle differential, a first axle assembly, a second axle assembly, a first clutching device, and a second clutching device. The first axle assembly is drivingly engaged with the first shaft. The first clutching device divides one of a pair of output axles into first and second portions. The second clutching device selectively engages a driving gear of the second axle assembly with a portion of the bevel gear inter-axle differential.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 2015Date of Patent: October 4, 2016Assignee: Dana Heavy Vehicle Systems Group, LLCInventors: James F. Ziech, Donald J. Remboski, Steven J. Wesolowski, Timothy J. Morscheck
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Patent number: 9428050Abstract: A method of operating a drive axle system is provided. The method comprises the steps of rotating a first shaft, drivingly engaging a first axle assembly, drivingly engaging a second axle assembly, moving a second clutching device into a position to disengage a second driving gear of the second axle assembly, and moving a first clutching device into a position to disengage a first portion from a second portion of one of a second pair of output axles, thereby allowing the second driving gear to coast to a substantially non-moving state.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 2015Date of Patent: August 30, 2016Assignee: Dana Heavy Vehicle Systems Group, LLCInventors: James F. Ziech, Donald J. Remboski, Steven J. Wesolowski, Timothy J. Morscheck
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Publication number: 20160243903Abstract: A rotary joint for use with a central tire inflation system and a network of sensorized components for a driveline is provided. The rotary joint comprises a sealing gasket wear detection system and a rotary encoder disposed within a joint cavity. The network of sensorized components comprises a sensorized wheel hub, a transmission speed sensor, and a controller in communication with the sensorized wheel hub and the transmission speed sensor through a communication bus. A method of utilizing a network of sensorized components to analyze a driveline and a method for monitoring a wear of a sealing gasket of a rotary joint is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 19, 2016Publication date: August 25, 2016Inventors: Giulio Ornella, Alessandro Massei, Carlos Maximiliano Giorgio Bort, Fabrizio Zendri, Donald J. Remboski, Doug D. Turner
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Patent number: 9346332Abstract: A method for shifting tandem axle loads on a vehicle including an air suspension circuit having a three way valve, a first air spring connected between a drive axle of a tandem and a vehicle frame and a second air spring connected between a tag axle of the tandem and the vehicle frame. A diameter of the first air spring is larger than a diameter of the second air spring. The system also has an air supply, a first fluid line connected between a port one of the three way valve and the first air spring and a second fluid line connected between a port three of the three way valve and the second air spring.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2014Date of Patent: May 24, 2016Assignee: Dana Heavy Vehicle Systems Group, LLCInventors: Donald J. Remboski, Douglas D. Turner, James F. Ziech
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Patent number: 9333857Abstract: A drive axle system (10) and a method for adapting a shift schedule of a drive axle system (10) based on an input is provided. The drive axle system (10) comprises a first shaft (18), a first axle assembly (14), a second axle assembly (16), a clutching device (28), a controller (55), and a plurality of sensors (75). The plurality of sensors (75) are in communication with the controller (55) for sensing at least one of an environmental condition and at least one operating condition the drive axle system (10). Based on the information from the plurality of sensors (75) the controller (55) selects one of a plurality of shift schedules and places the clutching device (28) in one of a first position and a second position.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2014Date of Patent: May 10, 2016Assignee: Dana Heavy Vehicle Systems Group, LLCInventors: Timothy J. Morscheck, Kenneth E. Cooper, James F. Ziech, Steven J. Wesolowski, Richard A. Nellums, Donald J. Remboski
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Publication number: 20160053678Abstract: A method and apparatus for controlling the mass flow rate of a positive displacement expander comprises pumping a working fluid to a heat exchanger to convert the fluid into a working vapor. At least a portion of the working vapor is stored in an accumulator connected to the heat exchanger. At least a portion of the working vapor stored in the accumulator is selectively released into a positive displacement expander via a pulse width modulated valve to increase the efficiency of the expander.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 20, 2014Publication date: February 25, 2016Applicant: DANA LIMITEDInventors: DONALD J. REMBOSKI, MARK R.J. VERSTEYHE