Patents by Inventor Frank Stauvermann

Frank Stauvermann 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).

  • Drive train between the power take-off shaft of a tractor unit and the gearbox of a trailer vehicle
    Patent number: 8950523
    Abstract: The invention relates to a drive train (1; 52) between a power take-off shaft (27) of a tractor unit (26) and the gearbox (34) of a trailer vehicle (33), the drawbar of which is coupled in a bottom hitching arrangement to the hitch (28) of the tractor unit (26), wherein the drive train (1; 52) extends above the drawbar beam. Depending on the rotational speed and length of the propeller shaft, a long propeller shaft may result problems in revolution that is agitated and vibratory. The novel drive exhibits smooth running properties and allows for easy handling.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2015
    Assignee: GKN Walterscheid GmbH
    Inventors: Frank Stauvermann, Patrick Büth, Richard Kleine-Nieβe