Patents by Inventor Gaurav Vasudeva

Gaurav Vasudeva 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).

  • Patent number: 11680627
    Abstract: A variable drive system of a power system is disclosed. The variable drive system may include an engine gearset to transfer power from an engine output of an engine to a variable input driveshaft of the variable drive system. The variable drive system may include a generator gearset to transfer power, generated by the engine, to a generator driveshaft of a generator. The variable drive system may include a variable drive, coupled to the variable input driveshaft, to enable a gear ratio between engine output and the generator driveshaft to be adjustable, the variable input driveshaft being offset from at least one of the engine output or the generator driveshaft. The variable drive system may include a direct drive clutch to bypass variable power transfer through the variable drive and enable direct power transfer from the engine output to the generator driveshaft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2023
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: John Seipold, Gaurav Vasudeva, Evan Jacobson, Eric Manning
  • Publication number: 20220325501
    Abstract: A power system may include a high-speed flywheel connected to an engine of a machine; a battery; a motor-generator unit (MGU) connected to the engine and the battery; and a turbocharger connected to the engine. One or more of the high-speed flywheel, the battery and the MGU, or the turbocharger may be configured to provide supplemental power to power provided by the engine to operate the machine, or provide replacement power when no power is provided by the engine to operate the machine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2021
    Publication date: October 13, 2022
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Chad KOCI, Jay R. STEFFEN, Fang GUO, Richard W. KRUISWYK, Gaurav VASUDEVA, Robert Michael MCDAVID, Timothy Adam BAZYN
  • Patent number: 11421585
    Abstract: A variable drive system, to drive an accessory drive of a machine may include a first variable pulley to be mechanically coupled to the accessory drive and an engine output of an engine. The variable drive system may also include a second variable pulley to be mechanically coupled to a flywheel. The variable drive system may include a drive element to rotate, according to a clutch system, about the first variable pulley and the second variable pulley to at least one of: drive the second variable pulley to charge the flywheel with kinetic energy or drive the first variable pulley via kinetic energy from the flywheel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2022
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Brian Lister, Gaurav Vasudeva
  • Publication number: 20220145966
    Abstract: A variable drive system of a power system is disclosed. The variable drive system may include an engine gearset to transfer power from an engine output of an engine to a variable input driveshaft of the variable drive system. The variable drive system may include a generator gearset to transfer power, generated by the engine, to a generator driveshaft of a generator. The variable drive system may include a variable drive, coupled to the variable input driveshaft, to enable a gear ratio between engine output and the generator driveshaft to be adjustable, the variable input driveshaft being offset from at least one of the engine output or the generator driveshaft. The variable drive system may include a direct drive clutch to bypass variable power transfer through the variable drive and enable direct power transfer from the engine output to the generator driveshaft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2022
    Publication date: May 12, 2022
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: John SEIPOLD, Gaurav Vasudeva, Evan Jacobson, Eric Manning
  • Patent number: 11268596
    Abstract: A variable drive system of a power system is disclosed. The variable drive system may include an engine gearset to transfer power from an engine output of an engine to a variable input driveshaft of the variable drive system. The variable drive system may include a generator gearset to transfer power, generated by the engine, to a generator driveshaft of a generator. The variable drive system may include a variable drive, coupled to the variable input driveshaft, to enable a gear ratio between engine output and the generator driveshaft to be adjustable, the variable input driveshaft being offset from at least one of the engine output or the generator driveshaft. The variable drive system may include a direct drive clutch to bypass variable power transfer through the variable drive and enable direct power transfer from the engine output to the generator driveshaft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2022
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: John Seipold, Gaurav Vasudeva, Evan Jacobson, Eric Manning
  • Patent number: 11174905
    Abstract: A transmission for a machine is disclosed. The transmission may comprise a first torque path for transmission of torque from an input shaft to an output shaft, and a single clutch element along the first torque path. The transmission may further comprise a clutch actuator configured to actuate engagement of the clutch element, and a clutch pressure control (CPC) valve configured to permit a flow of hydraulic fluid to the clutch actuator when in an open position to cause the clutch actuator to actuate engagement of the clutch element. The transmission may further comprise a FMR valve having a failure position obstructing flow of the hydraulic fluid from the CPC valve to the clutch actuator when the CPC valve is in the open position. The FMR valve actuated by pilot pressure from a CPC valve that controls actuation of other clutch elements that are not on the first torque path.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2021
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Konrad Garrett, Aaron Benjamin Crabtree, Michael David Beyer, Gaurav Vasudeva, Brian Eugene Lister
  • Patent number: 11098792
    Abstract: A transmission system for a machine is coupled to an engine of the machine that is adapted to generate power. The transmission system includes a hydraulic power path including a variator coupled to the engine. The transmission system also includes a mechanical power path. The mechanical power path includes a first gear arrangement including a plurality of gears. The mechanical power path also includes a second gear arrangement including a plurality of gears. The second gear arrangement is coupled with the first gear arrangement to receive the variable rotational power from the first gear arrangement. The mechanical power path further includes a first clutch assembly and a second clutch assembly. Further, the second gear arrangement directs the variable rotational power received from the first gear arrangement towards a final output member of the machine in a selected direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2021
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventor: Gaurav Vasudeva
  • Publication number: 20210095748
    Abstract: A transmission system for a machine is coupled to an engine of the machine that is adapted to generate power. The transmission system includes a hydraulic power path including a variator coupled to the engine. The transmission system also includes a mechanical power path. The mechanical power path includes a first gear arrangement including a plurality of gears. The mechanical power path also includes a second gear arrangement including a plurality of gears. The second gear arrangement is coupled with the first gear arrangement to receive the variable rotational power from the first gear arrangement. The mechanical power path further includes a first clutch assembly and a second clutch assembly. Further, the second gear arrangement directs the variable rotational power received from the first gear arrangement towards a final output member of the machine in a selected direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2019
    Publication date: April 1, 2021
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventor: Gaurav Vasudeva
  • Publication number: 20210018071
    Abstract: A variable drive system of a power system is disclosed. The variable drive system may include an engine gearset to transfer power from an engine output of an engine to a variable input driveshaft of the variable drive system. The variable drive system may include a generator gearset to transfer power, generated by the engine, to a generator driveshaft of a generator. The variable drive system may include a variable drive, coupled to the variable input driveshaft, to enable a gear ratio between engine output and the generator driveshaft to be adjustable, the variable input driveshaft being offset from at least one of the engine output or the generator driveshaft. The variable drive system may include a direct drive clutch to bypass variable power transfer through the variable drive and enable direct power transfer from the engine output to the generator driveshaft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2019
    Publication date: January 21, 2021
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: John SEIPOLD, Gaurav VASUDEVA, Evan JACOBSON, Eric MANNING
  • Publication number: 20210010415
    Abstract: A variable drive system to drive an accessory drive of a machine is disclosed. The variable drive system may include a first variable pulley to be mechanically coupled to the accessory drive and an engine output of an engine. The variable drive system may include a second variable pulley to be mechanically coupled to a flywheel. The variable drive system may include a drive element to rotate, according to a clutch system, about the first variable pulley and the second variable pulley to at least one of: drive the second variable pulley to charge the flywheel with kinetic energy or drive the first variable pulley via kinetic energy from the flywheel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2019
    Publication date: January 14, 2021
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Brian LISTER, Gaurav VASUDEVA
  • Publication number: 20200340577
    Abstract: A transmission for a machine is disclosed. The transmission may comprise a torque path providing a path for transmission of torque from an input shaft to an output shaft, and a single clutch element along the torque path. The transmission may further comprise a clutch actuator configured to actuate engagement of the clutch element, and a clutch pressure control (CPC) valve configured to permit a flow of hydraulic fluid to the clutch actuator through a control pressure line when in an open position to cause the clutch actuator to actuate engagement of the clutch element. The transmission may further comprise a failure mode response (FMR) valve in the control pressure line between the CPC valve and the clutch actuator. The FMR valve may have a failure position obstructing flow of the hydraulic fluid from the CPC valve to the clutch actuator when the CPC valve is in the open position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2019
    Publication date: October 29, 2020
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Brian E. Lister, Gaurav Vasudeva, Konrad Garrett, Aaron B. Crabtree, Michael Beyer
  • Patent number: 10801612
    Abstract: A transmission for a machine is disclosed. The transmission may comprise a torque path providing a path for transmission of torque from an input shaft to an output shaft, and a single clutch element along the torque path. The transmission may further comprise a clutch actuator configured to actuate engagement of the clutch element, and a clutch pressure control (CPC) valve configured to permit a flow of hydraulic fluid to the clutch actuator through a control pressure line when in an open position to cause the clutch actuator to actuate engagement of the clutch element. The transmission may further comprise a failure mode response (FMR) valve in the control pressure line between the CPC valve and the clutch actuator. The FMR valve may have a failure position obstructing flow of the hydraulic fluid from the CPC valve to the clutch actuator when the CPC valve is in the open position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2020
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Brian E. Lister, Gaurav Vasudeva, Konrad Garrett, Aaron B. Crabtree, Michael Beyer
  • Patent number: 10427670
    Abstract: A continuously variable transmission includes two planetary gear sets having two planetary outputs and a planetary output shaft with a first drive gear. A variator drives a ring gear of the second planetary gear set, and a transmission input shaft is driven by the engine, which also drives the variator and the planetary input. Forward and reverse output systems are connected to the planetary output shaft and a transmission output shaft. A first clutch connects the first planetary output to the first drive gear, and a second clutch connects the second planetary output to the first drive gear. A third clutch connects the second planetary output to a second drive gear of the planetary output shaft, with the second drive gear being connected to the forward output system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2019
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Gaurav Vasudeva, Konrad Garrett, Justin R. Bailey
  • Publication number: 20190009772
    Abstract: A continuously variable transmission includes two planetary gear sets having two planetary outputs and a planetary output shaft with a first drive gear. A variator drives a ring gear of the second planetary gear set, and a transmission input shaft is driven by the engine, which also drives the variator and the planetary input. Forward and reverse output systems are connected to the planetary output shaft and a transmission output shaft. A first clutch connects the first planetary output to the first drive gear, and a second clutch connects the second planetary output to the first drive gear. A third clutch connects the second planetary output to a second drive gear of the planetary output shaft, with the second drive gear being connected to the forward output system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2018
    Publication date: January 10, 2019
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Gaurav Vasudeva, Konrad Garrett, Justin R. Bailey
  • Patent number: 10093302
    Abstract: A supplemental hydraulic motor is provided that is coupled to an output of a continuously variable transmission in order to increase transmission output torque. The supplemental hydraulic motor is powered by a hydraulic steering pump and is also operational as a ground-driven, secondary hydraulic steering pump. In addition, the supplemental hydraulic motor may be used to retard the transmission.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2018
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Glen P. Calvert, Gaurav Vasudeva, Daniel G. Wear
  • Publication number: 20170158187
    Abstract: A supplemental hydraulic motor is provided that is coupled to an output of a continuously variable transmission in order to increase transmission output torque. The supplemental hydraulic motor is powered by a hydraulic steering pump and is also operational as a ground-driven, secondary hydraulic steering pump. In addition, the supplemental hydraulic motor may be used to retard the transmission.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2015
    Publication date: June 8, 2017
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Glen P. Calvert, Gaurav Vasudeva, Daniel G. Wear
  • Patent number: 9488263
    Abstract: Transmission for coupling to hydromechanical power source includes differential and range modules including planetary gear arrangements, a plurality of selectively engagable clutch assemblies, and a drop box module, which includes a final output member. First and second power source paths provide power to the differential module. The clutch assemblies are selectively engagable to provide variable rotational power from the differential module to the range module, and from the range module to the drop box module in a plurality of directional ranges. The drop box adapts the variable rotational power provided in the selected range for connection in a given application.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2016
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Gaurav Vasudeva, Michael G. Cronin
  • Patent number: 9404564
    Abstract: A transmission for a work machine may include a first variator including a first input geared to a transmission input, a first output, and a first displacement. A second variator may include a second input geared to the transmission input, a second output, and a second displacement. The first displacement may be greater than the second displacement. A first planetary gear set may be in mechanical association with the second output, selectively coupled to a ground, and in mechanical association with a first gear. A second planetary gear set may be geared to the transmission input. A third planetary gear set may include a transmission output and may be in mechanical association with the second planetary gear set. A second gear may be in mechanical association with the third planetary gear set and may be in mesh with a third gear that is in mechanical association with the first output. The second gear may be in mesh with the first gear.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2016
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Glen Patrick Calvert, Gaurav Vasudeva
  • Patent number: 9394975
    Abstract: A planetary gear train is disclosed. The planetary gear train may include a first planetary gear set, a second planetary gear set, a third planetary gear set, a fourth planetary gear set and a fifth planetary gear set between an input end and an output end. The planetary gear train may further include a brake set having a first brake, a second brake and a third brake, and a clutch set having a first clutch and a second clutch. The first brake, the second brake and the third brake, the first clutch and the second clutch may be selectively actuable to produce three different forward speed ranges and two different reverse speed ranges between the input end and the output end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2016
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Glen P. Calvert, Gaurav Vasudeva
  • Publication number: 20160047449
    Abstract: Transmission for coupling to hydromechanical power source includes differential and range modules including planetary gear arrangements, a plurality of selectively engagable clutch assemblies, and a drop box module, which includes a final output member. First and second power source paths provide power to the differential module. The clutch assemblies are selectively engagable to provide variable rotational power from the differential module to the range module, and from the range module to the drop box module in a plurality of directional ranges. The drop box adapts the variable rotational power provided in the selected range for connection in a given application.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2014
    Publication date: February 18, 2016
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Gaurav Vasudeva, Michael G. Cronin