Patents by Inventor Matthew Payne
Matthew Payne 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: 11933258Abstract: A generator module for a vehicle includes a housing with a first conical surface, a rotor assembly with a second conical surface, aligned with the first conical surface, and a spring arranged to push the second conical surface into contact with the first conical surface. In an example embodiment, the first conical surface or the second conical surface includes a plastic surface or a friction paper surface. In an example embodiment, the rotor assembly is axially displaceable within the housing to compress the spring and move the second conical surface away from the first conical surface.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2022Date of Patent: March 19, 2024Assignee: Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KGInventors: John Ramsey, Matthew Payne, Michael Condo, Aaron Mueller
-
Publication number: 20240070460Abstract: Sensor data, including a group of time series elements, is received. A training data set is determined, including by determining for at least a selected time series element in the group of time series elements a corresponding ground truth. The corresponding ground truth is based on a plurality of time series elements in the group of time series elements. A processor is used to train a machine learning model using the training dataset.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 1, 2023Publication date: February 29, 2024Inventors: Ashok Kumar Elluswamy, Matthew Bauch, Christopher Payne, Andrej Karpathy, Joseph Polin
-
Publication number: 20240018929Abstract: A generator module for a vehicle includes a housing with a first conical surface, a rotor assembly with a second conical surface, aligned with the first conical surface, and a spring arranged to push the second conical surface into contact with the first conical surface. In an example embodiment, the first conical surface or the second conical surface includes a plastic surface or a friction paper surface. In an example embodiment, the rotor assembly is axially displaceable within the housing to compress the spring and move the second conical surface away from the first conical surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 14, 2022Publication date: January 18, 2024Applicant: Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KGInventors: John Ramsey, Matthew Payne, Michael Condo, Aaron Mueller
-
Patent number: 11831217Abstract: A cooling crescent for a hybrid module includes a first half section and a second half section. The first half section has a radially outer inlet orifice and a plurality of circumferentially disposed radially inner outlet orifices. The second half section is sealed to the first half section to form a narrow channel hydraulically connected to the radially outer inlet orifice, and a circumferentially extending channel hydraulically connected to the narrow channel and the plurality of circumferentially disposed radially inner outlet orifices. In some example embodiments, the first half section or the second half section comprises a plurality of axially extending tabs with respective orifices for fixing the cooling crescent to a housing of the hybrid module. In an embodiment, the plurality of axially extending tabs are configured to be adjustable to vary a respective height of the tabs to accommodate for e-motor stators of varying sizes.Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 2021Date of Patent: November 28, 2023Assignee: Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KGInventors: Kolstin Hartzler, Matthew Payne, Markus Steinberger, Richard Fraley
-
Patent number: 11708789Abstract: A generator module includes a housing arranged for mounting to a rear face of an internal combustion engine, a generator stator fixed in the housing, a generator rotor arranged radially inside of the generator stator, and a bearing arranged to support a radial inside of the generator rotor on the housing. The generator rotor may include a rotor carrier and a plurality of stacked plates secured to the rotor carrier. The bearing may be at least partially radially aligned with the plurality of stacked plates.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2021Date of Patent: July 25, 2023Assignee: Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KGInventors: Matthew Payne, Markus Steinberger
-
Patent number: 11635053Abstract: A starter-generator module for a vehicle includes a bulkhead wall, a module housing fixed to the bulkhead wall, an e-motor stator fixed to the module housing, an e-motor rotor disposed radially inside of the e-motor stator, and a power electronics unit fixed to the module housing. The module housing has a first opening and the power electronics unit covers the first opening. The e-motor rotor has a rotor carrier arranged for fixing to a crankshaft of the internal combustion engine. In an example embodiment, the rotor carrier includes holes arranged for receiving respective fasteners for fixing the rotor carrier to an engine crankshaft, and a bolt circle diameter of the holes is less than an inside diameter of the first opening. In an example embodiment, the rotor carrier is fixed to a crankshaft by a bolt, and the first opening is arranged for receiving a tool to secure the bolt.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 2020Date of Patent: April 25, 2023Assignee: Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KGInventors: Matthew Payne, Markus Steinberger
-
Publication number: 20230114756Abstract: A generator module includes a housing arranged for mounting to a rear face of an internal combustion engine, a generator stator fixed in the housing, a generator rotor arranged radially inside of the generator stator, and a bearing arranged to support a radial inside of the generator rotor on the housing. The generator rotor may include a rotor carrier and a plurality of stacked plates secured to the rotor carrier. The bearing may be at least partially radially aligned with the plurality of stacked plates.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 23, 2021Publication date: April 13, 2023Applicant: Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KGInventors: Matthew Payne, Markus Steinberger
-
Publication number: 20230110040Abstract: A hybrid module is provided that includes a water jacket and an oil reservoir. The water jacket can be configured to both directly provide a heat exchanger feature for a stator as well as the oil reservoir. Oil within the oil reservoir can be configured to be sprayed towards the stator at the same time that the water jacket is cooling the stator. This configuration provides an improved cooling effect for the stator.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 6, 2022Publication date: April 13, 2023Applicant: Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KGInventor: Matthew Payne
-
Patent number: 11522394Abstract: A hybrid module includes a rotational axis and an electric motor. The electric motor has a stator assembly and a rotor assembly. The stator assembly includes a stator plate with a first radially extending tab with a first threaded hole for receiving a first fastener for fixing the stator assembly to a jig plate, a second radially extending tab with a first dowel hole for receiving a first dowel to locate the stator assembly in the jig plate, and a third radially extending tab with a second dowel hole for receiving a second dowel to locate the stator assembly in a transmission housing. The rotor assembly is disposed radially inside of the stator assembly and includes a torque converter with a pilot for locating the torque converter relative to the jig plate or relative to an engine crankshaft.Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 2020Date of Patent: December 6, 2022Assignee: Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KGInventors: Matthew Payne, Patrick Lindemann, John Ramsey
-
Patent number: 11511615Abstract: A transmission with an integrated hybrid drive is provided that includes a transmission housing as well as a torque converter rotatably mounted within the transmission housing. The torque converter includes an outer shell configured to be drivingly connected to a crankshaft. An e-motor is integrated into the transmission and includes a stator connected to the transmission housing, a rotor connected to the outer shell, and a controller. An auxiliary drive unit is provided having a drive shaft that is driven by a connection to the torque converter outer shell. A rotor position sensor (RPS) is provided on the drive shaft that is configured to signal rotor position data to the controller. The drive shaft and RPS are offset relative to the axis of the rotor and torque converter, providing better space utilization.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 2021Date of Patent: November 29, 2022Assignee: Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KGInventor: Matthew Payne
-
Patent number: 11506110Abstract: An oil-spray tube assembly includes a tube having an outer circumferential surface, an inner circumferential surface defining a hollow center, a closed distal end, an open proximal end defining an axially recessed annular seat, and an orifice extending between the inner and outer surfaces. A poppet valve has a radially extending flange and is received in the hollow center with the flange disposed on the annular seat. The valve defines an inlet, a cylindrical valve chamber in fluid communication with the inlet, an outlet exiting the valve chamber, and a valve seat between the inlet and the outlet. A ball is disposed within the valve chamber and is movable between a closed position in which the ball is seated on the valve seat to sever fluid communication between the inlet and the outlet and an open position in which the ball is spaced from the valve seat to place the inlet and outlet in fluid communication.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2020Date of Patent: November 22, 2022Assignee: SCHAEFFLER TECHNOLOGIES AG & CO. KGInventors: John Ramsey, Matthew Payne
-
Patent number: 11505055Abstract: An engine damper includes a drive disc having a plurality of studs circumferentially arranged to be received in a flex plate and a driven disc connected to the drive disc by a resilient member. The driven disc defines a plurality of circumferentially arranged first holes arranged in a first pattern. A hub is configured to non-rotatably connect to a shaft. The hub defines a plurality of second holes circumferentially arranged in a second pattern that corresponds to the first pattern. Connectors are disposed in the first and second holes to connect the hub to the driven disc.Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 2020Date of Patent: November 22, 2022Assignee: SCHAEFFLER TECHNOLOGIES AG & CO. KGInventor: Matthew A. Payne
-
Patent number: 11505056Abstract: A P1 hybrid module for a vehicle includes a housing, a motor stator, an input shaft, a resolver rotor, an output flange, a motor rotor, a housing plate, and a resolver stator. The housing is arranged for fixing to an engine and a multi-speed transmission. The motor stator is fixed to the housing. The input shaft is arranged for driving connection to a flange of a damper. The resolver rotor is fixed to the input shaft. The output flange is arranged for fixing to a torque converter. The motor rotor is rotatably fixed to the output flange. The housing plate is fixed to the housing by a first fastener. The resolver stator is fixed to the housing plate radially outside of the resolver rotor.Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 2020Date of Patent: November 22, 2022Assignee: Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KGInventors: John Ramsey, Markus Steinberger, Matthew Payne
-
Patent number: 11469646Abstract: A drive module for a vehicle includes an input extending along an axis and configured to be driven by an engine. An electric motor has a rotor carrier hub configured to be rotated about the axis. The rotor carrier hub is non-rotatably connected to a torque converter cover and is selectively coupled to the input via a clutch. The rotor carrier hub has an inner surface defining an interior, an outer surface defining an exterior, and a plurality of holes extending through the rotor carrier hub from the inner surface to the outer surface to enable oil to transfer from the interior to the exterior. This provides a controlled and relative constant oil flow for cooling the drive module.Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 2018Date of Patent: October 11, 2022Inventors: Matthew Payne, Ayyalraju Satyaseelan, Markus Steinberger
-
Publication number: 20220305900Abstract: A transmission with an integrated hybrid drive is provided that includes a transmission housing as well as a torque converter rotatably mounted within the transmission housing. The torque converter includes an outer shell configured to be drivingly connected to a crankshaft. An e-motor is integrated into the transmission and includes a stator connected to the transmission housing, a rotor connected to the outer shell, and a controller. An auxiliary drive unit is provided having a drive shaft that is driven by a connection to the torque converter outer shell. A rotor position sensor (RPS) is provided on the drive shaft that is configured to signal rotor position data to the controller. The drive shaft and RPS are offset relative to the axis of the rotor and torque converter, providing better space utilization.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 26, 2021Publication date: September 29, 2022Applicant: Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KGInventor: Matthew PAYNE
-
Publication number: 20220299067Abstract: A radially compliant connection includes an axis, a first plate with a first connection portion, a second plate with a second connection portion, an intermediate plate with third and fourth connection portions, a first flexible element fixed to the first connection portion and to the third connection portion, and a second flexible element fixed to the second connection portion and to the fourth connection portion. In some example embodiments, the first connection portion has a radially inner surface with a first radius, and the second connection portion has a first radially outer surface with a second radius, less than the first radius. In an example embodiment, the third connection portion has a second radially outer surface with a third radius, equal to the second radius, or the fourth connection portion has a third radially outer surface with a fourth radius, equal to the second radius.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 5, 2021Publication date: September 22, 2022Applicant: Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KGInventors: Patrick Lindemann, Matthew Payne, Markus Steinberger, Jordan Geiser, Kenneth Hunt, Michael Hodge
-
Patent number: 11451100Abstract: A rotor for an electric motor includes an axis, a rotor carrier a plurality of rotor segments, a first end plate, a second end plate, and a spring element. The rotor carrier has a tubular portion with a cylindrical surface and a radial wall extending radially outwardly from the cylindrical surface. The plurality of rotor segments circumscribe the cylindrical surface. The first end plate is disposed at a first axial end of the plurality of rotor segments adjacent to the radial wall. The second end plate is disposed at a second axial end of the plurality of rotor segments. The spring element presses the first end plate, the plurality of rotor segments, and the second end plate against the radial wall. The spring element includes a ring portion and a plurality of segments extending axially from the ring portion.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2020Date of Patent: September 20, 2022Assignee: Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KGInventors: John Ramsey, Matthew Payne, Gregory Gress, Tuo Luo
-
Patent number: 11428306Abstract: A shipping strap for a hybrid module includes a first annular surface, a second annular surface, and a central bore. The first annular surface includes a first orifice for receiving a first fastener for fixing the shipping strap to a hybrid module housing, or receiving a dowel pin for radially positioning the shipping strap relative to the hybrid module housing. The second annular surface includes a second orifice for receiving a second fastener for securing the shipping strap to a rotor for an electric machine to axially position the rotor in the hybrid module housing. In some example embodiments, the shipping strap has a through bore aligned with the central bore, and a lifting element installed in the through bore for installing the hybrid module in a multi-speed transmission. In an example embodiment, the lifting element is installed in the through bore by a threaded connection.Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 2020Date of Patent: August 30, 2022Assignee: Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KGInventors: Markus Steinberger, John Ramsey, Matthew Payne
-
Patent number: 11421742Abstract: A torque converter is configured to connect with an electric machine via a connecting assembly. The torque converter includes a front cover facing the electric machine. The connecting assembly is non-rotatably fixed to the front cover to be coaxial with a rotor shaft of the electric machine. The connecting assembly defines axially extending teeth configured to engage the electric machine.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2019Date of Patent: August 23, 2022Assignee: SCHAEFFLER TECHNOLOGIES AG & CO. KGInventors: Matthew Payne, Christopher Shamie
-
Patent number: 11408494Abstract: A clutch assembly is disclosed herein. The clutch assembly includes a joint balance chamber positioned between a disconnect apply chamber and a torque converter clutch apply chamber. A torque converter assembly includes a charge pressure fluid circuit. A hub defines a passage between the charge pressure fluid circuit and the joint balance chamber, such that fluid from the torque converter assembly is provided to the joint balance chamber.Type: GrantFiled: January 4, 2021Date of Patent: August 9, 2022Assignee: SCHAEFFLER TECHNOLOGIES AG & CO. KGInventors: Matthew Payne, Kolstin Hartzler, John Ramsey, Markus Steinberger