Patents by Inventor Theodor Gassmann
Theodor Gassmann 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: 11780315Abstract: A transmission assembly for a hybrid vehicle includes an internal combustion engine and an electric machine, wherein a first drive torque of the internal combustion engine and a second drive torque of the electric machine are transferable to a drive shaft of the hybrid vehicle via the transmission assembly, wherein the transmission assembly comprises: a first transmission input shaft, via which the first drive torque 1 of the internal combustion engine is introduced into the transmission assembly; a second transmission input shaft, via which the second drive torque of the electric machine is introduced into the transmission assembly; the drive shaft; and at least a first planetary transmission including a first ring gear, a first planetary carrier and a first sun gear; wherein the first transmission input shaft is connected via the first planetary transmission to the second transmission input shaft and to the drive shaft.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2017Date of Patent: October 10, 2023Assignee: GKN Automotive Ltd.Inventor: Theodor Gassmann
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Patent number: 11701960Abstract: An actuator assembly for actuating two switching units in the driveline of a motor vehicle comprises a housing; an actuator drive; a switching rod arranged in the housing and axially movable by the actuator drive in three positions; a first switching element and a second switching element axially movably arranged on the switching rod; a spring element which biases the first switching element against a first shaft stop and the second switching element against a second shaft stop; a first housing stop against which the first switching element can be axially supported; and a second housing stop against which the second switching element can be axially supported. A transmission assembly can include such an actuator assembly.Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 2020Date of Patent: July 18, 2023Assignee: GKN Automotive LimitedInventors: Theodor Gassmann, Maximilian Werkhausen, Jan Haupt
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Publication number: 20220379711Abstract: An actuator assembly for actuating two switching units in the driveline of a motor vehicle comprises a housing; an actuator drive; a switching rod arranged in the housing and axially movable by the actuator drive in three positions; a first switching element and a second switching element axially movably arranged on the switching rod; a spring element which biases the first switching element against a first shaft stop and the second switching element against a second shaft stop; a first housing stop against which the first switching element can be axially supported; and a second housing stop against which the second switching element can be axially supported. A transmission assembly can include such an actuator assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 6, 2020Publication date: December 1, 2022Inventors: Theodor Gassmann, Maximilian Werkhausen, Jan Haupt
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Patent number: 11480248Abstract: A hydraulic actuator can be provided for actuating a functional part by a movement of a force transmission element, with a working piston which can be acted upon by a hydraulic pressure of a pressure supply and is movable thereover between a first extreme position and a second extreme position in a piston/cylinder unit, wherein two chambers separated from one another by the working piston are present and a first chamber is formed as a first working chamber with a pressure inlet and a hydraulic pressure applied to the first pressure inlet urges the working piston in the direction of the first extreme position in order to enlarge the first working chamber. At least one retaining means is provided which is capable of automatically locking the working piston in one of the extreme positions when this extreme position is reached, even without any hydraulic pressure being applied.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2018Date of Patent: October 25, 2022Assignee: GKN Automotive Ltd.Inventor: Theodor Gassmann
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Patent number: 11454288Abstract: An actuator assembly comprises a rotatably drivable drive gear; a locking ring which is rotatably mounted in a stationary housing and is drivingly connected to the drive gear, wherein the locking ring is rotatable from a first rotational position into a second rotational position against a rotation stop; wherein at least one friction face pairing is provided in the power path between the drive gear and the locking ring, via which a torque can be transmitted to the locking ring by frictional forces; a first ramp ring drivable by the drive gear and a second ramp ring, which are axially supported against each other and are configured to convert rotary movement into axial movement; wherein the first ramp ring, after the locking ring has reached the rotary stop, can be further rotatably driven by the drive gear.Type: GrantFiled: January 11, 2019Date of Patent: September 27, 2022Assignee: GKN Automotive LimitedInventors: Jan Haupt, Thomas Weckerling, Theodor Gassmann
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Patent number: 11433869Abstract: A drive torque of an electric motor for driving a driveline included in a driveline assembly of a motor vehicle can be controlled as a function of the vehicle speed in such a way that, when the vehicle speed is below a predetermined threshold value, the electric motor is controlled in a high torque mode and, when the vehicle speed is above the threshold value, the electric motor is controlled in a low torque mode.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2018Date of Patent: September 6, 2022Assignee: GKN Automotive LimitedInventors: Peter Obergünner, Harwin Niessen, Michael Höck, Theodor Gassmann
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Publication number: 20220082137Abstract: An actuator assembly comprises a rotatably drivable drive gear; a locking ring which is rotatably mounted in a stationary housing and is drivingly connected to the drive gear, wherein the locking ring is rotatable from a first rotational position into a second rotational position against a rotation stop; wherein at least one friction face pairing is provided in the power path between the drive gear and the locking ring, via which a torque can be transmitted to the locking ring by frictional forces; a first ramp ring drivable by the drive gear and a second ramp ring, which are axially supported against each other and are configured to convert rotary movement into axial movement; wherein the first ramp ring, after the locking ring has reached the rotary stop, can be further rotatably driven by the drive gear.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 11, 2019Publication date: March 17, 2022Inventors: Jan Haupt, Thomas Weckerling, Theodor Gassmann
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Patent number: 11193561Abstract: A drive assembly for a motor vehicle includes a housing having a transmission housing chamber, a reservoir, and a clutch housing chamber. At least one of the transmission housing chamber or the clutch housing chamber are fluidically connected to the reservoir. A transmission is disposed in the transmission housing chamber. A clutch is disposed in the clutch housing chamber. The clutch is drivingly connected to the transmission. An actuator has an actuating element engaged with the clutch. The clutch is moveable by the actuating element between a disengaged position and an engaged position. A valve is operatively connected to the actuating element of the actuator to allow lubricant flow from the reservoir to at least one of the transmission housing chamber and the clutch housing chamber when the clutch is in the engaged position and to prevent lubricant flow from the reservoir when the clutch is in the disengaged position.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2020Date of Patent: December 7, 2021Assignee: GKN Automotive LimitedInventors: Jan Haupt, Theodor Gassmann, Maximilian Werkhausen
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Patent number: 11015708Abstract: In the case of an axle drive unit with a power-shiftable two-speed transmission unit, in order to enable particularly simple and advantageous control of a gear change and to manage with a small number of components and a less complex control logic and control sensor system, the coordination of mechanically-passively implemented shifting thresholds of a friction clutch and a blocking device of a freewheel is provided, which makes it possible to control the friction clutch and the blocking device with the same control variable at always the same level.Type: GrantFiled: September 5, 2017Date of Patent: May 25, 2021Assignee: GKN Automotive Ltd.Inventors: Theodor Gassmann, Dirk Güth, Jan Haupt
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Publication number: 20210146767Abstract: A transmission assembly for a hybrid vehicle includes an internal combustion engine and an electric machine, wherein a first drive torque of the internal combustion engine and a second drive torque of the electric machine are transferable to a drive shaft of the hybrid vehicle via the transmission assembly, wherein the transmission assembly comprises: a first transmission input shaft, via which the first drive torque 1 of the internal combustion engine is introduced into the transmission assembly; a second transmission input shaft, via which the second drive torque of the electric machine is introduced into the transmission assembly; the drive shaft; and at least a first planetary transmission including a first ring gear, a first planetary carrier and a first sun gear; wherein the first transmission input shaft is connected via the first planetary transmission to the second transmission input shaft and to the drive shaft.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2017Publication date: May 20, 2021Inventor: Theodor Gassmann
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Patent number: 10962096Abstract: A differential transmission for transmitting a torque to an axle of a motor vehicle, has at least one driveshaft and at least one output shaft, which are connectable in torque-transmitting manner via a clutch within a housing of the differential transmission, wherein the clutch is actuatable via an actuating device, wherein the actuating device is mounted on the housing, wherein the at least one output shaft is mounted in a rotatable manner via a bearing, wherein the bearing is mounted on the actuating device; wherein a stop is arranged on the at least one output shaft such that an actuating force that is provided for actuating the clutch and acts at least in an axial direction is supported on the stop at least via the actuating device and the bearing.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2016Date of Patent: March 30, 2021Assignee: GKN Automotive Ltd.Inventor: Theodor Gassmann
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Publication number: 20210009129Abstract: A drive torque of an electric motor for driving a driveline included in a driveline assembly of a motor vehicle can be controlled as a function of the vehicle speed in such a way that, when the vehicle speed is below a predetermined threshold value, the electric motor is controlled in a high torque mode and, when the vehicle speed is above the threshold value, the electric motor is controlled in a low torque mode.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2018Publication date: January 14, 2021Inventors: Peter Obergünner, Harwin Niessen, Michael Höck, Theodor Gassmann
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Publication number: 20210010586Abstract: A hydraulic actuator can be provided for actuating a functional part by a movement of a force transmission element, with a working piston which can be acted upon by a hydraulic pressure of a pressure supply and is movable thereover between a first extreme position and a second extreme position in a piston/cylinder unit, wherein two chambers separated from one another by the working piston are present and a first chamber is formed as a first working chamber with a pressure inlet and a hydraulic pressure applied to the first pressure inlet urges the working piston in the direction of the first extreme position in order to enlarge the first working chamber. At least one retaining means is provided which is capable of automatically locking the working piston in one of the extreme positions when this extreme position is reached, even without any hydraulic pressure being applied.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2018Publication date: January 14, 2021Inventor: Theodor Gassmann
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Publication number: 20210010568Abstract: A drive assembly for a motor vehicle includes a housing having a transmission housing chamber, a reservoir, and a clutch housing chamber. At least one of the transmission housing chamber or the clutch housing chamber are fluidically connected to the reservoir. A transmission is disposed in the transmission housing chamber. A clutch is disposed in the clutch housing chamber. The clutch is drivingly connected to the transmission. An actuator has an actuating element engaged with the clutch. The clutch is moveable by the actuating element between a disengaged position and an engaged position.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2020Publication date: January 14, 2021Inventors: Jan Haupt, Theodor Gassmann, Maximilian Werkhausen
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Publication number: 20200256465Abstract: In the case of an axle drive unit with a power-shiftable two-speed transmission unit, in order to enable particularly simple and advantageous control of a gear change and to manage with a small number of components and a less complex control logic and control sensor system, the coordination of mechanically-passively implemented shifting thresholds of a friction clutch and a blocking device of a freewheel is provided, which makes it possible to control the friction clutch and the blocking device with the same control variable at always the same level.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 5, 2017Publication date: August 13, 2020Inventors: Theodor Gassmann, Dirk Güth, Jan Haupt
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Patent number: 10688858Abstract: A transmission arrangement for a hybrid vehicle has an internal combustion engine and an electric machine. A first drive torque of the internal combustion engine and a second drive torque of the electric machine are transmissible to at least one drive shaft of the hybrid vehicle by the transmission arrangement. The transmission arrangement comprises a first planetary transmission with first components including a first sun gear, first ring gear and first planet carrier. A third drive torque is transmissible to a second planet carrier of a second planetary transmission by the first planet carrier. The second planetary transmission has second components including a second planet carrier, second sun gear and third sun gear. The second sun gear meshes with a first toothing of a second planet gear. The third sun gear meshes with a second toothing of the second planet gear. A drive shaft of the hybrid vehicle is driveable by the third sun gear.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 2016Date of Patent: June 23, 2020Assignee: GKN Automotive Ltd.Inventors: Theodor Gassmann, Jan Haupt, Moritz Abbenhaus, Sven Herber, Wolfgang Hildebrandt
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Patent number: 10508737Abstract: A multi-step transmission for a motor vehicle comprises an input shaft, an output shaft, a first transmission stage and a second transmission stage, a clutch which can be transferred into three clutch positions to drivingly connect the input shaft and the output shaft with each other or disconnect them from each other; and an actuating assembly with a setting element that is movable in three setting positions and is connected to a movable clutch part of the clutch, wherein the actuating assembly comprises first and second electromagnetically operable actuators which can be operated independently from one another and which jointly act on the setting element such that the setting element can be transferred by the first and the second actuator into the three setting positions. An electric drive can have such a multi-step transmission.Type: GrantFiled: February 29, 2016Date of Patent: December 17, 2019Assignee: GKN Automotive Ltd.Inventor: Theodor Gassmann
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Publication number: 20190226565Abstract: A differential transmission for transmitting a torque to an axle of a motor vehicle, has at least one driveshaft and at least one output shaft, which are connectable in torque-transmitting manner via a clutch within a housing of the differential transmission, wherein the clutch is actuatable via an actuating device, wherein the actuating device is mounted on the housing, wherein the at least one output shaft is mounted in a rotatable manner via a bearing, wherein the bearing is mounted on the actuating device; wherein a stop is arranged on the at least one output shaft such that an actuating force that is provided for actuating the clutch and acts at least in an axial direction is supported on the stop at least via the actuating device and the bearing.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 14, 2016Publication date: July 25, 2019Inventor: Theodor Gassmann
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Publication number: 20190225070Abstract: A transmission arrangement for a hybrid vehicle has an internal combustion engine and an electric machine. A first drive torque of the internal combustion engine and a second drive torque of the electric machine are transmissible to at least one drive shaft of the hybrid vehicle by the transmission arrangement. The transmission arrangement comprises a first planetary transmission with first components including a first sun gear, first ring gear and first planet carrier. A third drive torque is transmissible to a second planet carrier of a second planetary transmission by the first planet carrier. The second planetary transmission has second components including a second planet carrier, second sun gear and third sun gear. The second sun gear meshes with a first toothing of a second planet gear. The third sun gear meshes with a second toothing of the second planet gear. A drive shaft of the hybrid vehicle is driveable by the third sun gear.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 4, 2016Publication date: July 25, 2019Applicant: GKN Automotive Ltd.Inventors: Theodor GASSMANN, Jan HAUPT, Moritz ABBENHAUS, Sven HERBER, Wolfgang HILDEBRANDT
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Patent number: 10320277Abstract: An electric drive assembly for a motor vehicle comprises a high-speed electric machine with a nominal rotational speed of at least 20,000 revolutions per minute and with a high-speed rotor that can be used as a flywheel mass for storing kinetic energy; a superimposed transmission having a drive element, a regulating element and a driven element, wherein the drive element is drivable by an electric machine around a drive axis, wherein the regulating element is rotatable around a regulating axis and wherein the driven element is drivingly connected to the regulating element and the drive element; an electromagnetic regulating device having a stator and a rotor that is connected to the regulating element in a rotationally fixed way, wherein by means of magnetic forces acting in the circumferential direction between the stator and the rotor, a regulating moment can be transmitted to the rotor, wherein the magnetic forces are variably adjustable.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 2016Date of Patent: June 11, 2019Assignee: GKN Automotive Ltd.Inventor: Theodor Gassmann