Patents by Inventor Waleed Mahmoud Al-Mahshi
Waleed Mahmoud Al-Mahshi 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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Publication number: 20240123964Abstract: A brake system (10) comprising: a brake caliper (12) supporting a brake pad (14), and having a first brake piston (24) and a second brake piston (28) that are configured to move the brake pad; a first rotary to linear stage mechanism (32) connected to the first brake piston, and a second rotary to linear stage mechanism (34) connected to the second brake piston; a motor (42) configured to generate torque; a torque distributing assembly (40) configured to receive torque from the motor and then distribute the torque from the motor to the first rotary to linear stage mechanism to move the first brake piston and/or to the second rotary to linear stage mechanism to move the second brake piston; wherein the torque distributing assembly comprises: i) a first driving gear (44) connected to the first rotary to linear stage mechanism; ii) a second driving gear (46) connected to the second rotary to linear stage mechanism; iii) a first set of planet gears (72) supported on respective first axles (74); iv) a second set oType: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2022Publication date: April 18, 2024Inventor: Waleed Mahmoud Al-Mahshi
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Patent number: 11773936Abstract: A brake system that includes a first brake piston and a second brake piston; a motor; a distributing assembly that includes a first output and a second output, and a deactivator. The distributing assembly distributes torque or power from the motor to the first brake piston via the first output and to the second brake piston via the second output. In a first operating configuration, the deactivator is inactive, and the distributing assembly distributes the torque or power to both of the first and second outputs such that a speed of the first output and the second output varies. In a second operating configuration, the deactivator is configured to deactivate the distributing assembly and the distributing assembly distributes the torque or power to both of the first output and the second output such that the speed of the first output and the second output is generally the same.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2020Date of Patent: October 3, 2023Assignee: AKEBONO BRAKE INDUSTRY CO., LTDInventors: Waleed Mahmoud Al-Mahshi, Michio Suzuki
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Patent number: 11746839Abstract: A brake system that includes a brake piston and a spindle. The brake piston includes a piston pocket defined in the brake piston. The piston pocket includes a threaded portion. The spindle includes a threaded portion. The threaded portion of the spindle is adapted to threadably engage the threaded portion of the piston pocket.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2020Date of Patent: September 5, 2023Assignee: AKEBONO BRAKE INDUSTRY CO., LTD.Inventor: Waleed Mahmoud Al-Mahshi
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Patent number: 11719296Abstract: A brake system that includes a brake caliper, a motor, and a torque distributing assembly configured to distribute torque from the motor to a first brake piston and/or to a second brake piston. The torque distributing assembly includes a gear set that includes gears that are configured to rotate about an axis. One of the first brake piston and the second brake piston is configured to move along the same axis during a brake apply or a brake release.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2022Date of Patent: August 8, 2023Assignee: AKEBONO BRAKE INDUSTRY CO., LTD.Inventor: Waleed Mahmoud Al-Mahshi
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Patent number: 11460082Abstract: A rotary to linear actuator comprising: (a) a nut having a threading; (b) a spindle having an external threading and positioned at least partially within the nut; and (c) a drive shaft in communication with the nut to rotate the nut; wherein rotation of the drive shaft rotates the nut, and the threading of the nut engages the external threading of the spindle to move the spindle axially away from the drive shaft to drive a piston.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2020Date of Patent: October 4, 2022Assignee: AKEBNON BRAKE INDUSTRY CO., LTD.Inventors: Waleed Mahmoud Al-Mahshi, Aurelian Bahmata
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Publication number: 20220243777Abstract: A brake system that includes a brake caliper, a motor, and a torque distributing assembly configured to distribute torque from the motor to a first brake piston and/or to a second brake piston. The torque distributing assembly includes a gear set that includes gears that are configured to rotate about an axis. One of the first brake piston and the second brake piston is configured to move along the same axis during a brake apply or a brake release.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 20, 2022Publication date: August 4, 2022Inventor: Waleed Mahmoud Al-Mahshi
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Patent number: 11339842Abstract: A brake system that includes a brake caliper, a motor, and a torque distributing assembly configured to distribute torque from the motor to a first brake piston and/or to a second brake piston. The torque distributing assembly includes a gear set that includes gears that are configured to rotate about an axis. One of the first brake piston and the second brake piston is configured to move along the same axis during a brake apply or a brake release.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2020Date of Patent: May 24, 2022Assignee: AKEBONO BRAKE INDUSTRY CO., LTD.Inventor: Waleed Mahmoud Al-Mahshi
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Publication number: 20210404524Abstract: A rotary to linear actuator comprising: (a) a nut having a threading; (b) a spindle having an external threading and positioned at least partially within the nut; and (c) a drive shaft in communication with the nut to rotate the nut; wherein rotation of the drive shaft rotates the nut, and the threading of the nut engages the external threading of the spindle to move the spindle axially away from the drive shaft to drive a piston.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2020Publication date: December 30, 2021Inventors: Waleed Mahmoud Al-Mahshi, Aurelian Bahmata
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Patent number: 11125288Abstract: A disc brake system that is an opposed piston brake system. The disc brake system includes a brake caliper having an inboard side and an outboard side. The inboard side of the brake caliper is configured to support more brake pistons than the outboard side of the brake caliper.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 2019Date of Patent: September 21, 2021Assignee: AKEBONO BRAKE INDUSTRY CO., LTDInventors: Aurelian Bahmata, Michio Suzuki, Brian Lewis Boyle, Gang Lou, Waleed Mahmoud Al-Mahshi
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Publication number: 20200408265Abstract: A brake system that includes a brake piston and a spindle. The brake piston includes a piston pocket defined in the brake piston. The piston pocket includes a threaded portion. The spindle includes a threaded portion. The threaded portion of the spindle is adapted to threadably engage the threaded portion of the piston pocket.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 10, 2020Publication date: December 31, 2020Inventor: Waleed Mahmoud Al-Mahshi
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Patent number: 10808778Abstract: A brake system that includes a brake piston and a spindle. The brake piston includes a piston pocket defined in the brake piston. The piston pocket includes a threaded portion. The spindle includes a threaded portion. The threaded portion of the spindle is adapted to threadably engage the threaded portion of the piston pocket.Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 2018Date of Patent: October 20, 2020Assignee: AKEBONO BRAKE INDUSTRY CO., LTDInventor: Waleed Mahmoud Al-Mahshi
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Publication number: 20200309213Abstract: A brake system that includes a brake caliper, a motor, and a torque distributing assembly configured to distribute torque from the motor to a first brake piston and/or to a second brake piston. The torque distributing assembly includes a gear set that includes gears that are configured to rotate about an axis. One of the first brake piston and the second brake piston is configured to move along the same axis during a brake apply or a brake release.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2020Publication date: October 1, 2020Inventor: Waleed Mahmoud Al-Mahshi
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Publication number: 20200309214Abstract: A brake system that includes a first brake piston and a second brake piston; a motor; a distributing assembly that includes a first output and a second output, and a deactivator. The distributing assembly distributes torque or power from the motor to the first brake piston via the first output and to the second brake piston via the second output In a first operating configuration, the deactivator is inactive, and the distributing assembly distributes the torque or power to both of the first and second outputs such that a speed of the first output and the second output varies. In a second operating configuration, the deactivator is configured to deactivate the distributing assembly and the distributing assembly distributes the torque or power to both of the first output and the second output such that the speed of the first output and the second output is generally the same.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2020Publication date: October 1, 2020Inventors: Waleed Mahmoud Al-Mahshi, Michio Suzuki
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Publication number: 20200096067Abstract: A brake system that includes a first brake piston; a second brake piston; a first rotary to linear mechanism disposed inside of the first brake piston; a second rotary to linear mechanism disposed inside of the second brake piston; and a motor. The motor is configured to generate torque and supply the generated torque generally equally to both of the first and the second rotary to linear mechanism during a brake apply. A compressible member may be provided between a first member and the first brake piston, a second member and the second brake piston, or both.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 25, 2019Publication date: March 26, 2020Inventors: Brian Lewis Boyle, Gang Lou, Michio Suzuki, Waleed Mahmoud Al-Mahshi
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Publication number: 20200063811Abstract: A disc brake system that is an opposed piston brake system. The disc brake system includes a brake caliper having an inboard side and an outboard side. The inboard side of the brake caliper is configured to support more brake pistons than the outboard side of the brake caliper.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2019Publication date: February 27, 2020Inventors: Aurelian Bahmata, Michio Suzuki, Brian Lewis Boyle, Gang Lou, Waleed Mahmoud Al-Mahshi
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Patent number: 10458499Abstract: A brake system comprising: (a) a rotor; and (b) two or more brake assemblies in communication with the rotor, the two or more brake assemblies each including: (i) a caliper; (ii) a piston assembly located within the caliper; and (iii) a motor gear unit in communication with the caliper and configured to move the piston assembly to create a braking force; wherein one or more both of the piston assemblies are moved during a service brake apply or release; and wherein one or both of the piston assemblies are moved during a parking brake apply or release.Type: GrantFiled: October 20, 2017Date of Patent: October 29, 2019Assignee: Akebono Brake Industry Co., Ltd.Inventors: Waleed Mahmoud Al-Mahshi, Gang Lou, Michio Suzuki
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Patent number: 10428888Abstract: A brake system that includes a brake piston, a rotary to linear stage mechanism, and a clutch. The brake piston extends along a longitudinal axis. The brake piston includes a piston pocket. The rotary to linear stage mechanism includes a spindle and a nut. The nut is received in the piston pocket. The brake system is operable in a first braking application and in a second braking application. During the first braking application, the clutch is adapted to provide for the nut to rotate about the longitudinal axis. During the second braking application, the clutch is adapted to restrict or prevent the nut from rotating about the longitudinal axis.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2017Date of Patent: October 1, 2019Assignee: Akebono Brake Industry Co., Ltd.Inventor: Waleed Mahmoud Al-Mahshi
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Publication number: 20190128353Abstract: A brake system that includes a brake piston, a rotary to linear stage mechanism, and a clutch. The brake piston extends along a longitudinal axis. The brake piston includes a piston pocket. The rotary to linear stage mechanism includes a spindle and a nut. The nut is received in the piston pocket. The brake system is operable in a first braking application and in a second braking application. During the first braking application, the clutch is adapted to provide for the nut to rotate about the longitudinal axis. During the second braking application, the clutch is adapted to restrict or prevent the nut from rotating about the longitudinal axis.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2017Publication date: May 2, 2019Inventor: Waleed Mahmoud Al-Mahshi
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Publication number: 20190120311Abstract: A brake system comprising: (a) a brake assembly including; (i) a caliper including: (1) two or more piston bores, (2) a piston located in each of the two or more piston bores, and (3) a spindle extending into each of the two or more piston bores, the spindle being rotationally movable to linearly move each of the pistons within the two or more piston bores to create a braking force; (ii) a motor gear unit in communication with each of the two or more piston bores and connected to each of the spindles extending into each of the two or more piston bores; wherein each of the spindles include threads that receive a plurality of rolling elements and when each of the spindles are rotated the two or more pistons located in each of the two or more piston bores are moved by the respective spindles to create a braking force or releasing a braking force.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 20, 2017Publication date: April 25, 2019Inventor: Waleed Mahmoud Al-Mahshi
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Publication number: 20190120310Abstract: A brake system comprising: (a) a rotor; and (b) two or more brake assemblies in communication with the rotor, the two or more brake assemblies each including: (i) a caliper; (ii) a piston assembly located within the caliper; and (iii) a motor gear unit in communication with the caliper and configured to move the piston assembly to create a braking force; wherein one or more both of the piston assemblies are moved during a service brake apply or release; and wherein one or both of the piston assemblies are moved during a parking brake apply or release.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 20, 2017Publication date: April 25, 2019Inventors: Waleed Mahmoud Al-Mahshi, Gang Lou, Michio Suzuki