Patents Assigned to ArvinMeritor Technology, LLC
  • Axle assembly having a gear reduction module with multiple gear sets
    Patent number: 11428297
    Abstract: An axle assembly having a gear reduction unit that is configured to operatively connect an electric motor to a drive pinion. The gear reduction unit includes at least two gear sets. At least one clutch is engageable to provide a torque path between the electric motor and the drive pinion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2022
    Assignee: ArvinMeritor Technology, LLC
    Inventors: Jeremy Cradit, Nick Bofferding, David Zueski, Robert Martin, Eric LaMothe, Christopher Keeney, Brian Hayes
  • AXLE ASSEMBLY HAVING A SECTOR CAM
    Publication number: 20220268340
    Abstract: An axle assembly that includes a sector cam. The sector cam may be rotatable about a sector cam axis and may be operatively connected to first and second shift collars. Rotation of the sector cam about the sector cam axis may control movement of the first and second shift collars.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2021
    Publication date: August 25, 2022
    Applicant: ArvinMeritor Technology, LLC
    Inventors: Chetankumar Ghatti, Ajitkumar Radder
  • AXLE ASSEMBLY AND SHIFT MECHANISM FOR A SHIFT COLLAR
    Publication number: 20220260146
    Abstract: An adjuster mechanism and an axle assembly that includes an adjuster mechanism. The adjuster mechanism may include a collar assembly that has a collar that may receive a shift collar, a follower, and an adjustment screw. Rotating the adjustment screw may move the collar assembly and the shift collar along an axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2021
    Publication date: August 18, 2022
    Applicant: ArvinMeritor Technology, LLC
    Inventors: Supreeth Chandrashekar, David Zueski
  • AXLE ASSEMBLY HAVING A SHIFT COLLAR
    Publication number: 20220260136
    Abstract: An axle assembly having a drive pinion, a transmission, and a shift collar. The transmission may include a set of drive pinion gears. The shift collar may be rotatable about an axis with the drive pinion and may be moveable along the axis with respect to the drive pinion to selectively connect a member of the set of drive pinion gears to the drive pinion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2021
    Publication date: August 18, 2022
    Applicant: ArvinMeritor Technology, LLC
    Inventor: Supreeth Chandrashekar
  • Axle assembly having an electric motor module and a terminal box
    Patent number: 11418086
    Abstract: An axle assembly having an electric motor module and a terminal box that may facilitate mounting of at least one phase cable. The phase cable may be secured to a terminal box cover with a terminal box clamp. The phase cable may extend through a phase block that may be mounted to the terminal box.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2022
    Assignee: ArvinMeritor Technology, LLC
    Inventor: Mark Smith
  • Axle assembly having gear mechanisms
    Patent number: 11415209
    Abstract: An axle assembly that includes a first gear mechanism, a second gear mechanism, and a differential assembly. The first gear mechanism and the differential assembly may be rotatable about a first axis. The second gear mechanism may be rotatable about a second axis. Torque may be transmitted between the first gear mechanism and the differential via the second gear mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2022
    Assignee: ArvinMeritor Technology, LLC
    Inventors: David Zueski, Jeremy Cradit
  • AXLE HOUSING ASSEMBLY HAVING A SPINDLE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE
    Publication number: 20220250411
    Abstract: An axle housing assembly and a method of manufacture. A friction weld may join a spindle to an arm portion of the axle housing assembly. An extension weld may encircle the arm portion. The extension weld may extend from the friction weld in a direction that may extend away from the spindle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2021
    Publication date: August 11, 2022
    Applicant: ArvinMeritor Technology, LLC
    Inventors: Kenneth Yu, Joseph Melekian, Srinivasa Perumal Rengasamy
  • Drive axle system having multiple electric motors
    Patent number: 11407307
    Abstract: A drive axle system having at least one differential assembly, a first electric motor, and a second electric motor. The first electric motor and the second electric motor may be selectively connectable to the differential assembly. The first electric motor, the second electric motor, or both may provide torque to the differential assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2022
    Assignee: ArvinMeritor Technology, LLC
    Inventors: Edwin D. Lorenz, Adam P. Sadlik, Michael Schlundt, Rituja D. Marathe
  • Axle assembly having a dipstick assembly
    Patent number: 11396976
    Abstract: An axle assembly that includes a housing assembly and a dipstick assembly. The housing assembly may at least partially define a cavity that receives a lubricant. At least a portion of the dipstick assembly may be removably mountable to the housing assembly and may include a fitting and a dipstick.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2022
    Assignee: ArvinMeritor Technology, LLC
    Inventors: Andrew Bodary, Mailys Eichsteadt, Ginger St. Cyr, Florin Patrascu
  • Vehicle having an axle assembly and a wheel end support housing
    Patent number: 11396212
    Abstract: A vehicle having an axle assembly and a wheel end support housing. The axle assembly may have a differential assembly. The wheel end support housing may be mounted to a frame rail and may be spaced apart from the axle assembly. A linkage may operatively connect the differential assembly to a wheel end assembly may be mounted to the wheel end support housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2022
    Assignee: ArvinMeritor Technology, LLC
    Inventor: Gregory D. Pavuk
  • WHEEL END ASSEMBLY HAVING AN ANNULAR HUB CHAMBER
    Publication number: 20220227185
    Abstract: A wheel end assembly having a spindle, a hub, and a rotary seal assembly. The spindle may have a spindle air passage. The hub may have a hub air passage and an annular hub chamber that may extend around an axis. The rotary seal assembly may fluidly connect the spindle air passage to an inlet of the annular hub chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2021
    Publication date: July 21, 2022
    Applicant: ArvinMeritor Technology, LLC
    Inventors: Vittal Kannatti, Nimesh Meghpara, William Bishop, Kou Yang
  • AXLE ASSEMBLY HAVING A DRIVE PINION AND A PRELOAD NUT AND A METHOD OF ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20220212498
    Abstract: An axle assembly and method of assembly. The axle assembly may include a drive pinion and a preload nut. The drive pinion may have a recess. The preload nut may have a deformable ring. The deformable ring may engage the drive pinion inside the recess to inhibit rotation of the preload nut.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2021
    Publication date: July 7, 2022
    Applicant: ArvinMeritor Technology, LLC
    Inventor: Dhanapal Vittala Raya
  • Axle assembly having a barrel cam
    Patent number: 11371588
    Abstract: An axle assembly that includes a barrel cam. The barrel cam may be rotatable about a barrel cam axis and may be operatively connected to a first shift collar. Rotation of the barrel cam about the barrel cam axis may control movement of the first shift collar along a first axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2022
    Assignee: ArvinMeritor Technology, LLC
    Inventors: Chetankumar Ghatti, Ajitkumar Radder
  • Multi-speed axle assembly having a one-way freewheel clutch
    Patent number: 11364797
    Abstract: An axle assembly having an electric motor module, a drive pinion, a planetary gear set, and at least one one-way freewheel clutch. The planetary gear set may operatively connect the electric motor module and the drive pinion. The one-way freewheel clutch may be configured to selectively couple at least two components of the planetary gear set.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2022
    Assignee: ArvinMeritor Technology, LLC
    Inventors: Brian D. Hayes, Robert Martin
  • BRAKE ASSEMBLY HAVING A GUIDE PIN ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20220186797
    Abstract: A brake assembly having a guide pin assembly that slidably couples a brake caliper to a brake carrier. The guide pin assembly may include a resilient member that extends between a bushing and a sleeve. The sleeve may be mounted to the brake carrier. The brake caliper may be slidable along the bushing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2020
    Publication date: June 16, 2022
    Applicant: ArvinMeritor Technology, LLC
    Inventor: Daniel Philpott
  • Suspension system
    Patent number: 11345204
    Abstract: A suspension system having a knuckle carrier. A pivot mechanism may pivotally couple a control arm to the knuckle carrier. The pivot mechanism may include a preload nut that may exert a preload force on a bearing assembly. A platform may be fixedly disposed on the knuckle carrier. The platform may support an air spring and may have an arm that is coupled to a stabilizer bar subassembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2022
    Assignee: ArvinMeritor Technology, LLC
    Inventors: Edwin D. Lorenz, Adam P. Sadlik, Michael Schlundt, Rituja D. Marathe
  • Axle assembly having a rotor bearing assembly
    Patent number: 11338672
    Abstract: An axle assembly having an electric motor module, a drive pinion, and at least one rotor bearing assembly. The electric motor module may have a rotor. The rotor and the drive pinion may be rotatable about a first axis. The first rotor bearing assembly may extend between the drive pinion and the rotor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2022
    Assignee: ArvinMeritor Technology, LLC
    Inventor: Tomaz Varela
  • Drivetrain system having an axle assembly
    Patent number: 11333236
    Abstract: A drivetrain system including an axle assembly that may have an electric motor module, a gear reduction module, a drive pinion, a differential assembly, an auxiliary shaft, and a shift collar. The shift collar may selectively couple the auxiliary shaft, the drive pinion, and the gear reduction module in various combinations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2022
    Assignee: ArvinMeritor Technology, LLC
    Inventors: Chetankumar Ghatti, Rodrigo Soffner, Mark Smith
  • Planetary gear set
    Patent number: 11326688
    Abstract: A planetary gear set having a planet shaft that extends from a planet gear carrier into a hole in a planet gear. At least one set of bearing rollers may be received inside the hole and may rotatably support the planet gear on the planet shaft. A first shaft thrust washer may extend between the planet gear carrier and a set of bearing rollers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2022
    Assignee: ArvinMeritor Technology, LLC
    Inventor: I-Chao Chung
  • Axle assembly having a cross brace
    Patent number: 11325440
    Abstract: An axle assembly that includes first and second hanger brackets and at least one cross brace. The first and second hanger brackets may be spaced apart from each other and may be adapted to be mounted to a chassis of a vehicle. The cross brace may extend from the first hanger bracket to the second hanger bracket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2022
    Assignee: ArvinMeritor Technology, LLC
    Inventor: Luis Gustavo Schuck