Patents Assigned to BorgWarner, Inc.
  • COMPRESSOR OF AN EXHAUST-GAS TURBOCHARGER
    Publication number: 20140093354
    Abstract: A compressor (1) of an exhaust-gas turbocharger (ATL), having a compressor wheel (2) and a compressor housing (3) which has a housing longitudinal axis (A). The compressor wheel (2) is arranged in the housing. An inlet duct (5) runs from a compressor inlet (4) to the compressor wheel (2). A recirculation duct (6) has a compressor-wheel-side inflow opening (7) and a compressor-inlet-side return flow opening (8). The inflow opening (7) and the return flow opening (8) can be opened and closed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2012
    Publication date: April 3, 2014
    Applicant: BorgWarner Inc.
    Inventors: Aleksandar Sekularac, Thomas Lischer
  • TURBOCHARGER AND COMPONENT THEREFOR
    Publication number: 20140086755
    Abstract: A component for turbocharger applications, in particular in diesel engines, which has an iron-based alloy having a ferritic base structure which has a carbide and nitride structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2012
    Publication date: March 27, 2014
    Applicant: BORGWARNER INC.
    Inventors: Gerald Schall, Munevera Kulin
  • AUSTENITIC IRON-BASED ALLOY, TURBOCHARGER AND COMPONENT MADE THEREOF
    Publication number: 20140086785
    Abstract: An austenitic iron-based alloy containing manganese and at most 10% by weight and in particular at most 5% by weight nickel, based in each case on the overall weight of the iron-based alloy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2012
    Publication date: March 27, 2014
    Applicant: BORGWARNER INC.
    Inventor: Antoine Claude
  • Sprocket with damper and compensator
    Patent number: 8677849
    Abstract: A sprocket unit comprising: a damper mounted on the first shaft with a first face defining a recess and a second face defining chambers for receiving spring loaded weights; a sprocket mounted to the first shaft with a hub defining an aperture and a slot; a front end plate mounted on the shaft with a hub defining an aperture aligned with the aperture of the sprocket; and a spring received within the aperture of the sprocket, the aperture of the front end plate, and the recess of the damper. When the first shaft rotates and firing frequency of the engine coincides with a resonant frequency of the first shaft, the spring loaded weights slide in the chambers of the damper, dampening out the resonant frequency in the first shaft and when the sprocket rotates the spring compresses and extends, reducing torsional load of the first shaft on the second shaft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2014
    Assignee: BorgWarner, Inc.
    Inventor: Roger T. Simpson
  • Fan drive system with lubrication flow system
    Patent number: 8672113
    Abstract: Hydraulic fan drive system with oil flow system. A modular valve mechanism is provided with coaxial oil passages to circulating lubrication oil through the clutch and to and from a heat exchanger.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2014
    Assignee: BorgWarner Inc.
    Inventor: Joshua L. Roby, Jr.
  • Multi-stage turbocharging system utilizing VTG turbine stage(s)
    Patent number: 8671682
    Abstract: Multi-stage turbocharging, and more particularly, an advanced multi-stage turbocharging system using the variable turbine power of one or more variable turbine geometry (VTG) turbochargers to adjust compressor boost and exhaust back pressure to engine operating demands. The invention further relates to a turbocharged internal combustion engine, in particular a turbocharged internal combustion engine with at least one high-pressure turbine stage and one downstream low-pressure turbine stage, wherein the high-pressure turbine may be a single-flow or double-flow type, wherein the high pressure or low pressure compressor may be variable geometry, wherein the high pressure or low pressure compressor may be variably bypassed, and wherein the high pressure or low pressure turbine may be provided with an active control variable bypass or wastegate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2014
    Assignee: BorgWarner Inc
    Inventors: Eric Parlow, Patrick Sweetland, Matt Rice
  • EXHAUST-GAS TURBOCHARGER
    Publication number: 20140064994
    Abstract: An exhaust-gas turbocharger (1) having a turbine (2); having a compressor (3); and a bearing housing (4) which is arranged between the turbine (2) and the compressor (3) and a compressor-side flange (5) of which adjoins the compressor (3). A heat throttle (6, 6?) is arranged in the compressor-side flange (5) of the bearing housing (4).
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2012
    Publication date: March 6, 2014
    Applicant: BORGWARNER INC.
    Inventors: Josef-Hans Hemer, Uwe Schmitt, Oliver Schumnig
  • EXHAUST-GAS TURBOCHARGER
    Publication number: 20140056698
    Abstract: An exhaust-gas turbocharger (1) having a compressor (2); a turbine (3); and a bearing housing (4) which has a lubricant device (5) for shaft bearings (6, 7), which lubricant device can be connected via a lubricant feed line (8) to an engine lubricant circuit. A lubricant storage vessel (9) is connected between the lubricant feed line (8) and the lubricant device (5) of the bearing housing (4).
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2012
    Publication date: February 27, 2014
    Applicant: BORGWARNER INC.
    Inventor: Johannes Hornbach
  • TURBOCHARGER WITH VARIABLE TURBINE GEOMETRY
    Publication number: 20140050573
    Abstract: A turbocharger (15) with variable turbine geometry, having a blade bearing ring arrangement (1) which has a blade bearing ring (2) and a disk (3) which is fixed to the blade bearing ring (2) so as to create a flow duct (4), having guide blades (5?) mounted in the blade bearing ring (2), and having a spacer device (5) which is arranged between the blade bearing ring (2) and the disk (3) so as to set a defined width (B) of the flow duct (4). The spacer device (5) is formed as an inlet guide grate (6) which has movable inlet guide blades (8) which are arranged in each case on a spacer pin (7) which is fixed with its first end (7A) to the blade bearing ring (2). Also, a method for producing a blade bearing ring arrangement (1).
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2012
    Publication date: February 20, 2014
    Applicant: BORGWARNER INC.
    Inventor: Leif Heidingsfelder
  • Variable geometry turbocharger with stand-off members
    Patent number: 8651804
    Abstract: A turbocharger (1) is provided with one or more movement control members (300) that are connected to the housing (2, 3, 3a) and limit axial movement of the adjustment ring (5). The members (300) can be inserted into one or more holes (400) formed in the housing (2, 3, 3a) and can extend from the holes (400) in a direction towards the adjustment ring (5). The holes (400) can be through-holes, blind-holes or combinations thereof. Various connection structures and methods can be used to affix the members (300) to the housing (2, 3, 3a) including self-locking members, casting, heat welding, friction welding, vibration hammering and staking.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2014
    Assignee: BorgWarner Inc
    Inventors: Richard Dwayne Hall, Georg Franz Scholz, Patrick Sweetland
  • IMPELLER DESIGN FOR FLUID PUMP ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF MAKING
    Publication number: 20140044575
    Abstract: One embodiment includes an impeller (10) for use with a fluid pump assembly (12) such as a secondary air pump assembly of an automotive exhaust breathing system. The impeller has numerous vanes (50) and ribs (52). Among other things, the ribs help optimize manufacture of the impeller.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 3, 2012
    Publication date: February 13, 2014
    Applicant: BORGWARNER INC.
    Inventor: Lee A. Naffziger
  • PIVOT SHAFT SEAL
    Publication number: 20140035239
    Abstract: A pivot shaft seal for sealing between a turbocharger housing and a pivot shaft. The seal includes a metal seal ring including a mounting flange and a resilient sealing flange extending radially inward from the mounting flange. The sealing flange is sized to snugly fit about the pivot shaft. The seal includes a clamping bushing operative to clamp the mounting flange against the turbocharger housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2012
    Publication date: February 6, 2014
    Applicant: BORGWARNER INC.
    Inventor: James Byrd
  • Turbocharger
    Patent number: 8641382
    Abstract: A turbocharger includes a plurality of blades (7; 7?) which are arranged in a turbine casing (2). Each blade has the following: a profile underside (8; 8?) and a profile top side (9; 9?) which determine the blade thickness, a blade leading edge (10; 10?) at a first intersection of the blade underside (8; 8?) and the blade top side (9; 9?), a blade trailing edge (11; 11?) at a second intersection of the blade underside (8; 8?) and the blade top side (9; 9?), a profile center line (12; 12?) which is defined by the blade underside (8; 8?) and the blade top side (9; 9?) and runs between them from the blade leading edge (10; 11?) to the blade trailing edge (11; 11?), and in which the profile center line (12; 12?) runs in a wave-like manner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2014
    Assignee: BorgWarner Inc.
    Inventors: Mathias Weber, Jochen Zuck, Dietmar Metz
  • Corrugated strip for splined clutch housing and hub
    Patent number: 8636129
    Abstract: An automotive clutch housing and a method of manufacture thereof is provided. The clutch housing has a cylindrical body that is formed from a form folded strip metal sheet that is later formed into a cylindrical body. The cylindrical body is then joined to a hub to form a clutch housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2014
    Assignee: BorgWarner Inc.
    Inventor: Martin P. Keating
  • HYBRID COOLANT PUMP
    Publication number: 20140023526
    Abstract: A hybrid coolant pump with two modes of operation, an electric motor operation and a mechanical pulley-driven operation. A friction clutch assembly is positioned inside the motor housing and includes a softening spring which minimizes parasitic clutch power consumption.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2012
    Publication date: January 23, 2014
    Applicant: BORGWARNER INC.
    Inventor: Joshua L. Roby
  • BEARING HOUSING OF AN EXHAUST-GAS TURBOCHARGER
    Publication number: 20140023496
    Abstract: A bearing housing (1) of an exhaust-gas turbocharger (EGT), having a mounting bore (2); a bearing device (3) which has two bearing bushes (4, 5) which are arranged in the mounting bore (2), between which bearing bushes is arranged a spacer (6); a rotational speed sensor (7) which engages into a sensor recess (8) of the spacer (6); and a locating pin (9) which is screwed into a pin bore (10) and which engages with its pin head (12) into a pin recess (11) of the spacer (6); wherein the pin recess (11) is formed as a slot.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2012
    Publication date: January 23, 2014
    Applicant: BORGWARNER INC.
    Inventors: Jens Watanpour, Andreas Baumgartl, Josef-Hans Hemer
  • PULLEY ASSEMBLIES FOR VEHICLE ACCESSORIES
    Publication number: 20140023527
    Abstract: Pulley assemblies for vehicle accessories, such as a water pump. The pulley assembly which can be connected to a related housing member, such as a clutch housing member, includes a pulley member directly driven by the accessory belt of a vehicle engine and a separate pair of bearing members. A preferred use of the pulley assembly is with a hybrid coolant pump with two modes of operation, an electric motor operation, and a mechanical pulley-driven operation. A friction clutch assembly can be positioned inside the housing member and can include a softening spring which minimizes parasitic clutch power consumption.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2012
    Publication date: January 23, 2014
    Applicant: BORGWARNER INC.
    Inventor: Joshua L. Roby
  • Self-retaining plastic snap plugs
    Patent number: 8632049
    Abstract: A plug for closing off a bore of a hydraulic spool type valve is provided. The plug includes a polymeric body having a plurality of integral projecting studs which have a snap fit engagement with an inward radial protrusion of the bore within the hydraulic valve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2014
    Assignee: BorgWarner Inc.
    Inventor: Brian K. Stefina
  • PNEUMATIC CLUTCH WITH IMPROVED CAPACITY AND LONGEVITY
    Publication number: 20140014457
    Abstract: Pneumatic fan drive assembly with improved capacity, longevity and heat control. The output member is positioned radially internally of the output member. The friction mechanism has longer movement (moment) arms and torque. The friction engagement has an increased friction surface arm. A portion of the heat generated by the friction mechanism is evacuated to the atmosphere rather than being completely internalized in the assembly. The friction material for the friction lining alternatively can be formed of a plasma spray.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2013
    Publication date: January 16, 2014
    Applicant: BORGWARNER INC.
    Inventors: Samuel E. Settineri, Vincent M. Tembreull
  • Actuator pivot shaft rolling bearing with seal
    Patent number: H2289
    Abstract: A variable turbine geometry turbocharger with an actuator pivot shaft with a rolling-element bearing having a rolling element between an inner race and outer race. Replacing a standard actuator shaft bushing with a rolling-element bearing may reduce friction and adverse movement in certain applications. Various seals may be feasible, such as a face seal attached to the inner or outer bearing race that could seal against the opposing race.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2014
    Assignee: BorgWarner Inc.
    Inventor: Donald Michael Kennedy