Patents Assigned to MAGNA POWERTRAIN
  • One-piece inertia ring for a harmonic damper
    Patent number: 9644731
    Abstract: A harmonic damper for use in vehicular accessory drive systems. The harmonic damper includes a one-piece inertia ring manufactured from a sheet metal blank using a cold forming process to define a series of interconnected folded ring sections.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2017
    Assignee: MAGNA POWERTRAIN, INC.
    Inventor: Dejan Vukojicic
  • Shift system for power transfer unit using non-contacting position sensor
    Patent number: 9644725
    Abstract: A two-speed active transfer case is disclosed having a range shift mechanism with a moveable range shift component and a contactless position sensing arrangement for detecting the position of said moveable range shift component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2017
    Assignee: MAGNA POWERTRAIN OF AMERICA, INC.
    Inventor: Enrique Robles
  • Clutch
    Patent number: 9638264
    Abstract: A clutch for a motor vehicle, preferably for engaging and disengaging a drive train for all-wheel drive vehicles, comprises a first shaft, a second shaft arranged coaxially to the first shaft, a clutch sleeve which is moveable in the axial direction relative to the first shaft and the second shaft for causing a form-fit coupling or decoupling of the first shaft and the second shaft, and a coil which can be powered, wherein a plurality of engagement bodies are connected rotationally fixedly to the first shaft, wherein the coil which can be powered is arranged coaxially to the axial direction, wherein by powering the coil, the clutch sleeve can be moved in the axial direction, wherein by moving the clutch sleeve in the axial direction, the engagement bodies can be pressed over part of their height into receivers, and wherein the receivers are connected rotationally fixedly to the second shaft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2017
    Assignee: Magna Powertrain AG & Co KG
    Inventors: Josef Archan, Markus Kohlböck, Werner Schöfmann
  • Transfer case with stationary low range planetary
    Patent number: 9630491
    Abstract: A transfer case includes an input shaft, first and second output shafts and a planetary gearset having a sun gear, a ring gear and a pinion gear meshingly engaged with the sun and ring gears. A range actuator includes first, second and third range sleeves abutted in series being axially translatable between a first position to provide a drive connection between the input shaft and the first output shaft, a second position providing a direct drive ratio connection between the input shaft and the first output shaft as well as the input shaft and a second output shaft, and a third position to provide a reduced speed drive ratio connection between the input shaft and the first output shaft as well as the input shaft and the second output shaft. The gears of the planetary gearset are not driven when the range sleeves are at the first and second positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2017
    Assignee: Magna Powertrain, Inc.
    Inventors: Bradley R. Larkin, Douglas O. Bradley
  • Sealing insert for electrical connectors
    Patent number: 9608363
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method and structure for sealing an electrical connector. The structure includes a sealing insert for insertion into the housing of an electrical connector. The sealing insert has a flared lip spaced from and extending above a base and the flared lip has a diameter that is larger than a diameter of the base. The sealing insert further includes a retention feature and at least one electrical pin guide. The sealing insert is inserted into the housing of an electrical connector after applying a form in place sealant inside the housing. The flared lip forms a seal against an inner wall of the housing and the retention feature of the sealing insert engages a retention feature inside the housing thereby locking the sealing insert into the housing and forcing the sealant into a sealant gap formed between the housing and the sealing insert thereby sealing the electrical connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2017
    Assignee: MAGNA POWERTRAIN, INC.
    Inventor: Darrell F. Greene
  • Drive unit for a submersible oil pump, with a fluid passage allowing the fluid in the motor housing to be discharged to the ambient enviroment
    Patent number: 9587638
    Abstract: A drive unit (3) for a submersible oil pump, including a housing (7), a motor compartment (9) that is surrounded by the housing (7), and a rotor (13) arranged in the motor compartment (9), whereby a first fluid path (35) leading from a submerged oil environment (37) of the housing (7) to the motor compartment (9) is provided so as to allow oil to flow from the submerged oil environment (37) into the motor compartment (9).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2017
    Assignee: Magna Powertrain Bad Homburg GmbH
    Inventors: Elmar Hoppach, Kai Lunau, Andreas Bernert
  • Submersible electric pump having a shaft with spaced apart shoulders
    Patent number: 9581158
    Abstract: A submersible electric pump includes a housing adapted to be submerged within a fluid to be pumped having apertures extending therethrough. An electric motor stator is positioned within the housing in communication with the apertures and is adapted to be in contact with the fluid. Inner and outer pump rotors are positioned within the housing in meshed engagement with one another to pump fluid when rotated. A plurality of permanent magnets are fixed for rotation with the outer rotor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2017
    Assignee: Magna Powertrain Inc.
    Inventors: Gil Hadar, Andy Bennett
  • Active transfer case with splash recovery clutch lubrication system
    Patent number: 9568091
    Abstract: An active transfer case is disclosed having a multi-plate friction clutch installed on the front output shaft. A splash recovery clutch lubrication system is provided to capture lubricant splashed from the sump in response to rotation of the friction clutch and transfer the captured lubricant to a central clutch feed chamber to cool and lubricate the components of the friction clutch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2017
    Assignee: MAGNA POWERTRAIN OF AMERICA, INC.
    Inventors: Daniel M. Drill, Borin Reth
  • Method for operating a powertrain
    Patent number: 9555808
    Abstract: A method for operating a powertrain of a motor vehicle with two vehicle axles which can be driven by separate drive assemblies, wherein at least one of the two vehicle axles can be driven by an electromotive drive assembly, and wherein the at least one vehicle axle has two wheels and at least three axle portions, wherein a first axle portion has a first wheel, wherein the first and a second axle portion are coupled by a differential gear, wherein the second and a third axle portion are arranged so they can be connected together by a clutch, and wherein the third axle portion has a second wheel. During drive mode of the motor vehicle with the clutch open, the electromotive drive assembly is held at a standby rotation speed under active regulation by an electric drive control unit, wherein the standby rotation speed tracks a synchronization rotation speed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2017
    Assignee: MAGNA POWERTRAIN AG & CO KG
    Inventor: Markus Kohlbock
  • Compressor-heat exchanger unit for a heating-cooling module for a motor vehicle
    Patent number: 9551516
    Abstract: The invention relates to a compressor-heat exchanger unit for a heating-cooling module for a motor vehicle, in which at least one fluid serving as a coolant flows, comprising a compressor device for compressing the first fluid, at least one heat exchanger device that has at least one first circuit for the first fluid to flow through and a second circuit for a second fluid to flow through, this heat exchanger unit being arranged in the fluid stream after the compressor device, characterized in that the first fluid is guided at least partially in flow channels of the first circuit that at least partially enclose the compressor device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2017
    Assignee: Magna Powertrain Bad Homburg GmbH
    Inventors: Uwe Becker, Jens Dittmar, Tilo Schaefer, Gholam Reza Zakeri
  • Vane pump with multiple control chambers
    Patent number: 9534597
    Abstract: A variable capacity vane pump for an automobile includes a pump control ring positioned within the housing to move about a pivot. A rotor is positioned within a cavity of the control ring such that a position of the control ring determines an offset between a center of the cavity and an axis of rotation of the rotor. A first control chamber is provided between the pump housing and a first outer surface of the control ring. The first outer surface is positioned on an opposite side of the control ring as the working fluid chambers within the cavity. A second control chamber is provided between the pump housing and a second outer surface of the control ring. A return spring biases the control ring toward a position of maximum volumetric capacity against the forces created by the pressurized fluid within the first and second control chambers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2017
    Assignee: Magna Powertrain Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew Williamson, David R. Shulver, Cezar Tanasuca
  • Sealing device for a cam ring of a variable displacement pump
    Patent number: 9534598
    Abstract: A sealing device includes a relatively dimensionally stable, elongated friction and/or wear element and an elastically-deformable elongated sealing element which rests lengthwise on the friction and/or wear element. The friction and/or wear element encompasses the sealing element at the ends of the friction and/or wear element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2017
    Assignee: MAGNA POWERTRAIN BAD HOMBURG GMBH
    Inventors: Thilo Mauser, Andreas Nuetzel
  • Fluid tank
    Patent number: 9534737
    Abstract: A fluid tank for a motor vehicle comprising a housing, wherein the housing has a housing base, a housing cover and at least one side wall. A through-passage is formed inside the side wall, wherein the through-passage extends from a first opening in the housing base in the direction of the housing cover. The through-passage is in fluidic connection with the interior of the fluid tank via a second opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2017
    Assignee: MAGNA POWERTRAIN AG & CO KG
    Inventor: Markus Ringstein
  • Transfer gear having regulated oil flow
    Patent number: 9523423
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a transfer gear having an input shaft, a first output shaft, a second output shaft, and a torque transmission device which has a clutch in order to distribute a drive torque introduced via the input shaft selectively to the first output shaft and the second output shaft, wherein a drive acts between the torque transmission device and the second output shaft, and wherein an oil reservoir is provided for collecting the lubricating oil.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2016
    Assignee: Magna Powertrain AG & Co KG
    Inventors: Hans Thomas Feichtner, Stefan Leitgeb, Markus Ringstein
  • Power divider
    Patent number: 9512907
    Abstract: A distribution gearbox for distributing a drive torque of a drive unit of a motor vehicle to a first axle and a second axle of the motor vehicle, and including a housing, an input shaft, a clutch unit which is seated coaxially with respect to the input shaft, and a chain sprocket which can be driven by the clutch unit and by way of which a drive moment of the input shaft can be transmitted to an output shaft, wherein the chain sprocket is mounted on a neck-shaped reduced portion of the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2016
    Assignee: Magna Powertrain AG & Co KG
    Inventors: Johannes Quehenberger, Herbert Steinwender
  • Traction control system for 4WD/AWD vehicles equipped with onboard camera
    Patent number: 9481243
    Abstract: A method controls a powertrain that directs power from an engine and a transmission to all four wheels or to just front wheels or to just rear wheels. The method includes monitoring information transmitted over a communications network. The method determines whether one or more components of the powertrain are in an active condition or in an inactive condition. The one or more components of the powertrain are in the inactive condition when not connected to the transmission and not connected to the front wheels or the rear wheels. The one or more components of the powertrain are in the active condition when connected to the transmission and connected to the front wheels and the rear wheels. The method switches the one or more components of the powertrain between the inactive condition and the active condition based at least in part on visual data provided by an on-board camera system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2016
    Assignee: Magna Powertrain of America, Inc.
    Inventors: Bradley R. Larkin, Johannes Quehenberger
  • TANDEM ELECTRIC PUMP
    Publication number: 20160281712
    Abstract: A tandem pump with a pump housing that includes a first pump portion with a first pump inlet and first pump outlet. The pump housing further includes a second pump portion having a second pump inlet and a second pump outlet. Within the pump housing is a rotatable common shaft that extends between the first and second pump portions. A first pump chamber that includes a first pump element with a first pump outer rotor surrounding a first pump inner rotor. The first pump inner rotor is connected to a first end of the common shaft. A second pump chamber has a second pump element operationally connected to a second end of the common shaft located opposite the first end of the common shaft. A stator is positioned in the first pump portion of the pump housing and circumscribes the first pump outer rotor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2014
    Publication date: September 29, 2016
    Applicant: Magna Powertrain Inc.
    Inventors: Richard MUIZELAAR, Kyle MILLS, Gil HADAR
  • Electrically actuatable module of a motor vehicle and method for identifying an electrically actuatable module of a motor vehicle
    Patent number: 9449434
    Abstract: The invention relates to an electrically actuatable assembly of a motor vehicle having at least one component comprising a non-volatile memory. The component has base functionality characteristic for the component and required for the operation of the assembly. The memory comprises a memory region not utilized for realizing the base functionality of the component, in said memory region is stored a characteristic value that identifies the assembly with a predetermined probability. Furthermore, the characteristic value can be read out from the memory region of the component. Finally, the invention describes a method for identifying such an electrically actuatable assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2016
    Assignee: Magna Powertrain AG & Co KG
    Inventors: Gerhard Mullner, Karl Reisinger, Ralf Schwarz, Tim-Christopher Meissner, Maik Hofmann, Thomas Ferstl
  • Controlled gerotor actuated pre-trans parallel hybrid
    Patent number: 9446763
    Abstract: A pre-transmission unit for a hybrid drive system includes an input shaft adapted to be driven by an internal combustion engine. An electric motor includes a rotor fixed for rotation with an output shaft, and a stator fixed to a housing. A multi-plate clutch is positioned in the housing to drivingly interconnect the input shaft and the rotor. The clutch includes a piston for applying an input force to the clutch plates. A pump is positioned in the housing and includes an input member fixed for rotation with the rotor. The pump provides pressurized fluid to the piston. A valve regulates the fluid pressure applied to the piston and varies the torque transferred by the clutch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2016
    Assignee: MAGNA POWERTRAIN INC.
    Inventors: Bradley R. Larkin, Douglas Bradley
  • ENERGIZING ELEMENTS FOR A CLUTCH
    Publication number: 20160252142
    Abstract: An electromagnetic clutch includes a rotatable input member and a rotatable output member. A clutch plate is fixed tar rotation with one of the input member and the output member. An armature plate is axially moveable relative to the other of the input member and the output member. A self-energizing actuator includes energizing elements for converting rotary motion of the input member to linear movement of the armature plate. The actuator includes a biasing member urging relative rotation between the one of the input member and the output member and the armature plate to initially engage the armature plate and the clutch plate. The self-energizing actuator provides an additional clutch engagement force once the input member is driven and also includes an electromagnet to axially translate the armature plate and disengage the armature plate and the clutch plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2016
    Publication date: September 1, 2016
    Applicant: Magna Powertrain, Inc.
    Inventor: Darrell F. Greene