Patents Assigned to PINION GMBH
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Patent number: 11927251Abstract: Gear arrangement for a vehicle, having an input shaft, a layshaft, an output shaft connected to a drive wheel of the vehicle, a plurality of shiftable first gear wheel sets which connect the input shaft and the layshaft and which are each associated with at least one gear stage, and a machine gear connected to one of the shafts and into which the drive torque of an electric machine can be introduced. The first gear wheel sets form a first part-gear mechanism, wherein at least one second shiftable gear wheel set connects the layshaft and the output shaft and forms a second part-gear mechanism, wherein the at least one second gear wheel set is associated with at least one gear stage and wherein the machine gear is arranged in an axial direction between the first part-gear mechanism and the second part-gear mechanism.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2021Date of Patent: March 12, 2024Assignee: Pinion GmbHInventors: Michael Schmitz, Christoph Lermen, Linus Geiger, Friedemann Böhmler
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Patent number: 11691694Abstract: A coupling arrangement for coupling members as a gear change coupling in a gear mechanism unit includes a first member and a second member. The first member has a coupling toothing system. At least one locking body arrangement is mounted pivotably on the second member. The locking body arrangement can be pivoted into a coupling position, in the case of which a driving section on the locking body arrangement engages into the coupling toothing system. The locking body arrangement can be pivoted into a release position, in the case of which the driving section of the locking body arrangement does not engage into the coupling toothing system. The locking body arrangement has a locking body carrier which is mounted pivotably on the second member, and has a locking body member which is mounted pivotably on the locking body carrier and on which the driving section is configured.Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 2022Date of Patent: July 4, 2023Assignee: PINION GMBHInventor: Michael Schmitz
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Patent number: 11465708Abstract: A torque detection arrangement for a vehicle driven by muscle power has an input shaft via which a torque for driving the vehicle can be transmitted. The torque is to be detected. At least one rotary member is mounted on the input shaft and is designed to transmit the torque. The input shaft and the rotary member are resiliently connected in the rotational direction via a torsion spring arrangement. A twisting angle detection arrangement is designed to detect a rotation of the rotary member relative to the input shaft. The input shaft is designed as a hollow shaft. A torsion spring of the torsion spring arrangement is arranged inside the hollow input shaft.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2020Date of Patent: October 11, 2022Assignee: Pinion GmbHInventor: Michael Schmitz
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Patent number: 11377171Abstract: A coupling arrangement for coupling members as a gear change coupling in a gear mechanism unit includes a first member and a second member. The first member has a coupling toothing system. At least one locking body arrangement is mounted pivotably on the second member. The locking body arrangement can be pivoted into a coupling position, in the case of which a driving section on the locking body arrangement engages into the coupling toothing system. The locking body arrangement can be pivoted into a release position, in the case of which the driving section of the locking body arrangement does not engage into the coupling toothing system. The locking body arrangement has a locking body carrier which is mounted pivotably on the second member, and has a locking body member which is mounted pivotably on the locking body carrier and on which the driving section is configured.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2020Date of Patent: July 5, 2022Assignee: Pinion GmbHInventor: Michael Schmitz
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Patent number: 10526044Abstract: The present invention relates to a shifting device for a gearing unit, in particular for a vehicle driven using muscle force. The shifting device has a shaft for the mounting of a multiplicity of idler gears. A multiplicity of pawls are assigned to the idler gears and are movably mounted on the shaft in order to connect the idler gears rotationally conjointly to the shaft in at least one direction of rotation. A camshaft is assigned to the pawls and is designed to set different gear-speed stages of the gearing unit, wherein the pawls are assigned in each case one actuating element which is mounted so as to be movable relative to the camshaft and relative to the respective pawl and which is designed to actuate the pawl for the purposes of setting the gear-speed stages.Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 2016Date of Patent: January 7, 2020Assignee: PINION GMBHInventor: Michael Schmitz
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Patent number: 10100915Abstract: A transmission unit for a vehicle driven by muscle power. The transmission unit has one through shaft and one output shaft, as well as at least two sub-transmissions and at least one intermediate shaft. In the transmission unit at least one of the intermediate shafts and the output shaft is formed as a hollow shaft which is arranged coaxially to another shaft of the transmission unit.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2016Date of Patent: October 16, 2018Assignee: Pinion GmbHInventors: Christoph Lermen, Michael Schmitz
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Patent number: 10100905Abstract: A shilling device for a gear unit, having a shaft, on which a plurality of idler gears are mounted, it being possible for the idler gears to be connected to the shaft by means of switching pawls, the switching pawls being mounted rotatably and being capable of being actuated selectively by way of a camshaft, the camshaft being connected to drive means, in order to rotate the camshaft relative to the shaft in order to actuate the switching pawls, the camshaft having a plurality of actuating sections, in order to actuate the switching pawls which are assigned to the respective idler gears, wherein the actuating sections in each case have at least one surface section, and the surface sections which are assigned to the switching pawls of different idler gears have different pitches.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2016Date of Patent: October 16, 2018Assignee: Pinion GmbHInventor: Michael Schmitz
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Patent number: 9822844Abstract: A shifting device for a transmission unit of a vehicle, in particular a vehicle that is driven by muscle force. The transmission unit has a first shaft, which is formed as a hollow shaft, on which a plurality of free gears is mounted. The free gears are in engagement with a corresponding plurality of gearwheels, which are mounted on a second shaft, wherein the free gears are connectable to the first shaft by means of selecting devices. The selecting devices can be actuated by means of a camshaft arranged coaxially in the first shaft, wherein the camshaft is connected to a driving device in order to be rotated relative to the first shaft to actuate the selecting devices.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 2014Date of Patent: November 21, 2017Assignee: Pinion GmbHInventors: Michael Schmitz, Christoph Lermen
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Patent number: 9302738Abstract: A transmission unit for a vehicle driven by muscle power. The transmission unit has one through shaft and one output shaft, as well as at least two sub-transmissions and at least one intermediate shaft. In the transmission unit at least one of the intermediate shafts and the output shaft is formed as a hollow shaft which is arranged coaxially to another shaft of the transmission unit.Type: GrantFiled: January 21, 2008Date of Patent: April 5, 2016Assignee: Pinion GmbHInventors: Christoph Lermen, Michael Schmitz
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Patent number: 9194461Abstract: A shifting device for a transmission unit of a vehicle, in particular a vehicle that is driven by muscle force. The transmission unit has a first shaft, which is formed as a hollow shaft, on which a plurality of free gears is mounted. The free gears are in engagement with a corresponding plurality of gearwheels, which are mounted on a second shaft, wherein the free gears are connectable to the first shaft by selecting devices. The selecting devices can be actuated by a camshaft arranged coaxially in the first shaft, wherein the camshaft is connected to a driving device in order to be rotated relative to the first shaft to actuate the selecting device.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 2014Date of Patent: November 24, 2015Assignee: Pinion GmbHInventors: Michael Schmitz, Christoph Lermen
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Patent number: 9163702Abstract: A shifting device for a transmission unit, in particular for a vehicle which is operated by muscle force is disclosed. The shifting device has a first partial transmission and a second partial transmission, which are connected in series for power transmission. The selecting devices of the first partial transmission are designed as selectable free-running clutches and the second partial transmission has a plurality of selectable gear stages. During shifting from a highest stage of the gear stages of the first partial transmission to a lowest stage of the gear stages of the first partial transmission, the free-running clutches of the two gear stages are actuated simultaneously, and a load change between the corresponding free-running clutches allows a shifting operation of the second partial transmission to a higher stage of the gear stages.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 2013Date of Patent: October 20, 2015Assignee: Pinion GmbHInventors: Michael Schmitz, Christoph Lermen
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Patent number: 8628447Abstract: The present invention relates to a shifting device for a transmission unit of a vehicle, in particular a vehicle that is driven by muscle force. The transmission unit has a first shaft, which is formed as a hollow shaft, on which a plurality of free gears is mounted. The free gears are in engagement with a corresponding plurality of gearwheels, which are mounted on a second shaft, wherein the free gears are connectable to the first shaft by means of selecting devices. The selecting devices can be actuated by means of a camshaft arranged coaxially in the first shaft, wherein the camshaft is connected to a driving device in order to be rotated relative to the first shaft to actuate the selecting means.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 2012Date of Patent: January 14, 2014Assignee: Pinion GmbHInventors: Michael Schmitz, Christoph Lermen
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Patent number: 8608610Abstract: The present invention relates to a transmission unit for a vehicle driven by muscle force, comprising an input shaft which can be connected to cranks on opposite sides for driving the vehicle, comprising a first partial transmission. The first partial transmission comprises a countershaft, wherein a plurality of driving gear wheels is mounted on the input shaft, and wherein a corresponding plurality of driven gear wheels of the first partial transmission is mounted on the partial transmission shaft. The driven gear wheels of the first partial transmission are designed as idler gears that can be connected to the countershaft by means of shifting means in a rotationally rigid manner. The countershaft forms an input shaft of a second partial transmission. A plurality of second drive wheels are mounted on the output shaft, wherein the second partial transmission comprises an output shaft, on which a corresponding plurality of second driven gear wheels are mounted.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2011Date of Patent: December 17, 2013Assignee: Pinion GmbHInventors: Michael Schmitz, Christoph Lermen
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Publication number: 20130150200Abstract: The present invention relates to a shifting device for a transmission unit of a vehicle, in particular a vehicle that is driven by muscle force. The transmission unit has a first shaft, which is formed as a hollow shaft, on which a plurality of free gears is mounted. The free gears are in engagement with a corresponding plurality of gearwheels, which are mounted on a second shaft, wherein the free gears are connectable to the first shaft by means of selecting devices. The selecting devices can be actuated by means of a camshaft arranged coaxially in the first shaft, wherein the camshaft is connected to a driving device in order to be rotated relative to the first shaft to actuate the selecting means.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 18, 2012Publication date: June 13, 2013Applicant: PINION GMBHInventors: Michael Schmitz, Christoph Lermen
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Publication number: 20110251008Abstract: The present invention relates to a transmission unit for a vehicle driven by muscle force, comprising an input shaft which can be connected to cranks on opposite sides for driving the vehicle, comprising a first partial transmission. The first partial transmission comprises a countershaft, wherein a plurality of driving gear wheels is mounted on the input shaft, and wherein a corresponding plurality of driven gear wheels of the first partial transmission is mounted on the partial transmission shaft. The driven gear wheels of the first partial transmission are designed as idler gears that can be connected to the countershaft by means of shifting means in a rotationally rigid manner. The countershaft forms an input shaft of a second partial transmission. A plurality of second drive wheels are mounted on the output shaft, wherein the second partial transmission comprises an output shaft, on which a corresponding plurality of second driven gear wheels are mounted.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 21, 2011Publication date: October 13, 2011Applicant: PINION GMBHInventors: Michael Schmitz, Christoph Lermen