Patents Examined by Ha Dinh Ho
  • Patent number: 11859695
    Abstract: Disclosed is an 8-speed gearbox for a dual clutch transmission, with a particular gear arrangement of the gears on the countershaft, wherein the speed or reverse gear of a gear pair that is a permanently rotationally and axially fixed gear is the radially smaller of the gear pair. One or two cluster gears may be provided, each cluster gear having two gears axially paired attached to the countershaft by a shrink fit connection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Inventors: Jannick De Landtsheere, Johan Gerard Michel Joseph Vancoillie, Maarten Debrouwere, Didier Genouw
  • Patent number: 11859696
    Abstract: A module for a system for driving and synchronizing a countershaft of a transmission gearbox. The module includes a coupling device having an input element intended to be rotationally coupled to a reversible electric machine and an output element intended to be rotationally coupled to the countershaft. The coupling device has a coupled state in which the clutch device is able to transmit torque between the input element and the output element and an uncoupled state in which the input element and the output element are uncoupled. Also included is a lock-up device which has a lock-up state in which said lock-up device blocks the rotation of the input element of the clutch device, and a released state in which said lock-up device allows the input element to rotate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: VALEO EMBRAYAGES
    Inventors: Loic Vassieux, Dominique Lheureux
  • Patent number: 11846342
    Abstract: A transmission where a first shaft is rotationally fixable to a third shaft and to a second shaft, the second and third shafts are rotationally connectable to a fourth shaft, the second shaft is rotationally connectable to a fifth shaft, the fourth shaft is rotationally connectable to the fifth shaft, the third shaft is rotationally connectable to the fifth shaft, fixed gears of the fourth and fifth shafts are rotationally connected to a drive output, a first gearwheel of the sixth shaft meshes with a fixed gear of the second shaft, and a second gearwheel of the sixth shaft meshes with a fixed gear of the third shaft. Moreover, a first gearwheel of the sixth shaft is an idler gear and a second gearwheel of the sixth shaft is a fixed gear, or vice versa. Additionally, the idler gear of the sixth shaft is rotationally fixable to the sixth shaft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2023
    Assignee: ZF FRIEDRICHSHAFEN AG
    Inventors: Max Bachmann, Thomas Rosemeier, Michael Roske, Matthias Reisch, Johannes Kaltenbach, Stefan Beck, Michael Wechs, Martin Rattay, Juri Pawlakowitsch, Fabian Kutter
  • Patent number: 11835115
    Abstract: A telescopic apparatus is provided which can cause three or more cylindrical members to extend and contract smoothly without use of pneumatic pressure and hydraulic pressure. A telescopic apparatus includes: a first to a third cylindrical member that are nested; screw shafts supported rotatably and respectively by the first and second cylindrical members; nuts mounted respectively on the second and third cylindrical members to be threadedly engaged with the screw shafts of the first and second cylindrical members; and a transmission configured to transmit the rotation of the screw shaft of the first cylindrical member to the screw shaft of the second cylindrical member and to be movable in an axial direction relative to the screw shaft of the first cylindrical member. The screw shafts of the first and second cylindrical members rotate at one time to cause the first to the third cylindrical member to extend and contract.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2023
    Assignee: CORETECH Co., Ltd
    Inventor: Hiromichi Saito
  • Patent number: 11837938
    Abstract: A magnetic torque converter comprising a platform configured to rotate about an axis, the axis being oriented perpendicular to gravity; at least one riser coupled to the platform; at least one riser permanent magnet coupled to the at least one riser; a lifting cap supporting at least one lifting rod; a lifting rod permanent magnet coupled to the at least one lifting rod opposite the lifting cap, the lifting rod permanent magnet is configured to levitate along the at least one riser proximate the at least one riser permanent magnet through magnetic field repulsion, wherein the at least one riser permanent magnet comprises a magnetic pole opposite the lifting rod permanent magnet; and a connecting rod coupled to the lifting cap opposite the at least one lifting rod.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2023
    Inventor: Gerald William Rowley
  • Patent number: 11835118
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a harmonic gear device in which a first similarity curve obtained by similarly transforming a reference curve representing a moving locus of an external tooth with respect to an internal tooth in a non-deflected state and a second similarity curve generated by similarly transforming the first similarity curve are used as a criterion for generating a tooth profile, wherein the present invention may provide the harmonic gear device that enlarges a first curve represented by a moving locus of positive deflection located above the apex of the reference curve among the moving loci of positive deflection of the external teeth on the basis of the reference curve to approximate an approximate reference point arranged on the second similarity curve to create a second curve, and uses the second curve as the top of the tooth profile of the external tooth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2023
    Assignee: Foundation of Soongsil University-Industry Cooperation
    Inventor: Hyeong Joon Ahn
  • Patent number: 11828356
    Abstract: A three-dimensional tooth profile of internal teeth in a strain wave gearing is a basic internal-teeth tooth profile at an internal-teeth outer end, and is a reduced tooth profile, in which the basic internal-teeth tooth profile is proportionally reduced only in the lateral direction, at other tooth-trace-direction positions. A three-dimensional tooth profile of external teeth is a basic external-teeth tooth profile at an external-teeth outer end, and is an increased tooth profile, in which the basic external-teeth tooth profile is proportionally increased only in the lateral direction, at other tooth-trace-direction positions. The tooth tip circle of an internal-teeth inner-end-side portion of the internal teeth is larger than that of other portions and does not interfere with the external teeth. The external teeth and the internal teeth mesh three-dimensionally, the teeth do not interfere at the internal-teeth inner-end side.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2023
    Assignee: HARMONIC DRIVE SYSTEMS INC.
    Inventor: Norio Shirokoshi
  • Patent number: 11827100
    Abstract: A hybrid drive device includes: a rotor; a transmission; and a case, in which a rotor support member that supports a rotor of the rotary electric machine includes an annular member that faces an end wall portion of the case, the end wall portion includes a first tubular portion that protrudes in an axial direction from an inner periphery toward the transmission, and a second tubular portion that protrudes in the axial direction toward the transmission so as to surround the first tubular portion, the annular member includes a tubular portion that protrudes in the axial direction from an inner periphery toward an engine, an inner side radial bearing is disposed between the first transmitting shaft and an inner peripheral surface of the first tubular portion of the end wall portion, a clearance is formed between an outer peripheral surface of the first tubular portion of the end wall portion and an inner peripheral surface of the tubular portion of the annular member, and an outer side radial bearing is disposed
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2023
    Assignees: AISIN CORPORATION, TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventors: Shigeki Ideue, Takeru Morita, Kenji Dozono, Tatsuya Okishima, Masashi Ikemura
  • Patent number: 11820441
    Abstract: An electromechanical steering system may include a reduction gearbox where a worm gear is mounted in first and second bearings rotatably about a longitudinal axis. Rolling elements are disposed between inner and outer rings of the bearings. The inner rings are rotationally fixed on a shaft driven by the worm gear. A spring element is disposed between the inner ring of the second bearing and the worm gear. The spring element has an at least partially annular main body that when installed extends coaxially with the longitudinal axis. Spring arms in a circumferential direction are spaced apart from the longitudinal axis emanating from an external circumferential side of the main body. A first spring arm has a first leg that points away from the longitudinal axis and a second leg on which a free end is disposed, with the second leg running at least partially parallel to the longitudinal axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2023
    Assignees: thyssenkrupp Presta AG, thyssenkrupp AG
    Inventors: Andreas Bachmann, Felix Burger, Martin Graf, Dirk Möller
  • Patent number: 11821503
    Abstract: A harmonic drive, more particularly in an electromechanical camshaft phaser, comprises a drive element (2), a flexible transmission element (26) connected to the drive element (2) and having external teeth (29), and an output element (4) that is designed as a ring gear and has internal teeth (30) that partially mesh with the external teeth (29). The flexible transmission element (26) is pot-shaped, and is coupled in a torque-transmitting manner to the drive element (2) radially inside the outer teeth (29).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2023
    Assignee: Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG
    Inventors: Resat Aras, Richard Baier, Harald Hofmann, Rainer Ottersbach
  • Patent number: 11815161
    Abstract: A speed reducer including: a first gear; an eccentric shaft joined to the first gear, the eccentric shaft has first and second supporting portions offset in a rotation radial direction with respect to a first gear rotation shaft; a fixed gear at an eccentric shaft radial direction outer side, and whose rotation is restricted; a transmitting gear supported at the first supporting portion and meshes with the fixed gear, and the transmitting gear revolves around the first gear rotation shaft and rotates around its own axis; an outputting portion rotating due to the transmitting gear revolving and rotating around its own axis; and a locking gear supported at the second supporting portion and meshes with the fixed gear, and the locking gear revolves around the first gear rotation shaft and rotates around its own axis, and rotation of the outputting portion is restricted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2023
    Assignee: DENSO CORPORATION
    Inventors: Masahito Sakai, Kazuki Maruo, Tomoki Yamashita, Fumihiro Shimizu, Hiroyuki Okada
  • Patent number: 11808338
    Abstract: A harmonic ring gear system can include at least one inner gear with external toothing, the at least one inner gear defining an axis of rotation; at least one outer gear with internal toothing arranged concentrically to the at least one inner gear about the axis of rotation, the internal toothing spaced apart from the external toothing; a pin ring positioned between the at least one inner gear and the at least one outer gear, the pin ring comprising a multiplicity of pins; and a rotary transmitter configured to lift a portion of the pins of the multiplicity of pins off the external toothing and press the portion of the pins into the internal toothing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2023
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2023
    Inventor: Antonius Georg Rossberger
  • Patent number: 11802609
    Abstract: A handle assembly includes a single-motor transmission assembly for actuating various functions of an attached end effector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2023
    Assignee: COVIDIEN LP
    Inventor: David A. Nicholas
  • Patent number: 11794567
    Abstract: A hybrid drive device for a motor vehicle with an internal combustion engine includes a first electric motor and a second electric motor. A transmission includes a first partial transmission connected to the first electric motor and a second partial transmission connected to the second electric motor, each being connectable to an output shaft. The internal combustion engine can selectively be uncoupled from the transmission or can be connected in a form-fit manner to the first or the second partial transmission. The first electric motor is connected at a constant gear ratio to a first drive shaft of the first partial transmission, and the second electric motor is connected at a constant gear ratio to a second drive shaft of the second partial transmission. The internal combustion engine can also be connected in a form-fit manner to the output shaft by way of a direct gear-change means.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2023
    Assignee: Technische Universität Darmstadt
    Inventors: Stephan Rinderknecht, Jean-Eric Schleiffer, Andreas Viehmann
  • Patent number: 11788607
    Abstract: A transmission, such as a transmission for a vehicle, a driveline including the transmission, and a method of performing a gear shift using the transmission. The transmission comprises a first transmission shaft, a first gear disposed on the first transmission shaft, a first wet clutch, and a first synchronizer. The first wet clutch and the first synchronizer are configured to selectively drivingly engage the first gear with the first transmission shaft and are connectable in series between the first gear and the first transmission shaft, such that the first gear is drivingly engaged with the first transmission shaft only when both the first wet clutch and the first synchronizer are engaged, and such that the first gear is drivingly disengaged from the first transmission shaft when either one or both of the first wet clutch and the first synchronizer is/are disengaged.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2023
    Assignee: Dana Belgium N.V.
    Inventors: Joachim Van Dingenen, Bert Hannon, Kurt Cattoor, Tommy Van Acker
  • Patent number: 11788610
    Abstract: A telescopic linear actuator includes a rotational drive mechanism specially adapted and assembled within a tubular housing to reduce noise and vibration of the actuator during its operation. The rotational drive mechanism includes an electric motor adapted for low current operation, a gearbox containing a planetary gear axially connected to the motor with a stepped-up gear ratio, and a drive screw member operatively connected to the gearbox to extend longitudinally through the tubular housing. The drive screw is provided with a specially configured threaded surface formed along the screw member having a reduced thread count and associated increased thread pitch to operatively engage and drive a movable piston member through the tubular housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2023
    Assignee: LIPPERT COMPONENTS MANUFACTURING, INC.
    Inventor: Ronald K. Russikoff
  • Patent number: 11781621
    Abstract: A modular design gearbox and a gear implementation method are provided. The gearbox includes a body, a drive shaft, four intermediate shafts, and an output shaft. The gearbox is of a six-shaft layout. The drive shaft S1, the intermediate shaft S4 and the intermediate shaft S5 are each provided with two clutch packs, and the intermediate shaft S2 is provided with one clutch pack. According to such a structure, a transmission path is short, and stability is better. By means of six shafts and seven clutches, the gearbox achieves a mode of up to eight forward gears and four backward gears, a speed ratio range is wide, and the gearbox can be adjusted flexibly, a less-gear mode can be achieved by reducing some of components, modularization is achieved, universality is improved, and the production cost and use cost of the gearbox are reduced.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2023
    Inventors: Dongan Zhan, Chang Lv, Weipeng Yan, Guoguo Shi, Gang Zhang
  • Patent number: 11780317
    Abstract: A drive unit (100) is provided with a first electric machine (110), a second electric machine (120), a first shaft (130) and an output shaft (140). A rotor (111) of the first electric machine (110) is rotationally fixed to the first shaft (130), and a rotor (121) of the second electric machine (120) is rotationally fixed to the output shaft (140). The drive unit (100) also includes a separating clutch (150) and a connection element (230) for the rotationally fixed connecting of an internal combustion engine, and a first gear ratio step (142) is arranged between the connection element (230) and the shafts (130, 140) with a gear ration i<1. The drive unit (100) has an electro-mechanical parking lock unit (1) with which a rotational movement of the output of the first gear ratio step (142) can be blocked.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2023
    Assignee: Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG
    Inventors: Andreas Trinkenschuh, Steffen Lehmann, Peter Greb, Laszlo Man
  • Patent number: 11773969
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method for operating a multi-gear vehicle transmission having a plurality of shifting elements (A, B, C, D, E) for engaging the gears of the vehicle transmission, where, in a neutral gear an input (AN) and an output (AB) of the vehicle transmission are decoupled from one another, and where, in a driving gear the input (AN) and the output (AB) of the vehicle transmission are coupled to one another in order to propel the vehicle, by closing at least one shifting element (B). When the neutral gear is engaged, at least an actuation condition of a vehicle brake (11) and a transmission condition with elevated drag losses are detected, where, when the neutral gear is engaged, the shifting element (B) for the driving gear is vented if it is recognized that the vehicle brake (11) has been released and the transmission condition with elevated drag losses pertains.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2023
    Assignee: ZF FRIEDRICHSHAFEN AG
    Inventors: Jürgen Blaser, Fabian Ley, Jens Winter
  • Patent number: 11767070
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an agricultural operation vehicle comprising a body; a transmission; a clutch pedal; a hand lever; a clutch switch; a clutch link unit connected to the clutch such that the transmission is fastened and unfastened from the clutch; a clutch pedal link unit coupled to the clutch link unit to rotate around the connecting shaft; a pedal link unit connected to the clutch pedal link unit and the clutch pedal so as to rotate the clutch link unit around the connecting shaft responsive to manipulation of the clutch pedal; a clutch switch link unit coupled to the clutch link unit to rotate around the connecting shaft with the clutch link unit; and an operation unit for rotating the clutch switch link unit around the connecting shaft such that the clutch link unit is rotated around the connecting shaft responsive to manipulation of the clutch switch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2023
    Assignee: LS MTRON LTD.
    Inventors: Seung Ho Cheong, Jang Hyun Kim, Byung Dal Choi, Jong Uk Park, Eun Hong Kim