Patents by Inventor Adam P. Sadlik

Adam P. Sadlik has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Drive axle system having multiple electric motors
    Patent number: 11975606
    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: June 6, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2024
    Assignee: ArvinMeritor Technology, LLC
    Inventors: Edwin D. Lorenz, Adam P. Sadlik, Michael Schlundt, Rituja D. Marathe
  • DRIVE AXLE SYSTEM HAVING MULTIPLE ELECTRIC MOTORS
    Publication number: 20220297538
    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: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2022
    Publication date: September 22, 2022
    Applicant: ArvinMeritor Technology, LLC
    Inventors: Edwin D. Lorenz, Adam P. Sadlik, Michael Schlundt, Rituja D. Marathe
  • 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
  • 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
  • DRIVE AXLE SYSTEM HAVING MULTIPLE ELECTRIC MOTORS
    Publication number: 20210291646
    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: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2020
    Publication date: September 23, 2021
    Applicant: ArvinMeritor Technology, LLC
    Inventors: Edwin D. Lorenz, Adam P. Sadlik, Michael Schlundt, Rituja D. Marathe
  • SUSPENSION SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20210122204
    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: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2021
    Publication date: April 29, 2021
    Applicant: ArvinMeritor Technology, LLC
    Inventors: Edwin D. Lorenz, Adam P. Sadlik, Michael Schlundt, Rituja D. Marathe
  • Suspension system
    Patent number: 10926596
    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: February 28, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2021
    Assignee: ArvinMeritor Technology, LLC
    Inventors: Edwin D. Lorenz, Adam P. Sadlik, Michael Schlundt, Rituja D. Marathe
  • Suspension system
    Patent number: 10913321
    Abstract: A suspension system having a knuckle that rotatably supports a wheel end assembly. The knuckle may include a first platform that may have a toe link mount, a second platform that may have a stabilizer bar mount, a brake torque plate that may facilitate mounting of a brake subsystem, or combinations thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2021
    Assignees: ArvinMeritor Technology, LLC, Nikola Motor Company, LLC
    Inventors: Edwin D. Lorenz, Adam P. Sadlik, Michael Schlundt, Rituja D. Marathe
  • Assembly having a skid plate module
    Patent number: 10814917
    Abstract: A skid plate module for a vehicle. The skid plate module may include first and second pillars that may extend from a skid plate. The first and second pillars may be disposed along a center plane of the skid plate and may be adapted to be mounted to a chassis of a vehicle. A lower control arm, a mounting bracket subassembly, or both may be mounted to the first and second pillars.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2020
    Assignees: ArvinMeritor Technology, LLC, Nikola Motor Company, LLC
    Inventors: Edwin D. Lorenz, Adam P. Sadlik, Michael Schlundt, Rituja D. Marathe
  • ASSEMBLY HAVING A SKID PLATE MODULE
    Publication number: 20200283074
    Abstract: A skid plate module for a vehicle. The skid plate module may include first and second pillars that may extend from a skid plate. The first and second pillars may be disposed along a center plane of the skid plate and may be adapted to be mounted to a chassis of a vehicle. A lower control arm, a mounting bracket subassembly, or both may be mounted to the first and second pillars.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2019
    Publication date: September 10, 2020
    Applicant: ArvinMeritor Technology, LLC
    Inventors: Edwin D. Lorenz, Adam P. Sadlik, Michael Schlundt, Rituja D. Marathe
  • SUSPENSION SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20200282786
    Abstract: A suspension system having a knuckle that rotatably supports a wheel end assembly. The knuckle may include a first platform that may have a toe link mount, a second platform that may have a stabilizer bar mount, a brake torque plate that may facilitate mounting of a brake subsystem, or combinations thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2019
    Publication date: September 10, 2020
    Applicant: ArvinMeritor Technology, LLC
    Inventors: Edwin D. Lorenz, Adam P. Sadlik, Michael Schlundt, Rituja D. Marathe
  • SUSPENSION SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20200276874
    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: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2019
    Publication date: September 3, 2020
    Applicant: ArvinMeritor Technology, LLC
    Inventors: Edwin D. Lorenz, Adam P. Sadlik, Michael Schlundt, Rituja D. Marathe
  • Axle assembly having a countershaft
    Patent number: 10513146
    Abstract: An axle assembly having a countershaft. The countershaft may be disposed in an axle housing. An axle shaft may be disposed in the countershaft. A first clutch may control rotation of the countershaft with respect to the axle shaft. A second clutch may control rotation of the countershaft with respect to the axle housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2019
    Assignee: ArvinMeritor Technology, LLC
    Inventors: Dale Eschenburg, Adam P. Sadlik
  • Vehicle chassis assembly
    Patent number: 10501123
    Abstract: A vehicle chassis assembly having first and second frame rails. The vehicle chassis assembly may have an outrigger subassembly that may support a cab of the vehicle and may be disposed on the first and second frame rails. The vehicle chassis assembly may have an axle assembly that may be fixedly mounted to a mounting plate that may be fixedly mounted to a subframe that may be fixedly disposed on the first and second frame rails.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2019
    Assignee: ArvinMeritor Technology, LLC
    Inventors: Kevin Svacha, Nimesh Meghpara, Adam P. Sadlik, Edward Brown, Paul Lawrence Barr
  • Suspension module having a subframe assembly
    Patent number: 10435075
    Abstract: A suspension module having a subframe assembly. The subframe assembly may include a lower subframe that may pivotally support at least one lower control arm. An upper control arm mounting plate may be mounted to the lower subframe. The upper control arm mounting plate may pivotally support an upper control arm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2019
    Assignees: ArvinMeritor Technology, LLC, Nikola Motor Company LLC
    Inventors: Edwin D. Lorenz, Adam P. Sadlik, Kevin M. Lynk
  • Vehicle Chassis Assembly
    Publication number: 20190210651
    Abstract: A vehicle chassis assembly having first and second frame rails. The vehicle chassis assembly may have an outrigger subassembly that may support a cab of the vehicle and may be disposed on the first and second frame rails. The vehicle chassis assembly may have an axle assembly that may be fixedly mounted to a mounting plate that may be fixedly mounted to a subframe that may be fixedly disposed on the first and second frame rails.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2018
    Publication date: July 11, 2019
    Applicant: ArvinMeritor Technology, LLC
    Inventors: Kevin Svacha, Nimesh Meghpara, Adam P. Sadlik, Edward Brown, Paul Lawrence Barr
  • Suspension module having an air spring pedestal
    Patent number: 10266025
    Abstract: A suspension module having a knuckle, a pedestal, an upper control arm, and first and second air springs. The pedestal may be disposed on the knuckle and may support the first and second air springs. The upper control arm may be pivotally mounted to the pedestal between the first and second air springs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2019
    Assignee: ArvinMeritor Technology, LLC
    Inventors: Edwin D. Lorenz, Adam P. Sadlik
  • Axle Assembly Having a Countershaft
    Publication number: 20190039409
    Abstract: An axle assembly having a countershaft. The countershaft may be disposed in an axle housing. An axle shaft may be disposed in the countershaft. A first clutch may control rotation of the countershaft with respect to the axle shaft. A second clutch may control rotation of the countershaft with respect to the axle housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2017
    Publication date: February 7, 2019
    Applicant: ArvinMeritor Technology, LLC
    Inventors: Dale Eschenburg, Adam P. Sadlik
  • Suspension system
    Patent number: 10093356
    Abstract: A suspension system having a piston platform that supports an air spring. The piston platform may be pivotally mounted to an upper control arm. The upper control arm may be pivotally mounted to a subframe. The piston platform may rotate with respect to the upper control arm when the upper control arm rotates with respect to the subframe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2018
    Assignee: ArvinMeritor Technology, LLC
    Inventors: Edwin D. Lorenz, Adam P. Sadlik, Gordon Aaron Weeks
  • Suspension System
    Publication number: 20180237070
    Abstract: A suspension system having a piston platform that supports an air spring. The piston platform may be pivotally mounted to an upper control arm. The upper control arm may be pivotally mounted to a subframe. The piston platform may rotate with respect to the upper control arm when the upper control arm rotates with respect to the subframe.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2017
    Publication date: August 23, 2018
    Inventors: Edwin D. Lorenz, Adam P. Sadlik, Gordon Aaron Weeks