Patents by Inventor Adrian SIMULA
Adrian SIMULA 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).
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Publication number: 20230256837Abstract: In general, this disclosure relates to a system and method of control for driveline actuators (DLAs) in the powertrain of an electric vehicle to perform shifting between two-wheel drive (2WD) and four-wheel drive (4WD) configurations. Sequential and overlapping shift process is used. The first disconnect is instructed by a vehicle control system to begin its shift, which takes approximately 100 milliseconds to complete. A short period of time after the first disconnect is instructed to begin its shift, but before it has completed the shift, the second disconnect is instructed to begin.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 10, 2023Publication date: August 17, 2023Inventors: Bryan M. Averill, Adrian Simula
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Patent number: 11624409Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for an electromagnetic pulse disconnect assembly. In one example, an electromagnetic disconnect assembly includes an electromagnetic coil assembly including an electromagnetic coil, an armature cam including an annular ring and a plurality of bidirectional cam ramps extending in an axial direction from the annular ring, where the annular ring is adapted to have face-sharing contact with the electromagnetic coil assembly when the electromagnetic coil is energized and be spaced apart from the electromagnetic coil assembly when the electromagnetic coil is de-energized, and a cam follower a plurality of radially extending guides arranged around a circumference of the cam follower and spaced apart from one another via a plurality of elongate apertures, each of the plurality of elongate apertures adapted to receive one of the plurality of bidirectional ramps of the armature cam. The assembly may further include a latching system.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 2020Date of Patent: April 11, 2023Assignee: Warn Automotive, LLCInventors: Bryan Yoder, Evan Placek, Adam Reiner, Christopher James Boudreau, Adrian Simula, Blake Randall
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Publication number: 20230046751Abstract: Systems and processes described herein can use drive line actuators (DLAs) which can be implemented for one or more individual wheels of an electric vehicle (EV) permitting connection and disconnection of at least a portion of the axle and wheel from the electric motor suppling torque. A disconnected wheel and axle can experience less friction, and have less rotational mass then a wheel and axle that is connected to an electric motor, therefore the disconnecting wheels in which torque is not desired can result in increased efficiency and range in an EV.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 13, 2021Publication date: February 16, 2023Inventors: Christopher James Boudreau, Adrian Simula, Craig Feusse
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Patent number: 11506247Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for an electromagnetic pulse disconnect assembly. In one example, an electromagnetic disconnect assembly includes an electromagnetic coil assembly including an electromagnetic coil, an armature cam including an annular ring and a plurality of bidirectional cam ramps extending in an axial direction from the annular ring, where the annular ring is adapted to have face-sharing contact with the electromagnetic coil assembly when the electromagnetic coil is energized and be spaced apart from the electromagnetic coil assembly when the electromagnetic coil is de-energized, and a cam follower a plurality of radially extending guides arranged around a circumference of the cam follower and spaced apart from one another via a plurality of elongate apertures, each of the plurality of elongate apertures adapted to receive one of the plurality of bidirectional ramps of the armature cam. The assembly may further include a latching system.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 2020Date of Patent: November 22, 2022Assignee: Warn Automotive, LLCInventors: Bryan Yoder, Evan Placek, Adam Reiner, Christopher James Boudreau, Adrian Simula, Blake Randall
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Patent number: 11097590Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for controlling operation of a stabilizer bar of a vehicle. In one example, a stabilizer bar includes two shafts joined together by a gas-actuated decoupler. The decoupler may be actuated in order to enable each of the shafts to twist relative to each other.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2019Date of Patent: August 24, 2021Assignee: WARN Automotive, LLCInventors: Adrian Simula, Christopher James Boudreau, Craig Feusse
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Publication number: 20210115985Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for an electromagnetic pulse disconnect assembly. In one example, an electromagnetic disconnect assembly includes an electromagnetic coil assembly including an electromagnetic coil, an armature cam including an annular ring and a plurality of bidirectional cam ramps extending in an axial direction from the annular ring, where the annular ring is adapted to have face-sharing contact with the electromagnetic coil assembly when the electromagnetic coil is energized and be spaced apart from the electromagnetic coil assembly when the electromagnetic coil is de-energized, and a cam follower a plurality of radially extending guides arranged around a circumference of the cam follower and spaced apart from one another via a plurality of elongate apertures, each of the plurality of elongate apertures adapted to receive one of the plurality of bidirectional ramps of the armature cam. The assembly may further include a latching system.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2020Publication date: April 22, 2021Inventors: Bryan Yoder, Evan Placek, Adam Reiner, Christopher James Boudreau, Adrian Simula, Blake Randall
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Patent number: 10955013Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for an electromagnetic pulse disconnect assembly. In one example, an electromagnetic disconnect assembly includes an electromagnetic coil assembly including an electromagnetic coil, an armature cam including an annular ring and a plurality of bidirectional cam ramps extending in an axial direction from the annular ring, where the annular ring is adapted to have face-sharing contact with the electromagnetic coil assembly when the electromagnetic coil is energized and be spaced apart from the electromagnetic coil assembly when the electromagnetic coil is de-energized, and a cam follower a plurality of radially extending guides arranged around a circumference of the cam follower and spaced apart from one another via a plurality of elongate apertures, each of the plurality of elongate apertures adapted to receive one of the plurality of bidirectional ramps of the armature cam. The assembly may further include a latching system.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2018Date of Patent: March 23, 2021Assignee: Warn Automotive, LLCInventors: Bryan Yoder, Evan Placek, Adam Reiner, Christopher James Boudreau, Adrian Simula, Blake Randall
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Publication number: 20210048076Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for an electromagnetic pulse disconnect assembly. In one example, an electromagnetic disconnect assembly includes an electromagnetic coil assembly including an electromagnetic coil, an armature cam including an annular ring and a plurality of bidirectional cam ramps extending in an axial direction from the annular ring, where the annular ring is adapted to have face-sharing contact with the electromagnetic coil assembly when the electromagnetic coil is energized and be spaced apart from the electromagnetic coil assembly when the electromagnetic coil is de-energized, and a cam follower a plurality of radially extending guides arranged around a circumference of the cam follower and spaced apart from one another via a plurality of elongate apertures, each of the plurality of elongate apertures adapted to receive one of the plurality of bidirectional ramps of the armature cam. The assembly may further include a latching system.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2020Publication date: February 18, 2021Inventors: Bryan Yoder, Evan Placek, Adam Reiner, Christopher James Boudreau, Adrian Simula, Blake Randall
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Patent number: 10731715Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for operating an electromagnetic pulse disconnect assembly for selectively engaging two rotating components of a vehicle drivetrain. A disconnect assembly is needed that is not powered by vacuum diverted from an engine of the vehicle, as modern engines are being developed to reduce vacuum production and remove vacuum lines for powering peripheral devices such as disconnects. An electromagnetic pulse disconnect assembly is provided that operates via pulses of electrical current and includes an electromagnetic coil for translating a clutch ring assembly and a latching ring assembly to selectively couple two rotating components.Type: GrantFiled: August 4, 2017Date of Patent: August 4, 2020Assignee: WARN AUTOMOTIVE, LLCInventors: Oliver Heravi, Adrian Simula, Bryan Averill
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Publication number: 20200173500Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for an electromagnetic pulse disconnect assembly. In one example, an electromagnetic disconnect assembly includes an electromagnetic coil assembly including an electromagnetic coil, an armature cam including an annular ring and a plurality of bidirectional cam ramps extending in an axial direction from the annular ring, where the annular ring is adapted to have face-sharing contact with the electromagnetic coil assembly when the electromagnetic coil is energized and be spaced apart from the electromagnetic coil assembly when the electromagnetic coil is de-energized, and a cam follower a plurality of radially extending guides arranged around a circumference of the cam follower and spaced apart from one another via a plurality of elongate apertures, each of the plurality of elongate apertures adapted to receive one of the plurality of bidirectional ramps of the armature cam. The assembly may further include a latching system.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2018Publication date: June 4, 2020Inventors: Bryan Yoder, Evan Placek, Adam Reiner, Christopher James Boudreau, Adrian Simula, Blake Randall
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Patent number: 10535458Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for operating an electromagnetic coil assembly. As one example, a method comprises responsive to energization of an electromagnetic coil of an electromagnetic coil assembly, translating the electromagnetic coil along a central axis of the electromagnetic coil assembly toward a magnetic armature while maintaining the armature fixed along the central axis. The electromagnetic coil assembly may be utilized within various clutching, braking, or lever applications.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2017Date of Patent: January 14, 2020Assignee: Warn Automotive, LLCInventors: Oliver Heravi, Adrian Simula, Bryan Averill
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Publication number: 20190241039Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for controlling operation of a stabilizer bar of a vehicle. In one example, a stabilizer bar includes two shafts joined together by a gas-actuated decoupler. The decoupler may be actuated in order to enable each of the shafts to twist relative to each other.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 25, 2019Publication date: August 8, 2019Inventors: Adrian Simula, Christopher James Boudreau, Craig Feusse
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Patent number: 10221900Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for operating an electromagnetic pulse disconnect assembly for selectively engaging two rotating components of a vehicle drivetrain. A disconnect assembly is needed that is not powered by vacuum diverted from an engine of the vehicle, as modern engines are being developed to reduce vacuum production and remove vacuum lines for powering peripheral devices such as disconnects. An electromagnetic pulse disconnect assembly is provided that operates via pulses of electrical current and includes an electromagnetic coil for translating a clutch ring assembly and a latching ring assembly to selectively couple two rotating components.Type: GrantFiled: August 4, 2017Date of Patent: March 5, 2019Assignee: Warn Automotive, LLCInventors: Oliver Heravi, Adrian Simula, Bryan Averill
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Patent number: 9915298Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for operating an electromagnetic pulse disconnect assembly for selectively engaging two rotating components of a vehicle drivetrain. A disconnect assembly is needed that is not powered by vacuum diverted from an engine of the vehicle, as modern engines are being developed to reduce vacuum production and remove vacuum lines for powering peripheral devices such as disconnects. An electromagnetic pulse disconnect assembly is provided that operates via pulses of electrical current and includes an electromagnetic coil for translating a clutch ring assembly and a latching ring assembly to selectively couple two rotating components.Type: GrantFiled: April 14, 2015Date of Patent: March 13, 2018Assignee: Warn Automotive, LLCInventors: Oliver Heravi, Adrian Simula, Bryan Averill
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Publication number: 20170356504Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for operating an electromagnetic pulse disconnect assembly for selectively engaging two rotating components of a vehicle drivetrain. A disconnect assembly is needed that is not powered by vacuum diverted from an engine of the vehicle, as modern engines are being developed to reduce vacuum production and remove vacuum lines for powering peripheral devices such as disconnects. An electromagnetic pulse disconnect assembly is provided that operates via pulses of electrical current and includes an electromagnetic coil for translating a clutch ring assembly and a latching ring assembly to selectively couple two rotating components.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 4, 2017Publication date: December 14, 2017Inventors: Oliver Heravi, Adrian Simula, Bryan Averill
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Publication number: 20170352463Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for operating an electromagnetic coil assembly. As one example, a method comprises responsive to energization of an electromagnetic coil of an electromagnetic coil assembly, translating the electromagnetic coil along a central axis of the electromagnetic coil assembly toward a magnetic armature while maintaining the armature fixed along the central axis. The electromagnetic coil assembly may be utilized within various clutching, braking, or lever applications.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 24, 2017Publication date: December 7, 2017Inventors: Oliver Heravi, Adrian Simula, Bryan Averill
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Publication number: 20170335900Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for operating an electromagnetic pulse disconnect assembly for selectively engaging two rotating components of a vehicle drivetrain. A disconnect assembly is needed that is not powered by vacuum diverted from an engine of the vehicle, as modern engines are being developed to reduce vacuum production and remove vacuum lines for powering peripheral devices such as disconnects. An electromagnetic pulse disconnect assembly is provided that operates via pulses of electrical current and includes an electromagnetic coil for translating a clutch ring assembly and a latching ring assembly to selectively couple two rotating components.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 4, 2017Publication date: November 23, 2017Inventors: Oliver Heravi, Adrian Simula, Bryan Averill
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Patent number: 9812238Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for operating an electromagnetic coil assembly. As one example, a method comprises responsive to energization of an electromagnetic coil of an electromagnetic coil assembly, translating the electromagnetic coil along a central axis of the electromagnetic coil assembly toward a magnetic armature while maintaining the armature fixed along the central axis. The electromagnetic coil assembly may be utilized within various clutching, braking, or lever applications.Type: GrantFiled: September 3, 2015Date of Patent: November 7, 2017Assignee: Warn Industries, Inc.Inventors: Oliver Heravi, Adrian Simula, Bryan Averill
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Publication number: 20150380144Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for operating an electromagnetic coil assembly. As one example, a method comprises responsive to energization of an electromagnetic coil of an electromagnetic coil assembly, translating the electromagnetic coil along a central axis of the electromagnetic coil assembly toward a magnetic armature while maintaining the armature fixed along the central axis. The electromagnetic coil assembly may be utilized within various clutching, braking, or lever applications.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 3, 2015Publication date: December 31, 2015Inventors: Oliver Heravi, Adrian Simula, Bryan Averill
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Patent number: D963719Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2018Date of Patent: September 13, 2022Assignee: WARN Automotive, LLCInventors: Bryan Yoder, Evan Placek, Adam Reiner, Christopher James Boudreau, Adrian Simula, Blake Randall