Patents by Inventor Brian D. Hayes

Brian D. Hayes 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).

  • Multi-speed axle assembly having a one-way freewheel clutch
    Patent number: 11364797
    Abstract: An axle assembly having an electric motor module, a drive pinion, a planetary gear set, and at least one one-way freewheel clutch. The planetary gear set may operatively connect the electric motor module and the drive pinion. The one-way freewheel clutch may be configured to selectively couple at least two components of the planetary gear set.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2022
    Assignee: ArvinMeritor Technology, LLC
    Inventors: Brian D. Hayes, Robert Martin
  • Drive axle system
    Patent number: 11254206
    Abstract: A drive axle system having a one-way freewheel clutch. The one-way freewheel clutch is configured to transmit torque between first and second axle assembles when an interaxle differential unit is unlocked. The one-way freewheel clutch transmits torque to one of the first axle assembly and the second axle assembly when the interaxle differential unit is locked.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2022
    Assignee: ArvinMeritor Technology, LLC
    Inventors: Brian D Hayes, Robert J. Martin, Pedro Garcia, Chris Keeney, Dale Eschenburg
  • Axle assembly and differential assembly with spider shaft retention
    Patent number: 11231099
    Abstract: A differential assembly that may be provided with an axle assembly. The differential assembly may have a case that may have a first case portion and a second case portion. The first case portion may have a retainer pin hole that may receive a retainer pin that couples a spider shaft to the first case portion. The second case portion may inhibit removal of the retainer pin from the retainer pin hole.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2022
    Assignee: ArvinMeritor Technology, LLC
    Inventors: Robert J. Martin, Brian D. Hayes
  • DRIVE AXLE SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20210291644
    Abstract: A drive axle system having a one-way freewheel clutch. The one-way freewheel clutch is configured to transmit torque between first and second axle assembles when an interaxle differential unit is unlocked. The one-way freewheel clutch transmits torque to one of the first axle assembly and the second axle assembly when the interaxle differential unit is locked.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2020
    Publication date: September 23, 2021
    Applicant: ArvinMeritor Technology, LLC
    Inventors: Brian D Hayes, Robert J. Martin, Pedro Garcia, Chris Keeney, Dale Eschenburg
  • Method of controlling an axle assembly
    Patent number: 11052758
    Abstract: A method of controlling an axle assembly. At least one wheel hub may be operatively connected to a differential assembly having a ring gear when the ring gear does not receive torque from a torque source. Torque from the wheel hub may rotate the ring gear and the ring gear may provide splash lubrication.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2021
    Assignee: ArvinMeritor Technology, LLC
    Inventors: Dale Eschenburg, Brian D. Hayes, Robert J. Martin, Phillip Leicht, Christopher Keeney
  • Method of controlling a drive axle system
    Patent number: 10864818
    Abstract: A method of controlling a drive axle system. The drive axle system may include first and second drive axle assemblies. A drive axle assembly may be disconnected by operating a wheel end disconnect to discontinue transmission of torque between a wheel assembly and a differential and by discontinuing the transmission of torque to the differential.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2020
    Assignee: ArvinMeritor Technology, LLC
    Inventors: Dale Eschenburg, Brian D. Hayes, Robert J. Martin, Phillip Leicht, Pedro Garcia, Christopher Keeney
  • Axle assembly having a wheel end disconnect and method of control
    Patent number: 10801556
    Abstract: An axle assembly having a wheel end disconnect and a method of control. The axle assembly may include a friction clutch and a locking clutch that may be received in a hub assembly. The friction clutch may be moveable between an engaged position and a disengaged position. The locking clutch may be moveable between a locked position and an unlocked position and may actuate the friction clutch to the disengaged position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2020
    Assignee: ArvinMeritor Technology, LLC
    Inventors: Dale Eschenburg, Brian D. Hayes, Robert J. Martin, Christopher Keeney, Pedro Garcia, David G. Gonska, Jack R. McKenzie
  • METHOD OF CONTROLLING A DRIVE AXLE SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20200148058
    Abstract: A method of controlling a drive axle system. The drive axle system may include first and second drive axle assemblies. A drive axle assembly may be disconnected by operating a wheel end disconnect to discontinue transmission of torque between a wheel assembly and a differential and by discontinuing the transmission of torque to the differential.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2018
    Publication date: May 14, 2020
    Applicant: ArvinMeritor Technology, LLC
    Inventors: Dale Eschenburg, Brian D. Hayes, Robert J. Martin, Phillip Leicht, Pedro Garcia, Christopher Keeney
  • Axle system with fluidly connected axle assemblies
    Patent number: 10626979
    Abstract: An axle system having a first axle assembly, a second axle assembly, and a conduit. The conduit may fluidly connect the first axle assembly to the second axle assembly such that lubricant may flow between a first housing assembly of the first axle assembly and a second housing assembly of the second axle assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2020
    Assignee: ArvinMeritor Technology, LLC
    Inventors: Brian D. Hayes, Dale Eschenburg, Pedro Garcia
  • Drive axle system having a planetary interaxle differential unit
    Patent number: 10591037
    Abstract: A drive axle system having a planetary interaxle differential unit. A shift collar may be movable along an axis between a first position and a second position. The shift collar may operatively connect a sun gear to a drive pinion when in the first position. The shift collar may operatively connect the sun gear to a planet carrier when in a second position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2020
    Assignee: ArvinMeritor Technology, LLC
    Inventors: Dale Eschenburg, Brian D. Hayes, Robert J. Martin, Phillip Leicht, Pedro Garcia, Christopher Keeney
  • DRIVE AXLE SYSTEM HAVING A PLANETARY INTERAXLE DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
    Publication number: 20200047615
    Abstract: A drive axle system having a planetary interaxle differential unit. A shift collar may be movable along an axis between a first position and a second position. The shift collar may operatively connect a sun gear to a drive pinion when in the first position. The shift collar may operatively connect the sun gear to a planet carrier when in a second position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2018
    Publication date: February 13, 2020
    Applicant: ArvinMeritor Technology, LLC
    Inventors: Dale Eschenburg, Brian D. Hayes, Robert J. Martin, Phillip Leicht, Pedro Garcia, Christopher Keeney
  • METHOD OF CONTROLLING AN AXLE ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20200047613
    Abstract: A method of controlling an axle assembly. At least one wheel hub may be operatively connected to a differential assembly having a ring gear when the ring gear does not receive torque from a torque source. Torque from the wheel hub may rotate the ring gear and the ring gear may provide splash lubrication.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2018
    Publication date: February 13, 2020
    Applicant: ArvinMeritor Technology, LLC
    Inventors: Dale Eschenburg, Brian D. Hayes, Robert J. Martin, Phillip Leicht, Christopher Keeney
  • Axle assembly having a drive pinion assembly
    Patent number: 10539218
    Abstract: An axle assembly having a drive pinion assembly. The drive pinion assembly may have a drive pinion body, a pinion gear, and a side gear. The pinion gear may be fixedly disposed on a first end portion of the drive pinion body. The side gear may be fixedly disposed on a second end portion of the drive pinion body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2020
    Assignee: ArvinMeritor Technology, LLC
    Inventors: Aniruddh P. Annigeri, Brian D. Hayes, Pedro Garcia, Robert J. Martin
  • AXLE ASSEMBLY HAVING A WHEEL END DISCONNECT AND METHOD OF CONTROL
    Publication number: 20190331173
    Abstract: An axle assembly having a wheel end disconnect and a method of control. The axle assembly may include a friction clutch and a locking clutch that may be received in a hub assembly. The friction clutch may be moveable between an engaged position and a disengaged position. The locking clutch may be moveable between a locked position and an unlocked position and may actuate the friction clutch to the disengaged position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2018
    Publication date: October 31, 2019
    Applicant: ArvinMeritor Technology, LLC
    Inventors: Dale Eschenburg, Brian D. Hayes, Robert J. Martin, Christopher Keeney, Pedro Garcia, David G. Gonska, Jack R. McKenzie
  • Drive axle assembly with moveable axle shaft and method of operation
    Patent number: 10357997
    Abstract: A drive axle assembly includes a differential assembly, a wheel hub assembly, an axle shaft, and an actuator mechanism. The actuator mechanism is adapted to move the axle shaft between a first axial position in which the axle shaft is engaged with the wheel hub assembly, and a second axial position in which the axle shaft is disengaged from the wheel hub assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2019
    Assignee: ArvinMeritor Technology, LLC
    Inventors: Brian D. Hayes, Robert Martin
  • Axle System with Fluidly Connected Axle Assemblies
    Publication number: 20190128401
    Abstract: An axle system having a first axle assembly, a second axle assembly, and a conduit. The conduit may fluidly connect the first axle assembly to the second axle assembly such that lubricant may flow between a first housing assembly of the first axle assembly and a second housing assembly of the second axle assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2017
    Publication date: May 2, 2019
    Applicant: ArvinMeritor Technology, LLC
    Inventors: Brian D. Hayes, Dale Eschenburg, Pedro Garcia
  • Axle Assembly Having a Drive Pinion Assembly
    Publication number: 20190063584
    Abstract: An axle assembly having a drive pinion assembly. The drive pinion assembly may have a drive pinion body, a pinion gear, and a side gear. The pinion gear may be fixedly disposed on a first end portion of the drive pinion body. The side gear may be fixedly disposed on a second end portion of the drive pinion body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2017
    Publication date: February 28, 2019
    Applicant: ArvinMeritor Technology, LLC
    Inventors: Aniruddh P. Annigeri, Brian D. Hayes, Pedro Garcia, Robert J. Martin
  • Axle assembly having an adjuster ring
    Patent number: 10011147
    Abstract: An axle assembly having a bearing support, a roller bearing assembly, an adjuster ring, and a locking fastener. The adjuster ring and the roller bearing assembly may be disposed on and may receive a bearing journal of the bearing support. The locking fastener may inhibit rotation of the adjuster ring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2018
    Assignee: ArvinMeritor Technology, LLC
    Inventors: Brian D. Hayes, Robert J. Martin
  • Axle assembly with interaxle differential support
    Patent number: 10001201
    Abstract: An axle assembly having an interaxle differential unit. The interaxle differential unit may operatively connect an input shaft to a drive pinion and an output shaft. The interaxle differential unit may include a spider that may be rotatable with respect to the output shaft. The spider may be supported by the drive pinion and may be rotatable with respect to the drive pinion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2018
    Assignee: ArvinMeritor Technology, LLC
    Inventors: Robert J. Martin, Brian D. Hayes
  • Axle Assembly with Interaxle Differential Support
    Publication number: 20180128361
    Abstract: An axle assembly having an interaxle differential unit. The interaxle differential unit may operatively connect an input shaft to a drive pinion and an output shaft. The interaxle differential unit may include a spider that may be rotatable with respect to the output shaft. The spider may be supported by the drive pinion and may be rotatable with respect to the drive pinion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2016
    Publication date: May 10, 2018
    Inventors: Robert J. Martin, Brian D. Hayes