Patents by Inventor Esa H.M. Vikman

Esa H.M. Vikman 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).

  • Publication number: 20240068518
    Abstract: A position sensor includes a plurality of E-shaped ferromagnetic cores arranged to define a circular opening therethrough to receive a shaft. Each E-shaped ferromagnetic core has a plurality of teeth, wherein adjacent E-shaped ferromagnetic cores of the arranged plurality of E-shaped ferromagnetic cores have an overlapping tooth. The position sensor further includes a frame surrounding the arranged plurality of E-shaped ferromagnetic cores, with the E-shaped ferromagnetic cores coupled to the frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2023
    Publication date: February 29, 2024
    Inventors: Lauri Juhani Salmia, Petri J. Mäki-Ontto, Esa H.M. Vikman
  • Patent number: 11859667
    Abstract: A position sensor includes a plurality of E-shaped ferromagnetic cores arranged to define a circular opening therethrough to receive a shaft. Each E-shaped ferromagnetic core has a plurality of teeth, wherein adjacent E-shaped ferromagnetic cores of the arranged plurality of E-shaped ferromagnetic cores have an overlapping tooth. The position sensor further includes a frame surrounding the arranged plurality of E-shaped ferromagnetic cores, with the E-shaped ferromagnetic cores coupled to the frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: Ingersoll-Rand Industrial U.S., Inc.
    Inventors: Lauri Juhani Salmia, Petri J. Mäki-Ontto, Esa H. M. Vikman
  • Publication number: 20230339020
    Abstract: Systems and methods form induction rotors by performing isostatic pressing (HIP) to weld clad to a shaft, which allows for scaling the manufacturing of solid steel rotors, as compared to conventional techniques. In examples, the rotors are designed for high-speed motors and may include recessed short circuit rings and/or end rings. An exemplary process molds an alloy powder into cladding such that heretofore unachievable rotor designs are achievable according to systems and methods described herein. In examples, a thin source-layer is introduced to welding zones, thereby enriching and strengthening the resulting joint at welding zones. The source-layer may be introduced by adding an intermediate layer comprising the source material between the materials being welded. The reduced alloy-depletion welding disclosed herein strengthens the welding area joints and provides for the manufacture of component designs, which were previously unachievable due to alloy-depletion weaknesses and environmental constraints.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2023
    Publication date: October 26, 2023
    Inventors: Fredrik Boxberg, Juha T. Saari, Esa H. M. Vikman
  • Patent number: 11724311
    Abstract: Systems and methods form induction rotors by performing isostatic pressing (HIP) to weld clad to a shaft, which allows for scaling the manufacturing of solid steel rotors, as compared to conventional techniques. In examples, the rotors are designed for high-speed motors and may include recessed short circuit rings and/or end rings. An exemplary process molds an alloy powder into cladding such that heretofore unachievable rotor designs are achievable according to systems and methods described herein. In examples, a thin source-layer is introduced to welding zones, thereby enriching and strengthening the resulting joint at welding zones. The source-layer may be introduced by adding an intermediate layer comprising the source material between the materials being welded. The reduced alloy-depletion welding disclosed herein strengthens the welding area joints and provides for the manufacture of component designs, which were previously unachievable due to alloy-depletion weaknesses and environmental constraints.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2023
    Assignee: Ingersoll-Rand Industrial U.S., Inc.
    Inventors: Fredrik Boxberg, Juha T. Saari, Esa H. M. Vikman
  • Publication number: 20230055707
    Abstract: A position sensor includes a plurality of E-shaped ferromagnetic cores arranged to define a circular opening therethrough to receive a shaft. Each E-shaped ferromagnetic core has a plurality of teeth, wherein adjacent E-shaped ferromagnetic cores of the arranged plurality of E-shaped ferromagnetic cores have an overlapping tooth. The position sensor further includes a frame surrounding the arranged plurality of E-shaped ferromagnetic cores, with the E-shaped ferromagnetic cores coupled to the frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2022
    Publication date: February 23, 2023
    Inventors: Lauri Juhani Salmia, Petri J. Mäki-Ontto, Esa H.M. Vikman
  • Patent number: 11401971
    Abstract: A position sensor includes a plurality of E-shaped ferromagnetic cores arranged to define a circular opening therethrough to receive a shaft. Each E-shaped ferromagnetic core has a plurality of teeth, wherein adjacent E-shaped ferromagnetic cores of the arranged plurality of E-shaped ferromagnetic cores have an overlapping tooth. The position sensor further includes a frame surrounding the arranged plurality of E-shaped ferromagnetic cores, with the E-shaped ferromagnetic cores coupled to the frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2022
    Assignee: Ingersoll-Rand Industrial U.S., Inc.
    Inventors: Lauri Juhani Salmia, Petri J Mäki-Ontto, Esa H. M. Vikman
  • Publication number: 20210094098
    Abstract: Systems and methods form induction rotors by performing isostatic pressing (HIP) to weld clad to a shaft, which allows for scaling the manufacturing of solid steel rotors, as compared to conventional techniques. In examples, the rotors are designed for high-speed motors and may include recessed short circuit rings and/or end rings. An exemplary process molds an alloy powder into cladding such that heretofore unachievable rotor designs are achievable according to systems and methods described herein. In examples, a thin source-layer is introduced to welding zones, thereby enriching and strengthening the resulting joint at welding zones. The source-layer may be introduced by adding an intermediate layer comprising the source material between the materials being welded. The reduced alloy-depletion welding disclosed herein strengthens the welding area joints and provides for the manufacture of component designs, which were previously unachievable due to alloy-depletion weaknesses and environmental constraints.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2019
    Publication date: April 1, 2021
    Applicant: Ingersoll-Rand Company
    Inventors: Fredrik Boxberg, Juha T. Saari, Esa H. M. Vikman
  • Publication number: 20210062864
    Abstract: A position sensor includes a plurality of E-shaped ferromagnetic cores arranged to define a circular opening therethrough to receive a shaft. Each E-shaped ferromagnetic core has a plurality of teeth, wherein adjacent E-shaped ferromagnetic cores of the arranged plurality of E-shaped ferromagnetic cores have an overlapping tooth. The position sensor further includes a frame surrounding the arranged plurality of E-shaped ferromagnetic cores, with the E-shaped ferromagnetic cores coupled to the frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2019
    Publication date: March 4, 2021
    Applicant: Ingersoll-Rand Company
    Inventors: Lauri Juhani Salmia, Petri J. Mäki-Ontto, Esa H.M. Vikman