Patents by Inventor Frank Dautel

Frank Dautel 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).

  • Patent number: 11732620
    Abstract: A combined plug-sensor wheel for a camshaft is disclosed. The combined plug-sensor wheel includes a pin projecting in an axial direction of the camshaft. The pin, when inserted into the camshaft, seals the camshaft in a fluid-tight manner. According to an implementation, the combined plug-sensor wheel and the camshaft are incorporated into an internal combustion engine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2023
    Inventors: Frank Dautel, Peter Mantler, Christoph Steinmetz
  • Publication number: 20230031247
    Abstract: A combined plug-sensor wheel for a camshaft is disclosed. The combined plug-sensor wheel includes a pin projecting in an axial direction of the camshaft. The pin, when inserted into the camshaft, seals the camshaft in a fluid-tight manner. According to an implementation, the combined plug-sensor wheel and the camshaft are incorporated into an internal combustion engine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2022
    Publication date: February 2, 2023
    Inventors: Frank Dautel, Peter Mantler, Christoph Steinmetz
  • Patent number: 11541487
    Abstract: A method for producing a spray channel on a shaft tube, whereby a completed shaft tube can output fluid from within the shaft tube to outside of the shaft tube, the method may include introducing at least one through-opening with a diameter D1?1.5 mm into the shaft tube and arranging at least one additional element in or on the at least one through-opening such that the spray channel is at least partly formed by the at least one additional element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2023
    Inventors: Antonio Menonna, Frank Dautel, Almir Zahirovic
  • Publication number: 20220250220
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for mounting a shaft (4), in which at least one sealing ring (2) is mounted on the shaft (4) such that said sealing ring engages into a circumferential groove (3). It is essential to the invention here that a calibrating tool (1) having at least two radially displaceable partially circular clamping jaws (6) or a band clamp (7) is used, in order to press the sealing ring (2) into the respective groove (3) and to hold it in a force-fitting and form-fitting manner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2021
    Publication date: August 11, 2022
    Inventors: Stefan Cramer, Frank Dautel, Justus Himstedt
  • Publication number: 20220056991
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing a spray channel (4) on a shaft tube (1), via which with finished shaft tube (1) fluid (5) can be output from within the shaft tube (1) to the outside, having the steps introducing at least one through-opening (7) with a diameter D1?1.5 mm into the shaft tube (1), arranging at least one additional element (8) in or on the through-opening (7) in such a manner that the spray channel (4) is at least partly formed by the additional element (8). The invention also relates to a camshaft (2) having a shaft tube (1) produced with such a method.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2021
    Publication date: February 24, 2022
    Inventors: Antonio Menonna, Frank Dautel, Almir Zahirovic
  • Patent number: 10478926
    Abstract: A method and device for assembling a composite housing fitted with a shaft and at least one associated mounted element are disclosed. The method may include the steps of: arranging the housing in a predetermined position with respect to an actuator; arranging the shaft in a predetermined position with respect to the housing and the actuator; selecting a mounting element to be mounted on the shaft; conveying the mounting element into a predetermined position within the housing; pushing the shaft via the actuator so that the shaft passes successively through an opening of the housing and an opening of the mounting element; and positioning the mounting element in a position adjacent to a heat source for a predetermined duration after the step of selecting the mounting element and prior to conveying the mounting element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2019
    Assignee: Mahle International GmbH
    Inventors: Mikael M. Moreau, Daniel M. Coulaud, Frank Dautel, Roberto Cutrona, Antonio Menonna, Thomas Flender, Stefan Steichele
  • Patent number: 10478927
    Abstract: A device for assembling cams on a camshaft pipe of a camshaft may include a first gripper and a second gripper each configured for gripping and holding a respective cam. The first gripper and the second gripper may receive the respective cam in a common direction and may be movable in a common direction into alignment with respect to the camshaft pipe. The second gripper may be configured to grip and hold the respective cam that is pivoted by 90° with respect to an orientation of the respective cam in the first gripper.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2019
    Assignee: Mahle International GmbH
    Inventors: Frank Dautel, Thomas Flender, Antonio Menonna, Stefan Steichele
  • Patent number: 9579754
    Abstract: A method may include thermally joining at least one of a non-round functional component to a shaft and a cam to a camshaft, elastically compressing the functional component during introduction of a round through-opening, and creating a through-opening which is not round when the functional component is unstressed and at least minimizes an asymmetrical deformation of the shaft after the thermal joining of the functional component to the shaft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2017
    Assignee: Mahle International GmbH
    Inventors: Christoph Beerens, Frank Dautel, Antonio Menonna
  • Publication number: 20160271742
    Abstract: A device for assembling cams on a camshaft pipe of a camshaft may include a first gripper and a second gripper each configured for gripping and holding a respective cam. The first gripper and the second gripper may receive the respective cam in a common direction and may be movable in a common direction into alignment with respect to the camshaft pipe. The second gripper may be configured to grip and hold the respective cam that is pivoted by 90° with respect to an orientation of the respective cam in the first gripper.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2014
    Publication date: September 22, 2016
    Applicant: Mahle International GmbH
    Inventors: Frank Dautel, Thomas Flender, Antonio Menonna, Stefan Steichele
  • Patent number: 9447706
    Abstract: A bearing frame or cylinder head cover of an internal combustion engine may include at least one camshaft mounted therein. The camshaft may be tunnel-mounted in at least two bearing openings arranged along a bearing channel. At least two radial bearings may be arranged on the camshaft, each of the radial bearings having an outer bearing shell. The outer bearing shells of the at least two radial bearings may include different outer diameters, each of the respective outer diameters adapted to be complementary to an inner diameter of the associated bearing opening. The inner diameters of the bearing openings may decrease in a direction of assembly of the camshaft along the bearing channel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2016
    Assignee: Mahle International GmbH
    Inventors: Frank Dautel, Thomas Flender, Klaus Heidenberger, Antonio Menonna, Kurt Schwellenbach, Stefan Steichele
  • Publication number: 20160074976
    Abstract: A method and device for assembling a composite housing fitted with a shaft and at least one associated mounted element are disclosed. The method may include the steps of: arranging the housing in a predetermined position with respect to an actuator; arranging the shaft in a predetermined position with respect to the housing and the actuator; selecting a mounting element to be mounted on the shaft; conveying the mounting element into a predetermined position within the housing; pushing the shaft via the actuator so that the shaft passes successively through an opening of the housing and an opening of the mounting element; and positioning the mounting element in a position adjacent to a heat source for a predetermined duration after the step of selecting the mounting element and prior to conveying the mounting element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2014
    Publication date: March 17, 2016
    Inventors: Mikael M. Moreau, Daniel M. Coulaud, Frank Dautel, Roberto Cutrona, Antonio Menonna, Thomas Flender, Stefan Steichele
  • Publication number: 20150308299
    Abstract: A bearing frame or cylinder head cover of an internal combustion engine may include at least one camshaft mounted therein. The camshaft may be tunnel-mounted in at least two bearing openings arranged along a bearing channel. At least two radial bearings may be arranged on the camshaft, each of the radial bearings having an outer bearing shell. The outer bearing shells of the at least two radial bearings may include different outer diameters, each of the respective outer diameters adapted to be complementary to an inner diameter of the associated bearing opening. The inner diameters of the bearing openings may decrease in a direction of assembly of the camshaft along the bearing channel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2014
    Publication date: October 29, 2015
    Inventors: Frank Dautel, Thomas Flender, Klaus Heidenberger, Antonio Menonna, Kurt Schwellenbach, Stefan Steichele
  • Publication number: 20140173895
    Abstract: A method may include thermally joining at least one of a non-round functional component to a shaft and a cam to a camshaft, elastically compressing the functional component during introduction of a round through-opening, and creating a through-opening which is not round when the functional component is unstressed and at least minimizes an asymmetrical deformation of the shaft after the thermal joining of the functional component to the shaft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2013
    Publication date: June 26, 2014
    Applicant: MAHLE INTERNATIONAL GMBH
    Inventors: Christoph Beerens, Frank Dautel, Antonio Menonna