Patents by Inventor Geir Brudeli
Geir Brudeli 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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Patent number: 11845340Abstract: A hybrid powertrain having an internal combustion engine (ICE), a transmission (2), a first electric motor (4a) and a second electric motor (4b), where the transmission has an input shaft (1) to which the ICE is connected via a main clutch (3), an output shaft (6) and a gear assembly providing at least two different gear ratios that may be selected for transfer of mechanical power from the input shaft (1) to the output shaft (6).Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 2022Date of Patent: December 19, 2023Assignee: Brudeli Green Mobility ASInventor: Geir Brudeli
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Publication number: 20230114369Abstract: The present invention provides a hybrid powertrain comprising an internal combustion engine (ICE), a transmission (2), a first electric motor (4a) and a second electric motor (4b), wherein the transmission comprises an input shaft (1) to which the ICE is connected via a main clutch (3), an output shaft (6) and a gear assembly providing at least two different gear ratios that may be selected for transfer of mechanical power from the input shaft (1) to the output shaft (6), the first electric motor (4a) is connected to the input shaft (1) via a first gear (ix), such that torque and rotation may be transferred between the first electric motor and the input shaft, and the second electric motor (4b) is connected to the input shaft (1) via a first clutch (5a) and the first gear (ix), such that torque and rotation may be transferred between the second electric motor (4b) and the input shaft (1), and connected to the output shaft (6) via a second clutch (5b) and a second gear (iy), such that torque and rotation may bType: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2022Publication date: April 13, 2023Inventor: Geir Brudeli
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Patent number: 11554659Abstract: A powertrain comprising a transmission (2), a first electric motor (4a) and a second electric motor (4b), the transmission having an input shaft (1) to which a source of mechanical power may be connected, an output shaft (6) and a gear assembly providing at least two different gear ratios that may be selected for transfer of mechanical power from the input shaft (1) to the output shaft (6), the first electric motor (4a) is connected to the input shaft (1), such that torque and rotation may be transferred between the first electric motor and the input shaft, and the second electric motor (4b) is connected to the input shaft (1) via a first clutch (5a), such that torque and rotation may be transferred between the second electric motor (4b) and the input shaft (1), and connected to the output shaft (6) via a second clutch (5b), such that torque and rotation may be transferred between the second electric motor (4b) and the output shaft (6), wherein the first electric motor (4a) is connected to the second electricType: GrantFiled: August 15, 2019Date of Patent: January 17, 2023Assignee: Brudeli Green Mobility ASInventor: Geir Brudeli
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Publication number: 20210309095Abstract: The present invention provides a powertrain comprising a transmission (2), a first electric motor (4a) and a second electric motor (4b), wherein the transmission comprises an input shaft (1) to which a source of mechanical power may be connected, an output shaft (6) and a gear assembly providing at least two different gear ratios that may be selected for transfer of mechanical power from the input shaft (1) to the output shaft (6), the first electric motor (4a) is connected to the input shaft (1), such that torque and rotation may be transferred between the first electric motor and the input shaft, and the second electric motor (4b) is connected to the input shaft (1) via a first clutch (5a), such that torque and rotation may be transferred between the second electric motor (4b) and the input shaft (1), and connected to the output shaft (6) via a second clutch (5b), such that torque and rotation may be transferred between the second electric motor (4b) and the output shaft (6), wherein the first electric motoType: ApplicationFiled: August 15, 2019Publication date: October 7, 2021Inventor: Geir Brudeli
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Patent number: 10967929Abstract: The present invention provides a leaning vehicle comprising a leaning frame (1), a front suspension assembly (2), an undercarriage element (3), a rear suspension assembly (4) and a motor (10), wherein the leaning frame (1) comprises a straddle seat (5) and a hand steering element (6), the hand steering element operatively connected to the front suspension assembly (2); the undercarriage element comprises a front section (7) and a rear section (8), and is connected to a suspension connecting element (9); the front suspension assembly (2) comprises two ground engaging members (13) and at least one shock absorber (20), and is connected to the leaning frame (1) and the suspension connecting element, such that the ground engaging members (13) of the front suspension assembly will tilt in the same direction as the leaning frame; the rear suspension assembly (4) comprises at least one rear ground engaging member (23) and is connected to the rear section (8) of the undercarriage element; wherein the leaning frame (1)Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 2017Date of Patent: April 6, 2021Assignee: Brudeli Tech Holding ASInventor: Geir Brudeli
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Patent number: 10844912Abstract: A clutch actuator (1) has a preload plunger able to move a clutch actuating pushrod (49) wherein the preload plunger (19) is able to be preloaded by a preload spring (21) arranged between the preload plunger and a movable body (17). The clutch actuator is adapted to be operated such that during use when the clutch is engaged there is a force-reducing gap (61) of width (x5) between the movable body and the preload plunger. Control means for controlling such a clutch actuator are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2017Date of Patent: November 24, 2020Assignee: KONGSBERG AUTOMOTIVE ASInventors: Geir Brudeli, Daniel Norheim, Stein-Erik Arne
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Publication number: 20190106174Abstract: The present invention provides a leaning vehicle comprising a leaning frame (1), a front suspension assembly (2), an undercarriage element (3), a rear suspension assembly (4) and a motor (10), wherein the leaning frame (1) comprises a straddle seat (5) and a hand steering element (6), the hand steering element operatively connected to the front suspension assembly (2); the undercarriage element comprises a front section (7) and a rear section (8), and is connected to a suspension connecting element (9); the front suspension assembly (2) comprises two ground engaging members (13) and at least one shock absorber (20), and is connected to the leaning frame (1) and the suspension connecting element, such that the ground engaging members (13) of the front suspension assembly will tilt in the same direction as the leaning frame; the rear suspension assembly (4) comprises at least one rear ground engaging member (23) and is connected to the rear section (8) of the undercarriage element; wherein the leaning frame (1)Type: ApplicationFiled: May 11, 2017Publication date: April 11, 2019Inventor: Geir Brudeli
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Patent number: 10228035Abstract: A clutch actuator assembly includes a drive member, a threaded rod including a first end operatively connected to the drive member, a second end, and an intermediate portion including a plurality of threads extending therebetween. A member is threadably engaged with the plurality of threads of the threaded rod, a clutch actuator member is arranged at the second end of the threaded rod, and a velocity brake is operatively coupled to the threaded rod. The velocity brake decelerates rotation of the threaded rod.Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 2016Date of Patent: March 12, 2019Assignee: KONGSBERG AUTOMOTIVE ASInventors: Lars Jimmy Engman, Geir Brudeli, Eivind Lund Vikebø
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Publication number: 20190040919Abstract: A clutch actuator (1) has a preload plunger able to move a clutch actuating pushrod (49) wherein the preload plunger (19) is able to be preloaded by a preload spring (21) arranged between the preload plunger and a movable body (17). The clutch actuator is adapted to be operated such that during use when the clutch is engaged there is a force-reducing gap (61) of width (x5) between the movable body and the preload plunger. Control means for controlling such a clutch actuator are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 25, 2017Publication date: February 7, 2019Inventors: Geir Brudeli, Daniel Norheim, Stein-Erik Arne
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Publication number: 20170363165Abstract: A clutch actuator assembly includes a drive member, a threaded rod including a first end operatively connected to the drive member, a second end, and an intermediate portion including a plurality of threads extending therebetween. A member is threadably engaged with the plurality of threads of the threaded rod, a clutch actuator member is arranged at the second end of the threaded rod, and a velocity brake is operatively coupled to the threaded rod. The velocity brake decelerates rotation of the threaded rod.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 20, 2016Publication date: December 21, 2017Inventors: Lars Jimmy Engman, Geir Brudeli, Eivind Lund Vikebø
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Patent number: 7530419Abstract: The present invention relates to a three-wheeled vehicle comprising a frame with engane, drive gear and at least one driven wheel at the rear, and two front wheels which are used in part to steer the vehicle. The vehicle can also be steered in that the frame with engine, drive gear and the driven rear wheel can be banked over to the side like a motorcycle. The present invention relates in particular to a design which helps to move the centre of gravity when such a vehicle is tilted to the side so that, inter alia, it is easier to right the vehicle. Furthermore, the present invention makes it possible to affect and determine the driving characteristics of the vehicle by varying different design parameters within the scope of the present invention. The invention also relates to a special design for the mounting of footboards on which the driver of the vehicle can place his/her feet when driving the vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2004Date of Patent: May 12, 2009Assignee: Brudeli Tech Holding ASInventor: Geir Brudeli
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Publication number: 20070176384Abstract: The present invention relates to a three-wheeled vehicle comprising a frame with engane, drive gear and at least one driven wheel at the rear, and two front wheels which are used in part to steer the vehicle. The vehicle can also be steered in that the frame with engine, drive gear and the driven rear wheel can be banked over to the side like a motorcycle. The present invention relates in particular to a design which helps to move the centre of gravity when such a vehicle is tilted to the side so that, inter alia, it is easier to right the vehicle. Furthermore, the present invention makes it possible to affect and determine the driving characteristics of the vehicle by varying different design parameters within the scope of the present invention. The invention also relates to a special design for the mounting of footboards on which the driver of the vehicle can place his/her feet when driving the vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2004Publication date: August 2, 2007Inventor: Geir Brudeli