Patents by Inventor Giovanni Pepe

Giovanni Pepe 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).

  • Bracket for transporting and assembling an actuation system of a mechanical servo-assisted gearbox
    Patent number: 8365631
    Abstract: A bracket for transporting and assembling an actuation system of a servo-assisted mechanical gearbox, which actuation system presents a plurality of reciprocally connected assemblies; the bracket presents a first part adapted to support a first assembly of the actuation system and at least a second part, which is adapted to support a second assembly of the actuation system and is movable with respect to the first part.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2013
    Assignee: Magneti Marelli Powertrain S.p.A.
    Inventor: Giovanni Pepe
  • Hydraulic circuit of a servo-assisted mechanical transmission
    Patent number: 8122713
    Abstract: A hydraulic circuit of a servo-assisted mechanical transmission, which is provided with a number of hydraulic actuators provided with corresponding actuation chambers adapted to be filled with pressurized oil; the hydraulic circuit is provided with: a number of solenoid valves, each of which is coupled to a corresponding actuation chamber of a hydraulic actuator; a tank, which contains the oil at atmospheric pressure and is provided with an upper loading aperture; the cap, which closes the loading aperture of the tank and is provided with a through venting hole which puts the tank into communication with the external environment; a filtering element, which is coupled to the cap and is arranged under the venting hole; a hydraulic accumulator containing the pressurized oil; and an electric pump which draws from the tank and feeds the hydraulic accumulator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2012
    Assignee: Magneti Marelli Powertrain S.p.A.
    Inventors: Giovanni Pepe, Pasquale Palumbo
  • HYDRAULIC CIRCUIT OF A SERVO-ASSISTED MECHANICAL TRANSMISSION
    Publication number: 20090142206
    Abstract: A hydraulic circuit of a servo-assisted mechanical transmission, which is provided with a number of hydraulic actuators provided with corresponding actuation chambers adapted to be filled with pressurized oil; the hydraulic circuit is provided with: a number of solenoid valves, each of which is coupled to a corresponding actuation chamber of a hydraulic actuator; a tank, which contains the oil at atmospheric pressure and is provided with an upper loading aperture; the cap, which closes the loading aperture of the tank and is provided with a through venting hole which puts the tank into communication with the external environment; a filtering element, which is coupled to the cap and is arranged under the venting hole; a hydraulic accumulator containing the pressurized oil; and an electric pump which draws from the tank and feeds the hydraulic accumulator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2008
    Publication date: June 4, 2009
    Applicant: Magneti Marelli Powertrain S.p.A.
    Inventors: Giovanni Pepe, Pasquale Palumbo
  • Bracket for transporting and assembling an actuation system of a mechanical servo-assisted gearbox
    Publication number: 20090084213
    Abstract: A bracket for transporting and assembling an actuation system of a servo-assisted mechanical gearbox, which actuation system presents a plurality of reciprocally connected assemblies; the bracket presents a first part adapted to support a first assembly of the actuation system and at least a second part, which is adapted to support a second assembly of the actuation system and is movable with respect to the first part.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2008
    Publication date: April 2, 2009
    Inventor: Giovanni Pepe