Patents by Inventor Hans Wormsbächer
Hans Wormsbächer 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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Publication number: 20140213374Abstract: A high angle constant velocity joint having an outer joint member defined by inner and outer surfaces; an inner joint member having an outer surface, wherein the inner surface of the outer joint member and the outer surface of the inner joint define tracks, including a front track and a rear track for a joint articulation; a cage disposed between the outer joint member and the inner joint member and positioned adjacent to the tracks; a plurality of torque transmitting bails arranged within the cage and contacting at least one of the front track and the rear track; and a high angle sealing member secured to the outer surface of the outer joint member and providing a fluid barrier to the inner surface of the outer joint member.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2011Publication date: July 31, 2014Inventors: Robert Leslie Cassell, Michael James Miller, Sam Junior D'Angelo, Hans Wormsbaecher
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Publication number: 20130072312Abstract: A high angle plunging constant velocity joint includes an outer race, an inner race, a plunging cage, a plurality of balls and a shaft. The outer race is defined by inner and outer surfaces, wherein the inner surface contains a plurality of double offset tracks. The inner race includes a plurality of corresponding double offset tracks disposed within a bore of the outer race. An outer surface of the inner race defines a first radius. The plunging cage is defined by an inner surface and an outer surface. The plunging cage is disposed between the inner race and outer race. The inner surface of the plunging cage is defined by a second radius that is less than the first radius. The plurality of balls are arranged within the cage and contact the double offset tracks of the inner and the outer race. The shaft is connected to the inner race.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 16, 2011Publication date: March 21, 2013Inventors: Hans Wormsbaecher, Steven C. Hahn
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Patent number: 8277329Abstract: A homokinetic rotary ball joint in the form of a plunging joint is described.Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 2008Date of Patent: October 2, 2012Assignee: GKN Driveline Deutschland GmbHInventors: Frank Braun, Joachim Prölss, Volker Bergmann, Hans Wormsbaecher
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Patent number: 8167726Abstract: A sealing cover assembly for an articulating joint. The articulating joint includes a first rotational member and a second rotational member. The sealing cover assembly includes a first portion having a plurality of fastening portions. The fastening portions are coupled to the second rotational member for rotation therewith. The sealing cover assembly also includes a second portion adapted for connecting to the driveline and a plurality of damping members constructed of at least a first material and interconnecting the first portion to the second portion.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2007Date of Patent: May 1, 2012Assignee: GKN Driveline North America, Inc.Inventors: Hans Wormsbaecher, Craig A. Campbell
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Publication number: 20110306430Abstract: Disclosed is an exemplary constant velocity joint having a first universal joint attached to a first shaft and a second universal joint attached to a second shaft. A centering mechanism pivotally connects the first shaft to the second shaft and is disposed between the first and second universal joints. The centering mechanism includes a ball-shaped member attached to the second shaft and a concave bearing member attached to the first shaft for receiving the ball-shaped member. The bearing member has a conical-shaped inside surface that engages a spherical outside surface of the ball-shaped member.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 14, 2010Publication date: December 15, 2011Applicant: GKN DRIVELINE NORTH AMERICA, INC.Inventor: Hans Wormsbaecher
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Patent number: 8070611Abstract: A cross-track plunging constant velocity joint assembly includes an inner race having an outer diameter, an axial length, inner ball tracks, and a spline engageable with a first torque transfer member. An outer race has an inner diameter, an outer diameter, and outer ball tracks. The outer race is connectable to a second torque transfer member. A cage having multiple windows is disposed between the inner and outer races. A plurality of balls (N) having a ball diameter are held by the cage within the windows and engage pairs of the inner and outer ball tracks. The balls define a joint pitch circle diameter (PCD). The inner race has a plunge depth within the outer race. The ratio of 1.2?(outer race outer diameter/outer race inner diameter)?1.7 is satisfied.Type: GrantFiled: May 13, 2009Date of Patent: December 6, 2011Assignee: GKN Driveline North America, Inc.Inventors: Hans Wormsbaecher, Danny Lee Booker
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Patent number: 7997988Abstract: A direct torque flow constant velocity joint connector includes an outer joint part, and inner joint part, a cage and a plurality of balls. The outer joint part includes outer ball tracks. The inner joint part includes inner ball tracks and a rotational axis, wherein the inner joint part has a face spline oriented about the rotational axis. The plurality of balls are provided in the cage and engage the inner and outer ball tracks of the respective inner and outer joint parts, thereby allowing torque transmission by way of the face splines. Also provided is a direct torque flow constant velocity joint connection.Type: GrantFiled: August 23, 2006Date of Patent: August 16, 2011Assignee: GKN Driveline North America, Inc.Inventors: Hans Wormsbaecher, Eric James LaMothe
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Patent number: 7997990Abstract: A direct torque flow constant velocity joint collet connector includes an outer joint part having outer ball tracks, an inner joint part having inner ball tracks, a cage and a plurality of balls. The inner joint part is articulately secured in a rotationally fast way to the outer joint part with the plurality of balls held in the cage. The inner joint part includes a front portion, an inner bore, a collet extension and at least one slot. The collet extension extends from the inner ball tracks to the front portion of the inner joint part. The slot extends into the collet extension from the front portion between an outer surface and the inner bore of the inner joint part, wherein the collet extension of the inner joint part is compressible for selective attachment to a journal shaft of a supplied drive unit.Type: GrantFiled: January 3, 2006Date of Patent: August 16, 2011Assignee: GKN Driveline North America, Inc.Inventors: Steven C. Hahn, Hans Wormsbaecher
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Publication number: 20100292016Abstract: A cross-track plunging constant velocity joint assembly includes an inner race having an outer diameter, an axial length, inner ball tracks, and a spline engageable with a first torque transfer member. An outer race has an inner diameter, an outer diameter, and outer ball tracks. The outer race is connectable to a second torque transfer member. A cage having multiple windows is disposed between the inner and outer races. A plurality of balls (N) having a ball diameter are held by the cage within the windows and engage pairs of the inner and outer ball tracks. The balls define a joint pitch circle diameter (PCD). The inner race has a plunge depth within the outer race. The ratio of 1.2?(outer race outer diameter/outer race inner diameter)?1.7 is satisfied.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 13, 2009Publication date: November 18, 2010Inventors: HANS WORMSBAECHER, Danny Lee Booker
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Publication number: 20100285891Abstract: A direct torque flow constant velocity joint connector includes an outer joint part, and inner joint part, a cage and a plurality of balls. The outer joint part includes outer ball tracks. The inner joint part includes inner ball tracks and a rotational axis, wherein the inner joint part has a face spline oriented about the rotational axis. The plurality of balls are provided in the cage and engage the inner and outer ball tracks of the respective inner and outer joint parts, thereby allowing torque transmission by way of the face splines. Also provided is a direct torque flow constant velocity joint connection.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 23, 2006Publication date: November 11, 2010Applicant: GKN DRIVELINE NORTH AMERICA, INC.Inventors: Hans Wormsbaecher, Eric James LaMothe
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Publication number: 20100216559Abstract: A homokinetic rotary ball joint in the form of a plunging joint is described.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 2, 2008Publication date: August 26, 2010Inventors: Frank Braun, Joachim Proelss, Volker Bergmann, Hans Wormsbaecher
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Publication number: 20100105488Abstract: A sealing cover assembly for an articulating joint. The articulating joint includes a first rotational member and a second rotational member. The sealing cover assembly includes a first portion having a plurality of fastening portions. The fastening portions are coupled to the second rotational member for rotation therewith. The sealing cover assembly also includes a second portion adapted for connecting to the driveline and a plurality of damping members constructed of at least a first material and interconnecting the first portion to the second portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 4, 2007Publication date: April 29, 2010Inventors: Hans Wormsbaecher, Craig A. Campbell
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Patent number: 7677982Abstract: A constant velocity joint and a boot for a constant velocity joint are disclosed. The boot generally includes a first channel and a second channel. The first channel is in fluid communication with a joint chamber of the constant velocity joint. The first channel is also in communication with the second channel and generally allows airflow therethrough while resisting clogs from lubricant. Additionally, the second channel generally allows airflow therethrough to the atmosphere while resisting passage of foreign contaminants therethrough.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2007Date of Patent: March 16, 2010Assignee: GKN Driveline North America, Inc.Inventors: Richard Alfred Compau, Sam Junior D'Angelo, Michael James Miller, David G. Sasseen, Brian Valovick, Hans Wormsbaecher
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Patent number: 7553238Abstract: A connecting assembly between a shaft journal and a constant velocity universal joint having an outer joint part and an inner joint part engaged by the shaft journal. The inner joint part includes an elongated neck portion with at least one insertion groove formed therein, and the shaft journal has at least one corresponding insertion groove. A securing clip engages the corresponding insertion grooves to axially secure the inner joint part and shaft journal with respect to each other. A boot is axially secured to the inner joint part neck portion, substantially enveloping the inner joint part, and sealingly engaging an outer surface of the outer joint part to seal at least one side of a joint chamber of the constant velocity universal joint.Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 2007Date of Patent: June 30, 2009Assignee: GKN Driveline North America, Inc.Inventors: Hans Wormsbaecher, Eric LaMothe
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Patent number: 7534172Abstract: A direct torque flow constant velocity joint connector includes an outer joint part having outer ball tracks and an outer surface, an inner joint part with inner ball tracks, a cage, a plurality of balls held in the cage and engaging the inner and outer ball tracks, and a boot. The boot includes a first end and a second end, wherein the first end is axially secured to the outer surface of the outer joint part while providing rotational freedom between the boot and the outer joint part, and the second end is selectively attachable to a supplied drive unit.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2005Date of Patent: May 19, 2009Assignee: GKN Driveline North America, Inc.Inventor: Hans Wormsbaecher
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Publication number: 20080293500Abstract: A direct torque flow constant velocity joint collet connector includes an outer joint part having outer ball tracks, an inner joint part having inner ball tracks, a cage and a plurality of balls. The inner joint part is articulately secured in a rotationally fast way to the outer joint part with the plurality of balls held in the cage. The inner joint part includes a front portion, an inner bore, a collet extension and at least one slot. The collet extension extends from the inner ball tracks to the front portion of the inner joint part. The slot extends into the collet extension from the front portion between an outer surface and the inner bore of the inner joint part, wherein the collet extension of the inner joint part is compressible for selective attachment to a journal shaft of a supplied drive unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 3, 2006Publication date: November 27, 2008Inventors: Steven C. Hahn, Hans Wormsbaecher
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Patent number: 7419434Abstract: A torque transfer device, such as a transfer case for a motor vehicle, having a constant velocity joint integrated therewith is disclosed. In one embodiment, the constant velocity joint includes an outer race rotatably mounted within the torque transfer device and an inner race positioned within the outer race and operatively connected to the outer race by one or more torque transmitting balls. The torque transfer device further includes a drive mechanism that is connected to the outer race of the constant velocity joint, wherein the drive mechanism transfers torque received from an input shaft to the outer race of the constant velocity joint such that the outer race drives the inner race. The torque transfer device further includes an output shaft that is rotatably connected to the inner race.Type: GrantFiled: May 25, 2007Date of Patent: September 2, 2008Assignee: GKN Driveline North America, Inc.Inventor: Hans Wormsbaecher
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Patent number: 7377854Abstract: A direct torque flow constant velocity joint having a rolling radial boot is provided and includes a DTF CVJ connector, a shroud assembly and a rolling radial boot. The DTF CVJ connector includes an outer joint part and an inner joint part, such that the shroud assembly is connected to the inner joint part and substantially surrounds the outer joint part of the DTF CVJ. The shroud assembly includes a circumferential clamp portion so that a rolling radial boot is connected between it and the outer joint part of the DTF CVJ. The rolling radial boot is covered by the shroud assembly and seals the DTF CVJ. The shroud assembly also protects the boot from external debris.Type: GrantFiled: November 29, 2005Date of Patent: May 27, 2008Assignee: GKN Driveline North America, Inc.Inventor: Hans Wormsbaecher
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Publication number: 20080070706Abstract: A constant velocity joint and a boot for a constant velocity joint are disclosed. The boot generally includes a first channel and a second channel. The first channel is in fluid communication with a joint chamber of the constant velocity joint. The first channel is also in communication with the second channel and generally allows airflow therethrough while resisting clogs from lubricant. Additionally, the second channel generally allows airflow therethrough to the atmosphere while resisting passage of foreign contaminants therethrough.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 12, 2007Publication date: March 20, 2008Inventors: Richard Alfred Compau, Sam Junior D'Angelo, Michael James Miller, David G. Sasseen, Brian Valovick, Hans Wormsbaecher
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Publication number: 20070249423Abstract: A connecting assembly between a shaft journal and a constant velocity universal joint having an outer joint part and an inner joint part engaged by the shaft journal. The inner joint part includes an elongated neck portion with at least one annular groove formed therein, and the shaft journal has at least one corresponding annular groove. A securing clip engages the corresponding annular grooves to axially secure the inner joint part and shaft journal with respect to each other. A boot is axially secured to the inner joint part neck portion, substantially enveloping the inner joint part, and sealingly engaging an outer surface of the outer joint part to seal at least one side of a joint chamber of the constant velocity universal joint.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 20, 2007Publication date: October 25, 2007Inventors: Hans Wormsbaecher, Eric LaMothe