Patents by Inventor Joshua Cerreta
Joshua Cerreta 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: 11209076Abstract: A washer assembly and a hydrodynamic torque converter comprising the washer assembly is provided. The washer assembly comprises a washer and a plate; the washer is annular and comprises a washer body and two or more positioning clamps protruding radially inward from an inner periphery of the washer body, at least one side of the positioning clamp in a circumferential direction having a positioning protrusion protruding; the plate is annular, an inner periphery portion of the plate being provided with two or more positioning notches; an edge of at least one side of the positioning notch in the circumferential direction being provided with a positioning groove; and the washer is mounted to one end face of the plate. The washer assembly saves the internal space of the torque converter and saves the material cost of the washer.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2018Date of Patent: December 28, 2021Assignee: Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KGInventor: Joshua Cerreta
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Publication number: 20210293315Abstract: A washer assembly and a hydrodynamic torque converter comprising the washer assembly is provided. The washer assembly comprises a washer and a plate; the washer is annular and comprises a washer body and two or more positioning clamps protruding radially inward from an inner periphery of the washer body, at least one side of the positioning clamp in a circumferential direction having a positioning protrusion protruding; the plate is annular, an inner periphery portion of the plate being provided with two or more positioning notches; an edge of at least one side of the positioning notch in the circumferential direction being provided with a positioning groove; and the washer is mounted to one end face of the plate. The washer assembly saves the internal space of the torque converter and saves the material cost of the washer.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2018Publication date: September 23, 2021Applicant: Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KGInventor: Joshua Cerreta
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Patent number: 10400875Abstract: A torque converter including an axis of rotation and a flange rotatable about the axis of rotation is disclosed. The torque converter includes a turbine shell independently rotatable about the axis of rotation relative to the flange. A first plate, disposed between the flange and the turbine shell, may be fixed to the turbine shell. A second plate, disposed between the flange and the turbine shell, may be radially outward relative to the first plate. The torque converter further includes a cover having an inner surface and a third plate disposed between the flange and the cover. The first plate may include at least one ramp protruding in an axial direction toward the flange, wherein the ramp is rotatably engageable with the flange for urging the flange axially in a direction toward the cover, and for transmitting an axial force for urging a clutch to engage.Type: GrantFiled: April 10, 2018Date of Patent: September 3, 2019Assignee: Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KGInventors: Patrick Lindemann, John Carrier, Joshua Cerreta, Matthew Payne, Markus Steinberger, Brian Zaugg
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Publication number: 20180223975Abstract: A torque converter including an axis of rotation and a flange rotatable about the axis of rotation is disclosed. The torque converter includes a turbine shell independently rotatable about the axis of rotation relative to the flange. A first plate, disposed between the flange and the turbine shell, may be fixed to the turbine shell. A second plate, disposed between the flange and the turbine shell, may be radially outward relative to the first plate. The torque converter further includes a cover having an inner surface and a third plate disposed between the flange and the cover. The first plate may include at least one ramp protruding in an axial direction toward the flange, wherein the ramp is rotatably engageable with the flange for urging the flange axially in a direction toward the cover, and for transmitting an axial force for urging a clutch to engage.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 10, 2018Publication date: August 9, 2018Applicant: Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KGInventors: Patrick Lindemann, John Carrier, Joshua Cerreta, Matthew Payne, Markus Steinberger, Brian Zaugg
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Patent number: 9964193Abstract: A torque converter comprising: first and second cover plates arranged to receive torque; a flange; a turbine shell independently rotatable relative to the flange; at least one resilient element, at least partially disposed axially between the first and second cover plates, for transmitting a torque force between the flange and the first and second cover plates; a first axial gap, disposed between the flange and the first cover plate, having a first width; a second axial gap, disposed between the flange and the second cover plate, having a second width; one of the first cover plate or the second cover plate having at least one ramp protruding in an axial direction toward the flange, the ramp rotatably engageable with the flange for urging the flange axially in a direction toward the cover, and for transmitting an axial force for urging a clutch to engage.Type: GrantFiled: October 22, 2015Date of Patent: May 8, 2018Assignee: SCHAEFFLER TECHNOLOGIES AG & CO. KGInventors: Patrick Lindemann, John Carrier, Joshua Cerreta, Matthew Payne, Markus Steinberger, Brian Zaugg
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Publication number: 20180003279Abstract: A torque converter includes a cover assembly, an impeller assembly, a turbine assembly and a damper assembly. The impeller assembly includes an impeller shell drivingly connected with the cover assembly. The turbine assembly includes a shell with a clutch portion for selective driving engagement with the impeller shell. The damper assembly includes at least one cover plate, a flange for driving engagement with a transmission input shaft, and a first resilient element drivingly engaged with the at least one cover plate and the flange. The torque converter has a second resilient element for urging the turbine assembly away from the cover assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 14, 2016Publication date: January 4, 2018Applicant: Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KGInventors: David Avins, Joshua Cerreta
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Publication number: 20160146324Abstract: A torque converter comprising: first and second cover plates arranged to receive torque; a flange; a turbine shell independently rotatable relative to the flange; at least one resilient element, at least partially disposed axially between the first and second cover plates, for transmitting a torque force between the flange and the first and second cover plates; a first axial gap, disposed between the flange and the first cover plate, having a first width; a second axial gap, disposed between the flange and the second cover plate, having a second width; one of the first cover plate or the second cover plate having at least one ramp protruding in an axial direction toward the flange, the ramp rotatably engageable with the flange for urging the flange axially in a direction toward the cover, and for transmitting an axial force for urging a clutch to engage.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 22, 2015Publication date: May 26, 2016Applicant: SCHAEFFLER TECHNOLOGIES AG & CO. KGInventors: Patrick Lindemann, John Carrier, Joshua Cerreta, Matthew Payne, Markus Steinberger, Brian Zaugg