Patents by Inventor Keivan Shariatmadar

Keivan Shariatmadar 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: 11644099
    Abstract: A method of shifting a vehicle transmission including a first clutching device and a second clutching device is described. At least a portion of the first clutching device is coupled with or configured to be coupled with at least a portion of the second clutching device. The method may include the steps of engaging the second clutching device, where engaging the second clutching device includes controlling a state of the second clutching device by changing a state of the first clutching device. A transmission controller and a vehicle driveline are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2023
    Assignee: DANA BELGIUM N.V.
    Inventors: Arnout R. L. De Mare, Jerome Janssens, Mark M. A. Maessen, Keivan Shariatmadar, Mark R. J. Versteyhe, Thomas J. Vyncke
  • Patent number: 11448314
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method for determining at least one shift parameter of a vehicle transmission (3), the vehicle transmission (3) comprising a first clutching device (8a) and a first speed ratio (9a); a second clutching device (8b) and a second speed ratio (9b); an input; and an output, wherein the input and the output of the transmission are connectable by the engaging first clutching device (8a) or the second clutching device (8b). The method comprises the steps: performing a shift by disengaging the first clutching device (8a) and/or engaging the second clutching device (8b), wherein the first clutching device (8a) stops transferring torque through the transmission at a first time point, wherein the second clutching device (8b) starts transferring torque through the transmission at a second time point, and determining the shift parameter at the first time point and/or at the second time point.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2022
    Assignee: Dana Belgium N.V.
    Inventors: Keivan Shariatmadar, Arnout R. L. De Mare, Mark Versteyhe
  • Publication number: 20210239207
    Abstract: A method of shifting a vehicle transmission including a first clutching device and a second clutching device is described. At least a portion of the first clutching device is coupled with or configured to be coupled with at least a portion of the second clutching device. The method may include the steps of engaging the second clutching device, where engaging the second clutching device includes controlling a state of the second clutching device by changing a state of the first clutching device. A transmission controller and a vehicle driveline are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2017
    Publication date: August 5, 2021
    Applicant: DANA BELGIUM N.V.
    Inventors: ARNOUT R. L. DE MARE, JEROME JANSSENS, MARK M. A. MAESSEN, KEIVAN SHARIATMADAR, MARK R. J. VERSTEYHE, THOMAS J. VYNCKE
  • Patent number: 10982755
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method of detecting a change in the direction of rotation of a rotatable shaft (5) based on non-direction sensitive rotational speed data, the method comprising the steps: ?determining a speed (17) of a rotatable shaft (5) of a vehicle transmission (3) based on non-direction sensitive speed data received from a non-direction sensitive rotational speed sensor (7), wherein the speed (17) of the rotatable shaft (5) is the absolute value of the rotational speed of the rotatable shaft (5); ?determining, based on the speed (17) of the rotatable shaft (5), if the duration of a first continuous time interval (20) during which the speed (17) of the rotatable shaft (5) is continually smaller than a first predetermined speed value (18) is shorter than a predetermined duration (24); and ?detecting that a change in the direction of rotation of the rotatable shaft (5) has occurred during the first continuous time interval (20) if the duration of the first continuous time interval (20) is shorter
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2021
    Assignee: Dana Belgium N.V.
    Inventors: Keivan Shariatmadar, Benoit J G Vandevoorde
  • Publication number: 20210033189
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method for determining at least one shift parameter of a vehicle transmission (3), the vehicle transmission (3) comprising a first clutching device (8a) and a first speed ratio (9a); a second clutching device (8b) and a second speed ratio (9b); an input; and an output, wherein the input and the output of the transmission are connectable by the engaging first clutching device (8a) or the second clutching device (8b). The method comprises the steps: performing a shift by disengaging the first clutching device (8a) and/or engaging the second clutching device (8b), wherein the first clutching device (8a) stops transferring torque through the transmission at a first time point, wherein the second clutching device (8b) starts transferring torque through the transmission at a second time point, and determining the shift parameter at the first time point and/or at the second time point.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2019
    Publication date: February 4, 2021
    Inventors: Keivan SHARIATMADAR, Arnout R.L. DE MARE, Mark VERSTEYHE
  • Publication number: 20200325983
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method of detecting a change in the direction of rotation of a rotatable shaft (5) based on non-direction sensitive rotational speed data, the method comprising the steps: ?determining a speed (17) of a rotatable shaft (5) of a vehicle transmission (3) based on non-direction sensitive speed data received from a non-direction sensitive rotational speed sensor (7), wherein the speed (17) of the rotatable shaft (5) is the absolute value of the rotational speed of the rotatable shaft (5); ?determining, based on the speed (17) of the rotatable shaft (5), if the duration of a first continuous time interval (20) during which the speed (17) of the rotatable shaft (5) is continually smaller than a first predetermined speed value (18) is shorter than a predetermined duration (24); and ?detecting that a change in the direction of rotation of the rotatable shaft (5) has occurred during the first continuous time interval (20) if the duration of the first continuous time interval (20) is shorter
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2017
    Publication date: October 15, 2020
    Applicant: DANA BELGIUM N.V.
    Inventors: KEIVAN SHARIATMADAR, BENOIT JG VANDEVOORDE
  • Patent number: 10767712
    Abstract: A system and method for determining filling parameters of a wet clutch system used with a transmission is provided. The method comprises the steps of collecting information about the torque output of the torque converter of the transmission during a filling process associated with the wet clutch system, analyzing the signal associated with the torque output of the torque converter within a time period of the filling process associated with the wet clutch system, and identifying when the signal associated with the torque output of the torque converter changes with respect to the time period of the filling process of the piston to determine a filling parameter associated with the wet clutch system. The system and method eliminates a need for recalibrating the transmission and accommodates production variances for components and assembly of systems using wet clutch systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2020
    Assignee: Dana Belgium N.V.
    Inventors: Mark M. A. Maessen, Keivan Shariatmadar, Mark R. J. Versteyhe
  • Publication number: 20190162254
    Abstract: A system and method for determining filling parameters of a wet clutch system used with a transmission is provided. The method comprises the steps of collecting information about the torque output of the torque converter of the transmission during a filling process associated with the wet clutch system, analyzing the signal associated with the torque output of the torque converter within a time period of the filling process associated with the wet clutch system, and identifying when the signal associated with the torque output of the torque converter changes with respect to the time period of the filling process of the piston to determine a filling parameter associated with the wet clutch system. The system and method eliminates a need for recalibrating the transmission and accommodates production variances for components and assembly of systems using wet clutch systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2017
    Publication date: May 30, 2019
    Applicant: DANA BELGIUM N.V.
    Inventors: MARK M. A. MAESSEN, KEIVAN SHARIATMADAR, MARK R. J. VERSTEYHE
  • Patent number: 9856932
    Abstract: A system and method for determining a remaining useful life of a portion of a wet clutch system is provided. The system comprises a first clutch assembly, a proportional valve, a sensor, and a controller. The proportional valve regulates a pressure applied to the first clutch assembly. The sensor measures a response of the first clutch assembly during one of engaging and disengaging a first portion of the first clutch assembly with a second portion of the first clutch assembly. The controller controls the proportional valve, calculates a mean coefficient of friction of the first clutch assembly based on the sensed response of the first clutch assembly, and determines a remaining useful life of a portion of the wet clutch system based on the mean coefficient of friction of the first clutch assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2018
    Assignee: Dana Limited
    Inventors: Mark R. J. Versteyhe, Keivan Shariatmadar
  • Publication number: 20160258498
    Abstract: A system and method for determining a remaining useful life of a portion of a wet clutch system is provided. The system comprises a first clutch assembly, a proportional valve, a sensor, and a controller. The proportional valve regulates a pressure applied to the first clutch assembly. The sensor measures a response of the first clutch assembly during one of engaging and disengaging a first portion of the first clutch assembly with a second portion of the first clutch assembly. The controller controls the proportional valve, calculates a mean coefficient of friction of the first clutch assembly based on the sensed response of the first clutch assembly, and determines a remaining useful life of a portion of the wet clutch system based on the mean coefficient of friction of the first clutch assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2014
    Publication date: September 8, 2016
    Applicant: DANA LIMITED
    Inventors: MARK R.J. VERSTEYHE, KEIVAN SHARIATMADAR
  • Patent number: 9371872
    Abstract: A method and a device for calibrating a wet clutch is provided. The clutch comprises a pump, a piston, a proportional valve, a controller, and a pressure sensor. The method comprises the steps of closing the clutch by sending a pressure profile with fill parameters from the controller to the proportional valve, recording a pressure signal of the hydraulic fluid, comparing the pressure profile with the pressure signal, determining whether at least one defined feature is in the pressure signal that is indicative of errors in the fill parameters, and if said feature is determined in the pressure signal, modification of the pressure profile by changing at least one of the fill parameters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2016
    Assignee: Dana Belgium N.V.
    Inventors: Mark R. J. Versteyhe, Keivan Shariatmadar