Patents by Inventor Kevin J. Gehret

Kevin J. Gehret 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).

  • Publication number: 20240034154
    Abstract: A magnetic HVIL system for a drive in a transport application includes a Hall effect sensor within at least one housing of the drive that includes terminals and a removable cover. The removable cover includes a magnet having a magnetic field that is detectable by the Hall effect sensor when the removable cover is installed on the housing. The magnetic field of the magnet is not detectable by the Hall effect sensor when the removable cover is removed from the housing. The magnet HVIL system is configured to be operable to enable active operation of the drive when the Hall effect sensor detects the magnetic field of the magnet and is in a closed circuit condition and disable operation of the drive when the Hall effect sensor does not detect the magnetic field of the magnet and is in an open circuit condition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2023
    Publication date: February 1, 2024
    Inventors: Nikhil R. LAKHKAR, Kevin J. GEHRET, Donald Wayne COX, Russ M. BEISNER
  • Patent number: 11794586
    Abstract: A magnetic HVIL system for a drive in a transport application includes a Hall effect sensor within at least one housing of the drive that includes terminals and a removable cover. The removable cover includes a magnet having a magnetic field that is detectable by the Hall effect sensor when the removable cover is installed on the housing. The magnetic field of the magnet is not detectable by the Hall effect sensor when the removable cover is removed from the housing. The magnet HVIL system is configured to be operable to enable active operation of the drive when the Hall effect sensor detects the magnetic field of the magnet and is in a closed circuit condition and disable operation of the drive when the Hall effect sensor does not detect the magnetic field of the magnet and is in an open circuit condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2023
    Assignee: Copeland LP
    Inventors: Nikhil R. Lakhkar, Kevin J. Gehret, Donald Wayne Cox, Russ M. Beisner
  • Patent number: 11706899
    Abstract: A compressor may include a compressor shell, a motor, a compression mechanism, an enclosure, a control module, a fan, and an airflow deflector. The compression mechanism is disposed within the compressor shell. The motor drives the compression mechanism. The enclosure defines an internal cavity. The control module is in communication with the motor and is configured to control operation of the motor. The fan may be disposed within the internal cavity. The airflow deflector may include a base portion, a first leg, and a second leg. The first and second legs may be spaced apart from each other and may extend from the base portion. The fan may force air against the base portion. A first portion of the air may flow from the base portion along the first leg, and a second portion of the air may flow from the base portion along the second leg.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2023
    Assignee: Emerson Climate Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Nikhil R. Lakhkar, Kevin J. Gehret, Russ M. Beisner
  • Publication number: 20220371445
    Abstract: A magnetic HVIL system for a drive in a transport application includes a Hall effect sensor within at least one housing of the drive that includes terminals and a removable cover. The removable cover includes a magnet having a magnetic field that is detectable by the Hall effect sensor when the removable cover is installed on the housing. The magnetic field of the magnet is not detectable by the Hall effect sensor when the removable cover is removed from the housing. The magnet HVIL system is configured to be operable to enable active operation of the drive when the Hall effect sensor detects the magnetic field of the magnet and is in a closed circuit condition and disable operation of the drive when the Hall effect sensor does not detect the magnetic field of the magnet and is in an open circuit condition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2022
    Publication date: November 24, 2022
    Inventors: Nikhil R. LAKHKAR, Kevin J. GEHRET, Donald Wayne COX, Russ M. BEISNER
  • Publication number: 20220104391
    Abstract: A compressor may include a compressor shell, a motor, a compression mechanism, an enclosure, a control module, a fan, and an airflow deflector. The compression mechanism is disposed within the compressor shell. The motor drives the compression mechanism. The enclosure defines an internal cavity. The control module is in communication with the motor and is configured to control operation of the motor. The fan may be disposed within the internal cavity. The airflow deflector may include a base portion, a first leg, and a second leg. The first and second legs may be spaced apart from each other and may extend from the base portion. The fan may force air against the base portion. A first portion of the air may flow from the base portion along the first leg, and a second portion of the air may flow from the base portion along the second leg.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2021
    Publication date: March 31, 2022
    Applicant: Emerson Climate Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Nikhil R. LAKHKAR, Kevin J. Gehret, Russ M. Beisner
  • Patent number: 11206743
    Abstract: A compressor may include a compressor shell, a motor, a compression mechanism, and an assembly that houses an electronic component. The electronic component may control operation of the compressor and/or diagnose compressor faults. The assembly may include a shell, an electronic component, a fan, and an airflow deflector. The shell member may define an enclosure having an internal cavity. The fan and the electronic component may be disposed within the internal cavity. The airflow deflector may include a base portion, a first leg, and a second leg. The first and second legs may be spaced apart from each other and extend from the base portion. The fan may force air against the base portion. A first portion of the air may flow from the base portion along the first leg. A second portion of the air may flow from the base portion along the second leg.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 21, 2021
    Assignee: Emerson Climate Technolgies, Inc.
    Inventors: Nikhil R. Lakhkar, Kevin J. Gehret, Russ M. Beisner
  • Publication number: 20210029847
    Abstract: A compressor may include a compressor shell, a motor, a compression mechanism, and an assembly that houses an electronic component. The electronic component may control operation of the compressor and/or diagnose compressor faults. The assembly may include a shell, an electronic component, a fan, and an airflow deflector. The shell member may define an enclosure having an internal cavity. The fan and the electronic component may be disposed within the internal cavity. The airflow deflector may include a base portion, a first leg, and a second leg. The first and second legs may be spaced apart from each other and extend from the base portion. The fan may force air against the base portion. A first portion of the air may flow from the base portion along the first leg. A second portion of the air may flow from the base portion along the second leg.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2020
    Publication date: January 28, 2021
    Applicant: Emerson Climate Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Nikhil R. LAKHKAR, Kevin J. GEHRET, Russ M. BEISNER
  • Patent number: 10801495
    Abstract: A compressor according to the principles of the present disclosure includes a shell, a compression mechanism, a driveshaft, a drive bearing cavity, and a drive bearing. The compression mechanism is disposed within the shell and includes an orbiting scroll member and a non-orbiting scroll member. The orbiting scroll member includes a baseplate and a tubular portion extending axially from the baseplate. The driveshaft is drivingly engaged with the orbiting scroll member. The drive bearing cavity is disposed between an outer radial surface of the driveshaft and an inner radial surface of the tubular portion of the orbiting scroll member. The baseplate of the orbiting scroll member defines a first discharge passage in fluid communication with the drive bearing cavity. The drive bearing is disposed in the drive bearing cavity and is disposed about the driveshaft adjacent to the first end of the driveshaft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2020
    Assignee: Emerson Climate Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael M. Perevozchikov, Kevin J. Gehret, Kirill M. Ignatiev
  • Patent number: 10753352
    Abstract: A compressor may include a shell, a non-orbiting scroll, an orbiting scroll, and a discharge valve member. The shell may define a discharge chamber. The non-orbiting scroll may be disposed within the discharge chamber and includes a first end plate and a first spiral wrap extending from the first end plate. The orbiting scroll may be disposed within the discharge chamber and includes a second end plate and a second spiral wrap extending from the second end plate. The first and second spiral wraps mesh with each other to define fluid pockets therebetween. The second end plate includes a discharge passage extending therethrough. The discharge valve member may be attached to the second end plate and may be movable between an open position allowing fluid flow from the discharge passage to the discharge chamber and a closed position restricting fluid flow from the discharge passage to the discharge chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2020
    Assignee: Emerson Climate Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Kirill M. Ignatiev, Michael M. Perevozchikov, Kevin J. Gehret
  • Patent number: 10570901
    Abstract: Scroll compressor designs are provided to minimize vibration, sound, and noise transmission. The scroll compressor has a bearing housing, and orbiting and non-orbiting scroll members. The non-orbiting scroll member has a radially extending flanged portion with at least one aperture substantially aligned with the axially extending bore. At least one fastener is disposed within the aperture and the bore. A sound isolation member contacts at least one of the non-orbiting scroll member, the fastener, or the bearing housing, to reduce or eliminate noise transmission. The sound isolation member may be formed of a polymeric composite having an acoustic impedance value greater than the surrounding materials. The sound isolation member may be an annular washer, an O-ring, or a biasing member, by way of non-limiting example. In other variations, fluid passages are provided within the fastener and/or bearing housing to facilitate entry of lubricant oil to further dampen sound and noise.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2020
    Assignee: Emerson Climate Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert C. Stover, Kevin J. Gehret, Stephen M. Seibel
  • Publication number: 20180223823
    Abstract: A compressor may include a shell, a non-orbiting scroll, an orbiting scroll, and a discharge valve member. The shell may define a discharge chamber. The non-orbiting scroll may be disposed within the discharge chamber and includes a first end plate and a first spiral wrap extending from the first end plate. The orbiting scroll may be disposed within the discharge chamber and includes a second end plate and a second spiral wrap extending from the second end plate. The first and second spiral wraps mesh with each other to define fluid pockets therebetween. The second end plate includes a discharge passage extending therethrough. The discharge valve member may be attached to the second end plate and may be movable between an open position allowing fluid flow from the discharge passage to the discharge chamber and a closed position restricting fluid flow from the discharge passage to the discharge chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2017
    Publication date: August 9, 2018
    Applicant: Emerson Climate Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Kirill M. IGNATIEV, Michael M. Perevozchikov, Kevin J. Gehret
  • Publication number: 20180066656
    Abstract: A compressor according to the principles of the present disclosure includes a shell, a compression mechanism, a driveshaft, a drive bearing cavity, and a drive bearing. The compression mechanism is disposed within the shell and includes an orbiting scroll member and a non-orbiting scroll member. The orbiting scroll member includes a baseplate and a tubular portion extending axially from the baseplate. The driveshaft is drivingly engaged with the orbiting scroll member. The drive bearing cavity is disposed between an outer radial surface of the driveshaft and an inner radial surface of the tubular portion of the orbiting scroll member. The baseplate of the orbiting scroll member defines a first discharge passage in fluid communication with the drive bearing cavity. The drive bearing is disposed in the drive bearing cavity and is disposed about the driveshaft adjacent to the first end of the driveshaft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2017
    Publication date: March 8, 2018
    Applicant: Emerson Climate Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael M. PEREVOZCHIKOV, Kevin J. GEHRET, Kirill M. IGNATIEV
  • Publication number: 20170292519
    Abstract: Scroll compressor designs are provided to minimize vibration, sound, and noise transmission. The scroll compressor has a bearing housing, and orbiting and non-orbiting scroll members. The non-orbiting scroll member has a radially extending flanged portion with at least one aperture substantially aligned with the axially extending bore. At least one fastener is disposed within the aperture and the bore. A sound isolation member contacts at least one of the non-orbiting scroll member, the fastener, or the bearing housing, to reduce or eliminate noise transmission. The sound isolation member may be formed of a polymeric composite having an acoustic impedance value greater than the surrounding materials. The sound isolation member may be an annular washer, an O-ring, or a biasing member, by way of non-limiting example. In other variations, fluid passages are provided within the fastener and/or bearing housing to facilitate entry of lubricant oil to further dampen sound and noise.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2017
    Publication date: October 12, 2017
    Applicant: Emerson Climate Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert C. STOVER, Kevin J. GEHRET, Stephen M. SEIBEL
  • Patent number: 9689391
    Abstract: Scroll compressor designs are provided to minimize vibration, sound, and noise transmission. The scroll compressor has a bearing housing, and orbiting and non-orbiting scroll members. The non-orbiting scroll member has a radially extending flanged portion with at least one aperture substantially aligned with the axially extending bore. At least one fastener is disposed within the aperture and the bore. A sound isolation member contacts at least one of the non-orbiting scroll member, the fastener, or the bearing housing, to reduce or eliminate noise transmission. The sound isolation member may be formed of a polymeric composite having an acoustic impedance value greater than the surrounding materials. The sound isolation member may be an annular washer, an O-ring, or a biasing member, by way of non-limiting example. In other variations, fluid passages are provided within the fastener and/or bearing housing to facilitate entry of lubricant oil to further dampen sound and noise.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2017
    Assignee: Emerson Climate Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Wayne-Chi Fu, Michael A. Saunders, Stephen M. Seibel, Kevin J. Gehret, Robert C. Stover, Patrick R. Gillespie
  • Patent number: 9366462
    Abstract: A compressor may include a shell assembly, a compression mechanism and a conduit. The shell assembly may include a fitting through which fluid is received from outside of the compressor. The compression mechanism may be disposed within a chamber defined by the shell assembly. The conduit may extend through the chamber between the fitting and a suction inlet of the compression mechanism and transmit at least a portion of the fluid from the fitting to the suction inlet. The conduit may include an inlet that may be spaced apart from the fitting and an outlet that may engage the compression mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2016
    Assignee: Emerson Climate Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael M. Perevozchikov, Roy J. Doepker, Matthew Thomas Piscopo, Eric P. Cavender, Brian L. Reid, Kevin J. Gehret, Stephen Barry Tummino
  • Publication number: 20150152868
    Abstract: Scroll compressor designs are provided to minimize vibration, sound, and noise transmission. The scroll compressor has a bearing housing, and orbiting and non-orbiting scroll members. The non-orbiting scroll member has a radially extending flanged portion with at least one aperture substantially aligned with the axially extending bore. At least one fastener is disposed within the aperture and the bore. A sound isolation member contacts at least one of the non-orbiting scroll member, the fastener, or the bearing housing, to reduce or eliminate noise transmission. The sound isolation member may be formed of a polymeric composite having an acoustic impedance value greater than the surrounding materials. The sound isolation member may be an annular washer, an O-ring, or a biasing member, by way of non-limiting example. In other variations, fluid passages are provided within the fastener and/or bearing housing to facilitate entry of lubricant oil to further dampen sound and noise.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2014
    Publication date: June 4, 2015
    Applicant: EMERSON CLIMATE TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Wayne-Chi Fu, Michael A. Saunders, Stephen M. Seibel, Kevin J. Gehret, Robert C. Stover, Patrick R. Gillespie
  • Publication number: 20140069139
    Abstract: A compressor may include a shell assembly, a compression mechanism and a conduit. The shell assembly may include a fitting through which fluid is received from outside of the compressor. The compression mechanism may be disposed within a chamber defined by the shell assembly. The conduit may extend through the chamber between the fitting and a suction inlet of the compression mechanism and transmit at least a portion of the fluid from the fitting to the suction inlet. The conduit may include an inlet that may be spaced apart from the fitting and an outlet that may engage the compression mechanism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2013
    Publication date: March 13, 2014
    Applicant: Emerson Climate Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael M. Perevozchikov, Roy J. Doepker, Matthew Thomas Piscopo, Eric P. Cavender, Brian L. Reid, Kevin J. Gehret, Stephen Barry Tummino
  • Patent number: 6840271
    Abstract: A discharge valve retainer is manufactured from powder metal using FLC4608, FL4405, FC0205 or FC0208 material. The finisher retainer has a density of approximately 6.8 to 7.6 gm/cc. The retainer is carbonitrided, quenched and tempered to achieve a surface hardness of Rockwell 15N 89-93. The exterior of the retainer is contoured to provide for the non-turbulent flow of pressurized gas around the discharge valve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2005
    Assignee: Copeland Corporation
    Inventors: Richard A. Obara, Saikrishnan S. Mattancheril, Kevin J. Gehret, Michael J. Monnin
  • Patent number: 6823891
    Abstract: A suction reed valve includes a central ring shaped body having a pair of tabs extending radially outward. One of the pair of tabs is fixed to a valve plate and the other tab is free to move. A necked down region is located between the fixed tab and the central ring shaped body to facilitate the bending/deflection of the suction reed valve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2004
    Assignee: Copeland Corporation
    Inventors: Scott D. Schulze, Brad A. Schulze, Donald C. Draper, Kevin J. Gehret
  • Publication number: 20040202562
    Abstract: A reciprocating compressor is provided with a seal casing and includes a motor and a uni-body member which is mounted to the motor and provides a cylinder and head portion formed as a unitary member in order to reduce the number of machining operations and the number of parts required for assembly of the reciprocating compressor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2003
    Publication date: October 14, 2004
    Inventors: Walter T. Grassbaugh, Randall L. Knick, Kevin J. Gehret, Frank S. Wallis, Ernest R. Bergman, Kimberly A. Wenning, Jacob A. Groshek