Patents by Inventor Marcel Frei

Marcel Frei 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).

  • Electronic CVT with friction clutch
    Patent number: 11543005
    Abstract: A continuously variable transmission (“CVT”) is provided for use on a recreational or utility vehicle. The CVT is electronically controlled by a control unit of the vehicle. The CVT includes a primary clutch having a first sheave, a second sheave movable relative to the first sheave, and a friction clutch. An actuator assembly is configured to actuate the primary clutch and cause movement of the second sheave.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2023
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Ronald Zurbruegg, Hans-Rudolf Jenni, Marcel Frei
  • ELECTRONIC CVT WITH FRICTION CLUTCH
    Publication number: 20190285150
    Abstract: A continuously variable transmission (“CVT”) is provided for use on a recreational or utility vehicle. The CVT is electronically controlled by a control unit of the vehicle. The CVT includes a primary clutch having a first sheave, a second sheave movable relative to the first sheave, and a friction clutch. An actuator assembly is configured to actuate the primary clutch and cause movement of the second sheave.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2019
    Publication date: September 19, 2019
    Applicant: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Ronald Zurbruegg, Hans-Rudolf Jenni, Marcel Frei
  • Electric vehicle with range extender
    Patent number: 9096133
    Abstract: A utility vehicle is disclosed having an electric drive. The drivetrain is comprised of batteries, a motor, a transaxle driven by the motor, a rear differential driven by the transaxle, and a prop shaft which is driven by the transaxle and drives a front differential. The batteries are provided in two groups and are supported on the frame of the vehicle. An on-board range extender is provided to charge the batteries and/or to provide power to the motor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2015
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Beat Kohler, Marcel Frei, Peter Johannes Erasmus, Stephen G. Crain, Travis N. Theiss, Stacey E. Stewart
  • ELECTRIC VEHICLE WITH RANGE EXTENDER
    Publication number: 20120255799
    Abstract: A utility vehicle is disclosed having an electric drive. The drivetrain is comprised of batteries, a motor, a transaxle driven by the motor, a rear differential driven by the transaxle, and a prop shaft which is driven by the transaxle and drives a front differential. The batteries are provided in two groups and are supported on the frame of the vehicle. An on-board range extender is provided to charge the batteries and/or to provide power to the motor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2012
    Publication date: October 11, 2012
    Applicant: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Beat Kohler, Marcel Frei, Peter Johannes Erasmus, Stephen G. Crain, Travis N. Theiss, Stacey E. Stewart