Patents by Inventor Markus Kohlbock

Markus Kohlbock 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: 11859713
    Abstract: A method for hysteresis compensation in an actuator and a selector fork that is adjustable by this actuator and guides a sliding sleeve, by means of a state machine, wherein the selector fork is moved by means of the actuator from a first shift position (xDecoup), namely a neutral position, into at least one second shift position (xCoup), namely a gear position, and vice versa, wherein the position of the actuator (phiAtr, phiCoup, phiDecoup), in the event of a shift request into the neutral position (xDecoup) or into the gear position (xCoup), is corrected on the basis of stored mechanical backlash (phiBL) between the actuator and the selector fork and of a sign (+1, 0, ?1) generated by the state machine and associated with the particular shift request.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2023
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: MAGNA POWERTRAIN GMBH & CO KG
    Inventor: Markus Kohlböck
  • Publication number: 20230265920
    Abstract: A method for hysteresis compensation in an actuator and a selector fork that is adjustable by this actuator and guides a sliding sleeve, by means of a state machine, wherein the selector fork is moved by means of the actuator from a first shift position (xDecoup), namely a neutral position, into at least one second shift position (xCoup), namely a gear position, and vice versa, wherein the position of the actuator (phiAtr, phiCoup, phiDecoup), in the event of a shift request into the neutral position (xDecoup) or into the gear position (xCoup), is corrected on the basis of stored mechanical backlash (phiBL) between the actuator and the selector fork and of a sign (+1, 0, ?1) generated by the state machine and associated with the particular shift request.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2023
    Publication date: August 24, 2023
    Inventor: Markus KOHLBÖCK
  • Patent number: 11639753
    Abstract: A method for hysteresis compensation in an actuator and a selector fork that is adjustable by this actuator and guides a sliding sleeve, by means of a state machine, wherein the selector fork is moved by means of the actuator from a first shift position (xDecoup), namely a neutral position, into at least one second shift position (xCoup), namely a gear position, and vice versa, wherein the position of the actuator (phiAtr, phiCoup, phiDecoup), in the event of a shift request into the neutral position (xDecoup) or into the gear position (xCoup), is corrected on the basis of stored mechanical backlash (phiBL) between the actuator and the selector fork and of a sign (+1, 0, ?1) generated by the state machine and associated with the particular shift request.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2023
    Assignee: MAGNA POWERTRAIN GMBH & CO KG
    Inventor: Markus Kohlböck
  • Publication number: 20220364642
    Abstract: A method for hysteresis compensation in an actuator and a selector fork that is adjustable by this actuator and guides a sliding sleeve, by means of a state machine, wherein the selector fork is moved by means of the actuator from a first shift position (xDecoup), namely a neutral position, into at least one second shift position (xCoup), namely a gear position, and vice versa, wherein the position of the actuator (phiAtr, phiCoup, phiDecoup), in the event of a shift request into the neutral position (xDecoup) or into the gear position (xCoup), is corrected on the basis of stored mechanical backlash (phiBL) between the actuator and the selector fork and of a sign (+1, 0, ?1) generated by the state machine and associated with the particular shift request.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2022
    Publication date: November 17, 2022
    Inventor: Markus KOHLBÖCK
  • Patent number: 10744995
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for correcting a drag torque curve of at least one rotatable machine element of which the drag torque is dependent on the rotational speed of the machine element, wherein the drag torque curve has a plurality of rotational speed ranges which are different from one another, in which the drag torque curve in each rotational speed range is corrected between a measured rotational speed of the machine element and a calculated rotational speed of the machine element on the basis of a rotational speed deviation in the respective rotational speed range.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2020
    Assignee: MAGNA POWERTRAIN GMBH & CO KG
    Inventor: Markus Kohlböck
  • Publication number: 20190001951
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for correcting a drag torque curve of at least one rotatable machine element of which the drag torque is dependent on the rotational speed of the machine element, wherein the drag torque curve has a plurality of rotational speed ranges which are different from one another, in which the drag torque curve in each rotational speed range is corrected between a measured rotational speed of the machine element and a calculated rotational speed of the machine element on the basis of a rotational speed deviation in the respective rotational speed range.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2018
    Publication date: January 3, 2019
    Inventor: Markus KOHLBÖCK
  • Patent number: 9845834
    Abstract: A positive-locking clutch for a motor vehicle comprises a coupling element with a toothing, a rotatable counterpart element with a counterpart toothing, and an electromagnetic actuator. The coupling element can be moved by means of the electromagnetic actuator between a disengaged position and an engaged position, and wherein the toothing of the coupling element is meshed with the counterpart toothing of the counterpart element in the engaged position. Even after the engaged position of the coupling element has been fully reached, a backlash is provided between the toothing of the coupling element and the counterpart toothing of the counterpart element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2017
    Assignee: MAGNA POWERTRAIN AG & CO KG
    Inventors: Markus Kohlbock, Daniel Prix, Dominik Schober, David Willam
  • Patent number: 9638264
    Abstract: A clutch for a motor vehicle, preferably for engaging and disengaging a drive train for all-wheel drive vehicles, comprises a first shaft, a second shaft arranged coaxially to the first shaft, a clutch sleeve which is moveable in the axial direction relative to the first shaft and the second shaft for causing a form-fit coupling or decoupling of the first shaft and the second shaft, and a coil which can be powered, wherein a plurality of engagement bodies are connected rotationally fixedly to the first shaft, wherein the coil which can be powered is arranged coaxially to the axial direction, wherein by powering the coil, the clutch sleeve can be moved in the axial direction, wherein by moving the clutch sleeve in the axial direction, the engagement bodies can be pressed over part of their height into receivers, and wherein the receivers are connected rotationally fixedly to the second shaft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2017
    Assignee: Magna Powertrain AG & Co KG
    Inventors: Josef Archan, Markus Kohlböck, Werner Schöfmann
  • Patent number: 9555808
    Abstract: A method for operating a powertrain of a motor vehicle with two vehicle axles which can be driven by separate drive assemblies, wherein at least one of the two vehicle axles can be driven by an electromotive drive assembly, and wherein the at least one vehicle axle has two wheels and at least three axle portions, wherein a first axle portion has a first wheel, wherein the first and a second axle portion are coupled by a differential gear, wherein the second and a third axle portion are arranged so they can be connected together by a clutch, and wherein the third axle portion has a second wheel. During drive mode of the motor vehicle with the clutch open, the electromotive drive assembly is held at a standby rotation speed under active regulation by an electric drive control unit, wherein the standby rotation speed tracks a synchronization rotation speed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2017
    Assignee: MAGNA POWERTRAIN AG & CO KG
    Inventor: Markus Kohlbock
  • Publication number: 20150337906
    Abstract: A clutch for a motor vehicle, preferably for engaging and disengaging a drive train for all-wheel drive vehicles, comprises a first shaft, a second shaft arranged coaxially to the first shaft, a clutch sleeve which is moveable in the axial direction relative to the first shaft and the second shaft for causing a form-fit coupling or decoupling of the first shaft and the second shaft, and a coil which can be powered, wherein a plurality of engagement bodies are connected rotationally fixedly to the first shaft, wherein the coil which can be powered is arranged coaxially to the axial direction, wherein by powering the coil, the clutch sleeve can be moved in the axial direction, wherein by moving the clutch sleeve in the axial direction, the engagement bodies can be pressed over part of their height into receivers, and wherein the receivers are connected rotationally fixedly to the second shaft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2014
    Publication date: November 26, 2015
    Inventors: Josef Archan, Markus Kohlböck, Werner Schöfmann
  • Publication number: 20150175164
    Abstract: A method for operating a powertrain of a motor vehicle with two vehicle axles which can be driven by separate drive assemblies, wherein at least one of the two vehicle axles can be driven by an electromotive drive assembly, and wherein the at least one vehicle axle has two wheels and at least three axle portions, wherein a first axle portion has a first wheel, wherein the first and a second axle portion are coupled by a differential gear, wherein the second and a third axle portion are arranged so they can be connected together by a clutch, and wherein the third axle portion has a second wheel. During drive mode of the motor vehicle with the clutch open, the electromotive drive assembly is held at a standby rotation speed under active regulation by an electric drive control unit, wherein the standby rotation speed tracks a synchronization rotation speed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2013
    Publication date: June 25, 2015
    Inventor: Markus Kohlböck
  • Patent number: 8997957
    Abstract: A coupling arrangement for a drive train of a motor vehicle includes at least one clutch which is arranged on a rotating shaft in order to couple the rotating shaft optionally with a drive element of the drive train, in which to couple the rotating shaft with the drive element, a first clutch part and a second clutch part can be brought into a form-fit engagement with each other by moving one of the clutch parts along the axis of the rotating shaft. To prevent jerks and vibrations in the drive train, a hydraulic damping device is provided which acts between the first clutch part and the second clutch part.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2015
    Assignee: MAGNA Powertrain AG
    Inventors: Klaus Eder, Markus Kohlböck, Johannes Quehenberger, Reinhard Weingartshofer
  • Publication number: 20140342874
    Abstract: A positive-locking clutch for a motor vehicle comprises a coupling element with a toothing, a rotatable counterpart element with a counterpart toothing, and an electromagnetic actuator. The coupling element can be moved by means of the electromagnetic actuator between a disengaged position and an engaged position, and wherein the toothing of the coupling element is meshed with the counterpart toothing of the counterpart element in the engaged position. Even after the engaged position of the coupling element has been fully reached, a backlash is provided between the toothing of the coupling element and the counterpart toothing of the counterpart element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2012
    Publication date: November 20, 2014
    Inventors: Markus Kohlbock, Daniel Prix, Dominik Schober, David Willam
  • Publication number: 20130199884
    Abstract: A coupling arrangement for a drive train of a motor vehicle includes at least one clutch which is arranged on a rotating shaft in order to couple the rotating shaft optionally with a drive element of the drive train, in which to couple the rotating shaft with the drive element, a first clutch part and a second clutch part can be brought into a form-fit engagement with each other by moving one of the clutch parts along the axis of the rotating shaft. To prevent jerks and vibrations in the drive train, a hydraulic damping device is provided which acts between the first clutch part and the second clutch part.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2011
    Publication date: August 8, 2013
    Applicant: MAGNA POWERTRAIN AG
    Inventors: Klaus Eder, Markus Kohlböck, Johannes Quehenberger, Reinhard Weingartshofer
  • Patent number: 8365894
    Abstract: A hydraulic system is presented with a hydraulic fluid, with a work element actuable by the fluid, with a fluid pump for the application of a fluid pressure to the fluid, with the fluid pump being operable to generate a reference depression in the system, and with a pressure sensor for the measurement of the fluid pressure which is in communication with a control unit which is designed to carry out a calibration of the pressure sensor with reference to the reference depression.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2013
    Assignee: MAGNA Powertrain AG & Co KG
    Inventor: Markus Kohlböck
  • Publication number: 20100155192
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a hydraulic system with a hydraulic fluid, with a work element actuable by the fluid, with a fluid pump for the application of a fluid pressure to the fluid, with the fluid pump being operable to generate a reference depression in the system, and with a pressure sensor for the measurement of the fluid pressure which is in communication with a control unit which is designed to carry out a calibration of the pressure sensor with reference to the reference depression. The present disclosure also relates to a method for the calibration of a pressure sensor which is provided for the measurement of the fluid pressure of a hydraulic fluid contained in a hydraulic system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2009
    Publication date: June 24, 2010
    Applicant: MAGNA POWERTRAIN AG & CO KG
    Inventor: Markus Kohlböck