Patents by Inventor Michael Condo

Michael Condo 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: 11933258
    Abstract: A generator module for a vehicle includes a housing with a first conical surface, a rotor assembly with a second conical surface, aligned with the first conical surface, and a spring arranged to push the second conical surface into contact with the first conical surface. In an example embodiment, the first conical surface or the second conical surface includes a plastic surface or a friction paper surface. In an example embodiment, the rotor assembly is axially displaceable within the housing to compress the spring and move the second conical surface away from the first conical surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2024
    Assignee: Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG
    Inventors: John Ramsey, Matthew Payne, Michael Condo, Aaron Mueller
  • Publication number: 20240048032
    Abstract: A centering jig for a generator rotor including a housing, a pin, a spring, and a compressing element. The housing has a plate arranged for bolting to a generator housing, the pin extends through the plate and has a head portion, the spring is arranged to apply a force to the head portion, and the compressing element is for compressing the spring. In some example embodiments, the plate has a first pair of apertures radially offset from the pin. In some example embodiments, the housing also includes a pair of tubular portions extending from the plate and aligned with respective ones of the first pair of apertures. In an example embodiment, the plate also includes a second pair of apertures radially offset from the first pair of apertures. In an example embodiment, the pin has a distal end arranged for contacting a shaft of the generator rotor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2022
    Publication date: February 8, 2024
    Applicant: Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG
    Inventors: Michael Condo, Aaron Mueller
  • Publication number: 20240018929
    Abstract: A generator module for a vehicle includes a housing with a first conical surface, a rotor assembly with a second conical surface, aligned with the first conical surface, and a spring arranged to push the second conical surface into contact with the first conical surface. In an example embodiment, the first conical surface or the second conical surface includes a plastic surface or a friction paper surface. In an example embodiment, the rotor assembly is axially displaceable within the housing to compress the spring and move the second conical surface away from the first conical surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2022
    Publication date: January 18, 2024
    Applicant: Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG
    Inventors: John Ramsey, Matthew Payne, Michael Condo, Aaron Mueller
  • Publication number: 20230231440
    Abstract: A shipping jig for an e-motor includes a central axis, an annular disk arranged for fixing to a cover of the e-motor, and a cylindrical portion extending axially from the annular disk and arranged for axially and radially positioning a rotor carrier of the e-motor relative to a stator of the e-motor. The annular disk includes a first plurality of holes distributed about a first bolt circle and a second plurality of holes distributed about a second bolt circle, smaller than the first bolt circle. The cylindrical portion may also be arranged for radially positioning a portion of a resolver relative to the stator. The first plurality of holes may each have a same third diameter and the second plurality of holes may each have a same fourth diameter, greater than the same third diameter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2022
    Publication date: July 20, 2023
    Applicant: Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG
    Inventors: John Ramsey, Michael Condo, Kolstin Hartzler
  • Patent number: 11703112
    Abstract: A torque converter assembly is disclosed that includes a front cover, a clutch plate assembly, a pump cover, and a plate including a base body extending in an axial direction with a first flange on a first end and a second flange on a second end. The first flange can define a friction face configured to engage with a corresponding surface of the clutch plate assembly, and the second flange can define at least one opening configured to receive a fastening element. In one aspect, the plate functions or serves as a reaction plate for the clutch assembly, and also serves as a connection or lug for a flex plate or other component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2023
    Assignee: Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG
    Inventor: Michael Condo