Patents by Inventor Patrik M. Ryne
Patrik M. Ryne 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).
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Patent number: 11697449Abstract: A steering column assembly including a steering column for a steer-by-wire application. The steering column extends between a first end and a second end and includes a hand wheel location on the first end and a rotation output on the second end. The steering column assembly further includes a rake bracket assembly that is spaced from the rotation output and towards the hand wheel location. The rake bracket assembly defines a pivot axis from which the steering column can tilt. During rake movement or tilting, the first end and the second end of the steering column both pivot as the steering column is adjusted about the pivot axis.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2020Date of Patent: July 11, 2023Assignee: Steering Solutions IP Holding CorporationInventors: Patrik M. Ryne, George E. Arlt
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Patent number: 11673599Abstract: In accordance with one aspect of the invention, a steering column assembly is provided. The steering column assembly comprises a steering column extending along a longitudinal axis between a first end and a second end. The steering column includes a lower portion extending from the second end, a middle portion connected to and axially moveable with respect to the lower portion, and an upper portion connected to and axially moveable with respect to the middle portion and extending towards the first end. A component is connected to the steering column adjacent to the lower portion and at least one axial actuator is connected between the component and the upper portion.Type: GrantFiled: November 22, 2021Date of Patent: June 13, 2023Assignee: Steering Solutions IP Holding CorporationInventors: Jeremy A. Bonkowski, Jeremy M. Zemla, Scott A. Stinebring, Patrik M. Ryne
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Patent number: 11648977Abstract: A steering column assembly includes a jacket extending longitudinally about a jacket axis, the jacket defining an opening extending radially completely through the jacket. The steering column assembly also includes an end stop assembly disposed in the opening and protruding radially inwardly. The steering column assembly further includes a steering shaft, at least a portion of the steering shaft disposed within the jacket and extending longitudinally about the jacket axis. The steering column assembly yet further includes a stop ring mounted to the steering shaft, the stop ring positioned to contact the end stop assembly at an end of rotational travel position of the steering shaft.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2020Date of Patent: May 16, 2023Assignee: Steering Solutions IP Holding CorporationInventors: Patrik M. Ryne, Floyd E. Eschenbacher, Laura F. Stock
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Patent number: 11358626Abstract: A steering column assembly including a steering column that extends between a first end and a second end and includes a hand wheel location on the first end and a rotation output on the second end. The steering column comprising an upper jacket, a lower jacket, and a sliding bracket, wherein the upper jacket is telescopically connected to the lower jacket and the lower jacket is slidably connected to the sliding bracket. A telescopic actuator extends between the sliding bracket and the upper jacket and facilitates relative telescopic movement between the upper jacket and the lower jacket and slidable movement between the lower jacket and the sling bracket. The lower jacket including a shaft connected to the rotation output via a splined inner bore that permits axial play. The movement of the lower jacket resulting in translational movement of the shaft.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2020Date of Patent: June 14, 2022Assignee: Steering Solutions IP Holding CorporationInventors: Patrik M. Ryne, George E. Arlt
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Publication number: 20220161842Abstract: In accordance with one aspect of the invention, a steering column assembly is provided. The steering column assembly comprises a steering column extending along a longitudinal axis between a first end and a second end. The steering column includes a lower portion extending from the second end, a middle portion connected to and axially moveable with respect to the lower portion, and an upper portion connected to and axially moveable with respect to the middle portion and extending towards the first end. A component is connected to the steering column adjacent to the lower portion and at least one axial actuator is connected between the component and the upper portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 22, 2021Publication date: May 26, 2022Inventors: Jeremy A. Bonkowski, Jeremy M. Zemla, Scott A. Stinebring, Patrik M. Ryne
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Patent number: 11130494Abstract: A method of transitioning from an autonomous driving mode to a manual driving mode for a vehicle is provided. The method includes comparing a steering device input angle to an autonomously controlled steering angle to determine a steering angle error. The method also includes comparing an acceleration or deceleration input to an autonomously controlled acceleration or deceleration input to determine an acceleration or deceleration error. The method further includes progressively transitioning to the manual driving mode in a weighted manner based on a confidence level factor determined by a calculation that factors in the steering angle error and the acceleration or deceleration error.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2017Date of Patent: September 28, 2021Assignee: Steering Solutions IP Holding CorporationInventors: Patrik M. Ryne, Michael R. Story, Michelle Greb, Joachim J. Klesing, Pierre C. Longuemare, Ayyoub Rezaeian, Harold Li, Robert E. Llaneras
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Publication number: 20210291892Abstract: A steering column assembly includes a jacket extending longitudinally about a jacket axis, the jacket defining an opening extending radially completely through the jacket. The steering column assembly also includes an end stop assembly disposed in the opening and protruding radially inwardly. The steering column assembly further includes a steering shaft, at least a portion of the steering shaft disposed within the jacket and extending longitudinally about the jacket axis. The steering column assembly yet further includes a stop ring mounted to the steering shaft, the stop ring positioned to contact the end stop assembly at an end of rotational travel position of the steering shaft.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 20, 2020Publication date: September 23, 2021Inventors: Patrik M. Ryne, Floyd E. Eschenbacher, Laura F. Stock
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Patent number: 11035402Abstract: A method of assembling a rolling element intermediate shaft assembly includes providing a solid shaft, a tubular shaft, and a wear plate. The solid shaft includes first and second ends. A tubular shaft includes an inner wall with an axially extending groove formed therein. The groove includes an inner surface. The wear plate includes a bottom surface that defines an axially extending channel. The wear plate is orientated in the groove of the tubular shaft with a gap defined by the wear plate and the groove of the tubular shaft. The solid shaft is then inserted into the tubular shaft. At least one ball bearing is inserted within the channel between the wear plate and the solid shaft.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2018Date of Patent: June 15, 2021Assignee: Steering Solutions IP Holding CorporationInventors: Troy A. Daenzer, Daniel C. Simon, Brian J. Magnus, Patrik M. Ryne
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Publication number: 20210157322Abstract: A method for steering control for a marine vessel includes determining a first position of a hand wheel of the marine vessel. The method also includes determining, after a first period, a second position of the hand wheel. The method also includes determining a difference between the first position of the hand wheel and the second position of the hand wheel. The method also includes, in response to a determination that the difference between the first position of the hand wheel and the second position of the hand wheel is less than a threshold: capturing a first heading of the marine vessel; and selectively controlling steering of the marine vessel according to the first heading.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 21, 2019Publication date: May 27, 2021Inventors: Patrik M. Ryne, John E. Weber, Rodney M. Sanderson, Brian G. Maust
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Publication number: 20210129894Abstract: A steering column assembly including a steering column for a steer-by-wire application. The steering column extends between a first end and a second end and includes a hand wheel location on the first end and a rotation output on the second end. The steering column assembly further includes a rake bracket assembly that is spaced from the rotation output and towards the hand wheel location. The rake bracket assembly defines a pivot axis from which the steering column can tilt. During rake movement or tilting, the first end and the second end of the steering column both pivot as the steering column is adjusted about the pivot axis.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 25, 2020Publication date: May 6, 2021Inventors: Patrik M. RYNE, George E. ARLT
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Publication number: 20210129891Abstract: A steering column assembly including a steering column that extends between a first end and a second end and includes a hand wheel location on the first end and a rotation output on the second end. The steering column comprising an upper jacket, a lower jacket, and a sliding bracket, wherein the upper jacket is telescopically connected to the lower jacket and the lower jacket is slidably connected to the sliding bracket. A telescopic actuator extends between the sliding bracket and the upper jacket and facilitates relative telescopic movement between the upper jacket and the lower jacket and slidable movement between the lower jacket and the sling bracket. The lower jacket including a shaft connected to the rotation output via a splined inner bore that permits axial play. The movement of the lower jacket resulting in translational movement of the shaft.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 25, 2020Publication date: May 6, 2021Inventors: Patrik M. RYNE, George E. ARLT
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Patent number: 10641316Abstract: A rolling element shaft assembly includes a solid shaft having a first end and a second end, a tubular shaft configured to receive the shaft first end, and a bearing sleeve coupled to the solid shaft. The bearing sleeve includes a first portion defining a first edge, a second edge, and at least one first bearing aperture, and a second portion defining a third edge, a fourth edge, and at least one second bearing aperture. The first portion is configured to couple to the second portion about the solid shaft. The bearing sleeve further includes at least one first bearing disposed within the at least one first bearing aperture and at least one second bearing disposed within the at least one second bearing aperture.Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 2017Date of Patent: May 5, 2020Assignee: Steering Solutions IP Holding CorporationInventors: Patrik M. Ryne, Troy A. Daenzer, Bruce D. Kniebbe
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Patent number: 10635102Abstract: A host vehicle includes a driver re-engagement assessment system and an X-by-wire device adapted for both manual control and automated control by an automated guidance system. The driver re-engagement assessment system includes a controller, a user interface, and test execution module and a test evaluation module. The user interface is configured to interface with an occupant and output an occupant directive signal for manual control to the controller. The test execution module initiates an occupant re-engagement test upon receipt of the occupant directive signal by the controller. The test evaluation module is configured to receive an occupant performance signal indicative of occupant performance during the re-engagement test, and evaluate the occupant performance signal to determine a test pass result and a test fail result. The manual control of the host vehicle is assumed by the occupant upon the determination of the test pass result.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2017Date of Patent: April 28, 2020Assignee: Steering Solutions IP Holding CorporationInventors: Patrik M. Ryne, Michael R. Story, Michelle Greb, Joachim J. Klesing, Pierre C. Longuemare, Ayyoub Rezaeian, Harold Li, Robert E. Llaneras
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Patent number: 10588811Abstract: In one exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a gearbox assembly for a medical assist device having a motor assembly and a leg support is provided. The gearbox assembly includes a worm configured to be operably coupled to the motor assembly, and a worm gear meshingly engaged with the worm. The worm gear is configured to be operably coupled to the leg support, and the worm and the worm gear are configured to transfer rotary motion from the motor assembly to the leg support upon initiation of a force applied to the leg support.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2015Date of Patent: March 17, 2020Inventors: Daniel C. Simon, Patrik M. Ryne
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Publication number: 20200038205Abstract: A human exoskeleton includes a power source. The human exoskeleton also includes a controller configured to activate power between the exoskeleton and the power source. The human exoskeleton further includes a power disconnect mechanism electronically connected to the controller and configured to disconnect power between the exoskeleton and the power source when activated, the power disconnect mechanism activated when a pressure applied to the power disconnect mechanism is above a range programmed in the controller or below the range programmed in the controller, the human exoskeleton powered only when the pressure applied to the power disconnect mechanism is within the range programmed in the controller.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 14, 2019Publication date: February 6, 2020Inventors: Daniel C. Simon, Eric D. Pattok, Patrik M. Ryne
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Patent number: 10470901Abstract: A human exoskeleton is provided and includes a power source. The human exoskeleton also includes a controller configured to activate power between the exoskeleton and the power source. The human exoskeleton further includes a power disconnect mechanism electronically connected to the controller and configured to disconnect power between the exoskeleton and the battery when activated, the power disconnect mechanism physically in contact with a wearer of the human exoskeleton.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 2016Date of Patent: November 12, 2019Assignee: Steering Solutions IP Holding CorporationInventors: Daniel C. Simon, Eric D. Pattok, Patrik M. Ryne
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Patent number: 10442441Abstract: An embodiment of a control system includes a sensing element configured to detect a gesture from at least one user in a vehicle including a handwheel, and a gesture control module configured to receive gesture information from the sensing element and control at least one of the handwheel and the vehicle based on the gesture information.Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 2016Date of Patent: October 15, 2019Assignee: Steering Solutions IP Holding CorporationInventors: Timothy W. Kaufmann, Frank P. Lubischer, Patrik M. Ryne
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Publication number: 20190168760Abstract: A driving style evaluation system includes a processor receiving driving data associated with at least one driving style category during operations performed by a driver during a first driving mode, the processor determining a preferred driving style for each of the at least one driving style categories based on the driving data. Also included is a controller configured to execute commands associated with the preferred driving style during operation of the vehicle in a second driving mode.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 1, 2017Publication date: June 6, 2019Inventors: Patrik M. Ryne, Michael R. Story, Michelle Greb, Joachim J. Klesing, Pierre C. Longuemare, Ayyoub Rezaeian, Harold Li, Robert E. Llaneras
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Publication number: 20190126925Abstract: A method of transitioning from an autonomous driving mode to a manual driving mode for a vehicle is provided. The method includes comparing a steering device input angle to an autonomously controlled steering angle to determine a steering angle error. The method also includes comparing an acceleration or deceleration input to an autonomously controlled acceleration or deceleration input to determine an acceleration or deceleration error. The method further includes progressively transitioning to the manual driving mode in a weighted manner based on a confidence level factor determined by a calculation that factors in the steering angle error and the acceleration or deceleration error.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2017Publication date: May 2, 2019Inventors: Patrik M. Ryne, Michael R. Story, Michelle Greb, Joachim J. Klesing, Pierre C. Longuemare, Ayyoub Rezaeian, Harold Li, Robert E. Llaneras
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Publication number: 20190113913Abstract: A host vehicle includes a driver re-engagement assessment system and an X-by-wire device adapted for both manual control and automated control by an automated guidance system. The driver re-engagement assessment system includes a controller, a user interface, and test execution module and a test evaluation module. The user interface is configured to interface with an occupant and output an occupant directive signal for manual control to the controller. The test execution module initiates an occupant re-engagement test upon receipt of the occupant directive signal by the controller. The test evaluation module is configured to receive an occupant performance signal indicative of occupant performance during the re-engagement test, and evaluate the occupant performance signal to determine a test pass result and a test fail result. The manual control of the host vehicle is assumed by the occupant upon the determination of the test pass result.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 17, 2017Publication date: April 18, 2019Inventors: Patrik M. Ryne, Michael R. Story, Michelle Greb, Joachim J. Klesing, Pierre C. Longuemare, Ayyoub Rezaeian, Harold Li, Robert E. Llaneras