Patents by Inventor Rainer Gugel

Rainer Gugel 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: 20200284324
    Abstract: A powershift transmission for an agricultural machine includes a transmission housing, an input shaft and an output shaft unit. The input shaft and the output shaft unit extend at least at a distance within the transmission housing. The transmission also includes an auxiliary shaft arranged within the transmission housing and offset between the input shaft and the output shaft unit. The input shaft and the auxiliary shaft are connected to one another via a front-mounted range unit, and the auxiliary shaft and the output shaft unit are connected to one another via a rear-mounted range unit. Each range unit includes at least two individual gear wheel pairs which are coupled or decoupled. The output shaft unit includes a main output shaft and an auxiliary output shaft coupled to one another via a reduction gear unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2020
    Publication date: September 10, 2020
    Inventors: Rainer Gugel, Frank Buhrke, David Müller, Andrew Rekow, Thomas Ore, Michael Schumann
  • Publication number: 20200284322
    Abstract: A powershift transmission for an agricultural machine includes a transmission housing, an input shaft unit and an output shaft, wherein the input shaft unit and the output shaft extend at least in sections within the transmission housing. An auxiliary shaft is arranged parallel to but offset between the input shaft unit and the output shaft. The input shaft unit and the auxiliary shaft are connected to one another via a front-mounted range unit, and the auxiliary shaft and the output shaft are connected to one another via a rear-mounted range unit. The front-mounted and rear mounted range units each includes at least two gear wheel pairs, the at least two gear wheel pairs being individually coupled or decoupled. The auxiliary shaft unit includes a first auxiliary shaft and a second auxiliary shaft, where the first and second auxiliary shafts are coupled to one another via a reduction gear unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2020
    Publication date: September 10, 2020
    Inventors: DAVID MÜLLER, RAINER GUGEL, FRANK BUHRKE, MICHAEL SCHUMANN
  • Publication number: 20200284340
    Abstract: A method is provided for configuring different numbers of gearshift variants in a stepped powershift transmission for an agricultural working machine. The method includes providing a transmission unit, a front-mounted range unit, a gear reduction unit, a rear-mounted range unit, a housing, a drive shaft, a lay shaft an output shaft, and a hydraulic control arrangement. The same transmission unit is used for all the numbers of gearshift variants while an identical spatial orientation of the shafts is maintained for all the numbers of gearshift variants. The method further includes adapting exclusively the gearshift variants by varying the front-mounted range unit or the rear-mounted range unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2020
    Publication date: September 10, 2020
    Inventors: DAVID MÜLLER, RAINER GUGEL, FRANK BUHRKE, MICHAEL SCHUMANN
  • Patent number: 10723225
    Abstract: A PTO transmission includes a PTO control system, an input shaft, a first output shaft, a parallel intermediate shaft, a second output shaft coaxially disposed with respect to the first output shaft, four gear pairs disposed so that the input shaft comprises two gears, the first output shaft comprises three gears, the intermediate shaft comprises two gears, and the second output shaft comprises one gear. Two gear pairs are in engagement between the input shaft and the first output shaft, one gear pair is in engagement between the first output shaft and the intermediate shaft, and one gear pair is in engagement between the input shaft and the second output shaft. At least one gear of each gear pair is shiftable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2020
    Assignee: DEERE & COMPANY
    Inventors: David Müller, Rainer Gugel
  • Patent number: 10670124
    Abstract: An infinitely variable transmission (IVT) provides a plurality of transmission modes. At least one mode is a serial mode and at least one other mode is a split-path mode. The serial mode may provide a powered zero and creeper ground speeds. The split-path mode(s) may provide higher field speeds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2020
    Assignee: DEERE & COMPANY
    Inventors: Andrew K. Rekow, Rainer Gugel, David Mueller, Thomas G. Ore, Dennis L. Jeffries
  • Patent number: 10655710
    Abstract: An infinitely variable transmission (IVT) provides a plurality of transmission modes. At least one mode is a serial mode and at least one other mode is a split-path mode. The IVT provides substantially seamless shifting between the plurality of transmission modes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2020
    Assignee: DEERE & COMPANY
    Inventors: Andrew K. Rekow, Rainer Gugel, David Mueller, Thomas G. Ore, Dennis L. Jeffries
  • Publication number: 20200088279
    Abstract: A power split transmission structure has at least three interfaces to direct driving power from a drive to at least one output in order to supply the driving power to connected consumers. It comprises at least two variator paths which each comprise a summation gearbox communicating with an electric or hydraulic machine via a mechanical and a non-mechanical path in order to modify torque, speed or both of the driving power. A control device regulates the summation gearbox of each of the variator paths. A power electronics system or hydraulic control device is connected to the electric or hydraulic machine of each of the variator paths. The transmission structure directs the driving power via the variator paths such that the electric or hydraulic machine of each variator path is operable in a generator or motor mode in order to compensate for a power shortfall or a power oversupply at at least one outlet of the transmission structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2019
    Publication date: March 19, 2020
    Inventors: Norbert Fritz, Rainer Gugel, David Mueller
  • Patent number: 10578194
    Abstract: A powertrain system includes an input element, an output element, and a magnetic transmission stage disposed directly at the output element. The magnetic transmission stage includes a first rotor with a first number of pole pairs, a second rotor with a second number of pole pairs, the second number of pole pairs being different from the first number of pole pairs, a third rotor with a number of pole bars arranged such that the magnetic field between the first and second pole pairs is modulated. A mechanical transmission stage is disposed between the magnetic transmission stage and the input element in the powertrain, and a control means controls a power flow between the input element and the output element. The control means is connected to a rotor of the magnetic transmission stage and to a shaft of the mechanical transmission stage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2020
    Assignee: DEERE & COMPANY
    Inventors: Matthias Lang, Rainer Gugel
  • Patent number: 10550922
    Abstract: An infinitely variable transmission (IVT) provides a plurality of transmission modes. At least one mode is a serial mode and at least one other mode is a split-path mode. The serial mode may provide a powered zero and creeper ground speeds. The split-path mode(s) may provide higher field speeds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2020
    Assignee: DEERE & COMPANY
    Inventors: Andrew K. Rekow, Rainer Gugel, David Mueller, Thomas G. Ore, Dennis L. Jeffries
  • Publication number: 20190323578
    Abstract: A powertrain system includes an input element, an output element, and a magnetic transmission stage disposed directly at the output element. The magnetic transmission stage includes a first rotor with a first number of pole pairs, a second rotor with a second number of pole pairs, the second number of pole pairs being different from the first number of pole pairs, a third rotor with a number of pole bars arranged such that the magnetic field between the first and second pole pairs is modulated. A mechanical transmission stage is disposed between the magnetic transmission stage and the input element in the powertrain, and a control means controls a power flow between the input element and the output element. The control means is connected to a rotor of the magnetic transmission stage and to a shaft of the mechanical transmission stage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2019
    Publication date: October 24, 2019
    Inventors: Matthias Lang, Rainer Gugel
  • Publication number: 20190289771
    Abstract: An agricultural working machine, method, and power take-off transmission are provided. The agricultural working machine includes an internal combustion engine, at least one power take-off, and an arrangement for dynamically adjusting at least one of a speed and a torque of the PTO. The arrangement includes an electric machine and a transmission summing the driving force of the internal combustion engine and the electric machine. The transmission includes at least two gear elements that are magnetically coupled.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2019
    Publication date: September 26, 2019
    Inventors: MATTHIAS LANG, RAINER GUGEL, DAVID MUELLER
  • Patent number: 10408310
    Abstract: A power-split gearbox device in an agricultural work vehicle. The gearbox device includes a compounded gearbox, an electrical variator for the continuous varying of a ratio of the compounded gearbox, and a gearbox with an adjustable ratio to connect a drive motor with a propulsion of the work vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2019
    Assignee: DEERE & COMPANY
    Inventors: Rainer Gugel, Norbert Fritz, Andrew K. Rekow, Dennis L. Jeffries, David Mueller
  • Patent number: 10385946
    Abstract: A powertrain system includes an input element, an output element, and a magnetic transmission stage disposed directly at the output element. The magnetic transmission stage includes a first rotor with a first number of pole pairs, a second rotor with a second number of pole pairs, the second number of pole pairs being different from the first number of pole pairs, a third rotor with a number of pole bars arranged such that the magnetic field between the first and second pole pairs is modulated. A mechanical transmission stage is disposed between the magnetic transmission stage and the input element in the powertrain, and a control means controls a power flow between the input element and the output element. The control means is connected to a rotor of the magnetic transmission stage and to a shaft of the mechanical transmission stage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2019
    Assignee: DEERE & COMPANY
    Inventors: Matthias Lang, Rainer Gugel
  • Publication number: 20190225079
    Abstract: A vehicle, system, and method for dynamic adjustment of a lead of an axle of a vehicle having a combustion engine for all-wheel drive of a front axle and a rear axle is provided. The system includes an electric motor and a summing gear configured to sum a drive power of the combustion engine and the electric motor. The summing gear has at least two gear elements. The at least two gear elements are magnetically coupled.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2018
    Publication date: July 25, 2019
    Inventors: MATTHIAS LANG, RAINER GUGEL, DAVID MUELLER
  • Patent number: 10352402
    Abstract: A group manual transmission has an input shaft and an output shaft, on which gears of gear pairs of at least two switch groups are coaxially arranged, wherein the input shaft can be brought into a drive-connection with the output shaft via a gear pair of a switch group. A coupling shaft is provided, which is non-rotatably connected with a coupling-switch device for the acceptance of several switching positions. In a coupling-switching position, the coupling shaft is drive-connected with a gear pair of a switch group via the coupling-switch device for the transfer of a power flow via the coupling shaft to the output shaft. In an interruption-switching position, the drive connection between the coupling shaft and this gear pair is interrupted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2019
    Assignee: DEERE & COMPANY
    Inventors: Rainer Gugel, David Müller
  • Publication number: 20190136953
    Abstract: A differential arrangement having a gear stage that includes at least one input element and at least two output elements is provided. The at least one output element is connected to at least one electrical device in order to distribute torque.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2018
    Publication date: May 9, 2019
    Inventors: MATTHIAS LANG, RAINER GUGEL, DAVID MUELLER
  • Patent number: 10243419
    Abstract: Arrangement for the stator cooling of an electric motor, comprising a stator lamination package with a large number of axial stator laminations lined up axially, next to one another, and several axial winding grooves in the stator lamination package for the holding of corresponding stator windings. In accordance with the invention, a radial recess formed in one of the stator laminations leads into each of the winding grooves, wherein the radial recess communicates with a cooling liquid conduit provided on the stator lamination package for the delivery of cooling liquid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2019
    Assignee: DEERE & COMPANY
    Inventors: Rainer Gugel, Norbert Fritz, David Mueller
  • Publication number: 20180361845
    Abstract: A method of shifting ranges within a transmission is provided. The method of an embodiment includes determining an intention to change from a first mode to a second mode in the transmission, determining the first mode of the transmission, which includes a first range clutch in an engaged condition and a first synchronizer in a first engaged condition, determining the second mode of the transmission, which includes a second range clutch in an engaged condition and a second synchronizer in a first engaged condition, engaging the second synchronizer in the first engaged condition, disengaging the first range clutch, engaging the second range clutch, and disengaging the first synchronizer from the first engaged condition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2018
    Publication date: December 20, 2018
    Inventors: DAVID MUELLER, ANDREW K. REKOW, THOMAS H. VU, RAINER GUGEL, WERNER STETTLER
  • Patent number: 10119598
    Abstract: An infinitely variable transmission (IVT) includes a double planetary gearset with first, second, and third transmission components. The IVT includes a single planetary gearset with fourth, fifth, and sixth transmission components. In one mode, a first set of clutches is engaged, allowing transmission of engine power to the first transmission component, and allowing transmission of IVP power between a second IVP machine and the second transmission component. The third transmission component combines the engine power and the IVP power into first combined power that is transmitted from the third transmission component to the fourth transmission component. The fifth transmission component transmits return power to an engine shaft, and the sixth transmission component combines the first combined power and the return power into second combined power that is output to an output shaft for rotating the output shaft at a range of rotational speeds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2018
    Assignee: DEERE & COMPANY
    Inventors: Andrew K. Rekow, Rainer Gugel, David Mueller, Thomas G. Ore, Dennis L. Jeffries
  • Publication number: 20180312063
    Abstract: A method for determining a contact force on a utility vehicle includes providing the utility vehicle with a first wheel axle and a second wheel axle, determining a drive slip of the second wheel axle, and a road surface-specific determination data set associated with a traction coefficient in dependence on the drive slip, and determining the contact force on the second wheel axle based on the drive slip of the second wheel axle and the road surface-specific determination data set.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2018
    Publication date: November 1, 2018
    Inventors: Thomas Woopen, Norbert Fritz, Rainer Gugel