Patents by Inventor Ram PALASKAR

Ram PALASKAR 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).

  • Lock detection mechanism for electronic locking differential
    Patent number: 12410857
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an electronic locking differential gear mechanism having a lock detection mechanism for sensing and indication of a locked and unlocked state of the locking mechanism. The electronic locking differential gear mechanism includes an electronic stator which, when activated, rotates a ramped collar about an axis of the mechanism. The ramps of the ramped collar axially displace a plurality of push rods, which displace a locking collar and cause it to engage with a locker gear, placing the mechanism in a locked state. A sensor assembly detects the displacement of a sensing plate which is displaced along with the push rods, and thereby senses whether the mechanism is in a locked or unlocked state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2025
    Assignee: Eaton Intelligent Power Limited
    Inventors: Ram Palaskar, Piyush Dube, Andrew Edler
  • Systems and devices for controlling sensing plate lash in a lock detection mechanism for electronic locking differentials
    Patent number: 12404921
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an electronic locking differential gear mechanism having a lock detection mechanism for sensing and indication of a locked and unlocked state of the locking mechanism. The electronic locking differential gear mechanism includes an electronic stator which, when activated, rotates a ramped collar about an axis of the mechanism. The ramps of the ramped collar axially displace a plurality of push rods, which displace a locking collar and cause it to engage with a locker gear, placing the mechanism in a locked state. A sensor assembly detects the displacement of a sensing plate which is displaced along with the push rods, and thereby senses whether the mechanism is in a locked or unlocked state. Anti-rotation lugs interact with a tab of the sensor assembly to prevent rotation of the sensing plate relative to other components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2023
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2025
    Assignee: Eaton Intelligent Power Limited
    Inventors: Ram Palaskar, Prajwal More, Piyush Dube, Andrew N. Edler
  • SYSTEMS AND DEVICES FOR CONTROLLING SENSING PLATE LASH IN A LOCK DETECTION MECHANISM FOR ELECTRONIC LOCKING DIFFERENTIALS
    Publication number: 20250075784
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an electronic locking differential gear mechanism having a lock detection mechanism for sensing and indication of a locked and unlocked state of the locking mechanism. The electronic locking differential gear mechanism includes an electronic stator which, when activated, rotates a ramped collar about an axis of the mechanism. The ramps of the ramped collar axially displace a plurality of push rods, which displace a locking collar and cause it to engage with a locker gear, placing the mechanism in a locked state. A sensor assembly detects the displacement of a sensing plate which is displaced along with the push rods, and thereby senses whether the mechanism is in a locked or unlocked state. Anti-rotation lugs interact with a tab of the sensor assembly to prevent rotation of the sensing plate relative to other components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2023
    Publication date: March 6, 2025
    Inventors: Ram PALASKAR, Prajwal MORE, Piyush DUBE, Andrew N. EDLER
  • LOCK DETECTION MECHANISM FOR ELECTRONIC LOCKING DIFFERENTIAL
    Publication number: 20240426372
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an electronic locking differential gear mechanism having a lock detection mechanism for sensing and indication of a locked and unlocked state of the locking mechanism. The electronic locking differential gear mechanism includes an electronic stator which, when activated, rotates a ramped collar about an axis of the mechanism. The ramps of the ramped collar axially displace a plurality of push rods, which displace a locking collar and cause it to engage with a locker gear, placing the mechanism in a locked state. A sensor assembly detects the displacement of a sensing plate which is displaced along with the push rods, and thereby senses whether the mechanism is in a locked or unlocked state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2022
    Publication date: December 26, 2024
    Applicant: Eaton Intelligent Power Limited
    Inventors: Ram PALASKAR, Piyush DUBE, Andrew EDLER