Patents by Inventor Riccardo Morselli

Riccardo Morselli 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: 20240300325
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for electrifying a drivetrain of a vehicle. In one example, a gearbox for a vehicle includes a first gear coupled to a first shaft that is configured to be driven by an electric motor of the vehicle. Additionally, the gearbox includes a second gear configured to mesh with the first gear, and a third gear configured to mesh with the second gear, where the third gear is coupled to a third shaft that is configured to drive a first axle of the vehicle and is connectable to a second axle of the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2024
    Publication date: September 12, 2024
    Inventor: Riccardo MORSELLI
  • Publication number: 20240300326
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for electrifying a drivetrain of a vehicle. In one example, a gearbox for a vehicle a first gear coupled to a first input shaft configured to be driven by a first electric motor, a second gear configured to mesh with the first gear, and a third gear configured to mesh with the second gear and coupled to a third shaft configured to drive a first axle of the vehicle and connectable to a second axle of the vehicle. The gearbox further includes a fourth gear coupled to the first input shaft, a fifth gear coupled to a lay shaft coupled to the second gear, a sixth gear coupled to a second input shaft, and a seventh gear coupled to a power takeoff shaft configured to drive one or more power takeoff units, the second input shaft configured to be driven by a second electric motor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2024
    Publication date: September 12, 2024
    Inventor: Riccardo MORSELLI
  • Patent number: 12036869
    Abstract: Methods and systems for a vehicle transmission are provided. An electromechanical transmission system includes, in one example, a power take-off (PTO) clutch configured to, in a first position, permit a motive power source shaft to solely drive a PTO. The PTO clutch is further configured to, in a second position, permit a first electric machine and a second electric machine to continuously vary a torque that is supplied to the PTO by the motive power source shaft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2023
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2024
    Assignee: DANA BELGIUM N.V.
    Inventors: Bert Hannon, Riccardo Morselli, Jan A. Bedert, Mark Slater
  • Patent number: 11946539
    Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for a coupling device. In one example, a system comprises a coupling device arranged between a gearbox and a motor, wherein the coupling device is further coupled to a vehicle frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2024
    Assignee: DANA MOTION SYSTEMS ITALIA S.R.L.
    Inventor: Riccardo Morselli
  • Publication number: 20230256807
    Abstract: Methods and systems for a vehicle transmission are provided. An electromechanical transmission system includes, in one example, a power take-off (PTO) clutch configured to, in a first position, permit a motive power source shaft to solely drive a PTO. The PTO clutch is further configured to, in a second position, permit a first electric machine and a second electric machine to continuously vary a torque that is supplied to the PTO by the motive power source shaft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2023
    Publication date: August 17, 2023
    Inventors: Bert HANNON, Riccardo MORSELLI, Jan A. BEDERT, Mark SLATER
  • Publication number: 20220403927
    Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for a coupling device. In one example, a system comprises a coupling device arranged between a gearbox and a motor, wherein the coupling device is further coupled to a vehicle frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2022
    Publication date: December 22, 2022
    Inventor: Riccardo MORSELLI
  • Patent number: 11479255
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a transmission unit for an electric vehicle and a control method for the transmission unit. The transmission unit comprises a transmission output shaft, a first electric motor having a first output shaft that can be coupled with the transmission output shaft via a first or a second gear set, wherein a first clutch element is arranged between the first gear set and the transmission output shaft and a second clutch element is arranged between the second gear set and the transmission output shaft, and a second electric motor having a second output shaft coupled with the transmission output shaft via a third gear set.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2022
    Assignee: Dana Motion Systems Italia S.R.L.
    Inventor: Riccardo Morselli
  • Publication number: 20210380114
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a transmission unit for an electric vehicle and a control method for the transmission unit. The transmission unit comprises a transmission output shaft, a first electric motor having a first output shaft that can be coupled with the transmission output shaft via a first or a second gear set, wherein a first clutch element is arranged between the first gear set and the transmission output shaft and a second clutch element is arranged between the second gear set and the transmission output shaft, and a second electric motor having a second output shaft coupled with the transmission output shaft via a third gear set.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2021
    Publication date: December 9, 2021
    Inventor: Riccardo MORSELLI
  • Patent number: 10969480
    Abstract: An electronic system for mapping a work site that includes a plurality of radar sensors to be provided on vehicles moving on the site, the radar sensors being able to detect objects included in a respective area of detection and acquire their relative positions. The system includes a speed module configured for determining a speed parameter for objects detected by the radar sensors, according to their relative positions. The system also includes a classification module configured for classifying detected objects as standing still or moving objects according to the respective speed parameters, and a map module configured for creating a common map of the site providing the positions of standing still objects detected in the site by said plurality of radar sensors, according to a reference system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2021
    Assignee: CNH Industrial America LLC
    Inventors: Luca Ferrari, Riccardo Morselli
  • Patent number: 10933701
    Abstract: A wheel for a vehicle includes a tyre and a rim for supporting the tyre. A chamber is defined between the tyre and the rim for receiving pressurized air. The wheel further includes a detecting device located inside the chamber for detecting presence of water in the wheel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2021
    Assignee: CNH Industrial America LLC
    Inventors: Alessandro Benevelli, Riccardo Morselli
  • Patent number: 10926631
    Abstract: A transmission system includes a power take-off for driving an implement and a hydrostatic unit for transmitting power from the engine to the power take-off. The hydrostatic unit includes a first hydraulic power unit having a first connection line and a second connection line, and a second hydraulic power unit having a first connection line and a second connection line. The hydrostatic unit also includes a valve for connecting the first hydraulic power unit and the second hydraulic power unit, the valve being positionable at least in a first position a first position and in a second position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2021
    Assignee: CNH Industrial America LLC
    Inventors: Alessandro Benevelli, Riccardo Morselli
  • Patent number: 10710629
    Abstract: A steerable, self-propelled vehicle includes a rotatable steering column that is connected to control the steering angle of one or more ground-engaging members of the vehicle. The vehicle includes between the steering column and the ground-engaging member a first steering servomechanism having at least a first steering assistance characteristic; a second steering servomechanism having a second steering assistance characteristic also being connected to act on the steering column. A controller is provided for causing the first and second steering assistance characteristics to influence the steering of the vehicle in dependence on one or more one or more control commands generated in the controller.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2020
    Assignee: CNH Industrial America LLC
    Inventors: Riccardo Morselli, Francesco Canuto, Patrizio Turco, Enrico Raffone
  • Patent number: 10710417
    Abstract: A control circuit for controlling the pressure of a wheel enclosing a first volume and a second volume includes a controlled pressure line, a first line, connectable to the controlled pressure line and connected to the first volume for introducing air inside the first volume, and a second line, connectable to the controlled pressure line and connected to the second volume for introducing air inside the second volume. The control circuit further includes a first spool valve, which is a three way-two positions valve, having a first position in which the controlled pressure line is connected to the first line, and a second position, in which the controlled pressure line is connected to the second line. The first spool valve switches from the first position to the second position if the pressure in the first volume exceeds a predetermined pressure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2020
    Assignee: CNH Industrial America LLC
    Inventors: Alessandro Benevelli, Riccardo Morselli
  • Patent number: 10342180
    Abstract: An agricultural baler includes a main bale chamber, a plunger, a gear box, and a stuffer unit. The plunger is reciprocally movable within the main bale chamber. The stuffer unit is driven by the plunger and the gear box, and is movable through a stuffer cycle for transferring crop material in charges into the main bale chamber. The agricultural baler further includes a hydraulic brake associated with and configured for acting as a brake on the stuffer unit during a portion of the stuffer cycle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2019
    Assignee: CNH Industrial America LLC
    Inventors: Alessandro Benevelli, Riccardo Morselli, Didier Verhaeghe
  • Publication number: 20190054779
    Abstract: A control circuit includes a controlled pressure line, connectable to a compressor, a first line, connectable to the controlled pressure line and connected to the first volume for introducing air inside the first volume, and a second line, connectable to the controlled pressure line and connected to the second volume for introducing air inside the second volume. The control circuit also includes a first spool valve, which is a three way-two positions valve, configured to switch from a first position to a second position if the pressure in the first volume exceeds a predetermined pressure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2016
    Publication date: February 21, 2019
    Applicant: CNH Industrial America LLC
    Inventors: Alessandro Benevelli, Riccardo Morselli
  • Publication number: 20180370355
    Abstract: A transmission system includes a power take-off for driving an implement and a hydrostatic unit for transmitting power from the engine to the power take-off. The hydrostatic unit includes a first hydraulic power unit having a first connection line and a second connection line, and a second hydraulic power unit having a first connection line and a second connection line. The hydrostatic unit also includes a valve for connecting the first hydraulic power unit and the second hydraulic power unit, the valve being positionable at least in a first position a first position and in a second position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2017
    Publication date: December 27, 2018
    Applicant: CNH Industrial America LLC
    Inventors: ALESSANDRO BENEVELLI, RICCARDO MORSELLI
  • Publication number: 20180354317
    Abstract: A wheel for a vehicle includes a tyre and a rim for supporting the tyre. A chamber is defined between the tyre and the rim for receiving pressurized air. The wheel further includes a detecting device located inside the chamber for detecting presence of water in the wheel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2016
    Publication date: December 13, 2018
    Applicant: CNH Industrial America LLC
    Inventors: Alessandro Benevelli, Riccardo Morselli
  • Publication number: 20180326799
    Abstract: A control circuit for controlling the pressure of a wheel enclosing a first volume and a second volume includes a controlled pressure line, a first line, connectable to the controlled pressure line and connected to the first volume for introducing air inside the first volume, and a second line, connectable to the controlled pressure line and connected to the second volume for introducing air inside the second volume. The control circuit further includes a first spool valve, which is a three way-two positions valve, having a first position in which the controlled pressure line is connected to the first line, and a second position, in which the controlled pressure line is connected to the second line. The first spool valve switches from the first position to the second position if the pressure in the first volume exceeds a predetermined pressure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2016
    Publication date: November 15, 2018
    Applicant: CNH Industrial America LLC
    Inventors: Alessandro Benevelli, Riccardo Morselli
  • Patent number: 10111390
    Abstract: An agricultural baler is characterized by an APS coupled with a driveline and configured for receiving power from the driveline, storing the power, and transmitting the stored power back to the driveline. An electrical processing circuit which is coupled with the APS is operable to control operation of the APS to rotate the flywheel upon start up of the baler.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2018
    Assignee: CNH Industrial America LLC
    Inventors: Riccardo Morselli, Didier Verhaeghe
  • Patent number: 10053146
    Abstract: A steerable, self-propelled vehicle includes a rotatable steering column that is connected to control the steering angle of one or more ground-engaging members of the vehicle. The vehicle includes between the steering column and the ground-engaging member a first steering servomechanism having at least a first steering assistance characteristic; a second steering servomechanism having a second steering assistance characteristic also being connected to act on the steering column. A controller is provided for causing the first and second steering assistance characteristics to influence the steering of the vehicle in dependence on one or more one or more control commands generated in the controller.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2018
    Assignee: CNH Industrial America LLC
    Inventors: Riccardo Morselli, Francesco Canuto, Patrizio Turco, Enrico Raffone