Patents by Inventor Robert Rank

Robert Rank 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: 9200682
    Abstract: A synchronization unit for a positive dual clutch. The synchronization unit has a sleeve carrier that is axially and rotationally fixed to an output shaft and a shifting sleeve that is rotationally fixed and axially displaceable relative to the sleeve carrier. The synchronization rings of a synchronization clutch on the sleeve carrier side and the sleeve carrier comprise axially interlocked circumferential segments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2015
    Assignee: GKN STROMAG AG
    Inventors: Robert Rank, Matthias Glomm, Christian Hampel, Thomas Haeseker
  • Patent number: 8893870
    Abstract: A dual shift coupling including two operatively connected coupling units mounted on a shared, integrally formed inner body in a rotationally fixed and axially movable manner. Further, a multi-part pressure disk is arranged between the coupling units in an axially fixed manner and is supported by the inner body, and has two axially movable pressure pistons ventilated by respective pressure spring assemblies arranged in the inner body. A radial notch for accommodating the pressure disk is provided in the inner body, wherein the radial depth of the notch extends at least to radial inner wall segments of recesses for the pressure spring assemblies. Each pressure spring assembly has a plurality of pressure springs which rest on the inner side of the pressure disk relative to the axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2014
    Assignee: GKN Stromag AG
    Inventors: Robert Rank, Matthias Glomm, Christian Hampel, Thomas Haeseker
  • Publication number: 20130233666
    Abstract: A synchronization unit for a positive dual clutch. The synchronization unit has a sleeve carrier that is axially and rotationally fixed to an output shaft and a shifting sleeve that is rotationally fixed and axially displaceable relative to the sleeve carrier. The synchronization rings of a synchronization clutch on the sleeve carrier side and the sleeve carrier comprise axially interlocked circumferential segments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2011
    Publication date: September 12, 2013
    Inventors: Robert Rank, Matthias Glomm, Christian Hampel, Thomas Haeseker
  • Publication number: 20130220761
    Abstract: A dual shift coupling including two operatively connected coupling units mounted on a shared, integrally formed inner body in a rotationally fixed and axially movable manner. Further, a multi-part pressure disk is arranged between the coupling units in an axially fixed manner and is supported by the inner body, and has two axially movable pressure pistons ventilated by respective pressure spring assemblies arranged in the inner body. A radial notch for accommodating the pressure disk is provided in the inner body, wherein the radial depth of the notch extends at least to radial inner wall segments of recesses for the pressure spring assemblies. Each pressure spring assembly has a plurality of pressure springs which rest on the inner side of the pressure disk relative to the axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2011
    Publication date: August 29, 2013
    Inventors: Robert Rank, Matthias Glomm, Christian Hampel, Thomas Haeseker
  • Patent number: 6176635
    Abstract: A frictional coupling, especially synchronization device of gear mechanisms, with at least two coupling bodies (1, 2) which come into frictional contact upon engagement of the coupling, wherein one coupling body consists of one ring-shaped base body (3) of metal with at least one flat, conical or cylindrical carrier surface, to which a frictional layer made of organic or inorganic frictional material (4) is attached, and at least one other coupling body of a counter body (8), preferably also made of metal, and has a counter surface which works together with the frictional layer, is further developed for closed systems such that clamping or damage to the edges can be avoided with continued unimpaired function and the usage in the new condition is facilitated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 1999
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2001
    Assignee: Hoerbiger Antriebstechnik GmbH
    Inventor: Robert Rank