Patents by Inventor Rudolf Honemann
Rudolf Honemann 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: 7296667Abstract: A torque converter with a rotary oscillation damper has two or more rotary damper components that are rotatable in relation to each other. A friction-reducing component is arranged between the rotary damper components.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2005Date of Patent: November 20, 2007Assignee: Luk Lamellen und Kupplungsbau Beteiligungs KGInventors: Stephan Maienschein, Rudolf Hönemann
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Patent number: 7225908Abstract: The hydrokinetic torque converter between the prime mover and the transmission in the power train of a motor vehicle is designed to promote and/or otherwise regulate the flow of hydraulic fluid therethrough. The fluid is circulated between the friction linings on the laminations of the bypass clutch in the housing of the torque converter. In a first embodiment of the method, the flow of fluid in certain parts of the torque converter is opposed or interfered with in such a way that a larger quantity of fluid flows between the laminations of the bypass clutch. In a second embodiment, the resistance to fluid flow through the bypass clutch of the torque converter is reduced. It is also possible to resort to both solutions in one and the same torque converter.Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 2006Date of Patent: June 5, 2007Assignee: Luk Lamellen und Kupplungsbau Beteiligungs KGInventors: Gunnar Back, Rudolf Honemann, Stephan Maienschein
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Publication number: 20060266606Abstract: The hydrokinetic torque converter between the prime mover and the transmission in the power train of a motor vehicle is designed to promote and/or otherwise regulate the flow of hydraulic fluid therethrough. The fluid is circulated between the friction linings on the laminations of the bypass clutch in the housing of the torque converter. In a first embodiment of the method, the flow of fluid in certain parts of the torque converter is opposed or interfered with in such a way that a larger quantity of fluid flows between the laminations of the bypass clutch. In a second embodiment, the resistance to fluid flow through the bypass clutch of the torque converter is reduced. It is also possible to resort to both solutions in one and the same torque converter.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 17, 2006Publication date: November 30, 2006Applicant: LuK Lamellen und Kupplungsbau Beteiligungs KGInventors: Gunnar Back, Rudolf Honemann, Stephan Maienschein
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Patent number: 7036643Abstract: The hydrokinetic torque converter between the prime mover and the transmission in the power train of a motor vehicle is designed to promote and/or otherwise regulate the flow of hydraulic fluid therethrough. The fluid is circulated between the friction linings on the laminations of the bypass clutch in the housing of the torque converter. In a first embodiment of the method, the flow of fluid in certain parts of the torque converter is opposed or interfered with in such a way that a larger quantity of fluid flows between the laminations of the bypass clutch. In a second embodiment, the resistance to fluid flow through the bypass clutch of the torque converter is reduced. It is also possible to resort to both solutions in one and the same torque converter.Type: GrantFiled: November 11, 2003Date of Patent: May 2, 2006Assignee: LuK Lamellen und Kupplungsbau Beteiligungs KGInventors: Gunnar Back, Rudolf Honemann, Stephan Maienschein
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Publication number: 20050199460Abstract: A torque converter with a rotary oscillation damper has two or more rotary damper components that are rotatable in relation to each other. A friction-reducing component is arranged between the rotary damper components.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2005Publication date: September 15, 2005Applicant: LuK Lamellen und KupplungsbauInventors: Stephan Maienschein, Rudolf Honemann
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Publication number: 20040144607Abstract: The hydrokinetic torque converter between the prime mover and the transmission in the power train of a motor vehicle is designed to promote and/or otherwise regulate the flow of hydraulic fluid therethrough. The fluid is circulated between the friction linings on the laminations of the bypass clutch in the housing of the torque converter. In a first embodiment of the method, the flow of fluid in certain parts of the torque converter is opposed or interfered with in such a way that a larger quantity of fluid flows between the laminations of the bypass clutch. In a second embodiment, the resistance to fluid flow through the bypass clutch of the torque converter is reduced. It is also possible to resort to both solutions in one and the same torque converter.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 11, 2003Publication date: July 29, 2004Applicant: LuK Lamellen und KupplungsbauInventors: Gunnar Back, Rudolf Honemann, Stephan Maienschein
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Patent number: 6695110Abstract: A torque-transmitting apparatus for motor vehicles includes a hydrokinetic torque converter with a housing connected to the driving shaft of an engine. The housing contains a pump and a turbine, the latter arranged to drive an input shaft of a power train. At least one damper is arranged in the power flow path between the turbine and a rotary output element of the apparatus. The damper has an input member constrained to rotate with the turbine and an output member connected to the rotary output element. The input member and the output member are rotatable relative to each other against the opposing forces of energy-storing devices arranged between the input member and the output member. The input member has a radially outer portion in form-locking engagement with the turbine.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2002Date of Patent: February 24, 2004Assignee: LuK Getriebe-Systeme GmbHInventors: Stephan Maienschein, Marc Meisner, Rudolf Hönemann
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Patent number: 6659254Abstract: A clutch disc, particularly for use between a pressure plate and a counterpressure plate in a friction clutch which is installed in the power train of a motor vehicle, has two friction linings flanking resilient carriers mounted on a washer which has a hub connectable with a torque receiving part, such as the input shaft of a change-speed transmission. The carriers are connected with reinforcing sections of the friction linings by rivets in such a way that the friction linings and the washer are movable radially relative to each other. This reduces the likelihood of excessive wear upon the friction linings in response to repeated engagement and disengagement of the clutch.Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 2002Date of Patent: December 9, 2003Assignee: LuK Lamellen und Kupplungsbau Beteiligungs KGInventors: Martin Kraus, Hans-Dieter Elison, Rudolf Hönemann
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Publication number: 20020125093Abstract: A toraue-transmitting apparatus for motor vehicles includes a hydrokinetic torque converter with a housing connected to the driving shaft of an engine. The housing contains a pump and a turbine, the latter arranged to drive an input shaft of a power train. At least one damper is arranged in the power flow path between the turbine and a rotary output element of the apparatus. The damper has an input member constrained to rotate with the turbine and an output member connected to the rotary output element. The input member and the output member are rotatable relative to each other against the opposing forces of energy-storing devices arranged between the input member and the output member. The input member has a radially outer portion in form-locking engagement with the turbine.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 3, 2002Publication date: September 12, 2002Applicant: LuK Getriebe-Systeme GmbHInventors: Stephan Maienschein, Marc Meisner, Rudolf Honemann
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Publication number: 20020117373Abstract: A clutch disc, particularly for use between a pressure plate and a counterpressure plate in a friction clutch which is installed in the power train of a motor vehicle, has two friction linings flanking resilient carriers mounted on a washer which has a hub connectable with a torque receiving part, such as the input shaft of a change-speed transmission. The carriers are connected with reinforcing sections of the friction linings by rivets in such a way that the friction linings and the washer are movable radially relative to each other. This reduces the likelihood of excessive wear upon the friction linings in response to repeated engagement and disengagement of the clutch.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 14, 2002Publication date: August 29, 2002Applicant: Luk Lamellen und Kupplungsbau Beteiligungs KGInventors: Martin Kraus, Hans-Dieter Elison, Rudolf Honemann
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Patent number: 6439361Abstract: A torque-transmitting apparatus, particularly for motor vehicles, with a fluid coupling or a hydrodynamic torque converter and a damping system has an improved design providing the advantages of stress-free mounting of the damper, technical and cost improvements in the manufacture of the apparatus, modular assembly, capability to transmit large torque and attenuate rotational perturbations over a wide RPM range so as to minimize wear to prolong the useful life of the entire unit.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2001Date of Patent: August 27, 2002Assignee: LuK Getriebe-Systeme GmbHInventors: Stephan Maienschein, Marc Meisner, Rudolf Hönemann
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Patent number: 6354413Abstract: The invention relates to hydrodynamic torque converter comprising a pump wheel which is arranged inside of a housing, a turbine wheel, a stator, a torque converter lock-up clutch and a torsional vibration damper. The turbine wheel has a turbine hub which is axially and rigidly mounted on a drive hub of the torque converter in an axial direction to the drive hub by means of at least one axial bearing. The turbine hub is mounted in a radial direction by means of a radial bearing. A connection with circumferential backlash is provided between the turbine hub and the drive hub by means of a disengaging gear. The invention also provides a rotationally fixed connection by means of an engaging gear located between the input component of the torsional vibration damper and the turbine hub, whereby the engaging gear and the disengaging gear are arranged on an essentially same axial position and radially within one another.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2001Date of Patent: March 12, 2002Assignee: LuK Lamellen und Kupplungsbau GmbHInventors: Jean-Francois Heller, Thomas Heck, Steven Olsen, Rudolf Hönemann
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Publication number: 20010015308Abstract: The invention relates to hydrodynamic torque converter comprising a pump wheel which is arranged inside of a housing, a turbine wheel, a stator, a torque converter lockup clutch and a torsional vibration damper. The turbine wheel has a turbine hub which is axially and rigidly mounted on a drive hub of the torque converter in an axial direction to the drive hub by means of at least one axial bearing. The turbine hub is mounted in a radial direction by means of a radial bearing. A connection with circumferential backlash is provided between the turbine hub and the drive hub by means of a disengaging gear. The invention also provides a rotationally fixed connection by means of an engaging gear located between the input component of the torsional vibration damper and the turbine hub, whereby the engaging gear and the disengaging gear are arranged on an essentially same axial position and radially within one another.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2001Publication date: August 23, 2001Applicant: LuK Getriebe-Systeme GmbHInventors: Jean-Francois Heller, Thomas Heck, Steven Olsen, Rudolf Honemann
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Patent number: 6273226Abstract: An improved apparatus and method for assembly of a hydrokinetic torque converter which comprises a hydraulic pump, a turbine, a stator, a driven hub, and a housing that is driven by the output element of an engine of a motor vehicle, and which functions to transmit torque to the hydraulic pump is disclosed. In such a torque converter the housing is coaxial with the pump and the turbine, and further defines an interior chamber, which encloses the turbine as well as a bypass or lockup clutch cooperating with a torsion damper having an input member and an output member.Type: GrantFiled: January 11, 2000Date of Patent: August 14, 2001Inventors: Rudolf Hönemann, Thomas Heck, Steven Olsen
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Publication number: 20010008198Abstract: A torque-transmitting apparatus, particularly for motor vehicles, with a fluid coupling or a hydrodynamic torque converter and a damping system has an improved design providing the advantages of stress-free mounting of the damper, technical and cost improvements in the manufacture of the apparatus, modular assembly, capability to transmit large torque and attenuate rotational perturbations over a wide RPM range so as to minimize wear to prolong the useful life of the entire unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2001Publication date: July 19, 2001Applicant: Luk Getriebe-Systeme GmbHInventors: Stephan Maienschein, Marc Meisner, Rudolf Honemann
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Patent number: 6244401Abstract: A torque-transmitting apparatus for motor vehicles includes a hydrokinetic torque converter with a housing connected to the driving shaft of an engine. The housing contains a pump and a turbine, the latter arranged to drive an input shaft of a power train. At least one damper is arranged in the power flow path between the turbine and a rotary output element of the apparatus. The damper has an input member constrained to rotate with the turbine and an output member connected to the rotary output element. The input member and the output member are rotatable relative to each other against the opposing forces of energy-storing devices arranged between the input member and the output member. The input member has a radially outer portion in form-locking engagement with the turbine.Type: GrantFiled: May 5, 1999Date of Patent: June 12, 2001Assignee: LuK Getriebe-Systeme GmbHInventors: Stephan Maienschein, Marc Meisner, Rudolf Hönemann
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Patent number: 6223872Abstract: The hydrodynamic torque converter (1) comprises a pump wheel (4) in a casing (2,3), a turbine wheel (5) and a turbine distributor (6). There is also a bypass coupling (70) including an axially moving piston, a torsional oscillations absorber (40) with input and output parts rotating relative to each other in opposition to force accumulators. Its turbine wheel comprises a hub (13) housed axially on the torque converter output hub (15). A connection with the rotational clearance, the splines (32,34), is provided between the two hubs. A fixed connection, by splines (34,41a) is between the input part of the absorber and the turbine wheel hub. The two sets of splines are in the same axial position radially one in the other.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2000Date of Patent: May 1, 2001Assignee: LuK Getriebe-Systeme GmbHInventors: Jean-Francois Heller, Thomas Heck, Steven Olsen, Rudolf Hönemann
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Patent number: 5860500Abstract: The rotary output element of a hydrokinetic torque converter can receive torque with limited play from the turbine or directly from the housing by way of a damper which operates in series with a lockup clutch. The lockup clutch can be engaged to transmit torque from the housing of the torque converter to the damper and the latter then transmits torque to the output element.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 1997Date of Patent: January 19, 1999Assignee: LuK Lamellen und Kupplungsbau GmbHInventors: Steven Olsen, Rudolf Honemann, Wendy Boman
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Patent number: 5771998Abstract: A force or torque transmitting apparatus which transmits torque from the output element of a prime mover to the input element of a transmission or another driven unit in a motor vehicle by way of a hydrokinetic torque converter and/or by way of a lockup clutch. When the vehicle embodying the apparatus is coasting, the housing of the torque converter is engaged only by the friction lining on the axially movable piston of the lockup clutch when the latter is engaged, either entirely or with slip. Thus, it is not necessary to provide one or more thrust bearings between the piston of the lockup clutch and the housing of the torque converter.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 1995Date of Patent: June 30, 1998Assignee: LuK Lamellen und Kupplungsbau GmbHInventors: Steven Olsen, Rudolf Honemann, Wendy Boman
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Patent number: 5667042Abstract: The rotary output element of a hydrokinetic torque converter can receive torque with limited play from the turbine or directly from the housing by way of a damper which operates in series with a lockup clutch. The lockup clutch can be engaged to transmit torque from the housing of the torque converter to the damper and the latter then transmits torque to the output element.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 1995Date of Patent: September 16, 1997Assignee: LuK Lamellen und Kupplungsbau GmbHInventors: Steven Olsen, Rudolf Honemann, Wendy Boman