Patents by Inventor Sebastian FUNK

Sebastian FUNK 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).

  • OPTIMIZED HOLLOW CAST IRON CRANKSHAFT
    Publication number: 20170009801
    Abstract: A hollow cast iron crankshaft of an internal combustion engine includes at least one main bearing journal and at least two connecting rod bearing journals. The crankshaft is provided with a plurality of internal oil supply bores to lubricate the connecting rod bearing journals. An outer circumference of the main bearing journal is in fluid communication with an outer circumference of two connecting rod bearing journals by the supply bores.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2016
    Publication date: January 12, 2017
    Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC
    Inventors: Sebastian FUNK, Frank HILGER