Patents by Inventor Wayne B. Vogel
Wayne B. Vogel 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: 9765885Abstract: A hydraulic control system for a dual clutch transmission includes a plurality of solenoids and valves in fluid communication with a plurality of clutch actuators and with a plurality of synchronizer actuators. The clutch actuators are operable to actuate a plurality of torque transmitting devices and the synchronizer actuators are operable to actuate a plurality of synchronizer assemblies. Selective activation of combinations of the solenoids allows for a pressurized fluid to activate at least one of the clutch actuators and synchronizer actuators in order to shift the transmission into a desired gear ratio.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2015Date of Patent: September 19, 2017Assignee: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLCInventors: Philip C. Lundberg, Bret M. Olson, Brian W. Whitmarsh, Wayne B. Vogel
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Publication number: 20160069452Abstract: An active electromechanical armature assembly for a transmission is provided. The active electromechanical armature assembly improves fuel economy by storing transmission fluid in areas away from rotating components during hot operation. During other conditions the transmission fluid is kept in the sump. The active electromechanical armature assembly includes a moveable armature or plunger. Movement of the plunger controls the opening and closing of an opening that communicates between the sump and the side or front cover of the transmission.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 14, 2015Publication date: March 10, 2016Inventors: THOMAS R. MARTIN, CHRISTOPHER G. BENSON, WAYNE B. VOGEL
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Publication number: 20150128743Abstract: A hydraulic control system for a dual clutch transmission includes a plurality of solenoids and valves in fluid communication with a plurality of clutch actuators and with a plurality of synchronizer actuators. The clutch actuators are operable to actuate a plurality of torque transmitting devices and the synchronizer actuators are operable to actuate a plurality of synchronizer assemblies. Selective activation of combinations of the solenoids allows for a pressurized fluid to activate at least one of the clutch actuators and synchronizer actuators in order to shift the transmission into a desired gear ratio.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 26, 2015Publication date: May 14, 2015Inventors: Philip C. Lundberg, Bret M. Olson, Brian W. Whitmarsh, Wayne B. Vogel
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Patent number: 8942901Abstract: A hydraulic control system for a dual clutch transmission includes a plurality of solenoids and valves in fluid communication with a plurality of clutch actuators and with a plurality of synchronizer actuators. The clutch actuators are operable to actuate a plurality of torque transmitting devices and the synchronizer actuators are operable to actuate a plurality of synchronizer assemblies. Selective activation of combinations of the solenoids allows for a pressurized fluid to activate at least one of the clutch actuators and synchronizer actuators in order to shift the transmission into a desired gear ratio.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 2011Date of Patent: January 27, 2015Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations, LLCInventors: Philip C. Lundberg, Bret M. Olson, Brian W. Whitmarsh, Wayne B. Vogel
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Patent number: 8771120Abstract: The present invention provides a system for shifting or controlling a dual clutch transmission where the transmission may operate in at least a first mode of operation and a second mode of operation. The system includes a controller and a plurality of solenoids in fluid communication with a valve assembly. Selective activation of the solenoids by the controller engages the valve assembly to provide the first mode and the second mode of operation.Type: GrantFiled: February 18, 2011Date of Patent: July 8, 2014Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations, LLCInventors: Mark A. Vernacchia, Brian W. Whitmarsh, Joshua E. Lehrmann, Wayne B. Vogel, Todd W. Rooney
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Publication number: 20140026988Abstract: A hydraulic control system for a transmission includes a sump tank, a front cover, a wall, and a flow control valve. The sump tank is attached to a bottom end of the transmission. The front cover includes an overflow tube and a hydraulic fluid input. The wall hydraulically separates the sump tank and the front cover. The flow control valve is disposed in the wall between the sump tank and front cover. The flow control valve is open when the transmission is going through an extreme maneuver and requires a greater amount of hydraulic fluid in the sump tank and the flow control valve is closed during normal transmission operation.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 27, 2012Publication date: January 30, 2014Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLCInventors: Paul R. Peterson, Jason Mallory, Todd R. Berger, Wayne B. Vogel
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Patent number: 8475336Abstract: A hydraulic control system for a dual clutch transmission includes a plurality of solenoids and valves in fluid communication with a plurality of clutch actuators and with a plurality of synchronizer actuators. The clutch actuators are operable to actuate a plurality of torque transmitting devices and the synchronizer actuators are operable to actuate a plurality of synchronizer assemblies. Selective activation of combinations of the solenoids allows for a pressurized fluid to activate at least one of the clutch actuators and synchronizer actuators in order to shift the transmission into a desired gear ratio.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2010Date of Patent: July 2, 2013Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLCInventors: Brian W. Whitmarsh, Bret M. Olson, Philip C. Lundberg, Wayne B. Vogel
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Publication number: 20120144946Abstract: A hydraulic control system for a dual clutch transmission includes a plurality of solenoids and valves in fluid communication with a plurality of clutch actuators and with a plurality of synchronizer actuators. The clutch actuators are operable to actuate a plurality of torque transmitting devices and the synchronizer actuators are operable to actuate a plurality of synchronizer assemblies. Selective activation of combinations of the solenoids allows for a pressurized fluid to activate at least one of the clutch actuators and synchronizer actuators in order to shift the transmission into a desired gear ratio.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 4, 2011Publication date: June 14, 2012Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLCInventors: Philip C. Lundberg, Bret M. Olson, Brian W. Whitmarsh, Wayne B. Vogel
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Publication number: 20110146438Abstract: The present invention provides a system for shifting or controlling a dual clutch transmission where the transmission may operate in at least a first mode of operation and a second mode of operation. The system includes a controller and a plurality of solenoids in fluid communication with a valve assembly. Selective activation of the solenoids by the controller engages the valve assembly to provide the first mode and the second mode of operation.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 18, 2011Publication date: June 23, 2011Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS, INC.Inventors: Mark A. Vernacchia, Brian W. Whitmarsh, Joshua E. Lehrmann, Wayne B. Vogel, Todd W. Rooney
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Patent number: 7946952Abstract: A transmission for a hybrid vehicle including a combustion engine and an electric propulsion system may include a forward clutch assembly, a fluid chamber, a fluid supply, and a forward clutch holding valve. The forward clutch assembly may include a hydraulically actuated clutch member in communication with the fluid chamber. The forward clutch holding valve may be in communication with the fluid chamber and the fluid supply. The valve may provide communication between the fluid supply and the fluid chamber when in a first position and may seal the fluid chamber when in a second position, thereby maintaining a fixed quantity of fluid within the fluid chamber.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 2007Date of Patent: May 24, 2011Inventor: Wayne B. Vogel
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Patent number: 7896775Abstract: The present invention provides a system for shifting or controlling a dual clutch transmission where the transmission may operate in at least a first mode of operation and a second mode of operation. The system includes a controller and a plurality of solenoids in fluid communication with a valve assembly. Selective activation of the solenoids by the controller engages the valve assembly to provide the first mode and the second mode of operation.Type: GrantFiled: December 5, 2007Date of Patent: March 1, 2011Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLCInventors: Mark A. Vernacchia, Brian W. Whitmarsh, Joshua E. Lehrmann, Wayne B. Vogel, Todd W. Rooney
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Publication number: 20110028271Abstract: A hydraulic control system for a dual clutch transmission includes a plurality of solenoids and valves in fluid communication with a plurality of clutch actuators and with a plurality of synchronizer actuators. The clutch actuators are operable to actuate a plurality of torque transmitting devices and the synchronizer actuators are operable to actuate a plurality of synchronizer assemblies. Selective activation of combinations of the solenoids allows for a pressurized fluid to activate at least one of the clutch actuators and synchronizer actuators in order to shift the transmission into a desired gear ratio.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2010Publication date: February 3, 2011Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS, INC.Inventors: Brian W. Whitmarsh, Bret M. Olson, Philip C. Lundberg, Wayne B. Vogel
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Patent number: 7828684Abstract: A control system for controlling an axle clutch between two half-axles in a motor vehicle is provided. The control system includes two solenoids and a pressure sensor in communication with a controller and a valve assembly. One of the solenoids provides a flow of fluid to engage the axle clutch. The valve assembly cooperates with another of the solenoids to disengage the axle clutch under certain conditions.Type: GrantFiled: December 5, 2007Date of Patent: November 9, 2010Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations, Inc.Inventors: Brian W. Whitmarsh, Todd W. Rooney, Mark A. Vernacchia, Joshua E. Lehrmann, Wayne B. Vogel
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Patent number: 7752935Abstract: A hydraulic control circuit for a transmission includes a plurality of solenoids and valves in fluid communication with a plurality of actuators. The actuators are operable to actuate a plurality of torque transmitting devices. Selective activation of the solenoids allows for a pressurized fluid flow to activate at least one of the actuators in order to shift the transmission into a desired gear ratio.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 2008Date of Patent: July 13, 2010Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations, Inc.Inventors: Mark A. Vernacchia, Brian W. Whitmarsh, Joshua E. Lehrmann, Todd W. Rooney, Wayne B. Vogel
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Publication number: 20080220939Abstract: The present invention provides a system for shifting or controlling a dual clutch transmission where the transmission may operate in at least a first mode of operation and a second mode of operation. The system includes a controller and a plurality of solenoids in fluid communication with a valve assembly. Selective activation of the solenoids by the controller engages the valve assembly to provide the first mode and the second mode of operation.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 5, 2007Publication date: September 11, 2008Inventors: Mark A. Vernacchia, Brian W. Whitmarsh, Joshua E. Lehrmann, Wayne B. Vogel, Todd W. Rooney
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Publication number: 20080220923Abstract: A control system for controlling an axle clutch between two half-axles in a motor vehicle is provided. The control system includes two solenoids and a pressure sensor in communication with a controller and a valve assembly. One of the solenoids provides a flow of fluid to engage the axle clutch. The valve assembly cooperates with another of the solenoids to disengage the axle clutch under certain conditions.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 5, 2007Publication date: September 11, 2008Inventors: Brian W. Whitmarsh, Todd W. Rooney, Mark A. Vernacchia, Joshua E. Lehrmann, Wayne B. Vogel
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Publication number: 20080216908Abstract: A hydraulic control circuit for a transmission includes a plurality of solenoids and valves in fluid communication with a plurality of actuators. The actuators are operable to actuate a plurality of torque transmitting devices. Selective activation of the solenoids allows for a pressurized fluid flow to activate at least one of the actuators in order to shift the transmission into a desired gear ratio.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 12, 2008Publication date: September 11, 2008Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS, INC.Inventors: MARK A. VERNACCHIA, Brian W. Whitmarsh, Joshua E. Lehrmann, Todd W. Rooney, Wayne B. Vogel
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Publication number: 20080190724Abstract: A transmission for a hybrid vehicle including a combustion engine and an electric propulsion system may include a forward clutch assembly, a fluid chamber, a fluid supply, and a forward clutch holding valve. The forward clutch assembly may include a hydraulically actuated clutch member in communication with the fluid chamber. The forward clutch holding valve may be in communication with the fluid chamber and the fluid supply. The valve may provide communication between the fluid supply and the fluid chamber when in a first position and may seal the fluid chamber when in a second position, thereby maintaining a fixed quantity of fluid within the fluid chamber.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 12, 2007Publication date: August 14, 2008Inventor: Wayne B. Vogel