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Bearing Element with a Smooth Continuous Profile
26 Aug 21
A bearing element includes an inner surface (54) configured to receive a cylindrical shaft (18).
Kenneth BISCHOF, Zachary ASHTON
Filed: 28 Jun 18
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Bearing and process of making and using the same
24 Aug 21
A bearing comprising an axial channel formed along a longitudinal axis of the bearing having an inner radius comprising an inner surface and an outer radius comprising an outer surface and at least one dam region formed on the inner surface of the inner radius of the channel wherein the dam region comprises a modified crescent shape between 90 and 180 degrees about the longitudinal axis of the channel.
Zachary S. Ashton
Filed: 26 Jan 17
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Hybrid drive module with chain drive oil lid
17 Aug 21
A hybrid drive module, comprising a housing (170) enclosing a chain drive (120) connecting an electrical motor (110) with a crank shaft (22) of an associated internal combustion engine (20) via at least one coupling (130, 140).
Hans Aulin, Robin Gustafsson, Tim Olsson, Bradley Duane Chamberlin, Rupert Tull De Salis
Filed: 30 Aug 17
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Friction plate and clutch assembly including the same
17 Aug 21
A friction plate includes a core plate defining a bore.
Benjamin A. Siegel, Paul H. Elsesser, Richard W. Pridgen, Jr., David T. Vierk
Filed: 12 Oct 18
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Hybrid-vehicle System
12 Aug 21
A hybrid-vehicle system includes an internal combustion engine configured to deliver a first rotational torque to a crankshaft.
Michael W. Campbell, Calahan B. Campton
Filed: 12 Feb 20
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Hybrid-vehicle System
12 Aug 21
A hybrid-vehicle system includes an internal combustion engine configured to deliver a first rotational torque to a crankshaft.
Michael W. Campbell, Calahan B. Campton
Filed: 12 Feb 20
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Gravity-fed lubrication system with disconnect front axle
10 Aug 21
A vehicle transfer case is provided having a housing, a primary shaft rotatably mounted within the housing, a secondary shaft selectively driven by the primary shaft, a hub torsionally fixed with the primary shaft, a clutch housing selectively torsionally connected with the hub via a friction pack, an engagement wheel torsionally fixed with respect to the clutch housing and torsionally connected with the secondary shaft via a flexible torsional force member, the friction pack, upon engagement, causing the clutch housing to be selectively connected with the hub, a reservoir system fixed with respect to the housing capturing lubricant energized by result of the operation of the flexible torsional member, the reservoir system delivering splashed lubricant to a reservoir system, and an Archimedes' screw pump delivering lubricant from a sump adjacent to the secondary shaft to the secondary reservoir system.
Larry A. Pritchard, Philip J. Francis
Filed: 28 Mar 18
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Valve Assembly for a Charging Device
5 Aug 21
The invention relates to a valve assembly (10) for a charging device, in particular for a wastegate of an exhaust gas turbocharger, comprising a spindle (100), a lever arm (110) coupled to the spindle (100), and a valve unit (200).
Jakob PENTH, Christoph MUELLER, Christian COSSMANN, Alexander UMLAUFF, Werner ROTT, Florian RAPP, Georg SCHOLZ, Patrick WEBER
Filed: 17 May 19
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Chain Guide and Tensioning Apparatus for Vehicles
5 Aug 21
A chain guide and tensioning apparatus is disclosed that is configured for engagement (contact) with a driven chain (e.g., in an automotive engine).
Alan L. Moster, Hiroyuki Fukuyama, Timothy K. White
Filed: 3 Feb 20
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Compressor Having Adjustment Mechanism
5 Aug 21
A compressor for a charging device, and a charging device having a corresponding compressor.
Sascha KARSTADT, Jason WALKINGSHAW, Ahmet COKSEN
Filed: 22 Jan 21
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Tensioner Having a Roller Assembly with a Bearing and a Roller Having Features for Axially Securing an Outer Bearing Race of the Bearing to the Roller
5 Aug 21
A tensioner with a pivoting arm and a roller assembly having a bearing and a roller.
Shawn J. BLACKMUR
Filed: 5 Feb 20
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Tensioner with a Base Having a Captured Damping Spring
5 Aug 21
A tensioner having a head, a shaft, a spring, a first arm, and a first tensioner wheel.
Eric A. PENNIMAN, Neal KERWIN
Filed: 5 Feb 20
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Turbocharger and mating ring included therein
3 Aug 21
A turbocharger includes a shaft, a compressor wheel, and a seal assembly.
Erwin Perry Ellwood, III
Filed: 19 Sep 18
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Continuously variable friction drive phaser
3 Aug 21
A continuously variable friction drive is used to phase a cam plate attached to the camshaft relative to a sprocket plate driven by the crankshaft.
Chad McCloy
Filed: 7 Jul 16
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Bearing system
3 Aug 21
The present invention relates to an actuation device for a compressor inlet adjustment mechanism.
Aleksandar Vuletic, Jason Robert Walkingshaw, Sascha Karstadt
Filed: 12 Nov 19
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Chain drive tensioner spring force control mechanism
3 Aug 21
A tensioner which adjusts the mean tensioner force to keep the chain tension as low as possible without sacrificing chain control, significantly improving drive efficiency as the chain wears and is subject to low dynamic loads.
Kevin B. Todd, Mark E. Patton, Dale N. Smith
Filed: 27 Sep 18
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Distributed stator winding
3 Aug 21
A method of forming a stator for an electric machine includes forming a first conductor and a second conductor into a plurality of bends having a first winding pitch, creating a winding layer by introducing the first conductor and the second conductor into a first pole of a stator with the second conductor being on top of the first conductor at a first end loop crossing zone.
Kirk Neet, Stephen Humphrey
Filed: 1 Feb 19
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Variable Camshaft Timing Valve Assembly
29 Jul 21
A valve assembly that can be employed in a variable camshaft timing (VCT) phaser assembly.
Andrew V. Degner, Brian T. Kenyon, Chad M. McCloy
Filed: 29 Jan 20
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Method for determining motor parameters during commissioning of synchronous and asynchronous electric motors and related commissioned electric motor
27 Jul 21
A method for commissioning a synchronous or asynchronous electric motor having a stator and a rotor in which electrical power is applied to the motor when the rotor is stationary.
Shamsuddeen Nalakath, Parisa Mahvelatishamsabadi, Jing Zhao, Ali Emadi, Yingguang Sun, Jason Wiseman
Filed: 4 May 20
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Hybrid drive module having an electric motor
27 Jul 21
A hybrid drive module, comprising an electric motor (110) and a power electronics module (300) operatively connected to the electric motor (110) whereby the power electronics module is integral to the electric motor (110).
Bradley Duane Chamberlin
Filed: 30 Aug 17