公开(公告)号：US20240426371A1

公开(公告)日：2024-12-26

申请号：US18824374

申请日：2024-09-04

Applicant: Means Industries, Inc.

Inventor： John P. Erickson ,  Earl A. Getchel ,  Connor S. Jurs

IPC: F16H48/08 ,  F16D41/12 ,  F16D41/14 ,  F16D41/16 ,  F16H48/20 ,  F16H48/34

Abstract: A drivetrain component provides an electronically controlled, overrunning drivetrain disconnect, such as a differential with different operating modes. The drivetrain component includes a coupling member and a rotatable member rotating about the central axis. A first locking structure selectively mechanically couples the coupling member to the rotatable member, and a second locking structure selectively mechanically couples the coupling member to the rotatable member. The first locking structure engages a locking abutment of the rotatable member, and the second locking structure engages a locking abutment of the rotatable member.

公开(公告)号：US20240051385A1

公开(公告)日：2024-02-15

申请号：US18279908

申请日：2022-07-29

Applicant: Means Industries, Inc. ,  Consolidated Metco, Inc.

Inventor： Steven M. Thomas ,  David Hacker ,  Pavan Dunna

IPC: B60K17/02 ,  B60K17/35 ,  B60K23/08 ,  F16D41/04 ,  F16D27/00 ,  F16D27/14 ,  B60K7/00 ,  B60B27/04 ,  B60K17/36

CPC classification number: B60K17/02 ,  B60K17/35 ,  B60K23/08 ,  F16D41/04 ,  F16D27/004 ,  F16D27/14 ,  B60K7/0007 ,  B60B27/047 ,  B60K17/36

Abstract: A wheel hub clutch includes: a notch plate; a pocket plate having pockets and plunger passages in communication with the pockets; locking members carried in the pocket plate pockets; and plungers carried in the pocket plate plunger passages and configured to drive the locking members into engagement with the notches in the notch plate. The clutch also may include a translator with a permanent magnet that cooperates with an electromagnet of a stator to translate the translator. The translator may be coupled to the locking members to translate them into and out of engagement with the notch plate. Also disclosed is a wheel end system including the wheel hub clutch, a drivetrain including the wheel end system and wheel hub clutch, and a vehicle including the drivetrain.

公开(公告)号：US11892065B2

公开(公告)日：2024-02-06

申请号：US17886302

申请日：2022-08-11

Applicant: Means Industries, Inc.

Inventor： Conner S. Jurs ,  Earl A. Getchel

IPC: F16H48/08 ,  F16H48/34 ,  F16D41/12 ,  F16D41/14 ,  F16D41/16 ,  F16H48/20

CPC classification number: F16H48/08 ,  F16H48/34 ,  F16D41/125 ,  F16D41/14 ,  F16D41/16 ,  F16H2048/202 ,  F16H2048/204 ,  F16H2048/346

Abstract: A drivetrain component provides an electronically controlled, overrunning drivetrain disconnect, such as a differential with different operating modes. The drivetrain component includes a case and a ring gear connected to the case. A carrier is supported for movement relative to and independent of the case. The carrier includes a differential gear set. The differential gear set has a pinion shaft tied to the carrier, pinion gears mounted on the pinion shaft, differential gears engaging the pinion gears, and differential gear shafts connected to the differential gears. The drivetrain component including a first locking structure, the first locking structure coupling the case to the carrier for torque transmission from the case to the carrier in a first direction only, wherein the first locking structure does not inhibit carrier rotation in a second direction.

公开(公告)号：US20230279907A1

公开(公告)日：2023-09-07

申请号：US18111169

申请日：2023-02-17

Applicant: Means Industries, Inc.

Inventor： Carl Thomas Beiser

IPC: F16D21/04 ,  F16D11/16

CPC classification number: F16D21/04 ,  F16D11/16 ,  F16D2011/006

Abstract: A clutch assembly or module having multiple one-way clutches, each clutch operates independently of the others to control torque transmission to and from a common or shared notch plate. The assembly or module also controls rotation, including the direction thereof, of the common or shared notch plate. Depending upon the position of each one-way clutch, multiple modes of torque transfer and common or shared notch plate rotation can be achieved.

公开(公告)号：US20230141381A1

公开(公告)日：2023-05-11

申请号：US17977307

申请日：2022-10-31

Applicant: Means Industries, Inc.

Inventor： Brandon J. Voelker ,  Joshua D. Hand ,  Earl A. Getchel

IPC: F16D41/064

CPC classification number: F16D41/064 ,  F16D2041/0605

Abstract: A coupling assembly includes a multiple-position actuation mechanism and a detent assembly holding the actuation mechanism in a discrete position. The detent assembly may include a mechanical detent. In one example, the mechanical detent engages the actuation mechanism and holds the actuation member in a neutral or middle position.

公开(公告)号：US11614130B2

公开(公告)日：2023-03-28

申请号：US17572131

申请日：2022-01-10

Applicant: Means Industries, Inc.

Inventor： Joshua D. Hand

IPC: F16D27/108 ,  F16D11/14 ,  F16D11/00

Abstract: A dynamic controllable dog clutch (DCDC) includes a pocket plate, a notch plate, and a linear actuator having a stator and a translator. The translator is axially movable between (i) an engaged position in which a locking member axially extends through the a pocket of the pocket plate and engages a notch of the notch plate to thereby mechanically couple the pocket plate and the notch plate together to prevent relative rotation of the pocket plate and the notch plate with respect to each other about a common rotational axis and (ii) a disengaged position in which the locking member is disengaged from the notch of the notch plate to thereby mechanically decouple the pocket plate and the notch plate together to enable relative rotation of the pocket plate and the notch plate with respect to each other about the common rotational axis.

公开(公告)号：US20220397162A1

公开(公告)日：2022-12-15

申请号：US17839267

申请日：2022-06-13

Applicant: Means Industries, Inc.

Inventor： Todd M. Andrzejewski ,  Joshua D. Hand

IPC: F16D23/00

Abstract: In some implementations, the device may include a first member having a locking structure and a second member having a receiving area. The device may include a locking element supported in the receiving area of the second member, the locking element moving between an engaged position where the locking element holds or transfers torque between the first and second members and a disengaged position where the locking element holds or transfers no torque between the first and second members. The locking element includes a socket. Moreover, the device may include a reciprocating member in the socket when the locking element is in the disengaged position.

公开(公告)号：US11346404B2

公开(公告)日：2022-05-31

申请号：US16596143

申请日：2019-10-08

Applicant: Means Industries, Inc.

Inventor： Steven M. Thomas

IPC: F16D41/04 ,  F16D41/12 ,  F16D48/06 ,  B60W10/02

Abstract: A coupling and control assembly for use in a motor vehicle such as a hybrid vehicle is provided. The assembly includes a first coupling face of an engine powertrain component or part supported by the powertrain component for rotation therewith about an axis. The first coupling face has a first set of locking formations. The assembly also includes a coupling member supported on a stationary member of the vehicle. The coupling member has a second coupling face in close-spaced opposition with the first coupling face. The assembly further includes an electromechanical actuator to move a locking element across a gap towards the first coupling face to a coupling position in response to the actuator receiving an electrical control signal. The locking element abuttingly engages one of the locking formations to prevent rotation of the powertrain component in a first direction about the axis in the coupling position.

公开(公告)号：US11215245B2

公开(公告)日：2022-01-04

申请号：US16701633

申请日：2019-12-03

Applicant: Means Industries, Inc.

Inventor： John W. Kimes ,  Philip B. Woodley

IPC: F16D41/16 ,  F16D48/06 ,  F16D28/00 ,  F16D41/04

Abstract: A coupling assembly has a second coupling member mounted for rotation and a first coupling member having a speed sensor to sense a speed of rotation of the second coupling member. The coupling assembly further has a forward and a reverse locking element movable between (i) a coupling position in which the locking elements engage the second coupling member to thereby prevent rotation of the second coupling member in opposite first and second directions and (ii) a non-coupling position. Upon the speed of rotation of the second coupling member decreasing to be lower than a hill-hold speed threshold, the reverse locking element is moved to the coupling position while the forward locking element is maintained in the non-coupling position. Irrespective of a Park command, the locking elements are maintained in the non-coupling position while the speed of rotation of the second coupling member is greater than a park speed threshold.

公开(公告)号：US20210301886A1

公开(公告)日：2021-09-30

申请号：US17344480

申请日：2021-06-10

Applicant: Means Industries, Inc.

Inventor： John W. Kimes

IPC: F16D41/12 ,  F16D41/16 ,  F16D11/14 ,  F16H63/30 ,  F16D23/02

Abstract: An assembly includes first and second coupling members, an actuator, and a biasing member. The first and second coupling members, such as a pocket plate and a notch plate, are supported for rotation relative to one another. The first coupling member has a pocket and a locking member received in the pocket. The locking member is movable between an engaged position and a disengaged position with respect to the coupling members. The actuator exerts an actuation force on the locking member to move the locking member. The biasing member exerts a biasing force on the locking member in opposition to the actuation force.