Joshua D Hand

US Patent:

20200173499, Jun 4, 2020

Filed:

Dec 3, 2019

Appl. No.:

16/701936

Inventors:

- Saginaw MI, US
Brice A. Pawley - Midland MI, US
Joshua D. Hand - Midland MI, US
Ryan W. Essenmacher - Saginaw MI, US

Assignee:

Means Industries, Inc. - Saginaw MI

International Classification:

F16D 27/00
F16D 27/102

Abstract:

An electromagnetic system for controlling the operating mode of a non-friction coupling assembly and a coupling and magnetic control assembly are provided. Magnetic circuit components include a ferromagnetic or magnetic element received within a pocket of a coupling member. The element controls the operating mode of the coupling assembly. A stationary electromagnetic source includes at least one excitation coil which generates a magnetic field between poles of the source when the at least one coil is supplied with current. Ferromagnetic or magnetic first and second inserts are received and retained within first and second spaced passages, respectively, of the coupling member. The electromagnetic source, the element, the inserts and air gaps between the various magnetic circuit components make up a closed loop path containing magnetic flux so that the element moves between first and second positions of the element when the at least one coil is supplied with current.

US Patent:

20200109750, Apr 9, 2020

Filed:

Oct 1, 2019

Appl. No.:

16/589243

Inventors:

- Saginaw MI, US
Joshua D. Hand - Midland MI, US

Assignee:

Means Industries, Inc. - Saginaw MI

International Classification:

F16D 41/12
F16D 47/02
F16D 47/04

Abstract:

A coupling and control assembly includes an internal latching mechanism to hold a support member and a coupling member together in position so that the support member and the second coupling member rotate together without using any energy.

US Patent:

20190101171, Apr 4, 2019

Filed:

Jan 23, 2018

Appl. No.:

15/878003

Inventors:

- Toyota-shi, JP
- Saginaw MI, US
Hiroyuki OGAWA - Susono-shi, JP
Hiroyuki SHIBATA - Odawara-shi, JP
Mitsuaki TOMITA - Susono-shi, JP
Yuki KUROSAKI - Yamato-shi, JP
Joshua D. HAND - Midland MI, US

Assignee:

TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA - Toyota-shi
Means Industries, Inc. - Saginaw MI

International Classification:

F16D 41/08
F16D 41/069

Abstract:

A selectable one-way clutch includes: a pocket plate including pockets provided along a circumferential direction on one surface; a notch plate that is rotatable with respect to the pocket plate, the notch plate including notches provided along a circumferential direction on a surface facing the one surface; struts that are plate-shaped and housed in the respective pockets; and a selector plate disposed between the pocket plate and the notch plate, and configured to switch, by rotating coaxially with the pocket plate, between: a state in which the struts have risen toward the notch plate; and a state in which the struts are housed in the respective pockets. The notch plate includes flat portions between the notches that are adjacent in the circumferential direction, and each flat portion includes a first recess at a position where the corresponding strut having risen toward the notch plate is brought into contact.

US Patent:

20190063517, Feb 28, 2019

Filed:

Oct 29, 2018

Appl. No.:

16/173055

Inventors:

- Saginaw MI, US
Joshua D. Hand - Midland MI, US

Assignee:

Means Industries, Inc. - Saginaw MI

International Classification:

F16D 43/284
F16D 41/14
F16D 41/12

Abstract:

A coupling assembly having an overrun mode and a channeled locking member are provided. The locking member has a ramped, open channel extending through a nose and main body of the locking member to an upper face of the main body. The locking member is movable between first and second positions. The first position is a coupling position and the second position is an uncoupling position. Pressurized fluid directed to a bottom of the channel urges the locking member towards the second position upon rotation of a first member of the assembly in a first direction relative to a second member of the assembly above a predetermined RPM to prevent abutting engagement of the locking member with a shoulder of the first member in the overrun mode.

US Patent:

20180340578, Nov 29, 2018

Filed:

Jan 10, 2018

Appl. No.:

15/866620

Inventors:

- Saginaw MI, US
Joshua D. HAND - Midland MI, US

International Classification:

F16D 27/09
F16D 41/16

Abstract:

Overrunning coupling and control assembly and control system for use therein are provided. The system includes a control member mounted for controlled shifting movement between the coupling faces of first of second coupling members. A one-way locking member such as a pawl is pivotally connected to the control member for movement between a disengaged position in which the control member is permitted to shift or rotate relative to the second coupling member and an engaged position between the control member and a locking member engaging portion of the second coupling member to lock the control member and the second coupling member together to prevent the control member from inadvertently shifting in a first direction relative to the second coupling member in the absence of an actuator command signal received by a bi-directional actuator subassembly including an output member connected to the control member.

US Patent:

20180231072, Aug 16, 2018

Filed:

Dec 15, 2017

Appl. No.:

15/843974

Inventors:

- Toyota-shi, JP
- Saginaw MI, US
Shotaro KATO - Sunto-gun, JP
Mitsuaki TOMITA - Susono-shi, JP
Yuki KUROSAKI - Susono-shi, JP
Joshua D. HAND - Midland MI, US

Assignee:

TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA - Toyota-shi
Means Industries, Inc. - Saginaw MI

International Classification:

F16D 41/12

Abstract:

A selectable one-way clutch includes: a pocket plate including accommodating recess portions; a notch plate including engaging recess portions; a plate-shaped engaging piece; and a selector plate configured to switch between: a state in which the engaging piece rises toward the notch plate; and a state in which the engaging piece is accommodated in the accommodating recess portion. The notch plate includes a plane portion including a first inclined surface, and the first inclined surface provides the engaging piece with force in a direction into which the engaging piece is urged away from the notch plate, when the notch plate is rotated in an engaging direction into which the engaging piece rising toward the notch plate is engaged with the engaging recess portion, and one end portion of the engaging piece rises toward the notch plate and comes in contact with the plane portion.

US Patent:

20170227072, Aug 10, 2017

Filed:

Jan 6, 2017

Appl. No.:

15/399900

Inventors:

- Saginaw MI, US
Joshua D. Hand - Midland MI, US

International Classification:

F16D 43/284
F16D 41/12

Abstract:

A coupling assembly having an overrun mode and a channeled locking member are provided. The locking member has a ramped, open channel extending through a nose and main body of the locking member to an upper face of the main body. The locking member is movable between first and second positions. The first position is a coupling position and the second position is an uncoupling position. Pressurized fluid directed to a bottom of the channel urges the locking member towards the second position upon rotation of a first member of the assembly in a first direction relative to a second member of the assembly above a predetermined RPM to prevent abutting engagement of the locking member with a shoulder of the first member in the overrun mode.