Thaddeus R Kopp

8463566, Jun 11, 2013

Jan 27, 2010

12/694436

Christopher V. Kurmaniak - Clarkston MI, US
Thaddeus R. Kopp - Oakland Township MI, US

Borgwarner, Inc. - Auburn Hills MI

G01R 11/00
G06F 11/30

702 64, 702115, 702182, 702183

A method of estimating force output of a solenoid assembly including a solenoid coil and a corresponding armature upon which the solenoid coil exerts a magnetic solenoid force is provided. The method includes a step of measuring a plurality of data points of current being drawn by the solenoid coil resulting in a plurality of measured current values, a step of measuring a plurality of data points of voltage being supplied to the solenoid coil resulting in a plurality of measured voltage values, and a step of estimating the magnetic solenoid force exerted upon the corresponding armature based on the pluralities of measured voltage and current values, resulting in an estimated force value.

20170261082, Sep 14, 2017

Mar 8, 2017

15/452873

- Auburn Hills MI, US
Thaddeus R. KOPP - Oakland Twp. MI, US
David E. YOUNG - Royal Oak MI, US

F16H 37/08
F16H 3/78
B60K 7/00
B60K 17/16
B60K 17/22
F16H 3/66
B60K 17/08

A number of variations may include a product comprising an electrical machine operatively connected to a driveline module comprising a gear train having a fixed gear ratio, a first planetary gear set having multiple gear ratios operatively connected to the gear train, a second planetary gear set having a fixed gear ratio operatively connected to the first planetary gear set, and a synchronizer operatively connected to the first planetary gear set and which is positioned between the first and second planetary gear set; a differential operatively connected to the second planetary gear set; wherein the electrical machine selectively transmits power to the differential through the gear train, first planetary gear set, synchronizer, and second planetary gear set, and wherein the synchronizer is constructed and arranged to shift the driveline module into a high, low, and a neutral mode through placement of a ring gear of the first planetary gear set.

20170254396, Sep 7, 2017

Feb 28, 2017

15/444831

- Auburn Hills MI, US
Thaddeus R. KOPP - Oakland Township MI, US
David E. YOUNG - Royal Oak MI, US

F16H 37/08
F16H 57/08
B60K 17/08
F16H 3/66

A number of variations may include a product comprising an electrical machine operatively connected to a driveline module comprising a gear train having a fixed gear ratio, a first planetary gear set having multiple gear ratios operatively connected to the gear train, a second planetary gear set having a fixed gear ratio operatively connected to the first planetary gear set, and a synchronizer, wherein the synchronizer is operatively connected to the first planetary gear set and is positioned between the first and second planetary gear set; a differential operatively connected to the second planetary gear set; wherein the electrical machine selectively transmits power to the differential through the gear train, the first planetary gear set, the synchronizer, and the second planetary gear set, and wherein the synchronizer is constructed and arranged to shift the driveline module into a high range mode, a low range mode, and a neutral mode.

20170130832, May 11, 2017

Oct 25, 2016

15/333438

- Auburn Hills MI, US
Thaddeus R. KOPP - Oakland Township MI, US

F16H 61/32
F16H 57/04

A number of variations may include a product that may include a motor, and may include a gear train driven by the motor. A shift mechanism may be engaged with the gear train. A valve may be engaged with the gear train. Selective rotation of the motor may simultaneously move the shift mechanism between a number of shift positions corresponding to operational modes of the product and may move the valve between a number of valve positions that may correspond to open or closed states of the valve.

20170050508, Feb 23, 2017

Aug 19, 2015

14/830327

- Auburn Hills MI, US
Thaddeus Kopp - Oakland Twp. MI, US

BORGWARNER INC. - Auburn Hills MI

B60K 6/50
B60K 17/02
B60K 6/387
B60K 17/16
F16H 37/08
B60K 6/365

An electric drive unit for a powertrain system including first and second drivelines and a primary propulsion system for translating rotational torque to the first driveline. A motor acts to generate rotational torque and a pinion is disposed in selective communication therewith. A differential is interposed between the pinion and the second driveline of for splitting torque therebetween. A first planetary is disposed between the motor and pinion, and a second planetary is disposed between the first planetary and pinion. A dog clutch interposed between the pinion and the planetaries is movable between a first position wherein torque from the motor is translated through the first planetary and the dog clutch to drive the second driveline at a first drive ratio, and a second position wherein torque from the motor is translated through both planetaries and the dog clutch to drive the second driveline at a second drive ratio.

20160265600, Sep 15, 2016

Feb 26, 2016

15/054457

- Auburn Hills MI, US
Thaddeus Kopp - Oakland Twp. MI, US

F16D 27/04
F16D 27/14

A disconnect assembly for translating torque to shafts of a driveline. A clutch is disposed in torque translating relationship between the shafts and is movable between an engaged configuration wherein torque is translated, and a disengaged configuration wherein torque is interrupted. An actuator includes a coil that generates a first magnetic field. A slider is movable between a first stable position and a second stable position, with an armature operatively attached to the slider. The armature has a magnetic polarity pattern defined by a plurality of north and south magnetic pole regions facing the coil. The pattern configured such that predetermined changes in the magnetic field generated by the coil urge the slider from one of the stable positions to the other of the stable positions so as to cause corresponding movement of the clutch assembly between the configurations to selectively translate rotational torque between the shafts of the driveline.

20160207396, Jul 21, 2016

Aug 12, 2015

14/824675

- Auburn Hills MI, US
Thaddeus Kopp - Oakland Township MI, US
Keith Feldt - Waterford MI, US

B60K 17/02
B60K 17/08
B60K 1/00
F16H 3/44
F16D 33/00

A product may comprise an electric machine, and may include first and second shafts connectable to the electric machine in torque a transferring relationship. A first clutch assembly may selectively connect the electric machine with the first shaft and a second clutch assembly may selectively connect the electric machine with the second shaft. A gear set may be operatively engageable between the electric machine and the first and second clutch assemblies. An engagement coupling may connect the gear set in a high range between the electric machine and the first and second clutch assemblies, and the engagement coupling may connect the gear set in a low range between electric machine and the first and second clutch assemblies.