Smart driveline disconnect

US11293360B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• TEAM Industries, Inc. · US

Inventors

• Micah Ryan Ricke · Bemidji, US
• Brandon P. Lenk · Shevlin, US
• John Edward Hamrin · Bemidji, US
• Matthew Douglas Cann · Bemidji, US
• Gregory L. Maki · Solway, US
• Ronald Joseph Wendt · Bemidji, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Jun 26, 2020
• Grant date: Apr 5, 2022
• Expiry date: Jun 26, 2040

Classification

• Technology area (CPC F): Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
• CPC primary: F02D2200/0404
• WIPO field: Transport
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A smart driveline disconnect assembly having a torque coupling assembly, an actuator, at least one sensor and a controller is provided. The torque coupling assembly is configured to selectively couple torque between a transmission and a final drive assembly. The actuator is configured to activate the torque coupling assembly. The at least one sensor is used to generate sensor information. The controller is configured to control the actuator based at least in part on the sensor information. The controller is further configured to determine at least a thermal energy level associated with the torque coupling assembly based on the sensor information and at least in part control the actuator based on the determined estimated thermal energy level.