MICHAEL GARRETT SWANK
Pilots at Aylsworth Rd, Craigton, OH
License number
Ohio A4231178
Issued Date
Oct 2015
Expiration Date
Oct 2017
Category
Airmen
Type
Authorized Aircraft Instructor
Address
Address
8234 Aylsworth Rd, Craigton, OH 44676
Professional information
Torque Converter Damper With Shudder Control
US Patent:
2014002, Jan 23, 2014
Filed:
Jul 16, 2013
Appl. No.:
13/942815
Inventors:
- Herzogenaurach, DE
Michael G. Swank - Shreve OH, US
Edmund Maucher - Jeomesville OH, US
Ashi Uppal - Troy MI, US
Michael G. Swank - Shreve OH, US
Edmund Maucher - Jeomesville OH, US
Ashi Uppal - Troy MI, US
International Classification:
F16H 45/02
US Classification:
192 321
Abstract:
A tuned damper for a torque converter includes a piston plate with a pivot ring, an inertia ring at least partially rotatable in a circumferential direction relative to the piston plate, and a resilient element fixed to the inertia ring and frictionally engaged with the piston plate pivot ring. In some example embodiments, the pivot ring includes a pair of radially extending tabs, the resilient element includes a radially-extending leaf spring fixed to a slide roll, and an outer circumference of the slide roll is clamped by the pivot ring tabs. In an example embodiment, the pivot ring tabs each include respective distal bent segments extending toward one another to limit radial displacement of the slide roll. In an example embodiment, an inertia of the inertia ring and a torsional spring rate of the resilient element are selected so that a natural frequency of the inertia ring is less than a shudder frequency.
Torque Converter With Cooling Fluid Flow Arrangement And Arrangement For Torque Transfer To A Damper
US Patent:
8225916, Jul 24, 2012
Filed:
May 1, 2008
Appl. No.:
12/150840
Inventors:
Yang Liang - Waterloo IA, US
Michael G. Swank - Shreve OH, US
Jonathan G. Jameson - Canton OH, US
Kevin Parks - Wooster OH, US
Steven Olsen - Wooster OH, US
Joachim Hoffmann - Achern-Grossweier, DE
Michael G. Swank - Shreve OH, US
Jonathan G. Jameson - Canton OH, US
Kevin Parks - Wooster OH, US
Steven Olsen - Wooster OH, US
Joachim Hoffmann - Achern-Grossweier, DE
Assignee:
Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG - Herzogenaurach
International Classification:
F16D 33/02
US Classification:
192 329
Abstract:
A torque converter including: a membrane forming a portion of a release chamber for the clutch; a friction plate for a torque converter clutch, the plate rotationally connected to a turbine hub and disposed within the release chamber; and a damper element rotationally connected to the turbine hub and to the torque converter clutch. In lock-up mode for the converter, the plate is arranged to transmit torque to the turbine hub. The torque converter includes cooling fluid and a torus and the clutch further comprises friction material and in some aspects, during the lock-up mode, the release chamber is sealed except for a flow of the cooling fluid from the release chamber through the friction material to the torus. The plate includes oppositely disposed first and second radial surfaces and during a torque converter mode for the torque converter, respective pressures on the first and second surfaces are substantially equal.
Method And System For Controlling Engine Speed, Engine Torque And Output From A Torque Converter
US Patent:
8070653, Dec 6, 2011
Filed:
Dec 12, 2006
Appl. No.:
11/637639
Inventors:
Michael G. Swank - Shreve OH, US
Patrick Lindemann - Wooster OH, US
Patrick Lindemann - Wooster OH, US
Assignee:
Schaeffler Technologies GmbH & Co. KG - Herzogenaurach
International Classification:
B60W 10/02
US Classification:
477180
Abstract:
The present invention broadly comprises a method for controlling engine speed, engine torque, and torque converter output including the steps of applying engine torque to a torque converter and modulating the transferring of the torque to a pump for the torque converter. In some aspects, the torque converter further comprises a pump clutch and the method applies torque to the pump clutch and controllably slips the pump clutch. In some aspects, the method supplies engine torque from an engine with a turbocharger and controllably slips the pump clutch to increase speed and torque for the engine during a launch event for the vehicle or determines a parameter regarding operation of the vehicle and controllably slips the pump clutch responsive to the parameter. The present invention also comprises a method for controlling torque converter output by connecting a clutch between an engine and a torque converter and controllably slipping the clutch.
Torque Converter With Anti-Rattle And Cooling Flow Arrangement
US Patent:
2008027, Nov 13, 2008
Filed:
May 1, 2008
Appl. No.:
12/150842
Inventors:
Jonathan G. Jameson - Canton OH, US
Yang Liang - Waterloo IA, US
Steven Olsen - Wooster OH, US
Michael G. Swank - Shreve OH, US
Kevin Parks - Wooster OH, US
Yang Liang - Waterloo IA, US
Steven Olsen - Wooster OH, US
Michael G. Swank - Shreve OH, US
Kevin Parks - Wooster OH, US
Assignee:
LuK Lamellen und Kupplungsbau Beteiligungs KG - Buehl
International Classification:
F16D 33/00
US Classification:
192 333
Abstract:
A torque converter including: a carrier for a torque converter clutch, the carrier rotationally connected to a turbine shell; an apply chamber for the clutch; and a first pressure chamber in fluid communication with a second pressure chamber and a torus. Pressure in the apply chamber is controlled independent of pressure in the first and second pressure chambers. A torque converter including: a turbine hub rotationally connected to a turbine shell and a cover plate for a damper assembly; and a clutch arranged to rotationally connect the turbine hub to a cover. A torque converter including: a first cover plate for a damper assembly, the first cover plate rotationally connected to a turbine hub and a torque converter clutch; and a second cover plate for a damper assembly, the second cover rotationally connected to the turbine hub and the torque converter clutch.
Geared Torque Converter With Multi-Plate Clutches And Planetary Gearset
US Patent:
7485066, Feb 3, 2009
Filed:
Jul 27, 2006
Appl. No.:
11/494216
Inventors:
George Bailey - Wooster OH, US
Michael Davis - Wooster OH, US
Philip George - Wooster OH, US
Jeffrey Hemphill - Copley OH, US
Patrick Lindemann - Wooster OH, US
David Smith - Wadsworth OH, US
Michael G. Swank - Shreve OH, US
Michael Davis - Wooster OH, US
Philip George - Wooster OH, US
Jeffrey Hemphill - Copley OH, US
Patrick Lindemann - Wooster OH, US
David Smith - Wadsworth OH, US
Michael G. Swank - Shreve OH, US
Assignee:
LuK Lamellen und Kupplungsbau Beteiligungs KG - Buehl
International Classification:
F16H 3/44
US Classification:
475269, 475312, 192 5561, 192 8712
Abstract:
The present invention is a device for transferring power flow from a multidisplacement engine to a transmission. The device includes an enclosed housing having a first shell on the engine side, a second shell on the transmission side, with the housing at least partially filled with oil and connected to an external oil pump. The device also includes a planetary gear set comprising an outer ring gear, a set of intermediate planet gears contained within a planet carrier, and a sun gear attached to a stator, a first clutch pack connecting the housing and the ring gear when engaged, a piston means designed to engage the first clutch pack, and a second clutch pack which connects the ring gear with the sun gear when engaged. A preloaded diaphragm spring connects the second clutch pack with the ring gear. First and second damper spring assemblies are also disclosed.
Torque Converter With Turbine Mass Absorber
US Patent:
8135525, Mar 13, 2012
Filed:
Nov 7, 2008
Appl. No.:
12/291212
Inventors:
Michael G. Swank - Shreve OH, US
Patrick Lindemann - Wooster OH, US
Patrick Lindemann - Wooster OH, US
Assignee:
Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG - Herzogenaurah
International Classification:
G06F 17/00
US Classification:
701 69, 701 82
Abstract:
A torque converter having a first damper stage, a second damper stage, a floating flange torsionally connecting the first and second damper stages, an inertia element, and a tuned torsion damper. The torsion damper connects the inertia element and the flange. In a preferred embodiment, the inertia element is a turbine. In one embodiment, the first damper stage is a radially outer damper stage and the second damper stage is a radially inner damper stage. In another embodiment, the torsion damper generates a friction torque when rotated.