REID ALAN BALDWIN
Pilots in Howell, MI
License number
Michigan A2178855
Issued Date
May 2016
Expiration Date
May 2018
Category
Airmen
Type
Authorized Aircraft Instructor
Address
Address
1772 Eldon Ave, Howell, MI 48843
Professional information
Planetary Gearing For A Dual Clutch Transmission
US Patent:
2006001, Jan 26, 2006
Filed:
Jul 22, 2004
Appl. No.:
10/896527
Inventors:
Reid Baldwin - Howell MI, US
International Classification:
F16H 3/62
US Classification:
475275000
Abstract:
A multiple speed transmission includes first and second input clutches driveably connected to an input, and a gear system that includes four planetary gear units, each gear unit including a sun gear, a ring gear, planet pinions meshing with the sun gear and ring gear, and a carrier rotatably supporting the planet pinions. A first coupler releasably engages the first input clutch alternately with the sun gear of the first gear unit and the ring gear of the first gear unit. A second coupler releasably engages the sun gear of the fourth gear unit alternately with the sun gear of the second gear unit and the carrier of the fourth gear unit. A third coupler releasably engages a ground member alternately with the ring gear of the fourth gear unit and the ring gear of the third gear unit. A fourth coupler releasably engages a ground member alternately with the sun gear of the second gear unit and the carrier of the second gear unit. The first and second input clutches and the four couplers are engaged in multiple combinations to establish forward speed ratios and a reverse speed ratio between the input and output.
Multiplexed Gear Actuation System For A Dual Clutch Transmission
US Patent:
8172715, May 8, 2012
Filed:
Feb 3, 2009
Appl. No.:
12/364790
Inventors:
Reid Alan Baldwin - Howell MI, US
Assignee:
Ford Global Technologies, LLC - Dearborn MI
International Classification:
F16H 3/44
US Classification:
475302
Abstract:
A gear actuation mechanism for an automatic transmission, comprising: a motor; first and second gear actuation shafts; means of selecting one power path from each of two sets of power paths in response to rotation of the first and second actuation shafts, respectively; and means of alternately driveably connecting the motor to either the first gear actuation shaft or the second gear actuation shaft.
Multiple Speed Overdrive Transmission For A Motor Vehicle
US Patent:
6083135, Jul 4, 2000
Filed:
Jun 18, 1999
Appl. No.:
9/336309
Inventors:
Reid Alan Baldwin - Howell MI
Peter Hodges - Livonia MI
Volker Poenisch - Northville MI
Peter Hodges - Livonia MI
Volker Poenisch - Northville MI
Assignee:
Ford Global Technologies, Inc. - Dearborn MI
International Classification:
F16H 362
US Classification:
475276
Abstract:
A multiple speed transmission for motor vehicles includes three simple planetary gearsets, and hydraulically actuated friction clutches and brakes for controlling operation of the gearsets and altering the torque delivery path between an input shaft and an output shaft. A friction brake is provided for operation in reverse drive to share the torque reaction with another friction brake. The transmission is suited to produce six or seven forward speed ratios and a reverse drive ratio.
Dual Clutch Transmission Having Low Gear Mesh Loss
US Patent:
7083540, Aug 1, 2006
Filed:
Mar 18, 2004
Appl. No.:
10/803514
Inventors:
David Janson - Plymouth MI, US
Reid Baldwin - Howell MI, US
Reid Baldwin - Howell MI, US
Assignee:
Ford Global Technologies, LLC - Dearborn MI
International Classification:
F16H 37/02, F16H 3/08
US Classification:
475211, 475215, 475218
Abstract:
A power transmission for a motor vehicle In realizing these advantages, a power transmission according to this invention includes an input shaft, an output, and a layshaft disposed parallel to the input shaft. A pair of drive elements includes a first element secured to the input shaft, and a second element journalled on the layshaft and driveably connected to the first element. A first coupler is secured to the layshaft for releasably coupling the second element and the layshaft. A planetary gear unit driveably connecting the layshaft and the output, includies a sun gear secured to the layshaft, a ring gear surrounding the sun gear and fixed against rotation, a carrier driveably connected to the output, and a set of planet pinions meshing with the sun gear and ring gear and rotatably supported on the carrier.
Multiple Speed Transmission Producing A Low-Range
US Patent:
7086987, Aug 8, 2006
Filed:
Sep 15, 2004
Appl. No.:
10/941709
Inventors:
David Janson - Plymouth MI, US
Reid Baldwin - Howell MI, US
Reid Baldwin - Howell MI, US
Assignee:
Ford Global Technologies, LLC - Dearborn MI
International Classification:
F16H 3/44
US Classification:
475284, 475276
Abstract:
A multiple speed transmission for an automotive vehicle includes an input and an output, a planetary gear system comprising first, second and third planetary gear units, each gear unit including a sun gear, a ring gear, planet pinions meshing with the sun gear and ring gear, and a carrier rotatably supporting the planet pinions. A forward clutch releasably connects the carrier of the second gear unit and the carrier of the third gear unit. A second clutch releasably connects the carrier of the first gear unit to the ring gear of the second gear unit. A third clutch releasably connects the ring gear of the third gear unit to the carrier of the second gear unit. First brake releasably holds the carrier of the third gear unit against rotation.
Hybrid Electric Drive System For A Motor Vehicle
US Patent:
7537534, May 26, 2009
Filed:
May 15, 2006
Appl. No.:
11/434387
Inventors:
David A. Janson - Plymouth MI, US
Reid A. Baldwin - Howell MI, US
Reid A. Baldwin - Howell MI, US
Assignee:
Ford Global Technologies, LLC - Dearborn MI
International Classification:
F16H 3/72
US Classification:
475 5
Abstract:
A system for driving the wheels of a motor vehicle includes an engine or another prime mover, a transmission for transmitting rotary power to and from the engine, an electric machine, a clutch driveably connected to an output of the transmission; and a gearset driveably connected to the electric machine, the transmission output and the clutch, for transmitting rotary power between the electric machine and at least one of the transmission output and the clutch.
Multiple Speed Transmission Producing A Low-Range
US Patent:
RE43259, Mar 20, 2012
Filed:
Oct 9, 2007
Appl. No.:
11/973594
Inventors:
David A. Janson - Plymouth MI, US
Reid A. Baldwin - Howell MI, US
Reid A. Baldwin - Howell MI, US
Assignee:
Ford Global Technologies, LLC - Dearborn MI
International Classification:
F16H 3/44
US Classification:
475284, 475296, 475276, 180245
Abstract:
A multiple speed transmission for an automotive vehicle includes an input and an output, a planetary gear system comprising first, second and third planetary gear units, each gear unit including a sun gear, a ring gear, planet pinions meshing with the sun gear and ring gear, and a carrier rotatably supporting the planet pinions. A forward clutch releasably connects the carrier of the second gear unit and the carrier of the third gear unit. A second clutch releasably connects the carrier of the first gear unit to the ring gear of the second gear unit. A third clutch releasably connects the ring gear of the third gear unit to the carrier of the second gear unit. First brake releasably holds the carrier of the third gear unit against rotation.
Multi-Speed Automatic Transmission
US Patent:
8591377, Nov 26, 2013
Filed:
May 29, 2012
Appl. No.:
13/482026
Inventors:
Donald E. Hoffman - Canton MI, US
Reid A. Baldwin - Howell MI, US
Reid A. Baldwin - Howell MI, US
Assignee:
Ford Global Technologies, LLC - Dearborn MI
International Classification:
F16H 3/44
US Classification:
475285
Abstract:
A power transmission includes an input; an output; a first gearset including an output having a lower speed than a speed of the input; a second gearset having first, second, and third rotating elements; a second gearset having fourth, fifth, sixth, and seventh rotating elements; four clutches; and two brakes. The brakes and clutches are engaged in combinations of three to produce up to eleven forward speed ratios and two reverse speed ratios.
Multiple Speed Overdrive Transmission For A Motor Vehicle
US Patent:
6053839, Apr 25, 2000
Filed:
Jun 18, 1999
Appl. No.:
9/336310
Inventors:
Reid Alan Baldwin - Howell MI
Peter Hodges - Livonia MI
Volker Poenisch - Northville MI
Peter Hodges - Livonia MI
Volker Poenisch - Northville MI
Assignee:
Ford Global Technologies, Inc. - Dearborn MI
International Classification:
F16H 5710, F16H 362
US Classification:
475281
Abstract:
A multiple speed transmission for motor vehicles includes three simple planetary gearsets hydraulically actuated friction clutches and brakes for controlling operation of the gearsets and altering the torque delivery path between an input shaft and an output shaft. An overrunning brake is provided for operation in reverse drive to share the torque reaction with a friction brake. The transmission is suited to produce five, six or seven forward speed ratios and a reverse drive ratio.
Output Reduction Dual Clutch Transmission With Clutch Coupler
US Patent:
7469609, Dec 30, 2008
Filed:
Jun 28, 2006
Appl. No.:
11/476321
Inventors:
Reid A. Baldwin - Howell MI, US
Assignee:
Ford Global Technologies, LLC - Dearborn MI
International Classification:
F16H 3/093
US Classification:
74330, 74331
Abstract:
A multiple speed power transmission includes an input, first and second input shafts, first and second clutches for releasably coupling the input to the input shafts, and a set of selectable power paths connecting the first and second input shafts to the output, the power paths having at least one power path that includes both the first and second input shafts.