Company Filing History:
Years Active: 2014-2017
Title: Innovations by Alexander Schmidt
Introduction
Alexander Schmidt is a notable inventor based in Ingolstadt, Germany. He has made significant contributions to the automotive industry, particularly in the field of transmission technology. With a total of 2 patents, Schmidt's work focuses on enhancing the performance and efficiency of motor vehicle transmissions.
Latest Patents
One of Schmidt's latest patents is for a dual clutch transmission. This invention involves a shifting device designed for dual clutch transmissions, which serve as speed-change transmissions for motor vehicles. The design includes two coaxially arranged input shafts, each activatable via a clutch, along with an axially parallel output shaft. The gearwheel sets mounted on the shafts can be shifted using shifting clutches, allowing for multiple forward gears and a reverse gear. To achieve a wider gear-ratio spread in a compact structure, a planetary gear train that can be shifted between two gear ratio stages is integrated upstream of the sub-transmission with the hollow input shaft.
Another significant patent by Schmidt is a method and device for transmission noise suppression. This invention addresses the challenge of suppressing transmission noise from automatic transmissions, particularly in motor vehicles. The transmission features at least two alternating multi-disk clutches that control power flow through a gearing mechanism. The design includes an oil flow system to cool the clutches and reduce wear. The proposed method increases the throughput amount of oil under defined operating conditions, creating a specific drag torque at the opened multi-disk clutch.
Career Highlights
Schmidt is currently employed at Audi AG, where he applies his expertise in automotive engineering. His work has contributed to advancements in vehicle performance and reliability.
Collaborations
Throughout his career, Schmidt has collaborated with notable colleagues, including Johann Märkl and Axel Heitmann. These partnerships have fostered innovation and development in automotive technologies.
Conclusion
Alexander Schmidt's contributions to the field of automotive transmission technology are noteworthy. His patents reflect a commitment to improving vehicle performance and addressing industry challenges. His work continues to influence the future of automotive engineering.