Martin Antálek

Title: Martin Antálek: Inventor of a Planetary Gearbox Thrust Washer

Introduction

Martin Antálek is an inventor associated with Kátov, Slovakia. His patent work includes a planetary gearbox design that addresses thrust-washer rotation and lubrication.

Latest Patents

Antálek is associated with 1 patent: “Planetary Gearbox with a Thrust Washer Having Anti-Rotation Means.” The invention describes a planetary gearbox with a housing, a planet bearing, and a planet gear mounted to rotate on the bearing. The bearing includes an axially aligned planet pin and a thrust washer.

Two projections formed integrally with the washer face corresponding stops in the housing, preventing the washer from rotating around the planetary axis. The design also arranges thrust surfaces and radially extending lubrication channels on both sides of the washer. The surfaces are circumferentially offset, while the channels lie opposite the corresponding thrust surfaces.

Career Highlights

Antálek is associated with Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG. The available information does not specify his role or dates of employment, so further career details cannot be confirmed here.

Collaborations

Manuel Seubert and Ralph Schimpf are identified as Antálek’s coworkers. Their association reflects a professional connection, though the available information does not establish their specific contributions to the patent.

Conclusion

Martin Antálek’s documented patent contribution focuses on a planetary gearbox thrust washer designed to resist rotation while supporting lubrication and thrust management.