This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent and 3 published patent applications. Top assignee: Magna Powertrain of America, Inc.. Active years: 2026.
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Years Active: 2026
Title: Shawn Donaldson: Inventor of an Electrified Transfer Case
Introduction
Shawn Donaldson is an inventor based in Waterford, Michigan, whose work includes vehicle powertrain technology. He is associated with Magna Powertrain of America, Inc. His patent portfolio includes 1 patent.
Latest Patents
Donaldson’s patent, “Electric Transfer Case with Active Hybrid Engagement,” describes an electrified transfer case for a vehicle with an engine, transmission, and front and rear drivelines. The design includes output shafts for the front and rear drivelines and an input shaft connected to the transmission.
The transfer case may also use an electric motor and gear set for torque multiplication, along with systems for selecting torque-transfer modes and controlling torque between the output shafts. A synchronizing device connects the input shaft and rear output shaft, and may incorporate a one-way clutch.
Career Highlights
Donaldson’s patented work addresses the integration of electric drive components with a vehicle’s transfer case. The invention describes mechanisms for managing torque and coordinating power delivery across the front and rear drivelines.
Collaborations
Donaldson is associated with Magna Powertrain of America, Inc. His listed coworkers include Jeffrey Botticello and Devin Ryman.
Conclusion
Shawn Donaldson’s patent presents an approach to combining electric motor capability with transfer-case functions, supporting controlled torque transfer in vehicles with front and rear drivelines.
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