Patents by Inventor Aaron M. Finke

Aaron M. Finke has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20160290491
    Abstract: Embodiments herein relate to piece-part, sub-assembly, assembly, and component levels of a differential composed of a sun gear configuration and utilized in an integrated drive generator. An integrated drive generator is a hydro-mechanical transmission that drives a synchronous salient pole generator. The integrated drive generator is a constant speed output, variable speed input transmission that includes the differential and a hydraulic unit. In general, the integrated drive generator utilizes the variable speed input from an accessory gear box of an engine to drive or control a hydraulic unit, which in turn drives or controls a churn leg member of the differential. As the differential is driven, speeds of each speed member of the differential are then summed to generate the constant speed output to drive the synchronous salient pole generator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2015
    Publication date: October 6, 2016
    Inventors: Glenn C. Lemmers, JR., Aaron M. Finke, Doren C. Smith, Andrew P. Grosskopf, David S. Behling
  • Publication number: 20160290468
    Abstract: A sun gear for an integrated drive generator (IDG) includes a sun gear body having an outer diametric edge and an inner diametric wall. The outer diametric edge includes 33 gear teeth.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2015
    Publication date: October 6, 2016
    Inventors: Glenn C. Lemmers, JR., Aaron M. Finke, Doren C. Smith, Andrew P. Grosskopf, David S. Behling
  • Publication number: 20160290473
    Abstract: Embodiments herein relate to piece-part, sub-assembly, assembly, and component levels of a differential composed of a sun gear configuration and utilized in an integrated drive generator. An integrated drive generator is a hydro-mechanical transmission that drives a synchronous salient pole generator. The integrated drive generator is a constant speed output, variable speed input transmission that includes the differential and a hydraulic unit. In general, the integrated drive generator utilizes the variable speed input from an accessory gear box of an engine to drive or control a hydraulic unit, which in turn drives or controls a churn leg member of the differential. As the differential is driven, speeds of each speed member of the differential are then summed to generate the constant speed output to drive the synchronous salient pole generator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2015
    Publication date: October 6, 2016
    Inventors: Glenn C. Lemmers, JR., Aaron M. Finke, Doren C. Smith, Andrew P. Grosskopf, David S. Behling
  • Publication number: 20160290470
    Abstract: Embodiments herein relate to piece-part, sub-assembly, assembly, and component levels of a differential composed of a sun gear configuration and utilized in an integrated drive generator. An integrated drive generator is a hydro-mechanical transmission that drives a synchronous salient pole generator. The integrated drive generator is a constant speed output, variable speed input transmission that includes the differential and a hydraulic unit. In general, the integrated drive generator utilizes the variable speed input from an accessory gear box of an engine to drive or control a hydraulic unit, which in turn drives or controls a churn leg member of the differential. As the differential is driven, speeds of each speed member of the differential are then summed to generate the constant speed output to drive the synchronous salient pole generator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2015
    Publication date: October 6, 2016
    Inventors: Glenn C. Lemmers, JR., Aaron M. Finke, Doren C. Smith, Andrew P. Grosskopf, David S. Behling
  • Publication number: 20160290467
    Abstract: A planet gear for an integrated drive generator (IDG) includes a planet gear body having an outer diametric surface provided with 15 gear teeth.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2015
    Publication date: October 6, 2016
    Inventors: Glenn C. Lemmers, JR., Aaron M. Finke, Doren C. Smith, Andrew P. Grosskopf, David S. Behling
  • Publication number: 20160290489
    Abstract: A ring gear for an integrated drive generator (IDG) includes a gear body including an outer diametric edge and an inner diametric wall. The outer diametric edge includes 129 gear teeth.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2015
    Publication date: October 6, 2016
    Inventors: Glenn C. Lemmers, JR., Aaron M. Finke, Doren C. Smith, Andrew P. Grosskopf, David S. Behling
  • Publication number: 20160290469
    Abstract: Embodiments herein relate to piece-part, sub-assembly, assembly, and component levels of a differential composed of a sun gear configuration and utilized in an integrated drive generator. An integrated drive generator is a hydro-mechanical transmission that drives a synchronous salient pole generator. The integrated drive generator is a constant speed output, variable speed input transmission that includes the differential and a hydraulic unit. In general, the integrated drive generator utilizes the variable speed input from an accessory gear box of an engine to drive or control a hydraulic unit, which in turn drives or controls a churn leg member of the differential. As the differential is driven, speeds of each speed member of the differential are then summed to generate the constant speed output to drive the synchronous salient pole generator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2015
    Publication date: October 6, 2016
    Inventors: Glenn C. Lemmers, JR., Aaron M. Finke, Doren C. Smith, Andrew P. Grosskopf, David S. Behling
  • Publication number: 20160273640
    Abstract: A gear has a central ring positioned about an axis, opposing tabs that extend from a first axial side of the central ring, and a shouldered ring that extends from a second axial side of the central ring, the shouldered ring having a lip that extends radially inward toward the axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2015
    Publication date: September 22, 2016
    Inventors: Andrew P. Grosskopf, Aaron M. Finke, Christine Lynn Ooyen
  • Publication number: 20160271525
    Abstract: A deaerator shaft may have a tubular intake segment that forms an intake end of the deaerator shaft, a tubular sleeve attachment segment that is adjacent to the intake segment, a tubular central segment that is adjacent to the sleeve attachment segment, the central segment having a third diameter that is greater than the second diameter, the central segment comprising a protruding ring that radially extends from the central segment and divides the central segment, the protruding ring having opposing flat surfaces, and a tubular discharge segment that forms a discharge end of the deaerator shaft. A gear may have a central ring positioned along an axis, opposing tabs that extend from a first axial side of the central ring, and a shouldered ring that extends from a second axial side of the central ring, the shouldered ring having a lip that extends radially inward toward the axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2015
    Publication date: September 22, 2016
    Inventors: Andrew P. Grosskopf, Aaron M. Finke, Christine Lynn Ooyen
  • Patent number: 8920142
    Abstract: A sealing liner for use in a pump motor incorporates a radially enlarged portion at one end, and a radially smaller portion extending from the one end to an opposed end. A length of the overall sealing liner including the radially smaller portion and the radially enlarged portion is defined as a first length. A length of said radially enlarged portion is defined as a second length. A ratio of the first length to the second length is between about 6.5 and about 8.5. A stator assembly, a pump and a method are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2014
    Assignee: Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation
    Inventors: Philip Gillingwater, Aaron M. Finke
  • Patent number: 8920136
    Abstract: A turbomachine includes a motor including a rotor assembly and a stator assembly. A sleeve fluidly separates the rotor assembly from the stator assembly. The sleeve has first and second ends axially spaced from one another. In one example, first and second seals are arranged at the first end and fluidly separate the rotor assembly from the stator assembly. The second seal is arranged downstream from the first seal relative to the rotor assembly. In another example, the sleeve includes wet and dry sides. A first seal is arranged at the first end on the wet side. A drain is provided in the housing and arranged in a region downstream from the first seal. The drain fluidly connects the region to an exterior of the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2014
    Assignee: Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation
    Inventors: Craig R. Legros, Aaron M. Finke
  • Patent number: 8816221
    Abstract: A low resistance pathway includes a flexible member, a surface interfacing the flexible member, a sealing feature, and a fastener. The sealing feature forms an interior edge of at least one of the flexible member and the surface. The fastener compresses the flexible member to contact the surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 29, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2014
    Assignee: Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation
    Inventors: Nathan A. Berry, Aaron M. Finke, Eric A. Carter
  • Patent number: 8769804
    Abstract: A method of assembling an electric motor is provided. The method includes positioning a guide rod within a motor housing and along an axial direction of the motor housing, wherein the guide rod is disposed radially inward of a plurality of motor components. Also included is guiding a rotor along the guide rod and radially inward of the plurality of motor components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2014
    Assignee: Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation
    Inventors: Roy D. Rasmussen, Aaron M. Finke, Nathan D. Lewis
  • Publication number: 20140001901
    Abstract: An electric motor has a primary and a secondary seal isolating a rotor cavity from a stator cavity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2012
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Inventors: Adam M. Finney, Roy D. Rasmussen, Aaron M. Finke
  • Publication number: 20130224048
    Abstract: A sealing liner for use in a pump motor incorporates a radially enlarged portion at one end, and a radially smaller portion extending from the one end to an opposed end. A length of the overall sealing liner including the radially smaller portion and the radially enlarged portion is defined as a first length. A length of said radially enlarged portion is defined as a second length. A ratio of the first length to the second length is between about 6.5 and about 8.5. A stator assembly, a pump and a method are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2012
    Publication date: August 29, 2013
    Inventors: Philip Gillingwater, Aaron M. Finke
  • Publication number: 20130220668
    Abstract: A low resistance pathway includes a flexible member, a surface interfacing the flexible member, a sealing feature, and a fastener. The sealing feature forms an interior edge of at least one of the flexible member and the surface. The fastener compresses the flexible member to contact the surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 29, 2012
    Publication date: August 29, 2013
    Applicant: HAMILTON SUNDSTRAND CORPORATION
    Inventors: Nathan A. Berry, Aaron M. Finke, Eric A. Carter
  • Publication number: 20130205581
    Abstract: A method of assembling an electric motor is provided. The method includes positioning a guide rod within a motor housing and along an axial direction of the motor housing, wherein the guide rod is disposed radially inward of a plurality of motor components. Also included is guiding a rotor along the guide rod and radially inward of the plurality of motor components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2012
    Publication date: August 15, 2013
    Applicant: HAMILTON SUNDSTRAND CORPORATION
    Inventors: Roy D. Rasmussen, Aaron M. Finke, Nathan D. Lewis
  • Publication number: 20130193781
    Abstract: An insulated electric motor includes a stator core having a stator cavity. Also included is an adhering material disposed within at least one portion of the stator cavity. Further included is a filling substance disposed within the at least one portion of the stator cavity and adhered to the adhering material, wherein the adhering material and the filling substance substantially fill the stator cavity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2012
    Publication date: August 1, 2013
    Applicant: HAMILTON SUNDSTRAND CORPORATION
    Inventors: Roy D. Rasmussen, Aaron M. Finke
  • Publication number: 20130177405
    Abstract: A turbomachine includes a motor including a rotor assembly and a stator assembly. A sleeve fluidly separates the rotor assembly from the stator assembly. The sleeve has first and second ends axially spaced from one another. In one example, first and second seals are arranged at the first end and fluidly separate the rotor assembly from the stator assembly. The second seal is arranged downstream from the first seal relative to the rotor assembly. In another example, the sleeve includes wet and dry sides. A first seal is arranged at the first end on the wet side. A drain is provided in the housing and arranged in a region downstream from the first seal. The drain fluidly connects the region to an exterior of the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2012
    Publication date: July 11, 2013
    Inventors: Craig R. Legros, Aaron M. Finke
  • Publication number: 20120133224
    Abstract: An arc resistant terminal block has a terminal post insulator and a terminal lead strap that increase the strike and creep distance of electrically charged components to grounded components by non-conductive terminal block and insulators.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2010
    Publication date: May 31, 2012
    Inventors: Andrew P. Grosskopf, Aaron M. Finke, Douglas J. Turner