Patents by Inventor Arnold E. Fredericksen
Arnold E. Fredericksen 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).
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Patent number: 10400818Abstract: A track roller assembly includes a split inner ring, a split outer ring, a one piece inner ring and/or a one piece outer ring and a liner or plurality of rolling elements engaging therewith, the track roller assembly being disposed in a structure of an Airbus A-350 aircraft, an Airbus A-320 aircraft, an Airbus A320Neo aircraft, an Airbus A330 aircraft, an Airbus A330Neo aircraft, an Airbus A321 aircraft, an Airbus A340 aircraft, and an Airbus A380 aircraft.Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 2015Date of Patent: September 3, 2019Assignee: Roller Bearing Company of America, Inc.Inventors: John H. Cowles, Jr., Jay Phoenix, Arnold E. Fredericksen
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Publication number: 20180290732Abstract: An actuation system for deploying and retracting a lift assisting device of a leading edge of a wing of an aircraft including a track pivotally coupled to the lift assisting device. The track has first and second outer surfaces and side surfaces. The actuation system includes a shaft rotationally coupled within the wing of the aircraft and operable, in response to flight control signals, to deploy or retract the lift assisting device. The actuation system includes an actuator for actuating the lift assisting device, coupled to the shaft, between a retracted position to a deployed position along an arcuate path. The actuation system includes a plurality of track roller bearings rotatably contacting the first and second outer surfaces of the track to guide the track along the arcuate path. The plurality of track roller bearings includes one or more lined track roller assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 14, 2018Publication date: October 11, 2018Applicant: Roller Bearing Company of America, Inc.Inventors: Frederick S. Gyuricsko, Jay Phoenix, Arnold E. Fredericksen, John H. Cowles, JR.
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Patent number: 10023302Abstract: An actuation system for deploying and retracting a lift assisting device of a leading edge of a wing of an aircraft including a track pivotally coupled to the lift assisting device. The track has first and second outer surfaces and side surfaces. The actuation system includes a shaft rotationally coupled within the wing of the aircraft and operable, in response to flight control signals, to deploy or retract the lift assisting device. The actuation system includes an actuator for actuating the lift assisting device, coupled to the shaft, between a retracted position to a deployed position along an arcuate path. The actuation system includes a plurality of track roller bearings rotatably contacting the first and second outer surfaces of the track to guide the track along the arcuate path. The plurality of track roller bearings includes one or more lined track roller assembly.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2012Date of Patent: July 17, 2018Assignee: Roller Bearing Company of America, Inc.Inventors: Frederick S. Gyuricsko, Jay Phoenix, Arnold E. Fredericksen, John H. Cowles, Jr.
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Patent number: 10012265Abstract: In one aspect, the present invention resides in an edge flap arrangement for an aircraft wing that has a main flap element and an actuator for moving the main flap element relative to the wing, a linkage arrangement that supports the main flap element from the aircraft wing for movement relative to the wing, the linkage arrangement including a drop link and a hinge point. The fixed strut and the drop link are pivotally connected by the hinge point. The hinge point includes a bearing. The bearing is an hourglass bearing assembly that has an inner raceway outer raceway. The outer raceway is positioned around the inner raceway. A plurality of rollers is disposed between the inner raceway and the outer raceway. The plurality of rollers, the outer raceway and/or the inner raceway are manufactured from CREN and/or CRES.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 2015Date of Patent: July 3, 2018Assignee: Roller Bearing Company of America, Inc.Inventors: Alex Habibvand, Frederick S. Gyuricsko, Jay Phoenix, Arnold E. Fredericksen, John H. Cowles, Jr.
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Publication number: 20160083081Abstract: A track roller assembly includes a split inner ring, a split outer ring, a one piece inner ring and/or a one piece outer ring and a liner or plurality of rolling elements engaging therewith, the track roller assembly being disposed in a structure of an Airbus A-350 aircraft, an Airbus A-320 aircraft, an Airbus A320Neo aircraft, an Airbus A330 aircraft, an Airbus A330Neo aircraft, an Airbus A321 aircraft, an Airbus A340 aircraft, and an Airbus A380 aircraft.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 4, 2015Publication date: March 24, 2016Applicant: Roller Bearing Company of America, Inc.Inventors: John H. Cowles, JR., Jay Phoenix, Arnold E. Fredericksen
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Publication number: 20160046363Abstract: An actuation system for deploying and retracting a lift assisting device of a leading edge of a wing of an aircraft including a track pivotally coupled to the lift assisting device. The track has first and second outer surfaces and side surfaces. The actuation system includes a shaft rotationally coupled within the wing of the aircraft and operable, in response to flight control signals, to deploy or retract the lift assisting device. The actuation system includes an actuator for actuating the lift assisting device, coupled to the shaft, between a retracted position to a deployed position along an arcuate path. The actuation system includes a plurality of track roller bearings rotatably contacting the first and second outer surfaces of the track to guide the track along the arcuate path. The plurality of track roller bearings includes one or more lined track roller assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2015Publication date: February 18, 2016Applicant: Roller Bearing Company of America, Inc.Inventors: Frederick S. Gyuricsko, Jay Phoenix, Arnold E. Fredericksen, John H. Cowles, JR.
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Publication number: 20150260225Abstract: In one aspect, the present invention resides in an edge flap arrangement for an aircraft wing that has a main flap element and an actuator for moving the main flap element relative to the wing, a linkage arrangement that supports the main flap element from the aircraft wing for movement relative to the wing, the linkage arrangement including a drop link and a hinge point. The fixed strut and the drop link are pivotally connected by the hinge point. The hinge point includes a bearing. The bearing is an hourglass bearing assembly that has an inner raceway outer raceway. The outer raceway is positioned around the inner raceway. A plurality of rollers is disposed between the inner raceway and the outer raceway. The plurality of rollers, the outer raceway and/or the inner raceway are manufactured from CREN and/or CRES.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 2, 2015Publication date: September 17, 2015Applicant: ROLLER BEARING COMPANY OF AMERICA, INC.Inventors: Alex Habibvand, Frederick S. Gyuricsko, Jay Phoenix, Arnold E. Fredericksen, John H. Cowles, Jr.
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Publication number: 20140339358Abstract: An electrical conductor for a bearing includes an electrically conductive spring ring having a split therein. The spring ring has a plurality of first electrical contact surfaces in electrical communication with a plurality of second electrical contact surfaces. The plurality of second electrical contact surfaces are positioned radially outward from the plurality of first electrical contact surfaces. The plurality of first electrical contact surfaces and the plurality of second electrical contact surfaces are movable relative to one another.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 27, 2014Publication date: November 20, 2014Applicant: ROLLER BEARING COMPANY OF AMERICA, INC.Inventors: Curtis M. Swartley, Arnold E. Fredericksen, Frederick S. Gyuricsko, Jesse D. Marek, Michael J. Cunningham
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Patent number: 8025257Abstract: An actuation system for deploying and retracting a lift assisting device of a wing of an aircraft, is presented. The actuation system includes a track pivotally coupled to the lift assisting device, a shaft rotating in response to flight control signals to deploy or retract the lift assisting device, means for actuating the lift assisting device between a retracted position and a deployed position along an arcuate path, a plurality of track roller bearings and a plurality of side roller bearings. The roller bearings rotatably contact the track to guide the track along the arcuate path. The track roller bearings are comprised of an outer ring, a split inner ring and liners disposed between bearing surfaces of the outer and the inner rings. The split inner ring is configured for accommodating deflection and bending of a mounting pin coupling the track roller bearing in proximity to the track.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2008Date of Patent: September 27, 2011Assignee: Roller Bearing Company of America, Inc.Inventors: Frederick S. Gyuricsko, Jay Phoenix, Arthur Gay, Nirad Patel, Arnold E. Fredericksen
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Publication number: 20110220760Abstract: An actuation system for deploying and retracting a lift assisting device of a wing of an aircraft, is presented. The actuation system includes a track pivotally coupled to the lift assisting device, a shaft rotating in response to flight control signals to deploy or retract the lift assisting device, means for actuating the lift assisting device between a retracted position and a deployed position along an arcuate path, a plurality of track roller bearings and a plurality of side roller bearings. The roller bearings rotatably contact the track to guide the track along the arcuate path. The track roller bearings are comprised of an outer ring, a split inner ring and liners disposed between bearing surfaces of the outer and the inner rings. The split inner ring is configured for accommodating deflection and bending of a mounting pin coupling the track roller bearing in proximity to the track.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2011Publication date: September 15, 2011Applicant: ROLLER BEARING COMPANY OF AMERICA, INC.Inventors: Frederick S. Gyuricsko, Jay Phoenix, Arthur Gay, Nirad Patel, Arnold E. Fredericksen
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Publication number: 20090146014Abstract: An actuation system for deploying and retracting a lift assisting device of a wing of an aircraft, is presented. The actuation system includes a track pivotally coupled to the lift assisting device, a shaft rotating in response to flight control signals to deploy or retract the lift assisting device, means for actuating the lift assisting device between a retracted position and a deployed position along an arcuate path, a plurality of track roller bearings and a plurality of side roller bearings. The roller bearings rotatably contact the track to guide the track along the arcuate path. The track roller bearings are comprised of an outer ring, a split inner ring and liners disposed between bearing surfaces of the outer and the inner rings. The split inner ring is configured for accommodating deflection and bending of a mounting pin coupling the track roller bearing in proximity to the track.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 29, 2008Publication date: June 11, 2009Applicant: ROLLER BEARING COMPANY OF AMERICA, INC.Inventors: Frederick S. Gyuricsko, Jay Phoenix, Arthur Gay, Nirad Patel, Arnold E. Fredericksen
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Patent number: 7174827Abstract: A compressor assembly comprising a housing having a shaft bore therein, a main shaft positioned for rotation within the shaft bore, at least one roller thrust bearing and a thurst surface bearing clip. The thrust surface bearing clip comprises a first position configured for fixed engagement with the housing and a second portion extending from the first portion and configured for supporting a thurst surface in a position spaced from the rotating shaft, the thrust surface providing a bearing surface for the roller thrust bearing.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 2002Date of Patent: February 13, 2007Assignee: Timken US CorporationInventors: Arnold E. Fredericksen, Kenneth B. Whitecross, Gregory C. Piotrowski
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Patent number: 4878463Abstract: A rocker arm assembly for a fixed rocker shaft has an open rocker arm body containing a bearing supported radially by the rocker arm body bottom wall. The rocker arm side walls axially position the bearing.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 1987Date of Patent: November 7, 1989Assignee: The Torrington CompanyInventors: Arnold E. Fredericksen, Robert D. Richtmeyer
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Patent number: 4858575Abstract: The rocker arm bearing assembly has a rocker arm which oscillates on a bearing support member and an associated pair of bearings. The bearings are self-contained units with an outer race, an inner race, and multiple rollers positioned between the two races. Full-complement radial bearings are preferably utilized. The bearings are supported on the bearing support member to form an integral unit which can be dropped into the rocker arm. This allows for speedy assembly of the rocker arm with the bearing and support member unit.Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 1988Date of Patent: August 22, 1989Inventors: David Fittro, Arnold E. Fredericksen
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Patent number: 4577911Abstract: The oscillating bearing has an arcuate inner raceway, an arcuate outer raceway, and an arcuate retainer between the raceways. The raceways and retainer have aligned openings for receiving a stud. On each side of the retainer opening the retainer has a pair of arcuate roller pockets extending in the oscillating direction and longitudinally spaced from the retainer opening. A roller is located in each roller pocket.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 1985Date of Patent: March 25, 1986Assignee: The Torrington CompanyInventors: Arnold E. Fredericksen, Robert D. Richtmeyer
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Patent number: RE33870Abstract: The rocker arm bearing assembly has a rocker arm which oscillates on a bearing support member and an associated pair of bearings. The bearings are self-contained units with an outer race, an inner race, and multiple rollers positioned between the two races. Full-complement radial bearings are preferably utilized. The bearings are supported on the bearing support member to form an integral unit which can be dropped into the rocker arm. This allows for speedy assembly of the rocker arm with the bearing and support member unit.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 1990Date of Patent: April 7, 1992Assignee: The Torrington CompanyInventors: David Fittro, Arnold E. Fredericksen