Patents by Inventor David G. Gonska
David G. Gonska 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: 11293504Abstract: A brake rotor assembly is provided. The brake rotor assembly includes a brake rotor portion formed from a first material. A tone ring formed from a second material is coupled to the brake rotor portion. The tone ring is formed by an additive manufacturing process. The brake rotor portion may be cast from an iron or iron alloy. The tone ring is formed by an additive manufacturing, or 3D printing, process machine from a second material that is corrosion resistive, such as, for example, stainless steel.Type: GrantFiled: November 22, 2019Date of Patent: April 5, 2022Assignee: COMMERCIAL VEHICLE COMPONENTS, LLCInventor: David G. Gonska
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Patent number: 11273700Abstract: An axle assembly that includes an axle housing, a differential carrier, and an electric motor module. The differential carrier that is mounted to the axle housing and rotatably supports a differential. The electric motor module is received inside the differential carrier and is operatively connected to and provides torque to the differential.Type: GrantFiled: August 18, 2017Date of Patent: March 15, 2022Assignee: ArvinMeritor Technology, LLCInventors: Pedro Garcia, Dhanapal Vittala Raya, Christopher Keeney, Wagner Yukio Hirao, David G. Gonska
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Patent number: 11226020Abstract: A brake rotor assembly is provided. The brake rotor assembly includes a brake rotor portion formed from a first material. A tone ring formed from a second material is coupled to the brake rotor portion. The tone ring is formed by an additive manufacturing process, a subtractive manufacturing process, or a combination thereof. The brake rotor portion may be cast from an iron or iron alloy. The tone ring is formed by an additive manufacturing, or 3D printing, process machine from a second material that is corrosion resistive, such as, for example, stainless steel.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2019Date of Patent: January 18, 2022Assignee: COMMERCIAL VEHICLE COMPONENTS, LLCInventors: David G. Gonska, Anthony Guerriero
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Patent number: 10801556Abstract: An axle assembly having a wheel end disconnect and a method of control. The axle assembly may include a friction clutch and a locking clutch that may be received in a hub assembly. The friction clutch may be moveable between an engaged position and a disengaged position. The locking clutch may be moveable between a locked position and an unlocked position and may actuate the friction clutch to the disengaged position.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2018Date of Patent: October 13, 2020Assignee: ArvinMeritor Technology, LLCInventors: Dale Eschenburg, Brian D. Hayes, Robert J. Martin, Christopher Keeney, Pedro Garcia, David G. Gonska, Jack R. McKenzie
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Publication number: 20200166092Abstract: A brake rotor assembly is provided. The brake rotor assembly includes a brake rotor portion formed from a first material. A tone ring formed from a second material is coupled to the brake rotor portion. The tone ring is formed by an additive manufacturing process, a subtractive manufacturing process, or a combination thereof. The brake rotor portion may be cast from an iron or iron alloy. The tone ring is formed by an additive manufacturing, or 3D printing, process machine from a second material that is corrosion resistive, such as, for example, stainless steel.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2019Publication date: May 28, 2020Inventors: David G. Gonska, Anthony Guerriero
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Publication number: 20200166091Abstract: A brake rotor assembly is provided. The brake rotor assembly includes a brake rotor portion formed from a first material. A tone ring formed from a second material is coupled to the brake rotor portion. The tone ring is formed by an additive manufacturing process. The brake rotor portion may be cast from an iron or iron alloy. The tone ring is formed by an additive manufacturing, or 3D printing, process machine from a second material that is corrosion resistive, such as, for example, stainless steel.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 22, 2019Publication date: May 28, 2020Inventor: David G. Gonska
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Patent number: 10500940Abstract: An axle assembly having an axle housing, a differential carrier, an electric motor module, and a gear reduction module. The differential carrier may be mounted to the axle housing and may rotatably support a differential. The electric motor module may be disposed in the differential carrier. The gear reduction module may be disposed adjacent to a differential carrier cover and may transmit torque from the electric motor module to the differential via a drive pinion.Type: GrantFiled: August 18, 2017Date of Patent: December 10, 2019Assignee: ArvinMeritor Technology, LLCInventors: Pedro Garcia, Dhanapal Vittala Raya, Christopher Keeney, Wagner Yukio Hirao, David G. Gonska
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Patent number: 10500941Abstract: An axle assembly having an electric motor module, a gear reduction module, and a shift mechanism. The shift mechanism may have a shift collar that may transmit torque from the gear reduction module to a drive pinion. The shift collar may be movable between a first position in which a low range gear ratio is engaged, a second position in which a neutral gear ratio is selected, and a third position in which a high range gear ratio is engaged.Type: GrantFiled: August 18, 2017Date of Patent: December 10, 2019Assignee: ArvinMeritor Technology, LLCInventors: Pedro Garcia, Dhanapal Vittala Raya, Christopher Keeney, Wagner Yukio Hirao, David G. Gonska
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Publication number: 20190331173Abstract: An axle assembly having a wheel end disconnect and a method of control. The axle assembly may include a friction clutch and a locking clutch that may be received in a hub assembly. The friction clutch may be moveable between an engaged position and a disengaged position. The locking clutch may be moveable between a locked position and an unlocked position and may actuate the friction clutch to the disengaged position.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 27, 2018Publication date: October 31, 2019Applicant: ArvinMeritor Technology, LLCInventors: Dale Eschenburg, Brian D. Hayes, Robert J. Martin, Christopher Keeney, Pedro Garcia, David G. Gonska, Jack R. McKenzie
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Publication number: 20190054818Abstract: An axle assembly having an electric motor module, a gear reduction module, and a shift mechanism. The shift mechanism may have a shift collar that may transmit torque from the gear reduction module to a drive pinion. The shift collar may be movable between a first position in which a low range gear ratio is engaged, a second position in which a neutral gear ratio is selected, and a third position in which a high range gear ratio is engaged.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 18, 2017Publication date: February 21, 2019Applicant: ArvinMeritor Technology, LLCInventors: Pedro Garcia, Dhanapal Vittala Raya, Christopher Keeney, Wagner Yukio Hirao, David G. Gonska
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Publication number: 20190054816Abstract: An axle assembly that includes an axle housing, a differential carrier, and an electric motor module. The differential carrier that is mounted to the axle housing and rotatably supports a differential. The electric motor module is received inside the differential carrier and is operatively connected to and provides torque to the differential.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 18, 2017Publication date: February 21, 2019Applicant: ArvinMeritor Technology, LLCInventors: Pedro Garcia, Dhanapal Vittala Raya, Christopher Keeney, Wagner Yukio Hirao, David G. Gonska
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Publication number: 20190054817Abstract: An axle assembly having an axle housing, a differential carrier, an electric motor module, and a gear reduction module. The differential carrier may be mounted to the axle housing and may rotatably support a differential. The electric motor module may be disposed in the differential carrier. The gear reduction module may be disposed adjacent to a differential carrier cover and may transmit torque from the electric motor module to the differential via a drive pinion.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 18, 2017Publication date: February 21, 2019Applicant: ArvinMeritor Technology, LLCInventors: Pedro Garcia, Dhanapal Vittala Raya, Christopher Keeney, Wagner Yukio Hirao, David G. Gonska
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Patent number: 8528920Abstract: An adjustment assembly includes first and second connection points associated with a component. The second connection point is selectively adjustable to adjust a position of the component. A shield has one end coupled to the first connection point and an opposite end proximate to the second connection point to selectively prevent access to the second connection point. The shield is selectively movable when the first connection point is loosened to allow access to the second connection point. To achieve proper adjustment of the component, the first connection point must be loosened prior to adjusting a position of the second connection point.Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 2011Date of Patent: September 10, 2013Assignee: Arvinmeritor Technology, LLCInventors: Gustavo Vieira Borges, Robert J. Brazeau, Christopher J. Wittry, Michael D. Lynch, Michael A. Power, Gregory Todd Smith, Kenneth G. Lang, Anthony E. Nicol, Gregory D. Pavuk, Edward J. Gebal, Thomas S. Mijal, Esequiel Berra de Mello, Christopher S. Keeney, David G. Gonska
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Publication number: 20120223498Abstract: An adjustment assembly includes first and second connection points associated with a component. The second connection point is selectively adjustable to adjust a position of the component. A shield has one end coupled to the first connection point and an opposite end proximate to the second connection point to selectively prevent access to the second connection point. The shield is selectively movable when the first connection point is loosened to allow access to the second connection point. To achieve proper adjustment of the component, the first connection point must be loosened prior to adjusting a position of the second connection point.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 1, 2011Publication date: September 6, 2012Inventors: Gustavo Vieira Borges, Robert J. Brazeau, Christopher J. Wittry, Michael D. Lynch, Michael A. Power, Gregory Todd Smith, Kenneth G. Lang, Anthony E. Nicol, Gregory D. Pavuk, Edward J. Gebal, Thomas S. Mijal, Esequiel Berra de Mello, Christopher S. Keeney, David G. Gonska
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Patent number: 7975812Abstract: A wheel hub includes a hub flange that extends about the wheel hub. The hub flange includes a removed section that is aligned with a camshaft assembly. An insert is used to fill the removed section. The insert is selectively removable from the hub flange to provide access to the removed section such that the camshaft assembly can be removed from a brake assembly via the removed section without having to remove the wheel hub from an axle assembly.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2007Date of Patent: July 12, 2011Assignee: ArvinMeritor Technology, LLCInventors: David G. Gonska, Scott A. Jenkinson
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Publication number: 20090101457Abstract: A wheel hub includes a hub flange that extends about the wheel hub. The hub flange includes a removed section that is aligned with a camshaft assembly. An insert is used to fill the removed section. The insert is selectively removable from the hub flange to provide access to the removed section such that the camshaft assembly can be removed from a brake assembly via the removed section without having to remove the wheel hub from an axle assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 17, 2007Publication date: April 23, 2009Inventors: David G. Gonska, Scott A. Jenkinson
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Patent number: 7419226Abstract: A vehicle wheel assembly includes a hub adaptor that eliminates the need for a separate hub cap and gasket by providing wheel rim, wheel hub, and brake component attachment interfaces, as well as a lubrication chamber that can be visually inspected to monitor lubrication levels. The hub adaptor comprises a single piece body having an outwardly extending mounting flange with a first plurality of apertures that define a wheel rim attachment interface. The hub adaptor also includes an inner recessed area with a second plurality of apertures that define both the wheel hub and brake component attachment interfaces. The hub adaptor also includes an inner circumferential surface that provides a piloting and sealing interface between the hub adaptor and the wheel hub.Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 2006Date of Patent: September 2, 2008Assignee: ArvinMeritor Technology, LLCInventors: Scott A. Jenkinson, David G. Gonska
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Patent number: 6499673Abstract: The apparatus is designed to dispense sealants and adhesives onto a workpiece in a robotic or manual application. The apparatus has a motor, a through shaft and a rotating shaft. The rotating shaft is hollow and has an off-center aperture at the end thereof through which extends one end of the through shaft. By rotating the rotating shaft, the end of the through shaft has imparted to it an orbital motion which is capable of providing a swirl type pattern onto the workpiece.Type: GrantFiled: May 25, 2000Date of Patent: December 31, 2002Assignee: Graco Minnesota Inc.Inventors: Arnold W. Braun, Jr., David J. Cliff, David G. Gonska, Masoud Amin-Javaheri, David C. Mandeville, Mark E. Ulrich, Stanley G. Karwoski
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Patent number: 5639174Abstract: A collapsible, stackable cargo unit for carrying one or more vehicles has a wingable ramp by which vehicles roll on or off the unit. The ramp swings to a fixed upright position during vehicle shipment. After the vehicles are unloaded, the ramp swings down and inwardly relative to the unit so that the ramp lies flat upon a lower frame of the unit. The connection between the ramp and the lower frame includes a terminus fixed to the lower frame. The terminus has opposed upright walls defining slots, the slots having major diameters normal to the lower frame. The connection also has a floating block whose pins rotatably and slidably fit in the slots of the terminus. The connection also has an ear fixed to a post forming one side of the ramp. The ear has a slot aligned with the longitudinal axis of the post. The ear faces on the floating block, and a stud on the floating block fits in this slot. The stud and slot let the post rotate and slide on the floating block.Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 1996Date of Patent: June 17, 1997Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the ArmyInventor: David G. Gonska