Patents by Inventor Richard McKelvey
Richard McKelvey 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: 9677700Abstract: Induction heating apparatus and methods are presented for pipe end heating using a solenoid coil to heat a controlled length of a pipe workpiece by adjusting the relative positions of the solenoid coil with a flux diverter positioned relative to the pipe end to divert flux from the coil to control inductive heating of the pipe workpiece end.Type: GrantFiled: October 20, 2015Date of Patent: June 13, 2017Assignee: Ajax Tocco Magnethermic CorporationInventors: Ronald R. Akers, Richard McKelvey, David Lazor, Michael Faber, Anthony Dellapenna
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Publication number: 20160116097Abstract: Induction heating apparatus and methods are presented for pipe end heating using a solenoid coil to heat a controlled length of a pipe workpiece by adjusting the relative positions of the solenoid coil with a flux diverter positioned relative to the pipe end to divert flux from the coil to control inductive heating of the pipe workpiece end.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 20, 2015Publication date: April 28, 2016Applicant: AJAX TOCCO MAGNETHERMIC CORPORATIONInventors: Ronald R. Akers, Richard McKelvey, David Lazor, Michael Faber, Anthony Dellapenna
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Patent number: 8642932Abstract: Systems and methods are presented for automated induction hardening of crankshaft bearings while controlling the crankshaft TIR, in which one or more first bearings are hardened by induction heating and quenching, followed by measurement of the crankshaft TIR. The measured TIR is then evaluated and one or more second bearings are hardened using a second induction heating power profile and a second quench flow profile, at least one of which is selectively adjusted according to the measured crankshaft TIR. In this manner, the hardening of the second bearing(s) can counteract any bending or warpage caused by the first hardening process to control the resulting final TIR of the crankshaft.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 2006Date of Patent: February 4, 2014Assignee: Ajax Tocco Magnethermic CorporationInventors: Ronald R. Akers, Robert John Madeira, Gary M. Campbell, Dennis McKinney, Richard McKelvey
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Patent number: 8540827Abstract: Improved induction heating methods are presented for induction hardening undercut fillets of crankshafts or other workpiece recesses or undercuts in which an active turn is energized to induce current in a passive turn translated toward a workpiece undercut for heating the undercut.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2012Date of Patent: September 24, 2013Assignee: Ajax Tocco Magnethermic CorporationInventors: Tom Illencik, Ronald R. Akers, Richard Mckelvey
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Patent number: 8399815Abstract: An apparatus and method for hardening the concentric main bearing surfaces and orbital pin bearing surfaces of a crankshaft for an internal combustion engine. The apparatus includes an inductor that is connected to a high frequency power source with a power controller to cause the power source to direct a given power to the inductor at given rotational heating positions of the crankshaft. A master controller creates output signals to control the power controller. The apparatus and method includes a first multi-surface hardening station with inductors for all of the main bearing surfaces, a second multi-surface hardening station with inductors for some of the orbital pins and a third multi-surface hardening station with inductors for the remaining orbital pins. Total indicator run out (TIR) is measured after the first station to adjust the heating process in the third station to produce a straight crankshaft.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 2006Date of Patent: March 19, 2013Assignee: Ajax Tocco Magnethermic CorporationInventors: Ronald R. Akers, Robert John Madeira, Gary M. Campbell, Dennis McKinney, Richard McKelvey
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Publication number: 20120187113Abstract: Improved induction heating methods are presented for induction hardening undercut fillets of crankshafts or other workpiece recesses or undercuts in which an active turn is energized to induce current in a passive turn translated toward a workpiece undercut for heating the undercut.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 4, 2012Publication date: July 26, 2012Applicant: AJAX TOCCO MAGNETHERMIC CORPORATIONInventors: Tom Illencik, Ronald R. Akers, Richard McKelvey
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Patent number: 8178038Abstract: Improved induction coil apparatus and methods are presented for induction hardening undercut fillets of crankshafts or other workpiece recesses in which an active turn is energized for heating a journal area in the workpiece recess and one or more passive turns are translated toward undercut fillets once the coil assembly is moved toward the recess with coupling portions of the passive and active turns coupling energy from the active turn to the passive turn(s) for heating the undercut fillets.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2009Date of Patent: May 15, 2012Assignee: Ajax Tocco Magnethermic CorporationInventors: Tom Illencik, Ronald R. Akers, Richard McKelvey
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Publication number: 20090308501Abstract: Improved induction coil apparatus and methods are presented for induction hardening undercut fillets of crankshafts or other workpiece recesses in which an active turn is energized for heating a journal area in the workpiece recess and one or more passive turns are translated toward undercut fillets once the coil assembly is moved toward the recess with coupling portions of the passive and active turns coupling energy from the active turn to the passive turn(s) for heating the undercut fillets.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2009Publication date: December 17, 2009Applicant: AJAX TOCCO MAGNETHERMIC CORPORATIONInventors: Tom Illencik, Ronald R. Akers, Richard McKelvey
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Publication number: 20080041845Abstract: Systems and methods are presented for automated induction hardening of crankshaft bearings while controlling the crankshaft TIR, in which one or more first bearings are hardened by induction heating and quenching, followed by measurement of the crankshaft TIR. The measured TIR is then evaluated and one or more second bearings are hardened using a second induction heating power profile and a second quench flow profile, at least one of which is selectively adjusted according to the measured crankshaft TIR. In this manner, the hardening of the second bearing(s) can counteract any bending or warpage caused by the first hardening process to control the resulting final TIR of the crankshaft.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2006Publication date: February 21, 2008Applicant: AJAX TOCCO MAGNETHERMIC CORPORATIONInventors: RONALD R. AKERS, ROBERT JOHN MADEIRA, GARY M. CAMPBELL, DENNIS McKINNEY, RICHARD McKELVEY
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Publication number: 20080041844Abstract: An apparatus and method for hardening the concentric main bearing surfaces and orbital pin bearing surfaces of a crankshaft for an internal combustion engine rotatable about the common center axis of the main bearing surfaces. The apparatus comprising an inductor for encircling each one of the surfaces to be hardened over at least a portion of the surface and riding on the surface where the inductors are connected to a high frequency power source with a power controller to cause the power source to direct a given power to the inductor at given rotational heating positions of the crankshaft. A quench chamber is associated with the inductor and has outlet orifices directed toward the surface encircled by the inductor. A supply of quenching liquid with a flow controller directs a given quantity of quench liquid against the surface after the surface has been inductively heated by the inductor.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2006Publication date: February 21, 2008Applicant: AJAX TOCCO MAGNETHERMIC CORPORATIONInventors: RONALD R. AKERS, ROBERT JOHN MADEIRA, GARY M. CAMPBELL, DENNIS McKINNEY, RICHARD McKELVEY
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Publication number: 20070214703Abstract: An elastic fishing device for securing a fishing line directly to a support on or near the water's edge has an elongated elastic member adjustably mounted on a spool which has a winding portion. The elongated elastic member is a shock cord that can be stored on the spool when the device is not in use. Additionally, the device can be adjusted to fit various sized supports and to fish at selected depths.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 19, 2007Publication date: September 20, 2007Inventor: Richard McKelvey
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Publication number: 20060249632Abstract: The computer monitor support device for a vehicle includes a console body with a monitor support body pivotally mounted on the console body. The monitor support body pivots between an upright, in-use position where a monitor supported thereon is visible and readily accessible to an operator and a downward, non-use position in which the monitor support body and attached monitor are relatively inaccessible. With the support device in the non-use position, the windshield and dashboard of the vehicle are more readily accessible. In addition, a vibration attenuator tightens the play between the monitor support body and the console body to reduce vibration and noise within the vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 3, 2006Publication date: November 9, 2006Inventor: Richard McKelvey