Patents Assigned to Emerson Power Transmission
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Publication number: 20140266741Abstract: A bearing temperature monitoring system for detecting a temperature of bearing grease within a bearing housing. The bearing temperature monitoring system comprises a housing mountable to the bearing housing, a power source selectively outputting an electrical current, and an electrical circuit. The electrical circuit includes a temperature sensor component electrically coupled to the power source. The temperature sensor component can be responsive to a change in temperature such that the temperature sensor component opens or closes the electrical circuit at a predetermined temperature even in the absence of an applied electrical current. The electrical circuit further includes an alert device electrically coupled to the power source and the temperature sensor component that outputs an alert in response to the temperature sensor component.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 10, 2014Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: Emerson Power Transmission Corp.Inventor: Matthew I. Lewis
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Patent number: 8746984Abstract: A mechanism and method for locking a bearing to a shaft includes a split sleeve and a receptive flange adapted to be fixed to the bearing. A positioning flange is coupled to the split sleeve. A screw extends through the positioning flange and threadingly engages the receptive flange. Rotation of the screw in a first direction axially drives the sleeve into engagement with the bearing to collapse the split sleeve into engagement with the shaft.Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 2011Date of Patent: June 10, 2014Assignee: Emerson Power Transmission CorporationInventors: Daniel Putt, Jonathan Schultz
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Patent number: 8333515Abstract: A bearing assembly includes an inner race adapted to be coupled to an inner member and an outer race adapted to be coupled to an outer member positioned such that the inner race is in an opposed and spaced apart relation from the outer race. Roller elements are disposed between the inner and outer races. An inner flange is coupled to the outer race, includes circumferentially spaced apart recesses and extends generally radially toward the inner race. An outer flange is coupled to the inner race. A flexible sealing member contacts both the inner flange and the outer flange. A shroud includes tabs that extend through the recesses. The tabs are coupled to the outer race. The inner and outer members are permitted to rotate relative to each other.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2009Date of Patent: December 18, 2012Assignee: Emerson Power Transmission CorporationInventors: Collin B. Milliken, John P. Cook
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Publication number: 20120027334Abstract: A mechanism and method for locking a bearing to a shaft includes a split sleeve and a receptive flange adapted to be fixed to the bearing. A positioning flange is coupled to the split sleeve. A screw extends through the positioning flange and threadingly engages the receptive flange. Rotation of the screw in a first direction axially drives the sleeve into engagement with the bearing to collapse the split sleeve into engagement with the shaft.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 5, 2011Publication date: February 2, 2012Applicant: EMERSON POWER TRANSMISSION CORPORATIONInventors: Daniel Putt, Jonathan Schultz
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Publication number: 20100219586Abstract: A quick release bellow seal guard for use with a shaft assembly having a first guard member having an open central region and a second guard member releasably coupled to the first guard member also having an open central region. The first guard member further includes a wall extending from a base portion to a distal end. The second guard member further includes a proximal end releasably coupled to the distal end of the first guard member to collectively define an interior guard volume. The quick release bellow seal guard further includes a seal member sealingly engaging at least one of the first guard member and the second guard member and further sealingly engaging the shaft assembly. The seal member is positioned within the interior guard volume.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2009Publication date: September 2, 2010Applicant: EMERSON POWER TRANSMISSION MANUFACTURINGInventors: MATTHEW A. McGINNITY, WARREN N. KOUNS
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Publication number: 20100054645Abstract: A bearing assembly includes an inner race adapted to be coupled to an inner member and an outer race adapted to be coupled to an outer member positioned such that the inner race is in an opposed and spaced apart relation from the outer race. Roller elements are disposed between the inner and outer races. An inner flange is coupled to the outer race, includes circumferentially spaced apart recesses and extends generally radially toward the inner race. An outer flange is coupled to the inner race. A flexible sealing member contacts both the inner flange and the outer flange. A shroud includes tabs that extend through the recesses. The tabs are coupled to the outer race. The inner and outer members are permitted to rotate relative to each other.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2009Publication date: March 4, 2010Applicant: EMERSON POWER TRANSMISSION CORPORATIONInventors: Collin B. Milliken, John P. Cook
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Patent number: 7637665Abstract: A bearing assembly includes an inner race and an outer race, with the outer race positioned such that the inner race is an opposed and spaced apart relation from the outer race. Roller elements are disposed between the inner race and the outer race. A resilient seal element extends adjacent to a flange element, maintaining an effective seal during axial and/or radial movement, such as that caused by thermal expansion, of the resilient seal element relative to the flange element. The resilient seal element excludes contaminants from entering the bearing assembly and retains grease or lubricant within the bearing assembly.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2006Date of Patent: December 29, 2009Assignee: Emerson Power Transmission CorporationInventor: John Cook
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Publication number: 20090314103Abstract: A torque transferring and monitoring device includes a coupling having a hub portion, a first rim portion, a first set of spokes radially extending between the hub portion and the first rim portion, a second rim portion spaced apart from the first rim portion and a second set of spokes radially extending between the hub portion and the second rim portion. The second set of spokes are axially spaced apart from the first set of spokes. A plurality of pins are fixed to the first rim portion. Each pin has a portion positioned in an aperture formed in the second rim portion. The pin is clear of the second rim portion when the coupling is in an unloaded state. The pin engages the second rim portion to transfer load between the first and second rim portions when a torque exceeding a predetermined magnitude is transferred through the coupling.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 18, 2008Publication date: December 24, 2009Applicant: EMERSON POWER TRANSMISSION MANUFACTURINGInventors: Charles A. Sakers, William R. Meier
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Publication number: 20090131181Abstract: A shaft may include a first coupling member, a second coupling member, a filament wound shaft member, and a pilot shaft. The first coupling member may couple the shaft to one of a rotationally driving and a rotationally driven component. The second coupling member may be axially spaced from the first coupling member and may couple the shaft to the other of the rotationally driving and the rotationally driven component. The filament wound shaft member may have a first end fixed to the first coupling member, a second end fixed to the second coupling member, and a body portion extending therebetween. The pilot shaft may be disposed radially within the filament wound shaft member and may extend from the first coupling member to the second coupling member.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 21, 2007Publication date: May 21, 2009Applicant: Emerson Power Transmission Manufacturing G.P.Inventors: Michael W. Brace, Charles A. Sakers, Scott Levy
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Publication number: 20080235933Abstract: A mechanism and method for locking a bearing to a shaft includes a split sleeve and a receptive flange adapted to be fixed to the bearing. A positioning flange is coupled to the split sleeve. A screw extends through the positioning flange and threadingly engages the receptive flange. Rotation of the screw in a first direction axially drives the sleeve into engagement with the bearing to collapse the split sleeve into engagement with the shaft.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 20, 2008Publication date: October 2, 2008Applicant: EMERSON POWER TRANSMISSION MANUFACTURINGInventors: Daniel Putt, Jonathan Schultz
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Patent number: 7422373Abstract: According to the present disclosure, a sealing assembly may include a first member, a second member, and a circumferentially extending seal. The first member may include an angularly disposed running surface. The second member may be rotatable relative to the first member about an axis of rotation. The circumferentially extending seal may be coupled to the second member. The seal may include a lip having a first end fixed to the second member and a second end being generally free. The first end may form a hinge generally providing for radially outward movement of the second end relative to the axis of rotation upon rotation of said second member. The second end may be biased against the running surface.Type: GrantFiled: August 22, 2006Date of Patent: September 9, 2008Assignee: Emerson Power Transmission ManufacturingInventor: John P Cook
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Patent number: 7338379Abstract: An inner tubular wall is concentrically located inside an outer tubular wall to form an annular space therebetween. A bearing is retained within the annular space. The bearing can include a pair of precision angular contact bearings, the bearing may also include an axial sleeve bearing. A frangible element such as an annular shear groove is associated with one of the outer tubular wall and the inner tubular wall. Separation occurs at the frangible element and the bearing supports the inner tubular wall member and the outer tubular wall member for rotation relative to each other upon the coupling assembly experiencing a shear event. In addition, the angular contact bearings may reduce any bending moments that might otherwise impact upon the frangible element during normal operation. The frangible element may be treated, for example, by shot-peening or coating to reduce deterioration of the frangible element during normal operation.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2005Date of Patent: March 4, 2008Assignee: Emerson Power Transmission Manufacturing L.P.Inventors: Jon R. Mancuso, Joseph P. Corcoran, Tara H. Howland
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Publication number: 20080002925Abstract: A bearing assembly includes an inner race and an outer race, with the outer race positioned such that the inner race is an opposed and spaced apart relation from the outer race. Roller elements are disposed between the inner race and the outer race. A resilient seal element extends adjacent to a flange element, maintaining an effective seal during axial and/or radial movement, such as that caused by thermal expansion, of the resilient seal element relative to the flange element. The resilient seal element excludes contaminants from entering the bearing assembly and retains grease or lubricant within the bearing assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2006Publication date: January 3, 2008Applicant: Emerson Power Transmission Manufacturing L.P.Inventor: John P. Cook
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Patent number: 7300210Abstract: A locking collar comprising an annular collar having an outer surface, an inner surface, and a first end positioned opposite a second end defining a gap therebetween, and a locking component extending from the first end of the annular collar and into engagement with the second end of the annular collar, such that when the locking component is tightened, the first end and the second end are drawn together, and the annular collar is comprised of plates that are secured together to form a laminated locking collar.Type: GrantFiled: January 8, 2004Date of Patent: November 27, 2007Assignee: Emerson Power Transmission Manufacturing, LLPInventors: James Johnson, James A. Parejko, Patrick Tibbits
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Patent number: 7272618Abstract: A system and method for determining information for system components includes a database, an interchanger subsystem, and a product selection subsystem. The database includes information concerning components. An interchanger subsystem receives product parameters from a selected one of the plurality of users. The product parameters specify features of a component. The interchanger subsystem determines a list of interchangeable substitute components from the information in the database. The product selection subsystem receives component information from a selected one of the plurality of users and determines a range of product offerings from the information in the database.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2002Date of Patent: September 18, 2007Assignee: Emerson Power Transmission Manufacturing LPInventors: John Francesco Bisotti, Daniel G. Fannin, James Pierce Johnson, Harold A. Fischer, James A. Parejko, Michael Jay Stein
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Patent number: 7111989Abstract: A bearing assembly having an inner ring and an outer ring and a plurality of rolling elements positioned therebetween, and a lubricant disposed about the rolling elements between the inner ring and the outer ring where the lubricant comprises a hydrocracked base oil and a lithium complex thickener.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 2002Date of Patent: September 26, 2006Assignee: Emerson Power Transmission Manufacturing, L.P.Inventors: John P. Cook, Xuehai (Ben) Ni
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Patent number: 6994195Abstract: A clutch mechanism connects a rotating shaft to an outer clutch member having a clutch keyway. The clutch mechanism permits the shaft to rotate in a normal direction and prevents the shaft from rotating in a reverse direction when the outer clutch member is rotationally fixed to the housing. A key is moveable into an engaged position with the clutch keyway to rotationally fix the outer clutch member to the housing. The key is also moveable into a disengaged position to permit the outer clutch member to rotate relative to the housing. Thus, the shaft is permitted to rotate in both the normal direction and the reverse direction. A positive, mechanical and/or visual indication of whether the shaft is capable of operating in both directions may also be included. The assembly may include a sealed interior space in common with the machine including the shaft.Type: GrantFiled: September 8, 2004Date of Patent: February 7, 2006Assignee: Emerson Power Transmission Manufacturing, L.P.Inventors: Michael Wayne Brace, Michael Hill
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Patent number: 6945699Abstract: A bearing with lubricant having metal or metal alloy nanoparticles that are more anodic than the metal or metal alloy of which the inner or outer raceways of the bearing are constructed; and method for using the same.Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 2003Date of Patent: September 20, 2005Assignee: Emerson Power Transmission Manufacturing, L.P.Inventor: Patrick Tibbits
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Patent number: 6908230Abstract: A bearing assembly wherein the inner diameter of the slotted compressible annular locking collar is provided with a protrusion which extends radially inwardly, and finger extensions of the inner ring are provided with a recessed groove which extends at least partially along the collective outer annular surface of the finger extensions. When the locking collar is disposed about the finger extensions of the inner ring, the protrusion is disposed within the recessed groove to retain the locking collar on the inner ring. The inner ring finger extensions and the locking collar are relatively sized such that when they are in their free states, the inner diameter of the protrusion is slightly smaller than the outer diameter of the recessed groove, such that the collar may be snapped over the finger extensions and into proper position on the inner ring prior to installation on a shaft. The protrusion may be an integrally formed part of the locking collar or a separate resilient member.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2001Date of Patent: June 21, 2005Assignee: Emerson Power Transmission Manufacturing, L.P.Inventors: James P. Johnson, Eric Puleo, Kevin Feerick
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Patent number: RE39027Abstract: A bearing assembly wherein the inner diameter of the slotted compressible annular locking collar is provided with a protrusion which extends radically inwardly, and finger extensions of the inner ring are provided with a recessed groove which extends at least partially along the collective outer annular surface of the finger extensions. When the locking collar is disposed about the finger extensions of the inner ring, the protrusion is disposed within the recessed groove to retain the locking collar on the inner ring. The inner ring finger extensions and the locking collar are relatively sized such that when they are in their free states, the inner diameter of the protrusion is slightly smaller than the outer diameter of the recessed groove, such that the collar may be snapped over the finger extensions and into proper position on the inner ring prior to installation on a shaft. The protrusion may be an integrally formed part of the locking collar or a separate resilient member.Type: GrantFiled: October 20, 2003Date of Patent: March 21, 2006Assignee: Emerson Power Transmission Manufacturing, L.P.Inventors: James P. Johnson, Eric Puleo, Kevin Feerick