Patents by Inventor Duane C. Johnson

Duane C. Johnson 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: 20190207467
    Abstract: A terminal lead assembly for use in an integrated drive generator has a body formed of a lead portion and a support portion. The lead portion is received within an aperture in the support portion. The support portion has an outer periphery defined within a plane extending perpendicularly to a central axis of the lead portion. The outer periphery includes two curved portions and straight side portions extending parallel to each other and connecting the curved portions. An integrated drive generator and a method are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2018
    Publication date: July 4, 2019
    Inventors: Derek R. Hochstetler, Ted A. Martin, Duane C. Johnson, Glenn C. Lemmers, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20190207482
    Abstract: A stator sleeve for use in an integrated drive generator has a body extending between a first end and a second end and has a generally cylindrical inner peripheral surface. An outer peripheral surface has a plurality of circumferentially extending ribs define intermediate oil cooling channels. An integrated drive generator and a method are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2018
    Publication date: July 4, 2019
    Inventors: Derek R. Hochstetler, Ted A. Martin, Duane C. Johnson, Glenn C. Lemmers, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20190203821
    Abstract: A generator driven gear for use in an integrated drive generator has a gear body extending between a first end and a second end and having a disc extending radially outwardly. A boss extends from the disc toward the second end. There are outer gear teeth outwardly of an outer diameter of the disc. The outer gear teeth having a unique gear tooth profile with roll angles A, B, C, and D. An integrated drive generator and a method are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2018
    Publication date: July 4, 2019
    Inventors: Derek R. Hochstetler, Ted A. Martin, Duane C. Johnson, Glenn C. Lemmers, JR.
  • Publication number: 20190203820
    Abstract: A governor drive gear for use in an integrated drive generator has a gear body extending between a first end and a second end and having a disc extending radially outwardly. A boss extends from the disc toward the second end. There are outer gear teeth outwardly of an outer diameter of the disc. The outer gear teeth have a unique gear tooth profile with roll angles A, B, C, and D. An integrated drive generator and a method are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2018
    Publication date: July 4, 2019
    Inventors: Derek R. Hochstetler, Ted A. Martin, Duane C. Johnson, Glenn C. Lemmers, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20190207450
    Abstract: A lamination for use in an integrated drive generator is formed from a plurality of plates having a body including a pair of opposed cylindrical surfaces. Non-cylindrical ditches are defined circumferentially intermediate the pair of cylindrical surfaces. A plurality of passages are formed in an outer periphery of the cylindrical surfaces including relatively large holes extending through a slot to the outer periphery. Grooves are formed intermediate the relatively large holes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2018
    Publication date: July 4, 2019
    Inventors: Derek R. Hochstetler, Ted A. Martin, Duane C. Johnson, Glenn C. Lemmers, JR.
  • Publication number: 20190195330
    Abstract: An output ring gear for use in an integrated drive generator has a gear body extending between a first end and a second end and having a disc extending radially outwardly. A boss extends from the disc toward the second end. There are outer gear teeth outwardly of an outer diameter of the disc. There are inner gear teeth inwardly of an inner surface of the disc. The outer and inner gear teeth have a unique gear tooth profile with roll angles A, B, C, and D. An integrated drive generator and a method are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2017
    Publication date: June 27, 2019
    Inventors: Derek R. Hochstetler, Ted A. Martin, Duane C. Johnson, Glenn C. Lemmers, JR.
  • Publication number: 20190157927
    Abstract: A rotor for a permanent magnet generator includes a rotor body extending between a first end and a second end, having a cylindrical bore and a plurality of flats on an outer peripheral surface. Permanent magnets are positioned at the flats. An outer ring surrounds the permanent magnets and defines an outer diameter. A ratio of the outer diameter to an axial length between the first and second ends is between 3.2 and 3.4. An integrated drive generator and a method are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2017
    Publication date: May 23, 2019
    Inventors: Derek R. Hochstetler, Ted A. Martin, Duane C. Johnson, Glenn C. Lemmers, JR., Diego Rocha
  • Publication number: 20190154091
    Abstract: A disconnect plunger for use in an integrated drive generator includes a plunger body extending between a first end and a second end. A cam surface is formed on the second end, and has a cylindrical cam portion extending across the second end. The cylindrical cam portion has a location formed at a radius about a point spaced beyond the second end relative to the first end. A first distance is defined from a second end facing surface of a cylindrical guide portion positioned intermediate first and second end. A ratio of the first radius to the first distance is between 0.15 and 0.30. The point is spaced in a direction perpendicular to a center axis of the plunger body, and measured from the center axis by a second distance. A ratio of the second distance to the first radius is between 0.25 and 0.40. An integrated drive generator and a method of replacing a disconnect shaft are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2017
    Publication date: May 23, 2019
    Inventors: Derek R. Hochstetler, Ted A. Martin, Duane C. Johnson, Glenn C. Lemmers, JR.
  • Publication number: 20190154014
    Abstract: A wear ring for use in an integrated drive generator has a cylindrical body defining an axis and having a tab extending radially outwardly of an outer cylindrical surface of the cylindrical body. The tab has a radially outer point. A ratio of a first radius to the outer cylindrical surface from the axis to a second radius extending to the radially outer point from the axis is between 0.90 and 0.95. An integrated drive generator and a method are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2017
    Publication date: May 23, 2019
    Inventors: Derek R. Hochstetler, Ted A. Martin, Duane C. Johnson, Glenn C. Lemmers, JR.
  • Publication number: 20190157940
    Abstract: A terminal block cover for use in an integrated drive generator has a body having a closed outer face and extending to an open inner face, and having an open side and a closed side. There are four connection channels for receiving electric connections for each of three phases of power and a neutral, and they extend from the closed side to the open side. There are spacing channels formed between adjacent ones of each of the four connection channels, with the spacing channels being formed by two spaced ribs with an interior space. An integrated drive generator and a method are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2017
    Publication date: May 23, 2019
    Inventors: Derek R. Hochstetler, Ted A. Martin, Duane C. Johnson, Glenn C. Lemmers, JR.
  • Publication number: 20190146526
    Abstract: A governor and inversion pump drive gear for an integrated drive generator has a gear body extending from a first end to a second end. There is an enlarged disc between the first and second ends. A boss extends from the enlarged disc toward the second end and has an internal bore with spline teeth. The enlarged disc has input gear teeth at an outer periphery. A shaft portion extends from the disc to the first end. A flange is formed at a location intermediate the first end and the enlarged disc. The inner gear teeth and the drive gear teeth have unique tooth profiles. An integrated dive generator and a method are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2017
    Publication date: May 16, 2019
    Inventors: Derek R. Hochstetler, Ted A. Martin, Duane C. Johnson, Glenn C. Lemmers, JR.
  • Publication number: 20190145406
    Abstract: A scavenge/charge pump drive gear for use in an integrated drive generator has a gear body extending between a first end and a second end and having a disc extending radially outwardly. A boss extends from the disc toward the second end. There are outer gear teeth outwardly of an outer diameter of the disc. The outer gear teeth have a unique gear tooth profile with roll angles A, B, C, and D. An integrated drive generator and a method are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2017
    Publication date: May 16, 2019
    Inventors: Derek R. Hochstetler, Ted A. Martin, Duane C. Johnson, Glenn C. Lemmers, JR.
  • Publication number: 20190145410
    Abstract: A pump sleeve for an inversion pump in an integrated drive generator has a pump sleeve body extending between a first end and a second end, the first end being at a location adjacent an enlarged endplate. The body extends to the second end with a generally cylindrical body portion having a bore of an inner diameter from the first end to the second end, and between the first and second ends for a distance. A ratio of the first distance to the inner diameter being is 1.8 and 2.0. In addition, an integrated drive generator is disclosed as is a method of replacing an accessory drive gear in an integrated drive generator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2017
    Publication date: May 16, 2019
    Inventors: Derek R. Hochstetler, Ted A. Martin, Duane C. Johnson, Glenn C. Lemmers, JR.
  • Publication number: 20190101202
    Abstract: A cylinder block for use in an integrated drive generator has a shaft portion with a relatively small outer diameter and a cylindrical body portion having a larger outer diameter than the shaft portion, and said cylindrical body portion formed with a plurality of piston chambers, said cylindrical body portion extending from a first end to a second end, said second end being provided with cylindrical ports leading into said piston chambers and said cylindrical ports having a third end and a fourth end wherein a ratio of a first distance from said first end to said fourth end to a second distance from said first end to said second end being between 0.91 and 0.93. A generator and a method are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2017
    Publication date: April 4, 2019
    Inventors: Derek R. Hochstetler, Ted A. Martin, Duane C. Johnson, Glenn C. Lemmers
  • Publication number: 20190101162
    Abstract: A disconnect shaft for use in an integrated drive generator longitudinally extending between a first end and a second end having a plurality of gear teeth extending longitudinally from a first face disposed at the first end. A cam ledge is at an intermediate location between the first end and the second end. An annular cavity is defined between an inner surface of an inner bore of the disconnect shaft and an outer surface of a radially inner portion of the disconnect shaft. A generator and a method are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2017
    Publication date: April 4, 2019
    Inventors: Derek R. Hochstetler, Ted A. Martin, Duane C. Johnson, Glenn C. Lemmers
  • Publication number: 20190101058
    Abstract: An accessory drive gear for use in the integrated drive generator includes a gear body extending between a first end and a second end and having a plurality of gear teeth at a radially outer surface adjacent the first end, and the gear teeth having a gear tooth profile, with roll angles A, B, C, and D, and the roll angle at A being between 17.0 and 18.5°, the roll angle at B being between 20.0 and 21.5°, the roll angle at C being between 29.5 and 31.0°, and the roll angle at D being between 32.5 and 34.0°. In addition, an integrated drive generator is disclosed as is a method of replacing an accessory drive gear in an integrated drive generator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2017
    Publication date: April 4, 2019
    Inventors: Derek R. Hochstetler, Ted A. Martin, Duane C. Johnson, Glenn C. Lemmers
  • Publication number: 20190101059
    Abstract: A seal plate body has a first the zone including three bolt hole ears and an oil passage ear. A second zone includes four bolt hole ears. A third zone includes six bolt ears and one alignment pin ear. A fourth zone has three bolt hole ears. A fifth zone includes five bolt hole ears and one oil passage ear. A sixth zone includes three bolt hole ears and one alignment pin ear. Each of the bolt hole ears includes a bolt hole, and each of the oil passage ears includes an oil passage hole. An integrated drive generator and a method are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2017
    Publication date: April 4, 2019
    Inventors: Derek R. Hochstetler, Ted A. Martin, Duane C. Johnson, Glenn C. Lemmers
  • Publication number: 20190101203
    Abstract: A trim ring gear for use in an integrated drive generator has a ring gear body extending between a first end and a second end. Outer gear teeth are formed on an outer surface, and inner gear teeth are formed on an inner surface. The outer tooth roll angle at A is between 16.0 and 17.5°, at B is between 17.5 and 190°, at C is between 22.0 and 23.5°, and at D is between 23.0 and 24.5°. The inner tooth roll angle at A is between 31.5 and 33.0°, at B is between 30.0 and 31.5°, at C is between 25.5 and 27.0°, and at D is between 24.0 and 25.5°. An integrated drive generator, and a method of replacing the trim ring gear are also disclosed and claimed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2017
    Publication date: April 4, 2019
    Inventors: Derek R. Hochstetler, Ted A. Martin, Duane C. Johnson, Glenn C. Lemmers, Jessica M. Friedberg
  • Patent number: 10180166
    Abstract: A disconnect mechanism includes an input shaft defining a drive axis. A disconnect shaft is selectably engaged with the input shaft to be driven about the drive axis by the input shaft. A disconnect ramp shaft is operatively connected to the disconnect shaft to axially move the disconnect shaft between a first axial position wherein the disconnect shaft is engaged to the input shaft and a second axial position wherein the disconnect shaft is disengaged from the input shaft. The disconnect ramp shaft includes a ramp defined around an outer surface thereof. A disconnect pawl is selectably engaged with the ramp of the disconnect ramp shaft to engage or disengage the disconnect shaft from the input shaft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2019
    Assignee: Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation
    Inventors: Andrew P. Grosskopf, Aaron M. Finke, Duane C. Johnson, William B. Beard
  • Patent number: 9732804
    Abstract: A disconnect shaft of an integrated drive generator is provided including a body configured to rotate about an axis of rotation. The body has a first end, a second opposite end, and a plurality of teeth formed adjacent the first end and configured to engage a complementary portion of an adjacent component. A relief is formed in the body such that a first portion is defined between the relief and the plurality of teeth. The first portion includes a plurality of threads having at least one of a major diameter between about 1.3044 and about 1.3125 inches (3.313-3.334 centimeters), a minor diameter between about 1.2482 and about 1.2547 inches (3.170-3.187 centimeters), a pitch diameter between about 1.2765 and about 1.2800 inches (3.242-3.251 centimeters), and a root radius between about 0.0075 and 0.0090 inches (0.0190-0.0029 centimeters).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2017
    Assignee: HAMILTON SUNDSTRAND CORPORATION
    Inventors: Andrew P. Grosskopf, Aaron M. Finke, Duane C. Johnson, William B. Beard