Patents by Inventor James M. Regan
James M. Regan 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: 10935115Abstract: A cone brake no-back includes an input no-back disk, an output no-back disk; and a no-back ball ramp mechanism operably connected to the input no-back disk and the output no back disk. An input no-back cone is operably connected to and supportive of the input no-back disk. The input no-back cone is axially loaded by an input no-back spring. An output no-back cone is operably connected to and supportive of the output no-back disk. The output no-back cone is axially loaded by an output no-back spring. A no-back input shaft is operably connected to the input no-back disk and the output no back disk, and a no-back output shaft is operably connected to the output no back disk.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 2018Date of Patent: March 2, 2021Assignee: HAMILTON SUNSTRAND CORPORATIONInventors: Victor Barger, James M. Regan, Joseph M. Bielefeldt
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Publication number: 20200056688Abstract: A cone brake no-back includes an input no-back disk, an output no-back disk; and a no-back ball ramp mechanism operably connected to the input no-back disk and the output no back disk. An input no-back cone is operably connected to and supportive of the input no-back disk. The input no-back cone is axially loaded by an input no-back spring. An output no-back cone is operably connected to and supportive of the output no-back disk. The output no-back cone is axially loaded by an output no-back spring. A no-back input shaft is operably connected to the input no-back disk and the output no back disk, and a no-back output shaft is operably connected to the output no back disk.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2018Publication date: February 20, 2020Inventors: Victor Barger, James M. Regan, Joseph M. Bielefeldt
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Patent number: 9651126Abstract: A load limiter has a first disk for translating a first torque from an input and a second disk for translating a second torque from an output. Each of the first disk and the second disk has a ramp in which a torque transmitter, such as a ball is disposed. A first conical brake surface and a second conical brake surface disposed on the first disk or the second disk interact if the first torque and/or the second torque cause relative rotation between the first disk and the second disk.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2010Date of Patent: May 16, 2017Assignee: Hamilton Sundstrand CorporationInventors: David J. Lang, James M. Regan
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Patent number: 9527580Abstract: A no-back assembly includes a first disc coupled to a first shaft and arranged radially outward of the first shaft. Also included is a first brake arranged radially outward of the first disc. Further included is a spring adjacent the first brake. Yet further included is a second disc coupled to a second shaft and arranged radially outward of the second shaft. Also included is a second brake arranged radially outward of the second disc. Further included is at least one pin operatively coupling the first brake and the second brake to a housing of the no-back assembly, a gain reduction spring disposed within a recess of the housing, and a piston disposed in contact with the gain reduction spring and a first side of the pin, wherein the gain reduction spring biases the piston against the first side of pin, wherein the pin is biased against the housing.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2014Date of Patent: December 27, 2016Assignee: HAMILTON SUNDSTRAND CORPORATIONInventors: David J. Lang, Mark D. Miller, James M. Regan
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Patent number: 9482335Abstract: A device and method for determining whether a no-back device is functioning properly includes a no-back device coupling an input shaft and an output shaft. A no-back output gear is coupled to the output shaft, and a reaction gear is operably coupled to the no-back output gear. A check device includes a rotatable drive feature having a first end accessible for rotation and a second end engaged with the reaction gear. The functionality of the no-back device is evaluated by applying a rotational torque to the drive feature.Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 2016Date of Patent: November 1, 2016Assignee: HAMILTON SUNDSTRAND CORPORATIONInventor: James M. Regan
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Publication number: 20160116051Abstract: A device and method for determining whether a no-back device is functioning properly includes a no-back device coupling an input shaft and an output shaft. A no-back output gear is coupled to the output shaft, and a reaction gear is operably coupled to the no-back output gear. A check device includes a rotatable drive feature having a first end accessible for rotation and a second end engaged with the reaction gear. The functionality of the no-back device is evaluated by applying a rotational torque to the drive feature.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 7, 2016Publication date: April 28, 2016Inventor: James M. Regan
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Publication number: 20160083080Abstract: A no-back assembly includes a first disc coupled to a first shaft and arranged radially outward of the first shaft. Also included is a first brake arranged radially outward of the first disc. Further included is a spring adjacent the first brake. Yet further included is a second disc coupled to a second shaft and arranged radially outward of the second shaft. Also included is a second brake arranged radially outward of the second disc. Further included is at least one pin operatively coupling the first brake and the second brake to a housing of the no-back assembly, a gain reduction spring disposed within a recess of the housing, and a piston disposed in contact with the gain reduction spring and a first side of the pin, wherein the gain reduction spring biases the piston against the first side of pin, wherein the pin is biased against the housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 24, 2014Publication date: March 24, 2016Inventors: David J. Lang, Mark D. Miller, James M. Regan
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Patent number: 9261149Abstract: A device and method for determining whether a no-back device is functioning properly includes a no-back device coupling an input shaft and an output shaft. A no-back output gear is coupled to the output shaft, and a reaction gear is operably coupled to the no-back output gear. A check device includes a rotatable drive feature having a first end accessible for rotation and a second end engaged with the reaction gear. The functionality of the no-back device is evaluated by applying a rotational torque to the drive feature.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2012Date of Patent: February 16, 2016Assignee: Hamilton Sundstrand CorporationInventor: James M. Regan
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Publication number: 20130237362Abstract: A device and method for determining whether a no-back device is functioning properly includes a no-back device coupling an input shaft and an output shaft. A no-back output gear is coupled to the output shaft, and a reaction gear is operably coupled to the no-back output gear. A check device includes a rotatable drive feature having a first end accessible for rotation and a second end engaged with the reaction gear. The functionality of the no-back device is evaluated by applying a rotational torque to the drive feature.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2012Publication date: September 12, 2013Applicant: HAMILTON SUNDSTRAND CORPORATIONInventor: James M. Regan
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Patent number: 8511441Abstract: Disclosed is a cone brake no-back for use with an actuation system. The actuation system may be an aircraft actuation system, for example. The no-back may include cone brakes capable of preventing undesired displacement of an aircraft surface (such as a flap, a leading edge, or a trailing edge of a wing) in the event that an actuator input becomes disconnected or is otherwise insufficient to oppose the load created by the aircraft surface.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 2010Date of Patent: August 20, 2013Assignee: Hamilton Sundstrand CorporationInventors: David J. Lang, James M. Regan, Mark D. Miller
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Patent number: 8438743Abstract: A disclosed sensor assembly for detecting movement and a position of a wing flap includes a sensing device that generates a signal corresponding to a position of the flap. The sensor assembly includes a linkage that is attached to the movable flap for mechanically communicating movement of the flap to the sensing device. The linkage includes a first pivot shaft mounted to the flap that is disposed about a first axis and a second pivot shaft attached to the first pivot shaft for movement about a second axis transverse to the first axis.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2011Date of Patent: May 14, 2013Assignee: Hamilton Sundstrand CorporationInventors: Gregory T. Wallen, James M. Regan, David J. Lang, Cory M. Crandall-Seibert, Mark D. Miller, William E. Leden, Andrew N. Baines, Jeffrey Paul Jacobs
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Patent number: 8393442Abstract: An asymmetry brake includes a housing, a shaft, a pilot brake, a primary brake, and a ball ramp assembly. The shaft of the asymmetry brake is rotatable relative to the housing about an axis of rotation. The primary brake is movably connected with the shaft. The pilot brake is configured to selectively engage the housing to generate a triggering torque. The triggering torque is transferred through the ball ramp assembly to the primary brake, which in response engages the housing to generate a braking torque on the shaft. The disposition of the ball ramp assembly between the pilot brake and the primary brake allows the ball ramp assembly to return to an operative non-separated condition when the pilot brake is disengaged from the housing. The return of the ball ramp assembly to the operative non-separated condition allows the primary brake to disengage from the housing which releases the shaft to rotate.Type: GrantFiled: August 14, 2008Date of Patent: March 12, 2013Assignee: Hamilton Sundstrand CorporationInventors: David J. Lang, James M. Regan
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Patent number: 8353203Abstract: A brake position sensor unit includes a unitary brake shaft that transmits braking torque to a article to be slowed, connects directly to a brake unit, connects to a resolver and has a plurality of planetary gears rotating thereabout to activate a sensor when the brake unit is set.Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 2009Date of Patent: January 15, 2013Assignee: Hamilton Sundstrand CorporationInventors: Gregory T. Wallen, Mark D. Miller, James M. Regan
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Publication number: 20120304475Abstract: A disclosed sensor assembly for detecting movement and a position of a wing flap includes a sensing device that generates a signal corresponding to a position of the flap. The sensor assembly includes a linkage that is attached to the movable flap for mechanically communicating movement of the flap to the sensing device. The linkage includes a first pivot shaft mounted to the flap that is disposed about a first axis and a second pivot shaft attached to the first pivot shaft for movement about a second axis transverse to the first axis.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 1, 2011Publication date: December 6, 2012Inventors: Gregory T. Wallen, James M. Regan, David J. Lang, Cory M. Crandall-Seibert, Mark D. Miller, William E. Leden, Andrew N. Baines, Jeffrey Paul Jacobs
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Publication number: 20120080283Abstract: A load limiter has a first disk for translating a first torque from an input and a second disk for translating a second torque from an output. Each of the first disk and the second disk has a ramp in which a torque transmitter, such as a ball is disposed. A first conical brake surface and a second conical brake surface disposed on the first disk or the second disk interact if the first torque and/or the second torque cause relative rotation between the first disk and the second disk.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2010Publication date: April 5, 2012Inventors: David J. Lang, James M. Regan
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Patent number: 8127912Abstract: A feedback torque limiter device for an actuator having an input shaft, output shaft and gear reduction for transmitting torque from the input shaft to the output shaft comprises an output torque sensor, and input torque limiter and a feedback mechanism. The output torque sensor senses actuator output torque downstream from an actuator gear reduction. The input torque limiter grounds additional torque from the input shaft when engaged. The feedback mechanism engages the input torque limiter when the output torque sensed by the output torque sensor reaches a predetermined value.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2009Date of Patent: March 6, 2012Assignee: Hamilton Sundstrand CorporationInventors: David J. Lang, James M. Regan
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Publication number: 20110240421Abstract: Disclosed is a cone brake no-back for use with an actuation system. The actuation system may be an aircraft actuation system, for example. The no-back may include cone brakes capable of preventing undesired displacement of an aircraft surface (such as a flap, a leading edge, or a trailing edge of a wing) in the event that an actuator input becomes disconnected or is otherwise insufficient to oppose the load created by the aircraft surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 1, 2010Publication date: October 6, 2011Inventors: David J. Lang, James M. Regan, Mark D. Miller
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Publication number: 20110139566Abstract: A feedback torque limiter device for an actuator having an input shaft, output shaft and gear reduction for transmitting torque from the input shaft to the output shaft comprises an output torque sensor, and input torque limiter and a feedback mechanism. The output torque sensor senses actuator output torque downstream from an actuator gear reduction. The input torque limiter grounds additional torque from the input shaft when engaged. The feedback mechanism engages the input torque limiter when the output torque sensed by the output torque sensor reaches a predetermined value.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2009Publication date: June 16, 2011Inventors: David J. Lang, James M. Regan
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Publication number: 20100095754Abstract: A brake position sensor unit includes a unitary brake shaft that transmits braking torque to a article to be slowed, connects directly to a brake unit, connects to a resolver and has a plurality of planetary gears rotating thereabout to activate a sensor when the brake unit is set.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 7, 2009Publication date: April 22, 2010Inventors: Gregory T. Wallen, Mark D. Miller, James M. Regan
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Publication number: 20100038493Abstract: An asymmetry brake includes a housing, a shaft, a pilot brake, a primary brake, and a ball ramp assembly. The shaft of the asymmetry brake is rotatable relative to the housing about an axis of rotation. The primary brake is movably connected with the shaft. The pilot brake is configured to selectively engage the housing to generate a triggering torque. The triggering torque is transferred through the ball ramp assembly to the primary brake, which in response engages the housing to generate a braking torque on the shaft. The disposition of the ball ramp assembly between the pilot brake and the primary brake allows the ball ramp assembly to return to an operative non-separated condition when the pilot brake is disengaged from the housing. The return of the ball ramp assembly to the operative non-separated condition allows the primary brake to disengage from the housing which releases the shaft to rotate.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 14, 2008Publication date: February 18, 2010Applicant: Hamilton Sundstrand CorporationInventors: David J. Lang, James M. Regan