Patents by Inventor Robert D. Kluck

Robert D. Kluck 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).

  • Axle assembly having a clutch collar actuator mechanism
    Patent number: 10378634
    Abstract: An axle assembly having a clutch collar actuator mechanism. The clutch collar actuator mechanism may have a piston housing and a yoke that may move with respect to the piston housing. The piston housing may extend around the input shaft and may receive at least one piston. The yoke may connect the piston to the clutch collar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2019
    Assignee: ArvinMeritor Technology, LLC
    Inventors: Robert D. Kluck, Nicholas S. Lakin, Kristen G. Byrd, Larry Wagle, Dale Kwasniewski
  • AXLE ASSEMBLY HAVING A CLUTCH COLLAR ACTUATOR MECHANISM
    Publication number: 20180372203
    Abstract: An axle assembly having a clutch collar actuator mechanism. The clutch collar actuator mechanism may have a piston housing and a yoke that may move with respect to the piston housing. The piston housing may extend around the input shaft and may receive at least one piston. The yoke may connect the piston to the clutch collar.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2018
    Publication date: December 27, 2018
    Applicant: ArvinMeritor Technology, LLC
    Inventors: Robert D. Kluck, Nicholas S. Lakin, Kristen G. Byrd, Larry Wagle, Dale Kwasniewski
  • Axle assembly having a clutch collar actuator mechanism
    Patent number: 10113628
    Abstract: An axle assembly having a clutch collar actuator mechanism. The clutch collar actuator mechanism may have a piston housing and a yoke that may move with respect to the piston housing. The piston housing may extend around the input shaft and may receive at least one piston. The yoke may connect the piston to the clutch collar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2018
    Assignee: ArvinMeritor Technology, LLC
    Inventors: Robert D. Kluck, Nicholas S. Lakin, Kristen G. Byrd, Larry Wagle, Dale Kwasniewski
  • Axle Assembly Having a Clutch Collar Actuator Mechanism
    Publication number: 20170045126
    Abstract: An axle assembly having a clutch collar actuator mechanism. The clutch collar actuator mechanism may have a piston housing and a yoke that may move with respect to the piston housing. The piston housing may extend around the input shaft and may receive at least one piston. The yoke may connect the piston to the clutch collar.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2015
    Publication date: February 16, 2017
    Inventors: Robert D. Kluck, Nicholas S. Lakin, Kristen G. Byrd, Larry Wagle, Dale Kwasniewski
  • Differential assembly having a link shaft
    Patent number: 9410605
    Abstract: A differential assembly having at least one link shaft that may be disposed in a case between a first gear and a second gear. The link shaft may have a bend portion that may not be coaxially disposed with first and second end portions of the link shaft. A pinion gear may engage the first and second gears may be rotatably disposed on the link shaft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2016
    Assignee: ArvinMeritor Technology, LLC
    Inventor: Robert D. Kluck
  • Differential Assembly Having a Link Shaft
    Publication number: 20150330494
    Abstract: A differential assembly having at least one link shaft that may be disposed in a case between a first gear and a second gear. The link shaft may have a bend portion that may not be coaxially disposed with first and second end portions of the link shaft. A pinion gear may engage the first and second gears may be rotatably disposed on the link shaft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2014
    Publication date: November 19, 2015
    Applicant: ArvinMeritor Technology, LLC
    Inventor: Robert D. Kluck
  • Bearing adjuster assembly
    Patent number: 8616780
    Abstract: A bearing adjuster assembly is provided. The bearing adjuster assembly may have a housing, a bearing, an adjuster ring, a retainer ring, and a seal assembly. The adjuster ring exerts a force upon the bearing. The retainer ring inhibits rotation of the adjuster ring. The seal assembly inhibits movement of the retainer ring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2013
    Assignee: ArvinMeritor Technology, LLC
    Inventors: Dale Kwasniewski, Robert D. Kluck, Larry Wagle
  • BEARING ADJUSTER ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20130182983
    Abstract: A bearing adjuster assembly is provided. The bearing adjuster assembly may have a housing, a bearing, an adjuster ring, a retainer ring, and a seal assembly. The adjuster ring exerts a force upon the bearing. The retainer ring inhibits rotation of the adjuster ring. The seal assembly inhibits movement of the retainer ring.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2012
    Publication date: July 18, 2013
    Applicant: ARVINMERITOR TECHNOLOGY, LLC
    Inventors: Dale Kwasniewski, Robert D. Kluck, Larry Wagle