Patents by Inventor Ryan Peaslee

Ryan Peaslee 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).

  • Self-lubricated thrust bearing for a hinged aircraft wing
    Patent number: 9856910
    Abstract: A bearing for a hinge in a hinged raked aircraft wing tip includes an outer member that has a concave inner surface and an inner member that has first and second inner segments. Each of the first and second inner segments has a base that has a bearing section extending therefrom. The bearing sections together form a convex outer surface that is complementary in shape to the concave inner surface. A preload feature is positioned between and engages a portion of the bearing sections. A lubricous liner is positioned between the concave inner surface and the convex outer surface. The bearing sections are positioned in the outer member to compress the preload feature to limit axial movement between the outer and inner members to a predetermined magnitude. The preload feature flexes outward as a result of wear to the liner to maintain the axial movement to the predetermined magnitude.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2018
    Assignee: Roller Bearing Company of America, Inc.
    Inventors: Andy Tyler, Ryan Peaslee, Michael Heligman, David Coombe, Matthias Duenner, Philippe Charmillot
  • SELF-LUBRICATED THRUST BEARING FOR A HINGED AIRCRAFT WING
    Publication number: 20170152889
    Abstract: A bearing for a hinge in a hinged raked aircraft wing tip includes an outer member that has a concave inner surface and an inner member that has first and second inner segments. Each of the first and second inner segments has a base that has a bearing section extending therefrom. The bearing sections together form a convex outer surface that is complementary in shape to the concave inner surface. A preload feature is positioned between and engages a portion of the bearing sections. A lubricous liner is positioned between the concave inner surface and the convex outer surface. The bearing sections are positioned in the outer member to compress the preload feature to limit axial movement between the outer and inner members to a predetermined magnitude. The preload feature flexes outward as a result of wear to the liner to maintain the axial movement to the predetermined magnitude.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2016
    Publication date: June 1, 2017
    Applicant: ROLLER BEARING COMPANY OF AMERICA, INC.
    Inventors: Andy Tyler, Ryan Peaslee, Michael Heligman, David Coombe, Matthias Duenner, Philippe Charmillot