Patents by Inventor Scott Bitzer
Scott Bitzer 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: 10014755Abstract: A method of securing a fan member to a rotor assembly of an electric machine. The method includes positioning the fan member adjacent the rotor, aligning at least two mounting members extending radially outwardly of the central hub of the rotor assembly with a corresponding at least two mounting elements extending radially inwardly of a hub portion of the fan member, and securing the at least two mounting members to the corresponding at least two mounting elements.Type: GrantFiled: August 15, 2016Date of Patent: July 3, 2018Assignee: BORGWARNER INC.Inventors: Kirk Neet, David Maley, Scott Bitzer, Chad Zook
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Publication number: 20160352196Abstract: A method of securing a fan member to a rotor assembly of an electric machine. The method includes positioning the fan member adjacent the rotor, aligning at least two mounting members extending radially outwardly of the central hub of the rotor assembly with a corresponding at least two mounting elements extending radially inwardly of a hub portion of the fan member, and securing the at least two mounting members to the corresponding at least two mounting elements.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 15, 2016Publication date: December 1, 2016Inventors: Kirk Neet, David Maley, Scott Bitzer, Chad Zook
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Patent number: 9502944Abstract: An electric machine component includes a rotor assembly having a body provided with a number of pole members and a central hub. The body includes at least one mounting member projecting radially outwardly of the central hub. A fan member is mounted to the rotor. The fan member includes a hub portion and a number of fan blades projecting radially outwardly from the hub portion. The fan member includes at least one mounting element extending radially outwardly of the hub portion. The at least one mounting element is configured and disposed to engage with the at least one mounting member to radially and axially constrain the fan member to the rotor.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2013Date of Patent: November 22, 2016Assignee: REMY TECHNOLOGIES, L.L.C.Inventors: Kirk Neet, David Maley, Scott Bitzer, Chad Zook
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Patent number: 9484697Abstract: A brush holder assembly for an alternator having a rotational axis includes a pair of brushes each having a contacting surface defining a width and a height, and each having a shunt wire extending laterally from the brush in the widthwise direction. The brush holder assembly includes a housing having first and second brush chambers, corresponding first and second wire cavities each defining a cavity height, and first and second slots respectively interposed between the corresponding chamber and cavity. The respective shunt wires extend through the first and second slots then through the first and second wire cavities. The cavity heights are each at least approximately 0.9 times the height of one of the brushes. The height of the first wire cavity is less than approximately 0.97 times ((A/2) plus B), wherein A is the brush height and B is the distance between the brushes.Type: GrantFiled: May 7, 2015Date of Patent: November 1, 2016Assignee: Remy Technologies, LLCInventors: Kirk Neet, Scott Bitzer
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Patent number: 9431863Abstract: An electric machine includes a core with a plurality of teeth that extends between end faces of the core. Slots are defined in the core between adjacent teeth of the plurality of teeth. The slots each have a radial opening formed between end portions of the adjacent teeth. An insulation sheet is positioned on the core to obstruct the radial openings to the slots. The insulation has at least two spaced circumferential members that respectively overlap the end faces of the core. The insulation sheet also has a plurality of spaced axial members connected to the circumferential members. The axial members are positioned within the slots to obstruct the radial openings to the slots.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2013Date of Patent: August 30, 2016Assignee: REMY TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: Chad Zook, Kirk Neet, Scott Bitzer
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Publication number: 20150244129Abstract: A brush holder assembly for an alternator having a rotational axis includes a pair of brushes each having a contacting surface defining a width and a height, and each having a shunt wire extending laterally from the brush in the widthwise direction. The brush holder assembly includes a housing having first and second brush chambers, corresponding first and second wire cavities each defining a cavity height, and first and second slots respectively interposed between the corresponding chamber and cavity. The respective shunt wires extend through the first and second slots then through the first and second wire cavities. The cavity heights are each at least approximately 0.9 times the height of one of the brushes. The height of the first wire cavity is less than approximately 0.97 times ((A/2) plus B), wherein A is the brush height and B is the distance between the brushes.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 7, 2015Publication date: August 27, 2015Applicant: REMY TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: Kirk Neet, Scott Bitzer
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Patent number: 9077218Abstract: A brush holder assembly for an alternator having a rotational axis includes a pair of brushes each having a contacting surface defining a width and a height, and each having a shunt wire extending laterally from the brush in the widthwise direction. The brush holder assembly includes a housing having first and second brush chambers, corresponding first and second wire cavities each defining a cavity height, and first and second slots respectively interposed between the corresponding chamber and cavity. The respective shunt wires extend through the first and second slots then through the first and second wire cavities. The cavity heights are each at least approximately 0.9 times the height of one of the brushes. The height of the first wire cavity is less than approximately 0.97 times ((A/2) plus B), wherein A is the brush height and B is the distance between the brushes.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 2012Date of Patent: July 7, 2015Assignee: Remy Technologies, LLCInventors: Kirk Neet, Scott Bitzer
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Publication number: 20150069883Abstract: An electric machine component includes a rotor assembly having a body provided with a number of pole members and a central hub. The body includes at least one mounting member projecting radially outwardly of the central hub. A fan member is mounted to the rotor. The fan member includes a hub portion and a number of fan blades projecting radially outwardly from the hub portion. The fan member includes at least one mounting element extending radially outwardly of the hub portion. The at least one mounting element is configured and disposed to engage with the at least one mounting member to radially and axially constrain the fan member to the rotor.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 9, 2013Publication date: March 12, 2015Applicant: REMY TECHNOLOGIES, L.L.C.Inventors: Kirk Neet, David Maley, Scott Bitzer, Chad Zook
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Publication number: 20150028716Abstract: An electric machine includes a core with a plurality of teeth that extends between end faces of the core. Slots are defined in the core between adjacent teeth of the plurality of teeth. The slots each have a radial opening formed between end portions of the adjacent teeth. An insulation sheet is positioned on the core to obstruct the radial openings to the slots. The insulation has at least two spaced circumferential members that respectively overlap the end faces of the core. The insulation sheet also has a plurality of spaced axial members connected to the circumferential members. The axial members are positioned within the slots to obstruct the radial openings to the slots.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 29, 2013Publication date: January 29, 2015Applicant: Remy Technologies LLCInventors: Chad Zook, Kirk Neet, Scott Bitzer
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Publication number: 20140265710Abstract: A coil arrangement for an electric machine comprises a spool including a hub, a first wall positioned on a first side of the hub, and a second wall positioned on a second side of the hub. A length of wire is wound on the hub to form a coil positioned between the first wall and the second wall of the spool. The coil includes a plurality of winding layers including an inner winding layer, an outer winding layer, and at least one intermediate winding layer between the inner winding layer and the outer winding layer. A projection is connected to the spool. The projection includes a first end directly connected to the spool and a second end opposite the first end, the second end is positioned between the first wall and the second wall of the spool. The outer winding layer engages the second end of the projection.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2013Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: REMY TECHNOLOGIES LLCInventors: Chad Zook, Scott Bitzer
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Publication number: 20140154086Abstract: An alternator has a pole segment with a collar, an axially outward surface, and at least one key extending radially outward from the collar along the surface. A fan has a keying slot extending radially outward from a center ring, and a fan body including protrusions. The fan is mounted to the segment whereby the collar fits inside the ring and the key fits inside the keying slot, and the fan is welded to the segment at the protrusions. A method includes securing a fan to a pole segment by mating a radially-extending key formed on the segment to a keying slot of the fan and by welding the fan to the segment.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 5, 2012Publication date: June 5, 2014Applicant: REMY TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: Jiwon Chung, Scott Bitzer
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Publication number: 20130221796Abstract: A brush holder assembly for an alternator having a rotational axis includes a pair of brushes each having a contacting surface defining a width and a height, and each having a shunt wire extending laterally from the brush in the widthwise direction. The brush holder assembly includes a housing having first and second brush chambers, corresponding first and second wire cavities each defining a cavity height, and first and second slots respectively interposed between the corresponding chamber and cavity. The respective shunt wires extend through the first and second slots then through the first and second wire cavities. The cavity heights are each at least approximately 0.9 times the height of one of the brushes. The height of the first wire cavity is less than approximately 0.97 times ((A/2) plus B), wherein A is the brush height and B is the distance between the brushes.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2012Publication date: August 29, 2013Inventors: Kirk Neet, Scott Bitzer
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Patent number: 8106559Abstract: A component for an electric machine includes a spool having a main body portion provided with a first end portion that extends substantially uninterrupted to a second end portion through an intermediate portion. A plurality of mounting elements are provided on the first end portion. A star member is operatively connected to the spool. The star member includes a main body, a plurality of flap members that extend from the main body and collectively define a central opening, and a plurality of mounting members that extend into the central opening. The plurality of mounting members engage with corresponding ones of the plurality of mounting elements to detachably mount the star member to the first end portion of the spool.Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 2010Date of Patent: January 31, 2012Assignee: Remy Technologies, L.L.C.Inventors: Kirk Neet, Scott Bitzer
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Publication number: 20110316369Abstract: An electric machine includes a rotor. The rotor includes a body having a number of pole members, a central hub, and a plurality of mounting members. The plurality of mounting members are fewer than half the number of pole members. A fan member is mounted to the rotor. The fan member includes a number of fan blades that project outward from a hub portion. A plurality of mounting elements are provided on select ones of the number of fan blades. The plurality of mounting members engage respective ones of the plurality of mounting elements to attach the fan member to the rotor.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2010Publication date: December 29, 2011Applicant: REMY TECHNOLOGIES, L.L.C.Inventors: Kirk Neet, Scott Bitzer
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Patent number: 8044549Abstract: An electric machine includes a housing, a stator mounted within the housing, and a rotor including a spool assembly. The spool assembly includes a spool having a main body portion having a first end portion that extends substantially uninterrupted to a second end portion through an intermediate portion. The spool further includes a first plurality of mounting elements provided on the first end portion and a second plurality mounting elements provided on the first end portion. A star member is secured to the first end portion of the spool.Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 2008Date of Patent: October 25, 2011Assignee: Remy Technologies, L.L.C.Inventors: Kirk Neet, Scott Bitzer
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Publication number: 20110031842Abstract: A component for an electric machine includes a spool having a main body portion provided with a first end portion that extends substantially uninterrupted to a second end portion through an intermediate portion. A plurality of mounting elements are provided on the first end portion. A star member is operatively connected to the spool. The star member includes a main body, a plurality of flap members that extend from the main body and collectively define a central opening, and a plurality of mounting members that extend into the central opening. The plurality of mounting members engage with corresponding ones of the plurality of mounting elements to detachably mount the star member to the first end portion of the spool.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 18, 2010Publication date: February 10, 2011Applicant: REMY TECHNOLOGIES, L.L.C.Inventors: Kirk Neet, Scott Bitzer
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Patent number: 7821166Abstract: A dynamoelectric machine insulator includes, a body having a plurality of holes therethrough at least some of the plurality of holes being receptive of a lead such that a lead extending through each of the plurality of holes is electrically isolated from a lead extending through each of the other of the plurality of holes, and at least one channel in the body extending arcuately along a perimetrical extent of the body. The at least one channel configured and dimensioned to insulate at least one lead routed therein.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2007Date of Patent: October 26, 2010Assignee: Remy Technologies, L.L.C.Inventors: Kirk Neet, Ted Garcia, Scott Bitzer, Michael T. York, Ryan Libler
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Patent number: 7808137Abstract: Disclosed is a terminal assembly for a stator of a dynamoelectric machine. The terminal assembly includes a at least five electrically conductive tracks arrayed in a single layer, each track configured and positioned for electrical communication with corresponding leads extending from the stator providing electrical connection between at least one lead of stator leads and a rectifier bridge. The tracks are at least partially encapsulated in a nonconductive casing.Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 2006Date of Patent: October 5, 2010Assignee: Remy Technologies, L.L.C.Inventors: Kirk Neet, Scott Bitzer
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Publication number: 20100019607Abstract: An electric machine includes a housing, a stator mounted within the housing, and a rotor including a spool assembly. The spool assembly includes a spool having a main body portion having a first end portion that extends substantially uninterrupted to a second end portion through an intermediate portion. The spool further includes a first plurality of mounting elements provided on the first end portion and a second plurality mounting elements provided on the first end portion. A star member is secured to the first end portion of the spool.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 22, 2008Publication date: January 28, 2010Applicant: REMY TECHNOLOGIES, L.L.C.Inventors: Kirk Neet, Scott Bitzer
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Publication number: 20080252170Abstract: A dynamoelectric machine insulator includes, a body having a plurality of holes therethrough at least some of the plurality of holes being receptive of a lead such that a lead extending through each of the plurality of holes is electrically isolated from a lead extending through each of the other of the plurality of holes, and at least one channel in the body extending arcuately along a perimetrical extent of the body. The at least one channel configured and dimensioned to insulate at least one lead routed therein.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 15, 2007Publication date: October 16, 2008Applicant: REMY INTERNATIONAL, INC.Inventors: Kirk Neet, Ted Garcia, Scott Bitzer, Micheal T. York, Ryan Libler