Patents by Inventor Ted A. Martin

Ted A. Martin 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: 20190363610
    Abstract: A housing for a gas turbine engine accessory includes an enclosure having a drive end with an opening and a closure. The closure is seated in the opening, defines therethrough a shaft aperture and has a v-band flange extending about a periphery of the closure to limit load carried by the enclosure when the engine accessory is mounted to an accessory gearbox mount in a cantilevered arrangement. Engine accessories for gas turbine engines and mounting arrangements for gas turbine engine accessories are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2019
    Publication date: November 28, 2019
    Inventors: Craig J. Wojcik, Ted A. Martin, Paul Henry Verstrate
  • Patent number: 10451163
    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: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2019
    Assignee: Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation
    Inventors: Derek R. Hochstetler, Ted A. Martin, Duane C. Johnson, Glenn C. Lemmers, Jessica M. Friedberg
  • Patent number: 10436251
    Abstract: An inner bearing race has a body extending from a first end to a second end. An inner bearing race surface defined between a pair of lands extends radially outwardly of the inner bearing race surface, with one of the lands extending to the second end. The bearing race surface is defined by inner face surfaces of the lands. The inner bearing race surface extends for an axial distance between the inner facing surfaces along a central axis C of the body and defines a first distance. A second distance defines an outer diameter of the inner bearing race surface is defined as a second distance and a ratio of the first distance to the second distance being between 0.20 and 0.30. An integrated drive generator and a method are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2019
    Assignee: Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation
    Inventors: Derek R. Hochstetler, Ted A. Martin, Duane C. Johnson, Glenn C. Lemmers, Jr.
  • Patent number: 10422324
    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: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2019
    Assignee: Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation
    Inventors: Derek R. Hochstetler, Ted A. Martin, Duane C. Johnson, Glenn C. Lemmers, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20190219050
    Abstract: A pump sleeve for an integrated drive generator has a pump sleeve body extending between a first end and a second end. The first end is at a location adjacent a radially enlarged end plate. The body extends to the second end with a generally cylindrical body portion having an inner bore diameter defining a first distance. The body extends between the first and second ends for a second distance. A ratio of the first distance to the second distance is between 0.15 and 0.30. An integrated drive generator and a method are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2018
    Publication date: July 18, 2019
    Inventors: Derek R. Hochstetler, Ted A. Martin, Duane C. Johnson, Glenn C. Lemmers, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20190219144
    Abstract: A cam liner for use in an integrated drive generator has a cam liner body extending between a first end spaced from the second end by a first distance. The body is generally cylindrical. An outer diameter of the cam liner defines a second distance. A ratio of the first distance to the second distance is between 0.90 and 1.00. An integrated drive generator and a method are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2018
    Publication date: July 18, 2019
    Inventors: Derek R. Hochstetler, Ted A. Martin, Duane C. Johnson, Glenn C. Lemmers, JR.
  • Publication number: 20190222154
    Abstract: A variable wobbler plate has a stub shaft and a pivot shaft. The pivot shaft has a smaller diameter portion and a larger diameter portion. The smaller diameter portion has a generally cylindrical outer periphery with a flat over a limited circumferential extent and a diameter to opposed portions of the generally cylindrical portion defining a first distance. A second distance is defined from an end of the smaller diameter portion spaced furthest from the stub shaft to an end of the larger diameter portion spaced closest to the stub shaft and measured along a central axis of the pivot shaft and defines a second distance. A ratio of the first distance to the second distance is between 0.60 and 0.75. An integrated drive generator and a method are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2018
    Publication date: July 18, 2019
    Inventors: Derek R. Hochstetler, Ted A. Martin, Duane C. Johnson, Glenn C. Lemmers, JR.
  • Publication number: 20190219041
    Abstract: A port plate for use in an integrated drive generator has a body defining a semi-cylindrical charge port communicating with two circumferentially smaller charge port portions. A diametrically opposed working pressure port has three smaller working pressure ports. A center plane is defined extending through a center axis of a bore within the body and equidistance between circumferential ends of the charge port and the working fluid port. A first angle is defined between the plane and a circumferential end of the smaller charge port. The first angle is between 15 and 25 degrees. An integrated drive generator and a method are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2018
    Publication date: July 18, 2019
    Inventors: Derek R. Hochstetler, Ted A. Martin, Duane C. Johnson, Glenn C. Lemmers, JR.
  • Publication number: 20190219139
    Abstract: A fixed block shaft has a body extending from a first end to a second end. A disc extends radially outwardly of a shaft portion. The shaft portion extends to the second end. The disc extends radially outwardly from the shaft adjacent the first end with a boss extending to the first end from the disc. The boss defines an inner peripheral surface and the inner peripheral surface has a bearing race. The bearing race extends from the first end to a bearing race end. An inner diameter of the bearing race defines a first distance. An inner diameter of the bearing race is defined as a first distance and the bearing race extends along a central axis for a second distance. A ratio of the first distance to the second distance is between 4.30 and 4.50. An integrated drive generator and a method are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2018
    Publication date: July 18, 2019
    Inventors: Derek R. Hochstetler, Ted A. Martin, Duane C. Johnson, Glenn C. Lemmers, JR.
  • Publication number: 20190222092
    Abstract: A terminal lead support for use in an integrated drive generator has a body defining an outer end extending to two outer angled surfaces. The outer angled surfaces each extend to curved end portions. The curved end portions connect the outer angled surfaces into inner angled surfaces. The inner angled surfaces each extend into cupped portions formed about a radius. There are six apertures formed within the body, with laterally outer apertures spaced from the outer surface by a greater amount than laterally intermediate apertures. The laterally intermediate apertures are spaced from the outer surface by a greater amount than laterally inner apertures. An integrated drive generator and a method of replacing a terminal lead support are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2018
    Publication date: July 18, 2019
    Inventors: Derek R. Hochstetler, Ted A. Martin, Duane C. Johnson, Glenn C. Lemmers, JR.
  • Publication number: 20190211871
    Abstract: An inner bearing race has a body extending from a first end to a second end. An inner bearing race surface defined between a pair of lands extends radially outwardly of the inner bearing race surface, with one of the lands extending to the second end. The bearing race surface is defined by inner face surfaces of the lands. The inner bearing race surface extends for an axial distance between the inner facing surfaces along a central axis C of the body and defines a first distance. A second distance defines an outer diameter of the inner bearing race surface is defined as a second distance and a ratio of the first distance to the second distance being between 0.20 and 0.30. An integrated drive generator and a method are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2018
    Publication date: July 11, 2019
    Inventors: Derek R. Hochstetler, Ted A. Martin, Duane C. Johnson, Glenn C. Lemmers, JR.
  • Publication number: 20190214881
    Abstract: A terminal block for use in an integrated drive generator has a body having an outer support surface and extending to an inner surface. There are four connection channels for supporting electric connections for each of three phases of power and a neutral. There are fingers formed between adjacent ones of each of the four connection channels, with the fingers extending away from the support surface in a direction away from the inner surface. An integrated drive generator and a method are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2018
    Publication date: July 11, 2019
    Inventors: Derek R. Hochstetler, Ted A. Martin, Duane C. Johnson, Glenn C. Lemmers, JR.
  • Publication number: 20190211910
    Abstract: A variable block shaft has a radially enlarged disc formed at a first end. A shaft portion extends from the disc to a second end. An inner bearing race surface is defined intermediate the first and second end and has an outer peripheral surface. An axial length of the inner bearing race surface is defined between inner facing surfaces of lands at each axial side. The axial distance is measured along the center axis of the body and an outer diameter to the inner bearing race surface being defined as a first distance. The axial length of the inner bearing race surface is defined as a second distance and a ratio of the first distance to the second distance being between 3.75 and 3.90. An integrated drive generator and a method are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2018
    Publication date: July 11, 2019
    Inventors: Derek R. Hochstetler, Ted A. Martin, Duane C. Johnson, Glenn C. Lemmers, JR.
  • Publication number: 20190203647
    Abstract: An input drive shaft for use in an integrated drive generator has a body extending from an end to a clutch face. The clutch face includes a plurality of clutch teeth extending away from a nominal surface of the body. The clutch face defines an inner bore of a first diameter. The clutch face has an outer peripheral surface defining a second diameter and a ratio of the first diameter to the second diameter is between 1.50 and 1.65. 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: 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: 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: 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: 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.