Kenneth Howard Stewart

US Patent:

44555113, Jun 19, 1984

Filed:

Mar 4, 1983

Appl. No.:

6/472168

Inventors:

Kenneth W. Stewart - Columbus MS

Assignee:

AMBAC Industries, Incorporated - Columbus MS

International Classification:

H02K 706
H02P 102

US Classification:

318 9

Abstract:

A windshield wiper mechanism includes a motor driven gear and a drive plate positioned relative thereto but selectively rotatable to enable easy change of the effective wiper parts position. A park switch to automatically stops the arm and blade at a selected position on the windshield is located on the drive gear (driving rotatable member). Removal, rotation and reengagement of the drive plate relative to the motor driven gear then easily changes the wiper park position. The drive plate is provided with at least one opening located at a radial distance from the center rotating axis of the drive plate for receiving a pin of a connecting link that will provide oscillating motion to a shaft upon which a windshield wiper arm and blade is secured.

US Patent:

46942149, Sep 15, 1987

Filed:

Mar 7, 1986

Appl. No.:

6/837108

Inventors:

Kenneth W. Stewart - Columbus MS

Assignee:

United Technologies Electro Systems, Inc. - Columbus MS

International Classification:

H02K 1300

US Classification:

310239

Abstract:

A dynamoelectric machine including a brush holder for positioning the brushes in a mounting position is disclosed. The brush holder includes a displaceable section located to secure the brushes in a mounting position and said displaceable section being separated during assembly to allow the brushes to be displaced inwardly to engage the commutator in the final assembled position. Several embodiments of displaceable sections are disclosed.

US Patent:

50067478, Apr 9, 1991

Filed:

Apr 2, 1990

Appl. No.:

7/503507

Inventors:

Kenneth W. Stewart - Columbus MS

Assignee:

United Technologies Motor Systems, Inc. - Columbus MS

International Classification:

H02K 1300

US Classification:

310239

Abstract:

A dynamoelectric machine of the type having rolling element bearing assemblies larger than the commutator and armature and brushcard subassemblies for automated assembly with the brushcard having a displaceable brush retainer for retaining the brushes to form an unobstructed passageway for the bearing assembly and the armature having a self-positioning actuator disk for automatically displacing the brush retainer during assembly so the brushes engage the commutator.

US Patent:

51724650, Dec 22, 1992

Filed:

Oct 29, 1990

Appl. No.:

7/605219

Inventors:

Kenneth W. Stewart - Columbus MS

Assignee:

United Technologies Motor Systems, Inc. - Columbus MS

International Classification:

H02K 1514

US Classification:

29597

Abstract:

A dynamoelectric machine of the type having rolling element bearing assemblies larger than the commutator and armature and brushcard subassemblies for automated assembly with the brushcard having a displaceable brush retainer for retaining the brushes to form an unobstructed passageway for the bearing assembly and the armature having a self-positioning actuator disk for automatically displacing the brush retainer during assembly so the brushes engage the commutator.

US Patent:

50618695, Oct 29, 1991

Filed:

Apr 1, 1987

Appl. No.:

7/032844

Inventors:

Kenneth W. Stewart - Columbus MS

Assignee:

United Technologies Electro Systems, Inc. - Columbus MS

International Classification:

H02K 500

US Classification:

310 89

Abstract:

A method of assembling a motor to an object, a motor housing, and an electric motor are disclosed, each of which uses a hollow fastener to secure the motor housing to form an integral unit. Thru bolts are retained within the hollow fastener such that the thru bolts may thereafter be utilized to mount the motor to another object without requiring disassembly of the motor. Additionally disclosed are retainers for securing the thru bolts within the fastener during those time periods between motor assembly and assembly of the motor to an object to which it is to be mounted.

US Patent:

47747544, Oct 4, 1988

Filed:

Jun 17, 1987

Appl. No.:

7/062990

Inventors:

Kenneth W. Stewart - Columbus MS

Assignee:

United Technologies Electro Systems, Inc. - Columbus MS

International Classification:

H02K 1514
H02K 514

US Classification:

29596

Abstract:

A dynamoelectric machine including a brush holder having a displaceable section for positioning the brushes in a mounting position is disclosed. The displaceable section is located to secure the brushes in a mounting position and said displaceable section being separated during assembly to allow the brushes to be displaced inwardly to engage the commutator in the final assembled position. Several embodiments of displaceable sections are disclosed.

US Patent:

47936401, Dec 27, 1988

Filed:

Oct 30, 1986

Appl. No.:

6/925054

Inventors:

Kenneth W. Stewart - Columbus MS

Assignee:

United Technologies Electro Systems, Inc. - Columbus MS

International Classification:

F05C 306

US Classification:

292201

Abstract:

A door lock system for a motor vehicle including a latching and locking means is disclosed. A cam means is driven about a pivot point by the engagement of gear projections with a slot in the cam means to effect locking and unlocking of the door lock. The cam means and the gear projections are separated once the door lock is in the locked or unlocked position to allow the door lock to be manually displaced without necessitating the rotational translation of the gear or the electric motor driving the gear.

US Patent:

43353231, Jun 15, 1982

Filed:

Jan 17, 1980

Appl. No.:

6/113078

Inventors:

Earl R. Kebbon - Farmington ME
Bobby E. McMillen - Columbus MS
Kenneth W. Stewart - Columbus MS
Dennis A. Bloodworth - Columbus MS

Assignee:

AMBAC Industries, Incorporated - Farmington CT

International Classification:

H02K 500

US Classification:

310 40R

Abstract:

A dynamoelectric machine is provided with a frame structure consisting of at least two fabricated sheet metal pieces of identical shape and size. The sheet metal members are formed to provide cavities to accommodate an armature structure and bearings, and the opposed sheet metal pieces enclose and support the armature and bearing when fixed together. The sheet metal pieces also support preferably a ceramic magnet field by providing formed bosses and tabs for locating and holding the magnets in position. If additional low reluctance flux path is required, a tubular jacket may be placed over the sheet metal housing. The bearings are preferably spherical bearings, and the invention contemplates providing the sheet metal pieces with formed bearing retaining areas and having grooves to retain a fibrous lubricant containing material formed either in the retaining areas or the bearings or both. The brush holders are preferably resinous material molded to provide vanes on sides of the holders to push aside opposed tabs which then engage the vanes and hold the brush holder in place. Brushes fit through passages in the holders of conforming shape and size.