Lars D Moravy

US Patent:

8205900, Jun 26, 2012

Filed:

Feb 25, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/712961

Inventors:

Lars D. Moravy - Powell OH, US
Dennis J. Plank - Columbus OH, US

Assignee:

Honda Motor Co., Ltd. - Tokyo

International Classification:

B60G 3/26

US Classification:

280124138, 280124139, 280 865

Abstract:

A suspension assembly for a vehicle includes a knuckle, a spring-damper assembly laterally spaced from the knuckle, a first control arm having an inner end and an outer end, a second control arm having an inner end and an outer end, and a stability link having an inner end and an outer end. The inner end of the first control arm is connected to a vehicle body and the outer end of the first control arm is connected to the knuckle by a lower ball joint. The spring-damper assembly is rotatably connected to the first control arm at a lower arm pivot location between the inner and outer ends of the first control arm. The inner end of the second control arm is rotatably connected to the spring-damper assembly at a second control arm pivot location spaced apart from the first control arm pivot location and the outer end of the first control arm is connected to the knuckle by a upper ball joint. The inner end of the stability link is rotatably connected to at least one of the first control arm and the vehicle body, and the outer end of the stability link is rotatably connected to at least one of the spring-damper assembly and the knuckle.

US Patent:

20080090447, Apr 17, 2008

Filed:

Oct 13, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/549456

Inventors:

Lars David Moravy - Powell OH, US

International Classification:

H01R 13/58

US Classification:

439449

Abstract:

A wire strain relief cover and method can include a high flex wire connected to a vehicle component, such as a wheel mount structure or other vehicle suspension component, and can include a connector or connector cover that reduces the amount of vibration and stress transferred between the wire and vehicle component. The wire can be a polyurethane wire of the type typically used in high vibration vehicle environments, and can include at least one lead covered in a polyurethane sheath. The connector or connector cover can include a body portion that connects the wire and a strain relief portion that connects the cover to a sheathed portion of the wire to prevent vibration and stress transmission between the vehicle component and the wire.

US Patent:

20090057078, Mar 5, 2009

Filed:

Aug 31, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/849199

Inventors:

Nate Ellis - Marysville OH, US
Richard Owens - Powell OH, US
Lars David Moravy - Powell OH, US

International Classification:

F16F 9/53

US Classification:

1882672

Abstract:

A magneto rheological (MR) fluid damper system for use in a vehicle suspension system can include a twisted pair of conductors integrated into a hollow piston rod of the MR damper. The twisted pair of conductors provide a supply path for current to reach the actuating coil of the MR damper while also providing the current return path to an electric source. The twisted pair of conductors facilitates a reduction in capacitance in the operating circuit, and thus minimizes electromagnetic interference affecting other electrical systems in the vehicle.

US Patent:

20090057081, Mar 5, 2009

Filed:

Aug 31, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/848941

Inventors:

Lars David Moravy - Powell OH, US

International Classification:

F16F 7/104

US Classification:

188379

Abstract:

A damper for use in vehicle and automotive applications can include a structure for sealing a top portion of the damper such that standing water is prevented from residing adjacent the cylinder/tube, piston rod, gaskets, o-rings, grommets, or other structures located at a top portion of the damper. The structure for sealing the top portion of the damper can include a seal that is located between a rod guide and the damper tube such that water and debris are kept from entering an inner portion of the damper mechanism.

US Patent:

20090057528, Mar 5, 2009

Filed:

Aug 30, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/847699

Inventors:

Lars David Moravy - Powell OH, US
Jason Lee Fink - Marysville OH, US
Christopher Eugene Dendis - Plain City OH, US
Christopher Brian Dundon - Pataskala OH, US

International Classification:

F16M 7/00
B23P 19/04
F16F 9/34

US Classification:

248674, 1882665, 29700

Abstract:

A structural member and method are provided for attaching a vehicle motion damping mechanism to a chassis/suspension component of a vehicle. The vehicle motion damping mechanism can include a piston operatively mounted within a cylinder, and a coil spring disposed around at least a portion adjacent the cylinder. The structural member can include a bracket member that, if desired, can be manufactured as a single unit (or a multi-part unit), and can be configured to interconnect the chassis/suspension component of the vehicle and the vehicle motion damping mechanism. The bracket can include a first portion adapted to be connected to the chassis component of the vehicle, a second portion adapted to be connected to the cylinder of the vehicle motion damping mechanism, and a third portion protruding radially outward from the cylinder of the vehicle motion damping mechanism. The third portion of the unitary bracket can be configured to prevent damage to the vehicle caused by a broken or disconnected coil spring by being positioned in the path that the coil spring would follow in the event of a failure of the coil spring.

US Patent:

20090103974, Apr 23, 2009

Filed:

Oct 18, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/874450

Inventors:

Christopher Dendis - Plain City OH, US
Lixin Chen - Powell OH, US
Lars David Moravy - Powell OH, US

Assignee:

HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD. - Tokyo

International Classification:

F16C 11/06

US Classification:

403135, 403120

Abstract:

A ball stud system that provides a ball stud that will not loosen easily under the application of repetitive side loading on the ball portion of the stud. The ball stud is secured to the vehicle steering knuckle arm using the combination of a tapered nut and tapered washer. The tapered nut includes slots and the pin of the ball stud an aperture. A cotter pin may be placed through the slots and aperture in order to further prevent rotation of the nut.