Michael D Culbertson

US Patent:

20100038191, Feb 18, 2010

Filed:

Aug 14, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/541487

Inventors:

Michael O. Culbertson - Cuyahoga Falls OH, US
Nicholas Bavaro - Medina OH, US
David A. Koch - Lodi OH, US
Thomas L. Soldat - Medina OH, US
Gilbert Roderiguez - Strongville OH, US

International Classification:

F16D 55/225

US Classification:

188 726

Abstract:

A brake comprising a caliper assembly; brake linings associated with the caliper assembly; and one of an electromechanical actuator module or a hydraulic actuator module. The body of the caliper assembly has a mounting wherein the module(s) can be removably mounted to the caliper without requiring modification to the caliper assembly. The mounting enables the actuator modules to be quickly changed out with a new actuator in the case of repair or maintenance; as well as facilitates initial assembly and upgrades to the brake.

US Patent:

20100038192, Feb 18, 2010

Filed:

Aug 14, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/541368

Inventors:

Michael O. Culbertson - Cuyahoga Falls OH, US

International Classification:

F16D 55/2255

US Classification:

188 7331

Abstract:

A yaw brake for a wind turbine having a brake disk, the yaw brake comprising: a brake caliper; a brake lining associated with the caliper; at least one of an electromechanical actuator and a hydraulic actuator; and a plurality of torque pins. Each pin is mounted through the brake caliper by a spherical bearing such that the caliper can slide and tilt in relation to the torque pins to reduce misalignment between the brake lining and the brake disk.

US Patent:

20100258390, Oct 14, 2010

Filed:

Dec 14, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/637292

Inventors:

Michael O. Culbertson - Cuyahoga Falls OH, US

International Classification:

F16D 65/16

US Classification:

188156

Abstract:

A brake including i) a caliper; ii) brake linings associated with the caliper; iii) at least one spring that forces the brake linings toward each other; and iv) an electromechanical actuator capable of forcing the brake linings away from each other against the spring force when actuated in a first direction and also capable of forcing the brake linings toward each other in combination with the spring force when actuated in a second direction opposite the first direction.

US Patent:

62061496, Mar 27, 2001

Filed:

Sep 17, 1999

Appl. No.:

9/398561

Inventors:

David C. Heidenreich - Akron OH
Michael O. Culbertson - Akron OH

Assignee:

Power Transmission Technology, Inc. - Sharon Center OH

International Classification:

B60T13/04

US Classification:

188171

Abstract:

A caliper disk brake includes a brake disk having at least one set of brake pads disposed on opposite sides thereof and connected to a pair of caliper arms. The caliper arm are interconnected with a magnetic actuator consisting of an armature slidingly received by a magnet body. A spring interposed between the armature and magnet body actuates the brake, while an electromagnetic coil releases it. A sealed cavity is provided between the armature and magnet body with a metered and valved vent in communication with the cavity to allow for controlled brake application and instantaneous release. A wear adjustment bolt received a trunion connected to one of the caliper arms and has an end thereof received within a bore of the magnet body maintaining the spring. Coaxially aligned with the wear adjustment bolt a torque adjustment bolt which secures a second trunion receiving the other caliper arm. The torque adjustment bolt communicates with the spring and, in combination with adjustment washers, allows for the presetting of a characteristic brake torque and a visual indication thereof.

US Patent:

20180104736, Apr 19, 2018

Filed:

Oct 13, 2017

Appl. No.:

15/783078

Inventors:

- Bristol CT, US
Richard Miller - Akron OH, US
Steven Reilly - Westlake OH, US
Michael Culbertson - Cuyahoga Falls OH, US
Russ Sasak - Bristol CT, US

International Classification:

B21D 24/14
B21D 24/02

Abstract:

A controllable force cushion device that can be programmed to provide a variable and/or pulsating force that can be used in any application where force control is desirable. The frequency of the pulsation can be adjusted to suit different applications and/or circumstances (e.g., forming of sheet metals in die applications, etc.). The cushion can comprise one or more manifolds containing hydraulic cylinders that can be compressed during operation pushing fluid through a proportional relief valve that can be controlled by a motion control device, thereby creating a desired force. Material (e.g., sheet metal, etc.) flow can be controlled by using a gap control method. In use, the variable pulsating, gap control, auto-learning press cushion device of the present invention can optionally be mounted to the underside of a press bolster and can be used in conjunction with a stamping press.

Address:

818 4 St, Sandusky, OH 44870

VIN:

1HGCM564X7A022537

Make:

HONDA

Model:

ACCORD

Year:

2007