Ronald E Brunner

US Patent:

8151435, Apr 10, 2012

Filed:

Jan 22, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/357778

Inventors:

Ronald E. Brunner - Sundance WY, US

Assignee:

Brunner Manufacturing Co., Inc. - Mauston WI

International Classification:

B23P 13/04

US Classification:

29557, 56255

Abstract:

A manufacturing method includes shearing or cutting an elongated rod blank from bar stock, forge-forming a through hole in the rod blank that extends longitudinally through opposing ends of the rod blank, forge-forming a radially-extending collar on the rod blank between the opposing ends, forming attachment holes in the radially-extending collar, and extruding bearing bores in each of the recesses to form a main spindle housing. Bearings are supported in forged recesses at each end, and a shaft is rotatably supported on the bearings. The spindle housing includes a rod portion and collar both forged from the rod blank for work-hardened strength of material, and includes attachment holes and the through hole formed by pressing out slugs of material, thus facilitating recycling of scrap.

US Patent:

20040124696, Jul 1, 2004

Filed:

Nov 14, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/714364

Inventors:

Ronald Brunner - Elroy WI, US

Assignee:

Brunner Drilling and Manufacturing Inc. - Mauston WI

International Classification:

B60B037/00

US Classification:

301/124100

Abstract:

A wheel spindle and dust cup assembly comprising a spindle and a dust cup extending radially from the spindle. The dust cup is integrally formed with the spindle from a single shaft and may be formed through a cold forging process. A method of forming a one-piece dust cup and wheel spindle includes the acts of forming a shaft and forming from the material of the shaft a dust cup. The act of forming the dust cup may include the act of cold forging the dust cup. The one-piece design with a cold forged dust cup may completely seal the wheel bearing, retaining grease and preventing debris from entering. The one-piece design eliminates gaps between the dust cup and the wheel spindle so that foreign material cannot enter and grease cannot escape the wheel hub at the junction between the dust cup and the wheel spindle.

US Patent:

20100270108, Oct 28, 2010

Filed:

Apr 1, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/752295

Inventors:

Ronald E. Brunner - Sundance WY, US

International Classification:

B60R 17/02

US Classification:

184 72

Abstract:

An assembly includes a spindle and a middle spacer with a sleeve section surrounding a length portion of the spindle; upper and lower bearings; and a housing including a cavity receiving the spindle with the upper and lower bearings supporting the spindle in the cavity. A grease passageway includes a first portion formed by axial and radial holes in a top end of the spindle, a second portion of longitudinal passages formed between the middle spacer and the spindle, and a third portion formed by radial dispersion channels formed between a collar on the middle spacer and the lower bearing.

US Patent:

60032049, Dec 21, 1999

Filed:

Jul 27, 1998

Appl. No.:

9/123153

Inventors:

James Edward Roach - West Bend WI
Ronald James Baker - Horicon WI
Ronald Ervin Brunner - Elroy WI

Assignee:

Deere & Company - Moline IL

International Classification:

E05D 710

US Classification:

16267

Abstract:

A hood hinge mechanism having a pivot pin having a D-shaped cross sectional shape positioned within a recess. The hood and pin are pivotal to a position whereat the D-shaped cross section is oriented to pass through a slotted opening to the recess to thereby allow the hood to be removed or installed on the vehicle. A bracket coupled with the hood abuts a support member when the hood is pivoted to its fully open position such that the hood is held open by the weight of the hood and is generally blocked from being detached from the vehicle unless acted upon by an operator.

Address:

W10890 Mustang Ave, Elroy, WI 53929

Phone:

(608)4624102

VIN:

2D4GP44L07R280981

Make:

DODGE

Model:

GRAND CARAVAN

Year:

2007