Travis J Rasch from Slinger, WI, age 36

Resumes

Product Designer - Lawn And Garden

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Location:

597 Mary Way, Slinger, WI 53086

Industry:

Consumer Goods

Work:

Briggs & Stratton Jun 2008 - Jun 2009
Designer Co-Op - Commercial Engines
Nvr Racing Engines Aug 2006 - Jun 2009
Apprentice - Engine Builder
Briggs & Stratton Aug 2006 - Jun 2009
Product Designer - Lawn and Garden
Lindstrand Motorsports Jun 2003 - Aug 2007
Technician - Motorsports

Education:

Cardinal Stritch University 2014 - 2016
Bachelor of Applied Science, Bachelors, Business Administration, Management, Business Administration and Management Milwaukee Area Technical College 2008 - 2010
Associates, Associate of Arts, Design

Skills:

Product Design
Cad
Product Development
Continuous Improvement
Dfmea
Gd&T
Pro Engineer
Testing
Product Lifecycle Management
Sap
Data Acquisition
Design For Manufacturing
Teamcenter
Welding
Process Improvement
Ptc Creo
Geometric Dimensioning

Interests:

Boating
Motorsports
Metal Fabrication
Golfing
Carpentry

Us Patents

Zero-Turn Radius Lawnmower With Suspension System
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US Patent:

20130291508, Nov 7, 2013
Filed:

Mar 15, 2013
Appl. No.:

13/840070
Inventors:

Briggs and Stratton Corporation - , US
James F. Marshall - Munnsville NY, US
Richard Smith - Morrisville NY, US
Mark Lynch - Munnsville NY, US
Travis Rasch - Hustisford WI, US
Erik Slegelis - Port Washington WI, US
Steven J. Weber - Germantown WI, US
Denis Oswald - Hartford WI, US
International Classification:

A01D 75/00
B60K 17/00
A01D 69/00
B60G 9/00
B60K 1/00
US Classification:

56 147, 280124116, 180357, 180 651
Abstract:

Some embodiments of the invention provide an independent suspension system coupled to a main-frame of ride-on equipment including a subframe coupled to the main frame with a pivot including a pivot axis. Some embodiments include a transaxle assembly supported on the subframe coupled to a drive wheel, and a power source supported on the main frame coupled to the transaxle assembly. A rider can control the transaxle assembly with a compensated control linkage assembly that can compensate for movement of the subframe. Some embodiments include driven pulleys, idler pulleys and backside idler pulleys supported by the subframe coupled to the power source not supported by the subframe. In some embodiments, the pivot axis resides between the power source and the transaxle assembly. In some embodiments, the drive wheel can be driven by an electric motor supported by the subframe and the power source can be a battery.

Suspension System And Method
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US Patent:

20130291509, Nov 7, 2013
Filed:

May 7, 2013
Appl. No.:

13/889024
Inventors:

Denis Oswald - Hartford WI, US
Travis Rasch - Hustisford WI, US
Erik Slegelis - Port Washington WI, US
Assignee:

Briggs and Stratton Corporation - Wauwatosa WI
International Classification:

A01D 34/64
US Classification:

56 158
Abstract:

Front and rear independent suspension mechanisms accommodating an increased range of motion to better absorb shock originating at the wheels of a riding mower to insulate the operator and reduce stress on the mower chassis and other mechanical components. The front suspension can include a front axle with pivot pockets allowing 360 degree rotation of pivots engaged within the pockets, thereby providing a greater range of absorption of shock entering the front axle at varying angles. The rear suspension can include a vertically pivoting transmission platform, providing for controlled vertical motion in the transmission while the transmission is powered by an engine by way of a belt assembly.

Machine Suspension System
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US Patent:

20220176920, Jun 9, 2022
Filed:

Feb 22, 2022
Appl. No.:

17/677689
Inventors:

- Wauwatosa WI, US
Travis Rasch - Hustisford WI, US
Assignee:

Briggs & Stratton, LLC - Wauwatosa WI
International Classification:

B60T 7/10
F02B 61/00
A01D 34/64
B60T 1/06
B60T 11/04
F02B 75/00
Abstract:

An embodiment relates to a machine including a prime mover, a drive pulley, a chassis, a subframe, a drive device, a drive belt, and a pulley arrangement. The drive pulley is coupled to the prime mover. The chassis is configured to support at least an operator and the prime mover. The subframe is pivotally coupled to the chassis about a pivot axis. The subframe is further coupled to the chassis via a suspension device. The drive device is configured to drive wheels of the machine. The drive device is configured to be driven by the prime mover. The pulley arrangement is configured to direct the drive belt from the drive pulley to a driven pulley on the drive device. The pulley arrangement comprises at least one idler pulley having a diameter and a rotational axis.

Zero-Turn Radius Lawnmower With Suspension System
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US Patent:

20210122237, Apr 29, 2021
Filed:

Dec 31, 2020
Appl. No.:

17/139424
Inventors:

- Wauwatosa WI, US
James F. Marshall - Munnsville NY, US
Richard Smith - Morrisville NY, US
Mark Lynch - Munnsville NY, US
Travis Rasch - Hustisford WI, US
Erik Slegelis - Port Washington WI, US
Steven J. Weber - Germantown WI, US
Denis Oswald - Hartford WI, US
Assignee:

Briggs & Stratton, LLC - Wauwatosa WI
International Classification:

B60K 17/10
B60G 9/00
A01D 34/64
Abstract:

Ride-on equipment includes a pair of front wheels, a pair of rear wheels, a main frame, a subframe pivotally coupled to the main frame about a pivot axis, a power source, and a transaxle assembly. The power source is coupled to and supported by the main frame and includes a drive pulley. The transaxle assembly is configured to pivot with respect to the power source, is operably coupled to the pair of rear drive wheels, and includes at least one driven pulley. The drive pulley and the at least one driven pulley are operably coupled by a belt such that the at least one driven pulley of the transaxle assembly is configured to be driven by the drive pulley of the source via the belt.

Zero-Turn Radius Lawnmower With Suspension System
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US Patent:

20190016214, Jan 17, 2019
Filed:

Sep 17, 2018
Appl. No.:

16/132577
Inventors:

- Wauwatosa WI, US
James F. Marshall - Munnsville NY, US
Richard Smith - Morrisville NY, US
E. Mark Lynch - Munnsville NY, US
Travis Rasch - Hustisford WI, US
Erik Slegelis - Port Washington WI, US
Steven J. Weber - Germantown WI, US
Denis Oswald - Hartford WI, US
International Classification:

B60K 17/10
A01D 75/18
B60G 9/00
A01D 34/82
Abstract:

Some embodiments of the invention provide a transaxle drive system for ride-on equipment. The transaxle drive system can include a frame supporting at least one power source and at least two subframes, the at least one power source including at least one drive pulley. The system can also include transaxle assemblies driven by at least a portion of at least one belt from the at least one drive pulley. The transaxle assemblies can include a first transaxle assembly supported by a subframe, the first transaxle assembly coupled to the at least one drive pulley with at least one belt, and a second transaxle assembly supported by another subframe, the second transaxle assembly coupled by at least one belt to the at least one drive pulley. The transaxle assemblies can be independently pivoted with respect to each other, the frame, and the power source.

Zero-Turn Radius Lawnmower With Suspension System
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US Patent:

20170313183, Nov 2, 2017
Filed:

Jul 18, 2017
Appl. No.:

15/652905
Inventors:

- MILWAUKEE WI, US
JAMES F. MARSHALL - MUNNSVILLE NY, US
RICHARD SMITH - MORRISVILLE NY, US
MARK LYNCH - MUNNSVILLE NY, US
TRAVIS RASCH - HUSTISFORD WI, US
ERIK SLEGELIS - PORT WASHINGTON WI, US
STEVEN J. WEBER - GERMANTOWN WI, US
DENIS OSWALD - HARTFORD WI, US
Assignee:

BRIGGS & STRATTON CORPORATION - MILWAUKEE WI
International Classification:

B60K 17/10
A01D 75/18
A01D 34/82
B60G 9/00
Abstract:

Some embodiments of the invention provide a transaxle drive system for ride-on equipment. The transaxle drive system can include a frame supporting at least one power source and at least two subframes, the at least one power source including at least one drive pulley. The system can also include transaxle assemblies driven by at least a portion of at least one belt from the at least one drive pulley. The transaxle assemblies can include a first transaxle assembly supported by a subframe, the first transaxle assembly coupled to the at least one drive pulley with at least one belt, and a second transaxle assembly supported by another subframe, the second transaxle assembly coupled by at least one belt to the at least one drive pulley. The transaxle assemblies can be independently pivoted with respect to each other, the frame, and the power source.

Zero-Turn Radius Lawnmower With Suspension System
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US Patent:

20170313184, Nov 2, 2017
Filed:

Jul 18, 2017
Appl. No.:

15/653167
Inventors:

- Milwaukee WI, US
JAMES F. MARSHALL - MUNNSVILLE NY, US
RICHARD SMITH - MORRISVILLE NY, US
MARK LYNCH - MUNNSVILLE NY, US
TRAVIS RASCH - HUSTISFORD WI, US
ERIK SLEGELIS - PORT WASHINGTON WI, US
STEVEN J. WEBER - GERMANTOWN WI, US
DENIS OSWALD - HARTFORD WI, US
Assignee:

BRIGGS & STRATTON CORPORATION - MILWAUKEE WI
International Classification:

B60K 17/10
B60K 1/00
A01D 75/00
A01D 34/64
A01D 34/00
A01D 69/02
A01D 69/00
A01D 67/00
B60K 17/00
B60G 9/00
Abstract:

Some embodiments include a transaxle drive system for ride-on equipment with a plurality of transaxle assemblies supported by a suspended subframe, and a frame supported on a pair of front wheels at one end that is coupled to and pivotably suspends the subframe. Some embodiments include a power source with a drive pulley supported by the frame at an opposite end. Some embodiments include a belt coupling the drive pulley to a driven pulley of the transaxle assemblies. In some embodiments, the plurality of transaxle assemblies can be driven from the drive pulley by at least a portion of the belt. Further, in some embodiments, the plurality of transaxle assemblies include a first and second transaxle assembly each coupled to a separate rear wheel. The first and second transaxle assemblies are suspended from the subframe, and can be pivoted together about the frame, and the at least one drive pulley.

Suspension System And Method
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US Patent:

20170259666, Sep 14, 2017
Filed:

Mar 21, 2017
Appl. No.:

15/465213
Inventors:

- WAUWATOSA WI, US
DENIS OSWALD - HARTFORD WI, US
TRAVIS RASCH - HUSTISFORD WI, US
ERIK SLEGELIS - PORT WASHINGTON WI, US
MARK J. MELONE - ROME NY, US
JAMES F. MARSHALL - MUNNSVILLE NY, US
RICHARD SMITH - MORRISVILLE NY, US
MARK LYNCH - MUNNSVILLE NY, US
Assignee:

BRIGGS AND STRATTON CORPORATION - WAUWATOSA WI
International Classification:

B60K 17/10
A01D 67/00
B60G 9/00
B60K 17/00
A01D 34/64
A01D 69/00
Abstract:

Front and rear independent suspension mechanisms accommodating an increased range of motion to better absorb shock originating at the wheels of a riding mower to insulate the operator and reduce stress on the mower chassis and other mechanical components. The front suspension can include a front axle with pivot pockets allowing 360 degree rotation of pivots engaged within the pockets, thereby providing a greater range of absorption of shock entering the front axle at varying angles. The rear suspension can include a vertically pivoting transmission platform, providing for controlled vertical motion in the transmission while the transmission is powered by an engine by way of a belt assembly.