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Brian V Knapke

from Maumee, OH
Age ~60
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Also known as:
Brian Vitalis Knapke, Brian T Knapke, Brian C Knapke, Brian J Knapke, Benjamin Knapke
Phone and address:
8050 N Bridge Way, Maumee, OH 43537
(419) 868-5106
Related to:
Kimberly Rose Roach, 55Lola B Jones, 79Scott W Jones, 62Michael S Knapke, 28Chrissy D Knapke, 59Nathan R Knapke, 32Walter R Jones, 88Barbara J Jones, 86
Connected to:
Brian L Knapke, 62Emma M Knapke, 91James P Knapke, 61John U Knapke, 62Kurt J Knapke, 46Virgil H Knapke, 77Richard F Knapman, 87Rande T Knapmiller, 50Adrianna E Knapp, 33Alecia Knapp, 35

Brian Knapke Phones & Addresses

  • 8050 N Bridge Way, Maumee, OH 43537 (419) 868-5106
  • 2119 Ragan Woods Dr, Toledo, OH 43614
  • Sylvania, OH
  • 1330 Valdosta Dr, Fort Wayne, IN 46825
  • Kennesaw, GA
  • Acworth, GA
  • Indianapolis, IN
  • Monrovia, CA
  • Atlanta, GA
  • Marietta, GA

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Platform Engineer

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Location:
2119 Ragan Woods Dr, Toledo, OH 43614
Industry:
Automotive
Work:
Dana Corporation since May 1999
Platform Engineer
Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Jun 1987 - May 1999
Senior Engineer
Education:
The Ohio State University 1982 - 1987
BS, Aeronautical Engineering
Skills:
Ppap
Dfmea
Fmea
Lean Manufacturing
Continuous Improvement
Automotive
Apqp
Gd&T
Manufacturing Engineering
Root Cause Analysis
Project Management
Manufacturing
Spc
Design For Manufacturing
Engineering
Catia
Strategic Planning
Change Management
Powertrain
Failure Mode and Effects Analysis
Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing
Automotive Engineering
Production Part Approval Process
Ts16949
Languages:
English
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Brian Knapke

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Location:
271 Oak Hill Dr, Saint Henry, OH 45883
Industry:
Accounting
Education:
Bowling Green State University 2006 - 2011

Publications

Us Patents

Dampener Mount For Axle Housing

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US Patent:
20050045411, Mar 3, 2005
Filed:
Aug 29, 2003
Appl. No.:
10/650717
Inventors:
Brian Knapke - Toledo OH, US
Scott Henricks - Birmingham MI, US
International Classification:
B60K017/00
US Classification:
180337000, 280124156
Abstract:
A dampener mount for an axle to absorb/dampen/inhibit power-hop induced oscillations in a rear axle assembly. A housing for the axle assembly incorporates a mount for attaching a shock absorber/dampener which is in turn connected to the unsparing mass of a vehicle. Preferably the shock absorber/dampener is secured to a bracket connected or otherwise formed with the housing cover.

Method For Providing Predetermined Toe Angle Of Wheels Of Drive Axle Assembly

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US Patent:
20070090687, Apr 26, 2007
Filed:
Oct 19, 2006
Appl. No.:
11/583133
Inventors:
David Young - Delta OH, US
Brian Knapke - Toledo OH, US
International Classification:
B60B 37/00
US Classification:
301124100
Abstract:
A drive axle assembly comprises an axle tube, a hub assembly mounted to an outer end of the axle tube and carrier member mounted to an inner end thereof. The axle tube is mounted to the hub assembly and the carrier member so that a central axis of the hub assembly intersects a transverse axis of the carrier member at an angle to substantially equal to a predetermined toe angle of a wheel of the drive axle assembly.

Rotary Union For Use With A Fluid Conduit

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US Patent:
20140028016, Jan 30, 2014
Filed:
Jul 25, 2013
Appl. No.:
13/951131
Inventors:
Brian V. Knapke - Toledo OH, US
International Classification:
F16L 17/02
F16L 27/087
US Classification:
285 98
Abstract:
A rotary union is provided. The rotary union includes a first housing portion, a second housing portion, and a sealing member. The first housing portion has a first fluid passage formed therein and the second housing portion has a second fluid passage formed therein. The second fluid passage is in fluid communication with the first fluid passage. The sealing member is disposed on one of the first housing portion and the second housing portion and is sealingly engaged with a remaining one of the first housing portion and the second housing portion in a substantially similar direction to an axis of rotation of one of the first housing portion and the second housing portion. The rotary union permits axial deviation between a rotating component and a non-rotating component, reduces friction generated within the rotary union, and permits an increased flow rate of a fluid through the rotary union.

Gear Module For Clutch Actuator In Differential Assembly

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US Patent:
6561939, May 13, 2003
Filed:
Nov 6, 2001
Appl. No.:
09/985800
Inventors:
Brian Vitales Knapke - Fort Wayne IN
Assignee:
Torque-Traction Technologies, Inc. - Holland OH
International Classification:
F16H 4830
US Classification:
475150, 192 846, 192 847, 475231, 475239
Abstract:
A limited slip differential assembly comprises a friction clutch assembly and a clutch actuator assembly including an actuator motor, a clutch actuator, and a gear module for drivingly coupling the actuator motor to the clutch actuator. The gear module includes a casing having a first mounting flange for fixing the casing to a differential housing and a second mounting flange for fixing the casing to the actuator motor, two gear support arms outwardly extending from the first mounting flange into the differential housing through an opening therein, a gear shaft supported by the gear support arms, and a pair of coaxial reduction gear members drivingly coupled to the gear shaft. One of the reduction gear members is drivingly coupled to the actuator motor and the other of the reduction gear members is drivingly coupled with the clutch actuator.

Parking Mechanism And Method Of Operation Thereof

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US Patent:
20210108720, Apr 15, 2021
Filed:
Oct 11, 2019
Appl. No.:
16/599539
Inventors:
- Maumee OH, US
Ned W. Wright - Toledo OH, US
Aaron D. Gries - Perrysburg OH, US
Robert L. Vailliencourt - Wauseon OH, US
Brian V. Knapke - Toledo OH, US
International Classification:
F16H 63/34
F16H 63/18
Abstract:
A parking mechanism for use in a vehicle and method of operation thereof. The parking mechanism includes one or more actuation mechanisms, a parking pawl and a parking gear. At least a portion of the one or more actuation mechanisms are drivingly connected to at least a portion of a cam. The parking pawl has one or more parking pawl teeth extending therefrom that are selectively engagable with at least a portion of one or more parking gear teeth extending from an outer surface of a body portion of the parking gear. The parking pawl also includes a parking pawl pin aperture having a size and shape needed to receive and/or retain at least a portion of a parking pawl pin therein.

Two-Channel Wheel Speed Sensor System

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US Patent:
20180045749, Feb 15, 2018
Filed:
Aug 15, 2017
Appl. No.:
15/677183
Inventors:
- Maumee OH, US
Brian V. Knapke - Toledo OH, US
International Classification:
G01P 3/48
G01M 17/013
Abstract:
A wheel speed sensor system for determining the rotational speed of the wheels mounted at the opposite ends of an axle without requiring wheel speed sensor assemblies for each wheel shaft axle. As a result, the speed sensor system of the present disclosure can be housed in small sized or small capacity axle housing such as banjo type housings. In one embodiment, a wheel speed sensor assembly is positioned in the axle housing to determine the speed of one of the wheel axle shafts and a differential speed sensor assembly is positioned in the axle housing to determine the rotational speed of the differential. With these two speed measurements the rotational speed of the other wheel axle shaft can be calculated by a control unit. The wheel and differential speed sensor assemblies can each include a toothed or slotted ring or disk and sensor for sensing the teeth. In each of the wheel and differential speed sensor assemblies, one of the tone ring and sensor can be mounted for rotation with a wheel axle shaft and gear of the differential respectively and the other can be fixedly mounted. The sensors can detect the passage of teeth over time via the relative motion of the teeth and sensor to determine rotational speed.

System And Method For Decreasing Tire Pressure

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US Patent:
20160167456, Jun 16, 2016
Filed:
Feb 24, 2016
Appl. No.:
15/052442
Inventors:
- Maumee OH, US
Lloyd G. Racine - Lamoure ND, US
Jason M. Sidders - Perrysburg OH, US
Venkata Ramakanth Kona - Maumee OH, US
Kurt P. Gillen - Perrysburg OH, US
Brian V. Knapke - Toledo OH, US
International Classification:
B60C 23/00
Abstract:
A method for decreasing tire pressure includes providing a wheel assembly which defines a chamber that houses a pressurized fluid. A wheel valve assembly is provided in fluid communication with the chamber. The wheel valve assembly is operable between an open position and a closed position and includes an area having a first flow capacity. A variable area valve assembly is provided and is selectively in fluid communication with the wheel valve assembly. The variable area valve assembly includes an area formed in a perforation that has a second flow capacity. The second flow capacity is less than the first flow capacity. A target tire pressure is selected. If a pressure of the pressurized fluid in the chamber is greater than the target tire pressure, then the pressure of the pressurized fluid in the chamber is decreased.

Tire Inflation System

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US Patent:
20150273958, Oct 1, 2015
Filed:
Apr 5, 2013
Appl. No.:
13/261965
Inventors:
- Maumee OH, US
Brian V. Knapke - Toledo OH, US
Assignee:
DANA HEAVY VEHICLE SYSTEMS GROUP, LLC - Maumee OH
International Classification:
B60C 23/10
Abstract:
A tire inflation system including an axle housing and a sealing ring disposed on the axle housing. The sealing ring has a conduit formed therethrough. A hub is disposed on the axle housing and adjacent the sealing ring. A hub ring is disposed on the hub and adjacent the sealing ring. The hub ring has a conduit formed therethrough. An inner seal member and an outer seal member are disposed between sealing ring and the hub ring. The conduit formed through the hub ring is in fluid communication with the conduit formed through the sealing ring through an area between the inner seal member and the outer seal member.
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Brian V Knapke from Maumee, OH, age ~60 Get Report