Howard W Reaser

6637345, Oct 28, 2003

Oct 11, 2002

10/269325

Howard Reaser - Columbia City IN

Dana Corporation - Toledo OH

B61F 526

105218

The present invention provides an isolated axle mount for mounting an axle to a frame of a vehicle. In this embodiment, the axle mount includes a first member rigidly coupled to the frame, a second member rigidly coupled to the axle, and a third member supported by the first and second side walls of the second member. An elastic element such as a bushing is disposed about the third member and is coupled to the first member. At least one axle mount is coupled to the fore side of the axle and at least one axle mount is coupled to the aft side of the axle for supporting a frame above the axle. The elastic nature of the coupling between the axle and frame of the present invention dampens vibrations and lessens overall vehicle noise.

6835155, Dec 28, 2004

Dec 11, 2002

10/316411

Charles R. Busch - Fredericktown OH
Howard Reaser - Howard OH

Dana Corporation - Toledo OH

F16H 4824

475231, 475150, 475237, 475241

A differential with an improved locking mechanism is provided. The differential includes first and second clutch members in the form of a differential case having a first set of teeth and a an axle shaft mounted clutch collar having a second set of teeth. A yoke urges the clutch into an out of engagement and is supported on a pivot shaft. The yoke is selectively urged in one direction by an actuator acting on a lever on the pivot shaft. The lever is coupled to the yoke by a spring. The yoke is urged in an opposite direction by one or more return springs mounted on the same pivot shaft. The compact nature of the locking mechanism and the balance of forces provided by the springs and actuator provide an inexpensive and reliable locking mechanism.

7048668, May 23, 2006

Nov 16, 2004

10/989868

Charles R. Busch - Fredericktown OH, US
Howard Reaser - Howard OH, US

Dana Corporation - Toledo OH

F16H 48/24

475231, 475150, 475237, 475241

A differential with an improved locking mechanism is provided. The differential includes first and second clutch members in the form of a differential case having a first set of teeth and a an axle shaft mounted clutch collar having a second set of teeth. A yoke urges the clutch into an out of engagement and is supported on a pivot shaft. The yoke is selectively urged in one direction by an actuator acting on a lever on the pivot shaft. The lever is coupled to the yoke by a spring. The yoke is urged in an opposite direction by one or more return springs mounted on the same pivot shaft. The compact nature of the locking mechanism and the balance of forces provided by the springs and actuator provide an inexpensive and reliable locking mechanism.

20100022345, Jan 28, 2010

Jul 24, 2008

12/179060

HOWARD REASER - Howard OH, US
Michael F. Ryan - Delaware OH, US
Benjamin D. Peverly - Howard OH, US

F16H 48/08

475241, 475230

A drive assembly and method of braking the assembly is disclosed. The assembly has a first clutch pack that selectively brakes a driven shaft. The braking torque is transmitted to a second clutch pack in a differential where it can be distributed equally or unequally between two axle half shafts.

50550950, Oct 8, 1991

Dec 26, 1990

7/634002

Carl D. Osenbaugh - Ft. Wayne IN
Howard Reaser - Columbia City IN

Dana Corporation - Toledo OH

F16H 144

475233

A limited slip differential includes a case which is rotatably driven by a power source. A cross shaft is mounted within the case for rotation therewith. A pair of pinion gears are rotatably mounted on the ends of the cross shaft. The pinion gears mesh with side gears splined onto respect axle shafts. Thus, when the case is rotated, torque is transmitted through the cross shaft, the pinion gears, and the side gears to the axle shafts. A pair of Belleville springs are mounted to the cross shaft adjacent to the pinion gears. A hollow cylindrical spacer is disposed about the cross shaft between the two Belleville springs. The Belleville springs react against the ends of the spacer to urge the pinion gears apart from one another into frictional engagement with respective thrust washers disposed between the pinion gears and the case. As a result, the rotation of the pinion gears is restricted, thus limiting the free wheeling action of the differential. In an alternative embodiment, four pinion gears are provided within the differential having respective Belleville springs.

51711923, Dec 15, 1992

Dec 31, 1990

7/638516

Kraig J. Schlosser - Auburn IN
Howard W. Reaser - Columbia City IN

Dana Corporation - Toledo OH

F16H 144

475237

A locking differential includes a case which is rotatably driven by a power source. A cross shaft is mounted within the case for rotation therewith. A pair of pinion gears are rotatably mounted on the ends of the cross shaft. The pinion gears mesh with side gears splined onto respect axle shafts. Thus, when the case is rotated, torque is transmitted through the cross shaft, the pinion gears, and the side gears to the axle shafts. A locking collar is journalled on one of the side gears for axial movement between locked and unlocked positions. In the locked position, the locking collar is connected to the side gear for rotation therewith. In the unlocked position, the side gear is free to rotate relative to the locking collar. The locking collar is connected to a shifting collar by a plurality of spoke portions which extend through respective slots formed through the case. Bearing means are provided in each of the slots for engaging and guiding the axial movement of the shifting and locking collars.

47902787, Dec 13, 1988

Dec 10, 1986

6/940872

Kraig J. Schlosser - Auburn IN
Howard W. Reaser - Fort Wayne IN

Dana Corporation - Toledo OH

F02D 1104
G01P 318

123376

A reduction gear axle apparatus includes a differential gearing assembly positioned for driving a pair of coaxially arranged driving axle shafts. The apparatus includes a rotary input shaft disposed for coupling with a prime mover having a power modulating device. A centrifugal speed control governor is fixed to the input shaft, and the governor is operatively connected to the power modulating device for control thereof as a function of axle shaft speed. In one preferred form, the governor comprises a pair of plates with a plurality of slide weights circumferentially spaced about the plates. One of the plates is fixed to the input shaft while the other is slideable thereon. At least one plate contains cam surfaces wherein as the weights are centrifugally urged outwardly of the input shaft axis, the slideable plate is axially moved away from the fixed plate. This action causes an actuator arm to rotate, which effects control of the modulating device which is fixed through a spring to an external linkage assembly.

53123077, May 17, 1994

Dec 30, 1992

7/998334

Howard W. Reaser - Columbia City IN

Dana Corporation - Toledo OH

F16H 1445

475241

A system for selective direct connection of a shaft to a differential casing includes a frictional coupling that is engaged prior to direct connection of the shaft to the casing. The frictional coupling ensures that the shaft is rotating at a speed which approximates the speed of the casing prior to direct connection. The frictional coupling thus reduces any jarring from the direct connection of the shaft to the casing, thereby reducing the stress on the system.