Daniel K Brinker

US Patent:

6450584, Sep 17, 2002

Filed:

Jul 5, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/899772

Inventors:

Daniel Brinker - Troy MI 48084
Brian Elzerman - Gregory MI 48137
Ben Merrill - Canton MI 48188
Robert Veldman - Brighton MI 48114

International Classification:

B60B 2700

US Classification:

3011051, 188218 XL, 2989807, 29469

Abstract:

A knuckle hub assembly ( ) and a method for manufacturing same whereby brake run out is produced includes a knuckle ( ), a bearing ( ) press fit into the knuckle ( ), and a wheel hub ( ) coupled to the bearing ( ) and rotateable with respect to the knuckle ( ). The wheel hub ( ) has a flange surface ( ) having a relief channel ( ) formed therein. A plurality of wheel studs ( ) are press fit into bolt opening ( ) formed in the relief channel ( ). This arrangement provides a flat flange surface ( ) for mating with a rotor ( ) to minimize brake run out. The knuckle hub assembly ( ) is mounted into a floating tool for finish turning of the flange surface ( ) to provide minimal run out and maximum flatness.

US Patent:

6485109, Nov 26, 2002

Filed:

Oct 8, 1999

Appl. No.:

09/414113

Inventors:

Daniel Brinker - Troy MI
Brian Elzerman - Gregory MI
Ben Merrill - Canton MI
Robert Veldman - Brighton MI

Assignee:

Simpson Industries, Inc. - Plymouth MI

International Classification:

B60B 2700

US Classification:

3011051, 301 35621, 188218 XL, 29469, 2989807

Abstract:

A knuckle hub assembly ( ) and a method for manufacturing same whereby brake run out is produced includes a knuckle ( ), a bearing ( ) press fit into the knuckle ( ), and a wheel hub ( ) coupled to the bearing ( ) and rotateable with respect to the knuckle ( ). The wheel hub ( ) has a flange surface ( ) having a relief channel ( ) formed therein. A plurality of wheel studs ( ) are press fit into bolt opening ( ) formed in the relief channel ( ). This arrangement provides a flat flange surface ( ) for mating with a rotor ( ) to minimize brake run out. The knuckle hub assembly ( ) is mounted into a floating tool for finish turning of the flange surface ( ) to provide minimal run out and maximum flatness.

US Patent:

6634266, Oct 21, 2003

Filed:

Dec 14, 2001

Appl. No.:

10/016589

Inventors:

Daniel Brinker - Troy MI
Brian Elzerman - Gregory MI
Ben Merrill - Canton MI
Robert Veldman - Brighton MI

Assignee:

Simpson Industries, Inc. - Plymouth MI

International Classification:

B23B 3300

US Classification:

82168, 82165, 29724, 2989436, 29894361, 2989809, 279141

Abstract:

A part clamping fixture assembly for locating and holding a wheel hub assembly for final finishing a flange face of the wheel hub includes a top portion having a bore formed therethrough. The fixture assembly includes a puller member having an upper end for communicating with a drive mechanism and a lower end opposite the upper end. The puller member has an encasing disposed therearound. The encasing has a lower portion for engaging a bearing of the wheel hub assembly and an upper portion in communication with the top portion. The fixture assembly also includes a lift mechanism for lifting the wheel hub assembly generally upward such that a surface of the bearing engages the lower end of the puller member. The lift mechanism is engageable with the lower end of the puller member such that the drive mechanism will rotate the puller member and the lift mechanism together to accomplish the final finishing of the flange face.

US Patent:

6708589, Mar 23, 2004

Filed:

Mar 12, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/803785

Inventors:

Daniel Brinker - Troy MI
Robert Veldman - Brighton MI

Assignee:

Metaldyne Machining Assembly Company, Inc. - Plymouth MI

International Classification:

B23B 100

US Classification:

82 111, 82112

Abstract:

A method for forming a brake assembly for a motor vehicle includes a wheel hub, a knuckle, and a brake rotor. The wheel hub includes a neck portion and a flange portion having a flange face. The flange face has a plurality of bolt receiving holes formed therein. The wheel hub is placed in rotational communication with the knuckle. The flange face of the wheel hub has a brake rotor secured thereto. The brake rotor has an inner surface, which is subjected to final finishing in order to reduce lateral run-out of the brake rotor.

US Patent:

7296332, Nov 20, 2007

Filed:

Feb 20, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/783942

Inventors:

Daniel Brinker - Troy MI, US
Robert Veldman - Brighton MI, US

International Classification:

B23P 11/00
B23B 3/22
B23B 5/04

US Classification:

29434, 82112, 82 111

Abstract:

A method for forming a brake assembly for a motor vehicle includes a wheel hub, a knuckle, and a brake rotor. The wheel hub includes a neck portion and a flange portion having a flange face. The flange face has a plurality of bolt receiving holes formed therein. The wheel hub is placed in rotational communication with the knuckle. The flange face of the wheel hub has a brake rotor secured thereto. The brake rotor has an inner surface, which is subjected to final finishing in order to reduce lateral run-out of the brake rotor.

US Patent:

7716833, May 18, 2010

Filed:

Nov 30, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/998865

Inventors:

Daniel Brinker - Troy MI, US
Brian Elzerman - Gregory MI, US
Ben Merrill - Canton MI, US
Robert Veldman - Brighton MI, US

Assignee:

Metaldyne Chassis Products, LLC - Wixom MI

International Classification:

B21K 1/40

US Classification:

29894361, 29894362, 3011051

Abstract:

A knuckle hub assembly () and a method for manufacturing same whereby brake run out is produced includes a knuckle (), a bearing () press fit into the knuckle (), and a wheel hub () coupled to the bearing () and rotateable with respect to the knuckle (). The wheel hub () has a flange surface () having a relief channel () formed therein. A plurality of wheel studs () are press fit into bolt opening () formed in the relief channel (). This arrangement provides a flat flange surface () for mating with a rotor () to minimize brake run out. The knuckle hub assembly () is mounted into a floating tool for finish turning of the flange surface () to provide minimal run out and maximum flatness.

US Patent:

RE42914, Nov 15, 2011

Filed:

Apr 27, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/413076

Inventors:

Daniel Brinker - Troy MI, US
Brian Elzerman - Gregory MI, US
Ben Merrill - Canton MI, US
Robert Veldman - Brighton MI, US

Assignee:

DMI Edon LLC - Wixom MI

International Classification:

B21K 1/40
B60B 27/00

US Classification:

3011051, 2989807, 29469, 188218 XL

Abstract:

A knuckle hub assembly () and a method for manufacturing same whereby brake run out is produced includes a knuckle (), a bearing () press fit into the knuckle (), and a wheel hub () coupled to the bearing () and rotateable with respect to the knuckle (). The wheel hub () has a flange surface () having a relief channel () formed therein. A plurality of wheel studs () are press fit into bolt opening () formed in the relief channel (). This arrangement provides a flat flange surface () for mating with a rotor () to minimize brake run out. The knuckle hub assembly () is mounted into a floating tool for finish turning of the flange surface () to provide minimal run out and maximum flatness.

US Patent:

20040046440, Mar 11, 2004

Filed:

Sep 9, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/658861

Inventors:

Daniel Brinker - Troy MI, US
Brian Elzerman - Gregory MI, US
Ben Merrill - Canton MI, US
Robert Veldman - Brighton MI, US

International Classification:

B60B027/00

US Classification:

301/105100

Abstract:

A knuckle hub assembly () and a method for manufacturing same whereby brake run out is produced includes a knuckle (), a bearing () press fit into the knuckle (), and a wheel hub () coupled to the bearing () and rotateable with respect to the knuckle (). The wheel hub () has a flange surface () having a relief channel () formed therein. A plurality of wheel studs () are press fit into bolt opening () formed in the relief channel (). This arrangement provides a flat flange surface () for mating with a rotor () to minimize brake run out. The knuckle hub assembly () is mounted into a floating tool for finish turning of the flange surface () to provide minimal run out and maximum flatness.