Paul J Balczun

US Patent:

7891092, Feb 22, 2011

Filed:

Jun 22, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/767265

Inventors:

Paul J. Balczun - Erie PA, US

International Classification:

B23P 17/00

US Classification:

29888, 464 90

Abstract:

A multi-rate torsional coupling () features parallel first and second drive connections ( and ) between input () and output () members. The first drive connection () extends through a first resilient coupling (), and the second drive connection () extends through a second resilient coupling (). An angular play coupling () engages the second drive connection () at a particular torque load for transmitting additional torque through the torsional coupling () at a higher spring rate.

US Patent:

20010040326, Nov 15, 2001

Filed:

Jun 14, 1999

Appl. No.:

09/332483

Inventors:

PAUL J. BALCZUN - ERIE PA, US
GERARD M. ORINKO - ERIE PA, US

Assignee:

LORD CORPORATION

International Classification:

F16M001/00

US Classification:

267/141000

Abstract:

A resilient member and method of forming the same wherein the resilient member isolates the transmission of vibrations and/or sound. The resilient member () includes a first element (), preferably including a contour (), a second element () manufactured from a deformable material (e.g., a thermoplastic), and a resilient element () (e.g., rubber). The second element () is deformed during a molding process to conform its shape or size to the surface () of the first element (). In a preferred embodiment, the second element () is plastically deformed to conform to a contour () of the first element () thereby forming a mechanical interlock. Rotational and translational interlocks and the method for forming same are described.

US Patent:

20060085963, Apr 27, 2006

Filed:

Oct 24, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/257299

Inventors:

Paul Balczun - Erie PA, US

International Classification:

B21D 39/03

US Classification:

029428000

Abstract:

A vehicle hood pivot bushing and methods of making a hood pivot bushings with multiple spring rates. The method of making the multiple radial spring rate pivot bushing includes providing a nonelastomeric inner member having an outer circumference bonding surface and a bore with a center bore axis. The method includes providing a nonelastomeric outer ductile member having an inner circumference bonding surface and a center bore with a center bore axis. The method includes providing an elastomer and a bushing mold for receiving the nonelastomeric inner member and the nonelastomeric outer member with the nonelastomeric inner member held in the nonelastomeric outer member axial bore, and molding the nonelastomeric inner member to the nonelastomeric outer member with the elastomer, with the elastomer bonding to the inner member outer circumference bonding surface while inhibiting a bonding of the elastomer to an elastomeric void section of the outer member inner circumference bonding surface. The method includes deforming the nonelastomeric outer ductile member in towards the nonelastomeric inner member wherein the elastomeric void section of the nonelastomeric outer ductile member contacts the elastomer.

US Patent:

20110130210, Jun 2, 2011

Filed:

Feb 10, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/024590

Inventors:

Paul J. Balczun - Erie PA, US

Assignee:

LORD CORPORATION - Cary NC

International Classification:

F16D 3/50
B23P 11/00

US Classification:

464 83, 464 82, 29428

Abstract:

A multi-rate torsional coupling () features parallel first and second drive connections ( and ) between input () and output () members. The first drive connection () extends through a first resilient coupling (), and the second drive connection () extends through a second resilient coupling (). An angular play coupling () engages the second drive connection () at a particular torque load for transmitting additional torque through the torsional coupling () at a higher spring rate.

US Patent:

44986793, Feb 12, 1985

Filed:

Jan 16, 1984

Appl. No.:

6/571234

Inventors:

Paul J. Balczun - Erie PA

Assignee:

Lord Corporation - Erie PA

International Classification:

F16J 1532
B62D 5520

US Classification:

277 92

Abstract:

The seal includes a substantially rigid annular base member and a generally C-shaped unitary body of elastomeric material having an inner section overlying and bonded to the outer surface of the base section, a pivot section extending outwardly from the outer surface of one end portion of the base section, and an outer section mounted by the pivot section for movement toward and away from the other end portion of the base section. During use of the seal its connector section and part of its outer section are under bending stress, and engaged portions of the outer and inner sections are both under compression stress. The outer section is biased outwardly toward the periphery of the bore of a grease-containing housing by the combined tendency of each of the foregoing body sections to return an unstressed condition. A segment of the inner section of the elastomer body projects beyond one end of the base member and, during use of the seal, has radially bulging portions in lateral engagement with the compressed portion of upper body section and with the aforesaid end of the base member.

US Patent:

59020504, May 11, 1999

Filed:

May 31, 1996

Appl. No.:

8/657851

Inventors:

Paul J. Balczun - Erie PA
Paul L. Becotte - Plantsville CT
Randall L. Solomon - Southington CT

Assignee:

Lord Corporation - Cary NC
Alinabal, Inc. - Milford CT

International Classification:

F16C23/04;27/06

US Classification:

384206

Abstract:

A spherical bearing used in a rod end housing is modified with an elastomeric member equally precompressed in an amount of about 30% of an unstressed thickness of the elastomeric member to isolate the transmission of vibrations and sound. Such spherical elastomeric bearings can be used in any application where a conventional spherical bearing is used such as cable connections, clutch linkages, etc. , in trucks, farm tractors, and various other pieces of equipment.

US Patent:

59442972, Aug 31, 1999

Filed:

Jul 1, 1997

Appl. No.:

8/886854

Inventors:

Wallace C. Flower - Erie PA
Paul J. Balczun - Erie PA
Thomas A. David - Erie PA
Holly M. Carlson - Erie PA
Ulrich A. Kuester - Erie PA

Assignee:

Lord Corporation - Cary NC

International Classification:

F16M 1300

US Classification:

248638

Abstract:

A mount for isolating a vibrating member from its support. An elastomeric element is made up of four components that are preferably bonded to the inclined outer surface of an inner member and the inclined inner surface of an outer member. One of the inner and outer members is bifurcated and drawing the two halves into mating engagement results in the elastomeric components being preloaded simultaneously in compression and shear. The elastomeric element is preferably formed with portions which snub movement in each of three orthogonal directions. The dimensions of the pair of elastomeric components above or below the vibrating member may be different than the other pair since the greater compression strain on one pair of components will make its stiffness characteristics more critical to determining the effective stiffness of the mount.

US Patent:

47338555, Mar 29, 1988

Filed:

Dec 22, 1986

Appl. No.:

6/944092

Inventors:

Paul J. Balczun - Erie PA
James W. Sherrick - Edinboro PA

Assignee:

Lord Corporation - Erie PA

International Classification:

F16F 700
B60G 1122

US Classification:

267294

Abstract:

This invention relates to spring block elements of the type comprising layers of rubber affixed to end and intermediate plates, and according to this invention the layers of rubber are uniformly tapered in one direction to reduce buckling effect. Two such spring block elements may be horizontally positioned in a compression spring unit between a stationary beam and corresponding pivot arms which are vertically spaced from the stationary beam.