KEITH BATCHELOR FONG
Pilots at Mckelligon Dr, El Paso, TX
License number
Texas A3928200
Category
Airmen
Type
Authorized Aircraft Instructor
Address
Address
710 Mckelligon Dr, El Paso, TX 79902
Professional information
Product &Amp; Process Improvement Expert
Position:
Master, Innovation & Continuous Improvement Methodologies at Delphi Corporation
Location:
El Paso, Texas Area
Industry:
Automotive
Work:
Delphi Corporation
since Jun 2001
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Master, Innovation & Continuous Improvement Methodologies
Delphi
Jun 1999 - Jun 2001
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Engineering Supervisor
Delphi
Mar 1995 - Jun 1999
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Product Design Responsible Engineer
John Zink Company
Oct 1991 - Aug 1994
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Design Engineer
Education:
The University of New Mexico 1990 - 1991
MS, Mechanical Engineering The University of Texas at El Paso 1984 - 1989
BS, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering
MS, Mechanical Engineering The University of Texas at El Paso 1984 - 1989
BS, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering
Interests:
Product and process optimization, accelerated learning methods, coaching, instruction, glider flying, glider flight instruction
Languages:
Spanish
Plunger Assembly Having A Preset Spring Force Pre-Load
US Patent:
6668639, Dec 30, 2003
Filed:
Aug 14, 2001
Appl. No.:
09/929637
Inventors:
Keith B. Fong - El Paso TX
Veronica Morales - CD. Juarez, MX
Jeffrey Alan Heinrichs - Dayton OH
Javier Gomez - Cd. Juarez Chih, MX
Omar Rocha - Juarez, MX
Veronica Morales - CD. Juarez, MX
Jeffrey Alan Heinrichs - Dayton OH
Javier Gomez - Cd. Juarez Chih, MX
Omar Rocha - Juarez, MX
Assignee:
Delphi Technologies, Inc. - Troy MI
International Classification:
G01L 504
US Classification:
73161
Abstract:
A uniformly preset spring force pre-load among a number of identical solenoid actuated valve assemblies ( ) by uniquely adjusting the spring pocket length (L) of each respective plunger ( ) to accommodate a respective spring ( ) which is uniquely mated thereto. This adjustment is accomplished using a two-component plunger ( ) consisting of a plunger body ( ) having a central bore ( ) and a rod ( ) slidably located within the central bore. The rod ( ) is press-fit into the central bore ( ), and the spring pocket includes a portion of the central bore unoccupied by the rod. By pressing the rod ( ) a selected distance into the central bore ( ), a precisely set spring pocket is obtained which is uniquely correct for a selected spring ( ), in that the selected spring is compressed to a precisely preset spring force pre-load. The adjusted plunger ( ) and spring ( ) are uniquely assigned to each other to collectively form a customized plunger assembly ( ) having a preset spring force pre-load, whereupon a valve assembly ( ) is manufacturable therewith having the precisely preset spring force pre-load. In carrying-out the adjustment of the plunger ( ) with respect to a specific spring ( ), the rod is pressed into the bore by a controllable source of force, such as for example provided by a stepper motor ( ), and the spring force pre-load is monitored by a load cell ( ) to ascertain when the desired spring force pre-load is achieved.
Plunger Assembly Having A Preset Spring Force Pre-Load
US Patent:
6409145, Jun 25, 2002
Filed:
Feb 28, 2000
Appl. No.:
09/514098
Inventors:
Keith B. Fong - El Paso TX
Veronica Morales - Cd. Juarez NM
Jeffrey Alan Heinrichs - Dayton OH
Javier Gomez - Cd. Juarez Chih. NM
Omar Rocha - Juarez NM
Veronica Morales - Cd. Juarez NM
Jeffrey Alan Heinrichs - Dayton OH
Javier Gomez - Cd. Juarez Chih. NM
Omar Rocha - Juarez NM
Assignee:
Delphi Technologies, Inc. - Troy MI
International Classification:
F16K 3102
US Classification:
25112918, 251337
Abstract:
A uniformly preset spring force pre-load among a number of identical solenoid actuated valve assemblies ( ) by uniquely adjusting the spring pocket length (L) of each respective plunger ( ) to accommodate a respective spring ( ) which is uniquely mated thereto. This adjustment is accomplished using a two-component plunger ( ) consisting of a plunger body ( ) having a central bore ( ) and a rod ( ) slidably located within the central bore. The rod ( ) is press-fit into the central bore ( ), and the spring pocket includes a portion of the central bore unoccupied by the rod. By pressing the rod ( ) a selected distance into the central bore ( ), a precisely set spring pocket is obtained which is uniquely correct for a selected spring ( ), in that the selected spring is compressed to a precisely preset spring force pre-load. The adjusted plunger ( ) and spring ( ) are uniquely assigned to each other to collectively form a customized plunger assembly ( ) having a preset spring force pre-load, whereupon a valve assembly ( ) is manufacturable therewith having the precisely preset spring force pre-load. In carrying-out the adjustment of the plunger ( ) with respect to a specific spring ( ), the rod is pressed into the bore by a controllable source of force, such as for example provided by a stepper motor ( ), and the spring force pre-load is monitored by a load cell ( ) to ascertain when the desired spring force pre-load is achieved.
Two-Position, Three-Way Solenoid-Actuated Valve
US Patent:
6065495, May 23, 2000
Filed:
Feb 4, 1999
Appl. No.:
9/244315
Inventors:
Keith B. Fong - El Paso TX
David Fredrick Reuter - Beavercreek OH
Viswanath Seetharaman - Fairborn OH
Dale Lee Baldauf - Pendleton IN
David Fredrick Reuter - Beavercreek OH
Viswanath Seetharaman - Fairborn OH
Dale Lee Baldauf - Pendleton IN
Assignee:
General Motors Corporation - Detroit MI
International Classification:
F15B 13044
US Classification:
13762525
Abstract:
A two-position, three-way solenoid-actuated valve includes a valve assembly having an axial opening and a valve member fixed in the axial opening with a first valve seat and a second valve seat disposed in the axial opening. The valve assembly including a ball disposed in the axial opening and moveable between the first valve seat and the second valve seat. The two-position, three-way solenoid-actuated valve also includes an electromagnetic coil assembly engaging the valve assembly to move the ball between the first valve seat and the second valve seat to open and close a fluid path through the valve assembly to provide directional flow control.
Composite Armature For Vehicle Actuator Valve
US Patent:
2006009, May 11, 2006
Filed:
Nov 9, 2004
Appl. No.:
10/984423
Inventors:
Keith Fong - El Paso TX, US
Diana Rubio - El Paso TX, US
Diana Rubio - El Paso TX, US
International Classification:
F16K 31/02
US Classification:
251129150
Abstract:
An actuator includes a coil housing supporting an electric coil and a composite armature that is slidably disposed in the housing. The armature has a ferromagnetic core and an overmolded polymeric member that can define one or more of an alignment rib, a damping element, and a valve poppet.