KIRK WILLIAM OLSEN
Engineers in Erie, PA
License number
Pennsylvania PE048061E
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Engineers
Type
Professional Engineer
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Erie, PA 16509
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Mounting Assembly For An Aircraft Auxiliary Power Unit And Method
US Patent:
6581874, Jun 24, 2003
Filed:
Sep 27, 2001
Appl. No.:
09/965942
Inventors:
Jacques Lemire - Erie PA
Kirk W. Olsen - Erie PA
Francis J. DePriest - Erie PA
Thomas R. Law - Erie PA
Gerald P. Whiteford - Erie PA
Paul J. Bachmeyer - Apex NC
Kirk W. Olsen - Erie PA
Francis J. DePriest - Erie PA
Thomas R. Law - Erie PA
Gerald P. Whiteford - Erie PA
Paul J. Bachmeyer - Apex NC
Assignee:
Lord Corporation - Cary NC
International Classification:
B64D 2700
US Classification:
244 54, 244 58, 248555, 60797
Abstract:
A system for supporting an auxiliary power unit in an aircraft tailcone wherein the auxiliary power unit is supported by a focalized suspension system supporting the power unit, the focalized suspension system having a plurality of support means each having a line of action, the lines of action intersecting at the focal point. The support system simplifies removal and installation of the auxiliary power unit from and into the aircrafts tailcone.
Multi-Linkage Suspension System Including Outboard Isolators
US Patent:
6328293, Dec 11, 2001
Filed:
Sep 18, 1998
Appl. No.:
9/156423
Inventors:
Kirk W. Olsen - Erie PA
Assignee:
Lord Corporation - Cary NC
International Classification:
F16F 1508
US Classification:
26714011
Abstract:
A multi-linkage suspension system (20) including isolators (32) positioned at the outboard ends of the linkages (26) for suspending and isolating an engine (22), such as an Auxiliary Power Unit (APU), from a structure (24), such as an aircraft fuselage. The system (20) has a plurality of linkages (26) extending from the engine (22) towards the structure (24); each linkages (26) including an inboard (28) and outboard (30) end, a plurality of outboard isolators (32) attached at the outboard ends (30), a bracket (27) for connecting the outboard isolators (32) to the structure (24), a rod end (34), which is preferably elastomeric and includes an elastomer layer (36), for connecting the plurality of linkages (26) to the engine (22). The system (20) is easily tuned and provides for common components and the location of the isolators (32) minimizes direct exposure to heat and aggressive fluids.
Suspension System For Aircraft Auxiliary Power Unit With Elastomeric Member
US Patent:
2013009, Apr 18, 2013
Filed:
Sep 7, 2012
Appl. No.:
13/606607
Inventors:
Kirk W. Olsen - Erie PA, US
Frank J. Krakowski - Erie PA, US
Frank J. Krakowski - Erie PA, US
International Classification:
B64D 27/26, B23P 11/00
US Classification:
244 54, 295272, 248342
Abstract:
The present invention broadly comprises an aircraft motion control auxiliary power unit suspension system device, the aircraft motion control auxiliary power unit suspension system device comprising a first motion control nonelastomeric member and a second motion control nonelastomeric member, a first motion control elastomer member disposed to operatively interconnect the first motion control nonelastomeric member and the second motion control nonelastomeric member. The first motion control elastomer member includes an exterior surface coating formed from an elastomeric polymer dissolved in an organic solvent and the elastomeric polymer dissolved in the solvent is applied to an exterior surface of the first motion control elastomer member, the solvent evaporates, and the elastomeric polymer crosslinks.
Suspension System For Aircraft Auxiliary Power Unit With Elastomeric Member
US Patent:
8490916, Jul 23, 2013
Filed:
Oct 20, 2008
Appl. No.:
12/288434
Inventors:
Kirk W. Olsen - Erie PA, US
Frank J. Krakowski - Erie PA, US
Frank J. Krakowski - Erie PA, US
Assignee:
Lord Corporation - Cary NC
International Classification:
B64D 27/00, F02C 7/20
US Classification:
244 54, 244 58, 248557, 60797
Abstract:
The present invention broadly comprises an aircraft motion control auxiliary power unit suspension system device, the aircraft motion control auxiliary power unit suspension system device comprising a first motion control nonelastomeric member and a second motion control nonelastomeric member, a first motion control elastomer member disposed to operatively interconnect the first motion control nonelastomeric member and the second motion control nonelastomeric member. The first motion control elastomer member includes an exterior surface coating formed from an elastomeric polymer dissolved in an organic solvent and the elastomeric polymer dissolved in the solvent is applied to an exterior surface of the first motion control elastomer member, the solvent evaporates, and the elastomeric polymer crosslinks.
Aircraft Auxiliary Power Unit Suspension System For Isolating An Aircraft Auxiliary Power Unit
US Patent:
8413926, Apr 9, 2013
Filed:
Dec 17, 2010
Appl. No.:
12/971156
Inventors:
Kirk W. Olsen - Erie PA, US
Gerald P. Whiteford - Waterford PA, US
Pat Sheridan - North East PA, US
Scott K. Thompson - Erie PA, US
Gerald P. Whiteford - Waterford PA, US
Pat Sheridan - North East PA, US
Scott K. Thompson - Erie PA, US
Assignee:
Lord Corporation - Cary NC
International Classification:
B64D 27/00
US Classification:
244 54, 248557
Abstract:
The invention provides an aircraft with an auxiliary power unit isolated from the aircraft. An auxiliary power unit suspension system includes at least one suspension linkage. The suspension linkage terminates with a first low stiffness elastomeric rod end. The low stiffness elastomeric rod end has a low spring rate with the aircraft auxiliary power unit suspension system providing the aircraft auxiliary power unit with a suspended auxiliary power unit natural frequency, the suspended auxiliary power unit natural frequency below the aircraft auxiliary power unit operation frequency.
Aircraft Auxiliary Power Unit Suspension System For Isolating An Aircraft Auxiliary Power Unit
US Patent:
7878448, Feb 1, 2011
Filed:
Apr 4, 2006
Appl. No.:
11/397208
Inventors:
Kirk W. Olsen - Erie PA, US
Gerald P. Whiteford - Waterford PA, US
Pat Sheridan - North East PA, US
Scott K. Thompson - Erie PA, US
Gerald P. Whiteford - Waterford PA, US
Pat Sheridan - North East PA, US
Scott K. Thompson - Erie PA, US
Assignee:
LORD Corporation - Cary NC
International Classification:
B64D 27/26
US Classification:
244 54, 248557
Abstract:
The invention provides an aircraft with an auxiliary power unit isolated from the aircraft. An auxiliary power unit suspension system includes at least one suspension linkage. The suspension linkage terminates with a first low stiffness elastomeric rod end. The low stiffness elastomeric rod end has a low spring rate with the aircraft auxiliary power unit suspension system providing the aircraft auxiliary power unit with a suspended auxiliary power unit natural frequency, the suspended auxiliary power unit natural frequency below the aircraft auxiliary power unit operation frequency.