STEPHEN H CRANDALL
Engineering in Lincoln Center, MA

License number
Massachusetts 7331
Issued Date
Mar 9, 1956
Expiration Date
Jun 30, 2008
Type
Mechanical Engineer
Address
Address
Lincoln Center, MA 01773

Professional information

Stephen Crandall Photo 1

Sliding Spoke Rotor To Hub Attachment

US Patent:
5696414, Dec 9, 1997
Filed:
May 2, 1996
Appl. No.:
8/642089
Inventors:
Luka Serdar - Lexington MA
Gary M. Colello - Lunenburg MA
Stephen H. Crandall - Lincoln MA
Clifford Gunsallus - N. Canton CT
Assignee:
Chrysler Corporation - Auburn Hills MI
International Classification:
H20K 3700
US Classification:
310 74
Abstract:
A sliding spoke rotor to hub attachment is provided. The hub is rotatably positioned about a stationary axial shaft. The hub includes a plurality of outwardly radiating spokes. The rotor includes a socket disposed between an end of said spoke and the rotor. The socket slidingly engages the end of the spoke in a radial direction.


Stephen Crandall Photo 2

Pocket Attachment To Rim

US Patent:
5637939, Jun 10, 1997
Filed:
May 2, 1996
Appl. No.:
8/641961
Inventors:
Luka Serdar - Lexington MA
Gary M. Colello - Luxemberg MA
Stephen H. Crandall - Lincoln MA
Clifford Gunsallus - Canton CT
Assignee:
Chrysler Corporation - Auburn Hills MI
International Classification:
H02K 702
US Classification:
310 74
Abstract:
The present invention is an energy storage apparatus for an automotive vehicle. The energy storage apparatus includes a rotor, a stator, and a hub rotatably positioned about a stationary axial shaft. The hub includes a plurality of spokes radiating outwardly from the hub. A socket is disposed between an end of the spoke and the rotor to slidingly engage the spoke end in a radial direction. A middle layer having an adhesive on both sides is intraposed between the socket and the rotor.


Stephen Crandall Photo 3

Subcritical Spoke For Hub To Rotor Attachment

US Patent:
5783883, Jul 21, 1998
Filed:
May 2, 1996
Appl. No.:
8/641964
Inventors:
Luka Serdar - Lexington MA
Gary M. Colello - Lunenburg MA
Stephen H. Crandall - Lincoln MA
Clifford Gunsallus - Canton CT
Assignee:
Chrysler Corporation - Auburn Hills MI
International Classification:
H02K 702
US Classification:
310 74
Abstract:
The present invention is a energy storage apparatus. The energy storage apparatus includes a rotor and a stator and a hub rotatably positioned about a stationary axial shaft. The hub also includes at least one spoke plane projecting radially from the hub, and the at least one spoke plane contains at least one spoke. The at least one spoke includes an in-plane bending stiffness exceeding an out-of-plane bending stiffness.


Stephen Crandall Photo 4

Spoke Shape For Hub To Rotor Attachment

US Patent:
5962941, Oct 5, 1999
Filed:
May 2, 1996
Appl. No.:
8/641923
Inventors:
Luka Serdar - Lexington MA
Gary M. Colello - Lunenburg MA
Stephen H. Crandall - Lincoln MA
Clifford Gunsallus - Canton CT
Assignee:
Chrysler Corporation - Auburn Hill MI
International Classification:
H02K 702
US Classification:
310153
Abstract:
The present invention is an energy storage apparatus. The energy storage apparatus includes a rotor, a stator and a hub rotatably positioned about an axial shaft. The hub includes at least one spoke plane projecting radially from the hub, and the at least one spoke plane includes at least one spoke. The at least one spoke becomes progressively thinner along an increasing radius.