This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent. Top assignee: Zf Friedrichshafen Ag. Active years: 2026.
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Company Filing History:
Years Active: 2026
Title: Bradley Zimmerman and His Torque Rod Innovation.
Introduction
Bradley Zimmerman is an inventor associated with Gainesville, Georgia, and ZF Friedrichshafen AG. His patent work includes an improvement to torque rod bushing retention.
Latest Patents
Zimmerman is credited with 1 patent: “Torque Rod with Improved Bushing Retention.” The invention describes a torque rod with a stem and a hub end containing a bore. A bushing assembly in the bore includes a pin surrounded in part by a rubber sleeve. One end of the sleeve rests on a step in the bore, while a washer sits against the sleeve. Stakes at the hub end mechanically secure the washer and bushing assembly in place.
Career Highlights
The patent reflects Zimmerman’s work on a mechanical design intended to retain a torque rod’s bushing assembly securely within its hub. He is associated with ZF Friedrichshafen AG, a company active in automotive and mobility technologies.
Collaborations
Zimmerman’s listed coworkers include William Hawthorne and Stephanie Sutton. The available information identifies them as colleagues but does not specify their roles in the patent.
Conclusion
Bradley Zimmerman’s patented torque rod design focuses on improving bushing retention through a washer-and-stake arrangement, highlighting a practical contribution to mechanical engineering.
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