Jim Kern

Title: Jim Kern and the Aircraft Door Actuator Mounting Assembly.

Introduction

Jim Kern is an inventor associated with Chandler, Arizona, and Honeywell International Inc. His work includes a patented aircraft door actuator mounting assembly designed to support actuator operation and monitor the relative position of its components.

Latest Patents

Kern is credited with 1 patent. His patent, “Aircraft Door Actuator Mounting Assembly,” describes a cap coupled to an actuator and a rod that extends through the cap, with one end passing through the actuator and the other attaching to a fixed location. A compressible spring mechanism with a predetermined preload sits inside the cap, while a switch assembly senses the rod’s position relative to the cap. Depending on that position, the switch sends a signal that allows the cap to move axially or stops sending that signal.

Career Highlights

Kern’s listed patent reflects work on aircraft actuator mounting and position-sensing mechanisms. The design combines mechanical components, including a preloaded spring, with a switch assembly that communicates with the actuator.

Collaborations

Kern’s listed coworkers include David A. Payne and Stephen Birn. His patent is associated with Honeywell International Inc.

Conclusion

Jim Kern’s patent documents an aircraft door actuator mounting assembly that integrates a spring mechanism and position-sensing switch to control actuator operation.