Kazuma Sasaki

Title: Kazuma Sasaki and Pump Connection Design.

Introduction

Kazuma Sasaki is an inventor associated with Akashi, Japan, and Caterpillar Inc. His work includes a patent for a pump or fluid-powered motor connection. The available information identifies 1 patent.

Latest Patents

Sasaki’s listed patent, “Pump or Fluid-Powered Motor Connection,” describes a pump or fluid-powered motor assembly with a flange attached to the pump housing. The housing contains internal pump components coupled to a drive shaft that extends from one end.

The flange is a generally rectangular plate with bolt holes arranged in a rectangular pattern. It also includes a pilot projection, a torque-pin feature, and a through-bore for the drive shaft. The patent specifies the torque pin’s position relative to the shaft’s longitudinal axis and the pilot diameter, defining a ratio of approximately 0.50 to 0.70. These features address the connection between the pump assembly and its mounting interface.

Career Highlights

Sasaki is associated with Caterpillar Inc., a company whose engineering work includes machinery and fluid-power systems. His listed patent focuses on the geometry and arrangement of components used to connect a pump or fluid-powered motor.

Collaborations

The provided information names Naoki Sawada and Stive Ramalho as Sasaki’s coworkers. It does not specify their roles in the patent or describe particular joint projects.

Conclusion

Kazuma Sasaki’s listed invention concerns a pump connection flange designed around mounting, alignment, and torque-transfer features. The patent reflects a focused contribution to fluid-power equipment design.