This inventor holds 5 USPTO granted patents. Top assignees: Kabushiki Kaisha Daikin Seisakusho, Exedy Corporation. Active years: 1991-2015.
Location History:
- Osaka, JP (1991)
- Neyagawa, JP (1991 - 2015)
Company Filing History:
Years Active: 1991-2015
Title: Teruhiko Tanaka: Innovator in Clutch Actuation and Fluid Coupling Technologies
Introduction
Teruhiko Tanaka is a notable inventor based in Neyagawa, Japan. He has made significant contributions to the fields of clutch actuation and fluid coupling technologies. With a total of 5 patents to his name, Tanaka's work showcases his expertise and innovative spirit.
Latest Patents
One of Tanaka's latest patents is for a clutch actuator. This actuator is designed to drive a release mechanism of a clutch and includes a motor, an output member, a ball screw mechanism, a trapezoidal screw mechanism, and a power transmission mechanism. The output member is coupled to the release mechanism and is movable in the actuation direction of the release mechanism. The ball screw mechanism converts the rotation of the motor in one direction into movement of the output member in a first axial direction. The trapezoidal screw mechanism features a self-lock function against a reverse driving force from the release mechanism and converts the motor's rotation in the other direction into movement of the output member in a second axial direction. The power transmission mechanism selectively transmits the motor's rotation to either the ball screw mechanism or the trapezoidal screw mechanism.
Another significant patent by Tanaka is related to fluid coupling and the method of manufacturing fluid coupling. This invention includes an impeller that configures a fluid chamber and features impeller blades and an annular impeller hub. A turbine is positioned to face the impeller and includes turbine blades and an annular turbine hub located at the inner peripheral side of the turbine blades. A ball bearing is placed between the inner peripheral surface of the impeller hub and the outer peripheral surface of the turbine hub. The design incorporates a first stop ring that engages with a first groove and an engagement groove to fix the ball bearing with respect to the impeller hub. Additionally, a second stop ring engaged with a second groove secures the ball bearing and the turbine hub.
Career Highlights
Throughout his career, Teruhiko Tanaka has worked with prominent companies such as Kabushiki Kaisha Daikin Seisakusho and Exedy Corporation. His experience in these organizations has allowed him to develop and refine his innovative ideas.
Collaborations
Tanaka has collaborated with notable coworkers, including Satoshi Tanaka and Yasuhiko Eguchi. Their combined expertise