Thomas M Tighe

Title: Thomas M. Tighe and His Automotive Engineering Patents.

Introduction

Thomas M. Tighe is an inventor associated with Saginaw, Michigan. His patent work includes mechanisms for managing axial loads in shaft assemblies and mounting systems for motor vehicle steering columns. He holds 3 patents.

Latest Patents

One of Tighe’s latest patents, “Axial Delash Mechanism,” describes a method and assembly for delashing a shaft assembly. A shaft sits inside a housing bore, where a shoulder creates a constriction. A bushing on the shaft is spaced from the shoulder, forming a cavity that receives filler material to maintain an axial compressive load. The patent also describes a fusible plug with exterior channels that guide melted plug material.

Another patent, “Mounting Apparatus for Motor Vehicle Steering Column,” concerns a plastic honeycomb bracket surrounding a steering-column mast jacket. Spring washers and rigid studs secure the bracket to a vehicle-body panel. Depending on the embodiment, the bracket can move with the mast jacket, or remain stationary while the mast jacket travels through its center passage during a collapse stroke.

Career Highlights

Tighe’s listed company affiliations include Delphi Technologies, Inc. and GM Global Technology Operations, Inc. His patents reflect work on automotive components and systems, including steering-column mounting and shaft-assembly design.

Collaborations

Tighe’s listed coworkers include Michael Patrick Anspaugh and Marc William Heinzman. Their shared professional context includes work connected with automotive technology and engineering.

Conclusion

Thomas M. Tighe’s patent portfolio highlights practical automotive engineering innovations focused on shaft assemblies and steering-column mounting systems.