Timothy J Brunetz

Title: Timothy J. Brunetz and His Rotor Shaft Invention

Introduction

Timothy J. Brunetz is an inventor associated with Tecumseh, Michigan, United States. His patent work addresses rotor-shaft design for electro-dynamic machinery, including motor vehicle alternators. The supplied information lists 1 patent and identifies Ford Motor Company Limited as his company.

Latest Patents

Brunetz’s listed patent is “Rotor Shaft Having Lead Wire Passage Slots and Method of Forming Collar.” It describes a rotor shaft with a cold-headed slot extending axially through a bearing land. The slot may also extend radially through an adjacent collar or connect with a shaped conductor on a slip ring.

The slots help align lead wires before the rotor is encapsulated, while positioning them for connection to winding terminals and slip-ring conductor rings. The patent also describes sequential cold-heading steps intended to prevent deformation or uneven formation of the groove. For shafts made without a collar, through-feeding the shaft in one direction through machining stations is presented as an approach to improving production efficiency.

Career Highlights

The available information connects Brunetz’s invention to Ford Motor Company Limited and identifies its application in rotor assemblies for electro-dynamic machinery. The patent focuses on manufacturing and wire-routing features that support rotor assembly and production.

Collaborations

Joseph E. Saval is identified as Brunetz’s coworker. The supplied information does not specify the nature of their collaboration or establish that Saval was a co-inventor on the listed patent.

Conclusion

Timothy J. Brunetz’s listed patent combines lead-wire routing features with cold-heading and manufacturing considerations for rotor shafts, reflecting an invention aimed at practical assembly and production needs.