公开(公告)号：US20180195419A1

公开(公告)日：2018-07-12

申请号：US15877145

申请日：2018-01-22

Applicant: Eaton Corporation

Inventor： Petr Liskar ,  Dale Arden Stetch ,  James Edward McCarthy, JR. ,  Nicholas Peter Gillette ,  Andrei Dan Radulescu

IPC: F01L1/20 ,  F01L1/053 ,  F01L1/18 ,  F01L13/00 ,  H01F7/02 ,  H01F7/08

Abstract: A valvetrain includes a rocker arm assembly having a rocker arm and an electromagnetic latch assembly. A magnet of the latch assembly is housed within a chamber formed by the rocker arm. The chamber may be a retrofit hydraulic chamber. The magnet may be an electromagnet or a permanent magnet. A flux shifting bi-stable latch provides a sufficiently compact design. Isolation of the magnet within the rocker arm chamber may provide protection from metal particles carried by oil in an operating environment for the rocker arm assembly.

公开(公告)号：US20170074128A1

公开(公告)日：2017-03-16

申请号：US15342763

申请日：2016-11-03

Applicant: Eaton Corporation

Inventor： Austin Zurface ,  James Edward McCarthy, JR.

IPC: F01L13/00 ,  F01L1/053 ,  F01L1/24 ,  F01L1/18

CPC classification number: F01L13/0005 ,  F01L1/053 ,  F01L1/185 ,  F01L1/2405 ,  F01L1/2416 ,  F01L13/0036 ,  F01L2001/186 ,  F01L2001/2444 ,  F01L2013/001 ,  F01L2105/00

Abstract: A switching rocker arm assembly constructed in accordance to one example of the present disclosure can include an outer arm, an inner arm, a pivot axle, a bearing axle, a first torsional bearing axle spring and a second torsional bearing axle spring. The outer arm can have a first outer side arm and a second outer side arm. The outer arm can further include first and second torsional spring mounts. The inner arm can be disposed between the first and second outer side arms. The pivot axle can support the inner and outer arm for relative pivotal movement therearound. The bearing axle can support a bearing. The first torsional bearing axle spring can be mounted around the first torsional spring mount and have a first end engaged to the bearing axle and a second end engaged to the outer arm. The first end extends inboard relative to the second end.

Abstract translation: 根据本公开的一个示例构造的开关摇臂组件可以包括外臂，内臂，枢轴，支承轴，第一扭转轴轴和第二扭转轴弹簧。 外臂可以具有第一外侧臂和第二外侧臂。 外臂还可以包括第一和第二扭转弹簧座。 内臂可以设置在第一和第二外侧臂之间。 枢轴可支撑内臂和外臂，用于相对枢转运动。 轴承座可以支撑轴承。 第一扭转轴向弹簧可以安装在第一扭转弹簧座周围，并且具有接合到轴承轴的第一端和接合到外臂的第二端。 第一端相对于第二端在内侧延伸。

公开(公告)号：US20180045081A1

公开(公告)日：2018-02-15

申请号：US15794570

申请日：2017-10-26

Applicant: Eaton Corporation

Inventor： Brent L. Rehm ,  James Edward McCarthy, JR.

IPC: F01L1/18 ,  F01L13/00

CPC classification number: F01L1/185 ,  F01L1/2405 ,  F01L13/0005 ,  F01L13/0036 ,  F01L2001/186 ,  F01L2001/467 ,  F01L2105/00

Abstract: A switching rocker arm assembly constructed in accordance to one example of the present teachings includes an outer arm, an inner arm, a bearing axle and a pivot axle. The outer arm can have a first outer side arm and a second outer side arm. The outer arm can define outer bores. The inner arm can have a first inner side arm and a second inner side arm. The inner arm can be disposed between the first and second outer side arms. The inner arm can define inner bores. The bearing axle can support a bearing. One of the bearing axle and pivot axle comprises (i) a central axle body having a central centerline, (ii) a first axle end body having a first centerline and (iii) a second axle end body having a second centerline. The central centerline is offset from at least one of the first and second centerlines.

公开(公告)号：US20180142583A1

公开(公告)日：2018-05-24

申请号：US15863901

申请日：2018-01-06

Applicant: Eaton Corporation

Inventor： Petr Liskar ,  Jiri Cecrle ,  Dale Arden Stetch ,  Michael J. Campbell ,  Tomas Drabek ,  James Edward McCarthy, JR. ,  Austin Robert Zurface ,  Robert Philip Benjey ,  Eric John Yankovic ,  Brian Karl Vandeusen ,  Nicholas Peter Gillette ,  Michael James Stanton ,  Thomas Michael Tembreull ,  Anthony Leon Spoor

IPC: F01L1/22 ,  F01L1/053 ,  F01L1/18 ,  F01L13/00

CPC classification number: F01L1/22 ,  F01L1/053 ,  F01L1/181 ,  F01L1/185 ,  F01L1/2405 ,  F01L3/24 ,  F01L13/0005 ,  F01L13/0036 ,  F01L2001/0535 ,  F01L2001/186 ,  F01L2013/001 ,  F01L2013/101 ,  F01L2105/00 ,  F01L2201/00

Abstract: A valvetrain for an internal combustion engine of the type that has a combustion chamber, a moveable valve having a seat formed in the combustion chamber, and a camshaft includes a rocker arm assembly, a pivot providing a fulcrum for a rocker arm of the rocker arm assembly, and a latch assembly. An electrical device mounted to the rocker arm assembly receives power or communicates through a circuit that includes an electrical connection formed by abutment between surfaces of two distinct parts. The rocker arm assembly is operative to move one of the two abutting surfaces relative to the other in response to actuation of the cam follower. Forming an electrical connection through abutting surfaces that are free to undergo relative motion may reduce or eliminate the need to run wires to a mobile portion of the rocker arm assembly.

公开(公告)号：US20160115830A1

公开(公告)日：2016-04-28

申请号：US14973005

申请日：2015-12-17

Applicant: Eaton Corporation

Inventor： Dale Arden Stretch ,  John Albert Kovacich ,  John Trublowski ,  James Edward McCarthy, JR. ,  Karen Evelyn Bevan ,  Douglas J. Nielsen ,  David Yee ,  Evan Grimm ,  Xubin Song ,  Martin Pryor

IPC: F01L3/08 ,  G01L23/14 ,  G01M15/08 ,  G01K13/00

CPC classification number: F01L3/08 ,  F01L2820/043 ,  F01L2820/044 ,  F01L2820/045 ,  F02D35/023 ,  F02D35/025 ,  G01K13/00 ,  G01K2205/00 ,  G01L23/04 ,  G01L23/14 ,  G01M15/08

Abstract: An apparatus for measuring at least one of temperature and pressure within a cylinder of an internal combustion engine can include an engine valve and a sensor. The internal combustion engine can include a valvetrain having rocker arm assembly, a camshaft, a valve, and a hydraulic lash adjuster. The engine valve can have a valve head and a valve stem extending from the valve head in an axial direction. The valve head can have a valve face configured to be in pressure communication with an engine cylinder. The valve stem can have an outer surface with a cylindrical portion and a variably-shaped portion. The variably-shaped portion can define a target detectable by the sensor and the sensor can be installed adjacent to the target. Alternatively, the sensor can be positioned to detect a level of force at some point along the valvetrain.

Abstract translation: 用于测量内燃机的气缸内的温度和压力中的至少一个的装置可以包括发动机气门和传感器。 内燃机可以包括具有摇臂组件，凸轮轴，阀和液压间隙调节器的阀门。 发动机阀门可以具有阀头和从阀头沿轴向方向延伸的阀杆。 阀头可以具有构造成与发动机气缸压力连通的阀面。 阀杆可以具有带有圆柱形部分和可变形部分的外表面。 可变形部分可以限定由传感器可检测的目标，并且传感器可以安装在目标附近。 或者，可以将传感器定位成在沿着气门盘的某一点处检测力的水平。

公开(公告)号：US20170159581A1

公开(公告)日：2017-06-08

申请号：US15323415

申请日：2016-01-19

Applicant: Eaton Corporation

Inventor： James Edward McCarthy, JR. ,  Douglas John Nielsen

IPC: F02D17/02 ,  F02B3/06 ,  F02B37/00 ,  F02D13/02 ,  F02D41/02 ,  F02D41/00 ,  F02D41/14 ,  F02M26/02 ,  F02M26/08 ,  F02B37/04 ,  F02D23/02 ,  F02D13/06

CPC classification number: F02D17/02 ,  F02B3/06 ,  F02B33/00 ,  F02B37/00 ,  F02B37/04 ,  F02B37/14 ,  F02D13/0211 ,  F02D13/0215 ,  F02D13/0265 ,  F02D13/06 ,  F02D23/02 ,  F02D41/0007 ,  F02D41/005 ,  F02D41/0052 ,  F02D41/0087 ,  F02D41/024 ,  F02D41/0275 ,  F02D41/1445 ,  F02D41/1446 ,  F02D41/146 ,  F02D2013/0292 ,  F02D2041/0012 ,  F02D2200/101 ,  F02M26/02 ,  F02M26/03 ,  F02M26/08 ,  Y02T10/144 ,  Y02T10/18

Abstract: A system and method for cylinder deactivation in a multi-cylinder diesel engine comprises pumping air in to an intake manifold of the diesel engine using a turbocharger. Air is pumped in to the intake manifold using an intake air assisting device. And, fuel injection is selectively deactivated to at least one of the cylinders in the diesel engine. An intake valve and an exhaust valve is selectively deactivated for the at least one of the cylinders of the diesel engine.

公开(公告)号：US20140116363A1

公开(公告)日：2014-05-01

申请号：US14045490

申请日：2013-10-03

Applicant: Eaton Corporation

Inventor： Dale Arden Stretch ,  David Gerard Genise ,  Douglas John Nielsen ,  James Edward McCarthy, JR.

IPC: F01L1/24

CPC classification number: F01L1/24 ,  F01L1/181 ,  F01L9/02 ,  F01L2001/0535 ,  F01L2003/253 ,  F01L2009/028

Abstract: An internal combustion engine has a cylinder head mounted to an engine block that at least partially forms a plurality of cylinder combustion chambers. The cylinder head has multiple intake ports and multiple exhaust ports. Engine valves regulate the passage of gas into and out of the combustion chamber. Cam-operated engine valves are mechanically coupled to a rotating cam directly or through one or more of a variety of components that assist in transforming the rotational kinetic energy of the cam to linear motion of the engine valves. One of the exhaust valves and one of the intake valves are mechanically coupled to the cam. Electrohydraulic actuators actuate separate intake and exhaust valves of a particular cylinder. The electrohydraulic actuators are in fluid communication with a high pressure fluid source.

Abstract translation: 内燃机具有安装在至少部分地形成多个气缸燃烧室的发动机缸体上的气缸盖。 气缸盖具有多个进气口和多个排气口。 发动机阀门调节气体进出燃烧室的通道。 凸轮式发动机气门机械地联接到旋转凸轮，直接或通过一些或多个辅助将凸轮的旋转动能转换成发动机气门的直线运动的部件。 其中一个排气门和一个进气门机械联接到凸轮。 电动执行器致动特定气缸的独立进气和排气阀。 电动液压致动器与高压流体源流体连通。