公开(公告)号：US06557659B1

公开(公告)日：2003-05-06

申请号：US09661838

申请日：2000-09-14

申请人： Patrick Kurzeja ,  Jim Hawkins ,  Christos Kyrtsos ,  Ronald N. Brissette ,  Christopher S. Keeney ,  Jack Darrin Oates ,  Tom Sanko

发明人： Patrick Kurzeja ,  Jim Hawkins ,  Christos Kyrtsos ,  Ronald N. Brissette ,  Christopher S. Keeney ,  Jack Darrin Oates ,  Tom Sanko

IPC分类号： B60K1735

CPC分类号： B60K17/36 ,  B60K17/22 ,  F16D3/74 ,  F16F15/124

摘要： A driveline assembly for interconnecting one driveline component to another driveline component includes a vibration dampening mechanism. The vibration dampening mechanism is installed between a universal joint member and a companion flange. The universal joint member is coupled to a driveshaft and the companion flange is coupled to a drive axle member. A resilient member is secured between the universal joint and the companion flange for absorbing vibrations transmitted between the axle member and the driveshaft. Together the universal joint and companion flange define a central axis. The resilient member is compressible in a linear direction along the central axis to absorb vibrations.

摘要翻译： 用于将一个传动系部件与另一传动系部件相互连接的传动系组件包括减振机构。 振动阻尼机构安装在万向节和配对法兰之间。 万向接头构件联接到驱动轴，并且伴随法兰联接到驱动轴构件。 弹性构件固定在万向接头和配对法兰之间，用于吸收在轴构件和驱动轴之间传递的振动。 万向节和伴随法兰一起定义一个中心轴。 弹性构件沿着中心轴线在线性方向上可压缩以吸收振动。

公开(公告)号：US06490540B1

公开(公告)日：2002-12-03

申请号：US09713093

申请日：2000-11-15

申请人： Patrick Kurzeja ,  Ronald N. Brissette ,  Jim Hawkins ,  Christopher S. Keeney ,  Christos Kyrtsos ,  Jack Darrin Oates ,  Tom Sanko

发明人： Patrick Kurzeja ,  Ronald N. Brissette ,  Jim Hawkins ,  Christopher S. Keeney ,  Christos Kyrtsos ,  Jack Darrin Oates ,  Tom Sanko

IPC分类号： G01C1700

CPC分类号： G01C1/00 ,  B60G17/0152 ,  B60G17/016 ,  B60G17/0195 ,  B60G2300/02 ,  B60G2400/252

摘要： A system measures multiple operational angles of a driveline assembly and compares the signals to each other to determine whether the angles and the respective driveline components are properly balanced. Different types of sensor assemblies can be used to measure the operational angles including various types of contact and non-contact sensors. In one example, the operational angle between one axle differential case and a corresponding universal joint can be compared to the operational angle between another axle differential case and corresponding universal joint mounted at an opposite end of the driveline. If the angles are equal or very close to one another than the angles are properly balanced. If the ratio between the two angles exceeds a predetermined limit, the driveline components are not properly balanced and the components can be repositioned to avoid premature wear.

摘要翻译： 系统测量传动系组件的多个操作角度并将信号彼此比较以确定角度和相应的传动系统部件是否被适当平衡。 可以使用不同类型的传感器组件来测量操作角度，包括各种类型的接触和非接触传感器。 在一个示例中，可以将一个轴差速器壳体和相应的万向接头之间的操作角度与另一个轴差速器壳体和安装在传动系统的相对端处的相应的万向节之间的操作角度进行比较。 如果角度相等或非常接近于角度适当平衡。 如果两个角度之间的比例超过预定极限，则传动部件不能适当地平衡，并且可以重新定位部件以避免过早磨损。

公开(公告)号：US06685569B2

公开(公告)日：2004-02-03

申请号：US09783466

申请日：2001-02-14

申请人： Patrick Kurzeja ,  Ronald N. Brissette ,  Jim Hawkins ,  Chris Keeney ,  Christos Kyrtsos ,  Jack Darrin Oates ,  Tom Sanko

发明人： Patrick Kurzeja ,  Ronald N. Brissette ,  Jim Hawkins ,  Chris Keeney ,  Christos Kyrtsos ,  Jack Darrin Oates ,  Tom Sanko

IPC分类号： F16D328

CPC分类号： F16D3/382

摘要： An universal joint dissipates shock and reduces torsional vibration to the elements of the universal joint. An elastomeric material, such as a polyurethane, is introduced between the bores of the yokes of the joint and the respective adjacent bearing cups that are mounted on the shafts of the cross bar.

摘要翻译： 通用联轴器消除冲击并减少万向接头元件的扭转振动。 诸如聚氨酯的弹性体材料被引入到接头的轭的孔和安装在横杆的轴上的各个相邻的轴承杯之间。

公开(公告)号：US06345826B1

公开(公告)日：2002-02-12

申请号：US09602533

申请日：2000-06-23

申请人： Patrick Kurzeja ,  Ronald N. Brissette ,  Jim Hawkins ,  Chris Keeney ,  Christos Kyrtsos ,  Jack Darrin Oates ,  Tom Sanko

发明人： Patrick Kurzeja ,  Ronald N. Brissette ,  Jim Hawkins ,  Chris Keeney ,  Christos Kyrtsos ,  Jack Darrin Oates ,  Tom Sanko

IPC分类号： B60G1701

CPC分类号： B60G9/00 ,  B60G17/016 ,  B60G17/0195 ,  B60G17/0523 ,  B60G2202/15 ,  B60G2300/02 ,  B60G2400/95 ,  B60G2500/202 ,  B60G2800/91 ,  Y10T464/50

摘要： A method for automatically controlling angles in a driveline of a vehicle is disclosed. The vehicle includes an air-wide suspension system, and the driveline includes a drive shaft driven through a universal joint. The universal joint produces a rotational velocity that is detected by a sensor of a control assembly. A controller, also part of the control assembly, converts the rotational velocity into alternating rotational acceleration and deceleration of the drive shaft. Once quantified, the acceleration and deceleration of the drive shaft is compared to determine any changes in rotational acceleration. In response to any changes in rotational acceleration, the air-ride suspension system is adjusted to control the driveline angle at one end of the drive shaft such that the driveline angle at one end is balanced relative to the driveline angle at the other end of the drive shaft, and noise, vibration, fatigue, or failure of the drive shaft is reduced.

摘要翻译： 公开了一种用于自动控制车辆的传动系统中的角度的方法。 车辆包括空气悬架系统，传动系包括通过万向接头驱动的驱动轴。 万向节产生由控制组件的传感器检测的旋转速度。 控制器也是控制组件的一部分，将旋转速度转换成驱动轴的交替旋转加速和减速。 一旦量化，驱动轴的加速和减速被比较以确定旋转加速度的任何变化。 响应于旋转加速度的任何变化，调节空中悬挂系统以控制驱动轴的一端处的传动系统角度，使得一端的传动系角度相对于传动系统的另一端处的传动系统角平衡 传动轴，传动轴的噪音，振动，疲劳或故障减少。

公开(公告)号：US06571903B2

公开(公告)日：2003-06-03

申请号：US09858965

申请日：2001-05-16

申请人： Ronald N. Brissette ,  James R. Hawkins ,  Christopher S. Keeney ,  Patrick Kurzeja ,  Christos T. Kyrtsos ,  Jack Darrin Oates ,  Tom Sanko

发明人： Ronald N. Brissette ,  James R. Hawkins ,  Christopher S. Keeney ,  Patrick Kurzeja ,  Christos T. Kyrtsos ,  Jack Darrin Oates ,  Tom Sanko

IPC分类号： B60K1700

CPC分类号： B60G7/003 ,  B60G9/00 ,  B60G2200/314 ,  B60G2200/464 ,  B60G2202/152 ,  B60G2204/143 ,  B60G2204/1482 ,  B60G2206/1116 ,  B60K17/16

摘要： A suspension for a heavy duty vehicle is provided that includes a frame. A lower linkage is supported by the frame at a first pivotal connection. A drive axle assembly is supported by a lower linkage at a second pivotal connection. The drive axle assembly includes an input shaft defining a pinion angle. An upper linkage interconnects the drive axle assembly and the frame at third and fourth pivotal connections, respectively. The upper linkage includes an adjustment member, such as a turnbuckle, for modifying the length of the upper linkage to obtain a predetermined pinion angle. In this manner, the pinion angle may be adjusted upon assembly of the suspension system. Furthermore, by permitting the drive axle assembly to pivotally move relative to the linkages, the pinion angle may be maintained during suspension movement.

公开(公告)号：US07156400B2

公开(公告)日：2007-01-02

申请号：US10721944

申请日：2003-11-25

申请人： Jack Darrin Oates

发明人： Jack Darrin Oates

IPC分类号： F16J15/32

CPC分类号： F16J15/3264

摘要： A seal assembly provides a rotating portion and a rotationally fixed portion. The rotating portion includes a running sleeve, a slinger segment and an upper seal segment. The slinger segment radially extends outward of the fixed portion so as to protect the fixed portion. The fixed portion includes a press fit outer diameter which is pressed into an opening located within the assembly. A seal mount segment located receives a resilient annular seal which rides upon the running sleeve and the upper seal segment.

摘要翻译： 密封组件提供旋转部分和旋转固定部分。 旋转部分包括运行套筒，抛油环段和上密封段。 抛油环段径向延伸到固定部分的外侧，以保护固定部分。 固定部分包括压配合外径，其被压入位于组件内的开口中。 一个密封安装部分接收一个弹性的环形密封件，该弹性环形密封件骑在跑步套筒和上部密封段上。

公开(公告)号：US06190281B1

公开(公告)日：2001-02-20

申请号：US09393248

申请日：1999-09-10

申请人： Jack Darrin Oates

发明人： Jack Darrin Oates

IPC分类号： F16H4808

CPC分类号： F16H48/08 ,  F16H2048/082 ,  F16H2048/085

摘要： An improved differential eliminates the need for a differential case. A cap is fixed to each of the spider legs, and traps the pinion gear. This arrangement reduces the weight and complexity of assembly for differentials. Moreover, the assembly increases the ease of oil access to bevel gears in the differential.

摘要翻译： 改进的差速器消除了差动情况的需要。 帽子固定到每个蜘蛛腿上，并捕获小齿轮。 这种布置减少了差速器组装的重量和复杂性。 此外，组件增加了差速器中锥齿轮进油量的容易性。

公开(公告)号：US08190394B2

公开(公告)日：2012-05-29

申请号：US13149396

申请日：2011-05-31

申请人： John Paul Davis ,  Maria Cecilia Mazzaro ,  Jack Darrin Oates

发明人： John Paul Davis ,  Maria Cecilia Mazzaro ,  Jack Darrin Oates

IPC分类号： G06F19/00

CPC分类号： F16N29/04 ,  F03D17/00 ,  F03D80/70 ,  F05B2260/4031 ,  F05B2260/80 ,  F05B2260/98 ,  Y02E10/72

摘要： A method for monitoring the condition of oil contained within a gearbox of a wind turbine is disclosed. The method generally includes receiving a signal corresponding to a measurement of an oil parameter of the gearbox, comparing the measurement to a predetermined limit for the oil parameter, assigning a severity level based on the comparison of the measurement to the predetermined limit and determining a recommended course of action for the wind turbine based on the severity level.

摘要翻译： 公开了一种用于监测风力涡轮机的齿轮箱内容纳的油的状况的方法。 该方法通常包括接收对应于齿轮箱的油参数的测量的信号，将测量与油参数的预定极限进行比较，基于测量与预定极限的比较来分配严重性水平，并确定推荐的 基于严重程度的风力发电机组的行动方案。

公开(公告)号：USRE39323E1

公开(公告)日：2006-10-03

申请号：US10126043

申请日：2002-04-19

申请人： Jack Darrin Oates

发明人： Jack Darrin Oates

IPC分类号： F16H48/06

CPC分类号： B60K17/16 ,  B60K17/36 ,  F16H2048/426

摘要： An inter-axle differential assembly for a tandem drive axle set is disclosed that permits a rear drive assembly and a forward drive assembly to have the same input axis. The forward drive assembly includes a hollow pinion gear. An inter-axle differential assembly receives input from a driveline connection and transfers this input to the hollow pinion gear and to a through shaft that extends through the hollow pinion gear. The hollow pinion gear drives a main differential assembly that in turn drives a forward axle. The through shaft extends toward a tear drive assembly and provides input to the rear drive assembly. The rear drive assembly utilizes a rear pinion gear to drive a rear differential. The rear differential in turn drives a rear axle. Thus, the present design permits a common axis to be shared by the input to the forward drive assembly and the input to the rear drive assembly. In addition, the present design eliminates the traditionally required helical gears from the forward drive assembly.

摘要翻译： 公开了用于串联驱动轴组的轴间差速器组件，其允许后驱动组件和前驱驱动组件具有相同的输入轴。 前进驱动组件包括中空小齿轮。 轴间差速器组件接收来自传动系连接的输入，并将该输入传递到中空小齿轮和延伸穿过中空小齿轮的贯穿轴。 中空小齿轮驱动主差速器组件，该主差速器组件又驱动前轴。 通轴朝向撕开驱动组件延伸，并向后驱动组件提供输入。 后驱动组件利用后小齿轮驱动后差速器。 后差速器又驱动后轴。 因此，本设计允许公共轴由前进驱动组件的输入和后驱动组件的输入共享。 此外，本设计消除了从前向驱动组件传统需要的斜齿轮。

公开(公告)号：US07160219B2

公开(公告)日：2007-01-09

申请号：US10859831

申请日：2004-06-03

申请人： Jack Darrin Oates

发明人： Jack Darrin Oates

IPC分类号： F16H57/04

CPC分类号： B60K17/165 ,  F16H57/0431 ,  F16H57/0483

摘要： An inter-axle differential gear assembly includes a first side gear driven by an input shaft, a plurality of inter-axle differential pinion gears in meshing engagement with the first side gear, and a second side gear in meshing engagement with the inter-axle differential pinion gears. The second side gear includes a gear body having a front face and a rear face positioned opposite of the front face. At least one channel, formed within the gear body, extends between the front and rear faces. Lubricating fluid is pumped through the channel to lubricate the inter-axle differential gear assembly. A tapered roller bearing is positioned adjacent the rear face of the second side gear. A seal, positioned between the tapered roller bearing and the rear face of the second side gear, forms a sealed fluid cavity. Rotation of the tapered roller bearing generates a pumping action that pumps the lubricating fluid through the tapered roller bearing, into the sealed fluid cavity, and into the channel.

摘要翻译： 轴间差动齿轮组件包括由输入轴驱动的第一侧齿轮，与第一侧齿轮啮合的多个轴间差动小齿轮和与轴间差速器啮合的第二侧齿轮 小齿轮 第二侧齿轮包括具有前表面和与前表面相对的后表面的齿轮体。 形成在齿轮体内的至少一个通道在前表面和后表面之间延伸。 润滑流体被泵送通过通道以润滑车轴间差速齿轮组件。 圆锥滚子轴承定位成邻近第二侧齿轮的后表面。 位于圆锥滚子轴承和第二侧齿轮的后表面之间的密封件形成密封的流体腔。 圆锥滚子轴承的旋转产生泵送动作，其将润滑流体通过锥形滚子轴承泵入密封流体腔并进入通道。