公开(公告)号：US06814364B2

公开(公告)日：2004-11-09

申请号：US10223494

申请日：2002-08-19

Applicant: Joshua D. Coombs ,  Maged Radamis

Inventor： Joshua D. Coombs ,  Maged Radamis

IPC: B60G1507

CPC classification number: B60G11/30 ,  B60G7/001 ,  B60G11/26 ,  B60G13/14 ,  B60G15/06 ,  B60G15/08 ,  B60G15/12 ,  B60G17/033 ,  B60G17/04 ,  B60G17/0416 ,  B60G17/044 ,  B60G17/0523 ,  B60G17/056 ,  B60G21/0553 ,  B60G21/073 ,  B60G21/10 ,  B60G2202/15 ,  B60G2202/314 ,  B60G2204/80 ,  B60G2204/8304 ,  B60G2206/01 ,  B60G2206/99 ,  B60G2500/02 ,  F16F5/00 ,  F16F9/3257

Abstract: A suspension system for a vehicle having left and right wheels is disclosed and claimed. The system includes first and second suspension struts and first and second hydraulic cavities to supply first and second suspending spring force for the left and right wheels, respectively. The system also includes a volume modulator to selectively push fluid into and vent fluid from the first and second hydraulic cavities, thereby actively modulating the first and second suspending spring forces. The volume modulator includes first and second modulator pistons and first and second cavity-side valves. In a preferred embodiment, the modulator pistons are cycled and the cavity-side valves are opened and closed to counteract roll of the vehicle. Further, in a preferred embodiment, the first modulator piston and the second modulator piston are located approximately 180° apart relative to an eccentric to minimize power consumption of the volume modulator during roll of the vehicle.

公开(公告)号：US08905071B2

公开(公告)日：2014-12-09

申请号：US12912212

申请日：2010-10-26

Applicant: Joshua D. Coombs ,  Aaron Mulder

Inventor： Joshua D. Coombs ,  Aaron Mulder

IPC: F15B13/04 ,  F15B13/00 ,  F16K1/00 ,  F15B13/08

CPC classification number: F15B13/0814 ,  F15B13/0853 ,  Y10T29/49002 ,  Y10T137/87169 ,  Y10T137/877 ,  Y10T137/87885

Abstract: An integrated manifold system maximizes space for the circuit board while enabling efficient control of one or more pneumatic devices. The manifold system includes a manifold block, a solenoid valve attached to the manifold block, and a circuit board for controlling the solenoid and other components of an air suspension system. The manifold block includes at least one service port for connecting to a pneumatic device such as an air spring, and a supply port for connecting to a compressor. The solenoid valve is mounted to the manifold block with its longitudinal length being generally parallel to the service port. The circuit board is mounted adjacent to the solenoid valve and oriented generally parallel to the solenoid and service port. A cover encloses the solenoid valve and the circuit board. In one embodiment, the solenoid valve is in fluid communication with the supply port. The solenoid valve is uniquely associated with the service port.

Abstract translation: 集成的歧管系统最大化了电路板的空间，同时能够有效地控制一个或多个气动装置。 歧管系统包括歧管块，附接到歧管块的电磁阀，以及用于控制螺线管和空气悬架系统的其它部件的电路板。 歧管块包括用于连接到例如空气弹簧的气动装置的至少一个维修口，以及用于连接到压缩机的供应口。 电磁阀安装到歧管块，其纵向长度通常与服务端口平行。 电路板安装在电磁阀附近，大致平行于螺线管和维修口。 盖子包围电磁阀和电路板。 在一个实施例中，电磁阀与供给口流体连通。 电磁阀与服务端口唯一相关联。

公开(公告)号：US08413997B1

公开(公告)日：2013-04-09

申请号：US13301198

申请日：2011-11-21

Applicant: Joshua D. Coombs ,  Aaron Mulder

Inventor： Joshua D. Coombs ,  Aaron Mulder

IPC: B60G17/017 ,  B60G17/019 ,  B60G17/0195

CPC classification number: B60G17/017 ,  B60G17/052 ,  B60G2300/38 ,  B60G2400/39 ,  B60G2500/30 ,  B60G2800/202 ,  B60G2800/203

Abstract: A vehicle fluid suspension control system includes a fluid supply adapted to fluidly communicate with a lift mechanism in the vehicle. A circuit board is connected to the fluid supply and exhausts fluid from the lift mechanism when the kneel switch is activated. The circuit board may also open a flowpath from the fluid supply to the lift mechanism when a kneel switch is deactivated and the brake pedal is depressed. A manifold may be in fluid communication with the fluid supply and the lift mechanism and may include a supply flowpath and an exhaust flowpath. The control system may be programmed with a height averaging adjustment delay, which determines whether the average height of the vehicle during a period of time is outside of a predetermined range. The control system may make corresponding adjustments to bring the height of the vehicle within the predetermined range.

Abstract translation: 车辆液体悬架控制系统包括适于与车辆中的升降机构流体连通的流体供应。 当跪开关被激活时，电路板连接到流体供应并从提升机构排出流体。 当跪下开关被停用并且制动踏板被按下时，电路板还可以打开从流体供应器到提升机构的流动路径。 歧管可以与流体供应和提升机构流体连通，并且可以包括供应流动路径和排气流动路径。 控制系统可以用高度平均调整延迟进行编程，其确定在一段时间内车辆的平均高度是否在预定范围之外。 控制系统可以进行相应的调整以使车辆的高度在预定范围内。

公开(公告)号：US08099200B2

公开(公告)日：2012-01-17

申请号：US11239805

申请日：2005-09-30

Applicant: Joshua D. Coombs

Inventor： Joshua D. Coombs

IPC: G05D1/08

CPC classification number: B62K23/00

Abstract: In one embodiment, the invention is an interface for communicating a vehicle command from a user to a vehicle. The interface preferably includes a support system to support at least a portion of the weight of a user, a sensor system to sense the weight distribution of the user, and a processor to interpret a vehicle command based on the weight distribution of the user and to communicate the vehicle command to a vehicle.

Abstract translation: 在一个实施例中，本发明是用于将车辆命令从用户传送到车辆的接口。 接口优选地包括支撑系统以支持用户的重量的至少一部分，感测系统以感测用户的重量分布，以及处理器，以基于用户的体重分布来解释车辆命令，并且 将车辆指令传达给车辆。

公开(公告)号：US07938418B1

公开(公告)日：2011-05-10

申请号：US12261028

申请日：2008-10-29

Applicant: Joshua D. Coombs ,  Kelly Parker ,  Brian Wezensky ,  Alfred N Seger ,  Michael Larmann

Inventor： Joshua D. Coombs ,  Kelly Parker ,  Brian Wezensky ,  Alfred N Seger ,  Michael Larmann

IPC: B60G15/00

CPC classification number: B60G15/068 ,  B60G2202/152 ,  B60G2204/126 ,  B60G2204/128

Abstract: An upper mount assembly for an air-over vehicle suspension system includes an annular elastomeric isolator molded between two tubular bushing sleeves and press-fit into a through bore defined in an end cap. The inner bushing sleeve is adapted to receive the free end of the system's damper rod while an axial projection of the end cap is supported for relative rotation within a complementary through bore of a top plate. An axially-projecting lower surface on the elastomeric isolator defines a low-profile jounce bumper adapted to resiliently engage an upper end of the damper's cylinder body, thereby obviating the need for a separate jounce bumper while further accommodating relatively-low vehicle ride heights.

Abstract translation: 用于空转车辆悬挂系统的上部安装组件包括模制在两个管状衬套套筒之间的环形弹性体隔离器并且压配合到限定在端盖中的通孔中。 内衬套管适于容纳系统的阻尼杆的自由端，同时端盖的轴向突出被支撑以在顶板的互补通孔内进行相对旋转。 弹性隔离器上的轴向突出的下表面限定了适于弹性地接合阻尼器的气缸体的上端的低轮廓的弯曲保险杠，从而避免了对另外的跳动保险杠的需要，同时进一步容纳相对低的车辆行驶高度。

公开(公告)号：US06871866B2

公开(公告)日：2005-03-29

申请号：US10340479

申请日：2003-01-10

Applicant: Gary Gloceri ,  Joshua D. Coombs ,  Jeremy R. Edmondson

Inventor： Gary Gloceri ,  Joshua D. Coombs ,  Jeremy R. Edmondson

IPC: B60G7/00 ,  B60G9/04 ,  B60G11/26 ,  B60G11/30 ,  B60G13/14 ,  B60G15/06 ,  B60G15/08 ,  B60G15/12 ,  B60G17/033 ,  B60G17/04 ,  B60G17/044 ,  B60G17/052 ,  B60G17/056 ,  B60G21/055 ,  B60G21/073 ,  B60G21/10 ,  F16F5/00 ,  F16F9/32 ,  B60G15/07

CPC classification number: B60G11/30 ,  B60G7/001 ,  B60G11/26 ,  B60G13/14 ,  B60G15/06 ,  B60G15/08 ,  B60G15/12 ,  B60G17/033 ,  B60G17/04 ,  B60G17/0416 ,  B60G17/044 ,  B60G17/0523 ,  B60G17/056 ,  B60G21/0553 ,  B60G21/073 ,  B60G21/10 ,  B60G2202/15 ,  B60G2202/314 ,  B60G2204/80 ,  B60G2204/8304 ,  B60G2206/01 ,  B60G2206/99 ,  B60G2500/02 ,  F16F5/00 ,  F16F9/3257

Abstract: Suspension system for a vehicle is disclosed and claimed. The suspension system includes a compressible fluid, a suspension strut, a hydraulic cavity, a reservoir, and a volume modulator. The hydraulic cavity is at least partially defined by the suspension strut and is adapted to contain a portion of the compressible fluid. The hydraulic cavity and the compressible fluid supply a suspending spring force that biases a wheel of a vehicle toward the road surface. The volume modulator selectively pushes the compressible fluid into the hydraulic cavity and vents the compressible fluid from the hydraulic cavity, thereby modulating the suspending spring force.

Abstract translation: 公开并要求保护车辆的悬挂系统。 悬架系统包括可压缩流体，悬架支柱，液压腔，储存器和体积调制器。 液压腔至少部分地由悬架支柱限定，并且适于容纳可压缩流体的一部分。 液压腔和可压缩流体提供将车辆的车轮朝向路面偏置的悬挂弹簧力。 体积调制器选择性地将可压缩流体推入液压腔，并从液压腔排出可压缩流体，从而调节悬挂弹簧力。

公开(公告)号：US06811167B2

公开(公告)日：2004-11-02

申请号：US10182845

申请日：2002-12-26

Applicant: Joshua D. Coombs ,  Jeremy Edmondson

Inventor： Joshua D. Coombs ,  Jeremy Edmondson

IPC: B60G1507

CPC classification number: B60G11/30 ,  B60G7/001 ,  B60G11/26 ,  B60G13/14 ,  B60G15/06 ,  B60G15/08 ,  B60G15/12 ,  B60G17/033 ,  B60G17/04 ,  B60G17/0416 ,  B60G17/044 ,  B60G17/0523 ,  B60G17/056 ,  B60G21/0553 ,  B60G21/073 ,  B60G21/10 ,  B60G2202/15 ,  B60G2202/314 ,  B60G2204/80 ,  B60G2204/8304 ,  B60G2206/01 ,  B60G2206/99 ,  B60G2500/02 ,  F16F5/00 ,  F16F9/3257

Abstract: Suspension system (10) includes a compressible fluid (12), a suspension strut (14), a hydraulic cavity (16), a reservoir (18), and a volume modulator (20). The hydraulic cavity (16) is at least partially defined by the suspension strut (14) and is adapted to contain a portion of the compressible fluid (12). The hydraulic cavity (16) and the compressible fluid (12) supply a suspending spring force that biases a wheel (22) of a vehicle toward the road surface. The volume modulator (20) selectively pushes the compressible fluid (12) into the hydraulic cavity (16) and vents the compressible fluid (12) from the hydraulic cavity (16), thereby actively modulating the suspending spring force.

Abstract translation: 悬挂系统（10）包括可压缩流体（12），悬架支柱（14），液压腔（16），储存器（18）和体积调制器（20）。 液压空腔（16）至少部分地由悬架支柱（14）限定，并适于容纳可压缩流体（12）的一部分。 液压腔（16）和可压缩流体（12）提供将车辆的车轮（22）偏向路面的悬挂弹簧力。 体积调节器（20）选择性地将可压缩流体（12）推入液压腔（16）并且从液压腔（16）排出可压缩流体（12），从而主动地调节悬挂弹簧力。

公开(公告)号：US06749048B2

公开(公告)日：2004-06-15

申请号：US10224112

申请日：2002-08-20

Applicant: Joshua D. Coombs

Inventor： Joshua D. Coombs

IPC: F16F936

CPC classification number: F16F9/36 ,  F16F2224/0283 ,  Y10S277/919

Abstract: The present invention involves a fluid seal assembly of a pressured system for reducing static friction on a displacement rod of the pressured system. The assembly comprises a sealing member disposed on a surface of the pressured system. The sealing member is in circumferential engagement about the displacement rod to define a radial preload on the displacement rod forming a static friction thereon. The assembly further comprises an actuator attached to the sealing member and being configured to bend when the electric input is applied thereacross to displace the sealing member from the displacement rod for reducing the static friction on the displacement rod when the displacement rod move from a stagnant position within the pressured system.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种用于减小加压系统的位移杆上的静摩擦的加压系统的流体密封组件。 组件包括设置在加压系统的表面上的密封构件。 密封构件围绕位移杆周向接合以限定位移杆上的径向预载荷，在其上形成静摩擦。 所述组件还包括附接到所述密封构件的致动器，并且构造成当所述电输入被施加到所述密封构件上时使所述密封构件从所述位移杆移位，以便当所述位移杆从停滞位置移动时减小所述位移杆上的静摩擦 在压力系统内。