公开(公告)号：US06729283B2

公开(公告)日：2004-05-04

申请号：US10281736

申请日：2002-10-28

Applicant: Roger Simpson ,  Braman Wing

Inventor： Roger Simpson ,  Braman Wing

IPC: F01L134

CPC classification number: F01L1/022 ,  F01L1/024 ,  F01L2001/34426 ,  F01L2101/00 ,  F01L2800/00 ,  F01L2820/041 ,  Y10T74/2102

Abstract: The present invention controls the position of a center mounted spool valve (192) with an externally mounted vacuum controlled actuator (301). The actuator position is preferably controlled by a pulse width modulated or variable force solenoid (302), which modulates the amount of vacuum going to the actuator (301). A microprocessor (208) reads the phase angle and adjusts the duty cycle or current based on the error signal of the control loop (450). In a preferred embodiment, a position sensor (304) further controls the position of the spool valve (192). The position sensor (304) creates an inner loop (400) with position feedback on the position of the actuator (301) and spool valve (192), while the outer loop controls the phase angle. Added to the spool valve position is an offset to move the spool valve (192) to its steady state or null position (410).

Abstract translation: 本发明通过外部安装的真空控制致动器（301）控制中心安装的滑阀（192）的位置。 致动器位置优选地由调制致动器（301）的真空量的脉宽调制或可变力螺线管（302）控制。 微处理器（208）根据控制回路（450）的误差信号读取相位角并调节占空比或电流。 在优选实施例中，位置传感器（304）进一步控制滑阀（192）的位置。 位置传感器（304）产生具有在致动器（301）和滑阀（192）的位置上的位置反馈的内环（400），而外环控制相位角。 添加到滑阀位置是将滑阀（192）移动到其稳定状态或空位置（410）的偏移。

公开(公告)号：US20050014586A1

公开(公告)日：2005-01-20

申请号：US10701189

申请日：2003-11-04

Applicant: Roger Simpson

Inventor： Roger Simpson

IPC: F02B67/06 ,  F01L1/02 ,  F01L1/34 ,  F01L1/348 ,  F01L1/46 ,  F16H7/08

CPC classification number: F01L1/46 ,  F01L1/02 ,  F01L1/022 ,  F01L1/024 ,  F01L1/34 ,  F01L1/348 ,  F01L2820/01 ,  Y10T74/2102

Abstract: A chain drive having a phaser such as a hydraulic vane phaser interposed between a timing chain and a driving or driven shaft is provided. The phaser or the vane are controlled to oscillate more at certain engine speeds to thereby reduce the tensioning force on the chain at the certain engine speeds.

Abstract translation: 提供了具有相位器的链驱动器，例如介于正时链和驱动轴或从动轴之间的液压叶片相位器。 相控器或叶片被控制以在某些发动机转速下更多地振荡，从而在某些发动机转速下降低链条上的张紧力。

公开(公告)号：US06622675B1

公开(公告)日：2003-09-23

申请号：US10281571

申请日：2002-10-28

Applicant: Roger Simpson

Inventor： Roger Simpson

IPC: F01L134

CPC classification number: F01L1/34409 ,  F01L1/34 ,  F01L2001/34426 ,  F01L2001/3443 ,  F01L2001/34433 ,  F01L2201/00 ,  F01L2800/00 ,  F02D2041/001 ,  F02D2041/1409 ,  F02D2041/1419

Abstract: A remotely mounted 4-way valve (2) or two solenoid valves (12) (13) control a center mounted spool valve (28). In the 4-way valve embodiment, one control port (3) provides oil pressure to one end (26) of the spool valve (28) and the other control port (4) provides oil pressure to the other end (27) of the spool (25). In the embodiment with two solenoid valves, one solenoid valve control port (16) feeds oil to one end (26) of the spool (25) and another solenoid valve control port (17) feeds oil to the other end (27). For both of these control systems, the relationship of percent of control signal to percent of control pressure is mapped into the controller, and varies as the engine oil pressure and temperature changes. In a preferred embodiment, a position sensor (34) mounted to the spool valve position reduces this error by having a control loop controlling the position of the spool valve. There is also another loop to control the phaser angle.

Abstract translation: 远程安装的四通阀（2）或两个电磁阀（12）（13）控制中心安装的滑阀（28）。 在四通阀实施例中，一个控制口（3）向滑阀（28）的一端（26）提供油压，而另一个控制口（4）向另一端（27）提供油压 阀芯（25）。 在具有两个电磁阀的实施例中，一个电磁阀控制端口（16）将油供给到阀芯（25）的一端（26），另一个电磁阀控制端口（17）将油供给另一端（27）。 对于这两个控制系统，控制信号百分比与控制压力百分比的关系映射到控制器中，并随着发动机机油压力和温度的变化而变化。 在优选实施例中，安装到滑阀位置的位置传感器（34）通过具有控制滑阀的位置的控制回路来减小该误差。 还有一个控制相位角的循环。

公开(公告)号：US20070056538A1

公开(公告)日：2007-03-15

申请号：US11225761

申请日：2005-09-13

Applicant: Roger Simpson ,  Franklin Smith ,  Donald Freyburger

Inventor： Roger Simpson ,  Franklin Smith ,  Donald Freyburger

IPC: F01L1/34

CPC classification number: F01L1/3442

Abstract: A lock mechanism for a phaser of a variable cam timing system is actuated by an electromagnetic force. Since the lock mechanism is not dependent upon engine oil pressure, it is actuatable at any time from engine startup to engine shutdown. A lock solenoid is preferably used to actuate a lock pin, which is otherwise urged toward a lock hole and a locked position by a spring force, to an unlocked position. The lock solenoid preferably acts on a pin lock plate that is coupled to the lock pin. A preferred startup method and a preferred shutdown method are also described.

Abstract translation: 用于可变凸轮定时系统的相位器的锁定机构由电磁力驱动。 由于锁定机构不依赖于发动机机油压力，因此可以在发动机启动到发动机关闭的任何时间启动。 优选地，使用锁定螺线管来致动锁定销，否则锁销被另一方面通过弹簧力推向锁定孔和锁定位置到解锁位置。 锁定螺线管优选地作用在联锁到锁定销的销锁定板上。 还描述了优选的启动方法和优选的关闭方法。

公开(公告)号：US20060086332A1

公开(公告)日：2006-04-27

申请号：US11286483

申请日：2005-11-23

Applicant: Roger Simpson ,  Franklin Smith ,  Marty Gardner

Inventor： Roger Simpson ,  Franklin Smith ,  Marty Gardner

IPC: F01L1/34

CPC classification number: F01L1/34409 ,  F01L1/022 ,  F01L1/024 ,  F01L1/026 ,  F01L1/3442 ,  F01L2001/34426 ,  F01L2001/3443 ,  F01L2001/34433 ,  F01L2001/34469 ,  F01L2001/34473 ,  F01L2001/34483

Abstract: A variable camshaft timing phaser for an internal combustion engine having at least one camshaft comprising a plurality of vanes in chambers defined by a housing and a spool valve. The vanes define an advance and a retard chamber. At least one of the vanes is cam torque actuated (CTA) and at least one of the other vanes is oil pressure actuated (OPA). The spool valve is coupled to the advance and retard chamber defined by the CTA vane and the advance chamber defined by the OPA vane. When the phaser is in the advance position, fluid is routed from the retard chamber defined by the OPA vane to the retard chamber defined the CTA vane. When the phaser is in the retard position, fluid is routed from the retard chamber defined by the CTA vane to the advance chamber defined by the CTA vane.

Abstract translation: 一种用于内燃机的可变凸轮轴正时相位器，其具有至少一个凸轮轴，该凸轮轴包括由壳体和滑阀限定的室中的多个叶片。 叶片限定了前进和延迟室。 至少一个叶片是凸轮扭矩致动（CTA），并且其它叶片中的至少一个是油压致动（OPA）。 滑阀联接到由CTA叶片和由OPA叶片限定的推进室限定的推进和延迟室。 当相位器处于提前位置时，流体从由OPA叶片限定的延迟室引导到限定了CTA叶片的延迟室。 当相位器处于延迟位置时，流体从由CTA叶片限定的延迟室引导到由CTA叶片限定的推进室。

公开(公告)号：US20050103297A1

公开(公告)日：2005-05-19

申请号：US10984592

申请日：2004-11-09

Applicant: Roger Simpson

Inventor： Roger Simpson

IPC: F01L1/34 ,  F01L1/344

CPC classification number: F01L1/022 ,  F01L1/024 ,  F01L1/026 ,  F01L1/34409 ,  F01L1/3442 ,  F01L2001/34426 ,  F01L2001/3443 ,  F01L2001/34433 ,  F01L2001/34469 ,  Y10T74/2102

Abstract: A variable camshaft timing phaser for an internal combustion engine having at least one camshaft comprising a plurality of vanes in chambers defined by a housing and a spool valve. The vanes define an advance and retard chamber. At least one of the vanes is cam torque actuated (CTA) and at least one of the other vanes is oil pressure actuated (OPA). The spool valve is coupled to the advance and retard chamber defined by the CTA vane and the advance chamber defined by the OPA vane. When the phaser is in the advance position, fluid is routed from the retard chamber defined by the OPA vane to the retard chamber defined the CTA vane. When the phaser is in the retard position fluid is routed from the retard chamber defined by the CTA vane to the advance chamber defined by the CTA vane.

Abstract translation: 一种用于内燃机的可变凸轮轴正时相位器，具有至少一个凸轮轴，该凸轮轴包括由壳体和滑阀限定的室中的多个叶片。 叶片限定了一个前进和延迟室。 至少一个叶片是凸轮扭矩致动（CTA），并且其它叶片中的至少一个是油压致动（OPA）。 滑阀联接到由CTA叶片和由OPA叶片限定的推进室限定的推进和延迟室。 当相位器处于提前位置时，流体从由OPA叶片限定的延迟室引导到限定了CTA叶片的延迟室。 当相位器处于延迟位置时，流体从由CTA叶片限定的延迟室传送到由CTA叶片限定的推进室。

公开(公告)号：US20050103295A1

公开(公告)日：2005-05-19

申请号：US10968295

申请日：2004-10-19

Applicant: Roger Simpson

Inventor： Roger Simpson

IPC: F01L1/34 ,  F01L1/344

CPC classification number: F01L1/34409 ,  F01L1/344 ,  F01L1/3442

Abstract: A variable camshaft timing system for an internal combustion engine comprising a housing having an outer circumference for accepting drive force, a rotor for connection to a camshaft coaxially located within the housing capable of rotation to shift the relative angular position of the housing and the rotor, a locking pin, and a centrifugal valve. The locking pin is slidably located and radially moveable in a radial bore from a locked position in which the inner end fits into the recess defined by the housing, locking the relative angular position of the rotor and housing, to an unlocked position in which the inner end does not engage the receiving hole defined by the housing. The centrifugal valve is in fluid communication with an inlet line coupled directly to an engine oil supply controlling flow of oil to the locking pin.

Abstract translation: 一种用于内燃机的可变凸轮轴正时系统，包括具有用于接收驱动力的外周的壳体，用于连接到同轴位于壳体内的凸轮轴的转子，其能够旋转以移动壳体和转子的相对角位置， 锁定销和离心阀。 锁定销可滑动地定位并且在径向孔中从锁定位置径向移动，其中内端装配到由壳体限定的凹部中，将转子和壳体的相对角位置锁定到解锁位置，在该位置内部 端部不接合由壳体限定的接收孔。 离心阀与直接连接到控制油流到锁定销的发动机供油的入口管线流体连通。

公开(公告)号：US06748912B2

公开(公告)日：2004-06-15

申请号：US10444196

申请日：2003-05-23

Applicant: Roger Simpson ,  Franklin R. Smith

Inventor： Roger Simpson ,  Franklin R. Smith

IPC: F01L134

CPC classification number: F01L1/344 ,  F01L1/022 ,  F01L1/024 ,  F01L1/026 ,  F01L1/34 ,  F01L1/34409 ,  F01L1/3442 ,  F01L2001/34426 ,  F01L2001/3443 ,  F01L2001/34453 ,  F01L2101/00 ,  F01L2103/00 ,  F01L2820/01 ,  Y10T74/2102

Abstract: A variable camshaft phase adjustment device (phaser) for an internal combustion engine having at least one camshaft. The phaser has a housing having an outer circumference for accepting a drive force, and a rotor connected to a camshaft coaxially located within the housing. The housing and the rotor are capable of rotation to shift the relative angular position of the camshaft and the crankshaft. The spool valve comprising a spool slidably mounted within a bore in the rotor. In the spool a chamber is present that has an input communicating with the bore the spool is mounted in, an output communicating with the outside, and an air flow restriction. Hydraulic fluid from the input communicating with the bore is prevented from communicating with the outside by the air flow restriction. The air flow restriction is either in the input communicating with the bore or the output communicating with the outside.

Abstract translation: 一种用于具有至少一个凸轮轴的内燃机的可变凸轮轴相位调节装置（相位器）。 移相器具有外壳，其具有用于接收驱动力的外圆周，以及连接到同轴位于壳体内的凸轮轴的转子。 壳体和转子能够旋转以移动凸轮轴和曲轴的相对角位置。 滑阀包括可滑动地安装在转子中的孔内的阀芯。 在卷轴中存在具有与安装线轴的孔相连的输入，与外部连通的输出和空气流限制的腔。 来自与孔连通的输入的液压流体通过气流限制被阻止与外部连通。 空气流量限制在与孔连通的输入端或与外部通信的输出端。

公开(公告)号：US20050109297A1

公开(公告)日：2005-05-26

申请号：US10968451

申请日：2004-10-19

Applicant: Roger Simpson

Inventor： Roger Simpson

IPC: F01M1/06 ,  F01L1/14 ,  F01L1/18 ,  F01L1/24 ,  F01L1/25 ,  F01L1/34 ,  F01L1/344 ,  F01L1/46 ,  F01L9/02 ,  F01M1/16

CPC classification number: F01L1/182 ,  F01L1/143 ,  F01L1/2405 ,  F01L1/344 ,  F01L1/46 ,  F01L9/021 ,  F01L2001/34426 ,  F01L2001/3443 ,  F01L2001/34446 ,  Y10T74/18288 ,  Y10T74/18296 ,  Y10T74/2107

Abstract: An internal combustion engine that has a camshaft having a plurality of cam lobes, a plurality of valves where each of the valves are actuated by a lifter actuated by the camshaft with a cam lobe. The lifter comprises a lifter body having an upper surface and a lower surface. A cam contact plate pivots on an axis on the upper surface of the lifter body. Opposed hydraulic actuators are present on either side of the axis of the cam contact plate, where each hydraulic actuators comprise a fluid chamber in the lifter body, a piston in the chamber, and a spring biasing the piston into contact with the cam contact plate. The lifter further comprises a line supplying hydraulic fluid to the fluid chambers of the hydraulic actuators and a control valve for controlling fluid flow from one hydraulic actuator to the other hydraulic actuator.

Abstract translation: 一种内燃机，其具有凸轮轴，该凸轮轴具有多个凸轮凸角，多个阀，其中每个阀由凸轮轴用凸轮凸角驱动的升降机致动。 升降机包括具有上表面和下表面的升降机体。 凸轮接触板在升降机主体的上表面上的轴上枢转。 相对的液压致动器存在于凸轮接触板的轴线的任一侧上，其中每个液压致动器包括升降机主体中的流体室，腔室中的活塞以及将活塞偏置成与凸轮接触板接触的弹簧。 升降机还包括向液压致动器的流体室供应液压流体的管线和用于控制从一个液压致动器到另一个液压致动器的流体流动的控制阀。

公开(公告)号：US06779501B2

公开(公告)日：2004-08-24

申请号：US10461539

申请日：2003-06-12

Applicant: Roger Simpson ,  Franklin R. Smith

Inventor： Roger Simpson ,  Franklin R. Smith

IPC: F01L134

CPC classification number: F01L1/34409 ,  F01L1/022 ,  F01L1/024 ,  F01L1/026 ,  F01L1/34 ,  F01L1/3442 ,  F01L2001/34426 ,  F01L2001/3443 ,  F01L2001/34433

Abstract: A phaser for an internal combustion engine having at least one camshaft. The phaser has a housing and a rotor. The housing has an outer circumference for accepting a drive force and the rotor connects to a camshaft coaxially located within the housing. The housing and the rotor define at least one vane separating chambers, advance and retard. The vane shifts the relative angular position of the housing and the rotor. The phaser also includes a spool valve comprising a spool slidably mounted within in a bore in the rotor. The spool routes operating fluid from a supply of pressurized fluid to the chambers. At least one passage from the supply to the chambers provides makeup fluid. The passage includes a check valve and a restrictor.

Abstract translation: 具有至少一个凸轮轴的内燃机的移相器。 移相器具有外壳和转子。 壳体具有用于接受驱动力的外圆周，并且转子连接到同轴位于壳体内的凸轮轴。 壳体和转子限定至少一个叶片分离室，前进和延迟。 叶片转动壳体和转子的相对角位置。 移相器还包括滑阀，其包括可滑动地安装在转子中的孔内的阀芯。 阀芯将工作流体从加压流体供应到腔室。 从供应到室的至少一个通道提供补充液。 通道包括止回阀和限流器。