公开(公告)号：US06988599B2

公开(公告)日：2006-01-24

申请号：US10203133

申请日：2001-12-07

Applicant: Joshua D. Coombs ,  Jeremy R. Edmondson

Inventor： Joshua D. Coombs ,  Jeremy R. Edmondson

IPC: F16F9/49

CPC classification number: F16F9/185 ,  B60G17/08

Abstract: A suspension strut (10) for a vehicle including a compressible fluid (20), a hydraulic tube (22,22′) and displacement rod (24) adapted to cooperate with the compressible fluid (20) to supply a suspending spring force that biases the wheel toward the surface, a cavity piston (26,26′) separating the inner cavity (30) into a first section (32) and a second section (34) and defining a first orifice (36) adapted to allow flow of the compressible fluid (20) between the first section (32) and the second section (34) of the inner cavity (30), and a first variable restrictor (28) adapted to variably restrict the passage of the compressible fluid (20) through the first orifice (36) based on the velocity of the cavity piston (26,26′) to the hydraulic tube (22,22′).

Abstract translation: 一种用于车辆的悬架支架（10），包括可压缩流体（20），液压管（22,22'）和移动杆（24），其适于与可压缩流体（20）配合以提供偏压弹簧力 所述轮朝向所述表面，将所述内腔（30）分离成第一部分（32）和第二部分（34）并限定适于允许所述第一部分（32）流动的空腔活塞（26,26'）， 第一部分（32）和内腔（30）的第二部分（34）之间的可压缩流体（20）和第一可变节流器（28），其适于可变地限制可压缩流体（20）通过 基于腔体活塞（26,26'）到液压管（22,22'）的速度的第一孔口（36）。

公开(公告)号：US06886841B2

公开(公告)日：2005-05-03

申请号：US10224245

申请日：2002-08-20

Applicant: Joshua D. Coombs ,  Jeremy Edmondson

Inventor： Joshua D. Coombs ,  Jeremy 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

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 fluid, a suspension strut, a hydraulic cavity, an accumulator, 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 fluid. The hydraulic cavity supplies 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 actively modulating the suspending spring force.

Abstract translation: 公开并要求保护车辆的悬挂系统。 悬架系统包括流体，悬架支柱，液压腔，蓄能器和体积调制器。 液压腔至少部分地由悬架支柱限定，并且适于容纳一部分流体。 液压腔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，从而主动调节悬挂弹簧力。

公开(公告)号：US06681905B2

公开(公告)日：2004-01-27

申请号：US09998258

申请日：2001-11-30

Applicant: Jeremy R. Edmondson ,  Joshua D. Coombs ,  Carlos F. Osorio

Inventor： Jeremy R. Edmondson ,  Joshua D. Coombs ,  Carlos F. Osorio

IPC: F16F1503

CPC classification number: B60G13/001 ,  B60G13/02 ,  B60G17/0152 ,  B60G17/0157 ,  B60G2202/22 ,  B60G2202/25 ,  F16F9/535

Abstract: A magnetorheological fluid actuated damper. At least a first and a second cylinder with the first cylinder positioned axially within the second cylinder are provided. A gap is formed between the cylinders. The second cylinder is mounted to a stationary mount of the vehicle chassis and a control arm is mounted at an end of the first cylinder. The first cylinder is mounted on bearings to allow it to rotate relative to the chassis. The gap between the cylinders contains a magnetorheological fluid having an adjustable viscosity in reaction to the application of a magnetic field. A magnetic field is generated over the fluid in the gap.

Abstract translation: 磁流变流体致动阻尼器。 提供了至少第一和第二气缸，其中第一气缸轴向位于第二气缸内。 在气缸之间形成间隙。 第二气缸安装到车辆底盘的固定安装座上，并且控制臂安装在第一气缸的一端。 第一个气缸安装在轴承上以允许其相对于底盘旋转。 气缸之间的间隙包含具有可调节粘度的磁流变流体，以响应于施加磁场。 在间隙中的流体上产生磁场。

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。