Selective closing of at least one vehicle opening at a front portion of a vehicle
    12.
    发明申请
    Selective closing of at least one vehicle opening at a front portion of a vehicle 有权
    选择性地关闭车辆前部的至少一个车辆开口

    公开(公告)号:US20060102399A1

    公开(公告)日:2006-05-18

    申请号:US11211331

    申请日:2005-08-24

    Abstract: Mechanisms are described for selectively closing grille and/or bumper openings. These mechanisms may be operated in response to one or more vehicle parameters. Closure mechanism control signals may be delivered to such mechanisms along a vehicle databus. In addition, vehicle parameters used in determining the control of such mechanisms may be sensed and provided along the databus to a controller which then processes the parameter information for determining whether to open or close the vehicle grille closing mechanism and/or the vehicle bumper opening closing mechanism.

    Abstract translation: 描述了用于选择性地关闭格栅和/或保险杠开口的机构。 这些机构可以响应于一个或多个车辆参数来操作。 闭合机构控制信号可以沿着车辆数据总线传送到这种机构。 此外,用于确定这种机构的控制的车辆参数可以沿着数据总线被感测并提供给控制器,控制器然后处理参数信息以确定是否打开或关闭车辆格栅关闭机构和/或车辆保险杠开启关闭 机制。

    Vehicle wind tunnel method and apparatus
    13.
    发明授权
    Vehicle wind tunnel method and apparatus 失效
    车辆风洞法及装置

    公开(公告)号:US06820477B2

    公开(公告)日:2004-11-23

    申请号:US10003169

    申请日:2001-11-14

    CPC classification number: G01M9/04 G01M9/02

    Abstract: A wind tunnel for measuring the aerodynamics of a vehicle may comprise a test section. Air moving through the test section may be collected in a plurality of individual ducts, each with a fan for moving the air through the test section and ducts. The vehicle or vehicle wheels may be supported at an incine.

    Abstract translation: 用于测量车辆的空气动力学的风洞可以包括测试部分。 移动通过测试部分的空气可以被收集在多个单独的管道中,每个管道具有用于使空气通过测试部分和管道移动的风扇。 车辆或车轮可以被支撑在斜坡处。

    Seat suspension system
    14.
    发明授权
    Seat suspension system 有权
    座椅悬挂系统

    公开(公告)号:US06371456B1

    公开(公告)日:2002-04-16

    申请号:US09245056

    申请日:1999-02-04

    Abstract: A seat suspension system includes a vibration dampener adapted to operate over less than the full range over which a seat may be raised and lowered by a seat height adjuster, such as an air spring. The dampener may apply dampening forces which vary non-linearly, depending upon the extent a seat moves as a result of seat vibration. In several specific forms, the dampening mechanism is unlatched to permit relative movement of the seat and seat support mechanism relative to the dampener during seat height adjustment, with the dampener being relatched to again apply a dampening force. A mechanically simply seat leveling system may be employed to return the seat to a desired elevation in the event loading on the seat is varied, for example if a seat occupant gets up off a seat.

    Abstract translation: 一种座椅悬挂系统,包括一个减振器,适用于小于全部范围的操作,座椅可以由诸如空气弹簧的座椅高度调节器升高和降低。 阻尼器可以施加阻尼力,其非线性变化,这取决于座椅由于座椅振动而移动的程度。 在几种特定形式中,阻尼机构被解锁以允许座椅和座椅支撑机构在座椅高度调节期间相对于阻尼器相对运动,同时缓冲器被重新施加以再次施加阻尼力。 在座椅上的负载变化的情况下,例如如果座椅乘员从座椅上起来,则可以采用机械简单的座椅调平系统将座椅返回到期望的高度。

    Combustion engine with variable valve actuation
    16.
    发明授权
    Combustion engine with variable valve actuation 有权
    具有可变气门驱动的燃烧发动机

    公开(公告)号:US08667938B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-03-11

    申请号:US13220491

    申请日:2011-08-29

    CPC classification number: F01L1/04 F01L1/08 F01L13/0015 F01L13/0057

    Abstract: A valve actuating cam has a periphery that can be varied in shape to control the opening and closing of one or more valves associated with a cylinder of an internal combustion engine. One portion of a valve assembly can be moved outwardly to change the valve lift. A band can surround the movable cam portion and cam body portion, and can form at least a major portion of the exterior surface of the cam that engages a cam follower such as a valve operating rocker arm. The timing of the opening and closing of one or more valves can be adjusted by adjusting the peripheral shape of the cam. The shape can be adjusted to start a ramp portion of the cam peripheral surface earlier to cause a valve to open earlier and to end a ramp portion later to cause the valve to close later with a first load on the engine and to open and close earlier when the engine is under a second load that is less than the first load. Wedges and wedging surfaces under the band and movable with the movable portion of the cam can be used to adjust the timing.

    Abstract translation: 阀致动凸轮具有可以在形状上变化的周边,以控制与内燃机的气缸相关联的一个或多个阀的打开和关闭。 阀组件的一部分可以向外移动以改变气门升程。 带可以围绕可动凸轮部分和凸轮主体部分,并且可以形成与凸轮从动件(例如阀操作摇臂)接合的凸轮的外表面的至少大部分。 可以通过调节凸轮的周边形状来调节一个或多个阀的打开和关闭的时间。 可以调节形状以更早地启动凸轮外周表面的斜坡部分,以使得阀更早地打开并稍后结束斜坡部分,以使阀门稍后在发动机上的第一负载下关闭并且早期打开和关闭 当发动机处于小于第一负载的第二负载时。 可以使用带下的楔形和楔形表面,并且可以用凸轮的可动部分移动,以调整正时。

    COMBUSTION ENGINE WITH STEPWISE VARIABLE COMPRESSION RATIO (SVCR)
    17.
    发明申请
    COMBUSTION ENGINE WITH STEPWISE VARIABLE COMPRESSION RATIO (SVCR) 有权
    带有STEPWISE可变压缩比(SVCR)的燃油发动机

    公开(公告)号:US20130247879A1

    公开(公告)日:2013-09-26

    申请号:US13791811

    申请日:2013-03-08

    CPC classification number: F02B75/045 F16C7/06 F16C9/04 F16C23/10

    Abstract: The compression ratio of an internal combustion engine is adjustable in a stepwise fashion, such as by pivoting an extension of an eccentric connecting rod bearing. The projection extends into a chamber defined by a portion of a connecting rod coupling portion of a connecting rod assembly. Liquid is delivered to one side of the projection and removed from the opposite side of the projection to move the projection and thereby the eccentric connecting rod bearing from one position corresponding to one compression ratio to another position corresponding to another compression ratio.

    Abstract translation: 内燃机的压缩比可以逐步地调节,例如通过枢转偏心连杆轴承的延伸部。 突起延伸到由连杆组件的连杆联接部分的一部分限定的室中。 液体被输送到突起的一侧并从突起的相对侧移除,从而将偏心连杆轴承从对应于一个压缩比的一个位置移动到对应于另一压缩比的另一位置。

    COMBUSTION ENGINE WITH VARIABLE VALVE ACTUATION
    18.
    发明申请
    COMBUSTION ENGINE WITH VARIABLE VALVE ACTUATION 有权
    具有可变阀门启动的燃油发动机

    公开(公告)号:US20120272931A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-11-01

    申请号:US13220491

    申请日:2011-08-29

    CPC classification number: F01L1/04 F01L1/08 F01L13/0015 F01L13/0057

    Abstract: A valve actuating cam has a periphery that can be varied in shape to control the opening and closing of one or more valves associated with a cylinder of an internal combustion engine. One portion of a valve assembly can be moved outwardly to change the valve lift. A band can surround the movable cam portion and cam body portion, and can form at least a major portion of the exterior surface of the cam that engages a cam follower such as a valve operating rocker arm. The timing of the opening and closing of one or more valves can be adjusted by adjusting the peripheral shape of the cam. The shape can be adjusted to start a ramp portion of the cam peripheral surface earlier to cause a valve to open earlier and to end a ramp portion later to cause the valve to close later with a first load on the engine and to open and close earlier when the engine is under a second load that is less than the first load. Wedges and wedging surfaces under the band and movable with the movable portion of the cam can be used to adjust the timing.

    Abstract translation: 阀致动凸轮具有可以在形状上变化的周边,以控制与内燃机的气缸相关联的一个或多个阀的打开和关闭。 阀组件的一部分可以向外移动以改变气门升程。 带可以围绕可动凸轮部分和凸轮主体部分,并且可以形成与凸轮从动件(例如阀操作摇臂)接合的凸轮的外表面的至少大部分。 可以通过调节凸轮的周边形状来调节一个或多个阀的打开和关闭的时间。 可以调节形状以更早地启动凸轮外周表面的斜坡部分,以使阀门更早地打开并稍后结束斜坡部分,以使阀门稍后在发动机上的第一负载下关闭并且更早地打开和关闭 当发动机处于小于第一负载的第二负载时。 可以使用带下的楔形和楔形表面,并且可以用凸轮的可动部分移动,以调整正时。

    VEHICLE AXLE APPARATUS
    19.
    发明申请
    VEHICLE AXLE APPARATUS 失效
    车辆轴装置

    公开(公告)号:US20090066048A1

    公开(公告)日:2009-03-12

    申请号:US12236258

    申请日:2008-09-23

    Abstract: A vehicle axle construction comprises a suspension for supporting the axle from first and second frame rail members. Elongated support members extend forwardly from respective locations along the frame rail members that are rearwardly of the axle and are clamped or otherwise coupled to the axle. A single pivot may be utilized to couple the respective rearmost end portions of the supports to the respective frame members. The forward ends of the supports may be coupled to respective air springs. Desirably, at least a portion of each air spring is positioned forwardly of the axle. In addition, at least one lateral stabilizer rigidifies the suspension. An alternative suspension utilizes leaf springs. A double acting rack-and-pinion steering mechanism may be rigidly coupled to the axle for use in steering the wheels of the vehicle.

    Abstract translation: 车轴构造包括用于从第一和第二框架轨道构件支撑车轴的悬架。 细长的支撑构件沿着沿着车轴后方的框架轨道构件的各个位置向前延伸并且被夹紧或以其他方式联接到车轴。 可以使用单个枢轴将支撑件的相应的最后端部联接到相应的框架构件。 支撑件的前端可以联接到相应的空气弹簧。 理想地,每个空气弹簧的至少一部分位于车轴的前方。 此外,至少一个横向稳定器使悬架硬化。 一个替代的悬挂使用板簧。 双作用齿条 - 小齿轮转向机构可以刚性地联接到车轴以用于转向车辆的车轮。

    Diagonal parking brake activation for vehicles with plural axles

    公开(公告)号:US07137672B2

    公开(公告)日:2006-11-21

    申请号:US10695051

    申请日:2003-10-27

    CPC classification number: B60T17/18 B60T7/104 B60T17/083

    Abstract: The parking brakes on a truck or other vehicle having plural axles are applied such that at least one wheel at a first end of a first axle receives a parking brake force without applying a parking brake force to any wheel at the opposite end of the first axle. In addition, at least one wheel at a second end of a second axle, the second end of the second axle being opposite to the first end of the first axle, receives a parking brake force. Desirably, any wheels at the opposite end of the second axle from the second end of the second axle are not the recipient of a parking brake force such that diagonally disposed parking brake forces are applied upon activation of the vehicle parking brakes. The first axle in one example is forwardly of the second axle and the first end of the first axle may be at the longitudinal side of the vehicle which is the heaviest.

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