公开(公告)号：US06516251B1

公开(公告)日：2003-02-04

申请号：US09767999

申请日：2001-01-23

申请人： George Chene ,  Lee A. French ,  Dennis A. Kramer ,  Gerald D. Lawruk ,  Brian Jeffrey Mueller ,  Reno V. Ramsey ,  Wayne Shintaku ,  Jack R. Worrall

发明人： George Chene ,  Lee A. French ,  Dennis A. Kramer ,  Gerald D. Lawruk ,  Brian Jeffrey Mueller ,  Reno V. Ramsey ,  Wayne Shintaku ,  Jack R. Worrall

IPC分类号： G06F302

CPC分类号： G06F1/1632

摘要： The present invention provides a system for automatically shutting down a vehicle. The system includes a vehicle system for performing a vehicle function such as brakes for performing braking of the vehicle. A vehicle control system controls the vehicle system by controlling valve switches or actuators to manipulate the vehicle system. A portable handheld computing device includes a program defining a vehicle shutdown sequence. Preferably, the portable handheld computing device is what is known as a personal digital assistant (PDA), such as a Handspring® or Palmpilot®. A cradle removably receives the portable handheld computing device to connect the portable handheld computing device with the vehicle control system, such as through the vehicle databus. A switch enables the portable handheld computing device to command the vehicle control system to perform the vehicle shutdown sequence. The switch may be an ignition switch, a dedicated vehicle shutdown sequence switch, or an icon on a PDA display touch screen. Once the switch has been actuated, the program residing on the portable handheld computing device commands the vehicle control systems to perform the vehicle shutdown sequence. For example, the vehicle shutdown sequence may command the pneumatic power control system to purge a wet tank to remove the water from the wet tank to prevent it from rusting.

摘要翻译： 本发明提供了一种用于自动关闭车辆的系统。 该系统包括用于执行车辆功能的车辆系统，例如用于执行车辆制动的制动器。 车辆控制系统通过控制阀开关或致动器来操纵车辆系统来控制车辆系统。 便携式手持计算装置包括限定车辆关闭序列的程序。 优选地，便携式手持计算设备是所谓的个人数字助理（PDA），例如Handspring或Palmpilot。 托架可移除地接收便携式手持式计算装置，以将便携式手持式计算装置与车辆控制系统（例如通过车辆数据总线）相连接。 开关使得便携式手持计算设备能够命令车辆控制系统执行车辆关闭顺序。 开关可以是点火开关，专用车辆关闭顺序开关或PDA显示触摸屏上的图标。 一旦开关被启动，驻留在便携式手持计算装置上的程序命令车辆控制系统执行车辆关闭顺序。 例如，车辆关闭顺序可以命令气动功率控制系统清除湿箱以从湿箱中除去水以防止其生锈。

公开(公告)号：US06494297B1

公开(公告)日：2002-12-17

申请号：US09293244

申请日：1999-04-16

申请人： Dennis A. Kramer

发明人： Dennis A. Kramer

IPC分类号： F16D6600

CPC分类号： F16D66/024

摘要： A low cost brake sensor incorporates a sensor portion extending through one of the rivet holes in the backing plate of the brake pad. A locking sleeve snaps onto the sensor portion and secures the sensor to the backing plate. Preferably, the locking sleeve has a lip which snaps into a groove in an outer periphery of a sensor portion. The present invention thus provides a relatively low cost and secure way for attaching the sensor to the brake pad. No modification of the lining or the backing plate is necessary.

摘要翻译： 低成本制动传感器包括延伸穿过制动衬块的背板中的一个铆钉孔的传感器部分。 锁定套筒卡在传感器部分上并将传感器固定到背板上。 优选地，锁定套筒具有咬合到传感器部分的外周中的凹槽中的唇缘。 因此，本发明提供了将传感器附接到制动衬块的相对低成本和可靠的方式。 不需要修改内衬或背板。

公开(公告)号：US06419037B1

公开(公告)日：2002-07-16

申请号：US09619145

申请日：2000-07-19

申请人： Dennis A. Kramer ,  Dale Bell ,  Ronald N. Brissette ,  Christopher S. Keeney ,  Jack R. McKenzie ,  Brian J. Mueller

发明人： Dennis A. Kramer ,  Dale Bell ,  Ronald N. Brissette ,  Christopher S. Keeney ,  Jack R. McKenzie ,  Brian J. Mueller

IPC分类号： B62D5904

CPC分类号： B62D53/005 ,  B60K6/52 ,  B60K7/0007 ,  B60K7/0015 ,  B60W2530/22 ,  Y02T10/6265

摘要： A distributed propulsion system is provided for a multi-unit articulated road train. The distributed propulsion system includes a tractor having a first propulsion system for propelling the tractor. A trailer is secured to the tractor at an articulated joint, such as a fifth wheel or draw bar connection. The tractor has a second propulsion system for substantially propelling the trailer. A load sensor for detecting a load between the tractor and the trailer, preferably the tensile load, is associated with the articulated joint. The load sensor produces a load signal. An input device produces a request signal for actuating the second propulsion system. An electronic control mechanism is electrically connected to the input device and the load sensor for coordinating the various sensors and inputs. The control mechanism commands the second propulsion system in response to the load signal and the request signal such that the trailer is propelled in a controlled manner relative to the tractor.

摘要翻译： 提供了一种用于多单元铰接公路列车的分布式推进系统。 分布式推进系统包括具有用于推进拖拉机的第一推进系统的拖拉机。 拖车在铰接接头处固定到拖拉机上，例如第五轮或拉杆连接。 拖拉机具有用于大致推进拖车的第二推进系统。 用于检测拖拉机和拖车之间的载荷的载荷传感器，优选地是拉伸载荷，与铰接接头相关联。 负载传感器产生负载信号。 输入装置产生用于致动第二推进系统的请求信号。 电子控制机构电连接到输入装置和负载传感器，用于协调各种传感器和输入。 控制机构响应于负载信号和请求信号来命令第二推进系统，使得拖车以相对于拖拉机的受控方式被推进。

公开(公告)号：US06353384B1

公开(公告)日：2002-03-05

申请号：US09371142

申请日：1999-08-09

申请人： Dennis A. Kramer

发明人： Dennis A. Kramer

IPC分类号： B60Q100

CPC分类号： G01P15/00 ,  G01M1/28

摘要： A system for determining an out of balance wheel condition on a vehicle incorporates a wheel speed signal such as provided by ABS systems. The wheel speed signal is associated with acceleration information from an accelerometer on the axle. If a particular acceleration profile is repeated across several rotational cycles of the wheels, then an indication is made that an out of balance condition exists.

摘要翻译： 用于确定车辆外的车轮状态的系统包括诸如由ABS系统提供的车轮速度信号。 车轮速度信号与来自车轴上的加速度计的加速度信息相关联。 如果在车轮的几个旋转周期中重复特定的加速曲线，则指示存在不平衡状态。

公开(公告)号：US06273218B1

公开(公告)日：2001-08-14

申请号：US09185481

申请日：1998-11-03

申请人： Dennis A. Kramer

发明人： Dennis A. Kramer

IPC分类号： F16D6600

CPC分类号： F16D66/00 ,  F16D51/22 ,  F16D66/025 ,  F16D2066/003 ,  F16D2125/30

摘要： A vehicle break assembly includes a sensor that detects the amount of movement of certain components within the brake assembly. In the preferred embodiment, a rotary sensor is coupled directly with the generally S-shaped cam member and provides signals that indicate the total amount of rotary movement of the cam member during breaking applications. These signals provide information indicative of the amount of slack or stroke during braking applications and provide indications of the conditions of brake linings associated with the brake shoes within the brake assembly. The sensor information preferably is communicated to a vehicle operator in a manner that indicates whether an inspection or maintenance of the braking system is advisable.

摘要翻译： 车辆断路组件包括检测制动组件内的某些部件的移动量的传感器。 在优选实施例中，旋转传感器直接与大致S形的凸轮构件联接，并且提供指示在打破应用期间凸轮构件的旋转运动的总量的信号。 这些信号提供指示制动应用期间的松弛或冲程的量的信息，并提供与制动组件内的制动蹄相关联的制动衬片的状况的指示。 传感器信息优选地以指示制动系统的检查或维护是否可取的方式传送给车辆操作者。

公开(公告)号：US6138065A

公开(公告)日：2000-10-24

申请号：US226389

申请日：1999-01-06

申请人： Dennis A. Kramer

发明人： Dennis A. Kramer

IPC分类号： F01M11/10 ,  G07C5/00 ,  G07C5/08 ,  G06F17/00

CPC分类号： F01M11/10 ,  G07C5/004 ,  G07C5/085 ,  F02D2041/228 ,  F02D2200/023 ,  F02D2200/0614

摘要： A method and system for providing enhanced diagnostic ability for monitoring vehicle performance characteristics includes utilizing a combination of temperature and lubrication level information. A first sensor monitors the temperature of a selected component, such as an axle, while a second sensor detects an amount of lubrication associated with that component. An electronic controller utilizes the temperature and lubrication level information to determine a performance characteristic and determines whether the selected component is operating within an acceptable range. The electronic controller preferably provides information to a vehicle operator through an on-board display indicating the monitored and determined characteristics on a real-time basis. Additionally, the electronic controller includes a memory module that stores performance characteristics information over time so that information can be provided to a service technician utilizing an external diagnostic computer.

摘要翻译： 提供用于监测车辆性能特征的增强的诊断能力的方法和系统包括利用温度和润滑水平信息的组合。 第一传感器监测所选部件（例如轴）的温度，而第二传感器检测与该部件相关联的润滑量。 电子控制器利用温度和润滑水平信息来确定性能特征，并确定所选择的部件是否在可接受的范围内运行。 电子控制器优选地通过车载显示器向车辆操作者提供信息，该车载显示器实时地指示监视和确定的特性。 此外，电子控制器包括存储器模块，其随时间存储性能特征信息，以便可以使用外部诊断计算机向服务技术人员提供信息。

公开(公告)号：US5090779A

公开(公告)日：1992-02-25

申请号：US573938

申请日：1990-08-27

申请人： Dennis A. Kramer

发明人： Dennis A. Kramer

IPC分类号： B60T8/88 ,  B60T8/90 ,  B60T17/22

CPC分类号： B60T8/885 ,  B60T17/22 ,  B60T8/90

摘要： A technique for acoustically communicating through existing air brake lines between a tractor and a trailer. The diagnostic status of the trailer antilock system is communicated via acoustic signals from the trailer antilock system through the air brake lines of the trailer and into the tractor air brake line. A piezo crystal located in the tractor air brake line converts the acoustic signal into an electrical signal which may be used to illuminate a lamp providing a display on the tractor dashboard.

摘要翻译： 一种用于通过拖拉机和拖车之间的现有空气制动线进行声学通信的技术。 拖车防抱死系统的诊断状态通过来自拖车防抱死系统的声音信号通过拖车的空气制动管路传送到拖拉机空气制动管路中。 位于拖拉机空气制动管路中的压电晶体将声信号转换成电信号，该电信号可用于照亮提供拖拉机仪表板上的显示器的灯。

公开(公告)号：US07240774B2

公开(公告)日：2007-07-10

申请号：US10674225

申请日：2003-09-29

申请人： Dennis A. Kramer

发明人： Dennis A. Kramer

IPC分类号： F16D65/14

CPC分类号： G01D5/145 ,  F16D66/028

摘要： A displacement sensor utilizes a Hall effect sensor and a magnet, but has an extended range compared to conventional Hall effect displacement sensors. Relative movement between the sensor and the magnet is defined such that the path of movement is not parallel to an axis between the north and south poles of the magnet. Thus, the total path of movement is greater than in the prior art. One particularly preferred application for this sensor is in a disc brake, and as part of an adjustment mechanism for adjusting the position of the disc brake pistons. The displacement sensor is relatively small, and thus can be accommodated in the crowded environment of the disc brake adjustment mechanism. On the other hand, with the inventive large range displacement sensor, the simple and compact sensor can provide adequate measurement of the displacement of the piston.

摘要翻译： 位移传感器利用霍尔效应传感器和磁体，但与常规霍尔效应位移传感器相比具有扩展的范围。 传感器和磁体之间的相对移动被定义为使得运动路径不平行于磁体的北极和南极之间的轴线。 因此，总的运动路径比现有技术中的大。 该传感器的一个特别优选的应用是盘式制动器，并且作为用于调节盘式制动器活塞的位置的调节机构的一部分。 位移传感器相对较小，因此可以容纳在盘式制动器调节机构的拥挤环境中。 另一方面，利用本发明的大范围位移传感器，简单紧凑的传感器可以提供活塞位移的适当测量。

公开(公告)号：US07032722B2

公开(公告)日：2006-04-25

申请号：US10614582

申请日：2003-07-07

申请人： Dennis A. Kramer ,  Frederick A. Jelley ,  Joseph A. Kay ,  James R. Brichta ,  Dennis G. O'Reilly ,  Christopher S. Keeney ,  Jaeho Kwak

发明人： Dennis A. Kramer ,  Frederick A. Jelley ,  Joseph A. Kay ,  James R. Brichta ,  Dennis G. O'Reilly ,  Christopher S. Keeney ,  Jaeho Kwak

IPC分类号： F16D55/08

CPC分类号： F16D65/18 ,  F16D2121/24 ,  F16D2125/405 ,  F16D2127/007

摘要： A brake assembly has a caliper with a first brake pad and a second brake pad. The first brake pad is moveable relative to the caliper. A brake actuator moves the first brake pad and has a first threaded member and a second threaded member. The first threaded member has first thread characteristics for moving the brake actuator at a first speed and a first force. The second threaded member has a second thread characteristics for moving the brake actuator at a second speed and a second force. The first speed is greater than the second speed while the first force is lower than the second force.

摘要翻译： 制动组件具有带有第一制动衬块和第二制动衬块的卡钳。 第一个刹车片可相对于卡钳移动。 制动器致动器移动第一制动衬块并具有第一螺纹构件和第二螺纹构件。 第一螺纹构件具有用于以第一速度和第一力移动制动致动器的第一螺纹特性。 第二螺纹构件具有用于以第二速度和第二力移动制动致动器的第二螺纹特性。 当第一力低于第二力时，第一速度大于第二速度。

公开(公告)号：US06904988B2

公开(公告)日：2005-06-14

申请号：US10329967

申请日：2002-12-27

申请人： Clive Harrup ,  Dennis A. Kramer ,  Mehmet S. Ciray ,  Silvio M. Yamada ,  Dean M. House ,  David K. Platner ,  Dale J. Eschenburg ,  Dale K. Bell

发明人： Clive Harrup ,  Dennis A. Kramer ,  Mehmet S. Ciray ,  Silvio M. Yamada ,  Dean M. House ,  David K. Platner ,  Dale J. Eschenburg ,  Dale K. Bell

IPC分类号： B60K7/00 ,  B60K1/00

CPC分类号： B60K7/0007 ,  B60G2200/132 ,  B60G2200/422 ,  B60G2204/30 ,  B60G2204/4193 ,  B60G2206/012 ,  B60G2206/11 ,  B60G2300/50 ,  B60K2007/0046 ,  B60K2007/0061 ,  B60L2220/46 ,  B60Y2200/143 ,  B60Y2200/1432 ,  B60Y2200/91

摘要： A drive train assembly including an electric motor mounted to the frame of the motor vehicle and a trailing arm. The trailing arm is attached to the frame of a motor vehicle such that a pivot point is common to an axis of rotation of a shaft of the electric motor. The electric motor drives a drive mechanism supported by the trailing arm to drive a wheel suspended at a distal end of the trailing arm. The trailing arm pivots about the axis of rotation of the motor shaft thereby reducing the suspended mass of the vehicle and improving ride and handling characteristics.

摘要翻译： 一种传动系组件，包括安装在机动车辆的车架上的电动马达和牵引臂。 牵引臂连接到机动车辆的框架，使得枢转点与电动机的轴的旋转轴共同。 电动机驱动由牵引臂支撑的驱动机构，以驱动悬挂在牵引臂远端的轮。 牵引臂围绕电动机轴的旋转轴线枢转，从而减少车辆的悬挂质量并改善乘坐和操纵特性。