公开(公告)号：US20070220877A1

公开(公告)日：2007-09-27

申请号：US11726881

申请日：2007-03-23

申请人： Philip George ,  William Brees ,  Steven Olsen ,  Charles Nichols ,  Ross A. Gresley ,  Swen Doerrie

发明人： Philip George ,  William Brees ,  Steven Olsen ,  Charles Nichols ,  Ross A. Gresley ,  Swen Doerrie

IPC分类号： F16D33/00

CPC分类号： F16H41/28 ,  F16H41/26 ,  F16H45/02 ,  F16H2041/246 ,  F16H2041/285 ,  F16H2045/0278

摘要： The present invention broadly comprises a stator and clutch assembly for a torque converter including first and second halves for a stator, each formed from first and second single pieces. Blades for the stator are disposed within respective annuli for the first and second halves. The assembly also includes a one-way clutch. The first and second halves have inner circumferential portions configured to form a portion of the clutch. The assembly includes an axially displaceable plate connected to a hub. The plate and a circumferential portion are operatively arranged to form a portion of the clutch. In some aspects, the plate and the circumferential portion are arranged to lockingly engage and the assembly includes a displacement element arranged to urge the plate toward the circumferential portion. In some aspects, the plate and hub are formed from a single piece or the plate is axially displaceable with respect to the hub.

摘要翻译： 本发明广泛地包括用于变矩器的定子和离合器组件，其包括用于定子的第一和第二半部，每个由第一和第二单个部件形成。 用于定子的刀片设置在第一和第二半部的相应的环内。 组件还包括单向离合器。 第一和第二半部具有构造成形成离合器的一部分的内圆周部分。 组件包括连接到轮毂的可轴向移动的板。 板和圆周部分可操作地布置成形成离合器的一部分。 在一些方面，板和周向部分被布置成锁定地接合，并且组件包括布置成朝向圆周部分推动板的位移元件。 在一些方面，板和轮毂由单件形成，或者板可相对于轮毂轴向移动。

公开(公告)号：US07883322B2

公开(公告)日：2011-02-08

申请号：US11637325

申请日：2006-12-12

申请人： Wei Wang ,  Bruno Mueller ,  Manfred Homm ,  Jeffrey Hemphill ,  Philip George ,  Wolfgang Reik

发明人： Wei Wang ,  Bruno Mueller ,  Manfred Homm ,  Jeffrey Hemphill ,  Philip George ,  Wolfgang Reik

IPC分类号： F16D33/00

CPC分类号： F16D1/092 ,  F16D1/09 ,  F16H45/02 ,  F16H2045/0278 ,  F16H2045/0284

摘要： The present invention broadly comprises a cone connection assembly for a torque converter, including: a first surface operatively arranged for connection to a crankshaft and a second surface on a cover of the torque converter. The first and second surfaces are arranged to be engaged and the first surface is arranged to transfer torque to the second surface via the engagement of the first and second surfaces. In some aspects, the crankshaft comprises a longitudinal axis, the first surface is disposed about the longitudinal axis, the cover comprises an outside surface, and the outside surface comprises the second surface. In some aspects, the first and second surfaces are arranged to be frictionally engaged or the first and second surfaces have complementary surface features and the first and second surface features are arranged to interlockingly engage.

摘要翻译： 本发明广泛地包括用于变矩器的锥形连接组件，包括：可操作地布置成用于连接到曲轴的第一表面和在变矩器的盖上的第二表面。 第一和第二表面布置成接合，并且第一表面布置成通过第一和第二表面的接合将扭矩传递到第二表面。 在一些方面，所述曲轴包括纵向轴线，所述第一表面围绕所述纵向轴线设置，所述盖子包括外表面，并且所述外表面包括所述第二表面。 在一些方面，第一和第二表面被布置成摩擦接合，或者第一和第二表面具有互补的表面特征，并且第一和第二表面特征被布置成互相啮合。

公开(公告)号：US20070144160A1

公开(公告)日：2007-06-28

申请号：US11637325

申请日：2006-12-12

申请人： Wei Wang ,  Bruno Mueller ,  Manfred Homm ,  Jeffrey Hemphill ,  Philip George ,  Wolfgang Reik

发明人： Wei Wang ,  Bruno Mueller ,  Manfred Homm ,  Jeffrey Hemphill ,  Philip George ,  Wolfgang Reik

IPC分类号： F16D33/00

CPC分类号： F16D1/092 ,  F16D1/09 ,  F16H45/02 ,  F16H2045/0278 ,  F16H2045/0284

摘要： The present invention broadly comprises a cone connection assembly for a torque converter, including: a first surface operatively arranged for connection to a crankshaft and a second surface on a cover of the torque converter. The first and second surfaces are arranged to be engaged and the first surface is arranged to transfer torque to the second surface via the engagement of the first and second surfaces. In some aspects, the crankshaft comprises a longitudinal axis, the first surface is disposed about the longitudinal axis, the cover comprises an outside surface, and the outside surface comprises the second surface. In some aspects, the first and second surfaces are arranged to be frictionally engaged or the first and second surfaces have complementary surface features and the first and second surface features are arranged to interlockingly engage.

摘要翻译： 本发明广泛地包括用于变矩器的锥形连接组件，包括：可操作地布置成用于连接到曲轴的第一表面和在变矩器的盖上的第二表面。 第一和第二表面布置成接合，并且第一表面布置成通过第一和第二表面的接合将扭矩传递到第二表面。 在一些方面，所述曲轴包括纵向轴线，所述第一表面围绕所述纵向轴线设置，所述盖子包括外表面，并且所述外表面包括所述第二表面。 在一些方面，第一和第二表面被布置成摩擦接合，或者第一和第二表面具有互补的表面特征，并且第一和第二表面特征被布置成互相啮合。

公开(公告)号：US07854306B2

公开(公告)日：2010-12-21

申请号：US11706583

申请日：2007-02-15

申请人： Adam Uhler ,  Philip George ,  Todd Sturgin ,  Jeffrey Hemphill

发明人： Adam Uhler ,  Philip George ,  Todd Sturgin ,  Jeffrey Hemphill

IPC分类号： F16D21/06 ,  F16D13/72

CPC分类号： F16D25/0638 ,  F16D13/683 ,  F16D21/06 ,  F16D25/123

摘要： The present invention broadly comprises a ring carrier with a wall arranged to engage at least a portion of an outer circumference of a clutch pack for a clutch assembly for a vehicle and a clutch housing with a wall arranged to engage at least a portion of an inner circumference of the clutch pack. The wall for the housing includes at least one opening and the clutch housing is arranged to pump fluid through the opening in the wall independent of the rotation of an output hub for the carrier. The clutch housing can be configured as an inner clutch housing. The clutch housing includes a connecter portion arranged to transfer engine torque to the cylindrical wall from an outer housing of the clutch assembly connected to an engine crankshaft. The present invention also includes a clutch assembly with the ring carrier and clutch housing.

摘要翻译： 本发明广泛地包括具有壁的环形载体，其布置成接合用于车辆的离合器组件的离合器组件的外圆周的至少一部分和具有壁的离合器壳体，所述离合器壳体布置成接合内部的至少一部分 离合器组件的周长。 壳体的壁包括至少一个开口，并且离合器壳体被布置成独立于用于载体的输出轮毂的旋转而将流体泵送通过壁中的开口。 离合器壳体可以被构造为内部离合器壳体。 离合器壳体包括连接器部分，其被布置成将发动机扭矩从连接到发动机曲轴的离合器组件的外壳传递到圆柱形壁。 本发明还包括具有环形载体和离合器壳体的离合器组件。

公开(公告)号：US20070193843A1

公开(公告)日：2007-08-23

申请号：US11706663

申请日：2007-02-15

申请人： Adam Uhler ,  Philip George ,  Todd Sturgin ,  Jeffrey Hemphill ,  Gabor Izso ,  Patrick Lindemann

发明人： Adam Uhler ,  Philip George ,  Todd Sturgin ,  Jeffrey Hemphill ,  Gabor Izso ,  Patrick Lindemann

IPC分类号： F16D21/02

CPC分类号： F16D13/52 ,  F16D21/06 ,  F16D2021/0676 ,  F16D2250/00 ,  Y10T29/49904

摘要： A dual automatic mechanically actuated wet clutch device, for operation within a fluid tight housing, for a dual input shaft transmission that includes tightly specified average spacing between friction plate surfaces where the average spacing is selected from between about 0.05 mm to about 0.25 mm in an open position. The clutch has at least first and second independently actuatable clutch portions, and at least one clutch pack in the first or second clutch portion; and mechanical apparatus provided to move friction plates in at least one of the clutch portions toward each other so that they engage. The invention also includes apparatus and methods for adjusting and maintaining the spacing between the friction plate surfaces.

摘要翻译： 双重自动机械致动的湿式离合器装置，用于在流体密封壳体内操作，用于双输入轴传动装置，其包括在摩擦板表面之间的紧密指定的平均间隔，其中平均间距选自约0.05mm至约0.25mm， 开仓 离合器具有至少第一和第二可独立致动的离合器部分，以及在第一或第二离合器部分中的至少一个离合器组件; 以及机械设备，用于将至少一个离合器部分中的摩擦板朝向彼此移动以使它们接合。 本发明还包括用于调节和保持摩擦板表面之间的间隔的装置和方法。

公开(公告)号：US07757829B2

公开(公告)日：2010-07-20

申请号：US11811809

申请日：2007-06-12

申请人： Jeffrey Hemphill ,  Philip George ,  James Habegger

发明人： Jeffrey Hemphill ,  Philip George ,  James Habegger

IPC分类号： F16D33/00 ,  F16D41/063

CPC分类号： F16H41/24 ,  F16D41/063 ,  F16H2041/246

摘要： The present invention broadly comprises a radial one-way clutch for an automotive device, including: a first annular element; a second annular element arranged for rotational connection to a torque transmitting element in the device; at least one engagement element radially disposed between the first and second annular elements and having at least one first interlocking feature; and an annular frictional element frictionally engaged with the engagement element. One of the first and second annular elements includes at least one second interlocking feature and is rotationally locked with the frictional element. In a first rotational direction, the frictional engagement urges the engagement element to radially displace to engage the interlocking features to rotationally connect the first and second annular elements. In a second rotational direction, the frictional engagement is arranged to urge the engagement element to radially displace such that the first and second annular elements are rotationally independent.

摘要翻译： 本发明广泛地包括用于汽车装置的径向单向离合器，包括：第一环形元件; 第二环形元件，布置成用于与所述装置中的扭矩传递元件的旋转连接; 至少一个接合元件，其径向设置在所述第一和第二环形元件之间并具有至少一个第一互锁特征; 以及与接合元件摩擦接合的环形摩擦元件。 第一和第二环形元件中的一个包括至少一个第二互锁特征并且与摩擦元件旋转地锁定。 在第一旋转方向上，摩擦接合促使接合元件径向移动以接合互锁特征以旋转地连接第一和第二环形元件。 在第二旋转方向上，摩擦接合被布置成促使接合元件径向移动，使得第一和第二环形元件是旋转独立的。

公开(公告)号：US20090260943A1

公开(公告)日：2009-10-22

申请号：US12384474

申请日：2009-04-04

申请人： Mavinkal Jayaram ,  Philip George ,  Jeffrey Hemphill

发明人： Mavinkal Jayaram ,  Philip George ,  Jeffrey Hemphill

IPC分类号： F16D13/22

CPC分类号： F16D13/56 ,  F16D23/143

摘要： A clutch unit with a clutch hub mounted non-rotatably on a shaft. The clutch unit includes at least two clutch elements that can be brought into frictional engagement with one another for torque transmission when the clutch unit is actuated by a mechanical actuation device with the help of cable-pull. The mechanical actuation device is attached to and held on the clutch unit.

摘要翻译： 具有不可旋转地安装在轴上的离合器毂的离合器单元。 离合器单元包括至少两个离合器元件，当离合器单元借助电缆拉动由机械致动装置致动时，至少两个离合器元件可彼此摩擦接合以进行扭矩传递。 机械致动装置附接并固定在离合器单元上。

公开(公告)号：US20070193848A1

公开(公告)日：2007-08-23

申请号：US11706583

申请日：2007-02-15

申请人： Adam Uhler ,  Philip George ,  Todd Sturgin ,  Jeffrey Hemphill

发明人： Adam Uhler ,  Philip George ,  Todd Sturgin ,  Jeffrey Hemphill

IPC分类号： F16D21/02 ,  F16D11/00

CPC分类号： F16D25/0638 ,  F16D13/683 ,  F16D21/06 ,  F16D25/123

摘要： The present invention broadly comprises a ring carrier with a wall arranged to engage at least a portion of an outer circumference of a clutch pack for a clutch assembly for a vehicle and a clutch housing with a wall arranged to engage at least a portion of an inner circumference of the clutch pack. The wall for the housing includes at least one opening and the clutch housing is arranged to pump fluid through the opening in the wall independent of the rotation of an output hub for the carrier. The clutch housing can be configured as an inner clutch housing. The clutch housing includes a connecter portion arranged to transfer engine torque to the cylindrical wall from an outer housing of the clutch assembly connected to an engine crankshaft. The present invention also includes a clutch assembly with the ring carrier and clutch housing.

摘要翻译： 本发明广泛地包括具有壁的环形载体，其布置成接合用于车辆的离合器组件的离合器组件的外圆周的至少一部分和具有壁的离合器壳体，所述离合器壳体布置成接合内部的至少一部分 离合器组件的周长。 壳体的壁包括至少一个开口，并且离合器壳体被布置成独立于用于载体的输出轮毂的旋转而将流体泵送通过壁中的开口。 离合器壳体可以被构造为内部离合器壳体。 离合器壳体包括连接器部分，其被布置成将发动机扭矩从连接到发动机曲轴的离合器组件的外壳传递到圆柱形壁。 本发明还包括具有环形载体和离合器壳体的离合器组件。

公开(公告)号：US08127910B2

公开(公告)日：2012-03-06

申请号：US12283321

申请日：2008-09-11

申请人： Jeffrey Hemphill ,  Philip George ,  Ross A. Gresley

发明人： Jeffrey Hemphill ,  Philip George ,  Ross A. Gresley

IPC分类号： F16D25/12

CPC分类号： F16D25/0635 ,  F16D25/0638 ,  F16D25/12 ,  F16D48/02 ,  F16D2048/0218 ,  F16D2048/0221 ,  Y10T137/7777 ,  Y10T137/778

摘要： A frictional engagement assembly for an automotive device, including: at least one frictionally engageable plate; a first piston plate displaceable in a first axial direction to urge the at least one frictionally engageable plate into frictional contact; a first resilient element engaged with the first piston plate and urging the first piston plate in a second axial direction substantially opposite the first axial direction; a check valve controlling fluid flow to displace the first piston plate; and an accumulator. As fluid from a chamber, at least partially formed by the first piston plate, discharges through the check valve, the accumulator controls fluid volume in the chamber to maintain a distal portion of the first piston plate, urging the at least one frictionally engageable plate into frictional contact, in a furthest position in the first axial direction.

摘要翻译： 一种用于汽车装置的摩擦接合组件，包括：至少一个可摩擦接合的板; 第一活塞板，其可在第一轴向方向上移动，以将所述至少一个可摩擦接合的板推动摩擦接触; 第一弹性元件，与第一活塞板接合，并且在与第一轴向大致相反的第二轴向方向上推压第一活塞板; 控制流体流动以使第一活塞板移位的止回阀; 和蓄能器。 当从至少部分地由第一活塞板形成的腔室的流体通过止回阀排出时，蓄能器控制腔室中的流体体积，以保持第一活塞板的远端部分，从而将至少一个可摩擦接合的板推入 在第一轴向方向上最远的位置摩擦接触。

公开(公告)号：US20110214958A1

公开(公告)日：2011-09-08

申请号：US13039350

申请日：2011-03-03

申请人： Todd Sturgin ,  Philip George ,  Jeffrey Hemphill

发明人： Todd Sturgin ,  Philip George ,  Jeffrey Hemphill

IPC分类号： F16D33/18 ,  F16D25/06 ,  F16D25/10

CPC分类号： F16H45/02 ,  F16D21/08 ,  F16D33/00 ,  F16H2045/0205 ,  F16H2045/0257 ,  F16H2045/0284

摘要： A launch device for a vehicle transmission including a housing, an impeller, a turbine, and first and second clutches with first and second pistons, respectively. The first and second pistons are sealingly engaged with one another. The first clutch releaseably engages the impeller with the housing and the second clutch releaseably engages the turbine with the housing. In an example embodiment, the first clutch is disposed radially outside of the second clutch. In an example embodiment, the first clutch is engaged by a first pressure, and the second clutch is engaged by a second pressure greater than the first pressure.

摘要翻译： 一种用于车辆变速器的发射装置，其包括壳体，叶轮，涡轮机以及分别具有第一和第二活塞的第一和第二离合器。 第一和第二活塞彼此密封地接合。 第一离合器与壳体可释放地接合叶轮，并且第二离合器与壳体可释放地接合涡轮机。 在一个示例性实施例中，第一离合器设置在第二离合器的径向外侧。 在示例性实施例中，第一离合器通过第一压力接合，并且第二离合器接合大于第一压力的第二压力。