公开(公告)号：US5996343A

公开(公告)日：1999-12-07

申请号：US190425

申请日：1998-11-12

Applicant: Brian D. Kuras

Inventor： Brian D. Kuras

IPC: F16H47/02 ,  F16H47/04 ,  F16H61/40 ,  F16H61/4157 ,  F16H61/46 ,  F16H61/465 ,  F16D31/02

CPC classification number: F16H61/4157 ,  F16H47/04 ,  F16H61/46 ,  F16H61/465 ,  F16H2037/0886

Abstract: In one aspect of the present invention, an apparatus for controlling the negative load of an engine is disclosed. The engine is drivingly connected to a hydro-mechanical drive system that includes a variable displacement pump and motor. An engine speed sensor senses the rotational speed of the engine and produces an actual engine speed signal indicative of the rotational engine speed. A travel speed sensor senses the travel speed of the machine and produces an actual travel speed signal indicative of the machine travel speed. An overspeed controller compares the actual engine speed signal to a proportional and integral threshold, produces a proportional and integral error signal indicative of the difference between the actual engine speed signal magnitude and the corresponding thresholds, calculates a proportional and integral control signal from the corresponding errors, combines the proportional and integral control signals and responsively produces a command signal. A displacement controller receives the command signal and responsively controls one of the variable pump and motor to regulate the negative engine load to optimize the retarding power of the engine without overspeeding the engine or drivetrain.

Abstract translation: 在本发明的一个方面，公开了一种用于控制发动机的负荷的装置。 发动机驱动地连接到包括可变排量泵和电动机的水力机械驱动系统。 发动机速度传感器感测发动机的转速并产生表示转速发动机转速的实际发动机速度信号。 行驶速度传感器感测机器的行进速度并产生指示机器行进速度的实际行驶速度信号。 超速控制器将实际的发动机转速信号与比例和积分阈值进行比较，产生一个比例积分误差信号，表示实际发动机转速信号幅度与相应阈值之间的差值，从相应的误差计算一个比例积分控制信号 ，组合比例和积分控制信号并响应地产生命令信号。 位移控制器接收命令信号并且响应地控制可变泵和马达中的一个以调节负引擎负载以优化发动机的减速功率而不超速发动机或传动系。

公开(公告)号：US20130253790A1

公开(公告)日：2013-09-26

申请号：US13430260

申请日：2012-03-26

Applicant: Brian D. Kuras ,  Brian E. Lister ,  Glen Patrick Calvert

Inventor： Brian D. Kuras ,  Brian E. Lister ,  Glen Patrick Calvert

IPC: B60W10/02 ,  B60W10/06

CPC classification number: B60W30/19 ,  B60W10/06 ,  B60W10/101 ,  B60W10/113 ,  B60W2510/0638 ,  B60W2510/1015 ,  B60W2510/107 ,  B60W2710/0644

Abstract: A machine is described that includes an engine, a multi-clutch transmission and a controller. The controller is configured with computer-executable instructions for managing operation of the multi-clutch transmission to avoid autoengagement of a disengaged clutch. The computer-executable instructions configure the controller to receive sensor signals indicative of current operating status of the machine; determine, based upon the sensor signals, a configured minimum engine speed needed to avoid autoengagement of the disengaged clutch; and conditionally increase an engine speed based upon a comparison of the configured minimum engine speed and a sensed current engine speed. The machine includes a continuously variable transmission coupled to the multi-clutch transmission, and the controller is configured to adjust the continuously variable transmission ratio to counter the engine speed increase and thus maintain a current clutch output speed when increasing the engine speed to avoid autoengagement of a disengaged clutch.

Abstract translation: 描述了包括发动机，多离合器变速器和控制器的机器。 控制器配置有用于管理多离合器变速器的操作的计算机可执行指令，以避免脱离离合器的自动接合。 计算机可执行指令配置控制器以接收指示机器的当前操作状态的传感器信号; 基于传感器信号确定避免脱离离合器的自动接合所需的配置的最小发动机速度; 并且基于配置的最小发动机速度和所感测的当前发动机速度的比较来有条件地增加发动机转速。 该机器包括联接到多离合器变速器的无级变速器，并且控制器被配置为调节无级变速比以抵消发动机转速的增加，并且因此当增加发动机转速时保持当前的离合器输出速度以避免自动控制 脱离离合器。

公开(公告)号：US20120158264A1

公开(公告)日：2012-06-21

申请号：US12974666

申请日：2010-12-21

Applicant: Brian D. Kuras ,  Michael J. Barngrover ,  Brian E. Lister ,  Michael Beyer ,  Ligang Zhang

Inventor： Brian D. Kuras ,  Michael J. Barngrover ,  Brian E. Lister ,  Michael Beyer ,  Ligang Zhang

IPC: F16D48/06

CPC classification number: F16D48/066 ,  F16D2500/5014 ,  F16D2500/5018

Abstract: A calibration system for calibrating a transmission provides a calibrated clutch fill time for an oncoming clutch by activating a parking brake of a machine associated with the transmission and calibrating each clutch by setting a transmission characteristic parameter to an initial value, and then activating a clutch solenoid associated with the clutch. The transmission characteristic is periodically measured, and when the measured value of the transmission characteristic exceeds the initial value for a predetermined number of consecutive periods, the fill time for the clutch is set equal to the time elapsed during the total number of measurement periods minus one less than the predetermined number of consecutive periods.

Abstract translation: 用于校准变速器的校准系统通过启动与变速器相关联的机器的驻车制动器并通过将变速器特性参数设置为初始值来校准每个离合器来为迎面而来的离合器提供校准的离合器填充时间，然后激活离合器电磁铁 与离合器相关联。 传输特性被周期性地测量，当传输特性的测量值超过预定数量的连续周期的初始值时，将离合器的填充时间设置为等于在测量周期总数减去1之间经过的时间 小于预定数量的连续周期。

公开(公告)号：US08000863B2

公开(公告)日：2011-08-16

申请号：US11756411

申请日：2007-05-31

Applicant: Frank A DeMarco ,  Brian D Kuras

Inventor： Frank A DeMarco ,  Brian D Kuras

IPC: G06F17/00 ,  F16H61/662 ,  F16H47/06 ,  F16D31/02

CPC classification number: F16H61/433 ,  F16H59/16 ,  F16H59/40 ,  F16H59/42 ,  F16H61/472 ,  F16H2059/148 ,  F16H2059/6861 ,  F16H2061/0096 ,  F16H2342/00 ,  Y10T477/33 ,  Y10T477/6197 ,  Y10T477/623 ,  Y10T477/624

Abstract: A variator torque control system adjusts a variator output so that the actual output torque of the variator closely matches an expected output torque. In an example, pressure values of an existing torque control map are supplemented in real time with calculated pressure supplement values based on the current operation of the variator. The pressure supplement value for each mapped pressure value may be derived based on a prior application of the same or another map value.

Abstract translation: 变矩器转矩控制系统调整变速器输出，使得变换器的实际输出转矩与预期的输出转矩紧密匹配。 在一个示例中，现有扭矩控制图的压力值基于变换器的当前操作实时补充计算的压力补充值。 可以基于相同或另一个映射值的先前应用来导出每个映射压力值的压力补充值。

公开(公告)号：US07920949B2

公开(公告)日：2011-04-05

申请号：US11752136

申请日：2007-05-22

Applicant: Brian D Kuras ,  Frank A DeMarco ,  Adam J Vaccari ,  Tyler Bowan

Inventor： Brian D Kuras ,  Frank A DeMarco ,  Adam J Vaccari ,  Tyler Bowan

IPC: F16H9/00

CPC classification number: F16H61/4192 ,  F16H61/472 ,  F16H2059/6892 ,  Y10T477/619 ,  Y10T477/6197 ,  Y10T477/623 ,  Y10T477/6237 ,  Y10T477/624 ,  Y10T477/6242

Abstract: A variator torque control system and method utilize a hydraulic actuator to control the variator output via a torque control map, wherein the values of the torque control map are evaluated and modified during use of the map to improve map accuracy. In an example, errors in the map are evaluated to determine whether a system fault has occurred.

Abstract translation: 变矩器扭矩控制系统和方法利用液压致动器经由扭矩控制图控制变换器输出，其中在使用地图期间对转矩控制图的值进行评估和修改以提高地图精度。 在一个示例中，评估映射中的错误以确定是否发生系统故障。

公开(公告)号：US07146263B2

公开(公告)日：2006-12-05

申请号：US10673486

申请日：2003-09-30

Applicant: Mustafa K. Guven ,  Brian D. Kuras ,  Michael E. Vanderham

Inventor： Mustafa K. Guven ,  Brian D. Kuras ,  Michael E. Vanderham

IPC: G06F17/00 ,  G06F19/00

CPC classification number: B60W10/105 ,  B60K6/46 ,  B60W10/06 ,  B60W10/103 ,  B60W30/1884 ,  F16H61/468 ,  Y02T10/6217 ,  Y10T477/65 ,  Y10T477/679

Abstract: A predictive load management system is provided. A power source is operable to generate a power output and has a desired operating range. A transmission has a drive member operably engaged with the power source and a driven member. A control system is operable to receive at least one input indicative of a load on the transmission and to identify a desired load of the transmission based on the at least one input. The control system is also operable to receive at least one input indicative of current power output of the power source. The control system limits the desired transmission load applied to the driven member of the transmission based on the current power output of the power source to thereby prevent the power source from operating outside of the desired operating range.

Abstract translation: 提供预测负荷管理系统。 电源可操作以产生功率输出并且具有期望的操作范围。 变速器具有与动力源和从动构件可操作地接合的驱动构件。 控制系统可操作以接收表示所述传输上的负载的至少一个输入，并且基于所述至少一个输入来识别所述传输的期望负载。 控制系统还可操作以接收指示电源的当前功率输出的至少一个输入。 控制系统基于电源的当前功率输出限制施加到变速器的从动构件的期望的变速器负载，从而防止电源在期望的操作范围之外操作。

公开(公告)号：US07076954B1

公开(公告)日：2006-07-18

申请号：US11094276

申请日：2005-03-31

Applicant: Thomas Michael Sopko, Jr. ,  Michael Edward Vanderham ,  Kent Allen Casey ,  Brian D. Kuras

Inventor： Thomas Michael Sopko, Jr. ,  Michael Edward Vanderham ,  Kent Allen Casey ,  Brian D. Kuras

IPC: F02B33/44 ,  F02B37/04 ,  F02B37/10 ,  F02B37/12 ,  F02B41/10 ,  F02G1/00 ,  F01N5/04

CPC classification number: B60W20/15 ,  B60K6/46 ,  B60L2240/486 ,  B60W10/06 ,  B60W10/08 ,  B60W10/103 ,  B60W10/30 ,  B60W20/00 ,  B60W30/188 ,  B60W2510/105 ,  F02B37/10 ,  F02B37/14 ,  F02B39/10 ,  F02D23/00 ,  F02D41/0007 ,  F02D2200/0406 ,  F02D2200/1002 ,  Y02T10/144 ,  Y02T10/6217 ,  Y02T10/6286

Abstract: A system for controlling intake pressure of a combustion engine operably coupled to a power generation system includes a sensor configured to output a signal indicative of a pressure in an intake system of the combustion engine and a sensor configured to output a signal indicative of a load on the power generation system. The system further includes a turbocharger operably coupled to the intake system. The system also includes an electric machine operably coupled to the turbocharger. The electric machine is configured to supply torque to the turbocharger. The system further includes a turbocharger controller operably coupled to the electric machine. The turbocharger controller is configured to control operation of the electric machine such that the turbocharger supplies a desired intake pressure to the combustion engine based at least partially on the signal indicative of a pressure in the intake system and the signal indicative of a load on the power generation system.

Abstract translation: 用于控制可操作地耦合到发电系统的内燃机的进气压力的系统包括被配置为输出指示内燃机的进气系统中的压力的​​信号的传感器和被配置为输出指示负载的信号的传感器 发电系统。 该系统还包括可操作地联接到进气系统的涡轮增压器。 该系统还包括可操作地联接到涡轮增压器的电机。 电机被配置为向涡轮增压器提供扭矩。 该系统还包括可操作地联接到电机的涡轮增压器控制器。 涡轮增压器控制器被配置为控制电机的操作，使得涡轮增压器至少部分地基于指示进气系统中的压力的​​信号和指示功率上的负载的信号来向燃烧发动机提供期望的进气压力 一代系统。

公开(公告)号：US06260440B1

公开(公告)日：2001-07-17

申请号：US09466509

申请日：1999-12-17

Applicant: Michael G. Cronin ,  Brian D. Kuras

Inventor： Michael G. Cronin ,  Brian D. Kuras

IPC: F16H4700

CPC classification number: F16H61/702 ,  F16H47/04 ,  F16H61/46 ,  F16H61/462 ,  F16H61/686 ,  F16H2037/0886 ,  F16H2059/6853 ,  F16H2061/6601 ,  F16H2306/00 ,  Y10T74/19037 ,  Y10T74/19153 ,  Y10T74/19163 ,  Y10T477/6197 ,  Y10T477/6217 ,  Y10T477/637 ,  Y10T477/679

Abstract: A transmission assembly having a hydrostatic transmission with a variable displacement hydraulic device which controls a motor speed ratio. The transmission assembly further includes a mechanical transmission coupled to the hydrostatic transmission and having a first range and a second range and an output shaft driven at a travel speed ratio. The torque through the hydrostatic transmission reverses when the mechanical transmission shifts from the first range to the second range. A synchronous travel speed ratio is the motor speed ratio which produces the same travel speed ratio in both the first gear range and the second gear range. An equal displacement travel speed ratio is the travel speed ratio at which a displacement of the variable displacement device in the second gear range is the same as the displacement in the first gear range. A travel speed ratio differential is a difference between the synchronous speed ratio and the equal displacement travel speed ratio. The shift from the first range to the second range is initiated at a travel speed ratio which varies from the equal displacement travel speed ratio by less than eighty percent of the travel speed ratio differential.

Abstract translation: 一种变速组件，具有具有控制电动机速比的可变排量液压装置的静液压变速器。 传动组件还包括耦合到静液传动装置并具有第一范围和第二范围的机械传动装置和以行进速度比驱动的输出轴。 当机械传动从第一范围转移到第二范围时，通过静液传递的扭矩反转。 同步行驶速度比是在第一档位和第二档位范围内产生相同行驶速度比的电动机转速比。 等位移行驶速度比是第二档位中的可变排量装置的位移与第一档位的位移相同的行驶速度比。 行驶速比差是同步变速比和等位移行驶速比之差。 从第一范围到第二范围的换档以等于行驶速度比等于行驶速比差的百分之八十的变速比起始。

公开(公告)号：US06223111B1

公开(公告)日：2001-04-24

申请号：US09288577

申请日：1999-04-08

Applicant: Michael G. Cronin ,  Brian D. Kuras ,  Kevin J. Lueschow ,  Jerry D. Marr

Inventor： Michael G. Cronin ,  Brian D. Kuras ,  Kevin J. Lueschow ,  Jerry D. Marr

IPC: F16H6146

CPC classification number: F16H61/46 ,  F16H61/47 ,  F16H61/66254 ,  Y10T477/636 ,  Y10T477/692

Abstract: A control apparatus for a continuously variable transmission is disclosed. The control apparatus includes a transmission speed sensor which generates an actual velocity signal in response measuring speed of an output shaft of the continuously variable transmission. The control apparatus further includes a first input device, or speed pedal, which is positionable in one of an infinite number of positions and generates a desired velocity signal corresponding to the position of the speed pedal. The control apparatus yet further includes a controller operable to receive the desired velocity signal, receive the actual velocity signal, calculate a commanded acceleration ac, and generate a commanded velocity Vc based on the desired velocity signal, a jerk value j, and the commanded acceleration ac. A method of controlling a continuously variable transmission is also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于无级变速器的控制装置。 该控制装置包括传递速度传感器，其根据无级变速器的输出轴的测量速度产生实际速度信号。 控制装置还包括第一输入装置或速度踏板，该第一输入装置或速度踏板可定位在无限数量的位置之一，并产生对应于速度踏板的位置的所需速度信号。 控制装置还包括控制器，其可操作以接收所需速度信号，接收实际速度信号，计算指令加速度ac，并基于所需速度信号，加加速度值j和指令加速度产生指令速度Vc ac。 还公开了一种控制无级变速器的方法。

公开(公告)号：US6042502A

公开(公告)日：2000-03-28

申请号：US288427

申请日：1999-04-08

Applicant: Michael G. Cronin ,  Brian D. Kuras ,  Kevin J. Lueschow

Inventor： Michael G. Cronin ,  Brian D. Kuras ,  Kevin J. Lueschow

IPC: F16H47/04 ,  F16H61/02 ,  F16H61/46 ,  F16H61/47

CPC classification number: F16H61/46 ,  F16H47/04 ,  F16H61/47 ,  B60W2540/106 ,  F16H2037/0886 ,  Y10T477/636 ,  Y10T477/692

Abstract: A control apparatus for a continuously variable transmission is disclosed. The control apparatus includes a transmission speed sensor which generates actual velocity signals in response measuring a speed of an output shaft of the continuously variable transmission. The control apparatus further includes a first input device which is positionable in one of a number of positions and generates a desired velocity signal corresponding to the one of the number of positions. The control apparatus yet further includes a controller operable to receive the desired velocity signals, receive the actual velocity signals, determine when rapid changes in the desired velocity are requested by an operator, and generate a commanded acceleration and a commanded velocity based on a jerk value which exceeds a predetermined jerk limit in response to the rapid changes in the desired velocity. A method of controlling a continuously variable transmission is also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于无级变速器的控制装置。 该控制装置包括传递速度传感器，其响应于测量无级变速器的输出轴的速度产生实际的速度信号。 控制装置还包括第一输入装置，该第一输入装置可定位在多个位置中的一个位置，并且产生对应于该位置数之一的所需速度信号。 控制装置还包括控制器，其可操作以接收所需速度信号，接收实际速度信号，确定何时由操作者请求所需速度的快速变化，并且基于加加速度值产生命令加速度和命令速度 其响应于期望速度的快速变化而超过预定的加加速度极限。 还公开了一种控制无级变速器的方法。