公开(公告)号：US5628701A

公开(公告)日：1997-05-13

申请号：US569934

申请日：1995-12-08

Applicant: Stanley K. Dembosky ,  Roger T. Simpson

Inventor： Stanley K. Dembosky ,  Roger T. Simpson

IPC: F16H7/08 ,  F16H7/22

CPC classification number: F16H7/08 ,  F16H7/0848 ,  F16H2007/0806 ,  F16H2007/0812 ,  F16H2007/0859 ,  F16H2007/0878 ,  F16H2007/0891

Abstract: A hydraulic tensioner with a sealing element to provide fluid leakage from a fluid filled chamber. The tensioner includes a housing having a fluid filled chamber and a hollow piston slidably received within the chamber and biased in a protruding direction by a spring. A sealing element is positioned in a groove in the piston or is mounted in the inner wall of the chamber. The sealing element is discontinuous so as to permit the passage of fluid from the fluid filled chamber to outside of the hydraulic tensioner. Fluid leakage is limited and controlled by discontinuity size of the sealing element.

Abstract translation: 具有密封元件的液压张紧器，用于从流体填充的室提供流体泄漏。 张紧器包括具有流体填充室的壳体和可滑动地容纳在腔室内并通过弹簧沿突出方向偏置的中空活塞。 密封元件定位在活塞的凹槽中或安装在腔室的内壁中。 密封元件是不连续的，以允许流体从填充液体的腔室通到液压张紧器的外部。 流体泄漏受到密封元件的不连续尺寸的限制和控制。

公开(公告)号：US5462493A

公开(公告)日：1995-10-31

申请号：US333267

申请日：1994-11-02

Applicant: Roger T. Simpson

Inventor： Roger T. Simpson

IPC: F02B67/06 ,  F16H7/08 ,  F16H7/18

CPC classification number: F16H7/18 ,  F16H7/08 ,  F16H2007/0804 ,  F16H2007/0872 ,  F16H2007/0893 ,  F16H7/0829

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a blade-type chain tensioner having two shoes and a blade spring, with one shoe adapted to impart tension to a chain and overlapping the other shoe which is connected to the blade spring. The present invention includes a method for assembling a dual blade chain tensioner comprising the steps of providing a blade spring and two shoes, positioning the blade spring into slots in each shoe and then rotating one shoe over the other shoe and towards the blade spring. A temporary locking pin may be attached to hold the assembly together.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及具有两个鞋子和一个叶片弹簧的叶片式链条张紧器，其中一个鞋子适于给链条赋予张力，并且与连接到叶片弹簧的另一个鞋子重叠。 本发明包括一种用于组装双刀片链条张紧器的方法，包括以下步骤：提供刀片弹簧和两个鞋子，将刀片弹簧定位在每个鞋中的狭槽中，然后将一个鞋子转过另一个鞋子并朝向刀片弹簧。 可以附接临时锁定销以将组件保持在一起。

公开(公告)号：US08256393B2

公开(公告)日：2012-09-04

申请号：US12664410

申请日：2008-06-30

Applicant: Roger T. Simpson ,  Roger P. Butterfield ,  Franklin R. Smith

Inventor： Roger T. Simpson ,  Roger P. Butterfield ,  Franklin R. Smith

IPC: F01L1/34

CPC classification number: F01L1/3442 ,  F01L1/047 ,  F01L2001/0475 ,  F01L2001/34426 ,  F01L2001/34433

Abstract: An internal combustion engine in which the variable cam timing controls for a variable cam timing mechanism include a variable force solenoid mounted within a hollow portion of the camshaft. The variable force solenoid is maintained in place within the hollow camshaft by a tubular shaft fixed to the engine and a bearing between the solenoid and the variable cam timing mechanism.

Abstract translation: 可变凸轮正时机构的可变凸轮正时控制的内燃机包括安装在凸轮轴的中空部分内的可变力电磁铁。 可变力螺线管通过固定到发动机的管状轴和螺线管与可变凸轮定时机构之间的轴承保持在中空凸轮轴内的适当位置。

公开(公告)号：US08151746B2

公开(公告)日：2012-04-10

申请号：US12304585

申请日：2007-07-06

Applicant: Roger T. Simpson

Inventor： Roger T. Simpson

IPC: F02B75/04

CPC classification number: F02D15/02 ,  F02B75/045 ,  F02B75/048

Abstract: A control system for an adjustment device for a variable compression ratio engine comprising: a jack head, a jack piston, a sprocket wheel, a movable transmission member, and a control valve. The jack piston is received within a chamber of the jack head defining first and second fluid chambers. The control valve controls the flow of fluid between the first and second fluid chambers. Based on the position of the control valve, fluid flows from the first fluid chamber to the second fluid chamber or vice versa, moving the control rack connecting the jack piston to the sprocket wheel. Reciprocating motion of the sprocket wheel adjusts the position of the cylinder of the engine.

Abstract translation: 一种用于可变压缩比发动机的调节装置的控制系统，包括：千斤头头，千斤顶活塞，链轮，可移动传动构件和控制阀。 千斤顶活塞被容纳在限定第一和第二流体室的千斤顶头的腔室内。 控制阀控制第一和第二流体室之间的流体流动。 基于控制阀的位置，流体从第一流体室流动到第二流体室，反之亦然，将连接千斤顶活塞的控制支架移动到链轮上。 链轮的往复运动调节发动机气缸的位置。

公开(公告)号：US20110165984A1

公开(公告)日：2011-07-07

申请号：US12991468

申请日：2009-05-12

Applicant: Roger T. Simpson ,  Mark E. Michaels

Inventor： Roger T. Simpson ,  Mark E. Michaels

IPC: F16H9/26

CPC classification number: F16H37/082

Abstract: A transmission for an engine or motor with a reduced package size and increased efficiency comprising: an input sprocket, an output sprocket, a chain, and a planetary gear set. The output sprocket is drivingly connecting to the input sprocket through the chain. The output sprocket has a hollow center portion that receives the sun gear of the planetary gear set. The planetary gear set also includes at least two planet gears meshed with the sun gear which are mounted to a fixed planet carrier for driving a differential with a ring gear portion. When the input sprocket is rotated in a first direction, the chain drives the output sprocket and the sun gear in the first direction, and the sun gear drives the planet gears to rotate in a second direction, opposite the first direction, driving the ring gear portion and differential in the second direction.

Abstract translation: 具有减小的包装尺寸和增加的效率的用于发动机或电动机的变速器包括：输入链轮，输出链轮，链条和行星齿轮组。 输出链轮通过链条驱动地连接到输入链轮。 输出链轮具有容纳行星齿轮组的太阳齿轮的中空中心部分。 行星齿轮组还包括与太阳齿轮啮合的至少两个行星齿轮，其被安装到固定的行星架上，用于驱动具有齿圈部分的差速器。 当输入链轮沿第一方向旋转时，链条沿第一方向驱动输出链轮和太阳齿轮，太阳齿轮驱动行星齿轮沿与第一方向相反的第二方向旋转，驱动齿圈 第二方向的部分和微分。

公开(公告)号：US20110132116A1

公开(公告)日：2011-06-09

申请号：US13057012

申请日：2009-08-06

Applicant: Roger T. Simpson

Inventor： Roger T. Simpson

IPC: F16H55/14

CPC classification number: F16H55/30 ,  F16F15/1421 ,  F16H2055/306

Abstract: A sprocket unit comprising: a damper mounted on the first shaft with a first face defining a recess and a second face defining chambers for receiving spring loaded weights; a sprocket mounted to the first shaft with a hub defining an aperture and a slot; a front end plate mounted on the shaft with a hub defining an aperture aligned with the aperture of the sprocket; and a spring received within the aperture of the sprocket, the aperture of the front end plate, and the recess of the damper. When the first shaft rotates and firing frequency of the engine coincides with a resonant frequency of the first shaft, the spring loaded weights slide in the chambers of the damper, dampening out the resonant frequency in the first shaft and when the sprocket rotates the spring compresses and extends, reducing torsional load of the first shaft on the second shaft.

Abstract translation: 一种链轮单元，包括：安装在所述第一轴上的阻尼器，其具有限定凹部的第一面和限定用于接收弹簧加载重量的腔室的第二面; 链轮，其安装到所述第一轴上，具有限定孔和槽的轮毂; 安装在所述轴上的前端板，其具有限定与所述链轮的所述孔对准的孔的轮毂; 以及容纳在链轮的孔内的弹簧，前端板的孔和阻尼器的凹部。 当第一轴旋转并且发动机的点火频率与第一轴的共振频率一致时，弹簧加载的重量在阻尼器的腔室中滑动，减弱了第一轴中的共振频率，并且当链轮旋转时弹簧压缩 并延伸，减小第二轴上的第一轴的扭转载荷。

公开(公告)号：US07255077B2

公开(公告)日：2007-08-14

申请号：US11286483

申请日：2005-11-23

Applicant: Roger T. Simpson ,  Franklin R. Smith ,  Marty Gardner

Inventor： Roger T. Simpson ,  Franklin R. Smith ,  Marty Gardner

IPC: F01L1/34

CPC classification number: F01L1/34409 ,  F01L1/022 ,  F01L1/024 ,  F01L1/026 ,  F01L1/3442 ,  F01L2001/34426 ,  F01L2001/3443 ,  F01L2001/34433 ,  F01L2001/34469 ,  F01L2001/34473 ,  F01L2001/34483

Abstract: A variable camshaft timing phaser for an internal combustion engine having at least one camshaft comprising a plurality of vanes in chambers defined by a housing and a spool valve. The vanes define an advance and a retard chamber. At least one of the vanes is cam torque actuated (CTA) and at least one of the other vanes is oil pressure actuated (OPA). The spool valve is coupled to the advance and retard chamber defined by the CTA vane and the advance chamber defined by the OPA vane. When the phaser is in the advance position, fluid is routed from the retard chamber defined by the OPA vane to the retard chamber defined the CTA vane. When the phaser is in the retard position, fluid is routed from the retard chamber defined by the CTA vane to the advance chamber defined by the CTA vane.

Abstract translation: 一种用于内燃机的可变凸轮轴正时相位器，其具有至少一个凸轮轴，该凸轮轴包括由壳体和滑阀限定的室中的多个叶片。 叶片限定了前进和延迟室。 至少一个叶片是凸轮扭矩致动（CTA），并且其它叶片中的至少一个是油压致动（OPA）。 滑阀联接到由CTA叶片和由OPA叶片限定的推进室限定的推进和延迟室。 当相位器处于提前位置时，流体从由OPA叶片限定的延迟室引导到限定了CTA叶片的延迟室。 当相位器处于延迟位置时，流体从由CTA叶片限定的延迟室引导到由CTA叶片限定的推进室。

公开(公告)号：US06966288B2

公开(公告)日：2005-11-22

申请号：US10968295

申请日：2004-10-19

Applicant: Roger T. Simpson

Inventor： Roger T. Simpson

IPC: F01L1/34 ,  F01L1/344

CPC classification number: F01L1/34409 ,  F01L1/344 ,  F01L1/3442

Abstract: A variable camshaft timing system for an internal combustion engine comprising a housing having an outer circumference for accepting drive force, a rotor for connection to a camshaft coaxially located within the housing capable of rotation to shift the relative angular position of the housing and the rotor, a locking pin, and a centrifugal valve. The locking pin is slidably located and radially moveable in a radial bore from a locked position in which the inner end fits into the recess defined by the housing, locking the relative angular position of the rotor and housing, to an unlocked position in which the inner end does not engage the receiving hole defined by the housing. The centrifugal valve is in fluid communication with an inlet line coupled directly to an engine oil supply controlling flow of oil to the locking pin.

Abstract translation: 一种用于内燃机的可变凸轮轴正时系统，包括具有用于接收驱动力的外周的壳体，用于连接到同轴位于壳体内的凸轮轴的转子，其能够旋转以移动壳体和转子的相对角位置， 锁定销和离心阀。 锁定销可滑动地定位并且在径向孔中从锁定位置径向移动，其中内端装配到由壳体限定的凹部中，将转子和壳体的相对角位置锁定到解锁位置，在该位置内部 端部不接合由壳体限定的接收孔。 离心阀与直接连接到控制油流到锁定销的发动机供油的入口管线流体连通。

公开(公告)号：US06932037B2

公开(公告)日：2005-08-23

申请号：US10620136

申请日：2003-07-15

Applicant: Roger T. Simpson ,  Philip J. Mott

Inventor： Roger T. Simpson ,  Philip J. Mott

IPC: F01L1/04 ,  F01L1/12 ,  F01L1/34 ,  F01L1/344 ,  F16H7/02 ,  F16H7/06 ,  F16H55/17 ,  F16H55/30

CPC classification number: F01L1/34409 ,  F01L1/022 ,  F01L1/024 ,  F01L1/3442 ,  F01L2001/34479 ,  F01L2101/00 ,  F16H7/023 ,  F16H2035/003

Abstract: In a variable cam timing (VCT) system that has a crank shaft coupled to at least one cam shaft. The system has at least one timing gear associated with the crank shaft or a cam shaft. The timing gear includes at least two groups of toothlike projections including a first group having a first distance to the center of the wheel, and a second group having a second distance to the center of the wheel. The first distance is different from the second distance. Whereby torsional energy for torque actuated purposes is increased for the VCT system. The system may further include a resonator which is positioned upon the at least one cam shaft, the resonator including at least one mass and at least one elastic element. Whereby torsional oscillation of the at least one cam shaft at a predetermined engine speed range is increased.

Abstract translation: 在具有联接到至少一个凸轮轴的曲轴的可变凸轮正时（VCT）系统中。 该系统具有与曲轴或凸轮轴相关联的至少一个正时齿轮。 正时齿轮包括至少两组齿状突起，其包括具有到车轮中心的第一距离的第一组，以及具有到车轮中心的第二距离的第二组。 第一距离与第二距离不同。 因此，对于VCT系统，扭矩致动目的的扭转能量增加。 所述系统还可以包括定位在所述至少一个凸轮轴上的谐振器，所述谐振器包括至少一个质量块和至少一个弹性元件。 由此在预定的发动机转速范围内的至少一个凸轮轴的扭转振动增加。

公开(公告)号：US06634973B1

公开(公告)日：2003-10-21

申请号：US09540155

申请日：2000-03-31

Applicant: Roger T. Simpson ,  Braman Wing

Inventor： Roger T. Simpson ,  Braman Wing

IPC: F16H722

CPC classification number: F16H7/0848 ,  F16H2007/0806 ,  F16H2007/0812 ,  F16H2007/0853 ,  F16H2007/0859 ,  F16H2007/0891

Abstract: A hydraulic rack-style tensioner includes two concentric pistons in the bore of a tensioner housing. The lower piston which occupies a generally lower position in the housing has conventional ratchet teeth on an outside surface. The ratchet teeth form a rack which are engaged by a pawl. An upper piston occupies a generally upper protruding position in the housing. A chamber is defined between the upper piston and the housing, or between the upper piston and lower piston. Pressurized fluid in the chamber between the upper and lower pistons act to cushion impact of the rack and pawl mechanism when high loads from an associated tensioner arm and chain cause the upper and the lower pistons to be forced back toward the tensioner housing.

Abstract translation: 液压机架式张紧器在张紧器壳体的孔中包括两个同心的活塞。 在壳体中占据大体较低位置的下活塞在外表面上具有常规的棘齿。 棘轮形成由棘爪接合的齿条。 上活塞在壳体中占据一般的上突出位置。 在上活塞和外壳之间或上活塞和下活塞之间限定一个腔室。 上部和下部活塞之间的腔室中的加压流体用于缓冲齿条和棘爪机构的冲击，当来自相关联的张紧器臂和链条的高负荷导致上部和下部活塞被迫向张紧器壳体返回时。