公开(公告)号：US07426911B2

公开(公告)日：2008-09-23

申请号：US11157333

申请日：2005-06-20

Applicant: Feng Liang ,  Michael Degner

Inventor： Feng Liang ,  Michael Degner

IPC: F01L9/04

CPC classification number: F01L9/04 ,  F01L2009/0409 ,  F01L2009/0448 ,  F01L2101/00 ,  F01L2820/01

Abstract: A valve actuator for actuating a valve in an internal combustion engine is disclosed, wherein the valve actuator includes at least one electromagnet having a coil wound about a core, at least one permanent magnet disposed at least partially within the core, and an actuating member disposed adjacent to the electromagnet, wherein the actuating member is coupled to a pivot and is configured to be pivotally moved by activation of the electromagnet to effect at least one of an opening and a closing of the valve.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于致动内燃机中的阀的阀致动器，其中所述阀致动器包括至少一个电磁体，所述至少一个电磁体具有缠绕在芯上的线圈，至少一个至少部分地设置在所述芯内的永磁体， 邻近所述电磁体，其中所述致动构件联接到枢轴并且构造成通过所述电磁体的激活而枢转地移动，以实现所述阀的打开和关闭中的至少一个。

公开(公告)号：US07367296B2

公开(公告)日：2008-05-06

申请号：US11390887

申请日：2006-03-27

Applicant: Michael Degner ,  John Grabowski

Inventor： Michael Degner ,  John Grabowski

IPC: F01L9/04

CPC classification number: F01L9/04 ,  F01L2009/0426 ,  F01L2009/0436 ,  F01L2009/0469 ,  F01L2103/01 ,  F01L2800/13 ,  F02D41/20 ,  F02D2041/001 ,  F02D2041/2079 ,  H01F7/1638 ,  H01F7/1811 ,  H01F7/1816 ,  H01F2007/1692 ,  H01F2007/1822

Abstract: A bi-directional dual coil half bridge converter adapted to be coupled to a dual coil actuator of a cylinder valve in an internal combustion engine is described. In one example, the converter has a first and second capacitor and a voltage source, where the converter is actuated via switches to individually energizing coils in said dual coil actuator. A voltage regulator is also shown for maintaining midpoint voltage during unequal loading of different actuator coils in the converter.

Abstract translation: 描述了一种适于联接到内燃机中的气缸阀的双线圈致动器的双向双线圈半桥转换器。 在一个示例中，转换器具有第一和第二电容器和电压源，其中转换器通过开关被致动以在所述双线圈致动器中单独激励线圈。 还示出了一个电压调节器，用于在转换器中不同的致动器线圈不相等的负载期间维持中点电压。

公开(公告)号：US07249579B2

公开(公告)日：2007-07-31

申请号：US10873711

申请日：2004-06-21

Applicant: Feng Liang ,  Michael Degner

Inventor： Feng Liang ,  Michael Degner

IPC: F01L9/04

CPC classification number: F01L9/04 ,  F01L2009/0436 ,  F01L2009/0448 ,  H02K3/28 ,  H02K3/34

Abstract: A valve actuator for an internal combustion engine is described having a core having a wound coil located therein, said core further having at least one permanent magnet located at least partially inside or outside said coil and positioned at an angle relative to a direction of movement of an armature. Further, various recesses, indentations, chamfers, bevels, and/or depressions may be included to affect flux leakage, and/or force generation.

Abstract translation: 描述了一种用于内燃机的阀致动器，其具有位于其中的缠绕线圈的芯，所述芯还具有至少部分位于所述线圈内部或外部的至少一个永磁体，并且相对于运动方向成一定角度 电枢。 此外，可以包括各种凹槽，凹痕，倒角，斜面和/或凹陷以影响漏磁和/或力产生。

公开(公告)号：US07036469B2

公开(公告)日：2006-05-02

申请号：US10873712

申请日：2004-06-21

Applicant: Michael Degner ,  John Grabowski

Inventor： Michael Degner ,  John Grabowski

IPC: F01L9/04

CPC classification number: F01L9/04 ,  F01L2009/0426 ,  F01L2009/0436 ,  F01L2009/0469 ,  F01L2103/01 ,  F01L2800/13 ,  F02D41/20 ,  F02D2041/001 ,  F02D2041/2079 ,  H01F7/1638 ,  H01F7/1811 ,  H01F7/1816 ,  H01F2007/1692 ,  H01F2007/1822

Abstract: A bi-directional dual coil half bridge converter adapted to be coupled to a dual coil actuator of a cylinder valve in an internal combustion engine is described. In one example, the converter has a first and second capacitor and a voltage source, where the converter is actuated via switches to individually energizing coils in said dual coil actuator. A voltage regulator is also shown for maintaining midpoint voltage during unequal loading of different actuator coils in the converter.

公开(公告)号：US20050279300A1

公开(公告)日：2005-12-22

申请号：US11157333

申请日：2005-06-20

Applicant: Feng Liang ,  Michael Degner

Inventor： Feng Liang ,  Michael Degner

IPC: F01L9/04

CPC classification number: F01L9/04 ,  F01L2009/0409 ,  F01L2009/0448 ,  F01L2101/00 ,  F01L2820/01

Abstract: A valve actuator for actuating a valve in an internal combustion engine is disclosed, wherein the valve actuator includes at least one electromagnet having a coil wound about a core, at least one permanent magnet disposed at least partially within the core, and an actuating member disposed adjacent to the electromagnet, wherein the actuating member is coupled to a pivot and is configured to be pivotally moved by activation of the electromagnet to effect at least one of an opening and a closing of the valve.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于致动内燃机中的阀的阀致动器，其中所述阀致动器包括至少一个电磁体，所述至少一个电磁体具有缠绕在芯上的线圈，至少一个至少部分地设置在所述芯内的永磁体， 邻近所述电磁体，其中所述致动构件联接到枢轴并且构造成通过所述电磁体的激活而枢转地移动以实现所述阀的打开和关闭中的至少一个。

公开(公告)号：US20050156697A1

公开(公告)日：2005-07-21

申请号：US10761744

申请日：2004-01-21

Applicant: Philip Koneda ,  Thomas Megli ,  Michael Degner ,  James Ervin

Inventor： Philip Koneda ,  Thomas Megli ,  Michael Degner ,  James Ervin

IPC: F01L9/02 ,  F01L9/04 ,  F16K31/10 ,  H01F7/08

CPC classification number: F01L9/04 ,  F01L9/02

Abstract: An electronically controlled valve actuator having an armature, a valve, and a coupler for coupling the actuator to the valve with motion of the armature in a first direction moving the second piston in a second direction. The actuator includes an electromagnet, an armature disposed adjacent to the electromagnetic, and a fluid-containing chamber. The fluid-containing chamber includes a first piston providing a first wall portion of the chamber and a second piston providing a second wall portion of the chamber. The first piston is coupled to the armature and the second piston is coupled to a valve. Activation of the electromagnet moves the first piston in a first direction, such motion of the first piston in the first direction driving fluid in the chamber to move the second piston in an opposite direction.

Abstract translation: 一种电子控制阀致动器，其具有电枢，阀和联接器，用于将致动器与第一方向的电枢联动，使第二活塞沿第二方向移动。 致动器包括电磁体，邻近电磁设置的电枢和流体容纳室。 流体容纳室包括提供腔室的第一壁部分的第一活塞和提供腔室的第二壁部分的第二活塞。 第一活塞联接到电枢，第二活塞联接到阀。 电磁体的激活使第一活塞沿第一方向移动，第一活塞在第一方向上的运动驱动腔室中的流体，以沿相反方向移动第二活塞。

公开(公告)号：US20120235476A1

公开(公告)日：2012-09-20

申请号：US13484679

申请日：2012-05-31

Applicant: Chingchi Chen ,  Michael Degner

Inventor： Chingchi Chen ,  Michael Degner

IPC: B60L1/00

CPC classification number: B60L11/1881 ,  B60Y2400/114 ,  Y02T90/34 ,  Y10T307/383

Abstract: An energy conversion system transfers energy between an energy source, or storage unit, and an electric device via a first port and a second port and at least one of receives and provides energy via a third port.

Abstract translation: 能量转换系统经由第一端口和第二端口在能量源或存储单元与电气设备之间传递能量，并且至少一个接收和经由第三端口提供能量。

公开(公告)号：US07606053B2

公开(公告)日：2009-10-20

申请号：US11278867

申请日：2006-04-06

Applicant: Chingchi Chen ,  Michael Degner ,  Venkateswa Sankaran

Inventor： Chingchi Chen ,  Michael Degner ,  Venkateswa Sankaran

IPC: H02M7/5378 ,  G05F1/00

CPC classification number: H02M3/158 ,  H02M2001/007 ,  H02M2001/0093

Abstract: A DC-to-DC converter is provided and generally configured for implementation with an electric motor drive system. In at least one embodiment, the DC-to-DC converter includes first and second capacitors, an inductor, and first and second switching devices. The DC-to-DC converter is bi-directional to facilitate voltage transfer therethrough. In at least another embodiment, the electric motor drive system comprises an energy storage device, a drive unit, an electric motor and a bi-directional DC-to-DC converter. The energy storage device includes a positive and a negative terminal. The drive unit includes a first and second terminal. The electric motor is in electrical communication with the drive unit.

Abstract translation: DC-DC转换器被提供并且通常被配置为用电动机驱动系统实现。 在至少一个实施例中，DC-DC转换器包括第一和第二电容器，电感器以及第一和第二开关器件。 DC-DC转换器是双向的，以便于通过其进行电压传输。 在至少另一个实施例中，电动机驱动系统包括能量存储装置，驱动单元，电动马达和双向DC-DC转换器。 能量存储装置包括正极和负极端子。 驱动单元包括第一和第二端子。 电动机与驱动单元电连通。

公开(公告)号：US20080074227A1

公开(公告)日：2008-03-27

申请号：US11533992

申请日：2006-09-21

Applicant: Chingchi Chen ,  Michael Degner ,  Feng Liang

Inventor： Chingchi Chen ,  Michael Degner ,  Feng Liang

IPC: H01F21/08

CPC classification number: H01F3/12 ,  H01F3/14 ,  H01F27/38 ,  H01F37/00 ,  H01F38/023 ,  H01F2017/0093 ,  H01F2017/065 ,  H03H7/427 ,  H03H2001/005

Abstract: An inductor (160) includes a core (162) that has a window (164). The core (162) includes a first core member (168) and a second core member (170). A first winding (176) is coupled to the first core member (168) and a second winding (178) is coupled to the second core member (170). A cross-member (172, 174) is coupled at least partially across the window (178) and is conductively enabling flux flow between the first core member (168) and the second core member (170). An electronic circuit (100) includes an input terminal (118), an inductor (102), and an output terminal (E′, F′). The inductor (102) is coupled to the input terminal and has only a single inductive core (162). The inductor (102) is coupled to filter both common-mode noise and differential-mode noise. The load terminal is coupled to and receives filtered common-mode and differential-mode current from the inductor (102).

Abstract translation: 电感器（160）包括具有窗口（164）的芯（162）。 芯部162包括第一芯部件168和第二芯部件170。 第一绕组（176）联接到第一芯构件（168），第二绕组（178）联接到第二芯构件（170）。 交叉构件（172,174）至少部分地跨过窗口（178）联接，并且导电地使得能够在第一芯构件（168）和第二芯构件（170）之间流动。 电子电路（100）包括输入端子（118），电感器（102）和输出端子（E'，F'）。 电感器（102）耦合到输入端子并且仅具有单个感应芯（162）。 电感器（102）耦合以滤除共模噪声和差模噪声。 负载端子耦合到并从电感器（102）接收滤波的共模和差模电流。

公开(公告)号：US07339345B2

公开(公告)日：2008-03-04

申请号：US11345551

申请日：2006-01-31

Applicant: Michael Degner ,  Venkateswa Sankaran ,  Chingchi Chen

Inventor： Michael Degner ,  Venkateswa Sankaran ,  Chingchi Chen

IPC: H02P27/04

CPC classification number: B60L11/1803 ,  Y02T10/7005

Abstract: At least three alternative stiff current supply power converter topologies provide fixed current to a respective electric load such as a motor, or a non-inductive electric load using either a current source or a pseudo current source. The stiff current power converter topologies reduce the size of passive components within each of the topologies, thus reducing the overall packaging of each of the components and subsystems formed by each of the components. Each of the topologies have a stiff current source, a driver having power electronics formed therein to drive the associated electric load, wherein the stiff current source and the driver operate to deliver a stiff but controllable current to the electric load.

Abstract translation: 至少三个替代的刚性电流供应功率转换器拓扑结构使用电流源或伪电流源向固定电流提供诸如电动机或非感性电负载的相应的电负载。 硬电流功率转换器拓扑结构减小了每个拓扑内的无源组件的尺寸，从而减少了由每个组件形成的每个组件和子系统的整体封装。 每个拓扑具有刚性电流源，其中形成有功率电子器件以驱动相关联的电负载的驱动器，其中刚性电流源和驱动器操作以向电负载递送刚性但可控制的电流。