Diagonal parking brake activation for vehicles with plural axles

    公开(公告)号:US07137672B2

    公开(公告)日:2006-11-21

    申请号:US10695051

    申请日:2003-10-27

    IPC分类号: B60T8/18

    摘要: The parking brakes on a truck or other vehicle having plural axles are applied such that at least one wheel at a first end of a first axle receives a parking brake force without applying a parking brake force to any wheel at the opposite end of the first axle. In addition, at least one wheel at a second end of a second axle, the second end of the second axle being opposite to the first end of the first axle, receives a parking brake force. Desirably, any wheels at the opposite end of the second axle from the second end of the second axle are not the recipient of a parking brake force such that diagonally disposed parking brake forces are applied upon activation of the vehicle parking brakes. The first axle in one example is forwardly of the second axle and the first end of the first axle may be at the longitudinal side of the vehicle which is the heaviest.

    Truck underhood air flow management system
    23.
    发明授权
    Truck underhood air flow management system 失效
    卡车下空气流量管理系统

    公开(公告)号:US06230832B1

    公开(公告)日:2001-05-15

    申请号:US08711677

    申请日:1996-09-04

    IPC分类号: B60K1100

    摘要: An underhood air flow management system for a truck which includes cowl openings defined between cowl extensions and the rear edges of depending hood sections. Most preferably the cowl extension extends forwardly and inwardly toward the longitudinal centerline of the truck. The cowl extensions assist in deflecting air to the cowl openings, the air having passed through a radiator, along the sides of an engine and engine compartment, and through the cowl openings. The cowl openings preferably extend the full height of the depending hood sections. The bumper of the truck includes a lower extension. In addition, the front wheel wells of the truck are sealed at the front, partially sealed at the side and may be sealed at their rear to reduce the escape of air from the engine compartment through the front wheel wells. The cowl openings are preferably door-free and also lack air flow hindering severe transitions. A charge air cooler may be positioned ahead of the radiator and a fan may be positioned between the radiator and engine. Preferably the radiator is provided with seals so that air cannot enter the engine compartment without passing through the radiator. Seals may be provided between the charge air cooler and the radiator.

    摘要翻译: 一种用于卡车的底座气流管理系统,其包括在前围罩延伸部和后排罩部分的后边缘之间限定的前罩开口。 最优选地,整流罩延伸部朝着卡车的纵向中心线向前和向内延伸。 整流罩延伸件有助于将空气偏转到前罩开口,空气已经沿着发动机和发动机舱的侧面通过散热器,并且通过整流罩开口。 整流罩开口优选地延伸排气罩部分的整个高度。 卡车的保险杠包括一个较低的延伸部分。 另外,卡车的前轮油井在前部密封,部分地密封在侧面,并且可以在其后部被密封,以减少来自发动机舱的空气通过前轮井的逸出。 整流罩开口优选是无门的,并且还缺少妨碍严重过渡的气流。 增压空气冷却器可以位于散热器之前,并且风扇可以位于散热器和发动机之间。 优选地,散热器设置有密封件,使得空气不能通过散热器而不能进入发动机室。 可以在增压空气冷却器和散热器之间设置密封。

    INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE WITH VARIABLE COMPRESSION RATIO
    24.
    发明申请
    INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE WITH VARIABLE COMPRESSION RATIO 审中-公开
    内燃机与可变压缩比

    公开(公告)号:US20110155106A1

    公开(公告)日:2011-06-30

    申请号:US12964369

    申请日:2010-12-09

    IPC分类号: F02B75/04

    摘要: In one form of variable compression ratio engine, a connecting rod of an internal combustion engine is coupled to the rod receiving crank shaft by an eccentric connecting rod bearing. Pivoting of an eccentric portion of the eccentric connecting rod bearing relative to the crank shaft pin by a compression ratio adjuster varies the compression ratio of the engine. Resistance is provided to the pivoting of the eccentric portion in the absence of a compression ratio adjustment force. Pivoting of the eccentric can be delayed until tension and compression forces in the connecting rod are at a reduced level. The compression ratio can be continuously varied over a range from low to high values within limits of the structural components of the system to allow greater control of the compression ratio.

    摘要翻译: 在可变压缩比发动机的一种形式中,内燃机的连杆通过偏心连杆轴承联接到杆接收曲柄轴上。 通过压缩比调节器枢转偏心连杆轴承相对于曲轴销的偏心部分改变发动机的压缩比。 在没有压缩比调节力的情况下,对偏心部的枢转提供阻力。 可以延迟偏心轮的转动,直到连杆的拉力和压缩力处于降低的水平。 压缩比可以在系统的结构部件的限度内从低到高的范围内连续地变化,以允许更大程度地控制压缩比。

    Vehicle axle apparatus
    25.
    发明授权
    Vehicle axle apparatus 失效
    车轴装置

    公开(公告)号:US07878517B2

    公开(公告)日:2011-02-01

    申请号:US12236258

    申请日:2008-09-23

    IPC分类号: B62D3/12

    摘要: A vehicle axle construction comprises a suspension for supporting the axle from first and second frame rail members. Elongated support members extend forwardly from respective locations along the frame rail members that are rearwardly of the axle and are clamped or otherwise coupled to the axle. A single pivot may be utilized to couple the respective rearmost end portions of the supports to the respective frame members. The forward ends of the supports may be coupled to respective air springs. Desirably, at least a portion of each air spring is positioned forwardly of the axle. In addition, at least one lateral stabilizer rigidifies the suspension. An alternative suspension utilizes leaf springs. A double acting rack-and-pinion steering mechanism may be rigidly coupled to the axle for use in steering the wheels of the vehicle.

    摘要翻译: 车轴构造包括用于从第一和第二框架轨道构件支撑车轴的悬架。 细长的支撑构件沿着沿着车轴后方的框架轨道构件的各个位置向前延伸并且被夹紧或以其他方式联接到车轴。 可以使用单个枢轴将支撑件的相应的最后端部联接到相应的框架构件。 支撑件的前端可以联接到相应的空气弹簧。 理想地,每个空气弹簧的至少一部分位于车轴的前方。 此外,至少一个横向稳定器使悬架硬化。 一个替代的悬挂使用板簧。 双作用齿条 - 小齿轮转向机构可以刚性地联接到车轴以用于转向车辆的车轮。

    SELECTIVE CLOSING OF AT LEAST ONE VEHICLE OPENING AT A FRONT PORTION OF A VEHICLE
    26.
    发明申请
    SELECTIVE CLOSING OF AT LEAST ONE VEHICLE OPENING AT A FRONT PORTION OF A VEHICLE 有权
    选择性关闭在车辆前部部分开启的一辆车辆

    公开(公告)号:US20090050385A1

    公开(公告)日:2009-02-26

    申请号:US12257978

    申请日:2008-10-24

    IPC分类号: B60K11/08 F01P11/10

    摘要: Mechanisms are described for selectively closing grille and/or bumper openings. These mechanisms may be operated in response to one or more vehicle parameters. Closure mechanism control signals may be delivered to such mechanisms along a vehicle databus. In addition, vehicle parameters used in determining the control of such mechanisms may be sensed and provided along the databus to a controller which then processes the parameter information for determining whether to open or close the vehicle grille closing mechanism and/or the vehicle bumper opening closing mechanism.

    摘要翻译: 描述了用于选择性地关闭格栅和/或保险杠开口的机构。 这些机构可以响应于一个或多个车辆参数来操作。 闭合机构控制信号可以沿着车辆数据总线传送到这种机构。 此外,用于确定这种机构的控制的车辆参数可以沿着数据总线被感测并提供给控制器,控制器然后处理参数信息以确定是否打开或关闭车辆格栅关闭机构和/或车辆保险杠开启关闭 机制。

    Vehicle wind tunnel method and apparatus
    27.
    发明授权
    Vehicle wind tunnel method and apparatus 失效
    车辆风洞法及装置

    公开(公告)号:US07107831B2

    公开(公告)日:2006-09-19

    申请号:US10996734

    申请日:2004-11-23

    IPC分类号: G01M9/00

    CPC分类号: G01M9/04 G01M9/02

    摘要: A wind tunnel for measuring the aerodynamics of a vehicle may comprise a test section. Air moving through the test section may be collected in a plurality of individual ducts, each with a fan for moving the air through the test section and ducts. The vehicle of vehicle wheels may be supported at an incline.

    摘要翻译: 用于测量车辆的空气动力学的风洞可以包括测试部分。 移动通过测试部分的空气可以被收集在多个单独的管道中,每个管道具有用于使空气通过测试部分和管道移动的风扇。 车轮的车辆可以倾斜地支撑。

    Vehicle wind tunnel method and apparatus
    28.
    发明申请
    Vehicle wind tunnel method and apparatus 失效
    车辆风洞法及装置

    公开(公告)号:US20050120788A1

    公开(公告)日:2005-06-09

    申请号:US10996734

    申请日:2004-11-23

    IPC分类号: G01M9/02 G01M9/04 G01M9/00

    CPC分类号: G01M9/04 G01M9/02

    摘要: A wind tunnel for measuring the aerodynamics of a vehicle may comprise a 1 section. Air moving through the test section may be collected in a plurality of individual ducts, each with a fan for moving the air through the test section and duct The vehicle or vehicle wheels may be supported at an incine.

    摘要翻译: 用于测量车辆的空气动力学的风洞可以包括1个部分。 移动通过测试部分的空气可以被收集在多个单独的管道中,每个管道具有用于使空气通过测试部分和管道移动的风扇。车辆或车辆车轮可以被支撑在斜坡处。

    Truck rail frame
    29.
    发明授权
    Truck rail frame 失效
    卡车轨架

    公开(公告)号:US06286868B1

    公开(公告)日:2001-09-11

    申请号:US09054938

    申请日:1998-04-03

    IPC分类号: B62D2103

    CPC分类号: B62D21/03

    摘要: The present invention relates to vehicle frame rails, preferably of steel, which are formed with a web section which is not of a constant thickness. Preferably, the frame rail is formed by roll forming to produce the variable thickness, although other techniques, such as machining, could be used.

    摘要翻译: 本发明涉及优选钢制的车架轨道,该车架轨道形成有不具有恒定厚度的腹板部分。 优选地,框架轨道通过辊轧成型形成以产生可变的厚度,但是也可以使用诸如机械加工的其它技术。