公开(公告)号：US07255187B2

公开(公告)日：2007-08-14

申请号：US11057282

申请日：2005-02-11

Applicant: Dale K. Bell ,  Dennis A. Kramer ,  Dean M. House ,  David K. Platner ,  Dale J. Eschenburg ,  Clive Harrup ,  Mehmet S. Ciray ,  Silvio M. Yamada

Inventor： Dale K. Bell ,  Dennis A. Kramer ,  Dean M. House ,  David K. Platner ,  Dale J. Eschenburg ,  Clive Harrup ,  Mehmet S. Ciray ,  Silvio M. Yamada

IPC: B60K6/02

CPC classification number: B60K6/26 ,  B60K6/36 ,  B60K6/38 ,  B60K6/40 ,  B60K6/48 ,  B60K17/02 ,  B60K17/046 ,  B60K17/36 ,  B60K2001/001 ,  B60L11/14 ,  B60L2200/36 ,  B60Y2200/14 ,  Y02T10/6221 ,  Y02T10/70 ,  Y02T10/7077 ,  Y10S903/906

Abstract: The inventive parallel drive system is particularly well suited to be supported at the axle of the vehicle. A coupling arrangement includes a clutching mechanism and a gear reduction device that selectively couple an electric motor to the drive wheels for providing torque to the wheels alone or in combination with input from an internal combustion engine. The drive torque can also be provided exclusively from the internal combustion engine. The inventive arrangement also allows for the electric motor to be used as a generator during coasting or braking, for example.

Abstract translation: 本发明的并联驱动系统特别适合于在车辆轴上被支撑。 联接装置包括离合机构和齿轮减速装置，其选择性地将电动机耦合到驱动轮，以单独地或者与内燃机的输入组合地向车轮提供扭矩。 驱动扭矩也可以仅由内燃机提供。 例如，本发明的布置还允许电动机在滑行或制动期间用作发电机。

公开(公告)号：US06994191B2

公开(公告)日：2006-02-07

申请号：US10701354

申请日：2003-11-04

Applicant: Denis John McCann ,  Dennis A. Kramer

Inventor： Denis John McCann ,  Dennis A. Kramer

IPC: F16D65/24

CPC classification number: B60T15/041 ,  B60T13/68 ,  B60T17/16 ,  B60T17/18

Abstract: A vehicle parking brake system pneumatically actuates an air cylinder to mechanically lock a wheel brake in an applied position in response to a parking demand request. The air cylinder includes an extendable shaft that supports a lock member. When a parking demand request is initiated by moving a hand control, an air chamber is pressurized with air from a parking reservoir via a valve assembly to apply the wheel brake. Air pressure is released from the air cylinder and the lock member is moved into engagement with a brake component to lock the wheel brake in the applied condition. The wheel brake remains locked even if pressure is released from the air chamber. When a release command is initiated, the air cylinder is pressurized and the lock member is moved out of engagement with the brake component.

Abstract translation: 车辆驻车制动系统响应于停车需求请求气动致动气缸以将车轮制动器机械地锁定在施加位置。 气缸包括支撑锁定构件的可延伸轴。 当通过移动手控制器启动停车需求请求时，空气室通过阀组件来自停车储存器的空气被加压以施加车轮制动器。 空气压力从气缸释放，并且锁定构件与制动部件移动接合，以在施加状态下将车轮制动器锁定。 即使压力从空气室中释放，车轮制动器仍然保持锁定。 当启动释放命令时，气缸被加压，并且锁定构件移动离开与制动部件的接合。

公开(公告)号：US06854750B2

公开(公告)日：2005-02-15

申请号：US10020429

申请日：2001-12-14

Applicant: Robert P. Carlstedt ,  James B. Chamberlin ,  Ragnar H. Ledesma ,  Nancy L. Saxon ,  Dennis A. Kramer ,  Doyle R. Downey ,  Joseph Cubalchini ,  Monte G. Williams

Inventor： Robert P. Carlstedt ,  James B. Chamberlin ,  Ragnar H. Ledesma ,  Nancy L. Saxon ,  Dennis A. Kramer ,  Doyle R. Downey ,  Joseph Cubalchini ,  Monte G. Williams

IPC: B60G11/60 ,  B60G21/055 ,  F16F1/38 ,  B60G11/44

CPC classification number: B60G11/60 ,  B60G21/0551 ,  B60G2200/144 ,  B60G2202/135 ,  B60G2202/1424 ,  B60G2204/1222 ,  B60G2204/4104 ,  B60G2204/41043 ,  F16F1/3821

Abstract: A variable rate bushing passively controls the stiffness of a stabilizer bar. During normal vehicle operation, the stabilizer bar is compliant. As twist increase, the resistance increases. In one embodiment, the variable rate bushing includes at least one void which compresses as the vehicle turns. As the stabilizer bar axially twists, the void compresses and the rate of the bushing increases, reducing axial twist and increasing stiffness of the stabilizer bar. In one embodiment, the voids are teardrop shaped, arc shaped, or bone shaped. Alternatively, the bushing includes an inner layer of softer material and an outer layer of harder material to control stabilizer bar stiffness. Also, the bushing may include a molded insert made of a hard material inserted into a softer material to control the stiffness of the stabilizer bar.

Abstract translation: 可变速率衬套被动地控制稳定杆的刚度。 在正常的车辆操作期间，稳定杆是顺从的。 随着扭曲增加，电阻增加。 在一个实施例中，可变速率衬套包括随着车辆转弯而压缩的至少一个空隙。 当稳定杆轴向扭转时，空隙压缩并且衬套的速率增加，减小了稳定杆的轴向扭转和增加的刚度。 在一个实施例中，空隙是泪珠形，弧形或骨形。 或者，衬套包括较软材料的内层和较硬材料的外层，以控制稳定杆的刚度。 此外，套管可以包括由插入到较软材料中的硬质材料制成的模制插件，以控制稳定杆的刚度。

公开(公告)号：US06811166B2

公开(公告)日：2004-11-02

申请号：US10024171

申请日：2001-12-18

Applicant: Robert P. Carlstedt ,  James B. Chamberlin ,  Ragnar H. Ledesma ,  Nancy L. Saxon ,  Dennis A. Kramer ,  Doyle R. Downey ,  Joseph Cubalchini ,  Monte G. Williams

Inventor： Robert P. Carlstedt ,  James B. Chamberlin ,  Ragnar H. Ledesma ,  Nancy L. Saxon ,  Dennis A. Kramer ,  Doyle R. Downey ,  Joseph Cubalchini ,  Monte G. Williams

IPC: B60G302

CPC classification number: F16F9/53 ,  B60G17/0162 ,  B60G21/0556

Abstract: A clutch device for use with a vehicle suspension system to vary the stiffness of a stabilizer bar. A plurality of dampers connected to the clutch body alternate with a plurality of dampers connected to the stabilizer bar. The dampers are coated with a friction material and surrounded by a fluid. When a load is applied on the walls of clutch body, the friction material comes into contact, dampening the rotation action of the stabilizer bar. A sensor senses the parameters of the ride and generates a signal based on these parameters. The signal activates a power source controller which applies the load to the walls.

Abstract translation: 一种用于与车辆悬架系统一起使用以改变稳定杆的刚度的离合器装置。 连接到离合器主体的多个阻尼器与连接到稳定杆的多个阻尼器交替。 阻尼器用摩擦材料涂覆并被流体包围。 当在离合器主体的壁上施加负载时，摩擦材料接触，从而抑制稳定杆的旋转动作。 传感器感测骑行的参数，并根据这些参数产生信号。 该信号激活将负载施加到墙壁的电源控制器。

公开(公告)号：US06794772B1

公开(公告)日：2004-09-21

申请号：US10413782

申请日：2003-04-15

Applicant: Dale K. Bell ,  Dennis A. Kramer ,  Clive Harrup ,  Mehmet S. Ciray ,  Silvio M. Yamada ,  Dean M. House ,  David K. Platner ,  Dale J. Eschenburg

Inventor： Dale K. Bell ,  Dennis A. Kramer ,  Clive Harrup ,  Mehmet S. Ciray ,  Silvio M. Yamada ,  Dean M. House ,  David K. Platner ,  Dale J. Eschenburg

IPC: H02K706

CPC classification number: H02K7/06 ,  Y10T74/18664

Abstract: An electric motor assembly is provided that includes a housing. A rotor is arranged in the housing and is rotatable about an axis. A vehicle wheel is coupled to the rotor. The rotor has an annular profile defining sinusoidal teeth and is generally concentric with the axis. The angle and number of oblique surfaces of the teeth and the diameter of the rotor, in part, define the speed and torque of the rotor. A plurality of electric linear actuators are arranged circumferentially about and generally parallel to the axis. The actuator includes shafts having ends that engage the profile. The shafts are movable between extended and retracted positions to rotate the rotor in a desired direction. A sensor detecting the position of the rotor and a controller may be used to effect the desired rotation.

Abstract translation: 提供了包括壳体的电动机组件。 转子布置在壳体中并可围绕轴线旋转。 车轮联接到转子。 转子具有限定正弦齿的环形轮廓，并且与轴线大致同心。 齿的倾斜表面的角度和数量以及转子的直径部分地限定了转子的速度和转矩。 多个电动线性致动器围绕并且大致平行于轴线周向地布置。 致动器包括具有接合轮廓的端部的轴。 轴可在延伸位置和缩回位置之间移动，以使转子沿期望的方向旋转。 可以使用检测转子位置的传感器和控制器来实现期望的旋转。

公开(公告)号：US06450300B1

公开(公告)日：2002-09-17

申请号：US09176490

申请日：1998-10-21

Applicant: Dennis A. Kramer

Inventor： Dennis A. Kramer

IPC: F16D6600

CPC classification number: G01K13/08 ,  F16D66/026 ,  F16D66/027 ,  F16D2066/001 ,  F16D2066/006

Abstract: A brake shoe assembly includes a backing plate and a brake lining. The brake lining has an interface surface abutting the backing plate and a wear surface for contacting a vehicle. A pair of temperature sensors are positioned adjacent to the interface surface and spaced unequal distances from the wear surface for determining the thickness of the brake lining. The pair of temperature sensors may be embedded directly in the brake lining or encapsulated in one of a plurality of housing embodiments packaged in the brake lining. In a preferred embodiment, a unique brake lining temperature sensor assembly is attached to the brake shoe assembly. The unique temperature sensor assembly includes a body of material having a proximate end positioned adjacent to the backing plate and a distal end for contacting the vehicle concurrently with the wear surface of the brake lining. A heat pipe, disposed within the body of material, extends from the distal end toward the proximate end. A first electrical conductor is attached to the heat pipe to form a first thermoelectric junction. A second electrical conductor is attached to the heat pipe to form a second thermoelectric junction spaced from the first thermoelectric junction. The heat pipe provides a thermal communication path from the distal end of the sensor body to the first and second thermoelectric junctions. In this manner, heat waves or fronts, produced when the distal end of the sensor body contacts the vehicle, are transmitted quickly through the heat pipe from the distal end of the sensor body to the first and second thermoelectric junctions and used to determine the thickness of the brake lining.

Abstract translation: 制动蹄组件包括背板和制动衬片。 制动衬片具有邻接背板的接口表面和用于接触车辆的磨损表面。 一对温度传感器位于接口表面附近并与磨损表面间隔不等距离，以确定制动衬片的厚度。 该对温度传感器可以直接嵌入在制动衬片中或封装在封装在制动衬片中的多个壳体实施例中的一个中。 在优选实施例中，独特的制动衬片温度传感器组件附接到制动蹄组件。 唯一的温度传感器组件包括具有靠近背板定位的近端的材料体，以及用于使车辆与制动衬片的磨损表面同时接触的远端。 设置在材料体内的热管从远端朝近端延伸。 第一电导体附接到热管以形成第一热电连接。 第二电导体连接到热管以形成与第一热电连接部间隔开的第二热电接头。 热管提供从传感器主体的远端到第一和第二热电接头的热连通路径。 以这种方式，当传感器主体的远端接触车辆时产生的热浪或前沿从传感器主体的远端快速传递通过热管到第一和第二热电接头并用于确定厚度 的制动衬片。

公开(公告)号：US06299561B1

公开(公告)日：2001-10-09

申请号：US09358627

申请日：1999-07-21

Applicant: Dennis A. Kramer ,  Dale Bell ,  Ronald N. Brissette ,  Christopher S. Keeney ,  Brian J. Mueller ,  Jack R. McKenzie

Inventor： Dennis A. Kramer ,  Dale Bell ,  Ronald N. Brissette ,  Christopher S. Keeney ,  Brian J. Mueller ,  Jack R. McKenzie

IPC: F16H5704

CPC classification number: F16H57/0447 ,  F16H57/0409 ,  F16H57/0453 ,  F16H57/0457 ,  F16H57/0483

Abstract: An device for controlling a level of lubricant in a gear housing of an automotive vehicle that has a sealed interior portion containing lubricant. A gear is rotatably mounted in the housing and rotates through the lubricant. The housing includes at least one wall secured to a bottom portion of the sealed interior portion. The wall defines a first and second space wherein the gear rotates in the first space and displaces the lubricant over the wall into the second space as the gear rotates at high speeds. The wall has an opening of a predetermined size that allows the lubricant to flow back into the first space at a rate greater than the displacement rate at low speeds and less than the displacement rate at high speeds. The gear and housing may be an axle housing, a transmission or other gears and housings.

Abstract translation: 一种用于控制机动车辆的齿轮箱中的润滑剂水平的装置，其具有包含润滑剂的密封内部部分。 齿轮可旋转地安装在壳体中并且旋转穿过润滑剂。 壳体包括固定到密封内部部分的底部的至少一个壁。 该壁限定第一和第二空间，其中齿轮在第一空间中旋转，并且当齿轮以高速旋转时，使润滑剂在壁上移动到第二空间中。 壁具有预定尺寸的开口，其允许润滑剂以大于低速时的位移速率并且小于高速下的位移速率的流量返回到第一空间。 齿轮和壳体可以是轴壳体，变速器或其他齿轮和壳体。

公开(公告)号：US06279391B1

公开(公告)日：2001-08-28

申请号：US09427472

申请日：1999-10-26

Applicant: Dennis A. Kramer ,  Ronald N. Brissette ,  Christopher S. Keeney ,  Jack R. McKenzie ,  Brian J. Mueller ,  Dale Bell

Inventor： Dennis A. Kramer ,  Ronald N. Brissette ,  Christopher S. Keeney ,  Jack R. McKenzie ,  Brian J. Mueller ,  Dale Bell

IPC: G01M1500

CPC classification number: F16F15/18 ,  F02P7/067 ,  F02P7/073 ,  F16F15/22

Abstract: Systems are provided which retard rotation of a driveline at times associated with an engine firing pulse from an engine driving the driveline to reduce torque peaks. In one system, a control monitors rotation of a drive shaft, to provide an indication of when an engine firing pulse should occur. The control selectively closes a switch to power a coil such that the coil retards rotation of the driveline, and generates electricity for use elsewhere. In a second embodiment, circumferentially spaced magnets are mounted on a driveline and move past a coil at a selected circumferential location. The coil resists the rotation of the shaft, retarding torque peaks. The embodiments thus reduce or eliminate imbalances in rotation of the shaft due to engine firing pulses.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种系统，其在与驱动驱动系统的发动机的发动机起动脉冲相关联的时间处阻止传动系的旋转，以减小扭矩峰值。 在一个系统中，控制器监视驱动轴的旋转，以提供何时发生发动机起动脉冲的指示。 控制器选择性地闭合开关以为线圈供电，使得线圈阻止传动系的旋转，并且产生用于其他地方的电力。 在第二实施例中，周向间隔开的磁体安装在传动系上，并在选定的周向位置移动经过线圈。 线圈抵抗轴的旋转，延迟转矩峰值。 这些实施例因此减少或消除了由于发动机点火脉冲而导致的轴的旋转失衡。

公开(公告)号：US6050130A

公开(公告)日：2000-04-18

申请号：US167285

申请日：1998-10-07

Applicant: Dennis A. Kramer

Inventor： Dennis A. Kramer

IPC: B01D46/44 ,  B60T17/00 ,  G01N21/17

CPC classification number: B60T17/002

Abstract: An oil contamination detection assembly includes a housing adapted for installation into a vehicular pneumatic brake system having a supply of air contaminated with oil. A surface is disposed within the housing for communicating with the air of the brake system and accumulating a film of the oil contaminating the air. A sensor directs a wave, such as an electromagnetic wave, having a predetermined characteristic at the surface, receives a wave reflected from the surface having a characteristic altered by the film of oil accumulated on the surface, and produces an oil contamination warning signal based upon the altered characteristic of the reflected wave.

Abstract translation: 油污检测组件包括适于安装到具有被油污染的空气供应的车辆气动制动系统中的壳体。 表面设置在壳体内，用于与制动系统的空气相通并且积聚污染空气的油膜。 传感器在表面引导具有预定特性的波，例如电磁波，接收从具有由表面积聚的油膜改变的表面反射的波，并产生基于 反射波的特征改变。

公开(公告)号：US20080169139A1

公开(公告)日：2008-07-17

申请号：US11653616

申请日：2007-01-16

Applicant: Dennis A. Kramer

Inventor： Dennis A. Kramer

IPC: B60K6/405 ,  B60K6/28 ,  B23P11/00

CPC classification number: B60K6/48 ,  B60K1/02 ,  B60K1/04 ,  B60L3/003 ,  B60L50/16 ,  B60L58/21 ,  B60L2200/36 ,  B60L2210/40 ,  B60L2240/36 ,  B60Y2200/14 ,  Y02T10/6221 ,  Y02T10/646 ,  Y02T10/70 ,  Y02T10/7005 ,  Y02T10/7061 ,  Y02T10/7077 ,  Y02T10/7241 ,  Y10T29/49826

Abstract: An electric drive unit is pre-assembled within a cradle housing that is to be mounted as a single unit on a vehicle structure to provide a hybrid vehicle. The electric drive unit includes a pair of inverters, a pair of battery packs, a pair of cooling units, and an electronic control unit (ECU) that are enclosed within the cradle housing. A transfer case with an associated pair of electric motors is also supported by the cradle housing. The cradle housing is mounted to a pair of vehicle frame rails and extends laterally across a vehicle.

Abstract translation: 电驱动单元预先组装在作为单个单元安装在车辆结构上以提供混合动力车辆的托架外壳内。 电驱动单元包括一对逆变器，一对电池组，一对冷却单元和被包围在支架壳体内的电子控制单元（ECU）。 具有相关联的一对电动机的分动箱也由支架壳体支撑。 托架壳体安装在一对车架轨道上，横向延伸穿过车辆。