公开(公告)号：US06793035B2

公开(公告)日：2004-09-21

申请号：US10098954

申请日：2002-03-15

申请人： John L. Bennett ,  Mark C. Smith ,  Chihping Kuan ,  John K. Ma ,  William C. Sullivan ,  Edward Jay Eshelman ,  Dean Mark House ,  Tomaz Dopico Varela

发明人： John L. Bennett ,  Mark C. Smith ,  Chihping Kuan ,  John K. Ma ,  William C. Sullivan ,  Edward Jay Eshelman ,  Dean Mark House ,  Tomaz Dopico Varela

IPC分类号： B60K1700

CPC分类号： B60K17/043 ,  B60G9/02 ,  B60G21/051 ,  B60K17/16 ,  B60Y2200/1432

摘要： A suspension system includes a swing arm which pivots about a pivot axis. A hub assembly, hub gear box and input gear box are mounted to an independently pivoting swing arm. The pivot axis is located closer to the ground than a rotational axis defined by the hub assemblies and the input gear box. A coupling extends from the input gear box to receive an input driveline from a drive source such as vehicle engine. The coupling is located proximate the pivot axis to minimize relative movement during articulation of the swing arm. An axle housing extends between the input gear box and an opposite hub gear box to support a drive shaft and serves as a torsion bar.

摘要翻译： 悬挂系统包括围绕枢转轴线枢转的摆臂。 轮毂组件，轮毂齿轮箱和输入齿轮箱安装到独立转动的摆臂上。 枢转轴线比由轮毂组件和输入齿轮箱限定的旋转轴线更靠近地面。 联轴器从输入齿轮箱延伸以从诸如车辆发动机的驱动源接收输入传动系。 联接器位于枢转轴线附近以最小化摆臂铰接过程中的相对运动。 轴壳体在输入齿轮箱和相对的轮毂齿轮箱之间延伸，以支撑驱动轴并用作扭杆。

公开(公告)号：US06698553B2

公开(公告)日：2004-03-02

申请号：US10107699

申请日：2002-03-27

申请人： Tomaz Dopico Varela

发明人： Tomaz Dopico Varela

IPC分类号： F16D6528

CPC分类号： F16D65/18 ,  F16D2125/64

摘要： A vehicle brake assembly includes a disc that rotates about a lateral axis. A caliper is mounted to a non-rotating vehicle structure and supports a pair of brake pads that are positioned on opposing sides of the disc. An air chamber provides an actuation force for the brake assembly. A first actuator applies a force in a first direction parallel to the lateral axis to bring the brake pads into engagement with the disc during a braking operation. The air chamber includes a second actuator that applies a force in a second direction transverse to the lateral axis in response to a vehicle input. An adapter is operably coupled to the first and second actuators to translate the force applied in the first direction to the force applied in the second direction. The adapter includes a housing that is mounted to the caliper and a lever that pivots relative to the housing. The lever has one end connected to the first actuator and another end connected to the second actuator. With the use of the adapter, the air chamber can be installed in any of a plurality of installment positions that extend radially outward from the lateral axis.

摘要翻译： 车辆制动组件包括围绕横向轴线旋转的盘。 卡钳安装在非旋转车辆结构上并且支撑位于盘的相对侧上的一对制动衬块。 空气室为制动组件提供致动力。 第一致动器沿平行于横向轴线的第一方向施加力，以在制动操作期间使制动垫与盘接合。 空气室包括第二致动器，其响应于车辆输入沿横向于横向轴线的第二方向施加力。 适配器可操作地联接到第一和第二致动器以将在第一方向上施加的力平移到在第二方向上施加的力。 适配器包括安装到卡钳的壳体和相对于壳体枢转的杆。 杠杆的一端连接到第一致动器，另一端连接到第二致动器。 通过使用适配器，空气室可以安装在从横向轴线径向向外延伸的多个安装位置中的任一个中。

公开(公告)号：US06585331B2

公开(公告)日：2003-07-01

申请号：US09947046

申请日：2001-09-06

申请人： Tomaz Dopico Varela

发明人： Tomaz Dopico Varela

IPC分类号： B60B3500

CPC分类号： B60B35/08 ,  B60B35/06 ,  B60B2310/206 ,  B60B2310/218 ,  B60B2310/302 ,  B60B2360/1442 ,  B60B2360/1444 ,  B60B2900/111 ,  Y02T10/86 ,  Y10T29/49622 ,  Y10T29/49805 ,  Y10T29/49826 ,  Y10T29/49893

摘要： A tubular axle beam with variable wall thickness for a vehicle is provided including a first beam portion extending longitudinally between first ends and including spaced apart first longitudinal edges. A second beam portion extends longitudinally between second ends and includes spaced apart second longitudinal edges. Weld beads secure the first longitudinal edges to the second longitudinal edges to define a cavity between the beam portions with the first and second ends arranged adjacent to one another. Preferably, the tubular axle beam is constructed by stamping a first blank to form a first half of the beam, and a second blank is stamped to form a second half of the beam. The first and second portions are welded to one another to define a cavity between the portions. In another embodiment of the invention, a tubular axle beam includes a hollow beam extending longitudinally between opposing ends. A reinforcing sleeve is arranged concentric to the hollow beam between the ends with the reinforcing sleeve secured to the hollow beam, preferably, by weld beads. The hollow beam and reinforcing sleeve initially may be cylindrical tubes that are secured to one another. Subsequently the hollow beam and reinforcing sleeve may be bent into a desired shape and then further formed using a hydroforming or other process to obtain cross-sectional areas of various shapes along the length of the beam.

公开(公告)号：US09096259B2

公开(公告)日：2015-08-04

申请号：US13561180

申请日：2012-07-30

申请人： Tomaz Dopico Varela ,  Dale Eschenburg

发明人： Tomaz Dopico Varela ,  Dale Eschenburg

IPC分类号： B62D7/18 ,  B23P11/02

CPC分类号： B62D7/18 ,  Y10T29/49876

摘要： A steering knuckle assembly and a method of manufacture. The steering knuckle assembly may include a steering knuckle, a spindle, and a snap ring. The snap ring may be disposed in snap ring grooves in the steering knuckle and spindle to inhibit movement of the spindle with respect to the steering knuckle.

摘要翻译： 转向节总成及其制造方法。 转向节组件可包括转向节，主轴和卡环。 卡环可以设置在转向节和主轴中的卡环槽中，以阻止主轴相对于转向节的运动。

公开(公告)号：US20140034431A1

公开(公告)日：2014-02-06

申请号：US13565901

申请日：2012-08-03

申请人： I-Chao Chung ,  Tomaz Dopico Varela ,  Kou Yang

发明人： I-Chao Chung ,  Tomaz Dopico Varela ,  Kou Yang

IPC分类号： F16D65/095 ,  B23P11/00

CPC分类号： F16D65/0075 ,  F16D2055/0008 ,  Y10T29/4984

摘要： A brake caliper mounting assembly that includes a steering knuckle, a brake caliper, and first and second mounting blocks. The first and second mounting blocks are mounted to the steering knuckle. The brake caliper is mounted on the first and second blocks.

摘要翻译： 一种制动钳安装组件，其包括转向节，制动钳以及第一和第二安装块。 第一和第二安装块安装到转向节。 制动钳安装在第一和第二块上。

公开(公告)号：US07722065B2

公开(公告)日：2010-05-25

申请号：US11733228

申请日：2007-04-10

申请人： David K. Platner ,  Arnett R. Weber ,  Rajesh J. Somnay ,  Holly Ann Giangrande ,  Tomaz Dopico Varela ,  Brian J. Knouff ,  Benjamin R. Reineck ,  Norman D. Austin ,  John E. Mutzner

发明人： David K. Platner ,  Arnett R. Weber ,  Rajesh J. Somnay ,  Holly Ann Giangrande ,  Tomaz Dopico Varela ,  Brian J. Knouff ,  Benjamin R. Reineck ,  Norman D. Austin ,  John E. Mutzner

IPC分类号： B60G11/04 ,  B60G11/12 ,  B60G11/02 ,  F16F1/366

CPC分类号： B60G11/10 ,  B60G2202/112 ,  B60G2204/121 ,  F16F1/3686

摘要： A leaf spring for a vehicle suspension is formed from a composite material and includes first and second ends that are longitudinally spaced apart from each other. A resilient element is attached to at least one of the first and second ends. The resilient element includes at least one hole that receives a connecting element. The resilient element and the connecting element cooperate to attach the leaf spring to a vehicle structure. In one example, the resilient element comprises a rubber block that is bonded to the leaf spring. In another example, the resilient element comprises a longitudinally orientated bushing that is inserted through a thickness of the leaf spring.

摘要翻译： 用于车辆悬架的板簧由复合材料形成，并且包括彼此纵向间隔开的第一和第二端。 弹性元件附接到第一和第二端中的至少一个。 弹性元件包括至少一个容纳连接元件的孔。 弹性元件和连接元件配合以将板簧附接到车辆结构。 在一个示例中，弹性元件包括结合到板簧的橡胶块。 在另一个示例中，弹性元件包括纵向定向的衬套，其穿过板簧的厚度插入。

公开(公告)号：US20090115157A1

公开(公告)日：2009-05-07

申请号：US11936121

申请日：2007-11-07

申请人： David K. Platner ,  Arnett R. Weber ,  Rajesh J. Somnay ,  Holly Ann Giangrande ,  Tomaz Dopico Varela ,  Brian J. Knouff ,  Benjamin R. Reineck ,  Norman D. Austin ,  John E. Mutzner

发明人： David K. Platner ,  Arnett R. Weber ,  Rajesh J. Somnay ,  Holly Ann Giangrande ,  Tomaz Dopico Varela ,  Brian J. Knouff ,  Benjamin R. Reineck ,  Norman D. Austin ,  John E. Mutzner

IPC分类号： B60G11/04

CPC分类号： B60G11/107 ,  B60G2202/112 ,  B60G2204/121 ,  B60G2206/7101 ,  F16F1/3686

摘要： A leaf spring for a vehicle suspension is formed from a composite material and includes a central portion to be supported by an axle and at least one free end that extends from the central portion in a longitudinal direction. The free end is coupled to a vehicle structure via a slider bracket. A contact element is mounted to the slider bracket to contact an upper surface of the free end to accommodate vertical forces. The free end is slidably movable relative to the contact element along a longitudinal axis and is pivotable relative to the contact element about a lateral axis.

摘要翻译： 用于车辆悬架的板簧由复合材料形成，并且包括由轴支撑的中心部分和在纵向方向上从中心部分延伸的至少一个自由端。 自由端通过滑块支架联接到车辆结构。 接触元件安装到滑块支架上以接触自由端的上表面以适应垂直力。 自由端相对于接触元件沿着纵向轴线可滑动地移动，并且可相对于接触元件围绕横向轴线枢转。

公开(公告)号：US07364528B2

公开(公告)日：2008-04-29

申请号：US10555421

申请日：2003-05-02

申请人： Lawrence D. Brill ,  Corrado A. Conti ,  Brian D. Hayes ,  Steven E. Hunter ,  Fabio Maineri ,  Tomaz Dopico Varela

发明人： Lawrence D. Brill ,  Corrado A. Conti ,  Brian D. Hayes ,  Steven E. Hunter ,  Fabio Maineri ,  Tomaz Dopico Varela

IPC分类号： F16H37/06 ,  B60K17/24

CPC分类号： B60B11/02 ,  B60B35/002 ,  B60B35/122 ,  B60B35/163 ,  B60Y2200/1432 ,  Y10S180/905

摘要： An axle system includes an axle shaft offset located within an axle center beam housing. The axle shaft is located in a recess in a top wall of the axle center beam shaped with slopes to maximize clearance to the bottom of the vehicle floor panels. The pneumatic brake cylinders define a cylinder axis angled within an angular range from a generally vertical orientation for enhanced packaging.

摘要翻译： 轴系包括位于车轴中心梁壳体内的车轴偏置。 车轴位于车轴中心梁的顶壁上的一个凹槽中，该中心梁的形状为斜坡，以最大限度地使与车辆地板面板底部的距离最大化。 气动制动缸限定了一个圆柱体轴线，其角度范围是从大体垂直的方向，以增强包装。

公开(公告)号：US06991379B2

公开(公告)日：2006-01-31

申请号：US10683082

申请日：2003-10-10

申请人： Tomaz Dopico Varela

发明人： Tomaz Dopico Varela

IPC分类号： F16C33/78

CPC分类号： B62D7/18 ,  F16J15/3212 ,  F16J15/3264

摘要： A seal assembly includes a protective shield, a seal and a seal wiper. A garter spring is located about the outer perimeter of the seal to provide a constricting force around the seal to assure that the lips contact the seal wiper even after deformation and wear of the seal assembly. Another seal assembly includes an integrally shielded seal manufactured of a non-metallic material.

摘要翻译： 密封组件包括保护罩，密封件和密封擦拭器。 弹簧围绕密封件的外周围设置，以提供围绕密封件的收缩力，以确保即使在密封组件的变形和磨损之后，唇缘也接触密封擦拭器。 另一个密封组件包括由非金属材料制成的整体屏蔽的密封件。

公开(公告)号：US06886655B2

公开(公告)日：2005-05-03

申请号：US10216097

申请日：2002-08-09

申请人： Tomaz Dopico Varela ,  Fabio Maineri ,  Corrado A. Conti ,  Steven E. Hunter

发明人： Tomaz Dopico Varela ,  Fabio Maineri ,  Corrado A. Conti ,  Steven E. Hunter

IPC分类号： B60B35/12 ,  B60G17/00 ,  B60K7/00 ,  B60K17/04 ,  F16H1/20

CPC分类号： B60K17/043

摘要： A wheel end assembly for a mass transit vehicle includes an output shaft mounted to a wheel hub for driving a vehicle wheel. The output shaft is driven by a gear assembly mounted within a gear housing and operably coupled to an input shaft. The gear assembly includes an input gear driven by the input shaft, a first reduction gear in meshing engagement with the input gear, a second reduction gear operably coupled to the first reduction gear for rotation therewith, and an output gear in meshing engagement with the second reduction gear. The first and second reduction gears are supported on a common shaft that is positioned between the input and output shafts. The input gear and first reduction gear are positioned outboard from the output gear and associated bearings. This double reduction configuration allows vehicle aisle width to be maintained while providing a deeper drop allowing the vehicle floor to be lowered to a position closer to the ground.

摘要翻译： 用于公共交通车辆的车轮端组件包括安装到用于驱动车轮的轮毂的输出轴。 输出轴由安装在齿轮壳体内的齿轮组件驱动并且可操作地联接到输入轴。 齿轮组件包括由输入轴驱动的输入齿轮，与输入齿轮啮合的第一减速齿轮，可操作地联接到第一减速齿轮以与其一起旋转的第二减速齿轮，以及与第二减速齿轮啮合的输出齿轮 减速器。 第一和第二减速齿轮支撑在位于输入轴和输出轴之间的公共轴上。 输入齿轮和第一减速齿轮位于输出齿轮和相关轴承外侧。 这种双重减速配置允许保持车辆通道宽度，同时提供更深的下落，允许车辆地板降低到靠近地面的位置。