公开(公告)号：US20040237287A1

公开(公告)日：2004-12-02

申请号：US10447829

申请日：2003-05-29

Applicant: Visteon Global Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Eric D. Bramson ,  Kirk E. Neet ,  Steven J. Yockey

IPC: H02K015/00 ,  H02K015/14

CPC classification number: H02K15/0478 ,  H02K15/066 ,  Y10T29/49009 ,  Y10T29/49012 ,  Y10T29/49071 ,  Y10T29/49073 ,  Y10T29/49078 ,  Y10T29/53143 ,  Y10T29/53152 ,  Y10T29/53161

Abstract: A method of forming a stator core assembly for an electric machine includes providing a stator core having a plurality of radially extending slots, forming a flat wire pack having a plurality of continuous electrical wires, shaping the flat wire pack into a substantially cylindrical shape, and engaging the substantially cylindrically shaped flat wire pack with the stator core such that the continuous electrical wires are interlaced within the slots of the stator core.

Abstract translation: 一种形成用于电机的定子芯组件的方法包括提供具有多个径向延伸的槽的定子芯，形成具有多个连续电线的扁平线组，将扁平线组成形为大致圆柱形，以及 使基本上圆柱形的扁平线束与定子芯接合，使得连续的电线在定子芯的槽内交织。

公开(公告)号：US20040236487A1

公开(公告)日：2004-11-25

申请号：US10444335

申请日：2003-05-23

Applicant: Visteon Global Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Yixin Yao ,  Behrouz Ashrafi

IPC: B62D005/04

CPC classification number: B62D6/008 ,  B62D6/002

Abstract: The present invention involves a method for initial synchronization of steering wheel and a road wheels in a steer-by-wire system of a vehicle when the system is first powered. The method includes providing a steering wheel control system and a road wheel control system. The method further includes sensing relative angles and the absolute angles of the steering wheel, road wheel, and right road wheel. The method further includes generating an augmented steering wheel angle, an augmented left road wheel angle, and an augmented right road wheel angle based on the relative angle and initial value of the absolute angles of the steering wheel and road wheels. The method further includes using the augmented steering wheel angle as a feedback signal to the steering wheel control system and the augmented left and right road wheel angles feedback signals to the road wheels control system. The method further includes controlling the steering wheel and the road wheels to perform initial synchronization of the steering wheel and the road wheels, thereby allowing the vehicle to be operable during the initial synchronization.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种当系统首次供电时在车辆转向系统中的方向盘和车轮的初始同步的方法。 该方法包括提供方向盘控制系统和车轮控制系统。 该方法还包括感测方向盘，车轮和右车轮的相对角度和绝对角度。 该方法还包括基于方向盘和车轮的绝对角度的相对角度和初始值产生增大的方向盘角度，增大的左车轮角度和增大的右车轮角度。 该方法还包括使用增大的方向盘角度作为方向盘控制系统的反馈信号和增大的左右车轮角反馈信号到车轮控制系统。 该方法还包括控制方向盘和车轮以执行方向盘和车轮的初始同步，从而允许车辆在初始同步期间可操作。

公开(公告)号：US20040232799A1

公开(公告)日：2004-11-25

申请号：US10442332

申请日：2003-05-21

Applicant: Visteon Global Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Hanyang B. Chen ,  Steven J. Yockey ,  Michael T. York

IPC: H02K001/22

CPC classification number: H02K21/044 ,  H02K2201/03

Abstract: An alternator of the present invention includes a housing, a stator assembly mounted stationary within the housing, and a rotor assembly mounted rotatably within the housing in functional engagement with the stator assembly. An air gap extends annularly around the alternator between the rotor assembly and the stator assembly. The rotor assembly has a first end and a second end, and the air gap has a non-uniform thickness that varies along the axial length of the rotor assembly between the first and second ends of the rotor assembly. This non-uniform thickness is designed to avoid interference between rotor outer surface and stator inner surface at high rotor spin speed, but minimize the averaged air gap thickness for high alternator performance.

Abstract translation: 本发明的交流发电机包括壳体，固定在壳体内的定子组件，以及可旋转地安装在壳体内的与定子组件功能接合的转子组件。 气隙在转子组件和定子组件之间的交流发电机周围环形地延伸。 转子组件具有第一端和第二端，并且气隙具有沿转子组件的轴向长度在转子组件的第一和第二端之间变化的不均匀厚度。 这种不均匀的厚度被设计为避免转子外表面和定子内表面之间在高转子旋转速度下的干扰，但是对于高交流发电机性能来说，最小化平均气隙厚度。

公开(公告)号：US20040226769A1

公开(公告)日：2004-11-18

申请号：US10712184

申请日：2003-11-13

Applicant: Visteon Global Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Dirk Croughs ,  Andreas Holthoff ,  Peter Kocybik ,  Dale Killins ,  Steve Hung

IPC: B62D005/06

CPC classification number: B62D5/065

Abstract: The present invention provides a system and method of controlling flow outlet from the hydraulic pump to provide the level of flow required to execute the driver's steering command. This method of control reduces the average torque requirement of the hydraulic pump thereby improving fuel economy by unloading the vehicle's accessory drive, while also providing the variable assist power steering feature. The Fuel Efficient Power Steering (FEPS) control algorithm is an optimal method of regulating flow by actuating the electronic flow control device in the pump assembly. This electronic flow control device allows an increase in hydraulic fluid flow to the steering gear in order to increase the provided assist and to reduce hydraulic fluid flow to the steering gear to improve fuel economy, if no additional assist is needed. The calculation of the desired flow control device current is primarily based on vehicle speed and steering wheel rate. Some additional input signals such as steering angle or engine rpm could also be used for enhanced functionality.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供一种控制来自液压泵的流出口的系统和方法，以提供执行驾驶员转向命令所需的流量。 这种控制方法降低了液压泵的平均转矩要求，从而通过卸载车辆的附件驱动来提高燃油经济性，同时还提供了可变辅助动力转向特征。 燃油效率动力转向（FEPS）控制算法是通过启动泵组件中的电子流量控制装置来调节流量的最佳方法。 如果不需要额外的辅助装置，则这种电子流量控制装置允许增加到舵机的液压流体流量，以便增加所提供的辅助并且减少液压流体流向舵机以提高燃油经济性。 所需流量控制装置电流的计算主要基于车速和方向盘速率。 一些额外的输入信号，如转向角或发动机转速也可用于增强功能。

公开(公告)号：US20040226710A1

公开(公告)日：2004-11-18

申请号：US10872632

申请日：2004-06-21

Applicant: Visteon Global Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Jamie Jarett Henry ,  Robert Joseph Malkowski

IPC: B60H003/00 ,  B61D027/00 ,  B60T008/62 ,  B60H001/00

CPC classification number: G05D23/1934 ,  B60H1/00735 ,  B60H1/00985 ,  B60H2001/002

Abstract: The present invention provides a heating/cooling control system that can effectively control the temperature of the air discharged at the rear interior of the motor vehicle. The heating/cooling control system includes a front control and a rear control. The front control is capable of operating within a predetermined temperature range. The temperature range of the rear control is determined by the set point of the front control.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供一种加热/冷却控制系统，其能够有效地控制在机动车辆后部排出的空气的温度。 加热/冷却控制系统包括前控制和后控制。 前控制器能够在预定的温度范围内操作。 后控制的温度范围由前控制的设定点决定。

公开(公告)号：US20040226439A1

公开(公告)日：2004-11-18

申请号：US10437321

申请日：2003-05-13

Applicant: VISTEON GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

Inventor： Michael Heim ,  Ljupco Dimitreivski ,  Frank Robinson

IPC: B01D053/02

CPC classification number: B01D53/0415 ,  B01D53/0454 ,  B01D2253/102 ,  B01D2257/702 ,  B01D2258/01 ,  B01D2259/4516 ,  B01D2259/4566 ,  F02M25/0836 ,  F02M25/0854

Abstract: An auxiliary fuel vapor adsorption device includes a housing and an activated carbon segment contained within the housing and including a quantity of activated carbon material. A dust separator is also contained within the housing and in fluid communication with the carbon segment, and a canister vent valve is mounted to the housing in fluid communication with the activated carbon segment. The invention allows for the reduction of evaporative emissions by minimizing interconnecting joints between necessary fuel system components.

Abstract translation: 辅助燃料蒸汽吸附装置包括壳体和容纳在壳体内的活性碳段，并包括一定数量的活性炭材料。 灰尘分离器也包含在壳体内并与碳段流体连通，并且罐排气阀安装到壳体上，与活性碳段流体连通。 本发明允许通过最小化必需的燃料系统部件之间的互连接头来减少蒸发排放。

公开(公告)号：US20040222271A1

公开(公告)日：2004-11-11

申请号：US10430970

申请日：2003-05-06

Applicant: Visteon Global Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Mark Tor ,  Peter J. Sinkunas ,  Lahki N. Goenka

IPC: B23K031/02 ,  B23K037/04

CPC classification number: B23K1/008 ,  B23K2101/42 ,  H05K3/3494 ,  H05K3/363 ,  H05K2203/0165 ,  H05K2203/081

Abstract: A method and associated pallet assembly for reflow soldering electrical interconnections between a pair of printed circuits, at least one of which features a relatively-low-softening-temperature substrate, includes fixturing the printed circuits between the mating surfaces of a pallet and a cover, wherein the cover includes a first aperture adapted to expose an area on the back face of the first printed circuit. When the palletized printed circuits are advanced through a reflow oven, a nozzle directs hot gases through the first aperture to impinge directly upon the back face of the substrate to thereby reflow a solder layer sandwiched between the respective substrates of the printed circuits. Additional components on the second printed circuit are advantageously soldered in the same pass as hot gases from the nozzle flow through a second aperture defined in the pallet assembly's cover to impinge upon an additional solder layer on the second printed circuit.

Abstract translation: 一种用于回流焊接一对印刷电路之间的电互连的方法和相关联的托板组件，其中至少一个具有相对低软化温度的基板，包括将托盘和盖的配合表面之间的印刷电路固定， 其中所述盖包括适于暴露所述第一印刷电路的背面上的区域的第一孔。 当堆垛印刷电路通过回流炉前进时，喷嘴引导热气体通过第一孔直接冲击到基板的背面，从而回流夹在印刷电路的各个基板之间的焊料层。 有利地，第二印刷电路上的附加部件以与来自喷嘴流的热气体相同的通过方式焊接在限定在托盘组件的盖中的第二孔，以撞击第二印刷电路上的附加焊料层。

公开(公告)号：US20040220798A1

公开(公告)日：2004-11-04

申请号：US10427353

申请日：2003-05-01

Applicant: Visteon Global Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： David M. Chi ,  Mark R. Caron ,  Ryan L. Templeton ,  Tim Stewart

IPC: G10L019/00

CPC classification number: G10L17/22 ,  B60R25/257 ,  B60R2325/101 ,  G07C9/00087 ,  G07C9/00563

Abstract: A voice-based identification system allows a user to gain access to a vehicle. The user through the use of a user interface transmits a signal based on the user's voice to an identification module residing in the vehicle. A controller analyzes the signal with an algorithm implemented in the memory of the controller to determine if the user is an authorized user.

Abstract translation: 基于语音的识别系统允许用户访问车辆。 用户通过使用用户接口将基于用户的语音的信号发送到驻留在车辆中的识别模块。 控制器使用在控制器的存储器中实现的算法来分析信号，以确定用户是否是授权用户。

公开(公告)号：US20040199315A1

公开(公告)日：2004-10-07

申请号：US10407005

申请日：2003-04-04

Applicant: VISTEON GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

Inventor： Clifford Altemare JR. ,  Bing Zheng

IPC: B62D005/04

CPC classification number: B62D5/0457

Abstract: The present invention involves a distributed control system for controlling a steering movement of a vehicle. The system includes a driver interface assembly, a driver interface node having a first time-triggered protocol (TTP) processing system and a road wheel node having a second time-triggered protocol (TTP) processing system. The driver interface node having a first time-triggered protocol (TTP) processing system is coupled to the driver interface assembly, where the driver interface node receives steering wheel parameters from the driver interface assembly. The road wheel node having the second time triggered protocol (TTP) processing system is coupled to the driver interface node, where the road wheel node transmits sensor measurements from a vehicle to the driver interface node. The road wheel node generates an applied torque that adjusts a wheel of the vehicle.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种用于控制车辆的转向运动的分布式控制系统。 该系统包括驱动器接口组件，具有第一时间触发协议（TTP）处理系统的驱动器接口节点和具有第二时间触发协议（TTP）处理系统）的车轮节点。 具有第一时间触发协议（TTP）处理系统的驱动器接口节点耦合到驱动器接口组件，其中驱动器接口节点从驱动器接口组件接收方向盘参数。 具有第二时间触发协议（TTP）处理系统的车轮节点耦合到驱动器接口节点，其中车轮节点将传感器测量从车辆传输到驾驶员接口节点。 车轮节点产生调整车辆车轮的施加扭矩。

公开(公告)号：US20040188897A1

公开(公告)日：2004-09-30

申请号：US10397883

申请日：2003-03-26

Applicant: Visteon Global Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Jeremy R. Edmondson ,  Joshua D. Coombs

IPC: F16F005/00

CPC classification number: F16F5/00 ,  F16F9/18 ,  F16F9/303 ,  F16F2230/105

Abstract: The suspension strut of an embodiment of the invention includes a compressible fluid, a sleeve structure, a hydraulic tube adapted to contain a portion of the compressible fluid, a displacement rod and cavity piston coupled to the sleeve and adapted to move into the hydraulic tube upon the compression movement of the wheel and to move out of the hydraulic tube upon the rebound movement of the wheel, and a hydraulic seal located between the hydraulic tube and the displacement rod. The hydraulic tube defines a hydraulic cavity adapted to contain a portion of the compressible fluid and to cooperate with the compressible fluid to supply a suspending spring force that biases the wheel toward the surface.

Abstract translation: 本发明的实施例的悬架支柱包括可压缩流体，套筒结构，适于容纳可压缩流体的一部分的液压管，连接到套筒上并适于移动到液压管中的移动杆和空腔活塞 轮的压缩运动并且在车轮的回弹运动时从液压管移出，以及位于液压管和位移杆之间的液压密封。 液压管限定了适于容纳可压缩流体的一部分的液压腔，并与可压缩流体配合以提供将轮朝向表面偏置的悬挂弹簧力。