公开(公告)号：US07107969B2

公开(公告)日：2006-09-19

申请号：US10711616

申请日：2004-09-28

Applicant: John Norcutt ,  John Kilby ,  Kevin Fulmer

Inventor： John Norcutt ,  John Kilby ,  Kevin Fulmer

IPC: F02M37/04

CPC classification number: F02M61/14 ,  F02M55/02

Abstract: A fuel system and associated method include a fuel injector and associated injector cup having an integral device that provides rotational orientation while allowing axial sliding engagement of the fuel injector relative to the cup after assembly. One embodiment includes retention tabs in the cup that engage corresponding grooves in the injector.

公开(公告)号：US07079974B2

公开(公告)日：2006-07-18

申请号：US10065576

申请日：2002-10-31

Applicant: Jeffrey Thomas Remillard ,  Willes H. Weber ,  Allan J. Lippa

Inventor： Jeffrey Thomas Remillard ,  Willes H. Weber ,  Allan J. Lippa

IPC: G06F15/50

CPC classification number: G02B5/136 ,  G02B23/12 ,  H04N5/2256 ,  H04N5/33

Abstract: A system and method for detecting an object is provided. The method includes emitting a light pulse. The method further includes receiving a reflection of the light pulse. The method further includes indicating a presence of the object from the received light pulse. Finally, the method includes adjusting sensitivity of the indicating step based on an elapsed time from the emission.

公开(公告)号：US07059646B1

公开(公告)日：2006-06-13

申请号：US10904720

申请日：2004-11-24

Applicant: Aaron Michael DeLong ,  Gerald Krause ,  Frank Violet ,  John Michael Applin

Inventor： Aaron Michael DeLong ,  Gerald Krause ,  Frank Violet ,  John Michael Applin

IPC: B60P7/02

CPC classification number: B60R21/06 ,  B60R5/04

Abstract: A cargo management system for a vehicle includes a substantially rigid load floor panel pivotally connected along a first edge to a base to provide a load floor substantially flush with a vehicle floor when stowed, and pivotally connected along an opposite edge to a rigid grid that may be deployed in a first position above and generally parallel to the base, and a second position generally transverse to the base to extend above any vehicle seats and generally separate a cargo area from a passenger area. The cargo management system may also include a secondary door, panel, or other device to cover a storage well or compartment of the base and to support additional cargo when the load floor panel is deployed.

Abstract translation: 用于车辆的货物管理系统包括基本上刚性的负载地板镶板，其基本上刚性地沿着第一边缘连接到基座，以在收起时提供与车辆地板基本齐平的承载地板，并且沿相反边缘枢转地连接到刚性网格， 被布置在大致平行于基座的第一位置，以及大致横向于基部的第二位置，以在任何车辆座椅上方延伸并且通常将货物区域与乘客区域分开。 货物管理系统还可以包括次级门，面板或其他装置，以覆盖基座的储存井或隔室，并且当装载地板镶板部署时支撑附加货物。

公开(公告)号：US07389760B2

公开(公告)日：2008-06-24

申请号：US11382495

申请日：2006-05-10

Applicant: Jimmey Fogolini

Inventor： Jimmey Fogolini

IPC: F02B77/00

CPC classification number: F02M35/04 ,  F01M2011/0491 ,  F02F7/006

Abstract: An engine cover for a vehicle includes a frame extending generally about the perimeter of the cover and adapted for mounting to an engine of the vehicle, and a skin extending across and secured to the frame. In one embodiment, the frame is made of a moulded plastic material and the skin is a stamped metal, such as aluminum. In another embodiment, the skin comprises multiple sections each secured to the frame so that one or more sections may be modified to alter the appearance of the cover and/or location of service items, such as an oil fill cap or dip stick for different applications while minimizing the number of components that need modification. A method for covering an engine according to the present invention includes securing at least one engine cover skin to an engine cover frame and securing the frame to an engine.

Abstract translation: 用于车辆的发动机罩包括大致围绕盖的周边延伸并适于安装到车辆的发动机的框架，以及横跨并固定到框架的皮肤。 在一个实施例中，框架由模制塑料材料制成，并且皮肤是冲压的金属，例如铝。 在另一个实施例中，皮肤包括多个部分，每个部分各自固定到框架上，使得可以修改一个或多个部分以改变盖子的外观和/或服务项目的位置，例如用于不同应用的加油盖或浸渍棒 同时最小化需要修改的组件的数量。 根据本发明的用于覆盖发动机的方法包括将至少一个发动机盖皮肤固定到发动机罩框架并将框架固定到发动机。

公开(公告)号：US07104250B1

公开(公告)日：2006-09-12

申请号：US11162248

申请日：2005-09-02

Applicant: Jianwen Yi ,  Huiyu Fu ,  Xiangdong Chen ,  Zhiyu Han

Inventor： Jianwen Yi ,  Huiyu Fu ,  Xiangdong Chen ,  Zhiyu Han

IPC: F02B1/00 ,  F02B5/00

CPC classification number: F02M69/045 ,  F02B17/005 ,  F02M61/1806 ,  Y02T10/128

Abstract: A system and method for controlling combustion in a direct injection spark ignition internal combustion engine inject fuel directly into a combustion chamber through an injector having an ignition jet or group of jets positioned primarily to support stratified charge formation and a mixing jet or group of jets positioned primarily to support homogeneous charge formation. The ignition jet(s) and mixing jet(s) produce discernibly different yet well connected fuel clouds within the cylinder to provide stable combustion and reduce cylinder wall wetting by appropriate selection of the axial/longitudinal angles and radial/circumferential angles of the ignition and mixing jets.

Abstract translation: 用于控制直接喷射火花点火内燃机中的燃烧的系统和方法通过具有主要用于支撑分层电荷形成的点火射流或射流组的喷射器将燃料直接喷射到燃烧室中，喷射器或喷射器组被定位 主要用于支持均匀电荷形成。 点火喷气和混合射流在气缸内产生明显不同但良好连接的燃料云，以通过适当选择点火的轴向/纵向角度和径向/圆周角度来提供稳定的燃烧并减少气缸壁润湿， 混合喷气机

公开(公告)号：US07051705B2

公开(公告)日：2006-05-30

申请号：US10709742

申请日：2004-05-26

Applicant: Jeffrey Allen Doering

Inventor： Jeffrey Allen Doering

IPC: F02D45/00 ,  G01M19/00

CPC classification number: F02D41/22 ,  F02D41/1401 ,  F02D41/1497 ,  F02D41/187 ,  F02D41/2451 ,  F02D41/263 ,  F02D2041/1422 ,  F02D2041/1433 ,  F02D2041/1437 ,  F02D2200/1004 ,  F02D2200/703 ,  F02D2250/18

Abstract: A control system parameter monitor determines a difference between a desired and estimated or measured parameter value, applies a weighting factor to the difference, and selects a control strategy based on the weighted difference. The weighting factor generally reflects the confidence in the accuracy of the parameter value determined by the parameter monitor. The weighting factor may be determined based on one or more engine or ambient operating conditions or parameters, or based on statistical analyses of monitor values and/or control system parameter values, for example. In one embodiment, an engine torque monitor for an electronic throttle control system uses percent torque deviation and rate of change to select an appropriate weighting factor and determine whether a deviation between desired and estimated or measured torque selects an alternative control strategy.

Abstract translation: 控制系统参数监视器确定期望和估计或测量的参数值之间的差异，对该差异应用加权因子，并且基于加权差异选择控制策略。 加权因子通常反映了由参数监视器确定的参数值的准确性的置信度。 加权因子可以基于一个或多个引擎或环境操作条件或参数，或者基于监视值和/或控制系统参数值的统计分析来确定。 在一个实施例中，用于电子节气门控制系统的发动机扭矩监测器使用百分比转矩偏差和变化率来选择适当的加权因子，并且确定期望和估计或测量的扭矩之间的偏差是否选择替代控制策略。

公开(公告)号：US07418936B2

公开(公告)日：2008-09-02

申请号：US11308021

申请日：2006-03-03

Applicant: Matthew Byrne Diggs ,  Jeff D Fluharty

Inventor： Matthew Byrne Diggs ,  Jeff D Fluharty

IPC: F01L1/18

CPC classification number: F01L1/181 ,  F01L1/146 ,  F01L2101/00 ,  F01L2103/00 ,  Y10T29/49295

Abstract: An internal combustion engine having a plurality of intake and/or exhaust valves associated with each cylinder includes a valvetrain having a fulcrum with a plurality of pivot ball sockets each associated with a rocker arm and pivot ball disposed between the fulcrum and the rocker arm with the fulcrum extending through apertures of the rocker arms and having a plurality of slots, each slot having generally parallel opposing lateral surfaces for receiving and guiding both sides of an associated rocker arm so the rocker arm pivots about the pivot ball in a plane of the rocker arm. The fulcrum can accommodate at least two rocker arms that may operate in non-parallel planes relative to one another and can include bearing and locating surfaces integrally formed to finish dimensions to eliminate machining.

Abstract translation: 具有与每个气缸相关联的多个进气和/或排气阀的内燃机包括具有多个枢轴球座的支点的阀门，所述多个枢轴球座与摇臂和枢转球相关联，该枢轴球设置在支点和摇臂之间， 支撑件延伸穿过摇臂的孔并且具有多个槽，每个槽具有大致平行的相对的侧表面，用于接收和引导相关联的摇臂的两侧，使得摇臂在摇臂的平面中围绕枢转球枢转 。 该支点可以容纳至少两个可相对于彼此在非平行平面中操作的摇臂，并且可以包括一体形成的轴承和定位表面，以完成尺寸以消除加工。

公开(公告)号：US07334572B1

公开(公告)日：2008-02-26

申请号：US11668534

申请日：2007-01-30

Applicant: Matthew Diggs ,  Jeff Fluharty ,  Robert Yambasky ,  Mark Googasian ,  Michael Schrader

Inventor： Matthew Diggs ,  Jeff Fluharty ,  Robert Yambasky ,  Mark Googasian ,  Michael Schrader

IPC: F02M61/14

CPC classification number: F02M61/14 ,  F02F7/006 ,  F02M2200/855

Abstract: A system and method for securing a fuel injector in an internal combustion engine include a clamp for securing adjacent injectors to a cylinder head. The clamp includes a central portion with a hole for receiving a fastener to secure the clamp to the cylinder head, and a pair of symmetrical crescent-shaped clamping forks forming a U-shaped opening to facilitate lateral sliding engagement with diametrically opposed flatted portions of corresponding fuel injectors. Each arm includes an arcuate pad that engages a corresponding shoulder of the fuel injector to provide an axial clamping force to the fuel injector. The distance between the distal ends of one fork and the semicircular portion of the opposite fork is selected to allow lateral sliding disengagement of the clamp from one of the adjacent injectors without rotation or removal of the other injector to facilitate servicing of individual injectors.

Abstract translation: 用于将燃料喷射器固定在内燃机中的系统和方法包括用于将相邻喷射器固定到气缸盖的夹具。 夹具包括具有用于接收紧固件以将夹具固定到气缸盖的孔的中心部分，以及形成U形开口的一对对称的新月形夹紧叉，以便于与对应的相对的相对的平坦部分的横向滑动接合 燃油喷射器 每个臂包括弓形垫，其接合燃料喷射器的相应的肩部以向燃料喷射器提供轴向夹紧力。 选择一个叉的远端与相对的叉的半圆形部分之间的距离，以允许夹具与相邻的喷射器中的一个侧向滑动脱离，而不会旋转或移除另一个喷射器，以便于各个喷射器的维修。

公开(公告)号：US07275518B1

公开(公告)日：2007-10-02

申请号：US11380793

申请日：2006-04-28

Applicant: Paul Gartner ,  Douglas Martin ,  Ryan McGee ,  Chris Kapolnek ,  Carol Okubo ,  Kenneth Miller

Inventor： Paul Gartner ,  Douglas Martin ,  Ryan McGee ,  Chris Kapolnek ,  Carol Okubo ,  Kenneth Miller

IPC: F02P5/14

CPC classification number: F02D41/1497 ,  F02D41/0002 ,  F02D41/2441 ,  F02D41/2451 ,  F02D2041/1409 ,  F02D2041/141 ,  F02D2041/1431 ,  F02D2200/1002 ,  F02D2250/18 ,  Y02T10/42

Abstract: A system and method for controlling a vehicle powertrain having an internal combustion engine include determining a difference between a desired engine torque and a current engine torque, adjusting the difference based on a stored torque offset corresponding to a current engine speed, and controlling the engine to produce a torque corresponding to the adjusted torque difference. The stored torque offset is adjusted when the engine is operating in a predetermined engine speed range based on a steady-state difference between the desired and current engine torque to reduce the steady-state difference to zero. The adjusted torque difference may be limited by a maximum-engine-torque-available parameter and a minimum-engine-torque-available parameter, which is based on an operating temperature, such as the engine coolant temperature. The system and method may also include controlling spark to rapidly reduce current engine torque to the adjusted torque difference value.

Abstract translation: 一种用于控制具有内燃机的车辆动力传动系的系统和方法，包括确定期望的发动机转矩和当前发动机扭矩之间的差异，基于与当前发动机转速对应的存储的转矩偏移来调整差值，并且将发动机控制为 产生与调节的扭矩差对应的扭矩。 当发动机基于期望和当前发动机转矩之间的稳态差在预定的发动机转速范围内运行时，调节存储的转矩偏移量，以将稳态差降至零。 调节的扭矩差可以由基于诸如发动机冷却剂温度的工作温度的最大发动机扭矩可用参数和最小发动机扭矩可用参数来限制。 该系统和方法还可以包括控制火花以将当前的发动机扭矩快速地减小到调节的扭矩差值。

公开(公告)号：US07191756B2

公开(公告)日：2007-03-20

申请号：US11164047

申请日：2005-11-08

Applicant: Patrick Phlips ,  Bernd Steiner ,  Klemens Greiser ,  Ulrich Kramer

Inventor： Patrick Phlips ,  Bernd Steiner ,  Klemens Greiser ,  Ulrich Kramer

IPC: F02D17/00

CPC classification number: F02B75/048

Abstract: Systems and methods for controlling stopping position of a crankshaft during shutdown of a multiple cylinder internal combustion engine influence cylinder pressure independent of associated intake/exhaust valves during shutdown of the engine so the crankshaft stops in a position favorable for restarting. Embodiments include an engine having variable compression ratio cylinders with the compression ratio of the cylinders controlled to vary cylinder pressure during shutdown to control stopping position of the crankshaft, or an auxiliary control valve disposed in a cylinder wall to control pressure within the cylinders during shutdown so the crankshaft stops in a position desirable for restarting.

Abstract translation: 用于在多缸内燃机关闭期间控制曲轴的停止位置的系统和方法在发动机关闭期间独立于相关联的进气/排气阀来影响气缸压力，使得曲轴停止在有利于重新启动的位置。 实施例包括具有可变压缩比气缸的发动机，其气缸的压缩比被控制以在关闭期间改变气缸压力以控制曲轴的停止位置，或者设置在气缸壁中的辅助控制阀以在关闭期间控制气缸内的压力 曲轴停止在重新启动所需的位置。