公开(公告)号：US5955706A

公开(公告)日：1999-09-21

申请号：US979885

申请日：1997-11-26

Applicant: Andrew O. Fonkalsrud ,  Doyle G. Heyveld ,  Eric A. Reiners

Inventor： Andrew O. Fonkalsrud ,  Doyle G. Heyveld ,  Eric A. Reiners

IPC: E02F3/43 ,  E02F9/20 ,  G01G19/08

CPC classification number: E02F9/2025 ,  E02F3/434

Abstract: In one aspect of the present invention, a method for determining the work cycle of an earth moving machine is disclosed. The machine has a transmission, a work implement, and a lift cylinder and a tilt cylinder connected to the work implement. The method includes the steps of determining a lift cylinder head end pressure, a displacement of the lift cylinder, a displacement of the tilt cylinder, and a direction of travel of the machine. The method further includes determining the work cycle of the machine in response to the displacement of the tilt and lift cylinders, and the lift cylinder head end pressure.

Abstract translation: 在本发明的一个方面，公开了一种用于确定土方机械的工作循环的方法。 该机具有传动装置，工作装置，以及连接到工作装置的提升缸和倾斜缸。 该方法包括确定提升缸头端压力，提升缸的位移，倾斜缸的位移以及机器的行进方向的步骤。 该方法还包括响应于倾斜和提升缸的位移以及提升缸头端压力来确定机器的工作循环。

公开(公告)号：US20090103838A1

公开(公告)日：2009-04-23

申请号：US11907770

申请日：2007-10-17

Applicant: Andrew O. Fonkalsrud ,  Matthew Edward Leustek ,  Christopher Ray Copple

Inventor： Andrew O. Fonkalsrud ,  Matthew Edward Leustek ,  Christopher Ray Copple

IPC: B65D30/00 ,  B65D30/22

CPC classification number: B60K15/03177 ,  B60K2015/03118 ,  B60K2015/03348 ,  Y10T29/49718 ,  Y10T137/0318

Abstract: A collapsible fluid storage tank is disclosed. The fluid storage tank may include a bladder configured to store fluids, occupy a variable space, and collapse as the stored fluid is depleted. The fluid storage tank may also include at least one component configured to connect the bladder to a machine.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种可折叠液体储罐。 流体储存罐可以包括被配置为存储流体的囊，占据可变空间，并且随着储存的流体耗尽而折叠。 流体储存罐还可以包括至少一个构造成将气囊连接到机器的部件。

公开(公告)号：US06560549B2

公开(公告)日：2003-05-06

申请号：US08996286

申请日：1997-12-22

Applicant: Andrew O. Fonkalsrud ,  Bradford A. Kough ,  Eric A. Reiners

Inventor： Andrew O. Fonkalsrud ,  Bradford A. Kough ,  Eric A. Reiners

IPC: G06F1900

CPC classification number: F16H59/16 ,  B60K23/0808 ,  B60W2510/105 ,  B60W2530/10 ,  F16H2059/148

Abstract: The present invention is adapted to provide a method for determining the torque of a driveshaft. In the preferred embodiment a drivetrain includes a front and a rear drivetrain. The drivetrain is also connected to an engine, torque converter, front and rear axle and a transmission. In one embodiment, the ability to determine the transmission output torque for an earth moving machine includes determining an output torque of the converter and a gear reduction of the engine, and then responsively determining the front and rear driveshaft torque in response to the converter output torque and the engine gear reduction. The driveshaft torque calculations may be performed while the earth moving machine is operating. The resulting front and rear driveshaft torque calculations may be used to determine an axle damage index, or axle life calculations.

Abstract translation: 本发明适用于提供一种用于确定驱动轴的扭矩的方法。 在优选实施例中，传动系包括前传动系和后传动系。 传动系统还连接到发动机，变矩器，前桥和后桥以及变速器。 在一个实施例中，确定土方机械的变速器输出扭矩的能力包括确定转换器的输出扭矩和发动机的齿轮减速，然后响应于转换器输出转矩响应地确定前驱动轴和后驱动轴的转矩 并减少发动机齿轮。 驱动轴扭矩计算可以在土方机械运行时进行。 所得到的前后驱动轴扭矩计算可用于确定轴损伤指数或轴寿命计算。

公开(公告)号：US5720358A

公开(公告)日：1998-02-24

申请号：US569408

申请日：1995-12-06

Applicant: Steven V. Christensen ,  Andrew O. Fonkalsrud

Inventor： Steven V. Christensen ,  Andrew O. Fonkalsrud

IPC: E02F9/20 ,  B60K25/06 ,  B60W10/00 ,  B60W10/04 ,  B60W10/103 ,  F02D29/00 ,  F02D29/04 ,  F02D31/00 ,  F16H45/00 ,  F16H59/36 ,  F16H59/38 ,  F16H59/46 ,  F16H61/14 ,  F16H61/62 ,  B60K41/00

CPC classification number: F16H61/62 ,  B60W10/04 ,  B60W10/103 ,  E02F9/2066 ,  E02F9/2246 ,  F02D31/007 ,  F16H45/00 ,  B60K25/06 ,  B60W2710/0644 ,  F16H2045/002 ,  F16H2059/385 ,  F16H2059/467 ,  F16H59/36 ,  F16H61/14 ,  Y10T477/679

Abstract: An apparatus and method for controlling the torque on the power train of a machine is disclosed. The power train includes an engine and a torque converter. The machine includes a work implement that is moveable in response to the actuation of a plurality of hydraulic cylinders. An electronic controller determines an optimal engine speed based on the actual engine speed, torque converter output speed, and the fluid pressure associated with the hydraulic cylinders. The optimal engine speed is used to govern the speed of the engine to control the power train torque.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于控制机器的动力传动系上的转矩的装置和方法。 动力传动系包括发动机和变矩器。 该机器包括可响应于多个液压缸的致动而可移动的工作工具。 电子控制器基于实际发动机速度，变矩器输出速度和与液压缸相关联的流体压力来确定最佳发动机转速。 最佳发动机转速用于控制发动机的转速以控制动力传动系转矩。

公开(公告)号：US07637845B2

公开(公告)日：2009-12-29

申请号：US11543941

申请日：2006-10-06

Applicant: Igor Strashny ,  Andrew O. Fonkalsrud

Inventor： Igor Strashny ,  Andrew O. Fonkalsrud

IPC: B60W10/06 ,  B60W10/10

CPC classification number: B60K31/04 ,  B60W2540/16 ,  B60W2710/0644 ,  Y10T477/676 ,  Y10T477/679 ,  Y10T477/68 ,  Y10T477/688

Abstract: A system is provided for controlling the speed of a vehicle having a power plant and a transmission. A control unit is configured to receive a signal indicative of the speed of the vehicle. The control unit is further configured to determine a desired output speed of the power plant based on the signal indicative of the speed of the vehicle, a signal indicative of the gear ratio of the transmission, and a desired vehicle speed associated with the gear ratio. The control unit is also configured to send a signal to the power plant, such that power plant operates at an output speed that substantially maintains the desired vehicle speed in a manner substantially independent of a magnitude of load on the power plant.

Abstract translation: 提供一种用于控制具有发电厂和变速器的车辆的速度的系统。 控制单元被配置为接收指示车辆速度的信号。 控制单元还被配置为基于指示车辆速度的信号，表示变速器的传动比的信号和与传动比相关联的期望车速来确定发电厂的期望输出速度。 控制单元还被配置为向发电厂发送信号，使得发电厂以基本上以与发电厂上的负载大小无关的方式基本保持期望车辆速度的输出速度运行。

公开(公告)号：US06511134B2

公开(公告)日：2003-01-28

申请号：US09487375

申请日：2000-01-18

Applicant: Robin S. Arndt ,  Andrew O. Fonkalsrud ,  John T. Nebgen ,  Michael G. Seil ,  Ricky D. Vance

Inventor： Robin S. Arndt ,  Andrew O. Fonkalsrud ,  John T. Nebgen ,  Michael G. Seil ,  Ricky D. Vance

IPC: B60T1366

CPC classification number: B60T13/662 ,  B60T7/107

Abstract: A parking brake switch for a vehicle including a switch having a contacting surface, the switch being positioned between an actuated state and a deactuated state, a first contact connected to a brake valve associated with an electro-hydraulic braking system, a second contact connected to a pair of electronic control modules, and a third contact connected to the pair of electronic control modules and a coil, the contacting surface being adapted to engage all of the contacts when the switch is in the actuated state.

公开(公告)号：US5613581A

公开(公告)日：1997-03-25

申请号：US584506

申请日：1996-01-11

Applicant: Andrew O. Fonkalsrud ,  Steven V. Christensen ,  Mitchell J. McGowan ,  Thomas L. Grill

Inventor： Andrew O. Fonkalsrud ,  Steven V. Christensen ,  Mitchell J. McGowan ,  Thomas L. Grill

IPC: F16H45/00 ,  F16D48/06 ,  F16H59/54 ,  F16H59/72 ,  F16H61/70 ,  B60K41/28

CPC classification number: B60K28/165 ,  F16D48/066 ,  B60W2520/30 ,  F16D2500/31413 ,  F16D2500/31466 ,  F16D2500/31493 ,  F16D2500/3168 ,  F16D2500/70217 ,  F16D2500/70406 ,  F16D2500/7041 ,  F16D2500/70448 ,  F16D2500/70605 ,  F16D2500/70663 ,  F16H2045/002 ,  F16H59/54 ,  F16H59/72 ,  F16H61/70 ,  Y10T74/19153

Abstract: An electrohydraulic control device for a drive train of a machine including an engine, a transmission, a torque converter, and an impeller clutch is disclosed. A manually operated impeller clutch pedal produces an impeller clutch pedal signal in response to the position of the impeller clutch pedal. An impeller clutch electrohydraulic valve produces fluid flow to the impeller clutch to controllably engage and disengage the impeller clutch. An impeller clutch pressure curve that is responsive to the impeller clutch pedal position is stored in memory. A rotary position switch selects a desired rimpull setting indicative of a desired reduction in rimpull and produces a desired rimpull signal. An electronic controller receives the desired rimpull signal and reconfigures the impeller clutch pressure curve. Thereafter, the electronic controller receives the impeller clutch pedal signal and controllably actuates the electrohydraulic valve to produce a desired impeller clutch pressure defined by the impeller clutch pressure curve.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于包括发动机，变速器，变矩器和叶轮离合器的机器的传动系的电动液压控制装置。 手动操作的叶轮离合器踏板响应叶轮离合器踏板的位置产生叶轮离合器踏板信号。 叶轮离合器电动液压阀产生流向叶轮离合器的流体，以可控制地接合和分离叶轮离合器。 响应于叶轮离合器踏板位置的叶轮离合器压力曲线被存储在存储器中。 旋转位置开关选择指示轮辋桨的期望减小的期望的轮辋桨距设置，并产生期望的轮辋桨信号。 电子控制器接收所需的轮辋信号并重新配置叶轮离合器压力曲线。 此后，电子控制器接收叶轮离合器踏板信号并且可控地致动电动液压阀以产生由叶轮离合器压力曲线限定的期望的叶轮离合器压力。