公开(公告)号：US07530912B2

公开(公告)日：2009-05-12

申请号：US11370413

申请日：2006-03-08

Applicant: Dennis A. Kramer

Inventor： Dennis A. Kramer

IPC: F16H3/72 ,  H02K7/06

CPC classification number: H02K7/116 ,  B60K6/26 ,  B60K6/365 ,  B60K6/40 ,  B60L11/14 ,  Y02T10/641 ,  Y02T10/70 ,  Y02T10/7077

Abstract: A switched reluctance motor includes a stator, a rotor, and a planetary gear assembly. The rotor defines an internal cavity that houses the planetary gear assembly. The switched reluctance motor receives input and provides output through a common single shaft. The shaft is part of a vehicle driveline and can be positioned to provide driving input to a transmission or drive axle, for example. The planetary gear assembly includes a planet carrier that is fixed for rotation with the shaft and a sun gear that is coupled to the rotor. The planetary gear assembly allows the rotor to rotate at a higher speed than the shaft such that the switched reluctance motor can operate more efficiently for low speed vehicle applications.

Abstract translation: 开关磁阻电动机包括定子，转子和行星齿轮组件。 转子限定了容纳行星齿轮组件的内部空腔。 开关磁阻电机接收输入并通过公共单轴提供输出。 轴是车辆传动系统的一部分，并且可以定位成为例如传动或驱动轴提供驱动输入。 行星齿轮组件包括一个行星架，该行星架固定成与该轴一起旋转，而一个太阳齿轮联接到转子上。 行星齿轮组件允许转子以比轴更高的速度旋转，使得开关磁阻电动机可以对于低速车辆应用更有效地操作。

公开(公告)号：US07458433B2

公开(公告)日：2008-12-02

申请号：US10631495

申请日：2003-07-31

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

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

IPC: B60K1/00

CPC classification number: B60K17/046 ,  B60K7/0007 ,  B60K2001/001 ,  B60K2007/0038 ,  B60L11/18 ,  B60L15/2054 ,  B60L2220/46 ,  Y02T10/645 ,  Y02T10/7005 ,  Y02T10/72 ,  Y02T10/7275 ,  Y10S903/906

Abstract: A drive unit assembly for a vehicle wheel includes a rigidly mounted electric motor coupled to the vehicle wheel via a gear drive. The gear drive includes a cycloid or epicycloid gear arrangement that provides significant speed reduction at the wheel.

Abstract translation: 用于车轮的驱动单元组件包括通过齿轮传动装置联接到车轮的刚性安装的电动马达。 齿轮传动装置包括在轮上提供显着的减速的摆线或外绕齿轮装置。

公开(公告)号：US07240774B2

公开(公告)日：2007-07-10

申请号：US10674225

申请日：2003-09-29

Applicant: Dennis A. Kramer

Inventor： Dennis A. Kramer

IPC: F16D65/14

CPC classification number: G01D5/145 ,  F16D66/028

Abstract: A displacement sensor utilizes a Hall effect sensor and a magnet, but has an extended range compared to conventional Hall effect displacement sensors. Relative movement between the sensor and the magnet is defined such that the path of movement is not parallel to an axis between the north and south poles of the magnet. Thus, the total path of movement is greater than in the prior art. One particularly preferred application for this sensor is in a disc brake, and as part of an adjustment mechanism for adjusting the position of the disc brake pistons. The displacement sensor is relatively small, and thus can be accommodated in the crowded environment of the disc brake adjustment mechanism. On the other hand, with the inventive large range displacement sensor, the simple and compact sensor can provide adequate measurement of the displacement of the piston.

Abstract translation: 位移传感器利用霍尔效应传感器和磁体，但与常规霍尔效应位移传感器相比具有扩展的范围。 传感器和磁体之间的相对移动被定义为使得运动路径不平行于磁体的北极和南极之间的轴线。 因此，总的运动路径比现有技术中的大。 该传感器的一个特别优选的应用是盘式制动器，并且作为用于调节盘式制动器活塞的位置的调节机构的一部分。 位移传感器相对较小，因此可以容纳在盘式制动器调节机构的拥挤环境中。 另一方面，利用本发明的大范围位移传感器，简单紧凑的传感器可以提供活塞位移的适当测量。

公开(公告)号：US07032722B2

公开(公告)日：2006-04-25

申请号：US10614582

申请日：2003-07-07

Applicant: Dennis A. Kramer ,  Frederick A. Jelley ,  Joseph A. Kay ,  James R. Brichta ,  Dennis G. O'Reilly ,  Christopher S. Keeney ,  Jaeho Kwak

Inventor： Dennis A. Kramer ,  Frederick A. Jelley ,  Joseph A. Kay ,  James R. Brichta ,  Dennis G. O'Reilly ,  Christopher S. Keeney ,  Jaeho Kwak

IPC: F16D55/08

CPC classification number: F16D65/18 ,  F16D2121/24 ,  F16D2125/405 ,  F16D2127/007

Abstract: A brake assembly has a caliper with a first brake pad and a second brake pad. The first brake pad is moveable relative to the caliper. A brake actuator moves the first brake pad and has a first threaded member and a second threaded member. The first threaded member has first thread characteristics for moving the brake actuator at a first speed and a first force. The second threaded member has a second thread characteristics for moving the brake actuator at a second speed and a second force. The first speed is greater than the second speed while the first force is lower than the second force.

Abstract translation: 制动组件具有带有第一制动衬块和第二制动衬块的卡钳。 第一个刹车片可相对于卡钳移动。 制动器致动器移动第一制动衬块并具有第一螺纹构件和第二螺纹构件。 第一螺纹构件具有用于以第一速度和第一力移动制动致动器的第一螺纹特性。 第二螺纹构件具有用于以第二速度和第二力移动制动致动器的第二螺纹特性。 当第一力低于第二力时，第一速度大于第二速度。

公开(公告)号：US06904988B2

公开(公告)日：2005-06-14

申请号：US10329967

申请日：2002-12-27

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

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

IPC: B60K7/00 ,  B60K1/00

CPC classification number: B60K7/0007 ,  B60G2200/132 ,  B60G2200/422 ,  B60G2204/30 ,  B60G2204/4193 ,  B60G2206/012 ,  B60G2206/11 ,  B60G2300/50 ,  B60K2007/0046 ,  B60K2007/0061 ,  B60L2220/46 ,  B60Y2200/143 ,  B60Y2200/1432 ,  B60Y2200/91

Abstract: A drive train assembly including an electric motor mounted to the frame of the motor vehicle and a trailing arm. The trailing arm is attached to the frame of a motor vehicle such that a pivot point is common to an axis of rotation of a shaft of the electric motor. The electric motor drives a drive mechanism supported by the trailing arm to drive a wheel suspended at a distal end of the trailing arm. The trailing arm pivots about the axis of rotation of the motor shaft thereby reducing the suspended mass of the vehicle and improving ride and handling characteristics.

Abstract translation: 一种传动系组件，包括安装在机动车辆的车架上的电动马达和牵引臂。 牵引臂连接到机动车辆的框架，使得枢转点与电动机的轴的旋转轴共同。 电动机驱动由牵引臂支撑的驱动机构，以驱动悬挂在牵引臂远端的轮。 牵引臂围绕电动机轴的旋转轴线枢转，从而减少车辆的悬挂质量并改善乘坐和操纵特性。

公开(公告)号：US06831849B2

公开(公告)日：2004-12-14

申请号：US09832677

申请日：2001-04-11

Applicant: Craig Rae Fowler ,  Dennis A. Kramer ,  Jerome Quere ,  Enrico Fin ,  George Chene ,  Stephen Chiu ,  Pascal Garrido ,  Ira B. Goldberg ,  Charles Hopson ,  David M. Barry ,  Dan Rogovin

Inventor： Craig Rae Fowler ,  Dennis A. Kramer ,  Jerome Quere ,  Enrico Fin ,  George Chene ,  Stephen Chiu ,  Pascal Garrido ,  Ira B. Goldberg ,  Charles Hopson ,  David M. Barry ,  Dan Rogovin

IPC: H02M500

CPC classification number: H02M5/14

Abstract: A system for controlling multiple vehicle includes a twelve volt (12V)/forty-two volt (42V) battery power distribution system that provides direct current. The system converts single phase alternating current to multiple phase alternating current to simultaneously power multiple vehicle systems. A single pulse width modulation generator converts the direct current from the 12V/42V battery power distribution system to alternating current. This provides one power supply path of alternating current, which has a first phase. A splitter device splits the one power supply path of alternating current into three power paths. A lead/lag circuit is used to shift the alternating current of the second path to a second phase different than the first phase of the first power supply path. A second lead/lag circuit for shifts the alternating current of the third path to a third phase different than the first phase or the second phase. This creates a three-phase alternating current power from a single direct current source. The three-phase alternating current is used to power a plurality of induction motors that operate multiple vehicle systems.

Abstract translation: 用于控制多车辆的系统包括提供直流电的十二伏（12V）/四十二伏（42V）电池配电系统。 该系统将单相交流电转换为多相交流电以同时为多个车辆系统供电。 单个脉冲宽度调制发生器将来自12V / 42V电池配电系统的直流电转换为交流电。 这提供了具有第一相的交流电的一个电源路径。 分路器将交流电的一个电源路径分成三个电源路径。 引导/延迟电路用于将第二路径的交流电转换到与第一电源路径的第一相位不同的第二相位。 用于将第三路径的交流电转换成与第一相或第二相不同的第三相的第二引导/延迟电路。 这产生了来自单个直流电源的三相交流电源。 三相交流电用于对多个操作多个车辆系统的感应电动机供电。

公开(公告)号：US06793234B2

公开(公告)日：2004-09-21

申请号：US09981127

申请日：2001-10-17

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

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

IPC: B62D504

CPC classification number: B62D15/029 ,  B62D5/06

Abstract: A steering system comprises a steering wheel and a feedback mechanism in communication with the steering wheel. A control unit communicates with a sensor and controls the feedback mechanism based on the signal from the sensor. The feedback mechanism may cause tactile feedback in the steering wheel. The feedback mechanism is most preferably incorporated by controlling a solenoid valve in a power steering circuit for the vehicle. By repeatedly actuating the solenoid valve, vibration can be caused in the steering wheel.

Abstract translation: 转向系统包括方向盘和与方向盘连通的反馈机构。 控制单元与传感器通信，并且基于来自传感器的信号来控制反馈机构。 反馈机构可能会导致方向盘中的触觉反馈。 反馈机构最优选地通过控制用于车辆的动力转向回路中的电磁阀来结合。 通过反复启动电磁阀，可能会在方向盘上产生振动。

公开(公告)号：US06736419B2

公开(公告)日：2004-05-18

申请号：US09993430

申请日：2001-11-06

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

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

IPC: B60G2105

CPC classification number: F16F9/53 ,  B60G21/05 ,  B60G21/0553 ,  B60G2204/83022

Abstract: A pair of tension cables are positioned around cams attached to the lower control arms of a vehicle suspension. Each tension cable includes a tension damper responsive to tension in the tension cables. Each tension damper includes a cylinder containing a fluid and a piston including at least one orifice attached to a rod. The piston divides the cylinder into a first and second compartment. The rod in connected to the tension cable. When the tension cable pulls on one end of the rod, the piston is pulled towards the tension cable. The fluid creates resistance in the tension damper as the fluid moves through the orifice from one compartment to the other compartment, damping vehicle roll. Control of the tension dampers can be passive, semi-active, or active.

Abstract translation: 一对张力电缆位于车辆悬架的下控制臂附近的凸轮周围。 每个张力电缆包括响应于张力电缆中的张力的张力减​​震器。 每个张紧阻尼器包括一个容纳流体的气缸和一个包括连接到杆上的至少一个孔的活塞。 活塞将气缸分成第一和第二隔室。 杆连接到张力电缆。 当拉力电缆拉动杆的一端时，活塞被拉向拉力缆线。 流体通过孔从一个隔间移动到另一个隔间时，流体在张力阻尼器中产生阻力，阻尼车辆滚动。 张力阻尼器的控制可以是被动的，半主动的或主动的。

公开(公告)号：US06707268B1

公开(公告)日：2004-03-16

申请号：US10271458

申请日：2002-10-15

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: H02P100

CPC classification number: B60K6/26 ,  B60K1/02 ,  B60K6/48 ,  B60K17/145 ,  B60K17/16 ,  B60K2001/001 ,  B60K2006/262 ,  B60L11/14 ,  B60L2220/52 ,  B60W10/08 ,  B60W2520/10 ,  B60W2520/28 ,  B60W2720/28 ,  B60Y2200/14 ,  F16D61/00 ,  H02K16/005 ,  H02P25/00 ,  Y02T10/6221 ,  Y02T10/641 ,  Y02T10/642 ,  Y02T10/70 ,  Y02T10/7077 ,  Y10S903/906

Abstract: A system for providing driving torque to wheels on a vehicle includes an electric motor having the capability of independently driving rotatable axle shafts. One example includes a single stator with a first armature associated with a first axle shaft and a second armature associated with a second axle shaft. A controller independently controls power to the armatures to achieve the desired wheel speed or driving torque at each of the wheels.

Abstract translation: 用于向车辆上的车轮提供驱动扭矩的系统包括具有独立地驱动可旋转车轴的能力的电动机。 一个示例包括具有与第一车轴相关联的第一电枢的单个定子和与第二车轴相关联的第二电枢。 控制器独立地控制电枢的功率以在每个车轮处获得期望的车轮速度或驱动转矩。

公开(公告)号：US06651991B2

公开(公告)日：2003-11-25

申请号：US10024442

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, Jr. ,  Monte G. Williams

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

IPC: B60G21055

CPC classification number: B60G21/0556 ,  B60G17/0162 ,  B60G21/0553 ,  B60G2200/144 ,  B60G2202/12 ,  B60G2202/135 ,  B60G2204/1222 ,  B60G2204/45 ,  B60G2206/427 ,  B60G2400/0523 ,  B60G2400/104

Abstract: A housing attaches a stabilizer bar to the body of a vehicle and includes pin stops which actively control the stiffness of the stabilizer bar. A spring positioned about each of the pins provide a retaining spring force on the head of the pin, preventing the pins from moving into an aperture in the housing. When a sensor detects that lateral acceleration or yaw rate exceeds a threshold value, an actuator drives pins to overcome the spring force, pushing the pins into the aperture. When the pins are actuated, a protrusion on the stabilizer bar is trapped between the pins. When the vehicle turns and the stabilizer bar axially twists, the protrusion eventually contacts one the pins, preventing further rotation and stiffening the stabilizer bar.

Abstract translation: 壳体将稳定杆连接到车辆的车体上，并且包括能够主动地控制稳定杆的刚度的销止动件。 围绕每个销定位的弹簧在销的头部上提供保持弹簧力，防止销进入壳体中的孔中。 当传感器检测到横向加速度或偏航率超过阈值时，执行器驱动销以克服弹簧力，将销推入孔中。 当销被致动时，稳定杆上的突起被夹在销之间。 当车辆转动并且稳定杆被轴向扭转时，突起最终接触一个销，防止进一步的转动和稳定杆的加强。