公开(公告)号：US07272987B2

公开(公告)日：2007-09-25

申请号：US11235490

申请日：2005-09-26

Applicant: Douglas A. Hughes

Inventor： Douglas A. Hughes

IPC: F16H3/38 ,  F16H3/08 ,  B60W10/02

CPC classification number: B60K6/36 ,  B60K6/387 ,  B60K6/40 ,  B60K6/48 ,  B60Y2400/428 ,  F16H3/006 ,  F16H61/688 ,  F16H2200/0047 ,  Y02T10/6221 ,  Y10T74/111 ,  Y10T74/19223 ,  Y10T74/19228 ,  Y10T74/19288 ,  Y10T477/23 ,  Y10T477/26

Abstract: A powertrain system is provided that includes a first prime mover and change-gear transmission having a first input shaft and a second input shaft. A twin clutch is disposed between the first prime mover and the transmission. The twin clutch includes a first main clutch positioned between the first prime mover and the first input shaft and a second main clutch positioned between the first prime mover and the second input shaft. The powertrain system also includes a second prime mover operably connected to one of the first and second input shafts.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种动力系统，其包括具有第一输入轴和第二输入轴的第一原动机和变速传动装置。 双离合器设置在第一原动机和变速器之间。 双离合器包括位于第一原动机和第一输入轴之间的第一主离合器和位于第一原动机和第二输入轴之间的第二主离合器。 动力系统还包括可操作地连接到第一和第二输入轴之一的第二原动机。

公开(公告)号：US06888273B2

公开(公告)日：2005-05-03

申请号：US10285234

申请日：2002-10-31

Applicant: Douglas A. Hughes ,  James K. Spring

Inventor： Douglas A. Hughes ,  James K. Spring

IPC: F16D48/06 ,  H02K7/00

CPC classification number: F16D48/06 ,  F16D48/064 ,  F16D2500/1022 ,  F16D2500/1045 ,  F16D2500/10493

Abstract: An integrated motor and clutch assembly is provided, which includes a housing that rotatably supports an input shaft and an output shaft. A selectively engageable friction clutch is disposed between the input shaft and the output shaft for transferring torque therebetween. The friction clutch includes an outer hub connected for rotation with the output shaft. The integrated motor and clutch assembly also includes a motor having a rotor non-rotatably connected to the outer hub of the friction clutch and disposed coaxial with the input and output shafts. The motor also includes a stator secured to the housing and disposed concentric with the rotor.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种集成的马达和离合器组件，其包括可旋转地支撑输入轴和输出轴的壳体。 在输入轴和输出轴之间设置可选择性地接合的摩擦离合器，用于在它们之间传递扭矩。 摩擦离合器包括连接成与输出轴一起旋转的外毂。 集成电动机和离合器组件还包括具有不可旋转地连接到摩擦离合器的外轮毂并与输入轴和输出轴同轴设置的转子的电动机。 电动机还包括固定到壳体并与转子同心设置的定子。

公开(公告)号：US06358183B1

公开(公告)日：2002-03-19

申请号：US09560040

申请日：2000-04-27

Applicant: Douglas A. Hughes ,  Karen L. Marx ,  Ronald K. Markyvech

Inventor： Douglas A. Hughes ,  Karen L. Marx ,  Ronald K. Markyvech

IPC: B60K4108

CPC classification number: B60W10/06 ,  B60W10/111 ,  B60W30/19 ,  B60W2710/0644 ,  B60W2710/0666 ,  F16H59/0217 ,  F16H61/702 ,  F16H63/3023 ,  F16H63/502 ,  F16H2059/6807 ,  F16H2061/047 ,  F16H2306/42 ,  F16H2306/46 ,  F16H2306/48 ,  Y10T477/68 ,  Y10T477/69335

Abstract: A control system/method for a controller-assisted, manually shifted transmission system (10) senses incomplete jaw clutch engagement (FIGS. 7A and 7B) and causes the engine to dither about zero driveline torque to allow the vehicle operator to fully engage (FIG. 7C) the engaging jaw clutch (200).

Abstract translation: 用于控制器辅助的手动变速器传动系统（10）的控制系统/方法感测到不完整的爪式离合器接合（图7A和7B），并使发动机在零传动系扭矩上抖动以允许车辆操作者完全接合（图 7C）接合爪式离合器（200）。

公开(公告)号：US07681547B2

公开(公告)日：2010-03-23

申请号：US12208397

申请日：2008-09-11

Applicant: Douglas A. Hughes

Inventor： Douglas A. Hughes

IPC: F01L13/08

CPC classification number: B60W20/10 ,  B60W10/06 ,  B60W10/08 ,  B60W20/00 ,  B60W30/192 ,  F01L13/08 ,  F02N11/00 ,  F02N19/004 ,  Y02T10/6286 ,  Y10T477/23

Abstract: A method of operating a hybrid powertrain system is provided for a vehicle that includes an internal combustion engine having an engine output to drive the vehicle and a motor having a motor output to drive the vehicle. The motor is operatively connected to the engine and operable to crank the engine. The method includes the steps of reducing compression in at least one engine cylinder and operating the motor to crank the engine. A hybrid powertrain system for a hybrid vehicle is also provided.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种操作混合动力系统的方法，用于包括具有用于驱动车辆的发动机输出的内燃机和具有用于驱动车辆的电动机输出的电动机的车辆。 马达可操作地连接到发动机并可操作以起动发动机。 该方法包括以下步骤：减少至少一个发动机气缸中的压缩并操作马达来起动发动机。 还提供了一种用于混合动力车辆的混合动力系统。

公开(公告)号：US07434640B2

公开(公告)日：2008-10-14

申请号：US11190473

申请日：2005-07-27

Applicant: Douglas A. Hughes

Inventor： Douglas A. Hughes

IPC: B60K6/00

CPC classification number: B60W20/10 ,  B60W10/06 ,  B60W10/08 ,  B60W20/00 ,  B60W30/192 ,  F01L13/08 ,  F02N11/00 ,  F02N19/004 ,  Y02T10/6286 ,  Y10T477/23

Abstract: A method of operating a hybrid powertrain system is provided for a vehicle that includes an internal combustion engine having an engine output to drive the vehicle and a motor having a motor output to drive the vehicle. The motor is operatively connected to the engine and operable to crank the engine. The method includes the steps of reducing compression in at least one engine cylinder and operating the motor to crank the engine. A hybrid powertrain system for a hybrid vehicle is also provided.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种操作混合动力系统的方法，用于包括具有用于驱动车辆的发动机输出的内燃机和具有用于驱动车辆的电动机输出的电动机的车辆。 马达可操作地连接到发动机并可操作以起动发动机。 该方法包括以下步骤：减少至少一个发动机气缸中的压缩并操作马达来起动发动机。 还提供了一种用于混合动力车辆的混合动力系统。

公开(公告)号：US06364810B1

公开(公告)日：2002-04-02

申请号：US09634425

申请日：2000-08-08

Applicant: Douglas A. Hughes

Inventor： Douglas A. Hughes

IPC: F16H5930

CPC classification number: F16H61/0248 ,  B60W2710/0644 ,  F16H61/70 ,  F16H61/702 ,  F16H2059/366 ,  Y10S477/908 ,  Y10T477/69335

Abstract: A controller-assisted, manually shifted compound transmission system (10) and splitter shift control method therefor. Auxiliary splitter section (16B) shifts are automatically implemented by a splitter shifter (28) under commands (56) from a controller (54). The splitter ratio to be engaged is determined as a function of a target engine speed (EST) under sensed and expected vehicle operating conditions.

Abstract translation: 一种控制器辅助的手动复合传动系统（10）及其分离变速控制方法。 在来自控制器（54）的命令（56）下，辅助分离器部分（16B）移位由分离器换档器（28）自动实现。 在感测和预期的车辆操作条件下，待啮合的分配器比率被确定为目标发动机转速（EST）的函数。

公开(公告)号：US07863769B2

公开(公告)日：2011-01-04

申请号：US12178175

申请日：2008-07-23

Applicant: Matthew R. Busdiecker ,  Douglas A. Hughes

Inventor： Matthew R. Busdiecker ,  Douglas A. Hughes

IPC: B60L1/00

CPC classification number: H02J13/0003 ,  H02J1/14 ,  Y10T307/25

Abstract: A vehicle power bus control system is disclosed. The vehicle power bus includes at least one device having an issued, maximum, positive electrical limit value, and an issued, minimum, negative electrical limit each communicated to the at least one device from a control module coupled to the at least one device. The control module includes means for expanding one or more of the issued, maximum, positive electrical limit values, and the issued, minimum, negative electrical limit values responsive to a request from the at least one device for expanding one or more of the issued, maximum positive electrical limit values and the issued, minimum, negative electrical limit values.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种车辆电力总线控制系统。 车辆动力总线包括至少一个装置，其具有发射的，最大的，正的电气限制值，以及发出的，最小的负的电气限制，每个从耦合到所述至少一个装置的控制模块传送到所述至少一个装置。 控制模块包括用于响应于来自至少一个设备的用于扩展所发布的，最小的，正的电气限制值中的一个或多个的扩展中的一个或多个的扩展， 最大正电极限值和发出的最小负电极限值。

公开(公告)号：US07665557B2

公开(公告)日：2010-02-23

申请号：US11154427

申请日：2005-06-16

Applicant: Douglas A. Hughes ,  Jeff Skorvpski ,  Thomas R. Stover

Inventor： Douglas A. Hughes ,  Jeff Skorvpski ,  Thomas R. Stover

IPC: B60W20/00

CPC classification number: B60W20/13 ,  B60K6/48 ,  B60L11/14 ,  B60W10/06 ,  B60W10/08 ,  B60W10/26 ,  B60W10/30 ,  B60W20/00 ,  B60W30/18109 ,  B60W2510/244 ,  B60Y2200/14 ,  B62M6/45 ,  Y02T10/6221 ,  Y02T10/6286 ,  Y02T10/70 ,  Y02T10/7077

Abstract: A method is provided for reducing engine idling time in a hybrid vehicle that includes a vehicle accessory and a hybrid powertrain having an engine, a generator operatively coupled to the engine, and an energy source. The method includes selectively powering the vehicle accessory using the energy source while the engine is not running, monitoring the energy source state of charge, selectively starting the engine when the energy source state of charge is less than or equal to a predetermined minimum state of charge, operating the engine driven generator to recharge the energy source to a predetermined maximum state of charge, and turning off the engine when the energy source state of charge is greater than or equal to the predetermined maximum state of charge. A hybrid electric vehicle power delivery system is also provided.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于减少混合动力车辆中的发动机空转时间的方法，所述混合动力车辆包括车辆附件和具有发动机的混合动力系，可操作地联接到发动机的发电机和能量源。 该方法包括在发动机未运行时选择性地为车辆附件提供动力，监测能量源的充电状态，当能量的充电状态小于或等于预定的最小充电状态时选择性启动发动机 操作发动机驱动的发电机将能源再次充电到预定的最大充电状态，并且当能量充电状态大于或等于预定的最大充电状态时关闭发动机。 还提供混合电动车辆动力输送系统。

公开(公告)号：US20080296971A1

公开(公告)日：2008-12-04

申请号：US12178175

申请日：2008-07-23

Applicant: Matthew R. Busdiecker ,  Douglas A. Hughes

Inventor： Matthew R. Busdiecker ,  Douglas A. Hughes

IPC: B60L1/00

CPC classification number: H02J13/0003 ,  H02J1/14 ,  Y10T307/25

Abstract: A vehicle power bus control system is disclosed. The vehicle power bus includes at least one device having an issued, maximum, positive electrical limit value, and an issued, minimum, negative electrical limit each communicated to the at least one device from a control module coupled to the at least one device. The control module includes means for expanding one or more of the issued, maximum, positive electrical limit values, and the issued, minimum, negative electrical limit values responsive to a request from the at least one device for expanding one or more of the issued, maximum positive electrical limit values and the issued, minimum, negative electrical limit values.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种车辆电力总线控制系统。 车辆动力总线包括至少一个装置，其具有发射的，最大的，正的电气限制值，以及发出的，最小的负的电气限制，每个从耦合到所述至少一个装置的控制模块传送到所述至少一个装置。 控制模块包括用于响应于来自至少一个设备的用于扩展所发布的，最小的，正的电气限制值中的一个或多个的扩展中的一个或多个的扩展， 最大正电极限值和发出的最小负电极限值。

公开(公告)号：US07420292B2

公开(公告)日：2008-09-02

申请号：US11403300

申请日：2006-04-13

Applicant: Matthew R. Busdiecker ,  Douglas A. Hughes

Inventor： Matthew R. Busdiecker ,  Douglas A. Hughes

IPC: B60L1/00 ,  B60L3/00

CPC classification number: H02J13/0003 ,  H02J1/14 ,  Y10T307/25

Abstract: A vehicle power bus control system including a control module having a communication interface and a device having a communication interface for communicating with the control module wherein the control module is adapted to transfer at least one electrical limit value to the device, and wherein the device is adapted to act in response to the electrical limit value to self-regulate an electrical quantity associated with the device.

Abstract translation: 一种车辆电力总线控制系统，包括具有通信接口的控制模块和具有用于与所述控制模块通信的通信接口的设备，其中所述控制模块适于将至少一个电极限值传送到所述设备，并且其中所述设备是 适于响应于电气限制值而自动调节与装置相关联的电量。