公开(公告)号：US20100012093A1

公开(公告)日：2010-01-21

申请号：US12218833

申请日：2008-07-18

Applicant: Dean M. Pepperine ,  Robert B. Perry ,  Jason M. Urckfitz ,  Kirk W. Caloroso

Inventor： Dean M. Pepperine ,  Robert B. Perry ,  Jason M. Urckfitz ,  Kirk W. Caloroso

IPC: F02M61/14 ,  F16L23/00

CPC classification number: F16L37/1225 ,  F02M55/004 ,  F02M69/465 ,  F02M2200/853 ,  F02M2200/856

Abstract: A coupling for suspending a fuel injector from a fuel rail assembly of an internal combustion engine includes a collar that mates with the fuel injector and a retainer clip that engages with the collar and with an annular flange of an injector socket thereby mechanically connecting the fuel injector to the fuel rail assembly. The retainer clip includes windows having a convex profile to enable even load distribution upon the socket flange when assembled. Coincident keyed features are integrated in the flange of the injector socket and in the collar to facilitate correct alignment of the injector relative to the fuel rail. Paired together, the retainer clip and the collar enable a secure, and coincident keyed fuel injector-to-fuel rail connection that is able to withstand high pressure separating loads.

Abstract translation: 用于将燃料喷射器从内燃机的燃料轨道组件悬挂的联接器包括与燃料喷射器配合的轴环和与轴环接合并与喷射器插座的环形凸缘接合的保持夹，从而机械地连接燃料喷射器 到燃料导轨组件。 保持夹包括具有凸形轮廓的窗口，以在组装时能够在插座凸缘上均匀分布载荷。 重合键控特征集成在注射器插座的凸缘和套环中，以便于喷射器相对于燃料导轨的正确对准。 配合在一起，保持夹和套环能够实现能够承受高压分离负载的安全且重合的键控式燃油喷射器至燃料轨道连接。

公开(公告)号：US07318400B2

公开(公告)日：2008-01-15

申请号：US11229940

申请日：2005-09-19

Applicant: Thomas L. Lipke ,  Jason M. Urckfitz

Inventor： Thomas L. Lipke ,  Jason M. Urckfitz

IPC: F01L1/34

CPC classification number: F01L1/3442 ,  F01L1/022 ,  F01L1/024 ,  F01L2001/34469 ,  F01L2001/34483 ,  F01L2101/00 ,  F01L2103/00

Abstract: A rotor-locking mechanism for a vane-type camshaft phaser. A locking pin is disposed in the rotor and is permitted to travel into a well in either the rear cover or the front cover of the phaser. The pin is urged into the well by a return spring, and the end of the pin end is exposed to oil pressure for unlocking the pin. A first channel is provided between the advance-oil feed and the end of the pin, and a second channel is provided between the retard-oil feed and the end of the pin. The channels may be formed in either of the covers. The pin is unlocked whenever a predetermined oil pressure is exceeded in either the advance or retard oil feeds, permitting the pin to be unlocked through most modes of engine operation and to be locked only under specific predetermined low-pressure conditions, such as during engine starting.

Abstract translation: 用于叶片式凸轮轴相位器的转子锁定机构。 锁定销设置在转子中，并被允许行进到移相器的后盖或前盖中的井中。 销通过复位弹簧推入井中，并且销端的端部暴露于油压以解锁销。 在前进油进料和销的端部之间设置有第一通道，并且在延迟油进料和销的端部之间设置第二通道。 通道可以形成在任一盖中。 只要在提前或延迟供油中超过预定的油压，销都被解锁，允许销通过大多数发动机操作模式解锁，并且仅在特定的预定低压条件下被锁定，例如在发动机起动期间 。

公开(公告)号：US06543400B1

公开(公告)日：2003-04-08

申请号：US10045728

申请日：2001-10-19

Applicant: Jason M. Urckfitz ,  Dominic Borraccia

Inventor： Jason M. Urckfitz ,  Dominic Borraccia

IPC: F01L134

CPC classification number: F01L1/34 ,  F01L1/34406 ,  F01L1/3442 ,  F01L2001/34483

Abstract: A cam phaser assembly having an improved configuration of the C1 oil gallery in the camshaft supplying oil to the cam phaser. An axial bore in the camshaft is formed over its non-threaded outer portion at a diameter substantially greater than the diameter of the bolt connecting the phaser to the camshaft. Upon assembly of the cam phaser to the camshaft, an annular, cylindrical gallery is formed between the bolt surface and the bore, which gallery replaces the plurality of axial bores required for the C1 gallery in the prior art camshaft. The prior art C2 gallery, which utilizes a second axial bore in the bolt itself, is substantially unchanged, and an O-ring around the cam bolt in the first axial bore seals the C1 and C2 pressure galleries from communicating with each other.

Abstract translation: 凸轮相位器组件，其具有改进的凸轮轴中的C1油画廊的构造，以向凸轮相位器供油。 凸轮轴上的轴向孔在其非螺纹外部部分上形成，其直径基本上大于将移相器连接到凸轮轴的螺栓的直径。 在将凸轮移相器组装到凸轮轴上之后，在螺栓表面和孔之间形成一个环形的圆柱形槽，该弧形槽代替现有技术的凸轮轴中C1库所需的多个轴向孔。 利用螺栓本身中的第二轴向孔的现有技术的C2储罐基本上不变，并且在第一轴向孔中的凸轮螺栓周围的O形环密封C1和C2压力库不相互连通。

公开(公告)号：US06386167B1

公开(公告)日：2002-05-14

申请号：US09896626

申请日：2001-06-29

Applicant: Jason M. Urckfitz ,  Michael J. Fox ,  Matthew T. Scott ,  Daniel R. Cuatt

Inventor： Jason M. Urckfitz ,  Michael J. Fox ,  Matthew T. Scott ,  Daniel R. Cuatt

IPC: F01L1344

CPC classification number: F01L1/34403 ,  F01L1/344 ,  F01L1/34406

Abstract: An improved splined cam phaser includes four assemblies: a sprocket assembly, an inner hub assembly, a cover assembly, and a piston assembly. The joined assemblies provide phaser function at reduced manufacturing cost. The cover assembly, at least in part, is stamped from sheet stock and is net formed to receive a seal.

Abstract translation: 改进的花键凸轮移相器包括四个组件：链轮组件，内毂组件，盖组件和活塞组件。 连接的组件以降低的制造成本提供相位器功能。 至少部分地，盖组件被片材冲压并且被网形成以接收密封件。

公开(公告)号：US06948467B2

公开(公告)日：2005-09-27

申请号：US10788983

申请日：2004-02-27

Applicant: Thomas L. Lipke ,  Jason M. Urckfitz

Inventor： Thomas L. Lipke ,  Jason M. Urckfitz

IPC: F01L1/344 ,  F01L1/34

CPC classification number: F01L1/3442 ,  F01L1/022 ,  F01L1/024 ,  F01L2001/34469 ,  F01L2001/34483 ,  F01L2101/00 ,  F01L2103/00

Abstract: A rotor-locking mechanism for a vane-type camshaft phaser. A locking pin is disposed in the rotor and is permitted to travel into a well in either the rear cover or the front cover of the phaser. The pin is urged into the well by a return spring, and the end of the pin end is exposed to oil pressure for unlocking the pin. A first channel is provided between the advance-oil feed and the end of the pin, and a second channel is provided between the retard-oil feed and the end of the pin. The channels may be formed in either of the covers. The pin is unlocked whenever a predetermined oil pressure is exceeded in either the advance or retard oil feeds, permitting the pin to be unlocked through most modes of engine operation and to be locked only under specific predetermined low-pressure conditions, such as during engine starting.

Abstract translation: 用于叶片式凸轮轴相位器的转子锁定机构。 锁定销设置在转子中，并被允许行进到移相器的后盖或前盖中的井中。 销通过复位弹簧推入井中，并且销端的端部暴露于油压以解锁销。 在前进油进料和销的端部之间设置有第一通道，并且在延迟油进料和销的端部之间设置第二通道。 通道可以形成在任一盖中。 只要在提前或延迟供油中超过预定的油压，销都被解锁，允许销通过大多数发动机操作模式解锁，并且仅在特定的预定低压条件下被锁定，例如在发动机起动期间 。

公开(公告)号：US06390042B1

公开(公告)日：2002-05-21

申请号：US09565966

申请日：2000-05-05

Applicant: Matthew T Scott ,  Timothy M Nieves ,  Dominic Borraccia ,  Jason M Urckfitz ,  Daniel Richard Cuatt

Inventor： Matthew T Scott ,  Timothy M Nieves ,  Dominic Borraccia ,  Jason M Urckfitz ,  Daniel Richard Cuatt

IPC: B65D5116

CPC classification number: F01L1/34406 ,  F01L1/46 ,  Y10S220/19 ,  Y10T74/2102

Abstract: An improved releasable and reusable self-sealing plug for mechanically sealing a bore. A cylindrical body is formed on its outer surface to retain radial sealing means such as an O-ring. An oversize annular cap at the outer end of the body limits ingress of the plug into a bore, and a pair of opposed, flexible limbs terminating in flanges beyond the inner end of the body are compressed radially during insertion of the plug and spring out at completion of insertion to grip the inner entrance to the bore, thus holding the O-ring and plug in the bore. Insertion may be accomplished manually without the aid of tools. The plug cannot be driven out by pressure on the bore, but is easily removed by recompression of the limbs and flanges and withdrawal of the plug by, for example, needle-nose pliers. The plug may be formed inexpensively and easily by injection molding of a suitable plastic polymer.

Abstract translation: 一种改进的可释放和可重复使用的自密封塞，用于机械密封孔。 在其外表面上形成圆柱体以保持诸如O形环的径向密封装置。 在主体外端的尺寸较大的环形帽限制了塞子进入孔的入口，并且一对相对的，柔性的四肢终止于主体的内端之外的凸缘，在插入插头期间被径向地压缩并弹出 完成插入以夹紧孔的内部入口，从而保持O形环并将其插入孔中。 插入可以手动完成，而无需工具的帮助。 插头不能通过孔上的压力驱动，但是可以通过肢体和法兰的再压缩以及例如针嘴钳取出插头而容易地移除。 插塞可以通过注塑成型合适的塑料聚合物而廉价且容易地形成。

公开(公告)号：US06386166B1

公开(公告)日：2002-05-14

申请号：US09892948

申请日：2001-06-27

Applicant: Matthew T. Scott ,  Timothy M. Nieves ,  Dominic Borraccia ,  Jason M. Urckfitz

Inventor： Matthew T. Scott ,  Timothy M. Nieves ,  Dominic Borraccia ,  Jason M. Urckfitz

IPC: F01L1344

CPC classification number: F01L1/46 ,  F01L1/34 ,  F01L1/34403

Abstract: An improved splined cam phaser includes four assemblies: a sprocket assembly, an inner hub assembly, a cover assembly, and a piston assembly. The joined assemblies provide phaser function at reduced manufacturing cost. The piston assembly is formed, at least in part, of a plastic polymer wherein the seal groove is net formed.

Abstract translation: 改进的花键凸轮移相器包括四个组件：链轮组件，内毂组件，盖组件和活塞组件。 连接的组件以降低的制造成本提供相位器功能。 活塞组件至少部分地由塑料聚合物形成，其中密封槽是网形成的。

公开(公告)号：US20080254900A1

公开(公告)日：2008-10-16

申请号：US12152346

申请日：2008-05-14

Applicant: Jason M. Urckfitz

Inventor： Jason M. Urckfitz

IPC: F16D3/10

CPC classification number: F01L1/3442 ,  F01L1/022 ,  F01L2001/34479 ,  F01L2101/00 ,  F16D3/10 ,  F16D3/84

Abstract: A camshaft phaser for varying the timing of valves in an internal combustion engine. A rotor includes a plurality of vanes disposed in a stator having a plurality of lobes, forming a plurality of alternating timing advance and timing retard chambers. Pressurized oil is supplied selectively to the chambers to change the phase angle of the camshaft with respect to the crankshaft. The rotor is captured between a stator plate and a rotor cover plate. Axial surfaces of the rotor form wiping surfaces with their respective plates. The rotor is divided equatorially into two interlocking sections, the lower section riding on the stator plate and the upper section riding on the cover plate. An axially slidable labyrintian seal formed at the juncture of the upper and lower sections prevents oil leakage. A lash spring between the upper and lower sections urges the sections into zero-lash with their respective plates.

Abstract translation: 用于改变内燃机中的阀的时间的凸轮轴相位器。 转子包括设置在具有多个叶片的定子中的多个叶片，形成多个交替的定时提前和定时延迟室。 加压油被选择性地供应到腔室以改变凸轮轴相对于曲轴的相位角。 转子被捕获在定子板和转子盖板之间。 转子的轴向表面用各自的板擦拭表面。 转子赤道分为两个互锁部分，下部分在定子板上，上部位于盖板上。 在上部和下部的接合处形成的可轴向滑动的密封胶密封件防止漏油。 上部和下部之间的间隙弹簧促使各部分与其相应的板零零冲击。

公开(公告)号：US06405696B1

公开(公告)日：2002-06-18

申请号：US09894772

申请日：2001-06-28

Applicant: Dominic Borraccia ,  Matthew T. Scott ,  Jason M. Urckfitz ,  Timothy M. Nieves ,  Thomas H. Lichti

Inventor： Dominic Borraccia ,  Matthew T. Scott ,  Jason M. Urckfitz ,  Timothy M. Nieves ,  Thomas H. Lichti

IPC: F01L1344

CPC classification number: F01L1/34 ,  F01L1/34406 ,  F01L2103/00

Abstract: An improved splined cam phaser includes four assemblies: a sprocket assembly, an inner hub assembly, a cover assembly, and a piston assembly. The joined assemblies provide phaser function at reduced manufacturing cost. The component parts of the assemblies are re-configured from analogous parts in the prior art cam phaser to permit much of the improved phaser to be manufactured inexpensively by powdered metal forming or by stamping or drawing from sheet metal, in contrast with the prior art phaser wherein all parts are formed expensively either by machining from forged blanks or by investment casting. These changes reduce not only the cost of manufacture but also reduce the weight and axial length of the phaser, an important customer acceptance criterion, and improve the speed of response. Further, the proportions of some parts are altered such that all radial and axial loads are borne by a single large bearing in place of two small sequential bearings in the prior art phaser, thus reducing variability in axial alignment of the component parts.

Abstract translation: 改进的花键凸轮移相器包括四个组件：链轮组件，内毂组件，盖组件和活塞组件。 连接的组件以降低的制造成本提供相位器功能。 组件的组成部分由现有技术的凸轮相位器中的类似部件重新构成，以允许大量改进的相位器通过粉末金属成形或通过冲压或拉制从金属板而廉价地制造，与现有技术的相位器 其中所有零件都是通过从锻造坯料或熔模铸造加工形成的。 这些变化不仅降低了制造成本，而且降低了移相器的重量和轴向长度，重要的客户接受标准，并提高了响应速度。 此外，一些部件的比例被改变，使得所有的径向和轴向载荷代替现有技术的相位器中的两个小的顺序轴承由单个大的轴承承担，从而减少了部件的轴向对准的可变性。

公开(公告)号：US06276321B1

公开(公告)日：2001-08-21

申请号：US09481198

申请日：2000-01-11

Applicant: Thomas Howard Lichti ,  Michael James Fox ,  Jason M Urckfitz ,  Wayne Stanley Harris

Inventor： Thomas Howard Lichti ,  Michael James Fox ,  Jason M Urckfitz ,  Wayne Stanley Harris

IPC: F01L1344

CPC classification number: F01L1/3442 ,  F01L2001/34483 ,  Y10T74/2102

Abstract: A vane-type camshaft phaser wherein a coil spring under torsional compression or extension is disposed coaxially within an annular cavity formed in either the cover plate or back plate. A first end of the spring is connected to the cover plate or back plate, and a second end extends from the cavity and is connected to the phaser rotor. The spring constant is selected such that a biasing torque is exerted on the rotor in the valve-opening-advancing direction which counters the inherent valve-opening-retarding torque bias of the camshaft during operation. The bias spring permits more rapid response to a demand on the cam phaser for advancing valve timing, and is also useful in orienting the camshaft advantageously, especially an exhaust valve camshaft, in a timing-advanced position when the engine is shut off or operating at low engine speed.

Abstract translation: 一种叶片式凸轮轴相位器，其中在扭转压缩或延伸的螺旋弹簧同轴地设置在形成在盖板或背板中的环形空腔内。 弹簧的第一端连接到盖板或背板，并且第二端从空腔延伸并连接到移相器转子。 选择弹簧常数，使得在操作期间在凸轮轴的固有的开阀延迟转矩偏置中反映阀开启前进方向上的转子施加偏压力矩。 偏置弹簧允许更快速地响应对凸轮相位器的要求，以提高气门正时，并且也可用于当发动机关闭或操作时在有利地定位凸轮轴，特别是排气门凸轮轴处于定时提前位置 低发动机转速。