公开(公告)号：US20110030656A1

公开(公告)日：2011-02-10

申请号：US12538485

申请日：2009-08-10

申请人： Dean M. Pepperine ,  Kevin R. Keegan ,  Chris M. De Minco ,  Kirk W. Caloroso ,  Jared I. Meeker

发明人： Dean M. Pepperine ,  Kevin R. Keegan ,  Chris M. De Minco ,  Kirk W. Caloroso ,  Jared I. Meeker

IPC分类号： F02M61/14

CPC分类号： F02M61/14 ,  F02M2200/8023 ,  F02M2200/8076 ,  F02M2200/856

摘要： A threaded fastener having a conical seat is provided to mechanically couple a fuel injector assembly to a fuel rail assembly. By mating the conical seat with a spherical collar integral with the fuel injector assembly, an injector coupling is provided that mechanically supports loads from relatively high fuel pressure and combustion pressure while allowing the injector assembly to pivot relative to the fuel rail assembly. A biasing member is provided to pre-load the spherical collar against the mating conical seat.

摘要翻译： 提供具有锥形座的螺纹紧固件以将燃料喷射器组件机械地联接到燃料导轨组件。 通过将锥形座与与燃料喷射器组件成一体的球形轴套配合，提供了一种喷射器联接器，其机械地支撑来自较高燃料压力和燃烧压力的载荷，同时允许喷射器组件相对于燃料轨道组件枢转。 提供偏置构件以将球形套环预先装配到配合锥形座上。

公开(公告)号：US20100145597A1

公开(公告)日：2010-06-10

申请号：US12315767

申请日：2008-12-05

申请人： Kevin R. Keegan ,  Ronald J. Krefta

发明人： Kevin R. Keegan ,  Ronald J. Krefta

IPC分类号： F02D41/30

CPC分类号： F02D41/0085 ,  F02D41/20 ,  F02D41/2435 ,  F02D2041/2055 ,  F02D2041/2058

摘要： A method for equalizing fuel injector flows among a plurality of fuel injectors in an internal combustion engine including the steps of a) characterizing the electrical and/or mechanical performance of each fuel injector; b) imprinting characterization data on each fuel injector; c) reading the imprinted data into a control computer, preferably at the time of engine assembly or sub-assembly; and d) using the characterization data in an algorithm to adjust at least one electrical parameter such as hold current, peak current, and boost time for each fuel injector in an assembled engine during each fuel injection cycle.

摘要翻译： 一种用于均衡内燃机中的多个燃料喷射器之间的燃料喷射器流动的方法，包括以下步骤：a）表征每个燃料喷射器的电气和/或机械性能; b）在每个喷油器上刻印特征数据; c）优选地在发动机组装或子组装时将印刷的数据读取到控制计算机中; 以及d）在每个燃料喷射循环期间，使用算法中的表征数据来调整组装的发动机中的每个燃料喷射器的至少一个电参数，例如保持电流，峰值电流和升压时间。

公开(公告)号：US07347190B1

公开(公告)日：2008-03-25

申请号：US11705968

申请日：2007-02-13

申请人： Kevin R. Keegan ,  Jared I. Meeker ,  Allan R. Wells ,  Kirk W. Caloroso

发明人： Kevin R. Keegan ,  Jared I. Meeker ,  Allan R. Wells ,  Kirk W. Caloroso

IPC分类号： F02M61/14 ,  F02M61/18

CPC分类号： F02M55/02 ,  F02M55/025 ,  F02M61/14 ,  F02M61/168 ,  F02M2200/8084

摘要： A fuel rail assembly includes a fuel injector socket having a cylindrical end for receiving an injector and a boxed end for orienting and positioning the injector relative to the engine cylinder. A boxed shape end cap is fitted over the boxed end of the socket thereby supporting the socket. Planar saddle members are disposed on each side of the end cap and radiused edges are fitted to the cylindrical surface of the fuel distribution tube. A jump tube communicates fuel from the fuel distribution tube to the fuel injector socket. A bracket defines a sole plate for the assembly, for attachment to an engine head, and includes a generally planar surface for locating against the planar surface of the saddle members. Components of the fuel rail assembly are first assembled loosely on a fixture, then joined together as the fuel rail assembly.

摘要翻译： 燃料导轨组件包括燃料喷射器插座，其具有用于接收喷射器的圆柱形端部和用于相对于发动机气缸定向和定位喷射器的盒装端部。 一个盒形端盖安装在插座的盒装端上，从而支撑插座。 平面鞍部件设置在端盖的每一侧，并且圆角边缘装配到燃料分配管的圆柱形表面。 跳管将来自燃料分配管的燃料与燃料喷射器插座连通。 支架限定用于组件的底板，用于附接到发动机头部，并且包括用于抵靠鞍形构件的平坦表面定位的大体平坦的表面。 燃料导轨组件的部件首先松散地组装在固定装置上，然后作为燃料导轨组件接合在一起。

公开(公告)号：US07008709B2

公开(公告)日：2006-03-07

申请号：US10032606

申请日：2001-10-19

申请人： Kevin R. Keegan ,  Diane M. England

发明人： Kevin R. Keegan ,  Diane M. England

IPC分类号： H01M8/04

CPC分类号： H01M8/0247 ,  H01M4/8626 ,  H01M4/9033 ,  H01M4/9066 ,  H01M8/0232 ,  H01M8/0236 ,  H01M8/0256 ,  H01M2008/1293

摘要： A fuel cell having a non-uniform electrical resistivity over the flow area of the cell. Resistance is higher in areas of the cell having locally low levels of hydrogen than in areas having locally high levels of hydrogen. Excess oxygen ion migration and buildup is suppressed in regions having low hydrogen concentration and is correspondingly increased in regions having a surfeit of hydrogen. Destructive oxidation of the anode is suppressed and a greater percentage of the hydrogen passed into the cell is consumed, thereby increasing electric output.

公开(公告)号：US06773845B2

公开(公告)日：2004-08-10

申请号：US09892959

申请日：2001-06-27

申请人： Kevin R. Keegan

发明人： Kevin R. Keegan

IPC分类号： H01M804

CPC分类号： H01M8/0265 ,  H01M8/0247 ,  H01M8/0258 ,  H01M8/0263 ,  H01M8/04225 ,  H01M8/2425 ,  H01M2008/1293

摘要： An electrode fluid distributor includes a fluid passageway having a plurality of segment pairs each including an inlet segment in fluid communication with an inlet and an outlet segment in fluid communication with an outlet. The fluid passageway may have a length greater than the longest dimension of the distributor. Further, a plurality of fluid passageways may be provided, wherein at least one of the fluid passageways includes at least one turn. A baffle is disposed between adjacent inlet segments and outlet segments of the fluid passageway. Each inlet segment is in fluid communication with adjacent inlet segments and adjacent outlet segments, and each outlet segment is in fluid communication with adjacent outlet segments.

摘要翻译： 电极流体分配器包括具有多个段对的流体通道，每个段对包括与入口流体连通的入口段和与出口流体连通的出口段。 流体通道的长度可以大于分配器的最长尺寸。 此外，可以设置多个流体通道，其中至少一个流体通道包括至少一个匝。 挡板设置在流体通道的相邻入口段和出口段之间。 每个入口段与相邻的入口段和相邻的出口段流体连通，并且每个出口段与相邻的出口段流体连通。

公开(公告)号：US06737182B2

公开(公告)日：2004-05-18

申请号：US09884527

申请日：2001-06-18

申请人： Kevin R. Keegan

发明人： Kevin R. Keegan

IPC分类号： H01M812

CPC分类号： H01M8/12 ,  H01M8/0204 ,  H01M8/0247 ,  H01M8/0267 ,  H01M8/04007 ,  H01M8/04037 ,  H01M8/04223 ,  H01M8/2425

摘要： A solid oxide fuel cell stack is disclosed. The solid oxide fuel cell stack comprises an electrochemical cell having an electrolyte disposed between and in ionic communication with a first electrode and a second electrode. The solid oxide fuel cell stack also comprises at least one interconnect disposed in fluid and thermal communication with at least a portion of the electrochemical cell, the interconnect comprising an electrical supply connector.

摘要翻译： 公开了一种固体氧化物燃料电池堆。 固体氧化物燃料电池堆包括电化学电池，其具有设置在第一电极和第二电极之间且与第一电极和第二电极离子连通的电解质。 固体氧化物燃料电池堆还包括至少一个布置成流体并且与电化学电池的至少一部分热连通的互连，所述互连包括电源连接器。

公开(公告)号：US06562496B2

公开(公告)日：2003-05-13

申请号：US09845531

申请日：2001-04-30

申请人： Michael T. Faville ,  M. James Grieve ,  John G. Noetzel ,  Karl J. Haltiner, Jr. ,  Christopher M. DeMinco ,  Kevin R. Keegan ,  John F. O'Brien ,  Subhasish Mukerjee ,  David R. Schumann ,  Steven R. Shaffer ,  Juergen T. Kammerer ,  Catherine C. Vavonese ,  James M. Haller ,  Donald J. Armstrong ,  Harry L. Husted ,  Haskell Simpkins

发明人： Michael T. Faville ,  M. James Grieve ,  John G. Noetzel ,  Karl J. Haltiner, Jr. ,  Christopher M. DeMinco ,  Kevin R. Keegan ,  John F. O'Brien ,  Subhasish Mukerjee ,  David R. Schumann ,  Steven R. Shaffer ,  Juergen T. Kammerer ,  Catherine C. Vavonese ,  James M. Haller ,  Donald J. Armstrong ,  Harry L. Husted ,  Haskell Simpkins

IPC分类号： H01M800

CPC分类号： H01M8/04268 ,  H01M8/04014 ,  H01M8/04089 ,  H01M8/0612 ,  H01M2008/1293

摘要： A method of starting a solid oxide fuel cell system is disclosed. The method comprises pressurizing a main plenum to a first pressure. The main plenum comprises a first supply of fuel, blowers, and air control valves. The first supply of fuel and a first supply of air are directed to a preheated micro-reformer. A heated pre-reformate is created in the micro-reformer and discharged from the micro-reformer to a main reformer. The main reformer is preheated with the heated pre-reformate. A second supply of fuel and a second supply of air are introduced to the main reformer. A heated main reformate is created in the main reformer and directed to a waste energy recovery assembly. A cathode supply is heated in the waste energy recovery system and then directed to a solid oxide fuel cell stack in order to heat the solid oxide fuel cell stack. Methods of transitioning, operating, shutting down, and maintaining in standby mode are also disclosed. A solid oxide fuel cell mechanization for a transportation vehicle is also disclosed.

公开(公告)号：US5233882A

公开(公告)日：1993-08-10

申请号：US692375

申请日：1991-04-26

申请人： Robert J. Byram ,  Bryan S. Kikta ,  Kevin R. Keegan ,  Daniel F. Smith ,  Donald G. Witzel ,  Daniel A. Crawford ,  Steven A. Kornburger ,  Lisa M. Unuvar

发明人： Robert J. Byram ,  Bryan S. Kikta ,  Kevin R. Keegan ,  Daniel F. Smith ,  Donald G. Witzel ,  Daniel A. Crawford ,  Steven A. Kornburger ,  Lisa M. Unuvar

IPC分类号： G01D5/02 ,  G05G1/38

CPC分类号： G05G1/38 ,  G01D5/02 ,  Y10T477/893 ,  Y10T74/20528 ,  Y10T74/2054 ,  Y10T74/20888

摘要： A remote control lever module comprises an inner shaft coaxially located inside an outer shaft. The inner and outer shafts are rotatably mounted on a support and can rotate with respect to one another. A return mechanism is engageable with the inner and outer shafts enabling forward rotation of the inner shaft to cause forward rotation of the outer shaft. The return mechanism further enables extended forward rotation of the inner shaft with respect to the outer shaft, and urges backward rotation of the inner shaft to a rearmost position. The return mechanism limits backward rotation of the inner and outer shafts beyond a nonactuating position. A force spring urges the outer shaft to the nonactuating position. Sensors produce electrical signals proportional to the angular position of the inner and outer shafts. A friction pad can be disposed between the inner shaft and support to frictionally resist rotation of the inner shaft with respect to the support.

公开(公告)号：US08277524B2

公开(公告)日：2012-10-02

申请号：US10801740

申请日：2004-03-16

申请人： Kevin R. Keegan ,  Amanda M. Weiss ,  Charles R. DeJohn

发明人： Kevin R. Keegan ,  Amanda M. Weiss ,  Charles R. DeJohn

IPC分类号： H01M8/04

CPC分类号： C01B3/386 ,  B01J12/007 ,  B01J2208/00716 ,  B01J2219/002 ,  B01J2219/00209 ,  B01J2219/00216 ,  B01J2219/00231 ,  B01J2219/00238 ,  C01B2203/0261 ,  C01B2203/1604 ,  C01B2203/1619 ,  C01B2203/169 ,  H01M8/0618 ,  H01M2008/1293 ,  Y10T436/12

摘要： A method for determining an optimal combustion interval during start-up of a hydrocarbon catalytic reformer under various conditions of temperature, fuel type, and combustion fuel flow rate. An initial catalyst temperature is measured and an algorithm is used to calculate a rate of heating of the catalyst by combustion based upon heat content of the fuel, selected fuel flow rate, and heat capacity and mass of the catalyst and reformer passages. From the initial temperature and the heating gradient, an optimal combustion interval is inferred through the algorithm and used to terminate combustion, initiate a combustion quench interval, and change over the fuel flow rate and mixture from combustion to reforming.

摘要翻译： 一种用于在各种温度，燃料类型和燃烧燃料流量条件下在烃催化重整器启动期间确定最佳燃烧间隔的方法。 测量初始催化剂温度，并且使用算法基于燃料的热含量，所选择的燃料流速以及催化剂和重整器通道的热容量和质量来计算催化剂的加热速率。 从初始温度和加热梯度，通过该算法推断出最佳燃烧间隔，并用于终止燃烧，启动燃烧骤冷间隔，并将燃料流速和燃烧混合物从燃烧转化为重整。

公开(公告)号：US20100038459A1

公开(公告)日：2010-02-18

申请号：US12580366

申请日：2009-10-16

申请人： Allan R. Wells ,  Kevin R. Keegan

发明人： Allan R. Wells ,  Kevin R. Keegan

IPC分类号： B05B1/14

CPC分类号： F02M61/165 ,  F02M61/14 ,  F02M2200/315 ,  Y10S239/23 ,  Y10T137/794

摘要： Apparatus and method for substantially reducing or eliminating pressure pulsations caused by the opening and closing of fuel injectors. A preferred embodiment provides a restriction orifice adjacent the inlet end of a fuel injector filter of a respective fuel injector.

摘要翻译： 用于大大减少或消除由燃料喷射器的打开和关闭引起的压力脉动的装置和方法。 优选实施例提供了邻近相应燃料喷射器的燃料喷射器过滤器的入口端的限制孔口。