公开(公告)号：US08115582B2

公开(公告)日：2012-02-14

申请号：US12903249

申请日：2010-10-13

Applicant: Chingchi Chen ,  Michael Degner ,  Feng Liang

Inventor： Chingchi Chen ,  Michael Degner ,  Feng Liang

IPC: H01F21/08

CPC classification number: H01F3/12 ,  H01F3/14 ,  H01F27/38 ,  H01F37/00 ,  H01F38/023 ,  H01F2017/0093 ,  H01F2017/065 ,  H03H7/427 ,  H03H2001/005

Abstract: An inductor includes a core that has a window (164). The core includes a first core member and a second core member. A first winding is coupled to the first core member and a second winding is coupled to the second core member. A shell surrounds the core. Pairs of gaps between the core and the shell provide flux paths.

Abstract translation: 电感器包括具有窗口（164）的芯部。 芯部包括第一芯部件和第二芯部件。 第一绕组联接到第一芯构件，第二绕组联接到第二芯构件。 一个壳围绕核心。 核心和壳体之间的间隙对提供了通量路径。

公开(公告)号：US07584727B2

公开(公告)日：2009-09-08

申请号：US11548671

申请日：2006-10-11

Applicant: Feng Liang ,  Michael Degner

Inventor： Feng Liang ,  Michael Degner

IPC: F01L9/04

CPC classification number: F01L9/04 ,  F01L2009/0436 ,  F01L2009/0448 ,  H02K3/28 ,  H02K3/34

Abstract: A valve actuator for an internal combustion engine, comprising of a core having a wound coil located therein, the core further having at least one permanent magnet located at least partially within a space defined by the coil and positioned at an angle relative to a direction of movement of an armature, and at least an air gap adjacent to the at least one permanent magnet and wherein the air gap is wholly contained in the core and configured to reduce flux leakage.

Abstract translation: 一种用于内燃机的阀致动器，包括具有位于其中的缠绕线圈的芯，所述芯还具有至少部分位于由线圈限定的空间内的至少一个永磁体，并且相对于 电枢的运动，以及与至少一个永磁体相邻的至少一个空气间隙，并且其中气隙完全包含在磁芯中并且构造成减小磁通泄漏。

公开(公告)号：US20090212653A1

公开(公告)日：2009-08-27

申请号：US12434808

申请日：2009-05-04

Applicant: Feng Liang ,  Michael Degner

Inventor： Feng Liang ,  Michael Degner

IPC: H02K3/28

CPC classification number: H02K3/28 ,  F01L9/04 ,  F01L2009/0436 ,  F01L2009/0448 ,  H02K3/34 ,  H02K7/09

Abstract: Rotational electric machine stator winding arrangement characterized, inter alia, by at least one coil of each parallel circuit being discontinuous with the other coils of the corresponding circuit, and by coils configured to accept phase voltage not being adjacent coils having a point at the lowest potential of a corresponding circuit.

Abstract translation: 旋转电机定子绕组布置，其特征在于，每个并联电路的至少一个线圈与对应电路的其它线圈不连续，并且被配置为接受不是具有最低电位点的相邻线圈的相位电压 的相应电路。

公开(公告)号：US07557555B2

公开(公告)日：2009-07-07

申请号：US11696909

申请日：2007-04-05

Applicant: Jin Wang ,  Bernard Nefcy ,  Chingchi Chen ,  Michael Degner ,  Jeffery Scott ,  Lynn McCormick ,  Yuqing Tang ,  Hongjie Wu

Inventor： Jin Wang ,  Bernard Nefcy ,  Chingchi Chen ,  Michael Degner ,  Jeffery Scott ,  Lynn McCormick ,  Yuqing Tang ,  Hongjie Wu

IPC: G05F1/40 ,  H02M1/12

CPC classification number: G01R31/40

Abstract: Measured or otherwise known operating characteristics of a DC/DC power converter are used to determine, without measuring, an operating characteristic of the DC/DC power converter.

Abstract translation: DC / DC功率转换器的测量或其他已知的工作特性用于确定DC / DC功率转换器的工作特性，而不测量。

公开(公告)号：US20080246508A1

公开(公告)日：2008-10-09

申请号：US11696909

申请日：2007-04-05

Applicant: Jin Wang ,  Bernard Nefcy ,  Chingchi Chen ,  Michael Degner ,  Jeffery Scott ,  Lynn McCormick ,  Yuqing Tang ,  Hongjie Wu

Inventor： Jin Wang ,  Bernard Nefcy ,  Chingchi Chen ,  Michael Degner ,  Jeffery Scott ,  Lynn McCormick ,  Yuqing Tang ,  Hongjie Wu

IPC: G01R31/36

CPC classification number: G01R31/40

Abstract: Measured or otherwise known operating characteristics of a DC/DC power converter are used to determine, without measuring, an operating characteristic of the DC/DC power converter.

Abstract translation: DC / DC功率转换器的测量或其他已知的工作特性用于确定DC / DC功率转换器的工作特性，而不测量。

公开(公告)号：US20080231230A1

公开(公告)日：2008-09-25

申请号：US11717312

申请日：2007-03-13

Applicant: Allan R. Gale ,  Michael Degner

Inventor： Allan R. Gale ,  Michael Degner

IPC: H02J7/00

CPC classification number: H02J7/0072 ,  B60L11/1818 ,  B60L11/1846 ,  B60L2240/527 ,  B60L2240/529 ,  H02J5/00 ,  H02J7/02 ,  Y02T10/7005 ,  Y02T10/7072 ,  Y02T90/121 ,  Y02T90/128 ,  Y02T90/14 ,  Y02T90/163 ,  Y02T90/169 ,  Y04S30/14

Abstract: A method for charging an electric storage battery in a plug-in electric vehicle through a power supply circuit includes coupling a charger to the circuit, providing the charger with a signal representing a current capacity of the circuit, using the signal to determine a maximum charge rate corresponds to the current capacity of the circuit represented by the signal, and charging the battery through the circuit and charger at the maximum charge rate.

Abstract translation: 一种通过电源电路对插电式电动车辆中的蓄电池进行充电的方法，包括将充电器连接到电路，为充电器提供表示电路的电流容量的信号，使用该信号来确定最大充电 速率对应于由信号表示的电路的当前容量，并且以最大充电速率通过电路和充电器对电池充电。

公开(公告)号：US07054737B2

公开(公告)日：2006-05-30

申请号：US10804667

申请日：2004-03-18

Applicant: Michael Degner ,  John Grabowski

Inventor： Michael Degner ,  John Grabowski

IPC: F01L9/04 ,  F02D13/06

CPC classification number: F02D41/20 ,  F01L9/021 ,  F01L9/04 ,  F01L2009/0436 ,  F01L2800/00 ,  F02D13/0253 ,  F02D2041/001 ,  F02D2041/2024 ,  F02D2041/2072 ,  F02D2041/2079 ,  Y02T10/18

Abstract: A dual coil half bridge converter adapted to be coupled to a dual coil actuator of a cylinder valve in an internal combustion engine is described. In one example, the converter has a first and second capacitor and a voltage source, where the converter is actuated via switches to individually energizing coils in said dual coil actuator. A voltage regulator is also shown for maintaining midpoint voltage during unequal loading of different actuator coils in the converter.

Abstract translation: 描述了一种适用于耦合到内燃机中的汽缸阀的双线圈致动器的双线圈半桥转换器。 在一个示例中，转换器具有第一和第二电容器和电压源，其中转换器通过开关被致动以在所述双线圈致动器中单独激励线圈。 还示出了一个电压调节器，用于在转换器中不同的致动器线圈不相等的负载期间维持中点电压。

公开(公告)号：US20050279299A1

公开(公告)日：2005-12-22

申请号：US10873713

申请日：2004-06-21

Applicant: Michael Degner ,  John Grabowski

Inventor： Michael Degner ,  John Grabowski

IPC: F01L9/04 ,  F16H61/00 ,  H01F7/18

CPC classification number: F01L9/04 ,  F01L2009/0436 ,  H01F7/1811 ,  H01F7/1816

Abstract: A method for initializing valves of an engine having a starting apparatus is disclosed. The engine may have electromechanically actuated cylinder valves. The method comprises moving at least a first valve away from a neutral position of the first valve before the engine is rotated by said starting apparatus; and moving at least a second valve away from a neutral position of the second valve after the engine is rotated by said starting apparatus.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于初始化具有起动装置的发动机的阀的方法。 发动机可以具有机电驱动的气缸阀。 该方法包括在发动机由所述起动装置旋转之前使至少第一阀移动离开第一阀的空档位置; 并且在发动机由所述起动装置旋转之后，使至少第二阀移动离开所述第二阀的中立位置。

公开(公告)号：US20120235476A1

公开(公告)日：2012-09-20

申请号：US13484679

申请日：2012-05-31

Applicant: Chingchi Chen ,  Michael Degner

Inventor： Chingchi Chen ,  Michael Degner

IPC: B60L1/00

CPC classification number: B60L11/1881 ,  B60Y2400/114 ,  Y02T90/34 ,  Y10T307/383

Abstract: An energy conversion system transfers energy between an energy source, or storage unit, and an electric device via a first port and a second port and at least one of receives and provides energy via a third port.

Abstract translation: 能量转换系统经由第一端口和第二端口在能量源或存储单元与电气设备之间传递能量，并且至少一个接收和经由第三端口提供能量。

公开(公告)号：US07606053B2

公开(公告)日：2009-10-20

申请号：US11278867

申请日：2006-04-06

Applicant: Chingchi Chen ,  Michael Degner ,  Venkateswa Sankaran

Inventor： Chingchi Chen ,  Michael Degner ,  Venkateswa Sankaran

IPC: H02M7/5378 ,  G05F1/00

CPC classification number: H02M3/158 ,  H02M2001/007 ,  H02M2001/0093

Abstract: A DC-to-DC converter is provided and generally configured for implementation with an electric motor drive system. In at least one embodiment, the DC-to-DC converter includes first and second capacitors, an inductor, and first and second switching devices. The DC-to-DC converter is bi-directional to facilitate voltage transfer therethrough. In at least another embodiment, the electric motor drive system comprises an energy storage device, a drive unit, an electric motor and a bi-directional DC-to-DC converter. The energy storage device includes a positive and a negative terminal. The drive unit includes a first and second terminal. The electric motor is in electrical communication with the drive unit.

Abstract translation: DC-DC转换器被提供并且通常被配置为用电动机驱动系统实现。 在至少一个实施例中，DC-DC转换器包括第一和第二电容器，电感器以及第一和第二开关器件。 DC-DC转换器是双向的，以便于通过其进行电压传输。 在至少另一个实施例中，电动机驱动系统包括能量存储装置，驱动单元，电动马达和双向DC-DC转换器。 能量存储装置包括正极和负极端子。 驱动单元包括第一和第二端子。 电动机与驱动单元电连通。