公开(公告)号：US08701851B2

公开(公告)日：2014-04-22

申请号：US13100700

申请日：2011-05-04

Applicant: Michael Partridge ,  Robert A. Muchmore ,  Paul A. Piorkowski ,  Michael S. Powell

Inventor： Michael Partridge ,  Robert A. Muchmore ,  Paul A. Piorkowski ,  Michael S. Powell

IPC: F16F15/31

CPC classification number: F16F15/31 ,  F02B75/06 ,  Y10T74/2131

Abstract: A selectable mass flywheel assembly for a powertrain of a motor vehicle includes a first mass and a second mass. The first mass is connected to a crankshaft of an engine and the second mass engages with a clutch to transfer torque from the engine to a transmission. The two masses are rotationally coupled to each other with a spring and damper assembly. The flywheel assembly further includes a locking mechanism that engages both masses during the startup of the engine to lock the two masses together to minimize the vibrations and pulsations in the powertrain during startup of the engine.

Abstract translation: 用于机动车辆的动力系的可选择的质量飞轮组件包括第一质量块和第二质量块。 第一质量体连接到发动机的曲轴，第二质量块与离合器接合以将扭矩从发动机传递到变速器。 两个质量块通过弹簧和阻尼器组件旋转地彼此联接。 飞轮组件还包括锁定机构，其在发动机起动期间接合两个质量块，以将两个质量块锁定在一起，以使发动机起动期间动力系中的振动和脉动最小化。

公开(公告)号：US20120085198A1

公开(公告)日：2012-04-12

申请号：US13100700

申请日：2011-05-04

Applicant: Michael Partridge ,  Robert A. Muchmore ,  Paul A. Piorkowski ,  Michael S. Powell

Inventor： Michael Partridge ,  Robert A. Muchmore ,  Paul A. Piorkowski ,  Michael S. Powell

IPC: F16F15/12

CPC classification number: F16F15/31 ,  F02B75/06 ,  Y10T74/2131

Abstract: A selectable mass flywheel assembly for a powertrain of a motor vehicle includes a first mass and a second mass. The first mass is connected to a crankshaft of an engine and the second mass engages with a clutch to transfer torque from the engine to a transmission. The two masses are rotationally coupled to each other with a spring and damper assembly. The flywheel assembly further includes a locking mechanism that engages both masses during the startup of the engine to lock the two masses together to minimize the vibrations and pulsations in the powertrain during startup of the engine.

Abstract translation: 用于机动车辆的动力系的可选择的质量飞轮组件包括第一质量块和第二质量块。 第一质量体连接到发动机的曲轴，第二质量块与离合器接合以将扭矩从发动机传递到变速器。 两个质量体通过弹簧和阻尼器组件旋转地彼此联接。 飞轮组件还包括锁定机构，其在发动机起动期间接合两个质量块，以将两个质量块锁定在一起，以使发动机起动期间动力系中的振动和脉动最小化。

公开(公告)号：US5960811A

公开(公告)日：1999-10-05

申请号：US145664

申请日：1998-09-02

Applicant: Jeffrey Michael Partridge

Inventor： Jeffrey Michael Partridge

IPC: F16K17/40 ,  F16K31/00 ,  F16K17/14

CPC classification number: F16K31/001 ,  F16K17/40 ,  Y10T137/1624 ,  Y10T137/1632

Abstract: A sensing valve includes a flow control member and a sensor element responsive to the presence of a substance in a flow of fluid for actuating the flow control member for stopping the flow of fluid when the substance is present in the flow of fluid. The sensing valve has a housing defining an upper region having a generally horizontal flow channel from an inlet port and a lower region having a generally vertical flow channel to an outlet port. The sensor element is disposed in the horizontal flow channel, and the flow control member is disposed in the vertical flow channel. In a preferred construction, the flow control member has a conical surface engaging with a complementary conical surface of a seat, the sensor element is seated on an internal end portion of an inlet pipe, and the sensor element and the flow control member are coupled by a shaft which protrudes from the housing through a gland threaded into the housing. The extent of protrusion of the shaft indicates whether the valve is open or closed. The sensor element can be replaced by unthreading the gland without removal of the shaft or the flow control member. The sensor element, for example, is a polystyrene cylinder that dissolves in the presence of aromatic hydrocarbon.

Abstract translation: 感测阀包括流量控制构件和传感器元件，所述流量控制构件和传感器元件响应于流体流中的物质的存在，用于致动流动控制构件以在物质存在于流体流中时停止流体流动。 感测阀具有壳体，该壳体限定具有从入口端口和具有大致垂直的流动通道到出口的下部区域的大致水平的流动通道的上部区域。 传感器元件设置在水平流动通道中，并且流量控制构件设置在垂直流动通道中。 在优选的结构中，流量控制构件具有与座的互补锥形表面接合的锥形表面，传感器元件位于入口管的内部端部上，并且传感器元件和流量控制构件通过 轴从壳体通过螺纹连接到壳体中的压盖突出。 轴的突出程度表示阀是打开还是关闭。 传感器元件可以通过在不移除轴或流量控制构件的情况下使螺纹拧开而被更换。 传感器元件例如是在芳烃存在下溶解的聚苯乙烯圆筒。

公开(公告)号：US09322632B2

公开(公告)日：2016-04-26

申请号：US13601305

申请日：2012-08-31

Applicant: Xinyu Zhou ,  Moussa Ndiaye ,  Michael Partridge ,  Xu Han ,  Michael McLeod

Inventor： Xinyu Zhou ,  Moussa Ndiaye ,  Michael Partridge ,  Xu Han ,  Michael McLeod

IPC: G01B7/14 ,  G01B7/00 ,  G01D5/20 ,  G01D1/00 ,  G01B1/00

CPC classification number: G01B7/003 ,  G01B1/00 ,  G01B2290/00 ,  G01D1/00 ,  G01D5/2033

Abstract: A linear position sensor assembly having a magnetic shield minimizes interference (noise) from adjacent electrical and electromagnetic devices, particularly solenoids. The sensor assembly includes a permanent magnet linear contactless displacement (PLCD) sensor comprising a pair of magnetic field sensors which are spaced apart by a member of high magnetic permeability such as a metal bar. The sensors and metal bar are enclosed, i.e., surrounded on three sides, by a cover or shield of high magnetic permeability material such as steel or mu metal, for example. A permanent magnet is disposed in sensed proximity to the sensors and translates with a clutch actuator component. When the clutch actuator component translates axially, the two field sensors provide a signal to associated electronics having high linearity, low noise and no deadband.

Abstract translation: 具有磁屏蔽的线性位置传感器组件最小化来自相邻电气和电磁装置（特别是螺线管）的干扰（噪声）。 传感器组件包括永磁体线性非接触位移（PLCD）传感器，其包括由诸如金属棒的高磁导率构件隔开的一对磁场传感器。 传感器和金属棒被封闭，即三面包围，例如由诸如钢或者金属的高导磁率材料的盖子或屏蔽件。 永磁体设置在传感器附近，并与离合器致动器部件平移。 当离合器致动器部件轴向平移时，两个场传感器向具有高线性度，低噪声和无死区的相关电子器件提供信号。

公开(公告)号：US20130141082A1

公开(公告)日：2013-06-06

申请号：US13601305

申请日：2012-08-31

Applicant: Xinyu Zhou ,  Moussa Ndiaye ,  Michael Partridge ,  Xu Han ,  Michael Mcleod

Inventor： Xinyu Zhou ,  Moussa Ndiaye ,  Michael Partridge ,  Xu Han ,  Michael Mcleod

IPC: G01B7/14

CPC classification number: G01B7/003 ,  G01B1/00 ,  G01B2290/00 ,  G01D1/00 ,  G01D5/2033

Abstract: A linear position sensor assembly having a magnetic shield minimizes interference (noise) from adjacent electrical and electromagnetic devices, particularly solenoids. The sensor assembly includes a permanent magnet linear contactless displacement (PLCD) sensor comprising a pair of magnetic field sensors which are spaced apart by a member of high magnetic permeability such as a metal bar. The sensors and metal bar are enclosed, i.e., surrounded on three sides, by a cover or shield of high magnetic permeability material such as steel or mu metal, for example. A permanent magnet is disposed in sensed proximity to the sensors and translates with a clutch actuator component. When the clutch actuator component translates axially, the two field sensors provide a signal to associated electronics having high linearity, low noise and no deadband.

Abstract translation: 具有磁屏蔽的线性位置传感器组件最小化来自相邻电气和电磁装置（特别是螺线管）的干扰（噪声）。 传感器组件包括永磁体线性非接触位移（PLCD）传感器，其包括由诸如金属棒的高磁导率构件隔开的一对磁场传感器。 传感器和金属棒被封闭，即三面包围，例如由诸如钢或者金属的高导磁率材料的盖子或屏蔽件。 永磁体设置在传感器附近，并与离合器致动器部件平移。 当离合器致动器部件轴向平移时，两个场传感器向具有高线性度，低噪声和无死区的相关电子器件提供信号。