公开(公告)号：US20110048352A1

公开(公告)日：2011-03-03

申请号：US12552737

申请日：2009-09-02

Applicant: Nick J. Hendriksma

Inventor： Nick J. Hendriksma

IPC: F01L13/00 ,  F02D13/06

CPC classification number: F01L13/0005 ,  F01L1/14 ,  F01L1/143 ,  F01L1/146 ,  F01L1/2405 ,  F01L2001/34446

Abstract: An improved deactivation hydraulic lash adjuster wherein the prior art lost motion spring or springs formerly located within the body of the DHLA and below the pin housing are either omitted completely or are reduced in length, spring force, and/or number and are augmented hydraulically, allowing a shorter, more compact lifter body and reduced overall lifter length. The prior art lost motion spring chamber becomes a hydraulic chamber connected to a new pressurized oil supply gallery containing an accumulator in the engine. An embodiment having no lost motion spring and solely hydraulic lost motion return can be even shorter than a spring-hydraulic hybrid because the potential hydraulic pressure to be brought against the pin housing is not a function of the length of the lost motion chamber, which length is limited only by the required displacement of the pin housing.

Abstract translation: 一种改进的失活液压间隙调节器，其中先前位于DHLA主体内并在销壳下面的现有技术的空转弹簧或弹簧或者完全省略或者在长度，弹簧力和/或数量上都被减小， 允许更短，更紧凑的升降机体，并缩短整体升降机长度。 现有技术的空运弹簧室成为连接到在发动机中容纳有蓄能器的新的加压供油库的液压室。 具有无运动弹簧和单独的液压失速运动返回的实施例可以甚至比弹簧 - 液压混合动力更短，因为要抵靠销壳体的潜在液压压力不是空转室长度的函数， 仅由引脚壳体的所需位移限制。

公开(公告)号：US07395792B2

公开(公告)日：2008-07-08

申请号：US11518645

申请日：2006-09-11

Applicant: Nick J. Hendriksma ,  Mark J. Spath

Inventor： Nick J. Hendriksma ,  Mark J. Spath

IPC: F01L1/14

CPC classification number: F01L1/14 ,  F01L1/146 ,  F01L1/24 ,  F01L13/0005 ,  F01L13/0031 ,  F01L2105/00 ,  Y10T74/2107

Abstract: A deactivation valve lifter includes a lifter body. The lifter body has a first end configured for engaging a cam of an engine and at least one annular pin chamber. A pin housing includes a pin housing bottom. The pin housing bottom defines at least one pin stop aperture and a radially directed pin bore. A deactivation pin assembly is disposed within the pin bore and includes pin members. The pin housing is concentrically disposed within the lifter body. A portion of each pin member may be disposed within the annular pin chamber to thereby selectively couple and decouple the lifter body to the pin housing. A drain aperture defined by the pin housing bottom extends from the pin bore to an outside surface of the pin housing. A stop pin is disposed in the at least one pin stop aperture for limiting the inward motion of the pin members.

Abstract translation: 停用气门挺杆包括升降机体。 升降机体具有构造成用于接合发动机的凸轮和至少一个环形销腔的第一端。 销壳体包括销壳底部。 销壳体底部限定至少一个销止动孔和径向定位的销孔。 销销组件设置在销孔内并且包括销构件。 销壳体同心地设置在升降机体内。 每个销构件的一部分可以设置在环形销腔内，从而选择性地将升降器主体联接到销壳体上。 由销壳体底部限定的排水孔从销孔延伸到销壳体的外表面。 止动销布置在所述至少一个销止动孔中，以限制销构件的向内运动。

公开(公告)号：US07322329B2

公开(公告)日：2008-01-29

申请号：US11372926

申请日：2006-03-10

Applicant: Nick J. Hendriksma ,  David Draeger

Inventor： Nick J. Hendriksma ,  David Draeger

IPC: F01L1/14

CPC classification number: F01L1/146 ,  F01L1/245 ,  F01L13/0031 ,  F01L2103/00 ,  F01L2105/00 ,  F01L2107/00

Abstract: Valve lift variation associated with a deactivation roller hydraulic valve DRVHL (DRHVL) can result in unacceptable valve overlap and idle conditions for an internal combustion engine. Two sources of length variation in a DRHVL are leakdown and residual mechanical lash. Total length variation is the sum of these two factors, and each factor has an associated tolerance. In the prior art, the two factors are independent, resulting in a total population variation that is the sum of the two independent variations. A DRHVL assembly process in accordance with the invention includes the step of associating leakdown test results for individual lash adjusters with residual lash results by adjusting the residual lash characteristics of individual DRHVL assemblies to complement the leakdown characteristics in minimizing total length variation in the population of assembled DRHVLs.

Abstract translation: 与停用辊液压阀DRVHL（DRHVL）相关联的气门升程变化可能导致内燃机不可接受的阀重叠和空转状态。 DRHVL中两个长度变化的来源是泄漏和残留的机械间隙。 总长度变化是这两个因素的总和，每个因素都具有相关的公差。 在现有技术中，这两个因素是独立的，导致总体总体变化是两个独立变化之和。 根据本发明的DRHVL组装方法包括以下步骤：通过调节各个DRHVL组件的残余睫毛特性来将各个间隙调节器的泄漏测试结果与残余睫毛结果相关联，以补充泄漏特性，从而最小化装配的群体中的总长度变化 DRHVLs。

公开(公告)号：US07305944B2

公开(公告)日：2007-12-11

申请号：US11429009

申请日：2006-05-05

Applicant: Nick J. Hendriksma

Inventor： Nick J. Hendriksma

IPC: F01L9/02

CPC classification number: F01L13/0005 ,  F01L1/143 ,  F01L1/267 ,  F01L13/0015 ,  F01L13/0036 ,  F01L2013/001 ,  F01L2800/00

Abstract: A method for distributing lock pin ejections evenly over all the switchable mechanisms in a plurality of switchable mechanisms: establishing a limiting number of lock pin ejections; designating a primary switchable mechanism for the mode change upon command from an engine control module (ECM); employing the designated primary switchable mechanism until the limit is reached; designating another switchable mechanism a primary; employing the second primary mechanism until the limit is reached again; and designating sequentially each of the remaining switchable mechanisms as primary switchable mechanisms, each until the limit is reached again. The ECM counts the activation commands and switches the primary designation when the limit is reached so that each mechanism has the same exposure to ejections, and the number of ejections per mechanism is evenly distributed. If ejection detection means is available, the ECM may accumulate actual ejections for each mechanism and schedule the primary designation change thereupon.

Abstract translation: 一种用于在多个可切换机构中的所有可切换机构上均匀地分配锁定销弹出的方法：建立限制数量的锁定销弹出; 指定来自发动机控制模块（ECM）的命令的模式改变的主要可切换机构; 采用指定的可切换机构，直到达到极限; 指定另一种可切换机制; 采用第二个主要机制，直到再次达到极限; 并且顺序地指定剩余的可切换机构中的每一个作为主可切换机构，每个直到再次达到极限。 当达到极限时，ECM对激活命令进行计数并切换主要指定，使每个机制具有相同的喷射曝光，每个机构的喷射次数均匀分布。 如果喷射检测装置可用，ECM可以累积每个机构的实际喷射并且调度其上的主要指定改变。

公开(公告)号：US07263956B2

公开(公告)日：2007-09-04

申请号：US10305311

申请日：2002-11-26

Applicant: Mark J. Spath ,  Nick J. Hendriksma ,  Michael J. Fox

Inventor： Mark J. Spath ,  Nick J. Hendriksma ,  Michael J. Fox

IPC: F01L1/34 ,  F01L1/14 ,  F01L1/16 ,  F01L1/18

CPC classification number: F01L13/0005 ,  F01L1/146 ,  F01L1/24 ,  F01L13/0031 ,  F01L2001/2427 ,  F01L2105/00 ,  F01L2107/00 ,  Y10T29/49 ,  Y10T74/2107

Abstract: A valve lifter assembly for deactivating a cylinder in an internal combustion engine. The valve lifter assembly is provided with a plunger movably disposed within a bore of a main body member to controllably isolate the cam lift from the rocker arm and valve of the engine. The plunger is normally locked in an extended position to transmit cam lift to reciprocatingly operate the valve. At least one locking pin is moveably disposed within the plunger to engage an inner annular groove of the main body member. Pressurized oil is provided to dislodge the locking pins from the annular groove and allow the plunger to move within the main body member, thereby isolating the cam lift from the rocker arm and valve. The deactivating lifter is preferably disposed within the recess conventionally provided for hydraulic valve lifters.

Abstract translation: 一种用于使内燃机中的汽缸停用的气门挺杆组件。 气门挺杆组件设置有可移动地设置在主体构件的孔内的柱塞，以可控制地将凸轮升降机与发动机的摇臂和阀门隔离。 柱塞通常被锁定在延伸位置以传递凸轮升程以往阀门运行。 至少一个锁定销可移动地设置在柱塞内以接合主体构件的内部环形槽。 提供加压油以将锁定销从环形槽移出并允许柱塞在主体构件内移动，从而将凸轮升程与摇臂和阀隔离。 停用升降机优选地设置在通常为液压气门挺杆提供的凹槽内。

公开(公告)号：US06499451B1

公开(公告)日：2002-12-31

申请号：US10023106

申请日：2001-12-17

Applicant: Nick J. Hendriksma ,  Wayne S. Harris

Inventor： Nick J. Hendriksma ,  Wayne S. Harris

IPC: F01L1300

CPC classification number: F01L1/08 ,  F01L13/0015 ,  F01L2001/186 ,  F01L2105/00 ,  F01L2820/031

Abstract: A control system for variable activation of valves in an internal combustion engine. A solenoid is disposed on the outer surface of the valve cam cover to avoid exposure to the hot-oil environment within the valve activation chamber. The solenoid armature extends through the cam cover into the valve activation chamber. A bellcrank is mounted between the solenoid armature and the latching pin of a latchable cam finger follower such that energizing and de-energizing of the solenoid causes corresponding actuation and deactuation of the finger follower, which may be suitable for high-lift and low-lift activation. Preferably, the bellcrank is compliant such that when the solenoid is actuated during the lift portion of the valve cycle the pin is placed under compression so that the pin is subsequently actuated into latching position when the follower moves to the base circle portion of the valve cam. Preferably, for a plurality of such systems on an individual engine, the solenoids are provided with connecting pins on an upper surface thereof and are held in place by a retainer containing an overmolded wiring bundle which automatically connects correctly to each solenoid upon installation of the retainer onto the engine.

Abstract translation: 一种用于可变活化内燃机中阀门的控制系统。 螺线管设置在阀凸轮盖的外表面上，以避免暴露于阀活动室内的热油环境。 螺线管电枢通过凸轮盖延伸进入阀活动室。 一个曲拐安装在螺线管电枢和可闩锁的凸轮指状随动件的锁定销之间，使得螺线管的通电和断电引起相应的手指随动件的致动和停止，这可能适合于高升力和低升力 激活。 优选地，曲拐是顺从的，使得当螺线管在阀循环的提升部分期间被致动时，销被放置在压缩下，使得当随动件移动到阀凸轮的基圆部分时，该销随后被致动到锁定位置 。 优选地，对于单个发动机上的多个这样的系统，螺线管在其上表面上设置有连接销，并且通过保持器保持在适当位置，该保持器包含包覆成型的布线束，其在安装保持器时自动正确地连接到每个螺线管 发动机。

公开(公告)号：US06463897B2

公开(公告)日：2002-10-15

申请号：US09906277

申请日：2001-07-16

Applicant: Hermes A. Fernandez ,  Ryan D. Fogarty ,  Jongmin Lee ,  Wayne S. Harris ,  Nick J. Hendriksma

Inventor： Hermes A. Fernandez ,  Ryan D. Fogarty ,  Jongmin Lee ,  Wayne S. Harris ,  Nick J. Hendriksma

IPC: F01L134

CPC classification number: F01L1/182 ,  F01L1/185 ,  F01L13/0005 ,  F01L2001/186 ,  F01L2105/02 ,  F01L2820/031

Abstract: A mechanical assist actuation bracket for use with a roller finger follower. The roller finger follower includes a locking pin assembly having a trigger pin. The mechanical assist actuation bracket includes a face configured for being affixed to the roller finger follower. An arm extends from the face. The arm is configured for translating an actuating arm of an actuating device associated with the roller finger follower in a direction toward and away from the trigger pin during pivotal movement of the roller finger follower.

Abstract translation: 一种用于辊指从动件的机械辅助致动支架。 辊指从动件包括具有触发销的锁定销组件。 机械辅助致动支架包括被配置为固定到辊指从动件的面。 手臂从脸部伸出。 臂被构造成在滚筒指状随动件的转动运动期间，使得在朝向和远离触发销的方向上平移与辊指从动件相关联的致动装置的致动臂。

公开(公告)号：US07614375B2

公开(公告)日：2009-11-10

申请号：US11904010

申请日：2007-09-25

Applicant: Cynthia A. Tawaf ,  Andrew J. Lipinski ,  William D. Bauman ,  Carl R. Kangas ,  Albert C. Stone ,  Eric G. Wilusz ,  Hermes Fernandez ,  Nick J. Hendriksma

Inventor： Cynthia A. Tawaf ,  Andrew J. Lipinski ,  William D. Bauman ,  Carl R. Kangas ,  Albert C. Stone ,  Eric G. Wilusz ,  Hermes Fernandez ,  Nick J. Hendriksma

IPC: F01L1/18

CPC classification number: F01L1/185 ,  F01L13/0036 ,  F01L2001/186 ,  F01L2103/00 ,  F01L2105/02

Abstract: A two-step roller finger follower having a high-lift follower portion that pivots on a pivot shaft disposed on a low-lift follower portion, and having a lost-motion spring disposed between the high-lift follower and the low-lift follower to bias the high-lift follower toward the high lift cam lobe. Various bearing cups and roller shaft sleeve embodiments are shown, all of which allow for improved shaft and needle bearing arrangements. A z-stop formed by the bearing cups and/or the shaft sleeve limits the range of travel of the high-lift follower with respect to the low-lift follower. Various z-stop embodiments are provided including a non-contacting roller shaft sleeve that grounds the high-lift follower to the low-lift follower independent of the roller shaft.

Abstract translation: 一种具有高升降从动件部分的两步辊指随动件，其在设置在低升力从动部分上的枢轴上枢转，并且具有设置在高升降从动件和低升力从动件之间的失速弹簧， 将高升降跟随器偏压向高升程凸轮凸角。 示出了各种轴承杯和滚子轴套实施例，所有这些都允许改进的轴和滚针轴承装置。 由轴承杯和/或轴套形成的Z形止动件限制了高升降从动件相对于低升力从动件的行程范围。 提供了各种z停止实施例，其包括非接触式滚子轴套筒，其将高升降从动件接地到低升程跟随器，而与滚子轴无关。

公开(公告)号：US20090199805A1

公开(公告)日：2009-08-13

申请号：US12322905

申请日：2009-02-09

Applicant: Nick J. Hendriksma

Inventor： Nick J. Hendriksma

IPC: F01L1/245

CPC classification number: F01L1/2405 ,  F01L13/0005 ,  Y10T74/2107

Abstract: A deactivating hydraulic lash adjuster comprising a pin housing slidably disposed in a body and having at least one lock pin disposed in a transverse bore for extending into a receiver feature in the body to lock the two together during periods of engine operation in valve non-deactivation mode. The present improvement consists in providing a first orienting feature for the lash adjuster body that engages a second orienting feature on an engine head to provide a preferred and fixed orientation of the body within a bore in the engine head. In a currently preferred orientation, the axis of the at least one lock pin is parallel to the axis of the engine camshaft. The orientation of the lock pin(s) to the body is made invariant by insertion of a pin through a radial bore in the body into a longitudinal groove in the pin housing.

Abstract translation: 一种停用液压间隙调节器，包括可滑动地设置在主体中的销壳体，并且具有布置在横向孔中的至少一个锁定销，用于延伸到主体中的接收器特征中，以在阀非停用期间的发动机运转期间将两者锁定在一起 模式。 本发明的改进在于提供一种用于间隙调节器本体的第一定向特征，其接合发动机头上的第二定向特征以提供主体在发动机头部的孔内的优选和固定取向。 在当前优选的方向中，至少一个锁定销的轴线平行于发动机凸轮轴的轴线。 通过将销穿过主体中的径向孔插入销壳体中的纵向凹槽中，锁定销向身体的方向是不变的。

公开(公告)号：US20080035085A1

公开(公告)日：2008-02-14

申请号：US11503776

申请日：2006-08-14

Applicant: Nick J. Hendriksma

Inventor： Nick J. Hendriksma

IPC: F01L1/34 ,  F01L1/14

CPC classification number: F01L13/0036 ,  F01L13/0005

Abstract: An internal combustion engine is equipped to supply the camshaft bearings with pressurized oil via a first dedicated oil gallery independently of the hydraulic lash adjusters (HLAs) and any valve deactivation devices which are supplied from a second dedicated oil gallery. The galleries may be connected at their downstream ends and a flow restriction is placed in a connecting passage or within each HLA. An improved HLA is similar to a prior art HLA except that the prior art annular oil distribution groove in the outer surface of the HLA body is eliminated to prevent communication of the primary engine oil gallery with the HLA. The secondary gallery is formed remotely from the first oil gallery in the HLA residence bore in the engine, and the HLA is prevented from rotating within the residence bore.

Abstract translation: 内燃机配备有通过独立于液压间隙调节器（HL）的第一专用油库和从第二专用油库提供的任何阀停用装置来向凸轮轴轴承提供加压油。 画廊可以在其下游端连接，并且流量限制被放置在连接通道中或每个HLA内。 改进的HLA类似于现有技术的HLA，除了HLA身体的外表面中的现有技术的环形油分配槽被消除以防止主发动机油画廊与HLA的通信。 辅助廊从远离发动机中的HLA居住孔中的第一油田远离地形成，并且防止HLA在居住孔内旋转。