Transfer Case With Clutch Actuator
    1.
    发明申请
    Transfer Case With Clutch Actuator 有权
    离合器执行机构转运箱

    公开(公告)号:US20120132500A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-05-31

    申请号:US13364455

    申请日:2012-02-02

    Inventor: Thomas C. Bowen

    Abstract: A transfer case for vehicles comprises: a first output shaft; a second output shaft; a clutch assembly disposed at the second output shaft, the clutch assembly including inner and outer drum members, one of the inner and outer drum members rotatable in association with rotation of the first output shaft and the other one of the inner and outer drum members coupled with the second output shaft, the clutch assembly further including a plurality of frictional clutch plates, the frictional clutch plates formed of at least one frictional clutch plate coupled with the inner drum member and at least one frictional clutch plate coupled with the outer drum member; an actuator shaft rotatably coupled with an actuator; and a clutch actuator means coupled with the actuator for applying axial force to the frictional clutch plates to transmit a drive torque of the first output shaft to the second output shaft.

    Abstract translation: 用于车辆的分动箱包括:第一输出轴; 第二输出轴; 设置在第二输出轴处的离合器组件,离合器组件包括内鼓鼓轮部件和外鼓件部件,内鼓轮部件和外鼓部件中的一个与第一输出轴的旋转和内鼓部件和外鼓部件中的另一个联接 通过第二输出轴,离合器组件还包括多个摩擦离合器板,摩擦离合器板由与内鼓构件联接的至少一个摩擦离合器板和与外鼓构件联接的至少一个摩擦离合器板形成; 与致动器可旋转地联接的致动器轴; 以及与所述致动器联接的离合器致动器装置,用于向所述摩擦离合器板施加轴向力,以将所述第一输出轴的驱动扭矩传递到所述第二输出轴。

    Torque vectoring drive units with worm driven ball screw clutches
    2.
    发明授权
    Torque vectoring drive units with worm driven ball screw clutches 有权
    扭矩矢量驱动装置带有蜗杆驱动的滚珠丝杠离合器

    公开(公告)号:US07175558B2

    公开(公告)日:2007-02-13

    申请号:US11037777

    申请日:2005-01-18

    CPC classification number: F16D28/00 F16D27/004 F16H48/08 F16H48/10

    Abstract: A torque transfer mechanism for controlling the magnitude of a clutch engagement force exerted on a clutch pack that is operably disposed between a first rotary member and a second rotary member includes an actuator having an inner sleeve, an outer sleeve, and a plurality of balls. The inner sleeve is supported for rotation relative to the first rotary member and each of the inner and outer sleeves includes a spiral groove aligned with the other. The balls are positioned within the spiral grooves between the inner and outer sleeves. An electric motor selectively rotates one of the inner and outer sleeves so as to induce axial movement of the other of the inner and outer sleeves to engage the clutch.

    Abstract translation: 用于控制作用在离合器组件上的可操作地设置在第一旋转构件和第二旋转构件之间的离合器接合力的大小的扭矩传递机构包括具有内套筒,外套筒和多个球的致动器。 内套筒被支撑成相对于第一旋转构件旋转,并且每个内套筒和外套筒都包括与另一个对准的螺旋槽。 球定位在内套筒和外套筒之间的螺旋槽内。 电动机选择性地旋转内套筒和外套筒中的一个,以便引起另一个内套筒和外套筒的轴向运动以接合离合器。

    Torque distributing drive axle assembly

    公开(公告)号:US07083539B2

    公开(公告)日:2006-08-01

    申请号:US11340192

    申请日:2006-01-26

    Inventor: Thomas C. Bowen

    Abstract: A drive axle assembly includes first and second axleshafts connected to a pair of wheels and a drive mechanism operable to selectively couple a driven input shaft to the axleshafts. The drive mechanism includes a differential assembly, a planetary gear assembly operably disposed between the differential assembly and the first axleshaft and first and second mode clutches. The first mode clutch is operable with the planetary gear assembly to increase the rotary speed of the first axleshaft which, in turn, causes a corresponding decrease in the rotary speed of the second axleshaft. The second mode clutch is operable with the planetary gear assembly to decrease the rotary speed of the first axleshaft so as to cause an increase in the rotary speed of the second axleshaft. A control system controls actuation of both mode clutches.

    Torque transfer device with double ball screw clutch actuator
    4.
    发明授权
    Torque transfer device with double ball screw clutch actuator 失效
    带双滚珠丝杠离合器执行器的扭矩传递装置

    公开(公告)号:US06808052B2

    公开(公告)日:2004-10-26

    申请号:US10410905

    申请日:2003-04-10

    Abstract: A torque transfer mechanism is provided for controlling the magnitude of a clutch engagement force exerted on a multi-plate clutch assembly that is operably disposed between a first rotary and a second rotary member. The torque transfer mechanism includes a clutch actuator assembly for generating and applying a clutch engagement force on the clutch assembly. The clutch actuator assembly includes an electric motor/brake unit and a torque/force conversion mechanism. The motor/brake unit can be operated in either of a motor mode or a brake mode to cause bi-directional linear movement of an output member of the torque/force conversion mechanism. The thrust force generated by the torque/force conversion mechanism is applied to the clutch assembly. The dual mode feature of the electric motor/brake unit significantly reduces the power requirements.

    Abstract translation: 提供了一种扭矩传递机构,用于控制施加在可操作地设置在第一旋转部件和第二旋转部件之间的多板式离合器组件上的离合器接合力的大小。 扭矩传递机构包括用于在离合器组件上产生和施加离合器接合力的离合器致动器组件。 离合器致动器组件包括电动机/制动单元和扭矩/力转换机构。 马达/制动单元可以在马达模式或制动模式中进行操作,以使扭矩/力转换机构的输出构件双向线性移动。 由转矩/力转换机构产生的推力施加到离合器组件。 电动机/制动单元的双重模式特性显着降低了电力需求。

    Torque transfer clutch with magnetorheological actuator and ball screw operator
    5.
    发明授权
    Torque transfer clutch with magnetorheological actuator and ball screw operator 失效
    扭矩传递离合器与磁流变致动器和滚珠丝杠操作器

    公开(公告)号:US06725990B2

    公开(公告)日:2004-04-27

    申请号:US10349469

    申请日:2003-01-22

    Inventor: Thomas C. Bowen

    CPC classification number: F16D27/115

    Abstract: A transfer clutch includes a magnetorheological actuator which controls operation of a ball screw operator for controlling the magnitude of clutch engagement force exerted on a multi-plate clutch assembly that is operably disposed between an input member and an output member. The magnetorheological actuator includes an electromagnetic coil, and a rotor having a first segment retained in a sealed chamber filled with magnetorheological fluid. The ball screw operator includes a threaded screw mounted on the output member and which is splined to a second segment of the rotor, a threaded nut, a plurality of balls retained between the aligned threads of the screw and nut, and a drag spring providing a predetermined drag force between the screw and the output member. The multi-plate clutch assembly includes a drum driven by the input member, a hub driving the output member, and a clutch pack operably disposed between the drum and hub.

    Abstract translation: 转移离合器包括磁流变致动器,其控制滚珠丝杠操作器的操作,以控制施加在可操作地设置在输入部件和输出部件之间的多板式离合器组件上的离合器接合力的大小。 磁流变致动器包括电磁线圈和具有保持在充满磁流变流体的密封室中的第一段的转子。 滚珠丝杆操作器包括安装在输出构件上的螺纹螺钉,其与转子的第二段花键连接,螺母,保持在螺钉和螺母的对准的螺纹之间的多个滚珠和提供 螺杆和输出构件之间的预定牵引力。 多板离合器组件包括由输入构件驱动的滚筒,驱动输出构件的轮毂和可操作地设置在滚筒和轮毂之间的离合器组件。

    On-demand two-speed transfer case for four-wheel drive hybrid vehicle
    6.
    发明授权
    On-demand two-speed transfer case for four-wheel drive hybrid vehicle 失效
    用于四轮驱动混合动力车辆的按需双速分动箱

    公开(公告)号:US06679799B2

    公开(公告)日:2004-01-20

    申请号:US10429395

    申请日:2003-05-05

    Inventor: Thomas C. Bowen

    Abstract: A hybrid transfer case includes a mainshaft, front and rear output shafts, an electric motor/generator connected to the mainshaft, and an input clutch for selectively coupling the transmission to the mainshaft. The transfer case further includes a planetary gearset having a sun gear driven by the mainshaft, a ring gear, and planet gears supported from a carrier. A direct clutch is operable to selectively couple the rear output shaft for rotation with the input shaft. A low brake is operable to selectively brake rotation of the ring gear. A transfer clutch controls the amount of drive torque delivered through a transfer assembly to the front output shaft. A hybrid control system is provided for controlling actuation of the various clutch and brake assemblies and the electric motor/generator to establish various drive modes.

    Abstract translation: 混合式转移箱包括主轴,前后输出轴,连接到主轴的电动机/发电机,以及用于选择性地将变速器与主轴联接的输入离合器。 传送箱还包括具有由主轴驱动的太阳齿轮的行星齿轮组,环形齿轮和从载体支撑的行星齿轮。 直接离合器可操作以选择性地联接后输出轴以与输入轴一起转动。 低制动器可操作以选择性地制动环形齿轮的旋转。 传送离合器控制通过传送组件传递到前输出轴的驱动扭矩的量。 提供混合控制系统,用于控制各种离合器和制动组件以及电动机/发电机的致动,以建立各种驱动模式。

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