Control system and method for improving engine stop-start response time
    3.
    发明授权
    Control system and method for improving engine stop-start response time 有权
    改善发动机停机响应时间的控制系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US08347855B2

    公开(公告)日:2013-01-08

    申请号:US12779578

    申请日:2010-05-13

    IPC分类号: F02D1/00

    摘要: A control system for an engine includes a stop-start initiation module and a load control module. The stop-start initiation module shuts down the engine in response to an engine shutdown request. The load control module, in response to the engine shutdown request, increases a rate at which a rotational speed of the engine decreases during engine shutdown by increasing a rotational load input to the engine by an engine accessory coupled to a crankshaft of the engine. A method for an engine includes shutting down the engine in response to an engine shutdown request. The method further includes increasing, in response to the engine shutdown request, a rate at which a rotational speed of the engine decreases during engine shutdown by increasing a rotational load input to the engine by an engine accessory coupled to a crankshaft of the engine.

    摘要翻译: 用于发动机的控制系统包括停止启动启动模块和负载控制模块。 停机启动启动模块根据引擎关机请求关闭引擎。 负载控制模块响应于发动机停机请求,通过增加通过联接到发动机的曲轴的发动机附件将输入到发动机的转动负载增加,引擎停机期间发动机转速降低的速率增加。 发动机的方法包括响应于发动机关闭请求来关闭发动机。 该方法还包括响应于发动机停机请求,增加在发动机关闭期间发动机转速降低的速率,其通过联接到发动机的曲轴的发动机附件增加输入到发动机的转动负载。

    CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR IMPROVING ENGINE STOP-START RESPONSE TIME
    4.
    发明申请
    CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR IMPROVING ENGINE STOP-START RESPONSE TIME 有权
    用于改进发动机停止起动响应时间的控制系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20110277728A1

    公开(公告)日:2011-11-17

    申请号:US12779578

    申请日:2010-05-13

    IPC分类号: F01L13/06

    摘要: A control system for an engine includes a stop-start initiation module and a load control module. The stop-start initiation module shuts down the engine in response to an engine shutdown request. The load control module, in response to the engine shutdown request, increases a rate at which a rotational speed of the engine decreases during engine shutdown by increasing a rotational load input to the engine by an engine accessory coupled to a crankshaft of the engine. A method for an engine includes shutting down the engine in response to an engine shutdown request. The method further includes increasing, in response to the engine shutdown request, a rate at which a rotational speed of the engine decreases during engine shutdown by increasing a rotational load input to the engine by an engine accessory coupled to a crankshaft of the engine.

    摘要翻译: 用于发动机的控制系统包括停止启动启动模块和负载控制模块。 停机启动启动模块根据引擎关机请求关闭引擎。 负载控制模块响应于发动机停机请求,通过增加通过联接到发动机的曲轴的发动机附件将输入到发动机的转动负载增加,引擎停机期间发动机转速降低的速率增加。 发动机的方法包括响应于发动机关闭请求来关闭发动机。 该方法还包括响应于发动机停机请求,增加在发动机关闭期间发动机转速降低的速率,其通过联接到发动机的曲轴的发动机附件增加输入到发动机的转动负载。

    Stop-start self-synchronizing starter system
    5.
    发明授权
    Stop-start self-synchronizing starter system 有权
    自启动自启动系统

    公开(公告)号:US08408175B2

    公开(公告)日:2013-04-02

    申请号:US12849456

    申请日:2010-08-03

    IPC分类号: F02N15/02

    摘要: A starter system is provided for an engine having a stop-start capability. The starter system includes a first gear coupled to the engine, wherein the first gear rotates at a speed of the engine. The starter system also includes a starter arranged relative to the engine. The starter includes a second gear arranged to selectively mesh with and apply torque to the first gear in order to start the engine, such that the second gear is capable of rotating at the speed of the engine. The starter additionally includes a synchronizer arranged to substantially match the speed of the first gear with the speed of the engine prior to engagement of the first and second gears, such that the second gear is enabled to mesh with and apply torque to the first gear to thereby start the engine. The starter system and the engine may be employed in a vehicle.

    摘要翻译: 为具有停止启动能力的发动机提供起动器系统。 起动器系统包括联接到发动机的第一齿轮,其中第一齿轮以发动机的速度旋转。 起动器系统还包括相对于发动机布置的起动器。 启动器包括第二齿轮,其布置成选择性地与第一齿轮啮合并施加扭矩以起动发动机,使得第二齿轮能够以发动机的速度旋转。 该起动器还包括同步器,该同步器布置成在第一和第二齿轮接合之前使第一齿轮的速度与发动机的速度基本匹配,使得第二齿轮能够与第一齿轮啮合并施加转矩, 从而启动发动机。 起动器系统和发动机可以用在车辆中。

    STOP-START SELF-SYNCHRONIZING STARTER SYSTEM
    6.
    发明申请
    STOP-START SELF-SYNCHRONIZING STARTER SYSTEM 有权
    停止启动自同步起动器系统

    公开(公告)号:US20120031231A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-02-09

    申请号:US12849456

    申请日:2010-08-03

    IPC分类号: F02N15/02

    摘要: A starter system is provided for an engine having a stop-start capability. The starter system includes a first gear coupled to the engine, wherein the first gear rotates at a speed of the engine. The starter system also includes a starter arranged relative to the engine. The starter includes a second gear arranged to selectively mesh with and apply torque to the first gear in order to start the engine, such that the second gear is capable of rotating at the speed of the engine. The starter additionally includes a synchronizer arranged to substantially match the speed of the first gear with the speed of the engine prior to engagement of the first and second gears, such that the second gear is enabled to mesh with and apply torque to the first gear to thereby start the engine. The starter system and the engine may be employed in a vehicle.

    摘要翻译: 为具有停止启动能力的发动机提供起动器系统。 起动器系统包括联接到发动机的第一齿轮,其中第一齿轮以发动机的速度旋转。 起动器系统还包括相对于发动机布置的起动器。 启动器包括第二齿轮,其布置成选择性地与第一齿轮啮合并施加扭矩以起动发动机,使得第二齿轮能够以发动机的速度旋转。 该起动器还包括同步器,该同步器布置成在第一和第二齿轮接合之前使第一齿轮的速度与发动机的速度基本匹配,使得第二齿轮能够与第一齿轮啮合并施加转矩, 从而启动发动机。 起动器系统和发动机可以用在车辆中。

    METHOD OF OPERATING A TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH
    7.
    发明申请
    METHOD OF OPERATING A TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH 有权
    操作转矩转换器的方法

    公开(公告)号:US20130264164A1

    公开(公告)日:2013-10-10

    申请号:US13442404

    申请日:2012-04-09

    IPC分类号: F16D39/00

    摘要: A method of operating a torque converter clutch in an engine start-stop vehicle improves launch after an auto stop event. During the autostop event, hydraulic fluid is supplied to the torque converter clutch operator through one or more solenoid valves by an auxiliary electric pump. When the prime mover is started at the conclusion of the autostop event, the torque converter clutch is thus locked, assuring rapid and sufficient torque transfer through the torque converter to the transmission and improved acceleration during vehicle launch. As the vehicle accelerates, the hydraulic pressure in the clutch operator is reduced and slip through the clutch increased to achieve a smooth launch and return to conventional torque converter operation.

    摘要翻译: 在发动机起停车辆中操作变矩器离合器的方法改善了自动停止事件之后的发动。 在自动停止事件期间,液压流体通过辅助电动泵通过一个或多个电磁阀提供给变矩器离合器操作器。 当原动机在自动停止事件结束时启动时,变矩器离合器因此被锁定,确保通过变矩器快速和足够的扭矩传递到变速器并且在车辆启动期间改善加速度。 当车辆加速时,离合器操作器中的液压减小并且通过离合器滑动增加以实现平稳启动并返回到传统的变矩器操作。

    Hybrid vehicle drive system
    8.
    发明授权
    Hybrid vehicle drive system 有权
    混合动力车辆驱动系统

    公开(公告)号:US08251164B2

    公开(公告)日:2012-08-28

    申请号:US12366224

    申请日:2009-02-05

    申请人: Gary E. McGee

    发明人: Gary E. McGee

    IPC分类号: B60K6/20

    摘要: A drive system is provided for a hybrid vehicle that has an engine with a crankshaft and a motor/generator having a shaft member. The drive system includes a starter sprocket connected for rotation with the shaft member and a crankshaft sprocket connected for rotation with the crankshaft. A chain is engaged with the starter sprocket and the crankshaft sprocket. A planetary gear set is configured to multiply torque of the motor/generator, with the multiplied torque being provided to the engine crankshaft via the sprockets and the chain to start the engine.

    摘要翻译: 为具有带曲轴的发动机和具有轴构件的电动机/发电机的混合动力车辆提供驱动系统。 驱动系统包括与轴构件一起旋转的起动链轮和与曲轴一起旋转的曲轴链轮。 链条与起动链轮和曲轴链轮啮合。 行星齿轮组被配置为乘以马达/发电机的扭矩,乘法转矩经由链轮和链条被提供给发动机曲轴以启动发动机。

    HYBRID VEHICLE DRIVE SYSTEM
    9.
    发明申请
    HYBRID VEHICLE DRIVE SYSTEM 有权
    混合动力驱动系统

    公开(公告)号:US20100193268A1

    公开(公告)日:2010-08-05

    申请号:US12366224

    申请日:2009-02-05

    申请人: Gary E. McGee

    发明人: Gary E. McGee

    IPC分类号: B60W10/04 B60W20/00

    摘要: A drive system is provided for a hybrid vehicle that has an engine with a crankshaft and a motor/generator having a shaft member. The drive system includes a starter sprocket connected for rotation with the shaft member and a crankshaft sprocket connected for rotation with the crankshaft. A chain is engaged with the starter sprocket and the crankshaft sprocket. A planetary gear set is configured to multiply torque of the motor/generator, with the multiplied torque being provided to the engine crankshaft via the sprockets and the chain to start the engine.

    摘要翻译: 为具有带曲轴的发动机和具有轴构件的电动机/发电机的混合动力车辆提供驱动系统。 驱动系统包括与轴构件一起旋转的起动链轮和与曲轴一起旋转的曲轴链轮。 链条与起动链轮和曲轴链轮啮合。 行星齿轮组被配置为乘以马达/发电机的扭矩,乘法转矩经由链轮和链条被提供给发动机曲轴以启动发动机。

    Method of operating a torque converter clutch
    10.
    发明授权
    Method of operating a torque converter clutch 有权
    操纵变矩器离合器的方法

    公开(公告)号:US08652002B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-02-18

    申请号:US13442404

    申请日:2012-04-09

    IPC分类号: F16H61/48

    摘要: A method of operating a torque converter clutch in an engine start-stop vehicle improves launch after an auto stop event. During the autostop event, hydraulic fluid is supplied to the torque converter clutch operator through one or more solenoid valves by an auxiliary electric pump. When the prime mover is started at the conclusion of the autostop event, the torque converter clutch is thus locked, assuring rapid and sufficient torque transfer through the torque converter to the transmission and improved acceleration during vehicle launch. As the vehicle accelerates, the hydraulic pressure in the clutch operator is reduced and slip through the clutch increased to achieve a smooth launch and return to conventional torque converter operation.

    摘要翻译: 在发动机起停车辆中操作变矩器离合器的方法改善了自动停止事件之后的发动。 在自动停止事件期间,液压流体通过辅助电动泵通过一个或多个电磁阀提供给变矩器离合器操作器。 当原动机在自动停止事件结束时启动时,变矩器离合器因此被锁定,确保通过变矩器快速和足够的扭矩传递到变速器并且在车辆启动期间改善加速度。 当车辆加速时,离合器操作器中的液压减小并且通过离合器滑动增加以实现平稳启动并返回到传统的变矩器操作。