Torsion bar with variable rate anchor arm for a vehicle suspension system
    4.
    发明授权
    Torsion bar with variable rate anchor arm for a vehicle suspension system 失效
    用于车辆悬挂系统的可变速度锚臂的扭力杆

    公开(公告)号:US06357771B1

    公开(公告)日:2002-03-19

    申请号:US09578647

    申请日:2000-05-25

    IPC分类号: B60G399

    摘要: A suspension system includes a torsion bar attached to a vehicle frame member by an adjuster assembly including a spring biasing anchor arm. The biasing member provides an elastic resistance to torsion bar rotation for suspension system vibrations below a predetermined torsional force. However, when the predetermined torsional force is exceeded, the elastic resistance of the biasing member is overcome and the anchor arm rotates into contact with the stop. Further suspension system vibrations are absorbable by the torsion bar with stiffer resistance to provide a stiffer suspension response. The stiffer suspension is thus provided when required, such as when cornering, while allowing a smooth ride when not required, such as during normal straight travelling.

    摘要翻译: 悬架系统包括通过包括弹簧偏置锚臂的调节器组件附接到车架构件的扭杆。 偏置构件对于预定扭转力以下的悬架系统振动提供对扭杆旋转的弹性阻力。 然而,当超过预定的扭转力时,克服了偏置构件的弹性阻力,并且锚臂与止动件旋转。 进一步的悬挂系统振动可以通过扭力杆被较强的阻力吸收,从而提供更坚硬的悬架响应。 因此,当需要时,例如在转弯时提供更硬的悬架,同时允许在不需要的情况下平稳地骑行,例如在正常的直线行驶期间。

    Torsion bar with multiple arm adjusters for a vehicle suspension system
    6.
    发明授权
    Torsion bar with multiple arm adjusters for a vehicle suspension system 失效
    用于车辆悬挂系统的多臂调节器的扭力杆

    公开(公告)号:US06425594B1

    公开(公告)日:2002-07-30

    申请号:US09578225

    申请日:2000-05-24

    IPC分类号: B60G700

    摘要: A suspension system includes a torsion bar having at least one adjuster arm. The adjuster arms extend radially from the torsion bar to contact respective stop members when the torsion bar is subjected to a predetermined torsion. When an adjuster arm contacts a stop, a portion of the torsion bar is rotationally fixed and the effective length of the torsion bar is reduced. By reducing the effective length of the torsion bar, the effective spring, rate of the torsion bar is increased. The present invention therefore provides a suspension system for a vehicle which can enhance riding comfort and handling by modifying the effective length of the torsion bar to achieve multiple spring constants with a single constant diameter torsion bar.

    摘要翻译: 悬架系统包括具有至少一个调节臂的扭力杆。 当扭杆受到预定的扭转时,调节臂从扭杆径向延伸以接触相应的止动构件。 当调节臂接触止动件时,扭杆的一部分被旋转地固定,并且扭杆的有效长度减小。 通过减小扭杆的有效长度,有效弹簧,扭力杆的速率增加。 因此,本发明提供了一种用于车辆的悬架系统,其可以通过改变扭杆的有效长度来增强乘坐舒适性和操纵性,以通过单个恒定直径的扭杆实现多个弹簧常数。

    Suspension torsion bar with variable rate adjustment arms
    7.
    发明授权
    Suspension torsion bar with variable rate adjustment arms 有权
    具有可变速度调节臂的悬挂扭力杆

    公开(公告)号:US06530586B2

    公开(公告)日:2003-03-11

    申请号:US09804743

    申请日:2001-03-13

    IPC分类号: B60G21055

    CPC分类号: B60G21/0556

    摘要: A suspension system includes a damper assembly to provide an anti-roll capability to a vehicle torsion bar suspension system. The damper assembly is attached to each torsion bar. To selectively couple and decouple the rotational motion of the torsion bars. In one embodiment the damper assembly selectively links rotational motion of the torsion bar anchor arms to transfer an anti-roll force from one suspension link to the opposite suspension link.

    摘要翻译: 一种悬架系统包括一个阻尼器组件,用于向车辆扭力杆悬架系统提供防侧倾能力。 阻尼器组件连接到每个扭杆上。 选择性地联接和解耦扭杆的旋转运动。 在一个实施例中,阻尼器组件选择性地联接扭杆锚臂的旋转运动,以将抗卷力从一个悬挂连杆传递到相对的悬架连杆。

    Suspension characteristic control using shape memory alloy materials
    8.
    发明授权
    Suspension characteristic control using shape memory alloy materials 失效
    使用形状记忆合金材料进行悬浮特性控制

    公开(公告)号:US06491291B1

    公开(公告)日:2002-12-10

    申请号:US09566361

    申请日:2000-05-08

    IPC分类号: B60G2104

    摘要: A suspension system includes a SMA suspension component, an actuator and a controller. Altering the mechanical characteristic of the SMA suspension component alters the kinematic properties of the vehicle wheel relative to the vehicle body and the suspension characteristics of the vehicle. In one disclosed embodiment a SMA suspension spring is height adjustable to alter the vehicle handling characteristics. In another disclosed embodiment a SMA suspension component stabilizer bar is shape adjustable. The SMA stabilizer bar is maintained in a first shape to provide a first handling characteristic. To provide a second handling characteristic the SMA stabilizer bar is moved into contact with a fixed vehicle component such as a vehicle frame component. The flexibility of the stabilizer bar is thereby reduced and the vehicle handling characteristics are optimized for a second condition.

    摘要翻译: 悬架系统包括SMA悬架部件,致动器和控制器。 改变SMA悬挂部件的机械特性改变车轮相对于车身的运动特性和车辆的悬架特性。 在一个公开的实施例中,SMA悬挂弹簧是高度可调的以改变车辆操纵特性。 在另一个公开的实施例中,SMA悬挂部件稳定杆是形状可调的。 SMA稳定杆被保持在第一形状以提供第一处理特性。 为了提供第二处理特性,SMA稳定杆被移动成与诸如车辆框架部件的固定车辆部件接触。 因此稳定杆的灵活性被降低,并且针对第二状况优化了车辆处理特性。

    Suspension system for a vehicle having a decouplable stabilizer bar
    9.
    发明授权
    Suspension system for a vehicle having a decouplable stabilizer bar 失效
    具有可去耦稳定杆的车辆悬架系统

    公开(公告)号:US06481732B1

    公开(公告)日:2002-11-19

    申请号:US09578253

    申请日:2000-05-24

    IPC分类号: B60G2105

    摘要: A suspension system includes a stabilizer bar having a first and a second segment attached to respective vehicle suspension members. The first and a second segments are selectively coupled by a decoupler assembly to provide coordinated or uncoordinated movement of the first and second suspension members. The decoupler assembly is preferably in communication with a controller and sensors located adjacent the vehicle wheel assemblies. The controller interprets the signals from the sensors and determines whether the decoupler assembly should be activated. In some embodiments, a limited slip can be achieved between said first and second stabilizer bar segments.

    摘要翻译: 一种悬挂系统包括具有附接到相应的车辆悬架构件的第一和第二段的稳定杆。 第一和第二段通过分离器组件选择性地联接,以提供第一和第二悬架构件的协调或不协调的运动。 分离器组件优选地与位于车辆车轮组件附近的控制器和传感器连通。 控制器解释来自传感器的信号,并确定去耦器组件是否应被激活。 在一些实施例中,可以在所述第一和第二稳定杆段之间实现有限滑动。

    Encapsulated anti-corrosion coating
    10.
    发明授权
    Encapsulated anti-corrosion coating 失效
    封装防腐蚀涂层

    公开(公告)号:US06420052B1

    公开(公告)日:2002-07-16

    申请号:US09566370

    申请日:2000-05-08

    IPC分类号: B21D2900

    摘要: A coating for an article includes coating encapsulated micro-spheres which maintain the coating in a fluid state. The coating encapsulated micro-spheres are retained in the coating to form a matrix of hardened coating and coating encapsulated micro-spheres. Damage to the coating form a fissure which breaks open the coating encapsulated micro-spheres adjacent the fissure. The broken coating encapsulated micro-spheres release the fluid coating material contained therein. Because the coating encapsulated micro-spheres release the encapsulated coating material in the fluid state the coating material flows into the fissure to coat the exposed substrate. This provides a “self-healing” ability to the coating which protects the substrate even after the coating is damaged.

    摘要翻译: 用于制品的涂层包括将涂层保持在流体状态的涂覆的包封的微球。 涂层包裹的微球保留在涂层中以形成硬化涂层和包被微球的涂层基质。 对涂层的损伤形成裂缝,其破裂邻近裂缝的涂层包裹的微球体。 破碎的涂层包裹的微球释放其中所含的流体涂层材料。 因为涂层包裹的微球在流体状态下释放封装的涂层材料,涂层材料流入裂缝以涂覆暴露的基底。 这为涂层提供了“自愈”能力,即使在涂层损坏之后也能保护基材。