公开(公告)号：US07272987B2

公开(公告)日：2007-09-25

申请号：US11235490

申请日：2005-09-26

Applicant: Douglas A. Hughes

Inventor： Douglas A. Hughes

IPC: F16H3/38 ,  F16H3/08 ,  B60W10/02

CPC classification number: B60K6/36 ,  B60K6/387 ,  B60K6/40 ,  B60K6/48 ,  B60Y2400/428 ,  F16H3/006 ,  F16H61/688 ,  F16H2200/0047 ,  Y02T10/6221 ,  Y10T74/111 ,  Y10T74/19223 ,  Y10T74/19228 ,  Y10T74/19288 ,  Y10T477/23 ,  Y10T477/26

Abstract: A powertrain system is provided that includes a first prime mover and change-gear transmission having a first input shaft and a second input shaft. A twin clutch is disposed between the first prime mover and the transmission. The twin clutch includes a first main clutch positioned between the first prime mover and the first input shaft and a second main clutch positioned between the first prime mover and the second input shaft. The powertrain system also includes a second prime mover operably connected to one of the first and second input shafts.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种动力系统，其包括具有第一输入轴和第二输入轴的第一原动机和变速传动装置。 双离合器设置在第一原动机和变速器之间。 双离合器包括位于第一原动机和第一输入轴之间的第一主离合器和位于第一原动机和第二输入轴之间的第二主离合器。 动力系统还包括可操作地连接到第一和第二输入轴之一的第二原动机。

公开(公告)号：US06888273B2

公开(公告)日：2005-05-03

申请号：US10285234

申请日：2002-10-31

Applicant: Douglas A. Hughes ,  James K. Spring

Inventor： Douglas A. Hughes ,  James K. Spring

IPC: F16D48/06 ,  H02K7/00

CPC classification number: F16D48/06 ,  F16D48/064 ,  F16D2500/1022 ,  F16D2500/1045 ,  F16D2500/10493

Abstract: An integrated motor and clutch assembly is provided, which includes a housing that rotatably supports an input shaft and an output shaft. A selectively engageable friction clutch is disposed between the input shaft and the output shaft for transferring torque therebetween. The friction clutch includes an outer hub connected for rotation with the output shaft. The integrated motor and clutch assembly also includes a motor having a rotor non-rotatably connected to the outer hub of the friction clutch and disposed coaxial with the input and output shafts. The motor also includes a stator secured to the housing and disposed concentric with the rotor.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种集成的马达和离合器组件，其包括可旋转地支撑输入轴和输出轴的壳体。 在输入轴和输出轴之间设置可选择性地接合的摩擦离合器，用于在它们之间传递扭矩。 摩擦离合器包括连接成与输出轴一起旋转的外毂。 集成电动机和离合器组件还包括具有不可旋转地连接到摩擦离合器的外轮毂并与输入轴和输出轴同轴设置的转子的电动机。 电动机还包括固定到壳体并与转子同心设置的定子。

公开(公告)号：US06358183B1

公开(公告)日：2002-03-19

申请号：US09560040

申请日：2000-04-27

Applicant: Douglas A. Hughes ,  Karen L. Marx ,  Ronald K. Markyvech

Inventor： Douglas A. Hughes ,  Karen L. Marx ,  Ronald K. Markyvech

IPC: B60K4108

CPC classification number: B60W10/06 ,  B60W10/111 ,  B60W30/19 ,  B60W2710/0644 ,  B60W2710/0666 ,  F16H59/0217 ,  F16H61/702 ,  F16H63/3023 ,  F16H63/502 ,  F16H2059/6807 ,  F16H2061/047 ,  F16H2306/42 ,  F16H2306/46 ,  F16H2306/48 ,  Y10T477/68 ,  Y10T477/69335

Abstract: A control system/method for a controller-assisted, manually shifted transmission system (10) senses incomplete jaw clutch engagement (FIGS. 7A and 7B) and causes the engine to dither about zero driveline torque to allow the vehicle operator to fully engage (FIG. 7C) the engaging jaw clutch (200).

Abstract translation: 用于控制器辅助的手动变速器传动系统（10）的控制系统/方法感测到不完整的爪式离合器接合（图7A和7B），并使发动机在零传动系扭矩上抖动以允许车辆操作者完全接合（图 7C）接合爪式离合器（200）。

公开(公告)号：US07681547B2

公开(公告)日：2010-03-23

申请号：US12208397

申请日：2008-09-11

Applicant: Douglas A. Hughes

Inventor： Douglas A. Hughes

IPC: F01L13/08

CPC classification number: B60W20/10 ,  B60W10/06 ,  B60W10/08 ,  B60W20/00 ,  B60W30/192 ,  F01L13/08 ,  F02N11/00 ,  F02N19/004 ,  Y02T10/6286 ,  Y10T477/23

Abstract: A method of operating a hybrid powertrain system is provided for a vehicle that includes an internal combustion engine having an engine output to drive the vehicle and a motor having a motor output to drive the vehicle. The motor is operatively connected to the engine and operable to crank the engine. The method includes the steps of reducing compression in at least one engine cylinder and operating the motor to crank the engine. A hybrid powertrain system for a hybrid vehicle is also provided.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种操作混合动力系统的方法，用于包括具有用于驱动车辆的发动机输出的内燃机和具有用于驱动车辆的电动机输出的电动机的车辆。 马达可操作地连接到发动机并可操作以起动发动机。 该方法包括以下步骤：减少至少一个发动机气缸中的压缩并操作马达来起动发动机。 还提供了一种用于混合动力车辆的混合动力系统。

公开(公告)号：US07434640B2

公开(公告)日：2008-10-14

申请号：US11190473

申请日：2005-07-27

Applicant: Douglas A. Hughes

Inventor： Douglas A. Hughes

IPC: B60K6/00

CPC classification number: B60W20/10 ,  B60W10/06 ,  B60W10/08 ,  B60W20/00 ,  B60W30/192 ,  F01L13/08 ,  F02N11/00 ,  F02N19/004 ,  Y02T10/6286 ,  Y10T477/23

Abstract: A method of operating a hybrid powertrain system is provided for a vehicle that includes an internal combustion engine having an engine output to drive the vehicle and a motor having a motor output to drive the vehicle. The motor is operatively connected to the engine and operable to crank the engine. The method includes the steps of reducing compression in at least one engine cylinder and operating the motor to crank the engine. A hybrid powertrain system for a hybrid vehicle is also provided.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种操作混合动力系统的方法，用于包括具有用于驱动车辆的发动机输出的内燃机和具有用于驱动车辆的电动机输出的电动机的车辆。 马达可操作地连接到发动机并可操作以起动发动机。 该方法包括以下步骤：减少至少一个发动机气缸中的压缩并操作马达来起动发动机。 还提供了一种用于混合动力车辆的混合动力系统。

公开(公告)号：US06364810B1

公开(公告)日：2002-04-02

申请号：US09634425

申请日：2000-08-08

Applicant: Douglas A. Hughes

Inventor： Douglas A. Hughes

IPC: F16H5930

CPC classification number: F16H61/0248 ,  B60W2710/0644 ,  F16H61/70 ,  F16H61/702 ,  F16H2059/366 ,  Y10S477/908 ,  Y10T477/69335

Abstract: A controller-assisted, manually shifted compound transmission system (10) and splitter shift control method therefor. Auxiliary splitter section (16B) shifts are automatically implemented by a splitter shifter (28) under commands (56) from a controller (54). The splitter ratio to be engaged is determined as a function of a target engine speed (EST) under sensed and expected vehicle operating conditions.

Abstract translation: 一种控制器辅助的手动复合传动系统（10）及其分离变速控制方法。 在来自控制器（54）的命令（56）下，辅助分离器部分（16B）移位由分离器换档器（28）自动实现。 在感测和预期的车辆操作条件下，待啮合的分配器比率被确定为目标发动机转速（EST）的函数。

公开(公告)号：US08210294B2

公开(公告)日：2012-07-03

申请号：US11252678

申请日：2005-10-18

Applicant: Douglas A. Hughes ,  Matthew R. Busdiecker

Inventor： Douglas A. Hughes ,  Matthew R. Busdiecker

IPC: B60W10/06 ,  B60W10/08

CPC classification number: B60W20/15 ,  B60K6/48 ,  B60L2240/421 ,  B60W10/02 ,  B60W10/06 ,  B60W10/08 ,  B60W20/00 ,  B60W2710/081 ,  Y02T10/6221 ,  Y02T10/6286 ,  Y02T10/642

Abstract: A method is provided for shutting down an internal combustion engine in a hybrid vehicle that includes a motor and a generator operatively connected to an engine crankshaft. The method includes the steps of reducing compression in at least one engine cylinder and operating the motor or generator to influence motion of the engine crankshaft during engine shutdown to attenuate oscillations in and expedite reduction of engine crankshaft speed. A system for shutting down a hybrid vehicle internal combustion engine is also provided.

Abstract translation: 提供一种用于关闭混合动力车辆中的内燃机的方法，所述混合动力车辆包括马达和可操作地连接到发动机曲轴的发电机。 该方法包括以下步骤：在发动机关闭期间减小至少一个发动机气缸中的压缩并操作电动机或发电机以影响发动机曲轴的运动，以减少发动机曲轴速度的振荡并且加速发动机曲轴转速的降低。 还提供了一种用于关闭混合动力车辆内燃机的系统。

公开(公告)号：US20090005214A1

公开(公告)日：2009-01-01

申请号：US12208397

申请日：2008-09-11

Applicant: Douglas A. Hughes

Inventor： Douglas A. Hughes

IPC: B60K1/00

CPC classification number: B60W20/10 ,  B60W10/06 ,  B60W10/08 ,  B60W20/00 ,  B60W30/192 ,  F01L13/08 ,  F02N11/00 ,  F02N19/004 ,  Y02T10/6286 ,  Y10T477/23

Abstract: A method of operating a hybrid powertrain system is provided for a vehicle that includes an internal combustion engine having an engine output to drive the vehicle and a motor having a motor output to drive the vehicle. The motor is operatively connected to the engine and operable to crank the engine. The method includes the steps of reducing compression in at least one engine cylinder and operating the motor to crank the engine. A hybrid powertrain system for a hybrid vehicle is also provided.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种操作混合动力系统的方法，用于包括具有用于驱动车辆的发动机输出的内燃机和具有用于驱动车辆的电动机输出的电动机的车辆。 马达可操作地连接到发动机并可操作以起动发动机。 该方法包括以下步骤：减少至少一个发动机气缸中的压缩并操作马达来起动发动机。 还提供了一种用于混合动力车辆的混合动力系统。

公开(公告)号：US06319171B1

公开(公告)日：2001-11-20

申请号：US09560005

申请日：2000-04-27

Applicant: Douglas A. Hughes ,  Karen L. Marx

Inventor： Douglas A. Hughes ,  Karen L. Marx

IPC: B60K4110

CPC classification number: B60W10/06 ,  B60W10/11 ,  B60W30/18 ,  B60W2510/1005 ,  B60W2540/16 ,  B60W2710/0627 ,  B60W2710/0666 ,  B60W2710/1005 ,  F16H59/0217 ,  F16H61/0213 ,  Y10T74/19251 ,  Y10T477/68

Abstract: A control system/method for a controller-assisted, manually shifted transmission system (10). Upon sensing an intent to initiate a lever shift (ITS), the target gear ratio (GRT) is assumed to be a single shift from the currently engaged ratio (GRT=GRC±1) until a delay period of time (TDELAY) expires. After the delay period (T>TDELAY), the target ratio is determined as a function of shift lever position (SL) and/or fore/aft force (FF/FA) on the shift lever (48).

Abstract translation: 一种用于控制器辅助的手动变速传动系统（10）的控制系统/方法。 在感测到启动杠杆换档（ITS）的意图时，假设目标齿轮比（GR T ）是从当前啮合的比率（GR T = GR C ±1），直到延迟时间段（TDELAY）过期。 在延迟时段（T> TDELAY）之后，目标比例被确定为变速杆位置（SL）和/或变速杆（48）上的前/后力（FF / FA）的函数。

公开(公告)号：US06979279B2

公开(公告)日：2005-12-27

申请号：US10674010

申请日：2003-09-29

Applicant: Douglas A. Hughes ,  Karen L. Marx

Inventor： Douglas A. Hughes ,  Karen L. Marx

IPC: F16H61/70 ,  G06F7/00 ,  G06F17/00 ,  G06F19/00 ,  B60K41/04

CPC classification number: F16H61/702 ,  F16H2300/18 ,  Y10T74/1926 ,  Y10T477/688

Abstract: A controller-assisted, manually shifted transmission system having a control system and method for controlling automatic range shifts are disclosed. Automatic range shifts are determined by control logic utilizing predetermined logic rules to evaluate transmission system criteria. The control logic determines a set of potential target gear ratios. Engine overspeed tests evaluate the set of potential target gear ratios in combination with the transmission system criteria. The appropriate range shift is determined and executed based on the selected target gear ratio.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种具有用于控制自动量程偏移的控制系统和方法的控制器辅助的手动变速传动系统。 自动量程偏移由利用预定逻辑规则的控制逻辑来确定以评估传输系统标准。 控制逻辑决定一组潜在的目标传动比。 发动机超速测试结合传动系统标准评估潜在目标传动比的集合。 基于所选择的目标传动比来确定和执行适当的范围偏移。