公开(公告)号：US06283885B1

公开(公告)日：2001-09-04

申请号：US09480890

申请日：2000-01-11

Applicant: Earl James Irwin

Inventor： Earl James Irwin

IPC: F16H4822

CPC classification number: F16H48/22 ,  F16H48/08 ,  F16H48/27

Abstract: A pressure relief check valve for a hydraulically actuated clutch pack or limited slip device in a limited slip differential or torque coupling device. A ball seat is formed on the external surface of the differential case and is connected to a passageway leading to a limited slip device within the differential case to establish fluid communication there between. A ball rests on the valve seat and is retained thereon by a retainer and spring. The retainer is removable secured to the outer surface of the differential case and a coil spring is disposed between the ball and the retainer to bias the ball against the valve seat. When pressure within the differential case or limited slip device exceeds a predetermined pressure, the ball is lifted from the valve seat and fluid passes through the differential case to an exterior within the differential housing. When pressure in the differential case and limited slip device is less than the predetermined pressure, fluid is prevented from passing through the valve.

Abstract translation: 用于液压致动离合器组件或限位滑差差速器或扭矩耦合装置中的限滑装置的减压止回阀。 在差速器壳体的外表面上形成球座，并连接到通向差速器壳体内的有限滑动装置的通道，以在其间建立流体连通。 球靠在阀座上并通过保持器和弹簧保持在其上。 保持器可拆卸地固定到差速器壳体的外表面，并且螺旋弹簧设置在球和保持器之间以将球偏压抵靠阀座。 当差速器壳体或有限滑动装置内的压力超过预定压力时，球从阀座升起，并且流体通过差速器壳体到差速器壳体内的外部。 当差速器壳体和限制滑动装置中的压力小于预定压力时，防止流体通过阀门。

公开(公告)号：US6010424A

公开(公告)日：2000-01-04

申请号：US177110

申请日：1998-10-22

Applicant: Earl James Irwin

Inventor： Earl James Irwin

IPC: F16H48/22

CPC classification number: F16H48/22 ,  F16H48/08 ,  F16H2048/382 ,  Y10T74/2186

Abstract: This transmnission differential of the type comprising a two-piece differential case defined by a cup-shaped case member and a side member integrally formed with a ring gear to thereby increase the strength of the ring gear and case. The side member is bolted onto the cup-shaped case member. The pinion gears of this invention are not formed with a spherical portion at its interface with the case because the present invention provides a novel design that does not require the spherical radii because the two-piece case can easily be assembled with resort to these additional machining requirements. The pinion shaft is secured against rotation by a pin trapped in a bore formed in the case when the ring gear side member is mounted to the cup-shaped case member. Because the cup-shaped case member is formed with a flat mating surface, the present invention does not require eyebrows formed into the case for drilling points where the bolt is received in the case. The two-piece design also eliminates the need for windows in the case. Therefore, the present invention reduced manufacturing costs while providing a stronger differential case.

Abstract translation: 该类型包括由杯形壳体构件和与齿圈一体形成的侧构件限定的两件式差速器壳体，从而增加了齿圈和壳体的强度。 侧部件螺栓固定在杯形壳体上。 本发明的小齿轮在其与壳体的界面处不形成球形部分，因为本发明提供了一种新颖的设计，其不需要球形半径，因为两件式壳体可以容易地组装起来，借助于这些附加加工 要求。 当齿圈侧构件安装到杯形壳体构件时，小齿轮轴被被捕获在壳体中形成的孔中的销固定而抵抗旋转。 由于杯形壳体构件形成有平坦的配合表面，因此本发明不需要在壳体中形成用于在壳体中容纳螺栓的钻孔点的情况下的眉毛。 两件式设计也不需要窗户。 因此，本发明降低制造成本，同时提供更强的差分情况。

公开(公告)号：US07137183B2

公开(公告)日：2006-11-21

申请号：US10695877

申请日：2003-10-30

Applicant: Edward Eugene Stuart ,  Timothy Bernard Allmandinger ,  Sean Karl Hoefer ,  Earl James Irwin ,  Parvinder Singh Nanua ,  Gregory James Maser

Inventor： Edward Eugene Stuart ,  Timothy Bernard Allmandinger ,  Sean Karl Hoefer ,  Earl James Irwin ,  Parvinder Singh Nanua ,  Gregory James Maser

IPC: F16H57/02

CPC classification number: B60K17/165 ,  B60B35/16 ,  B60B2310/202 ,  B60B2310/206 ,  B60B2310/208 ,  B60B2310/302 ,  B60B2310/305 ,  B60B2360/10 ,  B60B2360/102 ,  B60B2380/14 ,  B60B2900/113 ,  B60G2206/014 ,  B60G2206/31 ,  B60K17/16 ,  F16H48/08 ,  F16H57/021 ,  F16H2048/082 ,  F16H2048/382 ,  Y10T29/4984 ,  Y10T29/49892 ,  Y10T29/49893 ,  Y10T29/49963 ,  Y10T74/2186 ,  Y10T74/2188

Abstract: A drive axle assembly for motor vehicles, includes a support beam member having a substantially flat, enlarged central plate section and two opposite arm sections, a differential assembly module secured to the central plate section and enclosed into a housing formed by a rear cover and a front cover secured to opposite surfaces of the central plate section. A method for assembling the drive axle assembly comprises the steps of securing the front cover to a front mounting surface of the support beam member, fastening the differential assembly module to the central plate section of the support beam member, and fastening the rear cover to the rear mounting surface of the support beam member.

Abstract translation: 一种用于机动车辆的驱动桥组件，包括支撑梁构件，该支撑梁构件具有基本上平坦的扩大的中心板部分和两个相对的臂部分，差速组件模块固定到中心板部分并且封闭在由后盖和 前盖固定到中心板部分的相对表面。 一种用于组装驱动轴组件的方法包括以下步骤：将前盖固定到支撑梁构件的前安装表面，将差速器组件模块紧固到支撑梁构件的中心板部分，并将后盖紧固到 支撑梁构件的后安装表面。

公开(公告)号：US06409626B1

公开(公告)日：2002-06-25

申请号：US09605864

申请日：2000-06-29

Applicant: Earl James Irwin

Inventor： Earl James Irwin

IPC: F16H4808

CPC classification number: B60K17/16 ,  F16H48/08 ,  F16H48/40 ,  F16H2048/385 ,  F16H2048/405 ,  Y10T74/19623

Abstract: An axle assembly employs a simple adjustable connection between the differential case and the housing to adjust the position of the ring gear relative to the pinion gear. A pair of adjustment collars facilitates positioning the differential case to selectively position the ring gear relative to the pinion gear of an input shaft. The adjustment collars threadingly engage the differential case. Bearings are disposed between the adjustment collars and the housing. The adjustment collars are rotated to position the differential case together with the ring gear. The adjustment collars are also provided to adjust the preload of the bearings. A locking collar is employed to lock the adjustment collars once the differential case and ring gear are properly positioned. In an alternate embodiment a single adjustment collar is employed. Shims and spacers are utilized to position the differential case and ring gear and the adjustment collar used to adjust the preload of the bearings.

Abstract translation: 轴组件采用差速器壳体和壳体之间的简单可调节的连接，以调节环形齿轮相对于小齿轮的位置。 一对调节轴环有利于定位差速器壳体以选择性地相对于输入轴的小齿轮定位环形齿轮。 调节套环螺纹接合差速器壳体。 轴承设置在调节套环和外壳之间。 旋转调节轴环以将差速器壳体与环形齿轮一起定位。 还提供调节套环以调节轴承的预载荷。 一旦差速器外壳和环形齿轮正确定位，就采用锁紧环来锁定调节环。 在替代实施例中，采用单个调节环。 垫片和垫片用于定位差速器壳体和齿圈以及用于调节轴承预载荷的调节环。

公开(公告)号：US06729633B1

公开(公告)日：2004-05-04

申请号：US09893593

申请日：2001-06-29

Applicant: Earl James Irwin

Inventor： Earl James Irwin

IPC: B62D1700

CPC classification number: B62D17/00 ,  B60G2200/422 ,  B60G2200/44 ,  B60G2200/4622 ,  B60G2204/148 ,  B60G2204/149 ,  B60G2204/416 ,  B60G2204/418 ,  B60G2206/31 ,  B60G2206/32 ,  B60G2206/50

Abstract: A wheel end assembly in a steering beam axle for use in a motor vehicle. The wheel end assembly comprises a tube yoke attached to an axle tube defining an axle centerline, a steering knuckle defining a steering knuckle centerline, a driving axle shaft rotatably disposed in the axle tube, a live spindle rotatably supported by the steering knuckle, a stub shaft extending through the live spindle and rotatably coupled thereto, and a universal joint connecting the driving axle shaft and the stub shaft. The steering knuckle is pivotally coupled to the tube yoke through a pair of vertically spaced swivel joints defining a steering axis. The wheel end assembly further includes a knuckle centering adjuster for adjusting the knuckle centerline by selectively moving said steering knuckle relative to said tube yoke along said steering axis in order to align the knuckle centerline to the axle centerline.

Abstract translation: 用于机动车辆的转向轴轴中的车轮端组件。 车轮端组件包括附接到限定轴心线的轴管的管轭，限定转向节中心线的转向节，可旋转地设置在车轴管中的驱动车轴，由转向节可旋转地支撑的活动主轴， 轴延伸穿过活主轴并可旋转地联接到其上，以及万向接头，其连接驱动轴和短轴。 转向节通过一对限定转向轴的垂直间隔的旋转接头枢转地联接到管轭。 车轮端组件还包括转向节定心调节器，用于通过相对于所述管轭沿所述转向轴选择性地移动所述转向节来调整所述转向节中心线，以便将所述转向节中心线对准所述车轴中心线。

公开(公告)号：US06488606B1

公开(公告)日：2002-12-03

申请号：US09759516

申请日：2001-01-16

Applicant: David Joseph Young ,  Earl James Irwin

Inventor： David Joseph Young ,  Earl James Irwin

IPC: F16H4806

CPC classification number: F16H48/22 ,  F16H48/08 ,  F16H48/40 ,  F16H57/0401 ,  F16H57/0454 ,  F16H57/0483 ,  F16H2048/382 ,  F16H2048/423

Abstract: A limited slip differential for vehicular applications that eliminates chattering noise from the differential while maintaining seal integrity. This is accomplished by the use of a differential casing that includes at least a pair of fluid seals isolating a first chamber for bathing the respective differential components in a fluid lubricant appropriate to the contained components. A fluid lubricant, such as one containing a friction modifier is particularly suitable for the array of friction plates and pads of a disk pack, but can be detrimental to sealing elements, such as about the pinion gear. The separate chambers allows for the use of different fluid lubricants.

Abstract translation: 用于车辆应用的限滑差速器，可以在保持密封完整性的同时消除差速器的颤动噪音。 这是通过使用包括至少一对流体密封件的隔离壳体来实现的，所述至少一对流体密封件隔离用于将相应的差分部件浸入适合于包含的部件的流体润滑剂中的第一室。 流体润滑剂，例如含有摩擦改进剂的润滑剂特别适用于盘片的摩擦片和垫的阵列，但是可能对密封元件（例如围绕小齿轮）是有害的。 分开的腔室允许使用不同的流体润滑剂。

公开(公告)号：US06450914B1

公开(公告)日：2002-09-17

申请号：US09759517

申请日：2001-01-16

Applicant: Earl James Irwin ,  David Joseph Young ,  Dale Allen Berning

Inventor： Earl James Irwin ,  David Joseph Young ,  Dale Allen Berning

IPC: F16H4006

CPC classification number: F16H48/08 ,  F16H2048/082 ,  F16H2048/387 ,  F16H2048/423 ,  Y10T74/2188

Abstract: The device for adjusting an endplay of an axle shaft in a differential assembly includes an axle shaft supported in a differential case for rotation about a longitudinal axis, and an endplay adjustment member threadedly mounted on a terminal shoulder provided at an inboard end of the axle shaft. The axle shaft has external splines adapted to mate with internal splines of a differential side gear and an annular groove located adjacent to the terminal shoulder. The annular groove receives a retainer ring provided to limit an axial displacement of the axle shaft in an outboard direction. The endplay adjustment member is selectively positionable on the terminal shoulder along the axial direction of the axle shaft to variably limit an axial movement of the retainer ring within the annular groove, thus adjusting the axle shaft endplay.

Abstract translation: 用于调节差速器组件中的车轴的端头的装置包括支撑在差速器壳体中以围绕纵向轴线旋转的车轴，以及螺纹安装在设置在车轴的内侧端部的端部台肩上的端部调节构件 。 车轴具有适于与差速器侧齿轮的内花键配合的外花键和位于端子肩部附近的环形槽。 环形槽容纳设置用于限制车轴在外侧方向上的轴向位移的保持环。 端头调节构件可以沿着轴的轴向方向选择性地定位在端子台肩上，以可变地限制保持环在环形槽内的轴向运动，从而调节车轴端面。

公开(公告)号：US06368242B1

公开(公告)日：2002-04-09

申请号：US09628504

申请日：2000-07-28

Applicant: Earl James Irwin

Inventor： Earl James Irwin

IPC: F16B2118

CPC classification number: F16H57/0025 ,  F16B21/18 ,  F16H48/08 ,  F16H48/40 ,  F16H2048/082 ,  Y10T29/49876 ,  Y10T403/7033

Abstract: The drive axles of a motor vehicle differential assembly are secured within the central bores provided in the side gears of the differential assembly by a pair of arcuate retaining element having a rounded cross section which preferably is a piece of bar stock bent to define a 180° half-ring element that is securely held between an arcuate groove formed along the circumference of the axle and a rounded abutment surface provided on the side gear. The arcuate groove and rounded abutment surface reduce stress risers and eliminate the counterbore typically provided in the side gear. Moreover, the pair of retaining elements maximizes the frictional contact by circumscribing the axle by approximately 360°.

Abstract translation: 机动车辆差速器组件的驱动轴通过一对具有圆形横截面的弓形保持元件固定在设置在差速器组件的侧齿轮中的中心孔内，该圆弧形保持元件优选地是一块弯曲以限定180° 半环元件牢固地保持在沿着轴的圆周形成的弓形槽和设置在侧齿轮上的圆形邻接表面之间。 弧形凹槽和圆形邻接表面减少了应力梯度并消除了通常设置在侧齿轮中的沉孔。 此外，一对保持元件通过将轴围绕约360°使摩擦接触最大化。

公开(公告)号：US6126565A

公开(公告)日：2000-10-03

申请号：US282437

申请日：1999-03-31

Applicant: Earl James Irwin

Inventor： Earl James Irwin

IPC: B60B35/18 ,  F16C33/66 ,  F16H1/22 ,  F16H48/08 ,  F16H57/04

CPC classification number: F16H57/0483 ,  F16C33/6637 ,  F16H57/0421 ,  F16H48/08

Abstract: A lubrication system of an axle assembly comprising a differential carrier, a side bearing assembly, an annular drain-back spacer provided therebetween, and a device for selectively positioning the drain-back spacer relative to the bearing assembly. The drain-back spacer is provided with a drain-back channel formed therethrough. A method is provided for controlling flow of lubricant between a differential gear and an axle tube by selectively adjusting the position of the drain-back channel in order to provide the desired lubricant flow path.

Abstract translation: 一种轴组件的润滑系统，其包括差速器载体，侧面轴承组件，设置在其间的环形排水 - 后退间隔件，以及用于相对于轴承组件选择性地定位排水 - 靠背间隔件的装置。 排水后衬垫设置有穿过其形成的排水回流通道。 提供了一种方法，用于通过选择性地调节排水回流通道的位置来控制润滑剂在差速齿轮和轴管之间的流动，以便提供所需的润滑剂流动路径。

公开(公告)号：US07155827B2

公开(公告)日：2007-01-02

申请号：US10695900

申请日：2003-10-30

Applicant: Edward Eugene Stuart ,  Timothy Bernard Allmandinger ,  Sean Karl Hoefer ,  Earl James Irwin ,  Parvinder Singh Nanua ,  Gregory James Maser

Inventor： Edward Eugene Stuart ,  Timothy Bernard Allmandinger ,  Sean Karl Hoefer ,  Earl James Irwin ,  Parvinder Singh Nanua ,  Gregory James Maser

IPC: B21D53/10 ,  F16H57/02 ,  F16H48/06

CPC classification number: B60K17/165 ,  B60G2206/014 ,  B60G2206/31 ,  F16H48/08 ,  F16H2048/082 ,  F16H2048/382 ,  Y10T29/497 ,  Y10T29/49764 ,  Y10T29/49776 ,  Y10T29/49778 ,  Y10T29/4978 ,  Y10T74/2188

Abstract: A rigid drive axle assembly includes a support beam member having a substantially flat central plate section, a differential assembly module secured to the central plate section through at least two threaded studs extending from the central plate section. The differential assembly module includes a differential carrier frame member having two bearing hubs receiving differential bearings. A method for verifying a predetermined bearing preload of the differential assembly module comprises the steps of preloading the differential bearings to the predetermined bearing preload, inserting mounting bores in the bearing hubs of the frame member onto the mounting studs, and determining that the differential bearings are properly preloaded if the mounting studs are received in the mounting bores in the differential carrier frame member without substantial resistance, or determining that the differential bearings are not properly preloaded if the mounting studs may not be received in the mounting bores easily.

Abstract translation: 刚性驱动轴组件包括具有基本上平坦的中心板部分的支撑梁部件，通过从中心板部分延伸的至少两个螺柱固定到中心板部分的差速组件模块。 差速器组件模块包括具有两个承受差速器轴承的轴承座的差速器承载架构件。 用于验证差速器组件模块的预定轴承预载的方法包括以下步骤：将差速器轴承预加载到预定的轴承预载荷，将安装孔插入框架构件的轴承座中到安装螺柱上，并且确定差速器轴承是 如果安装螺柱被接收在差速器载体框架构件中的安装孔中而没有实质阻力，或者如果安装螺栓可能不容易地容纳在安装孔中，则确定差速器轴承未被适当地预加载，以适当地预加载。