公开(公告)号：US08096885B2

公开(公告)日：2012-01-17

申请号：US12220423

申请日：2008-07-24

申请人： Fraser MacDonald ,  Jens Schroeter ,  Steven Olsen ,  Craig Kneidel

发明人： Fraser MacDonald ,  Jens Schroeter ,  Steven Olsen ,  Craig Kneidel

IPC分类号： F16F15/121

CPC分类号： F16H45/02 ,  F16F15/123 ,  F16H2045/0294 ,  Y10T29/49863 ,  Y10T403/7032

摘要： A vibration damper including a first spline having a plurality of first teeth, a second spline having a plurality of second teeth, a third spline having a plurality of third teeth and at least one spring interconnected between the first and second splines, wherein the plurality of third teeth are intermediate the plurality of first teeth and the plurality of second teeth, and the at least one spring biases the plurality of first teeth and the plurality of second teeth against the plurality of third teeth. A method of preventing lash in a vibration damper, the vibration damper including a first spline having a plurality of first teeth, a second spline having a plurality of second teeth, a third spline having a plurality of third teeth and at least one spring interconnected between the first and second splines, the method including the steps of: introducing the plurality of third teeth intermediate the plurality of first teeth and the plurality of second teeth; and, biasing the plurality of first teeth and the plurality of second teeth against the plurality of third teeth with the at least one spring.

摘要翻译： 一种振动阻尼器，包括具有多个第一齿的第一花键，具有多个第二齿的第二花键，具有多个第三齿的第三花键和在所述第一和第二花键之间互连的至少一个弹簧， 第三齿位于多个第一齿和多个第二齿之间，并且所述至少一个弹簧将多个第一齿和多个第二齿偏压抵靠多个第三齿。 一种防止振动阻尼器中的间隙的方法，所述减振器包括具有多个第一齿的第一花键，具有多个第二齿的第二花键，具有多个第三齿的第三花键和互连在第二齿之间的至少一个弹簧 所述第一和第二花键，所述方法包括以下步骤：在所述多个第一齿和所述多个第二齿之间引入所述多个第三齿; 并且利用所述至少一个弹簧将所述多个第一齿和所述多个第二齿抵靠所述多个第三齿偏压。

公开(公告)号：US07980369B2

公开(公告)日：2011-07-19

申请号：US12001180

申请日：2007-12-10

申请人： Craig Kneidel ,  Jens Schroeter

发明人： Craig Kneidel ,  Jens Schroeter

IPC分类号： F16H45/02 ,  F16D3/12

CPC分类号： F16H45/02 ,  F16F1/027

摘要： The present invention comprises a lash prevention spring of unique design having a plurality of spring legs shaped into an s-curve and an inner circumference formed into at least one spline. The invention also comprises a lash prevention assembly in which the disclosed lash spring is attached to a damper hub and is biased against the several teeth from a turbine hub that extend through the damper hub from its opposite side.

摘要翻译： 本发明包括具有独特设计的防弹弹簧，其具有成形为s曲线的多个弹簧腿和形成至少一个花键的内圆周。 本发明还包括防撬组件，其中所公开的鞭簧弹簧附接到阻尼器轮毂，并且从涡轮轮毂偏压抵靠多个齿，涡轮毂从其相对侧延伸穿过阻尼器毂。

公开(公告)号：US20080153604A1

公开(公告)日：2008-06-26

申请号：US12001180

申请日：2007-12-10

申请人： Craig Kneidel ,  Jens Schroeter

发明人： Craig Kneidel ,  Jens Schroeter

IPC分类号： F16D3/12 ,  F16D13/76

CPC分类号： F16H45/02 ,  F16F1/027

摘要： The present invention comprises a lash prevention spring of unique design having a plurality of spring legs shaped into an s-curve and an inner circumference formed into at least one spline. The invention also comprises a lash prevention assembly in which the disclosed lash spring is attached to a damper hub and is biased against the several teeth from a turbine hub that extend through the damper hub from its opposite side.

摘要翻译： 本发明包括具有独特设计的防弹弹簧，其具有成形为s曲线的多个弹簧腿和形成至少一个花键的内圆周。 本发明还包括防撬组件，其中所公开的鞭簧弹簧附接到阻尼器轮毂，并且从涡轮轮毂偏压抵靠多个齿，涡轮毂从其相对侧延伸穿过阻尼器毂。

公开(公告)号：US08919751B2

公开(公告)日：2014-12-30

申请号：US13541165

申请日：2012-07-03

申请人： Craig Kneidel

发明人： Craig Kneidel

IPC分类号： F16F1/20 ,  F16D3/14 ,  F16F15/129 ,  F16D13/68 ,  F16F3/02

CPC分类号： F16D13/68 ,  F16F3/02 ,  F16F15/129

摘要： A hysteresis assembly, including: first, second, and third plates; at least one fastener connecting the first and third plates; and, at least one resilient element. The resilient element is: disposed between the first and second plates; disposed about the fastener; and arranged to urge the second plate into frictional contact with the third plate. A damper assembly, including: first and second cover plates arranged to receive torque; a flange axially disposed between the cover plates; at least one first resilient element engaged with the cover plates and the flange and arranged to transmit the torque to the flange; at least one fastener connecting the cover plates and passing through the flange; and at least one second resilient element. The resilient element is: disposed between the first cover plate and the flange; disposed about the fastener; and arranged to urge the flange into frictional contact with the second cover plate.

摘要翻译： 磁滞组件，包括：第一，第二和第三板; 连接第一和第三板的至少一个紧固件; 和至少一个弹性元件。 弹性元件：设置在第一和第二板之间; 围绕紧固件设置; 并且布置成促使第二板与第三板摩擦接触。 一种阻尼器组件，包括：布置成接收扭矩的第一和第二盖板; 轴向设置在盖板之间的凸缘; 至少一个第一弹性元件，其与所述盖板和所述凸缘接合并被布置成将扭矩传递到所述凸缘; 连接所述盖板并穿过所述凸缘的至少一个紧固件; 和至少一个第二弹性元件。 弹性元件：设置在第一盖板和凸缘之间; 围绕紧固件设置; 并且被布置成促使凸缘与第二盖板摩擦接触。

公开(公告)号：US08328646B2

公开(公告)日：2012-12-11

申请号：US12703890

申请日：2010-02-11

申请人： Peter Droll ,  Stefan Jung ,  Craig Kneidel ,  Srivatsan Kannan ,  Nathan Yensho ,  Thorsten Krause ,  Markus Werner

发明人： Peter Droll ,  Stefan Jung ,  Craig Kneidel ,  Srivatsan Kannan ,  Nathan Yensho ,  Thorsten Krause ,  Markus Werner

IPC分类号： F16F15/123

CPC分类号： F16F15/1395

摘要： A torsional vibration damper with a friction device. The friction device is formed on at least one friction surface on two contra-rotationally and oppositely disposed disc parts that are in frictional contact with one another. In order to propose how to determine the initial stressing effect of the frictional action independently of external support of the disc parts, the frictional surfaces are pressurized against one another by means of at least one spring element.

摘要翻译： 具有摩擦装置的扭转振动阻尼器。 摩擦装置形成在彼此摩擦接触的两个反向旋转和相对设置的盘部分上的至少一个摩擦表面上。 为了提出如何确定独立于盘部件的外部支撑的摩擦作用的初始应力效应，摩擦表面通过至少一个弹簧元件彼此加压。

公开(公告)号：US20070284207A1

公开(公告)日：2007-12-13

申请号：US11811771

申请日：2007-06-12

申请人： Craig Kneidel

发明人： Craig Kneidel

IPC分类号： F16H45/02

CPC分类号： F16H45/02 ,  F16H2045/0226 ,  F16H2045/0284

摘要： A drive lug for a piston plate in a torque converter, including a base operatively arranged for attachment to the piston plate and a protruding portion integral to the base and extending axially from the base. The protruding portion is operatively arranged to engage with a damping element in the torque converter. In some aspects, the plate is arranged for attachment with a plurality of drive lugs, while in other aspects, the drive lug is arranged for attachment to the plate with at least one rivet. In some aspects, the lug is made of a hardenable material or by forging. In some aspects, the piston plate further includes an outer circumference and the drive lug is arranged to be secured proximate the outer circumference. In some aspects, the damping element further includes a spring and the drive lug is arranged to engage with the spring. In some aspects, the piston plate further includes an axial width, the drive lug further includes a radial width, and the radial width is greater than the axial width.

摘要翻译： 一种用于变矩器中的活塞板的驱动凸耳，其包括可操作地布置成附接到活塞板的基座和与基座成一体且从基座轴向延伸的突出部分。 突出部分可操作地布置成与变矩器中的阻尼元件接合。 在一些方面，板被布置成与多个驱动凸耳连接，而在其它方面，驱动凸耳被布置成用至少一个铆钉附接到板上。 在一些方面，凸耳由可硬化材料制成或通过锻造制成。 在一些方面，活塞板还包括外圆周，并且驱动凸耳被布置成靠近外圆周固定。 在一些方面，阻尼元件还包括弹簧，并且驱动凸耳设置成与弹簧接合。 在一些方面，活塞板还包括轴向宽度，驱动凸耳还包括径向宽度，并且径向宽度大于轴向宽度。

公开(公告)号：US08708118B2

公开(公告)日：2014-04-29

申请号：US13427949

申请日：2012-03-23

申请人： Markus Steinberger ,  Patrick Lindemann ,  Craig Kneidel

发明人： Markus Steinberger ,  Patrick Lindemann ,  Craig Kneidel

IPC分类号： F16H45/02

CPC分类号： F16D25/0635 ,  F16D3/12 ,  F16F15/123 ,  F16H45/02 ,  F16H2045/0221 ,  F16H2045/0278

摘要： A clutch and damper assembly for a torque converter includes a clutch piston with a piston friction surface for engaging the clutch and an outer sealing diameter, and a damper. The piston friction surface is disposed radially inward of the damper and the outer sealing diameter is disposed radially outward of the damper. In an example embodiment, the clutch piston includes an inner sealing diameter disposed radially inward of the piston friction surface. In some example embodiments, the damper includes a resilient element and a drive plate. The drive plate is drivingly engaged with the resilient element and frictionally engageable with the clutch piston.

摘要翻译： 用于变矩器的离合器和阻尼器组件包括具有用于接合离合器的活塞摩擦表面和外部密封直径的离合器活塞和阻尼器。 活塞摩擦面设置在阻尼器的径向内侧，外密封直径位于阻尼器的径向外侧。 在一个示例性实施例中，离合器活塞包括设置在活塞摩擦表面径向内侧的内部密封直径。 在一些示例性实施例中，阻尼器包括弹性元件和驱动板。 驱动板与弹性元件驱动接合，并可与离合器活塞摩擦接合。

公开(公告)号：US20120241271A1

公开(公告)日：2012-09-27

申请号：US13427949

申请日：2012-03-23

申请人： Markus Steinberger ,  Patrick Lindemann ,  Craig Kneidel

发明人： Markus Steinberger ,  Patrick Lindemann ,  Craig Kneidel

IPC分类号： F16D47/06 ,  F16D3/14

CPC分类号： F16D25/0635 ,  F16D3/12 ,  F16F15/123 ,  F16H45/02 ,  F16H2045/0221 ,  F16H2045/0278

摘要： A clutch and damper assembly for a torque converter includes a clutch piston with a piston friction surface for engaging the clutch and an outer sealing diameter, and a damper. The piston friction surface is disposed radially inward of the damper and the outer sealing diameter is disposed radially outward of the damper. In an example embodiment, the clutch piston includes an inner sealing diameter disposed radially inward of the piston friction surface. In some example embodiments, the damper includes a resilient element and a drive plate. The drive plate is drivingly engaged with the resilient element and frictionally engageable with the clutch piston.

摘要翻译： 用于变矩器的离合器和阻尼器组件包括具有用于接合离合器的活塞摩擦表面和外部密封直径的离合器活塞和阻尼器。 活塞摩擦面设置在阻尼器的径向内侧，外密封直径位于阻尼器的径向外侧。 在一个示例性实施例中，离合器活塞包括设置在活塞摩擦表面径向内侧的内部密封直径。 在一些示例性实施例中，阻尼器包括弹性元件和驱动板。 驱动板与弹性元件驱动接合并与离合器活塞摩擦接合。

公开(公告)号：US07770705B2

公开(公告)日：2010-08-10

申请号：US11811771

申请日：2007-06-12

申请人： Craig Kneidel

发明人： Craig Kneidel

IPC分类号： F16H45/02 ,  F16H41/24

CPC分类号： F16H45/02 ,  F16H2045/0226 ,  F16H2045/0284

摘要： A drive lug for a piston plate in a torque converter, including a base operatively arranged for attachment to the piston plate and a protruding portion integral to the base and extending axially from the base. The protruding portion is operatively arranged to engage with a damping element in the torque converter. In some aspects, the plate is arranged for attachment with a plurality of drive lugs, while in other aspects, the drive lug is arranged for attachment to the plate with at least one rivet. In some aspects, the lug is made of a hardenable material or by forging. In some aspects, the piston plate further includes an outer circumference and the drive lug is arranged to be secured proximate the outer circumference. In some aspects, the damping element further includes a spring and the drive lug is arranged to engage with the spring. In some aspects, the piston plate further includes an axial width, the drive lug further includes a radial width, and the radial width is greater than the axial width.

摘要翻译： 一种用于变矩器中的活塞板的驱动凸耳，其包括可操作地布置成附接到活塞板的基座和与基座成一体且从基座轴向延伸的突出部分。 突出部分可操作地布置成与变矩器中的阻尼元件接合。 在一些方面，板被布置成与多个驱动凸耳连接，而在其它方面，驱动凸耳被布置成用至少一个铆钉附接到板上。 在一些方面，凸耳由可硬化材料制成或通过锻造制成。 在一些方面，活塞板还包括外圆周，并且驱动凸耳被布置成靠近外圆周固定。 在一些方面，阻尼元件还包括弹簧，并且驱动凸耳设置成与弹簧接合。 在一些方面，活塞板还包括轴向宽度，驱动凸耳还包括径向宽度，并且径向宽度大于轴向宽度。

公开(公告)号：US08746424B2

公开(公告)日：2014-06-10

申请号：US13238230

申请日：2011-09-21

申请人： Craig Kneidel

发明人： Craig Kneidel

IPC分类号： F16H45/02 ,  F16H41/24

CPC分类号： F16H41/28 ,  F16H45/02 ,  F16H2045/0205 ,  F16H2045/0231 ,  F16H2045/0294

摘要： A torque converter, including: a turbine with a turbine shell; and a damper assembly including: an output flange; a first cover plate; a first drive plate fixedly secured to the turbine shell; a first plurality of springs engaged with the first cover plate; a second plurality of springs engaged with the first cover plate and the output flange; a third plurality of springs engaged with the first cover plate and the first drive plate; and a single torque path from the turbine shell to the damper assembly, the single torque path formed by the first drive plate.

摘要翻译： 一种变矩器，包括：具有涡轮壳体的涡轮机; 以及阻尼器组件，包括：输出凸缘; 第一盖板; 固定在涡轮壳体上的第一驱动板; 与第一盖板接合的第一多个弹簧; 与所述第一盖板和所述输出凸缘接合的第二多个弹簧; 与所述第一盖板和所述第一驱动板接合的第三多个弹簧; 以及从涡轮壳体到阻尼器组件的单个扭矩路径，由第一驱动板形成的单个扭矩路径。