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：US09127758B2

公开(公告)日：2015-09-08

申请号：US13397037

申请日：2012-02-15

申请人： Steven Olsen

发明人： Steven Olsen

IPC分类号： F16H41/24 ,  F16D33/00 ,  F16H45/02

CPC分类号： F16H41/24 ,  F16H2045/0205 ,  F16H2045/0221 ,  F16H2045/0278

摘要： A torque converter, including a front cover with an exterior surface at least partially facing in a direction parallel to an axis of rotation for the torque converter, and a portion at a furthest radial distance from the axis of rotation. The torque converter also includes: at least one angled mounting plate fixedly connected to the exterior surface of the front cover and including a portion disposed at an acute angle with respect to the axis of rotation; and at least one threaded fastener with: a first end fixedly connected to the portion of the at least one angled mounting plate; and a second end, opposite the first end, disposed further in the direction than the first end, disposed radially outward from the first end, and at a radial distance from the axis of ration less than the furthest radial distance for the front cover.

摘要翻译： 一种液力变矩器，包括具有外表面至少部分地面对与用于变矩器的旋转轴线平行的方向的前盖以及距旋转轴线最远的径向距离的部分。 变矩器还包括：固定地连接到前盖的外表面并包括相对于旋转轴线成锐角设置的至少一个成角度的安装板; 以及至少一个螺纹紧固件，其具有：固定地连接到所述至少一个成角度的安装板的所述部分的第一端; 并且与所述第一端相对的第二端在所述第一端的方向上进一步设置，所述第一端从所述第一端径向向外设置，并且距所述轴线小于所述前盖的最远径向距离的径向距离。

公开(公告)号：US08689959B2

公开(公告)日：2014-04-08

申请号：US13223596

申请日：2011-09-01

申请人： Steven Olsen

发明人： Steven Olsen

IPC分类号： F16D13/50

CPC分类号： F16D13/38 ,  F16D13/70 ,  F16D13/71 ,  F16D2013/706 ,  F16D2300/26

摘要： A fully contained, drop-in clutch assembly, which includes a clutch cover which has slots, a moveable pressure plate with radially outwardly directed tabs that engages the slots of the clutch allowing axial movement, a fixed pressure plate which is fastened to the clutch cover by fastening elements, a clutch disc disposed between the movable pressure plate and the fixed pressure plate, and a diaphragm spring. By fastening the fixed pressure plate to the clutch cover, the clutch assembly is fully contained, allowing easy assembly to transmission housing and a flexplate.

摘要翻译： 完全容纳的落入式离合器组件，其包括具有槽的离合器盖，具有径向向外指向的接片的可移动压力板，其接合允许轴向移动的离合器的槽;固定压力板，其紧固到离合器盖 通过紧固元件，设置在可动压力板和固定压力板之间的离合器盘和膜片弹簧。 通过将固定的压板紧固到离合器盖上，离合器组件被完全容纳，从而容易地组装到变速器壳体和挠性板上。

公开(公告)号：US08397891B2

公开(公告)日：2013-03-19

申请号：US12763680

申请日：2010-04-20

申请人： Steven Olsen

发明人： Steven Olsen

IPC分类号： F16D13/70

CPC分类号： B23P15/00 ,  B23P2700/12 ,  F16D13/70 ,  F16D25/0635 ,  Y10T29/49826

摘要： A support ring for a torque converter including first and second laminations, wherein each of the first and second laminations includes first and second opposite surfaces, wherein the first surfaces of the first and second laminations are matingly engaged and affixed together, and the second surfaces of the first and second laminations form a pair of external, opposite surfaces of the support ring, wherein the first surfaces of the first and second laminations each further comprise at least one hole, at least one protrusion, and wherein the at least one protrusion of the first lamination is engaged in the at least one hole of the second lamination, and wherein the at least one protrusion of the second lamination is engaged in the at least one hole of the first lamination.

摘要翻译： 一种用于包括第一和第二叠片的变矩器的支撑环，其中第一和第二叠片中的每一个包括第一和第二相对表面，其中第一和第二叠片的第一表面配合地接合并固定在一起，并且第二表面 所述第一和第二叠片形成所述支撑环的一对外部相对的表面，其中所述第一和第二叠片的所述第一表面各自还包括至少一个孔，至少一个突起，并且其中所述第一和第二叠片的至少一个突起 第一层压接合在第二层压体的至少一个孔中，并且其中第二层压体的至少一个突起接合在第一层压体的至少一个孔中。

公开(公告)号：US20090297343A1

公开(公告)日：2009-12-03

申请号：US12472942

申请日：2009-05-27

申请人： Steven Olsen ,  Jens Muehlhausen

发明人： Steven Olsen ,  Jens Muehlhausen

IPC分类号： F01D9/04 ,  B23P15/04

CPC分类号： F16H41/28 ,  Y10T29/4933

摘要： A stator, including a blade assembly with an inner circumferential surface and a plurality of pre-formed grooves in the inner circumferential surface and an outer race with an outer circumferential surface and a plurality of protrusions at least partially engaged with the plurality of pre-formed grooves. The plurality of protrusions is frictionally engaged with the plurality of pre-formed grooves. In one embodiment, the inner circumferential surface includes an area circumferentially disposed between first and second protrusions from the plurality of protrusions and a portion of the area is displaced radially inward by the engagement of the pluralities of grooves and protrusions.

摘要翻译： 一种定子，包括具有内圆周表面的叶片组件和在内周表面中的多个预成形凹槽和具有外圆周表面的外座圈和多个突起，所述多个突起至少部分地与多个预成形 凹槽 多个突起与多个预成形槽摩擦接合。 在一个实施例中，内圆周表面包括周向地设置在来自多个突起的第一和第二突起之间的区域，并且该区域的一部分通过多个凹槽和突起的接合而径向向内移位。

公开(公告)号：US20080277222A1

公开(公告)日：2008-11-13

申请号：US12150837

申请日：2008-05-01

申请人： Steven Olsen ,  Jonathan G. Jameson ,  Kevin Parks

发明人： Steven Olsen ,  Jonathan G. Jameson ,  Kevin Parks

IPC分类号： F16D33/00

CPC分类号： F16H41/24 ,  F16H2045/0284

摘要： A torque converter including: a pump shell; a cover; and a backing plate for a torque converter clutch fixed by contact with the cover and the pump shell. In some aspects, the backing plate is fixed by axial pressure exerted by the cover and the pump against the backing plate. A torque converter including: a plurality of components axially disposed between a pump shell and a cover; and a pump hub fixedly secured to the pump shell. The position of the pump hub with respect to the pump shell is selected to establish respective axial distances between components in the plurality of components. A torque converter including: turbine shell; and a backing plate for a torque converter clutch, the backing plate rotationally connected to the turbine shell and forming a portion of a boundary between first and second pressure chambers.

摘要翻译： 一种变矩器，包括：泵壳; 封面; 以及用于通过与盖和泵壳接触而固定的用于变矩器离合器的背板。 在一些方面，背板通过由盖和泵施加的轴向压力抵靠背板固定。 一种变矩器，包括：轴向设置在泵壳和盖之间的多个部件; 和固定在泵壳上的泵毂。 选择泵毂相对于泵壳的位置来建立多个部件中的部件之间的相应的轴向距离。 一种变矩器，包括：涡轮壳; 以及用于变矩器离合器的背板，所述背板旋转地连接到涡轮机壳体并且形成第一和第二压力室之间的边界的一部分。

公开(公告)号：US20070051065A1

公开(公告)日：2007-03-08

申请号：US11552858

申请日：2006-10-25

申请人： Steven Olsen

发明人： Steven Olsen

IPC分类号： E04H12/00

CPC分类号： E04H12/185 ,  B66F3/06 ,  E04G1/22 ,  E04G11/48 ,  E04H12/00 ,  E04H12/18 ,  E04H12/34 ,  E04H12/344 ,  E04H12/345

摘要： The present invention is an improved apparatus and method for forming a retractable tower or column. The present invention includes pointed hooks wherein the hooks are attached to each section of a section chain, one in a horizontal direction and one in an off-set manner. The section chains are placed on a take up mechanism in an operable position and then raised utilizing a motor. As the section chains are raised, they are guided by a guide tower, rollers, shims, and gear racks into a position whereby hooks from adjacent sections of the section chains form coupled engagements. The coupled engagement of the hooks of the sections of each adjacent section chains thereby form the column.

摘要翻译： 本发明是用于形成可伸缩塔或塔的改进的装置和方法。 本发明包括尖形钩，其中钩连接到截面链的每个部分，一个在水平方向上，一个以偏移方式。 将分段链置于可操作位置的卷取机构上，然后利用电动机升高。 当分段链升起时，它们被引导塔，滚子，垫片和齿轮架引导到从截面链的相邻部分的钩形成联合啮合的位置。 因此，每个相邻段链的部分的钩的联接接合形成柱。

公开(公告)号：US20050194771A1

公开(公告)日：2005-09-08

申请号：US10791399

申请日：2004-03-02

申请人： Marcus Clark ,  Steven Olsen ,  Nyle Longhurst ,  Mark King ,  Patricia Welsh

发明人： Marcus Clark ,  Steven Olsen ,  Nyle Longhurst ,  Mark King ,  Patricia Welsh

IPC分类号： B60R21/26 ,  B60R21/16

CPC分类号： B60R21/26 ,  B60R21/261

摘要： An airbag inflator diffusion system having a thin profile is disclosed. The diffusion system includes an airbag inflator that is inserted into a sleeve. The sleeve has overlapping longitudinal edges positioned so that the sleeve tightly circumscribes the inflator. Engagement tabs are formed in one longitudinal edge of the sleeve and fold through perforations formed adjacent the other longitudinal edge. Upon activation of the inflator, the sleeve expands radially forming an exhaust passage through which exhaust gas may travel. The folded engagement tabs and their corresponding perforations limit the radial expansion of the sleeve.

摘要翻译： 公开了一种具有薄型轮廓的气囊充气机扩散系统。 扩散系统包括插入套筒中的气囊充气机。 套筒具有重叠的纵向边缘，使得套筒紧密地限制充气机。 接合片形成在套筒的一个纵向边缘中并且通过邻近另一个纵向边缘形成的穿孔折叠。 在充气机启动时，套筒径向膨胀形成排气通道，废气可以通过该排气通道行进。 折叠的接合片及其相应的穿孔限制了套筒的径向膨胀。

公开(公告)号：US06321891B1

公开(公告)日：2001-11-27

申请号：US09640207

申请日：2000-08-16

申请人： Steven Olsen ,  Johannes Hahn ,  Volker Middelmann ,  Hubert Friedmann ,  Marc Meisner

发明人： Steven Olsen ,  Johannes Hahn ,  Volker Middelmann ,  Hubert Friedmann ,  Marc Meisner

IPC分类号： F16H4502

CPC分类号： F16H45/02 ,  F16H2041/246 ,  F16H2045/0205 ,  F16H2045/0215 ,  F16H2045/0236 ,  F16H2045/0278 ,  F16H2045/0284

摘要： A hydrokinetic torque converter in the power train between the engine and the wheels of a motor vehicle has a rotary engine-driven housing which is of one piece with a pump and contains a rotary turbine having a hub which drives the input shaft of a transmission. A lockup clutch can be engaged, either entirely or with slip, to transmit torque from the housing or from the pump to the hub of the turbine. Such clutch can employ flat or conical friction linings and/or friction surfaces, for example, a friction lining on the shell of the turbine and a friction surface on a wall of the housing. The shell of the turbine in the torque converter employing such clutch is movable axially to advance the friction lining into or from engagement with the friction surface. Alternatively, the lockup clutch can be installed in a torus which is defined by the turbine and the pump of the torque converter, and such clutch can be cooled by one or more streams of a hydraulic fluid.

摘要翻译： 在机动车辆的发动机和车轮之间的动力传动系中的动力学变矩器具有旋转发动机驱动的壳体，其与泵一体式并且包含具有驱动变速器的输入轴的轮毂的旋转涡轮机。 锁止离合器可以完全地或以滑动方式接合，以将扭矩从壳体或从泵传递到涡轮机的轮毂。 这种离合器可以采用平面或锥形的摩擦衬垫和/或摩擦表面，例如涡轮壳体上的摩擦衬垫和壳体壁上的摩擦表面。 使用这种离合器的变矩器中的涡轮机的外壳可以轴向移动以将摩擦衬垫推进或与摩擦表面接合。 或者，锁止离合器可以安装在由涡轮机和变矩器的泵限定的环面中，并且这种离合器可以被一个或多个液压流体流冷却。

公开(公告)号：US5813505A

公开(公告)日：1998-09-29

申请号：US685198

申请日：1996-07-18

申请人： Steven Olsen ,  Johannes Hahn ,  Volker Middelmann ,  Hubert Friedmann ,  Marc Meisner

发明人： Steven Olsen ,  Johannes Hahn ,  Volker Middelmann ,  Hubert Friedmann ,  Marc Meisner

IPC分类号： F16H45/02

CPC分类号： F16H45/02 ,  F16H2041/246 ,  F16H2045/0205 ,  F16H2045/0215 ,  F16H2045/0236 ,  F16H2045/0278 ,  F16H2045/0284

摘要： A hydrokinetic torque converter in the power train between the engine and the wheels of a motor vehicle has a rotary engine-driven housing which is of one piece with a pump and contains a rotary turbine having a hub which drives the input shaft of a transmission. A lockup clutch can be engaged, either entirely or with slip, to transmit torque from the housing or from the pump to the hub of the turbine. Such clutch can employ flat or conical friction linings and/or friction surfaces, for example, a friction lining on the shell of the turbine and a friction surface on a wall of the housing. The shell of the turbine in the torque converter employing such clutch is movable axially to advance the friction lining into or from engagement with the friction surface. Alternatively, the lockup clutch can be installed in a torus which is defined by the turbine and the pump of the torque converter, and such clutch can be cooled by one or more streams of a hydraulic fluid.

摘要翻译： 在机动车辆的发动机和车轮之间的动力传动系中的动力学变矩器具有旋转发动机驱动的壳体，其与泵一体式并且包含具有驱动变速器的输入轴的轮毂的旋转涡轮机。 锁止离合器可以完全地或以滑动方式接合，以将扭矩从壳体或从泵传递到涡轮机的轮毂。 这种离合器可以采用平面或锥形的摩擦衬垫和/或摩擦表面，例如涡轮壳体上的摩擦衬垫和壳体壁上的摩擦表面。 使用这种离合器的变矩器中的涡轮机的外壳可以轴向移动以将摩擦衬垫推进或与摩擦表面接合。 或者，锁止离合器可以安装在由涡轮机和变矩器的泵限定的环面中，并且这种离合器可以被一个或多个液压流体流冷却。