公开(公告)号：US20100044973A1

公开(公告)日：2010-02-25

申请号：US12197813

申请日：2008-08-25

申请人： Timothy J. Reinhart ,  Gregory W. Kempf ,  William S. Reed

发明人： Timothy J. Reinhart ,  Gregory W. Kempf ,  William S. Reed

IPC分类号： F16J15/08

CPC分类号： F16J15/121 ,  B60K6/365 ,  B60K6/405 ,  B60K6/48 ,  F16H3/72 ,  Y02T10/6221

摘要： A seal for use between the housing of an automatic transmission and the housing (can) of a transmission drive motor is disposed at each end of the drive motor housing. The seal includes a preferably metal annulus having inner and outer elastomeric ribbed seals secured thereto. The annulus, which defines a non-hardened “S” shape in cross section, maintains the shape and strength of the seal and the ribbed inner seal provides a fluid tight seal with the motor housing while the ribbed outer seal provides a fluid tight seal with the transmission housing.

摘要翻译： 在驱动马达壳体的每个端部设置有用于自动变速器的壳体和变速器驱动马达的壳体（罐）之间的密封件。 密封件包括优选地具有固定到其上的内部和外部弹性体肋状密封件的金属环。 限定非硬化“S”形横截面的环保持了密封件的形状和强度，并且带肋的内部密封件提供了与电动机壳体的流体密封密封，而肋状外部密封件提供了流体密封 变速器壳体。

公开(公告)号：US20100180720A1

公开(公告)日：2010-07-22

申请号：US12355859

申请日：2009-01-19

申请人： Gregory W. Kempf ,  William S. Reed ,  Timothy J. Reinhart

发明人： Gregory W. Kempf ,  William S. Reed ,  Timothy J. Reinhart

IPC分类号： F16H57/02 ,  H02K5/04

CPC分类号： H02K7/116 ,  B60K6/405 ,  H02K5/1737 ,  H02K7/006 ,  H02K7/086 ,  Y10T74/2186

摘要： A motor module is configured for attachment to a transmission housing of a modular transmission assembly. The motor module includes a motor and a support structure. The motor is configured for rotation about a central axis and extends between a first end and a second end. The support structure is operatively connected to the motor such that the support structure at least partially supports the motor. The support structure at least partially extends across the second end of the motor. The support structure is configured for internal attachment to the housing.

摘要翻译： 电动机模块被配置为附接到模块化变速器组件的变速器壳体。 马达模块包括马达和支撑结构。 电动机被配置为围绕中心轴线旋转并在第一端和第二端之间延伸。 支撑结构可操作地连接到电动机，使得支撑结构至少部分地支撑电动机。 支撑结构至少部分地延伸穿过电动机的第二端。 支撑结构构造成用于内部附接到壳体。

公开(公告)号：US07926819B2

公开(公告)日：2011-04-19

申请号：US12197813

申请日：2008-08-25

申请人： Timothy J. Reinhart ,  Gregory W. Kempf ,  William S. Reed

发明人： Timothy J. Reinhart ,  Gregory W. Kempf ,  William S. Reed

IPC分类号： F16J15/12

CPC分类号： F16J15/121 ,  B60K6/365 ,  B60K6/405 ,  B60K6/48 ,  F16H3/72 ,  Y02T10/6221

摘要： A seal for use between the housing of an automatic transmission and the housing (can) of a transmission drive motor is disposed at each end of the drive motor housing. The seal includes a preferably metal annulus having inner and outer elastomeric ribbed seals secured thereto. The annulus, which defines a non-hardened “S” shape in cross section, maintains the shape and strength of the seal and the ribbed inner seal provides a fluid tight seal with the motor housing while the ribbed outer seal provides a fluid tight seal with the transmission housing.

摘要翻译： 在驱动马达壳体的每个端部设置有用于自动变速器的壳体和变速器驱动马达的壳体（罐）之间的密封件。 密封件包括优选地具有固定到其上的内部和外部弹性体肋状密封件的金属环。 限定非硬化“S”形横截面的环保持密封件的形状和强度，并且带肋的内部密封件与马达壳体提供流体密封密封，而肋状外部密封件提供流体密封 变速器壳体。

公开(公告)号：US20090251029A1

公开(公告)日：2009-10-08

申请号：US12193849

申请日：2008-08-19

申请人： Timothy J. Reinhart ,  Gregory W. Kempf ,  Kenneth D. Schoch ,  William S. Reed

发明人： Timothy J. Reinhart ,  Gregory W. Kempf ,  Kenneth D. Schoch ,  William S. Reed

IPC分类号： H02K5/16 ,  H02K15/02 ,  H02K5/00

CPC分类号： B60K6/405 ,  B60K1/02 ,  B60K6/26 ,  B60K6/365 ,  B60K6/40 ,  B60K6/445 ,  B60K6/547 ,  H02K7/006 ,  Y02T10/6239 ,  Y10T29/49009

摘要： A motor/generator for a hybrid transmission includes a bearing support configured for attachment to the hybrid transmission. A stator can is bonded directly to the bearing support, possibly by welding. The motor/generator may further include a stator press-fit into said stator can. A method of assembling a hybrid transmission includes welding a stator can to a bearing support, forming a motor/generator housing. A stator is then pressed into the housing. A substantially-complete motor/generator is assembled by installing a rotor, a rotor hub, and a ball bearing into the housing, which are held in the motor/generator housing with a snap ring. The method may include rigidly attaching the substantially-complete motor/generator to a main case. The method may further include testing the substantially-complete motor/generator prior to transporting the motor/generator to a final place of assembly and rigidly attaching the motor/generator to the transmission main case.

摘要翻译： 用于混合变速器的电动机/发电机包括构造成附接到混合变速器的轴承支撑件。 定子罐可以通过焊接直接接合到轴承座上。 电动机/发电机还可以包括压配合到所述定子罐中的定子。 一种组合混合变速器的方法包括将定子罐焊接到轴承座上，形成电机/发电机壳体。 然后将定子压入壳体。 通过将转子，转子轮毂和滚珠轴承安装到壳体中来组装基本上完整的电动机/发电机，所述转子，转子轮毂和球轴承通过卡环保持在电动机/发电机壳体中。 该方法可以包括将基本上完整的马达/发电机刚性地连接到主壳体。 该方法可以进一步包括在将电动机/发电机运输到组装的最终位置并将电动机/发电机刚性地附接到变速器主机壳之前，测试基本上完整的电动机/发电机。

公开(公告)号：US09038802B2

公开(公告)日：2015-05-26

申请号：US13561903

申请日：2012-07-30

申请人： Timothy J. Reinhart ,  Douglas Scott Burchett ,  Kenneth D. Schoch ,  Gregory W. Kempf

发明人： Timothy J. Reinhart ,  Douglas Scott Burchett ,  Kenneth D. Schoch ,  Gregory W. Kempf

IPC分类号： F16D13/52 ,  F16D25/0638 ,  F16D69/00

CPC分类号： F16D13/52 ,  F16D25/0638 ,  F16D69/00

摘要： A clutch assembly includes a first set of clutch plates and a second set of clutch plates interweaved with the first set of clutch plates. The second set of clutch plates is coupled to a rotatable inner hub, and a stationary backing plate is mounted about the inner hub. The first set of clutch plates is coupled to the backing plate such that the first set of clutch plates and the second set of clutch plates are compressed together with one of the first set or the second set of clutch plates abutting against the backing plate when the clutch assembly is engaged. The clutch assembly further includes a connecting hub coupled to the inner hub, such that the connecting hub supports the stationary backing plate with a bearing disposed between the connecting hub and the backing plate.

摘要翻译： 离合器组件包括第一组离合器片和与第一组离合器板交织的第二组离合器片。 第二组离合器片联接到可旋转的内轮毂，并且固定背板围绕内轮毂安装。 第一组离合器片联接到背板，使得当第一组离合器片和第二组离合器片与第一组或第二组离合器片中的一个抵靠背板压缩在一起时， 离合器组件接合。 离合器组件还包括联接到内毂的连接毂，使得连接毂支撑固定背板，轴承设置在连接毂和背板之间。

公开(公告)号：US08425361B1

公开(公告)日：2013-04-23

申请号：US13353070

申请日：2012-01-18

申请人： Kevin C. Beckner ,  Gregory W. Kempf ,  Timothy J. Reinhart ,  Joel E. Mowatt

发明人： Kevin C. Beckner ,  Gregory W. Kempf ,  Timothy J. Reinhart ,  Joel E. Mowatt

IPC分类号： F16H57/04

CPC分类号： F16H57/0479 ,  F16C19/463 ,  F16C33/6677 ,  F16C2361/61

摘要： An assembly in a transmission of a motor vehicle for communicating lubrication oil to a bearing in a planetary gear set includes a planet carrier having a plate with an inner groove in communication with a slot of a bushing, a pinion hole, and a second passage that communicates between the inner groove and the pinion hole. The planet carrier further includes a pinion disposed within the pinion hole and a bearing disposed on the pinion for supporting a planetary gear. A groove is disposed in the pinion and is in communication with the second passage. A third passage extends from the groove into the pinion. A fourth passage extends from the third passage into the pinion along an axis of the pinion. A fifth passage extends from the fourth passage to the outer surface. Pressurized lubrication oil is communicated through the plate and pinion to the bearing.

摘要翻译： 用于将润滑油与行星齿轮组中的轴承连通的机动车辆的变速器中的组件包括具有板的行星架，所述行星架具有与衬套的狭槽连通的内槽，小齿轮孔和第二通道， 在内槽和小齿轮孔之间连通。 行星架还包括设置在小齿轮孔内的小齿轮和设置在小齿轮上用于支撑行星齿轮的轴承。 凹槽设置在小齿轮中并且与第二通道连通。 第三通道从凹槽延伸到小齿轮中。 第四通道沿着小齿轮的轴线从第三通道延伸到小齿轮中。 第五通道从第四通道延伸到外表面。 加压润滑油通过板和小齿轮与轴承连通。

公开(公告)号：US20140027237A1

公开(公告)日：2014-01-30

申请号：US13561903

申请日：2012-07-30

申请人： Timothy J. Reinhart ,  Douglas Scott Burchett ,  Kenneth D. Schoch ,  Gregory W. Kempf

发明人： Timothy J. Reinhart ,  Douglas Scott Burchett ,  Kenneth D. Schoch ,  Gregory W. Kempf

IPC分类号： F16D25/0638 ,  F16D13/52

CPC分类号： F16D13/52 ,  F16D25/0638 ,  F16D69/00

摘要： A clutch assembly includes a first set of clutch plates and a second set of clutch plates interweaved with the first set of clutch plates. The second set of clutch plates is coupled to a rotatable inner hub, and a stationary backing plate is mounted about the inner hub. The first set of clutch plates is coupled to the backing plate such that the first set of clutch plates and the second set of clutch plates are compressed together with one of the first set or the second set of clutch plates abutting against the backing plate when the clutch assembly is engaged. The clutch assembly further includes a connecting hub coupled to the inner hub, such that the connecting hub supports the stationary backing plate with a bearing disposed between the connecting hub and the backing plate.

摘要翻译： 离合器组件包括第一组离合器片和与第一组离合器板交织的第二组离合器片。 第二组离合器片联接到可旋转的内轮毂，并且固定背板围绕内轮毂安装。 第一组离合器片联接到背板，使得当第一组离合器片和第二组离合器片与第一组或第二组离合器片中的一个抵靠背板压缩在一起时， 离合器组件接合。 离合器组件还包括联接到内毂的连接毂，使得连接毂支撑固定背板，轴承设置在连接毂和背板之间。

公开(公告)号：US20090253523A1

公开(公告)日：2009-10-08

申请号：US12252707

申请日：2008-10-16

申请人： Timothy J. Reinhart ,  Gregory W. Kempf ,  Joel E. Mowatt ,  Alan G. Holmes ,  Grantland I. Kingman

发明人： Timothy J. Reinhart ,  Gregory W. Kempf ,  Joel E. Mowatt ,  Alan G. Holmes ,  Grantland I. Kingman

IPC分类号： F16C3/00 ,  B23P19/02

CPC分类号： B60K17/22 ,  F16H57/023 ,  F16H57/029 ,  F16H2057/02034 ,  Y10T29/49826 ,  Y10T29/49945

摘要： An input shaft for a hybrid transmission includes a cylindrical hollow shaft portion having internal and external surfaces. The internal surface defines an internal cavity coaxial with the hollow shaft portion and has a splined portion configured to allow power to be transferred to the hollow shaft portion. The input shaft may further include a freeze plug press-fit in the internal cavity, configured to fluidly seal the inner cavity in embodiments with a cavity extending throughout the input shaft. The splined portion may be a broached spline. A method of manufacturing a hybrid powertrain includes forming a hollow transmission input shaft and press-fitting a plug into it, such that the shaft is internally fluid sealed. The shaft is mated to the transmission which may then be filled with fluid and tested for operability. The shaft may be dry-mated to an engine output member for common rotation therewith.

摘要翻译： 用于混合变速器的输入轴包括具有内表面和外表面的圆柱形空心轴部分。 内表面限定与空心轴部分同轴的内腔，并具有花键部分，其被配置成允许动力传递到中空轴部分。 输入轴还可以包括压入内腔中的冷冻塞，其构造成在实施例中流体地密封内腔，其中空腔贯穿整个输入轴。 花键部分可以是拉刀花键。 混合动力系的制造方法包括形成中空变速器输入轴并将其插入其中，使得轴在内部被流体密封。 轴与变速箱配合，然后可以用流体填充并测试其可操作性。 轴可以干燥配合到发动机输出构件以与其共同旋转。

公开(公告)号：US20110296662A1

公开(公告)日：2011-12-08

申请号：US13211768

申请日：2011-08-17

申请人： Timothy J. Reinhart ,  Gregory W. Kempf ,  Joel E. Mowatt ,  Alan G. Holmes ,  Grantland I. Kingman

发明人： Timothy J. Reinhart ,  Gregory W. Kempf ,  Joel E. Mowatt ,  Alan G. Holmes ,  Grantland I. Kingman

IPC分类号： B23P11/00

CPC分类号： B60K17/22 ,  F16H57/023 ,  F16H57/029 ,  F16H2057/02034 ,  Y10T29/49826 ,  Y10T29/49945

摘要： An input shaft for a hybrid transmission includes a cylindrical hollow shaft portion having internal and external surfaces. The internal surface defines an internal cavity coaxial with the hollow shaft portion and has a splined portion configured to allow power to be transferred to the hollow shaft portion. The input shaft may further include a freeze plug press-fit in the internal cavity, configured to fluidly seal the inner cavity in embodiments with a cavity extending throughout the input shaft. The splined portion may be a broached spline. A method of manufacturing a hybrid powertrain includes forming a hollow transmission input shaft and press-fitting a plug into it, such that the shaft is internally fluid sealed. The shaft is mated to the transmission which may then be filled with fluid and tested for operability. The shaft may be dry-mated to an engine output member for common rotation therewith.

摘要翻译： 用于混合变速器的输入轴包括具有内表面和外表面的圆柱形空心轴部分。 内表面限定与空心轴部分同轴的内腔，并具有花键部分，其被配置成允许动力传递到中空轴部分。 输入轴还可以包括压入内腔中的冷冻塞，其构造成在实施例中流体地密封内腔，其中空腔贯穿整个输入轴。 花键部分可以是拉刀花键。 混合动力系的制造方法包括形成中空变速器输入轴并将其插入其中，使得轴在内部被流体密封。 轴与变速箱配合，然后可以用流体填充并测试其可操作性。 轴可以干燥配合到发动机输出构件以与其共同旋转。

公开(公告)号：US20110067969A1

公开(公告)日：2011-03-24

申请号：US12564067

申请日：2009-09-22

申请人： William S. Reed ,  Gregory W. Kempf ,  Douglas Scott Burchett

发明人： William S. Reed ,  Gregory W. Kempf ,  Douglas Scott Burchett

IPC分类号： F16D67/02

CPC分类号： F16H63/3026 ,  F16D2121/02

摘要： A grounded clutch mechanism for a transmission includes a transmission housing and a backing plate fixedly secured to the transmission housing. The backing plate has a plurality of backing plate posts. A plurality of reaction plates have a plurality of radially-outward spline teeth configured to mate with the backing plate posts. Torque may be transferred between the backing plate and the reaction plates. The reaction plates do not transfer torque directly to the transmission housing. The backing plate may be radially symmetric with respect to an axis of rotation. A plurality of clutch plates may be configured to selectively transfer torque to the reaction plates. The clutch plates may be configured to be selectively rotatable with respect to the axis of rotation and the reaction plates are configured not to be rotatable with respect to the axis of rotation.

摘要翻译： 用于变速器的接地离合器机构包括传动壳体和固定地固定到变速器壳体上的背板。 背板具有多个背板支柱。 多个反作用板具有多个径向向外的花键齿，其构造成与背板支柱相配合。 扭矩可以在背板和反应板之间传递。 反应板不会将扭矩直接传递到变速器壳体。 背板可以相对于旋转轴线径向对称。 多个离合器片可以被配置为选择性地将扭矩传递到反应板。 离合器片可以被配置为相对于旋转轴线可选择性地旋转，并且反作用板构造成不能相对于旋转轴线旋转。