Method of shifting a tandem drive axle having an inter-axle differential
    2.
    发明授权
    Method of shifting a tandem drive axle having an inter-axle differential 有权
    移动具有轴间差速器的串联驱动桥的方法

    公开(公告)号:US08523738B2

    公开(公告)日:2013-09-03

    申请号:US13353944

    申请日:2012-01-19

    IPC分类号: B60W10/00

    CPC分类号: B60K17/16

    摘要: A method of shifting a power distribution unit for a vehicle from a first operating state to a second operating state is provided. The method includes the step of adjusting a rotational speed of a portion of a second axle assembly using a clutching device to impart energy to a lubricant within the second axle assembly. A controller in communication with a power source of the vehicle adjusts an operating condition of the power source to facilitate moving the clutching device. The power distribution unit includes an inter-axle differential capable being placed in a locked condition by the clutching device and of accommodating a rotational difference between a first output gear and a second output gear with the inter-axle differential.

    摘要翻译: 提供了一种将车辆的配电单元从第一操作状态转换到第二操作状态的方法。 该方法包括使用离合装置来调节第二轴组件的一部分的转速以向第二轴组件内的润滑剂赋予能量的步骤。 与车辆的电源通信的控制器调节电源的操作状态以便于移动离合装置。 配电单元包括轴间差速器,其能够通过离合装置处于锁定状态,并且通过轴间差速器容纳第一输出齿轮与第二输出齿轮之间的旋转差。

    Method of Shifting a Tandem Drive Axle Having an Inter-Axle Differential
    3.
    发明申请
    Method of Shifting a Tandem Drive Axle Having an Inter-Axle Differential 有权
    具有轴间差动的串联驱动轴的移动方法

    公开(公告)号:US20130017927A1

    公开(公告)日:2013-01-17

    申请号:US13353944

    申请日:2012-01-19

    IPC分类号: B60W10/16

    CPC分类号: B60K17/16

    摘要: A method of shifting a power distribution unit for a vehicle from a first operating state to a second operating state is provided. The method includes the step of adjusting a rotational speed of a portion of a second axle assembly using a clutching device to impart energy to a lubricant within the second axle assembly. A controller in communication with a power source of the vehicle adjusts an operating condition of the power source to facilitate moving the clutching device. The power distribution unit includes an inter-axle differential capable being placed in a locked condition by the clutching device and of accommodating a rotational difference between a first output gear and a second output gear with the inter-axle differential.

    摘要翻译: 提供了一种将车辆的配电单元从第一操作状态转换到第二操作状态的方法。 该方法包括使用离合装置来调节第二轴组件的一部分的转速以向第二轴组件内的润滑剂赋予能量的步骤。 与车辆的电源通信的控制器调节电源的操作状态以便于移动离合装置。 配电单元包括轴间差速器,其能够通过离合装置处于锁定状态,并且通过轴间差速器容纳第一输出齿轮与第二输出齿轮之间的旋转差。

    Hydraulic assist wheel end
    5.
    发明授权
    Hydraulic assist wheel end 有权
    液压辅助轮端

    公开(公告)号:US08051940B2

    公开(公告)日:2011-11-08

    申请号:US12156078

    申请日:2008-05-29

    申请人: James F. Ziech

    发明人: James F. Ziech

    IPC分类号: B60K17/30

    摘要: A steerable vehicle knuckle has an inboard portion defining upper and lower arms, with a kingpin between them, and has an outboard portion defining a spindle that cooperates with a fluid driven motor. The arms define a cavity where an axle end portion is pivotally received. Fluid supply ports, which supply fluid to energize the motor, are located on an upper surface of the knuckle's inboard portion. Fluid drain lines extend within the knuckle from the motor to the cavity and are utilized to drain fluid from the motor. The supply ports and drain lines are each connected to separate hoses formed in a small arc that follows closely the circular curvature of the kingpin. This arrangement of port, lines, and hoses is less expensive to produce, easier to package, more robust, allows for faster steering reaction, and is easier to assemble than conventional arrangements.

    摘要翻译: 可转向车辆转向节具有限定上臂和下臂的内侧部分,在它们之间具有主销,并且具有限定与流体驱动马达配合的主轴的外侧部分。 臂限定了轴端部被枢转地接收的空腔。 供应流体以为电机通电的流体供应端口位于转向节内侧部分的上表面。 流体排放管线在转向节内从马达延伸到空腔,并用于从马达排出流体。 供应端口和排水管线各自连接到形成为紧密靠近主销的圆弧曲率的小弧形的独立软管。 这种端口,管线和软管的布置比生产更便宜,更容易包装,更坚固,允许更快的转向反作用,并且比常规布置更容易组装。

    Vehicle steer axle assembly
    6.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20100219598A1

    公开(公告)日:2010-09-02

    申请号:US12799961

    申请日:2010-05-05

    申请人: James F. Ziech

    发明人: James F. Ziech

    IPC分类号: B62D7/18

    CPC分类号: B62D7/18

    摘要: In one aspect, a vehicle steer axle has a horizontal axle member that has a steering axis male feature integrally formed on an end, wherein a vehicle steering knuckle, which forms a vehicle steering axis female feature, is directly rotatably coupled to the vehicle steer axle. In another aspect, a vehicle steering knuckle has a horizontal steering knuckle member that has a steering axis male feature integrally formed on an end, wherein the vehicle steering knuckle is directly rotatably coupled to a vehicle steer axle, which forms a vehicle steering axis female feature. Neither of these aspects utilize a separable kingpin.

    Vehicle steer axle assembly
    7.
    发明授权
    Vehicle steer axle assembly 有权
    车辆转向轴总成

    公开(公告)号:US07740253B2

    公开(公告)日:2010-06-22

    申请号:US11650682

    申请日:2007-01-08

    申请人: James F. Ziech

    发明人: James F. Ziech

    IPC分类号: B62D7/18

    CPC分类号: B62D7/18

    摘要: In one aspect, a vehicle steer axle has a horizontal axle member that has a steering axis male feature integrally formed on an end, wherein a vehicle steering knuckle, which forms a vehicle steering axis female feature, is directly rotatably coupled to the vehicle steer axle. In another aspect, a vehicle steering knuckle has a horizontal steering knuckle member that has a steering axis male feature integrally formed on an end, wherein the vehicle steering knuckle is directly rotatably coupled to a vehicle steer axle, which forms a vehicle steering axis female feature. Neither of these aspects utilize a separable kingpin.

    摘要翻译: 一方面,车辆转向轴具有水平轴构件,该水平轴构件具有一体地形成在一端的转向轴公形构件,其中形成车辆转向轴母构件的车辆转向节直接可转动地联接到车辆转向轴 。 在另一方面,一种车辆转向节具有水平转向节,其具有一端形成在一端的转向轴凸形结构,其中,车辆转向节直接可转动地联接到车辆转向轴上,车辆转向轴构成车辆转向轴的母体特征 。 这些方面都不使用可分离的主销。

    SLA independent vehicle suspension with air bag springs
    8.
    发明授权
    SLA independent vehicle suspension with air bag springs 有权
    SLA独立车载悬挂带气囊弹簧

    公开(公告)号:US07360775B2

    公开(公告)日:2008-04-22

    申请号:US11116489

    申请日:2005-04-28

    IPC分类号: B60G3/12 B60G3/20

    摘要: The present invention relates to an independent rear vehicle suspension that comprises a fore/aft link with first and second ends, where a bracket pivotally supports the first end of the fore/aft link from a vehicle frame member. The fore/aft link has an air bag spring located between the fore/aft link's second end and the frame member. A lateral link pivotally connects between the fore/aft link's second end and the vehicle frame. A wheel upright, with an axle aperture extending through it, is rigidly attached near to the second end of the fore/aft link and located above the fore/aft link. An upper control rod is pivotally connected to the wheel upright and pivotally mounted to the frame member.

    摘要翻译: 本发明涉及一种独立的后部车辆悬架,其包括具有第一和第二端的前/后连杆,其中托架从车架构件枢转地支撑前/后链节的第一端。 前/后连杆具有位于前/后链节的第二端和框架构件之间的气囊弹簧。 横向连杆枢转地连接在前/后链节的第二端和车架之间。 具有延伸穿过其的车轴孔的车轮立柱刚性地附接到前/后链节的第二端附近,并且位于前/后链节之上。 上控制杆可枢转地连接到车轮上并可枢转地安装在框架件上。

    Drive axle sleeve and seal assembly
    9.
    发明授权
    Drive axle sleeve and seal assembly 失效
    驱动轴套和密封组件

    公开(公告)号:US5174839A

    公开(公告)日:1992-12-29

    申请号:US726067

    申请日:1991-07-05

    IPC分类号: B60C23/00

    CPC分类号: B60C23/003

    摘要: A land vehicle wheel end assembly (16) for a rigid tubular drive axle assembly (10) includes a nonrotatable sleeve (34) interposed between a portion of a spindle (14) of the axle assembly and a wheel hub (20). The wheel hub is rotatably supported on the spindle by inboard and outboard bearings (24,26) lubricated by oil from the drive axle. The hub includes a passage for directing the oil to the inboard bearing (24). The sleeve and hub include air passages (34f,34d,39,34e and 20e) for directing air from a vehicle onboard central tire inflation system to a pneumatic tire supported by the hub. A relative rotational interface between the sleeve and hub air passages is sealed by a seal assembly (52) which is lubricated by the oil. An outboard end of the sleeve preferably includes an axially open annular groove (45 or 47) for inserting an O-ring (38) seat therein after installation of the sleeve on the spindle.

    Tandem axle system
    10.
    发明授权
    Tandem axle system 有权
    串联轴系统

    公开(公告)号:US07306536B2

    公开(公告)日:2007-12-11

    申请号:US11143223

    申请日:2005-06-02

    申请人: James F. Ziech

    发明人: James F. Ziech

    IPC分类号: F16H48/06 B62D61/10

    CPC分类号: B60K17/36

    摘要: A tandem axle system for vehicle having an optimized inter-axle driveline is depicted and described. The system has a forward drive axle system having a forward pinion gear drivingly connected to a drive side of a forward portion of a forward ring gear. The system also has a rear drive axle system having a rear pinion gear drivingly connected to a drive side of a rear portion of a rear ring gear. An inter-axle driveline connects the forward drive axle system with the rear drive axle system.

    摘要翻译: 描述和描述了具有优化的车桥间传动系统的用于车辆的串联车轴系统。 该系统具有前驱动轴系统,其具有驱动地连接到前方齿圈的前部的驱动侧的前向小齿轮。 该系统还具有后驱动轴系统,其具有驱动地连接到后齿圈的后部的驱动侧的后小齿轮。 车桥间传动系将前驱动系统与后驱动轴系连接起来。