公开(公告)号：US09188212B2

公开(公告)日：2015-11-17

申请号：US12948505

申请日：2010-11-17

申请人： Jeremy Vanni ,  Steven Olsen

发明人： Jeremy Vanni ,  Steven Olsen

IPC分类号： F16H45/02

CPC分类号： F16H45/02 ,  F16H2045/021 ,  F16H2045/0284 ,  Y10T403/25

摘要： A flow separation hub including a first hub component, a second hub component affixed to the first hub component, a first passage arranged through the first and second hub components for enabling a first fluid to flow through the flow separation hub, a second passage arranged through the first and second hub components for enabling a second fluid to flow through the hub, wherein the hub prohibits fluid communication between the first and second fluids when the first and second fluids flow through the hub.

摘要翻译： 一种分流轮毂，包括第一轮毂部件，固定到第一轮毂部件的第二轮毂部件，布置成穿过第一和第二轮毂​​部件的第一通道，用于使第一流体能够流过分流轮毂;第二通道， 所述第一和第二轮毂​​部件用于使第二流体能够流过所述轮毂，其中当所述第一和第二流体流过所述轮毂时，所述轮毂禁止所述第一和第二流体之间的流体连通。

公开(公告)号：US08839923B2

公开(公告)日：2014-09-23

申请号：US13173813

申请日：2011-06-30

申请人： Wilbert Greathouse ,  Richard Bednar ,  John Carrier ,  Rashid Farahati ,  Jeremy Vanni ,  Brian Zaugg ,  Jerry Munk ,  Bruce E. Fox

发明人： Wilbert Greathouse ,  Richard Bednar ,  John Carrier ,  Rashid Farahati ,  Jeremy Vanni ,  Brian Zaugg ,  Jerry Munk ,  Bruce E. Fox

IPC分类号： F16D33/18

CPC分类号： F16H45/02 ,  F16H2045/0205 ,  F16H2045/0226 ,  F16H2045/0247 ,  F16H2045/0278 ,  F16H2045/0294

摘要： A torque converter assembly includes a cover for driving engagement with a prime mover, a piston plate including an annular surface for engaging a clutch, and a first seal disposed radially inward of the annular surface. In a lockup mode for the torque converter, the first seal blocks fluid flow through an orifice in the piston plate or between the cover and the piston plate and, in a release mode for the torque converter, the first seal is deflectable to enable a fluid flow through the orifice or between the cover and the piston plate and around the first seal. In an example embodiment, the torque converter assembly includes an apply chamber, the piston plate is displaceable in response to fluid pressure in the apply chamber, and the first seal is arranged to be deflected by the fluid pressure in the apply chamber.

摘要翻译： 变矩器组件包括用于与原动机驱动接合的盖，活塞板，其包括用于接合离合器的环形表面和设置在环形表面的径向内侧的第一密封件。 在扭矩转换器的锁定模式中，第一密封件阻止流体流过活塞板中的孔或盖和活塞板之间的流体，并且在用于变矩器的释放模式中，第一密封件是可偏转的，以使流体 流过孔口或盖和活塞板之间并围绕第一密封件流动。 在示例性实施例中，变矩器组件包括施加室，活塞板可以响应于施加室中的流体压力而移位，并且第一密封件被布置成被施加室中的流体压力偏转。

公开(公告)号：US20120151908A1

公开(公告)日：2012-06-21

申请号：US13312115

申请日：2011-12-06

申请人： Jeremy Vanni ,  Brian C. Zaugg

发明人： Jeremy Vanni ,  Brian C. Zaugg

IPC分类号： F16D33/18

CPC分类号： F16H45/02 ,  F16H2045/0205 ,  F16H2045/0231 ,  F16H2045/0278

摘要： An assembly for centering components with respect to an axis of rotation of a torque converter during installation of the torque converter on a transmission input shaft, the assembly including a cover for receiving a torsional input, a piston housed within the cover, a damper housed within the cover, the damper including a damper cover plate and a damper flange, wherein the piston, the damper cover plate, or the damper flange includes an extension, wherein the extension is operatively arranged for providing a centering function of the piston, the damper cover plate, or the damper flange by limiting a maximum radial distance a second axis of the piston, the damper cover plate, or the damper flange can become misaligned from the axis of rotation of the torque converter.

摘要翻译： 一种用于在液力变矩器安装在变速器输入轴上时相对于液力变矩器的旋转轴线对中组件的组件，该组件包括用于接收扭转输入的盖，容纳在盖内的活塞，容纳在壳体内的阻尼器 所述阻挡器包括阻尼器盖板和阻尼器凸缘，其中所述活塞，所述阻尼器盖板或所述阻尼器凸缘包括延伸部，其中所述延伸部被可操作地布置成用于提供所述活塞的中心功能，所述阻尼器盖 通过限制活塞的第二轴线，阻尼器盖板或阻尼器凸缘的最大径向距离可能会从变矩器的旋转轴线偏离，从而限制板或阻尼器法兰。

公开(公告)号：US20120006642A1

公开(公告)日：2012-01-12

申请号：US13173813

申请日：2011-06-30

申请人： Wilbert Greathouse ,  Richard Bednar ,  John Carrier ,  Rashid Farahati ,  Jeremy Vanni ,  Brian Zaugg

发明人： Wilbert Greathouse ,  Richard Bednar ,  John Carrier ,  Rashid Farahati ,  Jeremy Vanni ,  Brian Zaugg

IPC分类号： F16H45/02

CPC分类号： F16H45/02 ,  F16H2045/0205 ,  F16H2045/0226 ,  F16H2045/0247 ,  F16H2045/0278 ,  F16H2045/0294

摘要： A torque converter assembly includes a cover for driving engagement with a prime mover, a piston plate including an annular surface for engaging a clutch, and a first seal disposed radially inward of the annular surface. In a lockup mode for the torque converter, the first seal blocks fluid flow through an orifice in the piston plate or between the cover and the piston plate and, in a release mode for the torque converter, the first seal is deflectable to enable a fluid flow through the orifice or between the cover and the piston plate and around the first seal. In an example embodiment, the torque converter assembly includes an apply chamber, the piston plate is displaceable in response to fluid pressure in the apply chamber, and the first seal is arranged to be deflected by the fluid pressure in the apply chamber.

摘要翻译： 变矩器组件包括用于与原动机驱动接合的盖，活塞板，其包括用于接合离合器的环形表面和设置在环形表面的径向内侧的第一密封件。 在扭矩转换器的锁定模式中，第一密封件阻止流体流过活塞板中的孔或盖和活塞板之间的流体，并且在用于变矩器的释放模式中，第一密封件是可偏转的，以使流体 流过孔口或盖和活塞板之间并围绕第一密封件流动。 在示例性实施例中，变矩器组件包括施加室，活塞板可以响应于施加室中的流体压力而移位，并且第一密封件被布置成被施加室中的流体压力偏转。

公开(公告)号：US20120160628A1

公开(公告)日：2012-06-28

申请号：US13314481

申请日：2011-12-08

申请人： Jeremy Vanni ,  Brian C. Zaugg

发明人： Jeremy Vanni ,  Brian C. Zaugg

IPC分类号： F16H45/02 ,  F16F15/121

CPC分类号： F16H45/02 ,  F16H2045/0205 ,  F16H2045/0231 ,  F16H2045/0278

摘要： A torque converter, including: a turbine; a cover; a lock-up clutch engageable with the cover; and a first damper assembly including: a first flange connected to the lock-up clutch so as to rotate in unison with the clutch; at least one side plate; a second flange for connection to an input shaft for a transmission; a first plurality of springs engaged with the first flange and with the at least one side plate; and a second plurality of springs, at least partially circumferentially aligned with the first plurality of springs, and engaged with the at least one side plate and the second flange. The torque converter includes a second damper assembly connected to the first damper assembly and including: a third side plate fixed to the turbine; and a third plurality of springs, radially outside of the first and second pluralities of springs, and engaged with the third side plate.

摘要翻译： 一种变矩器，包括：涡轮; 封面; 可与盖接合的锁止离合器; 以及第一阻尼器组件，包括：第一凸缘，其连接到所述锁止离合器，以与所述离合器一致地旋转; 至少一个侧板; 用于连接到用于变速器的输入轴的第二凸缘; 与所述第一凸缘接合并与所述至少一个侧板接合的第一多个弹簧; 以及第二多个弹簧，至少部分地与所述第一多个弹簧周向对准，并与所述至少一个侧板和所述第二凸缘接合。 变矩器包括连接到第一阻尼器组件的第二阻尼器组件，包括：固定到涡轮机的第三侧板; 以及在所述第一和第二多个弹簧的径向外侧并与所述第三侧板接合的第三多个弹簧。

公开(公告)号：US08763775B2

公开(公告)日：2014-07-01

申请号：US13314481

申请日：2011-12-08

申请人： Jeremy Vanni ,  Brian C. Zaugg

发明人： Jeremy Vanni ,  Brian C. Zaugg

IPC分类号： F16H45/02

CPC分类号： F16H45/02 ,  F16H2045/0205 ,  F16H2045/0231 ,  F16H2045/0278

摘要： A torque converter, including: a turbine; a cover; a lock-up clutch engageable with the cover; and a first damper assembly including: a first flange connected to the lock-up clutch so as to rotate in unison with the clutch; at least one side plate; a second flange for connection to an input shaft for a transmission; a first plurality of springs engaged with the first flange and with the at least one side plate; and a second plurality of springs, at least partially circumferentially aligned with the first plurality of springs, and engaged with the at least one side plate and the second flange. The torque converter includes a second damper assembly connected to the first damper assembly and including: a third side plate fixed to the turbine; and a third plurality of springs, radially outside of the first and second pluralities of springs, and engaged with the third side plate.

摘要翻译： 一种变矩器，包括：涡轮; 封面; 可与盖接合的锁止离合器; 以及第一阻尼器组件，包括：第一凸缘，其连接到所述锁止离合器，以与所述离合器一致地旋转; 至少一个侧板; 用于连接到用于变速器的输入轴的第二凸缘; 与所述第一凸缘接合并与所述至少一个侧板接合的第一多个弹簧; 以及第二多个弹簧，至少部分地与所述第一多个弹簧周向对准，并与所述至少一个侧板和所述第二凸缘接合。 变矩器包括连接到第一阻尼器组件的第二阻尼器组件，包括：固定到涡轮机的第三侧板; 以及在所述第一和第二多个弹簧的径向外侧并与所述第三侧板接合的第三多个弹簧。

公开(公告)号：US20120152679A1

公开(公告)日：2012-06-21

申请号：US13312054

申请日：2011-12-06

申请人： Jeremy Vanni

发明人： Jeremy Vanni

IPC分类号： F16H45/02 ,  F16D3/00

CPC分类号： F16D3/06 ,  F16D2013/706 ,  F16H2045/0205 ,  F16H2045/0226 ,  F16H2045/0278

摘要： A buckling prevention device including a first rotational element, a second rotational element, a leaf spring arranged for transferring torque between the first and second rotational elements while enabling relative axial movement between the first rotational element and the second rotational element, a connection member fixedly connecting the leaf spring to the second rotational element, wherein the connection member extends axially through a hole in the first rotational element, wherein a gap is formed between the connection member and an edge of the hole when the leaf spring is not experiencing an overly high compression force, and wherein the connection member is operatively arranged to close the gap and engage with the first member when the spring is experiencing an overly high compression force for preventing the leaf spring from buckling and at least partially transferring the torque directly between the first and second rotational elements.

摘要翻译： 一种抗弯曲防止装置，包括第一旋转元件，第二旋转元件，布置成在第一和第二旋转元件之间传递扭矩的片簧，同时能够在第一旋转元件和第二旋转元件之间进行相对的轴向移动;连接构件， 所述板簧弹簧到所述第二旋转元件，其中所述连接构件轴向地延伸穿过所述第一旋转元件中的孔，其中当所述板簧没有经历过高压缩时，在所述连接构件和所述孔的边缘之间形成间隙 并且其中所述连接构件可操作地布置成当所述弹簧经历过高的压缩力以防止所述板簧屈曲并且至少部分地将所述扭矩直接传递到所述第一和第二构件之间时闭合所述间隙并与所述第一构件接合 旋转元件。

公开(公告)号：US09032720B2

公开(公告)日：2015-05-19

申请号：US13312115

申请日：2011-12-06

申请人： Jeremy Vanni ,  Brian C. Zaugg

发明人： Jeremy Vanni ,  Brian C. Zaugg

IPC分类号： F16J1/00 ,  F16H45/02

CPC分类号： F16H45/02 ,  F16H2045/0205 ,  F16H2045/0231 ,  F16H2045/0278

摘要： An assembly for centering components with respect to an axis of rotation of a torque converter during installation of the torque converter on a transmission input shaft, the assembly including a cover for receiving a torsional input, a piston housed within the cover, a damper housed within the cover, the damper including a damper cover plate and a damper flange, wherein the piston, the damper cover plate, or the damper flange includes an extension, wherein the extension is operatively arranged for providing a centering function of the piston, the damper cover plate, or the damper flange by limiting a maximum radial distance a second axis of the piston, the damper cover plate, or the damper flange can become misaligned from the axis of rotation of the torque converter.

摘要翻译： 一种用于在液力变矩器安装在变速器输入轴上时相对于液力变矩器的旋转轴线对中组件的组件，该组件包括用于接收扭转输入的盖，容纳在盖内的活塞，容纳在壳体内的阻尼器 所述阻挡器包括阻尼器盖板和阻尼器凸缘，其中所述活塞，所述阻尼器盖板或所述阻尼器凸缘包括延伸部，其中所述延伸部被可操作地布置成用于提供所述活塞的中心功能，所述阻尼器盖 通过限制活塞的第二轴线，阻尼器盖板或阻尼器凸缘的最大径向距离可能会从变矩器的旋转轴线偏离，从而限制板或阻尼器法兰。

公开(公告)号：US08776972B2

公开(公告)日：2014-07-15

申请号：US13312054

申请日：2011-12-06

申请人： Jeremy Vanni

发明人： Jeremy Vanni

IPC分类号： F16H45/02 ,  F16D3/06

CPC分类号： F16D3/06 ,  F16D2013/706 ,  F16H2045/0205 ,  F16H2045/0226 ,  F16H2045/0278

摘要： A buckling prevention device including a first rotational element, a second rotational element, a leaf spring arranged for transferring torque between the first and second rotational elements while enabling relative axial movement between the first rotational element and the second rotational element, a connection member fixedly connecting the leaf spring to the second rotational element, wherein the connection member extends axially through a hole in the first rotational element, wherein a gap is formed between the connection member and an edge of the hole when the leaf spring is not experiencing an overly high compression force, and wherein the connection member is operatively arranged to close the gap and engage with the first member when the spring is experiencing an overly high compression force for preventing the leaf spring from buckling and at least partially transferring the torque directly between the first and second rotational elements.

摘要翻译： 一种抗弯曲防止装置，包括第一旋转元件，第二旋转元件，布置成在第一和第二旋转元件之间传递扭矩的片簧，同时能够在第一旋转元件和第二旋转元件之间进行相对的轴向移动;连接构件， 所述板簧弹簧到所述第二旋转元件，其中所述连接构件轴向地延伸穿过所述第一旋转元件中的孔，其中当所述板簧没有经历过高压缩时，在所述连接构件和所述孔的边缘之间形成间隙 并且其中所述连接构件可操作地布置成当所述弹簧经历过高的压缩力以防止所述板簧屈曲并且至少部分地将所述扭矩直接传递到所述第一和第二构件之间时闭合所述间隙并与所述第一构件接合 旋转元件。

公开(公告)号：US20120152680A1

公开(公告)日：2012-06-21

申请号：US13312262

申请日：2011-12-06

申请人： Jeremy Vanni ,  Brian C. Zaugg

发明人： Jeremy Vanni ,  Brian C. Zaugg

IPC分类号： F16D25/0635 ,  F16D13/38

CPC分类号： F16D13/64 ,  F16D2069/004 ,  F16H45/02 ,  F16H2045/0205 ,  F16H2045/0278 ,  F16H2045/0294

摘要： A clutch including a first member having a first friction surface, wherein the first friction surface has an inner diameter and an outer diameter, a second member having a second friction surface, wherein at least one of the first or second members is moveable axially for engaging the first friction surface with the second friction surface for closing the clutch, wherein the first member is thinner in a first area approximately radially aligned with the first inner diameter, the first outer diameter, or both, than in a second area radially aligned with a portion of the first friction surface generally located radially between the first inner diameter and the first outer diameter.

摘要翻译： 一种离合器，包括具有第一摩擦表面的第一构件，其中所述第一摩擦表面具有内径和外径，具有第二摩擦表面的第二构件，其中所述第一或第二构件中的至少一个可轴向移动以接合 所述第一摩擦表面与所述第二摩擦表面用于关闭所述离合器，其中所述第一构件在与所述第一区域大致径向对准的第一区域中比所述第一内径，所述第一外径或两者更薄， 所述第一摩擦表面的一部分通常位于所述第一内径和所述第一外径之间的径向位置。