Coupling device and improved method of assembly thereof
    1.
    发明授权
    Coupling device and improved method of assembly thereof 有权
    耦合装置及其组装方法

    公开(公告)号:US07131201B2

    公开(公告)日:2006-11-07

    申请号:US10846444

    申请日:2004-05-14

    IPC分类号: B21D53/28 F16D43/28 F16D11/00

    摘要: A coupling device (11) and method of assembly, the device being of the type including a plenum member (17) disposed at one axial end of the coupling housing (13,15), the method comprising configuring the plenum member (17) such that each of the required features (55,57,61,66) is disposed circumferentially between an adjacent pair of fastener holes (18H). Next, the input ring gear (R) is installed about the housing (13,15) of the coupling device (11), from an axial end opposite said plenum member (17), into assembly position adjacent said flange portion (18). Each of a plurality (N) of fasteners (89) is inserted through one of the fastener holes (18H) and into initial threaded engagement with the input ring gear (R). Finally, by means of a fastener driver, all of the plurality (N) of fasteners (89) are driven into full threaded engagement, substantially simultaneously, with the input ring gear (R).

    摘要翻译: 一种联接装置(11)和组装方法,该装置的类型包括设置在联接壳体(13,15)的一个轴向端部处的增压构件(17),该方法包括将增压构件(17) 每个所需特征(55,57,61,66)周向设置在相邻的一对紧固件孔(18H)之间。 接下来,输入齿圈(R)围绕联接装置(11)的壳体(13,15)从与气室构件(17)相对的轴向端部安装到邻近所述凸缘部分(18)的组装位置。 多个(N)个紧固件(89)中的每一个通过其中一个紧固件孔(18H)插入并与输入齿圈(R)初始螺纹接合。 最后,通过紧固件驱动器,所有多个(N)个紧固件(89)被驱动成与输入齿圈(R)基本同时地完全螺纹接合。

    Coupling device and improved method of assembly thereof
    2.
    发明授权
    Coupling device and improved method of assembly thereof 有权
    耦合装置及其组装方法

    公开(公告)号:US07438167B2

    公开(公告)日:2008-10-21

    申请号:US11499155

    申请日:2006-08-04

    IPC分类号: F16H48/22 F16D25/0638

    摘要: A coupling device (11) and method of assembly, the device being of the type including a plenum member (17) disposed at one axial end of the coupling housing (13,15), the method comprising configuring the plenum member (17) such that each of the required features (55,57,61,66) is disposed circumferentially between an adjacent pair of fastener holes (18H). Next, the input ring gear (R) is installed about the housing (13,15) of the coupling device (11), from an axial end opposite said plenum member (17), into assembly position adjacent said flange portion (18). Each of a plurality (N) of fasteners (89) is inserted through one of the fastener holes (18H) and into initial threaded engagement with the input ring gear (R). Finally, by means of a fastener driver, all of the plurality (N) of fasteners (89) are driven into full threaded engagement, substantially simultaneously, with the input ring gear (R).

    摘要翻译: 一种联接装置(11)和组装方法,该装置的类型包括设置在联接壳体(13,15)的一个轴向端部处的增压构件(17),该方法包括将增压构件(17) 每个所需特征(55,57,61,66)周向设置在相邻的一对紧固件孔(18H)之间。 接下来,输入齿圈(R)围绕联接装置(11)的壳体(13,15)从与气室构件(17)相对的轴向端部安装到邻近所述凸缘部分(18)的组装位置。 多个(N)个紧固件(89)中的每一个通过其中一个紧固件孔(18H)插入并与输入齿圈(R)初始螺纹接合。 最后,通过紧固件驱动器,所有多个(N)个紧固件(89)被驱动成与输入齿圈(R)基本同时地完全螺纹接合。

    Mechanical locking differential lockout mechanism
    4.
    发明授权
    Mechanical locking differential lockout mechanism 有权
    机械锁定差速锁定机构

    公开(公告)号:US07438661B2

    公开(公告)日:2008-10-21

    申请号:US11490634

    申请日:2006-07-21

    IPC分类号: F16H48/06

    摘要: An improved differential gear mechanism is characterized by a lockout mechanism (129) operably associated with a latch member (119) that cooperates with a flyweight mechanism (53) to retard differentiating action in the differential gear mechanism. The lockout mechanism (129) includes a lockout member (131) positionable, in response to an input signal, in a normal condition and a lockout condition. In the normal condition, the lockout member (131) permits the latch member (119) to move freely between a locking position and an unlocking position. In the lockout condition, the lockout member (131) prevents the latch member (119) from moving into the locking position.

    摘要翻译: 改进的差速齿轮机构的特征在于锁定机构(129),其可操作地与与快速机构(53)配合的闩锁构件(119)相关联,以阻止差动齿轮机构中的差速作用。 锁定机构(129)包括可以响应于输入信号定位在正常状态和锁定状态的锁定构件(131)。 在正常情况下,锁定构件(131)允许闩锁构件(119)在锁定位置和解锁位置之间自由移动。 在锁定状态下,锁定构件(131)防止闩锁构件(119)移动到锁定位置。

    Mechanical locking differential lockout mechanism
    5.
    发明授权
    Mechanical locking differential lockout mechanism 有权
    机械锁定差速锁定机构

    公开(公告)号:US07361116B2

    公开(公告)日:2008-04-22

    申请号:US11354627

    申请日:2006-02-15

    IPC分类号: F16H48/06

    摘要: An improved differential gear mechanism is characterized by a lockout mechanism (63) operably associated with a flyweight mechanism (53) and including a lockout member (65, 101) positionable, in response to an input signal, in a normal condition and a lockout condition. In the normal condition, the lockout member (65, 101) permits a flyweight stop surface (57) to move from the retracted position to the extended position. In the lockout condition, the lockout member (65, 101) prevents the flyweight stop surface (57) from moving from the retracted position to the extended position.

    摘要翻译: 一种改进的差速齿轮机构的特征在于一种锁定机构(63),其可操作地与一个飞行重量机构(53)相关联,并且包括可以响应于输入信号在正常状态和锁定状态 。 在正常情况下,锁定构件(65,101)允许飞行重量限制表面(57)从缩回位置移动到伸出位置。 在锁定状态下,锁定构件(65,101)防止飞行重量限制表面(57)从缩回位置移动到伸出位置。

    Compact locking differential
    6.
    发明授权
    Compact locking differential 有权
    紧凑型锁定差速器

    公开(公告)号:US06319166B1

    公开(公告)日:2001-11-20

    申请号:US09571953

    申请日:2000-05-15

    IPC分类号: F16H4806

    CPC分类号: F16H48/22 F16H48/08 F16H48/24

    摘要: A locking differential of the type including a clutch pack (31,33) actuated by a cam arrangement (43,45) to lock the side gears (19,21) relative to the gear case (11). Lock-up is initiated by retarding rotation of one of the cam members (45), by means of a flyweight mechanism (51). Disposed adjacent the flyweight mechanism is a latch mechanism (63) which comprises an integral, generally U-shaped member including a bottom portion (65) and a pair of upright leg portions (71,73). The bottom portion defines a pair of integral latch member (67,69), each of which is disposed to engage one of the flyweights (53,55) when the latch mechanism is in its operative position. Each of the upright leg portions includes a pair of individual leg portions (75) disposed on opposite sides of the pinion shaft (15), extending past the axis of rotation (A), and engaging a weight (83) disposed in a window (89) on the opposite side of the gear case (11) from the flyweight mechanism.

    摘要翻译: 一种类型的锁定差速器,包括由凸轮装置(43,45)致动以使侧齿轮(19,21)相对于齿轮箱(11)锁定的离合器组件(31,33)。 通过借助于一个飞重机构(51)来延迟一个凸轮件(45)的旋转来启动锁止。 邻近飞重机构设置的是一个闩锁机构(63),其包括一个整体的大致U形的构件,其包括底部(65)和一对直立腿部(71,73)。 底部限定了一对整体的闩锁构件(67,69),当闩锁机构处于其操作位置时,每个闩锁构件布置成接合飞轮(53,55)中的一个。 每个直立腿部包括设置在小齿轮轴(15)的相对侧上的一对单独的腿部(75),延伸经过旋转轴线(A),并且配合设置在窗口中的重物(83) 89)位于齿轮箱(11)的与飞重机构相反的一侧。

    Stability-enhanced traction and yaw control using electronically controlled limited-slip differential
    7.
    发明授权
    Stability-enhanced traction and yaw control using electronically controlled limited-slip differential 有权
    使用电子控制限滑差速器的稳定性增强的牵引力和偏航控制

    公开(公告)号:US07801657B2

    公开(公告)日:2010-09-21

    申请号:US11701851

    申请日:2007-02-02

    IPC分类号: G05D1/00 B60T7/12

    摘要: A control system for a vehicle having first and second wheels is provided that includes a differential apparatus adapted to distribute torque between the first and second wheels and a traction controller for controlling operation of the differential apparatus from vehicle launch up to a predetermined vehicle speed. The traction controller is configured to engage the differential apparatus in a first operating state according to at least one vehicle operating parameter indicative of a low traction operating condition and to further control engagement of the differential apparatus in a second vehicle operating state during the low traction operating condition according to a difference between an actual vehicle yaw rate and a predetermined target vehicle yaw rate. The control system also includes a stability controller for controlling engagement of the differential apparatus at or above the predetermined vehicle speed.

    摘要翻译: 提供一种具有第一和第二车轮的车辆的控制系统,其包括适于在第一和第二车轮之间分配扭矩的差速装置和用于控制差速装置从车辆起动直到预定车速的操作的牵引控制器。 牵引控制器构造成根据指示低牵引操作条件的至少一个车辆操作参数在第一操作状态下接合差速装置,并且在低牵引操作期间进一步控制差速装置在第二车辆操作状态下的接合 根据实际车辆横摆角速度与预定目标车辆横摆角速度之间的差异来判断状态。 控制系统还包括稳定控制器,用于在预定车速以上时控制差速装置的接合。

    Stability-enhanced traction and yaw control using electronically controlled limited-slip differential
    8.
    发明申请
    Stability-enhanced traction and yaw control using electronically controlled limited-slip differential 有权
    使用电子控制限滑差速器的稳定性增强的牵引力和偏航控制

    公开(公告)号:US20070184929A1

    公开(公告)日:2007-08-09

    申请号:US11701851

    申请日:2007-02-02

    IPC分类号: F16H48/20

    摘要: A control system for a vehicle having first and second wheels is provided that includes a differential apparatus adapted to distribute torque between the first and second wheels and a traction controller for controlling operation of the differential apparatus from vehicle launch up to a predetermined vehicle speed. The traction controller is configured to engage the differential apparatus in a first operating state according to at least one vehicle operating parameter indicative of a low traction operating condition and to further control engagement of the differential apparatus in a second vehicle operating state during the low traction operating condition according to a difference between an actual vehicle yaw rate and a predetermined target vehicle yaw rate. The control system also includes a stability controller for controlling engagement of the differential apparatus at or above the predetermined vehicle speed.

    摘要翻译: 提供一种具有第一和第二车轮的车辆的控制系统,其包括适于在第一和第二车轮之间分配扭矩的差速装置和用于控制差速装置从车辆起动直到预定车速的操作的牵引控制器。 牵引控制器构造成根据指示低牵引操作条件的至少一个车辆操作参数在第一操作状态下接合差速装置,并且在低牵引操作期间进一步控制差速装置在第二车辆操作状态下的接合 根据实际车辆横摆角速度与预定目标车辆横摆角速度之间的差异来判断状态。 控制系统还包括稳定控制器,用于在预定车速以上时控制差速装置的接合。

    Viscous damper and shear plate for improved fluid flow
    9.
    发明授权
    Viscous damper and shear plate for improved fluid flow 失效
    用于改善流体流动的粘性阻尼器和剪切板

    公开(公告)号:US5603660A

    公开(公告)日:1997-02-18

    申请号:US456883

    申请日:1995-05-31

    申请人: Robert J. Kyle

    发明人: Robert J. Kyle

    CPC分类号: F16F15/16 F16D35/00

    摘要: A torsion damping mechanism is disclosed of the type including a viscous damper in which a first sidewall defines a ramp surface. The clutch assembly includes a radially outer portion and a radially inner portion, the portions cooperating to define a plurality of windows or openings. The windows are located axially adjacent the ramp surface such that at least a portion of the fluid in the larger, first reservoir, under the influence of centrifugal force, flows radially outward, impinges the ramp surface, and is then deflected through one of the windows and into the opposite shear chamber. With the present invention, the amount of fluid flowing into the two shear chambers may be equalized, even though the reservoirs contain substantially different volumes of fluid. Thus, the shear chambers are filled faster, and the damper operates more smoothly.

    摘要翻译: 公开了一种包括粘性阻尼器的类型的扭转阻尼机构,其中第一侧壁限定斜面。 离合器组件包括径向外部部分和径向内部部分,所述部分协作以限定多个窗口或开口。 窗口位于轴向邻近斜坡表面,使得较大的第一储存器中的流体的至少一部分在离心力的影响下径向向外流动,撞击斜坡表面,然后通过其中一个窗口 并进入相对的剪切室。 利用本发明,流入两个剪切室的流体的量可以相等,即使储存器包含基本上不同体积的流体。 因此,剪切室被更快地填充,并且阻尼器更平稳地运行。

    Reduced cost viscous coupling by-pass element for a torque converter
    10.
    发明授权
    Reduced cost viscous coupling by-pass element for a torque converter 失效
    用于变矩器的成本较低的粘性耦合旁路元件

    公开(公告)号:US5314048A

    公开(公告)日:1994-05-24

    申请号:US993221

    申请日:1992-12-18

    IPC分类号: F16H45/02 F16D35/00 F16D47/06

    摘要: A viscous coupling (11) is disclosed of the type used as a by-pass element in a torque converter assembly (T) including a torque converter housing (H) and an output shaft (S). The coupling includes a body member (13), a cover member (15), and an annular clutch assembly (19). The clutch assembly includes a pair of clutch plates (53 and 57), riveted to a mounting portion (37), and the coupling housing includes a housing plate (59), disposed between the clutch plates. The housing plate (59) has an outer portion (61) which is fixed between the body and cover members, by means of tabs (65) engaging the body member (13) and tabs (69) engaging the cover member (15). Preferably, the tabs (65) are received in recesses (67) to prevent relative rotation of the housing plate (59) and body member (13). Also disclosed is an assembly and fluid fill method which eliminates the need for fill holes and plugs or balls being pressed into the fill holes. The disclosed coupling requires substantially less machining than prior art viscous couplings, and therefore, has substantially reduced manufacturing cost.

    摘要翻译: 在包括变矩器壳体(H)和输出轴(S)的变矩器组件(T)中公开了用作旁路元件的类型的粘性联轴器(11)。 联轴器包括主体构件(13),盖构件(15)和环形离合器组件(19)。 离合器组件包括铆接到安装部分(37)的一对离合器片(53和57),并且联接器壳体包括设置在离合器片之间的壳体板(59)。 外壳板(59)具有通过接合主体构件(13)的接头(65)和与盖构件(15)接合的接头(69)固定在主体和盖构件之间的外部部分(61)。 优选地,突片(65)被容纳在凹部(67)中以防止壳体板(59)和主体构件(13)的相对旋转。 还公开了一种组装和流体填充方法,其消除了将填充孔和塞子或球压入填充孔的需要。 所公开的联接器需要比现有技术的粘性联接器小得多的加工,因此大大降低了制造成本。