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公开(公告)号:US09868332B2
公开(公告)日:2018-01-16
申请号:US15303395
申请日:2016-06-03
Applicant: Levant Power Corporation
Inventor: Zackary Martin Anderson , Marco Giovanardi , Jack A. Ekchian , Olivia D. Godwin , Clive Tucker , John A. Laplante , William Graves , Shakeel Avadhany , Michael W. Finnegan
IPC: B60G17/016 , B60G17/015 , B60G17/06 , B60G17/019 , B60N2/02 , A61B5/00
CPC classification number: B60G17/016 , A61B5/4023 , B60G17/0165 , B60G17/019 , B60G17/0195 , B60G99/002 , B60G2400/05 , B60G2600/182 , B60G2800/012 , B60G2800/014 , B60G2800/016 , B60N2/0244 , B60N2/50
Abstract: In one embodiment, one or more suspension systems of a vehicle may be used to mitigate motion sickness by limiting motion in one or more frequency ranges. In another embodiment, an active suspension may be integrated with an autonomous vehicle architecture. In yet another embodiment, the active suspension system of a vehicle may be used to induce motion in a vehicle. The vehicle may be used as a testbed for technical investigations and/or as a platform to enhance the enjoyment of video and/or audio by vehicle occupants. In some embodiments, the active suspensions system may be used to perform gestures as a means of communication with persons inside or outside the vehicle. In some embodiments, the active suspensions system may be used to generate haptic warnings to a vehicle operator or other persons in response to certain road situations.
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公开(公告)号:US20170136842A1
公开(公告)日:2017-05-18
申请号:US15303395
申请日:2016-06-03
Applicant: Levant Power Corporation
Inventor: Zackary Martin Anderson , Marco Giovanardi , Jack A. Ekchian , Olivia D. Godwin , Clive Tucker , John A. Laplante , William Graves , Shakeel Avadhany , Michael W. Finnegan
IPC: B60G17/016 , B60N2/02 , A61B5/00 , B60G17/019
CPC classification number: B60G17/016 , A61B5/4023 , B60G17/0165 , B60G17/019 , B60G17/0195 , B60G99/002 , B60G2400/05 , B60G2600/182 , B60G2800/012 , B60G2800/014 , B60G2800/016 , B60N2/0244 , B60N2/50
Abstract: In one embodiment, one or more suspension systems of a vehicle may be used to mitigate motion sickness by limiting motion in one or more frequency ranges. In another embodiment, an active suspension may be integrated with an autonomous vehicle architecture. In yet another embodiment, the active suspension system of a vehicle may be used to induce motion in a vehicle. The vehicle may be used as a testbed for technical investigations and/or as a platform to enhance the enjoyment of video and/or audio by vehicle occupants. In some embodiments, the active suspensions system may be used to perform gestures as a means of communication with persons inside or outside the vehicle. In some embodiments, the active suspensions system may be used to generate haptic warnings to a vehicle operator or other persons in response to certain road situations.
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公开(公告)号:US20160059664A1
公开(公告)日:2016-03-03
申请号:US14786414
申请日:2014-04-23
Applicant: LEVANT POWER CORPORATION
Inventor: Clive Tucker , Zackary Martin Anderson , David Michael Lewis , Ross J. Wendell , Alexander Apstolos Alexandridis
CPC classification number: B60G17/08 , B60G17/04 , B60G2202/413 , B60G2202/416 , B60G2500/10 , B60G2500/20 , B60G2600/182 , F16F9/367
Abstract: An active suspension system is configured in a strut arrangement. The active suspension system comprises a hydraulic actuator and a hydraulic pump/electric motor assembly, wherein the actuator movement is preferably in lockstep with the hydraulic motor-pump and electric motor-generator combination. Torque in the electric motor is instantaneously controlled by a controller to create an immediate force change on the hydraulic actuator. The hydraulic actuator is configured so that it can be used as a strut whereby the actuator has sufficient structural rigidity to carry the applied suspension loads while capable of supplying damper forces in at least three quadrants of the force velocity graph of the suspension actuator operation. Embodiments disclosed include low cost active suspension systems for a MacPherson strut application.
Abstract translation: 主动悬挂系统配置为支柱装置。 主动悬挂系统包括液压致动器和液压泵/电动机组件,其中致动器运动优选地与液压马达泵和电动发电机组合在一起。 电动机中的扭矩由控制器瞬时控制,以在液压致动器上产生立即的力变化。 液压致动器被构造成使得其可以用作支柱,由此致动器具有足够的结构刚度来承载所施加的悬架载荷,同时能够在悬架致动器操作的力速度图的至少三个象限中提供阻尼力。 公开的实施例包括用于MacPherson支柱应用的低成本主动悬挂系统。
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公开(公告)号:US09702349B2
公开(公告)日:2017-07-11
申请号:US14602463
申请日:2015-01-22
Applicant: Levant Power Corporation
Inventor: Zackary Martin Anderson , Shakeel Avadhany , Matthew D. Cole , Robert Driscoll , John Giarratana , Marco Giovanardi , Vladimir Gorelik , Jonathan R. Leehey , William G. Near , Patrick W. Neil , Colin Patrick O'Shea , Tyson David Sawyer , Johannes Schneider , Clive Tucker , Ross J. Wendell , Richard Anthony Zuckerman
IPC: B60G17/015 , F03G7/08 , B60G17/019 , B60G13/14
CPC classification number: B60G17/052 , B60G13/14 , B60G17/019 , B60G2202/413 , B60G2300/60 , B60G2600/182 , B60G2800/012 , F03G7/08
Abstract: A method of on-demand energy delivery to an active suspension system comprising an actuator body, hydraulic pump, electric motor, plurality of sensors, energy storage facility, and controller is provided. The method comprises disposing an active suspension system in a vehicle between a wheel mount and a vehicle body, detecting a wheel event requiring control of the active suspension; and sourcing energy from the energy storage facility and delivering it to the electric motor in response to the wheel event.
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公开(公告)号:US09689382B2
公开(公告)日:2017-06-27
申请号:US14681630
申请日:2015-04-08
Applicant: Levant Power Corporation
Inventor: Clive Tucker , Ross J. Wendell , Zackary Martin Anderson , Evan Moen , Johannes Schneider , Zachary J. Jackowski , Sean C. Morton
CPC classification number: F03G7/08 , B60G11/265 , B60G2400/252 , F01C1/103 , F01C9/002 , F01C13/00 , F03C1/26
Abstract: A linear energy harvesting device that includes a housing and a piston that moves at least partially through the housing when it is compressed or extended from a rest position. When the piston moves, hydraulic fluid is pressurized and drives a hydraulic motor. The hydraulic motor drives an electric generator that produces electricity. Both the motor and generator are central to the device housing. Exemplary configurations are disclosed such as monotube, twin-tube, tri-tube and rotary based designs that each incorporates an integrated energy harvesting apparatus. By varying the electrical characteristics on an internal generator, the kinematic characteristics of the energy harvesting apparatus can be dynamically altered. In another mode, the apparatus can be used as an actuator to create linear movement. Applications include vehicle suspension systems (to act as the primary damper component), railcar bogie dampers, or industrial applications such as machinery dampers and wave energy harvesters, and electro-hydraulic actuators.
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公开(公告)号:US20160075205A1
公开(公告)日:2016-03-17
申请号:US14859892
申请日:2015-09-21
Applicant: Levant Power Corporation
Inventor: Zackary Martin Anderson , Marco Giovanardi , Clive Tucker , Jonathan R. Leehey , Colin Patrick O'Shea , Johannes Schneider , Vladimir Gorelik , Richard Anthony Zuckerman , Patrick W. Neil , Tyson David Sawyer , Ross J. Wendell
IPC: B60G17/016
CPC classification number: B60G17/016 , B60G13/14 , B60G17/0157 , B60G17/0182 , B60G17/08 , B60G99/002 , B60G2202/15 , B60G2202/30 , B60G2202/413 , B60G2202/416 , B60G2202/42 , B60G2204/40 , B60G2206/41 , B60G2400/051 , B60G2400/5182 , B60G2400/821 , B60G2401/172 , B60G2500/02 , B60G2500/10 , B60G2600/1871 , B60G2600/21 , B60G2600/73 , B60G2600/82 , B60G2800/162 , B60G2800/85 , B60G2800/916 , F16F9/064 , F16F9/3292 , F16F9/466 , H02K7/06 , H02P21/06
Abstract: A method of on-demand energy delivery to an active suspension system is disclosed. The suspension system includes an actuator body, a hydraulic pump, an electric motor, a plurality of sensors, an energy storage facility, and a controller. The method includes disposing an active suspension system in a vehicle between a wheel mount and a vehicle body, detecting a wheel event requiring control of the active suspension; and sourcing energy from the energy storage facility and delivering it to the electric motor in response to the wheel event.
Abstract translation: 公开了一种向主动悬架系统进行按需能量输送的方法。 悬架系统包括致动器主体,液压泵,电动马达,多个传感器,能量存储设备和控制器。 该方法包括在车轮安装件和车体之间的车辆中设置主动悬架系统,检测需要控制主动悬架的车轮事件; 并从能量存储设备采购能量并将其传送到电动机以响应车轮事件。
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公开(公告)号:US20140265169A1
公开(公告)日:2014-09-18
申请号:US14212359
申请日:2014-03-14
Applicant: Levant Power Corporation
Inventor: Marco Giovanardi , Clive Tucker , Ross J. Wendell , Zackary Martin Anderson , John Giarratana , Richard Anthony Zuckerman , Colin Patrick O'Shea , Vladimir Gorelik , Tyson David Sawyer , Jonathan R. Leehey , Johannes Schneider , Robert Driscoll , Patrick W. Neil
IPC: B60G17/016
CPC classification number: B60G17/016 , B60G15/10 , B60G2202/413 , B60G2204/11 , B60G2400/0511 , B60G2400/0521 , B60G2400/60 , B60G2800/70 , F04B49/20 , F15B13/0444 , F16K11/065 , F16K31/12
Abstract: Various embodiments related to hydraulic actuators and active suspension systems as well as their methods of use are described.
Abstract translation: 描述与液压致动器和主动悬架系统相关的各种实施例及其使用方法。
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公开(公告)号:US20160031285A1
公开(公告)日:2016-02-04
申请号:US14777068
申请日:2014-03-14
Applicant: LEVANT POWER CORPORATION
Inventor: Clive Tucker , Johannes Schneider , Colin Patrick O'Shea , Marco Giovanardi , Richard Anthony Zuckerman , Patrick W. Neil
IPC: B60G17/016 , F16K31/12 , F16K11/065
CPC classification number: B60G17/016 , B60G15/10 , B60G2202/413 , B60G2204/11 , B60G2400/0511 , B60G2400/0521 , B60G2400/60 , B60G2800/70 , F04B49/20 , F15B13/0444 , F16K11/065 , F16K31/12
Abstract: A multi-path fluid flow control valve for a shock absorber that restricts fluid into a first path while opening fluid flow to a second path when a given fluid flow velocity is reached. Exemplary configurations of this diverter valve are disclosed such as a spring loaded disc valve with face sealing lands, and a spool valve with diametric sealing lands. Applications include active suspension dampers in order to limit maximum RPM into a hydraulic motor. For such a system, in one mode the diverter valve allows fluid to move unrestricted into the hydraulic motor. When fluid velocity reaches a tunable set point, in a second mode the diverter valve restricts flow into the hydraulic motor and bypasses it shuttling fluid into the opposite side of the damper. In some cases progressive damping valves are utilized in series or parallel to smooth damping characteristics during, before, and after transitions.
Abstract translation: 一种用于减震器的多通道流体流量控制阀,其在达到给定的流体流速时将流体限制在第一路径中,同时打开流体流向第二路径。 公开了这种分流阀的示例性构造,例如具有面密封平台的弹簧加载的圆盘阀和具有直径密封面的滑阀。 应用包括主动悬架阻尼器,以将最大转速限制在液压马达内。 对于这种系统,在一种模式中,分流阀允许流体不受限制地移动到液压马达中。 当流体速度达到可调整设定点时,在第二模式中,分流阀限制流入液压马达的流量,并使其穿过流体进入阻尼器的相对侧。 在某些情况下,渐进阻尼阀在过渡期间,过渡期间和转移之后以串联或平行方式被利用以平滑阻尼特性。
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公开(公告)号:US20150316039A1
公开(公告)日:2015-11-05
申请号:US14681630
申请日:2015-04-08
Applicant: Levant Power Corporation
Inventor: Clive Tucker , Ross J. Wendell , Zackary Martin Anderson , Evan Moen , Johannes Schneider , Zachary J. Jackowski , Sean C. Morton
CPC classification number: F03G7/08 , B60G11/265 , B60G2400/252 , F01C1/103 , F01C9/002 , F01C13/00 , F03C1/26
Abstract: A linear energy harvesting device that includes a housing and a piston that moves at least partially through the housing when it is compressed or extended from a rest position. When the piston moves, hydraulic fluid is pressurized and drives a hydraulic motor. The hydraulic motor drives an electric generator that produces electricity. Both the motor and generator are central to the device housing. Exemplary configurations are disclosed such as monotube, twin-tube, tri-tube and rotary based designs that each incorporates an integrated energy harvesting apparatus. By varying the electrical characteristics on an internal generator, the kinematic characteristics of to the energy harvesting apparatus can be dynamically altered. In another mode, the apparatus can be used as an actuator to create linear movement. Applications include vehicle suspension systems (to act as the primary damper component), railcar bogie dampers, or industrial applications such as machinery dampers and wave energy harvesters, and electro-hydraulic actuators.
Abstract translation: 线性能量收集装置,其包括壳体和活塞,当壳体和活塞从静止位置被压缩或延伸时至少部分地移动通过壳体。 当活塞移动时,液压油被加压并驱动液压马达。 液压马达驱动发电机发电。 电机和发电机都是设备外壳的中心。 公开了示例性配置,例如单管,双管,三管和基于旋转的设计,每个都包括集成的能量收集装置。 通过改变内部发电机的电气特性,可以动态改变能量收集装置的运动特性。 在另一种模式中,该装置可用作致动器以产生线性运动。 应用包括车辆悬挂系统(用作主要阻尼器部件),轨道车转向架阻尼器或工业应用,例如机械阻尼器和波浪能收割机以及电动液压致动器。
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公开(公告)号:US09174508B2
公开(公告)日:2015-11-03
申请号:US14213860
申请日:2014-03-14
Applicant: Levant Power Corporation
Inventor: Zackary Martin Anderson , Marco Giovanardi , Clive Tucker , Jonathan R. Leehey , Colin Patrick O'Shea , Johannes Schneider , Vladimir Gorelik , Richard Anthony Zuckerman , Patrick W. Neil , Tyson David Sawyer , Ross J. Wendell
IPC: B60G17/016 , B60G13/14 , B60G17/015 , B60G17/018 , B60G17/08 , B60G99/00 , H02K7/06 , H02P21/06
CPC classification number: B60G17/016 , B60G13/14 , B60G17/0157 , B60G17/0182 , B60G17/08 , B60G99/002 , B60G2202/15 , B60G2202/30 , B60G2202/413 , B60G2202/416 , B60G2202/42 , B60G2204/40 , B60G2206/41 , B60G2400/051 , B60G2400/5182 , B60G2400/821 , B60G2401/172 , B60G2500/02 , B60G2500/10 , B60G2600/1871 , B60G2600/21 , B60G2600/73 , B60G2600/82 , B60G2800/162 , B60G2800/85 , B60G2800/916 , F16F9/064 , F16F9/3292 , F16F9/466 , H02K7/06 , H02P21/06
Abstract: A method of on-demand energy delivery to an active suspension system is disclosed. The suspension system includes an actuator body, a hydraulic pump, an electric motor, a plurality of sensors, an energy storage facility, and a controller. The method includes disposing an active suspension system in a vehicle between a wheel mount and a vehicle body, detecting a wheel event requiring control of the active suspension; and sourcing energy from the energy storage facility and delivering it to the electric motor in response to the wheel event.
Abstract translation: 公开了一种向主动悬架系统进行按需能量输送的方法。 悬架系统包括致动器主体,液压泵,电动马达,多个传感器,能量存储设备和控制器。 该方法包括在车轮安装件和车体之间的车辆中设置主动悬架系统,检测需要控制主动悬架的车轮事件; 并从能量存储设备采购能量并将其传送到电动机以响应车轮事件。
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