公开(公告)号：US20060199697A1

公开(公告)日：2006-09-07

申请号：US10999859

申请日：2004-11-30

申请人： Malcolm Kirkwood ,  Thomas Bowen

发明人： Malcolm Kirkwood ,  Thomas Bowen

IPC分类号： B60W10/02

CPC分类号： B60K23/0808 ,  B60K17/3467 ,  B60K23/04 ,  F16D27/004 ,  F16D28/00 ,  F16D48/064 ,  F16D2500/1025 ,  F16D2500/10425 ,  F16D2500/10431 ,  F16D2500/70418 ,  F16D2500/7042 ,  F16D2500/7044 ,  F16D2500/7109 ,  F16H48/05 ,  F16H48/08 ,  F16H48/10 ,  F16H48/11 ,  F16H48/20 ,  F16H48/22 ,  F16H48/26 ,  F16H48/30 ,  F16H48/34 ,  F16H2048/106 ,  F16H2048/204 ,  F16H2048/343 ,  Y10T477/26

摘要： A torque transfer mechanism is provided for controlling the magnitude of a clutch engagement force exerted on a multi-plate clutch assembly that is operably disposed between a first rotary and a second rotary member. The torque transfer mechanism includes a clutch actuator assembly for generating and applying a clutch engagement force on the clutch assembly. The clutch actuator assembly includes an electric motor/brake unit and a torque/force conversion mechanism. The motor/brake unit can be operated in either of a motor mode or a brake mode to cause bi-directional linear movement of an output member of the torque/force conversion mechanism. The thrust force generated by the torque/force conversion mechanism is applied to the clutch assembly. The dual mode feature of the electric motor/brake unit significantly reduces the power requirements. A torque vectoring drive axle is equipped with a pair of such torque transfer mechanisms.

摘要翻译： 提供了一种扭矩传递机构，用于控制施加在可操作地设置在第一旋转部件和第二旋转部件之间的多板式离合器组件上的离合器接合力的大小。 扭矩传递机构包括用于在离合器组件上产生和施加离合器接合力的离合器致动器组件。 离合器致动器组件包括电动机/制动单元和扭矩/力转换机构。 马达/制动单元可以在马达模式或制动模式中进行操作，以使扭矩/力转换机构的输出构件双向线性移动。 由转矩/力转换机构产生的推力施加到离合器组件。 电动机/制动单元的双重模式特性显着降低了电力需求。 扭矩矢量驱动轴配备有一对这样的扭矩传递机构。

公开(公告)号：US20050079943A1

公开(公告)日：2005-04-14

申请号：US10973071

申请日：2004-10-25

申请人： Malcolm Kirkwood ,  Thomas Bowen

发明人： Malcolm Kirkwood ,  Thomas Bowen

IPC分类号： B60K17/344 ,  B60K17/35 ,  B60K23/08 ,  F16D28/00 ,  F16D48/06 ,  F16H3/72

CPC分类号： B60K23/0808 ,  B60K17/344 ,  B60K17/35 ,  F16D48/064 ,  F16D2500/1025 ,  F16D2500/10425 ,  F16D2500/10431 ,  F16D2500/1045 ,  F16D2500/501 ,  F16D2500/70402 ,  Y10T74/1864

摘要： A torque transfer mechanism is provided for controlling the magnitude of a clutch engagement force exerted on a multi-plate clutch assembly that is operably disposed between a first rotary and a second rotary member. The torque transfer mechanism includes a clutch actuator assembly for generating and applying a clutch engagement force on the clutch assembly. The clutch actuator assembly includes an electric motor/brake unit, a torque/force conversion mechanism, and a force amplification mechanism. The motor/brake unit can be operated in either of a motor mode or a brake mode to cause bi-directional linear movement of an output member of the torque/force conversion mechanism. The thrust force generated by the torque/force conversion mechanism is increased by the force amplification mechanism with the resultant clutch engagement force applied to the clutch assembly. The dual mode feature of the electric motor/brake unit significantly reduces the power requirements.

摘要翻译： 提供了一种扭矩传递机构，用于控制施加在可操作地设置在第一旋转部件和第二旋转部件之间的多板式离合器组件上的离合器接合力的大小。 扭矩传递机构包括用于在离合器组件上产生和施加离合器接合力的离合器致动器组件。 离合器致动器组件包括电动机/制动单元，转矩/力转换机构和力放大机构。 马达/制动单元可以在马达模式或制动模式中进行操作，以使扭矩/力转换机构的输出构件双向线性移动。 通过施加到离合器组件的合成离合器接合力，由力放大机构增加由转矩/力转换机构产生的推力。 电动机/制动单元的双重模式特性显着降低了电力需求。

公开(公告)号：US20050176543A1

公开(公告)日：2005-08-11

申请号：US11043795

申请日：2005-01-26

申请人： Malcolm Kirkwood ,  Thomas Bowen

发明人： Malcolm Kirkwood ,  Thomas Bowen

IPC分类号： B60K17/35 ,  B60K23/08 ,  F16H3/72

CPC分类号： B60K17/35 ,  B60K23/0808 ,  F16H48/10

摘要： A torque transfer mechanism is provided for controlling the magnitude of a clutch engagement force exerted on a multi-plate clutch assembly that is operably disposed between a first rotary and a second rotary member. The torque transfer mechanism includes a clutch actuator assembly for generating and applying a clutch engagement force on the clutch assembly. The clutch actuator assembly includes an electric motor/brake unit and a torque/force conversion mechanism. The motor/brake unit can be operated in either of a motor mode or a brake mode to cause bi-directional linear movement of an output member of the torque/force conversion mechanism. The thrust force generated by the torque/force conversion mechanism is applied to the clutch assembly. The dual mode feature of the electric motor/brake unit significantly reduces the power requirements. A torque vectoring drive axle is equipped with a pair of such torque transfer mechanisms.

摘要翻译： 提供了一种扭矩传递机构，用于控制施加在可操作地设置在第一旋转部件和第二旋转部件之间的多板式离合器组件上的离合器接合力的大小。 扭矩传递机构包括用于在离合器组件上产生和施加离合器接合力的离合器致动器组件。 离合器致动器组件包括电动机/制动单元和扭矩/力转换机构。 马达/制动单元可以在马达模式或制动模式中进行操作，以使扭矩/力转换机构的输出构件双向线性移动。 由转矩/力转换机构产生的推力施加到离合器组件。 电动机/制动单元的双重模式特性显着降低了电力需求。 扭矩矢量驱动轴配备有一对这样的扭矩传递机构。

公开(公告)号：US20050279558A1

公开(公告)日：2005-12-22

申请号：US11211352

申请日：2005-08-25

申请人： Malcolm Kirkwood

发明人： Malcolm Kirkwood

IPC分类号： B60K17/04 ,  B60K17/344 ,  B60K17/35 ,  B60K17/354 ,  B60K23/08

CPC分类号： B60W30/02 ,  B60K17/046 ,  B60K17/35 ,  B60K23/0808 ,  B60W2720/30 ,  F16H48/30

摘要： A drive axle assembly includes a pair of axleshafts connected to a pair of wheels, and a drive mechanism for selectively coupling a driven input shaft to one or both of the axleshafts. The drive mechanism includes first and second drive units that can be selectively engaged to control the magnitude of the drive torque transferred and the relative rotary speed between the input shaft and the axleshafts. Each drive unit includes a planetary gearset disposed between the input shaft and its corresponding axleshaft, and a pair of mode clutches that may be activated to cause the planetary gearset to establish different speed ratio drive connections between the input shaft and the axleshaft. A control system including an electronic control unit (ECU) and sensors are provided to control actuation of the clutches so as to control the side-to-side traction characteristics of the drive axle assembly.

公开(公告)号：US20050247511A1

公开(公告)日：2005-11-10

申请号：US10842017

申请日：2004-05-07

申请人： Malcolm Kirkwood

发明人： Malcolm Kirkwood

IPC分类号： B60K17/04 ,  B60K17/344 ,  B60K17/35 ,  B60K17/354 ,  B60K23/08

CPC分类号： B60W30/02 ,  B60K17/046 ,  B60K17/35 ,  B60K23/0808 ,  B60W2720/30 ,  F16H48/30

摘要： A drive axle assembly includes a pair of axleshafts connected to a pair of wheels, and a drive mechanism for selectively coupling a driven input shaft to one or both of the axleshafts. The drive mechanism includes first and second drive units that can be selectively engaged to control the magnitude of the drive torque transferred and the relative rotary speed between the input shaft and the axleshafts. Each drive unit includes a planetary gearset disposed between the input shaft and its corresponding axleshaft, and a pair of mode clutches that may be activated to cause the planetary gearset to establish different speed ratio drive connections between the input shaft and the axleshaft. A control system including an electronic control unit (ECU) and sensors are provided to control actuation of the clutches so as to control the side-to-side traction characteristics of the drive axle assembly.

摘要翻译： 驱动轴组件包括连接到一对车轮的一对轴轴和用于选择性地将从动输入轴联接到轴轴中的一个或两个的驱动机构。 驱动机构包括第一和第二驱动单元，该第一和第二驱动单元可选择性地接合以控制传递的驱动转矩的大小和输入轴与轴轴之间的相对转速。 每个驱动单元包括设置在输入轴和其对应的轴轴之间的行星齿轮组，以及可以被激活以使行星齿轮组在输入轴和轴轴之间建立不同速比的驱动连接的一对模式离合器。 提供包括电子控制单元（ECU）和传感器的控制系统以控制离合器的致动，从而控制驱动桥组件的侧向牵引特性。

公开(公告)号：US08511189B2

公开(公告)日：2013-08-20

申请号：US12626244

申请日：2009-11-25

申请人： Craig S. Ross ,  Malcolm Kirkwood

发明人： Craig S. Ross ,  Malcolm Kirkwood

IPC分类号： F16H3/08

CPC分类号： F16H3/006 ,  F16H3/089 ,  F16H2200/0047 ,  Y10T74/1907 ,  Y10T74/19228

摘要： A transmission includes an input member, an output transfer gear, first and second interconnecting members, a layshaft, a reverse member, a plurality of co-planar gear sets, and a plurality of torque transmitting devices. The torque transmitting devices include a plurality of synchronizer assemblies and a dual clutch assembly. The transmission is operable to provide at least one reverse speed ratio and a plurality of forward speed ratios between the input member and the output transfer gear.

摘要翻译： 变速器包括输入构件，输出传动齿轮，第一和第二互连构件，副轴，反向构件，多个共面齿轮组和多个扭矩传递装置。 扭矩传递装置包括多个同步器组件和双离合器组件。 变速器可操作以在输入构件和输出传动齿轮之间提供至少一个倒档速度比和多个前进速比。

公开(公告)号：US20100147106A1

公开(公告)日：2010-06-17

申请号：US12626244

申请日：2009-11-25

申请人： Craig S. Ross ,  Malcolm Kirkwood

发明人： Craig S. Ross ,  Malcolm Kirkwood

IPC分类号： F16H37/08

CPC分类号： F16H3/006 ,  F16H3/089 ,  F16H2200/0047 ,  Y10T74/1907 ,  Y10T74/19228

摘要： A transmission includes an input member, an output transfer gear, first and second interconnecting members, a layshaft, a reverse member, a plurality of co-planar gear sets, and a plurality of torque transmitting devices. The torque transmitting devices include a plurality of synchronizer assemblies and a dual clutch assembly. The transmission is operable to provide at least one reverse speed ratio and a plurality of forward speed ratios between the input member and the output transfer gear.

摘要翻译： 变速器包括输入构件，输出传动齿轮，第一和第二互连构件，副轴，反向构件，多个共面齿轮组和多个扭矩传递装置。 扭矩传递装置包括多个同步器组件和双离合器组件。 变速器可操作以在输入构件和输出传动齿轮之间提供至少一个倒档速度比和多个前进速比。

公开(公告)号：US20060157291A1

公开(公告)日：2006-07-20

申请号：US11301083

申请日：2005-12-12

申请人： Dumitru Puiu ,  Malcolm Kirkwood

发明人： Dumitru Puiu ,  Malcolm Kirkwood

IPC分类号： B60K23/08

CPC分类号： B60K23/04

摘要： A drive axle assembly includes a pair of axleshafts connected to a pair of wheels and a drive mechanism for selectively coupling a driven input shaft to one or both of the axleshafts. The drive mechanism includes first and second drive units that can be selectively engaged to control the magnitude of the drive torque transferred and the relative rotary speed between the input shaft and the axleshafts. Each drive unit includes a planetary gearset disposed between the input shaft and its corresponding axleshaft, a bi-directional overrunning clutch and a mode clutch that may be activated to cause the planetary gearset to establish different speed ratio drive connections between the input shaft and the axleshaft. A control system including an electronic control unit (ECU) and sensors are provided to control actuation of the mode clutches so as to control the side-to-side traction characteristics of the drive axle assembly.

摘要翻译： 驱动轴组件包括连接到一对车轮的一对轴轴和用于选择性地将从动输入轴联接到轴轴中的一个或两个的驱动机构。 驱动机构包括第一和第二驱动单元，该第一和第二驱动单元可选择性地接合以控制传递的驱动转矩的大小和输入轴与轴轴之间的相对转速。 每个驱动单元包括设置在输入轴和其对应的轴轴之间的行星齿轮组，双向超越离合器和模式离合器，其可以被致动以使行星齿轮组在输入轴和轴轴之间建立不同的速比传动连接 。 提供包括电子控制单元（ECU）和传感器的控制系统以控制模式离合器的致动，从而控制驱动桥组件的侧向牵引特性。

公开(公告)号：US20060058146A1

公开(公告)日：2006-03-16

申请号：US11244158

申请日：2005-10-05

申请人： James Brissenden ,  Timothy Burns ,  Sankar Mohan ,  Eric Bansbach ,  Dumitru Puiu ,  Malcolm Kirkwood

发明人： James Brissenden ,  Timothy Burns ,  Sankar Mohan ,  Eric Bansbach ,  Dumitru Puiu ,  Malcolm Kirkwood

IPC分类号： F16H37/08

CPC分类号： F16D25/14 ,  F16D48/02 ,  F16D2048/0203 ,  F16D2048/0209

摘要： A torque transfer mechanism for controlling the magnitude of a clutch engagement force exerted on a clutch pack that is operably disposed between a first rotary member and a second rotary member includes a hydraulic clutch actuation system. The hydraulic clutch actuation system includes a primary fluid circuit coupled to a secondary fluid circuit by a pressure intensifier. The pressure intensifier provides magnified pressure to a piston for actuating the clutch pack.

摘要翻译： 用于控制施加在可操作地设置在第一旋转构件和第二旋转构件之间的离合器组件上的离合器接合力的大小的扭矩传递机构包括液压离合器致动系统。 液压离合器致动系统包括通过增压器耦合到次级流体回路的主要流体回路。 增压器为活塞提供放大的压力，用于致动离合器组件。