公开(公告)号：US08439151B2

公开(公告)日：2013-05-14

申请号：US13241312

申请日：2011-09-23

Applicant: Daniel E. Williams ,  Mark A. Cartwright

Inventor： Daniel E. Williams ,  Mark A. Cartwright

IPC: B62D5/06

CPC classification number: B62D5/063 ,  F16H15/38

Abstract: An apparatus includes a hydraulic power steering motor. A continuously variable transmission has an input shaft rotatable under the influence of force transmitted from the engine and an output shaft operable to drive a pump. The continuously variable transmission is operable to drive the pump at a first speed when one of the input and output shafts of the continuously variable transmission rotates at a first speed. The continuously variable transmission is operable to drive the pump at a second speed when the one of the input and output shafts rotates at a second speed. A centrifugal sensor is connected with the one of the input and output shafts. The centrifugal sensor transfers rotational movement of the one of the input and output shafts to a linearly displaceable input member of the continuously variable transmission to change the speed at which the pump is driven.

Abstract translation: 一种装置包括液压动力转向电动机。 无级变速器具有在从发动机传递的力的影响下可旋转的输入轴和可操作以驱动泵的输出轴。 当无级变速器的输入轴和输出轴中的一个以第一速度旋转时，无级变速器可操作以以第一速度驱动泵。 当所述输入轴和输出轴之一以第二速度旋转时，所述无级变速器可操作以以第二速度驱动所述泵。 离心传感器与输入轴和输出轴之一连接。 离心式传感器将输入轴和输出轴之一的旋转运动传递到无级变速器的可直线移动的输入构件，以改变泵被驱动的速度。

公开(公告)号：US07604255B2

公开(公告)日：2009-10-20

申请号：US11440638

申请日：2006-05-25

Applicant: Mark A. Cartwright

Inventor： Mark A. Cartwright

IPC: B62D1/00

CPC classification number: B62D1/184 ,  B60R21/203 ,  B62D1/195

Abstract: A steering column (10) includes a steering column member (12) connectable with a steering wheel (16) and rotatable to turn steerable vehicle wheels. A mounting bracket (40) connects the steering column (10) to a vehicle frame. A support (30), through which the steering column member (12) extends, is connected with the mounting bracket (40). The support (30) supports the steering column member (12) for rotation about a longitudinal axis (32) of the steering column member and is movable relative to the mounting bracket (40). A locking mechanism (60) applies a force to lock the support (30) in any one of the plurality of positions relative to the mounting bracket (40). A release mechanism (70) reduces the force applied by the locking mechanism (60) in response to a sensed vehicle condition.

Abstract translation: 转向柱（10）包括可与方向盘（16）连接并可旋转以转向可转向车轮的转向柱构件（12）。 安装支架（40）将转向柱（10）连接到车架上。 转向柱构件（12）延伸穿过的支撑件（30）与安装支架（40）连接。 支撑件（30）支撑转向柱构件（12），用于围绕转向柱构件的纵向轴线（32）旋转，并且可相对于安装支架（40）移动。 锁定机构（60）施加力以将支撑件（30）相对于安装支架（40）的多个位置中的任一个锁定。 释放机构（70）响应于感测到的车辆状况而减小由锁定机构（60）施加的力。

公开(公告)号：US07401677B2

公开(公告)日：2008-07-22

申请号：US10075669

申请日：2002-02-13

Applicant: Kevin E. Boyle ,  Terry D. Carson ,  Mark A. Cartwright ,  Stephen J. Green ,  Kurt Achenbach

Inventor： Kevin E. Boyle ,  Terry D. Carson ,  Mark A. Cartwright ,  Stephen J. Green ,  Kurt Achenbach

IPC: B62D5/04 ,  B62D3/00

CPC classification number: B62D7/148

Abstract: A steering system (10) for a vehicle (16) comprises a housing (20) having first and second end portions (32, 34) and an intermediate portion (50). A steering member (66) is supported for axial movement in the housing (20). A piston (100) fixed for movement with the steering member (66) has opposite end faces (104, 106). First and second springs (130, 132) engage the end faces (104, 106) of the piston (100) and bias the piston and thereby the steering member (66) in first and second axial directions toward a straight ahead position. Steering linkage (124, 126) connected with the piston member (100) transmits movement of the piston member (100) to steerable wheels (12, 14) of the vehicle.

Abstract translation: 一种用于车辆（16）的转向系统（10）包括具有第一和第二端部（32,34）和中间部分（50）的壳体（20）。 转向构件（66）被支撑以在壳体（20）中轴向运动。 固定用于与转向构件（66）一起移动的活塞（100）具有相对的端面（104,106）。 第一和第二弹簧（130,132）接合活塞（100）的端面（104,106），并且将第一和第二轴向方向上的活塞和转向构件（66）偏压到直线前进位置。 与活塞构件（100）连接的转向连杆（124,126）将活塞构件（100）的运动传递到车辆的可转向轮（12,14）。

公开(公告)号：US5678454A

公开(公告)日：1997-10-21

申请号：US490721

申请日：1995-06-15

Applicant: Mark A. Cartwright ,  Gary L. Vander Molen ,  Samuel G. Johnson

Inventor： Mark A. Cartwright ,  Gary L. Vander Molen ,  Samuel G. Johnson

IPC: B62D1/18 ,  B62D1/184

CPC classification number: B62D1/184 ,  Y10T74/2066

Abstract: A steering column (10) has a first steering column member (12) movable axially relative to a second steering column member (14). A support (68, 144) for connecting the steering column to a vehicle frame includes first and second clamping members (68, 144) at least partially circumscribing a member (58) connected to the first steering column member (12) for clamping the member (58) connected to the first steering column member (12) to lock the first steering column member (12) in any one of an infinite number of positions relative to the second steering column member (14). The first clamping member (68) is adapted to be connected to the vehicle frame. The second clamping member (144) has a first end portion (148) connected to the first clamping member (68) and a second end portion (142). A cam (122) engaging the second end portion (142) of the second clamping member (144) applies a clamping force to the second clamping member (144). The cam (122) has a first position in which the first steering column member (12) is prevented from moving relative to the second steering column member (14) and a second position in which the first steering column member (12) is permitted to move axially relative to the second steering column member (14).

Abstract translation: 转向柱（10）具有相对于第二转向柱构件（14）轴向移动的第一转向柱构件（12）。 用于将转向柱连接到车架的支撑件（68,144）包括至少部分地围绕连接到第一转向柱构件（12）的构件（58）的第一和第二夹紧构件（68,144），用于夹紧构件 （58），其连接到所述第一转向柱构件（12），以将所述第一转向柱构件（12）锁定在相对于所述第二转向柱构件（14）的无数个位置中的任一个中。 第一夹紧构件（68）适于连接到车辆框架。 第二夹紧构件（144）具有连接到第一夹紧构件（68）和第二端部（142）的第一端部（148）。 接合第二夹紧构件（144）的第二端部（142）的凸轮（122）向第二夹紧构件（144）施加夹紧力。 凸轮（122）具有第一位置，第一转向柱构件（12）相对于第二转向柱构件（14）被阻止移动，第二位置允许第一转向柱构件（12）被允许 相对于第二转向柱构件（14）轴向移动。

公开(公告)号：US5645299A

公开(公告)日：1997-07-08

申请号：US656066

申请日：1996-05-31

Applicant: Gary L. Dies ,  Mark A. Cartwright ,  Jonathan A. Lewis

Inventor： Gary L. Dies ,  Mark A. Cartwright ,  Jonathan A. Lewis

IPC: B62D1/16

CPC classification number: B62D1/16

Abstract: A steering column support for mounting a steering column in a vehicle comprises a mounting plate having a first surface for engaging the vehicle and a channel for receiving the steering column located on a side opposite from the first surface. The mounting plate is connectable in any one of a plurality of positions along an axis of the steering column. The mounting plate further includes slots located on opposite sides of the channel for receiving fasteners for connecting the mounting plate to the vehicle.

Abstract translation: 用于将转向柱安装在车辆中的转向柱支撑件包括具有用于接合车辆的第一表面的安装板和用于接收位于与第一表面相对的一侧的转向柱的通道。 安装板可以沿着转向柱的轴线的多个位置中的任一个连接。 安装板还包括位于通道的相对侧上的槽，用于接收用于将安装板连接到车辆的紧固件。

公开(公告)号：US08635803B1

公开(公告)日：2014-01-28

申请号：US13043354

申请日：2011-03-08

Applicant: Mark A. Cartwright

Inventor： Mark A. Cartwright

IPC: A01K85/01

CPC classification number: A01K93/00 ,  A01K93/02 ,  A01K97/125

Abstract: A buoyant fishing device with a housing having a first end and a second end and containing an elongated passageway having an axis, at least one weight disposed within the passageway, wherein the housing is further configured to float with the axis oriented substantially perpendicular to gravity when the weight is in the first position and wherein the housing is further configured to float with the axis oriented substantially parallel to gravity when the weight is in the second position.

Abstract translation: 一种具有壳体的浮力捕鱼装置，其具有第一端和第二端并且包含具有轴线的细长通道，所述细长通道具有轴线，所述至少一个重量设置在所述通道内，其中所述壳体进一步构造成使所述轴线基本上垂直于重力定向地浮动， 所述重物处于第一位置，并且其中所述壳体进一步构造成在所述重量处于所述第二位置时基本平行于重力的所述轴线浮动。

公开(公告)号：US06952979B2

公开(公告)日：2005-10-11

申请号：US10244969

申请日：2002-09-17

Applicant: Mark A. Cartwright ,  Greg B. Livengood

Inventor： Mark A. Cartwright ,  Greg B. Livengood

IPC: B62D1/184 ,  B62D1/18

CPC classification number: B62D1/184

Abstract: A steering column (10) includes a support (24) through which a steering column member (12) extends connected with a mounting bracket (68). A locking mechanism (130) locks the support (24) in any one of a plurality of positions relative to the mounting bracket (68). The locking mechanism (130) has a locking shaft (200) extending through first and second cams (148, 132) and the mounting bracket (68). The first cam (148) is rotatable relative to the locking shaft (200) and the second cam (132) and has a first cam surface (150). The second cam (132) has a second cam surface (134) facing the first cam surface (150). A bearing (166) includes a flexible cage (168) and a plurality of bearing members (170) rotatable relative to the cage engaging the first and second cam surfaces (150, 134). The locking mechanism (130) clamps the support (24) to the mounting bracket (68) when the first cam (148) is in a first position relative to the second cam (132). The support (24) is movable relative to the mounting bracket (68) and the locking shaft (200) is prevented from moving relative to the mounting bracket when the first cam (148) is in a second position relative to the second cam (132).

Abstract translation: 转向柱（10）包括支撑件（24），转向柱构件（12）延伸通过该支撑件与安装支架（68）连接。 锁定机构（130）将支撑件（24）相对于安装支架（68）锁定在多个位置中的任一个中。 锁定机构（130）具有延伸穿过第一和第二凸轮（148,132）和安装支架（68）的锁定轴（200）。 第一凸轮148可以相对于锁定轴200和第二凸轮132旋转并且具有第一凸轮表面150。 第二凸轮（132）具有面向第一凸轮表面（150）的第二凸轮表面（134）。 一个轴承（166）包括一个可旋转的保持架（168）和多个可相对于第一和第二凸轮表面（150,134）啮合的保持架转动的轴承部件（170）。 当第一凸轮（148）相对于第二凸轮（132）处于第一位置时，锁定机构（130）将支撑件（24）夹紧到安装支架（68）。 当第一凸轮（148）相对于第二凸轮（132）处于第二位置时，支撑件（24）可相对于安装支架（68）移动，并且防止锁定轴（200）相对于安装支架移动 ）。

公开(公告)号：US06474189B1

公开(公告)日：2002-11-05

申请号：US09697824

申请日：2000-10-26

Applicant: David Koellisch ,  Mark A. Cartwright

Inventor： David Koellisch ,  Mark A. Cartwright

IPC: B62D118

CPC classification number: G05G1/30 ,  B60K23/02 ,  B60T7/06 ,  B62D1/18 ,  B62D1/184 ,  B62D1/189 ,  Y10T74/20528

Abstract: An apparatus for mounting a foot pedal and a steering column to a vehicle, the apparatus having a mounting bracket (10) connectable with a vehicle frame. The foot pedal (26) which controls a vehicle operation is pivotally connected to the mounting bracket (10) by a pivot shaft (30). The steering column (50) is pivotally connected to the mounting bracket (10) by the pivot shaft (30). The steering column (50) includes a steering column member (90) connectable with a steering wheel (94) and rotatable to turn steerable vehicle wheels. A locking mechanism (140) locks the steering column (50) in any one of a plurality of pivot positions relative to the mounting bracket (10).

Abstract translation: 一种用于将脚踏板和转向柱安装到车辆的装置，该装置具有可与车架连接的安装支架（10）。 控制车辆操作的脚踏板（26）通过枢轴（30）枢转地连接到安装支架（10）。 转向柱（50）通过枢轴（30）枢转地连接到安装支架（10）。 转向柱（50）包括可与方向盘（94）连接并可旋转以转向可转向车轮的转向柱构件（90）。 锁定机构（140）将转向柱（50）相对于安装支架（10）锁定在多个枢转位置中的任何一个中。

公开(公告)号：US6019012A

公开(公告)日：2000-02-01

申请号：US159899

申请日：1998-09-24

Applicant: Mark A. Cartwright

Inventor： Mark A. Cartwright

IPC: B62D3/10 ,  F16H55/28 ,  F16H57/12 ,  F16H55/18 ,  B62D3/12

CPC classification number: F16H55/28 ,  B62D3/10 ,  F16H2057/126 ,  Y10T74/19595 ,  Y10T74/19623

Abstract: An apparatus for use in turning steerable wheels of a vehicle includes a first gear (16) and a second gear (14). The first gear (16) is movable along an axis (24) to reduce clearance between meshing teeth (18 and 20) on the gears (14 and 16). A lash adjustment assembly (46) is operable to adjust the clearance between the teeth (18 and 20) of the gears (14 and 16). The lash adjustment assembly (46) includes a threaded member (60). An external thread convolution (66) on a shank portion (64) of the threaded member (60) engages an internal thread convolution (68) on the first gear (16). A spring (72) has a plurality of turns (78) which are coiled around the shank portion (64) of the threaded member (60). One end portion of the spring (72) is connected to the shank portion (64) of the externally threaded force member (60). The opposite end portion (74) of the spring (72) is movable between an active condition in which it is effective to transmit force to a housing (30) and an inactive condition in which it is effective to transmit force to the threaded member (60).

Abstract translation: 一种用于转向车辆的转向轮的装置，包括第一齿轮（16）和第二齿轮（14）。 第一齿轮（16）可沿轴线（24）移动以减小齿轮（14和16）上啮合齿（18和20）之间的间隙。 间隙调节组件（46）可操作以调节齿轮（14和16）的齿（18和20）之间的间隙。 间隙调节组件（46）包括螺纹构件（60）。 螺纹构件（60）的柄部分（64）上的外螺纹卷积（66）与第一齿轮（16）上的内螺旋卷（68）接合。 弹簧（72）具有围绕螺纹构件（60）的柄部（64）卷绕的多个匝（78）。 弹簧（72）的一个端部连接到外螺纹的力部件（60）的柄部（64）。 弹簧（72）的相对端部（74）可以在有效地将力传递到壳体（30）的有效状态和有效地将力传递到螺纹构件的非活动状态之间移动 60）。

公开(公告)号：US5802924A

公开(公告)日：1998-09-08

申请号：US679289

申请日：1996-07-12

Applicant: James R. Johnson ,  Gary L. Dies ,  Mark A. Cartwright ,  Jonathan A. Lewis

Inventor： James R. Johnson ,  Gary L. Dies ,  Mark A. Cartwright ,  Jonathan A. Lewis

IPC: B60Q1/14 ,  B62D1/16 ,  G05G11/00

CPC classification number: B60Q1/1461 ,  B62D1/16 ,  Y10T403/12 ,  Y10T74/20256

Abstract: A shroud for surrounding an upper end of a vehicle steering column includes first and second portions. The first portion defines a first opening through which the steering column extends. The second portion at least in part defines a second opening through which a turn signal actuator mounted on the steering column extends. The second portion can be mounted in different positions relative to the first portion depending on the position of the turn signal actuator relative to the steering column. The second portion at least partially closes the first opening defined by the first portion when the second portion is in the different positions. The second portion has a third opening through which the steering column extends.

Abstract translation: 用于围绕车辆转向柱的上端的护罩包括第一和第二部分。 第一部分限定转向柱延伸穿过的第一开口。 第二部分至少部分地限定安装在转向柱上的转向信号致动器延伸穿过的第二开口。 根据转向信号致动器相对于转向柱的位置，第二部分可以相对于第一部分安装在不同的位置。 当第二部分处于不同的位置时，第二部分至少部分地封闭由第一部分限定的第一开口。 第二部分具有转向柱延伸穿过的第三开口。