公开(公告)号：US06634479B1

公开(公告)日：2003-10-21

申请号：US10113313

申请日：2002-03-29

申请人： Martin E. Kummer ,  Daniel Gochenour ,  Steven Peterson

发明人： Martin E. Kummer ,  Daniel Gochenour ,  Steven Peterson

IPC分类号： F16D4308

CPC分类号： F16D43/10

摘要： An actuation module of a centrifugal clutch incorporates a plurality of actuating weights mounted on pivot links. The weights pivot radially outwardly under centrifugal forces induced by rotation of the actuation module. One weight is secured to each of the pivot links, and springs counter the radially outward movements of the weights. Each weight defines a slot; a roller is disposed in each of the slots. Each slot defines a pair of spaced walls; each of the rollers is rotatable on an axle secured between one pair of walls. The rollers engage cam ramps that rotate with the module but are axially displaceable with respect thereto for engagement and disengagement of the clutch. Each pair of walls is oriented in direction of pivotal movement of its associated weight. A roller thrust plate is secured between each roller and the wall of the slot spaced farthest away from the pivot link.

摘要翻译： 离心式离合器的致动模块包括安装在枢轴连杆上的多个致动重物。 在由致动模块的旋转引起的离心力下，重物径向向外枢转。 一个重量固定到每个枢轴连杆上，并且弹簧抵抗重物的径向向外的运动。 每个重量定义一个槽; 在每个槽中设置有辊。 每个槽限定一对隔开的壁; 每个辊可以在固定在一对壁之间的轴上旋转。 滚子接合与模块一起旋转的凸轮斜面，但是可以相对于模具轴向移动，用于离合器的接合和分离。 每对墙壁的方向与其相关重量的枢转运动方向相一致。 辊子推力板固定在每个辊子和间隙最远离枢轴连杆的槽壁之间。

公开(公告)号：US20060096414A1

公开(公告)日：2006-05-11

申请号：US10983531

申请日：2004-11-08

申请人： Daniel Gochenour

发明人： Daniel Gochenour

IPC分类号： F16H47/00

CPC分类号： F16D28/00 ,  F16D21/06 ,  F16D27/12 ,  F16D2021/0646 ,  F16H3/006 ,  Y10T74/19158 ,  Y10T74/19288

摘要： A dual friction clutch assembly for a multiple-ratio transmission comprises separate friction disks of the assembly separately connected to each of two torque input shafts for the transmission. Two torque flow paths for the torque input shafts are defined in part by pre-engaged transmission clutches.

摘要翻译： 用于多比率变速器的双摩擦离合器组件包括组件的单独的摩擦盘，该摩擦盘分别连接到用于变速器的两个扭矩输入轴中的每一个。 用于扭矩输入轴的两个扭矩流动路径部分地由预啮合变速器离合器限定。

公开(公告)号：US20060223640A1

公开(公告)日：2006-10-05

申请号：US11099130

申请日：2005-04-05

申请人： Michael Bassett ,  Mark Beakas ,  Daniel Gochenour

发明人： Michael Bassett ,  Mark Beakas ,  Daniel Gochenour

IPC分类号： F16D7/02

CPC分类号： F16D3/02 ,  F16D3/12 ,  F16D3/14 ,  F16D3/74 ,  F16D25/0638 ,  F16D2001/103 ,  F16F15/123 ,  F16F15/126

摘要： A rotational coupling assembly for transmitting torque between a driving member and a driven member includes a torsionally compliant component having first and second rotary torque transmitting members rotatable relative to one another throughout a first angular distance, and a compliant member that provides a resilient driving connection between the first and second rotary torque transmitting members within the first angular distance. A torque overload protection component is secured for rotation with the driving member and is rotatable relative to the second rotary torque transmitting member throughout a second angular distance. The overload protection component includes a rotation limiting connector adapted to selectively establish a driving connection between the overload protection component and the second rotary torque transmitting member to limit the amount of torque transmitted through the torsionally compliant component. A torque transmitting device that includes a rotational coupling assembly is also provided.

摘要翻译： 用于在驱动构件和从动构件之间传递扭矩的旋转联接组件包括扭转柔性部件，其具有第一和第二旋转扭矩传递构件，所述第一和第二旋转扭矩传递构件可在第一角距离内相对于彼此旋转;以及顺应构件， 所述第一和第二旋转扭矩传递构件在所述第一角距离内。 扭矩过载保护部件被固定以与驱动构件一起旋转，并且可以在第二角距离内相对于第二旋转扭矩传递构件旋转。 过载保护部件包括旋转限制连接器，其适于选择性地建立过载保护部件和第二旋转扭矩传递部件之间的驱动连接，以限制通过扭转兼容部件传递的扭矩量。 还提供了一种包括旋转联接组件的扭矩传递装置。

公开(公告)号：US20070125617A1

公开(公告)日：2007-06-07

申请号：US11291457

申请日：2005-12-01

申请人： Daniel Gochenour

发明人： Daniel Gochenour

IPC分类号： F16D23/10

CPC分类号： F16D43/10 ,  F16D13/752

摘要： An embodiment provides a drive train for a medium duty truck. The drive train includes an engine having an engine output member, and a centrifugal clutch. The clutch has a plurality of swing weights and a driving member. The driving member generally defines an axis and is rotatable with the engine output member. The clutch also includes a ramp portion having a generally planar ramped surface portion in selective engagement with at least a portion of the swing weights, and a clutch disk portion for transferring torque from the driving member to a driven member. The clutch is operable between an engaged condition and a disengaged condition. The swing weights are radially moveable with respect to the axis. Radial movement of the swing weights causes axial movement of at least a portion of the clutch between a disengaged position and an engaged position. The swing weights engage only the ramped surface portion when the at least a portion of the clutch is not in the disengaged position.

摘要翻译： 实施例提供了用于中型卡车的传动系。 传动系包括具有发动机输出部件的发动机和离心式离合器。 离合器具有多个摆锤和驱动构件。 驱动构件通常限定轴线并且可与发动机输出构件一起旋转。 离合器还包括具有与至少一部分摆锤选择性接合的大致平坦的倾斜表面部分的坡道部分和用于将扭矩从驱动构件传递到从动构件的离合器盘部分。 离合器在接合状态和脱离状态之间可操作。 摆动重物相对于轴可径向移动。 摆动重量的径向运动导致离合器的至少一部分在分离位置和接合位置之间的轴向运动。 当离合器的至少一部分不处于脱离位置时，摆锤仅与倾斜的表面部分接合。

公开(公告)号：US20070137964A1

公开(公告)日：2007-06-21

申请号：US11315087

申请日：2005-12-21

申请人： Martin Kummer ,  Kevin Schlosser ,  Daniel Gochenour

发明人： Martin Kummer ,  Kevin Schlosser ,  Daniel Gochenour

IPC分类号： F16D67/02

CPC分类号： F16D67/00 ,  B60T7/042 ,  Y10T477/743

摘要： An external activation clutch brake that is controlled by a switch is actuated when a clutch pedal is depressed. A compression spring, torsion spring or hydraulic valve may be used to simulate engagement of a standard clutch brake in which clutch brake squeeze is sensed by the driver. The clutch pedal has first and second phases of movement with the load required to compress the clutch pedal in a first phase being less than the load required to further compress the clutch pedal in a second phase.

摘要翻译： 当离合器踏板被按下时，由开关控制的外部激活离合器制动器被致动。 可以使用压缩弹簧，扭转弹簧或液压阀来模拟标准离合器制动器的接合，其中驾驶员感测到离合器制动器挤压。 离合器踏板具有第一和第二阶段的运动，其中在第一阶段压缩离合器踏板所需的负载小于在第二阶段进一步压缩离合器踏板所需的负载。

公开(公告)号：US20050199468A1

公开(公告)日：2005-09-15

申请号：US10797960

申请日：2004-03-11

申请人： Daniel Gochenour ,  John Schenkel

发明人： Daniel Gochenour ,  John Schenkel

IPC分类号： F16D43/10 ,  F16D43/12

CPC分类号： F16D43/10

摘要： A centrifugal clutch assembly is provided that includes a cover module having a pressure plate for applying a clamping force against a friction plate, a moveable plate adapted to rotate with the cover module, but axially displaceable with respect thereto to apply an axial force on the pressure plate through a preloaded plate spring, a fixed plate secured for rotation with the cover module, and a plurality of weights positioned between the moveable plate and the fixed plate that are adapted to move outward under the effects of centrifugal force to cause axial movement in the movable plate and a clamping force on the friction plate. The cover module also includes at least one return spring configured to apply a return force on the weights through the moveable plate, the return force being generally parallel to the axis of rotation of the cover module and independent of weight position.

摘要翻译： 提供了一种离心式离合器组件，其包括具有用于向摩擦板施加夹紧力的压力板的盖模块，适于与盖模块一起旋转但可相对于其的轴向移位的可移动板，以对压力施加轴向力 通过预加载的板簧固定板，固定板与盖模块一起旋转，以及定位在可移动板和固定板之间的多个重物，其适于在离心力的作用下向外移动以在 可动板和摩擦板上的夹紧力。 盖模块还包括至少一个复位弹簧，其被配置为通过可移动板将重力施加到重物上，该返回力大致平行于盖模块的旋转轴线并且与重量位置无关。