Driveline assembly with vibration dampener
    1.
    发明授权
    Driveline assembly with vibration dampener 失效
    带振动阻尼器的传动系总成

    公开(公告)号:US06557659B1

    公开(公告)日:2003-05-06

    申请号:US09661838

    申请日:2000-09-14

    IPC分类号: B60K1735

    摘要: A driveline assembly for interconnecting one driveline component to another driveline component includes a vibration dampening mechanism. The vibration dampening mechanism is installed between a universal joint member and a companion flange. The universal joint member is coupled to a driveshaft and the companion flange is coupled to a drive axle member. A resilient member is secured between the universal joint and the companion flange for absorbing vibrations transmitted between the axle member and the driveshaft. Together the universal joint and companion flange define a central axis. The resilient member is compressible in a linear direction along the central axis to absorb vibrations.

    摘要翻译: 用于将一个传动系部件与另一传动系部件相互连接的传动系组件包括减振机构。 振动阻尼机构安装在万向节和配对法兰之间。 万向接头构件联接到驱动轴,并且伴随法兰联接到驱动轴构件。 弹性构件固定在万向接头和配对法兰之间,用于吸收在轴构件和驱动轴之间传递的振动。 万向节和伴随法兰一起定义一个中心轴。 弹性构件沿着中心轴线在线性方向上可压缩以吸收振动。

    Method and apparatus for measuring driveline angles
    2.
    发明授权
    Method and apparatus for measuring driveline angles 失效
    测量传动系角度的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US06490540B1

    公开(公告)日:2002-12-03

    申请号:US09713093

    申请日:2000-11-15

    IPC分类号: G01C1700

    摘要: A system measures multiple operational angles of a driveline assembly and compares the signals to each other to determine whether the angles and the respective driveline components are properly balanced. Different types of sensor assemblies can be used to measure the operational angles including various types of contact and non-contact sensors. In one example, the operational angle between one axle differential case and a corresponding universal joint can be compared to the operational angle between another axle differential case and corresponding universal joint mounted at an opposite end of the driveline. If the angles are equal or very close to one another than the angles are properly balanced. If the ratio between the two angles exceeds a predetermined limit, the driveline components are not properly balanced and the components can be repositioned to avoid premature wear.

    摘要翻译: 系统测量传动系组件的多个操作角度并将信号彼此比较以确定角度和相应的传动系统部件是否被适当平衡。 可以使用不同类型的传感器组件来测量操作角度,包括各种类型的接触和非接触传感器。 在一个示例中,可以将一个轴差速器壳体和相应的万向接头之间的操作角度与另一个轴差速器壳体和安装在传动系统的相对端处的相应的万向节之间的操作角度进行比较。 如果角度相等或非常接近于角度适当平衡。 如果两个角度之间的比例超过预定极限,则传动部件不能适当地平衡,并且可以重新定位部件以避免过早磨损。

    Driveline angle control assembly and method for controlling driveline angles in a vehicle
    4.
    发明授权
    Driveline angle control assembly and method for controlling driveline angles in a vehicle 失效
    传动系角度控制组件及其控制方法

    公开(公告)号:US06345826B1

    公开(公告)日:2002-02-12

    申请号:US09602533

    申请日:2000-06-23

    IPC分类号: B60G1701

    摘要: A method for automatically controlling angles in a driveline of a vehicle is disclosed. The vehicle includes an air-wide suspension system, and the driveline includes a drive shaft driven through a universal joint. The universal joint produces a rotational velocity that is detected by a sensor of a control assembly. A controller, also part of the control assembly, converts the rotational velocity into alternating rotational acceleration and deceleration of the drive shaft. Once quantified, the acceleration and deceleration of the drive shaft is compared to determine any changes in rotational acceleration. In response to any changes in rotational acceleration, the air-ride suspension system is adjusted to control the driveline angle at one end of the drive shaft such that the driveline angle at one end is balanced relative to the driveline angle at the other end of the drive shaft, and noise, vibration, fatigue, or failure of the drive shaft is reduced.

    摘要翻译: 公开了一种用于自动控制车辆的传动系统中的角度的方法。 车辆包括空气悬架系统,传动系包括通过万向接头驱动的驱动轴。 万向节产生由控制组件的传感器检测的旋转速度。 控制器也是控制组件的一部分,将旋转速度转换成驱动轴的交替旋转加速和减速。 一旦量化,驱动轴的加速和减速被比较以确定旋转加速度的任何变化。 响应于旋转加速度的任何变化,调节空中悬挂系统以控制驱动轴的一端处的传动系统角度,使得一端的传动系角度相对于传动系统的另一端处的传动系统角平衡 传动轴,传动轴的噪音,振动,疲劳或故障减少。

    Multi-unit articulated road train propulsion system
    6.
    发明授权
    Multi-unit articulated road train propulsion system 失效
    多单位铰接道路列车推进系统

    公开(公告)号:US06419037B1

    公开(公告)日:2002-07-16

    申请号:US09619145

    申请日:2000-07-19

    IPC分类号: B62D5904

    摘要: A distributed propulsion system is provided for a multi-unit articulated road train. The distributed propulsion system includes a tractor having a first propulsion system for propelling the tractor. A trailer is secured to the tractor at an articulated joint, such as a fifth wheel or draw bar connection. The tractor has a second propulsion system for substantially propelling the trailer. A load sensor for detecting a load between the tractor and the trailer, preferably the tensile load, is associated with the articulated joint. The load sensor produces a load signal. An input device produces a request signal for actuating the second propulsion system. An electronic control mechanism is electrically connected to the input device and the load sensor for coordinating the various sensors and inputs. The control mechanism commands the second propulsion system in response to the load signal and the request signal such that the trailer is propelled in a controlled manner relative to the tractor.

    摘要翻译: 提供了一种用于多单元铰接公路列车的分布式推进系统。 分布式推进系统包括具有用于推进拖拉机的第一推进系统的拖拉机。 拖车在铰接接头处固定到拖拉机上,例如第五轮或拉杆连接。 拖拉机具有用于大致推进拖车的第二推进系统。 用于检测拖拉机和拖车之间的载荷的载荷传感器,优选地是拉伸载荷,与铰接接头相关联。 负载传感器产生负载信号。 输入装置产生用于致动第二推进系统的请求信号。 电子控制机构电连接到输入装置和负载传感器,用于协调各种传感器和输入。 控制机构响应于负载信号和请求信号来命令第二推进系统,使得拖车以相对于拖拉机的受控方式被推进。

    Refrigeration utilized to cool driveline lubricants
    8.
    发明授权
    Refrigeration utilized to cool driveline lubricants 失效
    制冷用于冷却传动系润滑剂

    公开(公告)号:US06474405B1

    公开(公告)日:2002-11-05

    申请号:US09669381

    申请日:2000-09-26

    IPC分类号: F01P1108

    摘要: A refrigerant fluid is placed within a driveline component, and in particular an axle housing. This refrigerant fluid is received within a sealed reservoir such that it is sealed from the typical lubricant in the driveline component. The lubricant heats the refrigerant through a housing such that the refrigerant vaporizes within the driveline component housing, thus cooling the lubricant. The vaporized refrigerant travels to a cooling chamber mounted remotely from the reservoir. The cooled refrigerant is cooled to a liquid state, and then returned to the reservoir. Preferably the cooling chamber is positioned on the vehicle frame vertically above the driveline component.

    摘要翻译: 制冷剂流体被放置在传动系统部件内,特别是轴壳体中。 该制冷剂流体被容纳在密封的储存器内,使得其与传动系组件中的典型润滑剂密封。 润滑剂通过壳体加热制冷剂,使得制冷剂在传动系构件壳体内蒸发,从而冷却润滑剂。 蒸发的制冷剂行进到远离储存器安装的冷却室。 冷却的制冷剂被冷却至液态,然后返回储存器。 优选地,冷却室在传动系构件上垂直地位于车架上。

    Isolated bearing
    10.
    发明授权
    Isolated bearing 失效
    隔离轴承

    公开(公告)号:US06264370B1

    公开(公告)日:2001-07-24

    申请号:US09366794

    申请日:1999-08-04

    IPC分类号: F16C2706

    摘要: An isolator to prevent transmitted vibrations includes a ring which fits within a shaft opening of a housing. A bearing is received within the isolator and a shaft is received within the bearing. The vibrations are decoupled from a vibration transmission path by the different material of the isolator. The isolator is preferably manufactured of a rigid laminate material dissimilar to the housing material. Another embodiment of the present invention integrates the isolator directly into the bearing assembly. By manufacturing the outer member of the bearing assembly of the laminated material, the outer member similarly breaks the transmission path of vibrations without the need of the additional member. Noise is thereby substantially prevented from reaching, and from being amplified by, the housing. This greatly reduces the resulting noise and vibration.

    摘要翻译: 用于防止传播的振动的隔离器包括安装在壳体的轴孔内的环。 在隔离器内容纳轴承,并在轴承内容纳轴。 振动通过隔离器的不同材料与振动传播路径分离。 绝缘体优选由与壳体材料不同的刚性层压材料制成。 本发明的另一个实施例将隔离器直接集成到轴承组件中。 通过制造层压材料的轴承组件的外部构件,外部构件类似地破坏了振动的传输路径,而不需要附加构件。 从而基本上防止了噪声到达壳体并被其放大。 这大大减少了噪音和振动。