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。

    Multi-unit articulated road train propulsion system
    4.
    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
    6.
    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
    8.
    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。

    Device for controlling level of gear lubricant as a function of speed
    9.
    发明授权
    Device for controlling level of gear lubricant as a function of speed 有权
    用于控制齿轮润滑剂水平作为速度的函数的装置

    公开(公告)号:US06299561B1

    公开(公告)日:2001-10-09

    申请号:US09358627

    申请日:1999-07-21

    IPC分类号: F16H5704

    摘要: An device for controlling a level of lubricant in a gear housing of an automotive vehicle that has a sealed interior portion containing lubricant. A gear is rotatably mounted in the housing and rotates through the lubricant. The housing includes at least one wall secured to a bottom portion of the sealed interior portion. The wall defines a first and second space wherein the gear rotates in the first space and displaces the lubricant over the wall into the second space as the gear rotates at high speeds. The wall has an opening of a predetermined size that allows the lubricant to flow back into the first space at a rate greater than the displacement rate at low speeds and less than the displacement rate at high speeds. The gear and housing may be an axle housing, a transmission or other gears and housings.

    摘要翻译: 一种用于控制机动车辆的齿轮箱中的润滑剂水平的装置,其具有包含润滑剂的密封内部部分。 齿轮可旋转地安装在壳体中并且旋转穿过润滑剂。 壳体包括固定到密封内部部分的底部的至少一个壁。 该壁限定第一和第二空间,其中齿轮在第一空间中旋转,并且当齿轮以高速旋转时,使润滑剂在壁上移动到第二空间中。 壁具有预定尺寸的开口,其允许润滑剂以大于低速时的位移速率并且小于高速下的位移速率的流量返回到第一空间。 齿轮和壳体可以是轴壳体,变速器或其他齿轮和壳体。

    Electrical engine firing pulse converter
    10.
    发明授权
    Electrical engine firing pulse converter 失效
    电机起动脉冲转换器

    公开(公告)号:US06279391B1

    公开(公告)日:2001-08-28

    申请号:US09427472

    申请日:1999-10-26

    IPC分类号: G01M1500

    摘要: Systems are provided which retard rotation of a driveline at times associated with an engine firing pulse from an engine driving the driveline to reduce torque peaks. In one system, a control monitors rotation of a drive shaft, to provide an indication of when an engine firing pulse should occur. The control selectively closes a switch to power a coil such that the coil retards rotation of the driveline, and generates electricity for use elsewhere. In a second embodiment, circumferentially spaced magnets are mounted on a driveline and move past a coil at a selected circumferential location. The coil resists the rotation of the shaft, retarding torque peaks. The embodiments thus reduce or eliminate imbalances in rotation of the shaft due to engine firing pulses.

    摘要翻译: 提供了一种系统,其在与驱动驱动系统的发动机的发动机起动脉冲相关联的时间处阻止传动系的旋转,以减小扭矩峰值。 在一个系统中,控制器监视驱动轴的旋转,以提供何时发生发动机起动脉冲的指示。 控制器选择性地闭合开关以为线圈供电,使得线圈阻止传动系的旋转,并且产生用于其他地方的电力。 在第二实施例中,周向间隔开的磁体安装在传动系上,并在选定的周向位置移动经过线圈。 线圈抵抗轴的旋转,延迟转矩峰值。 这些实施例因此减少或消除了由于发动机点火脉冲而导致的轴的旋转失衡。