公开(公告)号：US20060016661A1

公开(公告)日：2006-01-26

申请号：US11183388

申请日：2005-07-18

申请人： Philip George ,  Gabor Izso ,  Jeffrey Hemphill ,  Patrick Lindemann ,  Todd Sturgin ,  Scott Schrader ,  Mark McGrath ,  David Avins ,  Steven Olsen

发明人： Philip George ,  Gabor Izso ,  Jeffrey Hemphill ,  Patrick Lindemann ,  Todd Sturgin ,  Scott Schrader ,  Mark McGrath ,  David Avins ,  Steven Olsen

IPC分类号： F16D19/00

CPC分类号： F16D25/0638 ,  F16D13/648 ,  F16D25/123

摘要： A device for producing an operative connection between an internal combustion engine of a motor vehicle and a downstream transmission is described. The device is a substitute for a torque converter and can be designed as a wet clutch or a torsion damper. The installation space between the internal combustion engine and the transmission does not have to be redesigned. The only requirement for the installation of the device is to replace the transmission/engine control software.

摘要翻译： 描述了用于产生机动车辆的内燃机和下游传动装置之间的可操作连接的装置。 该装置是变矩器的替代品，可以设计为湿式离合器或扭转阻尼器。 内燃机与变速器之间的安装空间不必重新设计。 安装设备的唯一要求是更换变速器/发动机控制软件。

公开(公告)号：US07823711B2

公开(公告)日：2010-11-02

申请号：US11706663

申请日：2007-02-15

申请人： Adam Uhler ,  Philip George ,  Todd Sturgin ,  Jeffrey Hemphill ,  Gabor Izso ,  Patrick Lindemann

发明人： Adam Uhler ,  Philip George ,  Todd Sturgin ,  Jeffrey Hemphill ,  Gabor Izso ,  Patrick Lindemann

IPC分类号： F16D21/06 ,  F16D13/75

CPC分类号： F16D13/52 ,  F16D21/06 ,  F16D2021/0676 ,  F16D2250/00 ,  Y10T29/49904

摘要： A dual automatic mechanically actuated wet clutch device, for operation within a fluid tight housing, for a dual input shaft transmission that includes tightly specified average spacing between friction plate surfaces where the average spacing is selected from between about 0.05 mm to about 0.25 mm in an open position. The clutch has at least first and second independently actuatable clutch portions, and at least one clutch pack in the first or second clutch portion; and mechanical apparatus provided to move friction plates in at least one of the clutch portions toward each other so that they engage. The invention also includes apparatus and methods for adjusting and maintaining the spacing between the friction plate surfaces.

摘要翻译： 双重自动机械致动的湿式离合器装置，用于在流体密封壳体内操作，用于双输入轴传动装置，其包括在摩擦板表面之间的紧密指定的平均间隔，其中平均间距选自约0.05mm至约0.25mm， 开仓 离合器具有至少第一和第二可独立致动的离合器部分，以及在第一或第二离合器部分中的至少一个离合器组件; 以及机械设备，用于将至少一个离合器部分中的摩擦板朝向彼此移动以使它们接合。 本发明还包括用于调节和保持摩擦板表面之间的间隔的装置和方法。

公开(公告)号：US20070193843A1

公开(公告)日：2007-08-23

申请号：US11706663

申请日：2007-02-15

申请人： Adam Uhler ,  Philip George ,  Todd Sturgin ,  Jeffrey Hemphill ,  Gabor Izso ,  Patrick Lindemann

发明人： Adam Uhler ,  Philip George ,  Todd Sturgin ,  Jeffrey Hemphill ,  Gabor Izso ,  Patrick Lindemann

IPC分类号： F16D21/02

CPC分类号： F16D13/52 ,  F16D21/06 ,  F16D2021/0676 ,  F16D2250/00 ,  Y10T29/49904

摘要： A dual automatic mechanically actuated wet clutch device, for operation within a fluid tight housing, for a dual input shaft transmission that includes tightly specified average spacing between friction plate surfaces where the average spacing is selected from between about 0.05 mm to about 0.25 mm in an open position. The clutch has at least first and second independently actuatable clutch portions, and at least one clutch pack in the first or second clutch portion; and mechanical apparatus provided to move friction plates in at least one of the clutch portions toward each other so that they engage. The invention also includes apparatus and methods for adjusting and maintaining the spacing between the friction plate surfaces.

摘要翻译： 双重自动机械致动的湿式离合器装置，用于在流体密封壳体内操作，用于双输入轴传动装置，其包括在摩擦板表面之间的紧密指定的平均间隔，其中平均间距选自约0.05mm至约0.25mm， 开仓 离合器具有至少第一和第二可独立致动的离合器部分，以及在第一或第二离合器部分中的至少一个离合器组件; 以及机械设备，用于将至少一个离合器部分中的摩擦板朝向彼此移动以使它们接合。 本发明还包括用于调节和保持摩擦板表面之间的间隔的装置和方法。

公开(公告)号：US20110214958A1

公开(公告)日：2011-09-08

申请号：US13039350

申请日：2011-03-03

申请人： Todd Sturgin ,  Philip George ,  Jeffrey Hemphill

发明人： Todd Sturgin ,  Philip George ,  Jeffrey Hemphill

IPC分类号： F16D33/18 ,  F16D25/06 ,  F16D25/10

CPC分类号： F16H45/02 ,  F16D21/08 ,  F16D33/00 ,  F16H2045/0205 ,  F16H2045/0257 ,  F16H2045/0284

摘要： A launch device for a vehicle transmission including a housing, an impeller, a turbine, and first and second clutches with first and second pistons, respectively. The first and second pistons are sealingly engaged with one another. The first clutch releaseably engages the impeller with the housing and the second clutch releaseably engages the turbine with the housing. In an example embodiment, the first clutch is disposed radially outside of the second clutch. In an example embodiment, the first clutch is engaged by a first pressure, and the second clutch is engaged by a second pressure greater than the first pressure.

摘要翻译： 一种用于车辆变速器的发射装置，其包括壳体，叶轮，涡轮机以及分别具有第一和第二活塞的第一和第二离合器。 第一和第二活塞彼此密封地接合。 第一离合器与壳体可释放地接合叶轮，并且第二离合器与壳体可释放地接合涡轮机。 在一个示例性实施例中，第一离合器设置在第二离合器的径向外侧。 在示例性实施例中，第一离合器通过第一压力接合，并且第二离合器接合大于第一压力的第二压力。

公开(公告)号：US07854306B2

公开(公告)日：2010-12-21

申请号：US11706583

申请日：2007-02-15

申请人： Adam Uhler ,  Philip George ,  Todd Sturgin ,  Jeffrey Hemphill

发明人： Adam Uhler ,  Philip George ,  Todd Sturgin ,  Jeffrey Hemphill

IPC分类号： F16D21/06 ,  F16D13/72

CPC分类号： F16D25/0638 ,  F16D13/683 ,  F16D21/06 ,  F16D25/123

摘要： The present invention broadly comprises a ring carrier with a wall arranged to engage at least a portion of an outer circumference of a clutch pack for a clutch assembly for a vehicle and a clutch housing with a wall arranged to engage at least a portion of an inner circumference of the clutch pack. The wall for the housing includes at least one opening and the clutch housing is arranged to pump fluid through the opening in the wall independent of the rotation of an output hub for the carrier. The clutch housing can be configured as an inner clutch housing. The clutch housing includes a connecter portion arranged to transfer engine torque to the cylindrical wall from an outer housing of the clutch assembly connected to an engine crankshaft. The present invention also includes a clutch assembly with the ring carrier and clutch housing.

摘要翻译： 本发明广泛地包括具有壁的环形载体，其布置成接合用于车辆的离合器组件的离合器组件的外圆周的至少一部分和具有壁的离合器壳体，所述离合器壳体布置成接合内部的至少一部分 离合器组件的周长。 壳体的壁包括至少一个开口，并且离合器壳体被布置成独立于用于载体的输出轮毂的旋转而将流体泵送通过壁中的开口。 离合器壳体可以被构造为内部离合器壳体。 离合器壳体包括连接器部分，其被布置成将发动机扭矩从连接到发动机曲轴的离合器组件的外壳传递到圆柱形壁。 本发明还包括具有环形载体和离合器壳体的离合器组件。

公开(公告)号：US20070193848A1

公开(公告)日：2007-08-23

申请号：US11706583

申请日：2007-02-15

申请人： Adam Uhler ,  Philip George ,  Todd Sturgin ,  Jeffrey Hemphill

发明人： Adam Uhler ,  Philip George ,  Todd Sturgin ,  Jeffrey Hemphill

IPC分类号： F16D21/02 ,  F16D11/00

CPC分类号： F16D25/0638 ,  F16D13/683 ,  F16D21/06 ,  F16D25/123

摘要： The present invention broadly comprises a ring carrier with a wall arranged to engage at least a portion of an outer circumference of a clutch pack for a clutch assembly for a vehicle and a clutch housing with a wall arranged to engage at least a portion of an inner circumference of the clutch pack. The wall for the housing includes at least one opening and the clutch housing is arranged to pump fluid through the opening in the wall independent of the rotation of an output hub for the carrier. The clutch housing can be configured as an inner clutch housing. The clutch housing includes a connecter portion arranged to transfer engine torque to the cylindrical wall from an outer housing of the clutch assembly connected to an engine crankshaft. The present invention also includes a clutch assembly with the ring carrier and clutch housing.

摘要翻译： 本发明广泛地包括具有壁的环形载体，其布置成接合用于车辆的离合器组件的离合器组件的外圆周的至少一部分和具有壁的离合器壳体，所述离合器壳体布置成接合内部的至少一部分 离合器组件的周长。 壳体的壁包括至少一个开口，并且离合器壳体被布置成独立于用于载体的输出轮毂的旋转而将流体泵送通过壁中的开口。 离合器壳体可以被构造为内部离合器壳体。 离合器壳体包括连接器部分，其被布置成将发动机扭矩从连接到发动机曲轴的离合器组件的外壳传递到圆柱形壁。 本发明还包括具有环形载体和离合器壳体的离合器组件。

公开(公告)号：US20130140122A1

公开(公告)日：2013-06-06

申请号：US13757502

申请日：2013-02-01

申请人： Jeffrey Hemphill ,  Todd Sturgin ,  Chris Luipold

发明人： Jeffrey Hemphill ,  Todd Sturgin ,  Chris Luipold

IPC分类号： F16D39/00

CPC分类号： F16D39/00 ,  F16D21/08 ,  F16D33/00 ,  F16H45/02 ,  F16H2045/002 ,  F16H2045/0205 ,  F16H2045/0221 ,  F16H2045/0257 ,  F16H2045/0284

摘要： A launch device for a vehicle transmission includes a housing, an impeller, a turbine; and first and second clutches. The first and second clutches include first and second pistons, respectively. The first and second pistons are sealingly engaged with one another. The first clutch releaseably engages the impeller with the housing and the second clutch releaseably engages the turbine with the first piston. In an example embodiment, the first clutch is disposed radially outside of the second clutch and at least a portion of the first piston is disposed axially between the housing and the second piston. In an example embodiment, the first clutch is engaged by a first pressure, and the second clutch is engaged by a second pressure greater than the first pressure.

摘要翻译： 用于车辆变速器的发射装置包括壳体，叶轮，涡轮机; 和第一和第二离合器。 第一和第二离合器分别包括第一和第二活塞。 第一和第二活塞彼此密封地接合。 第一离合器与壳体可释放地接合叶轮，并且第二离合器与第一活塞可释放地接合涡轮机。 在示例性实施例中，第一离合器设置在第二离合器的径向外侧，并且第一活塞的至少一部分轴向地设置在壳体和第二活塞之间。 在示例性实施例中，第一离合器通过第一压力接合，并且第二离合器接合大于第一压力的第二压力。

公开(公告)号：US07757828B2

公开(公告)日：2010-07-20

申请号：US11637326

申请日：2006-12-12

申请人： Todd Sturgin ,  Scott Schrader ,  Marc McGrath

发明人： Todd Sturgin ,  Scott Schrader ,  Marc McGrath

IPC分类号： F16H45/02

CPC分类号： F16H45/02 ,  F16H2041/243 ,  F16H2045/0278 ,  Y10T29/4933

摘要： The present invention broadly comprises a torque transfer apparatus for a torque converter including at least one connection element attached to an inner circumferential surface for a cover of the converter; a lock-up clutch, and at least one resilient element connected to the connection element and the piston plate. The clutch includes a piston plate with extruded rivets and the resilient element is connected to the piston plate with the extruded rivets. In some aspects, the clutch includes a friction material having inner and outer radii and the extruded rivets are disposed at a radial distance greater than the inner radius; the extruded rivets are disposed between the inner and outer radii; a radial segment for the connection element extends radially from the inner surface and has an edge at a greater radial distance than the inner radius; or the resilient element is between the inner and outer radii.

摘要翻译： 本发明广泛地包括用于变矩器的转矩传递装置，其包括附接到转换器的盖的内周面的至少一个连接元件; 锁止离合器和连接到连接元件和活塞板的至少一个弹性元件。 离合器包括具有挤压铆钉的活塞板，并且弹性元件通过挤压铆钉连接到活塞板。 在一些方面，离合器包括具有内半径和外半径的摩擦材料，并且挤压铆钉以大于内半径的径向距离设置; 挤出铆钉设置在内半径和外半径之间; 用于连接元件的径向段从内表面径向延伸并且具有比内半径更大的径向距离的边缘; 或弹性元件在内半径和外半径之间。

公开(公告)号：US09157492B2

公开(公告)日：2015-10-13

申请号：US13757502

申请日：2013-02-01

申请人： Jeffrey Hemphill ,  Todd Sturgin ,  Chris Luipold

发明人： Jeffrey Hemphill ,  Todd Sturgin ,  Chris Luipold

IPC分类号： F16H45/00 ,  F16H45/02 ,  F16D39/00 ,  F16D21/08 ,  F16D33/00

CPC分类号： F16D39/00 ,  F16D21/08 ,  F16D33/00 ,  F16H45/02 ,  F16H2045/002 ,  F16H2045/0205 ,  F16H2045/0221 ,  F16H2045/0257 ,  F16H2045/0284

摘要： A launch device for a vehicle transmission includes a housing, an impeller, a turbine; and first and second clutches. The first and second clutches include first and second pistons, respectively. The first and second pistons are sealingly engaged with one another. The first clutch releaseably engages the impeller with the housing and the second clutch releaseably engages the turbine with the first piston. In an example embodiment, the first clutch is disposed radially outside of the second clutch and at least a portion of the first piston is disposed axially between the housing and the second piston. In an example embodiment, the first clutch is engaged by a first pressure, and the second clutch is engaged by a second pressure greater than the first pressure.

摘要翻译： 用于车辆变速器的发射装置包括壳体，叶轮，涡轮机; 和第一和第二离合器。 第一和第二离合器分别包括第一和第二活塞。 第一和第二活塞彼此密封地接合。 第一离合器与壳体可释放地接合叶轮，并且第二离合器与第一活塞可释放地接合涡轮机。 在示例性实施例中，第一离合器设置在第二离合器的径向外侧，并且第一活塞的至少一部分轴向地设置在壳体和第二活塞之间。 在示例性实施例中，第一离合器通过第一压力接合，并且第二离合器接合大于第一压力的第二压力。

公开(公告)号：US20070137962A1

公开(公告)日：2007-06-21

申请号：US11637326

申请日：2006-12-12

申请人： Todd Sturgin ,  Scott Schrader ,  Marc McGrath

发明人： Todd Sturgin ,  Scott Schrader ,  Marc McGrath

IPC分类号： F16H45/02

CPC分类号： F16H45/02 ,  F16H2041/243 ,  F16H2045/0278 ,  Y10T29/4933

摘要： The present invention broadly comprises a torque transfer apparatus for a torque converter including at least one connection element attached to an inner circumferential surface for a cover of the converter; a lock-up clutch, and at least one resilient element connected to the connection element and the piston plate. The clutch includes a piston plate with extruded rivets and the resilient element is connected to the piston plate with the extruded rivets. In some aspects, the clutch includes a friction material having inner and outer radii and the extruded rivets are disposed at a radial distance greater than the inner radius; the extruded rivets are disposed between the inner and outer radii; a radial segment for the connection element extends radially from the inner surface and has an edge at a greater radial distance than the inner radius; or the resilient element is between the inner and outer radii.

摘要翻译： 本发明广泛地包括用于变矩器的转矩传递装置，其包括附接到转换器的盖的内周面的至少一个连接元件; 锁止离合器和连接到连接元件和活塞板的至少一个弹性元件。 离合器包括具有挤压铆钉的活塞板，并且弹性元件通过挤压铆钉连接到活塞板。 在一些方面，离合器包括具有内半径和外半径的摩擦材料，并且挤压铆钉以大于内半径的径向距离设置; 挤出铆钉设置在内半径和外半径之间; 用于连接元件的径向段从内表面径向延伸并且具有比内半径更大的径向距离的边缘; 或弹性元件在内半径和外半径之间。