公开(公告)号：US09500172B2

公开(公告)日：2016-11-22

申请号：US13676010

申请日：2012-11-13

Applicant: REMY TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

Inventor： Joel Gray ,  Kirk Neet

IPC: F02N11/08 ,  F02N15/06

CPC classification number: F02N11/08 ,  F02N11/0851 ,  F02N11/087 ,  F02N15/067 ,  F02N2011/0892

Abstract: Some embodiments of the invention provide a starter system including a starter, capable of being in communication with an electronic control unit. The starter can include a motor coupled to a circuit and a pinion including a plunger, and a plurality of solenoid assemblies that includes a plurality of biasing members. The plurality of solenoid assemblies can include at least one solenoid winding capable of moving the plunger to move the pinion, and at least one solenoid assembly capable of controlling current flow to the motor. Some embodiments include a first switch coupled to the circuit. In some embodiments, the first switch is capable of being activated by the plunger to cause current to flow, or to prevent current flowing to at least a portion of the circuit.

Abstract translation: 本发明的一些实施例提供了一种起动器系统，其包括能够与电子控制单元通信的起动器。 起动器可以包括耦合到电路的马达和包括柱塞的小齿轮，以及包括多个偏置构件的多个螺线管组件。 多个螺线管组件可以包括能够移动柱塞以移动小齿轮的至少一个螺线管线圈，以及能够控制电流到电机的至少一个螺线管组件。 一些实施例包括耦合到电路的第一开关。 在一些实施例中，第一开关能够被柱塞激活以使电流流动，或者防止电流流向电路的至少一部分。

公开(公告)号：US20140260795A1

公开(公告)日：2014-09-18

申请号：US14035376

申请日：2013-09-24

Applicant: Remy Technologies, LLC

Inventor： Joel Gray ,  Kirk Neet ,  David Fulton ,  German Holguin Pallares

IPC: F02N11/00

CPC classification number: F02N11/00 ,  F02N11/0814 ,  F02N11/0851 ,  F02N15/06 ,  F02N2200/041 ,  F02N2300/102 ,  Y10T74/137

Abstract: A starter assembly adapted for use with an engine having a flywheel and electronic control unit. The starter includes a motor, magnetic field source and a pinion gear engageable with the flywheel. An internal power train transmits torque from the armature to the pinion gear and includes a gear set dividing the internal power train into a first segment with the armature and a second segment with the pinion gear. During operation the first segment has a faster rotational speed than the second segment. A speed sensor senses the speed of the first segment and communicates it to the electronic control unit. The starter assembly can be used in a vehicle with an automatic start-stop function and facilitates the synchronizing of the pinion gear and flywheel speeds when restarting the engine. The speed sensor can take various forms and is advantageously supported on the field frame assembly proximate the commutator.

Abstract translation: 适用于具有飞轮和电子控制单元的发动机的起动器组件。 起动器包括马达，磁场源和与飞轮接合的小齿轮。 内部动力传动系将扭矩从衔铁传递到小齿轮，并且包括将内部动力系分成具有电枢的第一段和齿轮的第二段的齿轮组。 在操作期间，第一段具有比第二段更快的转动速度。 速度传感器感测第一段的速度并将其传送到电子控制单元。 起动器组件可用于具有自动起停功能的车辆中，并且在重新启动发动机时便于小齿轮同步和飞轮转速。 速度传感器可以采取各种形式，并且有利地支撑在靠近换向器的现场框架组件上。

公开(公告)号：US20140096642A1

公开(公告)日：2014-04-10

申请号：US13646515

申请日：2012-10-05

Applicant: REMY TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

Inventor： Joel Gray ,  David Fulton ,  Kirk Neet ,  Balazs Palfai

IPC: F02N11/00

CPC classification number: F02N11/00 ,  F02N11/0844 ,  F02N11/0855 ,  F02N15/023 ,  F02N15/046 ,  F02N15/067 ,  F02N2200/022 ,  F02N2200/048 ,  Y10T74/134

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide a starter comprising a motor comprising a drive shaft, a pinion, and a clutch. In some embodiments, the starter includes a planetary gear coupled with the clutch. Some embodiments include a pinion speed sensor assembly configured and arranged to provide a signal related to the rotational speed of the pinion based upon a speed of a component of the starter that is coupled to the pinion. Some embodiments of the starter include a pinion rotational speed sensor located within the drive-end region of the starter, and configured and arranged for direct or indirect monitoring of the pinion. Some embodiments include a sensor that is configured and arranged to monitor one or more components of the clutch assembly, the drive-shaft, the pinion, the output shaft, or a planetary gear. The speed sensor can be a magnetic-field flux sensor assembly or an optical sensor assembly.

Abstract translation: 本发明的实施例提供一种起动器，其包括一个包括驱动轴，小齿轮和离合器的马达。 在一些实施例中，起动器包括与离合器联接的行星齿轮。 一些实施例包括小齿轮速度传感器组件，其被配置和布置成基于联接到小齿轮的起动器的部件的速度来提供与小齿轮的转速相关的信号。 起动器的一些实施例包括位于起动器的驱动端区域内的小齿轮转速传感器，并且构造和布置成直接或间接监视小齿轮。 一些实施例包括被配置和布置成监测离合器组件，驱动轴，小齿轮，输出轴或行星齿轮的一个或多个部件的传感器。 速度传感器可以是磁场通量传感器组件或光学传感器组件。

公开(公告)号：US20130133604A1

公开(公告)日：2013-05-30

申请号：US13676010

申请日：2012-11-13

Applicant: REMY TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

Inventor： Joel Gray ,  Kirk Neet

IPC: F02N11/08

CPC classification number: F02N11/08 ,  F02N11/0851 ,  F02N11/087 ,  F02N15/067 ,  F02N2011/0892

Abstract: Some embodiments of the invention provide a starter system including a starter, capable of being in communication with an electronic control unit. The starter can include a motor coupled to a circuit and a pinion including a plunger, and a plurality of solenoid assemblies that includes a plurality of biasing members. The plurality of solenoid assemblies can include at least one solenoid winding capable of moving the plunger to move the pinion, and at least one solenoid assembly capable of controlling current flow to the motor. Some embodiments include a first switch coupled to the circuit. In some embodiments, the first switch is capable of being activated by the plunger to cause current to flow, or to prevent current flowing to at least a portion of the circuit.

Abstract translation: 本发明的一些实施例提供了一种起动器系统，其包括能够与电子控制单元通信的起动器。 起动器可以包括耦合到电路的马达和包括柱塞的小齿轮，以及包括多个偏置构件的多个螺线管组件。 多个螺线管组件可以包括能够移动柱塞以移动小齿轮的至少一个螺线管线圈，以及能够控制电流到电机的至少一个螺线管组件。 一些实施例包括耦合到电路的第一开关。 在一些实施例中，第一开关能够被柱塞激活以使电流流动，或者防止电流流向电路的至少一部分。

公开(公告)号：US09188097B2

公开(公告)日：2015-11-17

申请号：US14035376

申请日：2013-09-24

Applicant: Remy Technologies, LLC

Inventor： Joel Gray ,  Kirk Neet ,  David Fulton ,  German Holguin Pallares

IPC: F02N11/00 ,  F02N15/06 ,  F02N11/08

CPC classification number: F02N11/00 ,  F02N11/0814 ,  F02N11/0851 ,  F02N15/06 ,  F02N2200/041 ,  F02N2300/102 ,  Y10T74/137

Abstract: A starter assembly adapted for use with an engine having a flywheel and electronic control unit. The starter includes a motor, magnetic field source and a pinion gear engageable with the flywheel. An internal power train transmits torque from the armature to the pinion gear and includes a gear set dividing the internal power train into a first segment with the armature and a second segment with the pinion gear. During operation the first segment has a faster rotational speed than the second segment. A speed sensor senses the speed of the first segment and communicates it to the electronic control unit. The starter assembly can be used in a vehicle with an automatic start-stop function and facilitates the synchronizing of the pinion gear and flywheel speeds when restarting the engine. The speed sensor can take various forms and is advantageously supported on the field frame assembly proximate the commutator.

Abstract translation: 适用于具有飞轮和电子控制单元的发动机的起动器组件。 起动器包括马达，磁场源和与飞轮接合的小齿轮。 内部动力传动系将扭矩从衔铁传递到小齿轮，并且包括将内部动力系分成具有电枢的第一段和齿轮的第二段的齿轮组。 在操作期间，第一段具有比第二段更快的转动速度。 速度传感器感测第一段的速度并将其传送到电子控制单元。 起动器组件可用于具有自动起停功能的车辆中，并且在重新启动发动机时便于小齿轮同步和飞轮转速。 速度传感器可以采取各种形式，并且有利地支撑在靠近换向器的现场框架组件上。