公开(公告)号：US20120227541A1

公开(公告)日：2012-09-13

申请号：US13510782

申请日：2010-11-19

Applicant: Sean Steele ,  Adrian Cioc

Inventor： Sean Steele ,  Adrian Cioc

IPC: F02N15/00

CPC classification number: F02N15/022 ,  F02N11/08 ,  F02N2250/08 ,  F16D41/067 ,  F16D2300/06 ,  Y10T74/13 ,  Y10T74/131 ,  Y10T74/134

Abstract: A starting system for a hybrid vehicle includes a pinion gear driven by a starter motor and a drive plate having a set of teeth in constant meshed engagement with the pinion gear. A one-way clutch assembly drivingly interconnects the drive plate and an engine crankshaft and includes an inner race fixed for rotation with the crankshaft, an outer race coupled for rotation with the drive plate and a plurality of rollers positioned radially therebetween. The outer race includes a first set of teeth drivingly engaging a second set of teeth on the drive plate and arranged to allow the outer race to rotate about an axis misaligned with an axis of rotation of the drive plate. A spring engages the drive plate and the outer race to urge the first and second sets of teeth into alignment with one another.

Abstract translation: 用于混合动力车辆的起动系统包括由起动电动机驱动的小齿轮和具有与小齿轮恒定啮合的一组齿的驱动板。 单向离合器组件驱动地互连驱动板和发动机曲轴，并且包括固定用于与曲轴一起旋转的内座圈，用于与驱动板一起旋转的外座圈和径向位于其间的多个滚子。 外圈包括第一组齿，其驱动地接合驱动板上的第二组齿，并且布置成允许外圈围绕与驱动板的旋转轴线不对准的轴线旋转。 弹簧接合驱动板和外座圈以促使第一和第二组齿相互对准。

公开(公告)号：US08943914B2

公开(公告)日：2015-02-03

申请号：US13510782

申请日：2010-11-19

Applicant: Sean Steele ,  Adrian Cioc

Inventor： Sean Steele ,  Adrian Cioc

IPC: F02N15/00 ,  F02N15/02 ,  F16D41/067 ,  F02N11/08

CPC classification number: F02N15/022 ,  F02N11/08 ,  F02N2250/08 ,  F16D41/067 ,  F16D2300/06 ,  Y10T74/13 ,  Y10T74/131 ,  Y10T74/134

Abstract: A starting system for a hybrid vehicle includes a pinion gear driven by a starter motor and a drive plate having a set of teeth in constant meshed engagement with the pinion gear. A one-way clutch assembly drivingly interconnects the drive plate and an engine crankshaft and includes an inner race fixed for rotation with the crankshaft, an outer race coupled for rotation with the drive plate and a plurality of rollers positioned radially therebetween. The outer race includes a first set of teeth drivingly engaging a second set of teeth on the drive plate and arranged to allow the outer race to rotate about an axis misaligned with an axis of rotation of the drive plate. A spring engages the drive plate and the outer race to urge the first and second sets of teeth into alignment with one another.

Abstract translation: 用于混合动力车辆的起动系统包括由起动电动机驱动的小齿轮和具有与小齿轮恒定啮合的一组齿的驱动板。 单向离合器组件驱动地互连驱动板和发动机曲轴，并且包括固定用于与曲轴一起旋转的内座圈，用于与驱动板一起旋转的外座圈和径向位于其间的多个滚子。 外圈包括第一组齿，其驱动地接合驱动板上的第二组齿，并且布置成允许外圈围绕与驱动板的旋转轴线不对准的轴线旋转。 弹簧接合驱动板和外座圈以促使第一和第二组齿相互对准。

公开(公告)号：US08850909B2

公开(公告)日：2014-10-07

申请号：US13510738

申请日：2010-11-19

Applicant: Sean Steele ,  Adrian Cioc

Inventor： Sean Steele ,  Adrian Cioc

IPC: F02N11/00 ,  F02N15/02 ,  F16D41/067 ,  F02N11/08

CPC classification number: F02N15/022 ,  F02N11/08 ,  F02N2250/08 ,  F16D41/067 ,  F16D2300/06 ,  Y10T74/13 ,  Y10T74/131 ,  Y10T74/134

Abstract: A hybrid vehicle starting system includes a pinion gear driven by a starter motor, and a drive plate having a set of teeth in constant meshed engagement with the pinion gear. A one-way clutch drivingly interconnects the drive plate and an engine crankshaft and includes an inner race fixed for rotation with the crankshaft, an outer race fixed for rotation with the drive plate, and a plurality of rollers positioned radially therebetween. A cage positions the rollers in circumferentially spaced apart alignment with outer cam surfaces. A split ring is positioned within grooves on each of the inner race and the outer race. The split ring is fitted within one of the grooves at a first clearance and fitted within the other of the grooves at a predetermined second clearance at least ten times the first clearance to isolate the outer race from vibrations of the inner race.

Abstract translation: 混合动力车辆起动系统包括由起动电动机驱动的小齿轮和具有与小齿轮恒定啮合的一组齿的驱动板。 单向离合器驱动地将驱动板和发动机曲轴互连，并且包括固定用于与曲轴一起旋转的内座圈，固定用于与驱动板一起旋转的外座圈和径向位于其间的多个滚子。 笼将滚子与外凸轮表面周向间隔开对准。 开口环位于内圈和外座圈的每一个的槽内。 开口环以第一间隙装配在一个槽内，并以预定的第二间隙装配在另一个槽内，至少是第一间隙的十倍，以将外圈与内圈的振动隔离。

公开(公告)号：US20120234281A1

公开(公告)日：2012-09-20

申请号：US13510755

申请日：2010-11-19

Applicant: Sean Steele ,  Adrian Cioc

Inventor： Sean Steele ,  Adrian Cioc

IPC: F02N15/02 ,  F02N11/00

CPC classification number: F02N15/022 ,  F02N11/08 ,  F02N2250/08 ,  F16D41/067 ,  F16D2300/06 ,  Y10T74/13 ,  Y10T74/131 ,  Y10T74/134

Abstract: A starting system for a hybrid vehicle includes an internal combustion engine having a crankshaft rotatably supported within an engine block. The starting system includes a pinion gear driven by a starter motor, a drive plate having a set of teeth in constant meshed engagement with the pinion gear, and a one-way clutch. The one-way clutch is adapted to selectively drivingly interconnect the drive plate and the crankshaft. The clutch includes an inner race adapted to be fixed for rotation with the crankshaft, an outer race coupled for rotation with the drive plate, and a plurality of roller elements positioned radially therebetween. A fastener couples the drive plate to the outer race and compresses an elastomeric damper between the drive plate and the outer race.

Abstract translation: 用于混合动力车辆的起动系统包括具有可旋转地支撑在发动机缸体内的曲轴的内燃机。 启动系统包括由起动电动机驱动的小齿轮，具有与小齿轮恒定啮合的一组齿的驱动板和单向离合器。 单向离合器适于选择性地驱动地互连驱动板和曲轴。 离合器包括适于固定以与曲轴一起转动的内座圈，联接成与驱动板一起旋转的外座圈和径向位于其间的多个滚子元件。 紧固件将驱动板连接到外座圈并且在驱动板和外座圈之间压缩弹性阻尼器。

公开(公告)号：US08899201B2

公开(公告)日：2014-12-02

申请号：US13510755

申请日：2010-11-19

Applicant: Sean Steele ,  Adrian Cioc

Inventor： Sean Steele ,  Adrian Cioc

IPC: F02N15/08 ,  F02N11/00 ,  F16D3/12 ,  F02N15/02 ,  F16D41/067 ,  F02N11/08

CPC classification number: F02N15/022 ,  F02N11/08 ,  F02N2250/08 ,  F16D41/067 ,  F16D2300/06 ,  Y10T74/13 ,  Y10T74/131 ,  Y10T74/134

Abstract: A starting system for a hybrid vehicle includes an internal combustion engine having a crankshaft rotatably supported within an engine block. The starting system includes a pinion gear driven by a starter motor, a drive plate having a set of teeth in constant meshed engagement with the pinion gear, and a one-way clutch. The one-way clutch is adapted to selectively drivingly interconnect the drive plate and the crankshaft. The clutch includes an inner race adapted to be fixed for rotation with the crankshaft, an outer race coupled for rotation with the drive plate, and a plurality of roller elements positioned radially therebetween. A fastener couples the drive plate to the outer race and compresses an elastomeric damper between the drive plate and the outer race.

Abstract translation: 用于混合动力车辆的起动系统包括具有可旋转地支撑在发动机缸体内的曲轴的内燃机。 启动系统包括由起动电动机驱动的小齿轮，具有与小齿轮恒定啮合的一组齿的驱动板和单向离合器。 单向离合器适于选择性地驱动地互连驱动板和曲轴。 离合器包括适于固定以与曲轴一起转动的内座圈，联接成与驱动板一起旋转的外座圈和径向位于其间的多个滚子元件。 紧固件将驱动板连接到外座圈并且在驱动板和外座圈之间压缩弹性阻尼器。

公开(公告)号：US20120227540A1

公开(公告)日：2012-09-13

申请号：US13510738

申请日：2010-11-19

Applicant: Sean Steele ,  Adrian Cioc

Inventor： Sean Steele ,  Adrian Cioc

IPC: F02N15/02

CPC classification number: F02N15/022 ,  F02N11/08 ,  F02N2250/08 ,  F16D41/067 ,  F16D2300/06 ,  Y10T74/13 ,  Y10T74/131 ,  Y10T74/134

Abstract: A hybrid vehicle starting system includes a pinion gear driven by a starter motor, and a drive plate having a set of teeth in constant meshed engagement with the pinion gear. A one-way clutch drivingly interconnects the drive plate and an engine crankshaft and includes an inner race fixed for rotation with the crankshaft, an outer race fixed for rotation with the drive plate, and a plurality of rollers positioned radially therebetween. A cage positions the rollers in circumferentially spaced apart alignment with outer cam surfaces. A split ring is positioned within grooves on each of the inner race and the outer race. The split ring is fitted within one of the grooves at a first clearance and fitted within the other of the grooves at a predetermined second clearance at least ten times the first clearance to isolate the outer race from vibrations of the inner race.

Abstract translation: 混合动力车辆起动系统包括由起动电动机驱动的小齿轮和具有与小齿轮恒定啮合的一组齿的驱动板。 单向离合器驱动地将驱动板和发动机曲轴互连，并且包括固定用于与曲轴一起旋转的内座圈，固定用于与驱动板一起旋转的外座圈和径向位于其间的多个滚子。 笼将滚子与外凸轮表面周向间隔开对准。 开口环位于内圈和外座圈的每一个的槽内。 开口环以第一间隙装配在一个槽内，并以预定的第二间隙装配在另一个槽内，至少是第一间隙的十倍，以将外圈与内圈的振动隔离。

公开(公告)号：US08640846B2

公开(公告)日：2014-02-04

申请号：US13908163

申请日：2013-06-03

Applicant: Richard D. Muizelaar ,  Sean Steele ,  Jianwen Li ,  Andrew Kowalski

Inventor： Richard D. Muizelaar ,  Sean Steele ,  Jianwen Li ,  Andrew Kowalski

IPC: F16D13/00 ,  F16D13/72 ,  F16D13/74

CPC classification number: F16D13/72 ,  F16D13/683 ,  F16D13/74 ,  F16D25/123

Abstract: A wet clutch includes a rotatable hub and a rotatable drum having an aperture extending therethrough. A plurality of outer clutch plates are fixed for rotation with the drum. A plurality of inner clutch plates are fixed for rotation with the hub and interleaved with the outer clutch plates. A piston is moveable to apply a force to the inner and outer clutch plates to transfer torque between the hub and the drum. A cover is moveable relative to the drum between first and second positions. The cover selectively restricts a flow of fluid through the aperture in the drum when in the first position.

Abstract translation: 湿式离合器包括可旋转轮毂和具有延伸穿过其中的孔的可旋转滚筒。 多个外离合器片固定成与滚筒一起旋转。 多个内离合器片固定成与轮毂一起旋转并与外离合器片交错。 活塞可移动以向内离合器板和外离合器板施加力以在轮毂和滚筒之间传递扭矩。 盖子可以在第一和第二位置之间相对于滚筒移动。 当处于第一位置时，盖选择性地限制流体通过滚筒中的孔。

公开(公告)号：US09074646B2

公开(公告)日：2015-07-07

申请号：US13119144

申请日：2009-09-15

Applicant: Sean Steele ,  Jianwen Li ,  John Sabo ,  Richard D. Muizelaar

Inventor： Sean Steele ,  Jianwen Li ,  John Sabo ,  Richard D. Muizelaar

IPC: F02N15/02 ,  F16D41/06 ,  F16D41/067 ,  F02N11/08 ,  F02N15/06

CPC classification number: F16D41/067 ,  F02N11/0818 ,  F02N15/023 ,  F02N15/063 ,  F02N2250/08 ,  F16D2041/0605 ,  F16D2300/06

Abstract: A clutch assembly includes an inner race, an outer race and a plurality of roller elements positioned radially therebetween. The clutch assembly also includes a cage assembly, a seal and a retaining ring. The cage assembly includes a skeleton coupled to a spring ring having a plurality of radially extending guides arranged to circumferentially space apart each roller element in alignment with cam surfaces formed on the outer race. The guides are resiliently deformable to allow concurrent engagement of each roller element with both the inner and outer races. The seal engages an inner surface of the outer race and an outer surface of the inner race, and is positioned axially outboard of the roller elements. The retaining ring is positioned within ring grooves formed on each of the inner and outer races to restrict movement of the cage.

Abstract translation: 离合器组件包括内座圈，外座圈和径向位于其间的多个滚子元件。 离合器组件还包括保持架组件，密封件和保持环。 笼式组件包括联接到弹簧环的骨架，其具有多个径向延伸的引导件，布置成沿圆周间隔开每个滚子元件，与形成在外圈上的凸轮表面对齐。 引导件可弹性变形，以允许每个滚子元件与内圈和外圈同时接合。 密封件与外座圈的内表面和内座圈的外表面接合，并且被定位在滚子元件的轴向外侧。 保持环位于形成在每个内圈和外圈上的环形槽内，以限制保持架的运动。

公开(公告)号：US20110000757A1

公开(公告)日：2011-01-06

申请号：US12919020

申请日：2008-12-15

Applicant: Richard D. Muizelaar ,  Sean Steele ,  Jianwen Li ,  Andrew Kowalski

Inventor： Richard D. Muizelaar ,  Sean Steele ,  Jianwen Li ,  Andrew Kowalski

IPC: F16D13/74 ,  F16D11/04

CPC classification number: F16D13/72 ,  F16D13/683 ,  F16D13/74 ,  F16D25/123

Abstract: A wet clutch includes a rotatable hub and a rotatable drum having an aperture extending therethrough. A plurality of outer clutch plates are fixed for rotation with the drum. A plurality of inner clutch plates are fixed for rotation with the hub and interleaved with the outer clutch plates. A piston is moveable to apply a force to the inner and outer clutch plates to transfer torque between the hub and the drum. A cover is moveable relative to the drum between first and second positions. The cover selectively restricts a flow of fluid through the aperture in the drum when in the first position.

Abstract translation: 湿式离合器包括可旋转轮毂和具有延伸穿过其中的孔的可旋转滚筒。 多个外离合器片固定成与滚筒一起旋转。 多个内离合器片固定成与轮毂一起旋转并与外离合器片交错。 活塞可移动以向内离合器板和外离合器板施加力以在轮毂和滚筒之间传递扭矩。 盖子可以在第一和第二位置之间相对于滚筒移动。 当处于第一位置时，盖选择性地限制流体通过滚筒中的孔。

公开(公告)号：US09097296B2

公开(公告)日：2015-08-04

申请号：US13119105

申请日：2009-09-15

Applicant: Jianwen Li ,  Sean Steele ,  Richard D. Muizelaar

Inventor： Jianwen Li ,  Sean Steele ,  Richard D. Muizelaar

IPC: F16D41/067 ,  F16D13/74

CPC classification number: F16D41/067 ,  F02N15/023 ,  F16D13/74 ,  F16D2300/06 ,  F16D2300/08

Abstract: A one-way clutch assembly includes an inner race adapted to be fixed for rotation with a first rotatable member, an outer race having circumferentially spaced apart cam surfaces and being adapted to be fixed for rotation with a second rotatable member as well as a plurality of roller elements positioned therebetween. A plurality of circumferentially extending springs cooperate with the cage to align each roller element with the cam surfaces. The springs and cage urge the roller elements away from the inner race. A retaining mechanism captures lubricant in contact with the roller elements.

Abstract translation: 单向离合器组件包括适于被固定以与第一可旋转构件一起旋转的内座圈，具有周向间隔开的凸轮表面的外座圈，并且适于被固定以与第二可旋转构件一起旋转，以及多个 滚子元件位于它们之间。 多个周向延伸的弹簧与保持架配合以使每个滚子元件与凸轮表面对准。 弹簧和保持架迫使滚子元件远离内圈。 保持机构捕获与滚子元件接触的润滑剂。