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：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。

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：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：US07980992B2

公开(公告)日：2011-07-19

申请号：US11999949

申请日：2007-12-07

申请人： Todd Sturgin

发明人： Todd Sturgin

IPC分类号： F16D33/00 ,  F16D35/00 ,  F16D37/00 ,  F16H61/38

CPC分类号： F16H45/02 ,  F16D25/10 ,  F16H2045/005 ,  F16H2045/0284 ,  F16H2045/0294 ,  Y10T477/633

摘要： A torque converter including a damper assembly connected to a hub for the torque converter; a turbine clutch connected to a turbine and the damper assembly; and a torque converter clutch connected to a cover for the torque converter and the damper assembly. In an idle mode, the turbine clutch and the torque converter clutch are disengaged and the torque converter cover is rotationally disconnected from the hub. In a torque converter mode, the turbine clutch is engaged, the torque converter clutch is disengaged, and the turbine clutch rotationally locks the turbine and the damper assembly. In a lock-up mode, the torque converter clutch is engaged and the torque converter clutch rotationally connects the torque converter cover and the damper assembly.

摘要翻译： 一种变矩器，包括连接到用于变矩器的轮毂的阻尼器组件; 连接到涡轮机和风门组件的涡轮离合器; 以及连接到用于变矩器和阻尼器组件的盖的变矩器离合器。 在空转模式下，涡轮离合器和变矩器离合器分离，变矩器盖与轮毂旋转地断开。 在变矩器模式中，涡轮离合器接合，变矩器离合器分离，并且涡轮机离合器旋转地锁定涡轮机和阻尼器组件。 在锁定模式下，变矩器离合器接合并且变矩器离合器将变矩器盖和阻尼器组件旋转连接。

公开(公告)号：US06494519B2

公开(公告)日：2002-12-17

申请号：US09834099

申请日：2001-04-12

申请人： Todd Sturgin ,  Mark P. Gordon

发明人： Todd Sturgin ,  Mark P. Gordon

IPC分类号： B60J514

CPC分类号： B60J5/14

摘要： The invention is directed to a retractable door assembly in a panel van type of vehicle comprising a cargo area having at least one door opening for access thereto. The retractable door assembly is positioned in at least one door opening, with the retractable door assembly comprising a flexible door member slideable between open and closed positions within opposing track assemblies. Access to the cargo area is provided by selectively sliding the flexible door to the open position. The vehicle conversion system comprises a retractable door assembly of predetermined dimensions, and a frame assembly selectively secured in a door opening of a vehicle. The retractable door assembly is mounted to the frame assembly to substantially close the door opening. A method of vehicle conversion is also set forth, comprising the steps of providing a door opening in a vehicle, and securing a frame assembly in association with the door opening. A retractable door assembly is mounted to the frame assembly, wherein the retractable door assembly is selectively slideable between open and closed positions.

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：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：US07604543B2

公开(公告)日：2009-10-20

申请号：US11509183

申请日：2006-08-24

申请人： Joachim Hoffman ,  Todd Sturgin ,  Jean-Francois Heller

发明人： Joachim Hoffman ,  Todd Sturgin ,  Jean-Francois Heller

IPC分类号： F16F15/121

CPC分类号： F16D3/06 ,  F16D13/686 ,  F16H45/02 ,  F16H2045/0289 ,  Y10T403/7026 ,  Y10T403/7032

摘要： An assembly for improving a connection between splined assemblies generally includes first and second assemblies each having at least one spline thereon, an integral fastening assembly for axially fastening the first assembly with respect to the second assembly, and a biasing assembly for asserting a force to oppositely rotationally dispose the first and second assemblies with respect to one another. In an embodiment, the first and second assemblies are annular plates. A method for improving a connection between splined assemblies generally includes asserting a bias upon first and second assemblies such that are oppositely rotationally disposed with respect to one another. In the above method, the first assembly and the second assembly each have at least one spline, an integral fastening assembly for axially securing the first and second assemblies, and a biasing assembly. In an embodiment of the above method, the first and second assemblies are annular plates.

摘要翻译： 用于改善花键组件之间的连接的组件通常包括第一和第二组件，每个组件在其上具有至少一个花键，用于相对于第二组件轴向地固定第一组件的整体紧固组件，以及用于将相对于力 第一和第二组件相对于彼此旋转地设置。 在一个实施例中，第一和第二组件是环形板。 用于改善花键组件之间的连接的方法通常包括在第一和第二组件上确定偏置，使得相对于彼此相对地旋转地布置。 在上述方法中，第一组件和第二组件各自具有至少一个花键，用于轴向固定第一和第二组件的整体紧固组件和偏置组件。 在上述方法的一个实施例中，第一和第二组件是环形板。

公开(公告)号：US07585226B2

公开(公告)日：2009-09-08

申请号：US11450192

申请日：2006-06-09

申请人： Adam Uhler ,  Todd Sturgin

发明人： Adam Uhler ,  Todd Sturgin

IPC分类号： F16F15/121 ,  B23P11/00

CPC分类号： F16H45/02 ,  F16F15/1232 ,  F16F2226/04 ,  F16F2228/08 ,  F16H2045/0284 ,  Y10T29/49915 ,  Y10T74/2131

摘要： A torsional vibration damping disk having receiving spaces for spring elements, particularly for bow spring elements, which are each arranged between two limit stop areas in the peripheral direction. In order to create a torsional vibration damping disk, which is producible easily and cost-effectively, the spring elements are each clamped with a slight pretension between two limit stop areas.

摘要翻译： 具有用于弹簧元件的接收空间的扭转振动阻尼盘，特别是用于弓形弹簧元件的扭转振动缓冲盘，其各自布置在周向方向上的两个限位挡块之间。 为了产生易于且经济高效地生产的扭转减振盘，弹簧元件各自夹紧在两个限位区域之间的轻微预紧力。