公开(公告)号：US06604498B2

公开(公告)日：2003-08-12

申请号：US09829738

申请日：2001-04-10

Applicant: Hermes A. Fernandez ,  Ryan D. Fogarty ,  Jongmin Lee ,  Wayne S. Harris ,  Michael E. McCarroll ,  Nick J. Hendriksma

Inventor： Hermes A. Fernandez ,  Ryan D. Fogarty ,  Jongmin Lee ,  Wayne S. Harris ,  Michael E. McCarroll ,  Nick J. Hendriksma

IPC: F01L134

CPC classification number: F01L1/182 ,  F01L1/185 ,  F01L13/0005 ,  F01L2001/186 ,  F01L2013/101 ,  F01L2105/02

Abstract: A system for selectively switching the action of a valve in an internal combustion engine includes a roller finger follower having a frame and a disengageable roller. A two-part axial pin for the roller axle is spring-loaded to urge the pin axially of the roller axle to disengage the first part of the pin from the follower frame and simultaneously disengage the second part of the pin from the roller axle. Thus the roller becomes detached from the frame and the follower cannot actuate its designated valve. The roller and pins are retained within the frame by at least one torsion spring. The pins may be controllably reinserted into the sides of the roller and frame to reconnect the roller to the frame by any of various electromechanical and/or hydraulic means. When used in conjunction with a camshaft having high lift and low lift cam lobes, the deactivated follower will then actuate its designated valve according to the profile of the low lift lobes, which may be a no lift profile.

Abstract translation: 用于选择性地切换内燃机中的阀的动作的系统包括具有框架和可脱离辊的辊指随动件。 用于辊轴的两部分轴向销被弹簧加载以推动辊轴的轴线以将销的第一部分与从动框架分离，并同时使销的第二部分与辊轴脱离。 因此，辊从框架脱离，从动件不能致动其指定的阀。 辊和销通过至少一个扭转弹簧保持在框架内。 销可以可控地重新插入到辊和框架的侧面中，以通过各种机电和/或液压装置中的任一种将辊重新连接到框架。 当与具有高提升和低提升凸轮凸轮的凸轮轴结合使用时，失活的跟随器将根据低升力凸轮的轮廓来致动其指定的阀，其可以是无升力曲线。

公开(公告)号：US5070827A

公开(公告)日：1991-12-10

申请号：US678402

申请日：1991-04-01

Applicant: John J. Krieg ,  Christopher M. De Minco ,  Steven F. Lowe ,  Wayne S. Harris ,  Michael J. Fox

Inventor： John J. Krieg ,  Christopher M. De Minco ,  Steven F. Lowe ,  Wayne S. Harris ,  Michael J. Fox

IPC: F01L1/14 ,  F01L1/25

CPC classification number: F01L1/25 ,  F01L1/143 ,  Y10T74/2107

Abstract: Low mass hydraulic and mechanical valve lifters are shown and described. The lifters are of oblong configuration for reduced mass, with straight or narrowed sides connecting longitudinally spaced ends having depending semi-cylindrical end walls that are received in similarly shaped end portions of lifter gallery openings to absorb all longitudinal and lateral side loads. The lifters are preferably made by investment casting of steel alloys. The investment casting permits the use of thin semi-cylindrical walls at each end of the valve lifters which also have internal reinforcing ribs extending on their undersides.

Abstract translation: 显示和描述了低质量的液压和机械气门挺杆。 升降机具有减小质量的长方形构造，其中直的或窄的侧面连接纵向间隔的端部，其具有悬垂的半圆柱形端壁，其接收在类似形状的升降器开口的端部的端部以吸收所有纵向和侧向负载。 升降机优选通过钢合金的熔模铸造制成。 熔模铸造允许在气门挺杆的每个端部使用薄的半圆柱形壁，其也具有在其下侧延伸的内部加强肋。

公开(公告)号：US07066127B2

公开(公告)日：2006-06-27

申请号：US10895533

申请日：2004-07-21

Applicant: Jason W. Flanagan ,  Timothy W. Kunz ,  Wayne S. Harris ,  Thomas H. Fischer

Inventor： Jason W. Flanagan ,  Timothy W. Kunz ,  Wayne S. Harris ,  Thomas H. Fischer

IPC: F02D45/00

CPC classification number: F01L1/047 ,  F01L1/24 ,  F01L1/46 ,  F01L2800/03 ,  F01L2820/041 ,  F01L2820/042 ,  F02B77/08 ,  F02D41/042 ,  F02D2041/001 ,  F02D2041/0095 ,  F02N11/00 ,  F02N11/04 ,  F02N19/004 ,  F02N19/005 ,  F02N2019/008

Abstract: A system for bringing an internal combustion engine to a stop at a predetermined angular position of an engine shaft, such as a crankshaft or a camshaft, with respect to the engine's valves. The optimum shaft stop position is the point wherein the fewest lifters are collapsed the least amount. Exemplary methods and apparatus include using the engine starter motor to jog the stopped engine to the desired position; using the engine alternator to impose a variable electromagnetic load on the engine to bring the engine to a stop at the desired position; using variable firing of cylinders to control the deceleration profile to bring the engine to a stop at the desired position; and providing one or more detents formed in the shaft and using a shaft follower to control the stop position of the shaft by engaging the follower into a detent.

Abstract translation: 一种用于使内燃机相对于发动机的阀在诸如曲轴或凸轮轴的发动机轴的预定角度位置停止的系统。 最佳的轴停止位置是最少的升降机倒塌最少的点。 示例性方法和装置包括使用发动机起动电动机将停止的发动机点动到所需位置; 使用发动机交流发电机对发动机施加可变的电磁负载，使发动机停止在期望的位置; 使用气缸的可变点火来控制减速曲线，使发动机停在所需位置; 并且提供形成在轴中的一个或多个棘爪，并且使用轴跟随器来通过将跟随器接合到棘爪中来控制轴的停止位置。

公开(公告)号：US06755167B2

公开(公告)日：2004-06-29

申请号：US10305994

申请日：2002-11-27

Applicant: John J. Krieg ,  Timothy W. Kunz ,  Nick J. Hendriksma ,  Wayne S. Harris ,  James A. Niemeier ,  Jongmin Lee ,  Hermes Fernandez ,  Joseph F. Girtler

Inventor： John J. Krieg ,  Timothy W. Kunz ,  Nick J. Hendriksma ,  Wayne S. Harris ,  James A. Niemeier ,  Jongmin Lee ,  Hermes Fernandez ,  Joseph F. Girtler

IPC: F01L118

CPC classification number: F01L1/2405 ,  F01L1/08 ,  F01L1/181 ,  F01L13/0015 ,  F01L13/0036 ,  F01L2105/00 ,  F01L2105/02 ,  Y10T74/2107

Abstract: A two-step roller finger follower including an elongate body having side walls defining coaxially disposed shaft orifices, a pallet end and a socket end interconnecting with the side walls to define a slider arm aperture, and a latch channel. The socket end is mountable to an hydraulic lash adjuster, and the pallet end is matable with a valve stem. A slider arm for engaging a high-lift cam lobe is disposed in the slider arm aperture and has a first end pivotably mounted to the pallet end of the body and the second end forming a slider tip for engaging an activation/deactivation latch. The latch is slidably disposed in the latch channel, and the latch has a nose section for selectively engaging the slider tip. A spool-shaped roller having first and second roller elements fixedly attached to the shaft is rotatably disposed in the shaft orifices, the roller being adapted to follow the surface motion of low-lift cam lobes. Preferably, the shaft is journalled in roller or needle bearings which extend between and through the first and second shaft orifices, being thus exposed to normal copious oil flow through the RFF.

Abstract translation: 包括具有限定同轴设置的轴孔的侧壁的细长主体的两步辊指随动件，托板端部和与侧壁互连以限定滑动臂孔的插座端以及闩锁通道。 插座端可安装到液压间隙调节器，托盘端可与阀杆配合。 用于接合高升程凸轮凸角的滑动臂设置在滑块臂孔中，并且具有可枢转地安装到主体的托盘端的第一端，并且第二端形成用于接合启动/停用闩锁的滑动头。 闩锁可滑动地设置在闩锁通道中，并且闩锁具有用于选择性地接合滑块顶端的鼻部。 具有固定地连接到轴的第一和第二滚子元件的线轴形滚子可旋转地设置在轴孔中，该滚轮适于跟随低升程凸轮凸角的表面运动。 优选地，轴被轴颈安装在在第一和第二轴孔之间延伸并穿过第一和第二轴孔的辊或滚针轴承中，从而暴露于通过RFF的正常大量油流。

公开(公告)号：US06691657B2

公开(公告)日：2004-02-17

申请号：US10305580

申请日：2002-11-27

Applicant: Nick J. Hendriksma ,  Wayne S. Harris ,  Timothy W. Kunz ,  Joseph F. Girtler

Inventor： Nick J. Hendriksma ,  Wayne S. Harris ,  Timothy W. Kunz ,  Joseph F. Girtler

IPC: F01L118

CPC classification number: F01L1/053 ,  F01L1/08 ,  F01L1/18 ,  F01L1/185 ,  F01L13/0036 ,  F01L2001/186 ,  F01L2105/00

Abstract: A two-step finger follower rocker arm assembly including a follower body having a socket at a first end for engaging a hydraulic lash adjuster and a pad at an opposite end for engaging a valve stem. A passage through the follower body in the direction of actuation by an engine cam is slidingly receivable of a slider member for variably engaging a central high-lift lobe. A lost-motion spring urges the slider member into contact with the central lobe. A latch member driven by a piston selectively locks the slider member to the follower body, causing the follower to follow the motion of the central cam lobe. When the latch member is disengaged, the slider member slides within the follower body, allowing lateral rollers to follow lateral cam lobes. The lateral rollers may be supported on the body by a rotatable cross-shaft or a fixed cross-shaft, or by a pair of fixed stub shafts, or by a pair of fixed bearing races.

Abstract translation: 一种两步手指随动摇臂组件，包括随动体，该随动体在第一端具有用于接合液压间隙调节器的插座和用于接合阀杆的相对端的垫。 通过发动机凸轮沿着致动方向穿过从动体的通道可滑动地接收用于可变地接合中央高升高叶片的滑动构件。 松动弹簧促使滑动构件与中央凸起接触。 由活塞驱动的闩锁构件选择性地将滑块构件锁定到从动体，使跟随器跟随中央凸轮凸角的运动。 当闩锁构件脱离时，滑块构件在从动体内滑动，允许侧向辊跟随横向凸轮凸角。 横向辊可以通过可旋转的横轴或固定的横轴或一对固定的短轴或一对固定的轴承座支撑在主体上。

公开(公告)号：US07421994B2

公开(公告)日：2008-09-09

申请号：US11119691

申请日：2005-05-02

Applicant: Wayne S. Harris ,  Richard B. Roe

Inventor： Wayne S. Harris ,  Richard B. Roe

IPC: F01L1/14

CPC classification number: F01L1/2405 ,  Y10T137/7927

Abstract: An improved hydraulic lash adjuster including a cup-shaped adjuster body, and a plunger assembly disposed within the adjuster body. The plunger assembly includes a stepped axial bore extending from a body inner end to a central oil passage opening onto a hemispherical pivot head. A check valve cartridge sub-assembly is disposed against the step, defining a low-pressure oil chamber in the axial bore. A lash adjustment spring is disposed against the cartridge sub-assembly in a high-pressure chamber formed between the sub-assembly and the adjuster body. The cartridge sub-assembly may be used in other hydraulic lash adjusters such as are incorporated in hydraulic valve lifters.

Abstract translation: 一种改进的液压间隙调节器，包括杯形调节器主体和设置在调节器本体内的柱塞组件。 柱塞组件包括从主体内端延伸到中心油通道开口到半球形枢转头部的台阶轴向孔。 止回阀墨盒子组件设置成抵靠台阶，在轴向孔中限定低压油室。 间隙调节弹簧在形成在子组件和调节器主体之间的高压室中抵靠盒子组件设置。 墨盒子组件可用于其他液压间隙调节器，例如并入液压阀升降器中。

公开(公告)号：US06997152B2

公开(公告)日：2006-02-14

申请号：US10721033

申请日：2003-11-24

Applicant: Wayne S. Harris

Inventor： Wayne S. Harris

IPC: F01L1/18

CPC classification number: F01L13/0036 ,  F01L1/053 ,  F01L1/08 ,  F01L1/185 ,  F01L2001/186 ,  F01L2105/00

Abstract: A lock-pin cartridge for a valve deactivation rocker arm assembly. The cartridge comprises a body having an axial bore having first and second ends, the second end having a closure and a passage therethrough. A piston assembly comprising a locking pin and a piston is disposed in the bore. The locking pin extends through the second end passage to provide latching and unlatching of rocker arm elements. The piston is spaced apart from the ends to define a hydraulic chamber and a spring chamber within the bore on opposite sides of the piston. A spring is disposed in the spring chamber for urging the piston assembly toward one of the first and second ends. The hydraulic chamber includes means for communicating with a supply of hydraulic fluid for actuating the piston assembly.

Abstract translation: 一种用于阀门失活摇臂组件的锁销筒。 盒包括具有轴向孔的主体，其具有第一和第二端，第二端具有封闭件和穿过其的通道。 包括锁定销和活塞的活塞组件设置在孔中。 锁定销延伸穿过第二端部通道以提供摇臂元件的锁定和解锁。 活塞与端部间隔开，以在活塞的相对侧上的孔内限定液压室和弹簧室。 弹簧室设置有用于将活塞组件推向第一和第二端中的一个。 液压室包括用于与供应用于致动活塞组件的液压流体连通的装置。

公开(公告)号：US06499451B1

公开(公告)日：2002-12-31

申请号：US10023106

申请日：2001-12-17

Applicant: Nick J. Hendriksma ,  Wayne S. Harris

Inventor： Nick J. Hendriksma ,  Wayne S. Harris

IPC: F01L1300

CPC classification number: F01L1/08 ,  F01L13/0015 ,  F01L2001/186 ,  F01L2105/00 ,  F01L2820/031

Abstract: A control system for variable activation of valves in an internal combustion engine. A solenoid is disposed on the outer surface of the valve cam cover to avoid exposure to the hot-oil environment within the valve activation chamber. The solenoid armature extends through the cam cover into the valve activation chamber. A bellcrank is mounted between the solenoid armature and the latching pin of a latchable cam finger follower such that energizing and de-energizing of the solenoid causes corresponding actuation and deactuation of the finger follower, which may be suitable for high-lift and low-lift activation. Preferably, the bellcrank is compliant such that when the solenoid is actuated during the lift portion of the valve cycle the pin is placed under compression so that the pin is subsequently actuated into latching position when the follower moves to the base circle portion of the valve cam. Preferably, for a plurality of such systems on an individual engine, the solenoids are provided with connecting pins on an upper surface thereof and are held in place by a retainer containing an overmolded wiring bundle which automatically connects correctly to each solenoid upon installation of the retainer onto the engine.

Abstract translation: 一种用于可变活化内燃机中阀门的控制系统。 螺线管设置在阀凸轮盖的外表面上，以避免暴露于阀活动室内的热油环境。 螺线管电枢通过凸轮盖延伸进入阀活动室。 一个曲拐安装在螺线管电枢和可闩锁的凸轮指状随动件的锁定销之间，使得螺线管的通电和断电引起相应的手指随动件的致动和停止，这可能适合于高升力和低升力 激活。 优选地，曲拐是顺从的，使得当螺线管在阀循环的提升部分期间被致动时，销被放置在压缩下，使得当随动件移动到阀凸轮的基圆部分时，该销随后被致动到锁定位置 。 优选地，对于单个发动机上的多个这样的系统，螺线管在其上表面上设置有连接销，并且通过保持器保持在适当位置，该保持器包含包覆成型的布线束，其在安装保持器时自动正确地连接到每个螺线管 发动机。

公开(公告)号：US06463897B2

公开(公告)日：2002-10-15

申请号：US09906277

申请日：2001-07-16

Applicant: Hermes A. Fernandez ,  Ryan D. Fogarty ,  Jongmin Lee ,  Wayne S. Harris ,  Nick J. Hendriksma

Inventor： Hermes A. Fernandez ,  Ryan D. Fogarty ,  Jongmin Lee ,  Wayne S. Harris ,  Nick J. Hendriksma

IPC: F01L134

CPC classification number: F01L1/182 ,  F01L1/185 ,  F01L13/0005 ,  F01L2001/186 ,  F01L2105/02 ,  F01L2820/031

Abstract: A mechanical assist actuation bracket for use with a roller finger follower. The roller finger follower includes a locking pin assembly having a trigger pin. The mechanical assist actuation bracket includes a face configured for being affixed to the roller finger follower. An arm extends from the face. The arm is configured for translating an actuating arm of an actuating device associated with the roller finger follower in a direction toward and away from the trigger pin during pivotal movement of the roller finger follower.

Abstract translation: 一种用于辊指从动件的机械辅助致动支架。 辊指从动件包括具有触发销的锁定销组件。 机械辅助致动支架包括被配置为固定到辊指从动件的面。 手臂从脸部伸出。 臂被构造成在滚筒指状随动件的转动运动期间，使得在朝向和远离触发销的方向上平移与辊指从动件相关联的致动装置的致动臂。

公开(公告)号：US06668775B2

公开(公告)日：2003-12-30

申请号：US10134263

申请日：2002-04-29

Applicant: Wayne S. Harris

Inventor： Wayne S. Harris

IPC: F01L134

CPC classification number: F01L1/053 ,  F01L1/08 ,  F01L1/18 ,  F01L1/185 ,  F01L13/0036 ,  F01L2105/00 ,  Y10T74/20882

Abstract: A two-step finger follower rocker arm assembly including a follower body having a socket at a first end for engaging a hydraulic lash adjuster and a pad at an opposite end for engaging a valve stem. A passage through the follower body in the direction of actuation by an engine cam lobe is slidingly receivable of a slider member for variably engaging a central cam lobe, preferably a high-lift lobe. An elongate shaft extends through a transverse bore in the slider member and through a slotted passage in the slider member. In the follower body, the shaft is provided with bearings supporting first and second lateral roller followers on opposite sides of the body for variably engaging first and second preferably low-lift lateral cam lobes flanking the central cam lobe. A lost-motion spring urges the slider member into contact with the central lobe. A latch member driven by a piston selectively locks the slider member to the follower body such that the follower follows the motion of the central cam lobe. When the latch member is disengaged from the slider member, the member slides within the follower body, allowing the lateral rollers to engage and follow the lateral cam lobes. Preferably, the latching mechanism is provided as a pre-assembled cartridge unit.

Abstract translation: 一种两步手指随动摇臂组件，包括随动体，该随动体在第一端具有用于接合液压间隙调节器的插座和用于接合阀杆的相对端的垫。 通过发动机凸轮凸起的致动方向通过从动体的通道可滑动地接收滑块构件，用于可变地接合中央凸轮凸角，优选地是高升高凸起。 细长轴延伸穿过滑动构件中的横向孔并且穿过滑动构件中的开槽通道。 在从动体中，轴设置有支撑在主体的相对侧上的第一和第二横向滚子从动件的轴承，用于可变地接合位于中心凸轮凸角侧面的第一和第二优选低提升侧向凸轮凸角。 松动弹簧促使滑动构件与中央凸起接触。 由活塞驱动的闩锁构件选择性地将滑块构件锁定到随动体，使得跟随器遵循中央凸轮凸角的运动。 当闩锁构件与滑动构件脱离接合时，构件在从动体内滑动，允许侧向滚轮接合并跟随侧向凸轮凸角。 优选地，闩锁机构设置为预组装的盒单元。