公开(公告)号：USRE36955E

公开(公告)日：2000-11-21

申请号：US623133

申请日：1996-03-28

Applicant: William C. Pierce ,  John P. Bowyer

Inventor： William C. Pierce ,  John P. Bowyer

IPC: B60T13/50 ,  B60T13/38 ,  B60T15/00 ,  B60T17/08 ,  F16D65/28 ,  F01B19/00

CPC classification number: B60T17/083

Abstract: A fluid-operated brake actuator having a hollow actuator rod between a spring chamber of a spring brake housing and a spring chamber of a service brake housing incorporates a valve within the actuator rod. The valve isolates the two spring chambers from each other in normal operation and releases a vacuum in the spring brake housing spring chamber when the spring brake is activated. A separate one-way check valve mounted in a well of the spring brake housing permits fluid to exhaust from the spring chamber to atmosphere and prevents contaminants in the atmosphere from entering the spring chamber.

Abstract translation: 具有在弹簧制动器壳体的弹簧室和行车制动器壳体的弹簧室之间的中空致动器杆的流体操作的制动器致动器将致动器杆内的阀结合在一起。 在正常操作时，阀将两个弹簧室彼此隔离，当弹簧制动器启动时，释放弹簧制动器壳体弹簧室中的真空。 安装在弹簧制动器壳体的孔中的单独的单向止回阀允许流体从弹簧室排放到大气中并防止大气中的污染物进入弹簧室。

公开(公告)号：US6003433A

公开(公告)日：1999-12-21

申请号：US21530

申请日：1998-02-10

Applicant: William C. Pierce ,  William J. Hicks

Inventor： William C. Pierce ,  William J. Hicks

IPC: B60T17/08 ,  F16J3/00

CPC classification number: B60T17/085 ,  B60T17/083

Abstract: A fluid-operated combination diaphragm spring brake has a tamper-resistant connection between a head and a flange case which together form a spring chamber housing a power spring. The head has an annular flange and an axial rim, and the flange case has an annular flange and an axial rim, The flanges of the head and the flange case and at least one of the rims of the head and the flange case define an annular recess. A diaphragm is sandwiched between the flanges and substantially fills the annular recess, removing substantially all the air within the annular recess. A welded connection radially adjacent the diaphragm secures head rim to the flange case rim.

Abstract translation: 流体操作的组合隔膜弹簧制动器在头部和法兰壳体之间具有防篡改连接，其一起形成容纳动力弹簧的弹簧室。 头部具有环形凸缘和轴向边缘，并且凸缘壳体具有环形凸缘和轴向边缘。头部和凸缘壳体的凸缘以及头部和凸缘壳体中的至少一个限定环形 休息。 隔膜夹在凸缘之间并基本上填充环形凹部，基本上除去环形凹槽内的所有空气。 径向邻近隔膜的焊接连接件将头部边缘固定到凸缘壳体边缘。

公开(公告)号：US5315918A

公开(公告)日：1994-05-31

申请号：US20152

申请日：1993-02-19

Applicant: William C. Pierce

Inventor： William C. Pierce

IPC: B60T17/08 ,  F01B7/00 ,  B25G3/00 ,  F01B29/00

CPC classification number: B60T17/083 ,  Y10T403/477 ,  Y10T403/7005

Abstract: An air-operated combination diaphragm spring brake has a tamper-resistant connection between a head (46) and a spring side of a flange case (18) which together form a spring chamber (16) housing a power spring (66). The head (46) has an annular rim (70), and the flange case has an annular flange (78) with a diaphragm (48) sandwiched therebetween. A plurality of tabs (102) on one flange rotate into L-shaped channels (94) to lock the head to the flange case with a bayonet style engagement. An alternative embodiment employs threads (112, 114) on the head and adapter flanges to seal the spring chamber. A further embodiment seals the head to a cast flange case using a threaded hoop 116 fitted over the flange case to engage the threads on the head flange.

Abstract translation: 气动组合隔膜弹簧制动器在头部（46）和凸缘壳体（18）的弹簧侧之间具有防篡改连接，这些连接件一起形成容纳动力弹簧（66）的弹簧室（16）。 头部（46）具有环形边缘（70），并且凸缘壳体具有环形凸缘（78），隔膜（48）夹在其间。 一个凸缘上的多个凸片（102）旋转成L形通道（94），以将卡头卡扣式卡合到凸缘壳体上。 替代实施例在头部和适配器凸缘上使用螺纹（112,114）以密封弹簧室。 另一实施例使用安装在凸缘壳体上的螺纹环116将头部密封到铸造凸缘壳体上以接合头部凸缘上的螺纹。

公开(公告)号：US5112078A

公开(公告)日：1992-05-12

申请号：US633120

申请日：1990-12-21

Applicant: Gregory T. Galazin ,  William C. Pierce

Inventor： Gregory T. Galazin ,  William C. Pierce

IPC: B60G7/02 ,  B60G9/00

CPC classification number: B60G7/02 ,  B60G9/003 ,  B60G2200/31 ,  B60G2200/445 ,  B60G2200/462 ,  B60G2200/464 ,  B60G2202/152 ,  B60G2204/148 ,  B60G2204/1482 ,  B60G2204/41 ,  B60G2204/4306 ,  B60G2204/44 ,  B60G2206/8201

Abstract: An axle bracket for mounting a vehicle suspension system to an axle for ground-engaging wheels. The axle bracket incorporates a wrapper plate complementary to the surface of the axle. The sides of the wrapper plate extend to approximately the midpoint of the axle and is welded thereto. The wrapper plate may incorporate one or more fingers on the ends thereof. In addition to fingers, one or more notches may be incorporated on the end of the wrapper plate. The wrapper plate is welded to the axle such that the weld is tapered toward the end of the finger and may wrap around the end of the finger. The finger and notch configuration and tapered weld create an axle bracket able to withstand the torsional and shear forces as well as driving or breaking torque incidental to the operation of the vehicle.

Abstract translation: 用于将车辆悬架系统安装到用于接地轮的车轴的车轴支架。 轴支架包含与轴的表面互补的包装板。 包装板的侧面延伸到轴的中点附近并被焊接到其上。 包装板可以在其端部上结合有一个或多个手指。 除了手指之外，可以在包装板的端部上结合一个或多个凹口。 包裹板焊接到轴上，使得焊缝朝向手指的端部逐渐变细，并且可以围绕手指的端部缠绕。 手指和切口构造和锥形焊接产生能够承受扭矩和剪切力以及与车辆操作相关的驱动或断开转矩的轴托架。

公开(公告)号：US4564092A

公开(公告)日：1986-01-14

申请号：US562193

申请日：1983-12-15

Applicant: William C. Pierce

Inventor： William C. Pierce

IPC: F16D27/112 ,  F16D27/02

CPC classification number: F16D27/112 ,  F16D2027/005 ,  F16D2027/007 ,  F16D2027/008

Abstract: An electromagnetic drive clutch for the compressor in an air conditioning system for a bus used both in the city and in over-the-road operation incorporating two drive pulleys of different diameters, concentrically arranged armatures connected with the respective pulleys by a spring assembly, concentrically arranged coil assemblies and a common rotor associated with the coil assemblies and armatures to selectively drive the rotor from the smaller or larger pulley thereby varying the drive speed of the compressor and thus varying the output characteristics of the compressor to enable adequate cooling to be provided for the interior of the bus during over-the-road movement when the engine speed of the bus is relatively high and also adequate cooling during city driving when the engine speed of the bus is relatively low. The specific structural arrangement of the components of the drive clutch enables effective installation in new construction and also easy retrofit onto existing air conditioning compressors for buses with the specific construction and orientation of the components and their functional relationship being different from existing drive clutches for air conditioning compressors.

Abstract translation: 一种用于城市和道路上运行的总线空调系统中的压缩机的电磁驱动离合器，其包括两个不同直径的驱动滑轮，同心地布置的电枢通过弹簧组件与相应的滑轮连接，同心圆 布置的线圈组件和与线圈组件和电枢相关联的公共转子，以选择性地从较小或较大的滑轮驱动转子，从而改变压缩机的驱动速度，并因此改变压缩机的输出特性，以便能够提供足够的冷却 当公共汽车的发动机转速相对较高时，在公路运动期间的公共汽车的内部，以及当公共汽车的发动机转速相对较低时在城市驾驶期间的足够的冷却。 驱动离合器的部件的具体结构布置使得能够有效地安装在新的结构中，并且还容易地改装现有的用于总成的空调压缩机，具有特定的部件结构和方向，并且它们的功能关系与现有的空调驱动离合器不同 压缩机

公开(公告)号：US4069572A

公开(公告)日：1978-01-24

申请号：US732431

申请日：1976-10-14

Applicant: William C. Pierce ,  Samuel M. Berry ,  Arthur D. Johnson

Inventor： William C. Pierce ,  Samuel M. Berry ,  Arthur D. Johnson

IPC: B21D53/26 ,  B23P15/00 ,  F16D27/112 ,  B21K1/42

CPC classification number: B21D53/261 ,  B23P15/00 ,  F16D27/112 ,  F16D2027/008 ,  Y10T29/49456

Abstract: A clutch pulley assembly primarily designed for use with electromagnetic clutches for driving air conditioning compressors on automobiles and the like wherein the component parts of the clutch pulley assembly are fabricated from stampings with a reduction in the amount of machinery required to complete the device. The method of making and assembling the structure is part of the invention and includes the press forming of a web disc for supporting pulley grooves from sheet steel having desirable magnetic properties to produce an annular flange portion thereon at the outer edge thereof and extending substantially perpendicular thereto, then punching a central hub receiving aperture in the disc and then mounting the central aperture of said disc on a central hub made from a tube section. A die forming method of manufacturing a pulley groove is also disclosed. A section of steel tubing is cut to length, this section is press formed by axially moving dies, and then the pulley groove is completed by both axially and radially moving forming dies of multi-segment type. The pulley groove thus formed is then pressed upon the machined outer flange surface of the web disc in which magnetic flux blocking slots have also been punched.

Abstract translation: 一种离合器滑轮组件，主要设计用于电动离合器，用于驱动汽车等上的空调压缩机，其中离合器滑轮组件的组成部分由冲压件制成，减少了完成设备所需的机械量。 制造和组装结构的方法是本发明的一部分，并且包括用于从具有期望磁性的钢板支撑滑轮凹槽的腹板的冲压成型，以在其外边缘处沿其大致垂直的方向在其外边缘处产生环形凸缘部分 然后冲压盘中的中心毂接收孔，然后将所述盘的中心孔安装在由管段制成的中心毂上。 还公开了一种制造滑轮槽的模具形成方法。 将一段钢管切割成长度，该部分由轴向移动的模具压制成型，然后通过多段型的轴向和径向移动的成形模具完成滑轮槽。 然后将如此形成的滑轮槽压在其中已经冲压了磁通阻塞槽的网盘的加工的外凸缘表面上。

公开(公告)号：US6006651A

公开(公告)日：1999-12-28

申请号：US922817

申请日：1997-09-03

Applicant: William C. Pierce ,  William J. Hicks ,  Steven M. Stojic

Inventor： William C. Pierce ,  William J. Hicks ,  Steven M. Stojic

IPC: B01D46/10 ,  B60T17/08 ,  F16D65/14 ,  F01B7/00

CPC classification number: B01D46/10 ,  B60T17/083 ,  F16D65/28 ,  F16D2121/02 ,  F16D2121/12 ,  F16D2123/00

Abstract: A fluid-operated brake actuator having a housing with one or more vent openings in communication with an interior chamber is provided with a filter assembly mounted to the housing over the vent openings. The filter assembly includes a gas permeable filter element, with oleophobic and homophobic characteristics so that air entering the service brake inner chamber from the atmosphere will be substantially free of contaminants

Abstract translation: 具有具有与内部室相连通的一个或多个排气开口的外壳的流体操作的制动器致动器设置有安装在通风口上的壳体上的过滤器组件。 过滤器组件包括具有疏油和疏油特性的透气过滤元件，使得从大气进入工作制动器内室的空气将基本上不含污染物

公开(公告)号：US5722311A

公开(公告)日：1998-03-03

申请号：US433359

申请日：1995-05-01

Applicant: William C. Pierce ,  William J. Hicks ,  Steven M. Stojic

Inventor： William C. Pierce ,  William J. Hicks ,  Steven M. Stojic

IPC: B60T13/50 ,  B60T13/38 ,  B60T15/00 ,  B60T17/08 ,  F16D65/28 ,  F01B7/00

CPC classification number: B60T17/083

Abstract: A brake actuator (10) for a vehicle comprises a service brake housing (14), a tandem spring brake housing (16) and a diaphragm (52), dividing the interior thereof into a first spring chamber (62) and a second spring chamber (63). In one embodiment, the first spring chamber (62) is completely sealed from the environment, being open only through a hollow actuator rod (56) connected to the diaphragm (52) and extending from the first spring brake chamber (62) into the service brake housing (14). A control valve (300) in the actuator rod (56) controls flow through the actuator rod (56) and is closed when the actuator rod (56) is retracted and also when the actuator rod (56) is extended to apply the brakes. The control valve (300) is open only as the diaphragm (52) and actuator rod (56) are moving. In an alternative embodiment, the spring chamber (63) has one-way vents (100) for releasing pressure therefrom and a control valve (120) in the actuator rod (56) for blocking flow therethrough when the actuator rod (56) is in a retracted position.

Abstract translation: PCT No.PCT / US94 / 08421 Sec。 371日期：1995年5月1日 102（e）日期1995年5月1日PCT 1994年7月25日PCT公布。 公开号WO95 / 25030 日期1995年9月21日用于车辆的制动致动器（10）包括行车制动器壳体（14），串联弹簧制动器壳体（16）和隔膜（52），将其内部分成第一弹簧室（62） 和第二弹簧室（63）。 在一个实施例中，第一弹簧室（62）与环境完全密封，仅通过连接到隔膜（52）并从第一弹簧制动室（62）延伸到其中的中空致动器杆（56）打开 制动器壳体（14）。 致动杆（56）中的控制阀（300）控制通过致动器杆（56）的流动，并且当致动器杆（56）缩回时以及致动器杆（56）延伸以施加制动器时关闭。 只有当隔膜52和致动器杆56移动时，控制阀300才打开。 在替代实施例中，弹簧室（63）具有用于释放压力的单向通气口（100）和致动器杆（56）中的控制阀（120），用于当致动器杆（56）处于 缩回位置。

公开(公告)号：US5664478A

公开(公告)日：1997-09-09

申请号：US727030

申请日：1996-10-08

Applicant: William C. Pierce

Inventor： William C. Pierce

IPC: B60T17/08 ,  F01B25/26

CPC classification number: B60T17/083

Abstract: A spring break actuator (10) with a cast aluminum adapter (74) partially defining tandem spring brake and service brake portions has several corrosion fuses on the adapter. Each corrosion fuse is defined by a recessed or thinned area which does not compromise the structural integrity of the adapter.

Abstract translation: 具有部分限定串联弹簧制动器和工作制动部分的铸铝适配器（74）的弹簧断开致动器（10）在适配器上具有几个腐蚀保险丝。 每个腐蚀保险丝由凹入或变薄的区域限定，这不会影响适配器的结构完整性。

公开(公告)号：US5393096A

公开(公告)日：1995-02-28

申请号：US25263

申请日：1993-03-02

Applicant: William C. Pierce ,  Gregory T. Galazin

Inventor： William C. Pierce ,  Gregory T. Galazin

IPC: B60G7/00 ,  B23K9/00 ,  B23K9/02 ,  B60G7/02 ,  B62D21/00 ,  B62D21/09 ,  B62D21/11

CPC classification number: B62D21/09 ,  B60G7/02 ,  B62D21/11 ,  B60G2206/601

Abstract: A frame bracket for mounting a trailing arm to a trailer frame in a trailing arm suspension system comprising a U-shaped frame having a front wall and two side walls, a combined stiffener and gusset having a stiffening portion extending between the U-shaped frame side walls, and a gusset portion extending outwardly from at least one of the U-shaped frame side walls and adapted to mount to the trailer frame to provide additional stiffening, and an attachment flange curving inwardly from an upper edge of at least one of the front and side walls of the U-shaped frame; whereby a weld may be placed between the attachment flange and the trailer frame which is substantially in line with the at least one front or side wall having the attachment flange.

Abstract translation: 一种用于将牵引臂安装在牵引臂悬挂系统中的拖车框架上的框架支架，包括具有前壁和两个侧壁的U形框架，组合加强件和角撑板，其具有在U形框架侧 壁和从U形框架侧壁中的至少一个向外延伸的角撑部分，并且适于安装到拖车框架以提供额外的加强件，以及从前部中的至少一个的上边缘向内弯曲的附接凸缘 和U形框架的侧壁; 从而可以在附接凸缘和拖车框架之间放置焊缝，该框架基本上与具有附接凸缘的至少一个前侧壁或侧壁一致。