公开(公告)号：US06296097B1

公开(公告)日：2001-10-02

申请号：US09471157

申请日：1999-12-23

Applicant: William Gordon Hunt ,  Thomas Lee Redding

Inventor： William Gordon Hunt ,  Thomas Lee Redding

IPC: F16D1110

CPC classification number: B60K17/34 ,  B60K23/08 ,  F16D25/061

Abstract: An axle disconnect assembly for a vehicle having an input shaft and a coaxially arranged output shaft. A collar is splined to one of the shafts and is slidable to selectively engage the other shaft to establish a positive driving connection between the input and output shafts. A movable piston engages the collar to selectively position the collar. A valve is in communication with the vehicle's existing oil pump and is controlled to selectively supply pressurized oil to opposite sides of the piston to selectively displace the piston thereby selectively controlling the position of the collar and the connection between the shafts.

Abstract translation: 一种用于具有输入轴和同轴布置的输出轴的车辆的车轴断开组件。 轴环花键连接到一个轴上，并可滑动以选择性地接合另一个轴，以在输入轴和输出轴之间建立正的驱动连接。 可移动活塞接合套环以选择性地定位套环。 阀与车辆现有的油泵连通并被控制以选择性地将加压油供应到活塞的相对侧，以选择性地移动活塞，从而选择性地控制轴环的位置和轴之间的连接。

公开(公告)号：US07534193B2

公开(公告)日：2009-05-19

申请号：US11520026

申请日：2006-09-13

Applicant: Ralph Woodward Baxter, Jr. ,  William Gordon Hunt ,  Randy L. Sommer

Inventor： Ralph Woodward Baxter, Jr. ,  William Gordon Hunt ,  Randy L. Sommer

IPC: F16D25/08 ,  B60W10/04

CPC classification number: F16D48/066 ,  F16D2500/1026 ,  F16D2500/10431 ,  F16D2500/30802 ,  F16D2500/31 ,  F16D2500/5075 ,  F16H48/22 ,  Y10T477/606 ,  Y10T477/70

Abstract: A coupling assembly comprises an input shaft driven by a prime mover, at least one output shaft drivingly coupled to the input shaft, a fluid pump selectively driven by the input shaft through an auxiliary clutch, a friction clutch for selectively frictionally coupling the input shaft with the at least one output shaft, and a fluid clutch actuator for operating the friction clutch between a disengaged condition and an engaged condition. The fluid pump selectively communicates with the fluid clutch actuator for setting the friction clutch assembly in the engaged condition. The fluid pump is mounted to the input shaft.

Abstract translation: 联轴器组件包括由原动机驱动的输入轴，驱动地连接到输入轴的至少一个输出轴，通过辅助离合器由输入轴选择性地驱动的流体泵，用于选择性地将输入轴与第 所述至少一个输出轴和用于在分离状态和接合状态之间操作所述摩擦离合器的流体离合器致动器。 流体泵选择性地与流体离合器致动器连通，以将摩擦离合器组件设置在接合状态。 流体泵安装在输入轴上。

公开(公告)号：US06517462B2

公开(公告)日：2003-02-11

申请号：US09852720

申请日：2001-05-11

Applicant: Wayne Lee Borgan ,  William Gordon Hunt ,  Jun Yoshioka

Inventor： Wayne Lee Borgan ,  William Gordon Hunt ,  Jun Yoshioka

IPC: F16H4806

CPC classification number: B60K17/34 ,  B60K23/08

Abstract: A dual disconnect differential assembly for four-wheel drive (4WD) vehicle is disclosed. This disconnect differential assembly connects/disconnects both axle shafts of a differential assembly simultaneously from the side gears of the differential assembly. Both axle shafts are interconnected to provide simultaneous sliding along an axial direction. A clutch mechanism associated with the two differential side gears (which may be otherwise conventional) and with the axle shafts is provided for simultaneous connection and simultaneous disconnection of the axle shafts. The dual disconnect differential assembly herein is simple, compact, and reliable. It overcomes the disadvantages associated with single axle disconnect mechanisms presently in use. It also provides a simpler, more compact, and more reliable dual disconnect differential mechanism than any such mechanism presently known.

公开(公告)号：US06428441B1

公开(公告)日：2002-08-06

申请号：US09649202

申请日：2000-08-28

Applicant: William Gordon Hunt

Inventor： William Gordon Hunt

IPC: F16H4822

CPC classification number: F16H48/22 ,  F16H48/26 ,  F16H48/30 ,  F16H48/34 ,  F16H2048/204 ,  F16H2048/346

Abstract: A limited slip differential includes a friction clutch mechanism, an electromagnetic coupling, and a camming mechanism disposed between the friction clutch mechanism and the electromagnetic coupling. The camming mechanism converts shearing forces within the electromagnetic coupling to an axial force applied to engage the clutch mechanism. The camming mechanism includes annular discs having axially inclined ramps, and a roller bearing for movement along the ramps to provide for variable spacing between the annular discs, wherein increased spacing is used to apply the axial force.

公开(公告)号：US20080064569A1

公开(公告)日：2008-03-13

申请号：US11520026

申请日：2006-09-13

Applicant: Ralph Woodward Baxter ,  William Gordon Hunt ,  Randy L. Sommer

Inventor： Ralph Woodward Baxter ,  William Gordon Hunt ,  Randy L. Sommer

IPC: B60W10/02

CPC classification number: F16D48/066 ,  F16D2500/1026 ,  F16D2500/10431 ,  F16D2500/30802 ,  F16D2500/31 ,  F16D2500/5075 ,  F16H48/22 ,  Y10T477/606 ,  Y10T477/70

Abstract: A coupling assembly comprises an input shaft driven by a prime mover, at least one output shaft drivingly coupled to the input shaft, a fluid pump selectively driven by the input shaft through an auxiliary clutch, a friction clutch for selectively frictionally coupling the input shaft with the at least one output shaft, and a fluid clutch actuator for operating the friction clutch between a disengaged condition and an engaged condition. The fluid pump selectively communicates with the fluid clutch actuator for setting the friction clutch assembly in the engaged condition. The fluid pump is mounted to the input shaft.

Abstract translation: 联轴器组件包括由原动机驱动的输入轴，驱动地连接到输入轴的至少一个输出轴，通过辅助离合器由输入轴选择性地驱动的流体泵，用于选择性地将输入轴与第 所述至少一个输出轴和用于在分离状态和接合状态之间操作所述摩擦离合器的流体离合器致动器。 流体泵选择性地与流体离合器致动器连通，以将摩擦离合器组件设置在接合状态。 流体泵安装在输入轴上。

公开(公告)号：US07096990B2

公开(公告)日：2006-08-29

申请号：US09916256

申请日：2001-07-30

Applicant: Wayne Lee Borgen ,  William Gordon Hunt ,  Jun Yoshioka

Inventor： Wayne Lee Borgen ,  William Gordon Hunt ,  Jun Yoshioka

IPC: B60K23/08 ,  B62D61/10 ,  F16D13/54

CPC classification number: B60K23/08

Abstract: An axle disconnect system is provided whereby axles of a tandem or multi-axle vehicle may be easily and quickly engaged and disengaged as required and whereby the ring gear and differential gears remain stationary when the axle is disengaged. In multi-axle vehicles, a dual disconnect mechanism is contained in the front and auxiliary rear axles. When only the primary rear axle is necessary to propel the vehicle (e.g., during highway use) the transfer case interrupts torque to the front axle. Similarly, a clutch also interrupts torque transmission to the auxiliary rear axle. In this mode, the dual disconnect mechanism prevents the axle output shafts from back-driving the differential, thereby reducing parasitic losses and wear.

公开(公告)号：US06659249B2

公开(公告)日：2003-12-09

申请号：US10084487

申请日：2002-02-28

Applicant: Wayne Lee Borgen ,  William Gordon Hunt ,  Ernest Campbell

Inventor： Wayne Lee Borgen ,  William Gordon Hunt ,  Ernest Campbell

IPC: F16D1114

CPC classification number: B60K17/34 ,  B60K23/08 ,  F16D1/02

Abstract: A dual disconnect differential assembly for four-wheel drive (4WD) vehicle is disclosed. This disconnect differential assembly connects/disconnects both output shafts of a differential assembly simultaneously from the respective universal joints of the drive assembly. Both output shafts are interconnected to provide simultaneous sliding along an axial direction. A clutch mechanism associated with the inboard side of each universal joint (which may be a constant velocity joint) and with the output shafts is provided for simultaneous connection and simultaneous disconnection of the output shafts from the outboard side of the universal joint. The dual disconnect differential assembly herein is simple, compact, and reliable. It overcomes the disadvantages associated with single axle disconnect mechanisms presently in use. It also provides a simpler, more compact, and more reliable dual disconnect differential mechanism than any such mechanism presently known.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于四轮驱动（4WD）车辆的双断开差动组件。 该断开差速器组件将差速器组件的两个输出轴与驱动组件的相应的万向接头同时连接/断开。 两个输出轴相互连接以提供沿轴向的同时滑动。 与每个万向接头（其可以是恒定速度接头）的内侧相关联的离合器机构和与输出轴相关联的离合器机构用于同时连接和同时断开输出轴与万向接头的外侧。 这里的双断开差动组件是简单，紧凑和可靠的。 它克服了目前使用的单轴断开机构的缺点。 它还提供比目前已知的任何这样的机构更简单，更紧凑，更可靠的双断开差动机构。

公开(公告)号：US06557947B1

公开(公告)日：2003-05-06

申请号：US09842712

申请日：2001-04-27

Applicant: William Gordon Hunt

Inventor： William Gordon Hunt

IPC: B60B3516

CPC classification number: B60B27/001 ,  B60B27/0031 ,  B60B27/0052 ,  B60B27/0057 ,  B60B27/0078 ,  B60B27/06 ,  B60B27/065 ,  B60B35/121 ,  B60B35/18 ,  B60B2310/202 ,  B60B2310/208 ,  B60B2310/305 ,  B60B2310/307 ,  B60B2380/14 ,  Y10T74/19665 ,  Y10T403/7033

Abstract: An three-quarter floating axle drive assembly comprising an axle housing having an elongated axle tube, a rotatable axle shaft extending through the axle tube, a hub member rotatably supported on the axle tube through an anti-friction bearing assembly and drivingly connected to an outboard end of the axle shaft, and an axle shaft retainer disposed at an inboard end of the axle shaft provided for preventing an outward axial displacement thereof.

Abstract translation: 一种三分之三浮动轴驱动组件，其包括具有细长轴管的轴壳体，通过轴管延伸的可旋转车轴;毂构件，其通过抗摩擦轴承组件可旋转地支撑在轴管上并且驱动地连接到外侧 并且设置在车轴的内侧端部处的轴轴保持器，其设置用于防止其向外的轴向位移。

公开(公告)号：US06527664B2

公开(公告)日：2003-03-04

申请号：US10175086

申请日：2002-06-20

Applicant: William Gordon Hunt

Inventor： William Gordon Hunt

IPC: F16H4822

CPC classification number: F16H48/22 ,  F16H48/26 ,  F16H48/30 ,  F16H48/34 ,  F16H2048/204 ,  F16H2048/346

Abstract: A limited slip differential includes a friction clutch mechanism, an electromagnetic coupling, and a camming mechanism disposed between the friction clutch mechanism and the electromagnetic coupling. The camming mechanism converts shearing forces within the electromagnetic coupling to an axial force applied to engage the clutch mechanism. The camming mechanism includes annular discs having axially inclined ramps, and a roller bearing for movement along the ramps to provide for variable spacing between the annular discs, wherein increased spacing is used to apply the axial force.