公开(公告)号：US20240262191A1

公开(公告)日：2024-08-08

申请号：US18214630

申请日：2023-06-27

Applicant: The Hiliard Corporation

Inventor： Kelly P. Heath ,  James E. Palmer ,  John Updyke

IPC: B60K23/08

CPC classification number: B60K23/0808 ,  B60K2023/0841

Abstract: A positive drive differential assembly including a differential with an input pinion configured to operably engage with a drive shaft so as to permit the drive shaft to rotate the pinion. A bi-directional overrunning clutch assembly is configured to transmit torque between the pinion and two drive axle segments. A pinion disconnect assembly is provided for controlling transmission of rotation to the pinion and including a rotary coupler. A linear actuator is connected to the rotary coupler and configured to translate the rotary coupler between connected and disconnected positions.

公开(公告)号：US09360059B2

公开(公告)日：2016-06-07

申请号：US14525889

申请日：2014-10-28

Applicant: The Hilliard Corporation

Inventor： James E. Palmer ,  John R. Updyke

IPC: F16H48/12 ,  F16D41/08 ,  B60K17/34 ,  B60K23/08 ,  B60K17/02 ,  B60K17/16

CPC classification number: F16D41/088 ,  B60K17/02 ,  B60K17/16 ,  B60K17/34 ,  B60K23/08 ,  F16D27/10 ,  F16D47/04 ,  Y10T74/19005

Abstract: A front differential for a four wheel drive vehicle including a pinion assembly with first and second pinions that are engaged with a ring gear assembly with first and second ring gears. The first pinion and first ring gear combination are rotatable independent from the second pinion and second ring gear combination, thus permitting one to rotate relative to the other. The first pinion and first ring gear combination are adapted to rotate one driven shaft, and the second pinion and second ring gear combination are adapted to rotate the other driven shaft. A bi-directional overrunning clutch assembly is engaged with an end of the drive shaft and includes one set of rolls located adjacent to the first pinion shaft, and another set of rolls located adjacent to the second pinion shaft. The clutch assembly control torque transmission between the pinion shafts and the drive shaft.

Abstract translation: 一种用于四轮驱动车辆的前差速器，其包括具有第一和第二小齿轮的小齿轮组件，所述小齿轮组件与具有第一和第二齿圈的齿圈组件接合。 第一小齿轮和第一齿圈组合可独立于第二小齿轮和第二齿圈组合旋转，从而允许一个相对于另一个旋转。 第一小齿轮和第一齿圈组合适于旋转一个从动轴，并且第二小齿轮和第二齿圈组合适于旋转另一个从动轴。 双向超越离合器组件与驱动轴的端部接合并且包括邻近第一小齿轮轴定位的一组辊以及邻近第二小齿轮轴定位的另一组辊。 离合器组件控制小齿轮轴与驱动轴之间的转矩传递。

公开(公告)号：US08857294B2

公开(公告)日：2014-10-14

申请号：US12969152

申请日：2010-12-15

Applicant: J. Brendan Brewer ,  Kelly P. Heath ,  James E. Palmer ,  Howard J. Knickerbocker ,  John Michael Hasson, Jr.

Inventor： J. Brendan Brewer ,  Kelly P. Heath ,  James E. Palmer ,  Howard J. Knickerbocker ,  John Michael Hasson, Jr.

IPC: F16D41/067 ,  F16D27/12 ,  F16D41/08 ,  F16D27/10

CPC classification number: F16D27/10 ,  F16D41/088 ,  Y10T74/19005

Abstract: A bi-directional overrunning clutch differential for controlling torque transmission between a pinion input shaft and at least one output hub. The clutch having a clutch housing and the roll cage mounted within the housing. An engagement control assembly is provided for controlling the relative position of the roll cage with respect to a cam surface on the clutch housing. The engagement control assembly includes an electronically controlled actuation device, such as a coil or solenoid, which when activated causes the roll cage to rotate into a second position relative to the clutch housing to engage the rolls with the cam surface and an outer surface of the hub. A spring is engaged with the clutch housing and has an end engaged with the roll cage for biasing the roll cage into a neutral position when the roll cage is in its second position.

Abstract translation: 一种双向超速离合器差速器，用于控制小齿轮输入轴与至少一个输出轮毂之间的转矩传递。 离合器具有离合器壳体并且滚子保持架安装在壳体内。 提供了一种接合控制组件，用于控制滚子保持架相对于离合器壳体上的凸轮表面的相对位置。 接合控制组件包括电子控制的致动装置，例如线圈或螺线管，其在被激活时使得辊笼相对于离合器壳体旋转到第二位置，以使辊与凸轮表面接合， 枢纽。 弹簧与离合器壳体接合，并且具有与滚子保持架接合的端部，用于在滚子保持架处于其第二位置时将滚子保持架偏压到中立位置。

公开(公告)号：US20100311529A1

公开(公告)日：2010-12-09

申请号：US12793488

申请日：2010-06-03

Applicant: David C. Ochab ,  Matthew J. Cowen ,  Scott C. Schneider ,  Steven M. Averill ,  Kenneth W. Moyer, II ,  William J. Coon

Inventor： David C. Ochab ,  Matthew J. Cowen ,  Scott C. Schneider ,  Steven M. Averill ,  Kenneth W. Moyer, II ,  William J. Coon

IPC: F16H9/14 ,  F16H55/36

CPC classification number: F16H55/56 ,  F16D43/18 ,  F16H9/18 ,  F16H61/66245 ,  F16H61/66268 ,  F16H61/66272 ,  F16H2061/6618

Abstract: A drive clutch for a continuously variable transmission that includes an input shaft designed to engage with an engine. A sheave assembly is mounted about the input shaft. A bearing assembly separates the sheave assembly from the input shaft such that the input shaft can rotate independently from the sheave assembly. At least one sheave clutch assembly is positioned about the input shaft. The sheave clutch assembly is configured to provide engagement between the sheave assembly and the input shaft when the rotation of the input shaft increases above a certain threshold value. An axial control mechanism is mounted on the input shaft adjacent to the second sheave. The axial control mechanism controls the movement of the second sheave toward and away from the first sheave as a function of the speed of the input shaft. A continuously variable transmission including the drive clutch and a driven clutch is also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 一种用于无级变速器的驱动离合器，其包括设计成与发动机接合的输入轴。 滑轮组件围绕输入轴安装。 轴承组件将滑轮组件与输入轴分离，使得输入轴可以独立于滑轮组件旋转。 至少一个滑轮离合器组件围绕输入轴定位。 滑轮离合器组件构造成当输入轴的旋转增加到高于某个阈值时，在滑轮组件和输入轴之间提供接合。 轴向控制机构安装在与第二滑轮相邻的输入轴上。 轴向控制机构根据输入轴的速度控制第二滑轮朝向和远离第一滑轮的移动。 还公开了一种包括驱动离合器和从动离合器的无级变速器。

公开(公告)号：US20240125361A1

公开(公告)日：2024-04-18

申请号：US17769329

申请日：2020-09-25

Applicant: The Hilliard Corporation

Inventor： William J. COON ,  James E. PALMER ,  David C. OCHAB

IPC: F16D27/108 ,  B60K17/35 ,  F16D27/14 ,  F16D41/067 ,  F16D41/08 ,  F16H48/24 ,  F16H48/34 ,  H01F7/20

CPC classification number: F16D27/108 ,  B60K17/3505 ,  F16D27/14 ,  F16D41/067 ,  F16D41/088 ,  F16H48/24 ,  F16H48/34 ,  H01F7/20

Abstract: An electro-magnetic coil assembly mounted to a clutch assembly, the electromagnetic coil assembly including a coil mounted within an annular coil housing and a flexible armature plate. The coil assembly adapted to generate an electromagnetic field between the coil and the armature plate for attracting the armature plate to the coil assembly. The flexible armature plate includes an annular plate with an outer edge and an inner edge, the outer edge defining an outer periphery, the inner edge defining an inner periphery. Tangs spaced about the inner periphery extending radially inward from the inner edge. Inner notches spaced about the inner periphery of the annular plate and extending radially outward to a point at least halfway in the radial direction between the inner edge and the outer edge. Outer notches spaced about the outer periphery between and extending radially inward.

公开(公告)号：US20210396302A1

公开(公告)日：2021-12-23

申请号：US17324689

申请日：2021-05-19

Applicant: The Hilliard Corporation

Inventor： Kelly P. HEATH ,  Howard J. KNICKERBOCKER ,  Kevin BENNETT

IPC: F16H48/16 ,  F16D41/067 ,  F16D41/08 ,  F16H48/20

Abstract: A bi-directional overrunning clutch differential is configured to transmit power from an input shaft to a first output shaft and a second output shaft in a vehicle. The differential includes a differential housing having a first bearing seat and a second bearing seat. A first bearing is carried by the differential housing in the first bearing seat, and a second bearing is carried by the differential housing in the second bearing seat. A first retaining ring secures the first bearing in the first bearing seat, and a second retaining ring secures the second bearing in the second bearing seat. A first output hub is carried by the first bearing for rotation relative to the differential housing, and a second output hub is carried by the second bearing for rotation relative to the differential housing.

公开(公告)号：US11131350B1

公开(公告)日：2021-09-28

申请号：US16903577

申请日：2020-06-17

Applicant: The Hilliard Corporation

Inventor： James E. Palmer

IPC: F16H1/32 ,  H02K7/108 ,  F16D41/08 ,  F16D27/105

Abstract: A coupling for connecting an input shaft to an output shaft through a bi-directional overrunning clutch assembly. A portion of the input shaft is located within an internal cavity of the output shaft. The bi-directional roller clutch assembly selectively connects and disconnects the input and output shafts from one another. A drive plate is disposed about and attached to a portion of the input shaft so as to rotate in combination therewith. The drive plate is rotationally connected to a clutch housing of the clutch assembly such that rotation of the input shaft produces corresponding rotation of the clutch housing. A torsion spring is positioned within a spring retainer and engaged with at least one of either the spring retainer or the clutch housing. An engagement control assembly controls the engagement and disengagement of the clutch assembly and a coil housing mounted in the cover and a coil mounted in the coil housing, the coil is connected to a switch for controlling the supply of current to the coil. The coil having an active state for generating magnetic flux when power is sent to the coil, and an inactive state when no power is sent to the coil and no magnetic flux is generated. At least one armature plate is disposed about the output shaft and positioned near the coil.

公开(公告)号：US20150159743A1

公开(公告)日：2015-06-11

申请号：US14525889

申请日：2014-10-28

Applicant: The Hilliard Corporation

Inventor： James E. Palmer ,  John R. Updyke

IPC: F16H48/22 ,  F16D41/08 ,  F16H48/16

CPC classification number: F16D41/088 ,  B60K17/02 ,  B60K17/16 ,  B60K17/34 ,  B60K23/08 ,  F16D27/10 ,  F16D47/04 ,  Y10T74/19005

Abstract: A front differential for a four wheel drive vehicle including a pinion assembly with first and second pinions that are engaged with a ring gear assembly with first and second ring gears. The first pinion and first ring gear combination are rotatable independent from the second pinion and second ring gear combination, thus permitting one to rotate relative to the other. The first pinion and first ring gear combination are adapted to rotate one driven shaft, and the second pinion and second ring gear combination are adapted to rotate the other driven shaft. A bi-directional overrunning clutch assembly is engaged with an end of the drive shaft and includes one set of rolls located adjacent to the first pinion shaft, and another set of rolls located adjacent to the second pinion shaft. The clutch assembly control torque transmission between the pinion shafts and the drive shaft.

Abstract translation: 一种用于四轮驱动车辆的前差速器，其包括具有第一和第二小齿轮的小齿轮组件，所述小齿轮组件与具有第一和第二齿圈的齿圈组件接合。 第一小齿轮和第一齿圈组合可独立于第二小齿轮和第二齿圈组合旋转，从而允许一个相对于另一个旋转。 第一小齿轮和第一齿圈组合适于旋转一个从动轴，并且第二小齿轮和第二齿圈组合适于旋转另一个从动轴。 双向超越离合器组件与驱动轴的端部接合并且包括邻近第一小齿轮轴定位的一组辊以及邻近第二小齿轮轴定位的另一组辊。 离合器组件控制小齿轮轴与驱动轴之间的转矩传递。

公开(公告)号：US08857594B2

公开(公告)日：2014-10-14

申请号：US13561591

申请日：2012-07-30

Applicant: Robert A. Schlaufman ,  Brenton H. Barron

Inventor： Robert A. Schlaufman ,  Brenton H. Barron

IPC: F16D13/42

CPC classification number: F16D13/42 ,  E04F21/245 ,  F16D2023/123

Abstract: A friction drive clutch includes a hub, a thrust plate that rotates with and is axially slidable on the hub, a first housing rotatable with respect to the hub and including at least two first ramped members each having a sloped face, a second housing rotatable with respect to the thrust plate and axially movable together with the thrust plate, the second housing including at least two second ramped members each having a sloped face, a third housing rotatable with respect to the hub, and a spring assembly biasing the thrust plate and second housing axially toward the first housing, wherein when the second housing is rotated in one direction, the sloped faces of the first and second members slide over each other to urge the second housing and thrust plate axially in opposition to the spring assembly to bring the thrust plate into frictional engagement with the third housing.

Abstract translation: 摩擦驱动离合器包括轮毂，与轮毂一起旋转并可轴向滑动的止推板，相对于轮毂可旋转的第一壳体，并且包括至少两个第一倾斜构件，每个具有倾斜面，第二壳体可与 相对于止推板并与止推板一起可轴向移动，第二壳体包括至少两个第二斜坡构件，每个第二倾斜构件具有倾斜面，相对于轮毂可旋转的第三壳体以及偏置推力板的弹簧组件和第二 轴向地朝着第一壳体容纳，其中当第二壳体沿一个方向旋转时，第一和第二构件的倾斜面彼此滑动以相对于弹簧组件轴向推动第二壳体和推力板，以使推力 板与第三壳体摩擦接合。

公开(公告)号：US08857589B2

公开(公告)日：2014-10-14

申请号：US13305943

申请日：2011-11-29

Applicant: Kelly P. Heath ,  James E. Palmer

Inventor： Kelly P. Heath ,  James E. Palmer

IPC: F16D41/067

CPC classification number: F16D7/027 ,  F16D41/067 ,  F16D47/04

Abstract: A bi-directional overrunning clutch includes a housing and first and second hubs substantially coaxially aligned within the housing. A roll cage positions a plurality of rollers in an annular space between each of the hubs and an inner cam surface of the housing. The rollers are adapted to wedgingly engage between the hub and the inner cam for transmitting torque therebetween. End caps are attached to the housing adjacent to the hubs. A friction disk mechanism located on each side of the roll cage includes a roll cage plate attached to the roll cage, an inner hub friction member attached to the hub, a slip disk, and a spring compressed between the slip disk and the inner hub friction member biasing the inner hub friction member into frictional contact with the roll cage plate.

Abstract translation: 双向超速离合器包括壳体和在壳体内基本同轴对准的第一和第二轮毂​​。 辊笼将多个辊定位在每个轮毂和壳体的内凸轮表面之间的环形空间中。 辊子适于楔形地接合在轮毂和内凸轮之间以在它们之间传递扭矩。 端盖连接到与轮毂相邻的壳体。 位于辊笼的每一侧的摩擦盘机构包括：附接到辊笼的辊笼板，附接到轮毂的内轮毂摩擦件，滑盘和压缩在滑盘和内轮毂摩擦件之间的弹簧 构件将内轮毂摩擦件偏置成与辊笼板摩擦接触。