MULTI-PATH FLUID DIVERTER VALVE
    2.
    发明申请
    MULTI-PATH FLUID DIVERTER VALVE 审中-公开
    多路径流体分流阀

    公开(公告)号:WO2014152482A3

    公开(公告)日:2014-09-25

    申请号:PCT/US2014/027389

    申请日:2014-03-14

    IPC分类号: B60G17/015 F16F9/34

    摘要: A multi-path fluid flow control valve for a shock absorber that restricts fluid into a first path while opening fluid flow to a second path when a given fluid flow velocity is reached. Exemplary configurations of this diverter valve are disclosed such as a spring loaded disc valve with face sealing lands, and a spool valve with diametric sealing lands. Applications include active suspension dampers in order to limit maximum RPM into a hydraulic motor. For such a system, in one mode the diverter valve allows fluid to move unrestricted into the hydraulic motor. When fluid velocity reaches a tunable set point, in a second mode the diverter valve restricts flow into the hydraulic motor and bypasses it shuttling fluid into the opposite side of the damper. In some cases progressive damping valves are utilized in series or parallel to smooth damping characteristics during, before, and after transitions.

    摘要翻译: 用于减震器的多路径流体流动控制阀,其在达到给定流体流动速度时将流体限制为第一路径,同时打开流体流动到第二路径。 公开了该分流阀的示例性构造,例如具有面密封区的弹簧加载盘阀和具有径向密封区的滑阀。 应用包括主动悬架阻尼器,以限制液压马达的最大转速。 对于这样的系统,在一种模式中,分流阀允许流体不受限制地移动到液压马达中。 当流体速度达到可调设定点时,在第二种模式下,分流阀限制流入液压马达的流量并绕过流体将流体输送到减震器的相对侧。 在某些情况下,渐进式阻尼阀串联或并联使用,以平稳过渡期间,之前和之后的阻尼特性。

    ACTIVE SUSPENSION WITH STRUCTURAL ACTUATOR
    3.
    发明申请
    ACTIVE SUSPENSION WITH STRUCTURAL ACTUATOR 审中-公开
    结构致动器的主动悬架

    公开(公告)号:WO2014176371A2

    公开(公告)日:2014-10-30

    申请号:PCT/US2014/035199

    申请日:2014-04-23

    IPC分类号: B60G17/016

    摘要: An active suspension system is configured in a strut arrangement. The active suspension system comprises a hydraulic actuator and a hydraulic pump/electric motor assembly, wherein the actuator movement is preferably in lockstep with the hydraulic motor-pump and electric motor-generator combination. Torque in the electric motor is instantaneously controlled by a controller to create an immediate force change on the hydraulic actuator. The hydraulic actuator is configured so that it can be used as a strut whereby the actuator has sufficient structural rigidity to carry the applied suspension loads while capable of supplying damper forces in at least three quadrants of the force velocity graph of the suspension actuator operation. Embodiments disclosed include low cost active suspension systems for a MacPherson strut application.

    摘要翻译: 主动悬挂系统配置为支柱装置。 主动悬挂系统包括液压致动器和液压泵/电动机组件,其中致动器运动优选地与液压马达泵和电动发电机组合在一起。 电动机中的扭矩由控制器瞬时控制,以在液压致动器上产生立即的力变化。 液压致动器被构造成使得其可以用作支柱,由此致动器具有足够的结构刚度来承载所施加的悬架载荷,同时能够在悬架致动器操作的力速度图的至少三个象限中提供阻尼力。 所公开的实施例包括用于MacPherson支柱应用的低成本主动悬挂系统。

    ACTIVE SAFETY SUSPENSION SYSTEM
    6.
    发明申请
    ACTIVE SAFETY SUSPENSION SYSTEM 审中-公开
    主动安全悬挂系统

    公开(公告)号:WO2015153811A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-10-08

    申请号:PCT/US2015/023951

    申请日:2015-04-01

    IPC分类号: B60G17/0195 B60G17/02

    摘要: In some embodiments, a rapid-response active suspension system controls suspension force and position for improving vehicle safety and drivability. The system may interface with various sensors that detect safety critical vehicle states and adjust the suspension of each wheel to improve safety. Pre-crash and collision sensors may notify the active suspension controller of a collision and the stance may be adjusted to improve occupant safety during an impact while maintaining active control of the wheels. Wheel forces may also be controlled to improve the effectiveness of vehicle safety systems such as ABS and ESP in order to improve traction. Also, bi-directional information may be communicated between the active suspension system and other vehicle safety systems such that each system may respond to information provided to the other.

    摘要翻译: 在一些实施例中,快速响应主动悬架系统控制悬挂力和位置以改善车辆安全性和驾驶性能。 该系统可以与检测安全关键车辆状态的各种传感器接口,并调整每个车轮的悬架以提高安全性。 预碰撞和碰撞传感器可以通知主动悬架控制器发生碰撞,并且可以调节姿态以在冲击期间提高乘客的安全性,同时保持对车轮的主动控制。 也可以控制车轮力,以提高诸如ABS和ESP的车辆安全系统的有效性,以改善牵引力。 此外,双向信息可以在主动悬架系统和其他车辆安全系统之间传递,使得每个系统可以响应提供给另一个的信息。

    SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROL FOR REGENERATIVE ENERGY GENERATORS
    8.
    发明申请
    SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROL FOR REGENERATIVE ENERGY GENERATORS 审中-公开
    用于再生能源发电机的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:WO2011014246A2

    公开(公告)日:2011-02-03

    申请号:PCT/US2010/002105

    申请日:2010-07-27

    IPC分类号: H02J3/38

    摘要: A device and system that can dynamically provide variable load on a generator and intelligently distribute generated power to loads and energy storage devices is disclosed. One system includes load profile controllers that employ a switching strategy to dynamically vary the load the generator induces while producing regenerative energy. This switching strategy may allow for a wide dynamic range of configurable damping characteristics, as well as decouple generator damping and the system output power. Multiple load profile controllers can be used together via a communications network, such as a vehicle controller area network (CAN) bus. A central regeneration controller or existing electronic control unit (ECU) can issue commands to change damping performance in different load profile controllers. By networking multiple load profile controllers together in either a distributed or centralized manner, the system may allow for intelligent power routing, coordination of multiple energy-generating devices (such as regenerative shocks and brakes), and improved utilization of on-board energy storage devices.

    摘要翻译: 公开了一种能够动态地提供发电机上的可变负载并智能地将生成的功率分配给负载和能量存储装置的装置和系统。 一个系统包括负载曲线控制器,其采用切换策略来动态地改变发电机产生的负载,同时产生再生能量。 该切换策略可以允许可配置阻尼特性的宽动态范围,以及去耦发电机阻尼和系统输出功率。 可以通过诸如车辆控制器局域网(CAN)总线的通信网络一起使用多个负载配置文件控制器。 中央再生控制器或现有的电子控制单元(ECU)可以在不同的负载曲线控制器中发出改变阻尼性能的命令。 通过以分散或集中的方式将多个负载配置文件控制器组合在一起,系统可以允许智能电力布线,多个能量产生装置(例如再生冲击和制动器)的协调,以及改进车载能量存储装置的利用 。

    INTEGRATED ENERGY GENERATING DAMPER
    10.
    发明申请
    INTEGRATED ENERGY GENERATING DAMPER 审中-公开
    综合能源发电阻尼器

    公开(公告)号:WO2011159874A2

    公开(公告)日:2011-12-22

    申请号:PCT/US2011/040654

    申请日:2011-06-16

    IPC分类号: F03C1/013

    摘要: A linear energy harvesting device that includes a housing and a piston that moves at least partially through the housing when it is compressed or extended from a rest position. When the piston moves, hydraulic fluid is pressurized and drives a hydraulic motor. The hydraulic motor drives an electric generator that produces electricity. Both the motor and generator are central to the device housing. Exemplary configurations are disclosed such as monotube, twin-tube, tri-tube and rotary based designs that each incorporates an integrated energy harvesting apparatus. By varying the electrical characteristics on an internal generator, the kinematic characteristics of the energy harvesting apparatus can be dynamically altered. In another mode, the apparatus can be used as an actuator to create linear movement. Applications include vehicle suspension systems (to act as the primary damper component), railcar bogie dampers, or industrial applications such as machinery dampers and wave energy harvesters, and electro-hydraulic actuators.

    摘要翻译: 线性能量收集装置,其包括壳体和活塞,当壳体和活塞从静止位置被压缩或延伸时至少部分地移动通过壳体。 当活塞移动时,液压油被加压并驱动液压马达。 液压马达驱动发电机发电。 电机和发电机都是设备外壳的中心。 公开了示例性配置,例如单管,双管,三管和基于旋转的设计,每个都包括集成的能量收集装置。 通过改变内部发电机的电气特性,可以动态地改变能量收集装置的运动特性。 在另一种模式中,该装置可用作致动器以产生线性运动。 应用包括车辆悬挂系统(用作主要阻尼器部件),轨道车转向架阻尼器或工业应用,例如机械阻尼器和波浪能收割机以及电动液压致动器。