Valve actuation system with valve seating control
    61.
    发明授权
    Valve actuation system with valve seating control 有权
    阀门致动系统,带阀座控制

    公开(公告)号:US08453613B2

    公开(公告)日:2013-06-04

    申请号:US11401260

    申请日:2006-04-11

    CPC classification number: F01L1/16 F01L1/14 F01L9/02 F01L13/0031 F01L2009/0451

    Abstract: A variable valve actuation system to actuate and control the seating velocity of an internal combustion engine valve is disclosed. The system comprises: a housing having a bore formed therein; an outer piston slidably disposed in the bore, the outer piston having an orifice formed therein; a catch piston slidably disposed in the outer piston; and an cone-shaped extension extending from the inner piston, wherein the cone-shaped extension is adapted to provide a variable flow area through the outer piston orifice to provide improved engine valve seating.

    Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于致动和控制内燃机阀的安装速度的可变气门致动系统。 该系统包括:具有形成在其中的孔的壳体; 可滑动地设置在所述孔中的外活塞,所述外活塞在其中形成有孔; 可滑动地设置在所述外活塞中的止动活塞; 以及从所述内部活塞延伸的锥形延伸部,其中所述锥形延伸部适于通过所述外部活塞孔提供可变的流动区域,以提供改进的发动机气门座。

    METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR GROUP CALLS IN A WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORK
    62.
    发明申请
    METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR GROUP CALLS IN A WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORK 有权
    无线通信网络中群组呼叫的方法和系统

    公开(公告)号:US20130136037A1

    公开(公告)日:2013-05-30

    申请号:US13816872

    申请日:2010-09-28

    CPC classification number: H04W4/16 H04W8/186 H04W76/40

    Abstract: Methods and systems are disclosed for forcing at least some members of a communication group to join a new group call when they are participating in an another group call to a different communication group. A wireless communication device that seeks to initiate the new group call transmits a request-to-transmit (RTT) on a reverse channel to initiate the new group call. This way, at least some of group members participating in the other group call can be allowed to join the new group call. The recipients of the RTT can then switch from a primary channel on which the other group call is taking place to an alternative channel to join the new group call. In one implemenation, the disclosed embodiments can be applied to a two-way wireless communication system that employs a TDMA channel access scheme.

    Abstract translation: 公开了用于强制通信组的至少一些成员在参与对不同通信组的另一组呼叫时加入新组呼的方法和系统。 寻求启动新组呼的无线通信设备在反向信道上发送请求转发(RTT)以发起新的组呼。 这样,可以允许至少参加另一组呼叫的组成员加入新的组呼。 然后RTT的收件人可以从另一个群组呼叫正在进行的主要渠道切换到另一个渠道,以加入新的群组通话。 在一个实施中,所公开的实施例可以应用于采用TDMA信道接入方案的双向无线通信系统。

    Self adjusting valve catch with valve seating control
    63.
    发明授权
    Self adjusting valve catch with valve seating control 有权
    带阀座调节阀的自调节阀

    公开(公告)号:US08079338B2

    公开(公告)日:2011-12-20

    申请号:US12233312

    申请日:2008-09-18

    CPC classification number: F01L9/02 F01L1/46 F01L2009/0451

    Abstract: A variable valve actuation system to actuate and control the seating velocity of an internal combustion engine valve is disclosed. The system comprises: a housing having a bore formed therein; an outer piston slidably disposed in the bore, said outer piston having an internal hydraulic passage, an internal chamber defined by an outer piston side wall, and an internal orifice connecting the internal hydraulic passage and the internal chamber; a catch piston slidably disposed in the outer piston; and a cone-shaped extension extending from the inner piston, wherein the cone-shaped extension is adapted to provide a variable flow area through the outer piston orifice to provide improved engine valve seating.

    Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于致动和控制内燃机阀的安装速度的可变气门致动系统。 该系统包括:具有形成在其中的孔的壳体; 可滑动地设置在所述孔中的外部活塞,所述外部活塞具有内部液压通道,由外部活塞侧壁限定的内部腔室和连接所述内部液压通道和所述内部腔室的内部孔口; 可滑动地设置在所述外活塞中的止动活塞; 以及从内部活塞延伸的锥形延伸部,其中锥形延伸部适于通过外部活塞孔提供可变的流动面积,以提供改进的发动机气门座。

    Integrated engine brake with mechanical linkage
    64.
    发明授权
    Integrated engine brake with mechanical linkage 有权
    集成发动机制动与机械联动

    公开(公告)号:US08065987B2

    公开(公告)日:2011-11-29

    申请号:US12348320

    申请日:2009-01-05

    Applicant: Zhou Yang

    Inventor: Zhou Yang

    Abstract: Apparatus and method are disclosed for converting an internal combustion engine from a normal engine operation (20) to an engine braking operation (10). The engine includes exhaust valve train components comprising at least one exhaust valve (300) and at least one cam (230) for cyclically opening and closing the at least one exhaust valve (300). The apparatus comprises actuation means (100) having at least one component integrated into at least one of the exhaust valve train components, such as a rocker arm (210) or a valve bridge (400). The actuation means (100) has an inoperative position and an operative position. In the inoperative position, the actuation means (100) is retracted and the small braking cam lobes (232 & 233) are skipped to generate a main valve lift profile (220m) for the normal engine operation (20). In the operative position, the actuation means (100) is extended to form a mechanical linkage so that the motion from all the cam lobes (220, 232 & 233) is transmitted to the at least one exhaust valve (300) for the engine braking operation (10). The apparatus further comprises control means (50) for moving the actuation means (100) between the inoperative position and the operative position to achieve the conversion between the normal engine operation (20) and the engine braking operation (10). The apparatus also includes valve lash adjusting mechanism, oil retraining means (350), and engine brake reset means (150).

    Abstract translation: 公开了用于将内燃机从正常发动机操作(20)转换为发动机制动操作(10)的装置和方法。 发动机包括排气阀组件,其包括至少一个排气阀(300)和用于循环地打开和关闭至少一个排气阀(300)的至少一个凸轮(230)。 该装置包括致动装置(100),其具有集成到排气阀组件中的至少一个中的至少一个部件,例如摇臂(210)或阀桥(400)。 致动装置(100)具有不工作位置和操作位置。 在非操作位置,致动装置(100)缩回,并且跳过小的制动凸轮凸角(232和233)以产生用于正常发动机操作(20)的主气门升程曲线(220m)。 在操作位置,致动装置(100)被延伸以形成机械联动装置,使得来自所有凸轮凸角(220,232和233)的运动传递到至少一个排气门(300),用于发动机制动 操作(10)。 该装置还包括用于在非操作位置和操作位置之间移动致动装置(100)以实现正常发动机操作(20)和发动机制动操作(10)之间的转换的控制装置(50)。 该装置还包括阀间隙调节机构,再生装置(350)和发动机制动复位装置(150)。

    Fuel dispenser utilizing pressure sensor for theft detection
    65.
    发明授权
    Fuel dispenser utilizing pressure sensor for theft detection 有权
    燃油分配器利用压力传感器进行盗窃检测

    公开(公告)号:US08042376B2

    公开(公告)日:2011-10-25

    申请号:US12131219

    申请日:2008-06-02

    CPC classification number: B67D7/08 B67D7/067 G01F15/007

    Abstract: A method of determining whether a measured fuel delivery rate determined by a fuel meter of a fuel dispenser corresponds to an actual fuel delivery rate at which fuel is being dispensed to a vehicle through a fuel flow path. The method includes measuring a fuel delivery rate at a given time during a fueling operation, measuring a fuel pressure of the fuel within the fuel flow path at the given time, comparing the measured fuel pressure to a plurality of fuel pressure values from a data set including a plurality of actual fuel delivery rate values that correspond to the plurality of fuel pressure values, retrieving one of the plurality of actual fuel delivery rate values from the data set that corresponds to the measured fuel pressure value; and comparing the measured fuel delivery rate from the fuel meter to the one actual fuel delivery rate value to determine if the measured fuel delivery rate corresponds to the actual fuel delivery rate at which fuel is being dispensed to the vehicle.

    Abstract translation: 一种确定由燃料分配器的燃料计量确定的测量燃料输送速率是否符合通过燃料流动路径将燃料分配到车辆的实际燃料输送速率的方法。 该方法包括在加油操作期间测量在给定时间的燃料输送速率,测量在给定时间内的燃料流动路径内的燃料的燃料压力,将测量的燃料压力与数据组中的多个燃料压力值进行比较 包括对应于所述多个燃料压力值的多个实际燃料输送速率值,从与所测量的燃料压力值对应的数据集中检索所述多个实际燃料输送速率值中的一个; 以及将来自燃料计量器的测量燃料输送速率与一个实际燃料输送速率值进行比较,以确定所测量的燃料输送速率是否对应于燃料被分配到车辆的实际燃料输送速率。

    Variable lost motion valve actuator and method
    67.
    发明授权
    Variable lost motion valve actuator and method 有权
    可变的运动阀致动器和方法

    公开(公告)号:US07882810B2

    公开(公告)日:2011-02-08

    申请号:US11450286

    申请日:2006-06-12

    Abstract: A lost motion engine valve actuation system and method of actuating an engine valve are disclosed. The system may comprise a valve train element, a pivoting lever, a control piston, and a hydraulic circuit. The pivoting lever may include a first end for contacting the control piston, a second end for transmitting motion to a valve stem and a means for contacting a valve train element. The amount of lost motion provided by the system may be selected by varying the position of the control piston relative to the pivoting lever. Variation of the control piston position may be carried out by placing the control piston in hydraulic communication with a control trigger valve and one or more accumulators. Actuation of the trigger valve releases hydraulic fluid allowing for adjustment of the control piston position. Means for limiting valve seating velocity, filling the hydraulic circuit upon engine start up, and mechanically locking the control piston/lever for a fixed level of valve actuation are also disclosed.

    Abstract translation: 公开了一种失速发动机气门致动系统和致动发动机气门的方法。 该系统可以包括气门机构元件,枢转杆,控制活塞和液压回路。 枢转杆可以包括用于接触控制活塞的第一端,用于将运动传递到阀杆的第二端和用于接触气门机构元件的装置。 可以通过改变控制活塞相对于枢转杆的位置来选择由系统提供的空动量。 可以通过将控制活塞与控制触发阀和一个或多个蓄能器液压连接来实现控制活塞位置的变化。 触发阀的启动释放液压流体,允许调节控制活塞位置。 还公开了用于限制阀座速度,在发动机起动时填充液压回路以及将控制活塞/杆机械地锁定在固定水平的阀致动的装置。

    ENGINE BRAKING APPARATUS WITH TWO-LEVEL PRESSURE CONTROL VALVES
    68.
    发明申请
    ENGINE BRAKING APPARATUS WITH TWO-LEVEL PRESSURE CONTROL VALVES 有权
    具有两级压力控制阀的发动机制动装置

    公开(公告)号:US20100170471A1

    公开(公告)日:2010-07-08

    申请号:US12348317

    申请日:2009-01-05

    Applicant: Zhou Yang

    Inventor: Zhou Yang

    Abstract: Apparatus and method are disclosed for converting an internal combustion engine from a normal engine operation (20) to an engine braking (or retarding) operation (10). The apparatus has an actuation means (100) containing two braking pistons (160) slidably disposed in the valve bridge (400) between an inoperative position (0) and an operative position (1). The apparatus also has a flow control valve (50) for supplying control fluid to the actuation means (100) with two levels of pressure. At the first level or lower pressure, the braking pistons (160) will stay in the inoperative position (0), and a gap (234) is formed between the valve bridge (400) and the exhaust valves (300) to skip the motion from the lower portion of the cam (230) for the normal engine operation (20). At the second level or higher pressure, the braking pistons (160) will be moved to the operative position (1), and a linkage is formed between the valve bridge (400) and the exhaust valves (300) so that the motion from the whole cam (230) can be transmitted to the valves (300) for the engine braking operation (10). The apparatus also includes a supporting means (250) for preventing any no-follow of the valve train components and a resetting means (150) for modifying the valve lift profile (220v) generated by the cam (230). The supporting means (250) does not impose any force on the braking pistons (160), while the resetting means (150) stays at the off or draining position during the normal engine operation (20).

    Abstract translation: 公开了用于将内燃机从正常发动机操作(20)转换为发动机制动(或减速)操作(10)的装置和方法。 该装置具有致动装置(100),该致动装置(100)包含可滑动地设置在阀桥(400)中的两个制动活塞(160),其在非操作位置(0)和操作位置(1)之间。 该装置还具有流量控制阀(50),用于以两级压力向控制装置(100)供应控制流体。 在第一级或更低压力下,制动活塞(160)将停留在不工作位置(0),并且在阀桥(400)和排气门(300)之间形成间隙(234)以跳过运动 从用于正常发动机操作(20)的凸轮(230)的下部。 在第二级或更高压力下,制动活塞(160)将移动到操作位置(1),并且在阀桥(400)和排气门(300)之间形成连杆,使得来自 整个凸轮(230)可以传递到用于发动机制动操作(10)的阀(300)。 该装置还包括用于防止气动列车部件的任何不随动的支撑装置(250)和用于改变由凸轮(230)产生的气门升程曲线(220v)的复位装置(150)。 支撑装置(250)不会在制动活塞(160)上施加任何力,而在正常的发动机操作(20)期间,复位装置(150)保持在关闭或排放位置。

    METHOD OF OPERATING AN ENGINE BRAKE
    69.
    发明申请
    METHOD OF OPERATING AN ENGINE BRAKE 有权
    操作发动机制动器的方法

    公开(公告)号:US20070256663A1

    公开(公告)日:2007-11-08

    申请号:US11429225

    申请日:2006-05-08

    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for actuating an engine valve provided between an engine cylinder and an exhaust manifold to provide compression-release engine braking in combination with exhaust gas restriction and brake gas recirculation are disclosed. In a first embodiment of the present invention, the engine valve used to provide brake gas recirculation and compression-release braking may be maintained slightly open between the brake gas recirculation and compression-release events. In another embodiment of the present invention, the cam closing ramp for a main exhaust event may be extended to terminate near the beginning of a brake gas recirculation event to facilitate refilling a hydraulic valve actuation system used to in association with the exhaust valve.

    Abstract translation: 公开了用于致动设置在发动机气缸和排气歧管之间的发动机气门以提供与排气限制和制动气体再循环相结合的压缩释放发动机制动的方法和装置。 在本发明的第一实施例中,用于提供制动气体再循环和压缩释放制动的发动机阀可以在制动气体再循环和压缩释放事件之间保持略微打开。 在本发明的另一个实施例中,用于主排气事件的凸轮闭合斜坡可以延伸以在制动气体再循环事件开始附近终止,以便于重新填充用于与排气阀相关联的液压阀致动系统。

    Method of operating an engine brake
    70.
    发明授权
    Method of operating an engine brake 有权
    操作发动机制动器的方法

    公开(公告)号:US07284533B1

    公开(公告)日:2007-10-23

    申请号:US11429225

    申请日:2006-05-08

    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for actuating an engine valve provided between an engine cylinder and an exhaust manifold to provide compression-release engine braking in combination with exhaust gas restriction and brake gas recirculation are disclosed. In a first embodiment of the present invention, the engine valve used to provide brake gas recirculation and compression-release braking may be maintained slightly open between the brake gas recirculation and compression-release events. In another embodiment of the present invention, the cam closing ramp for a main exhaust event may be extended to terminate near the beginning of a brake gas recirculation event to facilitate refilling a hydraulic valve actuation system used to in association with the exhaust valve.

    Abstract translation: 公开了用于致动设置在发动机气缸和排气歧管之间的发动机气门以提供与排气限制和制动气体再循环相结合的压缩释放发动机制动的方法和装置。 在本发明的第一实施例中,用于提供制动气体再循环和压缩释放制动的发动机阀可以在制动气体再循环和压缩释放事件之间保持略微打开。 在本发明的另一个实施例中,用于主排气事件的凸轮闭合斜坡可以延伸以在制动气体再循环事件开始附近终止,以便于重新填充用于与排气阀相关联的液压阀致动系统。

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