公开(公告)号：US07775928B2

公开(公告)日：2010-08-17

申请号：US11859348

申请日：2007-09-21

Applicant: Frederick E. Zink

Inventor： Frederick E. Zink

IPC: F16H48/06

CPC classification number: B60K17/16 ,  F16H48/08 ,  F16H48/24 ,  F16H48/30 ,  F16H48/34 ,  F16H2048/204 ,  F16H2048/346 ,  F16H2048/382 ,  F16H2048/423 ,  Y10T29/49464 ,  Y10T29/49465 ,  Y10T29/49826

Abstract: An axle assembly with an axle housing with a pair of bearing journals, a differential assembly disposed between the bearing journals, a pair of differential bearings and a pair of hollow adjusters that can be threaded into the bearing journals to preload the differential bearings and control gear lash between a pinion and a ring gear. Retaining members can be non-rotatably engage to the hollow adjusters and can be press-fit into counterbores in the outboard sides of the bearing journals. The axle housing can include an unitarily formed differential housing with a body and an axle tube structure, and a first axle tube that can be discretely formed and coupled to the body.

Abstract translation: 具有轴壳体的轴组件，其具有一对轴承轴颈，设置在轴承轴颈之间的差速器组件，一对差速器轴承和一对空心调节器，其可以拧入轴承轴颈中以预加载差速器轴承和控制齿轮 小齿轮和齿圈之间的间隙。 保持构件可以不可旋转地接合到中空调节器，并且可以压配合到轴承轴颈的外侧中的沉孔中。 轴壳体可以包括具有主体和轴管结构的一体形成的差速器壳体，以及可以离散地形成并联接到主体的第一轴管。

公开(公告)号：US06817961B2

公开(公告)日：2004-11-16

申请号：US10358704

申请日：2003-02-05

Applicant: Jason E. Moore ,  Frederick E. Zink

Inventor： Jason E. Moore ,  Frederick E. Zink

IPC: F16H4826

CPC classification number: F16H48/30 ,  F16H48/08 ,  F16H48/26 ,  F16H48/34 ,  F16H2048/204 ,  F16H2048/346

Abstract: A differential system includes a case, a pair of pinion gears, a pair of side gears and an electrically operable coupling including a magnetically responsive fluid. The coupling selectively drivingly interconnects one of the side gears and the case. In one instance, the present invention includes a rotor having a plurality of outwardly extending blades positioned in communication with a magneto-rheological fluid. An electromagnet is selectively actuated to change the viscosity of the magneto-rheological fluid. In this manner, the differential may function as an “open” differential, a “locked” differential or a differential accommodating a limited-slip condition.

Abstract translation: 差速系统包括壳体，一对小齿轮，一对侧齿轮和包括磁响应流体的电可操作的联轴器。 联接器选择性地驱动地互连侧齿轮和壳体中的一个。 在一种情况下，本发明包括具有多个向外延伸的叶片的转子，其定位成与磁流变流体连通。 选择性地致动电磁体以改变磁流变流体的粘度。 以这种方式，差速器可以用作“开路”差速器，“锁定”差速器或容纳限滑条件的差速器。

公开(公告)号：US08092132B2

公开(公告)日：2012-01-10

申请号：US12315846

申请日：2008-12-05

Applicant: Frederick E. Zink ,  James Moore ,  Jeffrey L. Gerstenberger

Inventor： Frederick E. Zink ,  James Moore ,  Jeffrey L. Gerstenberger

IPC: F16B39/04

CPC classification number: F16B39/103 ,  F16C19/364 ,  F16C19/548 ,  F16C25/06 ,  F16C2326/02

Abstract: A fastener with a threaded nut, a clip, a first engagement feature and a second engagement feature. The nut has front and rear surfaces and a first lock structure that is disposed between the front and rear surfaces. The clip has a body, which defines an aperture, a second lock structure and an engagement member. The second lock structure is coupled to the body and engages the first lock structure to axially retain the clip to the nut. The engagement member extends into the aperture in the body. The first engagement feature is coupled to either the nut or the clip and comprises at least one tooth. The second engagement feature is associated with the other one of the nut and the clip and is engaged with the first engagement feature to inhibit rotation between the nut and the clip.

Abstract translation: 具有螺纹螺母，夹子，第一接合特征和第二接合特征的紧固件。 螺母具有前表面和后表面以及设置在前表面和后表面之间的第一锁定结构。 夹具具有限定孔的主体，第二锁定结构和接合构件。 第二锁定结构联接到主体并且接合第一锁定结构以将夹子轴向保持在螺母上。 接合构件延伸到体内的孔中。 第一接合特征联接到螺母或夹子并且包括至少一个齿。 第二接合特征与螺母和夹子中的另一个相关联，并且与第一接合特征接合以阻止螺母和夹子之间的旋转。

公开(公告)号：US07998012B2

公开(公告)日：2011-08-16

申请号：US13028667

申请日：2011-02-16

Applicant: Frederick E. Zink

Inventor： Frederick E. Zink

IPC: B21D53/28

CPC classification number: B60K17/16 ,  F16H48/08 ,  F16H48/24 ,  F16H48/30 ,  F16H48/34 ,  F16H2048/204 ,  F16H2048/346 ,  F16H2048/382 ,  F16H2048/423 ,  Y10T29/49464 ,  Y10T29/49465 ,  Y10T29/49826

Abstract: A torque transmitting component that includes a hollow adjuster that is employed to preload and/or position a bearing that supports a differential assembly relative to a housing. One of the housing and the adjuster includes a first engagement feature and the other one of the housing and the adjuster includes a second engagement feature. A retaining member is press-fit to the first engagement feature and is non-rotatably coupled to the second engagement feature to inhibit rotation of the adjuster relative to the housing. A method is also provided.

Abstract translation: 扭矩传递部件，其包括中空调节器，所述中空调节器用于对相对于壳体支撑差速器组件的轴承进行预加载和/或定位。 壳体和调节器中的一个包括第一接合特征，并且壳体和调节器中的另一个包括第二接合特征。 保持构件压配合到第一接合特征并且不可旋转地联接到第二接合特征以阻止调节器相对于壳体的旋转。 还提供了一种方法。

公开(公告)号：US20100143065A1

公开(公告)日：2010-06-10

申请号：US12315846

申请日：2008-12-05

Applicant: Frederick E. Zink ,  James Moore ,  Jeffrey L. Gerstenberger

Inventor： Frederick E. Zink ,  James Moore ,  Jeffrey L. Gerstenberger

IPC: F16B39/10 ,  F16B39/04

CPC classification number: F16B39/103 ,  F16C19/364 ,  F16C19/548 ,  F16C25/06 ,  F16C2326/02

Abstract: A fastener with a threaded nut, a clip, a first engagement feature and a second engagement feature. The nut has front and rear surfaces and a first lock structure that is disposed between the front and rear surfaces. The clip has a body, which defines an aperture, a second lock structure and an engagement member. The second lock structure is coupled to the body and engages the first lock structure to axially retain the clip to the nut. The engagement member extends into the aperture in the body. The first engagement feature is coupled to either the nut or the clip and comprises at least one tooth. The second engagement feature is associated with the other one of the nut and the clip and is engaged with the first engagement feature to inhibit rotation between the nut and the clip.

Abstract translation: 具有螺纹螺母，夹子，第一接合特征和第二接合特征的紧固件。 螺母具有前表面和后表面以及设置在前表面和后表面之间的第一锁定结构。 夹具具有限定孔的主体，第二锁定结构和接合构件。 第二锁定结构联接到主体并且接合第一锁定结构以将夹子轴向保持在螺母上。 接合构件延伸到体内的孔中。 第一接合特征联接到螺母或夹子并且包括至少一个齿。 第二接合特征与螺母和夹子中的另一个相关联，并且与第一接合特征接合以阻止螺母和夹子之间的旋转。

公开(公告)号：US06991576B2

公开(公告)日：2006-01-31

申请号：US10989943

申请日：2004-11-16

Applicant: Jason E. Moore ,  Frederick E. Zink

Inventor： Jason E. Moore ,  Frederick E. Zink

IPC: F16H48/06 ,  F16D27/00

CPC classification number: F16H48/30 ,  F16H48/08 ,  F16H48/26 ,  F16H48/34 ,  F16H2048/204 ,  F16H2048/346

Abstract: A differential assembly includes a case, a gearset having a pair of pinion gears and a pair of side gears, and an electrically operable coupling including a magnetically responsive fluid. The coupling is operable to selectively interconnect one of the side gears to the case. In one instance, the present invention includes a rotor having a plurality of outwardly extending blades positioned in communication with a magneto-rheological fluid. An electromagnet is selectively actuated to change the viscosity of the magneto-rheological fluid. In this manner, the differential may function as an “open” differential, a “locked” differential or a differential accommodating a limited-slip condition.

Abstract translation: 差速器组件包括壳体，具有一对小齿轮和一对侧齿轮的齿轮组，以及包括磁响应流体的电可操作的联轴器。 联接器可操作以选择性地将一个侧齿轮连接到壳体。 在一种情况下，本发明包括具有多个向外延伸的叶片的转子，其定位成与磁流变流体连通。 选择性地致动电磁体以改变磁流变流体的粘度。 以这种方式，差速器可以用作“开路”差速器，“锁定”差速器或容纳限滑条件的差速器。

公开(公告)号：US08381861B2

公开(公告)日：2013-02-26

申请号：US12401787

申请日：2009-03-11

Applicant: Frederick E. Zink

Inventor： Frederick E. Zink

IPC: B60K17/34

CPC classification number: B60K17/344 ,  B60K17/35 ,  Y10T74/19051

Abstract: A transfer case for use in motor vehicles for transferring drive torque from a powertrain to first and second drivelines includes a first output shaft adapted to transmit drive torque from the powertrain to the first driveline. The second output shaft is adapted to transmit drive torque to a second driveline. The transfer case includes a first spiral bevel gear set driven by the first output shaft and a second spiral bevel gear set driven by the first spiral bevel gear set and driving the second output shaft.

Abstract translation: 用于将动力传动装置的驱动转矩传递到第一和第二传动系统的用于机动车辆的分动箱包括适于将驱动扭矩从动力传动系传递到第一传动系的第一输出轴。 第二输出轴适于将驱动扭矩传递给第二传动系。 转移箱包括由第一输出轴驱动的第一螺旋伞齿轮组和由第一螺旋锥齿轮组驱动并驱动第二输出轴的第二螺旋伞齿轮组。

公开(公告)号：US08167762B2

公开(公告)日：2012-05-01

申请号：US12429827

申请日：2009-04-24

Applicant: Frederick E. Zink ,  Jeffrey L. Gerstenberger

Inventor： Frederick E. Zink ,  Jeffrey L. Gerstenberger

IPC: F16H48/06

CPC classification number: B60T8/171 ,  B60T8/329 ,  G01P3/488

Abstract: A wheel speed measurement system for a drive axle is provided within a differential assembly. The system includes a differential side bearing adjustment ring configured for adjusting the position of a differential carrier bearing assembly. A tone ring is provided having an inner bore to accommodate a coaxial axle shaft. A retainer ring member is snap-fit between the differential side bearing adjustment ring and the tone ring, permitting relative rotation of the tone ring. Sensors are provided in sensor mounts integrally formed on an exterior of a differential assembly housing.

Abstract translation: 用于驱动轴的车轮速度测量系统设置在差速器组件内。 该系统包括构造成用于调节差速器承载组件的位置的差动侧轴承调节环。 提供具有内孔以容纳同轴车轴的音圈。 保持环构件卡扣配合在差动侧轴承调节环和音圈之间，允许音圈相对旋转。 传感器设置在整体形成在差动组件外壳的外部的传感器座中。

公开(公告)号：US07931557B2

公开(公告)日：2011-04-26

申请号：US12839652

申请日：2010-07-20

Applicant: Frederick E. Zink

Inventor： Frederick E. Zink

IPC: B21D53/28

CPC classification number: B60K17/16 ,  F16H48/08 ,  F16H48/24 ,  F16H48/30 ,  F16H48/34 ,  F16H2048/204 ,  F16H2048/346 ,  F16H2048/382 ,  F16H2048/423 ,  Y10T29/49464 ,  Y10T29/49465 ,  Y10T29/49826

Abstract: A method that includes positioning a differential assembly between a pair of journals in a differential housing, threading hollow adjusters into the journals, installing a retaining member over each of the hollow adjusters such that the retainer engages a non-circular feature on a respective one of the hollow adjusters, and pressing each of the retaining members into a counterbore formed on an assocated one of the journals such that the retaining members engage the differential housing in via an interference fit to inhibit relative rotation between the retaining members and the differential housing.

Abstract translation: 一种方法，包括将差速器组件定位在差速器壳体中的一对轴颈之间，将空心调节器穿入轴颈，将保持构件安装在每个中空调节器上，使得保持器接合在相应的一个 中空调节器，并且将每个保持构件压入形成在相应的一个轴颈上的沉孔中，使得保持构件经由过盈配合接合差速器壳体，以阻止保持构件和差速器壳体之间的相对旋转。

公开(公告)号：US20100281692A1

公开(公告)日：2010-11-11

申请号：US12839652

申请日：2010-07-20

Applicant: Frederick E. Zink

Inventor： Frederick E. Zink

IPC: B23P11/00

CPC classification number: B60K17/16 ,  F16H48/08 ,  F16H48/24 ,  F16H48/30 ,  F16H48/34 ,  F16H2048/204 ,  F16H2048/346 ,  F16H2048/382 ,  F16H2048/423 ,  Y10T29/49464 ,  Y10T29/49465 ,  Y10T29/49826

Abstract: A method that includes positioning a differential assembly between a pair of journals in a differential housing, threading hollow adjusters into the journals, installing a retaining member over each of the hollow adjusters such that the retainer engages a non-circular feature on a respective one of the hollow adjusters, and pressing each of the retaining members into a counterbore formed on an assocated one of the journals such that the retaining members engage the differential housing in via an interference fit to inhibit relative rotation between the retaining members and the differential housing.

Abstract translation: 一种方法，包括将差速器组件定位在差速器壳体中的一对轴颈之间，将空心调节器穿入轴颈，将保持构件安装在每个中空调节器上，使得保持器接合在相应的一个 中空调节器，并且将每个保持构件压入形成在相应的一个轴颈上的沉孔中，使得保持构件经由过盈配合接合差速器壳体，以阻止保持构件和差速器壳体之间的相对旋转。