公开(公告)号：US07730858B2

公开(公告)日：2010-06-08

申请号：US12135414

申请日：2008-06-09

Applicant: Guy Robert Babbitt ,  Miguel Angelo Raimao ,  Charles Conrad Klose ,  Jeffrey Allen Rogers ,  Oded Eddie Sturman

Inventor： Guy Robert Babbitt ,  Miguel Angelo Raimao ,  Charles Conrad Klose ,  Jeffrey Allen Rogers ,  Oded Eddie Sturman

IPC: F01L9/02

CPC classification number: F01L9/02 ,  F01L2009/0436

Abstract: Hydraulic valve actuation systems and methods to provide variable lift for one or more engine air valves by way of a variable position hard stop. Various embodiments are disclosed, including embodiments controlling lift by providing a choice of two different fixed stops, three different fixed stops, stops continuously variable throughout a range of lifts, and a fixed stop and stops continuously variable throughout a range of lifts. The valves controlled by a variable position hard stop may be a single engine intake or exhaust valve, or multiple valves of any number, and of either intake or exhaust valves or both, or of one intake or one exhaust valve for one or more cylinders in engines having more than one intake or exhaust valve per cylinder. Dashpot deceleration of engine valve velocity on opening to the hard stop and on engine valve closure is disclosed, as are other aspects and embodiments of the invention.

Abstract translation: 液压阀致动系统和通过可变位置硬停止为一个或多个发动机空气阀提供可变升程的方法。 公开了各种实施例，包括通过提供两个不同的固定挡块，三个不同的固定挡块，在整个升降机范围内可连续变化的止挡件以及在整个升降机范围内连续变化的固定挡块和止挡件来控制升降机的实施例。 由可变位置硬止动器控制的阀可以是单个发动机进气或排气阀，或任何数量的多个阀，或进气门或排气门或两者，或者一个或多个气缸的一个或多个排气阀 发动机每缸有多于一个进气门或排气阀。 与本发明的其它方面和实施例一样，公开了发动机气门速度对硬停止和发动机气门关闭时的减速。

公开(公告)号：US20080236525A1

公开(公告)日：2008-10-02

申请号：US12135414

申请日：2008-06-09

Applicant: Guy Robert Babbitt ,  Miguel Angelo Raimao ,  Charles Conrad Klose ,  Jeffrey Allen Rogers ,  Oded Eddie Sturman

Inventor： Guy Robert Babbitt ,  Miguel Angelo Raimao ,  Charles Conrad Klose ,  Jeffrey Allen Rogers ,  Oded Eddie Sturman

IPC: F01L9/02

CPC classification number: F01L9/02 ,  F01L2009/0436

Abstract: Hydraulic valve actuation systems and methods to provide variable lift for one or more engine air valves by way of a variable position hard stop. Various embodiments are disclosed, including embodiments controlling lift by providing a choice of two different fixed stops, three different fixed stops, stops continuously variable throughout a range of lifts, and a fixed stop and stops continuously variable throughout a range of lifts. The valves controlled by a variable position hard stop may be a single engine intake or exhaust valve, or multiple valves of any number, and of either intake or exhaust valves or both, or of one intake or one exhaust valve for one or more cylinders in engines having more than one intake or exhaust valve per cylinder. Dashpot deceleration of engine valve velocity on opening to the hard stop and on engine valve closure is disclosed, as are other aspects and embodiments of the invention.

Abstract translation: 液压阀致动系统和通过可变位置硬停止为一个或多个发动机空气阀提供可变升程的方法。 公开了各种实施例，包括通过提供两个不同的固定挡块，三个不同的固定挡块，在整个升降机范围内可连续变化的止挡件以及在整个升降机范围内连续变化的固定挡块和止挡件来控制升降机的实施例。 由可变位置硬止动器控制的阀可以是单个发动机进气门或排气阀，或任何数量的多个阀，或进气门或排气门或两者，或者一个或多个气缸的一个或多个排气阀 发动机每缸有多于一个进气门或排气阀。 与本发明的其它方面和实施例一样，公开了发动机气门速度对硬停止和发动机气门关闭时的减速。

公开(公告)号：US08636120B1

公开(公告)日：2014-01-28

申请号：US13207791

申请日：2011-08-11

Applicant: Jeffrey Allen Rogers ,  Jeffrey T. Gardner

Inventor： Jeffrey Allen Rogers ,  Jeffrey T. Gardner

IPC: F16F9/00

CPC classification number: F16F9/46 ,  B60G13/06 ,  B60G17/08 ,  B60G2300/60 ,  B60G2400/5182 ,  B60G2500/10 ,  B60G2500/104 ,  B60G2500/114

Abstract: A ride control system includes a shock absorber having a movable piston that divides the shock absorber into a lower and an upper volume and a center check valve that allows fluid to flow from the upper to the lower volume. A back pressure actuator provides a selectable back pressure to the lower volume. Three two way valves and a check valve allow the lower and upper volumes to be selectively coupled to either the selectable back pressure or a shock absorber fluid reservoir to provide passive, semi-active, or active ride control. The back pressure actuator pressurizes a hydraulic accumulator when shock absorber fluid flows into the back pressure actuator to provide energy recovery.

Abstract translation: 行驶控制系统包括具有将减震器分成下部和上部容积的可移动活塞的减震器和允许流体从上部流向下部体积的中心止回阀。 背压致动器为下部容积提供可选择的背压。 三个双向阀和止回阀允许下部和上部容积选择性地联接到可选择的背压或减震器流体储存器，以提供被动，半主动或主动的行驶控制。 当减震器流体流入背压致动器以提供能量回收时，背压致动器对液压蓄能器加压。

公开(公告)号：US08505287B1

公开(公告)日：2013-08-13

申请号：US12395040

申请日：2009-02-27

Applicant: Guy Robert Babbitt ,  Jeffrey Allen Rogers ,  Miguel Angelo Raimao ,  Jeffrey T. Gardner

Inventor： Guy Robert Babbitt ,  Jeffrey Allen Rogers ,  Miguel Angelo Raimao ,  Jeffrey T. Gardner

IPC: F16D39/00

CPC classification number: F02D41/3863

Abstract: Micro-hydraulic supply and storage units capable of recovering waste energy and storing energy for later use, such as for operating hydraulic valve actuation and high pressure fuel injection systems. The system includes a sump, a pump motor, an accumulator and a supply rail. Valving is provided to couple the outlet of the pump motor to the accumulator to fill the accumulator with what otherwise would be waste energy, such as when a vehicle is using its engine for braking, directing the output of the pump motor to a supply rail to maintain the pressure in the supply rail, and directing the output of the pump to a sump. The valving also allows directing an outlet of the accumulator to an inlet of the pump motor for recover of the energy in the accumulator. Other aspects of the invention are disclosed.

Abstract translation: 微型液压供应和存储单元能够回收废能并储存能量供以后使用，例如用于操作液压阀致动和高压燃油喷射系统。 该系统包括贮槽，泵电机，蓄能器和供电轨。 提供阀门以将泵马达的出口连接到蓄能器，以便以其他方式浪费能量来填充蓄能器，例如当车辆正在使用其发动机进行制动时，将泵马达的输出引导到供应导轨 保持供应轨道的压力，并将泵的输出引导到集水槽。 阀还允许将蓄能器的出口引导到泵电机的入口，以恢复蓄能器中的能量。 公开了本发明的其它方面。

公开(公告)号：US07387095B2

公开(公告)日：2008-06-17

申请号：US11102192

申请日：2005-04-08

Applicant: Guy Robert Babbitt ,  Miguel Angelo Raimao ,  Charles Conrad Klose ,  Jeffrey Allen Rogers ,  Oded Eddie Sturman

Inventor： Guy Robert Babbitt ,  Miguel Angelo Raimao ,  Charles Conrad Klose ,  Jeffrey Allen Rogers ,  Oded Eddie Sturman

IPC: F01L9/02

CPC classification number: F01L9/02 ,  F01L2009/0436

Abstract: Hydraulic valve actuation systems and methods to provide variable lift for one or more engine air valves by way of a variable position hard stop. Various embodiments are disclosed, including embodiments controlling lift by providing a choice of two different fixed stops, three different fixed stops, stops continuously variable throughout a range of lifts, and a fixed stop and stops continuously variable throughout a range of lifts. The valves controlled by a variable position hard stop may be a single engine intake or exhaust valve, or multiple valves of any number, and of either intake or exhaust valves or both, or of one intake or one exhaust valve for one or more cylinders in engines having more than one intake or exhaust valve per cylinder. Dashpot deceleration of engine valve velocity on opening to the hard stop and on engine valve closure is disclosed, as are other aspects and embodiments of the invention.

Abstract translation: 液压阀致动系统和通过可变位置硬停止为一个或多个发动机空气阀提供可变升程的方法。 公开了各种实施例，包括通过提供两个不同的固定挡块，三个不同的固定挡块，在整个升降机范围内可连续变化的止挡件以及在整个升降机范围内连续变化的固定挡块和止挡件来控制升降机的实施例。 由可变位置硬止动器控制的阀可以是单个发动机进气门或排气阀，或任何数量的多个阀，或进气门或排气门或两者，或者一个或多个气缸的一个或多个排气阀 发动机每缸有多于一个进气门或排气阀。 与本发明的其它方面和实施例一样，公开了发动机气门速度对硬停止和发动机气门关闭时的减速。

公开(公告)号：US08312958B1

公开(公告)日：2012-11-20

申请号：US12631552

申请日：2009-12-04

Applicant: Jeffrey Allen Rogers ,  Miguel Angelo Raimao ,  Jeffrey T. Gardner

Inventor： Jeffrey Allen Rogers ,  Miguel Angelo Raimao ,  Jeffrey T. Gardner

IPC: B62D5/06

CPC classification number: B62D5/063 ,  B62D5/065 ,  B62D6/02

Abstract: Power steering systems and methods to improve efficiency and performance of vehicle power steering systems. In one embodiment, there is provided an engine driven positive displacement hydraulic pump, a rotary valve coupled to a steering shaft for receiving hydraulic fluid under pressure in a rotary valve inlet and providing a differential pressure to a steering rack piston for a steering boost responsive to a torque exerted on the steering shaft, valving coupled between an output of the hydraulic pump, the rotary valve inlet and the hydraulic pump input for controllably coupling the output of the hydraulic pump to the rotary valve inlet or an input of the hydraulic pump, and a controller coupled to valving to maintain a flow rate of hydraulic fluid coupled to the rotary valve responsive to a pressure sensor output. Other embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract translation: 动力转向系统和方法，以提高车辆动力转向系统的效率和性能。 在一个实施例中，提供了一种发动机驱动的正排量液压泵，连接到转向轴的旋转阀，用于在压力下接收旋转阀入口中的液压流体，并且向转向架活塞提供压差，用于响应于 施加在转向轴上的扭矩，联接在液压泵的输出端，旋转阀入口和液压泵输入端之间的阀门，用于将液压泵的输出可控地耦合到旋转阀入口或液压泵的输入端; 耦合到阀门的控制器，其响应于压力传感器输出而保持耦合到旋转阀的液压流体的流量。 公开了其他实施例。

公开(公告)号：US08561752B1

公开(公告)日：2013-10-22

申请号：US13681024

申请日：2012-11-19

Applicant: Jeffrey Allen Rogers ,  Miguel Angelo Raimao ,  Jeffrey T. Gardner

Inventor： Jeffrey Allen Rogers ,  Miguel Angelo Raimao ,  Jeffrey T. Gardner

IPC: B62D5/06

CPC classification number: B62D5/063 ,  B62D5/065 ,  B62D6/02

Abstract: Power steering systems and methods to improve efficiency and performance of vehicle power steering systems. In one embodiment, there is provided an engine driven positive displacement hydraulic pump, a rotary valve coupled to a steering shaft for receiving hydraulic fluid under pressure in a rotary valve inlet and providing a differential pressure to a steering rack piston for a steering boost responsive to a torque exerted on the steering shaft, valving coupled between an output of the hydraulic pump, the rotary valve inlet and the hydraulic pump input for controllably coupling the output of the hydraulic pump to the rotary valve inlet or an input of the hydraulic pump, and a controller coupled to valving to maintain a flow rate of hydraulic fluid coupled to the rotary valve responsive to a pressure sensor output. Other embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract translation: 动力转向系统和方法，以提高车辆动力转向系统的效率和性能。 在一个实施例中，提供了一种发动机驱动的正排量液压泵，连接到转向轴的旋转阀，用于在压力下接收旋转阀入口中的液压流体，并且向转向架活塞提供压差，用于响应于 施加在转向轴上的扭矩，联接在液压泵的输出端，旋转阀入口和液压泵输入端之间的阀门，用于将液压泵的输出可控地耦合到旋转阀入口或液压泵的输入端; 耦合到阀门的控制器，其响应于压力传感器输出而保持耦合到旋转阀的液压流体的流量。 公开了其他实施例。