公开(公告)号：US20090127052A1

公开(公告)日：2009-05-21

申请号：US11986099

申请日：2007-11-20

Applicant: Mark A. Willett ,  Terry O. Hendrick ,  Jeffrey C. Hoppe

Inventor： Mark A. Willett ,  Terry O. Hendrick ,  Jeffrey C. Hoppe

IPC: F16D13/75

CPC classification number: F16D13/644 ,  F16D13/69

Abstract: A coupling assembly includes an annular housing, an inner member and a coupling pack including first and second sets of discs that alternate with each other and respectively have connections to the annular housing and the inner member. An actuator compresses the coupling pack to rotationally couple the annular housing and the inner member to each other about a central axis. One or more springs is received within the second set of discs between the actuator and the inner member for decompressing the coupling pack to rotationally decouple the annular housing and the inner member from each other about the central axis. A set of retainers in the form of retaining tabs hold the coupling pack, the actuator, the spring(s) and the inner member within the housing.

Abstract translation: 联接组件包括环形壳体，内部构件和联接组件，其包括彼此交替并分别具有与环形壳体和内部构件的连接的第一组和第二组盘。 致动器压缩联接组件以使环形壳体和内部构件围绕中心轴线彼此旋转耦合。 一个或多个弹簧被容纳在致动器和内部构件之间的第二组盘中，用于减压联接组件以使环形壳体和内部构件围绕中心轴线彼此旋转地解耦。 保持突片形式的一组保持器将壳体内的联接器，致动器，弹簧和内部构件保持在一起。

公开(公告)号：US5905423A

公开(公告)日：1999-05-18

申请号：US991020

申请日：1997-12-15

Applicant: Jeffrey C. Hoppe

Inventor： Jeffrey C. Hoppe

IPC: F02M19/00 ,  F02M3/07 ,  F02M7/20 ,  F02M17/04 ,  F16K31/06 ,  H01F7/16 ,  H01F7/00

CPC classification number: F16K31/0679 ,  F02M17/04 ,  F02M3/07 ,  F16K31/0658

Abstract: A permanent magnet armature solenoid has a tip formed of a non-magnetic material operably connected to a ferromagnetic insert which is firmly held to the end of the magnetic armature by the magnetic attraction between the insert and armature. The magnetic field of the armature holds the armature and the insert together as a single unit, even under high acceleration, deceleration and rapid movement of the armature. The insert is relatively small compared to the armature and the addition of the insert to the solenoid does not significantly adversely affect the performance of the solenoid. The insert is preferably formed of a magnetically susceptible metal such as iron, steel or stainless steel. Desirably, the tip is formed of a polymeric material and preferably of an elastomer so that the tip may be molded directly to the insert by conventional molding techniques to facilitate molding the non-magnetic tip onto the insert.

Abstract translation: 永磁电枢螺线管具有由非磁性材料形成的尖端，其可操作地连接到铁磁插入件，该铁磁插件通过插入件和电枢之间的磁吸力牢固地保持在磁性衔铁的端部。 电枢的磁场即使在高加速度，减速和电枢的快速运动下，也可将电枢和插入件一起保持为一个单元。 与电枢相比，插入件相对较小，并且插入件到螺线管的添加不会对螺线管的性能产生显着的不利影响。 插入件优选地由易磁化金属如铁，钢或不锈钢形成。 期望地，尖端由聚合物材料形成，优选地由弹性体形成，使得尖端可以通过常规的模制技术直接模制到插入件上，以有助于将非磁性尖端模制到插入件上。

公开(公告)号：US20100200358A1

公开(公告)日：2010-08-12

申请号：US12696781

申请日：2010-01-29

Applicant: Gregory M. Eisengruber ,  Terry O. Hendrick ,  Jeffrey C. Hoppe ,  Robert D. Fetting ,  Joshua A. Bukoffosky

Inventor： Gregory M. Eisengruber ,  Terry O. Hendrick ,  Jeffrey C. Hoppe ,  Robert D. Fetting ,  Joshua A. Bukoffosky

IPC: F16D41/02

CPC classification number: F16D41/12

Abstract: Overrunning coupling and control assemblies, each of which includes control apparatus having a latching mechanism are provided. Each latching mechanism prevents an actuator arm of an overrunning coupling assembly from moving in a first direction substantially parallel to a shift direction of a control plate of the coupling assembly within a housing slot in a locked condition of the mechanism in a first position of the control plate. A control pressure signal within a bore of the housing changes the condition of the latching mechanism from locked to unlocked to unlock the actuator arm and causes the unlocked actuator arm to move along the first direction within the slot and the control element to move along the shift direction to a second position. The control pressure signal also causes a piston which has a groove formed in its outer surface to receive and retain a free end portion of the actuator arm to slide within the bore in the housing against the biasing force of the at least one biasing member. In the absence of a control pressure signal, the at least one biasing member moves the piston and thereby the unlocked actuator arm in a second direction opposite the first direction within the slot and the control element along the shift direction from the second position back to the first position and changes the condition of the latching mechanism from unlocked to locked to lock the actuator arm.

Abstract translation: 提供了超越联接和控制组件，其中每个包括具有闩锁机构的控制装置。 每个锁定机构防止超越联接组件的致动器臂沿着第一方向移动，该第一方向基本上平行于联接组件的控制板在壳体狭槽内的移动方向，该机构处于该机构的锁定状态，处于控制器的第一位置 盘子。 在壳体的孔内的控制压力信号将闩锁机构的状态从锁定状态转变为解锁，以解锁致动器臂，并使解锁的致动器臂沿着槽内的第一方向移动，并且控制元件沿着移位 方向到第二位置。 控制压力信号还引起活塞，其活塞具有形成在其外表面中的凹槽，以接收和保持致动器臂的自由端部，以抵抗所述至少一个偏置构件的偏压力在壳体内的孔内滑动。 在没有控制压力信号的情况下，所述至少一个偏置构件使所述活塞和所述解锁的致动器臂沿所述槽内的所述第一方向相反的第二方向移动，并且所述控制元件沿所述移动方向从所述第二位置移动到所述第二位置 第一位置并将锁定机构的状态从解锁变为锁定以锁定致动器臂。

公开(公告)号：US06761193B1

公开(公告)日：2004-07-13

申请号：US10640599

申请日：2003-08-13

Applicant: Kenneth J. Cotton ,  Jeffrey D. Hanby ,  Gerald A. Hill ,  Jeffrey C. Hoppe ,  Roger N. Smith

Inventor： Kenneth J. Cotton ,  Jeffrey D. Hanby ,  Gerald A. Hill ,  Jeffrey C. Hoppe ,  Roger N. Smith

IPC: B65B104

CPC classification number: F02M37/103 ,  F02M37/106

Abstract: A level sensor and fuel pump assembly insertable through an access hole of a fuel tank so that an elongated fuel pump is disposed substantially completely within the fuel tank, and so that a flange of the assembly covers the hole and is engaged sealably to the wall of the fuel tank. The fuel level sensor has an arm which projects generally laterally when in a biased operating position from the elongated fuel pump to a float at a distal end. During insertion of the fully pre-assembled fuel sensor and pump assembly through the access hole of the fuel tank, the fuel level sensor is pivoted from the biased operating position to a collapsed position by an external force thus pivoting the fuel level sensor generally parallel, and closely orientated, to the fuel pump. This temporary orientation permits insertion of the fuel pump assembly through the relatively small access hole of the tank. After insertion, the external force is released and the fuel level sensor pivots from the collapsed position back to the operating position.

Abstract translation: 液位传感器和燃料泵组件可通过燃料箱的进入孔插入，使得细长的燃料泵基本上完全设置在燃料箱内，并且使得组件的凸缘覆盖孔并且密封地接合到 燃油箱。 燃料液位传感器具有臂，当处于从细长燃料泵到远端的浮子的偏置操作位置时，该臂大致横向突出。 在通过燃料箱的进入孔插入完全预组装的燃料传感器和泵组件期间，燃料液位传感器通过外力从偏压的操作位置枢转到折叠位置，从而使燃料液位传感器大致平行地枢转， 并且紧密地定向到燃料泵。 这种临时方向允许燃料泵组件通过罐的相对小的通孔插入。 插入后，释放外力，燃料液位传感器从折叠位置回转到操作位置。

公开(公告)号：US08272488B2

公开(公告)日：2012-09-25

申请号：US12696781

申请日：2010-01-29

Applicant: Gregory M. Eisengruber ,  Terry O. Hendrick ,  Jeffrey C. Hoppe ,  Robert D. Fetting ,  Joshua A. Bukoffsky

Inventor： Gregory M. Eisengruber ,  Terry O. Hendrick ,  Jeffrey C. Hoppe ,  Robert D. Fetting ,  Joshua A. Bukoffsky

IPC: F16D41/12

CPC classification number: F16D41/12

Abstract: Overrunning coupling and control assemblies, each of which includes control apparatus having a latching mechanism are provided. Each latching mechanism prevents an actuator arm of an overrunning coupling assembly from moving in a first direction substantially parallel to a shift direction of a control plate of the coupling assembly within a housing slot in a locked condition of the mechanism in a first position of the control plate. A control pressure signal within a bore of the housing changes the condition of the latching mechanism from locked to unlocked to unlock the actuator arm and causes the unlocked actuator arm to move along the first direction within the slot and the control element to move along the shift direction to a second position. The control pressure signal also causes a piston which has a groove formed in its outer surface to receive and retain a free end portion of the actuator arm to slide within the bore in the housing against the biasing force of the at least one biasing member. In the absence of a control pressure signal, the at least one biasing member moves the piston and thereby the unlocked actuator arm in a second direction opposite the first direction within the slot and the control element along the shift direction from the second position back to the first position and changes the condition of the latching mechanism from unlocked to locked to lock the actuator arm.

Abstract translation: 提供了超越联接和控制组件，其中每个包括具有闩锁机构的控制装置。 每个锁定机构防止超越联接组件的致动器臂沿着第一方向移动，该第一方向基本上平行于联接组件的控制板在壳体狭槽内的移动方向，该机构处于该机构的锁定状态，处于控制器的第一位置 盘子。 在壳体的孔内的控制压力信号将闩锁机构的状态从锁定状态转变为解锁，以解锁致动器臂，并使解锁的致动器臂沿着槽内的第一方向移动，并且控制元件沿着移位 方向到第二位置。 控制压力信号还引起活塞，其活塞具有形成在其外表面中的凹槽，以接收和保持致动器臂的自由端部，以抵抗所述至少一个偏置构件的偏压力在壳体内的孔内滑动。 在没有控制压力信号的情况下，所述至少一个偏置构件使所述活塞和所述解锁的致动器臂沿所述槽内的所述第一方向相反的第二方向移动，并且所述控制元件沿所述移动方向从所述第二位置移动到所述第二位置 第一位置并将锁定机构的状态从解锁变为锁定以锁定致动器臂。

公开(公告)号：US20090127053A1

公开(公告)日：2009-05-21

申请号：US11986246

申请日：2007-11-20

Applicant: Brian M. Nosakowski ,  Terry O. Hendrick ,  Jeffrey C. Hoppe

Inventor： Brian M. Nosakowski ,  Terry O. Hendrick ,  Jeffrey C. Hoppe

IPC: F16D13/52

CPC classification number: F16D13/683 ,  F16D13/52

Abstract: A coupling assembly including an annular housing, an inner member and a plurality of coupling components is provided. The coupling components include a coupling pack, an actuator and springs between the actuator and the inner member. A set of retainers in the form of retaining tabs hold the coupling components as well as the inner member within the housing.

Abstract translation: 提供了包括环形壳体，内部构件和多个联接部件的联接组件。 耦合部件包括联接组件，致动器和致动器和内部构件之间的弹簧。 保持突片形式的一组保持器将联接部件以及内部构件保持在壳体内。

公开(公告)号：US06446939B1

公开(公告)日：2002-09-10

申请号：US09650166

申请日：2000-08-29

Applicant: Jeffrey C. Hoppe ,  Ronald H. Roche ,  Kevin L. Williams

Inventor： Jeffrey C. Hoppe ,  Ronald H. Roche ,  Kevin L. Williams

IPC: F02M1704

CPC classification number: F02M17/04 ,  F02M17/40 ,  F02M19/00 ,  Y10S261/08 ,  Y10S261/68

Abstract: A modular diaphragm carburetor is provided which has a plurality of plates each with generally planar faces adapted to be mated and releasably connected together to facilitate manufacturing and assembling the carburetor and to permit various plates and components of the carburetor to be used in carburetors designed for use with different engine families. By providing a plurality of mated together plates, the machining of the passages through the carburetor is made dramatically easier when compared to the machining of a carburetor having a single body with end caps. Still further, the modular diaphragm design permits different plates and/or components of the carburetor to be used with other components to provide a carburetor having different performance characteristics and suitable for use with a different engine family. Therefore, a wide range of carburetors can be provided which have many of the same components to reduce the overall part count and to more economically manufacture and assemble a wide range of carburetors.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种模块化隔膜式化油器，其具有多个板，每个板具有大致平坦的面，其适于配合和可释放地连接在一起，以便于制造和组装化油器，并允许化油器的各种板和部件用于设计使用的化油器 与不同的发动机家庭。 通过设置多个配合在一起的板，当与具有端盖的单体的化油器的加工相比，通过化油器的通道的加工变得非常容易。 此外，模块式隔膜设计允许化油器的不同板和/或部件与其他部件一起使用，以提供具有不同性能特性并适用于不同发动机系列的化油器。 因此，可以提供广泛的化油器，其具有许多相同的组分以减少总体部件数量，并且更经济地制造和组装宽范围的化油器。