公开(公告)号：US08974338B2

公开(公告)日：2015-03-10

申请号：US13488946

申请日：2012-06-05

Applicant: Alan G. Holmes ,  Brendan M. Conlon ,  Norman Schoenek

Inventor： Alan G. Holmes ,  Brendan M. Conlon ,  Norman Schoenek

IPC: F16H3/56 ,  F16H3/72 ,  F16H48/22

CPC classification number: B60K6/365 ,  B60K6/445 ,  B60K6/547 ,  F16H3/728 ,  F16H2037/101 ,  F16H2037/102 ,  F16H2200/2007 ,  Y02T10/6239

Abstract: A hybrid powertrain has an electrically-variable transmission with a compound planetary gear set that may be only two planetary gear sets. Two members of the first planetary gear set are connected for common rotation with two members of the second planetary gear set. A first motor/generator is connected for common rotation with a member of the first planetary gear set and a member of the second planetary gear set. An input member is connected to another member of the first planetary gear set. A first set of intermeshing gears includes a first gear connected for common rotation with one of the gears of the second planetary gear set and a second gear driven by a second motor/generator. A second set of intermeshing gears includes another gear driving the output member. A first clutch is engageable to establish an input-split mode. A second clutch is engageable to establish a compound-split mode.

Abstract translation: 混合动力传动系具有可变传动装置，其具有复合行星齿轮组，其可以仅为两个行星齿轮组。 第一行星齿轮组的两个构件连接成与第二行星齿轮组的两个构件共同旋转。 第一电动机/发电机连接成与第一行星齿轮组的构件和第二行星齿轮组的构件共同旋转。 输入构件连接到第一行星齿轮组的另一个构件。 第一组啮合齿轮包括与第二行星齿轮组的齿轮中的一个共同旋转连接的第一齿轮和由第二电动机/发电机驱动的第二齿轮。 第二组相互啮合的齿轮包括驱动输出构件的另一齿轮。 第一离合器可接合以建立输入分割模式。 第二离合器可接合以建立复合分割模式。

公开(公告)号：US08347855B2

公开(公告)日：2013-01-08

申请号：US12779578

申请日：2010-05-13

Applicant: Norman Schoenek ,  Michael G. Reynolds ,  Amin Abboud ,  Gary E. McGee ,  Douglas R. Verner ,  Sharon Liu

Inventor： Norman Schoenek ,  Michael G. Reynolds ,  Amin Abboud ,  Gary E. McGee ,  Douglas R. Verner ,  Sharon Liu

IPC: F02D1/00

CPC classification number: F02D41/042 ,  F02N11/0818 ,  F02N11/084 ,  F02N11/0855 ,  Y02T10/48

Abstract: A control system for an engine includes a stop-start initiation module and a load control module. The stop-start initiation module shuts down the engine in response to an engine shutdown request. The load control module, in response to the engine shutdown request, increases a rate at which a rotational speed of the engine decreases during engine shutdown by increasing a rotational load input to the engine by an engine accessory coupled to a crankshaft of the engine. A method for an engine includes shutting down the engine in response to an engine shutdown request. The method further includes increasing, in response to the engine shutdown request, a rate at which a rotational speed of the engine decreases during engine shutdown by increasing a rotational load input to the engine by an engine accessory coupled to a crankshaft of the engine.

Abstract translation: 用于发动机的控制系统包括停止启动启动模块和负载控制模块。 停机启动启动模块根据引擎关机请求关闭引擎。 负载控制模块响应于发动机停机请求，通过增加通过联接到发动机的曲轴的发动机附件将输入到发动机的转动负载增加，引擎停机期间发动机转速降低的速率增加。 发动机的方法包括响应于发动机关闭请求来关闭发动机。 该方法还包括响应于发动机停机请求，增加在发动机关闭期间发动机转速降低的速率，其通过联接到发动机的曲轴的发动机附件增加输入到发动机的转动负载。

公开(公告)号：US08226516B2

公开(公告)日：2012-07-24

申请号：US12794817

申请日：2010-06-07

Applicant: Shawn H. Swales ,  James M. Hart ,  Edward W. Mellet ,  Norman Schoenek

Inventor： Shawn H. Swales ,  James M. Hart ,  Edward W. Mellet ,  Norman Schoenek

IPC: F16H3/72 ,  F16H37/06 ,  F16H47/04

CPC classification number: B60K6/48 ,  F16H3/724 ,  F16H61/0028 ,  Y02T10/6221 ,  Y10T477/24

Abstract: A vehicle includes an electric motor/generator unit (MGU), an internal combustion engine, a transmission having an input member rotatable by the engine or the MGU, and an electric torque converter assembly. The torque converter assembly has a pump in driving connection with the transmission, a braking clutch assembly for selectively connecting the engine to a stationary member, a lockup clutch, and a dual-pinion planetary gear set. The electric torque converter assembly allows inertia torque from the MGU to transfer through the gear set to assist engine cranking when the MGU is decelerating. The pump is driven by the faster of the engine and MGU via the gear set and selective engagement, alone or in combination, of the lockup clutch and braking clutch assembly. An electric torque converter configured as noted above is also provided, and may include an electrically-actuated band for grounding the engine during certain operating modes.

Abstract translation: 车辆包括电动机/发电机单元（MGU），内燃机，具有由发动机或MGU可旋转的输入构件的变速器和电力变矩器组件。 变矩器组件具有与变速器驱动连接的泵，用于选择性地将发动机连接到固定构件的制动离合器组件，锁止离合器和双小齿轮行星齿轮组。 电动变矩器组件允许来自MGU的惯性转矩通过齿轮组传递，以在MGU减速时辅助发动机起动。 泵由发动机和MGU通过齿轮组较快地驱动，并且单独地或组合地选择性地接合锁止离合器和制动离合器组件。 还提供了如上所述构造的电动力矩转换器，并且可以包括用于在某些操作模式期间使发动机接地的电致动带。

公开(公告)号：US20100261575A1

公开(公告)日：2010-10-14

申请号：US12421887

申请日：2009-04-10

Applicant: Norman Schoenek

Inventor： Norman Schoenek

IPC: B60W10/02 ,  B60W20/00

CPC classification number: B60K6/48 ,  B60K6/405 ,  B60W10/113 ,  Y02T10/6221 ,  Y10T477/26

Abstract: A dynamically-shiftable multi-speed dual-clutch transmission (DCT) for operative connection to an engine and to an electric motor in a hybrid vehicle is provided. The DCT includes a first clutch, a second clutch and a third clutch. The first clutch is configured to transmit torque of the engine and withstand energy of the vehicle at launch from rest. The second clutch is configured to select a first set of forward speed ratios. The third clutch is configured to select a second set of forward speed ratios alternating with the speed ratios of the first set. The second and third clutches are each configured to withstand combined torque of the electric motor and torque of the engine during shifts into the respective set of forward speed ratios, but not to withstand torque of the engine at launch or energy of the vehicle at launch.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于与发动机和混合动力车辆中的电动机的操作性连接的动态可移动的多速双离合器变速器（DCT）。 DCT包括第一离合器，第二离合器和第三离合器。 第一离合器构造成传递发动机的扭矩并且在发动时承受车辆的静止能量。 第二离合器构造成选择第一组前进速比。 第三离合器构造成选择与第一组的速比交替的第二组前进速度比。 第二和第三离合器各自构造成在转变成相应的一组前进速度比期间承受电动机的组合转矩和发动机的扭矩，但是不能在发射时承受发动机的发动机或能量的转矩。

公开(公告)号：US07303495B2

公开(公告)日：2007-12-04

申请号：US10833335

申请日：2004-04-27

Applicant: Norman Schoenek ,  Charles Harsch

Inventor： Norman Schoenek ,  Charles Harsch

IPC: F16H7/00 ,  B62J13/00 ,  F16C43/00

CPC classification number: F16C35/067 ,  F16C19/06 ,  F16C2226/60 ,  F16C2361/63 ,  F16C2361/65 ,  F16H9/18 ,  F16H57/021 ,  F16H57/031 ,  F16H57/035 ,  F16H2057/02043 ,  F16H2057/02086 ,  F16H2057/02091 ,  F16H2057/0222 ,  F16H2057/0235 ,  Y10T74/2186

Abstract: A case cover for a continuously variable transmission includes a wall having a plurality of fastening elements thereon and at which a sheave assembly is rotatably mountable. The wall forms at least a portion of a cavity for containing at least a portion of the sheave assembly. Two surfaces define a slot that is configured to position and positively locate a portion of the bearing retainer to result in coarse alignment of bearing retainer fastening elements with the case cover fastening elements. The bearing retainer fastening elements are preferably protruding nuts, and the case cover fastening elements are preferably tapered holes configured to further align the nuts for engagement with threaded fasteners.

Abstract translation: 用于无级变速器的壳体盖包括其上具有多个紧固元件的壁，并且滑轮组件可旋转地安装在该壁上。 壁形成用于容纳至少一部分滑轮组件的空腔的至少一部分。 两个表面限定了一个狭槽，其被构造成定位和确定定位轴承保持器的一部分，导致轴承保持器紧固元件与壳体盖紧固元件的粗略对准。 轴承保持器紧固元件优选地是突出的螺母，并且壳体盖紧固元件优选是锥形孔，其被配置为进一步对准用于与螺纹紧固件接合的螺母。

公开(公告)号：US09121492B2

公开(公告)日：2015-09-01

申请号：US13325878

申请日：2011-12-14

Applicant: Norman Schoenek ,  Shawn H. Swales ,  Min-Joong Kim ,  Leonid Basin

Inventor： Norman Schoenek ,  Shawn H. Swales ,  Min-Joong Kim ,  Leonid Basin

IPC: F16H3/66 ,  F16H57/04 ,  B60K6/48 ,  H02K7/00

CPC classification number: F16H57/0476 ,  B60K6/48 ,  B60K2006/4825 ,  F16H3/66 ,  F16H57/0484 ,  F16H2200/0052 ,  F16H2200/201 ,  F16H2200/2043 ,  F16H2200/2046 ,  F16H2200/2082 ,  H02K7/006 ,  Y02T10/6221 ,  Y02T10/6252 ,  Y10S903/911

Abstract: An electric motor damping module includes an electric motor, a motor damper continuously interconnected with the electric motor, and an input member continuously interconnected with the motor damper. A transmission includes these elements, plus an output member, first, second, and third planetary gear sets each having first, second and third members, a first interconnecting member continuously interconnecting the third member of the first planetary gear set with the second member of the second planetary gear set, a second interconnecting member continuously interconnecting the second member of the first planetary gear set and the output member with the third member of the third planetary gear set, and a third interconnecting member continuously interconnecting the third member of the second planetary gear set with the second member of the third planetary gear set. The transmission also includes six torque transmitting mechanisms and a hydraulic pump. A sealing assembly is also provided.

Abstract translation: 电动机阻尼模块包括电动机，与电动机连续互连的电动机阻尼器，以及与电动机阻尼器连续地连接的输入构件。 变速器包括这些元件，以及输出构件，第一，第二和第三行星齿轮组，每个具有第一，第二和第三构件，第一互连构件将第一行星齿轮组的第三构件与第一行星齿轮组的第二构件连续地互连 第二行星齿轮组，将第一行星齿轮组的第二构件和输出构件与第三行星齿轮组的第三构件连续地互连的第二互连构件和连续地互连第二行星齿轮的第三构件的第三互连构件 设置有第三个行星齿轮组的第二个构件。 变速器还包括六个扭矩传递机构和液压泵。 还提供了密封组件。

公开(公告)号：US08408175B2

公开(公告)日：2013-04-02

申请号：US12849456

申请日：2010-08-03

Applicant: Norman Schoenek ,  Michael G. Reynolds ,  Gary E. McGee

Inventor： Norman Schoenek ,  Michael G. Reynolds ,  Gary E. McGee

IPC: F02N15/02

CPC classification number: F02N15/023 ,  F02N11/0855 ,  F02N15/067 ,  Y10T74/134

Abstract: A starter system is provided for an engine having a stop-start capability. The starter system includes a first gear coupled to the engine, wherein the first gear rotates at a speed of the engine. The starter system also includes a starter arranged relative to the engine. The starter includes a second gear arranged to selectively mesh with and apply torque to the first gear in order to start the engine, such that the second gear is capable of rotating at the speed of the engine. The starter additionally includes a synchronizer arranged to substantially match the speed of the first gear with the speed of the engine prior to engagement of the first and second gears, such that the second gear is enabled to mesh with and apply torque to the first gear to thereby start the engine. The starter system and the engine may be employed in a vehicle.

Abstract translation: 为具有停止启动能力的发动机提供起动器系统。 起动器系统包括联接到发动机的第一齿轮，其中第一齿轮以发动机的速度旋转。 起动器系统还包括相对于发动机布置的起动器。 启动器包括第二齿轮，其布置成选择性地与第一齿轮啮合并施加扭矩以起动发动机，使得第二齿轮能够以发动机的速度旋转。 该起动器还包括同步器，该同步器布置成在第一和第二齿轮接合之前使第一齿轮的速度与发动机的速度基本匹配，使得第二齿轮能够与第一齿轮啮合并施加转矩， 从而启动发动机。 起动器系统和发动机可以用在车辆中。

公开(公告)号：US20110176932A1

公开(公告)日：2011-07-21

申请号：US12689295

申请日：2010-01-19

Applicant: John C. Schultz ,  Norman Schoenek ,  Kevin Michael Dougan ,  Edwin T. Grochowski ,  Daryla A. Wilton ,  Edward W. Mellet

Inventor： John C. Schultz ,  Norman Schoenek ,  Kevin Michael Dougan ,  Edwin T. Grochowski ,  Daryla A. Wilton ,  Edward W. Mellet

IPC: F04B49/00 ,  F04B35/04

CPC classification number: F16H61/0031 ,  B60K2001/003 ,  F16H57/0439 ,  F16H57/0445 ,  F16H57/0476 ,  F16H2061/0037

Abstract: A hydraulic fluid circuit for a power transmission device includes a first hydraulic circuit segment fluidly decoupled from a second hydraulic circuit segment. A hydraulic pump includes a first fluidic pumping element and a second fluidic pumping element. The first fluidic pumping element fluidly communicates with the first hydraulic circuit segment. The second fluidic pumping element fluidly communicates with the second hydraulic circuit segment. The first fluidic pumping element is controllable to a first pump operating point to achieve a preferred high fluidic flow rate in the first hydraulic circuit segment. The second fluidic pumping element is controllable to a second pump operating point to achieve a preferred high fluidic pressure in the second hydraulic circuit segment.

Abstract translation: 用于动力传递装置的液压流体回路包括与第二液压回路段流体分离的第一液压回路段。 液压泵包括第一流体泵送元件和第二流体泵送元件。 第一流体泵送元件与第一液压回路段流体连通。 第二流体泵送元件与第二液压回路段流体连通。 第一流体泵送元件可控制到第一泵操作点以在第一液压回路段中实现优选的高流体流量。 第二流体泵送元件可控制到第二泵操作点以在第二液压回路段中实现优选的高流体压力。

公开(公告)号：US20100314185A1

公开(公告)日：2010-12-16

申请号：US12483526

申请日：2009-06-12

Applicant: Norman Schoenek

Inventor： Norman Schoenek

IPC: B60K1/00 ,  B60W10/02

CPC classification number: B60W20/40 ,  B60K6/36 ,  B60K6/383 ,  B60K6/387 ,  B60K6/40 ,  B60K6/48 ,  B60L2240/421 ,  B60W10/02 ,  B60W10/06 ,  B60W10/08 ,  B60W10/113 ,  B60W20/00 ,  B60W2510/081 ,  F16H3/006 ,  F16H3/089 ,  Y02T10/6221 ,  Y02T10/6286 ,  Y02T10/642 ,  Y10S903/946 ,  Y10T477/26

Abstract: A hybrid module interconnects an engine and a dual-clutch transmission (DCT). The hybrid module includes a first carrier, a second carrier, and a first clutch. The first carrier is operatively connected to the DCT and is rotatable about the axis at a first rotational velocity. The second carrier is operatively connected to the engine and is rotatable about the axis at a second rotational velocity. The first clutch surrounds the axis and operatively interconnects the first carrier and the second carrier. The first clutch overruns such that they rotate independently when the first rotational velocity of the first carrier is less than the second rotational velocity of the second carrier. The first clutch also engages and locks rotation of the carriers when the second rotational velocity is equal to the first rotational velocity such that the second carrier drives the rotation of the first carrier about the axis.

Abstract translation: 混合模块将发动机和双离合器变速器（DCT）相互连接。 混合模块包括第一载体，第二载体和第一离合器。 第一载体可操作地连接到DCT并且可以以第一旋转速度围绕轴线旋转。 第二行星架可操作地连接到发动机并且可以以第二旋转速度围绕轴线旋转。 第一离合器围绕轴并且可操作地互连第一载体和第二载体。 当第一载体的第一旋转速度小于第二载体的第二旋转速度时，第一离合器超速使得它们独立地旋转。 当第二旋转速度等于第一旋转速度时，第一离合器还接合并锁定载体的旋转，使得第二载体驱动第一载体围绕轴的旋转。

公开(公告)号：US20080191422A1

公开(公告)日：2008-08-14

申请号：US11673775

申请日：2007-02-12

Applicant: Norman Schoenek

Inventor： Norman Schoenek

IPC: E04B1/682

CPC classification number: F16H57/0434 ,  F16H61/0025

Abstract: The present invention provides a seal apparatus for a transmission pump. The seal apparatus includes a ring seal configured to seal a gap defined between a transmission pump body and a hub in order to reduce hydraulic fluid leakage. An O-ring is placed around the ring seal such that the O-ring engages the transmission pump body in an axial direction. A retainer ring is disposed around the hub, and a torque converter seal is disposed radially between the transmission pump body and the hub. The torque converter seal applies an axial force which is transferred through the retainer ring in order to compresses the O-ring against the transmission pump body to seal in parallel with the ring seal such that the rate of hydraulic fluid leaking from the transmission pump is reduced. A corresponding method for sealing a transmission pump is also provided.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供一种用于传动泵的密封装置。 密封装置包括环形密封件，其被构造成密封限定在传动泵体和轮毂之间的间隙，以减少液压流体泄漏。 O形环围绕环形密封件放置，使得O形环沿轴向接合传动泵体。 在该轮毂周围设有一个保持环，并且变矩器密封件放置在传动泵体和轮毂之间。 变矩器密封件施加轴向力，其通过保持环传递，以便将O形环压靠在传动泵体上以与环形密封件平行地密封，使得从传动泵泄漏的液压流体的速率减小 。 还提供了用于密封传动泵的相应方法。