公开(公告)号：US08135525B2

公开(公告)日：2012-03-13

申请号：US12291212

申请日：2008-11-07

Applicant: Michael G. Swank ,  Patrick Lindemann

Inventor： Michael G. Swank ,  Patrick Lindemann

IPC: G06F17/00

CPC classification number: F16H45/02 ,  F16F15/12353 ,  F16H2045/007 ,  F16H2045/0226 ,  F16H2045/0231 ,  F16H2045/0278

Abstract: A torque converter having a first damper stage, a second damper stage, a floating flange torsionally connecting the first and second damper stages, an inertia element, and a tuned torsion damper. The torsion damper connects the inertia element and the flange. In a preferred embodiment, the inertia element is a turbine. In one embodiment, the first damper stage is a radially outer damper stage and the second damper stage is a radially inner damper stage. In another embodiment, the torsion damper generates a friction torque when rotated.

Abstract translation: 具有第一阻尼级，第二阻尼级，扭转地连接第一和第二阻尼级的浮动法兰，惯性元件和调谐扭转阻尼器的变矩器。 扭转阻尼器连接惯性元件和法兰。 在优选实施例中，惯性元件是涡轮机。 在一个实施例中，第一阻尼级是径向外阻尼级，第二阻尼级是径向内阻尼级。 在另一个实施例中，扭转阻尼器在旋转时产生摩擦转矩。

公开(公告)号：US08070653B2

公开(公告)日：2011-12-06

申请号：US11637639

申请日：2006-12-12

Applicant: Michael G. Swank ,  Patrick Lindemann

Inventor： Michael G. Swank ,  Patrick Lindemann

IPC: B60W10/02

CPC classification number: F16D48/08 ,  B60W10/02 ,  B60W10/023 ,  B60W10/026 ,  B60W10/06 ,  B60W10/30 ,  B60W30/18027 ,  B60W2710/025 ,  B60Y2400/435 ,  F16D2500/10412 ,  F16D2500/1045 ,  F16D2500/10487 ,  F16D2500/1068 ,  F16D2500/30406 ,  F16D2500/3065 ,  F16D2500/3067 ,  F16D2500/50224 ,  F16D2500/70426 ,  F16D2500/70428 ,  F16H2061/0232 ,  Y10T477/78 ,  Y10T477/79

Abstract: The present invention broadly comprises a method for controlling engine speed, engine torque, and torque converter output including the steps of applying engine torque to a torque converter and modulating the transferring of the torque to a pump for the torque converter. In some aspects, the torque converter further comprises a pump clutch and the method applies torque to the pump clutch and controllably slips the pump clutch. In some aspects, the method supplies engine torque from an engine with a turbocharger and controllably slips the pump clutch to increase speed and torque for the engine during a launch event for the vehicle or determines a parameter regarding operation of the vehicle and controllably slips the pump clutch responsive to the parameter. The present invention also comprises a method for controlling torque converter output by connecting a clutch between an engine and a torque converter and controllably slipping the clutch.

Abstract translation: 本发明广泛地包括一种用于控制发动机转速，发动机扭矩和变矩器输出的方法，包括以下步骤：将发动机扭矩施加到变矩器并且调制转矩传递给用于变矩器的泵。 在一些方面，变矩器还包括泵离合器，并且该方法向泵离合器施加扭矩并且可控地滑动泵离合器。 在一些方面，该方法从具有涡轮增压器的发动机提供发动机转矩，并可控制地滑动泵离合器，以在车辆的发动事件期间增加发动机的速度和扭矩，或者确定关于车辆操作的参数并且可控制地将泵 离合器响应参数。 本发明还包括一种通过连接发动机和变矩器之间的离合器并且可控地滑动离合器来控制变矩器输出的方法。

公开(公告)号：US20110247322A1

公开(公告)日：2011-10-13

申请号：US13084404

申请日：2011-04-11

Applicant: Patrick Lindemann ,  Brian Zaugg ,  Chad Mieczkowski

Inventor： Patrick Lindemann ,  Brian Zaugg ,  Chad Mieczkowski

IPC: F16D33/18 ,  F16F15/121 ,  F16D3/00

CPC classification number: F16H45/02 ,  F16F15/133 ,  F16F15/1343 ,  F16F15/13484 ,  F16H2045/0205 ,  F16H2045/0231 ,  F16H2045/0247 ,  F16H2045/0278

Abstract: A damper assembly for a torque converter includes a drive side elastic element arranged for transmitting torque to a turbine for the torque converter in a first direction and a coast side elastic element, separate from the drive side elastic element, arranged for transmitting torque to the turbine in a second direction opposite the first direction. In an example embodiment, a slope of a torque curve for the damper remains constant in a transition region between transmitting torque to the turbine in the first direction and transmitting torque to the turbine in the second direction. In an example embodiment, the damper assembly includes an input damper and an output damper. The elastic elements are disposed in a torque path between the input damper and the output damper. In an example embodiment, the input damper is selectively engaged with a cover for the torque converter and the output damper is drivingly engaged with an output hub for the torque converter.

Abstract translation: 用于变矩器的阻尼器组件包括驱动侧弹性元件，驱动侧弹性元件布置成用于将转矩传递到用于变矩器的涡轮机沿第一方向传递，并且与驱动侧弹性元件分离的沿岸侧弹性元件布置成将扭矩传递到涡轮机 在与第一方向相反的第二方向上。 在一个示例性实施例中，用于阻尼器的扭矩曲线的斜率在第一方向上的传递转矩与涡轮之间的过渡区域中保持恒定，并且在第二方向上向涡轮机传递扭矩。 在示例性实施例中，阻尼器组件包括输入阻尼器和输出阻尼器。 弹性元件设置在输入阻尼器和输出阻尼器之间的扭矩路径中。 在示例性实施例中，输入阻尼器选择性地与用于变矩器的盖接合，并且输出阻尼器与变矩器的输出轮毂驱动接合。

公开(公告)号：US07997072B2

公开(公告)日：2011-08-16

申请号：US12151657

申请日：2008-05-08

Applicant: Patanjali Peri ,  Steven Olsen ,  Patrick Lindemann

Inventor： Patanjali Peri ,  Steven Olsen ,  Patrick Lindemann

IPC: F16H45/02 ,  F16H41/00

CPC classification number: F16H41/24

Abstract: A torque converter including a cover having a central longitudinal axis and an outer surface and a pilot stamped from metal. The pilot includes a disc at least partially radially aligned with the axis for the cover. The pilot and the cover central axis are fixedly secured to each other. In a first embodiment, the disc is flat. In a second embodiment, the disc is annular. In a third embodiment, the pilot includes a machined outer circumferential surface. In a fourth embodiment, the pilot includes first and second portions radially off-set with respect to one another. In a fifth embodiment, the pilot includes a portion axially extending from the portion of the disc at least partially radially aligned with the axis for the cover. In a preferred embodiment, the cover and pilot are fixedly secured by welding.

Abstract translation: 一种变矩器，包括具有中心纵向轴线和外表面的盖，以及由金属冲压的导向件。 飞行员包括至少部分地径向对准用于盖的轴线的盘。 飞行员和盖中心轴彼此固定。 在第一实施例中，盘是平坦的。 在第二实施例中，盘是环形的。 在第三实施例中，飞行员包括加工的外圆周表面。 在第四实施例中，导频包括相对于彼此径向偏移的第一和第二部分。 在第五实施例中，导向器包括从盘的至少部分地径向对准用于盖的轴线的部分轴向延伸的部分。 在优选实施例中，盖和导向件通过焊接牢固地固定。

公开(公告)号：US20080277226A1

公开(公告)日：2008-11-13

申请号：US12151657

申请日：2008-05-08

Applicant: Patanjali Peri ,  Steven Olsen ,  Patrick Lindemann

Inventor： Patanjali Peri ,  Steven Olsen ,  Patrick Lindemann

IPC: F16D37/00

CPC classification number: F16H41/24

Abstract: A torque converter including a cover having a central longitudinal axis and an outer surface and a pilot stamped from metal. The pilot includes a disc at least partially radially aligned with the axis for the cover. The pilot and the cover central axis are fixedly secured to each other. In a first embodiment, the disc is flat. In a second embodiment, the disc is annular. In a third embodiment, the pilot includes a machined outer circumferential surface. In a fourth embodiment, the pilot includes first and second portions radially off-set with respect to one another. In a fifth embodiment, the pilot includes a portion axially extending from the portion of the disc at least partially radially aligned with the axis for the cover. In a preferred embodiment, the cover and pilot are fixedly secured by welding.

Abstract translation: 一种变矩器，包括具有中心纵向轴线和外表面的盖，以及由金属冲压的导向件。 飞行员包括至少部分地径向对准用于盖的轴线的盘。 飞行员和盖中心轴彼此牢固地固定。 在第一实施例中，盘是平坦的。 在第二实施例中，盘是环形的。 在第三实施例中，飞行员包括加工的外圆周表面。 在第四实施例中，导频包括相对于彼此径向偏移的第一和第二部分。 在第五实施例中，导向器包括从盘的至少部分地径向对准用于盖的轴线的部分轴向延伸的部分。 在优选实施例中，盖和导向件通过焊接牢固地固定。

公开(公告)号：US20070193843A1

公开(公告)日：2007-08-23

申请号：US11706663

申请日：2007-02-15

Applicant: Adam Uhler ,  Philip George ,  Todd Sturgin ,  Jeffrey Hemphill ,  Gabor Izso ,  Patrick Lindemann

Inventor： Adam Uhler ,  Philip George ,  Todd Sturgin ,  Jeffrey Hemphill ,  Gabor Izso ,  Patrick Lindemann

IPC: F16D21/02

CPC classification number: F16D13/52 ,  F16D21/06 ,  F16D2021/0676 ,  F16D2250/00 ,  Y10T29/49904

Abstract: A dual automatic mechanically actuated wet clutch device, for operation within a fluid tight housing, for a dual input shaft transmission that includes tightly specified average spacing between friction plate surfaces where the average spacing is selected from between about 0.05 mm to about 0.25 mm in an open position. The clutch has at least first and second independently actuatable clutch portions, and at least one clutch pack in the first or second clutch portion; and mechanical apparatus provided to move friction plates in at least one of the clutch portions toward each other so that they engage. The invention also includes apparatus and methods for adjusting and maintaining the spacing between the friction plate surfaces.

Abstract translation: 双重自动机械致动的湿式离合器装置，用于在流体密封壳体内操作，用于双输入轴传动装置，其包括在摩擦板表面之间的紧密指定的平均间隔，其中平均间距选自约0.05mm至约0.25mm， 开仓 离合器具有至少第一和第二可独立致动的离合器部分，以及在第一或第二离合器部分中的至少一个离合器组件; 以及机械设备，用于将至少一个离合器部分中的摩擦板朝向彼此移动以使它们接合。 本发明还包括用于调节和保持摩擦板表面之间的间隔的装置和方法。

公开(公告)号：US20060207360A1

公开(公告)日：2006-09-21

申请号：US11356813

申请日：2006-02-17

Applicant: Patrick Lindemann ,  Trevor McConnell

Inventor： Patrick Lindemann ,  Trevor McConnell

IPC: F16H27/02

CPC classification number: F16H63/304 ,  F16H61/28 ,  F16H61/32 ,  F16H2063/3063 ,  Y10T74/18696 ,  Y10T74/18728

Abstract: An actuating device for a motor vehicle transmission having multiple transmission steps, having a threaded spindle which is mounted so it is rotationally movable and axially fixed and a spindle nut which is positioned on this threaded spindle and may be driven thereby, and also having a first component, which is positioned so it is axially fixed and rotatable to select gears of the motor vehicle transmission, which may be coupled and/or is coupled via a rotational carrier unit to the spindle nut, so that the first component may be driven to rotate by the threaded spindle via the spindle nut to select gears, a braking unit being provided to reduce and/or avoid axial position changes of the spindle nut caused by mass inertia as a result a braking procedures of the threaded spindle from a movement rotationally driving the first component; as well as a motor vehicle transmission unit, a motor vehicle drivetrain, and a method for reducing or avoiding control errors caused by mass inertia in the control of gear changing actions in a motor vehicle transmission.

Abstract translation: 一种用于具有多个传动步骤的机动车辆变速器的致动装置，其具有安装成可旋转地移动和轴向固定的螺纹心轴和位于该螺纹心轴上并可由其驱动的心轴螺母，并且还具有第一 其定位成使得其被轴向固定和旋转以选择机动车辆变速器的齿轮，其可以经由旋转承载单元联接和/或联接到主轴螺母，使得第一部件可以被驱动以旋转 通过螺纹主轴经由主轴螺母选择齿轮，设置制动单元以减少和/或避免由质量惯性引起的心轴螺母的轴向位置变化，结果，螺纹主轴从旋转驱动 第一部分; 以及机动车辆传动装置，机动车辆动力传动系统以及用于减少或避免在机动车辆变速器中的变速动作的控制中由质量惯性引起的控制误差的方法。

公开(公告)号：US20170314661A1

公开(公告)日：2017-11-02

申请号：US15526067

申请日：2014-11-11

Applicant: Patrick LINDEMANN ,  Aditya DATTAWADKAR ,  Michael RESH ,  Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG

Inventor： Patrick Lindemann ,  Aditya Dattawadkar ,  Michael Resh

IPC: F16H41/28 ,  F16C17/04 ,  F16H45/02 ,  F16H41/24

CPC classification number: F16H41/28 ,  F16C17/04 ,  F16C2226/74 ,  F16C2240/40 ,  F16H41/24 ,  F16H45/02 ,  F16H2041/246 ,  F16H2045/0205 ,  F16H2045/0221 ,  F16H2045/0247 ,  F16H2045/0263 ,  F16H2045/0294

Abstract: A torque converter comprising: an axis of rotation; a stator including a side plate having a first radial surface; one of an impeller shell or a turbine shell having a second tapered surface facing the stator side plate first radial surface; a hydrodynamic thrust bearing disposed between the stator side plate and the one of an impeller shell or a turbine shell, and comprising: a thrust surface facing one of the first radial surface or the second tapered surface with a fluid pathway therebetween; a supporting surface opposite the thrust surface and facing the other of the first radial surface or the second tapered surface; and an opening concentric with the axis of rotation; and, a gap between the supporting surface and the other of the first radial surface or the second tapered surface such that the bearing thrust surface is alignable to be parallel with the one of the first radial surface or the second tapered surface.

公开(公告)号：US20130056319A1

公开(公告)日：2013-03-07

申请号：US13595565

申请日：2012-08-27

Applicant: Patrick LINDEMANN ,  David AVINS

Inventor： Patrick LINDEMANN ,  David AVINS

IPC: F16D39/00 ,  F16D33/00

CPC classification number: F16H45/02 ,  F16D25/0638 ,  F16H2045/021 ,  F16H2045/0221 ,  F16H2045/0284 ,  F16H2045/0294

Abstract: A torque converter includes an impeller shell and a backing plate defining at least a portion of a first hydraulic chamber, a cover and a piston plate defining at least a portion of a second hydraulic chamber, and a third hydraulic chamber. The third chamber is sealed from the first and second hydraulic chambers such that a hydraulic flow between the third chamber and the other chambers is at least restricted. In an example embodiment, the first chamber is for being pressurized to prevent cavitation in the turbine, stator, or impeller, the second or third chamber is for being pressurized to engage the lockup clutch, and the other of the second or third chamber is for being de-pressurized to reduce a back pressure on the lockup clutch piston plate.

Abstract translation: 变矩器包括叶轮壳和限定至少一部分第一液压室，盖和限定第二液压室的至少一部分的活塞板和第三液压室的背板。 第三室与第一和第二液压室密封，使得第三室和其它室之间的液压流至少受到限制。 在一个示例性实施例中，第一室被加压以防止涡轮机，定子或叶轮中的气蚀，第二或第三室用于加压以接合锁止离合器，并且第二或第三室中的另一个用于 被减压以减小锁止离合器活塞板上的背压。

公开(公告)号：US20120018267A1

公开(公告)日：2012-01-26

申请号：US13187568

申请日：2011-07-21

Applicant: PATRICK LINDEMANN

Inventor： PATRICK LINDEMANN

IPC: F16H45/02 ,  F16D33/18

CPC classification number: F16H45/02 ,  F16H2045/005 ,  F16H2045/007 ,  F16H2045/0205 ,  F16H2045/0231 ,  F16H2045/0247 ,  F16H2045/0278

Abstract: A hub assembly for a torque converter includes a hub with a circumferential groove and a seal arranged to contact an element of the torque converter. The seal is at least partially disposed in the groove. The groove has a first radial wall, a second radial wall axially offset with respect to the first radial wall, and at least one opening in the second radial wall. The seal is axially displaceable to seal against the first wall to block fluid flow between the hub and the element and to seal against the second radial wall and enable fluid flow through the opening.

Abstract translation: 用于变矩器的轮毂组件包括具有周向槽的轮毂和布置成接触变矩器的元件的密封件。 密封件至少部分地设置在凹槽中。 凹槽具有第一径向壁，相对于第一径向壁轴向偏移的第二径向壁，以及第二径向壁中的至少一个开口。 密封件可轴向移动以密封第一壁以阻止轮毂和元件之间的流体流动并且密封抵靠第二径向壁并使流体流过开口。