公开(公告)号：US07198140B2

公开(公告)日：2007-04-03

申请号：US11042277

申请日：2005-01-25

Applicant: Mark R. Jolly ,  Robert H. Marjoram ,  Steve Koester ,  Kenneth A. St. Clair

Inventor： Mark R. Jolly ,  Robert H. Marjoram ,  Steve Koester ,  Kenneth A. St. Clair

IPC: F15F15/03 ,  F15F37/00

CPC classification number: B62D5/005 ,  F16D57/002

Abstract: A controllable brake includes a rotor supported on one shaft end. The rotor is housed within a chamber containing a field controllable material which is acted upon by a magnetic field generator to change the rheology of the material and thereby impede movement of the rotor. The shaft is supported by two bearings which, in combination with the housing define a second housing chamber adapted to enclose means for monitoring and/or controlling the brake and in this way, an integrated, compact controllable brake is provided.

Abstract translation: 可控制动器包括支撑在一个轴端上的转子。 转子被容纳在一个包含场控制材料的腔室中，该腔室被磁场发生器作用，以改变材料的流变性，从而阻碍转子的运动。 轴由两个轴承支撑，这两个轴承与壳体组合限定了适于包围用于监测和/或控制制动器的装置的第二壳体腔室，并且以这种方式提供了一体的紧凑的可控制动器。

公开(公告)号：US5993358A

公开(公告)日：1999-11-30

申请号：US811668

申请日：1997-03-05

Applicant: Richard S. Gureghian ,  J. David Carlson ,  Douglas F. LeRoy ,  Robert H. Marjoram ,  Matthew B. Brown ,  Mark R. Jolly

Inventor： Richard S. Gureghian ,  J. David Carlson ,  Douglas F. LeRoy ,  Robert H. Marjoram ,  Matthew B. Brown ,  Mark R. Jolly

IPC: A63B22/02 ,  A63B23/00

CPC classification number: A63B22/02 ,  A63B22/0214 ,  A63B22/0228

Abstract: A controllable platform suspension system (20) for treadmills (18) and other platforms and devices therefor which exhibit controllability of the impact condition of the platform, such as a treadmill deck (36). In the treadmill application, user-selectable damping/stiffness is provided to simulate variable track conditions, such as pavement, rubber, grass, gravel, sand, and the like. The controllable suspension system (20) comprises spring mounts (40) or the like or a flexible deck (36) for allowing movement of the deck (36) relative to the frame (22) at a contact location (29) due to impact and a controllable device such as an Electrorheological (ER) device, Electrophoretic (EP) device, Electromechanical Hydraulic (Semi-Active) device, controllable mounting, or a Magnetorheological (MR) device, such as an MR brake (42a, 42a, 42b), MR damper (42d), or MR mount (42c, 42e, 42f) interconnecting between the frame (22) and platform (36) to provide the user-variable impact restraint. Various MR devices are described which exhibit controllability in a first direction (ex. bound) and substantially unrestricted motion in a second direction (ex. rebound).

Abstract translation: 一种用于跑步机（18）的可控平台悬架系统（20）及其平台及其装置，其显示了诸如跑步机甲板（36）的平台的冲击状态的可控性。 在跑步机应用中，提供用户可选择的阻尼/刚度来模拟路面，橡胶，草，砾石，沙子等可变轨迹条件。 可控悬挂系统（20）包括弹簧座（40）等或柔性甲板（36），用于允许甲板（36）相对于框架（22）由于冲击而在接触位置（29）移动，并且 诸如电磁流变学（ER）装置，电泳（EP）装置，机电液压（半主动）装置，可控安装或磁流变学（MR））装置的可控装置，例如MR制动器（42a，42a，42b） ，MR阻尼器（42d）或MR架（42c，42e，42f），其连接在框架（22）和平台（36）之间，以提供用户可变的冲击约束。 描述了各种MR装置，其在第一方向（例如限制）上显示可控性，并且在第二方向（例如反弹）上显示基本上无限制的运动。

公开(公告)号：US5839517A

公开(公告)日：1998-11-24

申请号：US663155

申请日：1995-07-26

Applicant: James T. Gwinn ,  Robert H. Marjoram

Inventor： James T. Gwinn ,  Robert H. Marjoram

IPC: B25D17/04 ,  B25F5/00 ,  B25D17/24

CPC classification number: B25F5/006 ,  B25D17/043 ,  B25D2250/381

Abstract: An isolator for use in a hand-held vibrating device for providing optimum vibration isolation by utilizing elastomeric buckling sections which operate in a buckled mode during normal use. The buckled elastomer sections significantly reduce the spring rate within an operating load range thus substantially reducing the vibration transmitted to the user. Six embodiments are shown which utilize buckling sections to enhance vibration isolation along an axial direction of vibration. A first embodiment includes a frustoconical section, while the second employs a W-shaped buckling element. A third embodiment includes use of a tuned fluid inertia which is tuned to substantially coincide with a predominant operating frequency of the vibrating device and produces amplified counter inertial forces to substantially reduce the vibration transmitted to the user, while three other embodiments employ metallic buckling springs. Another embodiment employs a tuned vibration absorber and still another combines a tuned mass with a buckling column. A first embodiment of a front grip isolator that is used with the buckling isolator for reducing the radial mechanical vibration transmitted to the front hand of the user, also utilizing buckling sections, is taught. A second embodiment of the grip isolator has buckling sections with low combined axial stiffness to provide both radial and axial vibration isolation.

Abstract translation: PCT No.PCT / US93 / 12271 Sec。 371日期：1995年7月26日 102（e）日期1995年7月26日PCT 1993年12月16日PCT公布。 出版物WO94 / 16864 日期1994年8月4日用于手持振动装置的隔离器，用于通过利用在正常使用期间以弯曲模式操作的弹性屈曲部分来提供最佳隔振。 弯曲的弹性体部分显着地降低了工作载荷范围内的弹簧刚度，从而大大减少了传递给使用者的振动。 示出了六个实施例，其使用屈曲部分来增强沿轴向振动的振动隔离。 第一实施例包括截头圆锥形部分，而第二实施例采用W形弯曲元件。 第三实施例包括使用被调节以与振动装置的主要操作频率基本一致的调谐流体惯性，并产生放大的反向惯性力，以显着减少传递给使用者的振动，而另外三个实施例采用金属弯曲弹簧。 另一实施例采用调谐振动吸收器，而另一实施例将调谐质量与屈曲柱结合。 教导了与用于减小传播到使用者的前指的用户的径向机械振动的弯曲隔离器一起使用的前把手隔离器的第一实施例，也利用屈曲部分。 夹具隔离器的第二实施例具有具有低的组合轴向刚度的屈曲部分，以提供径向和轴向振动隔离。

公开(公告)号：US4470477A

公开(公告)日：1984-09-11

申请号：US434063

申请日：1982-10-13

Applicant: Robert H. Marjoram

Inventor： Robert H. Marjoram

IPC: B62D33/06 ,  B62D27/06

CPC classification number: B62D33/0608

Abstract: The invention provides a hydropneumatic suspension system which is particularly suitable for lorry cabs of the kind which require to be tilted about a horizontal axis for access to the engine. Such a system normally has the disadvantage that a hydropneumatic unit, incorporating a diaphragm does not provide a firm pivot anchorage for the cab tilting system.The invention overcomes this problem by pivotally attaching one portion of the displacer unit, below the diaphragm, to a downwardly extending formation of the cab and arranging for abutment between the formation and the displacer unit portion above the tilt axis to maintain the displacer unit portions in alignment when the cab is in the ride position.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供一种液压气动悬挂系统，其特别适用于需要围绕水平轴线倾斜以便接近发动机的货车厢。 这种系统通常具有的缺点是，包含隔膜的液压气动单元不能为驾驶室倾斜系统提供牢固的枢轴锚固。 本发明通过将位于隔膜下方的置换器单元的一部分枢转地附接到驾驶室的向下延伸的形式来克服这个问题，并且设置用于在倾斜轴线之上的地层和置换器单元部分之间的邻接以将置换器单元部分保持在 当驾驶室处于行驶位置时对齐。

公开(公告)号：US08322497B2

公开(公告)日：2012-12-04

申请号：US12610648

申请日：2009-11-02

Applicant: Robert H. Marjoram ,  Stephen F. Hildebrand ,  Douglas E. Ivers ,  Gregory Ericksen ,  William J. McMahon ,  Kenneth A. St. Clair

Inventor： Robert H. Marjoram ,  Stephen F. Hildebrand ,  Douglas E. Ivers ,  Gregory Ericksen ,  William J. McMahon ,  Kenneth A. St. Clair

IPC: F16F15/03

CPC classification number: F16F9/064 ,  B60G99/002 ,  B60G99/008 ,  B60G2300/07 ,  B60G2600/184 ,  F16F9/535 ,  F16F13/002

Abstract: A magneto-rheological fluid damper includes a damper body having a reservoir for a magneto-rheological fluid, a piston rod, a piston rod guide disposed within the damper body, where the piston rod guide has a passage therein for receiving the piston rod. The magneto-rheological fluid damper further includes at least a first piston rod seal and at least a second piston rod seal arranged to seal between the piston rod guide and the piston rod. The magneto-rheological fluid damper further includes a fluid chamber defined between the piston rod guide and the piston rod, the fluid chamber being in communication with the reservoir. The magneto-rheological fluid damper further includes a piston rod guide filter arranged in a communication path between the fluid chamber and the reservoir to filter particulates out of the magneto-rheological fluid entering the fluid chamber. The magneto-rheological fluid damper further includes an accumulator arranged between the piston rod guide and the damper body.

Abstract translation: 磁流变流体阻尼器包括具有用于磁流变流体的储存器的阻尼器主体，活塞杆，设置在阻尼器主体内的活塞杆引导件，其中活塞杆引导件具有用于接收活塞杆的通道。 磁流变流体阻尼器还包括至少第一活塞杆密封件和至少第二活塞杆密封件，该密封件布置成在活塞杆引导件和活塞杆之间进行密封。 磁流变流体阻尼器还包括限定在活塞杆引导件和活塞杆之间的流体室，流体室与储存器连通。 磁流变流体阻尼器还包括布置在流体室和储存器之间的连通路径中的活塞杆引导过滤器，以从进入流体室的磁流变流体中过滤微粒。 磁流变流体阻尼器还包括设置在活塞杆引导件和阻尼器主体之间的蓄能器。

公开(公告)号：US20100294603A1

公开(公告)日：2010-11-25

申请号：US12520782

申请日：2007-12-21

Applicant: Kenneth A. St. Clair ,  Robert H. Marjoram ,  William C. Hardin ,  Marlene E. Hontz ,  Stephen P. Koester

Inventor： Kenneth A. St. Clair ,  Robert H. Marjoram ,  William C. Hardin ,  Marlene E. Hontz ,  Stephen P. Koester

IPC: F16F15/03

CPC classification number: B60T17/22 ,  B60T13/748 ,  F16D57/002

Abstract: A controllable brake with a shaft having an axis of rotation and a shaft end. The controllable brake including a controllable brake rotor connected with the shaft, the rotor having a rotation plane. The controllable brake includes a controllable brake magnetic field generator located proximate the controllable brake rotor, the controllable brake magnetic field generator for generating a controllable magnetic field strength. The controllable brake includes a controllable brake rotating magnetic target integral with the shaft proximate the shaft end, and a controllable brake electronics first electronic noncontacting magnetic sensor having a first sensor plane, the first electronic noncontacting magnetic sensor mounted with the first sensor plane parallel with the controllable brake rotor rotation plane, the first electronic noncontacting magnetic sensor monitoring the rotation of the controllable brake rotating magnetic target and the controllable brake rotor and simultaneously outputting at least two rotational positions of the controllable brake rotor wherein the controllable magnetic field strength generated by the controllable brake magnetic field generator is determined by the rotational positions to control a relative motion of the controllable brake rotor.

Abstract translation: 具有轴的可控制动器，其具有旋转轴线和轴端。 可控制动器包括与轴连接的可控制动转子，转子具有旋转平面。 可控制动器包括位于可控制动转子附近的可控制动磁场发生器，用于产生可控磁场强度的可控制动磁场发生器。 可控制动器包括可靠的制动器旋转的磁性靶，其与靠近轴端的轴一体化，以及可控制动电子器件第一电子非接触磁传感器，其具有第一传感器平面，第一电子非接触磁传感器安装有第一传感器平面与 可控制动转子旋转平面，第一电子非接触磁传感器监测可控制动旋转磁目标和可控制动转子的旋转，同时输出可控制动转子的至少两个旋转位置，其中由可控制动转子产生的可控磁场强度 制动磁场发生器由旋转位置决定，以控制可控制动转子的相对运动。

公开(公告)号：US20100096818A1

公开(公告)日：2010-04-22

申请号：US12610648

申请日：2009-11-02

Applicant: ROBERT H. MARJORAM ,  Stephen F. Hildebrand ,  Douglas E. Ivers ,  Gregory Ericksen ,  William J. McMahon ,  Kenneth A. St. Clair

Inventor： ROBERT H. MARJORAM ,  Stephen F. Hildebrand ,  Douglas E. Ivers ,  Gregory Ericksen ,  William J. McMahon ,  Kenneth A. St. Clair

IPC: B60G17/08 ,  F16F9/53

CPC classification number: F16F9/064 ,  B60G99/002 ,  B60G99/008 ,  B60G2300/07 ,  B60G2600/184 ,  F16F9/535 ,  F16F13/002

Abstract: A magneto-rheological fluid damper includes a damper body having a reservoir for a magneto-rheological fluid, a piston rod, a piston rod guide disposed within the damper body, where the piston rod guide has a passage therein for receiving the piston rod. The magneto-rheological fluid damper further includes at least a first piston rod seal and at least a second piston rod seal arranged to seal between the piston rod guide and the piston rod. The magneto-rheological fluid damper further includes a fluid chamber defined between the piston rod guide and the piston rod, the fluid chamber being in communication with the reservoir. The magneto-rheological fluid damper further includes a piston rod guide filter arranged in a communication path between the fluid chamber and the reservoir to filter particulates out of the magneto-rheological fluid entering the fluid chamber. The magneto-rheological fluid damper further includes an accumulator arranged between the piston rod guide and the damper body.

Abstract translation: 磁流变流体阻尼器包括具有用于磁流变流体的储存器的阻尼器主体，活塞杆，设置在阻尼器主体内的活塞杆引导件，其中活塞杆引导件具有用于接收活塞杆的通道。 磁流变流体阻尼器还包括至少第一活塞杆密封件和至少第二活塞杆密封件，该密封件布置成在活塞杆引导件和活塞杆之间进行密封。 磁流变流体阻尼器还包括限定在活塞杆引导件和活塞杆之间的流体室，流体室与储存器连通。 磁流变流体阻尼器还包括布置在流体室和储存器之间的连通路径中的活塞杆引导过滤器，以从进入流体室的磁流变流体中过滤微粒。 磁流变流体阻尼器还包括设置在活塞杆引导件和阻尼器主体之间的蓄能器。

公开(公告)号：US06695102B1

公开(公告)日：2004-02-24

申请号：US10335335

申请日：2002-12-31

Applicant: Robert H. Marjoram ,  Michael J. Chrzan

Inventor： Robert H. Marjoram ,  Michael J. Chrzan

IPC: F16F953

CPC classification number: F16F9/535

Abstract: A single fluid valve device operable for setting an overall viscous damping level, magnetic damping strength, and low speed damping profile. A stationary, controllable magnetorheological fluid valve device comprising a first annular body having gap setting features and controllable passageways formed within the fluid valve device, and a second body disposed adjacent to the first annular body, wherein the second body comprises a magnetic field generating means contained therein. A twin-tube damping device comprising an outer member containing an outer volume of magnetorheological fluid, an inner member containing an inner volume of magnetorheological fluid, a stationary, controllable fluid valve device disposed within the outer member, a piston rod mounted for movement with respect to the inner and outer members, a piston assembly attached to the piston rod and a pressurized volumetric compliance means.

Abstract translation: 单个流体阀装置，其可操作用于设定总粘性阻尼水平，磁阻尼强度和低速阻尼曲线。 一种固定的可控磁流变流体阀装置，包括具有间隙设定特征的第一环形体和形成在流体阀装置内的可控通道，以及邻近第一环形体设置的第二体，其中第二体包含一磁场产生装置， 其中。 一种双管阻尼装置，其包括外部构件，该外部构件包含外部体积的磁流变流体，内部构件，其包含内部体积的磁流变流体;固定的，可控制的流体阀装置，其设置在外部构件内;活塞杆，安装成相对于 内部和外部构件，附接到活塞杆的活塞组件和加压的体积顺应装置。

公开(公告)号：US4993523A

公开(公告)日：1991-02-19

申请号：US310062

申请日：1989-02-10

Applicant: Leonard J. Schwemmer ,  Robert H. Marjoram

Inventor： Leonard J. Schwemmer ,  Robert H. Marjoram

IPC: B60G17/08 ,  F16F9/34 ,  F16F9/46

CPC classification number: F16F9/3405 ,  B60G17/08 ,  F16F9/464 ,  B60G2202/24 ,  B60G2400/10 ,  B60G2400/20 ,  B60G2500/10 ,  B60G2600/02 ,  Y10T137/86815

Abstract: The fluid circuit when in a first condition permits relatively free fluid flow in a first direction between variable volume chambers of the damper, while permitting only relatively restricted flow in an opposite, second direction. When in a second condition, the circuit permits relatively free flow of fluid in the second direction and only relatively restricted flow in the second direction. The circuit condition is changed by changing the position of a control valve which is subjected to fluid pressure differentials that may at times delay change in the position of the valve, and therefore change in the condition of the circuit.

Abstract translation: 当处于第一状态时，流体回路允许相对自由的流体在阻尼器的可变容积腔之间的第一方向上流动，同时只允许在相反的第二方向上相对受限的流动。 当处于第二状态时，电路允许流体沿第二方向相对自由流动，并且仅允许第二方向上相对受限的流动。 通过改变受到流体压力差的控制阀的位置而改变电路状态，该压力差可能在阀的位置有时延迟变化，从而改变电路的状态。

公开(公告)号：US20100109276A1

公开(公告)日：2010-05-06

申请号：US12610690

申请日：2009-11-02

Applicant: ROBERT H. MARJORAM ,  Stephen F. Hildebrand ,  Douglas E. Ivers ,  Gregory Ericksen ,  William J. McMahon ,  Kenneth A. St. Clair

Inventor： ROBERT H. MARJORAM ,  Stephen F. Hildebrand ,  Douglas E. Ivers ,  Gregory Ericksen ,  William J. McMahon ,  Kenneth A. St. Clair

IPC: B60G11/46 ,  B60G17/018 ,  B23P17/00

CPC classification number: F16F9/064 ,  B60G99/002 ,  B60G99/008 ,  F16F9/362 ,  F16F9/535 ,  F16F13/002 ,  Y10T29/494

Abstract: A controllable suspension system for controlling the relative motion between a first body and a second body includes at least one strut including a magneto-rheological fluid damper. The fluid damper includes a piston rod guide disposed within a damper body. The piston rod guide has a passage therein for receiving a piston rod. A piston rod bearing assembly is disposed in the piston rod guide to engage with and support reciprocal motion of the piston rod. At least a first piston rod seal and at least a second piston rod seal are arranged to seal between the piston rod guide and the piston rod. A fluid chamber is defined between the piston rod guide and the piston rod. A piston rod guide gas charged accumulator is arranged between the piston rod and the damper body.

Abstract translation: 用于控制第一主体和第二主体之间的相对运动的可控悬架系统包括至少一个包括磁流变流体阻尼器的支柱。 流体阻尼器包括设置在阻尼体内的活塞杆导向件。 活塞杆导向件在其中具有用于容纳活塞杆的通道。 活塞杆轴承组件设置在活塞杆导向件中以与活塞杆接合并支撑活塞杆的往复运动。 至少第一活塞杆密封件和至少第二活塞杆密封件被布置成在活塞杆引导件和活塞杆之间进行密封。 在活塞杆引导件和活塞杆之间限定一个流体室。 在活塞杆和阻尼体之间设有一个活塞杆引导气充入蓄能器。