公开(公告)号：US09435387B2

公开(公告)日：2016-09-06

申请号：US14487234

申请日：2014-09-16

Applicant: Means Industries, Inc.

Inventor： John W. Kimes ,  Patrick J. McCleer ,  Terry O. Hendrick

IPC: F16D41/16 ,  F16D27/108 ,  F16D41/12

CPC classification number: F16D41/16 ,  F16D27/108 ,  F16D41/125

Abstract: Device and apparatus for controlling the operating mode of a coupling assembly, coupling and control assembly and electric motor disconnect and pass through assemblies are provided. The device is a switchable linear actuator device to control the operating mode of a coupling assembly. A plurality of magnetic sources produce corresponding magnetic fields to create a net translational force. A stator structure includes at least one electromagnetic source and a translator structure includes a permanent magnet source magnetically coupled to the stator structure across a radial air gap. The translator structure is supported for translational movement relative to the stator structure along an axis between first and second stable axial end positions which correspond to first and second operating modes of the coupling assembly and an unstable axial equilibrium position between the end positions. The translator structure translates along the axis between the different positions upon experiencing the net translational force.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于控制联接组件，联接和控制组件以及电动马达断开和通过组件的操作模式的装置和装置。 该装置是用于控制联接组件的操作模式的可切换线性致动器装置。 多个磁源产生相应的磁场以产生净平移力。 定子结构包括至少一个电磁源，并且平移器结构包括通过径向气隙磁耦合到定子结构的永磁体源。 平移器结构被支撑用于相对于定子结构沿着对应于联接组件的第一和第二操作模式的第一和第二稳定轴向端部位置之间的轴线的平移运动以及在端部位置之间的不稳定的轴向平衡位置的平移运动。 翻译器结构在经历净平移力时沿不同位置之间的轴线平移。

公开(公告)号：US09371868B2

公开(公告)日：2016-06-21

申请号：US14299139

申请日：2014-06-09

Applicant: Means Industries, Inc.

Inventor： John W. Kimes ,  Terry O. Hendrick

IPC: F16D41/14 ,  F16D27/02 ,  F16D41/12

CPC classification number: F16D27/02 ,  F16D41/125 ,  F16D41/14

Abstract: A coupling member subassembly for use in a controllable coupling assembly and an electromechanical apparatus having a pair of simultaneously actuated elements for use in such a subassembly are provided. The apparatus includes a housing, an electromagnetic source having at least one excitation coil surrounded by the housing and a pair of spaced first and second elements. A reciprocating armature is arranged concentrically relative to the at least one excitation coil and is axially movable when the at least one excitation coil is supplied with current. An actuator bridge is mounted for axial reciprocating movement with the armature and is connected to the elements at opposite ends of the bridge to move the elements in unison between first and second positions during axial movement of the armature to control the operating mode of the assembly.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于可控耦合组件的联接构件子组件和具有用于这种子组件中的一对同时致动元件的机电装置。 该装置包括壳体，具有由壳体包围的至少一个激励线圈和一对隔开的第一和第二元件的电磁源。 往复式电枢相对于至少一个励磁线圈同心地布置，并且当至少一个励磁线圈被供应电流时可轴向移动。 致动器桥被安装成用于与电枢的轴向往复运动，并且在电枢的相对端处连接到元件，以在电枢的轴向运动期间在第一和第二位置之间一致地移动元件以控制组件的操作模式。

公开(公告)号：US20130277164A1

公开(公告)日：2013-10-24

申请号：US13863540

申请日：2013-04-16

Applicant: MEANS INDUSTRIES, INC.

Inventor： Jeffrey J. Prout ,  Brice A. Pawley ,  Terry O. Hendrick

IPC: F16D25/061 ,  F16D11/14

CPC classification number: F16D25/061 ,  F16D11/14 ,  F16D41/125 ,  F16D41/16

Abstract: A coupling and control assembly includes a coupling subassembly and a control subassembly integrated with the coupling subassembly. The control subassembly has a reciprocating member and actuators operatively connected to the reciprocating movement for controlled reciprocating movement therewith to move or pivot respective struts received within pockets of a coupling member of the coupling subassembly. The reciprocating member converts a pressure of a working fluid at its working face to move linearly together with the actuators from its first position which corresponds to a first operating mode of the coupling subassembly to its second position which corresponds to a second operating mode of the coupling subassembly.

Abstract translation: 联接和控制组件包括联接子组件和与联接子组件集成的控制子组件。 控制子组件具有往复运动元件和可操作地连接到往复运动的致动器，用于受控的往复运动，以便使接收在联接子组件的联接构件的凹槽内的相应的支柱移动或枢转。 往复运动件将其工作面上的工作流体的压力转换成与致动器一起从其第一位置线性地移动，该第一位置对应于联接子组件的第一操作模式到其第二位置，该第二位置对应于联接器的第二操作模式 子组件

公开(公告)号：US09188170B2

公开(公告)日：2015-11-17

申请号：US13863540

申请日：2013-04-16

Applicant: MEANS INDUSTRIES, INC.

Inventor： Jeffrey J. Prout ,  Brice A. Pawley ,  Terry O. Hendrick

IPC: F16D41/16 ,  F16D25/061 ,  F16D11/14 ,  F16D41/12

CPC classification number: F16D25/061 ,  F16D11/14 ,  F16D41/125 ,  F16D41/16

Abstract: A coupling and control assembly includes a coupling subassembly and a control subassembly integrated with the coupling subassembly. The control subassembly has a reciprocating member and actuators operatively connected to the reciprocating movement for controlled reciprocating movement therewith to move or pivot respective struts received within pockets of a coupling member of the coupling subassembly. The reciprocating member converts a pressure of a working fluid at its working face to move linearly together with the actuators from its first position which corresponds to a first operating mode of the coupling subassembly to its second position which corresponds to a second operating mode of the coupling subassembly.

Abstract translation: 联接和控制组件包括联接子组件和与联接子组件集成的控制子组件。 控制子组件具有往复运动元件和可操作地连接到往复运动的致动器，用于受控的往复运动，以便使接收在联接子组件的联接构件的凹槽内的相应的支柱移动或枢转。 往复运动件将其工作面上的工作流体的压力转换成与致动器一起从其第一位置线性地移动，该第一位置对应于联接子组件的第一操作模式到其第二位置，该第二位置对应于联接器的第二操作模式 子组件

公开(公告)号：US10711853B2

公开(公告)日：2020-07-14

申请号：US15889324

申请日：2018-02-06

Applicant: MEANS INDUSTRIES, INC.

Inventor： Joshua D. Hand ,  Earl A. Getchel ,  Terry O. Hendrick

IPC: F16D41/12 ,  F16D41/14

Abstract: Overrunning coupling and control assembly, coupling assembly and locking member having at least one side surface with a draft to improve locking member dynamics are provided. Locking member dynamics is improved with regards to locking member laydown speed. Laydown speed variation cause by a variable frictional coefficient between a pocket surface of a pocket in which the locking member is received and nominally retained and the at least one side surface of the locking member is minimized as well.

公开(公告)号：US10316904B2

公开(公告)日：2019-06-11

申请号：US15677093

申请日：2017-08-15

Applicant: MEANS INDUSTRIES, INC.

Inventor： Joshua D. Hand ,  Terry O. Hendrick

IPC: F16D41/12 ,  F16D41/14

Abstract: A coupling assembly having an overrun mode and a locking member for use therein are provided. The locking member includes a first member-engaging nose, a second member-engaging tail diametrically opposite the nose and a main body between the nose and the tail. A control element-engaging appendage extends downwardly from a lower face of the main body. A pair of oppositely projecting pivots extend laterally from the tail for enabling pivotal motion of the locking member about a pivot axis which intersects the pivots. A control element engages the appendage to create a moment of the locking member about the pivot axis to urge the locking member from a coupling position towards an uncoupling position. The moment decreases the amount of force needed by the control element to move the locking member out of the coupling position.

公开(公告)号：US09541141B2

公开(公告)日：2017-01-10

申请号：US14675853

申请日：2015-04-01

Applicant: Means Industries, Inc.

Inventor： John W. Kimes ,  Terry O. Hendrick

IPC: F16D15/00 ,  F16D27/09 ,  F16D27/00 ,  F16D41/12 ,  F16D27/10 ,  F16D41/02 ,  F16D41/14

CPC classification number: F16D27/09 ,  F16D27/00 ,  F16D27/10 ,  F16D41/02 ,  F16D41/12 ,  F16D41/125 ,  F16D41/14 ,  F16D2300/18

Abstract: An electronic vehicular transmission, a controllable coupling assembly and a coupling member for use in the assembly are provided. The member is configured for rotation about a rotational axis and includes a first coupling face oriented to face axially along the axis and has a set of pockets angularly-spaced about the axis. Each of the pockets receives a first locking element and defines a first load-bearing surface adapted for abutting engagement with a load-bearing surface of its respective first locking element. A second coupling face is oriented to face radially with respect to the axis and has a set of locking formations. Each of the set of locking formations defines a second load-bearing surface adapted for abutting engagement with a load-bearing surface of a second locking element.

Abstract translation: 提供电子车辆变速器，可控制联接组件和用于组装中的联接构件。 构件被构造成围绕旋转轴线旋转并且包括定向成沿着轴线轴向地面对的第一联接面，并且具有围绕该轴线成角度间隔开的一组口袋。 每个凹穴接收第一锁定元件并且限定适于与其相应的第一锁定元件的承载表面邻接接合的第一承载表面。 第二联接面被定向成相对于轴径向地面对，并且具有一组锁定结构。 所述一组锁定结构中的每一个限定了适于与第二锁定元件的承载表面邻接接合的第二承载表面。

公开(公告)号：US09127724B2

公开(公告)日：2015-09-08

申请号：US14300275

申请日：2014-06-10

Applicant: Means Industries, Inc.

Inventor： John W. Kimes ,  Terry O. Hendrick

IPC: F16D11/00 ,  F16D27/09

CPC classification number: F16D27/09

Abstract: Electromechanical apparatus for use with a coupling assembly and controllable coupling assembly including such apparatus are provided. The apparatus includes a housing part including an end wall having an outer coupling face with a single pocket defining a load-bearing shoulder in communication with an inner face of the end wall. An electromagnetic source includes at least one excitation coil which is at least partially surrounded by the housing part. An element is received within the pocket in an uncoupling position and is movable outwardly from the pocket to a coupling position characterized by abutting engagement of the element with the load-bearing shoulder. A reciprocating armature is arranged concentrically relative to the at least one excitation coil and is axially movable when the at least one excitation coil is supplied with current. The armature is connected to the element to move the element between the coupling and uncoupling positions.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于耦合组件和包括这种装置的可控耦合组件的机电装置。 该装置包括壳体部分，该壳体部分包括端壁，该端壁具有外连接面，其具有限定与端壁的内表面连通的承载台肩的单个凹口。 电磁源包括至少一个至少部分地被壳体部分包围的励磁线圈。 元件被容纳在凹部内的解耦位置，并且可从口袋向外移动到联接位置，其特征在于元件与承重肩部的邻接接合。 往复式电枢相对于至少一个励磁线圈同心地布置，并且当至少一个励磁线圈被供应电流时可轴向移动。 电枢连接到元件以在耦合和非耦合位置之间移动元件。