公开(公告)号：US20130109535A1

公开(公告)日：2013-05-02

申请号：US13282220

申请日：2011-10-26

Applicant: MICHAEL THOMAS DICKINSON ,  Christopher Irwin Hopp

Inventor： MICHAEL THOMAS DICKINSON ,  Christopher Irwin Hopp

IPC: B60W30/188 ,  B60W10/04 ,  B60W10/02

CPC classification number: F16H61/143 ,  B60W10/026 ,  B60W10/06 ,  B60W2510/0216 ,  B60W2510/0233 ,  B60W2510/0638 ,  B60W2710/0666 ,  F16H63/50 ,  F16H2059/147 ,  F16H2059/366 ,  F16H2059/425

Abstract: A system and method for regulating torque transmitted via a torque converter can include providing a lock up clutch between a crankshaft and transmission of a vehicle. A position sensor can output data indicative of at least one of an engaged position of the lock-up clutch, a transitional position of the lock-up clutch, and a disengaged position of the lock-up clutch. An engine speed sensor can output data indicative of rotational speed of the crankshaft. A controller can be placed in electrical communication with the engine speed sensor and the position sensor and configured to determine when actuation of the lock-up clutch is desired. The controller can be configured to determine a torque reduction target based on certain variables, for example, engine acceleration. The controller can then signal the engine to output torque substantially equal to the torque reduction target when conditions exist that warrant torque reduction.

Abstract translation: 用于调节通过变矩器传递的扭矩的系统和方法可以包括在曲轴和车辆变速器之间提供锁定离合器。 位置传感器可以输出指示锁止离合器的接合位置，锁止离合器的过渡位置和锁止离合器的脱离位置中的至少一个的数据。 发动机转速传感器可以输出表示曲轴转速的数据。 控制器可以被放置成与发动机速度传感器和位置传感器电连通，并被配置成确定何时需要锁定离合器的致动。 控制器可以被配置为基于某些变量来确定扭矩降低目标，例如发动机加速度。 然后，当存在扭矩降低的条件时，控制器可以向发动机发出信号，以输出基本上等于转矩降低目标的转矩。

公开(公告)号：US20120029779A1

公开(公告)日：2012-02-02

申请号：US12847880

申请日：2010-07-30

Applicant: MICHAEL THOMAS DICKINSON ,  ANDREW J. FOX

Inventor： MICHAEL THOMAS DICKINSON ,  ANDREW J. FOX

IPC: F16H61/70 ,  F16H37/08 ,  F16H48/24

CPC classification number: F16H48/32 ,  F16H48/08 ,  F16H48/22 ,  F16H61/702 ,  F16H2048/204

Abstract: A vehicle drivetrain can include various structures, such as a multi-ratio transmission, a two-speed final drive assembly connected in series with the multi-ratio transmission and including a low speed final drive ratio and a high speed final drive ratio, a pair of front driveshafts driven by the two-speed final drive assembly, a pair of rear driveshafts, a rear differential assembly connected to the two-speed final drive assembly, and a control assembly including. The control assembly can include a controller in electrical communication with portions of the rear differential assembly, such as a variable displacement pump and purge valve. An input array can be in electrical communication with the controller and can include a plurality of sensors, and at least one switch accessible to an operator of the vehicle. Various related methods can also be executed for control and operation of such a drivetrain. The methods can incorporate a number of variables in order to control the drivetrain, and the variables can include but are not limited to road grade, vehicle acceleration, vehicle speed, presence of towing apparatus, road surface conditions, switch condition(s), etc.

Abstract translation: 车辆传动系统可以包括各种结构，例如多比率变速器，与多比率变速器串联连接并包括低速最终传动比和高速最终传动比的双速最终传动组件，一对 由两速最终驱动组件驱动的前驱动轴，一对后驱动轴，连接到双速最终驱动组件的后差速器组件，以及包括的控制组件。 控制组件可以包括与后差速器组件的部分电连通的控制器，例如可变排量泵和排气阀。 输入阵列可以与控制器电通信，并且可以包括多个传感器，以及至少一个可由车辆操作者接近的开关。 还可以执行各种相关方法来控制和操作这种传动系。 这些方法可以包含多个变量来控制传动系，变量可以包括但不限于道路等级，车辆加速度，车辆速度，牵引装置的存在，路面条件，切换条件等 。

公开(公告)号：US20120029781A1

公开(公告)日：2012-02-02

申请号：US12847828

申请日：2010-07-30

Applicant: MICHAEL THOMAS DICKINSON ,  Andrew J. Fox

Inventor： MICHAEL THOMAS DICKINSON ,  Andrew J. Fox

IPC: B60W10/10 ,  G06F19/00 ,  B60W30/18

CPC classification number: B60W30/18118 ,  B60W10/06 ,  B60W10/111 ,  B60W10/184 ,  B60W2520/06 ,  B60W2520/10 ,  B60W2520/105 ,  B60W2540/10 ,  B60W2550/142 ,  Y10T477/644 ,  Y10T477/817

Abstract: A vehicle anti-rollback system and method can be incorporated into a vehicle that includes a pair of front wheels, a pair of rear wheels, a power unit, and a transmission connecting the power unit to at least one wheel of the front and rear wheels. The transmission can include a plurality of forward drive ratios and at least one reverse drive ratio and a two speed final drive ratio transmission configured to select between a high range drive ratio and a low range drive ratio when the transmission is in one of the plurality of forward drive ratios. A controller can be provided that senses a vehicle rollback condition. When the rollback condition is detected, the controller can decrease torque distributed from the power unit of the vehicle to the at least one wheel, and can actuate a brake. While the vehicle is braked and torque transfer is reduced, the controller can execute drive ratio changeover in a stable manner from the high range drive ratio to the low range drive ratio.

Abstract translation: 车辆防折返系统和方法可以被结合到车辆中，车辆包括一对前轮，一对后轮，动力单元和将动力单元连接到前轮和后轮的至少一个车轮 。 传动装置可以包括多个前进传动比和至少一个反转传动比和两个速度最终传动传动比传动器，其构造成当传动在多个传动传动比中的一个中时，在高范围驱动比和低范围传动比之间进行选择 正向传动比。 可以提供一种感测车辆回滚状况的控制器。 当检测到回滚条件时，控制器可以减少从车辆的动力单元分配到至少一个车轮的扭矩，并且可以致动制动器。 当车辆制动并且扭矩传递减小时，控制器可以从高范围驱动比到低范围驱动比以稳定的方式执行驱动比转换。