公开(公告)号：US5984071A

公开(公告)日：1999-11-16

申请号：US888832

申请日：1997-07-07

Applicant: Yves J. Kemper

Inventor： Yves J. Kemper

IPC: F16D13/58 ,  F16D27/00 ,  B60G11/00

CPC classification number: F16D28/00 ,  F16D13/58 ,  F16D13/585

Abstract: A controlled force actuating system to apply and release an actuating force between a load member and a reaction member and includes an energy storing positive spring and an energy storing negative Belleville spring arranged in series between the load member and the reaction member to exert a range of actuating force on the load member varying between minimum and maximum values. The positive spring has a length and a positive force/deflection ratio. The negative Belleville spring has a length and a negative force/deflection ratio related to the positive force/deflection ratio so that the positive spring and the negative Belleville spring may reach a state of equilibrium substantially throughout the range of actuating force. The positive spring and the negative Belleville spring present a total length including both the axial lengths of the respective springs. A mechanism is provided for varying the total length of the springs for controlling the actuating force while maintaining the springs substantially in a state of equilibrium throughout the actuating force range between the minimum and maximum values.

Abstract translation: 控制力致动系统，用于在负载构件和反作用构件之间施加和释放致动力，并且包括储存正弹簧的能量和储存负的贝氏弹簧的能量，所述能量存储负的贝氏弹簧串联布置在负载构件和反作用构件之间，以施加一定范围的 负载构件上的致动力在最小值和最大值之间变化。 正弹簧具有长度和正的力/挠度比。 负的贝氏弹簧具有与正的力/挠度比相关的长度和负的力/挠度比，使得正的弹簧和负的贝氏弹簧可以在整个驱动力范围内达到平衡状态。 正的弹簧和负的贝氏弹簧具有包括各个弹簧的轴向长度的总长度。 提供了用于改变用于控制致动力的弹簧的总长度的机构，同时在最小值和最大值之间的整个致动力范围内基本保持弹簧的平衡状态。

公开(公告)号：US5893444A

公开(公告)日：1999-04-13

申请号：US968872

申请日：1997-11-05

Applicant: Yves J. Kemper

Inventor： Yves J. Kemper

IPC: F16D13/58 ,  F16D13/75 ,  F16D13/50 ,  F16D13/02

CPC classification number: F16D13/583 ,  F16D13/585 ,  F16D13/757 ,  F16D2013/706

Abstract: An automotive starting clutch having an input, including a pressure plate and a back plate, and an output disk releasably clamped by the pressure plate for rotation with the input. A control diaphragm provides a control force to vary the clamping force of the pressure plate between zero and maximum values and includes radial fingers movable axially to vary the control force. The control force of the diaphragm is counterbalanced by a Belleville spring in proportion with actuating travel of the radial fingers. By adding a single Belleville spring to an otherwise conventional clutch, it is possible to reduce considerably the control force of a conventional starting friction clutch, allowing the use of inexpensive electronically controlled actuators.

Abstract translation: 一种具有输入的汽车起动离合器，包括压板和后板，以及由压板可释放地夹紧以与输入一起旋转的输出盘。 控制隔膜提供控制力以改变压力板在零值和最大值之间的夹紧力，并且包括可轴向移动以改变控制力的径向指状物。 膜片的控制力通过贝氏弹簧与径向手指的致动行程成比例地平衡。 通过将一个单一的Belleville弹簧添加到另外传统的离合器中，可以显着地减小传统起动摩擦离合器的控制力，从而允许使用便宜的电子控制致动器。

公开(公告)号：US4495829A

公开(公告)日：1985-01-29

申请号：US335510

申请日：1981-12-23

Applicant: Yves J. Kemper

Inventor： Yves J. Kemper

IPC: F16H37/02 ,  F16H15/50 ,  F16H47/06 ,  F16H15/16 ,  F16H37/06 ,  F16H47/08 ,  G05G1/00

CPC classification number: F16H15/50 ,  F16H47/065

Abstract: A power drive line in which a continuously variable, nutating traction drive transmission unit (16) is combined with a single planetary set (84, 86, 88) to provide two forward modes and a reverse mode of drive line operation. A pair of transmission unit input shafts (18, 20) are alternatively coupled to a power input to the overall drive line. In one forward mode, the planet gear (86) is driven by the sun gear (84) to rotate the ring gear (88) in a relatively wide low speed range of speed ratios. In another forward mode, the transmission body (52) carrying the planet gear (86) is connected to be driven directly by the drive line power input to effect a relatively high range of output speeds for a given input speed. In the reverse mode, the body (52) carrying the planet gear (86) is held against planetary movement so that the planet gear (86) operates as a reversing idler between the sun gear input (84) and the ring gear output (88).

Abstract translation: PCT No.PCT / US80 / 00584 Sec。 371日期：1981年12月23日 102（e）日期1981年12月23日PCT提交日期1980年5月19日PCT公布。 出版物WO81 / 03370 日期：1981年11月26日。一种电力驱动线，其中连续可变的章动牵引驱动传动单元（16）与单个行星齿轮组（84,86,88）组合以提供两个正向模式和反向驱动模式 线路操作。 一对传动单元输入轴（18,20）交替地联接到整个驱动线路的功率输入。 在一个正向模式中，行星齿轮（86）由太阳齿轮（84）驱动，以使齿圈（88）在相对宽的低速速比范围内旋转。 在另一个正向模式中，承载行星齿轮（86）的传动体（52）被连接以由驱动线电力输入直接驱动，以在给定的输入速度下实现相对较高的输出速度范围。 在反向模式中，携带行星齿轮（86）的主体（52）被保持抵抗行星运动，使得行星齿轮（86）作为太阳齿轮输入（84）和齿圈输出（88）之间的反转惰轮 ）。

公开(公告)号：US4277982A

公开(公告)日：1981-07-14

申请号：US77833

申请日：1979-09-21

Applicant: Yves J. Kemper

Inventor： Yves J. Kemper

IPC: F16H15/16 ,  F16H15/42 ,  F16H15/50 ,  F16H55/34

CPC classification number: F16H15/50

Abstract: A torque transmitting body for continuously variable power transmissions of the type in which oppositely convergent, cone-like rolling surfaces of revolution about one axis are retained in torque transmitting rolling frictional engagement at two points of contact with complementing rolling surfaces of revolution about another axis inclined with respect to and intersecting the axis of the cone-like surfaces. The body includes a pair of oppositely convergent cone members telescopically interconnected at their base or large ends for relative rotary and axial movement. A cam assembly is included and acts between the cone members to develop an axial separating force in response to a torque differential between the cone members. Although both cone members are driven at equal speeds, only one is connected to an output torque load so that the torque differential caused by the load may be converted to an axial separating force on the cone members by the camming assembly.

Abstract translation: 一种用于连续可变动力传递的扭矩传递体，其中相对于一个轴线的相对收敛的锥形滚动表面保持在扭转传递滚动摩擦接合中的两个接触点处，该接触点与另一个轴线的互补滚动表面倾斜 相对于锥形表面的轴线并与其相交。 主体包括一对相对收缩的锥形构件，它们在其基端或大端可伸缩地相互连接，用于相对旋转和轴向移动。 包括凸轮组件并且在锥形构件之间作用，以响应锥形构件之间的扭矩差异而产生轴向分离力。 虽然两个锥形构件以相等的速度被驱动，但是只有一个连接到输出扭矩负载，使得由负载引起的扭矩差异可以由凸轮组件转换成锥形构件上的轴向分离力。

公开(公告)号：US5887691A

公开(公告)日：1999-03-30

申请号：US746887

申请日：1996-11-15

Applicant: Yves J. Kemper

Inventor： Yves J. Kemper

IPC: F16D13/71 ,  F16D13/58 ,  F16D65/14 ,  F16D65/18 ,  F16D65/54 ,  F16D55/02

CPC classification number: F16D13/585 ,  F16D13/583 ,  F16D65/186 ,  F16D65/54 ,  F16D2121/14 ,  F16D2121/20 ,  F16D2125/40 ,  F16D2125/565

Abstract: A contolled force actuating system having a positive Belleville spring and a negative Belleville spring arranged in series between a load member and a reaction member. The positive Belleville spring is initially in a relaxed condition and the negative Belleville spring being initially in a loaded energy storing condition. A movable control device engages at least the negative Belleville spring so that movement of the control device releases stored energy from the negative Belleville spring to the positive Belleville spring. The combined energy stored in both the positive and negative Belleville springs is applied between the reaction member and the load member. The Belleville springs may be designed so that the rate of energy release from the negative Belleville is substantially the same as, less than, or greater than the rate of energy storage by the positive Belleville spring, depending on whether the application of the system is served by a minimal the control force to move the control device, a control force that may be removed after the application of force between the reaction member and the load member, such as in an automotive clutch, or a control force that must be exerted to maintain that application of force, such as in a friction brake.

Abstract translation: 一种具有正的Belleville弹簧和负的Belleville弹簧的轮廓力驱动系统，其串联布置在负载构件和反作用构件之间。 正面的Belleville弹簧最初处于松弛的状态，负的Belleville弹簧最初处于装载的能量储存状态。 可移动控制装置至少与负的Belleville弹簧接合，使得控制装置的移动将储存的能量从负的Belleville弹簧释放到正的Belleville弹簧。 存储在正和负的贝氏弹簧中的组合能量被施加在反作用构件和负载构件之间。 Belleville弹簧可以设计成使得从负的Belleville释放能量的速率与正的Belleville弹簧的能量储存率基本相同，小于或大于取决于系统的应用是否被提供 通过最小的控制力来移动控制装置，可以在反作用构件和负载构件（例如在汽车离合器中）施加力之后可以移除的控制力或必须施加的控制力来维持 这种力的应用，如摩擦制动。

公开(公告)号：US4856371A

公开(公告)日：1989-08-15

申请号：US51353

申请日：1987-05-19

Applicant: Yves J. Kemper

Inventor： Yves J. Kemper

IPC: F16H15/52 ,  F16H15/50 ,  F16H37/02 ,  F16H37/08

CPC classification number: F16H37/084 ,  F16H15/50 ,  F16H2037/103

Abstract: A continuously variable transmission having a pair of plate-like omega members rotatable about and spaced on a primary transmission axis to be positioned on opposite sides of a biconical beta body, the axis of which is inclined at a large acute angle with respect to the primary transmission axis so that the beta body and omega members engage in rolling friction contact at two points of contact on opposite sides of the primary transmission axis. The omega body members are connected by an external torque cage and driven by a tubular shaft. The beta body is linked by gearing to a theta shaft rotatably supported within the omega shaft. The omega shaft carries at least one planetary gear set in which the planet gears are rotatably supported in the omega shaft and wherein the sun gear is carried by the theta shaft. By appropriate selection of the gearing linking the beta body to the theta shaft and of the ratio in the planetary set, the transmission is capable of providing a two range output with synchronous shifting between ranges.

Abstract translation: 一种无级变速器，其具有可在主传动轴上旋转并间隔开的一对板状欧米茄构件，以定位在双锥体β体的相对侧上，其双轴相对于初级传动轴倾斜大角度 以使β体和ω构件在主传动轴的相对侧上的两个接触点处接合滚动摩擦接触。 欧姆体主体通过外部转矩保持架连接并由管状轴驱动。 β体通过齿轮连接到可旋转地支撑在ω轴内的θ轴。 ω轴承载至少一个行星齿轮组，其中行星齿轮可旋转地支撑在ω轴中，并且其中太阳齿轮由θ轴承载。 通过适当选择将β体连接到θ轴和行星组中的比率的传动装置，传动装置能够提供两个范围输出，同时在范围之间移动。

公开(公告)号：US4522079A

公开(公告)日：1985-06-11

申请号：US348938

申请日：1981-12-23

Applicant: Yves J. Kemper

Inventor： Yves J. Kemper

IPC: F16H37/02 ,  F16H15/00 ,  F16H15/16 ,  F16H15/50 ,  F16H37/06

CPC classification number: F16H15/50 ,  Y10S475/904

Abstract: A power input and output system for continuously variable transmission units of the type in which a nutatable traction body is supported both for rotation on the body axis and for nutational movement in which the body axis travels in a biconical path about a primary transmission axis. Power input and output members of the transmission unit are each linked to the nutatable body by gearing to be in direct torque transmitting relationship only with the nutatable body and so that the nutational component of movement is the result solely of traction surfaces on the body being in rolling frictional engagement against complementing and fixed traction surfaces.

Abstract translation: PCT No.PCT / US80 / 00582 Sec。 371日期：1981年12月23日 102（e）日期1981年12月23日PCT提交日期1980年5月19日PCT公布。 公开号WO81 / 03369 日期：1981年11月26日。一种用于无级变速器单元的动力输入和输出系统，其中可驱动牵引体支撑在身体轴线上并用于在身体轴线以双锥形路径行进的章动运动 关于主传动轴。 传动单元的动力输入和输出构件各自通过齿轮连接到可装配的主体，以便仅与可搭扣的主体成直接的扭矩传递关系，使得运动的运动部分仅仅是身体上的牵引表面的结果 与互补和固定的牵引表面滚动摩擦接合。

公开(公告)号：US4393964A

公开(公告)日：1983-07-19

申请号：US229056

申请日：1981-01-28

Applicant: Yves J. Kemper

Inventor： Yves J. Kemper

IPC: B60K6/10 ,  F02B1/04 ,  F16H15/50 ,  B60K41/28

CPC classification number: F16H15/50 ,  B60K6/105 ,  F02B1/04 ,  Y02T10/6204 ,  Y10T477/27 ,  Y10T477/6203 ,  Y10T477/621 ,  Y10T477/675

Abstract: A hybrid power system and method in which a piston engine prime mover having a direct crank shaft power output is combined with a kinetic energy storing flywheel and a variable speed transmission in a manner such that the flywheel serves both as a crank shaft flywheel and as a supply of kinetic energy used to augment the power developed by the prime mover, as a substitute for prime mover developed power or as an auxiliary source of power for continued operation of prime mover driven accessories while the prime mover is shut off. The system enables the storage of kinetic energy resulting from the momentum of an inertial load such as an automotive vehicle and in doing so, conserves the kinetic energy of vehicular deceleration and enables engine shut-down during intermittent operation such as operation of an automotive vehicle under city driving conditions. The variable speed transmission is preferably an infinitely variable or I.V. transmission which augments the energy storing capacity of the flywheel and further enables a direct drive relationship between the prime mover and the load.

Abstract translation: 具有直接曲轴功率输出的活塞式发动机原动机与动能储能飞轮和变速传动装置组合的混合动力系统和方法，使得飞轮既用作曲轴飞轮又作为 提供用于增加原动机开发的动力的动能，作为原动机开发的动力的替代物，或作为原动机驱动附件的继续运行的辅助动力源，同时关闭原动机。 该系统能够存储由诸如机动车辆的惯性载荷的动量产生的动能，并且这样做可以节省车辆减速的动能，并使间歇运行期间的发动机停机，例如机动车辆的运行 城市驾驶条件。 变速传动优选为无级变速器或I.V。 传动，其增加飞轮的能量存储容量，并且进一步实现原动机和负载之间的直接驱动关系。

公开(公告)号：US4152945A

公开(公告)日：1979-05-08

申请号：US819402

申请日：1977-07-26

Applicant: Yves J. Kemper

Inventor： Yves J. Kemper

IPC: F01B3/00 ,  F02B1/04 ,  F02B3/06 ,  F02B75/26 ,  F02G1/043 ,  F16H15/50 ,  F16H15/16 ,  F16H1/28 ,  F16H23/00

CPC classification number: F02G1/043 ,  F01B3/0023 ,  F02B75/26 ,  F16H15/50 ,  F02B1/04 ,  F02B3/06 ,  F02G2244/00 ,  F02G2270/50 ,  Y10T74/18336

Abstract: A power transmitting mechanism for converting the thrust of reciprocating pistons to a rotary output shaft at speeds independent of the frequency of piston reciprocation. Power developed by expanding gases in accordance with well-known thermal cycles, such as the Stirling cycle, is transmitted by pistons to a bed plate capable of swashing motion about a point on the axis of the output shaft. The shaft is provided with a pair of oppositely convergent or biconical friction surfaces engageable by annular tracks carried with the bed plate in orbit which may be characterized as nutational. Axial adjustment of the annular tracks toward and away from the point on the output shaft varies the output shaft speed independently of input speed or piston frequency.

Abstract translation: 一种动力传递机构，用于将往复活塞的推力转换成与活塞往复运动的频率无关的速度。 通过根据众所周知的热循环（例如斯特林循环）膨胀气体产生的功率通过活塞传递到能够围绕输出轴的轴线上的点进行冲击运动的床板。 轴设置有一对相对收敛的或双锥形的摩擦表面，该表面可以由轨道上的床板携带的环形轨道接合，该轨道可以被表征为具有划线性。 环形轨道朝向和远离输出轴上的点的轴向调节可独立于输入速度或活塞频率改变输出轴转速。

公开(公告)号：US4694701A

公开(公告)日：1987-09-22

申请号：US824664

申请日：1986-01-31

Applicant: Yves J. Kemper

Inventor： Yves J. Kemper

IPC: F16H15/50 ,  F16H15/44 ,  F16H15/16

CPC classification number: F16H15/50

Abstract: A continuously variable traction drive transmission of the class including three working bodies, two of which are concentric with a first transmission axis, the other of which is concentric with a second axis intersecting and inclined with respect to the first axis, and wherein the points of rolling friction contact lie in diagonal quadrants defined by the first axis and a line perpendicular to the first axis at the intersection thereof with the second axis. The body concentric with the second axis includes two oppositely convergent cone-like rolling surfaces of revolution about the second axis which are held in rolling friction engagement with annular plate-like members forming one of the two bodies concentric with the first axis. The other of the two bodies concentric with the first axis carries the body on the second axis in nutation and continuously variable speed ratios are achieved by adjusting the angle of first and second axis through 90.degree. to shift the points of contact between adjacent diagonal quadrants to reverse the rotation of the body concentric with the second axis.

Abstract translation: 一种包括三个工作体的连续可变牵引驱动传动装置，其中两个工作体与第一传动轴线同心，另一个工作体与第二轴线同轴，第二轴线相对于第一轴线相交和倾斜， 滚动摩擦接触位于由第一轴限定的对角象限和与第二轴相交的第一轴垂直的线上。 与第二轴同心的主体包括围绕第二轴线的两个相对收敛的锥形滚动表面，该滚动表面保持与形成与第一轴线同心的两个体中的一个的环形板状构件的滚动摩擦接合。 与第一轴同心的两个体中的另一个在章动中承载在第二轴上的主体，并且通过将第一和第二轴的角度调整到90°来实现连续可变的速度比，以将相邻对角象限之间的接触点移位到 反转与第二轴同心的身体的旋转。