公开(公告)号：US20190217701A1

公开(公告)日：2019-07-18

申请号：US16304076

申请日：2017-06-12

Applicant: Perkins Engines Company Limited

Inventor： Igor Strashny

IPC: B60K17/26 ,  F02N11/00 ,  F16H47/04 ,  F16F15/30 ,  B60K17/10 ,  F02N15/02 ,  F02N5/04

CPC classification number: B60K17/26 ,  B60K6/105 ,  B60K6/365 ,  B60K17/10 ,  B60L50/30 ,  B60Y2400/162 ,  F02N5/04 ,  F02N11/00 ,  F02N15/02 ,  F16F15/30 ,  F16H47/04 ,  Y02T10/646 ,  Y02T10/7027 ,  Y02T10/7033

Abstract: A kinetic energy recovery system (KERS) is provided. The KERS (1) comprises a first speed-up gear arrangement (12) having an input (10) connectable to a vehicle powertrain. The KERS further comprises a hydraulic variator made up of first and second bent axis motors (20,22) fluidly connected to one another, wherein at least the first motor (20) is a variable displacement motor, and the first motor (20) is connected to an output of the first speed-up gear arrangement (12). A second speed-up gear arrangement (34) has an input connected to the second motor (22). At least one flywheel (52) is connected to an output of the second speed-up gear arrangement (34), where the at least one flywheel is located in a vacuum within at least one flywheel chamber (58).

公开(公告)号：US10012288B2

公开(公告)日：2018-07-03

申请号：US13833737

申请日：2013-03-15

Applicant: Charles Steahly

Inventor： Charles Steahly

IPC: F16F15/30 ,  B32B37/12

CPC classification number: F16F15/30 ,  B32B37/12 ,  Y10T74/2132 ,  Y10T156/10

Abstract: A glue-on attachable flywheel weight adds rotational mass to a flywheel allowing for a vehicle operator to alter the power characteristics of an engine. Different flywheels require different shapes of attachable weights. The attachable weights can be machined to fit a multitude of different flywheels to add the rotational mass. Applying an adhesive secures the weight onto the flywheel and adds the rotational mass in a user-friendly convenient manner.

公开(公告)号：US09964029B1

公开(公告)日：2018-05-08

申请号：US15332568

申请日：2016-10-24

Applicant: Brunswick Corporation

Inventor： Wade A. Loberger ,  Mark J. Glodowski ,  Steven J. Gonring

IPC: B63H21/14 ,  F02B63/04 ,  B63H20/00 ,  F02B61/04 ,  F01N13/08 ,  F01N13/00 ,  F02F7/00 ,  F16F3/087 ,  F16F15/30

CPC classification number: F02F7/0012 ,  B63H20/001 ,  B63H21/14 ,  F01N13/004 ,  F01N13/08 ,  F01N13/107 ,  F02B61/045 ,  F16F3/0876 ,  F16F15/30

Abstract: A marine engine has a cylinder block with first and second banks of piston-cylinders that are vertically aligned and extend transversely with respect to each other in a V-shape so as to define a valley there between. A crankshaft is caused to rotate by the first and second banks of piston-cylinders. A flywheel is coupled to the upper end of the crankshaft such that rotation of the crankshaft causes rotation of the flywheel. An alternator is located above the cylinder block and coupled to the flywheel such that rotation of the flywheel operates the alternator.

公开(公告)号：US20180006539A1

公开(公告)日：2018-01-04

申请号：US15637985

申请日：2017-06-29

Applicant: Amber Kinetics, Inc.

Inventor： Seth R. Sanders ,  Mike M. He

IPC: H02K19/18 ,  H02K19/12 ,  F16F15/30 ,  H02K3/28 ,  H02K1/12 ,  H02K31/02 ,  H02K7/02

CPC classification number: H02K19/18 ,  F16C2361/55 ,  F16F15/30 ,  H02K1/12 ,  H02K1/148 ,  H02K3/28 ,  H02K7/025 ,  H02K7/09 ,  H02K19/106 ,  H02K19/12 ,  H02K31/02 ,  H02K2213/06 ,  Y02E60/16

Abstract: Embodiments of the subject invention are directed to a homopolar motor and its mechanical coupling with a flywheel rotor. The homopolar motor includes a rotor and no additional bearings, shafts, gears, pulleys, etc., are required to couple the the flywheel rotor and the rotor of the homopolar motor. The homopolar motor includes a stator with a stator laminate and a number of stator pole pieces. The pole pieces generate magnetic flux across a first radial gap to rotor assembly to generate torque. Rotor assembly is coupled to and rotates with shaft which in turn rotates the flywheel rotor. The rotor assembly includes a rotor laminate stack and a field coupler. The field coupler has a top portion that rotates with the shaft and a bottom portion that attaches to a housing and remains stationary.

公开(公告)号：US20170292587A1

公开(公告)日：2017-10-12

申请号：US15484336

申请日：2017-04-11

Applicant: Eleka Limited

Inventor： Per Harald BERGFJORD

IPC: F16F15/30 ,  A61C1/18 ,  A61B6/00 ,  H02K7/02 ,  A61N5/10

CPC classification number: F16F15/30 ,  A61B6/035 ,  A61B6/4435 ,  A61C1/186 ,  A61N5/01 ,  A61N5/1081 ,  H02K7/02

Abstract: A system and method for compensating for torque reaction forces in a medical, apparatus is disclosed. The astern may include a rotary element which rotates about an axis. A contra-rotating flywheel may be driven to rotate about the axis relative to the rotary element, wherein the flywheel is free to rotate and is accelerated and decelerated by a driver which is fixed to the rotary element. Contra-rotation of the flywheel may compensate for torque reaction forces when the rotary element is accelerated or decelerated.

公开(公告)号：US20170234402A1

公开(公告)日：2017-08-17

申请号：US15585814

申请日：2017-05-03

Applicant: Accel Performance Group LLC

Inventor： Ross A. McCombs

IPC: F16F15/30 ,  B23P15/14 ,  F16D13/72

CPC classification number: F16F15/302 ,  B23P15/14 ,  F16D13/72 ,  F16D2300/021 ,  F16F15/30 ,  F16F2226/00 ,  Y10T74/2132

Abstract: A flywheel for use in an automobile between an engine and a clutch assembly is provided. The flywheel is a circular member having an engine side and an opposite clutch side. An aperture is formed in the circular member having an axis, and the aperture is used to operatively attach the flywheel to the engine. A plurality of clutch fins and/or grooves are formed on the clutch side adjacent the outer edge of the circular member and spaced radially about the axis of the aperture of the flywheel. The clutch fins have a face that is generally coplanar with the clutch side of the circular member. The fins and grooves work to cool the internal components of the engine. Optionally, a second set of grooves and fins may be formed on the engine side of the flywheel to further aid in cooling the clutch disc and other engine components.

公开(公告)号：US20170212547A1

公开(公告)日：2017-07-27

申请号：US15416999

申请日：2017-01-26

Applicant: Kurt STAEHLE

Inventor： Kurt STAEHLE

IPC: G05G1/54 ,  B60T7/12 ,  F16H1/28 ,  F16D41/066 ,  F16F15/30

CPC classification number: G05G1/54 ,  B60K23/02 ,  B60K26/04 ,  B60K2026/043 ,  B60T7/04 ,  B60T7/045 ,  B60T7/12 ,  F16D41/066 ,  F16F15/30 ,  F16H1/28 ,  G01L5/225

Abstract: An actuator device (2) for actuating at least one foot pedal (P) of a motor vehicle has at least one actuating element (8), whereby, for applying force to the foot pedal (P), said actuating element is shifted by means of a positioning mechanism (10) between an application position and a released position. It is provided that the positioning mechanism (10) is drivable with a positioning force (SF), by means of inertial means (such as an inertial mass).

公开(公告)号：US09667117B2

公开(公告)日：2017-05-30

申请号：US14418114

申请日：2013-07-24

Applicant: CHAKRATEC LTD.

Inventor： Ilan Ben David ,  Nir Zohar ,  David Pincu

IPC: H02K7/02 ,  F16F15/30 ,  F16F15/03 ,  H02K7/09 ,  F16C32/04 ,  F16F15/315 ,  H02K7/08

CPC classification number: H02K7/025 ,  F16C19/527 ,  F16C32/0402 ,  F16C32/0446 ,  F16C32/0451 ,  F16C2361/55 ,  F16F15/005 ,  F16F15/03 ,  F16F15/18 ,  F16F15/30 ,  F16F15/3156 ,  H02K7/02 ,  H02K7/083 ,  H02K7/085 ,  H02K7/09 ,  Y02E60/16

Abstract: A stabilization system for a rotating load, such as a flywheel, includes a mechanical bearing to continuously support a shaft of the rotating load so as to hold the shaft at a substantially fixed axis of rotation. A magnetic stabilization assembly includes a plurality of electromagnets arranged around the shaft. Control circuitry for controls a resultant magnetic field generated by the electromagnets such that the magnetic field acts on a ferromagnetic element of the shaft to reduce imbalance forces acting on the shaft.

公开(公告)号：US09657808B2

公开(公告)日：2017-05-23

申请号：US14959749

申请日：2015-12-04

Applicant: GM Global Technology Operations LLC

Inventor： Andrew W. Phillips

IPC: F16F1/04 ,  F16F15/123 ,  F16F15/134 ,  F16F15/121 ,  F16D3/12 ,  F16F15/133 ,  F16F15/30

CPC classification number: F16F15/1213 ,  F16D3/12 ,  F16F1/042 ,  F16F1/043 ,  F16F15/123 ,  F16F15/1331 ,  F16F15/30

Abstract: Arc coil springs utilize coil spring wire formed in a substantially trapezoidal or other shape such that when bottomed, the side surfaces of the coil abut and carry the bottoming load. The angles of the sidewalls of the substantially trapezoidal cross section wire are preferably coincident with lines of radius when the spring is installed in an arc in a clutch, damper or flywheel. The radius of the outer surface of the arc coil spring wire is matched to the radius of the inner surface of the guide or housing so that the area of contact is large.

公开(公告)号：US20170089402A1

公开(公告)日：2017-03-30

申请号：US15310999

申请日：2015-05-14

Applicant: Flybrid Automotive Limited

Inventor： Andrew DEAKIN ,  Daniel JONES

IPC: F16D13/72 ,  F16F15/30 ,  F16D48/02 ,  F16D25/12 ,  F16D48/06 ,  F16D25/0638

CPC classification number: F16D13/72 ,  B60K6/10 ,  F16D13/52 ,  F16D25/0638 ,  F16D25/123 ,  F16D25/14 ,  F16D48/02 ,  F16D48/06 ,  F16D2048/0221 ,  F16D2048/029 ,  F16D2300/0214 ,  F16D2500/10412 ,  F16D2500/1045 ,  F16D2500/3024 ,  F16D2500/30406 ,  F16D2500/30412 ,  F16D2500/30415 ,  F16D2500/30426 ,  F16D2500/3051 ,  F16D2500/70448 ,  F16F15/30

Abstract: An energy recovery system having an energy source/sink and an energy storage system is disclosed. The energy recovery system includes a frictional engagement device adapted for the transmission of energy between an energy source/sink and the energy storage system, a cooling fluid supply for the frictional engagement device, an element for controlling the power flow through the frictional engagement device, an element for varying the flow of cooling fluid from the fluid supply to the frictional engagement device whereby the flow of fluid to the frictional engagement device is made to increase when the magnitude of power through the frictional engagement device is made to increase.