Component for controlling downforce generated by a vehicle

    公开(公告)号:US10752303B2

    公开(公告)日:2020-08-25

    申请号:US16134894

    申请日:2018-09-18

    摘要: An automobile comprising a cooling duct that extends to underneath the automobile to channel cooling air to a component of the automobile when the automobile is in motion is provided. A restriction located within the cooling duct that is moveable from a first position, in which airflow to the component is substantially unimpeded, to a second position in which the airflow to the component is substantially impeded, when the automobile is in motion is further provided. The automobile generates more downforce when the restriction is in the second position versus the first position. A control unit configured to select the position of the restriction to control the downforce generated by the automobile if the temperature of the component is below a predetermined level, and to select the first position for the restriction if the temperature of the component is above the predetermined level, is also provided.

    ADJUSTABLE COMPONENT COOLING DEVICE FOR CONTROLLING DOWNFORCE GENERATED BY A VEHICLE

    公开(公告)号:US20190031253A1

    公开(公告)日:2019-01-31

    申请号:US16134894

    申请日:2018-09-18

    摘要: An automobile comprising a cooling duct that extends to underneath the automobile to channel cooling air to a component of the automobile when the automobile is in motion is provided. A restriction located within the cooling duct that is moveable from a first position, in which airflow to the component is substantially unimpeded, to a second position in which the airflow to the component is substantially impeded, when the automobile is in motion is further provided. The automobile generates more downforce when the restriction is in the second position versus the first position. A control unit configured to select the position of the restriction to control the downforce generated by the automobile if the temperature of the component is below a predetermined level, and to select the first position for the restriction if the temperature of the component is above the predetermined level, is also provided.

    Adjustable component cooling device for controlling downforce generated by a vehicle

    公开(公告)号:US10106211B2

    公开(公告)日:2018-10-23

    申请号:US15389265

    申请日:2016-12-22

    摘要: An automobile comprising a cooling duct that extends to underneath the automobile to channel cooling air to a component of the automobile when the automobile is in motion is provided. A restriction located within the cooling duct that is moveable from a first position, in which airflow to the component is substantially unimpeded, to a second position in which the airflow to the component is substantially impeded, when the automobile is in motion is further provided. The automobile generates more downforce when the restriction is in the second position versus the first position. A control unit configured to select the position of the restriction to control the downforce generated by the automobile if the temperature of the component is below a predetermined level, and to select the first position for the restriction if the temperature of the component is above the predetermined level, is also provided.

    Devices for controlling the downforce generated by a vehicle during cornering

    公开(公告)号:US10099731B2

    公开(公告)日:2018-10-16

    申请号:US15389258

    申请日:2016-12-22

    摘要: An automobile comprising first and second flaps provided on either side of a centerline on the underside of the automobile is provided. Each flap is deployable from first positions that extend minimally into the flow to respective second positions where each flap extends maximally into the flow of air when the automobile is in motion to reduce the downforce generated by the automobile. A control unit adapted to receive inputs that indicate the dynamic state of the automobile is further provided. The control unit select positions of the first and second flaps depending on the dynamic state to control the downforce generated by the automobile. If the inputs indicate that the automobile is cornering, the positions of the first and second flaps are selected so as to counter roll of the automobile.

    In situ flap and slat wing tip brake response tester
    7.
    发明授权
    In situ flap and slat wing tip brake response tester 有权
    原位翼片和翼翼翼尖制动响应测试仪

    公开(公告)号:US09211878B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-12-15

    申请号:US13786546

    申请日:2013-03-06

    摘要: A method, apparatus and computer-readable medium for measuring a determining a validity of an estimate of a response time of a brake is disclosed. A sensor obtains a waveform of a parameter related to the engagement of the brake during engagement of the brake. A processor analyzes the obtained waveform, determines inflection points in the waveform within a selected time period, validates the signal integrity of the waveform and provides an indicator when the number of determined inflection points is greater than a pre-specified count value.

    摘要翻译: 公开了一种用于测量确定制动器的响应时间的估计的有效性的方法,装置和计算机可读介质。 传感器获得在制动器接合期间与制动器的接合有关的参数的波形。 A处理器分析所获得的波形,确定选定时间段内的波形中的拐点,验证波形的信号完整性,并在确定的拐点数大于预定的计数值时提供指示。

    VARIABLE AERODYNAMIC DEVICE
    8.
    发明申请
    VARIABLE AERODYNAMIC DEVICE 审中-公开
    可变的航空器件

    公开(公告)号:US20150136549A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-05-21

    申请号:US14586477

    申请日:2014-12-30

    IPC分类号: B60T1/16

    摘要: A variable aerodynamic device for a vehicle, comprising: a wing element (1) having a front and a rear; a frame or body (2) for mounting to a vehicle; a linear actuator (4, 5) mounted between the body (2) and a first mounting point or first location (8) on the wing element for moving the rear of the wing element between a raised position and a lowered position relative to the body; and a guide strut or linkage (9) mounted between the body and the wing element, the linkage being pivotally coupled to the wing element at a second mounting point or second location (10) forwards of the first location (8); the linkage being configured such that when the rear of the wing element is moved by the linear actuator between the raised position and the lowered position, the second location moves rearwardly relative to the body.

    摘要翻译: 一种用于车辆的可变空气动力学装置,包括:具有前部和后部的翼元件(1) 用于安装到车辆的框架或主体(2); 安装在主体(2)和机翼元件上的第一安装点或第一位置(8)之间的线性致动器(4,5),用于使翼元件的后部相对于主体在升高位置和降低位置之间移动 ; 以及安装在所述主体和所述翼元件之间的引导支柱或连杆(9),所述联动装置在所述第一位置(8)的前方的第二安装点或第二位置(10)处枢转地联接到所述翼元件。 所述连杆构造成使得当翼元件的后部通过线性致动器在升高位置和下降位置之间移动时,第二位置相对于主体向后移动。

    BRAKE SYSTEM FOR USING THE AIR RESISTANCE OF A VEHICLE TO PRODUCE ENERGY
    9.
    发明申请
    BRAKE SYSTEM FOR USING THE AIR RESISTANCE OF A VEHICLE TO PRODUCE ENERGY 失效
    制动系统,用于使用车辆生产能量的空气阻力

    公开(公告)号:US20110162924A1

    公开(公告)日:2011-07-07

    申请号:US13001344

    申请日:2009-06-26

    申请人: Ludwig Laxhuber

    发明人: Ludwig Laxhuber

    IPC分类号: B60T1/16 F03D9/00

    摘要: An air brake system is provided for using the air resistance of a car (1) to produce energy and for simultaneously braking the car (1). The air brake system comprises an air intake port (2) having an open and a closed position. The air intake port (2) can be arranged, for instance, on the car (1) grille or on the sides of the car (1). The air intake port (2) is connected to an air guiding channel (4) disposed inside of the car (1), preferably in the hood compartment or engine bay thereof. The air entering the air intake port (2) in its open position and being guided through the air guiding channel (4) acts on energy conversion means being configured to convert the kinetic energy of the moving air into a different usable form of energy. Preferably, the energy conversion means comprise a rotatable fan (5) and a generator (6). The fan (5) is arranged inside of the air guiding channel (4) so that air entering the air intake port (2) in its open position and being guided through the air guiding channel (4) passes by the fan (5) and causes a rotating motion thereof. The fan (5) is operatively connected to the generator (6) for converting the rotational energy of the fan (5) and, thus, ultimately the energy of the air entering via the air intake port (2) in its open position and moving through the car (1) via the air guiding channel (4) into electric energy, which can be stored, for instance, by a battery of the car (1). The inventive air brake system, thus, provides for the advantage that in addition to using an increased air resistance for braking the car (1) this braking action is also producing energy that can be re-used by the car (1).

    摘要翻译: 提供一种空气制动系统,用于使用轿厢(1)的空气阻力来产生能量并同时制动轿厢(1)。 空气制动系统包括具有打开和关闭位置的进气口(2)。 进气口(2)可以例如布置在轿厢(1)格栅上或者汽车(1)的侧面上。 进气口(2)连接到设置在轿厢(1)内部的空气引导通道(4),优选地在发动机罩舱或发动机舱中。 进入进气口(2)处于其打开位置并被引导通过空气引导通道(4)的空气作用在能量转换装置上,该能量转换装置构造成将移动空气的动能转换成不同的可用形式的能量。 优选地,能量转换装置包括可旋转风扇(5)和发电机(6)。 风扇(5)布置在空气引导通道(4)的内部,使得进入进气口(2)的空气处于打开位置并被引导通过空气引导通道(4)通过风扇(5)和 引起其旋转运动。 风扇(5)可操作地连接到发电机(6),用于转换风扇(5)的旋转能量,并且因此最终将经由进气口(2)进入的空气的能量处于其打开位置并且移动 通过空气引导通道(4)通过轿厢(1)进入例如由汽车(1)的电池存储的电能。 因此,本发明的空气制动系统提供的优点是,除了使用增加的空气阻力来制动轿厢(1)之外,该制动作用也产生可被轿厢(1)重新使用的能量。

    Disintegratable aerodynamic brake
    10.
    发明授权
    Disintegratable aerodynamic brake 失效
    可分解气动制动器

    公开(公告)号:US4186900A

    公开(公告)日:1980-02-05

    申请号:US871615

    申请日:1978-01-23

    申请人: Carl M. Loeb, Jr.

    发明人: Carl M. Loeb, Jr.

    CPC分类号: B64G1/00 B64G1/62

    摘要: A disintegratable aerodynamic brake is disclosed for use on a re-entry vehicle for retarding vehicle speed upon re-entry. The brake is connected to the travelling vehicle and is fabricated from a refractory material and is configured to progressively fuse and disintegrate as it becomes heated by friction as the vehicle encounters increasing atmospheric resistance upon reentry thereinto, so as to retard vehicle speed.

    摘要翻译: 公开了一种可分解​​的空气动力学制动器,用于重新进入车辆,用于在重新进入时延迟车辆速度。 制动器连接到行驶车辆并且由耐火材料制成,并且被构造成随着车辆在重新进入时遇到增加的大气阻力而因摩擦而逐渐熔化和分解,以便延缓车辆速度。