公开(公告)号：US08135525B2

公开(公告)日：2012-03-13

申请号：US12291212

申请日：2008-11-07

Applicant: Michael G. Swank ,  Patrick Lindemann

Inventor： Michael G. Swank ,  Patrick Lindemann

IPC: G06F17/00

CPC classification number: F16H45/02 ,  F16F15/12353 ,  F16H2045/007 ,  F16H2045/0226 ,  F16H2045/0231 ,  F16H2045/0278

Abstract: A torque converter having a first damper stage, a second damper stage, a floating flange torsionally connecting the first and second damper stages, an inertia element, and a tuned torsion damper. The torsion damper connects the inertia element and the flange. In a preferred embodiment, the inertia element is a turbine. In one embodiment, the first damper stage is a radially outer damper stage and the second damper stage is a radially inner damper stage. In another embodiment, the torsion damper generates a friction torque when rotated.

Abstract translation: 具有第一阻尼级，第二阻尼级，扭转地连接第一和第二阻尼级的浮动法兰，惯性元件和调谐扭转阻尼器的变矩器。 扭转阻尼器连接惯性元件和法兰。 在优选实施例中，惯性元件是涡轮机。 在一个实施例中，第一阻尼级是径向外阻尼级，第二阻尼级是径向内阻尼级。 在另一个实施例中，扭转阻尼器在旋转时产生摩擦转矩。

公开(公告)号：US08070653B2

公开(公告)日：2011-12-06

申请号：US11637639

申请日：2006-12-12

Applicant: Michael G. Swank ,  Patrick Lindemann

Inventor： Michael G. Swank ,  Patrick Lindemann

IPC: B60W10/02

CPC classification number: F16D48/08 ,  B60W10/02 ,  B60W10/023 ,  B60W10/026 ,  B60W10/06 ,  B60W10/30 ,  B60W30/18027 ,  B60W2710/025 ,  B60Y2400/435 ,  F16D2500/10412 ,  F16D2500/1045 ,  F16D2500/10487 ,  F16D2500/1068 ,  F16D2500/30406 ,  F16D2500/3065 ,  F16D2500/3067 ,  F16D2500/50224 ,  F16D2500/70426 ,  F16D2500/70428 ,  F16H2061/0232 ,  Y10T477/78 ,  Y10T477/79

Abstract: The present invention broadly comprises a method for controlling engine speed, engine torque, and torque converter output including the steps of applying engine torque to a torque converter and modulating the transferring of the torque to a pump for the torque converter. In some aspects, the torque converter further comprises a pump clutch and the method applies torque to the pump clutch and controllably slips the pump clutch. In some aspects, the method supplies engine torque from an engine with a turbocharger and controllably slips the pump clutch to increase speed and torque for the engine during a launch event for the vehicle or determines a parameter regarding operation of the vehicle and controllably slips the pump clutch responsive to the parameter. The present invention also comprises a method for controlling torque converter output by connecting a clutch between an engine and a torque converter and controllably slipping the clutch.

Abstract translation: 本发明广泛地包括一种用于控制发动机转速，发动机扭矩和变矩器输出的方法，包括以下步骤：将发动机扭矩施加到变矩器并且调制转矩传递给用于变矩器的泵。 在一些方面，变矩器还包括泵离合器，并且该方法向泵离合器施加扭矩并且可控地滑动泵离合器。 在一些方面，该方法从具有涡轮增压器的发动机提供发动机转矩，并可控制地滑动泵离合器，以在车辆的发动事件期间增加发动机的速度和扭矩，或者确定关于车辆操作的参数并且可控制地将泵 离合器响应参数。 本发明还包括一种通过连接发动机和变矩器之间的离合器并且可控地滑动离合器来控制变矩器输出的方法。

公开(公告)号：US20100096788A1

公开(公告)日：2010-04-22

申请号：US12579689

申请日：2009-10-15

Applicant: Rashid FARAHATI ,  Michael G. SWANK

Inventor： Rashid FARAHATI ,  Michael G. SWANK

IPC: F16F13/00

CPC classification number: F16F15/13484 ,  F16H2045/0231

Abstract: The present invention is a double path torsion isolator for use in conjunction with a torque converter. Each of the two vibration paths includes a flange with a spring connection to each of the torque converter cover and an output connection attached to the transmission shaft. The torque converter turbine is connected to one of the flanges to provide a different frequency to the associated vibration path. When the lockup clutch is engaged, the engine vibration is divided along the two vibration paths toward the common output connection. The vibration frequency of the paths are adjusted so that the frequencies of the two paths are 180° out of phase at the output connection providing a vibration cancellation effect to the output connection.

Abstract translation: 本发明是与变矩器结合使用的双路扭转隔离器。 两个振动路径中的每一个包括具有弹簧连接到每个变矩器盖的凸缘和附接到传动轴的输出连接。 变矩器涡轮机连接到其中一个凸缘，以向相关联的振动路径提供不同的频率。 当锁止离合器接合时，发动机振动沿着两个振动路径分配到公共​​输出连接。 调节路径的振动频率，使得两个路径的频率在输出连接处为180°异相，为输出连接提供振动消除效果。

公开(公告)号：US20080277223A1

公开(公告)日：2008-11-13

申请号：US12150840

申请日：2008-05-01

Applicant: Yang LIANG ,  Michael G. Swank ,  Jonathan G. JAMESON ,  Kevin PARKS ,  Steven OLSEN ,  Joachim HOFFMANN

Inventor： Yang LIANG ,  Michael G. Swank ,  Jonathan G. JAMESON ,  Kevin PARKS ,  Steven OLSEN ,  Joachim HOFFMANN

IPC: F16D33/00

CPC classification number: F16H45/02 ,  F16H2045/0284 ,  F16H2045/0294

Abstract: A torque converter including: a membrane forming a portion of a release chamber for the clutch; a friction plate for a torque converter clutch, the plate rotationally connected to a turbine hub and disposed within the release chamber; and a damper element rotationally connected to the turbine hub and to the torque converter clutch. In lock-up mode for the converter, the plate is arranged to transmit torque to the turbine hub. The torque converter includes cooling fluid and a torus and the clutch further comprises friction material and in some aspects, during the lock-up mode, the release chamber is sealed except for a flow of the cooling fluid from the release chamber through the friction material to the torus. The plate includes oppositely disposed first and second radial surfaces and during a torque converter mode for the torque converter, respective pressures on the first and second surfaces are substantially equal.

Abstract translation: 一种变矩器，包括：形成用于离合器的释放室的一部分的膜; 用于变矩器离合器的摩擦板，所述板旋转地连接到涡轮机毂并且设置在所述释放室内; 以及与涡轮机毂和变矩器离合器旋转地连接的阻尼元件。 在转换器的锁定模式下，板被布置成将扭矩传递到涡轮机毂。 变矩器包括冷却流体和环面，并且离合器还包括摩擦材料，并且在一些方面，在锁定模式期间，释放室被密封，除了冷却流体从释放室通过摩擦材料流到 环面 板包括相对设置的第一和第二径向表面，并且在用于变矩器的变矩器模式期间，第一和第二表面上的相应压力基本相等。

公开(公告)号：US20090125202A1

公开(公告)日：2009-05-14

申请号：US12291212

申请日：2008-11-07

Applicant: Michael G. Swank ,  Patrick Lindemann

Inventor： Michael G. Swank ,  Patrick Lindemann

IPC: G06F17/00 ,  F16D33/18 ,  F16D33/10

CPC classification number: F16H45/02 ,  F16F15/12353 ,  F16H2045/007 ,  F16H2045/0226 ,  F16H2045/0231 ,  F16H2045/0278

Abstract: A torque converter having a first damper stage, a second damper stage, a floating flange torsionally connecting the first and second damper stages, an inertia element, and a tuned torsion damper. The torsion damper connects the inertia element and the flange. In a preferred embodiment, the inertia element is a turbine. In one embodiment, the first damper stage is a radially outer damper stage and the second damper stage is a radially inner damper stage. In another embodiment, the torsion damper generates a friction torque when rotated.

Abstract translation: 具有第一阻尼级，第二阻尼级，扭转地连接第一和第二阻尼级的浮动法兰，惯性元件和调谐扭转阻尼器的变矩器。 扭转阻尼器连接惯性元件和法兰。 在优选实施例中，惯性元件是涡轮机。 在一个实施例中，第一阻尼级是径向外阻尼级，第二阻尼级是径向内阻尼级。 在另一个实施例中，扭转阻尼器在旋转时产生摩擦转矩。

公开(公告)号：US07485066B2

公开(公告)日：2009-02-03

申请号：US11494216

申请日：2006-07-27

Applicant: George Bailey ,  Michael Davis ,  Philip George ,  Jeffrey Hemphill ,  Patrick Lindemann ,  David Smith ,  Michael G. Swank

Inventor： George Bailey ,  Michael Davis ,  Philip George ,  Jeffrey Hemphill ,  Patrick Lindemann ,  David Smith ,  Michael G. Swank

IPC: F16H3/44

CPC classification number: F16H3/54 ,  F16D25/10 ,  F16D25/123 ,  F16F15/1206 ,  F16F15/12366

Abstract: The present invention is a device for transferring power flow from a multidisplacement engine to a transmission. The device includes an enclosed housing having a first shell on the engine side, a second shell on the transmission side, with the housing at least partially filled with oil and connected to an external oil pump. The device also includes a planetary gear set comprising an outer ring gear, a set of intermediate planet gears contained within a planet carrier, and a sun gear attached to a stator, a first clutch pack connecting the housing and the ring gear when engaged, a piston means designed to engage the first clutch pack, and a second clutch pack which connects the ring gear with the sun gear when engaged. A preloaded diaphragm spring connects the second clutch pack with the ring gear. First and second damper spring assemblies are also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 本发明是一种用于将动力流从多位置发动机传递到变速器的装置。 该装置包括封闭壳体，该壳体在发动机侧具有第一壳体，在传动装置侧具有第二壳体，壳体至少部分地填充有油并连接到外部油泵。 该装置还包括一行星齿轮组，该行星齿轮组包括外圈齿轮，一个包含在行星架内的一组中间行星齿轮，以及连接在定子上的太阳齿轮，接合时连接壳体和齿圈的第一离合器组件， 设计成接合第一离合器组件的活塞装置和接合时将环形齿轮与太阳齿轮连接的第二离合器组件。 预紧膜片弹簧将第二离合器组件与环形齿轮连接。 还公开了第一和第二阻尼弹簧组件。

公开(公告)号：US08403118B2

公开(公告)日：2013-03-26

申请号：US11820378

申请日：2007-06-19

Applicant: Michael G. Swank ,  Steven Olsen ,  Jonathan Jameson

Inventor： Michael G. Swank ,  Steven Olsen ,  Jonathan Jameson

IPC: F16H45/02

CPC classification number: F16H45/02 ,  F16H2045/007 ,  F16H2045/021 ,  F16H2045/0278 ,  F16H2045/0284 ,  Y10T137/0391

Abstract: A torque converter, including: turbine and pump shells; a turbine hub; a drive hub including a first orifice; and a lock-up clutch. The clutch includes: a clutch plate directly engaged with the turbine hub, fixed with respect to rotation to the turbine hub, and sealed with respect to the turbine hub; an apply plate the rotation of which is fixed to the rotation of the pump shell; and a piston plate. The converter includes a first fluid chamber at least partially formed by the piston, clutch and apply plates; and a second fluid chamber partially formed by the clutch and apply plates and the turbine and pump shells. When the lock-up clutch is closed, the first chamber is sealed except for the first orifice and one of a second orifice through the apply plate or a first fluid flow path through the lock-up clutch to the second fluid chamber.

Abstract translation: 一种变矩器，包括：涡轮机和泵壳; 涡轮枢纽; 驱动毂，包括第一孔; 和锁止离合器。 离合器包括：与涡轮机毂直接接合的离合器片，相对于转动到涡轮机轮毂而固定，并相对于涡轮机毂密封; 一个应用板，其旋转被固定到泵壳的旋转; 和活塞板。 转换器包括至少部分地由活塞，离合器和施加板形成的第一流体室; 以及由离合器部分地形成并且施加板和涡轮机和泵壳的第二流体室。 当锁止离合器关闭时，第一腔室被密封，除了第一孔口和通过施加板的第二孔口中的一个或通过锁止离合器到第二流体室的第一流体流动路径之外。

公开(公告)号：US08225916B2

公开(公告)日：2012-07-24

申请号：US12150840

申请日：2008-05-01

Applicant: Yang Liang ,  Michael G. Swank ,  Jonathan G. Jameson ,  Kevin Parks ,  Steven Olsen ,  Joachim Hoffmann

Inventor： Yang Liang ,  Michael G. Swank ,  Jonathan G. Jameson ,  Kevin Parks ,  Steven Olsen ,  Joachim Hoffmann

IPC: F16D33/02

CPC classification number: F16H45/02 ,  F16H2045/0284 ,  F16H2045/0294

Abstract: A torque converter including: a membrane forming a portion of a release chamber for the clutch; a friction plate for a torque converter clutch, the plate rotationally connected to a turbine hub and disposed within the release chamber; and a damper element rotationally connected to the turbine hub and to the torque converter clutch. In lock-up mode for the converter, the plate is arranged to transmit torque to the turbine hub. The torque converter includes cooling fluid and a torus and the clutch further comprises friction material and in some aspects, during the lock-up mode, the release chamber is sealed except for a flow of the cooling fluid from the release chamber through the friction material to the torus. The plate includes oppositely disposed first and second radial surfaces and during a torque converter mode for the torque converter, respective pressures on the first and second surfaces are substantially equal.

Abstract translation: 一种变矩器，包括：形成用于离合器的释放室的一部分的膜; 用于变矩器离合器的摩擦板，所述板旋转地连接到涡轮机毂并且设置在所述释放室内; 以及与涡轮机毂和变矩器离合器旋转地连接的阻尼元件。 在转换器的锁定模式下，板被布置成将扭矩传递到涡轮机毂。 变矩器包括冷却流体和环面，并且离合器还包括摩擦材料，并且在一些方面，在锁定模式期间，释放室被密封，除了冷却流体从释放室通过摩擦材料流到 环面 板包括相对设置的第一和第二径向表面，并且在用于变矩器的变矩器模式期间，第一和第二表面上的相应压力基本相等。

公开(公告)号：US20080000745A1

公开(公告)日：2008-01-03

申请号：US11820378

申请日：2007-06-19

Applicant: Michael G. Swank ,  Steven Olsen ,  Jonathan Jameson

Inventor： Michael G. Swank ,  Steven Olsen ,  Jonathan Jameson

IPC: F16D33/18 ,  F17D1/18

CPC classification number: F16H45/02 ,  F16H2045/007 ,  F16H2045/021 ,  F16H2045/0278 ,  F16H2045/0284 ,  Y10T137/0391

Abstract: A torque converter comprising a torque converter clutch arranged to transmit torque from a housing of the torque converter to a turbine, a piston plate fixed to a drive hub, a clutch plate fixed to a turbine hub, the turbine hub operatively arranged to rotate at transmission input shaft speed, a pressure chamber bounded by a cover and a clutch piston plate, and a flow chamber, the flow chamber bounded by the piston plate and the clutch plate. A method of converting torque in a motor vehicle comprising the steps of driving a torque converter housing via an engine, transferring fluid to a turbine within the torque converter, rotating a transmission input shaft via the turbine fluid transfer, transferring engine torque via a mechanical lock-up mechanism, controlling lock-up mechanism fluid flow via a flow chamber, and releasing flow chamber fluid via an orifice.

Abstract translation: 一种变矩器，包括：变矩器离合器，其被设置成将扭矩从变矩器的壳体传递到涡轮;固定到驱动轮毂的活塞板;固定到涡轮机轮毂的离合器片;涡轮机轮毂，可操作地布置成在变速器 输入轴速度，由盖和离合器活塞板限定的压力室和流动室，流动室由活塞板和离合器板限定。 一种在机动车辆中转换扭矩的方法，包括以下步骤：通过发动机驱动变矩器壳体，将流体传递到变矩器内的涡轮机，经由涡轮机流体传递旋转变速器输入轴，经由机械锁定传递发动机扭矩 控制机构，通过流动室控制锁定机构的流体流动，以及经由孔口释放流动室流体。

公开(公告)号：US08276720B2

公开(公告)日：2012-10-02

申请号：US12579689

申请日：2009-10-15

Applicant: Rashid Farahati ,  Michael G. Swank

Inventor： Rashid Farahati ,  Michael G. Swank

IPC: F16D57/02

CPC classification number: F16F15/13484 ,  F16H2045/0231

Abstract: The present invention is a double path torsion isolator for use in conjunction with a torque converter. Each of the two vibration paths includes a flange with a spring connection to each of the torque converter cover and an output connection attached to the transmission shaft. The torque converter turbine is connected to one of the flanges to provide a different frequency to the associated vibration path. When the lockup clutch is engaged, the engine vibration is divided along the two vibration paths toward the common output connection. The vibration frequency of the paths are adjusted so that the frequencies of the two paths are 180° out of phase at the output connection providing a vibration cancellation effect to the output connection.

Abstract translation: 本发明是与变矩器结合使用的双路扭转隔离器。 两个振动路径中的每一个包括具有弹簧连接到每个变矩器盖的凸缘和附接到传动轴的输出连接。 变矩器涡轮机连接到其中一个凸缘，以向相关联的振动路径提供不同的频率。 当锁止离合器接合时，发动机振动沿着两个振动路径分配到公共​​输出连接。 调节路径的振动频率，使得两个路径的频率在输出连接处为180°异相，为输出连接提供振动消除效果。