公开(公告)号：US09664075B2

公开(公告)日：2017-05-30

申请号：US14876026

申请日：2015-10-06

Applicant: Eaton Corporation

Inventor： James E. McCarthy, Jr.

IPC: F01L1/18 ,  F01L13/00 ,  F01L1/24

CPC classification number: F01L13/0005 ,  F01L1/08 ,  F01L1/18 ,  F01L1/185 ,  F01L1/2405 ,  F01L13/0036 ,  F01L2001/186 ,  F01L2013/001 ,  F01L2101/00 ,  F01L2201/00 ,  F01L2800/11 ,  F01L2820/01 ,  F01L2820/043 ,  F01L2820/045

Abstract: A modified rocker assembly having an offset end is designed for engine heads having an obstruction preventing use of a symmetric switching rocker arm. The modified rocker assembly has an obstructed side and a non-obstructed side and has an outer structure with a first end, and an inner rocker structure fitting within the outer structure, the inner structure also having a first end. The modified rocker assembly has an axle pivotally connecting the first ends of inner structure to the outer structure, such that the inner structure pivots within the outer structure around the axle. At least one torsion spring on one side of the axle rotationally biases the inner structure relative to the outer structure. The outer structure is offset on the obstructed side as it extends from the second end toward the first end, creating the first offset portion to provide additional clearance on the obstructed side.

公开(公告)号：US20170122148A1

公开(公告)日：2017-05-04

申请号：US14927778

申请日：2015-10-30

Applicant: General Electric Company

Inventor： Rajesh Katta ,  Jeffrey Jacob Bizub ,  Pritam Prakash Desai ,  Benjamin Earl Ross ,  Ryan Michael Rudnitzki

IPC: F01L13/00

CPC classification number: F01L13/0031 ,  F01L1/181 ,  F01L1/267 ,  F01L9/025 ,  F01L9/026 ,  F01L2013/0089 ,  F01L2013/103 ,  F01L2013/105 ,  F01L2013/106 ,  F01L2013/11 ,  F01L2013/111 ,  F01L2105/00 ,  F01L2201/00 ,  Y02T10/142

Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosure provide variable valve timing (VVT) mechanisms. A VVT mechanism according to the disclosure can include: a lever having a first end, a second end, and a fulcrum positioned therebetween; a length-adjustable push rod coupled to the first end of the lever and including an actuator therein; a rod valve coupled to the second end of the lever, the rod valve being configured to open and close an intake valve of an engine system based on a movement of the lever; and an engine control unit (ECU) operatively connected to the actuator of the length-adjustable push rod, wherein the ECU adjusts a length of the length-adjustable push rod based on an operating condition of the engine system. In addition or alternatively, the ECU can control an amount of cushioning fluid for the valves to affect the rate at which the intake valve opens or closes.

公开(公告)号：US20160265464A1

公开(公告)日：2016-09-15

申请号：US15032341

申请日：2014-10-16

Applicant: JAGUAR LAND ROVER LIMITED

Inventor： Nick BROCKLEY

IPC: F02D41/08 ,  F01L1/22 ,  F01L1/14 ,  F02D13/02 ,  F02D41/26

CPC classification number: F02D41/08 ,  F01L1/14 ,  F01L1/22 ,  F01L9/025 ,  F01L2201/00 ,  F01L2800/04 ,  F01L2800/08 ,  F02D13/0226 ,  F02D31/003 ,  F02D41/083 ,  F02D41/26 ,  F02D2041/001

Abstract: A method of controlling idle speed of a reciprocating piston gasoline engine having inlet poppet valves and active tappets therefor. The method allows the volume of inlet air to be varied so that idle speed can be confined within upper and lower limits with efficient combustion. The active tappets may be electro-hydraulic.

Abstract translation: 一种控制具有入口提升阀和活动挺杆的往复活塞式汽油发动机的怠速的方法。 该方法允许入口空气的体积变化，使得怠速可以被限制在上限和下限以及有效的燃烧。 活动挺杆可以是电液压的。

公开(公告)号：US20160215662A1

公开(公告)日：2016-07-28

申请号：US15000334

申请日：2016-01-19

Applicant: DENSO CORPORATION

Inventor： Masatake Sato ,  Yoshifumi Kishimoto

IPC: F01L9/04 ,  F01L1/344 ,  F01L1/047

CPC classification number: F01L1/352 ,  F01L2201/00 ,  F01L2250/02 ,  F01L2820/032

Abstract: A motor control apparatus for adjusting a cam phase includes a motor control part, which controls a current supplied to a stator coil by controlling plural switching elements forming an inverter to turn on and off. The motor control part stops the current supplied to the stator coil each time a motor rotates a predetermined rotation angle interval in a power generation control mode, in which a rotation torque is generated in a direction to impede the motor rotation. The motor control part maintains the power generation control mode when a rotation signal is determined as varying in a predetermined time period. The motor control part switches over an operation mode to a normal control mode to generate a rotation torque in a direction to promote the motor rotation when the rotation signal is determined as not varying in the predetermined time period.

Abstract translation: 用于调整凸轮相位的电动机控制装置包括电动机控制部，其通过控制形成逆变器的多个开关元件来接通和断开来控制供给定子线圈的电流。 电动机控制部在每当电动机以阻碍电动机旋转的方向产生旋转转矩的发电控制模式中旋转规定的旋转角度间隔时，停止供给到定子线圈的电流。 当旋转信号被确定为在预定时间段内变化时，马达控制部分保持发电控制模式。 电动机控制部分将操作模式切换到正常控制模式，以在旋转信号被确定为在预定时间段内不变化的方向上产生促进电动机旋转的方向的旋转转矩。

公开(公告)号：US20160169059A1

公开(公告)日：2016-06-16

申请号：US14568500

申请日：2014-12-12

Applicant: Livernois Motorsports & Engineering, LLC

Inventor： Dan Millen

IPC: F01L1/344

CPC classification number: F01L1/3442 ,  F01L2001/34476 ,  F01L2103/01 ,  F01L2201/00 ,  F01L2250/02

Abstract: A method for reducing noise in an engine is disclosed whereby a camshaft phaser is modified by a lockout to limit the movement of the phaser during operation. The lockout is inserted into the phaser's gear without removing the front engine cover using a novel method.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于降低发动机噪声的方法，由此通过锁定来修改凸轮轴相位器以限制操作期间移相器的移动。 使用新颖的方法将锁定装置插入相位器的齿轮中，而不需要拆卸前置发动机罩。

公开(公告)号：US20150267572A1

公开(公告)日：2015-09-24

申请号：US14661069

申请日：2015-03-18

Applicant: CONTINENTAL AUTOMOTIVE FRANCE ,  CONTINENTAL AUTOMOTIVE GmbH

Inventor： Angelo PASQUALETTO ,  Jean-Marie QUINTIN

IPC: F01L13/00 ,  H01F7/18

CPC classification number: F01L13/0015 ,  F01L13/0036 ,  F01L2013/0052 ,  F01L2013/101 ,  F01L2201/00 ,  H01F7/064 ,  H01F7/18 ,  H01F7/1844

Abstract: Disclosed is a control and monitoring method via H bridge of an electromagnet including a solenoid through which a current can be passed in one direction and in the opposite direction. The solenoid delivers a signal corresponding to a mechanical locking movement. Once a current flows in the solenoid, the bridge switches automatically into high impedance with all transistors thereof blocked. A measurement is then taken at the terminals of the solenoid to verify the locked state of the electromechanical system.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种通过电磁铁的H桥的控制和监测方法，该电桥包括螺线管，电流可以通过螺线管沿一个方向和相反方向通过。 螺线管提供对应于机械锁定运动的信号。 一旦电流在螺线管中流动，桥接器将自动切换成高阻抗，其所有晶体管都被阻塞。 然后在螺线管的端子处进行测量，以验证机电系统的锁定状态。

公开(公告)号：US08688352B2

公开(公告)日：2014-04-01

申请号：US12849917

申请日：2010-08-04

Applicant: Marc Hehle ,  Holger Frank ,  Michael Willmann

Inventor： Marc Hehle ,  Holger Frank ,  Michael Willmann

IPC: F02D28/00

CPC classification number: F02D13/02 ,  F01L1/32 ,  F01L13/0005 ,  F01L2201/00 ,  F01L2800/11 ,  F01L2800/17 ,  F01L2820/045 ,  Y02T10/18 ,  Y10T137/8242

Abstract: A method for automatically controlling an internal combustion engine, in which an axial displacement (s(t)) and an angle of rotation (w(t)) of a gas-exchange valve are measured during a valve stroke. A displacement deviation is computed from the displacement (s(t)) relative to a reference valve, and an angle of rotation deviation is computed from an initial value and an end value of the angle or rotation. The further operation of the internal combustion engine is set on the basis of the displacement deviation and the angle of rotation deviation.

Abstract translation: 在阀行程期间，测量气体交换阀的轴向位移（s（t））和旋转角度（w（t））的内燃机的自动控制方法。 从相对于参考阀的位移（s（t））计算位移偏差，并根据角度或旋转的初始值和最终值计算旋转角度偏差。 基于位移偏差和旋转偏差来设定内燃机的进一步动作。

公开(公告)号：US20110303171A1

公开(公告)日：2011-12-15

申请号：US13158753

申请日：2011-06-13

Applicant: Kuniaki OKA ,  Shuhei Oe ,  Masayoshi Sugino ,  Kenichi Nara

Inventor： Kuniaki OKA ,  Shuhei Oe ,  Masayoshi Sugino ,  Kenichi Nara

IPC: F01L1/34

CPC classification number: F01L1/352 ,  F01L2001/0537 ,  F01L2001/34483 ,  F01L2101/00 ,  F01L2201/00 ,  F01L2250/02 ,  F01L2800/01 ,  F01L2820/032

Abstract: A valve timing controller has a case which defines a fluid chamber therein. A magnetic viscosity fluid is enclosed in the fluid chamber. The magnetic viscosity fluid including magnetic particles and its viscosity varies according to a magnetic field applied thereto. A coil and a control circuit applies magnetic field to the magnetic viscosity fluid to variably control a viscosity thereof. A brake rotor is rotatably accommodated in the fluid chamber and receives a brake torque from the magnetic viscosity fluid according to the viscosity thereof. A phase adjusting mechanism is connected to the brake rotor for adjusting a relative rotational phase between the crankshaft and the camshaft according to the brake torque. When it is estimated that the engine will be started, the coil is energized to generated heat in the magnetic viscosity fluid.

Abstract translation: 气门正时控制器具有在其中限定流体室的壳体。 磁性粘度流体封闭在流体室中。 包括磁性颗粒的磁性粘度流体及其粘度根据施加到其上的磁场而变化。 线圈和控制电路向磁性粘度流体施加磁场以可变地控制其粘度。 制动转子可旋转地容纳在流体室中，并根据其粘度从磁性粘性流体接收制动转矩。 相位调整机构与制动转子连接，用于根据制动转矩来调节曲轴与凸轮轴之间的相对旋转相位。 当估计发动机将起动时，线圈被通电以在磁性粘度流体中产生热量。

公开(公告)号：US08076899B2

公开(公告)日：2011-12-13

申请号：US12266652

申请日：2008-11-07

Applicant: Motoki Uehama ,  Yasushi Morii

Inventor： Motoki Uehama ,  Yasushi Morii

IPC: H02P27/04

CPC classification number: F01L1/352 ,  F01L2201/00 ,  F01L2800/00 ,  F01L2820/032 ,  F02D2041/2027

Abstract: An electric power supply driver executes duty control of turning on and off of a selected switching element to supply electric power to a corresponding stator coil in a case where an actual rotational direction and a target rotational direction of a motor shaft coincide with each other. Furthermore, the driver sets an on-duty ratio of the selected switching element below a lower limit value, which is at least required to rotate the motor shaft through the power supply to each corresponding stator coil in a case where the actual rotational direction and the target rotational direction do not coincide with each other.

Abstract translation: 在电动机轴的实际旋转方向和目标转动方向相互重合的情况下，电源驱动器执行所选择的开关元件的接通和关断的占空比控制，以向相应的定子线圈提供电力。 此外，驱动器将所选择的开关元件的占空比设定在下限值以下，至少在将电动机轴通过电源旋转到每个相应的定子线圈所需的下限值时，在实际旋转方向和 目标旋转方向不一致。

公开(公告)号：US07802545B2

公开(公告)日：2010-09-28

申请号：US11826892

申请日：2007-07-19

Applicant: Daisuke Mizuno

Inventor： Daisuke Mizuno

IPC: F01L1/34

CPC classification number: F01L1/352 ,  F01L1/022 ,  F01L2201/00 ,  F01L2800/00 ,  F02D13/0219 ,  F02D35/0007 ,  F02D41/1488 ,  F02D2041/001

Abstract: A valve timing controller has the drive circuit which performs a feedback control of the energization to the electric motor based on the target rotation speed and the actual rotation speed of the electric motor, and rotates the electric motor to the target rotation direction. An invalid switch part of the drive circuit suspends the feedback control at the time of change of the target rotation direction.

Abstract translation: 气门正时控制器具有驱动电路，其基于目标转速和电动机的实际转速来执行对电动机的通电的反馈控制，并且将电动机旋转到目标旋转方向。 驱动电路的无效开关部分在目标旋转方向改变时暂停反馈控制。