公开(公告)号：EP2085640A1

公开(公告)日：2009-08-05

申请号：EP09151101.4

申请日：2009-01-22

Applicant: Delphi Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Nehl, Thomas W. ,  Alexandridis, Alexander A. ,  Foister, Robert T. ,  Kruckemeyer, William C. ,  Deng, Fang

IPC: F16F9/53

CPC classification number: F16F9/535 ,  F16D37/02

Abstract: A magnetorheological (MR) fluid-based device including an MR piston assembly. The MR piston assembly includes a ferromagnetic MR piston core and an electric coil. The MR piston core has a central longitudinal axis and has an outer circumferential surface substantially coaxially aligned with the central longitudinal axis. The electric coil is positioned in the MR piston core and is substantially coaxially aligned with the central longitudinal axis. A portion, or at least a portion, of the electric coil is buried in the MR piston core under the outer circumferential surface.

Abstract translation: 的磁流变（MR）流体基装置，包括在MR活塞组件。 的MR活塞组件包括一个铁磁MR活塞芯和上电线圈。 该MR活塞芯具有中央纵向轴线，并且具有外表面的周向大致同轴地与中心纵向轴线对准。 电线圈在MR活塞芯定位并同轴地与中央基本纵向轴线对准。 电线圈的一部分，或者至少一部分，被埋入的外周面下的MR活塞芯。

公开(公告)号：EP1245854A2

公开(公告)日：2002-10-02

申请号：EP02075953.6

申请日：2002-03-12

Applicant: Delphi Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Kruckemeyer, William C. ,  Oliver, Michael L.

IPC: F16F9/348 ,  F16F9/46

CPC classification number: F16F9/3482 ,  F16F9/461 ,  F16F9/466 ,  F16F2224/0283

Abstract: Parallel paths for damping fluid are provided through the piston of a suspension damper, each of which are provided with separate damping valving sets to control damping. Communication through one of the paths is controlled by a movable control valve member, which is controlled by a magnetostrictive element which deforms in response to application of a magnetic field. The control valve member is moved between active and inactive positions in response to changes in a magnetic field applied by a coil mounted within the damper piston. In one position, all communication of damping fluid is through one of the damping valve sets, while in the other positon damping fluid communicates through both valve sets. Accordingly, damping levels may be varied by controlling the magnetic field.

公开(公告)号：EP1686660B1

公开(公告)日：2008-04-23

申请号：EP06075145.0

申请日：2006-01-24

Applicant: Delphi Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Vermoesen, Michel J. ,  Kruckemeyer, William C. ,  Neal, Robert A.

IPC: H01R13/52

CPC classification number: H01R13/20 ,  H01R13/52 ,  H01R13/5205 ,  H01R13/521 ,  H01R13/5219 ,  H01R24/40 ,  H01R24/52 ,  H01R24/542 ,  H01R2103/00

公开(公告)号：EP1338824A2

公开(公告)日：2003-08-27

申请号：EP03075286.9

申请日：2003-01-30

Applicant: Delphi Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Oliver, Michael L. ,  Kruckemeyer, William C. ,  Bishop, Todd A. ,  Jensen, Eric L.

IPC: F16F9/512 ,  F16F9/53 ,  F16F9/34

CPC classification number: F16F9/061 ,  F16F9/3405 ,  F16F9/5126 ,  F16F9/537

Abstract: The invention provides a vehicle damper assembly (10) and a method for modulating fluid flow through the same. The assembly includes a housing (20) including a fluid (30) carried therein. A piston (40) is slidably carried in the housing and includes a ring and a core. At least one gap to allow fluid flow is formed between the ring and core. A rod (70) is operably attached to the piston. The ring moves axially with respect to the core to vary the gap size and modulate fluid flow during operation of the assembly. The method includes axially moving a ring with respect to a core during assembly operation. At least one gap size is varied based on the axial movement, wherein the gap is formed between the ring and core.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供了一种车辆阻尼器组件（10）和用于调节通过其的流体流动的方法。 组件包括壳体（20），其包括承载在其中的流体（30）。 活塞（40）可滑动地承载在壳体中并且包括环和芯。 在环和芯之间形成至少一个允许流体流动的间隙。 杆（70）可操作地附接到活塞。 环相对于芯轴向移动以改变间隙尺寸并且在组件的操作期间调节流体流动。 该方法包括在组装操作期间相对于芯轴向移动环。 基于轴向移动来改变至少一个间隙尺寸，其中在环和芯之间形成间隙。

公开(公告)号：EP1647735A1

公开(公告)日：2006-04-19

申请号：EP06001189.7

申请日：2002-03-12

Applicant: Delphi Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Oliver, Michael L. ,  Kruckemeyer, William C.

IPC: F16F9/348 ,  F16F9/46

CPC classification number: F16F9/3482 ,  F16F9/461 ,  F16F9/466 ,  F16F2224/0283

Abstract: Parallel paths for damping fluid are provided through the piston of a suspension damper, each of which are provided with separate damping valving sets to control damping. Communication through one of the paths is controlled by a movable control valve member, which is controlled by a magnetostrictive element which deforms in response to application of a magnetic field. The control valve member is moved between active and inactive positions in response to changes in a magnetic field applied by a coil mounted within the damper piston. In one position, all communication of damping fluid is through one of the damping valve sets, while in the other positon damping fluid communicates through both valve sets. Accordingly, damping levels may be varied by controlling the magnetic field.

Abstract translation: 用于阻尼流体的平行路径通过悬架阻尼器的活塞提供，每个阻尼器均设有单独的阻尼阀组以控制阻尼。 通过一个路径的通信由可移动的控制阀构件控制，该控制阀构件由响应于施加磁场而变形的磁致伸缩元件控制。 控制阀构件响应由安装在阻尼器活塞内的线圈施加的磁场的变化而在有效和无效位置之间移动。 在一个位置，阻尼流体的所有连通通过一个阻尼阀组，而在另一个位置，阻尼流体通过两个阀组连通。 因此，通过控制磁场可以改变阻尼水平。

公开(公告)号：EP1245854A3

公开(公告)日：2004-01-02

申请号：EP02075953.6

申请日：2002-03-12

Applicant: Delphi Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Kruckemeyer, William C. ,  Oliver, Michael L.

IPC: F16F9/348 ,  F16F9/46

CPC classification number: F16F9/3482 ,  F16F9/461 ,  F16F9/466 ,  F16F2224/0283

Abstract: Parallel paths for damping fluid are provided through the piston of a suspension damper, each of which are provided with separate damping valving sets to control damping. Communication through one of the paths is controlled by a movable control valve member, which is controlled by a magnetostrictive element which deforms in response to application of a magnetic field. The control valve member is moved between active and inactive positions in response to changes in a magnetic field applied by a coil mounted within the damper piston. In one position, all communication of damping fluid is through one of the damping valve sets, while in the other positon damping fluid communicates through both valve sets. Accordingly, damping levels may be varied by controlling the magnetic field.

Abstract translation: 通过悬架阻尼器的活塞提供用于阻尼流体的平行路径，每个悬架阻尼器设置有单独的阻尼阀组以控制阻尼。 通过一个路径的通信由可移动控制阀构件控制，该可移动控制阀构件由响应于磁场施加而变形的磁致伸缩元件控制。 响应于由安装在阻尼活塞内的线圈施加的磁场的变化，控制阀构件在有效和非活动位置之间移动。 在一个位置，阻尼流体的所有连通通过阻尼阀组中的一个，而另一位置阻尼流体通过两个阀组连通。 因此，可以通过控制磁场来改变阻尼水平。

公开(公告)号：EP1338824A3

公开(公告)日：2003-12-17

申请号：EP03075286.9

申请日：2003-01-30

Applicant: Delphi Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Oliver, Michael L. ,  Kruckemeyer, William C. ,  Bishop, Todd A. ,  Jensen, Eric L.

IPC: F16F9/512 ,  F16F9/53 ,  F16F9/34

CPC classification number: F16F9/061 ,  F16F9/3405 ,  F16F9/5126 ,  F16F9/537

Abstract: The invention provides a vehicle damper assembly (10) and a method for modulating fluid flow through the same. The assembly includes a housing (20) including a fluid (30) carried therein. A piston (40) is slidably carried in the housing and includes a ring and a core. At least one gap to allow fluid flow is formed between the ring and core. A rod (70) is operably attached to the piston. The ring moves axially with respect to the core to vary the gap size and modulate fluid flow during operation of the assembly. The method includes axially moving a ring with respect to a core during assembly operation. At least one gap size is varied based on the axial movement, wherein the gap is formed between the ring and core.

公开(公告)号：EP1327792A2

公开(公告)日：2003-07-16

申请号：EP02080603.0

申请日：2002-12-30

Applicant: Delphi Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Miller, Troy A. ,  Oliver, Michael L. ,  Kruckemeyer, William C.

IPC: F16F9/46 ,  F16F9/36 ,  F16F9/32

CPC classification number: B60G17/08 ,  B60G17/0152 ,  B60G2206/41 ,  B60G2400/60 ,  B60G2400/61 ,  B60G2400/821 ,  B60G2500/112 ,  B60G2600/184 ,  F16F9/3228 ,  F16F9/3482 ,  F16F9/461 ,  F16F9/466 ,  F16F9/512 ,  F16F9/516 ,  F16F2230/183

Abstract: A damper (10) includes a piston (22) that carries a relatively compact control valve (26) for controlling fluid flow through the piston. The control valve provides a variable amount of damping by regulating damper fluid flow between the extension chamber (18) and the compression chamber (20) of the damper during extension and compression strokes. Pressure regulation across the piston is controlled through a flow path (38) as determined by the control valve. The damping force of the damper varies depending upon the loading conditions of the vehicle. The control valve is air pressure actuated to adjust the damping force and control the flow of fluid in the flow path. The piston and rod assembly include unique features such as a seal plate (142a) design, and spring retainer (158) that aid in the efficient and reliable assembly in a commercial production setting.

Abstract translation: 阻尼器（10）包括活塞（22），该活塞承载用于控制通过活塞的流体流动的相对紧凑的控制阀（26）。 控制阀通过在伸展和压缩冲程期间通过调节延伸室（18）和阻尼器的压缩室（20）之间的阻尼流体流动来提供可变量的阻尼。 通过由控制阀确定的流动路径（38）控制活塞两端的压力调节。 阻尼器的阻尼力根据车辆的负载条件而变化。 控制阀被气压致动以调节阻尼力并控制流路中流体的流动。 活塞和杆组件包括独特的特征，例如密封板（142a）设计和弹簧保持器（158），其有助于在商业生产环境中的有效和可靠的组装。

公开(公告)号：EP1249357A2

公开(公告)日：2002-10-16

申请号：EP02076193.8

申请日：2002-03-27

Applicant: Delphi Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Jensen, Erik L. ,  Smith, Ronald G., Jr. ,  Kruckemeyer, William C. ,  Oliver, Michael L. ,  Miller, Troy A.

IPC: B60G17/044 ,  B60G15/14 ,  F16F9/05

CPC classification number: F16F9/50 ,  B60G17/044 ,  F16F9/05 ,  F16F9/43 ,  Y10S267/02

Abstract: A suspension damper includes a reservoir housing with a piston slidably mounted therein and including a piston rod extending from the reservoir housing and attached to the vehicle by a mount assembly. An air chamber is defined by a sleeve cirucmscribing the piston rod and connected to the reservoir housing by a flexible portion. The mount assembly includes a pumping chamber which expands and contracts in response to normal road undulations to inflate the air chamber. A valve controlled by the flexible portion of the sleeve controls communication from the air chamber to ambient atmosphere to thereby control inflation of the air chamber and thereby controlling ride height.

Abstract translation: 悬挂阻尼器（10）包括储存器壳体（12），可在其内滑动阻尼器活塞（14），阻尼器活塞（14）具有活塞杆（26），该活塞杆具有从壳体的一端的突出部分。 存在外套筒，其包括限定杆的突出部分的柔性部分并且与壳体配合以限定空气室（62）。 它还具有一个带有与空气室连通的泵送室的气泵。 泵送室响应于阻尼器的运动而膨胀和收缩，并使空气室在道路起伏上膨胀。 控制阀组件附接到储存器壳体的外周表面并控制空气室的充气。

公开(公告)号：EP1245856A2

公开(公告)日：2002-10-02

申请号：EP02075960.1

申请日：2002-03-11

Applicant: Delphi Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Jensen, Eric L. ,  Oliver, Michael L. ,  Kruckemeyer, William C.

IPC: F16F9/53

CPC classification number: F16F9/535

Abstract: A magnetorheological damper (10) includes an inner tube (12), a magnetorheological piston (14), and an outer tube (16). The magnetorheological piston (14) is located within and slideably engages the inner tube (12). The outer tube (16) surrounds the inner tube (12). The outer tube (16) is in fluid communication with the inner tube (12).

Abstract translation: 磁流变阻尼器（10）包括内管（12），磁流变活塞（14）和外管（16）。 磁流变活塞（14）位于内管（12）内并可滑动地接合内管（12）。 外管（16）围绕内管（12）。 外管（16）与内管（12）流体连通。