公开(公告)号：US20140182532A1

公开(公告)日：2014-07-03

申请号：US14107519

申请日：2013-12-16

Applicant: HITACHI AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS, LTD.

Inventor： Shinichi KAWADA ,  Ryo Tadokoro ,  Hiroyuki Nemoto ,  Atsushi Yamanaka

IPC: F01L1/344

CPC classification number: F01L1/344 ,  F01L1/352 ,  F01L2013/103 ,  F01L2820/032

Abstract: A valve-timing control apparatus includes a phase change mechanism configured to change a valve timing, a cover member provided near a front end side of the phase change mechanism; slip rings provided to one of a front end portion of the phase change mechanism and a facing surface of the cover member which faces the phase change mechanism; a pair of brushes provided to another of the front end portion of the phase change mechanism and the facing surface of the cover member to be axially slidable. One end portion the pigtail harness is connected with the corresponding brush. Another end portion of the pigtail harness is connected with a connector terminal under a deflected state, at a location radially shifted from an axis of the corresponding brush. The another end portions of the pair of pigtail harnesses are separated from each other by a partition wall.

Abstract translation: 气门正时控制装置包括配置成改变气门正时的相变机构，设置在相变机构的前端侧附近的盖构件; 提供给相变机构的前端部之一的滑环和面向相变机构的盖部件的相对面; 设置在相变机构的前端部中的另一方和盖构件的相对表面的一对电刷能够轴向滑动。 猪尾线束的一端部与相应的刷子连接。 在从对应的刷子的轴线径向偏移的位置处，辫子线束的另一个端部在偏转状态下与连接器端子连接。 一对辫子线束的另一个端部通过分隔壁彼此分开。

公开(公告)号：US20140158074A1

公开(公告)日：2014-06-12

申请号：US14005354

申请日：2012-03-14

Applicant: Mark Wigsten ,  David C. White ,  James Sisson

Inventor： Mark Wigsten ,  David C. White ,  James Sisson

IPC: F01L1/34

CPC classification number: F01L1/34 ,  F01L1/022 ,  F01L1/026 ,  F01L1/047 ,  F01L1/344 ,  F01L1/352 ,  F01L2001/0473 ,  Y10T29/49293

Abstract: A variable cam timing assembly (10) and method for an internal combustion engine of a motor vehicle includes a cam phaser (22) connected between an inner camshaft (12a) and an outer camshaft (12b) of a concentric camshaft (12). A torsional drive mechanism (14) connects between the cam phaser (22) and the inner camshaft (12a) for transmitting rotational torque. The torsional drive mechanism (14) permits adjustment for perpendicularity and axial misalignment of the inner and outer camshafts (12a, 12b), while maintaining a torsionally stiff coupling between the cam phaser (22) and one of the inner and outer camshafts (12a, 12b) of the concentric camshaft (12). The torsional drive mechanism (14) can be formed from one of a flexible shaft coupling (40), a transversely split driven gear (140), a transversely split sprocket ring gear (240), a transverse face spline gear (340), and a pin and slot combination drive (440).

Abstract translation: 用于机动车辆的内燃机的可变凸轮正时组件（10）和方法包括连接在同心凸轮轴（12）的内凸轮轴（12a）和外凸轮轴（12b）之间的凸轮相位器（22）。 扭转驱动机构（14）连接在凸轮移相器（22）和内凸轮轴（12a）之间，用于传递旋转力矩。 所述扭转驱动机构（14）允许调节所述内凸轮轴和所述外凸轮轴（12a，12b）的垂直度和轴向未对准，同时保持所述凸轮相位器（22）与所述内凸轮轴和所述外凸轮轴（12a， 12b）的同心凸轮轴（12）。 扭转驱动机构（14）可以由柔性联轴器（40），横向分离的从动齿轮（140），横向分离的链轮齿圈（240），横向面花键齿轮（340）中的一个和 一个销和槽组合驱动器（440）。

公开(公告)号：US20140130754A1

公开(公告)日：2014-05-15

申请号：US13674821

申请日：2012-11-12

Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

Inventor： Mohammad Ali Moetakef ,  Jamie Charles Hanshaw ,  Wesley Kridner ,  Georg Festag ,  Steve Poe

IPC: F01L1/344

CPC classification number: F01L1/344 ,  F01L1/3442 ,  F01L2001/34456 ,  F01L2001/34469

Abstract: A phase control apparatus in a variable cam timing (VCT) system of an engine is described herein. The phase control apparatus includes a locking pin coupled to a vane, the locking pin extending into a locking pin recess in a cover plate in a locked configuration, the locking pin and locking pin recess having a backlash and a housing at least partially enclosing the vane and spaced away from the vane forming a gap in the locked configuration.

Abstract translation: 这里描述了发动机的可变凸轮定时（VCT）系统中的相位控制装置。 相位控制装置包括一个与叶片连接的锁定销，锁定销以锁定的形式延伸到盖板中的锁定销凹槽中，锁定销和锁定销凹槽具有间隙和至少部分地围绕叶片的壳体 并且与叶片间隔开，形成锁定构造的间隙。

公开(公告)号：US08720399B2

公开(公告)日：2014-05-13

申请号：US13418381

申请日：2012-03-13

Applicant: Hiroyuki Kato

Inventor： Hiroyuki Kato

IPC: F01L1/34 ,  F01L1/344

CPC classification number: F01L1/344 ,  F01L1/3442 ,  F01L2001/34423 ,  F01L2001/34469 ,  F01L2001/34476

Abstract: In a valve timing control apparatus of an internal combustion engine, a first lock member is installed axially movably on either one of a housing and a vane member, a first lock recess section with which the first lock member is engaged when the vane member is relatively revolved at an intermediate phase position between most advance and retardation angle sides is installed on the other of the housing and the vane member, and a third lock recess section is installed at a retardation angle side in a circumferential direction of the housing with respect to the first lock recess section to limit a relative rotary position of the vane member at the most retardation angle side by an engagement of the first lock member with the third lock recess section.

Abstract translation: 在内燃机的气门正时控制装置中，第一锁定构件轴向移动地安装在壳体和叶片构件中的任一个上;第一锁定凹部，当叶片构件相对时第一锁定构件与该第一锁定构件接合 旋转在最前进和延迟角侧之间的中间相位位置安装在壳体和叶片构件的另一个上，并且第三锁定凹部安装在壳体的圆周方向上的延迟角侧，相对于 第一锁定凹部，通过第一锁定构件与第三锁定凹部的接合来限制叶片构件在最大延迟角侧的相对旋转位置。

公开(公告)号：US20140123920A1

公开(公告)日：2014-05-08

申请号：US13667127

申请日：2012-11-02

Applicant: DELPHI TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

Inventor： Thomas H. Lichti ,  Cai P. Shum

IPC: F01L1/344

CPC classification number: F01L1/344 ,  F01L1/3442 ,  F01L2001/34426 ,  F01L2001/34433 ,  F01L2001/34453

Abstract: A camshaft phaser includes a stator having lobes and a rotor disposed within the stator having vanes interspersed with the lobes. A lock pin disposed within one of the rotor and the stator selectively engages a seat for preventing relative rotation between the rotor and the stator when the lock pin is engaged with the seat. A bolt extends coaxially through the rotor and the stator to attach the camshaft phaser to a camshaft. A valve spool in the bolt controls the flow of oil to and from the lock pin. The bolt includes a supply drilling extending therethrough to supply pressurized oil to the valve spool.

Abstract translation: 凸轮轴相位器包括具有凸角的定子和设置在定子内的转子，其具有散布有凸角的叶片。 设置在转子和定子的一个内的锁销选择性地接合座，用于当锁定销与座接合时防止转子和定子之间的相对旋转。 螺栓通过转子和定子同轴地延伸，以将凸轮轴相位器附接到凸轮轴。 螺栓中的阀芯控制油和/或从锁销的流动。 螺栓包括延伸穿过其中的供应钻井，以向阀芯提供加压油。

公开(公告)号：US08662039B2

公开(公告)日：2014-03-04

申请号：US13049167

申请日：2011-03-16

Applicant: Thomas H. Fischer ,  Thomas H. Lichti

Inventor： Thomas H. Fischer ,  Thomas H. Lichti

IPC: F01L1/34 ,  F01L9/02

CPC classification number: F01L1/344 ,  F01L1/3442 ,  F01L2001/34426 ,  F01L2001/3443 ,  F01L2001/34433 ,  F01L2001/34453 ,  F01L2001/34479

Abstract: A camshaft phaser is provided for varying the phase relationship between a crankshaft and a camshaft in an engine. The camshaft phaser includes a stator having lobes. A rotor is disposed within the stator includes vanes interspersed with the stator lobes to define alternating advance and retard chambers. A lock pin is provided for selective engagement with a lock pin seat for preventing relative rotation between the rotor and the stator. Pressurized oil disengages the lock pin from the seat while oil is vented for engaging the lock pin with the seat. A phase relationship control valve is coaxial with the rotor and controls the flow of oil into and out of the chambers. A lock pin control valve is coaxial with the phase relationship control valve and controls the flow of oil to and from the lock pin. The control valves are operational independent of each other.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于改变发动机中的曲轴和凸轮轴之间的相位关系的凸轮轴相移器。 凸轮轴相位器包括具有凸角的定子。 转子设置在定子内，包括与定子瓣分布的叶片，以限定交替的前进和延迟室。 提供一个锁销，用于选择性地与锁销座接合，以防止转子和定子之间的相对转动。 当油被排出以将锁定销与座接合时，加压油将锁定销从座椅上解开。 相位关系控制阀与转子同轴，并控制油进出腔的流量。 锁销控制阀与相位关系控制阀同轴并控制油和/或从锁销的流动。 控制阀彼此独立运行。

公开(公告)号：US08656948B2

公开(公告)日：2014-02-25

申请号：US13231486

申请日：2011-09-13

Applicant: Kirt N. Stephens

Inventor： Kirt N. Stephens

IPC: E03B7/07 ,  F16K31/06 ,  B01D35/02

CPC classification number: F01L1/344 ,  F01L2001/3443 ,  F01L2001/3444 ,  F01L2103/01 ,  F15B13/0402 ,  F15B21/041 ,  F16K11/0708 ,  F16K31/0613 ,  Y10T137/794 ,  Y10T137/7976 ,  Y10T137/8122 ,  Y10T137/86622

Abstract: A wide variety of machines have moveable members that are operated by an hydraulic actuator. For example, an internal combustion engine has a camshaft which is mechanically coupled to rotate with the crankshaft and which opens and closes cylinder intake and exhaust valves. Traditionally the camshaft timing was fixed at a setting that produced the best operation for all engine operating conditions. However, it has been recognized that engine performance can be improved if the valve timing varies as a function of engine speed, engine load, and other factors. Thus a hydraulic actuator is being used on some engines to vary the coupling relationship of the camshaft to the crankshaft. A solenoid operated valve controls the application of pressurized fluid to operate the hydraulic actuator.

Abstract translation: 液压阀具有其中具有纵向孔的主体。 在纵向孔内形成有一个环形凹槽，并具有一个流体端口打开的周向表面。 在其周围具有多个孔的过滤带位于邻接圆周表面的环形凹部内。 螺旋弹簧具有间隔开的旋转，其与过滤带接合并施加向外的径向力，其将过滤带保持抵靠孔凹部的圆周表面。 诸如阀芯的阀元件可滑动地容纳在纵向孔内以控制流体流过流体端口的流动。

公开(公告)号：US08656872B1

公开(公告)日：2014-02-25

申请号：US13230372

申请日：2011-09-12

Applicant: Anthony Dike

Inventor： Anthony Dike

IPC: F01L9/02

CPC classification number: F01L1/047 ,  F01L1/344 ,  F01L9/023 ,  F01L9/025 ,  F01L2001/0476 ,  F01L2001/0535 ,  F01L2001/0537 ,  F01L2001/054 ,  F01L2250/04

Abstract: The variable lift hydraulic valve train works in conjunction with a master piston to provide a variable lift of a hydraulically operated valve by adjusting the hydraulic pressure created by the master piston. The variable lift hydraulic valve train includes a housing containing a variable camshaft, and stroke limiter piston. The stroke limiter piston is in fluid communication with the hydraulic fluid, which is in fluid communication with the master piston and valve piston. The position of the stroke limiter piston can be adjusted irrespective of engine RPM to provide varying lift and timing of the valve.

Abstract translation: 可变升程液压气门机构与主活塞一起工作，通过调节主活塞产生的液压来提供液压操作阀的可变升程。 可变升程液压气门机构包括容纳可变凸轮轴的壳体和行程限制器活塞。 行程限制器活塞与液压流体流体连通，液压流体与主活塞和阀活塞流体连通。 可以调节行程限制器活塞的位置，而不管发动机RPM如何，以提供阀的不同升程和正时。

公开(公告)号：US08651077B2

公开(公告)日：2014-02-18

申请号：US13611052

申请日：2012-09-12

Applicant: Yuuki Matsunaga

Inventor： Yuuki Matsunaga

IPC: F01L1/34

CPC classification number: F01L1/344 ,  F01L1/3442 ,  F01L9/02 ,  F01L2001/34483

Abstract: A fluid-pressure-operated valve timing controller includes an outer rotor, an inner rotor, and a spiral spring constructed by an element wire spirally extending. The spiral spring biases the inner rotor in a biasing direction when the spiral spring twistingly deforms in accordance with sliding rotation of the inner rotor in a deformation direction relative to the outer rotor. The spiral spring has a bent part bent to protrude in a radial direction. The bent part of the spiral spring is linearly contact with a part of the element wire located adjacent to the bent part in the radial direction.

Abstract translation: 流体压力操作的气门正时控制器包括外转子，内转子和螺旋弹簧，螺旋弹簧由元件丝螺旋地延伸构成。 当螺旋弹簧根据内转子相对于外转子的变形方向的滑动旋转而扭转变形时，螺旋弹簧沿偏置方向偏压内转子。 螺旋弹簧具有弯曲部，弯曲成径向突出。 螺旋弹簧的弯曲部分与径向方向上与弯曲部分相邻的元件线的一部分线性接触。

公开(公告)号：US20140033999A1

公开(公告)日：2014-02-06

申请号：US13946073

申请日：2013-07-19

Applicant: AISIN SEIKI KABUSHIKI KAISHA

Inventor： Masaki KOBAYASHI ,  Kenji Nonaka ,  Shohei Masuda

IPC: F01L1/344

CPC classification number: F01L1/344 ,  F01L1/26 ,  F01L1/3442 ,  F01L2001/34453 ,  F01L2001/34459 ,  F01L2001/34463 ,  F01L2001/34466 ,  F01L2001/34476 ,  F01L2800/00

Abstract: Provided is a valve timing control device, including a drive side rotating member, a driven side rotating member, and a locking mechanism, in which the locking mechanism includes a regulating body, and n stepped portions with which the regulating body engages, the relative rotation phase is regulated in steps from a most retarded phase or most advanced phase until reaching the lock phase, and the positional relationship between the stepped portions and regulating body is set so that, among relative rotations of from a first relative rotation of from the most retarded phase or most advanced phase to a first relative rotation phase regulated by a first stepped portion to a last relative rotation to a last relative rotation, a first predetermined relative rotation other than the last relative rotation is the smallest.

Abstract translation: 提供一种气门正时控制装置，包括驱动侧旋转构件，从动侧旋转构件和锁定机构，其中锁定机构包括调节体，以及调节体接合的n个阶梯部，相对旋转 相位从大多数延迟阶段或最高阶段逐步调节到达锁定阶段，并且阶梯部分和调节体之间的位置关系被设定为使得在来自最大延迟的第一相对旋转之间的相对转动 相位或最高级相位到由第一阶梯部分调节到最后相对旋转到最后相对旋转的第一相对旋转相位，除最后相对旋转之外的第一预定相对旋转最小。