公开(公告)号：US06744354B2

公开(公告)日：2004-06-01

申请号：US10065157

申请日：2002-09-23

Applicant: Craig Hammann Stephan ,  Kolita Mendis

Inventor： Craig Hammann Stephan ,  Kolita Mendis

IPC: B60Q100

CPC classification number: B60R21/0136 ,  B60R21/34

Abstract: A collision protection system for protecting a pedestrian that uses a sensor that provides a width output signal that varies in relation to the width of an object contacting the vehicle. The sensor includes a resistive conductor that is shorted out by a conductive conductor of a portion of the length of the resistive conductor. A second sensor may be provided that provides an output only upon exceeding an impact threshold. Several sensors may be used to provide an indication of the location and width of the object contacted.

公开(公告)号：US06695415B2

公开(公告)日：2004-02-24

申请号：US10114744

申请日：2002-04-04

Applicant: Craig Hammann Stephan

Inventor： Craig Hammann Stephan

IPC: F16K1736

CPC classification number: B60T17/04 ,  B60T7/065 ,  B60T17/18 ,  Y10T137/0923

Abstract: A brake fluid pressure relief assembly (50) for a brake system (10) including a pedal assembly (12) employs first and second valves (52, 54) to provide controlled collapse of a brake pedal pad (14) when both a predetermined deceleration limit is exceeded and a predetermined pressure level is exceeded in a hydraulic brake fluid. The first valve (52) is actuated by an inertial mass (84) acting against a first spring (86). With the first valve in the open position, hydraulic fluid passes into a reservoir (68) whose volume is a dependent on the position of the second valve (54). The second valve (54) opens when the fluid pressure in the reservoir exceeds a predetermined pressure limit and compresses a piston (100) against a second spring (114). Accordingly, the forces that can be communicated through the pedal system 10 are reduced during a collision.

Abstract translation: 用于包括踏板组件（12）的制动系统（10）的制动液压力释放组件（50）采用第一和第二阀（52,54），以在预定的减速度 在液压制动流体中超过极限并超过预定压力水平。 第一阀（52）由作用在第一弹簧（86）上的惯性块（84）致动。 当第一阀处于打开位置时，液压流体进入其体积取决于第二阀（54）的位置的储存器（68）。 当储存器中的流体压力超过预定压力极限时，第二阀（54）打开，并将活塞（100）压靠第二弹簧（114）。 因此，可以在碰撞期间通过踏板系统10传递的力减小。

公开(公告)号：US06476732B1

公开(公告)日：2002-11-05

申请号：US09567591

申请日：2000-05-10

Applicant: Craig Hammann Stephan

Inventor： Craig Hammann Stephan

IPC: G08G1123

CPC classification number: G01C21/26 ,  G07C9/00182 ,  G07C2009/00793 ,  G07C2009/00928

Abstract: A passive automatic overhead door system (10) which automatically activates a remote door operating device (17) through communication with a global positioning system (18). A vehicle (12) equipped with a GPS receiver (14) and a GPS controller (16) is capable of communicating information to automatically activate a remote door operating device (17) based on predefined vehicle locations and predefined travel directions stored in the GPS controller (16). After programming the GPS controller (16) through a user interface (19) located on board the vehicle (12), there is no further action required from a vehicle's operator in order to activate the remote door operating device (17).

Abstract translation: 一种被动式自动顶棚门系统（10），其通过与全球定位系统（18）的通信来自动激活远程门操作装置（17）。 配备有GPS接收器（14）和GPS控制器（16）的车辆（12）能够基于预定义的车辆位置和存储在GPS控制器中的预定行驶方向来传送信息以自动激活远程操作装置（17） （16）。 在通过位于车辆（12）上的用户接口（19）对GPS控制器（16）进行编程之后，为了激活远程门操作装置（17），不需要车辆操作者进一步的动作。

公开(公告)号：US5692463A

公开(公告)日：1997-12-02

申请号：US746594

申请日：1996-11-12

Applicant: Feng Liang ,  Craig Hammann Stephan

Inventor： Feng Liang ,  Craig Hammann Stephan

IPC: F01L9/04

CPC classification number: F01L9/04

Abstract: An electromechanically actuated valve (12) for use as an intake or exhaust valve in an internal combustion engine. The valve (12) is actuated by a electromechanical actuator assembly (18) which includes a first electromagnet (22), second electromagnet (30) and third electromagnet (32). A disk (38) is fixedly mounted to the valve (12) in a gap between the second and third electromagnets. The second electromagnet (30) is slidable between the first electromagnet (22) and a stop (42), allowing the gap between the second electromagnet (30) and the third electromagnet (32) to vary. This allows for multiple valve lifts. A second spring (50), mounted between the second electromagnet (30) and disk (38), and a third spring (32), mounted between the disk (44) and an actuator housing (20), create a balanced oscillatory system which drives most of the valve movement during engine operation, thus reducing power requirements to actuate the valves while increasing the responsiveness of the valves.

Abstract translation: 一种用于内燃机中的进气或排气阀的机电致动阀（12）。 阀（12）由包括第一电磁体（22），第二电磁体（30）和第三电磁体（32）的机电致动器组件（18）致动。 在第二和第三电磁体之间的间隙中，盘（38）固定地安装在阀（12）上。 第二电磁体（30）可在第一电磁体（22）和止动件（42）之间滑动，允许第二电磁体（30）和第三电磁体（32）之间的间隙变化。 这允许多个气门升降机。 安装在第二电磁体（30）和盘（38）之间的第二弹簧（50）和安装在盘（44）和致动器壳体（20）之间的第三弹簧（32）产生平衡振荡系统， 在发动机运行期间驱动大部分阀门运动，从而减少了在增加阀的响应性的同时致动阀的功率要求。

公开(公告)号：US06764095B2

公开(公告)日：2004-07-20

申请号：US10177442

申请日：2002-06-21

Applicant: Craig Hammann Stephan ,  Mark Anthony Cuddihy ,  Steven Yellin Schondorf

Inventor： Craig Hammann Stephan ,  Mark Anthony Cuddihy ,  Steven Yellin Schondorf

IPC: B60R2101

CPC classification number: B60R21/01516 ,  B60R21/0155 ,  B60R21/01556

Abstract: A method of deploying a passenger side airbag as a function of the actual mass of the occupant on the passenger seat. This is accomplished by providing force sensors at one or more of the anchor pieces at which a seat belt is connected to the vehicle. The sensors may be strain gauges that measure the deflection of bolts connecting the ends of the seat belt to the anchor pieces. By sizing the nominal resistance of strain gauges at two anchor pieces, the two resistors can be put in a series circuit such that only the sum of the two resistances need be measured. The measurements obtained are then used to obtain the vertical components of force due to the seat belt. This value is then be subtracted from the total vertical force measured by a seat cushion weight sensor to determine the mass of the seat occupant.

Abstract translation: 作为乘客座椅上的乘客的实际质量的函数的乘客侧面安全气囊的部署方法。 这是通过在安全带连接到车辆的一个或多个锚块处提供力传感器来实现的。 传感器可以是应变计，其测量将安全带的端部连接到锚固件的螺栓的偏转。 通过调整应变片在两个锚块处的标称电阻，可以将两个电阻放入串联电路中，以便仅测量两个电阻之和。 然后使用所获得的测量值来获得由于安全带而引起的力的垂直分量。 然后从由座垫重量传感器测量的总垂直力减去该值以确定座椅乘客的质量。

公开(公告)号：US06637343B2

公开(公告)日：2003-10-28

申请号：US10063032

申请日：2002-03-13

Applicant: Craig Hammann Stephan ,  John Michael Miller ,  Lloyd Craig Davis ,  Richard David Anderson

Inventor： Craig Hammann Stephan ,  John Michael Miller ,  Lloyd Craig Davis ,  Richard David Anderson

IPC: B60L1500

CPC classification number: B60L15/005 ,  B60L2200/26 ,  Y02T10/645 ,  Y02T90/16

Abstract: A guideway system for conveying vehicles includes a first guideway lane and a plurality of control cells. Each cell includes a particular portion of the first guideway lane and a cell:controller for monitoring and controlling traffic flow on the first guideway lane portion within the respective cell. Furthermore, the cell controllers are in communication with each other so as to share information with each other.

Abstract translation: 用于输送车辆的导轨系统包括第一导轨通道和多个控制单元。 每个小区包括第一轨道车道的特定部分和用于监视和控制相应小区内的第一导轨车道部分上的交通流量的小区：控制器。 此外，单元控制器彼此通信，以便彼此共享信息。

公开(公告)号：US06263556B1

公开(公告)日：2001-07-24

申请号：US09427894

申请日：1999-10-27

Applicant: Craig Hammann Stephan ,  David Gerald Baack

Inventor： Craig Hammann Stephan ,  David Gerald Baack

IPC: F16F943

CPC classification number: F16F9/526 ,  Y10T29/49826

Abstract: An apparatus and a method of making an automatic temperature compensating gas spring strut, the method comprising providing an outer cylinder having opposite ends with one end closed and the other end apertured to permit movement of the strut therethrough; nesting an inner cylinder within the outer cylinder with radial space therebetween, the inner cylinder being apertured at opposite ends; partitioning the space between said cylinders into a first chamber adjacent the closed end of the outer cylinder and a second chamber remote from such closed end; inserting a piston in sliding, sealing relation with the interior of the inner cylinder, the piston having a piston rod extending from said piston and sealingly out through the aperture of the outer cylinder; after injecting a high pressure, non-condensing gas in the first chamber, inserting a measured quantity of solid carbon dioxide (“dry ice”) in the second chamber at ambient conditions and closing said second chamber while sealingly allowing movement of said piston rod therethrough; and allowing the dry ice to sublime to create a condensable high pressure gas within said second chamber that is effective to exert a force on said piston rod that varies with ambient temperature conditions in the range of −40° C. to +80° C.

Abstract translation: 一种制造自动温度补偿气弹簧支柱的装置和方法，所述方法包括提供具有相对端的外筒，其一端封闭，另一端开孔以允许支柱从其中移动; 将内筒嵌套在外筒内，其间具有径向空间，内筒在相对端有孔; 将所述气缸之间的空间分隔成邻近外筒的封闭端的第一腔室和远离该封闭端的第二腔室; 将活塞插入与内筒的内部滑动，密封的关系，活塞具有从所述活塞延伸的密封地穿过外筒的孔的活塞杆; 在第一室中注入高压，非冷凝气体之后，在环境条件下将测量量的固体二氧化碳（“干冰”）插入第二室中并关闭所述第二室，同时密封地允许所述活塞杆通过其移动 ; 并且允许干冰升华以在所述第二室内产生可冷凝的高压气体，其有效地施加在所述活塞杆上的力，其随环境温度条件在-40℃至+ 80℃的范围内变化。

公开(公告)号：US6152488A

公开(公告)日：2000-11-28

申请号：US334244

申请日：1999-06-16

Applicant: Gregory Thomas Hedderly ,  Craig Hammann Stephan ,  Edward Joseph Abramoski ,  Joseph Paul Tekelly ,  Leonard Murray Brown

Inventor： Gregory Thomas Hedderly ,  Craig Hammann Stephan ,  Edward Joseph Abramoski ,  Joseph Paul Tekelly ,  Leonard Murray Brown

IPC: B62D1/19 ,  B62D1/18

CPC classification number: B62D1/195

Abstract: A method is provided for optimizing energy dissipation in a vehicle steering column in a high energy impact. The method includes the steps of: (a) providing a variable energy dissipation system on the vehicle steering column; (b) sensing at least one occupant condition; and (c) adjusting the variable energy dissipation system based upon the sensed occupant condition to optimize energy dissipation.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于在高能量冲击下优化车辆转向柱中的能量耗散的方法。 该方法包括以下步骤：（a）在车辆转向柱上提供可变能量耗散系统; （b）感测至少一个乘客状况; 和（c）基于感测到的乘员条件来调整可变能量耗散系统以优化能量耗散。

公开(公告)号：US6006710A

公开(公告)日：1999-12-28

申请号：US144612

申请日：1998-08-31

Applicant: Craig Hammann Stephan

Inventor： Craig Hammann Stephan

IPC: F01L1/24

CPC classification number: F01L1/2405

Abstract: A hydraulic lash adjuster mechanism for an internal combustion engine, the adjuster having a body having a bore formed therein with a piston slidingly received within the bore. The lash adjuster is in communication with one end of a cam follower that is in communication at its other end with a valve stem. A rotating cam contacts said cam follower to apply force to the piston during a valve lift event. The lash adjuster has a low pressure chamber formed in the piston and a high pressure chamber formed between the bottom of the bore and the bottom of the piston. Engine fluid that is passed to the low pressure chamber is in communication with the high pressure chamber through a valve opening. A mechanism selectively opens or closes the valve opening in response to pressure differences between the low pressure chamber and the high pressure chamber. An actuating means is included for allowing free leak down of engine fluid from the high pressure chamber to the low pressure chamber when the cam follower is on the cam base circle.

Abstract translation: 一种用于内燃机的液压间隙调节器机构，所述调节器具有主体，所述主体具有形成在其中的孔，所述活塞滑动地容纳在所述孔内。 间隙调节器与凸轮从动件的一端连通，其另一端与阀杆连通。 旋转凸轮接触所述凸轮从动件以在气门升程事件期间向活塞施加力。 间隙调节器具有形成在活塞中的低压室和形成在孔的底部和活塞底部之间的高压室。 传递到低压室的发动机流体通过阀开口与高压室连通。 机构响应于低压室和高压室之间的压力差选择性地打开或关闭阀门开口。 包括一个致动装置，用于当凸轮从动件位于凸轮基圆上时允许发动机流体从高压室向低压室自由泄漏。

公开(公告)号：US5730091A

公开(公告)日：1998-03-24

申请号：US746593

申请日：1996-11-12

Applicant: Roy Edward Diehl ,  Feng Liang ,  John Michael Miller ,  Craig Hammann Stephan ,  Xingyi Xu

Inventor： Roy Edward Diehl ,  Feng Liang ,  John Michael Miller ,  Craig Hammann Stephan ,  Xingyi Xu

IPC: F01L9/04

CPC classification number: F01L9/04

Abstract: An electromechanically actuated valve (12) for use as an intake or exhaust valve in an internal combustion engine. The valve (12) is actuated by a electromechanical actuator assembly (18) which includes a first electromagnet (22), second electromagnet (30) and third electromagnet (32). A first disk (38) is slidably mounted to the valve (12) in a gap between the first and second electromagnets with first and second stop members (39, 41) limiting its travel along the valve stem (15). A third spring (52) biases the first disk (38) toward the first stop (39). The gap between the first and second stops (39, 41) is large enough to allow for manufacturing tolerances and temperature changes, with a third spring (52) acting to create soft landings. A second disk (44) is slidably mounted to the valve (12) above the third electromagnet (32) with a third stop member (40) limiting its travel toward the first disk (38). With the valve (12) being in a closed position, the gap between the first disk (38) and the first electromagnet (22) is greater than the gap between the second disk (44) and third electromagnet (32), allowing for multiple valve lifts. A first spring (48), mounted between the cylinder head (14) and first disk (38), and a second spring (50), mounted between the second disk (44) and an actuator housing (20), create an oscillatory system which drives the valve movement during engine operation, thus reducing power requirements to actuate the valves.

Abstract translation: 一种用于内燃机中的进气或排气阀的机电致动阀（12）。 阀（12）由包括第一电磁体（22），第二电磁体（30）和第三电磁体（32）的机电致动器组件（18）致动。 第一盘（38）在第一和第二电磁体之间的间隙中可滑动地安装到阀（12）上，第一和第二止动构件（39,41）限制其沿着阀杆（15）的行进。 第三弹簧（52）朝向第一止动件（39）偏压第一盘（38）。 第一和第二止动件（39,41）之间的间隙足够大以允许制造公差和温度变化，第三弹簧（52）用于产生软着陆。 第二盘（44）可滑动地安装在第三电磁体（32）上方的阀（12）上，第三挡块（40）限制其向第一盘（38）行进。 在阀（12）处于关闭位置时，第一盘（38）和第一电磁体（22）之间的间隙大于第二盘（44）和第三电磁体（32）之间的间隙，允许多个 气门升降机 安装在气缸盖（14）和第一盘（38）之间的第一弹簧（48）和安装在第二盘（44）和致动器壳体（20）之间的第二弹簧（50）产生振荡系统 其在发动机运行期间驱动阀门运动，因此减少了致动阀门的功率要求。